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RATIONALISTS PRESS ASSO- what extent liberalism might have pro-

CIATION IN HONGKONG,

FIRST ANNUAL QİNNER.

Cyer thirty people were present at the First annual Rationalist Press Association dimmer which was held in the "Hongkong Hotel on Saturday night, including several visitors from Marad.

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gressed in the Church of Rome if it had not been for the reaction that set in after the Reformation. Lutherissa and Calvin- ism ushered in a now dark age.. from which we are only now emerging. Just as men were influenced before the re action by reading Plate and Aristotle so were men recently influenced by the work of Darwin and Huxley. Having become Mr. A. H. Cupon presided, and after dissatisfied with accepted beliefs, men no excellent dinner had trên seryes, pro- How feel a desire to her the Truth, posed the toast of the King

leavens the whole lump. That process is Speaking to the toast of "Dur Guests still going on and we hope it will con- a. M. McDONALD said it gave the tinue." (Applause, ) Bongkok members of the B.P.A. keen)

Referring to the fact that the R.P:A. pleasure to welcome their guests, amoo mebers, now include many first class then several who had won their admira-men, Dr. Prarse and that during the last tics by the courage with which they had few years there were men belonging to Jehl aloft the banner of Rationalisms, both the RP.4. whoms everyone respected. u this Colony and in the fortress of The late dobry Morley was notable plerication, Macao. ↑ (Applause.)

example. (Applause.)

Concluding his remarks, De l'EARSE has leaked us that I am one of these sidhould like specially to cm dresatu! Iationalists, how it is that be system of truth. It makes for truth, į phasize one point: Rationalism is really

People sometiņus ask me," contined the spake when the horrible truth

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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY UTE,

BOY OFFERED FOR SALE

AT WANCHAT.

TWO HEARTLESS CLANSMEN.

--HONGKONG FILMED. PICTURES FOR THE EXHIBITION SCREENED LAST NIGHT.

At the Helena May Instituto last oven- A story of a small boy being taken ing. a duplicate print of the moving pie from his mother at No. 24. Po Taktures of Hongkong taken for the British. Street, by his two classmen and publicly Empire Exhibition was screened before a offered for sale in the streets of Wankeenly interested gathering. The pictures are to be shown for some menings to chai was told at the Magistracy yester-

PODIO. II.E the Governor (Sir E. E. day when two men, named Laù, were charged before Mr. Lindsell with kid. aapping the lad.

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Stahls, K. C.M.G.) attended And was received at the entrance of thả Institute by the Hon. Mr. P. II. Holyoak, Chair, man of the Joint Chambers of Commerce Committee, who is in charge of the local | arrangements for the Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition. and by Mr. M. F..Key, the acting Secretary of the Hongkong Chamber, who has taken a tonsiderable, part in the preparation of the films.

It was alleged that the two clausen called on the mother and, after drinking tea with her in her home, suggested that they should take the small boy out for a walk and to give him some tea. The mother protested that her son had just had his meal. She Anally convented to them taking the boy out. From that time to the present the boy has not been seca. Among those who accepted invitations The police, inwestigating the affair, dis to be present were: HE Sir John covered that the lad had been publicly Fowler (the G.O.C., was attended by his offered for sale in the streets of Wanchai | A.D.C., Lieut. searle), "Sir Claud Severt, for 810. The two men had also disap K.B.E, whose guests were the Earl of Others

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fire in rither Haaveti mr lett. they truth is mighty and will prevail.peared, and the. Father, suspecting that Cassills and Miss Stewart.

(Applanse,)

always insist for sonic abscure reason, inį

they bad returned to their native village, present were Captain J. MacReady Specially stressing the fitter place) how!

And Mr. R. & D. Parest, œplying to the went there to look for them. Oss of (D.A.Q.M.C} it is having nothing to hope forjar fear]

Mr. MacReady. in the rat world, I do not as a logical feast of the RPA,, said opponenti, of them he discovered and he was brought Major. Trench, Capthia E. D. Bennett, zulage, plunge into un atterly selfish ationalism now treat the movement as back to Hongkong. The other man was the members of the Joint Chambers of

a certain lesiastic, is said to have later arrested.

Commerce Committee, the General urgy of pleasure,, igucing the happiness!

treated the facts of weiener - looked them of others "if only 1 get the most out of life

Commerce and the General Committeo | Committee of the Hongkong Chamber of

of the Chinese Chamber, the. Hone: Mr. ausself. Ladies and gentlemen, the an

is simple. Pleasanter' far, it 18 La

the spirit of common adventure and to enjoy life by sharing its joys with others. is these, despite all the

The Magistrate found the first defend full in the faer and then completely ignorant guilty and sentenced him to six them. (laughter)

Mr. Forrest ex-

„euter iąta what H. G. Wells has valled; Plained how he came to undertake R.P ́months' imprisonment with hard labur. E. D. C. Wolfe and others.

best illustrate

Such gatherings ""wicked," prople present,

what I meancaid to the visitors who have gramopsly given as their help to night sm, entrennur, warmest thanks."

Med 1. Bran. "replying on behalf of The guests, said he believed that he erbal the thought and feeling of all pre- sent when he said that their definite el. jective iú organizing this Association was

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work in hongkong, incidentally the abi l), making himself objectionable to er tain people. When I first gune bere I was impressed by the necessity of mot allowing judgment to go by default. I felt we must not permit the opponents of Rationalism to hase matters all their own way, devordingly, it was necessary to hand together the members of the R.P.A. and to get get more members.

The second defendant was discharged. his Worship remarking that he was fortunate in not going to prison, but he had apparently kept in the back-ground during the proceedings.

The films were projected on a. Pathe- University machine, lens by the Pathe- Orient, Lt. They prove to be of great interest, although some of the scenes were indicative of the dull, cloudy weather of which Hongkong has had such a large share in recent moptha. Specially worthy of note were the remarkable films of the harbour taken from Lugard Rond 38 PIRATES SHOT.

and some very fine pictures of local buildings. The picture of the City Hall, POLICE REPRESENTATIVES for example, is so good that one is ins WITNESS THE SCENE.

clined to wonder whether tho agitation When I came to the Colony there were

for a new bulling has really a sound foundation. Scenes in the Chinese quar reo names given in the Association's

Sub-Inspector Shannon,, Chinese Detecter are also of considerable interest and annual report as being the Hungkortive Inspector Chn Heung and later will carey to the people at liens a very contingent. In the present your we have

clear impression of the thronging Chinese members. (Applause) Were I taking preter Ng Ping Wu, all of the Hongtong har impression of the

Police Force, were witnesses on Friday to a less highly cultured and select audis last of the shooting of 38 pirates in the ence-(laughter)- Imight make a point

Heungshan district. The pirates were

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steamer launch Kwong Tak.

harbour.

CULONY'S SHIPP±50.

The launch, it will be remembered, was obtained from Blake Pier by three merlooked. An interesting section of the

and two women and later fell into the

le rarest ackers after the higher arati" life, its social and oral well. fries, with open minded.wss and toler Time Was, said the speaker, when we looked to the aristocrats to he the leaders of the world affairs, buy of this and prove by mathematies that in sentenced to be shot for their work in shipping. A number of striking views they inul sc abused their privileges, trust a short space of time the entire popula- connection with the capturing of the tion of the Colony will be inembers of and prerogatives, that the princes of

the Association" | Laughter and "ap- ratzinger and explains of industry camej to winst the power from their hands; but plause.) However, while we cannut hope the latter in turn had not lived up to the to keep up the percentage of increase exprvention of Humanity. That is why definitely we have by no means yet ex- we see to-day the Labutur of the world hasted the number of people in the dishunds of the pirates in Castle Peak Bay. Later the launch with the pirates' on hay aken over the Sceptre of Humanity, trict who might be glad to become mem-

board was attacked by the Customs Thus, 'you see, we have gone from King Jurs if they were sitphy asked to join, craft, priesterast, "inerebäuteraft" fo moh-|| if they even knew about the existence cruiser Pot Tau and sunk, the pirates How it all will end it is still of the Assolation." (Her, hear.) Mr. being captured and handed over to the premature to tell. Let us lupe, however, Forrest whaled by abjuring members Chinese authorities to be dealt with that we are going from clan to unison. to bring into the Association's ranks at In the meantime, let us be true to the least one new member apiece during the spirit of Rationalism, which is also the year. "The definition of our aims," he PIRACY IN CANTON DELTA concluded by a picture of the 1900 spirit of Christianity, parce and undefiled, said: "is very wide, and I should like to and that is to look for the progress of emphasize the fact that the Association

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widely different

includes people of views.**

(Applause.) Mr.. P. T. LAMBLE proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Forrest which was carried

Huminity in co-operation, ethical justice, teleration and absolute freedom. · Above all be tolerant sed charitable, with unlice toward now and goodwill towarda all When Lessing, wished to plead the gruse with acclamation..

of toirmave an behalf of the persecuted. and despised Jews of his day, he could devise un "better way than to tell the story of the Three Rings, 'only one of which was made of pure gold. but un- known to all people excepting the Gold- amith, who unfortunately was not about; se he would be consulted.'"

RATIONALISTIC QUALIFICATION,

OBITUARY.

MR. DEAN WORCESTER, OF

MANILA,

Mr. Dean C. Worcester, former Secre- tary of the Interior of the Philippine Government, died at three o'clock on the afternoon of the End iust, at St. Luke's Dr. W. W. PEAKSE, proposing the toasti

Hospital. Manila,, of heart disease, Mr. of the R.P.A., said that although he had Worcester had been in the hospital för only recently joined the Association, he several days, but had apparently recover bad been a Nationalist for forty years.ed and was planning to return to Baguio His father before him had been a keen The disease was of several years' stand Rationalist, being one of the earliest foling. but previous attacks had not been lowers of Darwin, and the other great extremely severe, and Mr. Worcester bad

bikers of that time, Dr Peurse said he been. free from them for some time. remembered Dr. Temple ben he was

Dean Worcester. president of the Bishop of Exeter speaking to his father. Visayan itening Co. and vice-president These was no doubt Dr. Temple was a

and general manager of the Agusan.

PORTUGUESE VESSEL LOOTED.

CAPTAIN AND INDIAN GUARD SHOT.

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It is reported that another sensational piracy has taken place in the Canton delta, resulting in a motor vessel, named Oporto," flying the Portuguese Ang, being looted and her Captain, a Portuguese, and an Indian guard being shot.

An important section of the Elm deals with the Colony's chief concern, namely have been taken in various parts of the Cargo haudag at Kowloon wharves is shown in a number of inter- esting pictures and the transfer of cargo in midstream in native craft is not over-

film introduces some remarkable pictures photographe after the typhoon of At 19th, 19). A title explains h Hokunk is Dunsionally visited by typimons. An effective scene, depictag! spinil craft seudding along in strings Introdueril, followed by a picture Causeway Bay shelter cram full of craf The grit title to "Some losses in th.. typhoon of August 15th, 1921. followed by pictures of the bungang wwerk, tivo Tai Lea, the Kwonger, the Sai Chen, and other vessels aground. This section is

typhoon memorial in Kowloon, The shipping section, is brought to a close with a view of one of the Naval vessel in the Harbour.

Next we are taken to Kowloon and Kowloon Old City and are shown scenes Other interesting portions of the filio from the arious reclamation works. give us a glimpse of a number of leading Chinese in their national costume, taking part in a ceremony at the Turg Wan Hospital. The immense.crowds which followed the remains of the late Bishop Pozzoni to the grave side also make a striking picture. We also see the Police The mter-boat left Koagmoon for Training School at work. The sporting Canton on May 1st with a number of side of the Colony's life is not forgotten And there are scents from the Hongkong passengers and a general cargo. One Cricket Club ground, the Murray Parade report states that at midnight when the Ground and Happy Valley. special vessel was of Luk Lau in the Shun Tak point is made of the interest taken by Chinese in football and their rapid deve- district awe of the passengers gate alopment in this direction. The pictures signal for attack and about 90 of the of the China New Year celebrations are passengers revealed themselves as armed great interest. pirates. Another report is to the effect The film concludes with a picture of that the pirates bourd the motor vessel Hongkong University and the scenes at from two junks. Doubtless, the tro tea during a recent congregation day parties were in collusion.

assembly. This section aroused a great The bodies deal of interest because so many well- of the murdered men were cast overboard | known local residents are to be seen, by the pirates.

terminates with a picture of the Senate,

Altogether the films are interesting The vessel was then taken to a place and they give a good flea of what a busy in two directions they could be improved passengers, estimated at 40, were trans-upon: First, a number of the pictures ferred to small craft and taken away for are not at all clear though with a more powerful light they could no doubt be TaLBOB. The vessel later proceeded to shown to better advantage; secondly, the Canton where a report was made to the subtitling is not suciantly explanatory for those who do not know Hongkong. A Portuguese Consul.

more generous sub-titling would be help ful to the 'stranger.

CRITICISM.

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aa of extremely Liberal and therefore Coconut Co., was born on October 1st. called Shi Kau where a number of the Spot this outpost of the Empire is." but

· Nationalistic views. After remarking how extremely courageous a man must have

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He was graduate of the University of been to champion the truth in those days Michigan and later an instructor in that of religion and political tyranny. Dr.

institution. Ho first visited the Philip Pearse said; that, although much water

pine Islands as a meraber of the Steere had fowed under the bridge since then, Scientific Expedition in 1887,89, und was there was still a great deal of hostility to one of two men to copdiet the Meungs Rationalism.

ALONG THE RAILWAY.

Scientify Expendition here in 1890-03 FIGHTING ON THE BORDER. Rationalism," said Dr. Pearse, He was on the staff of the University of free thought. There are not wanting Michigan until January, 1600, when he CHENS TROOPS MAKE PROGRESS sigas to-day that it has penetrated into WAK named by President McKinley a the sacred portals of the Church itself, member of the First Philippine Commis- milaess the utterances of Dean luge and sion Canon Barnes. Although their views

He was named Secretary of the Tute for were not avowed openly as Rationalis, of the Philippines on September 1st, 1, reading history correctly, we can also sec serving as such until September 18th, that some of the Popes and cardinals of 1919. After his resignation as Secretary Home were really Rationalists. There is of the Interior he was instrumental in no doubt that after the Reformation some starting the Visayan Refining Coin at the ecclesiastics were Rationaliata to Cebu, and had since served as its presi- some extent, and there is no saying to dent.

According to the latest reports from the border, General Chen Cheung Ming's troops are to progressing along the Chinese section of the Kowloon-Canton Railway. It is stated that a detachment Kwangi troops at Ping Wu have thrown in thoir, lot with General Chen They claim to have captured Shum Chun, Lo Long, Ping Wu and Long Kong

LOCAL SPORT.

TENNIS. MATCH TO-DAY.

Mr. Ohtu, the Japanese representative to the Olympie games, is passing through the Colony on his way to Europe, and the announcement is made in our advertise. ment, colamps that a doubles match ħas been arranged to take place on the stand court of the Hongkong Cricket Club Bround this evening, between T. Honda and Ohth against R. E ̈Worthington and Ng Bae Kwong. Seats at to cents and 20 cents will be available, and the pro- ceeds are to go to the Tung Wah Hos pital and the Hongkong "Ladies' Bene volent Society.

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