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HONGKONG EDUCATION

BOARD.

BRITISH CHILDREN AND CHINESE LANGUAGE.

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A BENEFIT OF EXILE.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,

SUMMARY COURT.

BEFORE HIS HONOUR THE PUISNE JUDGE

(

18. 4. GOMPERTS).]

TWENTY ACTIONS FOR POSSES SION.

A meeting of the Hongkong Education

In the Sammary Court yesterday morn Committee was held yesterday afternoon ing twenty actions for possession which under the chairmanship of Mr. Q. N. had been adjourned from April last, were Orme, when the following members were commenced, the premises concerned being present: Dr. A. D. Hickling, M.B.E.. the Nos. 11 to 23 Second Street, the defen- Rev. T. W. Pearce, O.B.E... LL.D... Capt.dants being the principal tenants of the A. E. Watts, Mosers. E. Ralphs, L. different floors. Forster, A R. Cavalier, A. F. Silva.

Natto and Wan Man Kai, and Mr. G. P. de Martin (Secretary).

The CHAIRMAN: A letter bas Been re ceived from the Colonial Secretary with reference to the Board Estimates. The letter is as follows: "The recommends tions regarding the Board of Education

estimates for 105 were approved by R.E. the Governor. The current charge for the hire of pianos has been reduced to

CORRESPONDENCE. VERANDAHS,

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(TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY FRESS."] SI-May 1-through the medium of your columna-express a respectful differ ence of opinion from that intimated by His Excellency when replying to Mir. Bird's speech at the recent meeting of the Legislative Council. He infere-it I understand bis words, correctly-that the Government confers a great privilege, in over the public footways, for which some the matter of the erection of verandahs

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 67m, 1924

CANTON NEWS.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT-] FATSHAN WAITRESSES COMPELLED

TO LEAVE EMPLOYMENT. The waitresses in Fatshan kave been forbidden to continue their usual ocupa- tion by the Reds of the Kuomintang, for whose support these young women have been nawilling to contribute a part of their wages. They also objected to the taking out of license for the privilega of serving refreshments, as they consider'

unlike that of sing-song girls, in wine- waiting on tables a legitimate occupation..

fees on the waitresses.

Mr. M. K. Lo, who appeared on behalf adjourned, because Messrs Lee and Russ of the landlord, said that the eaies were like himself, were desirous of coming to had been made, which was considered to to me and I believe the feeling is shared raise war funds through imposing license an amicable settlement An arrangement return may properly be exacted. It seems houses. The Reds have been trying to be quite fair, and with the exception of two sub-tenants, who were making a good by a large proportion of the pedestrian thing out of it, was accepted by the ten- community-that the property owner in aais. These two, however, had stuck out, erecting these shelters from the sun and and the arrangement come to was useless. that the plans were good, and the claims conferred a far greater benefit upon the Mr. Lo said the notice was good and rain has perhaps quite unintentional came under Section 4 (1) (f) of the Rents community than acy that they have re- Ordinance. The only defence was that

BUSINESS SUSPENDED.

remained closed to business, although cent of the Canton business Arms have

Since October 10th, more than 60 per

broken through by lawless mercenaries

$15 per annum for upkeep only, and the the landlord had demanded an increase ceived from the Government, and that their doors were nat shut to avoid being sum of $9,000 inserted, special expendiof rest during the currener of the notice. they are entitled to commendation and ture for the purchase of six pianos. The This had been denied all along but he reward rather than to Bae or confaça vote for transport has been increased fore Mr. Lindsell at the Magistracy and tion-I am, yours faithfully, from $2,200 to $2,400."!

The CHAIRMAN continued:

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would admit that the case was taken be-

the landlord was fined $250 Mr. Lind- wishell evidently believed the tenants' ver-

the

far

as

be

to make. some remarks On work going

on, and possible go into matters likely to of interest to members of the Board and the public. The season is one of returning exiles, and I am very pleased to have to welcome Mr. Ralphs on his return to the Board to-day. A number of the staff have come back, including three new mistresses, which brings up the number of mistresses on the pér. manent staff to fall strength. We are now only one short. The work at the present time is being largely carried on under the shadow, or in view of the com- ing examination, and it is a question that occurs to me very often whether we do not work a little too much under the

EDWARD A. BAÏL.

November 5th, 1994

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KOWLOON HOSPITAL.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]

However, the landlord would tell his Lordship that though the tenants paid double rent which appeared to be for one months. The landlord had always main- month it was fa fact a payment for two tained that the tenants were in arrears and that it was the mistake of the reat-

SIR, AS B reader of your popular receipt that the money paid represented respondence you publish in "connection collector that it was not shown on the paper, I am much interested in the cor- two months' reat instead of one. If any with the above, from which I gather, that of the tenants could produce a receipt for both aionths his case on the facts feeling has been aroused by the sugges would fail, though he would still submit tion to import nursing sisters from the that the agreement, being an illegal onc, did not affect the notice to quit His Maryknoll Mission of New York, which I Lordship might say that neceptance of presunie, is n Roman Catholic institute. double rent implied the withdrawal of the notice, but it might imply that the The Hospital is, of course, a Hongkong notice would not be enforced though it Government building, and will be con- was still perfectly valid.

trolled by Government authorities. I

and Reds. It is believed that the forcing of unsecured Central Bank notes on the

Canton market will further discourage trade. The Central Bank of the Reds, founded early on August last by order of Dr. Sun Yat Sea, has printed $10,000,000 worth of notes.

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A SOVIET CELEBRATION, The Reds in Canton will celebrate the

on November 7th a day of inter- 7th anniversary of the Soviet Revolution

national brotherhood," according to a notice issued by the Kuomintang. the Soviet Russian Sloop Vorovsky still remains in Canton waters at that time, the Kuomintang Committee in charge of the celebration will have the officers and men present as guests of honour.

The Soviet representatives in Canton

shadow of examinations. This is a quee deposed that the doghle rents "collecter should like to know the reason for import. I have offered Dr. Sun Yat Sen the use

ing non-British Service, more especially Sisters of a connection not generally ac-

of their sloop Forousky for his proposed departure from Canton.

tion I hope to go into as time goes on. Examinations are a good servant but a bad master, and we must try to nyaid 148 much as we can 'allowing examinations rent for one month, but not for the second reptable to the Britishers likely to become THE TOLL OF THE INCENDIARIES. to become our master.

Both the landlord and the rent collector were in respect of two months. the first witness called said he paid double Fourteen of the tenants appeared, and

I would like members to suggest how because the matter was put right by the far they are in agreement to ending the Secretary for Chinese Affairs. Though school year in November, and I wouli, was principal tenant, he admitted he like to know particularly from the did not live there. He paid $4 rent and Chinese members whether they find hy difficulty in the ending of the year. At the same time we want to work with the tuiversity in the matter of Matricula- tion, and cannot really change unless there is some great need

BRITISH SCHOOLS,

collected about 840 from his sub-tenants.

Any business than To a question by Mr. Lo he replied: wants to make

money.

His Lordship adjourned the ease.

AN UNUSUAL CASE.

With reference to the. British Schools

In an unusual case one in which a (perhaps mont of the members are parti- landlord objected to his tenants giving cularly interested in them) the number up possession of No. 2, Saigon Street, of pupils has been increasing throughout Yaumati, without giving notice, Mr. C. the year, and stendity, doing so, and 4. S. Russ appeared for plaintif, who to meet that we have increased the staff claimed 875, one month's rent in lieu of of several of the British Schools. At the notice; 961.50, the cost of a stove which Central British School we have recently was removed and replaced; and 847.54, imported, and it is being installed, hills paid by him in respect of electric entirely new, and I hope satisfactory light and gas, Mr. M." Lo defended. equipment for the tenching of physics and chemistry, I hope it will be of great value to the boys in the Schpel. I notice that the medical inspection recently de- cided upon has not yet been carried through, but members will see light in the recent Budget speech.

Mr. Lo pointed out that he was in rather an unfortunate position with regard to this case, The manager of the defen- dant firm which carried on the business. of a restaurant, kad goue into the country. Without him he would be unable to pro- ceed, and he would ask his Lordship to adjourn the case.

Judgment was then given for $184.04, the amount of the claim with costs.

The Junior School at Kowloon has had a considerable increase in numbers, espe His Lordship intimated that he would cially in the infunt classes, and we have take the ease ez parte, but if the man- just sent an additional mistress over Aker, when he returned, gave good reasons there to assist in the work. With refer- why he left for the country, he might give ence to the Victoria British School, as

him consideration. the development of the East end of the town proceeds it is inevitable that the numbers will recover, and the use of the school become as great as before. hope very soon to have the new site, which is at present occupied, and I hope also that building operations will be com- menced in a short time.

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QUESTIONS.

Quarry Bay School having been circulat- The report of the medical inspection at

it on the table without further 'remark od to members, the Chairman laid

Bay having been circulated to the mem

The plans of the new school at Quarry bers, the Chairman also laid this on the table.

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Regarding the Quarry Bay School we are very much indebted to Messrs. Butter- Geld & Swire for their assistance in the work going on down there. While I am speaking of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire may say that they bave shown interest in the education of their staff in the neighbourhood and the initiation of the Vernacular School there." I hope that this will bring a reward to Messrs. Butter feli & Swire in the form of the welfare of their staff As you kiibw, the new School is under way, and the probability vited for the building of Quarry Bay is that before long the School will serve School! the needs of the children of the staff of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire,

the Sub-Committee appointed by the Reference was made to the report of Board to consider the appointments of Adviser for Vernacular Studies and Head- masters for Normal Schools, which, had been circulated to the members.

MA SILVA NETTO Were tenders in-

The CHAIRMAN: Yes, the cost is This will$129,000, according to the last tonder,

save them a journey to Kowloos. hope from the King On firma. the age limit may be raised, and that we shall be able to arrange for them to continue their studies there.

The Rev. T. W. PEARCE: Can you tell us how many pupils, children of British loon School? parents, are studying Chinese at the Kow-

not the information before me.

The CHAIRMAN: I am afraid I have very few-about half a dozen..

Very,

encouraged and very much encouraged.

Rev. T. W. PEARCE: It ought to be

make some resolution or the anding

The CHAIRMAN asked the Board to of the Sub-Committee.

patients.

Is not this procedure establishing a Precedent in British Government bos to me that there has been some misdirec pitals? If the foregoing is true, it seems

tion by the advisors of the Government and I would "suggest that residents of Kowloon, for whom the hospital will pria- cipally serre, convene a public meeting and consider the proposition and, if agreed, cater a strong protest.-Thanking you, etc., yours sincerely,

READER.

Hongkong, Nov. 5th, 1924.

"A GROSSLY IMPROPER

ALLEGATION"

HONGKONG

(TD. THE EDITOR OF THE + DAILY FEZBS"} SIR, The Bank of East Asia, Limited, have seen a report in the issue of the South China Morning Post of the 5th November, 1994, of the hearing in Shang. hai of the action instituted by them against Sir James Jamieson and Mr. F.

assignment of land purchased by the Bank A. Wallis to compel registration of an

in Shameen.

In this report appear the paragraphs:-

following

"Counsel: Do you think the presence of this bank, as now constituted, on Shameen for the purpose of business would be open to objection ?

"Witness: Yes, I have reason to think so, because the nature of the bank's business differs from that of other banks, such as the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, the Chartered Bank, the International Bank, or any other parely foreign bank. They do's purely Chinese business and their clients are purely Chinese, and if I am correctly. informed they are associated with the opium trade.

wholly or partly destroyed and the ham- The following are names of streets ber of buildings burned on the occasion of the Canton Massacre on October 15th:

Name of Street.

Sup Sam Houg Tuck Hing Kai

Luen Hing Kai

Ching Yuca "Kai Tung Hing Kai

Chuen Yuen Kai

Yan On Kai,

Tau Lan Kai Chung York

Tau Lan Kai Tung York

Number of Buildings Burned.

Sun Tau Lai, whole street burned

Ling Yuan Fang,

Do.

Goo Yee Kai,

Do.

Chorn Moo Kai,

.Do.

Wai Lan Kiu,

Du.

Chiang Lan Kai Ta Bhek Kai Chorn Yuan Fong Yi Tak Loo

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Ti Luk Po

Pak Tong Kiu.

Kam Wen Li

Ti Luk Po Sui Kerk..... To Lak Po Ng Kwai Fong Saat Moon Bbek Lan Kai Sheung Kau Po. Tung

Streets wholly destroyed... 5 Streets partly destroyed...

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It has been reported that Dr. Sun Yat Sen would be leaving for Shanghai on Mr. Potter objected to this state- the .s. Empress of Canada, which is ment, observing that the Bank was run leaving to-morrow at daylight, in order on entirely the same lines as the Hong-to participate in the conferences of "the kong Bank

leaders of the new peace and re-unifica tion mavement.”

"Witness repeated that he had every reason to believe his information was correct'

A representative of the Daily Preat, who made enquiries yesterday at the Canadian Pacific Company, learned how matter by them. No booking bad been over, that nothing was known of the made for Dr. Sun, either by himself of

his connections.

The Canton Gazette of November 5th says:-

Feng Yu Hajang, Hu Chang Yi and. Bun President Sun yesterday received an urgent personal telegram from General Yoh, in which he is urged to proceed

There is a question connected with the

The Bank desire us to state on their British Schools that I would like to men- tion. I should like to see British child

behalf that the allegation in question is rep out here, and especially those who

wholly unfounded and grossly improper, are to remain out here," benefit by their exile in the way of acquiring a certain

being an attack upon them by His Majesty's representative made without amount of knowledge of the Chinese lang- uage, and not only that but also a ser

cloak of legal proceedings which protect any supporting evidence and under the tain amount of Chinese culture. Thero is a Chinese class at the Kowloon School

The inspection of Grant Schools has sympathise with placing the appointment

Bev. T. W. PRAECE: I don't think I him from an action for defamation. been occupying attention, and is now before the Board. What is the practice

They state that they have no conace-forthwith to Peking and co-operate in nearly at an end. This year the Grant in this with regard to other Boards, auch tion-whatsoever with the opium trade,

the conference for the settlement of the Schools received one reinforcement, the as the Sanitary Board? When there is even to the extent that such trade is that he is preparing to leave for the present crisis." President Sun replied St. Stephen's Girls' School coming on the to be an appointment is it brought before legal, and they challenge Sir James North very shortly. Tit. We have lost from our list the Ying Wah College, which has done very ment

the Boardi Who makes the appoint-

Jamieson to produce any evidence what much good work, and I hope that.. before long it will be again ready to do further cannot accept the recommendation of the

The CHAIRMAN: The Government. Isoever in support of his calumny,.. good work for the Chinese pupils.

The CHAIRMAN, in concluding, mention position indelicate. I ask the Roard to if there were any truth in the statement,

Bub-Committee because it will make my

They wish us further to point out that ed that probably they would next meet in their new quarters in the P.O. build accept the decisions of the Sub-Com-it is curious that the information has not ing, where they were to occupy the fourth ittee with the exception of Section 4.

The Board is advisory.

ore this, been placed at the disposal of floor. They would have their own Board Boom there, which he hoped would be

shal Chang Tao Lin at Mukden, in reply A similar telegram was sent to Mar to his.request.

In view of the imminent departure of given in his honour at General Head President Bun, a farewell dinner was quarters Iset evening by the high civil and military officials of the Government

While, President. Bua had intended to

of the report with the substitution of the ceedings might be instituted against the

The Rev. PEARCH proposed the adoption the Hongkong. Government so that pro-leave by the Empress of Canada on the

a great convenience to the members of words the question of the creation of Bank-We are, Sir, yours faithfully, the Board...

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new posts" for "the question, of such appointments."

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