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HONGKONG'S FIRE BRIGADE,

ITS ORGANISATION,

From an advance proof of the Annual Report of the Hongkong, General Cham- ber of Commerce, which is being issued to members. on Monday, we "take. the following on the subject of the "Organi sation of the Fire Brigade ":→

As the instance of the Fire Insurance, Asociation of Hongkong, the Chamber, on June 4th, addressed certain questiona to the Government with reference to, a fire which occurred at No. 5, The Peak, on April 28th The Government replied on June 22nd, enclosing a report by the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade con- |taining answers to the Chamber's ques- tions, and the enquiries and replied dy be conveniently set forth as follows:-

Question 1-In view of the Absence of Gre fighting appliances particularly chemical Fire Extinguishers and portable scaling ladders, at the scene of the fire, will the Government state what ap-

Answer. Fire fighting appliances kept on the Peak are 5 Despatch Boxes, each containing 3 to 5 lengths (e.g. 300 to 300 ft.) of hose, branch pipe and atandpipe for getting to work from Hydrants:-

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available for dealing with the out- brenk:-

We have been instructed by.our Com- mittee to place before you for considera- tion the following points in connection with the above fire, which we feel should Government. he brought to the early attention of the

(1) Fire. Brigade:—

So far as the actual "Gear" is con- cerned we understand that it is consi dered to be sufficient for the present re- quirements of the Colony.

It is distributed over the following Sentions.

"Hongkong :-Central Station.

Kennedy Town. March Central Station. Mongkoktsui.

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Koulon

There are in addition two Fire Floats, and we learn that a third, and more powerful one, is now approaching com- pletion

(2) Personnel:-

Is it not a fact that the control and care of the above mentioned Stations, together with Fire Floats, rests in the hands of a permanent Staff consisting of three Europeand and approximately 200 Chinese 7

at the commencement) was the lack

They are allocated :-) at Government' House (Mountain Lodge, Peak); 1 at No. 6 Police Station at Mountain View: 1 at Gough Hill Police Statioa: 1 at Victoria Hospital.

Chemical Extincteurs in Fire Trucks could be kept as suggested, but a peris in no way intended to belittle the manent Sub-Fire Station with small, adaptable, and up-to-date appliances and a few trained fremen, as suggested in a former report, is to be preferred,

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF KWANGTUNG.

THE NEW CHANCELLOR AND HIS POLICY.

[CONTRIBUTED.]

THE CANTON' HOSPITAL.

HISTORY OF THE STRIKE.

From the third instalment published in the Canton Gazette of a statement by the Canton Hospital which has had to close owing to a strike of its work

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CANTON, March 15th. A new regime has been inaugurated people, we take the following :- for the National University of Ewang

On Monday, the 8th of March, a.rg. tung (in Canton) with the appointment prosentative of the Department of Labour of a trained scientist and educator as called at the Hospital and delivered the final demands of the Miscellanerus

Chancellor,

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Dr. Tau Min Yea, the new Chancellor, Workers' Union, which did not differ in was educated in France for a period of substance from the first one as regards seventeen years. He is a versatile in the insistence that the Hospital must puist speaking English, French, German require its workpeople to join the Union and Japanese. By profession he is and the financial demand was only re- surgeon, having obtained his doctorate duced from five dollars to four and four in Strasbourg University. Before pra and a hull, whereas the Hospital had ceeding to France, Dr. Tsu had been

made it clear that it had no objection student in Japan. Owing to the restric tions of the Japanese authorities, how to the employees joining any outside ever, he left for France where ho took organization so long as it did not inter much interest in the welfare of the fere with the Hospital work and patients, If so, it would appear that the Euro Chinese immigrants and made great im- and the Hospital finally promised an in- pliances are kept on the Peak 1 And pean Staff of the Fire Brigade is totally provements in the Chinese schools and crease in wages of two and a half and whether it will consider keeping a supinadequate and our reasons for making institutions all of which have prospered two dollars. The position that the Hospital ply of portable chemical extinguishers this statement are as follows:--- in fire truck--at the "Peak Tram "

(a) At the Fire in question, the most through his exertions.

took was that these were the best that Police Station and the "Mount Gough " noticeable feature (apart from the At the outbreak of the Revolution in the Hospital could do and still continue Station!

inadequacy of the Water Supply Hupeh in 1911 Dr. Tan returned to to hmction: that if the Union should of fire control resulting from the China and rendered valuable services in insist upon its so-called right to dictate insuficiency of trained European the revolutionary movement. After this to this and other Hospitais, to send in firemen to so that the orders given he devoted himself to the work of ultimatum requiring a favourable au- by Superintendent Broks were effectively carried out

education in company with Mesara. Tani

swer in toto within three days (although Orders were given by onieckers who Yuen Pei, Li Yu Ying, Wang Ching Wei,

Directors only meet had no connection with either the Bri-Woo Ching Hang and others, and with the Board of gade or the Police Force and this serious their assistance the Sino-French Educa bi-monthly), and to call a "strike" if defect would not have arisen had a large tional Association, the Institute Franco these were not granted (thus endanger- number af European firemen been

Chinois of Lyon, and the University ing the lives of the many patienta, and available to control the situation.

Please understand that the foregoing work in Belgium were firmly established the welfare of all within the Hospital. In January last year, Dr. Tau was pre- and if the Government should agree that sent at the graduation ceremony of

the Union had these rights and that the Hongkong University on behalf of Civil Hospital was under obligation to obey Governor Hu Han Min. He was ap- pointed Dean of the Medical College of and to grant all of their demands, then the National University of Kwangtung all that the "Hospital could possibly da in July-Inst: and was recently appointed would be to discontinus its service to President of the University in succession the community. This would thus leave to Mr. Chou Loo, for whom he acted for the way open for the Labour Union, the

Government or some other group of per son, if they ared under present con Outlining his policy upon assuming ditions, to establish and, to try to main- office recently, Dr. Tsu declared that thin.. efficient modern, charitable since his appointment to the present Hospital under such circumstances; but position he has been devoting special at- that the Canton Hospital, which was the tention to educational work, though he pioneer medical institution in China. is no less interested in Party affaire. As which has a fame throughout China and for the University the plans he has in

even abroad, which has a reputation that view may be summed up as follows:-

It is not willing to jeopardize, and with which the name of Dr. Sun Yat Sen is closely associated, would not care to try Board of Directors or Staff would then the experiment, since no member of the

willingly themselves enter the Hospital as patients and would not therefore ask others to do so. There would therefore be no other ecurse, but to close the in- stitution, which they would only do as a last resort, since it is an essential in stitution. To duplicate it would require tremendous capital expenitura as well as (4) The college för special courses, be a very heavy endowment or financial ing an organ for expanding the sphere grant. To close down would also prob- of the university, will be highly developably ruin the plans for the new plant ed and supplied with the necessary upon the new land given by Dr. Sun Yat equipment.

Sen to the Hospital in perpetuity,

[The Government informed the Cham- her in a covering letter that it is pro- posed to keep chemical extinctqura in fire trucks }

Question 2-Why Fas only one fire.) engine sent to the. Peak in the early stages of the fire, with a mere handful of men It is presumed that the pre- sence of the East Surrey Regiment at the fire was not known to Brigade Headquarters?

AnswerThis is incorrect. Two Motor Fire engines (in accordance with Brigade Organisation instituted here since Sept ember, 1829), were immediately despatch- ed to the fire on the receipt of call. The fact that one machine (the first to arrive) is a speedier and later type, and better geared for climbing hills than the other, accounts for its arriving at the fire some few initutes earlier. The mere hand- fai" of men were:-

14 with the 1st appliance (Excluding

driver)

7 with the 2nd appliance (Excluding

driver)

efforts of the Fire Brigade, as at present constituted on the lat January last. Working as they were under heavy dis abilities the result achieved is worthy of the highest praise.

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(b) We understand that the magnitude of the Hotel Fire necessitated the bringing over to Hongkong of the only European in charge on the Kowloon side, as well as practical

ly the whole of the available Chi- | some time fast summer during Mr. Chou's nese Firemen, thereby leaving the absence. Kowloon territories almost entirely unprotected for the period of several hours.

(e) In view of the area of the territory for which the Brigade is respon sible, and, particularly so, as it is to all intents and purposes split into two separate divisions by the Harbour.

(d) The possibilities of a serious con- agration in the heart of the city, as illustrated by the fire in ques tion, or among the Wharves and Godowns on the Kowloon side at

West Point.

Had there been a strong wind blowing pinion, that the fire would have assum at the time, it is highly probable, in our

ed even more serious proportions. (3) Distribution of Personnți: — understand, distributed as follows:-

The present European Staff is, we

Hongkong Central Station-Superin

tendent Brocks and Acting Station Officer Condon, (Seconded from the Police)

Kowloon Central Station.-Station

Officer Saunders.

undermentioned are without any per- If this is so, it will be seen that the macent European Station Officers:-

Hongkong-Kennedy Town.

: Wanchai. Kowloon:-Mongkoktsui. Harbour:-Two Fire Floats

(at present). In addition to the above, we under would include Kowloon Fire Appliances stand that the Captain Superintendent of Police holds the title of Chief Officer of the Brigade, but in view of the fact

that he was not in fre uniform at the

(4) Duties of Mr. Brooks:-

DR TSU'S POLICY."

(1) At present as preparations are,be ing made for the organisation of the terations in University work will be Chung Shan University no radical al effected until the future.

(2) For such preparations a Commis sion will be appointed, to be composed of both the faculty and the students.

(3) As regards the lectures and tutorial work, telegrams have been sent to the North inviting famous professors to join the University.

(5) The library will be opened to the public shortly, after it is properly ar ranged and equipped.

(8) In dealing with the students, efforts are being made to, awaken them to the importance of proceeding with their studies on prescribed lines and to sweep away all former differences. The maxim of the university requires that Pursuit of studies must advance band in-band with the work of revolution.

(7). Aa to finances, the Government expenditures of the University and there assumes the whole responsibility for the fore no difficulties will arise concerning financial matters.

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(8) With reference to the technical college, civil and mechanical engineering courses will first be started. The com plete curriculum has been drawn up and handed over to the Commission respon sible for the execution of this trust.

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The Hospital authorities therefore con- tinued to do all possible to prevent such a catastrophe, negotiations having con- tinued over a period of three weeks, the Hospital making all possible concessions but holding fast to fundamental principles of Hospital service.

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FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT]

Kuomintang Commissioner The Labour and Agriculture in a statement. asserts that he did his beat as a mediator of the hospital management to recognize but disapproved of the refusal on the part the existence of the labour union and deal" with it as a body. The Commissioner describes as incorrect the statement thay the hospital had been cut off from food supplies, but admits that, as soon as he learnt that the workers had disconnected water and electric supplies, be ordered reinstallation at once. The Commissioner regards the revised demands of the work- ers for wages and better service condi. tions as not unreasonable and says that such demands should not be considered the view as malicious. The Commissioner takes that the Canton Hospital authorities should not have rejected the, demands altogether.

I might state that in England, in Lon- don in fact, a full crew for the 1st ap pliance would have been 4 men, including ilriver, and for the 2nd appliance, 3 men including driver and officer. Thus the comparison is in favour of Hongkong in this respect. The presence of the officera and men of the East Surrey Regiment at the fire was not known to the Brigade until the Brigade arrived at the fire.

Question 3.-When the alarm was given, it is understood that the entire Brigade was practising in front of the Hongkong Clab. When these practices are being beld it is presumed that suitable arrange- ments are made for communication Le- tween the Brigade and its Readquarters! Answer.No. The entire Brigade

as well.

The appliances taken for practice in front of the Hongkong Club belong to Hongkong side only and at the most Hotel Fire, we take this to be merely a number only. 4. On this occasion only nominal post and that he cannot be look- 3 appliances were available for drill. Ofed upon as one of the effective European this number 2 were actually at the Hong members. kong Club at the time the call was re ceived (.g., No. 3 Machine from Wanchai and No. 4 from Kennedy Town),

Is it not a fact that the Superintendent No. 6 Appliance (the first machine that in charge of the Brigade has many duties arrived

the fire) was about to leave to perform, such as the inspection of Fire Headquarters at the moment the call was Installations, etc., which necessitate his received and in proceeding to the fire frequent absence from Headquarters" If passed the Hongkong Club and ordered this is so, it, acers obvious that in ed- No. 3 machine on. No. 4 machine re-dition to further European Firemen, an turned and stood by, but, a few assistant to Mr. Brooks, who can take minutes later (on receipt of a Brigade charge of the Brigade in his absence, is mesange from the hire) was also ordered urgently required. on. Thus all available help was sent: (5) Native Staff:-

The Chamber also stated that it has Is it not a fact that the rank and file RENTS NOT RAISED FOR FORTY frequently been proved that unsuper- vised native labour is of comparatively little valus, and this applies with equal of service, thereby impairing the eff force to the Fire Brigade. It was there- ciency of the Brigade? fore asked whether the Government (6) Water Supply: — '- would consider the desirability of em- Is the Government satisfied that the ploying more Europeans in the Brigade normal pressure of water in the Mains in order to obtain better supervision and is sufficient in view of the increasing control. The Government replied that it number of high Buildings, erected and in Colony. Yesterday she celebrated her time at the Queen's Theatre, "a very in- is not proposed to employ European process of erection in the City? firemen, but some increase in the number

e1st birthday by giving a party to her teresting and attractive picture in Thy of European Officers may be necessary as (7) Fire Insurance Association of Hong-family, friends and tenants at the Man Name la Woman. This splendid pro- sub-stations are opened. The Covera- kong:-

Kwok Restaurant, West Point, Would it not be possible for the Police

duction is fascinating story dealing ment also pointed out that owing to the and Fire Brigade to co-operate more her

Her tenants showed their gratitude to with smuggling on the Spanish border. "configuration of the Peak it will always

Thursday by walking in a proces-It is crammed with interest from start be difficult for the Fire Brigade to arrive closely and consult with this Association sion to Mrs. Tang residence, and pre- to finish and stars Barbara La Marr at the scene of a fire as soon after the occasion arises! Many of the Mem-senting her with a large mirror, some as the woman who dies for love. It is. alarm is given as is possible in more aebers of the Committee have had long ex- fifteen feet square, and other gifts, to a film well worth seeing and should not cessible districts, and it is therefore meat Perience of fires and, more particularly, mark their appreciation of her kindness bermissed. desizable that persons residing on there protection, and the benefit of such to them in the past. Peak should protect, theraselves in the experience would be gladly given if any manner customary in country districts useful purposes could be served thereby, in England by having chemical

tincteurs on the premises.

HONGKONG HOTEL BIEN.

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of the Chinese Staff is constantly chang ing, owing to the poorness of the terms

ex-that our Committee request your Cham

In conclusion, we are instructed to add] :

On January let, 1926, a large portion

GRATEFUL TENANTS. PRESENTATION TO A PROPERTY OWNER..

YEARS,

There is a property owner in Hongkong who has not raised the rent of her tene. ments for over forty years.

Rost, and 104, Hollywood Road, a widow Thiza Mrs. Tang Ho Shi, of 138, Caine who owns considerable property in the

GRAND NATIONAL BETTING.

ber to strongly urge the Government's consideration of the very obvious nodes An exclusive cable to the Singapore sity for an immediate increase in the per- Free Press dated London, March tth, of the Hongkong Hotel was destroyed by manent European: Personnel of the Fire say fre. The Chamber on February 0th Brigader be!

Old Tay Bridge and Sprig, at 9 to 1are received the following letter from Messrs. The Chamber has approached the Gov- still favourites for the Grand National, Towe, Bingham and Matthews, Secreernment with the suggestion that a to be run at Aintree, on March, seth taries of the Fire Insurance Association Commission of Enquiry into the local Silvo and Double Chance stand together of Hongkong, regarding the facilities Fire Brigade organisation" be appointed. at 10 to 1.

HONGKONG AMUSEMENTS,

CURRENT PROGRAMMES AT THE CINEMA.

To-day there will be shown for the last

Tomorrow and Monday there will be a complete change of programme, the principal attraction on the bill being "Sporting Life," taken from the famous Drury Lane melodrama of the name by Seymour Hicks and Cecil Raleigh It stars among other well known film artists Bert Lytell.

At the Star Theatre, Kowloon, this evening," The Quaint "appear in "The Bpart of King," and to-morrow after- noon and evening in" No, No Nanette."! At the World Theatre, Anita Stewart ie appearing in The Invisible Fear."

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