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RUSSIAN ASSISTANCE TO THE

· KUOMINTANG.

[FROM OUR CHINK3B CORRESPONDENT.]

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 6TH, 1926

HONGKONG

A DOG'S LIFE,

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE

DAILY FREIL"] Sia-it is hard to say who is the more to be pitied, the dog who has to endure the vagaries of various Departments who look after him, or the dog's owner who tries to follow instructions" con-

Some time ago a notice was put in the papers from the Colonial Veterinary's Ofice recommending owners to have their dogs inoculated against rabies for a fee of $3.

It is rumoured that General Chiang Kai Shek, is advising some of the members of the Eight Wing of the Kuo- Tho miating to leave for a time. failure of the Kuominchun, Army under General Feng Yu Hsiang and the Fangscientiously. Pen Jeu administration in Kiangai and the possible return of anti-Rods in Husan to power have been followed by the arrival in Canton of a number of re- presentatives of defeated generals and disappointed politicians; but the anti- Reds in Canton are becoming powerful, and Genaral Chiang. it is understood, is finding the presence of too many Reds a problem.

The Reds in Cantor, on the other hand, assert that, since the Soviet-Euomintang Alliance, the Russians have provided their Chinese comrades in Canton with nearly $10,000,000 worth of supplies in arms and oil, and also funds, and that tho Russians are interested in the Kuo- intang Central Bank to the extent of $12,000,000. That the Russians bave ns. sisted the Kuomintang with arts and funds is well-known, but so far, however, no exact figures have appeared in Kuo- mintang journals"

THE KUOMINTANG AND THE

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Several hastened to comply and were assured that the inoculation was good for 19 months, insuring the dog, against rabies and also anyone who happened to be bitten by him.

As an extra inducement it was de- finitely stated that there would be no restrictious or the movement of inoculat- od dogs across the water.

Now the C.V.S. puts a heavy foot down and says, inoculated or not, dogs cannot cross the harbour without a permit, and to add insult to injury, is apparently refusing permita even to dogs holding h... own inoculation certificates.

Then the C.S.P. takes a hand in the me and says that all dogs, inoculate or not, will be shot if found out alter

certain hours.

Finally, the Head of the Sanitary Board, not to be left out where there is. a chance of fussing somebody, chips in with a universal muszling order.

Truly a Dog's life!

Granted there is rabies about," one would very much Eks a little information on the following subjects, and it is sin cerely to be hoped that that pertinacious questioner, Dr. Koch, will attempt to extract some.

Is it a fact that the anti-rabies inocula. tions, made in the last few months are useless, and it so, is it due to the quality of the serum used? Also, if so, will the C.V.S. give another inoculation free of further chargy when there is some re- iable scrum in stock?

A TRUCULENT COOLIE,

KOWLOON LADY INSULTED.

Before Major C. Willson at the Central Magistracy yesterday, Mrs P. Thomp son, of No. 20, Humphreys Building, Kow. loon, was complainant in a case, in which a sanitary cools was charged with dis- orderly conduct and with using insulting language.

Mra, Thompson, stated in evidence, that she was going to church in a chair on Sunday morning, and when in Battery Path, defendant, who was engaged in sweeping the roadway, "obstructed the path and began to quarrel with the chair coolie. He pushed him and nearly upset the chair. Witness then told him to move away, whereupon defendant turned and used a bad expression in Chinese.

Defendant said that the words were meant for the chair coolie and not for the complainant.

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Complainant said that the abuse was undoubtedly meant for her, as the words were applicable to a wetan.

A fine of 893, or one month's bard labour was imposed.

AN ALLEGED ASSAULT, SURREYS, PRIVATE DISCHARGED Before Mr. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy yesterday, Private E Wald, East Surrey Regiment. was charged with having assaulted a Chinese coolic pear the Seamen's Institute. Two other scl. diers were alleged to be implicated, but they were not in custody.

Defendant pleaded not guilty. Complainant stated in evidence thas he was sweeping the main entrance of the Seamen's Institute early on Satur- day evening, when the defendant who was in plain clothes," accompanied by two atbers in uniform, kicked his broom. He remonstrated, whereupon the broom was snatched from his hand, and defendant and his companions assaulted him. They then boarded a tram-car, but witness gave chase and had the defendant arrested by

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] The frequent disturbances in Canton caused by disputes among rival labour unions, have again led General Chiang Kai Shek and other Kuomintang leaders to consider the necessity of transferring all the unemployed now with the strikers headquarters to Whampos, where the

If, on the other hand, the inoculations Kuomintang ara offering to erect are not useless, why were dog-owners $10,000 building for their accommoda-assured that the possession of an inocula-assaulting a Chinese. Witness reiterated tion. At the same time, the Kuomintang tion certificate would remove all, restric- have informed the workers that of the tions on the dog's movements 1 proceeds from the levy of one month's rent on Cantor property owners and landlords 50 per cent. will go to their

support.

CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY. SQUEEZING BLOOD FROM A STONE,

As they were no assured, what new developments are there that justify the CV.S. breaking faith with the public as

he has done?.

Finally, does this latest order of the Sanitary Board, cancel the CSP's shooting order and the C.V.S.'s restric-

tion of movement order!

the true constable" at Arsenal Street.

A boatman, who, was called to give evidence for the complainant, stated that he saw three Europeans, dressed in khaki,

that he was quite certain that all the men were drassed in khaki.

Defendant was discharged,

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"BRIGHTER HONGKONG.""

I. CLUBS.

[BY A LADY CORRESPONDENT.]

On all sides one hears. the cry "Liven up Hongkong," but eren less attention is paid to it than to a similar fery, in London where at least the buses are painted red and there is Piccadilly Circus.

There is obviously room for many "enlivenments," but no one gets further than airing opinions, which are often already rancid from over-exposure.

One of the chief, innuendos is directed against the varidus Clubs-" Why "the

gocs" Is there not an En Tout Cas Club such as are the social life of India?" A Club that combines all kinds of sports, and is enlivened by the talkative sex more often than once a year, as is the, case with the Hongkong Club.

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In a wurd, why is there no general rendezvous or social centre besides the Hongkong Hotel?

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Without doubt there are many excel- lent answers.

To begin with, geographical difficul- tics make large playing fields, golf, tennis and polo combined, impossible.

Peak Club and ask if that is not enough. Secondly, Peakites will point to the

If one has become a fully fledged Peäkite it probably is enough,, but everyone cannot attain to that felicitous state.

Kowloonites may point to the US.R.C. which certainly is a nearer approach to the required article, but of little use to the ordinary Hongkong resident except for an occasional gäme of tennis or hockey.

Everything points to the opening of a good sized Mixed Club, after the manner of the Garden Club, in Town, but if it cannot be afforded at the moment, im provements on the material to hand are clearly the "only solution.

A combination of the H.K.C. and the ono suggestion. On the H.K.C.C. is occasion of big matches at the latter, tin could be served at the H.K.C., reserving a special room for lady visitors. That is, of course, the crux of the matter.

Men certainly" need their private dens into which to burrow, but it would be A great addition to social intercourse if ladies had a reading room where mem- bers could join them, and a reserved dining room where a quiet tiffin or dinner could be enjoyed, not to mention an DinnerTM occasional The Dansant dance.

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made of the best British canvas, or even that they are made of canvas at all, unless some expert actually engaged in

If the H.K.C. were broad-minded the manufacture of canvas sasures me enough to start such innovations, the that there has ever been a single bolt of HK.CC. would not like being left at canvas made in Manchester. The fact. the post, and might at length' conclude All these questions would be unneces that they are made there, failing such sary if the various departments who an assurance, is convincing evidence that that the introduction of ladies on the appear so anxious to order the unfortu- these awnings are not made of canvas [FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

nate dog's goings out and coming in but, as I originally stated, of cotton Notwithstanding the very low daily would only decide to speak with one duck, and that being so are totally un- reccipta on the Kwangtung Section of the voice. It only causes confusion in the suited for the purpose for which they are Canton-Hankow Railway, due to the lack minds of the public and does nothing intended, Le to keep passengers dry of rolling-stock and the deterioration of to increase their respect for those con- when it is raining. the line owing to frequent service and cerned.-Yours, etc.,

STRAY DOG

THE "STAR" FERRIES.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG

DAILY PRESS."]".

lack of funds for repairs, the military. authorities controlling the company are still requiring the management to turn over to them a daily contribution repre- senting more than 40 per cent. of the

SIR With regard to my letter to you income.

referring to the inadequate protection Since the nationalization" of the from rain afford by the awnings on the line (140 miles long from Wongsha to new Ferrics, I was very glad to see that Shiukwaë) in, 1023, not a cent has been you had requested the Secretary of the spent on ita permanent improvement; Star Ferry Company to reply. hut upon the recent condemnation of the The reply was, however.

very dis line by its own experts, the Kuomintang appointing, and I hope you will afford decided to return the line to its original him "another opportunity to deal with share-holders who are requested to elect the question raised, which he avoided a board of directors sometime this month to assist the Government in its ad- ministration of the railway,

altogether,

The point is that there is no protec tion for passengers on the ferries when it raids owing to the unsuitability of the cauvas used for the awnings.

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If it is intended to use cotton duck then a double awning is absolutely essen- tial unless passengers are to go through the summer getting drenched every time it rains, and running the risk of heat stroke every time the sun shines.

And now to return to the original com- plaint I made in your columns as to the extremely incompetent handling of the ferries,

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tennis courts would be more amusing than criminal.

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There are doubtlessly many far more excellent suggestions to hand if once the question was taken up seriously, but Hongkong is usually quite self-contented, till a Strike comes and shakes it up, of epithets are hurled from the Pulpit.

Roads, Universities, Libraries, may be considered more impartant by some, but nothing would foster the right social atmosphere more surely than a general rendezvous for men and women of all ages and tastes.

Many may think that the writer is talking through the proverbial bat; but, in the opinion of some, including the writer, it is better to burst the crown.

I said in my last letter that the average time taken to get alongside was two minutes. In view of later experiences I and get a new one, than to continue in

the old, outworz, unprogressive fashion. can but wonder at my own moderation."

On Wednesday evening it took about five minutes to get alongside. while on Thursday, the ferry that left Hongkong at 8.15 did not land passengers until 8.31

U.S. OFFICER'S SUICIDE.

and that, after the third attempt and a TRAGEDY OF GENERAL'S SON AT close-up view of Holt's Wharf.

MANILA.

Manila papers report the death of First

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in various diameters from 3 inches to 24 inches (or larger for special purposes),

The standard length is 39 inches but the smaller diameters are also made in 72 inch "lengths..

Now I think that the idea of taking evening cruises in the Harbour an ex- cellent one that might well be developed The average monthly receipts of the

now that the hot weather is coming. Lieut. Dávid Stanley Holbrook, 28th line, despite the recent increase on pas

As a reason for this negligence on the Too many of us do not appreciate the Cavalry, in his quarters at Camp Stotsen- senger and freight tariff rates, have part of the company I suggested that beauty of Hongkong by night and itburg, due to a gun shot wound appar would be an excellent use for the old ently scif inflicted.. He is thought to shrunk from 2350,000 to 8180,000; while the awnings were made of the wrong ferries..

The Secretary avoids this Not all travellers can afford the time have been temporarily despondent. No the expenses never go below $300,000. material.

to take moonlight trips, however, and cause is known for the act. Lieut. Hol- brook' had returned from a picnic on the The expense items include payrolls, point altogether and merely makes a re-

in any case they should be voluntary which amount to abou: 875,000 monthly; mark on a subsidiary statement regard and not thrown in for a mere ten cent Bambam River and had gone to his quar- fare as a cumshaw, whether one wants tars accompanied by a number of officers and ladies. Half an hour later the guests wages for extra work, 825,000; coal, ing the nationality of the canvas used.

In doing so, however, he proves too them or not.

That being so one can not help feeling were startled to hear a gun explode in $20,000; incidentals, $4,000; interest much. If I am wrong in my facts, I that something drastic should be done, to Lieut. Rolbrook's quarters Entering the $25,000; contributions toward general am open to correction from any expert cater for those unfortunates who have building, they found the Lieutenant lying to travel on these ferries. After all, on the floor dead, a bullet hole in his military expenditure, 876,000, and 818,000 in the lote of canvas.

"After many

experiments (why though they may be miserable worms, head and a pistol clutched in his hard goes towards the support of Kiangsi

Licut. Holbrook was the son of Major- they do provide the wherewithal for the were any experiments necessary if there chorus of "hear, hears" that are such General Willard Holbrook, retired, fermer mercenary, troop.

is anyone on the staff who knows any a stimulating sound at the Ferry Com chief of Cavalry and a nephew of Brig. thing about canvas 1) the Company pany's meetings when there is a juicy General Lucier Holbrook, U. Army. decided on the use of the best British melon to be cut in the shape of bonus He was also the grandson of the late canvas. It is canvas made in Manches shares or some other detectable morsel. Major General David Stanley, after whom

particulars. he was named and was the nephew of tér,"

Excellent sentiments, and would that Yours faithfully

Colonel David Stanley, recently retired from the Quartermaster Corps, U.S, A. they were followed more generally in this Colony!

In the effort to raise some 8400,000 for the improvement of the line, the Kuo- mintang authorities are seeking to indict

'some 21. former officers of the line for having received rebates from dealers sup- plying coal and other necessaries to the company during the last year or so. They are being given a chance to return the amounts failing which they are liable to find their property in Canton seized.

While quite prepared to accept the statement that the awnings on the new ferries are not American cotton duck,- as I stated, if they are made in Man- cheater I cannot agree that they are

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P.S.For the sake of clearness and to Avoid controversy on non-essentials I should like to add the Concise Oxford Dictionary's definition of Canvas as being "strong unbleach -ed cloth of hemp or flax"; while that of Duck is "strong untwilled linen or cotton fabric:"

Lieut. Holbrook who was 26 years of age is described as having been one of! the most popular young officers serving in an all-round the Philippines and wis. athlete, having the reputation of being one of the best polo players in the islands.

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