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MODERATE CANTON.

MR. SUN FO'S INFLUENCE "ON THE · WANE..

ANTI-IMPERIALIST SPEECHES `IN DISFAVOUR. »

GOVERNMENT LEADERS TO ENTERTAIN SHAMEEN CONSULAR BODY.

HONG KONG SEAMEN'S

UNION.

ANNIVERSARY GATHERING

YESTERDAY,

REPRESENTATIVES FROM CANTON PRESENT.

THE HONG KONG DALY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 17th, 1927.

NEW TERRITORIES HONG KONG LADY

DEVELOPMENT.

STUDENTS.

FIRST PRACTICAL STEPS MORE HOSTEL ACCOMMO,

TAKEN.

DATION NEEDED."

Full Time Warden Wanted. Miss Vinçens acting as Warden has sought, with wise guidance, to help the St. Stephen's Hall Under-| graduates in every way, but with the development of work, for wOMER students at the University, it would be necessary to have a full time

PROSPECT OF AN AGRICULAN APPEAL TO THE COLONY, Warden. I am hoping that you

TURAL SHOW.

COMMITTEE FORMED.

The Chinese Seamen's Union of Hong Kong, with headquarters at Des Vax Road, celebrated their ixth anniversary yesterday with a| [FROM OUR CHINESE CORRISPONDENT.] gathering on the roof garden of the

The interest taken by the Rev. Sincare Company. The Kuomintang. R. Wolla in the development of

MANY STUDENTS FROM- BEYOND THE COLONY.

will help this afternoon, with the assistance of Mr. Hornell, the Vice Chancellor of the University, and others to form & committes which will see that the women under Emphasizing that it was the duty graduates-especially those

from

of the Colony as a whole to see overseas--bare a home where they that all women graduates, especi can pursue their studies. A home

Signs are not wanting that the lugs and a large portrait of the the New Territories and the publically those who came here from where each woman shall learn to extremist elements, who now bold late Dr. Sun Yat Sen formed the attention directed to the subject by beyond Hong Kong, were given be enduringly, incorruptibly good, considerable power in Canton, will principal decoration on the walls foon be replaced by a more moder- and the meeting was opened with ately inclined group.

Should this the usual three hows before the pic. happen it is expected that most of ture of the late Kuomintang leader. the members of the "Prince Nearly 200 members of the Union faction will remove to. Nanchang, →

and their friends were present and

J. P. Braga at the meeting of hostel accommodation, Miss Middle instinctively, infallibly wise. Wise, the Sanitary Board has resulted in to Smith made an eloquent ap not for self-development alone but peal, at an "At Home" held by rather for self-renunciation. Wise something practical being done. the University Women's Hostel at not that she may set herself above On Saturday afternoon a meeting St. Stephen's Girls' College Hall men, but rather that she may never was held at the office of the District on Saturday, dir. Sau Fo, secording to his poli-representatives from a number of Offices North, Taipo, when the C.31.G., presided in the absence pride, but with passionate gentic fail them. Wise, not with the bar- The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Towness of insolent and loveless tical opponeals, has been making labour unions in Canton and Hong

اد

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too many anti-imperialist speeches Kong attended as guests of honour matter was considered in all its through indisposition of the Viceness and with a tree conception of and his policy has not pleased many and made speeches. Three ladies bearings. Discussion centred parti-Chancellor of the Hong Kong her office and dignity as an under-

of his own colleagues. Since the also gave addresses.

recent alection of the members of Mr. Fung Wing Woon acted as the Kwangtung Provincial Execu-chairman of the gathering and was tive Council and the capturing of supported by Mr. Mok Wang, who the majority of the 15 seats by the made most of the announcements. moderate-pection, there have been many suggestions for changes in the chairman's remarks, gave a brief Mr. Fung Wing Woon, in his administration, Mr. Sun Fo, for a history of the Union and its work, time acting Chairman of both the citing particularly the strike of 1892. Provincial and the Municipal Ad-

Most of the speakers emphasised ministrative Councils, failed to gain the importance of unity among the a seat in the Provincial Executive workers. Committee although he waY FUCCESS- ful in the preliminary election and qualified as a candidate.

The leaders of the Canton Ad- ministration wül entertain the Con- sular Body of Shameen to dinner at the South Bund Club to-day (Mon- day),

March 1st has been fixed as the date when the new measure for the

abolition of the Mui Trai system will take effect. The parents or nearest relatives will then be ahie to redeem all the girls pledged to others for domestic service,

It is reported that the overseas Chinese now visiting Canton have zerived the talk of building three new railways-one running from Canton to Lung-ngan-tung, a short local line; another from Canton to Hoiping, and the third from Canton to Heungshan

Another new war tax has been

suggested by syndicates who made a special business of farming the collection of taxes from the Party

it power. This is a tax on the

incomes of sampan people and own-

ers of cargo boats. It is estimated that theater population of Can- ton:have an aggregate income of $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 a month.

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ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW.

A WEEK OF "LECTURES.”

The General Political Department of the Kuomintang în Canton, under the signature of its Director, Mr. Sun Ping Wen, has ordered that the, week January 11th to 2lat shall be derated to a special agitation against the British for their alleged misdeeds at Hankow and Kiukiang.

Lecture equads will endeavour to rally the Chinese against the British; and special meetings will be organised for the purpose of arousing the people to support this

patriotic movement.

LABOUR TROUBLE IN SHANGHAI.

THE STRIKE AT SINCERE

DEPARTURE OF MR. MA WING

*CHAN.

cularly upon the possibilities of University, Mr. W. W. Hornel, graduate of the University of Hong holding

CIE. Dr. Kotewall was rup АД Annual agricultural

Kong. (Applause.) ported by Miss Middleton Smith,

I will now aic Miss Wong of St. show and a committee was formed headmistress of St. Stephen's Stephen's Hall to speak, and 1 to go into the question of ways and Girls' College, Miss. J. L. Vin know that she will put her appeal

details. Judging by the interest Florence Weng, the senior stud-tremendous need for doing some means and to settle the various at the warden of the Univer in such a way that no one can leave

manifested at the meeting the project ent

sity Women's Hostel, and Miss this hall to-day without feeling the

thing to meet this critical situa- is one which will be enthusiastically. received by all the villagers and the belief appears to be well founded that it will lead to the scientife FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL. cultivation of the soil and will encourage the farmers to grow more fruit and vegetables for the Hong Kong market. That, of course, in the object aimed at. Hong Kong has too long been entirely depend eat upen outside sources for its vegetable supplies.

PRIZE-WINNERS AT DOCK- YARD LADIES' CLUB DANCE.

The Fancy Dress Carnival Dance held under the auspices of the Dock yard Ladies' Club at the Hotel Savoy on Friday night, in aid of the Ministering Children's League, as previously reported in the Daily Prene, was a very success fel faaction. Among those present were:-Lady Tyrwhitt and the

Mr. Fraser, the District Officer, North, presided and was supported by Lady Ho Tung, the Rev. H. R. Wells, Mr. H. Green, the Superin tendent of the Botanical and Forestry Department, Mrs. G. P.

Joseph Kemp, K.O., Mrs. Southorn,

Amongst these present were Mr. tion. Paul Lauder and Mrs. Lauder, Sir

Miss Wong's Appeal. Dr. S. W. Tao, Mr. and Mrs W student of the Women's Hostel, Miss Florence Wong, the cenior L Pattenden, and a large number added another eloquent appeal for of others representing the Univer more adequate facilities and asked sity, schools and colleges of the for public support in their provi- Colony,

sion. Since the formation of the A capital entertainment included Republic, education for Chinese selections by the Chinese Amateur women had been in increasing de by Miss Irena Ung, stories told by coming to Hong Kong University Musical Association, piano solos mand and many lady students were Mr. F. Sung, a song by the Rev. for higher education. To accom N. V. Halward and piano solos by modate these young students, the M. Harry Ore.

C.M.S. and the.. staff of St After tea had been served, Misa Stephen's Girls' College, a hostel Middleton Smith said:

has been organized. In this work, My thoughts go back to the Miss Wong said, they had not been year 1009 to a wonderful day in assisted by the Government, the the history of Chinese women when only support they had received Miss Wan Shuk Ching, then study being a small grant from the set for the Oxford Local Examina-started on a humble scale. tion and gained her Accist in Aris with honours. Miss Wan was the first girl in China to take a public examination in English. This inspired others who continued

Missca Tyrwhitt, Commodors and de Martin, Mr. Tregillius, Mr.ing in St. Stephen's Girls College, University when, the hostel was Mrs. J. L. Pearson, Capt. Ramaer Gerrard, A.S.P., New Territorice, (of the Keppel), Commander, and Mr. J. P. Braga, Mr. L. Gibbs, and Mrs. E. H. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. J. F. Grose. Among the J. 8. Gillingham and others.

Chinese present were some thirty There was a break in the dancing of the Village Elders. Practically at 10.30 p.m. for a grand parade every district was represented, and march past, when Commodore and Mrs. J. L. Pearson and Capt.

Mr. Fraser briefly outlined the purpose of the meeting and ex plained that the Government wish to do every thing in its power to help and encourago agriculture in New Territories. He thought the idea of a competition in the grow ing of vegetables was an admirable one

Ramsey judged the fancy costumes And dresses. The judges awarded the prizes to the following ladies

and gentlemen:-

LADIES:-1st, The Harity Queen, Miss Lily Spanton; 2nd, The Gipsy, Miss E. Long.

in the Morning," Mr. Jack Gren- GENTLEMEN-lat, Three O'Clock

ham; 2nd, The Coolie Lady and Baby, Mr. Charlie Jones.

The advantages offered by a hostel life in connection with the University had been emphasized in years past by Sir Frederick Lugard, Bir William Brunyate and Dr. S. to follow her example, and in 1914, Tso. The same arrangements Mia Liang Yat Kwan, having which applied to life in hostels far gained her A.. with honours, left men students also applied to women St Stephen's Girls' College and students. (Applause.) went on to Peking where the gain- ed a scholarship to study in an American University as she was unable to enter the University of Chinese girl, I believe, to whom this Hong Kong. She was the first sword was given.

"We feel," said Miss Wong, that if girl students from differ- ent parts of Chics and of différent nationalities live and asscointe with the kindly co-operation of such together under the discipline and

enthusiastic workers for Chinese The plan outlined by the Rev. Open Doors Zo Lady Students. girls as Miss Middleton Smith they H. K. Wells for bolding an agricul having now, come into existence, toms and ideas of other nations, be The Hong Kong University will, by learning the manners, cus The apotlight prize was won by tural show was then brought for Miss Wan Shuk Ching applied for able to appreciate more nearly the Mr. W. Osbourne and Mr. Perward and a committee was forined admission and was relused, it qualities of nationalities other than

to discuss the hundred and one de- being thought that the time had their own. the

tails connected with such an event.

TOW.

Lady Tyrwhitt presented awards to the lucky winners.

CHARITY PERFORMANCE.

ISAKO'S CIRCUS NOVEL PERFORMANCE.

not yet come to admit worneir students.

Not To Via With Men. It was suggested that there should

A new Vice-Chancellor, with 3-tinued Miss Wong, that higher "It was sometimes said," con be an English as well as a Chinese pathetic views towards women education for women was not neces- education, Sir William Brunyate, WEJ appointed, and at the

tary and that their duty was at St.8.G.C. Speech Day in 1911, Mins 0 It was because of woman'a Tso Shule Kei (our friend Dr. duty in the bone that education was essential. (Applausë) Did

early training in character from women of the nation, receive their their mothers? What was the uation but a collection of homes

Secretary, and seven Chinese and Four non-Chinese members" One of the Village, Elders suggested that the Committee should be very much Tan'a eldest daughter) made & very not children, the future, men and

larger as there were Over

500

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eloquent appeal to the Senate of the University to open its doors to A charity performance will be villages in the New Territories, but women students

it was pointed out that the Com- This appeal was graciously re- given by Isako's Circus now, play-mittee might have power to add to ceived, with the result that women ing at Kowloon on Wednesday its numbers as the time for the the University

were invited to attend lectures at and the world but a collection of

aations 1" evening. His Excellency and Lady holding of the show drew near.

Our Chinese friends felt that as In conclusion, Miss Wong appeal Clementi bave kindly given their

St. Stephen's Girls' College haded for financial support by mem- patronage.

Lady Ho Tang agreed to norve such a very wide reputation for bers of the community who had All who have seen the perfor

on the Committee. As Mr. Fraser character building, the Church international interests at heart and Misionary Society should under-emphasized that they were not out mances at the Circus will know explained that he could not accept take the hostel work for women le vie with the men students but what Mr. Tanko's versatile artistes the position, the Rev. H. B. Wells gadergraduates. This has been to work in friendly co-operation for can do, and at the Charity perfor

was elected Chairman. Other bon-done, but only in a very amail way the betterment of each

in rented premises, simply for lack

Dr. Kotowall's Tribute." of lands. manch, Mr. Taako promises, as some-

Dr. Kotewall; in expressing him- thing novel and original.

-Insuficient Accommodation. self in entire agreement with the The hostel has always been in-cause, said that the University adequate, and to-day the common owed & deep debt of gratitude to room in far too small for present Miss Middleton Smith for ber de members. Already we have more retion to women's education in the applicants for rooms than we are Colony, also to the CM.S. in having able to supply, So we have to turn

taken the work under its aegis to help as to face this difficult prob- duty of the Colbay as a whole to to you, our friends of the Colony, In ethphasising that it was the lem. I am persuaded that every see that women graduates who came one in the ball will agree with me here from clashere and those that this work is of vital import who lived here were given hostel ance. The great value of residence accommodation, Mr.. Kotewall anid in Hall is the training in dia- that so long as the need was re- cipline, self-reliance and self-con- tognised to cailt by the University trol. It is a fine, when one passes it was the duty of the Colony to from the careful guidance of pares that it was met to the best of independence; when the lessons Dr. Kotewall also expressed the leamt at home and at school are thanks of the guests for the liberal put to the test. It is a break hospitality and excellent entertain away from home, and yet it is animent given.

COMPRADORES* ~·~COM- MISSION.

QUESTION SETTLED FOR TIME BEING.

Chinese members chosen were Mr. L Gibbs, Mr. J. P. Braga and Mr. 8.-F. Grose. It was also agreed to request Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin to serve, and the name of D. Pierce Grove, of the Kwanti Hunt, was mentioned as one likely to be able to render valuable assistance, "As stated, the detaim of the Show

Vand Mr. Ma Wing Chan, managing director of the Sincere Company, left Hong Kong by the LE Presi dent Cleveland for Shanghai where the Company's branch is having trouble with its employees over questions of wages and better ser- vics conditions. With Mr. Ms were, ateral of the Company's 'officiala... Same two-thirds of the Compatry's

are to be threshed out la commition employees have been 'on strike. în Shanghai for several days. The The Chinese Compradores' Asso- but it was generally approved that matters in dispute were referred to ciation of Hong Kong have formally there should be a Chinese section the head-office in Hong Kong and announced the postponement of and a European section. It was Mr. Ma Wing Chang- and otherS thought it better that they should their decision to charge one per also thought advisable that invita be on the spot

Both the Wing On and the feet, instead of one half per cent. tions should be issued to firms to ental control into the freedom of iti ability, den WW7

orders passing exhibit agricultural implements, through their bands from Europena fertilisers and so forth.

Companies are facing similar dit commission in Aculties in Shanghai but there has been no-strike in their case so far.

According to a telegram received recensty by the Wing-On Company, the business of a Shanghai branch was going on es usual,

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The first meeting of the Com-added link, in the chain ef home A vote of thanks to the enter The proposal to increase the committee will be held af Lady Ho affection, for the student realises, tainers was proposed by Miss mussion of the compradores was Tung's farm on Saturday, February maybe for the first time, the affeo Vizoent, the Warden, seconded by tion and care that has surrounded Mr. Lim and enthusiastically car opposed by a number of the guilds. 19th.

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