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THE NORTHERN CORRESPONDENCE.

"FRONTIER.

30,000 TROOPS BASED ON NAMYUNG.

INVITATION TO FORMER PREMIER.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. }

THE WORK OF THE S.P.C.A.

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[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG DAILY PRESS."

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SIR, venture to request that you will allow me to give publicity to this letter through the valuable medium of your paper.

In the course of certain corres pendence which was published re- Namyung has been selected as thecently in the local press, an enquiry

operating against the "Reds" in Kiangsi and Hunan. Late reports indicate that Nanchang, Kiangsi, je still in the hands of the "Rads

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as to whether there was a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty

It is Animals in Hong Kong. matter of great regret that there and the Kiangsi-Kwangtung borders should be any doubt on this subject under strict military and that there should be people vigilance. General Huang Shaoin the Colony who have not heard Hung, a personal friend of General of the work and activities of the

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 13th,

AN OLD LAG.”

BID FOR LIBERTY.

PASSAGES WITH THE MAGISTRATE.

A Chinese ticket-of-leare man whose favourite food appears to be | chicken, started out in the small hours of yesterday morning to help himself to no less than 18 fowls belonging to others.

He first came across a crate con-

DAMAGED. PIER AT KOW THE SPIRITS

LOON POINT.

KOWLOON RESIDENTS'

ASSOCIATION.

REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENTS WANTED.

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The usual monthly meeting of the General Committee of the Kowloon Residents' Association was held in the Vienrage, St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, on Monday evening. In

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FESTIVAL.

1927.

DUTY OF LIVING TO THE DEAD.

SOME INTERESTING CHINESE BELIEFS,

[Br.C.L.O.)

It has been truly said that there are only three things in the life

second is marriage and the third is a birth.

headquarters of the Canton Army was made by an anonymous writertaining ten small capons. He took the absence of the President (MT- } of a Chinese which he would spend this and went further up the road. J. Stokes) the chair was taken money on. The first is death, the where he spotted another crate with by fr. B. Wylie. eight small hens inside. This ķe also took and started of ato gallop, but there was a watch dog in the place where he took the last crate, and this faithful animal barked so loudly" that it awoke the master of the house. The old man came out in time to see the thief running away with two crates. He bellowed to his neighbours and ther

Are

HOW

Li, and like him a native of Kwang- si, is in command of the troops, These number about 30,000 and they are said to be ready to move at any momect against the Red

forces in Kiangel and Bunas.

t

is expected that they will be

re-

viewed by General Li during the next few days.

The military authorities in Can

leeni S. P. C.A. Unfortunately, perhapa, the Society has up to the present done its work unobstrusively and without. advertisement.

The Society maintains, thanks to

Considerable discussion took place the subject of the damaged public pier at Kowloon Point. It was pointed out that as a consider able time would elapse before this pier was repaired, accommodation of a temporary nature ought to be provided. It was also considered that the present pier was too small for present-day traffic and that be-

a generous donation, a Dog's home all joined in the chase. Police fore commencing to repair the pre.

at Nathan Road (Extension), Kow-whistles were, blown and C.F.C.esent fabric, Government should loon, which is well looked after and coming on the scene soon sized up seriously consider the possibility visited daily by the Society's In the situation and chased the fugitive spectors. Members of the public

who are interested in this feature to the waterfront in Applichan,

When a death occurs in a family, huge sum of money is spent on the funeral and the many subse quent rites. In the case of a rich family, the amount spent would be anything between $10,000 to $20,000.

marriage comes next, and this depends on the contracting parties. If the eldest son or eldest girl is to be wedded, the amount. spent on trousseau, gifts, dinner parties, and numberless other items, will be much more than what will be spent

cf enlargement,

I tie of the increasing con

on the younger brothers or sisters.

of the Society's activities are where nothing daunted, he threw gestion at the Ferry, the General

·Committee also recommended the

The first-born's advent into this

ton were very elsted at the report cordially invited to visit the Rome down the crates and plunged head-rection of another public pier at world, il a son, will cost his father

received from Colonel Chen Ko Yu. that General Chang Fa Kui, who has been Agating his way back to Kwangtung, ban come to an under. standing with the Chiang Kai Shek section and if his troops reach the Southern Capital it will be friends and silies. This news re- quires confrmation but late reports published in Canton stated that even Mr. Wang Ching Wei and Mr. Sun Fo have deserted their "Red"

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comrades and are bastening to make their peace with Nanking.

Of the many seriously wounded in the bomb outrage at the Luk Yui Kui Restaurant, Taiping Street, ten have auccumbed. The claim of the Reds that their agents have been responsible for the deaths of A score of leading pro-Nanking factionists is exaggerated,

boatmen.

and to see what is being done there. Such interest on their part will be a source of great encourago- meat to the Society.

long into the water.

point between the Railway Station and Holt's Wharf and in line with Nathan Road, with a footbridge and level-crossing across the railway track

C.P.C. No, 49, however, drew his revolver and covered the retreating The Society employs three Inspec Ggure in the water.

"Come back tors who are constantly engaged in inspecting the arrangements for the here, or I'll fire," he shouted. Chan custody and treatment of birds and Fuk, the oflender, was not up to animals in this Colony and in the defying a bullet and swimming back New Territories attached thereto. Having regard to the magnitude of to shore gave himself up. their task, it is impossible for them Chan Fuk was brought before cover the whole field of opera Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central tions. They are, therefore, obliged

Magistracy yesterday morning when Sub-Inspector Goble, told the Court

the and had stated that a how defendant had stolen

paper would be issued as soon as the plans were sufficiently advanced.

concentrate attention upen places where birds and animals are kept and where there is possibility of ill-treatment, namely, in the

markets, shops, trains, junks and chickens. It then transpired that during the conveyance of animals the defendant was a ticket-of-leave

This to and from the markets. work is carried out unostentatiously man, or what the Police called a

* licensed convict." but it is carried out as thoroughly

The case was continued in the as our inadequate resources in men

afternoon when a third charge was and money will permit,

It is not the policy of the S.P.C.A. to court publicity by the framed against Chan Fuk, of having institution of frequent legal pro- failed to report monthly to the ceedings, and prosecutions are only Police. resorted to in extreme cases. aim is rather to reform from within,

As the aspect of the case had that is, to educate public opinion changed, the Magistrate re-heard and to teach the people to recognise the evidence so that the necessary their obligations in the matter of

Our

With regard to the scheme for traffic control at the Kowloon Ferry approach, the Government had stated that the plan submitted by the Association together with other schemes was receiving consideration

sessional

The Committee instructed the Hon. Secretary to write and thank the C.S.P. for his promptitude in causing the various bus companies to display route numbers at the rear of their yehicles. It was though that coloured lights for use at night might also be carried. Lights.

a good portion of his bank-roll. If he is a rich man, the red eggs he will have to give away will number several thousands, and when the baby is one month old, many hun- dred tables of "chow" have to be ordered and friends and relatives. invited to share the happy least. One table of "chow" thing from $20 to $30, and this will give an idea of the total cost.

costs any.

But, the Chinese have a still greater, duty to the departed and

therefore the expenses in connection with a death do not end with the funeral. There are many ocen sions during the year when joss offerings have to be made to the souls in the other, world.

A 14 Days Festival. One of these occasions is the "Spírita Festival." This begins on

Complaints as to the inadequate the first day of the seventh moon the care and treatment of birds and committal documents could be made lighting of the streets in Kowloon and lasts up till the fourteenth day animal for whatever purposes they out and the defendant committed were examined and discussed, and of the moon (Thursday). may be destined-It is truly unfor trial at-the-September-Criminal it was decided to write to the Goving these fourteen days, the Chinese fortunate that the work of the

A Bad Record,

Dur.

Those spirits who have a home to go to will naturally return to their relatives and to them they would look for money, clothing and food.

Ferry boatmen plying the north and the south banks of the City of Lanton are now on strike against The biga charge for wharf rent, and their action is causing great incon- venience to the public, who are being bombarded with circulars from both the tenants add the land

erument on the subject. In conner will not allow their children to be lords each presenting their side of Society does not loom more largely Sessions at the Supreme Court. the case. Many of the owners of in the public rye. The finances of

tion with the foregoing, there had out after sunset. For it is their wharves along the Bund in Cantos the Society are at a very low ebb

Evidence was also given by Sub-also been complaints concerning the belief that the gate of the other åre former officials and party and it needs all the support—moral leaders who, in the popular view, and financial that cambe enlisted. Inspector Vincent, of the Finger glare of headlights from buses. It world is opened during this period, became Owners 'by improper It is just possible that there are Print. Department, and by Sergt. was decided to approach the rutbe- and all spirits can go and get their methods. The sympathy of the many prominent people besides the Thorpe, of the Licensed Convicts rities and suggests that, particularly wardrobes and purse replenished. people appears to be with the correspondent referred to abeve

who, not being aware of the exist Record Department. This showed in Nathan Road, all buses have The Kuomintang leaders in Cen-ence of the Society have been un- that Chan Fuk had six previous their headlights sanded and all ton are considering sending a able to assist it financially and convictions against him. The last motor cars use sidelights orly, as, formal invitation to Mr. Tang Shao otherwise. It is therefore propos

sentence was three years hard owing to the glare, it was dificult Yi, ex-Premier of the Republic, who ed in the course of the next few is now residing at his country home weeks to launch an appeal for in- labour. This was passed on Novem. for motorists to discern the lamp at Tong Ka Houng, near Macao, to creased recognition and support ber 18th, 1924, and he was released posts, trees and numerous pedes- return to political life and, especi- from the public. The field is large under a licence last March 22nd. triaus who walk on the roadway.

More ally, to assist in foreign affairs, and the labourers are few. Mr. Tang, it is thought, would be workers and active supporters are In the ordinary course of event, bis of great help in the conduct of needed if the Society is to carry on sentence should have expired on diplomatic negotiations with the its work and if it is to increase its September 17th of this year. After the local bus companies and as trees, particularly banana trees, foreign representatives in different usefulness and efficiency, It is parts of China as he is an experi- earnestly hoped that the public of his release he elected to report that inspectors be given authority depending on the charity of the enced diplomat. Mr. Tang is being Hong Kong will respond gallantly monthly to the Aberdeen Police to divert empty buses for the pur- general public. And if they are not fed, clothed and financed by good asked to assist in the movement to a great good work.

The undersigned will be glad to Station. He went there the first pose of picking up numerous passen and charitably inclined persons, to secure "tariff autonomy" in

give full information regarding the day after his discharge from gaol, gers who may be held up at various China

work and the aims and objects of hut up to the time of his arrest for points owing to passing vehicles they become "evil spirits" the Society to any of your readers who may be interested in its work and aspirations-Yours faithfully,

B. O, BLAKER, Hon. Secretary, S.P.CA.,. c/o Thomson & Co., York Building, Hong Kong. 12th August, 1927.

PARTY STRIFE. The party spirit, whose introduc. tion, into China in its present form was largely the work of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen, has now degener ated into clique strife, and the struggles among the factions in Canton, Swatow, and other ports

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Traffic Matters.

It was also decided to write to

Homeless Spirits Cared For. Those unfortunate ones who have no surviving relatives in this world, lurk about the streets and under the

and

follow young children-home. They can cast an evil spell on the child-

the present offence, he had not re-being already full It appears that ported himself again.

many people in the vicinity of Jordan Road had been tuffering ren and make them sick. They re- fuse to leave until their demands from this disability.

have been satisfied. That is the reason why children are not allowed out alter sunset, lest some evil spirits follow them home.

Would Prefer Mr. Lindsall to Sentence Him. When requested by the Magistrate to sign the papers to the effect that

'It was also proposed to suggest to the police the desirability of he had been warned, he point-blank painting a white line in the centre of that part of the road between would not be so angry if his Wor- the traffic post at the junction of

in South China are the every day THE SHAUKIWAN MURDER. refused to do so. He said that he

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ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, ICE HOUSE ST.

Where the Urchins Come In. WAR OFFICE BUILDINGS These offerings are carried one AND STONEHENGE, step further by the little street

Lieut. Comdr. Kenworthy (Lab.- urchins who inevitably turn up at gical moment-when the edibles are all these functions at the psycholo thrown to the ground. After snatch. Soc., Hull, Central) in the House of Commons, asked the Secretary for ing up all they can lay hands upon, they will scare the good and charit War if he would state what would Now, the Chinese are very charitable woman into throwing them be the additional cost of erecting

'real" money. The joss-

In Swatow, as in Canton, the 79, THE EDITOR OF "THE HONG KONG ship would banish him right away. Nathan and Salisbury Roads and able to the homeless spirits. The some

merchants are being accused of faii-

ing to co-operate with the workers

DAILY PRESS "

The Police hold possession of one

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papers are no use to the street the permanent War, Office buildings, Mr. Lindsell: You will have to the Peninsula Hotel in order that last few days, one could see offer arabs. The threat used is a catchy proposed to be built within sight of Sip. I shall be much obliged if stay in gaol a long time first. Do vehicles procceding straight along ings being made to the spirits in little rhyme, which translated into Stonehenge on Larkhill, further away from the monument and below and the students in the enforce you will kindly publish this letter

Salisbury Road might draw out almost every street corner. Chinese, English runs:

If no mancy is thrown in this the skyline from Stonehenge, in ment of the anti-Japanese boycott case any member of the public you wish to say anything?

Defendant: What I have to say from the left and so given an in- "rich and poor, buy about fifty or

offering your next barn will be The disorderly element fail, of may be able to assist this Depart- course, to understand that the merment.

you will not believe.

dication to the traffic policeman hundred paper tubes. These are

"fettered (a prisoner) all his life." stead of building them on the site. Chan Fuk then said that he did. This, it chants, from whom millions have

would of various colours with both ends thought,

What mother could bear to see of the present steel temporary huts been exacted by the politicians and 85 (Five Dollar) denomination bank

as at present proposed. militarists to finance feudal and note of a European bank. On the not steal the chicken, but if his facilitate the work of traffic direc- bent upwards. They represent her son a prisoner for life.

Superstition is inherent in ali piece goods and silk. There would party wars, cannot remain idle all back of the note are written in Worship believed the other party, tion.

Chinese women, particularly to at Sir L. Worthington-Evans (Secre the time. At the same time, the English

also be jos paper, which is the moment, when spirits abound. I tary for War) said the initial cost maanicript the following

ho might convict him. "I was. A Milk, Sugar, merchants are accusing the poll words: Butter,

currency used in the" other world." She will dive into her pocket, fish would necessarily vary according ticians and militarists of accepting Oranges, Cigarettes, Jeyes. Fluid, bad boy before. My record con- bribes from the Russians and the By Order, L. T. Ch... The demns me, and what I say will carry

Insense sticks and candles would be up thirty or forty eash and scatter to the site, allowing for the con- Third International for the purwriting is in black ink; the signano weight. You may sentence me,"

lighted. The silk and pices goods them in all directions. The urchins will go on all fours to hunt for the pase of enlisting workers and stud- ture is indefinite. I desire to com

and money would then be burned. valuable prize. In the old days ents in the cause of Bolshevism and municate with any person who has he concluded. then of having sought favour from a clear recollection of having re-

Then the spirits scramble to snatch when living was cheap and money easy to earn, cents and not each were thrown more influential quarters by scently handled this particular note

what they can of the offerings. nouncing and persecuting

The street, àrabs, reapa tho The late Mr Mackay was mar "Reds

dered on Saturday, August 6th, I "Personal strife and party spirit wish to communicate with any per

Defendant: But what, tave have rua so high these days in sog who may have seen Mrs. Cantor and Swatos that eva an Mackay in or near the premises of done, Stealing a few chickens unofficial person such as a prest the Wing On Company on Friday, not so serious as to get me a low- dent of a chamber of commerce has August 5th, or on the morning of years' gacif to be followed by body-guards when August 6th-Yours faithfully,

venturing into the streets. A high

oilleial has not been able to višit

his very sick mother on decomt of

a threat that bomba will be thrown

TH. KING, ..

Director,

Department.

Criminal Investigation

at him whenever he appears in Police Headquarters,

public.

Hong Kong, August 19th, 1927.

Trees On Kowloon Tong Estate. The Association did not approve of the planting of trees on the narrow roads of the Kowloon Tong Estate but suggested to its Sub His Worship: I can't give you scribers Association as an alter. enough. I can only give you one native that a considerable amount year, but the Supreme Court can

of shade could be acquired if those give you five years.

residents with gardens adjoining the footpaths would plant trees therein,

A vote of thanks was accorded to

While all the coloured joss papers

struction of" electric light, and the erection of permanent buildings, and it was estimated at between £150,000 and rich | £200,000.

roads, water supply,

their total takings for each dayed a particular site an an alter- are being burnt, the spirits are also harvest during these fourteen days, Lieut.-Comdr. Kenworthy suggest- treated to a sumptuous meal. The amount to about twenty cents. But native, which he said was sheltered women in charge of the offerings they work hard enough to get them.

and nearly as close to the range

light, and so on. Mr. Lindsell: Oh, nothing serious, Rev. Mr. Rogers for the use of the will spill a few cupfuls of shamshu Some of them may start out from and accessible to roads, electric

on the ground, a platter of bean the Western district and come to s

halt in the Eastern part of their L. Worthington-Evans under "it is; but what about your record? Vicarage

Defendant finally asked to be The following new members had curd, a little fruit and a couple of city. dealt with summarily hurt be as joined the Association during the other dishes. No meat is used for committed to take his trial before.

jury at the September Sessions at past month: Mesara, K. A. Car- all good spirits are regetarians.

(Continued on next Column.) stensen and C. G. Anderson the Supreme Court.

"Spirit Festivals" is therefore a took to make further inquiries as blessing to the departed ones and to that particular camp, but said to the young hooligans in our less the necessary faculties were there it would be a waste of money, "midst.