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THE CANTON

UNIVERSITY...

RESEARCH COUNCIL IN CHEMISTRY.

"AN AMBITIOUS SCHEME.

(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.)

THE WHAMPOA

ACADEMY.

TO BE REORGANISED. -

RESULT OF CONSULTATIONS BETWEEN CHIANG AND LI.

TO PREVENT FUTURE CONFLICTS.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. Į

CANTOS, April 9th."

Council of the A Research Chemistry Department of Sun Yat Sen University, Canton, has been organized. Its purpose as set forth in the preamble of its Constitution, is to investigate the chemical indas- trial conditions in South China with a view to improving them, to conduct research work, pure and applied, to offer assistance to manu- facturers and to adrance the science of chemistry in general. The Coun- eil held its initial meeting yester day afternoon at Sun Yat Sea University, when a comprehensive The programma was drawn up. meeting was presided over by, Mr. Chen Chung Nar, Dean of the College of Science of the University and Chairman of the Council. The following four committees were organized: General Affairs, Invesi tigation, Research, and Chemical Industrial Education. The Chair men of these Committees are re- spectively Mr. Wa Tso Fang, Mr. Kan. Shing Yuan, Dr. Chen Ko Chung, and Mr. Wong Bing Foog, all of whom are professore of chemistry in the University.

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FOREIGN AND CHINESE BOOKS.

The Department has decided to establish a well equipped up-to-date scientific library. Every book, magazine and pamphlet of value on chemistry and cognate subjects,

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, APRIL 27th, 1928.

CHINESE TEMPLES ORDINANCE.

PETITION FROM TEMPLE KEEPERS.

BILL AMENDED AND PASSED.

At the meeting of the Legislativo Council yesterday afternood the Ordimace to suppress and prevent abures in the management of Chi- nest temples and in the adminis

the funds of Chinese temples was upon the agenda for its third rending.

tration of

ST. STEPHEN'S

COLLEGE.

TO-DAY'S CEREMONY AT STANLEY.

THE NEW SITE AND: FIRST BUILDING.

Stanley Peninsula, the new site granted to St. Stephen's College by the Government of Hong Kong, is situated on the South side of the Island, a few minutes run by car from Repulse Bay Hotel. The dis- tance from the City is 85 miles, or ball-an-hour by ear.

The site is an ideal one for a

school, receiving the prevailing Summer winds from South-west or South-east direct from the Ocean. The scenery on all sides is superb. The distance from the City is ac counted a direct advantage by the school authorities, whose plan is to emphasize and develop the boarding side of the school, without altogether abolishing the facilities for day boys For the latter it is hoped to run the present school hus at a fare of twenty cents per trip. But the advantages for boarders are

CANTON, April 20th. The Whampoa military cadets who were to have gone to Nanking

The Colonial Secretary, in this last December, are to remain in connection reported the receipt of Whampoa. An order to this effect a psition in connection with this has already been issued by Marshal Bill and moved that it be read.

The Attorney-General seconded. Li Tani Hein. They will be reor

Ha uuid: This petition was received ganized under the direction of the only a few hour before the inst Marshal and the, military school meeting of the Council when it was

intended to read the

Chinese attached to the Headquarters of Temples Bill a second time. The the 8th Route Army will be incor- Bill, in accordance with the pro- porated with Whampoa Academy. visions of the loyal Instructions Ваше Whampoa Military and the Standing Rules and Orders The.

of this Council was advertised in Academy will not be used and the Gazette and in two English henceforth it will be known as the newspapera and two Chinese news obvious. Not only does the Penin The Bill itself was pub-sula fend itself naturally for dis "Military Officers Training In-per

lished in extern with very full ciplinary purposes, but its exten- Objects titute."

and Reasons in the eiveness makes a hundred opportu- Garitz and the Chinese version nities for employing the boarders of the Bill with the Objects and for seven full days per week in. Reasons appeared in the Chinese happy and healthful occupations. Press. It is a pity, therefore, that Boarders and day-boys alike will be spend their half the petition was not presented at encouraged to an earlier date. It is also a pity holidays at Stanley, not in the City. that the petitioners did not adopt Two full-size football fields will be the more usual and convenient available, and a large number of course of first approaching the tennis courts: A cricket pitch will between the football Chinese members of this Council or be laid

grounds. Hockey, volley ball, the Secretary for Chinese Affairs However, the petition has been con

basket ball and other games-will be sidered carefully by the promoters played in the purest air amidst of this Bill, the two Chincer mem- healthy and beautiful surroundings. best of this Council, by the Govern. The running track will be a full ment and by the Governor in quarter mile in circuit, and 220 Council; also by the District yards, straight can be run on the

level. Watchmen's Committee and I am authorised by the promoters to say mittre certain amendments to the Bill in order to meet the repre- sentations of the petitioners. The petition is presented by 2 keepers are not temples in the ordinary sense, but are places where mem- ben of religions orders live, where they perform certain

The object of the reorganisation, according to Martha Li Taai Hain, to prevent conflicts hetween the cadets and the Canton authorities. In the past the Whampoa cadetë have not always been on friendly terms with the Canton regime. When Marshal Li was in Nanking he conferred with Marshal Chiang Kai Shek with regard to the paci- fication of the cadets. Marshal Li then suggested that the Whampoa Military Academy ehould be reor ganised on the lines described.

There is a handy bathing beach at

A STRONG MINDED AMAH.

SCRAP WITH ALLEGED INTRUDER.

THEFT OF CLOTH

Belore Mr. R. E. Lindaell at "the Central Magistracy yesterday mora- ing a Chinese was charged with stealing a parcel containing & quantity of cloth.

The defendant gained_admittance, to the house at No. 63. Prayn East, on the pretext of renting a cubicle." An emah employed at the house said that the defendant came in and sat down on her bed. During the conversation that followed witness, stated that she saw the defendant

conceal the parcel under his jacket. She at once accused ham but he denied any knowledge of the parcel. The amah shut the door and said she would search him. He at once

rushed the door and forcing it open ran down into the street pursued by the amah blowing a police whistle. Ho was later arrested by an Indian constable.

The Indian constable giving evi dence said that whilst on duty at Spring Garden Line he heard police whistle being blown and stw the defendant running away, gave chase and arrested him.

Asked by the Magistrate whether the complainant accused the defend- ant of having the stolen goods on his person, the witness replied No. the only said that the defendant had stolen her cloth."

14 Gould See No Reason." The Magistrate asked defendant if he could explain why the amah had accused him of theft and why he had run away if he were innocent as he asserted.

"The defendant evaded the ques- tion, but further pressed said that. be could see no reason for being sc- cused.

Marshal Chiang thoroughly appre❘ that they" propose to move in com- hand for the students, a bay immed-thrown the parcel down when he at-

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ciated the difficulties of the ton Government and agreed with the suggestions.

The cloth in question was found on the amah's bed and when this was brought to be netiec the, woman said that he must have

lately under the site on the S.W.. tempted to escape. long known to some few bathing The principal tenant of the house and clear water. connoisseurs for its sandy bottom who is named as the "complainant, did not appear in Court and the case was adjourned until this morn

whether it be in Chinese or in for. CHIANG TO BE PRESIDENT. of the To Yuca. These To Yuen which the utmost expert considera-ing.

eign language, will be bought and placed on the shelf of the library where it will be readily accessible to every scientist engaged en re- search. In the selection of scientific literature prefererce will be given

to

After the reorganisation liarshal Chiang Kai Shek will continue to be the President of the institution,

and Marshal Li Tsai Hsin, the

Vice-President, The,, foriner, being so far away, will be the titular head and Li Teai Hain will be in control.

original publications, from Western universities and colleges, Alarshal Li Tsai Hein has already and from the Smithsoning Institu sent Mr. Li King Yang. principal tion at Washington D.C. and the of the school for secretaries in the Royal Institution in London, and 8th Route Army, to Whampoa to the ke Letters tave already been

make the necessary rearrangements sent to these institutions" of learn for the formal opening of the ing, requesting them to send to the

"Military Officers' Training In- Chemistry Department of the Uni-stitute." Mr. I King Yang hae versity at the latter's cast their scientific publications.

The chemistry departmental library of the University has already been well equipped with modern books and periodicals on chemistry. Recently many new books and agaiines have been added to the list, including those

chemical technology, medicine and other branches of applied science. But these science workers bere still feel the inadequacy of the reference Hibrary. It was on this account that the Chemistry Department here has decided to embark on this scheme.

Closely co-operating with the manufacturers in Canton and else where the Research Council will issue from time to time pamphlets dealing with certain special phases of chemical technology as well an those of a pure scientific nature. These publications will be distribut- ed free to manufacturers in Canton and elsewhere and to the chemistry students at the University. In ad- dition the Chemistry Department will publish its own journal and it is hoped to produce the first issue. in the latter part of May. The journal is in Chizese.

The formation of the Research Council has been due largely to the untiring efforts and foresight of Dean Chen Chung Nan, who has been teaching chemistry in Sun Yat Sen University for the past fifteen years. Dean Chen, who received his education in the United States, is a man of keen intellect; a teacher and scholar. Practically all the members of the teaching staff of the Chemistry Department are Ameri- can returned students.

been appointed dean of the In- atitute and will be in direct charge, with responsibility for dissipline

and training.

HOTEL GUESTS ROBBED. TWO LARCENIES IN ONE DAY.

From the report it appeared tha: while a guest was asleep in his room, he had 80s in Australian banknotes taken from the packet of his jacket which was hanging on a peg in his room.

Although the Police have their suspicions, no arrests have been made. They are following several clues and expect to bring the culprit to book before long.

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KNOCKED DOWN BY MOTOR LORRY,

ceremonies

and where they may be sent for by persons who desire their services at weddings and funeral, cere-

Donies.

The clause

The question of health is one to tion has been given In the first place St., Stephen's College board- ers and staff have been living on the South coast of tho. Island, at temporary dining-hall, and accom Pokfulam House, for the past four modation on the upper floors for years. The health of the students fifty-five boarders and thres masters, has shown remarkable improvement A tower storey will provide one set there. Necessary nullah-training is of married quarters. Temporarily to which the peti-aiready planned for Stanley together it will be possible to accommodate tioners object is clause 4. That with other health measures under ninety boarders on the upper Boors clause provides that no Chinese skilled medical supervision. The of the main building. The length temple which is in existence at the lack of paddy at Stanley will be of the building is thus 190 feet commencement of this Ordinance noted by visitors. One small patch and the breadth 132 feet Up-to- shall be maintained for

a longer at present on the South of the site date sanitary and hot and cold period than six months from the should not be difficult to drain and water installations, with a system date of the commencement of the to deal with reasonably, A water- of septic tanks, are included in the Ordinance unless it is in a building main will be run from Taitam Re- plans for this building. The floors which is a complete and separate servoir by the College, so that will be of concrete, convered with building and which is weed for the wholesome drinking-water will be miraboo; and the roofs will be of concrete with Chinese roll and pan- purpose of such temple and for no available. All students will be ac- other purpose. The section also commodated in properly construct tiles for coolness. The ground floor Partitions provides that in future no Chinese ed buildings, with every modern will be built of stone. temple shall be established or main sanitary convenience. None will will be of simplex plaster, so that tained unless it is in a building alcep on the ground floor. A fully-the building may be fire-proof. The which is a complete and separate qualified European doctor will live building and which is erected and at the school. is used for the purpose of such temple and for no other purpose.

certain

Description Of Site,

architect is Colonel I G, Bird, of Messrs. Palmer & Turner, and the contractors are Messrs. Lan Woo.

The school committee is in posses The school-site embraces 24.31 sion of sufficient funds to erect the The petitioners' point out that An unusual case of two hotel they are not in a position to pro includes the old military sites,

meres, or 1,054,000 square feet. In main building, described above; and guests being robbed of substantialvide themselves with or to rent a

to cover the expenso of nullah- amounts at different times on the complete building and are obliged to

already levelled

and consisting of training, water-installatica, same day was reported to the Police acapy portions of a building only various level building lots on raised development of the site and playing: yesterday by the management of the

If this clause were to be passed in

eminences. The South-west portion fields. It is, however, considered Moeshow Hotel

its present form, therefore, the is the old military parade ground, a matter of some urgency to proceed effect would be that the To Yuen suitable for football grounds and at once to the erection of another would have to close down and as running track. The site nearest to hostel, to provide for a further they appear to supply a

the Police Station is ear-marked for sixty boarders, and for married science laboratories and workshops, stai. Sixty-three boarders are at demand of a certain portion of the Not only are physics, chemistry and present in residence at Pokfulam, community it is thought desirable to amend the clause so as to enable biology laboratories planned, but it and the accommodation in the main is desired also to make a special building alone at Stanley will be the to carry on their call feature of practical work in the new quite inadequats in view of the con The amendment proposed, Sir, will school, and therefore to include a

siderable increase of boarders ex- be an amendment to give the Chi-forge and a carpenters shop, An- pected. The provision of an addi- nese Temples Committed power to other site is planned eventually for tional hostel is therefore an urgent exempt these To Yuen and, indeed, staff-quarters; and the next, the and immediate need. The sum of any Chinese Temple from the pro- highest site, is marked out for the $150,000 is required for this pur visions of this clause. There wil Chapel, which should crown the site, also be power, as there must be, and make a striking land-mark from pose. The new school is expected for the Chinese Temples Commit the ocean. Other sites are prepared to be ready for occupation in the tao to withdraw any exemption for school houses (for boarders and middle of 1999, which may have been granted In staff); communal dining-hall; isola each case there will be an appeal tion ward; museum and library. to the Governor in Council; that road is planned on the south-east, this (Friday) afternoon at 320 p.m. is to say there will be an appeal but for the present the existing LETTER FROM THE BISHOP. from any refusal by the Chinees track will be followed on the West Temples Committee to grant from Stanley Village. A Police The Bishop of Victoria in a letter exemption and an appeal from any Station adjoins the site. withdrawal by the Chinese Temples service will be installed for drinking to the Bev, E. W. L. Martin, the

Principal of St. Stephen's, may Committee of an exemption that and for flushing purposes; tele-

I write to say how greatly I has been granted.

phone-service is already available, and electric light connection has regret my inability to be present at the laying of the foundation stone of already been made.

St. Stephen's College at Stanley on the 27th. As you know, I have to be away at that time at Shanghai for the meeting of the General Synod of the Chung Ha Shong Kung Hui.

I am glad indeed that the day has arrived when after these twenty- five year St. Stephen's College can look forward to having a permanent home of its own on so beautiful a sita It seems to me that a board- ing-school, with ideals such as St. Stephen's has before it, must have a very real part to play in the life of this place.

An inquest was held yesterday afternoon at the Kowloon Magis tracy on a Chinese who mot his death on April 12th as a result of being knocked down by a motor lorry at Gascoigne Road

It appeared from the evidence footpath to crom the road in front that the deceased suddenly left the of the oncoming lorry. Unfortu nately for him, the lorry was too near with the reault that he was knocked down and sustained serious injuries. He died later ac the Kow- loon Hospital.

A

Water

The evidence showed that the or other control over establishments erected will be in the shape of the

driver was in no way to blame and the jury returned a verdict of ac- cidratal death...

THE "EMPRESS'S

GUARD.

BODY.

UNIVERSITY'S SUPPORT. The University authorities have thoroughly approved of the forma tion of the Research Council and have willingly supplied it with alt necessary funds. They have pro- mised 85,500 for organisation ex penses, of which more than 83,000 The have already been given. balance they will give in a very short time.

The early expendi tures of the Council has been fixed ca $13,000, which was also approved The twenty men of the Queen's by the University. More money

Regiment, ander Lieut. Elliott, will be given to the Council as who travelled by the Empresa of aceded.

Canada to Shanghai, returned here Under the auspicious agis of the yesterday by the Empress of Rus- Research Council a group of senioria. They were embared on a chemistry students and professors count of prevalent but entirely. will go to Hong Kong in a wock anfounded rumours to the effect or two to visit certain factories that a big gang of pirates had there including the Tai Shing designs on the C.P.S. linar in Faper Factory, the Hong Kong Gas question.

where liquid

According to the passenger list air is produced. stay in Hong Kong for about four guard were accommodated in the days.

Numery!

These proposed amendments, Sir, I may say have also the approval of the Government. Perhaps I

The First Building.« should say that there is no present intention of assuming any financial

The Main Building first to be of the kind to which these To Yuen letter H, the cross-stroke represent belong so long as each individual ing the Great Hall At the East To Yuen is conducted lawfully and and West extremities of the Great properly.

Hall will run two parallel buildings osch 100 feet in length, making The petition was then read. Council went into Committee to twelve large class and office rooms consider the Bill clause by clause on the ground floor, with large and during the Committee etage Entrance-hall (40x40'), lavatories, the amendments as outlined by the Attorney-Geners, were proposed by the Hon. Bir Shou-son Chow, seconded by the Hon. Dr. Kotewall and approved.

(Continued on next Column).

The stone-laying ceremony will be carried out by H.E the Governor

Chinese Affairs, the Director of

I am particularly glad that you Public Works, the Hon. Sir Henry will have joined to the school such Upon Council resuming the Bill Pollock, the Hon. SirShou-son fine playing felds, and also room for was read third time and passed. Chow, Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, Hon future expansion, and I look for- Council then adjourned sine die. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Hon. Mr. J.ward with confidence to the time Those present at the meeting were Owen Hughes and the Deputy Clerk when in the not remote Inture, you HE the Govenor, the Colonial of Councils (Mr. T. W. Ainsworth).

may find it possible to proceed with Secretary, the Attorney-General, the Whilst the new storey is being further instalments of the plan that Colonial Treasurer, the Director of added to the Colonial Secretariat is before you.

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Plant, and a facto party will the Empress of Russia's stout body- Public Works, the Captain Superio-future meetings of the Legislative 1 wish the College every pros

tendent of Police, the Secretary for Council will be held in the offices perity in this new stage in its (Continued at foot of next column.) of the Sanitary Board.

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