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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1929.

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FOR SIX MONTHS

MÅSTER CRAFTSMAN OF

THE SEA

NEW WATCH TOWER FOR RENDEZVOUS WITH

SHANGHAI.

DEATH

(Continued from Pade 1.

THE PINNACLE BOMINATING

SASSOON HOUSE,

I mentioned the master orafts- men of the sea. There is no posi- WHERE THE FIREMEN KEEP

GUARD,

The Shantung Road

LEGIONNAIRE'S WAR DIARY.

MARCHING SONG OF

LOOTERS.

GERMAN FINANCES DISCUSSED.

BUDGET COMPROMISE PROPOSALS.

PASSED BY ALL PARTIES.

Berlin, April -Reichs-Chancellor Hermann Mueller, who has recover-

LEAN TIMES FOR ·

THE C.E.R.

RETURNS BELOW" ESTIMATES. AND POOR SUMMER ·

ANTICIPATED.

STAFF REDUCTIONS.

Harbin-It is evident that the

The war diary of a Legionnaireed from his indisposition, presided heads of the railway anticipate

an elephant bunter, a

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poor returns this summer and hence

tion more honourable than that of a good craftsman. Throughout the country, and particularly in this

Shanghai. April 0.-The centraf grent City of London, the craft

district look-out tower of the tradition has been enshrined in its Shanghai Fire Brigade which has is published by Arrowsmith. Lon-over to-day's important Cabinet guild and Livery Companies, but been in use constantly for the past don. The writer (Mr. David W. meeting at which the budget com you will agree with me when I say that in no calling is thoroughness 40 years has been vacated and the King? has used the language of the promise-proposals, jointly elaborat are cutting down the number of more essential than in that of the new quarters in the tower of the Legionnaire, and has given a de-ed by the. Olerical Centre Party, whilst now they are about to reduce railway employees -continually. seaman. There is no greater in- Sassoon Building on the Bund oescription of incidents, showing the the Bavarian People's Party, the anlaries as well. The returns of centive to good work than when a cupied. It is hoped that wher this most revolting side of war. man is making something for his

German People's Party, the Demo Manchurian exporta from October own essential daily use, and on

new lookout is in order two others

One of Mr. King's companions crats and the Social-Democrata, Was Alan Seeger, who wrote which his life and that of his tellows may be given up, as the view that Have & Rendezvous with Death." were discussed and unanimou to the end of January were from

་་ ་ may depend. In the sailing ship the new tower commands of Shang. There were Risions, Swiss, Bei-spproved. days and well do most of you here hai and Pootung is far greater ginns, Germans, Italiana, Ameri know it-the instincts and the than that of any other Fire Brigade cans, and English-s heterogeneous lies in the fact that according to habits of thoroughness were in the lookout.

The signiseance of this decision bones of the old seamen. The con- tower on the condemned, list after tion was

Army. Among the American see the belief prevailing in political tinuous changing strain of wind its 40 years of service, will be pull lawyer and artist, and Seeger, the circles the way is now cleared for and weather, of temperatures, and ed down in the course of the next of sea movement and the elaborate fortnight, but it remains to be seen structure of a ship that has spars which others will be disused in the and rigging soon discovered defer future. tive workmanship more rapidly and with more disastrous results than anything else at all. An insecure lashing, a careless bend, the jam ming of a batch bolt, even an un- whipped rope would have surely let the seaman and his mates down sooner or later. Ships were at sea for months on end, and, the only means of refitting or repairing damages to rigging, spars, and hullscrete supporting the tower and past was for the seaman to do it himself,

the vast tanks which supply water without any help from the dock-

to the whole Sassoon Arcade, "to yard, and generally at sea. Every

the balcony surrounding the tower emergency they had to cope with head, at a height from the ground themselves and their work was look-out room of the Custom House feet greater than that of the thorough, because they had to live

building.

from this

The Upward Stages. From the visitor's point of view, the arw look-out is not as easy of access as it might be. To the seventh floor the journey by lift is simple enough but from thence the chimb to the tower is made by way of four long iron rung ladders. in- side the network of fron and con-

The view

poet.

Pillagers.

the formation of the long-wanted grand coalition, Ior which the Reichs-Chancellor a expected to un-take up negotiations with the party

leaders within the next few days.

The Legionnaires had an enviable reputation for pillage, which was not undeserved. Loot-

ing was certainly one of their strong points. Their success on one occa ion was thought worthy of coin- memoration in their marching song. So they sang:

were 10 OF

Fewer Millionaires.

In this

connection and with

17 per cent to 20 per cent. more

did not come up to the estimates. than in the preceding year, but they

made by the Economical Depart- ment, who seem to have been much too liberal in their calculations. New ground was brought under cu!." tivation last year, but no allowance was made for the great increase in local consumption, for tens of thousands of Shantung families period and took up a permanent entered Manchuria during that abode. The total increase of expor tonnage in 1928 over 1997 was just over 400,000 tons, which is quite satisfactory,

with it, and the sailing ship depend- fight is wonderful indeed and the flashes of rifles towards the lacently published statistica on pro- only 951,000 tons, against 488,000"

well.

ed on it and often their lives as An Imperial Company. Although this great Empire of ours was created by our seafaring instincts and love of adventure, and we have been known to the world As a seafaring nation for centuries, it is only in the last three years that the Master Mariners of Eng- Iand have been formed into a cor- porate body such as this Honourable Company of Master Mariners, and until to-night these Master Mariners have never held a banquet in this great hall, the Guildhall, which has been the scene of so many historie events, and which may be described as the centre of the British Em- pire. (Cheers.) In this connec tion, and in the presence of the High Commissioners for the Domin- ions who are present here with za to-night, I would like to point out that it is the wish of this Com pany to make it an Imperial one (cheers), and that, with this end in view, we have extended the mem bership by 100, all of whom will be Master Mariners resident to the Overseas Dominions. (Cheers.) This, I feel, is a great and import ant move, and one that will serve as a very great Imperial link.

Later, however, as the formation

special reference to the new special property tax proposed by the Gay ernment in order to decrease the We're noted for our pillaging,

new financial year's budget deficit, The hifty way we steal,

it is authoríatively pointed out "We'd pinch a baby carriage,

that the Government itself views such a tax with very grave, mis- And the infant, for a meal i

givings on account of the mall The Legion had moved up." amount of private capital left over turns that shows large falling-off, It is, however, the February re- Stealing silently up the slope in by or newly created since the period partly due to the China New skirmish order,

12 of inflation. In this respect, a good Year" and partly in the increase of eatmy replied. "A gale of bullets try's finances is offered by the re- according to railway figures were shadowy forms. They fired and the insight into the state of the coun- Customs duties. The total exports whistled overhead and we could see stretches for away into the smoky of the line. This went on for half-sent value of the entire German parently export Arms have stopped perty "taxation, which give the pre- tons in February last year. Ap- distance and from this angle of an hour.

property and Wealth at Shanghai, it is easy to see why Then hiring stopped, and an old million Marks, whereas in 1813 even some of the stations stocks have 07,800 buying any large quantities and at dirt and dust take a little time to Legion sergeant volunteered to go the property on which the special become exhausted, though others collect, the thick pall of black out and reconnoitre. Half-an-hour defence-tax was levied had a value report fresh arrivals of native carts smoke streaming over the city being later he came back convulsed with of 157,100 million Marks. the differ in large numbers. There are con very obvious.

mirth. The enemy we had seen proved to be 12 cows grazing be

ence becoming still more significant siderable quantities of grain at tween the lines, of which nine had and remarkable if it is considered points down the Sungari, which paid the full penalty. The firing that the actual value of the pre- could not be brought to Harbin came from another battalion of the parison still much lower as its pur-season, but which are likely to ap

sent property. amount is in com- owing to the lack of bottoms last. Legion. Henceforth these trenches were known as les tranchées des chasing power is by at least 30 per pear on the Harbin market soon

cent. lower than in pre-war days.. after navigation is started."

Lost Revenue. It must remembered that last year the railway was forced to borrow

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Bignals by Lights. From this vantage point, too, the site of the disastrous Bre in Poor tung is clearly visible and the watch towers of the S.F.B. all over Shanghai could be made out with very little difficulty. The only break in a interrupted view is made by the tower and clock of the Custom House and even here the balcony of the new watch tower is

vaches.

Their Own "Little War," There were few intervals of rest. not When the Legionnaires were ighting the Germans, they fought

As an illustration of how things have changed, one example may be cited, namely the number of Ger. an millionaires who have descreas

three millions from local Chinese

long enough to allow the look-out among themselves, Dranken brawled from 15,547 in 1914 to at present banks, and is now paying off in-

man a slanting view on either side. A white light will, in all prob- ability, be shown in the tower at night when aikais peaceful, but as 700 as a Bre is sighted this will be exchanged for a red one, and, by means of a telephone installed there, the man on duty will be communicate with the able to station nearest the blaze, giving the necessary directions as to its whereabouts.

establish its status; but effort must from within the service, as it

Between Bob, the

negro prize- but 2,305. Of this latter total, only fighter, an Italian, a half-bred 33 own more than 10 million Marks Algerian, and a Russian, helped to each, whereas before the war this keep things üvely. In the work of class comprised 229 people. rasolidating the fine and in bury- ing the dead of the enemy, we are given some ghostly pictures. They show that these adventurous Aght- ers had little respect for their enemy, whether living or deal.

The Legion had been "cus to pieces," and volunteers were given the opportunity of joining the 1700) Infantry. The author joined that defence of Verdun. Here is an in regiment and took part in the cident he relates in this desperata of

of this company is, the welcome entirely a commercial -"service, fighting a

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RAILWAY ADVISER FOR CHINA.

APPOINTMENT TO PRESAGE AMERICAN LOAN.

GOLD DISCOVERY IN PHILIPPINES."

CLAIMS STAKED BY

CAPITALISTS.

Manila, April 9-The Manila rich vein of gold estimated Bulletin today reports discovery

LORD RIDDELL ON JOURNALISM.

EVERY REPORTER A

SLEUTH"

Many newspaper men listened re- cently to Lord Riddell's lecture on the "Paychology of Journalists, London.

terest, and it is quite possible that,

railway profits are divided ard paid out to both parties-Chinese and Soviet at the end of the finan cial year, the railway again will find itself short of cash and be forced to borrow once more. It has in the meantime lost one source of income, since last year, namely, the telephone system, which is now, ac- cording to report, bringing the Chinese a monthly nett income of $80,000, and will shortly lose more.

Chinese "Want More,!! The Chinese are making a bold attempt at getting more railway. which we have received from sall sides is one for which we are very and has, therefore, no fostering

"The inside of the casemate look-to be worth more than 40,000,000 Plume and it is likely that they will succeed, as they have done in the grateful. (Cheers.) It is very in- Board of Admiralty or othered like Goya's picture of a mad pesos in the "province of Bulacan.

past, for the Soviet side do not find spiring to feel that this youngest Government Department, although house. No room to lie down and The discovery was made by work themselves in a strong position, Company of Master Mariners, a

every master mariner is most grate- no benches to sit on, we squatted men engaged in digging a tunnel thanks to the Moscow policy. At Company entirely representative of ful for the ready help which, has on our heels. Here and there a

for water mains in the Metropoli- present the Chinese Telegraph.Ad- those who belong to the industry always been given by the Adamoky kerosene lamp lit up a group

tan Water District, the newspaper ministration authorities are busy of the sea, should have such a very miralty and the Board of Trade. of faces, hollow-eyed, gaunt. We says, and was kept quiet for five checking up C.E.R. telegraph re warm place in the heart of the The Company is intensely interest had to relight the lamps continua

months while capitalista quietly ob- turns, a part of the income being nation. We have already to-nighted in the training and education of ly as the concussion of direct hits tained possession of the gold bear payable to the former. The Chi witnessed a proof of this, in this the young officer between the time blew them out. Periodically, the ing area through claim stakes.

nese are insisting that there shall shape of this very magnificent piece he leaves his nautical training silence in the room was broken ha Disclosure of the find was made be Government control, inspectors of plate that has been presented to school and obtains his second shout from the man nearest the to-day after the area had been having been appointed. Thus, for a us by the Goldsmith's Company.

mate's certificate. I am glad to door: Sentinel's killed! Send up thoroughly prospected.

very small expenditure, the Chinese Expressions of Wsicoma.

sny that many shipowners are pay another? Then a alight commotion

will be sure of a steady income from To be recognized, even, by one of ing a great deal of attention to as the next man on the list groped

telegrams, without going to the ex- the old City Companies is that at the present time, and that his way to the door and almost

panze af opening-new-atations or privilege, but to have some plate they have excellent schemes for ascertain death."-

having to employ more clerks, which presented is even a greater ene, sisting those boys dazing that very. The book it is entitled "L.M.

would be the case if they were to and we have on this table to-night important period. From what I 046 gives a "close-up view of

prohibit the railway from accepting similar gifts, although possibly not have seen of these training schools some of the more gruesome inci

private wires. quite so big, from other livery com- and the training of young sailors dents of war, the activity and

Another point the Chinese are panies and from individuals.. We where they compete for the job of bastle, and the bravery of men who

insisting on is the doing away are grateful for them, whatever bemate later on, or for deck hands, could be said continually to have a

altogether of the Railway Land their size, are we not (cheers)-as from what I have seen of all these rendezvous with death."

Department, which has under its... expressions of welcome and admira- training schools for the merchant

charge all land actually used for tion of the seamen. We have also service, they are very good, and

railway requirements along the been the recipients of true wel it is the finest thing to concentrate comes from Lloyd's, from the great on that I could possibly see.

whole stretch of the line, and also shipowners of this country, and Finally, I would like to quote

Lord Riddell discussed "inter is looking after the veterinary de from Trinity House. Our friend from the message sent on behalf

views, and suggested that silence partment. the experimental farms, the Lord Mayor, whom we thank of His Majesty the King two years

was often the best refuge for the railway timber concessions, etc. for the hospitality and for the room ago at the frat annual banquet:

victim who was being interviewed. The veterinary department, which we have to-night in Guildhall, andIt is in the opinion of the King

"There are no sleuths like news is a paying concern, the authorities he said. Awish to take over altogether, de- the newspapers, in unison with entirely fitting that the British Mer- New York, April 4-Mr. John J. paper sleuths," many individuals, exalted and hum chant Service, which has ever play Mantell, a widely-knows railway journalist can never put things off, claring that it has nothing to do

although he is not always ble, have shown their sympathy and ed so eminent a part in the history executive, is sailing for China this efficient in his private affairs as he News.

so with railway matters.-N.Č. Daily given their help, and may I say of these islands, should enjoy the moath to make a survey of the in the presence of His Excellency benefit of representation by an railways of that country with is, when writing a story for his the American Ambassador bow officially constituted body." Let view to aiding in their feorganisa.paper. Many reporters are like much we appreciate the messages me assure you that I for my part|tion. and the expressions of goodwill am ready to do what I en RS "It is expected," siya the Dow that we have received from his Master of this Honourable Com-Jones Financial News Agency, "that great country (Cheers.) And then pany to help on that service whose the visit of Mr. Mantell to China the Deputy Master has mentioned efficiency means so very much to may precipitate a Chinese loan au the generosity of Lord Rothermere this great Empire. (Cheers.) We this country for the purchase of an omnibus when quietly walking

(cheers)-it is indeed a generous of the Company thank the President locomotives and other railway home." present to this young company, and of the Board of Trade for his kind equipment, of which it is under- he has also presented the Company speech and for the way he has stood the Chinese lines are sorely with a magnificent badge of office. proposed our health to-night. But in need." (Cheers.) I am the proud wearer in this Company the reply would To Suggest American Methods. of a replica of this magnificent pre- have been very much better in the Mr. Mantell, will attempt parti sent to-night. The Lord Mayor, I hands of the Deputy Master, Bir cularly to suggest the application of may tell you, had a look at it some Burton Chadwick.

who is the American methods to the Chinese time ago, and, he remarked, You father and mother of this Honour-fines, as problems of railway opera, Beem to be carrying a good many able Company. He has done so tion in that country are understood mermaids." (Laughter.) I believe, much work and given up, so much to be not dissimilar from those of although I have not seen it, that time for your good, as you know, the United States. when the actual badge of office is and he can put this over me-that Mr. J. J. Mantell was born in ready in a year's time it will make he has Biled before the mast. Elmira, New York, on June 24, 1884, the badge of the Lord Mayor of (Cheers.) Mr. Deputy Master, I and has been many years with the London look quite stupid. (Laugh- have on behalf of this, the youngest Erie railway lines, rising from the ter.)

of the City-companies, but still, we position of clerk and stenographer * Objects of the Company, like to think, the Honourable: Cotain the uperintendent's office at I think," Lord Riddell continu shots were fired. The police made- The main object of this company pany of Master Mariners, to pre Elmira, through at the lower posts, And I will put it very briefly is sent you with this piece of plate in to he vice president of the New to enable the Merchant Navy of gratefulness for all you have done York region since November 1, Great Britain to do something to for them, sir, since their inception. 1922.

(Continued on next Column).

His home is in Jersey City, N.J. (Cheers.)

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tight-rope walkers.

Absent-Minded Beggars. "They perform wonderful feats when preparing a story, but are quite apt to be knocked down by

"TONG" WARS.

CLASH IN NEW YORK.

New York, April 8.-Five persons were injured, two seriously, yester day afternoon inga "Tong" war "The whole world outside is the between the Sy Tick and the Chin field of activity for newspaper men, Fo Tongs. Guns, knives and clubs but journalism is a world within were used by the contending a world and many newspaper men parties,

ho treat outside events with some A Filipino passer-by was among thing approaching cynicism, often those injured, all the remainder become sentimental when

tragedy in their whe wording of being Chinese.

said,

he

He also discussed the vexed question of whether a journalist should write against his own con. science, and mentioned the Ameri-

The Chinese who were injured were arrested. In addition thirteen ethers were rounded up...

· Revived in Manila. Manila, April 9-Four Chinesa *** can view that the journalist was a and one Filipino were wounded in barrister briefed to pat the best 5 revolver battle in the streets of case forward for the proprietor. Manila to day. More than a dozen

ed, "that the public is more in several arrests and said that the terested than we imagine in fight was believed to be a revival foreign matters, and we ought to of Tong warlare which has caused devote more space in our papers serious street fights here in past than we do to foreign subjects." years