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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1929.

BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION MEETING.

THE NEW OFFICERS FOR 1930.

APPEAL FOR TRAINING CAMP AT SAIWAN.

REVIEW OF A SUCCESSFUL YEAR'S WORK.

Owing to pressure of other engagements, His Excellency the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi. K.C.M.G.) was unable to be present at the annual general meeting of the Hong Kong Branch of the Boy Scouts Association in the Cathedral Hulb yesterday. The Hou. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D., presided in His Excellency's stend and was supported by Sir Shou-son Chow, Mr. A. S. Mitchell, Mr. T, N. Chou, the Res, G. T. Waldegrave, and Mr. T. H. King (D.L.G.P.).

There was a very representative meeting, Uuring the course of which an appeal was made for funds in connection with the site for a permanent Officers' Training Camp and Scouts' Camping Ground at Salwan.

HON. DR. R. H. KOTEWALL ELECTED PRESIDENT.

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After reading letters of apology | House. for their non-attendance, sent by severn! absent members of the Council, the Chairman, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotowall, said:-

Before tea the Brownies | had competitions and gaines, while the Cubs had a competition; and opportunity was taken by the two Associations to express their thanks to Lady Clementi for all her kind interest in both organisations. This THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH.

was but one instance of the very many evidences of sympathetic sup: Ladies aid. Gentlemen,-I veryport for which both Guides and much regret that His Excellency Scouts owe a deep debt of gratitude the Governor who is our local Chief to His Excellency the Governor Scout, is unable through pressure and Lady Clementi who, I feel of public duties to come and pre- sure, see in the Boy Scouts and Gir! side at this meeting. That duty has Guides movement one way of at- consequently devolved upon me as taining that end which they have President of the Association..

so much at heart and towards I will not attempt, a review of which they have laboured to strenu- the past year's work, as it will be ously and with already such success, given in, the report to be presented namely, a better understanding and

closer co-operation among by the Honorary Secretary. That

Their various nationalities. report which has been prepared by our hard-working Commissioner,roaching departure from these shores is an irreparable loss to our the Rev. G. T. Waldegrave, wil movement, as to the Colony, and we reveal to you another your of good wish them continued success in the work performed cheerfully and with singleness of purpose by all officers new and wider sphere of their of the Association, from the Com. I work. missioner down to the newest scout- In the report mention is made

master,

The Officials. "

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why our long hoped for Training Camp had not materialised, but now I can hold up my head with a cer tain amount of confidence.

branch of our activities may be The importance of such shown by the fact that the training schedule has, of late, a further ad dition in the thape of a scheme for training in districts by District Officers as a preliminary to the more advanced courses such as those which will be held at Saiwan.

"You will, I hope, bear with me while I briefly recapitulate the system of training adopted. It con- sists of three parts. Part One being a sort of correspondence course exam: Part Two, a period of in- tensive training by means of which practical demonstrations and lec- tures for a period of 12 consecutivo dayn' the equivalent in week- ends, and Part Three a six-months'

period of probation during which the effect of the practical training on the scoutmaster and his troop is observed.

"Anyone passing all three is given the Wood Badge and be comes, automatically, a Scout of the 1st Gilwell Park Troop which has members all the world ever.

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New Bones for Old.

"Saiwan is for the holding of part two, and I can assure you

that if we approach anywhere near the standard required by Gilwell we shall be doing well. The value of the practical course lies in the fact that, by the methods adopted, learns again to see through the old age recovers its youth and eyes of boyhood, aD successful training of the young. quality in those who aim at the

essential

another very wonderful feature,

"But," at Gilwell, there is also

the warmer weather secs boya des- the week-end camping ground for London scouts. Each week-end in

cend on the park in their hundreds spend the week-end under Saturday finds Chilwell their brotherhood round the camp teeming with scouts who cement

fire at the singsongs at night and the "Scoute Own religious ser- vices on Sundays. That is the sort of thing we want to develop here.

of the close and increasing co- operation between the Girl Guidon Mr. Waldegrave's Services. And Boy Scouts. I think it but right to say that this happy result We will soon lose-happily, only is mainly due the keenness shown for a time-the valuable services of on the one side by the Girl Guides Mr. Waldegrave who is going Home Commissioner. Mrs. Southern, and on a well-earned holiday. In Mr. jan the other side by our indefatig Waldegrave the Association is fortu-able Commissioner, Mr. Walde nate in possessing as its chiefgrave. During Mrs. Southern's ab executive officer one whose experi-sence, this good work was worthily ence and knowledge of boys are carried on by Miss Jaques. probably unrivalled in the Colony. whose enthusiasm for the movement

The Salwan Training Camp. knows no bounds, and who in spite of the various other heavy calls Saiwan as a training camp for Boy The acquirement of a property at upon his time, has shown a devo Scouts is mentioned in some detail tion to his work which only one in the report. who performs his duty as a labour situated on an ideal site, and its This property is of love is able to show. I am afraid acquisition bas that the strenuousness of his multi-want, and will undoubtedly go far long-felt farious duties has been a great to reise the efficiency of the for his sake, that he is about to them ret closer together. But this strain, and I am therefore, glad, officers and Troops, and to knit take a much-needed rest. We wish nequisition has also been a sovere him a very pleasant voynge and a drain on our firmaricial resources holiday that will be a real relaxa- which have never been in a flourish tion to him.

canvas. ing condition. I, therefore, make a strong appeal to all who take a interest in the movement and be We are fortunate in having secur-lieve that it is doing good to so- ed the consent of Mr. C. Chumpkin ciety, to come to our aid. If the to act as Deputy Commissioner, first instance I would appeal to all and to perform the duties of the to come to our Grand Coming-of- Conanissioner during the absence Age Concert and Display which will on leave of Mr. Waldegrave. Mr.be given at the Theatre Royal on Champkin who has proven himself

Saturday next under the dis to be a very keen and popular tinguished patronage of His Excel seputer, has once acted in this rapalency the Governor. By doing this, city with signal success.

not only will you assist in a deserve It is with great pleasure that Iing cause, but will, I am sure, also associate myself with the tribute derive pleasure from what I can that is paid in the report to Mr.promise you to be a good show well C. H. Blason, Col. T. A. Robert worth your money. son, Mr. A. White, Mr. Alfred J. On Saturday, January 11, the Lane. Mr. Mitchell, our Honorary Saiwan camp at Saiwan will be Secretary, and Mr. Ip Choi Hing formally opened by Mrs. W. T. nur Assistant Secretary; and Southern, to whom we owe another should also like, as President of the debt of gratitude. To this function Association, to express my sincero we hope to welcome a good and re- thanks to all officers and officials presentative attendance of our gym- for their splendid work and devo-pathisers. tion to duty, which have enabled us There is yet another way in which" to look back upon another year of our friends could assist us in a real progress.

more permanent form. I ask them I am very sorry to announce that the annual subscription is to become members of the Associa Mr. Richard Hancock has just in only 210, and for this sum members timated to me that he does not receive a copy of the Silver Wolf, desire re-election as Vice-President the organ of the Association as he is shortly going away on a holiday for nine months. I know appeal go forth to the public with. Ladies and Gentlemen, I let my that you will received this announce.

out expatiating on the aims and ment with great regret, as Mr. merits of the movement, so known Hancock has been Vice-President of are they to all. I feel that I need the Association since its formation but make the appeal to meet with

1920, and has rendered very valuable services to it. Our regret

a hearty response. is, however, tempered by the hope that his services may again be available to the Association on his return. We wish him bon voyage and a restful holiday.

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REPORT AND ACCOUNTS.

Juet as the London bays get a breath of real fresh air away from the crowded streets and smoky alleys, so we hope that Hong Kong, boys will be able regularly, with the minimum of trouble "and ex- pense, to get away each week-end from the hot, stuffy streets and fats, and thus find health for mind and body. Tents will be stored there and other commodities, and though camping as now will go on all over the Colony, for those who cannot afford time or money for a long period under canvas, Saiwan will always be available.

GOVERNMENT AND KWANGSI LEADERS

RENTS.

QUESTIONS AT LEGISLA

TIVE COUNCIL,

At to-day's meeting of the Lagis- lative Council the Hon. Sir Henry E. Pollock, K., K.C., pursuant to notice, will ask the following ques tion:-

In view of recent discussions, will the Government state whe- ther its policy is:-

(a) To impose rent restriction;

or

Board or

(b) To appoint a Fair Rents (c) To increase the length of notice to quit on a monthly tenancy to longer period than one month; or (d) To leave the above matters to the action of economic laws and to the terms of the con- tracta entered into between the partics...

OTHER BUSINESS.

COUNCIL'S RULES AND ORDERS.

The Attorney-General is to move the following resolution:-

Resolved that the Standing Ruics and Orders of the Legis- Intive Council of Hong Kong made by the Legislative Council on the 7th day of March, 1012, in pursuance of clause XIX of the Royal Instructions of the 19th day of January, 1888, and amended by the Legislative Council on the 20th day of January, 1020, be re- pealed, and the Standing Orders, a draft of which was laid on the table of the Council on the 5th day of December, 1929, and a copy of which has been signed by the Clerk of Councils, be sub stituted therefor.

the first reading of

The Attorney-General is to move

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FALL OUT.

REPORTED DISSENSION.

· A VERY COMPLICATED

SITUATION

[FROM OUR OWN.COÈRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, December 19. The anti-Kwangai war is being prosecuted. with great energy. General Chen Tsai Tong has to-day moved his field headquarters from Samsbui to Shiuhing, preparatory to a drive on to Wuchow. The whole West River between Samshui and Shiuhing, is alive with water transport which will shortly proceed up to Wuchow under naval escort.

Latest reports are that Admiral Chen Chak's flotilla has recaptured Takhing. In a day or two therm will be no more Kwangsi troops on Kwangtung soil, judging from their rapid retreat. '

fences are being erected in Wu- It is reported that claborate de-

chow, and that the Kwangsi men will make a stand there The Can- ton Higher Command is making big preparations for the assault.

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Dissension among the Awangsi Wi

leaders is reported. It is said that Li Ming Shui and Yuc Tank Pak have formed an alliance against Wong Shiu Hung, Li Tsong Jen and other members of the old An Ordinance to amend the Kwangsi clique. It will be remem Printers and Publishers Ordin-bered that Wong Shin Hung and ance, 1027.

the Kwangsi clique were driven out of power last May by Yue Tsok Pak and Li Ming Shui, with the help of the Canton Government. Yue Tsok Pak was the head of the civil administration and Li Ming Shui had charge of all the military affairs of the Province, until they turned against Canton and joined hands with their old enemies-the Kwangei clique and the "Iron- sides."

Church of England Ordinance. The Hon. Sir Henry E. Pollock, Kt., K.C., is to move the first read- ing of

An Ordinance to incorporate Body of Trustees capable of hold; ing property for the purposes of the Church of England, and to provide for the performance of divine worship according to rites and ceremonics of the Church of England, and, for certain objects ancillary to the aforesaid ob- jects.

Second Reading. The Attorney-General is to move the second readings of:-

An Ordinance to amend further

the Public Health and Buildings

Ordinance, 1903.

Li Ming Shui and Yue Tsok Pak are now reported to be in occupa tion of Nanning and Liuchow, and it said that their men are now.

attacking the positions of Wong Shiu Hung.

An Ordinance to amend further the Companies Ordinance, 1911. It is thought that this upheaval An Ordinance to amend the was in no small measure respon- Arms and Ammunition Ordin-sible for Kwangsi's rapid retreat. ance, 1900.

The whole situation is admittedly An Ordinance to amend the complicated and at present no pre- Crown Lands Resumption Ordin-diction is possible as to the outcome of this constant grouping and re- grouping.

ance, 1000.

An Ordinance to amend the Deportation Ordinance, 1917. The Attorney-General is to move, the third reading of:-

An Ordinance to amend the law relating to intoxicating liquors."

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It is rumoured that Li Ming Slui and Yue Tsok Pak are again seek- ing an alliance with Chen Taxi Tong for the expulsion of leaders of the Kwangsi clique from Kwang- si, but this is denied in official circles here.

CANTON TROOPS PUSH ON. ESTIMATE OF THE ENEMY

STRENGTH.

With such benefits arising from such advances possible, we have no the acquisition of Saiwan and with hesitation is making a strong appeal for funds for Saiwan." I may say Chinese, Japanese, and foreign that I hope that all bonâ fide scouts, will be able to benefit from Saiwan. and also I should like to point out

According to- the vernacular that there is, in scouting, no class, Press, the Ironsides" have been | racial or deligious discrimination.

reduced to about six thousand men We aim at 850,000 in order to District Associations.

and the Kwangsi troops to about equip the plaes thoroughly and to

ten thousand. Over twenty thou The acquisition of Saiwan has, endow it, and at least 820,000 is

sand of the Kwangsi:" Ironsides however, another efect on this Aseeded as soon as possible to pay cunlition have either been killed or sociation. Previously I, for one, off the mortgage and to deal with have surrendered. The "Ironsides" would be a pity to split up the already had was strongly of the opinion that it immediate necessities.

generous gift of are retreating towards Kwongning. Colony into separate district asso

81,000 and another of £10 sterling Kwangsi with Kwangtung troops from Szewui отт their way to ciations, but with Saiwan as the through and only this afternoon a

Japanese scouts passing in pursuit. The, Kwangsi troops connecting link we can take a step In order to further our policy of atoms in England is only pray tured Lukpo and Yuetshing to the are retreating towards Wuchow. from which I have hitherto shrunk. sift of 810 from parent whose, The Kwangtung troops, have cap- decentralisation, so as to free the tising his scout ideals under "very Colony's scout beatquarter staff difficult circumstances." (Applause.) west of Shiuhing. from much petty detail work for

The Kwangtung troopa are ad- special attention to the bigger parts

vancing in three directions against Kwangsi. The middle route is of scouting, the Executive. Com- mittee (with the scheme of the dis-

The following Officers and Mem-along the West River with Wuchow as the first objective, the right wing trict training also in view) have bers of the Council were elected --

President. Dr. R. H. Ketewall, is advancing on Kwongning" with decided to recommend to the Coun-

Waichap at the extreme west of cil the formation of two districts C.M.G., LTD.

Vice-President.-Mr. E. Upon a proposition by Mr. A. S. in the Colony, namely, Hong Kong

Cock, Kwangai as the objective, and the Mitchell, seconded by Mr. T. H.

as the Southern District and Kow-

left wing is heading towards Sum- Members. Colonel L. G. Bird, kai in southern Kwangsi. Generais King, the report for the year 1998. loon as the Northern District. 20 was adopted by the meeting.

D.8.0., Messrs. G. Burnett, B. Chen Tsai Tong and Chu Shao It is a matter of great regret to

Proposing the adoption of the the necessary afficers can be found. Wylie, C. Champkin, T. N. Chau, Liang, the commander-in-chief and me, as it must be to you all. that Statement of Accounts, Mr. T. N. The present Council and Executivo A. S. Mitchell, Ng Sze Kwong, B. troops will personally direct the the Canton C. G. H Christian, B. M. Dyer vice-commander * of circumstances have prevented His Chau drew attention to the able Committee will remain as before but Ralphs, W. H. Smith, P. Talati, operations Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi from work performed in this direction by will be the chief link constitutional-Wong Kwong Tin, W. E. L. Shen. coming to this meeting I know Mr. D. Black.

ly between the district associations, ton, A. Owen Hughes, A. el Arculli,have played a big part in defend- that he is with us in spirit.. No one Sir Shou-son Chow seconded Mr. and it is suggested that in order C. E. H. Beavis, J. P. Braga, da ing Samahui and in the whole cam- has shown a greater keenness and Chau's proposition.

to avoid overlapping in the way Roza, Kwok Siu Lau, Dr. Chau,paign have organized an "advance" greater interest in the Scout move-

of raising finance, the Colony Coun- Sir Shou-son Chou, Bir H. E. feet to attack Wuchow." meat in this Colony than has His

cil should keep this under its wing, Excellency. In spite of the strain

COMMISSIONER'S SPEECH. making grants to such districts as and stress of pressing and onerous

required. There will be no need for occupations, he has always been The Commissioner, the Bev. G. headquarters in Kowloon, and the more than ready to give us the H. Waldegrave, then addressed the sole expenses in the ordinary course bonefit of his wise counsels and meeting and said:

will be the district secretary's for guidance, and of his practical en-

"Mr.

Chairman, Ladies and stationary, postage and so forth. couragement and active support Gentlemen, You have been good There will be less expenas for the support which have substantially enough to adopt our report and to scoutmasters and scoute in contributed to the success we have pass our accounts, for which I having to cross the harbour for attained in recent years.

sincerely thank you. By this you examinations, scoutmasters' meet It may interest you to know that have sigafed your approval of the ings and similar functions. Each on December 3 the Brownies who progress of the Scout movement in district will be represented on the ara in the Girl Guides Association, this Colony and have thereby given Council. Our present headquarters and the Wolf Cubs who are in our the executive officers real encour and shop will remain the scout Association, were entertained at tea agement. In past years, it has been business centre for the Colony.

e-Lady, figuruig at Rogeriient for misfortune by bare by explain

Sir Cecil and Lady Clementi Thanked.

"This will take place as soon as

(Continued u

M.B.E.

The Carton naval forces which

WEST RIVER BLOCKED.

(NAVAL WIRELESS,)

Pollock, Sir H. C. Gollan, K.C., Commodore, R. A. 8. Hill; R.N., Mr. W. W Hornell, Sir J. H. Kemp, Mr T. H. King, L-Col. T. A Robertson, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. W T. Houthorn, Dr. S. W. Tso, Bishop Valtorta, Bishop of Victorin, Rev. 0. T. Waldegrave, Mr. Justice J. not B. Wood, and representatives of the Tung Wah Hospital, South China A.A, and the Chinese A.A..

Hon. Treasurer-Messrs. T. N. It is also reported that General Chau and D. Black.

Seng Chei Kei, commanding the Hon. Secretary. Mr. A. B. Mit 1st Division of 1st Advance Army chell.

and Hui Cheung Mo, commanding Assistant and Badge Secretary-2nd Division of End Advance Army

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