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YING WA GIRLS' SCHOOL.

BUYING A

SMALL

BRIDE."

MR. HORNELL OPENS NEW

BUILDING.

FINE RECORD DURING 44 YEARS.

HARBOURING CASE IN

KOWLOON.

Six Chinese, four men and two

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY,

FATAL MOTOR ACCIDENT.

CONFLICT OF EVIDENCE AT CORONER'S INQUEST.

CORRESPONDENCE,

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SEPTEMBER 10, 1930.

CHANGES IN U.S. CONSULATE."

MR. J. W. BALLANTINE AT CANTON.

It has already been announced

women, were brought before Mr.. by Mr. R. E. Lindsell and a jury not give this information will not that on October 10, the American

T. S. Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday on charges of (1) harbouring or detaining two girls Kwan Leung Hing (14) and Chan Ac (16) without the consent of their mistecases, and (b) taking part in the transaction of the sale of Kwan Loung Hing to the thir defendant.

Friends and students of the Ying Wa Girls' School London Missionary Society) were present in large numbers on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the new school building by Mr. J. W. Hornell, C.I.E., M.A. (Vice-Chan

The second, fourth, cellor of the University of Hong afth and sixth defendants were also Kong). On arrival, Mr. Hornell charged with receiving a giri named was given a key with which he pro-Chan Au.without the consent of her

ceeded to unlock the door of the ächool. Guests and students then sasembled in the school hail, where a number of speeches were made.

Miss Davies, a former principal of the school, who had given almost

42 years service to the institution, presented a key to Mr. Hornell as a memento of the occasion.

The gathering was afterwards entertained to tea served in the old school building, and friends and parents of the students took the opportunity of inspecting the new building.

Constructed at an expense of $120,000, the school structure is one of the most modern buildings of its kind in the Colony, and those who had the opportunity of visiting the school yesterday were much im pressed with the building.

Founded 84 Years Ago. Miss Hutchinson, the Principal of the School, in the course of ber speech, mentioned that the Ying Wa Girls' School first came into being about 84 years ago. It was in the year 1848 that, in cocnection with the famous Anglo-Chinese College,, founded by Dr. Morrison in Malacca and afterwards rProoved by Dr. Legge to Hong Kong, a school for girls was started by Mrs. Legge. The school started with only seven pupils, and the roll gradually increased until it now contains several hundred names. This year, mentioned Miss Hutchin- son, the school was preparing stu- dents for the senior and matricula. tion examinations.

With the increasing demands made on the school, it was obvious that new and larger premises were essential to meet the new circum stances which had arisen. The site for a new building was given by

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mistress.

Mr. J. Murphy, of the S.C.A., prosecuted, and. Mr. "F. X d'Almada, jnr., appeared for the

third defendant.

As the outset of the hearing, arr. Murphy told his Worship that he wished to withdraw the charges against the sixth defendant in order to use him as a witness for the Crown.

An inquest was held yesterday

of three into an accident which oc- curred on September 1 in Des Vaux Road near the Beacon.

THE VEHICULAR FERRY.

DAILY PRESA."]

Evidence was given by an Indian to THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG constable to the effect that the road- was clear of traffic and pedestrians at the time of the accident. The

Ste-Your to-day's leader, if I may say so, hardly goes fer enough; what I am concerned about is how much the ferry fare will be after these large sums of money have been spent on piers, etc.

Consul-General in Shanghai Mr. Edwin S. Cunningham, and Mrs." Cunningham, will sail for the United States on home leave." It will be the first vacation which the Consul-General has had since June, 1927, and both he and Mrs, Can. ingham are looking forward to it with pleasure:

car involved was proceeding along Des Vaux Road at the time and was travelling at about 20 miles an

During the absence of the Ameri- can Consul General in Shanghai, bour. When it had passed the

Mr. Douglas Jenkins, who has been beacon a small boy appeared on the road from the verandah at Jardine's

When this and other barbour Consul-General of Canton since corner. The car apparently could

questions were up for discussion, August 17, 1993, will relieve Mr. not pull up and the boy was knock the then Colonial Secretary, the Cunningham and be in charge, in Shangbai. Mr. Jeaking bag been ed over, coming in contact with the Eon. Mr. Fletcher, as reported on left front portion of the car." The

page 36 of the Chamber of Com-transferred to Hong Kong but will constable actually saw the left rear

merce report for 1923, said Govern- not go to that post until Mr. Cun- wheel going over the boy. ment would require a return of ningham's return early next year. The chauffeur stated that he was six to seven per cent, on schemes Mr. Jenkins has been in Chian travelling at about 14 or 15 miles of this kind, and in addition I take since 1919. He was in charge of an hour. He claimed that he had

it repayment of capital at some The facts of the case, as outlined passed the white lines at Jardine's future date will have to be cal was captured by the Germans. He

corner when the small boy appear-culated for. ed. He only noticed the youth when

It is probably safe to give the the latter was about a foot away piers a life of forty years; there He applied both hand and footfore only two and a half per cent. brakes but there was no chance off per annum need be reckoned for depreciation. But for the ferries pulling up the car in time to avoid the position is different. the accident. The driver maintain- ed that he pulled the car up in a couple of fect more then the car's length.

by Mr. Murphy, were that the first and second defendants brought the tw girls from Kau Kong, a village in Chinese territory. They took them to the fourth defendant's house at No. 1032, Canton Road, where the younger girl was sold to the third defendant as a Sum Pu Tani (little bride) for $140.

Fount On 3.8. Antung.

On August 11 at about 10 Detective Humphreys went on board the Antung with the intention of searching the passengers and there found

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The injured youth died on the way to hospital. Both his lungs, his liver and his spleen were ruptured while the right upper art and fifth

Leung Hing) sitting between the the younger girl (Kwan

first and third defendants. He questioned them and not being rib were fractured. The injuries satisfied with their answers brought were consistent with the fact that them ashore and informed the he had been knocked down and run S.C.A.

over by a car.

Acting on information received from the third defendant," con- tinued Mr. Murphy, "I went to No. 1039, Canton Road, and there I found the second, third and fourth defendants with the other girl.

It appeared that the two girls were muita in the Kau Kong village and became acquainted with the first and second defendants there,

The sixth defendant, Wong Fan, then gave evidence, and stated that on August 7 while he was walking in Canton Road, he met the fourth defendant who informed him that he had a girl for sale.

The following day, witness went Point and told him about it. He

At the outset of the inquiry the Coroner mentioned that there was a conflict of statements, as it was claimed by two woman relatives of the deceased boy that the boy was actually holding to the clothing of one of his relatives when he was knocked down. Both the policeman and the chauffeur who gave evidence were emphatically unanimous that the boy was alone when he was knocked down.

I see on reference to this year's balance sheet, that the Star Ferry Co. wrote off seven and a half per cent., therefore, we must conclude that in actual practice the life of a ferry boat has been found to be approximately thirteen years.

Rumour has it that the proposed service is to consist of twelve ferries in order to give a "regular five minute's service

the American Consulate at Riga. Russia, until just before that city

then went to Kiofi, which wag 2160. evacuated just before the Germans occupied if in March 1818. Mr. Jenkins was Consul at Harbin during the years 1919 to 1921" and in the Department of State at Washington, D. C. in 1999 before he returned to Canton in the pasi- tion of American Consul-General there.

Mr. Jenkins will arrive in Shang- hai as soon as Mr. Joseph W. Bal lantine, who is being sent out from the Department of State în Washington, to be in charge of Mr. Jenkins office while he is in Shanghai comes to relieve him. The date has not been definitely settled a yet, Mr. Ballantine has been in the Orient at various times since 1908 when he arrived in Kobe as student interpreter. He detailed for duty at the Consul and Interpreter at Tamsui in 1912, In 1913 he was Deputy Counsul General and Interpreter at Yoko-. hams and in 1914 he was Assistant Japanese Secretary of the Embassy to Japan." He came to China in 32,500 March, 1922, ..

Twelve ferries will cost something like $3,000,000, 80 we have the following annual charges: Interest on outlay:

Piers 81,300,000 Ferries... 3,000,000

$1,300,000 @ 6 % 8259,000

Repayment of Principal:

Piers.... 1,300,000 @ 21% Repayment of Principal:

Ferries... 3,000,000 71% 225,000

So we have a yearly.

MOTOR VEHICLES IN COLLISION.

WES

...!

HOTEL BUS AND TRUCK,

the London Missionary Society. For to third defendant's house at west these words:" You understand minutes service when needed-was of Leighton Hill Road and Percival

some years the plans were under discussion, and in 1924 a committes was formed consisting of business

men who undertook to collect funds. Before arrangements had been com- pleted the strike of 1995 came along

rental $510,000 The year 1929 was a record" one for the Star Ferry Co.,. and accord- Before the chauffeur gave evi-ing to the balance sheet, the surplus dence, Mr. Lindsell warned him in on their economically-run and well- patronised service-giving a five $354,000, after covering for working expenses and providing for con- tingencies, but not taking into Therefore, account depreciation. without allowing anything for pro it the fares will have to be increased by fifty per cent. to obtain a surplus sufficient to pay the above mentioned rental of 8515,000, , altered from ten cents to fteen cents per head, "so how will posterity benefit by the Govern ment's investment 1.

did this because the third defendant you are not bound to give evidence had told him some time ago that in this inquiry but if you do the he wished, to get a bride for his elder brother. After some discus-whole of your evidence will be taken sien they arranged to meet at the down and if circumstances so war and the committee ceased to func-fourth defendant's house where rant it may be used later either for

transaction eventually the place.

tion.

Fresh efforts were made sometime later and those who were connected. with the scheme for the construc tion of a new building were able to see their hopes realised. The financial campaign to collect funds

The case was then adjourned.

took

This domestic revolution, for it is was started in August, 1927, and no less, has been effected by those supporters of the scheme, terchers, devoted women who in institutions old and existing students, all help-like this have given themselves in ed to collect the amount required.

The entire building scheme in cluding the preparation of the site and playground, and furnishing had been carried through at a cost of $120,000.

service to others: I am here to open formally a new school build- ing. I do this with great pleasure and in so doig I congratulate those who have worked for this school and also the London Missionary Society." ;

A Great Record, Continuing, Miss Hutchinson said: "To-day there are on our roll some 300 scholars ranging from the kindergarten to the matriculation class, while of those who have Already passed through the school at least 15 are nurses, besides several who are in training at pre- sents 10 are qualified doctors; 2 are Y.W.C.A. secretaries; and at least Go have become teachers.

for what has been done bere and

or against you.” -

After one of the woman relatives of the deceased had given evidence, the inquiry was adjourned.

PORTUGUESE CHARGED..

PLEADS GUILTY TO

EMBEZZLEMENT.

Of course the idea of Government running the service may be based on Mr. Fletcher's views given on page 4 of the same authority, wherein he mentioned that in his private opinion Hong Kong should have a free ferry service, and the was pressing for this.

At about 9.30 a.m. yesterday, a collision took place at the junction Street between & Hotel bus travell ing to Causeway Bay and as motor truck which was proceeding from the apposite direction into. Percival Street. The truck, which belongs to Lam Woo & Co., building con

full load of tractors, carried a stone.

The right wheel of the bus be- tame interlocked with the left wheel

and overhanging mudguard of the other vehicle, and they were in this position when traffic officers arrived to investigate the mishap. The two drivers were ordered to report at headquarters for a further inquiry.

Apparently the damage to both vehicles was slight, as they wore able to proceed without assistance after they were separated with the assistance of those present of the If Governments determination to scene. No persons were injured, Before Mr. H. R. Butters at build the piers is the first step the Central Magistracy. yesterday, towards this policy, then the run- Ricardo Roza, a Portuguese, de-ning expenses will have to be caland Government will materially

could not be run at less than rentals. scribed as a foreman printer, was culated, and a service of this kind benefit by enhanced land values and charged with the embezzlement of $500,000, per annum, to which must But this is really an Imperial 3487.60 belonging to his employers, be added the aforesaid 8315,000. So to provide free rides for all the Shameen Printing Press,

and sundry the ratepayers would have to find not less than $1,000,000 per year..

Defendant pleaded not guilty. Mr. F. X. d'Almada, jar., who appeared for the complainants, in applying for a remand, stated that

His Worship then remanded the case till next Saturday, bail being granted at $500.

If Government is desirous of Kong more closely, then the ferry linking up Kowloon and Hong scheme should be dropped entirely, or at least until further considera tion has been given to the tunnel scheme,

Based on the above figures the ferry scheme will cost in all over four million dollars plus upkeep, and with a recurring three million capital expenditure every thirteen years.

I am given to understand that a tunnel permitting two motor roads Later Roza returned to Court giving a one way traffic from each

Changed His Plea

"Princely. Salaries.** After dwelling on the intimate and delightful connection that has existed between the University of Hong Kong and the London Mis- sionary Society, Mr. Hornell con- tinued However, I am glad to be here this afternoon-glad not only because I am thus afforded a chance of expressing my admiration Miss Hutchinson closed her speech my appreciation of all the effort by thanking those who had rendered and self-denial-all the labour and Roza had collected money from help to the school and she also devotion which this new building certain advertisers and because he embodies---but B150 because it was entitled to some commission, voiced the school's gratitude, to Miss Davies, who bad mathered the gives me an opportunity of publicly school-family that came from Wan- declaring as Vice-Chancellor what he thought he could pocket the

indeed should be obvious that the money. chai 30 years ago.

Mr. Hornell also addressed the success of the University is, in- gathering and said in part:acparable, from the efficiency of the Eighty-four years ago Mrs. Legge schools in Hong Kong. I mean all started this school with seven the schools-not merely the Govern- pupils and great faith, Mrs. Legge's ment schools with their princely vision reached far beyond the salary rolls and their alluring pen- limitations of her own life and one sion prospects. If the general level" likes to think of her now smiling of teaching in the school system as as she watches the procession which a whole is depressed by poverty or passcas daily along the Caine and any other cause, the whole educa Bonham Ronds-I refer, to course, tional standard of the Colony to the procession of hundreds of must thereby be lowered and the Chinese girls going to school in the efficiency of the University be im- morning and returning therefrom paired accordingly, I am glad, in the afternoon each looking therefore, to be here and if in future amazingly neat and businesslike in you will come to us for any help her school uniform and refreshingly that it is within our power to give, cool even on the hottest day. To you will not come in vain." me, who came here six years ago It is my wish, as it is the from India, the sight is still one of never failing surprise and delight. The Chinese in Hong Kong have now decided, with their characteris- tie realism, that the education of their daughters is not only a domestic benefit but also a social, political and a national neces Hits.

(Continued on next Oolumn.),

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of everyone here, that there should go forth from this new school building into the world a constant stream of educated Chinese women the true children of the devoted labours of such women as your foundress and Miss Davies who gave up their lives, not merely or indeed mainly for the women of China, but chiefly for the great glory of God."

His Worship: You want to alter your plea 1

matter and the Members of Council would do well to seriously consider this side of the question before approving expenditure on piers, etc. If Government is of the opinion that now is the right time a tunnel scheme is found practical, for a better linking up project, and the Secretary of State should be approached for funds to meet at cost a good part of the cost not only in our interests but in the interests of posterity.Yours, etc.

A POOR-AND GETTING POORER-RATEPAYER. Hong Kong, September 8.

A TOLL BRIDGE?

TONG TONG

and had his plea of not guilty sub-side and a separate pedestrian [TO THE EDITOR OF THE

DAILY PRESS." stituted by an admission of the road allowing a moving platform arrangement for transit, and also space for better. protection of the Sia,In your issue of September offence.

Harbour water pipe, could be con-3,"Average Citizen" suggests a structed for something in the neigh wideawake thought over the new bourhood of sixteen million dollars, project for a Vehicular Ferry, Defendant: I didn't understland or about four times the cost of the Would not a Toll Bridge benefit the word "guilty,"

His Worship: You are now plead proposed ferry service. If it is the whole community and in the correct to suppose the ferries will long run te more economical?- ing guilty.

only last thirteen years then in Yours, etc. Defendant: I plead guilty, Sir.

sixty years the amount expended His Wordship: The complainant, on this servics would equal the Mr. Lammert, is not here so I will amonat required for the tunnel have to remand the case until he construction, comes down from Cantón...You There is surely no comparison expect him down on Saturday, Mc. between the two methods of joining up Hong Kong with the mainland; d'Almada 1

Mr. d'Almada: Yes, your Wor-typhoons will have lost their torrors for people living on the other side, slip.

His Warship Remanded till 10 so many more people will live there

(Continued on next Column.) m. next Saturday.

NEWCOMER

Hong Kong, September 8, ...

The writer of the above letter is probably sew to the Colony, and therefore unaware that the con- struction of a bridge and of "a. tunnel have been both considered, and regarded as impracticable owing to the enormous experise Involved ED.)

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