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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1933.

KOWLOON RESIDENT'S ASSOCIATION.

PRESIDENT'S FORCEFUL SPEECH AT ANNUAL MEETING

Permanent Quarters For Mules, But A Jumble Of Wooden Huts For

"Little Donkeys'

The Central British School A Disgrace To The Colony

The President, the Rev. W. W. Rogers, at the Annual General Meeting of the Kowloon Residents Association, hold yesterday in St. Andrew's Church Hall, forcefully expressed the feelings of all Kowloon parents at the preference which is given to the army mule - over the children of the European community.

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Speaking of the present Central British School, he said it was a disgrace to the Colony, and had been aptly described as “a jumbled up collection of wooden huts with no proper school amenities,"

"It should prove," he said, "a stimulus to our think. ing powers when we find how much easier it is for the mules to get new quarters in our main street than for our children to get the new school they need."

The voxed question of the Star Ferry Approach was also touch- ed upon-aad the President voiced, yet once again in his opening remarks, the feeling that whatever resolutions, they might "pass and no matter how much thought they gave to consideration of the welfare of Kowloon, the K.R.A. had unfortunately no official status, and like that other excellent body the Sanitary Board could only make suggestions.

MAINLAND PROBLEMS REVIEWED

THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH

The minutes of the last meeting having been according to custom taken as read, and duly passed, the President addressed the meeting as

follows:--

No Official Status.

the school, the preparations for which would be taken in hand early

in the New Year.

The Committee wrote in answer to this expressing their keen dis- appointment at the continued delay in completing the new school and pointing out that at the present time, there are over 30 applicants for admission, who cannot be ac commodated at the school. In view of this, the Committee requested the Government to give the matter their further consideration and expedite the construction of the school on the original site.

further delay in the provision_of the sorely-needed and long overdue maternity ward.

The need for a Public Dispen- Bary in the southern area of Kow- loon is urgent and has been re cognized by the Government. · · We understand that provision for this will be made in the near future.

Thanks to Committee.

In closing. I should like to ex- press my grateful neknowledgements to every member of the Committer for their loyal support, and faith- ful labours during the past year, and especially to our Hon. Secre tary, Mr. C. E. Terry, for his in valuable services.

I should also like to acknowledge the help we receive at all time from the Hon. Mr. J. F. Braga, who continues to labour indefatigably for the welfare of Kowloon ---

We have all worked happily toge ther throughout the year, and if we have not accomplished all that we have aimed at, at least we have tried to play our part worthily in improving the conditions of life in Kowloon,

I have now pleasure in moving the formal adoption of the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts

OTHER BUSINESS The report and accounts were unanimously adopted on the pro- posal of the President, seconded by Mr. B. Wylie.

LET WEAK BANKS GO"

Bolster Up The Solvent

Ones"

MR. ROOSEVELT'S OUTLOOK ON BANKING-CRISIS-

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

NEW YORK, March 9. MR. ROOSEVELT is expected to be blunt and brief when he meets the special session of Con gress at noon to submit, emergency legislation.

The gits of his message will be, Bolster up the solvent banks with new currency, let the weak banks die of currency- starvation."

Mr. Roosevelt will also propose, A sweeping cut in Government ex- penditures to conform with the revenues and place the Govern ment on a paying basis:"

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JAPAN AND DISARMAMENT

PROPOSES TO COLLABOR ATE IN DISCUSSIONS

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

GENEVA, March 9. THE Japanese delegation to the Disarmament Conference to-day informed My. Arthur Henderson, the President, of the Japanese Gov- ernment's intentions to continue, to participate, but added that as it is considered indispensable to carry out important modifications for na tional defence of the Japaness Em pire in view of the new situation in the Far East, all the revelant circumstances should be taken into due account în, future discussion of disarmament.

French Embargo Move,

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

PARIS, March 5. the Chamber has passed a resolu- The Foreign Affairs Committee of

CHINESE ST LL

ST LL HOLD

KUPEIKOW

JAPANESE 'PLANES BOMB REFUGEES

́RUSSIA - REFUSES TO JOIN COMMITTEE OF 21

NO WISH TO BE LEFT "HOLDING THE BABY"

Renter's special correspondent states that Kupeikow is quite de- serted except for troops, Manchukuo Alsó Orders “Dismissal"

U.S. MISSIONARY'S COURAGE

(THROUGH LEUTER'S AGENCY)

THROUGH REUTEE'S AGENCY,]

PRIPING, March 9.- The Japanese claim that Kupei- Congress also expected to pass

has been disproved by Reuter's kow fell into their hands yesterday. legislation to make all commercial deposits in banking a Federaltion inviting the Government to un- special correspondent telegraphing

dertake without delay at Geneva from Kupeikow. Ho states that INCIDENT-IN-BOMBING OF Government function as well as chartering and supervision;

negotiations with a view to the pro- Japanese planes were again circl-

LINGYUAN In its present temper Congresshibition of the export of munitions ing over the city this morning, ons will almost certainly pass the

and armas destined for a country bombing refugees leaving Kupei- which does not accept the recom-kow. emergency programme.

It is believed that Congress' tions on the occasion of a conflict.- menklations of the Longue of Na present behaviour will have important hearing on war debt negotiations, and its attitude ot "Let Roosevelt do it," "augurs well. for next year. In the ordinary

Currency Expansion, course of events it would have given

WASHINGTON, March 9. me much pleasure to propose, the Mr. Woodin, the Secretary of the name of the vice president, Mr. J.Treasury, indicated that the ex- M. Alves, but he is unable to stand pansion of the currency would belps as he is going on long leave. In to replace a large part of the default of Mr. Alves I have much G87,260,000 already issued, which pleasure in proposing Mr. C. F was being hoarded. Terry, the present Honorary Secre thy of the Association.

There being no questions, the President then proposed Mr. C. E Terry as president for the ensuing It falls to me," said Mr. year. Rogers, to propose the President

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This is the 13th anniversary of the Kowloon Residents' Association, and for the past five years Mr. Terry has served us as honorary secretary. I can speak-if it were necessary to do so of the diligence and ability with which he has car. ried out his duties. I have the very greatest pleasure in proposing Mr. O. E. Terry as president."

NEEDS OF KOWLOON. It will be seen from the Report that the work of the Committee has gone forward steadily throughout the year, and we present to you this record of its activities with the assurance that at least we have done what in us lay to maintain the high standard set by our pre- docessors in office, and to serve the

The result of all this is, that general interests of Kowloon Re-after five years we stand practically aidents, without fear or favour. where we did at the beginning. The Committee feels that this is a mat ter of urgent public importance, not only to Kowloon residents but to the Colony, and I trust that the Mr. F. C. Mow Fung, in second- incoming Committee will not feting this proposal, said:-No one is the matter lie.

more eligible for the office of Pre- Need for Prompt Action. sident than Mr. Terry. During the That, there is need for prompt past few years his name has been action is evident; the school is the inseparable from the activitics of only one of its class for. British the Kowloon Residents' 'Association, children; applicants are being turn-I have every confidence that we ed away, and the present school could not find a better man, where some 250 boys and girls are educated, is described in the report of the Retrenchment Commission as

Our position is somewhat anoma- lous: We are a self-constituted body, with no official status, yet wa form practically the only means whereby the collective feelings of the com munity on this side of the harbour, can be voiced.

In these democratic times, I can not think it is entirely a healthy thing that a community of this size should be debarred from any exer cise of their civic responsibilities, and I should like to express full concurrence in the hope voiced by che of our past presidents, Mr C. M. Mannera, that the Govern- ment will recognise the wisdom of granting some kind of municipal control in domestic matters, so us ing for the welfare of the Colony, the keen civic spirit, which is r presented in an Association of this kind.

Central British School,

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a jumbled-up collection of wooden huts with no proper school ameni. ties." The general feeling is that the school, as it at present stands, is a disgrace to the Colony, and I cannot think that the Government is aware of the strength of feeling which exists on the part of the par- ents whose children have no option but to attend it.

Star Ferry Approach. This is a hardy annual which has figured at our Annual Meetings for many years.

The proposal was carried; unaoi. mously.

THE NEW PRESIDENT'S SPEECH

Mr. Terry, in rising to thank the members for his election, said:

I thank you most sincerely for the honour you have conferred upon me in electing me your President for the coming year.

It is semi-officially stated that the currency could legally be ex- panded by nearly three thousand inillion dollars on the present back- ing of gold and gold securities.

The total amount of gold in the United States at the present time is alicut G$4,250,000,000, of which over a thousand million dollars is estimated to be among the digrency ready in circulation, leaving the Government about three thousand million dollars in gold to cover present and future paper money.

SILVER MARKET

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LONDON PRICES

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

LONDON, March 8. FOLLOWING ARE THE SILVER QUOTATIONS ON THE LONDON MARKET TO-DAY:

SPOT In particular I

FORWARD

Mar. 9 18.7/16 18.9/18

Mar. 8 18.1/16 141/16

FAREWELL TO PROF. ROBERTSON

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Party at University

A SCHOOL OF LAW NEEDED

More Old Ships Bought... (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENT]

LONDON, March 8. Japan has brought four more old British ships, two of which are said to be intended for trading pur pases, while the other two are to be broken up.

of Tang Yu Lin. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}

Tokyo, March AN American correspondent with

the Japanese army at Lang yuan pays a high tribute to tha courage and coolness of an Ameri- can woman missionary, Miss Minns, and her British assistants during the Japanese bombardment langyuan.

of

CHANGCHUN, March 9. The Manchukuo Government has issued a mandate depriving Genera Tang Yu Lin of his posts as Gov- When the bombardment started. The latest acquisitions are the P.ernor of Jehol and Vice-President Miss Minns marshalled the Chineses and O. steamer Padua, of 8,000 tons, of the Privy Council, appointing children under her care and arch the Glen liner Glenshane, of 6,408 General Chang Hai Peng his suced the youngsters to a bomb rout tons, the Canadian-owned Canadian cessor, Inventor, of 5,49 tons, and the

dugout, ever which she planted General Chang Hai Peng started United States flag. Canadian Mariner, of 6,384 tons. for Chifeng this morning with his

staff.

The Canadian ships are to be used for trading,

The purchase price of the Padua and the Glenshane was $10,500 each.

HIS MAJESTY

BETTER

NOW PRACTICALLY RECOVERED

(BRITISH WIRELANE SERVICE.]

RUGBY, March 8.

H. M. the King has now practi- cally recovered from the effects of the slight cold from which he has been suffering.

ADMINISTRATION OF SUEZ CANAL

DEMAND FOR INQUIRY MADE

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY ]

LONDON, March 9. A DEMAND for an inquiry into the administration of the Suez Canal was made yesterday by Sir Arnold Wilson at an Individualist luncheon.

Sir Arnold described the Suez

Canal Company as a parasitic growth on the shipping industry," and declared that the swollen divi-

corporations.

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must thank Mr. Rogers and Mr. Until such time comes, we must

Mow Fung for their appreciative utilize to the best advantage, "all

references to my work as Honorary such opportunities as are afforded

Secretary. I can assure you, how- us of putting our services at the

ever, the duties of this office have disposal of the Government, and

been pleasant ones, and have been co-operating with the public utility The Committee is asking for an rendered more pleasant and easy companies, with the object of mak-extension of the covered ways, which by the invariable courtesy and co- ing Kowloon a more desirable place have proved such a convenience to operation of the various Presidents to live in. In pursuit of this pur-passengers in wet weather, and we under whom it has been my priví- pose, we desire the support and are advised that the matter is belega to serve. Mr. Cock, Mr. Man- assistance of all residents, as the ing considered. This is in itself ners, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Mow Fung value of our work depends on the a small thing, but it gives me an and last but not least Mr. Rogers extent in which we succeed in voie- opportunity of referring, once more, have at all times been available ing public opinion.

in the face of steadily increasing for advice, support and assistance traffic, to the need of removing the whenever required, and I thank Garage and Hoarding, which help these gentlemen, and all those who Of the matters which have oc to block the bottle-neck. In view have served on the General Com- cupied our attention during the of the amount of valuable land ocmittee during my term of office for past year, the most pressing at the cupied by the Railway out of all all they have done to make my work present at the University Union yea-dends of what should be a great

A large number of studente were moment is that of the Central Bri-proportion to the number of pas- tish School. I will outline briefly sengers which they carry, or are the thomy path of the usual, Hon. Prof. R. Robertson, M.A., Head of w bed of roses as compared with torday afternoon to bid farewell to the position. In April 1928, nearly likely to carry for many years to Secretary up. In succeeding these Department of Law and Commerce, five years ago, the question of income, it is unreasonable that the adequate accommodation at this railway authorities should have the gentlemen and those who have so Hong Kong University, who is going school was discussed at some length power to hinder the natural widen worthily held the office of President Home on leave.

Mr Soo Chong Hee (Chairman by the Committee, and as a result, ing of the Salisbury Rd. at this before them, I realise I have a high a letter was written to the Colonial vital point. Again I hope that standard to maintain, I shall endea of the Varsity Law and Commerce Secretary; stressing these facta :-

1. The number of pupils had able to bring public opinion to Deas the support and assistance of the fessor, and said that he had been the incoming Committee will be your to the best of my ability to Society), who presided, spoke of maintain, that standard, and with the sterling qualities of the Pro- grown from 39 in 1902, whes on the removal of this obstruction, the school was opened, to 153 with a view to meeting the require General Committee, upon which I connected with the University since at the time of writing: the ments of the traffic, and making able this time next year to hand on

know I can rely, I shall, I trust be| 1920. In 1923, he resigned, but attendance having

returned in 1923 as Professor of doubled the entrance to the Peninsula more within the last seven years,

creasing importance. worthy of its size and rapidly in the traditions of the Association Economics and Political Science,

unblemished to my successor.

and for some time he was Dean of the Faculty of Arts.

Mesars. M. A. Cooper, 6. L. Wong and C. T. Law also spoke, voicing the sentiments of both the staff and the students of the Uni versity. A silver cigarette box was presented to Pro. Robertson as q token of remembrance and keen appreciation of his good work. t The Professor's Reply.

Prof. Robertson received the gift with thanks. He said that the name Law and Commerce Bo ciety" seemed to suggested that something was inaking in the Uni- versity, and that was a Department

OTHER OFFICERS

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League Expecting American and Russian Replies.

BRITAIN'S ARMS EMBARGO

DOES NOT APPLY TO AIRCRAFT

(THROUGH REUTER'A ADENOY]

GENEVA, March D. The League is now expecting, re- plies from the United States and Soviet Russia to its invitation to participate in the advisory Com mittee of Twenty-One. The Russian reply is expected to be negative.ON behalf of the Board of Trade

· (THROUGH REVIER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, March 9.

to-day that the placed ombargo on. it was stated in Parliament

the exportation of war material to China, and Japan did not apply to aircraft or aircraft engines of any kind:

The real reason given by one of the Russian representatives is that the Soviets have no wish to be left "holding the baby,"

The American reply has been do layed owing to the change of regime, but will undoubtedly be in the affir-

China and Arms Embargo, mative. Indeed the State Depart ment has informed the League that

LONDON, March 9.. the United States is prepared to

It is learned that in the course pecept the invitation, but must of the recent visits to the Fore leave the communication to the new Office regarding the arms embargo incumbent.

the Chinese representative Advisory Committee of took exception to certain passages Twenty One is waiting for the Uniteferring to China in Sir John

Simon's speech in the Commons.

The

ed States communication before meeting, but the discussion of the question of arms embargo in rela tion to the Paraguary-Bolivia dis: pute will undoubtedly serve as a precedent for action regarding the Far East,

BRITISHERS SAFE

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

PEIPING, March 9. The British Consular authorities learn that all British subjecte in Jehol Province have come safely through the recent war operations,

SECRET JAPANESE AIR BASES

CATEGORICALLY DENIED IN LONDON

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Regarding the embargo it. understood that the representa tions did not amount to an official protest, as it is realised the em bargo is an interim measure and the Chinese are awaiting the out come of the move for internationa? action,

PARAGUAY AND BOLIVIA

QUESTION OF ARMS EMBARGO

BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

RUGBY; March 8 ANSWERING Parliamentary

question, the Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon, said the Council of the League of Nations was co sidering the British, French and Italian-memorandum suggesting recommendation to the Governments a under Article XI of the Covenant: tou

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international public utility com- pany contrasted strangely with those genuine national public utility The dividends, he added, con- trasted even more sharply with those paid by the shipping companies on which it battened..

He pointed out that practically

LONDON, March 8. all the staff of the Suez Canal Com A CATEGORICAL denial of the impose an embargo on the spor

sensational suggestion that Ja to Bolivia and Paraguay of pany was French although Britain possessed half the capital. It is pan is planning the development of and war material. Y common knowledge, he added, that secret air basea in the Dutch East Such embarge would not becoine the Company is, in fact, a family Indies has boon issued by the Jap-operative until certain. States and concern that is extravagantly man

members of the Longue, including aged.

The Erabasay denies that there the United States, imposed and ap was any treaty offered by Mr. Matplied a similar prohibition, e phasises that his visits to various ing to effect a settlement of t Buoka to Dutch Government, and em- As the League was now endeavour- cities in Europe and America are Peri-Colombia dispute under Ar being undertaken simply for social cle XV, no question of an embargn purposes. Mr. Matsuoka has also arose. been observing the changed condi- tions in Europe since, his last visit. It is dofinitely stated. that. Mr. Matsuoka has no mission whatso- ever apart from that fulfilled Ent Geneva as Japanese delegate to the League.

SIR M. CAMPBELL WELCOMED HOME

HUGE: CROWDS GATHER AT

SOUTHAMPTON S

~[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

Ruody, March 5.-

anese Embassy.

LORRY DRIVER FINED

SUSPENDED MAN FOUND.

THE WHEEL 524

2. The Class Room accommoda- tion was stated to be inade-

Mules v. Human Beings, quats and the situation and

Here I should like to say a word general arrangements, uasatin- tory,

about the huge extent of ground Mr. Leo D'Almada e Cuatro, Jr., It was pointed out that this occupied in Nathan Rd. by the mili was elected vice-president on the was the only school of its tary authorities. We have seen, proposal of Chov. I, M., Alves, class for British children in with dismay, the erection of per seconded by Mr. H. F. Un. the Colony, and in view of manent buildings for stabling the Mr. J. H. Shaw was elected Hon. the increasing tendency of mules, in place of the old familiar Secretary on the proposal of Mr. parents to keep their children mat-sheds, as we understood nego. Terry, seconded by Mr. Crapnell.

Mr. R. P. Phillips. was elected in the Colony instead of send- tiations were afoot for the resump ing them home for their education of this land by the Govern Hon. Treasurer on the proposal of Mr. Manners, seconded by Mr. tion, the Government was askert. ed to equip a new Central this valuable site in the best part

Surely it is more than time that Goldenberg.. British School

The following gentlemen were In June 1836, we were advised of our most important thorough elected to serve on the Committee: that the preparation of a site for fare was put to a better use than The Rev. W. W Rogers, Messrs a new school was in progress and that of housing mules.

It should E. Cock, B. Wylie, F. C. Mow of Law. Now that the University A FLEET of 15 speed boats met prove a decided stimulus to would be completed about the end thinking powers when we find how B. W. Tape, G. Hulls E. Imakatha Hoforsts more complete Milele Campbell beat of Self quafiou triert die prof

our Fung, C. M. Manners, Li Chor Chi, was of Logo it was high time to the liner Aquitania, with Sir understanding that he got a fully Ploding guilty yesterday of 1931.

In December 1932, it was noted much Caloric for the mutes to Crapnell, A. Bunje, OH Basto, by adding a Department of Law: shot and formed an escort into ing engagement, arose, and the der without a licence that the preparation of the site had got quarters in our main D W. Munton, W. Goldenborg, R. (Applause) He also thanked all Southampton, where a great popu-fendant was compelled to fulfill the owner's permission brene propleted utile: Commiffthestreet-than-for-zur dildren to vers 1. Barroll, Pastong about those who lozd poker to kindly at play welcome awaitat lit wrote to the Colonial Secretary ask-the new school they need. (hear! D. Matthews and Mr. T. B. Wil him and wished the students succEER Sir Malcolm Campbell believes licence was suspended in October. field. ing if a date could be given for

hear!)

in their examinations at the end of that after a few minor adjustments last year.le

Mr. C. Y. Ewan, for the defend the completion of the school. In

Kowloon Hospital The Ray W. W. Rogers having the year.

hix motor car, the "Blue Bird" Traffe. Sub-Inspector. Saunders asked for leniency, as the deferidant reply to this, we were informed Since last year's meeting, the acriounced that the next Committee The party concluded with three could improve on his own speed re said the defendant was stopped by had an hged mother, and sister t that the site assigned to the new work of enlarging Kowloon Hosmeeting would be held on Monday, cheers for the guest of honour. cord of over 272 miles per hour, but Sergeant Fryer while driving up support. Regarding the sec school was now being reserved for pital has been put in hand, and March 13th, in St. Andrew's Church Prof. Robertson is leaving by the the track must be sought elsewhere. Stubbs Rand, He was taking the charge, he said, that the lower a proposed Mental Hospital: that we hope that with the completion Hall the meeting was declared Corfu to-morrow, and will return to as Daytona would probably be unft. lorry back to Sir Robert Ho Tung's loaned to the defendant on a new site had been selected for of this new block, there will be no closed.

the Colony in December.

for motor racing for two years, residence..

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