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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1933

WORK OF THE POD. W. COMMENDED THE PORT OF HONG

LEUNG KUK

90 per cent of Kidnapped Children Restored to Parents

FINE WORK FOR GIRLS AND

YOUNG WOMEN

The retiring directors of the Po Leung Kuk (twelve in number) and the new directors of that idatitu- tion were guests yesterday morning of Government House when the formality of handing over the busi

ness of the institution to the new officers took place.

SMART SHADOWING WORK

IN THE CITY

After admitting several previous convictions two Chinese who were found guilty of initoring in the cen

rl district were yesterday sen- tenced to three months' hard labour by Mr. Wyune-Jones.

The District Watchman who ar rested the defendants, WAS mended by his Worship.

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The men were fast seen to behave oddly in Des Voeux Road Central The watchinan kept them under

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KONG IN 1932

Decrease of Japanese Shipping

BRITISH INCREASE

The year 1932 showed Blight decrease in the amount of shipping using the Port of Hong Kong, the largest decrease being in Foreign Ocean Going Steamers.

decrease

Foreign Going Shipping entering ebaervation for two hours, while and clearing showed an increase the made their way to the Douglas of 563 vesels with a decrease of 139,743 tons net, while 'Local Bhip: Wharf, Star Ferry wharf and re-

ping showed a further decrease of Yaumati Ferry turned to the wharf, where they wore" arrested.

185,372-tons. They were

The largest to make three In addition to His Excellency the unsuccessful attempts to steal from Governor, Sir William Peel, there people One man attempted to ex were present the Hon. Mr. W. tact the money while the other Southorn, the Hon. Mr. A. E jostled the victim.

Hon. Sir Shou-son Wood, the Chow, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kote- 'wall, the Hon, Dr. S. W.. Tuo, and

the Hon. Mr. T, N. Chau.

Mr. Tang Shiu Kiu, who was the Chairman of Directors for the past year, in the course of a speech re- viewed the work done by the Po Leung Kuk during the year. He

said:-

**Your 'Excellency, Mr. Southorn, 3r. Wood, and gentlemen,-On be half of my colleagues and myself

thank Your Excellency for thu honour of this reception and the opportunity you have kindly hfford- ods of personally receiving your instructions.

Our election as the Directors of the Po Leung Kuk for the year

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Both declared they were forced into a confession at the S.C.A

office.

The second-defendant' said that although he had been in prison many times, he was now living with his mother and was trying to be have.

First defendant served his Brst gaol term in 1921, for larceny while The second man was given ter strokes in 1995 for similar offence.

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REBUKED BY THE BENCH

CONSTABLE AND YOUTHFUL,

HAWKEN

This is the second case since 1939 synchronised with the com Inst week Put him on the report, mencement of the first year'a work-pector Brennan. If this happens ing of that institution in the new any more. I will have the constables building to which it had just re- up for malicious prosecution. Most moved; and as a consequence our | disgraceful! ** Thus Mr. Wynne duties and responsibilities were in Jones when ordering an Indian con- creased We had, however, the stable to stand down from the good fortune of receiving at all witness box times the valuable advice and guid

of the "Hon, Secretary for Chinese Affairs and of the Per manent Directors, which enabled us to discharge our duties without many serious mistakes. We are specially grateful to the Hon. Mr. Wood for his regular attendance at our monthly meetings and for the deep interest which he has shown in all activities of the institution.. In fact, he has been to the Kuk as a man is to his family.

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Lady Peel's Interest.

was in Japanese Shipping-a decrease of 1,113,8 tone entered and cleared aa çoompared with 1031. This was caused mainly by the anti-Japanese boycott during the year under re

view.

British Ocean Going Shipping has increased by 660,546 tons while British River Steamers show an increase of 41,474 tons

"The River, Steamer Trade con- tinued to increase, with more fre quent sailings on all routes. Table VIII shows the cargo and passeng ers reported at this office as hav ing been carried by Rivar Steamer

The Jank Trade shows a small increase in numbers and tonnage for those in Foreign Trade with decrease in respect of Local Trade, is due to increased Imports and Exports, and the decreases in Local Trade can be accounted for by some of the junks being employed in Foreign trade

In Steamships not exceeding sixty tons employed in Foreign trade there is a small increase in number with a decrease in tonnage which is accounted for by smaller launches, being used for towing purposes. Details of launches en tored and geared are shown Tables XII and XIII.

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On December 31, 1832, there were 277 launches and 195 motor boats employed in the harbour. Of these, 404 were licensed for the convey. ance of passengers, 27 steam laun-

MONSTERS OF THE DEEP

Thrills of Big Game Fishing

INTERESTING TALK TO

ROTARIANS

A very entertaining talk on "Big Game Fishing" was given at the Rotary Club yesterday by Colonel E.R. MacPherson who in the course of his address touched on the pos- sibility of forming a club in the Colony for the pursuit of this sport.

Col. MacPherson, disclosed the many attractive and thrilling fed tures of big game fishing, and, thanks to his long association with it, was able to tell his audience much about this sport, and in par- ticular about tunay fishing. His experienos goes back to pre-War days, since when there has been much increase in knowledge of the subject and many improvements in the matter of tackle and equip. ment.

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The address was a witty one, but it was also very rich with facts, some of which, were as follows:

There was apparently no serious big game fishing, as it is known today, earlier than in 1888 when tunnys were caught on hand lines off the famous island of Santa Catalina. Up to 1000 hand lines were still in use. The biggest fish caught on hand lines was pounds tunny. The craving to do something "bigger" led to a great improvements in the technique of Eshing by the development of rods and reels fitted with brakes, and other improvements....

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There were many curious thing: found in the ocean and Col. Mac Pherson gave as an interesting ex- ample, the pilchard which bred off the Norwegian Coast but was most- ly found in Cornwall. Here they were caught and the oil pressed out of them to be used as fine oil, and also in the manufacture of Cod Liver Oil.

THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Dogs and Malaria

SIR HENRY POLLOCK'S QUESTIONS

At to-morrow's meeting' of the Legislative Council "the Hon. Sir Henry E. Pollock, Kt., K.C., par buant to notice, will ask the follow- ing questions:-

1. Is it not the fact that several complaints have been sent in recently to the Medical Officer of Health with reference, to malaria at Kowloon Tong

2. If the answer to Question 1 is in the affirmative, what stops is the Government taking or does the Government propose to take for the purpose of re- moving the causes of such malaría?

The Hon. Sir Henry E. Pollock, Kt., K.C., will also ask the follow ing questions:-

1. What instructions, if any, and when, have been given by the Honourable the Inspector Gen- eral of Police to the police officers concerned as 'to the exercise of their discretionary power to shoot in the streets dogs, which are found at large without muzzles {

Has the power, to shoot dogs without muzzles been restricted to European Officers only 7 3. Since the present muzzling Order came into force, how many dogs, found at large without muzzles,

(a) On Hong Kong Island, (8) On the mainland, have been shot by the Police, without warning to their own

Own-

ners 1.

In how many of such cases were the owners of those 'dogs ascertainable }

4. Have any symptoms of rabies)

been found in any of the dogs referred to in Question 3, and, if go, in how many of those

doga i The rest of the

The constable charged a Chinese

fish was then dried and sent to youth with causing an obstruction at the junction of Jubilee Street and 18 motor boats belonged Italy where it is one of the staple and Des Voeux Road Central. The to the Colonial Government, three foods in Italy: Why these fish steam launches belonged to the migrate to Cornwall is not certain, defendant while he was selling launches and five motor boats to to planktons in the water which Indian stated that he arrested the Imperial Government and 18 steam but the speaker thought it was due

ranges

the Naval Authorities. There were drifted in that direction and which also eleven motor boats owned for attracted the fieb. pleasure and private purposes.

Figures for bunker coal and oil shipped show an increase of 42,830 tons in coal consumption and a decrease of 93,297 tons of fuel oil. ed as children by approved appli-During the year eighteen ships were registered under the provisions cants on their furnishing accept-

of the Merchant Shipping Acta, ably guarnatees.

and seventeen Certificates of Re-

How dare you arrest n nan when he is carrying on his trade ?? asked Mr. Wynne-Jones, who sub requently discharged the youth.

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On taking over our duties wegistry cancelled During our term of office Lady

noticed that some of the inmates 32,883 seamen were engaged and Peel visited the institution on two suffered from skin diseases, On. 31,831 seamen were discharged at occasions, on the second of which the advice of Mrs. Kotewall we es the Mercantile Marine Office and was accompanied by Lady tablished a dispensary in the Kuk on board ships daring the year as Wilson. We deeply appreciate this and employed a trained nurse to

compared with 40,384 engaged and very kindly interest which Lady look after the sanitary and medical 30.132 discharged in 1931. Peet nas shown in the Kuk-an inside of the institution. As a result received and admitted to the Sai Forty-five distressed seaman were terest which has greatly encouraged of this innovation, the sanitary lors' Home and Boarding Houses. us in the performance of our duties, condition of the institution as well Of these sixteen were sont to Eng To Mrs. Kotowall and Mrs. Ta'o wo s the health of the inmates have land, four to Calcutta, three to desire to express our sincere thanks considerably improved. The num. Singapore, one to Canton, one de: for the great trouble they haveber of beri-beri cases in particular ported by the Police to Canton and taken in inspecting tho Kuk at re-

twenty obtained employment.

Vessels surveyed and examined by gular intervals.

the Government Marine Surveyor and his staff totalled 430,512 tons

has "shown a marked decrease.

We also purchase sporting equip ment for the use of inmates as we felt that the increased opportunity thus afforded them for exercise tad recreation could not but be of some benefit to their health.

Help for Girls.

When the Po Leung Kuk was oc- cupying its old premises, its income, which was derived from subscrip- tions from local guilds and firms, was just sufficient to cover EX- penses. Since its removal to the new and larger building, expendi- ture has considerably increased. In regard to those girls who were Fortunately, the Government has unclaimed and were of a marriage- generously made to us a grant of able age, we had arrangements $7,000 per annum, which has, en-made either for their marriage or abled us to carry on the work. We for giving then employment. A shall never forget this great gen- few younger girls were sent to the erosity and practical interest.

Salvation Army Home to give them During opr term of office, the opportunity of learning some useful bandicraft so as to" afford volume of correspondence was larger than that of previous years

In

them a means of livelihood. consideration of this help, the The number of children and women Directors out of their own pocket, admitted into the Kuk was 628, made. sinall donation to the With the guidance and co-operation

Home. of the Hon Secretary for Chinese Affairs and the Permanent Direc- tors, we were able to dispose of the cases without delay, and we were in a position to hand over

to

our successore only 30 inmates when we relinquished' office.

Kidnapped Children.

gross as compared with 373,760 tons in 1931.

year.

Eight vessels totalling 114,222 tons gross were surveyed and grant ed. Bottom Certificates during the 487 C3306 were heard in the Marino Magistrate's Court during 1032 as compared with 743 in 1831. The principal offences were:- (a) Carrying excess passengers, (b) Mooring within 100 yards of low water mark in prohibited

houra.

(o) Boarding ships without per-

mision.

Th collision between the British

Sui Tai, and the Chinese as Venezia.

Nature's Hard Schock.

Tunnies were band in one of nature's hardest school. In the

the

New Bulls,

The Colonial Treasurer is to move

First reading of

A Bill to authorise the Appro- priation of a Supplementary Sum of Five hundred and seventeen thousand and fifteen dollars and thirly cents to defray the charges of the year 1932 "

The Attorney General is to move the Second reading of

A Bill to amend the Divorce Ordinance, 1832,"

“4 Bill to amend and consoli- sea it was a case of the survival of the filtest only. Many people

date the law relating to the Hong may have seen porpoisa jumping Kong Volunteer Defence Corps." out of water. One would think

The purposes for which the Ap- they were sporting themselves inpropriation is asked are as follow:

But that was not so. the sex.

'Secretariat for Chinese The were merely trying to shake

Affairs ......

..... 8° 000.83 off sea-lice that have grown

Post Office and Wire- them.. Such was their life that

lese:- Post Office.. 9,063.03 lice they had to fight the mill

Miscellaneous Services 198,462.05 and at the same time fles from the Public Works Recurrent 378,810.09

attacked the whole time. bigger fish. They were

$517,015.30

on

Totul

The gear used in fishing in the West Indies before the War was childish compared with the latest things now in use. Then they fished dera fishing line used in this sport with a sixteen ounce rod and lines had a breaking strain of over 100 with a breaking strain of 30 pounds. One simply could not pounds.

hold big game fish with such tackle. In big game fishing it was not In 1922 came the first record of always the biggest fish that pro tunny off the British Coast, near vided the best sport. Sharks were Scarborough. The speaker could comparatively poor fun and easily hardly believe that this fish was landed. With the tunney there was now to the British Coast. Fisher- sometimes & fight between man and man had many "shots" at it but fish for over three hours with no it was not until eight years later respite. A man has got to be in that the first tunny was landed very fit indeed to take up this in Scotland in the North Sea sport. He has to have the kind of stamina that would enable him California was the cradle of big to play two rugger" and one game fishing and some very big "soccer games in an afternoon. fish indeed have been caught there, (Laughter). both tarpons and tinny.

Hong Kong's Possibilities. With regard to Hong Kong Col. onel MacPherson said that after seeing various people he was of the opinion that there was big game fishing to be had here. He thought there were tunnies in these waters

Regarding tunny, the speaker said that Colonel Peel caught the largest so far recorded, & fish (d) Breach of conditions of Pas-weighing 800 pounds. The tunny senger boat licence by carry-was the best fish for the big game ing cargo.

fisher. It was a fish with a per- (6) Leaving

port without a fact streamline, so much so that clearance.

it has provided extraordinary clues During the year three Marine to those studying aerodynamics. and said that they might be found Courts of Inquiry were held The speaker with the aid of -a off Aberdeen, Cheungchau, Tai Lo relating to

diagram pointed out the various and Shaakiwan. Reports have: features of the tunay's general been received from people who have build that went towards creating seen some fish that resembled the the fish's amazing speed."

tunny. The chief fishing grounds Colonel MacPherson saw nothing would be between Gap Rock and against fishing with powered Lamma. He hoped that he would boat. He told, of an instance where not be thought unduly optimistic an angler Behing with a rowing If he expressed the hope that bost was towed 17 miles! This big game fishing club might be he said, was a bit monotonous formed in Hong Kong.MP (Laughter)...

SAMA L Shields, who thanked Producing a rod and tackle, the the speaker said that a former ang-1 Competency as Masters, Mates and speaker showed some of the latest ling slab formed here had very Engineers were held under Board devices. The demand for rustless poor results but they did not have of Trade Regulations. Eighteen steel hocks, hand-forged, was the help of such an experienced and astor and ten passed, oight can-old duster in England. A mo- son. He hoped at some future candidates were examined for bringing about a revival of a very scientific angler sa Col. MacPher didates were examined for First Mate and four passed and, ons.

We trust that we have perform ed our duties in accordance with the objects and aims of the Pos. Leung Kuk as well as with its rules and traditions. On the 7th April The collision between the 9.8. last we headed over our duties to Im Yat and the Steam Tug Edith our successors. We are keenly con- The collision between the British scious of our shortcomings and of.. Tai Lee and the Chinese 8.1.

Yuet On. the poor results we have shown in

Certificates. a year's work.

Examinations for Certificates of

On assuming office we were touch-

Having briefly outlined our work, od by the pitiable lot of the child it only remains for us to express ren to the Kuk who had either our grateful thanks to Your Excel been kidnapped or found lost in the lency for the kind interest you have streets. We at once devised means always taken in the institution and for facilitating identification by also for giving us this opportunity their parents, relatives or friends of meeting you to-day. We wish We had photographs of the child-you, Sir, health and success. (Ap candidate was examined for Sa ren taken and roproduced on small | plause.) pusters' which,” with full particulars The new Chairman of the Po of the children, we capsed to be Leung Kuk is Mr. Leung Pat Yue, posted in prominent places in the & prominent merchant with wide Colony, and in the interior of Clins, business commections in the Colony Our action had the happy effect of

restoring as many as 60 to 60, per cent of such children to their; George Meeker, of the New York parents or relatives. Those child office, Colgate Palmolive Peet Co., ren who were not claimed after is in Manila on a combined busi- having been in the Kuk for six ness and pleasure vinit He plant months, were allowed to be adept to leave ent Saturday on the

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Rotary Meeting to hear reports of 1 the marvellous results of local angling enthusiasts.

cond. Mate- and passed. Forty five

The Hon. Dr. B. W. Tio presid- candidates were examined for En- dates were examined for Engineered over the meeting and welcomed gineer First Class and seventeen (Motor) Second Class and one the guests together with four new passed, five candidates were ex- passed.

member Messrs, S. H. Rose, A. E. Batee, H. M. Sui and Dr. W. B. A. Moora,

amined for First Class Motor Under Section 37 of Ordinance 10 dorsement and four passed and one candidate for Second Class Motor of 1899, 120 candidates were ex- amined for Certificates as Coxs Endorsement and passed. One can." didate was examined for First Class Wain and 93, passed, 148 candidates Steam endorsement and failed. We examined for certificates as Twenty-five candidates were ex Engineers and 118 passed- amined for Engineer Becond Claes Twenty-two licences as Pilot were and fourteen passed. Two candi renewed during 1992. One was sur (Uistinued at foci of neat Column)' rendered on account of old age,

Mr. Douglas C. Howler, Rotary Secretary for East Asia, was one of the guesta present and he convgy- od to local Rotarians the best wishes of "Jim" Davidson, was responsible for founding the Rotary Club here

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