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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1934.

"ROTARY AND WAR" KOSHING STREET TRAFFIC TIME

Moulding Opinion Against

DEAN

Hostilities

SWANN'S APPEAL TO

ROTARIANS

"We ought to be helpi world public opinion to see war as it really is," said Dean Swann, addressing the

He spoke on Rotary and. Rotary Club yesterday. War and in the course of his speech traced the reasons that led to international suspicion" and.. appre- liension.

Mr. T. B. Wilson presided at the meeting and those present included Rotarian Braddell of the Singapore Rotary Club.

HORRORS OF WAR

EXAMINED

women

of fathers, men robbed whose hearts were ab first desolate and now are dumb bravely going forward

in a second best. "The time has long since gone by when they were able to deceive them- that the selves into thinking sacridice was necessary. They now realise that the whole thing was at a best a ghastly mistake, at worst the product of devilish

human

In the course of his address. Dean Swann said-On the only other occasion when a harassed programme committee has per- suaded me to talk to the Rotary Club I spoke on the-to me-yery congenial subject of Rowing. "The subject which I have chosen for this talk could not well be more different from my last. Rowing is one of the healthiest and modern war quite definitely one of the un-minds. healthiest of men's pursuits. Row- Fileen years have passed since ing is full of good sportsmanship the end of it, and still there must. and clean constructive rivalry. be gigantic appeals, for funds for Present day war" has said good- the tending of the disabled, the bye to chivalry, and, taking its origin in bitter competition, it Ands its fulfilment in wholesale destruction, and perpetuated sus- -picion and ill will.

Rotary and Service.

In accepting nomination as Ro- tarians we all as much undertook to conduct our various Jobs in the spirit of service: If we did with

blind, the insane. What an appal- ling legacy from a performance which some would have us believe will inevitably occur again!

And the world is now short of Arst-rate leadership. because its best brains were blown sky high. as though they were so much mud. You have only to note the per- sonnel of the House of Commons, to see how much Britain has been

FIRE

4 Storeyed Building Involved

AT CENTRAL

The Car Park Question Again

GIRL OF EIGHT MISSING No. 642. was

A fire which might have been dishatrous.. con- followed by sequences broke out in the early hours of yesterday morning and after it had raged for some time, gutted the whole of No. 90 Koshing Street, a four storeyed house.

The area is extremely congested and the firemen concentrated; their efforts as much on zubduing the flames as to prevent its spread. In addition to water from the mains, two motor pumps were set in motion pumping salt water on the burning building.

OUR A.D.C.

"Ten Minute. Alibi” To Be Presented

Following the A.D.C.'s previous announcement, theatre goers will welcome the news that the Club R. Bigazzi, driver of private car has, in active, preparation, An- famous play summoned beforethany Armstrong's Mr. Hamilton. at the Central Ma- "Ten Minute Alibi", which will be at the new Royal gistracy yesterday, for having presented

Canteen Theatre driven in Wyndham Street. which Naval was a prohibited road, and was February 17, 20, 21, 23, and 24 at

9.15 p.m. fined 810

Mr. T. H. King. Deputy Inspec- tor General of Police, sald com- plainant passed him when he was walking down Wyndham Street.

Defendant pleaded that he did not see the sign.

Mr. Hamilton femarked that He objected very strongly to ning people driving between On Lan Street and Wellington Street.

mit.

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This remarkable play was pro- duced almost a year ago at the Haymarket Theatre, London, and It's success may be judged by the fact that it is still playing at that theatre to crowded houses. Every- one must be familiar with the story of how this play was reject- ed by various London managers. who subsequently vied with each other to secure the rights when it had been acclaimed by the crl- ties. Since then the play has been

twenty-three adopted in European countries.

tain, the play is right in the front rank of detective thrillers.

Mr. King said defendant, came down from the Dairy Farm The floors and wooden stairway The drivers of two private cara One for, having enabled the Hames to spread were cautioned.

With it's highly ingenious plot rapidly to the upper stories. The parked his car. in On Lan Street fire is believed to have originated and the other for having driven and construction, and it's atmos- phere of suspense deftly sustain- on the ground floor. The Immates in Wellington Street, without pered until the final fall of the cur- of the various floors, however, made good their escape, except a small girl who is reported missing: Firemen, after the flames had been quelled went over the debris, but were unable to find the body of the child although they went ten feet deep into the debris. The bullding however, was too danger- ous to further work to be carried out and yesterday the P.W.D. were busy shoring it up. The search for the remains of the child will be resumed to-day.

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CORNISHMEN'S

REUNION

our tongues in our cheeks the the loser in first-class man power. To Be Held Instead

un-

Outstanding men of the late thir- Hes and early forties are not there. The whole world is suffer ing from a monstrous waste of Arst-rate life.

Peace A Mockery. But far worse than any indivi- dual trouble, are the bitterness, hostility and suspicion which are "increased" by war, and which form the seed-oed for another conflict worse than the last. From all this welter of ill-will springs the keep ing up of armaments which makes of so-called peace a mockery. And here one arrives at the gate of the Armament factory.

Of Society.

At a neeting of local Cornish- men held in the board " room of the "South China Morning Post last evening it was decided to hold a Reunion in the near future if suficient support were forthcom- ing. The feeling of the meeting; was against the formation of a Cornish

society, and there was

Mr. Hamilton said that other cars were allowed to park there with permits. How were defend- ants to know that permit's were necessary?

The local production is in the

of. Mrs. experienced hands Grossman and an excellent cast bas been" becured. Booking, at driver. Leting Ho a lorry

Was Anderson Music Co., will open in fined 810 for having driven at 28 due course and an early applica- miles an hour in Shaukiwan Road. tion for seats is advisable.

To Hol, a private car driver was similarly fined for speeding in a controlled area.

Kan Yuet-keung, driver of pri vate car No. 3853, summoned for having disobeyed a traffic signal at the function of Catne and' Ar- buthnot Roads, was fined $10.

Inspector Nicol said defendant was driving along Upper Albert Road and proceeding towards Arbuthnot Road.. He turned into Calne Road, and passed the sign- al which was against him. nearly colliding with a private car.

general approval of the idea to an informal annual Reunion of a pri- vate character."

A further meeting is to held on Monday, 29th inst, at 5.45 p.m. at the same place.

A 1936 CRISIS

:

If China Offers To Purchase S.M.R.

Mr. Gisaku Takigawa, Managing, Director of the Kobe Exchange, is quoted by the "Yushin Nippo" as saying that he has been doing busi- ness with Chinese merchants for many years, but that not a single written contract has ever been ex- changed. No Chinese merchant with whom he has hitherto done business has ever broken a promise because of the absence of a writ- ten contract. It is because Japan- ese diplomats do not understand Those who were unable to at- China and the Chinese that there tend yesterday's meeting are ask is an outcry among the Chinese ed to communicate with Mr. Al-for the recovery of Formosa, for fred Hicks, c/o The Hongkong the independence of Korea and for the restoration of the lost Telegraph"

territory in Manchuria and Mongo- la. Nor are the Japanese people generally possessed of a good knowledge of China and the Chin- ese Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations over the Man- churian issue must have convinced the Japanese people of the fact

What is Rotary doing. Well, what is Rotary doing abous it? Its Idea of service is good. But is it seriously doing what is in its power as an association of

that

with

any serious, trouble China confronts Japan with a grave crisis.

present is a better time than any other to be honest and resign. But if we mean business in this matter of service we may very well set ourselves as a body to think out and talk out the ques- tions which vitally concern is in our relation to our fellowmen.

Now the continuing state of in-

suspicion qed ternational friendly rivalry "is one of the most urgent of the world's trubles. I myself am almost 2 complete ignoramus in this subject, and my only justification for plunging inte it is the hope that I may there- by provoke more knowledgable Ro-

also in the interest of governments tarians to take it up on future oc-

I believe that the present al- casions and make the valuable

to encourage the export of arms. While fear of war exists such ex- contributions to public opinion for most universal organisation of the

necessary in "which they are qualified, and whole of industry and commerce

which are very much needed.

order that their nation's capacity primarily for private, gain is the port is continually root cause of international con-

to produce up-to-date armaments representative men to translate its I believe that we shall come in-

shall be maintained at the height | Ideal into action and fact? </ creasingly to recognise that last-fit, but I am not capable of work-

of efficiency, ing international peace cannot be ing this contention out in detail.

The pursul of self-interest, tak- secured under our present system Any ordinary person, however, is

Vicious Circle.

ing many different forms, is the of commerce and finance. Over- capable of recognising how terri-

root cause of every kind of human. It is popularly surmised that the Here a vicious circle becomes confics. seas trade, as at present organised bly dangerous, to say the least of

We Rotarians profess year 1935 holds a grave crisis in to serve our store for Japan. The reason why competitively for private gain, it, is our acquiescense in the manu-

apparent. Our own nation must that we are out will, I think, be revealed as the facture of armaments by private persuade its neighbours, whether fellowmen. In my view we ought that year is considered fateful by principal cause of war. And we firms on a profit-making basis;

enemies, to as a body to be frankly and boldly many people is that Japan's with- shall and that proceedure and As matters now stand it is in potential friends or methods which we have always the interest of individuals that la-purchase our arms in order that examining the whole of our public drawal from the League of Na- as inevitable ternational ill-will should persist, "we" may be adequately armed. life so as to discover and to correct tions takes effect, and the London departments of it which Treaty expires that year. In Mr.. taken for granted

im- must be radically altered if the and we have no business to allow What a paradise for private arma-

are at present inconsistent with Takigawa's opinion, a more

portant consideration 18 that the ideal of service, seeds of bitterness are not con- such a situation to continue. The men interests!

China gains in 1938 the right to tinually to be sown. But this is strain put upon human nature 18

the South Manchuria where I know myself to be out of more than it can bear, and the my depth, and hope that" others secret fomenting of international

public opinion to see war as it

Railway may come to my rescue and to bitterness easily

glamour; to see it in its essential offers to purchase the unreasonableness as a method of with money borrowed, say, from the rescue of the average man who Press is too often a ready tool for

really is, stripped of its so-called Railway Company. Suppose China.

this, since war scares are good

settling international disputes, and America. In such a contingency, is very much in my position.

serious situation might Nevertheless I am absolutely copy, and again self-interest steps

to recognise it as the evil that very

unless her sure of some things. One is that in to encourage the maintenance

it is, taking its origin from the arise for Japan, It is a gross libel to assent that of l-will. It is said that the

uncontrolled pursuit of self-inter- diplomats and people are wide 'man is and will always be ac- French armament firm of Schnel-

on a special commission said "we

est in some form or another, and awake. have no power to compel the issuing in-broadcast human misery. quisitive and pugnacious, and an- der Creusot holds a controlling in-

in three of the largest manufacturers. to give this in- other is that man is most him-terest

few govern- "self when he genuinely cares for French newspapers. There is good formation, and very

serves his fellowmen; the reason for believing that Arma-

ments would have the courage to mere pursuit of personal gain is merit interests are fomenting the make them do so." The League which be fear of war on which their profits was anxious to put a check on pri- depend, and this is the direct revate armament firms, because they sult of the private ownership of play so big a part in keeping armament firms

alive the war fear and interna tional hostility.

and

a motive for activity longs to primitive man,"

The Lunacy of War.

Government licences are neces-

those

We ought to be helping world

purchase follows. The

Mr. Shearer at Geneva.

sary for the export of arms, but there is no difculty in securing

the interest of governmens. The these, since constant export is in League of Nations has tried to en- force publicity in the matter of the distribution of arms, but with- out success. The British Delegate

fomented

"

Mr. Takigawa is glad to note that Mr. Hirota, the new Foreign The Truly Great.

Minister, is earnestly endeavour- This is where this talk ended ing to restore friendly relations yesterday. This morning I have with China. All classes of people added an appendix. I am read must try to understand China and ing a remarkable life of Edward the Chinese better so that an Wilson who died on his way back alliance may ultimately be conclud- from the Bouth Pole with Scott.ed between the two countries. Just *I feel that it is necessary to

In the introduction by Cherry- as merchants trust the other party begin at a point which ought not

The case of Mr. Shearer is one In 1921 a League of Nations re- Garrard appear the following two with whom they transact business to keep the promise, even without to need mentioning-namely the "lunary" of war. It is surprising which probably could be paraleiled port was published making definite passages which seem to me to-re- that it should be necessary to la- in almost any country if the facts accusations of the greatest gravity Best the sort of spirit we need a written contract, Japan must pel China's implicit confidence in were known. You may remember against armament firms. The re-nowadays, in the meas that the behave in such a way as to com- bour his point: it seems to, somS

These men in the Antarctic were her people. Should there be a of us so self-evident that is deter-how in 1829 a certain Mr. Shearer port deliberately stated (1) That world is in mines all our thinking on the sub- sued the three largest ship-build- armament Arms bare

war-scares (2) Have attempted competing with the most appalling Sino-Japanese economic or offen- ject. But as yet one can take for ing corporations in America for

almost have excused a cry of Power would think of opening granted no widespread conviction over $255,000, which he maintain to bribe government officials, (3) circumstances, where one might nive or defensive alliance, ne It would about this. We describe war as ed was due to him for preventing Have spread false reports concern

is what Cherry-Garrard says contribute materially to world regrettable or inconvenient if we any effective disarmament from ing military and naval programmes "every man for himself." But this hostilities with Japan. are middle aged, or we call it per the Geneva Naval Conference of of foreign countries in order to when men who are truly great peace. fectly foul if we have had a dose 1927. Shearer admitted having al-stimulate armament expenditure. of E. But we all think it up to ready received $51,000; and after (4) Have sought to influence pub- us to make rather light of it, President Hoover's enquiry the lie opinion through control of the since by so doing we show that we Bethlehem Steel Corporation at press. are he-men.» And all the time aj knowledged that Shearer had been generation is growing up around employed by them as an "observer” which looks forward quite gally to at the Conference at a fee of $25,000. by a responsible body of men with what these men did and what no axe to grind, and whose busi- they wrote inspired the world.

The following passengers left a scrap, and thinks what fun style known that Mr. Shearer WES will be when it can let off its ma- engaged at Geneva in energeticness, unlike that of its opponents. There was no trace of selfishness, no regret for themselves, no blame chine gun. The essential fatility propaganda with a view to defeat-

of others. There was. It abins Hong Kong, by 8.8. "Aeneas"

Mrs. B. V. Booth, Mr. F. A Captain and utter vileness of settling dia ing arma limitation. He entertain- putes with your neighbour by ed naval officers and newspaper

through all we know and read, all slaughtering and maining as many correspondents he took every op

human help for their companions, Briggs, Mr. Roy Brown, stimulating the

and thought for those who would G. Mc. 8. Bruce, Mr. D. Dal- of him as possible is not keenlyportunity ......óf felt by the majority, Far fog marine industry for the navy they attempt to scare public opin- be left." And again "In a post-gleish, Miss 8. G. Harvey, Mr. R. much emphasis is still laid upon and he sent out literature intend-ion away from war, I think they war world where deals have been W. Hadley, Captain.-H. Hodgson, the heroiams of war and far too ed to discredit American advocates make a big mistake, because the smashed by the million and dia- Mr. and Mrs. Jas Innes, Mr. EK little on its bestialities and ab- of peace. His work therefore, as encouragement of cowardice will filusion has won the temporary Kon, Miss 8. Lucas, 8q. Ldr. and Bán "observer" was fairly active, not bring peace. But I feel sure day where men and nations live Mrs. B. McEntegar, Captain B. F. surdities. C

Inst recall for a moment the and I fall to see how his employ that inspite of these defects they or jealousy and fear, it is almost MacHahon, Mr. A. McVean, Miss “great war. Bomething like ten ment can be described but as a have done a considerable service impossible, though Inexpressibly E. Mercer, Miss LM.C. Pepper, Mr. nillion men were slaughtered, and conspiracy on the part of an arms malding widely known facts pleasant, to get back into that HPorter, Mr. J. Scott Riddell, Mr. all over the world in almost every ment firm against the peace of which reveal the network of self-atmosphere where a number of W. J.-Todd, Mr. and Mrs. VAR country there are millions of homes the world. My

interest which lies behind our warmen risked their lives and all that Vick, Miss RM Wight, Captain

was dear to them for an ideal" D. Wilson. mentality. still empty. Young men and wo-

Again, as things now are; it la

get into these messes they think and less of themselves. One, son- more and more of others, and less ders what Napoleon would have That is a sober statement made done under similar circumstances.

is carried on in public.

One may dislike the way in which such people as Beverley Nichols, and Ferner Brockway have recently written, and in so far as

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