1935-02-23 — Page 11

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1935.

Some Difficulties In Getting On In China DEATH ENQUIRY ENTERTAINMENT

other industries which could use the money and brains needed for the production of machinery for lorries, cars etc. much more eftt- ciently, and which would ultimate- ly benefit the mass of the people in a much more effective manner. that a few mass production tar- tories for motor vehicles. This statement applies to machinery in general

The appointment of men whose integrity is beyond suspicion, to "advise the Government concerning: the construction of the tariff wall, Is a step in the right direction taken recent years in Britain. But it is certain that if all over the world tariffs could be entirely abolished humanity would greatly benefit.

Services, Needed

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the

Motor Fatality Recalled

AT CHINESE "Y"

To-night's Concert

those days, before mass produc! For, responsibility, and a sucess- tion Increased efficiency, the en-ful personality-bodily health is a glacer was geldom consulted about factor that cannot be ignored. A

A motor accident near the junc-

A musical concert will be given the great deal of my leisure original decisions; it was

imetion of Nathan Road and Jordan at the Chinese Y.M.C.A., Bridges financier, the potteitan or

more particularly in the early Road in which a car driven by Street this evening, commencing the days of this University, has been administrator who claimed right to direct matters.

The Hearstring The en- devoted to the encouragement - Mr. A. E. Ainsworth knocked down at 8 o'clock. gineer was seldom interested in athletic recreations amongst the Chinese male, named Ma Ho Tal Harmonica Band, under the direc

he died of injuries from which sustained.. on the

afternoon of February 1 formed the subject of coroner's death enquiry at the Magistracy yesterday with Mr. A. H W, G. Grantham sitting as coroner.

The following was the jury em-

Messrs. Frank Danelled.

Tock

world movements, because he was so absorbed with technical pro- blems that offerred more logical

solutions And those who hoped to gain financially from his work urged him to continue his Inven- tions, and the cheapening of pro- duction, until the progress made .by

far

the engineer has gone ahead of the ability and inven- tion of organisers of the absorp-. tive power of the world.

en-

It is therefore surprising that and the financiers, politicians Many of us feel that even to-day workers, should blame the

even the economists and social

In England, America, and all over

gineer for his success when, in the world, applied science does not fact, he has, by his more efficient provide the services of humanity methods, forged right ahead of to-day which it is capable of ren- them in his efforts to raise the dering. When we are told that the

general standard of living. It is world's purchasing power is too

essential that engineers, of, wide small for the world's production: experience in devising methods our reply is that it is obvious that

of overcoming the difficulties pre- production is not an excess of what

sented by Nature, and in organis- the world needs. We believe that ing the work of large bodies of distribution, depending on finance men, should take an interest in and Government, is not organised | that part of human activity to keep pace with modern produc- which has fallen so far behind tion.

the progress of his particular Tremendous advertising, nation-technical work. ul sales campaigns, and other de- vices for selling goods, so increase prices that now it costs more to sell" many articles than it does to make themİ,

If you study the outlook of peo- ple whether in Europe, America, or China, you will find in business and in public life, two distinct types of mind. In these countries; of coursĖ the ratio of the numbers who pas- ses the two distinct types of mind

vary.

There is a doginatic type of mind

that forms an opinion, probably joints a party, and then concen- trates all of its power (aften very formidable power) to find or to distorting, facts and reasons in support of that opinion.

Then there is a true scientific type in mind, that seeks first for knowledge, and

tacts considers analysed by reason, and

-

I have students.

always urged students to use their hours of leisure in outdoor exercise that

will improve their health, Caba rets and "talkies" are flimsy sub- stitutes for tennis, swimming and recreations which other active

give us good health, the real and first wealth,

Kowloon

torship of Mr. T. N. Wong, will take part as well as the following artists: Mr. Woo King Tak Miss Mary Cheung, Dr. C. K. Chan, and Miss Mabel Chan.

The following is the programme: 1. Chinese National Athem- Heartstring Harmonica, Band.

(foreman), H. G. Lemm and Lochen - Heartstring Harmonica

Fak Him.

3. Memento Overture by C. Y.

Band.

A Recent Triumph You are naturally interested in Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios re-

3. Waltz Op.70 No. 1 by Chopin, engineering progress but there is presented Mr. Ainsworth.

Papillion Butterfly by Grieg.—Miss only time to mention one great Medical evidence was given by Mary Cheung.

the news-Dr. K. H. Uttley, medical officer in event, which amazed

4. The Waves of Danube,” by vendors of every country.

charge of Kowloon Mortuary to Ivanovici-Heartstring Harmonica The great adventure of 1934, the effect that the body was Band. the world's latest thrill, was the flight of men and women, in their wonderful machines, that culmin- ated in the triumph of crossing 11,295 miles of land and seas in less than seventy-one hours.

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With breathless interest millions waited alongside the radio to hear of this latest miracle, the news or which spread with the rapidity of light to the uttermost corners of the earth.

Fifteen years before that day, Ross Smith and Ketrth Smith had

made men wonder by accomplish- ing a first flight from England to Australia in 27 days and 20 hours.

identified by the deceased's bro-5. L'Arlesienne by G. Bizet- ther Ma Ng and Yeung Hok as Duet by Mr. T. N. Wong, and Mr. that of Ma Ho Tai on February 3.

Y. F. Yeung.

On the previous day a post mor- tem examination was held.. The cause of death was fracture of the skull.

Cross examined by Mr. Re- medios the doctor stated that there were several superficial bruises which might have been caused by a car glancing on the thigh.

Intermission. Under the Double Eagle by Wayner Heartstring Harmonica Band.

7. Waltz E Minor by Chopin- Mr. Woo King Tak

8. Serenata by Moszkowski; Souvenir by Franz Didia-Mr. C. k. Chan, Accompanist-Miss Mabel

Chart.

9. The Merry Widow by Lehar- Heartstring Harmonica Band.

On the same afternoon of the accident Mr. Ainsworth was ex- amihed by Dr. Uttley but there was no evidence to show that Mr.T. N. Wong.

This leads ma to suggest that there should be a much

closer connection in this University be- tween the departments of en- In all of the history of man's in- | Ainsworth was under the influence gineering and commerce. Thereventions there has been no grea of alcohol. are difficulties, but surely itter marvel than the rapid evolu-` would benefit many Chinese, en- tion in flight that took place in gineers to know something of the those fifteen years, outlines of modern commercial conditions. And it is my convic- tion that every student in com-

merce would benefit from both workshop and drawing office in- struction and even lecture on the elementary principles of power production,

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A favourite myth of humanity the "Super man" of Born Organiser. There are, in fact no born organisers. The only true organisers are those whose minds have been trained to be alert. and capable of adopting their ideas to new conditions. There

After Ma Ng the brother of the occeased had given evidence re- garding the identification, Sergt. The aeroplane has become to E A. Mallet gave evidence. Whilst youth the great adventure; to he was on patrol near Bowring those of us who are past middle-Street he heard a crash and saw a age it is the last splendid achieve- ment of the tool-ising animal, There is magic and mystery in the swooping fight of the pilot; and there is fomance, and heroism, in his continuous achievements, But the miracles is in the machine.

Hope and ambition are kindled by thoughts generated by such. great accomplishments of our age. Behind our momentary thrills, our exultation at the thought of man's latest conquest over the forces of

car broad side along the road near the junction, of Nathan Road and

Jordan Road and going to investi- gate found an unknown Chinese male being lifted into Mr. Spary's car and conveyed to hospital. The man was unconscious at the time and had a deep skull wound.

Excessive Speed Alleged Indian Constable Maktal Singh

minated by vision, and uses them are plenty of born disorganisers: Nature, is the urge of an instinc- nigh speed and shortly after heard

as the only true ground for de- cision and action

er.

Now the difficulty that gineers face is that the dogmatic habit of mind more easily con- vinces the multitude, and even an individual than does selentific habit of mind;

the

and industry is cluttered with organisations over which they have had control

tive belief that the utmost of to- day will be merely the ordinary of tomorrow.

Think of that first railway train of about one hundred years ago, with the popular "fancy" betting on its rival, the horse, as the win- the race of the machine ner in

For organisations require both Intelligence and character. Now the first essential of an organisa- tion is that authority must be de- and puted is equal measure with the therefore the owner of the dog-responsibility; but very few people

to depute authority. versus the animal. We smile as matic mind is more likely

are willing to reach to a high position in life. especially in politics and govern- ment.

stated that he was on No. 3 bent and when near Wallace Harper's he saw can 4105 travelling at a the screeching of brakes and going up saw a man lying on the road The car had mounted the "island." witness

did not see the actual accident.

Hung Fu testified that he was

on a push bike along Nathan Road and when turning into Jordan Road.noticed a car being driven by a fat European at a high speed. This car came from the rear and’

The

It is delightful to give responsibi- we think of their ignorance and lity to others and to obtain for lack of faith. We accept new re- ourselves credit. for results; but a cords made by mechanisza, nowa-knocked #witness down.. But unfortunately the scientific true organiser must discipline him- days, as almost unworthy of com- bicycle was damaged and witness's

self as well as his subordinates. 'ment. Only a few people have habit of mind is required for doing the duties of a high posi-Loyalty is a great factor in work- troubled to notice that the three leg was only a short distance from

ing. either in a community, or in

suthentic history as one country for more than 4,000 years.

car stream-lined train, on a rail- tion; and that is why it is that 10 ал engineering establishment. road, recently operated about as Every one in authority demands cheaply as the average passenger

You have enormous' assets in loyalty from subordinates on the motor-car, as far as fuel casts part of the boss. And that of are concerned. On the 105 miles the knowledge of the triumphs of course encourages intrigue, back- run from Denver to Chicago the your early civilisation, in the per- stairs methods and kills co-opera- fuel costs were given as less than sonal characteristics of the great tion. The excessive emphasis, in sixteen dollara; on the same run mess of the people, and in the

many who retain power in the political and financial organiss- tlobs of our modern world, and have "this, dogmatic type of mind, cannot wake up elther to: the realities of "the present dr to a vision of the future.

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I do not want to convey the China-caused by tradition-of-the-steam-train-it-replaced-used- undeveloped latent wealth of the impression that there is no need loyalty to the family, often pre- about, two hundred and fifty dol-mines, water power and agricul-

vents loyalty to an institution.

Youth and Age

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lars' worth of coal

for engineers In China to take an

ture of the country. You, have the interest in the general welfare of

There are, in spite of the dim- possibilities of helping China to a their country. Indeed it is essen- I am not so young as I used to culties, great opportunities avail- lorious future. But you will never tial that the wide outlook of be, and I am not quite so keen on 'able for you in China. The grea accoriplish very much, either as those successful in the profession the age limit idea, as I was thirty ter the difficulties the greater is engineers, or as Chinese citizens,

the test, not only of your tech- if you wilfully ignore the difficul should be available in the prime years ago. Perhaps I have been counells of 'decision about na-stimulated by reading recently annical knowledge, but of your patties that He before you, and fail tional and civic affairs;

Interesting series of essaya called | lence and tenacity of purpOSE. to accumulate facts that will act The age of individualism, and "Life begins at forty?" In my Do the duty that Hes nearest to as a foundation for building a suc-. the old-time growth of industries young days I probably said "the you, and the nex will already have cessful, and an honourable career, and public utilities, is gone. In old men are preventing promo- become clearer" are words well which will make you worthy mem-

tion:" or "We must get rid of the worth remembering."

bers of a great and respected na- *has beens to give us a chance. I have devoted this address to a tion. That is the work of the true. I now find that most of the alleg- discussion of the difficulties in patriot; that is the way to win REMARKABLE NEW FACTSed has beens" really are the China rather than to point out to fame and gratitude, not only of "never was. I am still in favour you the many opportunities for your own countryman, but of the FOR STOMACH SUFFERERS of firing the stupid, the unten useful work that ile before you, thoughtful leaders in all countries chebla, the incompetent, men, because I assume that you have who are striving to lift struggling Relief-quick relief-from stomach who do not try to do all they can, suficient enterprise to seize the humanity out of poverty, sickness pains and indigestion is now made but want to get all they can. But opportunities that come to you and the other demons that make absolutely sure by the latest X-ray there is no age limit for these but, without experience or sugges-life horrible. You have a great tests andveldisid steer lingussin the yams, une maladie used, and come, you may be unware of the opportas, victors and men. In one have proved Bisurated Magnesia young, the

dificulties. to be the quickest-acting and the the old, most effective stomach remedy There really is no reason for known to medical science,

associating age with incompe Bisurated Magnesia is a com- tence, either one way or another "plete treatment for the prompt re- Fitness for authority and respon ief of all stomach troubles. Not only is it a potent neutraliser: of ability is a matter of health, the harmful acids which cause in character and personality. digestion and stomach ulcers-it It is true that, as we

older," our energy decreases, but also spreads a soothing, protecting film over the inflamed stomach lin- our experience increase. It is, of ing. Leading Stomach specialista, course, delightful for those of us doctors, hospitals and curses use who have passed the meridian of and

'Bisarated" life to receive the respect for age recommend Magnesia because they are in touch which is such a charming feature Industry. with the latent developments » of of the Chinese social system, and When these are even partially medical science. They recognise from which the youth of the overcome the giant hands of China Biaurated Magnesis as apreme other countries might learn pro-will begin to mould the future de- for conquering obstinate cases of table, lessons. But even this stiny of the human race in a man dyspepsia, gastritis and seid virtus seems to be carried to er ner that will depend entirely upon stomach;

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The chief difficulties before you are, in my humble opinion, as fol- lows.. Lack of capital, jealousy of foreigners, ignorance of the work

yourselves in the splendid struggle for progress in China by overcoming the difficul ties that lle before you. Then, shall you receive the greatest re- offelal and other kinds of ward that can come to you, the "squeeze," nepotian, the confusion knowledge that you have not caused by weight measures and spared yourselves in the endeav currencies in China, the lack of our to your duty to your family, recognition of the need for expert to your country, and to that com- ivice, and of the necessity of us mon humanity still painfully lift ing it, and the ineficient methods ing itself out of the slime of Ignor- that exist in Government and in ance, hatreds, poverty and despair. If you take full advantage of the opportunities offerred to you an this University you will be able to bund your careers an ffm szió re- liable foundations trumph over the more immediate

will cost your dimenti

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10. Orpheus by Offenbach-Mr.

11. King Carl March by Unrath -Heartstring Harmonica Band.

SHIPPING MOVEMENT

The R. M. 8. Empress of Asia left Yokohama on February 21. and is due at Vancouver on March 2. She w leave Vancouver on March 9 and is due at Hong Kong will leave Hong Kong in the afternoon for Manila

on the morning of March 28 and

the front right wheel. He was dazed and on getting up saw a man lying on the road between the

safety lines,

At this stage the enquiry was adjourned till March 4.

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