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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1935.

LADY SOUTHORN MILITARY COURT NEWSPAPERMEN'S TOUR

HONOURED

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MARTIAL

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Failing To Return From Leave

Gunner Tam John Smith, of 20th Heavy Battery, R.A. was brought before a court-martial at the 8th Heavy Brigade R.A. Head quarters: yesterday to answer a charge of failing to return

his duty on the expiration of leave period.

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Dr. Kotewall, Ladies and Gentle men,-It is almost-impossible for me to be articulate this afternoon, on to express my appreciation of this-wonderful party which you and other Chinese friends have prepared for me. I feel so un- deserving of all their kindness and of Dr. Kotewall's eloquent but too kind words, for honestly I have only been doing a few odd jobs that I enjoy thoroughly, assisted by wonderful helpers. I am afraid all to which I can lay claim is find- ing capable people to run about and do things. The consciousness Lleat, FHV. Purcell, R.A., ap. of this makes me wish two things,peared for the prosecution. either that I could imitate the L/Bdr. F. J. Styles, N.C.O. in modest violet which is able to hide charge of the Regimental Post, its head under Its leaves the Stonecutters, gave evidence to the late modern hat is not

effect that accused was adequate to afford such protection—or I should leave on February 26 and did not of his ike to imitate the Chinese bride | return at the expiration who wears a fringe of pearls hang- leave period. ing over her eyes.

to

I read the other day that a Chinese mirror is believed possess the magic property of showing the reality that Hes be- hind appearances, I hope that not one of you has such a mirror in bis or her pocket, otherwise should be found out and you would discover that all the kind things said by Dr. Kotewall are merely the creation of his generous mind.

A GREAT DEBT

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OF KIANGSI

Western Hills Beauty -Spot

TO PREVENT

FLOODS

Work Making Good Progress

Chintang March 26. With the enthusiastic support. and pottery of Chingtebchen are and co-operation of the local. celebrated throughout China, and | authorities and the people, the

Chinese foregather work of diverting the waters of A wherever

Kiangsu, into the sea. in order to promote conservancy work and prevent food, is expected to be completed in three-fourths the scheduled time, according to Mr. Chão Ti-hus. Provincial Commis sinner of Reconstruction for Kiangsu, who returned here yes-" terday following an inspection trip.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

Shanghai, Mar. 14... On the way back from Tano- Tang., we paid a brier visit to the ancient Wan Shou Kung temple,abroad, one may be pretty sure the Huai Ho (River), in northern on the Western Hills, one of those that an enquiry as to Klangsa jewels of architecture placed in a principal produce will elicit the The Court was comprised of setting of placid, smiling country, answer "procelain The Import Major T. C. Sharp (Royal Welsh and picturesque, centuries-old trees ance of this highly artistic indus- Fusilers), Capt. C. T. Ingle (Lin--which man in the more tranquil try in Klangsi may be gauged by volts), and Lieut. E. o. Wanliss oges used to build in all delectable the fact that, although it is to-day corners of China, as a testimony of hut one-fifth of what it was before (East Lanes).

faith in the spiritual and the the destruction wrought by the divine. In remote and unexpected Talpings, it still produces nearly places, perhaps situated cheek-by-two million pikuls of porcelain an-

The section of the river affected Jowl with poverty and squalor, you nually, worth $4,500,000/-. Com- come across these pleasant sur-bining great artistic beauty with a is 150 kilometers long, 35 meters prises, which amply make up for very moderate price, it seems such wide and 13 meters deep, with, the some of the discomforts and little a pity that so little initiative has dykes 30 meters in width. Al- hardships that the traveller meets been shown to push the sales of though much difficulty was en- with in his peregrinations through this distinctive Chinese product countered at the outset last year.

Mr. Chao said, the work has been. B.S.M. W. E. Grant stated that the interior of China. There was abroad.

orgy of pleture-taking by The porcelain industry has suf-proceeding satisfactorily since im- accused was placed" under orders an for etabarkation for Ceylon in camera enthusiasts-from" ladders. Tered very severely in recent years provement of the living conditions On March 2 draft on their knees, and in various other through Communist ravages in of the workers, additional com- January. parade was held and accused's positions for obtaining the desired Chingtehchen, and special efforts munication facilities and better absence was noted. He was again angle-and all too soon, the word are being made by the Reconstruc- public order in the working areas. The engineering work was re- reported missing by Sgt. West at was passed round that stragglers tion Bureau to save it from col- the ship side prior to her sail- would have to be left behind if we lapse. As General Ku Tzu-Tung; sumed on February 20, after a

were not to keep the entire Provin- Pacification Commander of Klang-brief suspension on account -öt.) 10g.

less capable clal Government, assembled at the (who acted as our host at tea cold weather. The Provincial Government Headquar at the Ministry Headquarters)" said ters to honour us at lunch, waiting in his report," Communist-Bandi- more than two hours after the aptry in Klangsi, between its rise in October 1, 1927, and its suppresskm pointed time. "

LAND ADMINISTRATION

in November 1934, had taken its After lunch at the Provincial toll of no less than 1,000,000 human❘ Government Headquarters, we were lives and $15,000,000 (silver) by conducted through the offices of way of economic loss." And that the Institute of Special-Type sum does not include the expend Education (founders of the Chung tare of the National Government Shan Schools), the Provincial Com-troops and the subsidies to provi mission on Rural Co-operatives cial armies engaged in the anti- And the Land Administration. At Communist campaignsi the last-named place, the Director

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L/Sgt. Purcell, R.WF, stated that on March 10 he was detalled to proceed to Canton and escort accused back. He found accused on board HM.8. Cicala.

To His Excellency the Governor

Constable Nadha Khan of the I owe the bestowal of this Order shameed Police, deposed to hav- which I value highly, as I value ing seen accused crossing Shameen highly the friendship of His Ex-bridge. He accosted accused cellency and Lady Feel Sad to and asked him where he came say their departure is drawing near from. Accused repiled that he and they will leave a great blank came from Hong Kong and wisher in the public life of the Colony to be taken to the nearest naval and in the hearts of their friends. vessel..

Another great debt-greater than I can express-I owe to my hus- band. Everything I do is made easy by his inspiration, encourage ment and sympathy.

I will not say much more only I think it is a strange, coincidence that ever since I was old enough to wish to travel I longed to go to China. I knew I should be thrill- ed and fascinated by it and I have not. been disappointed. I have lived in Hong Kong amid the most perfect scenery in the world; I have seen marvellous buildings in Peking-one of the wonders of the World the Great Wall-and one of the most beautiful spots in the Worldthe Ming Tombs but I have found

no better

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Wanted to Stay Here Giving evidence on his own be-explained nalt. accused stated he left Stone- cutters on leave pass on February 26. intending to absent himself from embarkation on the Bomer setshire, as he wanted to serve another year in Hong Kong. He had no intention of deserting, as he intended returning after the boat had left. Witness said he had signed the embarkation wafu- ing certificate, adding that it did Lot state that he was able to a charge of desertion.

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Continulog. accused raid: "I occupied my time, waiting for the boat to leave, in walking to Canton. "I arrived in the even

meal ing and decided to get thing in China than the unbounded kind- and then give myself up to the ness of my Chinese friends evi- civil authorties. I approached antives or the land-owing interests. denced in so many ways and cul-Indian constable on minating in this wonderful party. My warmest and deepest thanks to you all and an extra warm, thank to the founders of the feast, Sir

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Cheung Cham, 2 returned banlahee, was charged before Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Kowloon aerial surveys now being under- An after-dinner concert of Chi- Magistracy yesterday with return- taken in the province; startinguese and Western music concluded ing to the Colony before his term outward from Nanchang. We saw our pleasant and instructive stay of banishment for ten years had blue-prints being made from the In Nanchang It was a fortnightly expired. It was stated that the rectified enlargements of the serial affair conducted by the Music defendant had seven previous con- photographs, from which land Committee of the Commission of victions for larceny and one for boundaries are determined. Aerial Education, so that fine art shall a breach the Deportation surveys are more rapid and inex not be neglected in the cultural Ordinance. Bentence of one year's pensive, explained our guide, than developments of that province. hard labour was passed. the theodolite method. which Such a concert had been arranged would cost millions and take a for our benefit that evening. It is! couple of decades in the making. difficult to say whether the oriental Maps, records of title, and land or the occidental was the better assessments are being made, and appreciated. Highlights of the registration of titles "of land- evening were the aria from "Rigo- owners is effected in step with the letto." "La Donna e Mobile," completion of surveys and records rendered in a fine tenor voice by A Land Assessment Committee is Mr. M, Y. Cheng, the "Berceuse in regular session, with representa de Jocelyn," by Mr. T. F. Chang ou the violon cello, and a couple of the British Its usual procedure is to send a instrumental solos on a two-string- Bridge and asked him the way to notification of its valuation to the ed Chinese violin by Miss Shan, a the YM.C.A. He asked me where owner of the land concerned." and school-girl, which were greeted came from and I told him I was if no objection is lodged within a with a storm of hearty and pro- from Hong Kong."

specified time thereto, that valua-longed applause. Accused then went on to saytion is considered accepted and

As a matter of fact, we were too that he was taken to the Police published. The average value of tired to attend the concert, and Forgive me if I have kept you Station and he there told the cultivated land around Nanchang merely out of politeness to our too long and put down any bore-Captain Superintendent of Police according to the assessments is hosts, we went reluctantly, and not that the wanted a meal before giv- $35/-. In addition to providing for without misgivings as to the ing himself up. The police officer

greater security of title and quality of the entertainment. But detained him at the Police Bta- elimination of confusion in the we stayed to cheer! As one of the tion until he was taken aboard future, it is hoped that eventually foreign correspondents declared I.M.S. Cleala prior to being

a more uniform and equitable while we motored back tot het brought back to Hong Kong.

scheme of taxation, based

*Miss on Guest-House,

Chan has Accused was found guilty and assessed land values, will be estab- taught me to appreciate the Chi- sentence" will be promulgated

lished, so that the surtaxes and ir- nese violin. If the summer nights

· later.

regular levies could be abolished in Shanghai are again rendered for ever.

bideous and sleepless for me" by some execrable catgut-scraper. I PORCELAIN EXHIBITION

shall remember how sweet the There was an interesting exhibi-music could be, coaxed from just All ranks of the Chinese Com- ORDERS BY MR, D. BURLING-pany will parade at Central Police tion of porcelain, sponsored by the such an instrument, and bestow

Association for the Promotion of maledictions on it no more. HAM, INSPECTOR GENERAL OF Staidon on Thursday, April 4th. at POLICE.

17.30 hours under Sub-Inspector R. the New Life, which we attended J. Hunt for a general inspection of the same afternoon. The porcelain

Shouson Chow and Dr. and Mrs. Kotewall.

-dom-1-may-have-caused you to my- increasing years. For 3 candid friend told me that O.B.E. means "Old But Energetic."

H. K. POLICE RESERVES

DEATH

Inspection Parade.

The Inspector General of Police equipment etc., by the Company Deputy Superintendent of Commander. Dress-Blue Uniform,

and

Police (Reserve) regret ta.En- announce the death of Constable R439 J. A. M. Elphinstone, of the Emergency Unit Reserve, which occurred at the Kowloon Hospital on Sunday, March 31st.

OHINESE COMPANY Training Course-Part II.

All recruits' of the Chinese Com-

Cap with White Cover, Belt with Brace, Armlet with Badge, Trun- cheon, "Pocket Policeman" and note-book to be carried. The Equipment Officer will make a point of being present.

INDIAN - COMPANY Training Course-Part III Members of the Indian Com-

pany who have not yet passed pany will attend at the King's

CLEAN UP IN KIANGSI

Communist Bands Exterminated

Canton, April 1

Part II of Training Course will at Park Revolver, Range on Wednes- According to a report received tend at the Chinese Company day, April 3rd at 18.30 hours to here yesterday from Leut-General Headquarters on Tuesday, April fire the Part II Revolver Course Mob Shih Tek, Commander of the 2nd. at 17.30 hours for instruction. under Sub-Inspector Ritchie. Only Kwangtung ist Division, in Kiang

Training Course-Part IIIthose detailed will attend..

si, the troops of its 1st Regiment Members of the Chinese Com-

exterminated a band of remnant pany will attend at the King's

bandits numbering about 50 in a

detalled will attend.

Morse Signalling Ca

FLYING SQUAD Instructional PatrolTM

Park Revolver" Range, on Tuesday, The Instructional patrol for spot near Por-lo-mung a few days April 2nd, at 17.30 hours to fire the members of the Flying Squad will: 660 Over 20 bandits including a Part III Revolver Course under take place on Friday, April 6ta bogus captain were made prisoners Bub-Inspector Fitchle. Only those All members will fall in at Central and 17 rifles taken. According to Police Station at 17.15 hours the bogus captain, the outlaws Dress Blue Uniform, and Cap with were the remaining portion of the White Cover,

4th Branch Corps under the so- called South Kianga Military Dis EMERGENCY UNIT RESERVÉ -

Training: Course Part III

It was also learned that a-bat- Members of the Emergency Unit | talion of the same regiment wipe Reserve will attend at the King's | out about 100: bandite in Wu”

All members of the Morse Signalling Class will attend at the Chinese Company Headquarters on Wednesday, April 3rd. at 17.30- hours for Instructions.

Handling of Revolver

All recruits of the Chinese Com-Park Revolver Range on Friday, tow last week, wi pany will attend at the Chinese April 5th, at 17.30 hours to fire the from On-shih-and Company Headquarters on Wednes Part III Revolver Course under Sub than 10 bandita were

Inspector Ritchie,CA

D. LKING

D. B, P. (R). Hong Kong, ist. April 1935.

day, April 3rd. at 17.30 hours for in- structions in handling of a TE- volver under Bub-Ing tor (R) David Lole

tured, and about 20 rites taken.

Another battalion

sent to search for remnant outlaws in the area of Tuen that also kile

(To Be Continued).

THE DAVIS CUP

Expenses For China's

Team

Nanking, March 26, Complying with the request of the Chinese National Amateur Athletic Federation, the Ministry of Education has petitioned the Executive Yuan to appropriate a sum of $2,000 from the Educa tional and Cultural Fund towards the expenses of the China Team participating in the Davis Cup Tennis Tournament, and

China will be represented in the

series by Messrs. Cray Cheng and Kho Bi-kle, who sailed last night for the United States by the si

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