1935-05-30 — Page 7

PREVENTING CRUELTY

TO ANIMALS

Review Of Society's Activities

Reference to methods of reducing cruelty to aninzäis, es-“ pecially those eruet conditions which are now permitted at the landing places and during transport, was made by the President, Mr. Russell, at the annual meeting of the Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals held at Lane Crawford's yesterday.

Among those present were Sir Henry and Lady Pollock," J. Russell, H. M. Cockie (Secretary) G. R. Ross (Hon. Treasurer) A. Mackenzie, B. W. Hayden, R. A. D., Forrest. R. Pestonji M. P. Talati, J. H. Bottomley, Mrs. Hogg Ass E. Finlay. Mrs. I.. G. Maunder. Miss C.' Angus, and others.

RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Addressing the meeting. the President Mr. Russell) said, in part: This past year must stand out very prominently in the re- cords of our Scclety for something attempted. something done. We have new dogs' home and our financial condition is very sound.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 30; 1935.

KWANGTUNG

SCHEMES

Foreign Interest

In Contracts ·

(From Our Special Correspondent)

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Canton, May 29.

Foreign firma in Canton are keenly competing for contracts for various construction and industrial projects envisaged by the Three- Year Plan, which is to turn Kwangtung into a model province. The latest scheme is to bulid a hydro-electric power station at Yung River in North Kwängtung at a cost of about $11,500,000. By damming the river and utilising the water power, electricity can be producea for the use of the whole province" at very low cost.

Another project requiring,sin- lar ucunt of money is the con- struction of an iron and steel works, so that in the even: of wat or blockade Kwangtung may not depend upon these" metals from

pressed, thanks to all those who assisted the Society in connection with the Home. especially Mr.lier countries. Leslie Ross, honorary architect, Mrs. Loseby, for untiring duties at the Home. and Major Hogy, for his honorary servlees as veterinary surgeon.

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The Essay Competition for Boy Scouts and girl Ouldes, seemed to have lost a tle of its enthusiasm and he prevalled on the Seout and Guide leaders to form 3 sub-

MAIL NEWS FROM CHINA

THE DRUG EVIL RED SUPPRESSION PLANS

·In Demilitarized Zone

[Special to the "Hong Kong Day Press" opgright)},

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(Special to the "Hong Kong Datiy

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Taiyuan, May 21.

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In view of the seriousness of the | bandit situation in northern Shen- s near the Shansi barder, General Ho Ying-Chin, Minister of War and Acting Ghairman of the Pei- ping Branch Military Council, has' Pelping, May 18

pala a visit to Shansi, General A horrifying drug situation in Hsu Yung-Chang, Chairman of the Changl WBS exposed by Miss Provincial Government, as well as Muriel Lester. lounder of Kingsley over 2,000 representatives of vari Hall Settlement House, East Lon-ous schools and civic organizations don, who has just returned from

were at the railway station to wel-" a visit to Changli city where she come

the stayed

distinguished visitor. with missionary triends. when he arrived here yesterday In a press Interview, she referred from Peiping via Shihchiachuang. to the present situation in that

General Yen Hsi-Shan was host city and its surroundings, particu- larly with respect to the problem.

drug

It is an obvious fact, she said, that in the "demilitarized" zone, the sale of oplum and its derivative drugs is rapidly increasing, and that tons of "Manchukuo opium, beroin and morphine are inundat ing North China,

All these projects are under the The demilitarized “ zone creat- charge of the Provincial Departed by the terms of the Tangku ment of Reconstruction, which is Armistice in 1933. originally in- planning to erect other factories cludes 22hslen." with total for producing paper.. fertilizer. Area of 120,000 square , the popu

iquor, petrol and Insect powder. lution of which a numbers about Such plants require foreign ma, |7,000,000 Chinese peasants and chinery and engineering skill; small merchants, who suffered tosses totalling above $100,000,000 during the Japanese invasion in 1933. The special administration in the zone is composed of Chinese officials nominally, appointed by Felping. Ten of the 22 "halen" are" under Tao Hsiang-Ming. Special Commissioner at Tangshan and 12 are administrated by Yin Ju-Ken, Commissioner at Tung-

I am pleased to state that the Government has introduced the humane method of killing sheep and goats in the abattoirs of the

Government ownership of Indus Colony. By courtesy of the Co-

try, is popular and practicable in lonial Veterinary Surgeon, I was committee and ta' co-operate with

Canton The provincial author- permitted to witness a demonstra- representatives of the Society.ities can raise big capital to start tion of this method at the Ken-The essay helped with their Friend' these

ventures, and

can mono- nedy Town Slaughter House. This to Animal Badge.

polise the field in order to ensure method was Arat introduced to the

profits. Society by Sir Henty Pollock in November, 1922, the result of his enquiries while in England.

Our Inspector and members of the committee have regularly visit- ed the premises where live animals and birds are kept and also wharves ard steamers where

In conclusion. Mr. Russell men- toned that the financial drive. owing to the Colony depression. had not, been quite so successful

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dinner reception given in honour of General Ho last evening.. and practically all high ondeials and educational leaders were pre- sent. This morning General Ho Inspected Shansi provincial troops at a military review specially ar- ranged.

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Interviewed after the dinner last night, General Ho emphasized that

Shansi was to discuses with General the special purpose of his trip to

Yen Es-Shan detailed plans for the complete suppression of Com- munist bandits on the Shansi- Sheast border so that the people there may carry on their daily oc- chipation in peace.

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SMALL FORCE Most of the villages in Shenmu. Fuku and Tuanhsien in northern shemst have for some time, past been under the control of the Reds. General Ho explained, and the Communist hordes under Liu Tse- Tan and Shih Wen-Hua are the strongest hands in the section. Only recently, General He pointed

as in former years. In this con- IMPORTANCE OF chow. Both gentlemen are duent out, a small garrison force station-

nection he would like to suggest that this method of obtaining money was becoming very trouble- some and that some other method

suggestions had been made but he preferred to leave the matter in the hands of the new committee,

The report and account of the year was read and carried animously.

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animals are landed Much stil, be considered. Flag days and other remains to be done in order to re- crual conditions which duce the are now permitted at the landing places and in transport. I should like to quote a resolution put to a meeting held on October 1, 1903, when it was resolved that the

Omcers Elected Secretary should write to the Co- The following officers were elect- lonial Secretary asking that aed for the ensuing year:- European policeman be detailed for duty during the landing of cat- tle, and that the Water Police be requested to exercise supervision over the transler of castle taking plage" in the harbour.

President Sir Henry Pollock; Vice-president Mr. F. IL Loseby; Secretary BM. Crockle: Treasur-

er-G. R. Ross.

Committees:-Lady Pollock, Lady Clara Ho Tung. Miss C. Angus, Miss Finlay, Mrs. Forrest. Mrs. Ervine-Hole, Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Jefferies.

In connection with this, we are very grateful to Lieut.

Andrews for his helpful notes and the time he devoted to this work. Our Inspector's' report on the pre- valling conditions with regard to of

the

transport carriage and animals illustrates a state of af- fers now existing that I can only describe as being very distressing to all animal lovers, and we hope that in the near future much will be done to improve matters and bring us into line with other coun- tries regarding the transport and handling of live animals and birds. Other Activities

Continuing, Mr. Russell referred to the Society's wireless concert, articles in the Press, pamphlets, Busy Bees' bridge and mah jonge drive, cabaret and dance. and thanked all those who had done much to make the functions the successes they were. In connec- tion with the cabaret and dance. he thanked the Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels for their generous consideration and courtesy.

Mrs. Loseby: Miss I. Phelps, Mrs. de Marth, Mrs. M. N. Roffey, Mrs. Agasiz, Mrs. Hogg, Mrs. M. F. Lo, Miss Mackenzie. Mrs Malcolm, Mrs. Maunder, Miss Smalley, Mrs. Mrs. McAvoy Messrs. J. H. Bot- tomley. 'W. B. Finnigan, F. G. Maunder, H. J. Perrin, G. K. Jones. D. Davies. Ervine-Andrews, R. A D. Forrest. C. W. Jefferies, G. W. Ko, P. Peston. H. B. Rouse. J. Russell M. F. Talati, Dr. Yeo and Professor Roffey.

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DONATIONS

Sir William Peel Fund

The following aze the

latest

CANTON

As Centre Of Civil Aviation

Fin Japanese

HEROIN SHOPS Heroin and morphine shops are established throughout the entire area, ruled by Tao and Yin, even la villages of less than 1,000 popu- lation. In Chinwangtao, chief sen 'port north of Tientsin, and largely bullt up by British interests, 33 heroin and morphine * bongs" freely operate. In Shanhaikuan, Just inside that Great Wall, there are more than 50 heroin and mor-

(From Our Special Correspondent Canton, May 29... "Canton is becoming more and more important as the centre orphine "joints. In Laoting, with yai civil aviation of the Far East, for population of only 30,000, there are in the near future passenger and over 200 establishment dealing in mail planes from this city win drugs, reach Europe in eight days and the United States in 72 hours.

Under the existing scheme, all mails and passengers from China for Europe and America will start at Canton, which is conected with Hankow, Peiping and Shanghai by two other air lines. In short, malls and passerigers between China and abroad have to pass through Can- ton first.

The

shortly maintain an

Pan-Pacific Airways will air service between Canton and San Francisco

via Manila, Guam, Wake and Mid- way Islands and Hongjule.. The American Government has given every facility to inaugurate this line, which touches at American possessions all the way except the Canton terminus.

Ir servica between Canton and Europe will be undertaken by con-

dd at Wangyaopao, midway be- tween Chingkup and Antung, en- countered a large horde of bandits, and sustained some losses. If the brigands in northern Shens are not immediately suppressed, their baneful Influence, may extend to an even wider area" China United Press (by med).

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PROGRESS IN WEST CHINA

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

Press" (Copyright),] :

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Miss Lester's report dealt only

Shanghai, May 23. with the city of Changli, which

Mr. Bang How and Mr. T, S. has a population of 400,000. dls-Miao, officials of the Chinese Re- tributed over an area of 800 square ception Committee to the American miles. Changli was described as Economic Mission, who being by no means the worst example that could have been chosen. It just happens that Affes Lester had the opportunity there of coming into direct touch with the drug evil and took that op- portunity to ascertain precise and authenticated facts.

NARCOTIC DRUGS In spite of tremendous efforts made by Chinese authorities with- In the city of Changli itself, to

donations received for Sir William necting with the Canton-Lung-walls, however, and in many cases

Peel Fund for the Protection of Children:

Previously acknowledged 317.418.00 'Anonymous "A.M."

30,00

$17.448.00 The President then went on to Denations will be gratefully ac- say that those present would be knowledged by the Hon. Treasur- pleased to learn that the Society | ers:--

had applied for affiliation with Mr. A. McKellar, c/o Mackinnon the Royal Society for the Proven- Mackenzie & Co., P. & O. Building. tion of Cruelty to Animals, Lon- Mr. Kwok Chan. c/o The Ban- don, and he had every reason toque de L'Indo-China, Queen's Road believe that their application would Central

be favourably received, and that the local Society would receive the benefit of their" co-operation. It had also been suggested that an ellation of all. Societies similar to the local Society in the Far East might be arranged in order that concerted, action may bê ob- tained in their common aims in respect to improving the condi- 'tions of birds and animals, in transit.

PIRATES LEAVE THEIR HIDING PLACE

Shipping Warned

Information has been received that two important members of the gang of pirates who were alleged to bave pirated the as. Tangehow, have left Bins Bay for 8wątow or They hoped that this year would Amoy and all shipping plying on see the introduction of a more the China Coast are warned of comprehensive ordinance for the their movements and to take ade- prevention of cruelty to animals.quate precautions

ALLEGED ASSAULT BY HUSBAND

government

chow line operated by the South west Aviation Corporation, a local

and concern.

the Hanol-Marseilles service. Between Lungchow and Handl there is a strip of 100 miles to be covered by bus or train,

panied the visitors on the major portion of their trip, through, west- ern China, returned to Shanghai yesterday.

They stated, in an Interview, that the members of the mission enjoyed many conferences with members of municipal govern- ments, chambers of commerce, and bankers' associations, and had been taken or industrial tours during the course of which they were

information regarding methods of business and manufacture in the various cities. Throughout all the meetings the finest spirit of co-

In discussing Items of general interest, the Rception Committee members stated that municipal and railway construction are, proceed- ing at ап almost unbelievable pace. The railway, they said, has reached a high degree of efficiency. There are no hardships nowadays In making pleasure trips in China. and it is this fine transportation, which will enable the produce of the interior to find its way to out- port markets

prevent the setting up of establishable to gain considerable first-hand. ment wherein narcotic drugs are purveyed, one such establishment has been set up by a Korean and the authorities can do nothing be- cause the man enjoys extraterri-operation reigned. torial status. Outside the city

clinging to them like parasitic growths, have been set up 162 of these drug shops openly engaged in the traffic and protected by ex- traterritoriality, the proprietors of 116 of these being Japanese and of 48, Koreans. This is not an un- derground thing, but carried on in the full light of day. In many cases the Chinese authorities besitate to touch even the Chinese; customers, who claim" Protection * from the police, sometimes under Hong Kang is up to now kept certificates" and "poster" issued out of this international network by the Japanese. In many in- or air lines, although mails and stances Japanese authorities have passengers from that British Co-dried "anti-Japanese boycott? în lony can come here for tranship- trumped up protests against Chi- ment for Europe and America.

Rebe attempts to close dope Suggestions have been made that"|"foints," or arrest addicts. ̈' the Imperial Airways should, ex- The mere statement of Agures tend Its line from Singapore to from Misa Lester's report, conveys Hong Kong. but nothing has yet no idea of the disastrous effects of materialized. Obstacles to such the trafię or its menace to the an extension аге not known.

At present air mail and passen ger service between Bopth China and Europe goes via steamer from Hong Kong to Slagapore or Saigon, the entire sea and ale trip lasting fourteen days.

"The bounties of the future for this region cannot be overestimat- ra," they concluded.- China United Press (by mail)

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ANOTHER ABUSE TO GO

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright).J

Nanking, May 22, The National Government has

exactly moral and economic life of the diasued a circular order eliminating

trict. Only those who see the Planes to Canton can land either moral disintegration going on belyet another kind of official abuse. in the civil airports here or on the fore their eyes, can have any con-During the transitional period, the Pearl River. The American planes ception of that, but the figures at order states, when a high Govern from San Francisco will probably least serve to point out clearly the land on water at the same loca-extent of the evil- tion as the Canton-Shanghai line. China United Press (by mail).

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ment official has received an order of dismissal or transfer from his Incumbency, but has not yet hand- en over charge to his successor, he is strictly forbidden to make any new appointments or dismis-

Similarly during the transitional period, the ocials concerned are The following unclaimed tele-strictly prohibited from altering. grams are lying at the ctices of the financial appropriations of his the Great Northern Telegraph Co.: office, or setting free criminals Toyoko, Hakodate; Kaanko, Ha- without going through the norm kodate; Centrobank, Osaka; Stock- } legal procedure er Texaco, Shanghai.

If this Ordinance, which is some- what similar to the present law in force in Singapore and the FMS. meets with the approval of the' Hong Kong Government, the re-

been living at that address for | UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS. salk in his office, sult would fully justify the efforts

Wang Hop, of 20 Saigon Street, some time and yesterday morning put forward. They were greatly is at preserit detained by the Po- neighbours were awakened by cries Indebted to Bir Henry Pollock force after the removal of his wife for help. Police whistles

is active interest in this part of to hospital in a critical condition blown and it was then found that the work.

suffering from wounds in the head the woman had been badly as aald to have been tafleted by saulted with a chopper. The nim

trouble. It was stated, was due to It appears that the couple had domestic ́differences.

The New Dogs' Hams: Referring to the new Dogs' Home in Kowloon City, the President ex-

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