1936-02-05 — Page 11

MR. WALKER'S ADDRESS

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A nursery for trees is maintain ed near Hengchow, There will be half a million trees in this nur- sery at the end of the year, and three quarters of a million at the end of next. From this nursery trees are being obtained to plant along the railway at the rate of approximately 8,000 per mile Trees are also being planted which I hoped will be available for the production of sleepers in 23

years;

The rolling stock ordered in London for the completion of the Canton-Hankow Railway comprises 28 Locomotives, 180 Covered Wa gons, 175 High-side Wagons, 90 Flat Wagons all of 40 tons capa- city, and 50 Carriages.

speed will be necessary before the railway is in a position to handle Its full quota of trasie,

There is no doubt that the com- pletion of the Railway will act as a great stimulant to trade along the areas served by it. Local pro ducts will be enabled to be dis- tributed in an even manner and this should accelerate the growth and prosperity of the various re- gfons tapped.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1936.

HELENA MAY CONCERT

Good Entertainment Promised

THE SALVATION ARMY

Its Work Reviewed

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WOUNDING OF

PURSER

Canton Vessel Incident

The incident occurred about four hours after the steamer had. left port and it was alleged that the, attack was committed by a sesman, who was immediate y placed under guard.

The latest news to hand alleges

Canton, in order to escape the po that the sailor before reaching

lice, jumped overboard. -

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work of the Home and what it had done for so many poor un- fortunate giris and young mothers who found it Impossible to help themselves.

The splendid, achievements which the Salvation Army In Hong Mnsic lovers are reminded that Kong have brought about within -A wireless message was received the Helena May Concert Season the short space of six years, was here yesterday from the Hong closes in March, and none should brought to light yesterday even-KODE Canton and Maceo Steam- miss the last opportunities of en- ing when a large gathering as boat Company's s.. Sui An, stat- Joying some notable and varied sembled at the Home at which is that the purser Mr. M. P. Lo. a relative of the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lố programmes before the artistically the Annual meeting was held barren summer bėgins.

Lady Southorn OBE presided has been wounded in the head by This Thursday we shall have the at the meeting, and among those stabbing while the boat was on its DIVERGENCE OF VIEWS Authoritative statements have pleasure of hearing a new-comer, present were:-Lady Pollock, Mrs. way from Hong Kong to Canton

Mrs. McGowan (mezzo-soprano) Batholomew, Mrs. King. Mrs. on Monday morning.jpg been made from time to time to

agi well as three artists” already. Kotewall and Col. George Davis. -- the effect that the line will carry

well known and popular in the The meeting was opened with south the produce of all China

Colony→→Miss Caroline Braga prayer by Captain Lemmon, of south of the Yangtze. I regret

(piano) and Mme. Evelle and Mrs. the Home, and this was followed that I cannot subscribe to these

The by the reading of the annual re- optimistic views. Traffic will only Arnold (plano and cello), LINES OF COMMUNICATION move by rail if it is able to bear programme is given below, and port by Brigadier J. E. Sansom.

THE REPORT Lines of communication which the transportation costs involved. should attract all those who have

attended the previous concerta The following is the report in will compete against the railway If these costs exceed a certain

and many who have not taken part: are in order of importance firstly, Bmit, trafic will either turn to

rungį other means of transporta-advantage of them. the Siang River which

The year 1935 has been by far cease to move. Water- Hong Kong's Concert audiences the most encouraging year of any through the Tung Ting Lake and tion or

rates are Tery much

are enthusiastic, but erratic and of the six years which have pass- joins the Yangtze River between borne

many people forget until too late ed since the Home was opened Hanyang and Wuchang; secondly, less than rall-borne rates,

that there are only a dozen or so Not only have far more young wo the North River which joins the that water transportation from

and Chuchow to Hankow and West Rive at, Bamshul;

from opportunities a year to hear the men and girls pussed through the thirdly, the metalled highways! Hankow to Shanghai must always many really talented amateurs Home, but the penenciat results The seen in their lives have been mosL which run from Ping Shek on the remain a powerful competitor to while they are with us.

The latter will in Concerts are timed at 5.30 pm. gratifying. east side of the Slang River at the Railway. Hengehow and from the west side my opinion be used mainly for for the convenience of all, and of the Slang River at Hengchow the transport of perishables, the programmes last about que hour to Changsha.

transport of valuable goods re- Lyria” River,

maximum The

expedition. although quiring Slang shallow in winter (least depth of those which command a

price the Lake able

in relationship to navigable channel in area is 4.5"), allows the passage freight charges. those which are of junks during these months and destined for shipment to Manila. transhipment takes place from and places west of Hong Kong these junks to river steamers and those which may be distributed vice-versa at Hankow. During the from either Canton or Bons

river

can Kong, and the transport of good. sumuner.

steamboats proceed to Changsha and tugs and of all classes from south of Heng- lighters, which ordinarily carry on chow. Commodities not embraced the trade between Hankow and in the above classification have a Changsha, are able to proceed as far cheaper water-borne route via the the Tung Ting Lake and far south as Hengchow.

Yangtze available for their move ment. Hengehow, which is mid- way between Canton and Hankow may be considered the economic which most goods elther north or south. coal.

such as

reason.

The North River, is shallow in winter. Navigation of small junks is always difficult. Above Lok Chong there are many rapids. *"

The highways are reasonably divide from good with the exception of one will flow stretch which starts at Ping Shek Bulk commodities and runs for six miles to Slao however, should move south over ton-mile Tong on the Kwangtang-Hunan, the line provided the border. The road proceeds north-rate is suficiently attractive, wards for about 134 miles to Heng- MORE GOODS TO MOVE chow East. There is only one There appears to be no doubt private car on the road belonging that larke quantities- of--wood--off,- ld Mr. H. H. Ling, the Director cereals, fruit and eggs will move and Engineer-in-Chief of Con- south by rali as soon as the "ral- struction. The highways are stone way is completed, whilst metal macadamned

and are built" and maintained by the Provincial Governments. The buses also are run by Government, and passen gers have to pay the high rate of 5 cents per mile. Passengers are all of one class, and the buses stop at various stations situated at villages along the route. They time schedule and do run to a not pick up passengers except at these stations. There is no con- nection between this highway and the one running between Heng- chow West and Changsha. The northern highway is proken by the Stang River which has to be crossed by ferry boat.

and mineral ores will be trans- ported in increasing quantities as soon, as the various milnes are exploited. Conversely such com- modities as salt, sugar, flour, ofls manufactured and piece goods, and machinery should be trans- ported by the return haul."

PROGRAMME-

At the conclusion of the meet- thanked ng Lady Southor was for her kind attendance

that

The Home bas accommodation for girls in the lower part of the house, 25 beds are reserved afternoon and the meeting was for girls who come from the Ju- then brought to a close with the venile Court, whilst upstairs the singing of a hymn. same number of beds are occupied by girls sent through the Becre-

1. Sonate in A minor (Caix d'tary for Chinese Affairs or from Preludio Gavotte-Le other sources. These And their Hervelots). Papillon-Minut. Cello: Mrs. Hway to the Home for many and Arnold. Plano: Mrs. H. Evelie.

varied reasons, and include 1- 2. Peace (Schubert), The Green treated mul tsal who have sought Hat (Schumann), I will not grieve thely freedom through the Secre- The Blacksmith cary for Chinese Affairs, girls who (Schumann), (Brains). Mrs., Niel McGowan. have been forced into a life of

shame, and deserted concubines. LRAM, and Mr. M. Barton.

3. Prelude and Fugue in D. minor (J. S. Bach), Gayotte in B. minor (Bach-Saint-Balns). Miss C M. Braga, F.T.C.L.

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4. Lament of Ists (Granville (Richam Bantock), Mr. Nobody Walthew), Rise up and Reach the Stars (Erie Coates). Mrs. Nel McCowan and Mr. M. Barton.

5. Nocturne in F. sharp major (Chopin), Polonaise in C. sharp minor (Chopin). Miss. C. M. Braga

COMPANY REPORT

JUVENILES

It will probably surprise you to know that on the Remand side, during the year. 618 girls from the Juvenile Court have passed through the Home. Your hearts would be touched If you could only see some of these little ones, with.

under- their pinched faces, and nourished bodies. Their charges range from "Hawking without license and petty thieving" to "oplum smuggling."

"LAGA, FINANCE" A During the year, the Colonial Government has very kindly made grants towards the Maintenance of the Home, and the girls have been busy with needlework which has brought in almost $1,000 (ac-

The Bank Of Easttually $970) towards their sup

Asia, Ltd.'s

that

amount

Passenger traffic between ai! points in the North. the upper The Directors of The Bank of Yangtze valley, and Canton and East Asia, Ltd. announce Hong Kong will be stimulated subject to audit, the profit for the

Including the considerably by the completion cf. year, the line. as previously a round brought forward from last year, about route via Shanghai had to and after paying all expenses and be taken. The line is sufficiently charges and providing for all bad beautiful to attract tourists, pro and doubtful debts and other con- vided suitable accommodation is tingencies, amounts to $1,012,797.52, By making use of the bus con- provided at stop-overs. The which the Directors propose to deal

with as follows nections it is now possible to carrying of higher class passenger complete the journey from Can-traffe must depend to a great Te pay a Dividend of $8 per share on 55,938 ton to Hankow in 3 days 14 hours. extent on speed, so that 40' hours timing between Canton A through passenger would have overall

shares absorbing to take a train to Lok Chong, and Hankow at present contem- spend

the night there, take a plated cannot be regarded with

shares absorbing....... train the next morning to Ping satisfaction. This timing will no Shek where he would transfer to doubt be reduced progressively in To transfer to Reserve a bus and proceed to the provin- the course of a few years to Tess To pay a bonus to the

stan cial border, transfer to another than 24 hours, so that when the

To carry forward bus and proceed to Hengchow, Une from "Hankow to Peiping a cross the river at Hengchow and rehabilitated. It may be possible spend the night there, proceed by to travel by rail from Hong Kong bus the next morning to Chang- eha, spend the night there and continue by rail the next day to Wuchang."

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THE PRODUCTS The principal products of the country traversed by the railway are cereals, eggs, wood oil and minerala, I passed through hundreds of square miles of rice and saw quite.

to Pelping in 23 days! Then again the" through route to Calsin via Biberią, Moscow, Warsaw and Berani not beyond the realme of possiblity," as" the""""first "150 miles step towards changing to standard the qve real gauge of the North Manchuria and the Russian systems which extend om Esinlong to Minsk has a ready been taken:

To Day a bonus of $1 per share on 55,980

$335,916.00

55,986:00

port. After receiving these grantz and the local industries income, there was still left a deficit of about $3,500 to meet which we have had to rely upon the interest and generosity of our friends in are most the Colony, and we grateful for all the practical sym pathy shown, which has made it possible for us to start this year with a small balance in hand.

One final word of heartfelt ap- preciation to Adjutant Brazier, and every other Officer and work- er in the Home, for its efficient management, and more than all else, for the example of the spirit of Christ their Master that they have given to each of us

SPECIAL REPRESENTATION In the course of a short speech, 150,000.00 Col. Davis pointed out the aims del of the Army and what it was 30- 35,500 00 ing to do in this part of the globe. 435.395.52 To some people who perhaps die not know that this Balvation Army $1,012,797.32

existed for as it is but a new in- stitution in this part of China. Most of their work in the past had been concentrated in North China and he was very pleased to say that the Army had worked Wonders with the many unfortun- late girls in that district

HOME FOOTBALL

London Feb. 3, Bradford City qualified for the ith round of the English Cup to day when on their own ground they beat Backburn Rovers by teen three goals to one

Going on be cald that General Booth had thought that it was time to continge, in the South in order to further their work - öt a lot of trees grown for the manus VOTE OF THANKS

In another replay West Brom "Human Reclamation In this facture of wood ofl. In addition

wich, last year's finalists failed to connection shall hail, appointed to rice there were sweet potatoes Professor Forster then called arrive at & decision against Brad-Brigidler and Mrs Bansom to be „peanuts,” sugar cane and wheat upon Professor Robertson, Fro- ford after extra time, the teams in charge of the work, in South

Animony and Wolfram exist and fessor of Economic of the Univer-sharing two goals,

China, and he was sure that they there is a considerable quantity of sity to offer a vote of thanks to Two league games were played were both atted for their task coal. The Ping Shiang coal mines Mr Walker

to-day. In the first division Wed-

before them, are well known : The coal obtain Professor. Robertson said that he resday before their own support-

Cola Davis ed near Lelyang (mileage 299) is felt it a great privilege to express era were held to a three-all draw an Officer now being exploited on a larger thanks to Rotarian Walker for a by Everton, while in the second in America scale and the Construction Ad-comprehensive, address and that division West Ham were rudely ministration are buying this coal this address was of the type that division West Ham were rudely cults achieved for their locomotives and plant at they should hear more of and that shocked at Upton Park Burnieres unit a cost of slightly under $5 per ton he could not say that any member stealing a point 10 8. Kogiless draw. understand that Lelyang coal would disagree with him. He was in the second reples of their compares quite favourably with specially interested in the latter their Arst round Scottan Cup tie, Kalpingen

part of the talk. Th

Dund United, to-day beat Allon doubt about what Mr niker says

ground by the odd of the working operation of the Rail

pointed out

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large extent on the reta

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