KELLET ISLAND OR NOT?
Discussions At Annual Meeting
YACHT CLUB'S SUBSCRIPTIONS DECREASED
Whether Kellet Island will be the future home of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club or not, is to he decided by a special sub-committer, following some interesting discussion on the question at the anoual general meeting of the R.H.K.Y. Club held yesterday.. at the rub house Causeway Bay, presided over by Mr. H. S. Rouse (Vice-Commodore).
Mr. E. Coek stated that sev eral other sites should be select- ed and a temporary matshed erected in order that" members might see and decide for them- selves the most suitable site...
Mr. H. W. Dulley proposed, sec- onded by Mr. C. J. Cooke that a sub-committee be appointed im- mediately to go thoroughly into the whole question, and that members be invited to contribute their sug- gestions in writing. This proposi- tion, was carried unanimously when put to the meeting.
Addressing those present the Vice-Commodore said:
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SUBSCRIPTIONS LESS
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1936.
R. A. M. C. A. ANNUAL MEETING
Activity Resumed After Two Years
Following a lapse of two years wherein no annual meetings, were held, the RA.M.C. Association held their annual general meeting yes- terday at the board room of the Urban Council in the General Post Office bullding. Colonel S. D. Reld. took the chair and was sup ported by the Hon. Secretary, M. A. A. Barton.
The minutes of the last annual ¦ genera. meeting were read and conarmed. after which the follow- ing gendemen were elected for the general committee: The Chairman to be Chairman of the Committee, Dr. D. J. Valentine, &. M. Powles- The decrease in "Subscriptions" land. Sgt. Kingston, Ple. Harris, by an amount of $454 is accounted for by the absence of many of our Naval subscribers at the beginning They are returning of the season. slowly and we trust they will be able to remain and compete in all our activities during the coming
season.
The dividend on our investments Is down by $180 but this in not so serious as the Capital depreciation of about half the sum paid. The Tram shares 1400) were bought ini October 1933 upon the sale of Two Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank shares which I belleve it was con- aldered inadvisable to hold with the dollar rising in Sterling value- thus Gentlemen does the Club sut fer under the gymnastics of our nimble dollar.
Messrs. Skiriner. Wood and Hume.
The
Chinese Press Censorship
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and with other friendly Powers and so to the Colony Itself, just so long is prevention better than cure. Apart from the possibility that an article might cause harm and yet might not render Its publisher able to
prosecu- tion, the Government feels that fear of possible consequences will not with any certainty prevent the j publication of matter open to ob- jection, and that, once the harm is done it carinot be completely undone even if the publisher is convicted in a Court of Law. For these reasons the Goverment is unable to accept the motion.
MR. LO'S REPLY
Replying. Hon. Mr. Lo remarked that from what he
understood from the Colonial Secretary's re- ply that he the Colonial Secre- tary contemplated public danger Chairman for the coming will last until there is a stable year was the o/e of the 27th Com-Government in China. The whole pany R.A.M.C., who this year 15 of Mr. Lo's complaint was about Co. Reld,
the abuse of the Government in continuing the emergency regula- tions which were rushed through in three minutes. He asked if any members present were present at that meeting when the Bill was rushed through could they pos- sibly have thought that the law they then passed would be used until such a time as there would
5. M. A. A Barton WIS re- elected Hon. Secretary,
Sergeant Bridges read out the statement of accounts for the year which showed $77 in excess of in- come over expenditure. Social functions were arranged, one being an annual dance and another to be an annual reunion dinner.
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express that he found himself with different views from his senior colleagues but in this case his con- science and conviction left him no niternative.
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Hon Mr. Lo mentioned that on July 27, the Chinese Press Associa- tion, which represented the whole of the Chinese Press in the Colony, i asked him to take up this matter because of the injustice of the censorship.
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"I cannot see why the Press which his to serve 97 per cent of the population should be muzzled and censored and the Press which has to serve three per cent of the pópulation should have complete freedom," he concluded.
Hon. Dr. Ts'o pointed out that the Chinese Press representative did not come to see him about the matter. He could not say that the 97 per cent of the population were equally latellectual to the other three per cent.
When put to the vote the mo- tion was defeated by votes to two.
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DESPERATE FLIGHT OF JOURNALIST
Shots Fired At Pursuers
be a stable Government in China Hong Kong Daily Press" Specia The answer was obviously no. It. was, he would say with, the great- est respect, a very lame excuse.
There was not a on the
Gentlemen,-With the printed reports of the various committees before you it is not necessary for me to comment
various activities of the Club during the past year. There is however one point that I would like in bring to your notice and whilst it is an expression of a personal opinion I trust that it will receive "your at- fention. "It is that during the typhoon season all members sall- ing in these water will keep an eye on the weather signs and start for a safe anchorage without too long detay. The control of a small boat by a single hand may become impossible in the conditions that Can work up in a very short space of rime on the near approach di a blow By great good fortunes we nave jest no lives since I have been a member of this' Club and it is A record that we should all endeavour to maintain.
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THE ACCOUNTS
On turning to the accounts there arg some items which perhaps, call for a few remarks.--
"General expenses" are up by a ittle over $120 but our "Printing. Stationery and Advertising" have cost us $300 odd less than last year. The delayed repairs to the Club House necessitated an expenditure of $450 over that of last year.
The item "Hired Yachts loss in- cludes the depreciation of both "Carpenter" and "Mistral" and this accounts for approx. $280. of the $350.92. The "Mistral" has been sold and it is proposed that an-
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Outstanding Subscriptions, chital me at $1,636 RS against $2,145 last year is yet another refection of the migration of our naval subscribers.
The balance at C/A with the Hong Kong and Shanghal Bank is higher by $612.49.
With these remarks Gentlemen I would ask someone to second the accounts thereafter they are oper to discussion and I will endeavour to answer any question to the best of my ability.
OFFICERS ELECTED
The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows:
Commodore:-H.. A. Rouse. Vice-Commodore:-E Cock. Rear-Commodore: H. V. N
Cruucher.
Joint Hon. Secretafiev: -G. H. Gundy and M. L. De Ville.
Treasurers:-Messrs. Lowe, Bing- ham and Matthews.
Sailing Committee:- Rear-Ad- miral C. G. Sedgwick, R. N., H. W. Duller, Capt. J. D. Newman, Major H. W. Postle, G. G. Wood, Major,B. E. C. Nixon, M.C, R.E.
Rowing Committee:-J. E. Potter, K. Knudsen, G. S. P. Heywood, A. G. Dalziel. M. W. Scott and 8. 8. Carter.
Bowls Committee:-G. E. Costel
Mr. Colledge asked if any reason could be given why there had been no meeting since 1934, and was the Association solely for social functions or for the aid of its members. He was referred to the objects of the Association which stated that the Association Was for the assistance of members needing employment, and for the assisting of widows and orphans of members.
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A motion was suggested whereby members of the Volunteer Medical .Corps could become associate
members.
HUNGER RIOTS IN THE UKRAINE
Red Army Commissioner Lynched
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"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
Odessa. Aug. 25: Hunger riots are still spreading in the Ukraine, although a "stale a alarm has been proclaimed in several military districts. In the district of Poltawa no fewer than 200 dentonstrants were arrested after 23 were killed in a sanguinary battle between
and peasants soldiers of the Red Army,
Several hundred workers in Jelansk on the Don have attacked and lynched the Commissioner
lo..B. E. Maughan, and J. Bentley, of the Red Army there. The Red House Committee:- E S. Carter. | Army thereupon ruthlessly arrest- other "Keri" be laid down but whe-F. J. T. Locke, and J. R. L. Stanton. ed the entire population of several fher for another "4 Tonner" or for
a larger craft of about 25' L.W.L. remains for the Committee to be elected this evening to decide."
"Ordinary" Yachting expenses have been reduced by over $285 from last year but unfortunately we did not receive as much in En-` trance fees for salting events by $138.
Rowing Expenses are up under head of "General" by just under $160 due chiefly to purchase of two pairs of racing sculs from Messrs. Ayling and Bons.
The increase in Bowling expenses has been brought about..by the need to replace the "end-boards" or the
green.
Hon. Librarian: --- Mrs. E. a Rouse
The General Committee will be formed from nominations of the
Solling and Rowing Committees.
MR. WOOD'S SERVICES
Mr. Cock referred to Mr. G. 0. Wood's retirement from the Rear- Commodoreship of the Club with regret and recalled the latter's keen interest in the welfare of the club. The speaker sincerely hoped that Mr. Wood would continue to take an interest and always be handy with his sound advice.
Mr. Wood in reply stated that sailing was the hobby so far he was concerned. He commenced this "Travessa Trophy the $81.50 in sport in 1008 and the principal crcase here is due to the postpone thing to remember was the ques- mert of the last October racetion of keeping a boat in trim. A owing to a typhoon warning being vessel not in trim was just as bad hoisted and to bringing the ea- graving on the trophy up to date.
Anker Yacht Royalty 1933 a/c. written off due to non-payment of one royalty.
Cost of 1032 a/c. written oft as non collectable from a retired flag- ofcer.
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villages shooting 16 persons out- right
At Djelenskoje on the Dnjepre a group of some 100 persons attemp- ted to flee., across the fiver when Red Army soldiers Bred on thr boats. Some 40 persons, including women and children. were shot or drowned.--
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promises." Before anything could be done about the whole-question, members had to be better inform- ed as to the exact position. He thought the present moment"most opportune to obtain a maximum amount of views on the subject.
An alternative site to that of Kellet Island, was suggested by Mr. Cock who named the island be-
or worse. Some boats built in 1898tween Deep Water Bay and Repulse were still going strong. and the Bay. The waters in the vicinity, handicap class boats were built inne opined, were more sultable for 1901. The first two boats of the rowing than the waters of the har- present Gale class were constructed
bour. However, there was no doubt in 1901, as were the Hayward Hay.
He thanked Mr. Cock for his must be given the question. The but that immediate consideration
flattering remarks and assured all On the "Receipts" side of the of his continued interest. Before adequate and he did not look for- present clubhouse was entirely in- Accounts it will be noticed that closing, the speaker said that he ward to showing prospective mem there is a very slight falling off in had a pleasant duty to perform anabers of the British Isles Olympic our Bar profits amounting that was to formally nominate Mr. team the premises as now situated, $13.57 although our sales were in-E. M. Hazeland as an honorary liter they passed through the Colony creased by over $050. I am sure member. It was a gracious gesture the price of drinks and smokes will to a man who had commenced sail- receive the careful consideration of ing long before many of the pre- the new Committee; but in face of sant members of the club, and had
Following further discussion Mr. these figures it would seem to be been one of the enthusiastic band Dulley proposed that a sub-com- unwise to count on any big re- of the old Corinthian Rowing Club.mittee be elected to go into the question of (a) Kellet Island (b)
ductions in prices.
Special Meals to visitors covera some of the cost of entertainment of the RAF sailing team from Singapore and the officers from the German Cruiser Karlsruhe. The thanks of the Club are due to Mr. .Crouchi
for presenting group photographs to all our visitors.
Olympics Games in 1940. on the way to the Japanese
The proposition was seconded by an alternative site and invite sug- the Vice-Commodore and carried with acclaim.
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Eestions in writing from members on this question. This proposal CLUB'S FUTURE
was seconded by Mr. Cooke and Discussion regarding the future carried. A vote of thanks was re-. of the Yacht Club then followed. corded the outgoing committee for Mr. Dulley said that at present their untiring work during the past members were "merely living on year.
word in the Colonial Secretary's speech about constitutional improprietry.
"If you are to give the freedom to the Chinese press only when society attains that idealistic state when there is no trouble. good benevolent Governments and 'no armaments then don't give it be cause there will be no one in the world to enjoy it." remarked Mr. LO.
Hon. Mr. Lo. continuing. sald he was pleading for liberty but not for leer.ce. He wished to say he regarded more than he could
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Paris, Aug. 25.
A sensational incident occurred at St. Nazaire, when a Spanish journalist. de Lolinedo escaped from the steamer "Christobal Colom." where he had been de- tained on board by the Revolu-. tionary Communist Seamen's Com- mittée because of his alleged No- tionalist sympathies.
The flight was soon discovered, but on being overtaken by his pursuers, the journalist fred several alarm shots, and the French Bolice arrived on the spot, arresting him for carrying fire- Arms without permit- Transocean News Servies.
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