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TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT

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Time nurches on," of the news-reels are apt to remind us a trifle self consciously, and it has moved on to such an extent in the case of flight that the idea of a New York-Paris air race is by no means the best way of cominemorating the tenth anniversary of Colonel Lind- bergh's famous solo crossing of the Atlantic.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1937.

CATHEDRAL

ORGAN

(Continued from Page 1)

To-day at 5.30 p.m. Recital. Programme

Sonata No. 2 in B Bat-Elgar.

Prelude and Fugue in D Glazounow.

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Tuesday, June 29, 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 5.30 p.m. Tuesday. July 27, 5.30 p.m. It is hoped next winter to give a series of Organ and Char Re- citals of music which cannot and a convenient place in the regular Sunday Services.

MICHIGAN CLUB IN CANTON Anniversary To Be Celebrated

HUNT CUP

Probable Starters And Jockeys

The University of Michigen Club in Canton will hold a cele-Cup- bration of the' one hundredth`an-

Voltus

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CHINA REVIEW

The Muitsai Problem

The muitsal problem has figured very conspicuously during re- cent years both in the House of Commons and in the Councils of London, June 14,

Hong Kong and Malaya. The movement for the abolition of this The following are the probable anomaly was first initiated by societies in China on the ground that starters and jockeys for the Hunt such a practice was contrary to the moral code of civilised communi- ties. This movement Instantly received the support of other chari. Finalist (Harry Wragg), Tempest table institutions, and has now assumed such wide significance that Chorale Preludes by Karg-siert niversary of the establishment of (Carslake), Fairey (Crouch), existing governments and it incumbent on themselves to legislate

Laureat Choir: Festal "Te Deum in the University `at" Ann Arbor

(Beary), Fairplay laws for the abolition of this inhumane practice." (Maher), Remember # (Gordon Elgar. O Praise ye the Lord-Michigan, on June 19, 7 p.m., at

But apart from ethical considerations, we must not lose alght of Richards), Pegasus (Lowrey), Noble the fact that the keeping of multsal is a time-honoured practice Cesar Franck. "

the Aviation Club, Tungshan. «.

Turk (E., Smith), Eisbas (Sibbritt), among the Chinese people. It has formed an integral part of the Michigan graduates and formers

Gunboat (A. Burns).

Nipaway Chinese social structure for centuries. In former days the wealth of students in Hong Kong and else where are expected in Canton to (Gethin), Lovely Rosa (Weston). a Chinese family was judged according to the number of muftsals it. celebrate "Michigan Between Two

(Sirett). Sally Andrews possessed, and it would be considered a loss of dignity if a rich Centuries" Brig-Gen. 9. Q: Wong (Nevett), Rhypothesis (Robertson, daughter was married into another family without a train of mult-

Marmaduke Jinks (D. "Smith), Isais in attendance. of the 4th Route Army and chief

Giovinezza engineer of the municipality, Dr.

(Wing), Squadron So in order to keep up this social prestige, as human nature is Y. T. Teang. M.D., chief surgeon Castle (Richardson), Couvert (Cufflable to be vain, this practice was not only preserved, but intensi-

Richards), Braemar (Christle), fled. Even the middle class now-a-days try to maintain one or tw of the Canton Air Force, Mr. B. B. Anthony, manager of Standard

Holyrood (P. Evans), Star Flyer of these girls, not so such for the purpose of imposing undue manual. ou Co.. Shameen, and S. P. Lee of Power); Artist's Prince (Tabinor), hardship on them as for the satisfaction of this insatiable human the Reconstruction

Cordilleras (Blackshaw), Golden weakriess-vanity." Department

Bearing this in mind, we shall realise that drastic legislation

(Gilbert), Royal Salute look among the masses of Chinese people through educational means.

. Prince

Memnon "If the Chinese social, customs are to be changed, the Chinese them- (Swann), Lover's Quarrel (Gann): selves must be conscious of the need of change," states the Daily Other probables without jockeys Telegraph in an editorial. "If we can satisfy the leaders of Chinese at the moment are Commander III. opinion in Hong Kong and Malaya that our hatred of slavery is Hocus Pocus, Pikebarn, Midstream, philosophically, and morally justified, muitsal will disappear." Mannlicher, Inchkeith,

Flying Thought II, Pigskin and Bolden Counter. Router.

INTERESTING HISTORY The first appearance of the or gan in the Cathedral seems to be in the year 1858. It is interesting to"note that Hereford Cathedral

Martlet (Lynch), Sun Track (Mit- had quite a close connection mustare in charge of the social pro-chell). Empire Unity (Reynolds), will not produce any better effect than a general uplift of social out-

gramme, which promises to be Zaimis cally with Hong Kong. Cathedral

"most elaborate and entertaining.”

(Cordell). as the expert asked to select B

Michigan men player for this first instrument requested to bring guests, the fee ad women are

Gore-Ousely, Bart, Mus Doc, Pre-being $5.30 Canton currency per

plate. centor of Hereford Cathedral and

W3J

two

the Rev...Sir Frederick

s.

Reservations and invitations are other subsequent organists here have themselves béen Here- to be obtained from the Club, care Euro-American Returned fordians. This organ was built, by of

Students' Club, 20 Man Tak Road, Messrs. Bryceson of Landon and

Canton, had to be shipped via the Cape to Hong Kong as the Suez Canal was not open.

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The new organist was instructed to travel overland, (presumably by camel), in order to arrive in Hong Kong in time to make preparations for the instrument's installation.

HINDENBURG CRASH

CALL-OVER PRICES

London, June 14. The following is the Victoria Club call-over for the Royal Hunt Cup to be run on June 16:-

13/1 Commander III t, and o. 13/1 Sally Andrews o. 100/7 t/ 100/6 Convert o. 18/1 t.

In 1854 the organ appears to have Broken Propeller May 18/1 Fair Play & and 9...

been unusable and was reconstruct-

ed three years later by the organ builders. In 1883 the organ was

that again in a bad condition so Messrs. Walker and Sons were in- structed to build a new instrument which arrived in 1887. This form- ed the nucleus of the existing organ, at least tonally.

LITTLE SERIOUS, WORK From that time until about 1926, little serious work was done. Mr. Denman Fuller appointed organist in 1905, certainly spent an appre-

"

Have Caused Fire

'STRUCTURAL

FAILURF"

A new theory of the cause of the destruction of the Hindenburg. centring round a broken propeller blade, gained strength recently when Federal Investigators found two blackened pieces of a propeller

20/1 Squadron Castle t. and o. 20/1 Noble Turk t. and o. 20/1 Fairey t. and o. 25/1 Tempest II t. and o. 28/1 Elsboa.t. and o. 28/1 Lovely Rosa L and 0. 28/1 Flying Tholights t'and a. 28/1 Artist's Prince o. 33/1 t. 28/1 Gunboat o. 93/1 t. 33/1 Voltus t. and o.

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Swatow, Incident

Though it is still early to predict what will be the developments arising out of the Bwatow case, as reports are bound to be conflict- ing at this juncture, it is nevertheless generally admitted that in- cidents of this kind will only accentuate the already strained rela-

ons existing between China and Japan. "

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The seriousness of the situation 'is evidenced by the facts that Rear-Admiral Okuma has hurried to the scene of dispute from Port Arthur on board the flagship Yuburi, and that the Japanese Foreign Office has urgently instructed the Consular authorities at Swatow and Canton to make representations to the Chinese local govern- menta

In the absence of detailed information, we are not in a position to express any opinion on the rights and wrongs of the case. But, there is one thing which stands out very clearly in our minds, and that is the subordination of the Japanese civil administration by the high-handedness of the military party. In spite of repeated requests from the Foreign Office in Tokyo that the dispute should be settled through diplomatic channels, the Japanese military authorities in China insist on stepping in, and demand direct negotiations

This is perhaps the second important diplomatic issue which 40/1 Marmaduke-Jinks o. 45/1 t. Dr. Philip Tyau. the former Chinese Consul-General for Malaya, has --Reuter.

had to face since his promotion to the post of Special Foreign Secre tary of the two Kwangs. We remember that he displayed much tact and foresight in the settlement of the Pakhol Incident last year,

clable amount of time keeping the in the dirigible's wreckage, states CHAMELEONS ON there is every hope that he will weather the present storm.

organ in order and in 1917 when Mr. William C. Blackett-who 13 well enough known not to need any introduction-came to the Colony, several repairs and re- novations were made, and, a year later an electrical blower was Installed. This, incidently, is a great tribute to Mr. Blackett, who

designed and placed the blower, as it is still functioning perfectly after 18 years.

affected the

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the "Morning Post."

STRIKE

Refuse To Change Colour

Dr. HH. Kung

Now that the Coronation is over. Dr. H. H. Kung, the Chinese

Finance Minister, has been particularly busy in London. Besides the ardubus round of social engagements, he has had a very heavy pro- gramme of business negotiations. It is reported that his interviews with politicians and financiers bave created favourable impressions leons are refusing to behave.

The London Zoo's new chame-in official circles, and that the press is giving prominence to the re- markable improvements which China has made during recent years in her political and economic fields.

In their native Madagascar their colour-sensitive skins reflected the changing foliage as they moved Hitmong trees and undergrowth.

The theory needs much further substantiation, but it is based on the possibility that the heavy wooden blade flew off its shaft and penetrated the airship's hull, des- troying electric wiring or creating sufficient friction to start a fire.

The inspectors are now examin ing minutely the propeller parts and carefully studying the power plants. to determine whether any In 1924, the organ broke down propeller is broken or missing from

1925-6 Completely and in

Mr. Its hut in such a way as to in Blackett carried out

very dicute its failure in the air 3. thorough re-build, Ten years of herto it was assumed that the pro- this climate, however. had pellers shattered themselves when seriously

delicate ❘ they struck the ground with the pneumatic action that the organ engines running. was again in a most unsatisfactory

“OUTWARD COLLAPSE" condition. particularly as the con- The propeller failure theory was'. sole equipment suffered, making prompted by Major R. W. adequate control of the instrument Schroeder, one of the investigating impossible. Fortunately, twenty board, as he questioned Lieutenant years residence in the Colony.

Benjamin May, who saw the dis- coupled with the many advancesaster from the top of the mooring in things electrical, has enabled mast. Lieutenant May is the only Mr. Blackett to perfect the type of witness thus far who has testified electro-pneumatic action designed that he had the defnite impres

slon that a major structural failure preceded the fire and explosions.

He said the middle section of the airship, art of the rear port engine, seemed to collapse out

A repetition of the hazardous Martin, C.V.O.. CBE is still able personal exploits of ten years to keep in touch with the Spanish Chief Scout who lives in Madrid ugo or even of much more recent Mr. Martin says that the Spanish date is not at all the most help-members Mr. Blackett's inventive Chief Scout has written him a ful line of approach to the present number of cheery letters concern problems of transatlantic fight, ing the activities of his Scouts at which are even now under special the present times

In his last letter the Spanish examination in view of the forth. Chief Scout says that the Scouts coming mail and passenger set have all given their services to the vices that are to be undertaken hospitals, to help with the wound-by Imperial Airways and Pan ed; they are looking after children

American Airways." whose parents are unable to take care of them: they have handed

So the United States Govern ment has put its foot down, has

citizens

over tents and camping sites to the authorities in various parts of torbidden its own

to

Spain and have done everything 12 take part in the race, and is un- their power to put into practice their Scout Promise to do their likely to allow others to take off duty to their Country and help from American soil. other people at all times.

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When they arrived at the 200 they were put under a strong light, The keepers expected them to turn bright green. Nothing doing. The chameleons turned a gloomy grey. and have been grey ever since.

Have the chameleons gone co- lour-blind, or is it just pique?

You see, there has been

the shortage of cockroaches, so chameleons have been given meat in their diet instead and chame- leons don't like meat.

BRITAIN'S SUPER DESTROYERS

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built for the Royal Navy were

It seems almost certain that among all the foreign nations which are interested in China's reconstruction, Great Britain will take a leading part in the way of financial and technical assistance.. Dr. Kung expressly draws the attention of British traders to the stupendous possibilities in China in view of her unexplored raw material resources. What she needs are capital and scientific know ledge.

"If China could be developed," Dr. Kung states, “in ten years the customs revenue might be five times the present value. We have the resources and they only need development, and British traders will have a warm welcome from the Chinese Government and the support of the people."

Despite reports of an Anglo-Japanese rapprochement : and... æ: secret understanding on Far Eastern issues, Dr. Kung dismisses such rumours as being absolutely without foundation, and expresses the fullest confidence in the sincerity of British Interest in China's wel- fare.

Fukien Province

The fable of the hare and the tortoise has taught us the lesson that "slow and steady will win the race." This is especially true of Fukien, which has made remarkable progress during recent years. She has been tolling slowly but surely in her reconstruction pro gramme. "Now she stands out in marked relief as one of the most up-to-date provinces.

For example, Amoy which was once thumb-nailed in the Encyclopaedia Britannica as the dirtiest city in the world, now ranks

to withstand the ravages of the climate. That this action is the type most suited to the conditions goes without saying when one re-

The two largest destroyers ever genius, indeed several small exam-

wards," thin streamers of fire, fol-

launched from Vickers-Armstrongs' 1926 have proved quite satisfac-stantly. ples installed experimentally in lowing, the rupture almost in-yard, Walker-on-Tyne, récently. tory.

They are the Andi and Cossask, After" Lieutenant May had the arst of a group of 16 vessels The electrical action has the described a rending noise, Major comprising the "Tribal" class. the console to be detached and have been made "by a piece of beans of 30ft, and displacement tem which is second to none in Central China. It compares favour- added advantages of permitting schroeder asked if the noise might -Each has a length of 3554ft, a among the cleanest cities in the country, and boasts of a water sys- placed at any distance from the wood eight to ten feet long and of 1,250 tons, which will be in-ably even with the water systems of the main cities of the world. instrument. This has been done five or six inches thick. If it were creased to about 2,100 tons at full Under the direction of a progressive governor, and with the able and the organ will, in future, dé

hurled through the structure of load. Machinery of 44,000 h.p. will assistance of a body of public-minded citizens, rehabilitation is go. played from the opposite side of

the airship. A murprised look drive them at a speed of 36 knots.ing apace. But what strikes the observer as most unique is that the Chancel. enabling the per- dawned on Lieutenant May's face

In place of the four 4.7in guns the authorities are working solely on their own initiative, and with former to obtain a far more artis- as he answered with conviction: "I mounted in previous destroyer, the support of private funds instead of national grants tic effect than when the console think that would have made the they will carry eight, besides many This spirit of independence is praiseworthy on the one hand, was in its former position,

same kind of noise." "

anti-aircraft guns. The torpedo but on the other it has been the cause of the defence of Central Further skilful interrogation armament has been reduced from control, which accounted for past disunity. brought out the fact that the 10 tubes to four. Actually, there Another Interesting point which deserves attention is the self- gindenburg's engines were reversed fore, the Tribals are high-speed at high speed, to check the speed dect gunboats, whose principal of approach to the mooring mast, mission will be to overpower enemy thus providing further evidence destroyera,

ROUND-THE-WORLD FLIGHT

sufficing ability of the province. With the exception of cement, all construction materials are locally available. There is abundanti labour in the market, and trained engineers can be obtained at a moment's notice. Iron and coal in suficient quantities can be that the propellers might have. Their average cost is £480,000 secured, and stone and sand are for the taking in almost any part. been shattered under the great per unit, which is about £140,000 to time to come Fukten will become the model province of China. strain.

more than the price of our pre-

rious, medium-size destroyera. ~~

A great improvement in control- has resulted from the use of the That decision seems to have

electrically operated keystops, and Mr. Martin says: "They are all aroused

the whole scheme has made certain amount of possible to use to the fullest extent going through · a very terrible period and I am sure that their resentment in France, but the the undoubted tonal capabilities of brother Scouts throughout the step taken is easy enough to des the instrument. world join me in wishing them all fend in present "circumstances. happiness and a speedy end to the Everyone knows that, given both distressing circumstances which at skill and lock; the Atlantic cau present afflict ti Mr country.”.....

be flown in one long "hop; we have known that since Alcock

SERIOUS CHARGE and Brown flew it in 1919. We

A fine of $20 was imposed on a also know that, without the luck, who is engaged in a round-the-student, Leung Wal-hung, aged 18: lives can be needlessly lost in

world fight, left Massawa for for evading payment of fare on a Assab, whence she will ny to the attempt and that, with any Immobes.

bus on June 12, by Mr. E. Hims worth at the Kowloon Magistracy thing except a maclüne specially Reuter'i Bulletin Service.

yesterday. W

Www in a designed and built for such enor

Inspector Rogers told the Court mourly sustained flights, every

that defendant informed the bus

SIR JAMES BARRIE SERIOUSLY ILL

London, June 14.

Sir James Barrie, the famous playwright, is seriously London nursing home.

Relatives are constantly at the

night Heuter.

Rome. June 14.

Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam,

bedside and anxiety was felt over other capacity of the seroplane be full of excitement, there is a has to take second place to the perfectly sound case behind the necessity for taking off with a American Government's attitude vastly increased load of petrol towards the race. We are in

And we know that, though an terested in commercial aviation air race across the Atlantic may that has no thrills.

British Wireless adds that he celebrated his 77th birthday last month. He was removed to the nursing home. last Friday,

SCHOOLBOY: ON

In addition to the 16 big Tribals, | Road Comm munications

there are 24 other destroyers build- Dr. Chu Min Ti who recently conducted a motor caravan in- ing, or on order, each displacing spection tour of the Bouth-West provinces, gave a lengthy report of 1,850 tons. For the first time his impressions at the weekly Memoral Service in Nanking. Great Britain is building a great fleet of destroyers equal in size and power to any afloat, with the exception of the giant French

fotills leaders":

Leung said that a friend had

conductor that he was a monthly transferred the ticket to his own ticket holder, but failed to pro- name and that he did not have it duce, the ticket for Inspection in his possession while travelling when asked to do so. Defendant on the bus that day produced one in Court and com- His Worship after imposing the plainant said that the ticket was ane recommended the destruction

not in defendant's name.

of the ticket.

He said that the inauguration of the King-Tan motor highway opened a new era of communications in China

The enthusiasm expressed by the people wherever he and his mission toured, was an indication of the popularity of motor roads..

He also stated that his mission had stimulated a number. other road schemes in various provinces

In his opinion the highway systems in Hunan and Kwangs the best. but those in the border provinces were very backware

With regard to education, Dr. Chu was in favour of the de centralisation scheme. Some places were congested with while in others one existed

"For example," he said, "there are too many universities inac Peiping, while in Kwelchow there is none at all Shanghai is choked with money while some places in the South-westare penniless",