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HONG KONG. Juzy 16, 1937, 'F

MUDDLE AND

... TROUBLE

NEW TREASURER

ARRIVES

MR. SYDNEY CAINE

Mr. Sydney Caine, the newly appointed Financial Secretary and Colonial Treasurer, arrived here from London aboard the Blue Funnel liner Patroclus yesterday

afternoon...

Born in 1902, he obtained his B.Sc. in Economics with 1st Class Honours at the age of 20 and, not content with the intermediate qualifying examination for the Civil Service, he took and passed the tests for the senior grade. He was educated at Harrow County School and the London School of

As has been the case on pre-assistant inspector of taxes in the Economics and bis first job was vious occasions when skirmishes Inland Revenue obtained in com- have occurred between outposts petitive examination. of not entirely friendly nations, he won his way to assistant prin- Similarly, the question is asked, who started cipal, at the Colonial Office in it ? The answer is rarely satis-1926 and acting Principal in 1931

In 1929-30 he was in the West factory to either of the parties to Indies and British Gulana as the trouble or to interested though secretary of the West Indies Sugar non-partisan, nations. So, with Commission and in 1931 was secre- the present affair in North China tary of the managing committee with Fengtai, as the pivot, of of the Imperial Institute of Ento- action, there is muddle and "mology. trouble as great and as mean as that hatched by the three witches of Shakespeare's imagination when they pranced around a cauldron of alchemie rubbish an a blasted heath.

As far as may be gauged from the characteristically cryptic cabled and telegraphed news flashes" (that word gives some of the messages the benefit of the doubt in the matter of length) some Chinese troops fired on

(the Chinese) mistook for ban-

On arrival yesterday. Mr. Caine,

who was accompanied by Mrs. Caine and their young son, was met by Mr. H. J. Cruttwell, Private Secretary to the His Excellency the Officer Administering the Govern ment, and Hon Mr. W. J. Carrie, Acting Colonial Treasurer. Press representatives.

and

OLD SCHOOL DROOP

Peer Condemns Custom

Some of the best-known public schools were renowned for pro- ducing boys who, perhaps through

walking about with their hands.in

their pockets as was the school custom. had round shoulders for the rest of their lives.

PHILIPPINE REVIEW

The McNutt Incident

The Government of the Philippine Commonwealth and Filipinos" generally are reported to be greatly agitated by the announcement of High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt that he is to be given pre- cedence in public toasts at consular affairs at Manila. This follows hard on the heels of his ruling that all foreign consuls must see him first and go through him for any dealings with the Commonwealth.

It is not surprising that many have jumped to the conclusion' that all this may have indicated more than a slight touch of self- importance on Mr. McNutt's part. But in fairness to him it must be pointed out that he was acting on specific instructions from the Ad-

ministration at Washington, which feels it is vital that the United States maintain its prestige at Manlia throughout the present tran-

1946.

Board of Education, made that sition period until Philippine independence becomes an actuality in

Lord Stanhope, Fresident of the comment when moving the second reading of the Physical Training and Recreation Bill in the House of Lords recently.

The scheme, he said, was entire- organisations. It was not proposed by voluntary and based on existing

to build up an entirely new or

all those in existence. ganiation to supply and eradicate

military.

The scheme was in no

sense

of people, including some of those There were still large numbers who were known to be responsible for the better schools in the coun- try, who did not realise the value of physical training.

LABOUR APPROVES ··

There is no doubt "that it would be a serious' matter for the United States to lose face in the Far East while it continues to be

responsible for the Philippines, but it will be hoped that the incident

bag for seeming to insist on social precedents that mast Americane will not develop anything in the nature of a diplomatic crisis In

the meantime Mr. McNutt will doubtless.come in for considerable rib-

will regard as rather upstage and silly. As it is generally fatal to be laughed at in politics, it will be interesting to note the effect of all this on Mr. McNutt's reputed ambition to secure the Democratic Pre- sidential nomination in 1940.

Red Cross Work

The Red Cross has two records upon which it can appeal for: support in the Philippines. One is the local record; the other the world record. On the basis of either of these it merita whole-hearted support:

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Most persons are inclined to think of the organization on the That is natural, and from the Red Cross

thorised to say that the Labour basis of its local record

Lord Strabolgi said he was au- Peers offered no opposition to the Bill

They "welcomed it. They said. however, that wholesome food was of more importance for a large section of the poor people to-day than physical jerks.

Mr. Caine stated that he had a very pleasant voyage and added worth subsidising if placed in He thought holiday camps were that he was very glad to meet re-chosen areas. of the Press on presentatives board. He added that he did not wish to make any statement on his work here until he has had time take the earliest opportunity to visit Canton and carry out en matters.

of the National Advisory Council Lord Aberdare, who is chairman on Physical Training said we should not stop short of fighting we were & C..3. nation, but should aim at making everybody-ft and

point of view it is all right. The relief work actually done here con-

stitutes a record upon which the organisation. can submit its appeal to the people and ́expect support in the fullest measure required by the needs of the country.

The number of cases in which the Red Cross has justified its existence and earned popular support are too numerous to enumerate here. But those who really are interested in the question of what

most effective study is that in the form of a frank appraisal of the calamity relief is worth should study the cases closest to them. The

added suffering, disease and deaths which would have resulted if Whether it be in the case of a are, such as the one which struck there were no ready organization to step in when disasters occur.

which have struck varicus districts from time to time, the Red Cross the Tondo district a few months ago, or a typhoon, such as those

payable on Thursday, 5th Augu,DITIONS of the Sale by Public oue Japanese troops whom they to study the situation. He would hard to remove the reproach that is organized and immediately afleid to administer to sufferers. «

1937, on which date Dividend Anction to be held on Monday,dits. The Japanese, apparently quiries there regarding financial therefore happy. He expressed the of course that the Importance of the organization is likely to be for:

Warrants may be obtained on application at the Office of the Company, Kowloon,

The Register of Shares of the Company will be closed from Wednesday, 28th July, to Thurs day, 5th August, 1937, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

"

quite understandingly, retumed the fire and so the muddle and tronble bad its genesis.

Here we would interpose a

the 10th day of July, 1937, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Kennedy Road in the thought. It is admitted by the Colony of Hong Kong for a term Japanese that their troops were of 21 years.

out in the middle of the night for the peaceful purpose of Very well. except for the advance party and scouts, why were all the rest armed with ball ammunition"?

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis. F. H. CRAPNELL.posal of the lof the purchaser Secretary, (if not the applicant) will Hong Kong, 14th July, 1937.

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manoeuvres.

be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be To say the least, that in itself present at the sale, the sum of was unusual and perhaps lends two hundred dollars, $200.00 in colour to the suggestion in the House of Commons two days ago cash-This sum will be refunded

during question-time that this payment of the purchase

North China affuit 1983 pre- price.

meditated."

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Mr. Caine added that on the voyage out here he received in formation from the Home authorl- ties that the new nickel coins had

already arrived in Hong Kong. These, as announced recently. would probably be put into cir- culation towards the autumn. temporary staying at Mountain Mr. Caine and his family are Lodge.

The public has come to take Red Cross relief so much a matter

gotten-except, by the relleved sufferers, and they in the hardships would be better than anyone anti- view that the results of the Bill of their losses and suffering are likely to forget how much worse their lot would be if there were no such prepared and trained body of cipated.

workers.

BRITISH WOMEN

WIN AT HOCKEY

Canberra, July 15, British women's hockey team played two matches here to-day

'Must'

"

Methods Won't Go

High Commissioner McNutt, over in the Philippines, is putting into effect the methods which made him absolute ruler of Indiana, he is to have all letters to" any branch of the Filipino government go over his desk first, and be riding for a fall. Even Aguinaldo was hard to order around in the old days and the present Filipino leaders, who see liberty ahead, will not reliab harsh treatment

in their tour of Australia. In the

A High Commissioner's first method should be diplomacy, a re- Arat match they defeated Canberra cognition of the hopes and aspirations of the people with whom he is to deal for a short time; but, Paul has the "must" habit, and all will have to toe the mark he sets or walk the plank

sorship, but little credence should by nine goals to nii while in one be granted to the "official state-second match they beat Princeton

ments."

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One thing is painfully clear in connection with the Philippine sugar situation. If we are going to participate in a sugar limitation programme we absolutely must keep our part of the agreement. We must live up to the letter and the spirit of the agreement, says the "Manila Bulletin."

The existing situation is most unhealthy for the local market. and thoroughly confusing to the whole programme of which Philip pine regulation and limitation form a part.

Just a prediction: The High Commissioner said he might comé Other features of this muddle | Reuter's Bulletin Service.

back in a year to run for the presidency; he may not even last a year in the faraway, hard-won, expensive passessions of Uncle Bam and trouble include the signi-

taken from Spain under William McKinley, Hoosier political methods. ficantly silent policy of China's

'will not please those people who have been given the most diplomatic ̧ As the honourable member was leaders. Whatever else may be crisis unscathed. For many years and generous treatment for so many years and who now are more diplomatic enough to refrain from suid, this at least none can con- she will carry the scars inflicted particular as to their treatment than ever before. The Governor intimating by which side was the test-diplomatically China has to-day sa in 1931, But stoicism made a mistake he had better remained at home to be the President affair premeditated, we feel justi.Scored every possible point against was ever one of the grandest if of the State University or somethin'. fied in following so wholesome a Japan's nil. A still tongue not the greatest of human attri-

umakes a wise head," and at this butes, and in all humility and Non-Limiting Limitation It is significant that since juncture the leaders of, that sympathy we would advise that this trouble started, nothing greatly exploited and much mis- China's millions can best demon- as been attempted diploma-judged nation, China, have de-strate their loyalty by implicitly tically. True official state. monstrated dramatically to 3

following the magnificent example ments " have brea issued world which is shudderingly sdt by the leaders of China. from inspired sources, purporting wondering if it is watching the They have proved themselves to "speak the mind of Japan. Prologue to a titanic tragedy or a calm in a crisis, of such stuff ara

heroes made. 5429There was, to select the most re- fiendish farce.

cent of the more blataht "officini, About China's methods there Precipitate action at this stage statements," a verbal banage is this predominant principle,ight shatter Eastern and Wes from General Katsuki who de- that the less you allow your tern civilization alike. WIMBLEDON PLAYERS clared he had been sent to Tien opponent to know about what Whilst an agonised world has tsin to command the Japanese you are thinking, then, the more almost reconciled itself to the troops for the purpose of "chastie you keep him guessing. Ob inevitability of the ultimate des- Sovereignty And Sugar ing the outrageous. Chinese, viously China has got Japan truction of Western civilization, Commissioner Paredes and any others who have the opportunity That was his mission.". A sort guessing.

yet the East must not be sacri- to get a word in are perfectly right in standing firm against any ficed to mad materialism as was provision in sugar legislation in the United States giving the Philip the West.

Perhaps it were best, in order | · No matter what the quota accorded the Philippines may be, the to obtain a true, perspective of fact of the continuation of American sovereignty here cannot be the position, to refer to a cabled snored. Attempts to ignore this fact mean going back on the Philip news item from the British Pines and the American flag.

Recepuou At Roehampton

14.

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"We cannot continue expecting the benents of the market stimulated by crop limitation and still evade the rules which we do not like. We either have to go the whole way with the business or we should be more careful about making commitments.

count ourselves out of it entirely. If we are not going the whole way

pines a foreign status.

NOTICE is hereby given that applications have been made to this Company to issue to the re- gistered shareholders named be. low, respectively, duplicate certi- Bcates for the shares covered by the following original certificates, upon statements that such origin. al certificates have been lost —

Certificate No. 28145 dated "1st April, 1936, for 4 shares numbered 1772940/1772943, in- clusive, registered in the name of Mrs. Clementina Cock, of 508, The Peak, Hong Kong.

Certificate No. 28146 dated

· 1st April, 1936, - for 25 shares numbered 1772944/1772968, in clusive, registered in the name of Mr. Edward Cock, of 508. The International Club of Great of evangalising by extermination. China's policy throughout has The Peak, Hong Kong.

Britain held its annual reception It is, however, doubtful whe-been pacific, and for that if for to overseas Wimbledon competither the benign declaration by no dther reason, must she have Certificate No. 20235 dated

tors at Roehampton Club. The the general or those other similar earned the respect and engender 31st January, 1933, for 16 Marquess and Marchioness of Will-official statements," reflect to ed the sympathy of the world. shares numbered' 1359281/ingdon and Lady Filmer Bankey 1359296, inclusive, registered were among the principal guests any appreciable extent the ma- When her soldiers, have fired in the name of Miss Claza Sin The visitors from overseas includ-jority sentiment of the people of they have without one. solitary House of Commons. The For- over which it flies certainly cannot be treated as foreign,

Japan. Remember that recently exception, been on the defensive. 1. H. Crawford and V. B. Mc. the so-called obedient rank The provocativeness and aggres Grath (Australia), Benorita Lizana and file of Japan had the rare op- siveness, literally and metaphori (Chile), Fru Sperling and Hportunity of expressing the mind cally, have been on the other And notice is hereby given that, Picugmann (Denmark); Madame of that mighty nation through the side. China's calmness is indi- it within thirty days from the Mathieu. Comtesse de la Valdene hallot box, and the militarists cative of a great faith in the date hereof no C

J. Borotra, J. Brugnon, C. Boussus, claims or represen»

M. Bernard (France), Baron were not flattered by the general mighty human resources of a tations in respect of such original von Cramm (Germany) Prince result. At the more recent country so vast that she can Students may demonstrate," certificates or any of them shall Madansinj: of Kutch, F. Nakano municipal elections in the great never be physically conquered. but leaders act. The words of Port Proposes To have been received by the Com and J. Yamagishi (Japan), T. Hug-industrial centres those naughty Even in those awful times of Earl Baldwin's broadcast to the pany, the Company will proceed han and H. van Swal (Nether people variously known as Laber-dynastic mal administration, people of Britain during one of age service, proposes to increase the storage fee at government plers. to deal with the applications in lands). D. Andrews, D. Coombe als Radicals, Labourites, So-China was unconquerable in spite her darkest hours when millions from. 15 centavos to 1 pese per day per ton. The proposal was sub- such manner and on such feruus land), Miss Jedrzejowska (Poland), cialists-all anti-militarists and of almost perpetual and purpose thought she was on the brink of mitted to the bureau of customs last week for anal #decision. as the Directors of the Company E Faunin and C. Eedes (South anti-imperialists-not only dared fully planned attack. How much revolution and disaster, Be matter and is expected to make his decision about the middle of this may decide.

Africa), Mise A. Marble, Mrs. An- to speak from the public platform, greater is the China of to-day, calm, stand firm, are the very month. drus, Miss Winthrop, J. D. Budge, but swung millions of votes. the greatest Republic in the words which the lenders of China. The Manila Fort Terminal Company claims that local Importers G. Mako. W. Sabin. H Surface, C. Said Bismarck, The official world, as she faces the imperia are translating into action by are using the government piers as warehouses on secount of the low H. Harris, W. Robertson (USA) Press is not always happy in re-listic aggressor nominally led by prosecuting a policy which firstly storage fees charged by the government. As a resuit Cabi and F. Fukuljevic (Yugoslavia).

whose enjoins calmness, and secondly que Raszon manager of the company, found that the piers are con

"wikigested with goods landed weeks or even months demands firmness.

me must be transferred to bonded warehouses as soon as pra It is a wisdom worthy of the facultate operation of the arrastre service, orticiale" for

Terminal Company stated.

care of Clover Flower Shop Gloucester Building, Hong

Kong.

By Order of the Board of Directors, NOEL BRAGA

Secretary

Hong Kong, 30th June, 1937.

ed:

Eng and "A C. Stedman (New Zea-

A large gathering of English players was also present

dan heriditary monarch flecting public opinion.

“As the Japanese Press and nation seethes with discontent In the course of the afternoon News Agencies are notoriously It would be fuble to sugger interesting matches were played. subservient to the prevailing cen- | that Ching will emerge from this

eign Minister, Mr. Eden, when requested to make a statement on the situation in North China, admitted that there had been some sporadic firing in and around Peiping.

Quite.

East.

As long as the flag flies as a symbol of sovereignty the territorý

Neither can it be treated as foreign for one purpose and not foreign for another.

We either stand by the flag and support what it typifes or wes

qualify our loyalty to that flag. That is a principle which should be recognized by the American President, the American congress and the American people as well as by the government and the people of the Philippines.

To Raise Fee

The Mania Fort Terminal Company, operator of the pier haul-

Guillermé Gomez, acting insular collector of customs, is studying the