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-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

PEACE PLEDGE UNION

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PACIFISM MUST

MUST BE A POSITIVE POLICY, SAYS DEAN WILSON

Pearl River Shipping

ANGLO - JAPANESE DISAGREEMENT

Services Between H.K. And Canton

GENERAL

HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATIONS IN H.K.

Parade At Happy Valley

That paclism, in its only tenable character, must be a posi- tive and constructive polley or an art which works according to a rule of life or as a body of knowledge that cannot be long than' a philosophy of life or a falih, was argued by the Very ̧TM« Rev. J. L. Wilson, Dean of St. John's Cathedral, in a talk to the

CANTON, June 7 (Reuter)--ās a Peace Pledre Union given in the Challenge Book Room yesterday,

result of the Angio-Japanese dis- Taking as his subject, "Can which was, on the one hand, rea-Ircement regarding the shipping There Be a Non-Religious Paci-sonable and not Quixotic, and on memorandum in connexion with

The official celebrations of His fam," the Dean said that he had the other, of such strength and Passengers on board ships plying been trying to think out in his totality as would ensure, that the between Canton and Hongkong, Majesty the King's Birthday will mind what the motive force of individual did not waver and lose the O.S.E. vessel Shipoke Maru, take place in the Colony to-day, paclism was and whether pacifism | heart when the test came.

chartered by the Japanese "Govern- | which is a Government and Bank could exist in

|ment, which was due in Hongkony | Holiday. a strong enough

this morning, was diverted to fòrm in

4 non-religious back. ground,

TRUE FAITH

Macao.

Chief interest will, of course. The emotional character of the

centro round the Review of the motive must then be based on true He had come to the conclusion | falth and sure hope, which to the It is learned from a well-inform-Garison which will be held at that it could not be less than a speaker's mind could not be less ed source that one of the reasons Happy Valley at sight o'clock ‘this morning. An imposing turn-out philosophy of life or a faith, which | than religious in character.

for the disagreement over shipping must be of an all-enbracing or

"The actual character of the was that the Japanese intended to of Military and Naval units in ex- pected and excellent arrangements universal character. It cannot be pacifist's faith"

continued the run bi-weekly passenger service have been made for the public to tacked on to dally habits, and there Dean, will depend on two general between Canton and Hongkong witness the parade. must be no gaps or gults in its propositions, which perhaps may whereas the British were allowed covering power.

be reduced to one, or if not, to a fortnightly service. dependence on a further proposi

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"A chain is no stronger than its weakest link," said the Dean, "and it there is anything which pacifism cannot deal with then it cannot be a way of life on a universal

scale."

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His Excellency the Governor Sit Geoffry Northcote will arrive at In the meanwhile, the Portu-, the Parade Ground escorted by a guese, steamer Sing Cheong, which Motor Cycle Detachment of the "They are, drstly, a trust in arrived yesterday from Macao. Hongkong Volunteers and will mm- human nature, its superior desire making its first voyage since the mediately proceed to inspect the for and response to good rather Japanese occupation, was allowed troops. than evil, and, secondly, a bellef weekly sailings. that good is stronger than "evil.

The inference is that the good

must be in the constitution of

Salling. Cancelled

MATTER OF TASTE

Owing to the closure of the Pearl Such a philosophy must partake of the character of religion in that human nature and entered into its River, the salling of the Japanese It is all-embracing and universal. composition, How does this differ Government-chartered steamer to Pacifism could not be a matter of in essentials from the belief that Canton, announced for to-day, has taste, but must be embodied as God created man in his own been cancelled, the Osaka Shosen

Kaisha announced yesterday. part of the religion of the universe.intage?" asked the Dean.

There must also be an adequate.

motive, said the Dean. Clearly

LOSS OF LIFE

Pacifism, if it was all this, had

March Past

:

His Excellency will then return to the platform from where he will take the salute as the Parade marches past. Those who will be accommodated on the platform with His Excellency will be:

The Commodore, Hongkong Commodore A. M. Peters, D.S.C.. Royal Navy. The Officer Com- manding. The Royal Air Force, Brown. Group Captain HM.K

the individual would need a motive face loss of life, hence it m DISTURBANCE IN RAF, The Officer Commanding.

be sure of two things: that për- sona) sacride, was worth while 'or justified and that it would con- to the salvation of.

POLICE AMBUSH te

IN TAIPO RD.

Robber Suspect Wounded

An ambush by the police in Talpo Road, yesterday morning, led to the capture of three robber suspects, who surrendered after an exchange of shots, in the course of which one of the alleged robbers was wounded in the foot.

Acting or information that an armed robbery, was planned, a

dumanity.

"It is easy to conceive that the first is hardly possible without an "expectation of immortality," said the Dean. "Nor does the second differ much from the belfer. that God has an enduring purpose for humanity

EXCHANGE CONTROL

party of police, under Det.-Sgt. C. HONGKONG MARKET

Pope set an ambush about 9 am.

Two hours later, the men were scen walking along Talpo Road, and

"

REACTION.

WANCHAT

Restaurant Foki Give Evidence

Yuen Kul, foki of the Ying King restaurant, gave evidence at the continued hearing at the Central Court yesterday of the case in which seven British. sailors and three soldiers were charged with causing damage to glass doors and windows and several other articles

the

The Hongkong Naval Volunteer Force Commander J. Petrle. DS.C., and

Commandant, H.K.V.D.C... Lleut-Colonel H: B Rose, M.C. During the March Past the Parade Commander. Major- General AE, Grasett, D.S.O., M.C., General Officer Commanding. The British Troops in China, will also join His Excellency.

"Review Order

The form of parade will be that which is held during the absence of the Sovereign.

On the arrival of His Excellency the Royal Standard will be broken in the restaurant to the total value at the masthead and after of $38. The soldiers were addi- the laspection, the troops will ad- tionally charged with conspiracy vance In Review Order at the con- with two others to persuade a wit-clusion of which three cheers for ress, Lo Kwai-ying. dancing girl, His Majesty will be given

to support the truth, June 1.

Yuen stated that he was at the

The Royal Standard will then be hauled down, signifying the

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OIL AND VINEGAR SETS $8.50

HONEY JARS WITH CHROMIUM TOPS $10.50

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The House of Quality & Service

SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

counter writing bills, when he saw departure of His Excellency as the Mrs. Grasett Opens

The Hongkong Exchange Market some. sailors coming in. They were challenged near the 34 mile-displayed immediate reaction yes-ordered five bottles of beer and About 2:15 am. they atome..

terday to the discontinuance of chicken.

King's, representative.

46Government House

In donour of the occasion His

The wounded man, Chan Yuk, selling of Sterling by the Control/wanted. more beer. One of the Excellency 'the Governor will at 11|

25. was taken to the Kowloon Hos-fund in Shanghai.

No selling took place between pital. The police picked up two pistols, which were believed to have banks in Shanghai yesterday, ac- cording to advice received, and the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank was calling only to legitimate traders

been discarded by the gang.

We repair carefully

every shoe!

at 8d

fokis told them it was after hours. Third defendant then went to the accountant and spoke to him, but the accountant could not un derstand what, was said. After being refused beer, defendant ran

about and struck the lift atten dant.

o'clock this morning receive the Consular Body

Sale Of Work

STEADY PROGRESS Government Mrs. Grasett, wife of HLE the House and at 4 p.m. His Excel-G.O.C., opened the sale of work at lency will hold a reception to the Kowloon School for the Deaf which the leading members of the yesterday afternoon. various communities have been The attentive but small audience

invited.

The residents of Hongkong will were given a summary by Miss Li give themselves over to the holi-history since its commencement in Luk Wa, Principal, of the School's day spirit of the day. Most of the 1935 when it had six puplis. clubs have arranged for special

National Dollars opened in Hong- kong yesterday at 180-7/8, and

Kwan Hing. 11ft attendant, and dropped before the close of the Koh Kuen, also gave evidence. half-day session to 182.

Yow Kuen, waiter, stated that he The value of the Hongkong dol was on the first floor when he saw lar also depreciated in sympathy sixth defendant go to the lavatory. in terms of Sterling and U.S. Dol-On his return from the lavatory ment in the Colony will also offer University Women's Hostel, which 1ars, the closing being, respectively he stopped to watch witness divid-special entertainment.

1/2 7/8 and 29 for Cash,

It is believed that adjustments will be made so that the National dollar will be in the region of Bd,

ing the tip money. As witness himself could not speak English, he went to fetch Poon, Shi-san, to ask the defendant what he wanted,

The hearing, was adjourned to June 21, at 2.30 p.m.

The defendants were Teleg.

MR. SZE HON - FAI Frank. Standish, 24, HMS. Dor-

RELEASED.

setshire, Teleg, Thomas Stewart,

TA 21, HM.8. Duncan, Stoker Vincent wright, 33, of H.M.S. Duncan, Ldg. Cyril Wilfred Lesile Norman

Mr. Sze Hon-fai, compradore of Messrs. W. R. Loxley, and Co., Ltd's

Big. David Charles Sullivan, 26, Shameen branch, was released by MS. Duncan, Sig. Percival Her- the Japanese authorities on Tues: day after a month's detention

Mr. Ste was arrested when he was about to board the sa Fat shan for Hongkong, and during his detention was not allowed to have communication with anyone.

bert, McCall, 26, HMS. Duncan, Stoker Percy Morfisey, 40, HMS, Proteus, Pte. Willam Cruickshank, 48, Royal Scots.

Cruickshank was additionally charged with conspiracy with Pte. John' Stevenson, 23, and Fte. John

-It is reported that the Japanese McNally, 22, also of the Royal took objection to some, remarks Scots, with conspiracy, with an- made by Mr. Bze at a dinner in other unknown, to persuade a wit- Canton early in May at which ness, Lo Kwai-ying, dancing girl, | Japanese · were present,

to support the truth.

POP-ROBIN" LOSES CONFIDENCE IN THE DOCTOR

IS THE DENTIST

IN 2

I AM THE DENTIST

events during the day, while the At that time the School con- Hotels and other places of amuse-sisted of three rented rooms in the

AIRPORT NEWS Imperial Airways;

SOUTHBOUND

Friday: Hanoi, Bangkok. Delphinus, Dorado-7 & 7.30 a.m

NORTHBOUND

were used for class room, dormitory and staff room; In 1937 the School quarters for the then twenty pupils consisted of a house and a flat in a nearby building.

SCHOOL'S, AIM...«

To-day the School for the Deaf takes care of 37 girls and boys who are taught lip reading and given

Thursday: Bangkok, Hanol, elementary education. It is the

Hongkong... Delphinus 4 pm.

Air France:

SOUTHBOUND

Saturday: Hanol, France. Ville de Ventiane 7 am Fan, American" Alrways"

EASTBOUND Thursday: USA, Mantia, Hong-

kang

Philippine Clipper-2pm.

WESTBOUND

Friday: Manila, USA. Philippine Clipper-8,30 am

aim of the School staff to be able to build their own building in the near future, and they hope it will not be long before the building fund is started. Contributions may be sent to the Schoolj addressed: to Miss Lat.

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A short demonstration of speech work and lip reading was given by the pupus after which tea was

to the visitors. served re

The School' for the Deaf in locat- ed at 5 Kal Yan Road, in Kow- loon City, and visitors are always welcome.

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