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CHINA UNDERWRITERS, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hong Kong)

EDITORIAL

EMPIRE DAY URGENT APPEAL FOR T.B. NEWSETTES

MESSAGE FROM SANATORIUM IN COLONY

LORD MOYNETM

The following telegradi has been received by His Excellency the Governor from the Secretary of 661 State for the Colonies:

May 22, 1941.

I cannot let Empire Day passi

5,751 Persons Died From

"White Plague" Last Year

“TUBERCULOSIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CAUSES OF ILL-HEALTH AND PREMATURE DEATH IN THIS COLONY and the time has arrived for steps to deal with the problem on 4 generous scale." This was one of the findings of the Technical Com- mittee appointed by His Excellency, Sir Geoffry Northcote in 1938 to inquire into the existing hospital facilities.

The Chairman of that Committee was the Director of Medical Services, Hon. Dr. P. S. Selwyn-Clarke.........

NOTICE is hereby given that the Seventeenth Annual Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders without sending you a message of greeting. I should use all people of China Underwriters, Limited, i

of the Colonies, Protectorates and will be held at the Offices of the Mandated Territories to know what Company, 4A, Des Voeux Road, a real source of encouragement it be assured of Central, Hong Kong, on Wednes. has been to us to

their goodwill and support. -day the Fourth day of June, 1941,

It has not been given to every.

The above was also the Anding of the members. of the Council of at moon for the purpose of

body to take as active a part in the Hongkong Anti-Tuberculosis Association. Firmly of the opinion receiving the Report of the Board the war as they would wish; those that the time has arrived for steps to deal with the problem on a of Directors and a Statement of African Middle East territories generous scale" a group of publle-spirited gentlemen-including HON. Accounts for the year ended 31st which have participated in African SIR ROBERT KOTEWALL, HON. DR. SELWYN-CLARKE, HON. MR. December, 1940, and of electing campaign may be counted as for M. K. LO AND MR. HO KOM-TONG, Q.B.E-launched an appeal for

|tunate; Malta too a shining exam funds to establish a sanatorium. Directors and Auditors.

ple to us all, has shown by her bearing that she is proud to be in But all overseas the front line. territories have played their part

and the

The Transfer Books Register of Members of Company will be closed from the 28th May, 1941, to the 4th June, 1941, both days inclusive,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

HERBERT R. STURT,

Managing Director. Hong Kong, 24th May, 1941.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Tuberculosis the dread scourge; DEATHS FROM TUBERCULOSIS is a disease as lethal as cancer. Deathly silent In its work it has condemned.

and all from the moment war be- thousands of people to die a linger 24 hours to 1 year

and is condemning. Age Group, gan have made us in this country ing death as, with the lack of 1 to 5 years.. War has giver a new strength and Government provision for the in- 5 to 15 years care of at least the 15 to 25 years Imeaning to Empire unity. We stitutional

fcel we have true friends all over.

have been through dark and terri-"open" cases, the chances of re- 25 to 45 years ble days together; the road may covery for the majority of the vic-45 to 65 years be a long and hard-one but we can tims are infinitesimal. all feel steady confidence that the end it is victory.

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thank friends and relatives for the decision is one that will un-many

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HushKONG, MAY 26, 1941.

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As no nominations have been re- ceived, the election by the Justices of the Peace announced to be held in the Urban Council Chamber on May 28 will not take place.

During the absence from the Colony of Mr. Seik! Yano, Consul- Mr. Shiroshichi Kimura will be in General for Japan at Hongkong.

charge of the Japanese Consulate- General.

MONDAY, MÂY 26, 1941. TROOP-CARRYING GLIDERS: LESSONS OF THE GERMAN

TACTICS IN CRETE

"The Greek and Imperial forces in Crete have been' putting up a magnificent defence in Crete and the only pity is that we cannot give them some kind of air sup- port," said MAJOR OLIVER STEWART, M.C., A.F.C., B.B.C, aviation expert when he broadcast from London on Satur- day on the lessons to be learned from the German air at- tack on Crete.- Mr. M. J. Abbott, Crown Counsel, has been appointed &

"From the questions people! The landing speed can be forty Commis- have been asking me recent-

"miles an hour and a glider can sioner to administer oaths and take

be released from a distance of ly," said Major Stewart, "it declarations, affirmations and at-

fifteen miles of its objective testations of honour in the Supreme seems that there is no clear

and allowed to glide in. understanding of how gliders

"If the men were accommodated work. I have not seen any of tn open cockpits. they could use It is notified for general infor- these myself, but the first their rifles and tommy-guns effec- mation that Typhoon warning thing to remember is that a tively and they could bring a pretty ughts will not be exhibited on the troop-carrying glider is not a

considerable tire-power to bear on Kowloon Railway Station during

the enemy."

Court.

repairs to the Clock Tower of until Sail plane." further notice.

8of Re-entry on Stanley Village Lot

AERODROME DEFENCE THE SAIL PLANE

Major Stewart then dealt with Major Stewart declared that the the difficulty of dealing with air- The Cancellation of the Memorial salt plane was an engmeless plane borne troops and said that at any with an enormous wing-span. Itrate the Greek and Imperial Forces 15 No. 520 has been registered accord could take of by being towed up in Crete had been putting up

ing to law.

to a fair height and they could magnificent defence and the only maintain their height Many pity was that they could not be cross-country made by sall plane and

flights had been given some kind of air support.

great .""Tu 42 invasion of Britain on heights were reached.

1939

Per Total cent.

270

676

337

783

1,586

The Cancellation of the Memorial

689

65 years and over

· 102

2 has been registered according to

jaw.

of Re-entry on Inland Lot No. 3073

4.443

100

1938

300

723

511 11

noon.

647 13

1.608 33

180

951 19 4

4,920

100

have noticed

Firing Area Changed

AMENDMENT

the same lines. we have a good The troop carrying glider looked chance of maintaining our air

Mr. Clarence E Gauss, the new more like an enormous aeroplane superiority," said Major Stewart. and was more stoutly bulit than "The operations in Grete have American Ambassador to China, Is scheduled to present his credentials the sal plane. He had no designs shown us the importance of nero- Aerodromes must to Mr. Lin Sen. Chairman of the of the details of these gilders drome defence. National Government, this after-given to him, though he hoped to be defended against bombers and

air-borne troops. They must have some shortly.

be defended by troops specially trail- ed in this particular form of fight- iing. Aeroplanes alone cannot de-. fend their own bases. They must be reinforced by anti-aimrait guns in large numbers ·

The Kwelchow Rural Credi Committee has, increased its capi- tal to $1,000,000 (Chinese currency) in aid of agricultural development,

An interesting talk on London impressions of a local announcer was given by Mr. Leonard Star- buck, Professional Assistant at the Royal Observatory; from the studio of Z.B.W. last night.

•

In celebration of the opening of the Wardens' Athletic and Social

"A troop-carrying glider can take anything up to twenty armed men and can easily be made." said Major Stewart. "They are towed by a Junkers 52 and were built of wood. An imposing feature of the glider was the means it pos- sessed for allowing the men, to get out. The men would have to be able to disembark verv quickly without falling on one another."

"The tactical advantages of the troop-carrying glider is that it makes Its descent in silence and the pllot has the discretion of where he can land.

Consulate-General in Bombay. The TAIKOO CHINESE

CLUB

The 14th anniversary of its

"Troop-carrying planes, para- chutists and gliders--these are all going to be intensively used in the future. Aeroplanes will be

made to carry heavier things in this war and which were never dreamed of before. They will be made to carry bigger weapons and larger numbers of“ men.“ Major Stewart said that it was

have been

must be ready for the use of any kind of formula, old or new, when they attempt an invasion of this island. If they try their Crete formula on a much bigger scale, we will be able to deal with it."

MAJOR WOULD

SHOOT OBJECTORS

Shefield City Council recently

A SURE DEATH Not only is this lack of provision condemning the victims to a sure death but it has been, and is still. the means of spreading the 24 hours to 1 year adopting this plan. They disease. Tube culosis flourishes in 1 to 5 years have indicated this on more places which lack sunshine and 5 to 15 years Mrs. Eu and family gratefully than one occasion, but the mong people living in crowded 15 to 25 years tenements. The home conditions of 25 to 45 years

of the victims messages of condolences.doubtedly bring the United against their recovery and endange5 years and over

militate 45 to 65 years many floral tributes, and, kind attendance

States into at the funeral of the late Mr. Eu

direct conflict the lives of their housemates. Tong Sen,

with the Axis attempts to Those who read the Health Bulle- counter-blockade Britain.tins issued by the Medical Depart- The President's cautiousment, and published in the local statesmanship on this issue, that tuberculosis invariably "top-

Press, daily would

however irritating it might ped" the number of infectious cases appear to those who are reported to the Medical authorities. calling for all out action to In 1940, 5,751 persons were RE- help Britain, has been com- PORTED to have died of this

The Government Gazette pub-

TACTICAL ADVANTAGES mendable in that

white plague." The number of

shes the following:-

Major Stewart stated that a deaths for 1939 and 1938 was 4,443 allowed the nation time to and 4,820, respectively. In all three ferred by section 10A of the De."A" Division, Yaumat!, gave a tea of these gliders and the glider possible to admit that the Germans

In exercise of the powers con- Centre, the officers and wardens of Junkers 52 could tow one or more absorb the full shock of the years. the number of deaths fences (Firing Areas) Ordinance. party at the A.R.P. Club yesterday Night. Editor (Wanchal Office):

German successes in Europe amounted to 51 per cent, of the 1936, as amended by the Defences evening, at which a large number would give the Junkers 52 an ad- had seized the possibilities of the Tel. 24511.

and so to mould public total sufferers of this malady. As Firing Areas)

A Junkers 52 would aeroplanes with remarkable in- Amendment Or of officers, wardens and friends ditional ft

only take a run of about London Office 53. Fleet Street opinion in the country to a the conserisus of opinion among dinance, 1938, His Excellency the were present.

fifty genuity, yards when It was complete realisation of the the medical practitioners is that Governor in Council

towing a "But now I think. that with the further

The list of 521 persons registered

glider. for every case reported four others amends the First Schedule to the

full operations in Crete before us, fact that unless American

"There is no reason why a Ju- we can say that we [were treated by Chinese herbalists, sald Ordinance, as enacted by the under the Registration of Dentists: participation takes place, the we have the alarming figure of 40,- Defence (Firing Areas) Amend- Ordinance to whom an annual kers 52 cannot tow two or even warned," said Major Stewart. "We Government will be unable to 000, 36.000, and 40,000 victims for ment Ordinance, 1936, and set out practising certificate for 1041 has

three gliders" said Major Stewart. ALL EYES ON THE guarantee the complete de-1940, 1939 and 1938, respectively. in the Appendix to that Ordinance. been issued is published in the

feat of Totalitarian aggression

URGENT NEED

as amended by Government Noti- Government Gazette in accordance UNITED STATES. and its menace in the years,

As Government is, for some rea-fication 531 published in the with Section 12 (1) of the Regis- Eon or the other, unwilling or un-Gazette of August 27, 1937, as fol-tration of Dentists Ordinance (No EVEN if Admiral William to come. There is, unfor-

1 of 1940). " Glassford, Commander of tunately, still a small school public funds the public should, in

able to build a senatorium out of lows:- the United States Yangtse of thought in the

United its

Mr. Chiang Chia-tung has been own interests, support any Patrol, over-rated the suc-States that thinks

The following firing area 15 that movement which has for its objec-substituted for firing area C

appointed a Consul in the Chinese cesses which the Germans America can best help the ve the cradication of this dread

appointment was made upon the have obtained in their depre-cause of humanity and world scourge which has been taking such The area included in this Bring recommendation of Dr. Wang dations against British. mer-peace by keeping out of actual heavy toll of human lives yearly area is bounded as follows by a Chung-hul, Minister of Foreign chant shipping and, in doing hostilities in Europe and it is fact that Hongkong is in urgent-Mark at Bluff Point (latitude 22 National Government relieved Mr. formation was celebrated by the

be no gainsaying the ling starting from High Water Affairs. In other mandates, the su, failed to take into con- to allow this minority time to not to say, desperate need of a deg. 11 46", longitude 114 deg. 12 Chi Cheng-lu from his post as a Talkoo Chinese Club on Saturday sideration Britain's sea realise the position that the tuberculosis sanatorium, and the 42"); thence following High Water member of the Honan Provincial at their premises. No. 15 Connaught rejected a proposal that conscien- mastery, when he spoke in President has delayed carry-site choser by the Anti-Tuberculosis Mark along the southern shore of Government and appointed Mr. Road Central

tious objectors in the council's Shanghai on Thursday night, ing the "Fire Hose" right Association appear to be the ideal Tai Tam Peninsula to latitude 23 Chang Shun-ming as his successor. The function" was attended by employ should be dismissed. The what he had to say furnished across the Atlantic himself. jone for such a building.

deg. 11' 51", longitude 114 deg. 13'

over 120 members and guests, and voting was 36 for, 47 against. convincing evidence of, the

Situated at Shouson Hill, the 15"; thence to Beaufort Island at

included in the day's programme THE LATEST developments nouse-which could be easily con- latitude 22 deg, i1' 22, longitude

There are 35 conscientious objec- was a luncheon, a Chinese musical tors in the city's employ, 17 being growing feeling amongst of the war in the Mediter-verted into a sanatorium-has suf- 114 deg. 14 32" thence following Woods has been appointed tem- Americans of the need there ranean and the possibility of Aclent accommodation" for 20 to 30 High Water Mark along the west-porarily to act as Assistant Su. Opera show followed by a dinner school teachers. All will keep their

In the evening.

Jobs, says the Daily Mail. Hitler adopting his beds. The purchase price is $35,000 cm and southern shares of Bean-perintendent of Police and to be

Ofcials for the ensuing year!

The council adopted a resolution but the owner. Mr. J. M. Wong, has fort Island to latitude 22 deg, 10 Adjutant of the Hongkong Police elected In the afternoon were:

protesting against the variations war against the Axis Powers.and intimidation..in other signified, his willingtiess to donate 46", longitude 114 deg. 14' 33" Reserve in place of Mr. Tso Tsua- Patrons: Messrs. 3. C. Roberts and in the treatment of the objectors

thence across to Py, Tol Island at on who has been appointed Senior Speaking as a naval officer, directions in his desperate Approximately $17.000 is needed for latitude 22 deg. 10'00", longitude 114 Superintendent of Police Reserve President: Mr. Mök Yu-yan. of course, Admiral Glassford endeavours to bring his de-the purchase of technical and hos. deg 14' 58"; thence on a bearing and Officer Commanding Chinese Vice-President: Mr. Mok Hing. laid all his emphasis on the signs to a successful conclu-pital equipment, furniture and oo", longitude 114 deg. 15' 41": of 148 deg. to latitude 22 deg. of

Chairman: Mr. Mok Ching-un. question of "ships and more sion have not been without linen: while another $12,000 will be thence on a bearing of 270 deg. to

Vice-Chairman: Mr. Kwok The Ministry of Economic Affairs ships" to carry supplies to their effect

chuen. needed as running expenses. on American

latitude 22 deg. 09 00", fongitude held a memorial service for the late Hon. Secretary: Mr. Lau Han-ming. "Britain and "if need be, men public opinion. Statesmen,

BETTER THAN NOTHING 114 deg. 05′ 43"; thence across to Hsiao Chih-chler, chemical engi-¡Hon. Treasurer: Mr. Boo Tse-kul. to the decisive field of battle," politicians and public men tong to a Hongkong Daily Press re- latitude 22 deg. 11' 00", longitude York on April 16 while he was on

"We know," said Mr. Ho Kom- Un Kok Point on Lamma Island neer, who passed away in New Asst. Secretary: Mr. Soo-Kit-sang. which, in his opinion, lay in there have been more and porter, "that that is only a very 114 deg. 08' 50"); thence following an official mission. the Battle of the Atlantic. more forthright in their views small beginning, but it is better High Water Mark along the east- Wen-hao, Minister of Economic Admiral Glassford was right on the grave issue which is than doing nothing at all. After ern shores of Lamma Island to Affairs, who officiated, paid when he declared that at confronting the head of the all, a start must be made some-Wong Chu Kox Point (latitude 22 tribute to his hard-working spirit. present the United States had administration in the United where' if we are to eradicate this des. 12 36", longitude 114 deg. 09 and his contributions in charcoal- The Lingnan University has re taken no steps to guarantee States, whose responsibility is if after a year's trial, the percen- at latitude 22 deg. 12 58", long!- News).

disease. We hope, however, that, 30"); thence across to Ngan Chau making and oll-refining (Central ceived word from America stating that the goods she is manu-fully recognised now. These tage of cures affected at the sana- tude 114 deg. 11' 00"; thence across

that the Rockford College in Rock- ford, Ilinois, will offer a scholar- facturing for Britain would signs and portents appear to torium is found to be higher than to Chung Am Kok at latitude 22

Alderman E. G. Rowlinson said Tenders are invited for the sup-ship of about US$1,000 annually be delivered at British ports herald a momentous decision that in the hospitals in the city, deg. 12' 48" longitude 114 des. 11ply and delivery of stores required to a student of the institution for

that the Education Committee -2 direct indication that to be taken by the Govern-Government will assist us to extend 42"; thence along the southern by the Government of Hongkong; the academic year 1941-1942. were embarrassed by having as President Roosevelt's

limit of the port of Stanley: for the collection, transportation "Fire ment, who must feel satisfied our activities."

The scholarship. It is understood many objectors as the whole of the thence Hose" policy, to which the now that the nation as a

following High Water and delivery of Government stores; will include tuition, and expenses received protests from parents, and Mark on the western shore of Tai for the supply and delivery of pro-for board and lodging and is to be he could understand the protests lend and lease plan, has been whole is prepared, in the] Asked as to how they intend to Tam Peninsula to starting point. visions required by the Hongkong granted to a student between the where, perhaps, a father was in likened, must immediately words of Mr. William S.

raise the money, Mr. Ho said that,

Prison at Stanley, the Female Fri- ages of 19 and 22 in the sopho-the Army and the youngster at include the decision to pro- Knudsen, "to look this war result of their appeal inserted in for a start, they would await the vide convoys for American straight in the eye and not be the local newspapers, and the per-

FIRING PRACTICE at Laichikok, etc.: for trans- more or junior class(Central school, was possibly being in-

portation of medical stores con-News). Light gun aring practice will be tract; for provisions and fodder ships taking such supplies to ashamed." In other words, sonal letters sent to friends of the carried out today "between the Britain and her allies."

contract (Medical Dept.); and for BOOKS ON CHINA the President has now pre-sponsors. Should these two forms hours of 8 p.m. and midnight. Medical Dept. dietaries contraes. THE QUESTION of provid-pared the people and found of appeal fail to bring in the re- Firing Areas "D" and "E" will

The China Campaign Committee ing American naval escorts them ready to accept the in-quired sum the promoters would be affected:

has decided to compile a list of for American ships conveying evitable, not only in the cause organise flag-days and other drives. Firing practice as under la not!-

CHUNGKING, May 25 (Reuter-books: on China for world-wide supplies to Britain has ap- of

Will it be said of the public that, Bed for tomorrow:- American security and though generous in its support of

In celebration of Empire Day, Bri-distribution in order to give a (s) Heavy gun firing between the tish members of the Sino-British clearer picture of the country. parently aroused a certain safety, but in the cause of war funds and other charities, it hours of 9 am, and 4 pm Cultural Relations Association gave A compilation committee con- amount of controversy in humanity and world peace. ftiled to rally to the support of a Firing Area. "E" will be affected. a reception yesterday afternoon.sisting of Chinese and British the United States. There is Bis pronouncement, which is campaign against tuberculosis?

Alternative date-May 28, 1941, They entertained Chinese members members has been formed. no doubt that President scheduled to be made tomor- Donations, however large. or (b) Light gun practice between of the Association with the latest bibliograph, when completed, will Roosevelt and his advisers are row, is awaited eagerly by the small, will be gratefully received the hours of 8 p.m. and midnight. British war newsreels and an ex-be published and distributed with it among colleges, schools.

by Mr. D. Benson of the Mercan-Firing Areas "D" and "will be hibition of war photographs and the co-operation of the National Ibraries throughout the work overwhelmingly in favour of whole world.

tile Bank, the Honorary Treasurer. affected.

is for the United States to Herr take an active part in the usual methods

of threat

92,000 to the Association's funds,

APPEAL FOR FUNDS

Mr. William Richard Chester-

Company. Police Reserve

paintings.

Dr. Wong

A. S. P. Roberts.

and urging Parliament to amend the law so that all objectors will be treated alike.

Strong opinions were expressed Pul-during the discussion.

told the council: "We ought not to Councillor Major. E. G. Whittaker.

have objector tribunals at all, I wuld have no objectors. It they would not join the R.A.M.C. I would shoot the first 10 and then there would be no mare.

SCHOLARSHIP TO GIRL STUDENT

The

DEFEND THEM

"I men accept the protection have a right to fight and defend and privileges of a country, they

them.".

other corporation services. He had

sinuated" by an objector-teacher.

He thought, however, that most the objector-teachers. were

honorable and did not allow their seatiments to colour their teaching...

He was against, their dismissal, It was reported during the meet- ing that no objector employed by: the corporation had refused the increase. in wages of salaries awarded because of the war.

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