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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, APRIL 27. 1930:

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Lunatsuharski, the Bolshevik time past that quite a number of LEARN TO READ WITH PLKASURE.

Rumours that the Canadian

Minister of Education, had lately reforms were being made in the

Pacific Ocaan Services ara con- It is a strange coincidence that an excellent opportunity of join Police Force of Hongkong, hus it

From enquiries made at the templating erection of a hotel in

since the apologia that Mr.ing the laugh against himself, was left until Friday for His Ex-offices of the C.P.0.9. to-day, we the Colony for their large number Pollock published in the local and took it, According to a cellanes the Governor to make learn that the new Empress of of tourists and passangers were papers in reply to my article Russian paper published in Ber the first public announcement Canada is not expected to be in denied this morning by the

drawing the attention of the lin, he was lately present at a an announcement that cannot fail Hongkong before the beginning General Agent, Mr. J.H. Wallace, public to the credit that the lecture by a wallknown priest on to have given great satisfaction of next year.

On the question of pay,

Intergiowed by a representative Constitutional Reform Associa-Christian Doctrine,” and wish- the police are in a similar position

T

of this paper, Mr. Wallace said: tion took to itself for the action ing to embarrass the lecturer to othercivilsarvants in the Colony The Hongkong congregations The rameurs that have been of the Government in granting asked him: "Is your argument insofar as they are awaiting nowe Wai are giving a farewell concert care Calons that the 1 should have come across the God The priest replied, "Yes." of the Chung Wah Shing Kung circulating for several months loans for building purposes, that that all authority is ordained of from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, but it was to the Rt. Rev. Bishop of Victoria C.P.OS, are going to build a hotel following in the works of Sir and added, after a pause, throuraging to hear that His and Mrs. Lander at the Chinese in Hongkong are, to any know. Frederick Pollock, the disting our present Government is of it has been sent ns Excellency was favourably in- Y. M. CA on Saturday, May edge, not true. I have not heard uished English Judgo of the fifties God

for our aina." clined towards the matter. But

of one going to be built and I do and I think the Hon. Mr. Pollock by God.. the most satisfying news of all is

not think there is any foundation may have exclaimed in somewhat The audience burst into a storm similar words.—“I W3.3 very of applause, in which, says the that no longer shall we be having The Chinese Chamber of Comfor the gossip.”-

anxious as to my place in the list, chronicler, Lunatsebarski joined. European constables in the Force. merce, with the co-operation of,

Asked whether the Company and, at the same time-rather con- It has been rightly felt for a very the Tung Wa Hospital, has

Perhaps my confidance

If it is true that a rivent long time that some better succeeded in raising $11,000 for were going to embark in Singidant.

preacher in St. Paul's used the acknowledgment should be made the famine relief fund at Weihai- apare on such a venture. Mr. bordered on presumption, if so it

expression "kick up a dence of of such men's position: thạt wai This money has been Wallace said that there again the was deservedly punished.

rank should be bestow remitted to Sir James Stewart public were wrongly advised, soon as I caught sight of the list fuss, it must be the first tinie There was no idea on the part of hanging in the Senate House, in which the word "deure" has the Company to build any hotel raised my eyes to the top post been used within iba precincts in That name was not mine. its theological sense. The devil in the East. The Italian aviators, Liaulan-

I confess that I felt the dishas many pseudonyms fit for the proposed that every Europeasants Masiero and Ferranni, with

appointment." How very polpit-Satan, Lucifer, the Evil shall wear three stripes and will their mechanics, if weather per-

plicable this is in Mr. Pollock's One, the Old Serpent, Belial, begin with the mink of Lance- | mits,

to leave Canton

CASE with regard

the tp Sergeant, a procedure that will with their machines this morning.

claim that the Constitutional Beelzebub, the Prince of Dark- find a very hearty reception, not starting from Fong Tsuen, for

ness, and so on; but the workl Correspondents are requested to observe the rule which requires only among the police but out- Shanghai, by way of Foochow to

strumental in getting the local need of some more familiar, and seems always so have felt the them to forward their names and addresses with communications siders as well. The relaxation of complete their Rome-Tokyo flight.

Government to Frant those addressed to the Editor, not necessarily for publication, but a and the rules regarding marriaga,

indeed friendly, term for one so UP IN MABEL'S ROOM"

desirous of building loans on'fair busy in human affairs. Hence sridence of their bona fides.

making it possible for all men All communications intended for publication should be address-who intend to stay with the During last week there were

such compromises sa Old Nick Widespread curiosity #G Force to marry, is another con-notified four cases of small-pos what happeds Up in Mabel's I think that Mr. Pollock was it moved Burns to the length of La phrase sa companionable that cession that will go a long (three fatal), five of cerebro-spinal way towards making our Force fever (wo fatal) and one nor Room" arcounted for the over well advised to express regret for commiseration, deuce, and the The rate of subscription to "The Hongkong Telegraph" is $36 more popular branch of local fatal occurrence of diphteria. Allowing audience which assem forgetting to remark, in reply to dickens. These last must be per annum. (Payable in Advance.)

Besides these were Chinese. There was also bled at the Theatre Royal last Mr. Leo d'Almada's observation.spelt without capitals, and to that The rate per quarter and per mensem, proportional. Subscriptome another distinct improve one apn-fatal European case of night, when the Denniston Play that the credit for getting the tions for any period less than one manth will be charged as for men: that is being affected is in Typhoid og paratyphoid, which isfers opened their season here. the Government to grant loans

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interest!

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As

in-

extent may be accaunted, orthodox. There was not a vacant seat in was not the Association's. We whole house, and it is not over-were all pleased with Mr. Pollock | of the straw cone-shaped bar and

stating the truth to say that from atter be pablished his disclaimer. Sir Auckland Geddes, who is We are informed that Mr. Astart to finish the theatre echoed | Every one in the Colony evidently exported to do a great canvas stockings are to pass and R. Lowey who was a candidate at and re-echoed with laughter has the greatest regard for deal of entertaining when he in in their place we shall see a uni the 1918 elections, standing as an which was unrestrained and Mr. Pollock,-and his honesty of in the States, is a notable athlete, form similar in every way to that Independent, and who only failed irrepressible. now worn by other constables. by a very narrow majority, will piece the Company could not bands.

For an opening purpose is recognised on all but it may be doubted whether His achievements for his physical endurance will be The The "Hongkong Telegraph" is now on sale at, and will be with

change was first started again. as representative of the have made a better choice, and if the welfare of this Colony have equal to the hand shaking which

the Chinese belivered to subscribers by, the .Dairy Farm Company, Land

sergeants Justices of the Peace, try to win the remainder of its repertoire is been brilliant. My only regret will be involved unless he reforms dow other members of the seat on the Legislative as good, then Mr. Reynolds Deo-is that he should have come to be his methods. It is most interest- Shameen, Canton, who are our agents there.

the Chinese force are to be cloth Council to be vacated shortly by niston's clever combination will associated with such a doubtfullying if rather exhausting to watch Jed in similar mannet. And Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K. Chaves tremendously successful useful scheme as is agitated for bim receive a number of guests as

behind all these improvements who is going on leave.

time bere.

by the Constitutional Reform he did recently at Olympia. for be Be can trace the influence of

Association. It is a pity that has an athletic style all his own. our C.S.P., the Hon. Mr. E. D. C.

how as each guest comes in sight Sir Wolfe, whose keen regard for all that appertains to the welfare and secure from General Rozanoff, young bridegroom, was foolish en-base been had he overcome his plants it firmly, and balances elevation of the force is now the Russian feiligee, a statement oghto present to Mabel Essing infärustion for ab unofficial himself as if for a trial of strength. notorious. In very many ways i regard to the events which ton, a pretty widow, two years be- be bas set the Department in/made him leave Vladivostok so fore his marriage. He finds him Copacil

majority the Legislative Then his long arin shoots out to If he were able to full length, he smiles the gues: order and we know for a fact horriedly. Bu: beyond a few self a guest at a house party a restrain his ambition and direct straight in the eye like a boxer. that he enjoys a very enviable remarks concerning the weather which the widow, now the fiances his activities always into the seizes his band, and draws him

and bis enjoyable trip. which of one of his friends, is also right channel, he would have won determinedly around in s sami popularity among all ranks.

things continue, STILL PEGGING AWAY.

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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, APRIL 27. 1920.

AMERICA'S FITURE ROLE.

Theplay centres around a pink, he did no: recognise We endeavoured yesterday to chemise that Garry Ainsworth, a much more brilliant he could Auckland advances

од

One foot,

And long may such a state of were of interest only to himself. quest. His bride is intensely for himself a dazzling halo. circle to greet the bostess. He

the General did not venture on any statement

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wishing bim

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jealous and he fears the young However, he is a long way in will need to develop a less ex- widow is going to show the front of most of our unofficials in pensive muscular action for the chemise to her. As it bas bis civic spirit. He will be leaving social taske before him in During the past few days we

With the departure of the Blue name embroidered on it, he fore within the next few days for America. had begun to feel a little anxious Fannel liner Mentor this morning sees serious complications. Home on holiday, and I take this as to what actual steps our local there left the Hon. Mr. ED.C frantic eforts to recover the War Memorial Committee were Wolfe, our popular Chief

opportunity of of "evidence" give rise to many farewell and bon voyage.

The Academie des Beaux-Arts; taking towards getting completed Police and Mrs. Wolfe, on

which has elected Sir Edward a funny situations and much lively the idea that Hongkong should

well-eared holiday which they dialogue.

Is it not a terminological in-the fire Academies of which the Elgar & Correspondant, is one of bave its own expresson of grat-

It is, of course, shrer farce from exactitude to call an Association Academie Francaise of the 40 In one of the telegrams dealing with the Allied Conference now itude. So it was that on Mon-will spend at Home. A number of Mr. Wolfe's colleagues of the

aims use an that

at drawing the "Immortals "is the first in age sitting in Italy, Mr. Lloyd George is credited with an expression of day morning one of our represent Police Force and other friends start to finish, but, to deep regret that the United States is not represented at San Remo atives was deputed to have a chat

domestic In it there is endless certain

grievances the French Institute. While the

American viewpoint, as distinct from a representative who merely evening, an appeal is short good vorage and pleasant holi-siaustions are bit off in that terse form Association? Here is a the other Academies, in addition He said that the Conferenze needed someone able to explain the K.C. And, as war readers saw last to see him off. and many were the "Pep

expressions of good wishes for a scope for clever repartee and and to effect certain improve-Academie Francaise is reserved humorous epigrams. whilst the ments The Constitutional Re-

exclusively for the Immortals. sat at the table and took aptes, adding that the Conference was ing to be made to the public for day.

and anappy manner which good pretext for the Hon. Mr.

to the timlar Academicisus, bave” anxique to have the American view because it is detached from subscriptions towards the cost $300,000), We

characteristic 15

of modern Holyoak and the Hon. Mr. ja certain numberofFree Merubers. European prejudices. These words of the British Premier will be (compated at

The late Mr. Robert de Car-American plays. There is plenty Pollock to wind up this Associa Foreign Associates, and Corres- endorsed by many people in all parts of the world. There can be were also told that a private

and many eminent · little use in sending the American Ambassador to the Conference canvass will be made, and although vaibo, whose funeral took place of "spice" about it too, with a free tion. The Association no longer ordeals,

of double-meaning aims at returm of the local con-Englishmen have at times been with instructions that he is to take no part whatever in the delibera-the day has grown rather late for yesterday, is the brother of Dr. de smattering

In such a capacity his position is an extremely incongruous a subscription on behalf of such Carvalho, and the son of Mr. and phrases. added to which there are stitution by securing an unofficial elected into one of these three

When an object, we trust that it will Mrs. R. A. de Carvalho.

many morais served up for un-majority. It is cow a society "extraordinary"

grades. Last one, to express it very mildly.

year English architecture was This matter of American representation at the Conference meet with a large measure of be first came out East after com- duly jealous wives and indiscreet for the promotion of certain

The war has been over pleting his education in England, young men.

projects for the common weal honoured by the election of Mr. involves larger issues then this specific one, and we cannot help support.

The past history of the CRA is 3. W. Simpson as Correspondent feeling a measures of surprise that the fact is not realised in official for quite a long time now and the he was one of the finest all-round

Miss Warda Howard had the one that cannot send the mem- of the Academe des Beaux-Arts, circle in the United States The real point is whether America force of an appeal of this nature athletes in the Colony. bolding dors or does not intend to abandon her traditional policy of insular-has become considerably lessened the amateur championship for the part of Mabel. It was her first bers into ecstacy. As Pope wrote: while Lord Bryce and Mr. Bal- But Colony for bigh bardles. He also appearance in Hongkong, and "For form of government let four have for many years been it so far as world politics are concerned. During the war period. by the effusion of time.

-fools conte

Correspondants of the Academie-- the Linited States made a definite break with the past. The very what we are more interested about played in inter-pot matches she made s-big-bit. —Sha_is_an

Whate'er is best administered des Sciences. Morales at Politi- fact of her going to war agains: Germany is proof of that statement, is whether local architects and at water polo. He was as well a extremely talented and vivacibos

been asked bave

to good cricketer. Ia America actress and should be a great

ja best."

qnes. Sir Edward Elgar is the and the subsequent despatch of troops to European soil settled the others

was taken Surely such be

seriously favourite during the Company's point once and for all. Since those days, however, we have had the submit designs.

It has a been a blot on the honoured.

first English musician to be thus, thing should be Treaty wrangle in Amercia and the refusal of the Senate to ratify &

done ill and coming to Hongkong. stay. As Garry Ainsworth, Mr.,

Was very Police Administration that the Versailles pact. That decision was based on a determination soon if the matter is to be made was obliged to go to Macau for a Vaughan Morgan

However, he never funny. A poor, harmless Little European constables could not the part of certain Senators to make it clear that the one of competition. Could not change.

away fellow, he was always getting marry batil they became the The Hon. J. W. Fortescue, powers of the President are limited in scope and that the some public request be made by recovered and passed

scrapes and he hit off twelfth senior sergeant This who has been librarian at Windsor rights of Treaty-making are not vested in him. However, that the Committee for designs? peacefully on Sunday at Macau. into

widow and two the part to a nicety. The some rung of the ladder could be Castle for the last fifteen years, action has not disposed of the larger question as to whether the It seems as if the cart bad been He leaves a

what difficult role of his peevish, reached by a European constable has been telling a Hampstead United States intends keeping aloof from European politica or put before the horse. Must the children to mourn his lose.

jealous wife was entrusted to in six or seven years. It is, audience something about the whether it is America's desire to take a hand in the great outside memoria! of necessity cost 8300,-

Miss Florence Chapman, no therefore, a matter of the greatest philosophy of his post. Most

by a delegate invested with powers to take part in the deliberations, with the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock/ere at Blake Pier this morning! Americanism, it is farce with attention of the Government to land precedence-which comprise

tions.

on

problems which await adjustment. To the foreign observer it1990 and would it not have been In an obstruction summons stranger to Hongkong, who satisfaction that His Excellency people will probably be surprised does appear that there is too much temporising on this question. better to have appealed for the broogh: against the Wing On The time has come when America has to decide her future role sum that the accepted design will Company at the Police. Court, bandled it with distinct clever-the Governor has recognised the to bear what be considers the amongst the other nations of the world. She cannot indefinitely go cost to execute? First ascertain before Mr. N. L. Smith this ness. The other members of the injustice of this regulation, and first requirement of such a col- cast, especially Miss Presey has accordingly amended it. The lection of books as that for which on in a balting, Indecisive manner, content to send to world con your cost and then appeal for it morning, Mr. F. B. L. Bowley Preston and Mr. W. D. Howard, regulation is the result of a he is responsible. Windsor Castle, ferences silent delegates whose activities are restricted to the seems to us to be a better way appeared for the defence,

ably helped to keep the fan going cheese-paring policy, whether of he reminds us, is a country house taking of notes. She must make up her mind one way or the other, than to appeal for a definite sum with Mr. Leo Longinotto, whilst in the minor character of Sir Henry May or his predecessors-the first country house in the and as the problems now being dealt with are pressing sad urgent, whether it will be needed or not. the Assistant Crown Solicitor. Corliss (Ainsworth's man servant) I do not know. A married ser- country. Therefore its library the moment for decision has come.

There has been a good deal of for the prosecution. The

Mr. Reginald Wykeham was geant or inspector gets from the must be a country gentlemen's If we say that the United States is disappointing the whole criticism levelled at the idea case was short-lived because particularly good; we look for Government free lodging and cer- library. Go to any old-fashioned world by the present non-committal attitude it takes up, we merely that the memorial should cost so formal notice had not been served ward to seeing him in a bigger tais allowances. Only a selected country house, and you will find state a fact Americans should appreciate the tribute which that much and we are rather inclined on the defendants, who thus had circumstance implies. We believe that &merica has now a greater to agree with it. The site is all a very logical point to fall back part.

few are privileged to enjoy these the library formed on a basis of opportunity of serving humanity than has ever been presented to right, but would not some very ou. Mr. Longinotto, said he

benefits. I must congratulate the Greek and Latin classics. To-night the after-the-war her before. The world, tired of the old diplomacy and all that it simple and relatively inexpensive understood an objection was comedy, Civilian Clothes is His Excellency on the reforms Mr. Fortescue bas accordingly he has just introduced. This is given the classics the first palce to be raised means, would welcome inspiration from American idealism and design suffice? In any case we about

on the attraction.

an indication that he has been at Windsor. Next come the help from American practicality. But both the one and the other should like to know if there is that score, but submitted that

studying quietly the drawbacks leading Italian, English, and are denied at present. Conditions have undergone vast changes going to be a public competition.such notice was not reasonably

of our little Island. The chang-French writers, and, as nearly since the United States swore adherence to the Monros Doctrine. Not only architects, bus local required by the defendants.Be

ing of the title of the Europesajerery learned work during the America can no longer live to herself. It is not too much, indeed, artists and designers ought to that as it may, the Ordinace in

constable will be approved by nineteenth century was written to say that she has a duty to humanity at this critical time in the have a chance given them of black and white showed that such

Mr. H. E. Maslin, the manager everyone. It is suficient proof by a German," good German

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world's development. That duty is to take a hand in world affairs providing Hongkong with a local-procedure was necessary. Mr. of Messrs. Getz Bros. of the that His Excellency is observant. [classice. Then, in further full- and to lend her aid to the distressed and war-worn countries of the ly designed memorial. We have Smith poluted this out to the pro-Orient Limited, leaves by the Em There is a big scope for him in ment of the country house ideal, world. Having dope her" bit right well in the war, she cannot pointed this out before, but we secation, whereupon, the case again creep back into her shell and take no heed of what is happen- venture to draw attention to the collapsed, and nothing could press of Russia on the 6th proxime the Colony for making reforms there come booke on agriculture, ing outside. The whole world hopes that the will heas the call and point again, in the hope that be done with the summons but for the United States, ou long in the various departments of forestry, Cattie, animals, and so

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