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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1926,

TAIPO BRIDGE.

WORK OF RECONSTRUCTION.

For many months now there has been a signboard at the com mencement of the road to Taipo that the road Is closed after 6.30 p.m., although recently the time has been altered to an hour and a half later, and it is well-known to the motoring fraternity that the reason for this is because the bridge at Talpo is out of commis- sion ut night. It will be remem- bered that this bridge was practi- cally awept away by a devore storm, and up to date it has not been replaced, except by a tem- porary structure,which cannot be

used at night.

CILY WITHOUT WALLS.

BY THE HEY, GEO. E ARROWSMITH, M.A.)

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"He that hath no rule over his John Foster one said: “If om spirit is like a city that is had the power of touching a large broken down and without walls." part of mankind with a spell, it Prov, 25, 28.) Can you imagine a should be this short sentence, "Be better picture of the evil effects quiet, be quiet," Silence is never of unbridled temper than thisso golden as when inwardly you are

walls have been destroyed, ho scething! has lost control over himself his strength has gone. Every fresh outburst has helped to make the ruin more complete, and now the ruler of the city has become the bondslave of the enemy.

But it is not always possible to keep quiet when annoyed; neces city may compel speech, so here is another hint of great practical value:

Neper, when inwardly roused, How prevalent is this evil in our talk above your natural voice, for, midst. Most of us have been made mark you, it is hard to speak fiery by nature, but many of us angrily while speelding quietly. The original bridge was one of know aut how to keep the fires Cultivate gentleness of voice, and unsuspected by others. The reason gentleness of spirit will naturally several spans, but the new one, for this is to be found in the ready follow. You remember what the the general plan of which has been way in which we condone bad Wise Man said? A soft answer. approved, will consist of two temper. We call it a failing not a turneth away wrath." Quietness eighty-fect spans, and will be as an unsightly, perhaps, as ugly of speech has a calming effect upon wide as the road, although not as the hump on the camel's back, the passionate element in other. in exactly the same position as but, after all, the creature was natures besides your own. If one the former bridge. At present made so, and so how can ho help meets you in the shabby cloak of And some excuse themselves bad temper, your growis and the work of constructing the abut-it? rents, and "piers is in progress, by saying, "We have been born scowls won't make him cast it off, and after the steel for the bridge bad-tempered; it is not our fault." but if you meet him with gentle itself arrives, it should be only Be not deceived, that which makes words and a pleasant amile, he will

very short while before the man brutish, that which robs him soon discard it in disgust. -bridge a completed. for the steel have been invited

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It is expected that by the time the, Steel "arrives the remainder of

Then I would say learn to forget

of his self-control, that which can inflict so much unhappiness on. others, can never be excusable, it quickdy. He who retains injuries is ainas deep and as black as any in his mind and broods over them is thereby continually heaping fue! other condemned by God's Law.

Mind you, temper in itself is not on the fires of his own passion. the structure will have been combad; if kept in check, if controlled Julius Caesar was a great man, but pleted and it will only be a ques- by an indomitablo will, it can be it has been left to Cicero to show tion of completing the whole a factor of great strength to the real worth of his character. Caesar," he writes, "forgot work, which should take but very character.

nothing but injuries. It is only little time.

a small spirit that will cherish up his neighbour's' faults; the large- minded man is so busy counting up his own, that he has no time, to think of those perpetrated by others!

BOTVED'S FLIGHT.

HIS RECORD HOME-GOING.

Owing to much other news of world importance at the time full justice has never been done in the newspapers of the Far East to the very fine achievement of the Danish aviator Commander Botved, who flew from Tokyo to Copenhagen in the record flying time of 12 tying hours.

.causes.

It will remembered that during the first stage of the flight from Copenhagen to Tokyo, via Bang-1 kok, the aviator encountered bad weather and was also handicapped by engine trouble and other He eventually reached Tokyo after a protracted journey. It was on the flight, home to Copenhagen, via Siberia, that he established a record and fully justified his reputation as a skill- ed and daring airman. This, long distance of 11,000 kilometres was covered in 72-flying-hours-und. within a period of nine days. He left Tokyo on June 14 and arrived

"Well," you say, "how am I to control it? It is easy to say to a bad-tempered person, Conquer your passion,' but it is practical help I want."

Here, then, are one or two prac- tical suggestions.

First of all, remember the value

And so we might go on heaping of silence. Jeremy Taylor realised up helpful advice on this" subject, it's worth; listen to his words. "If but let ne put the most important anger arises in thy breast, instant-last: David, the psalmist, gives it seal up thy lips, and let it not to us, "Except the Lord keep the go forth; "for, like fire when it city, the watchman waketh but in wants vent, it will suppress itself van

Quietness under provocation is The only really satisfactory one of the surest signs of a dis-method of disciplining temper is to ciplined temper. Let us follow the ds the Chriat to undertake the example of Jesus Christ, of Whom task. We may be able to force It was said, "When He was re- back eyil passion by our viled, He reviled not again; when physical efforts (I do not deny it He suffered, He threatened not." for a moment) but permanent When Jesus was before the High victory will never be gained in that Except the Lord keep the Priest, Caiaphas, He might haveway.

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been excused (so we would think) city of Mansoul, all our watchful for a passionate outburst as He efforts will be in vain, for the listened to the lies which the false enemy is so strong, we cannot ward accusers were bringing against him off. indefinitely. But if Christ Him; but no, "Jesus held His is Governor of the soul, then the peace." Self-restraint, even when evil passions will be subdued in we pre misunderstood and malign- very truth for "where the Spirit ed, is Christlike.

of the Lord is, there is liberty,”

STONE-THROWING INCIDENT.

TRADE UNION SQUABBLE.

in Copenhagen on the 23rd. On FRENCHMAN APOLOGISES TO AN ANGLO-RUSSIAN DISPUTE.

the last day of his flight Com- .mander Botved started out from Moscow at 4.30 a.m., arrived at Konigsberg at 11:50 am., re-start- ed at 3.35 p.m. and arrived in Copenhagen at 745 pm. This was truly fiying.

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BIG PHILIPPINES SCHEME.

The discussions of the Anglo- The Commissioner of Police at Russian Committee which met in Paris a fortnight ago to promote Granville has concluded his entrade union unity and to facilitate quiry into the stone-throwing in the entry of Russia into the Am- a memorable day's cident on July 26th, when a lady sterdam International were far passenger was seriously injured from harmonious, according to a

Hadio Los Banos (Station NPO). by-a-Trenchman who threw a report by M. Andreev, Chairman

The stations, however, are under stone. Interrogated, he said he of the Soviet delegation to the

orders not to permit this new, ac-. tivity to interfere with the rapid and others on the quay strongly Central Council of Soviet Labour

Union. resented the passengers throwing

and efficient performance of their, coppers. He deeply repented for M. Andreev says the British de-

Governor General Wood has just duties and are not allowed to send the stone-throwing and humbly legation, consisting of representa- busi-apologised to the injured lady and tives of the Council of the Trade approved arrangements for send-news copy when the regular traffic

other passengers.

The Commis-Union Congress, declined to dis- ing world news to all corners of is heavy. At the end of every signer has severely reprimanded cuss the question of assistance to the Philippines which are not news report to be published at British minera, which was placed readily accessible to ordinary each station, the caption "Courtesy means of communication and news of the Associated Press," is re- distribution. The scheme is to bequired by the order. carried out by the Bureau of Posts The scheme was worked out at inter-island radio service, with the the instance of Governor Wood in co-operation of the naval radio view of the absolute lack of news distant partar of the islandan The station in Los Banos and the As- from the outside world reaching sociated Press,

MARKET VERY DULL

As is the case with other

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ness, the freight market at the moment is very dull. It is event thought probable, that some of the

A message on July 26th stated on the agenda for their approval, time-charterers will not be able Excursionists from Jersey to and also demanded that the Rus to carry out their contracts..

Granville had an unpleasant, ex-sians withdraw the resolution con- Little export business le being perience. On leaving Granville demning the conduct of the T.U.C. The Rus done from Saigon and Bangkok, the steamer's band struck up the in the general strike. now that the rice season is over. "Marseillaise." A. crowd on the sians refused to do so and declar- and steamers have found it dim- quay resented this, and started ed that the Russian Labour Unions cult to secure full cargoes from throwing stones. A woman pas-would continue to support the these ports. On other lines, Benger was hit. Much indignation minera Reuter. some increase of activity is ap-is felt in Jersey. parent in tonnage from Java, and

the explanation is to be found in the increase of sugar exporté from that country. There has "been

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STOCK DECREASE.

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Under the arrangement, radio chief executive hopes further. to stations in 21 of the most secluded encourage news dissemination by points of the archipelago are other means to build up an intel- allowed to copy news to be broad-ligent public opinion cast daily by Radio Los Banos through the courtesy of the As sociated Press. The news reports are to be served free to the public by the receiving radio stations."

The stations given authority to copy from Los Banos now are son, opening August 12, according New York, August 13.

those of Basco, Batanes inlaands; to reports here. Dry weather hap The Argentine aviator, Duggan, Baler and Infants, Tayabas; been very favourable to hatching However, the present period is The unexpected increase in the one of depression in local freight bank rate has damped the ardour who has been on a prolonged flight Virac, Catanduanes. Borenganong grouse are already re- business, and it is unlikely that of the stock market. Business from New York to Buenos Aires and Balangiga, Samar Sogod, AT ME any great activity will occur for opened with a flood of selling or has arrived here--Router's Ameri- Leyte Hinatuan, Surigao; San ported on the wing in some dis

There are ders, followed by a decline in can Service:

Jose, Mindoro; Coyo, Palawan; tricts. Highland sporting pre- some time to como.

and later those of San Francisco, herves are being leaned at high hopes of a renewal of the recent prices from one to tan, per cent

through in tonnage from Hongay, FLOOD OF SELLING ORDERS. and rates are quite well sustain-

ed on this run.

Buenos Aires, August 13.

heavy demand for rice from Can- Practically all securities, includ A Manila telegram received at Cebu Malita and Math, Davao; rentals. One 80,000 acre deer ton, when the proper seasoning General Motors, were involved 9 a.m; to-day states that at 8 p.m. Lebak, Cotabato Sinsi and Bon and grouse sanctuary, it is under- comen round; but whatever bone-in a strong Investment demand for yesterday the typhoon was in gan, Sulu Cagayan de Sulu: stood, has been rented for

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ata are conferred by two on the moment be received by non British vessois able to profit from the present situation.

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