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MANILA MENACE.

"AT THE MERCY OF

FIRES."

DISCONTENTED FIREMEN, The city of Manila is at the mercy of fire, says the Munila Bulletin. With the limited appro- priation given this year to the! fire department and discontent which prevails among the firemen

chief.

due to fallure of the city authori ties to give their automatic salary Incrense, the efficiency of the fire department is menaced, according to Otis L.. Vanderford, Manila fire Mr. Vanderford has informed Mayor Romualdez in a letter re- questing approximately 1226,000 additional appropriation for the fire department, that the firemen are not in a position to "with- stand the mennen of fire." Limit- ed appropriations for the fire protective forces and for con; sumption of supplies and material places the department ina"bad"} predicament. Lack of funds to

CHINA'S MODERN

SAGE.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

PUBLIC HOMAGE TO LATE

MR. KANG YU-WEI.

as

The late Mr. Kang Yu-wai was native of Nan Hai Haien Kwangtung, and was throughout great Chinn recognised scholar of profound knowledge. tencher of the old Classic School, his subjective ways of pounding the Chinese Classics almost shattered the funda- generally adopted by scholars of mental principles 1 learning the Ching Dynasty. In spite of his great learning he was conservative in his views and this led him into taking a leading role in the Chang Hauan Movement for the restoration of the Monarchy. His masterpieces are: 1. Hain Hanch Ching Kou (this book is a histerical study of the imita- tion classies).

2.

very

purchase spare parts for fire his obstinacy and Conservativeness It is surprising to find, after apparatus, hose and other re have been taken into considera- highting equipment will prevention, that the ideas in this Treatise the fire department rendering the on universal enign are so original full service which is expected by and are more advanced than the the community, he explained. “

current doctrines of the Western divilized countries.

NEW IDEAS IN OLD CATHAY.

CHINESE GIRL'S PRESENT FOOTING.

SHOES FOR "GOLDEN LILIES.”

A graphic description of the modern Chinese girl and young woman is given by Prof. W. E. Soothill, the famous Professor of Chinese at Oxford University, in an article on "Changed Aspects of China," in the Contemporary

Review

Women

A new

raze,

MONDAY,

MAY

2, 1927.

NANKING BOOK STORES.

THE MODERN TREND IN CHINA.

MARINE COURT CASES.

STEAM LAUNCH OFFENCES,

Wong Kan-wan, for plying for hire with the unsurveyed motor boat Walla Walla 3, was also fined

At the Marine Court this morn- ing, before Lieut. Commdr. G. F. The book dealers' trade in Nan-Hole, there were a number of king has undergone a fundamental minor offences heard, most of change since the establishment of the Republic. In the Manchu these being in connexion with dynasty, books sold by the dealers steam launches. Defendants in consisted chiefly of Confucian every case pleaded guilty, and classies and old-style elementary were fined in accordance with the text books for children. These books were painted with wooden nature of the charges. blocks by the big dealers them- Chan Pak-ling, inaster of the selves who, in most cases were steam launch Kam Sang, was fined also publishers. Some [ the enterprising dealers like Li $10 for failing to renew hls Kwang-ming and Tan Ming-lin license. "She is the brightest spot on used to maintain printing depart-

Wong Kam-chow, for plying for ments to reproduce books of the the landscape," he says, "and the most popular kind for scholarly hire with the unlicensed steam

in the readers. The annual most promising asset

sales launch Hung Shun, was fined $30, of each denler national life.... Twenty years

sometimes

double the survey fee. amounted to $600,000 or $700.000, ago almost the only girls with any the greatest volume of trade being Confucius Kai Chi Kou (aducation and with natural feet always done during the sensen for historical study of reformatory were the product of certain mis- the provincial examination, held doctrine as taught by Confucius).

in Nanking every three years. 3. Tring Shu (Treatise on

sion schools.. Then, early half

After the revolution, the old double the survey fee, totalling universal unien).

population of the country. classics were no longer in demand $39.

Ho Wing, of the steam launch some two hundred millions of and a number of new book stores

came into existence to supply the Kwang Ping, charged with carry and girls, had crippled schools with new text books printing 17 passengers in excess of the feet.

od with lead types. The pioneeruaber allowed by his license, was "The effect on-earriage, happi- book stores of this class were the fined $10.

Chan Tung, of a fishing beat, ness and cheactor is only made Nanking branch of the Commercial evident now that

Press and of the Chung Hwa Book was fined $5 for dumping dredging Appropriation Reduced.

absolutely a new race of women, Company both being opened at the material in the Naval anchorage, The five cases were disposed of The 1927 appropriation

His Writing Preserved, is being evolved. It is still in theme of the Revolution. At that i dinance Feduced The appropriation

The late scholar also possessed freshness of its girlhoud and young time, however, the number of within four minutes of the open- for the fire protective force to an excellent caligraphical art, so womanhood, but to those who are modern schools was quite limiteding of the court. 1251.071 last year's amount each and every of his scroll-qualified to make comparison it is and their business was hardly a votod was P268,154 and in 1925, | writings were treasured by men of marvellous. The day will dawn quarter of the present volume. P257,784. The mount authorized letters. Unlike his contemporary, when the women of China will ap. Later on, a host of new stores were for the electrienl Tover was who was also one of the grent precinte the wonderful gift of opened to meet the ever-increasing scholars not only for their text books, arity but also for their artistic PR2,296.40 ils -conpared with scholars and artists of the day. freedom the West has brought demand for

Sung editions P3R,596.40 in 1928 and still bige. | and died about 3 years ago (Mr. the East,

foreign stationery and other kinds and literary value. amount in the preceding three Lin Chin-nan of Pukien). Mr.

the earliest of educational supplica. The always represent

Their block yours. Appropriations for other Kang had no knowledge of paint-

number of new book stores came to printed copies. important activities of the fire de-inx.

"If a sign be sought of progress exceed that of the old stares. Out types are artistically carved and partment also were reduced this

of the 1 book stores in Nanking the printing is neatly China, perhaps the most felicity and at Hsiakwin at present, Aside from being the oldest print- year.

the signboard of the eius

14 deal in old-fashioned and 17ed copies, Sung editions contain woman's boot store; 20 years in new-fashioned books.

fewer typographical errors than It was non-existent, now if is

Ronks of In the face of these new com- more modern isuues. Mr. Kang's death, as reported found in every city. Then, every petitors, the old stores have na-lather dynasties, like those of the made her "three-inch furally lost much of their impur. Yuan or Ming dynasty, are also of at the lime, occurred early in April woman

gold lilies" to rover what remain- at Tsingtao, his age being 70.

tance in the book trade. The lead-value. On the 17th April public homaged of her maimed feet. To-day dealers such us Li Kwang- Nanking book dealers frequently il! commemoration of the late the boot store supplies her with schoir was held at Hsia Haiels beautifully made shout in bewildering and Tan Ming-lin continue visit private libraries or second- to carry on their business along hand goods dealers to hunt for Chich, Peking. The attendance ing variety to wear over her flesh-tradition: Unes by producing and copies of rare old books. Was large, totalling about 206 coloured silk stockings.

"As to her raven locks, instead people. The late Scholar's fol-

of being plastered back tightly lowers began the service at 1a.m.

her brow, they now How with Mr. Liang Chi-chae officiat-from ing at the ceremony.

freely, what is left of them, in After most of the details of the bobbed or shingled fashion, Eke curemony had been performed, Mr. those of her Western sisters. So Liang Chi-chan read aloud the ore rapid. indeed. the spread on the death of the master, before fashion that through China and . Force Discontented,

the altar. It was said 'hat this at every station in Manchuria and Speaking of the discontent prode was so appealing and sincere Siberia

we never lost sight or vailing in the fire force, and the that "un reading of it there was shingled hair and silk stockings. grievances of the Manila fire men. not a dry eye," Shantung Corres-

"If I am to look with atmiring Chief Vanderford said in his let-potent.

oxicty on the portentous changes Occurring all too rapidly in the

With

the small appropriation given to the electrical division, it will be forced to discontinue some of its activities before the end of the year, Chief Vanderford told the mayar. No additional polien and fire alarms, badly needed by the city, will be installed this year. and no peles will be replaced. An overdraft of more than P3,500 for the illumination and power ser- | vice will be incurred if the 1185,203,09 appropriation for the purpose this year is not increased, according to the fire chief. The bill for January for illumination and power service amounted to P15,728.36,

tor:

"I am indeed very grateful of the fact that four members of this department, the deputy chief and three clerks, have been granted in- creases in salary. · As I have pres viously meationni in various in.

Of his many followers, Mr.

Liang Chi-chao, who is one of the six great scholars of the day, is supposed to be his most advancet student.

JAPANESE LAUNCH

SEIZED.

Stances. I voice the sentiment of PHILIPPINES POLICE ACTION. all the members of this department. Lof their magier destro to receive Ling promotions which they longed to

A Juanes launch, from Forme sa was seized on Saturday, April

receive, and in many occasions 23, near Calayan island of the published in the dailies as said to Babayanes group by the copata-

be a standing promise! Their bakery, preording to a telegan made on revived at Manila headquarters

last promotion

KOLM

Boot-Shop Sigri.

to

TW

Some of the re-

done.

They

The

selling books of the old type. But usually succeed in getting odd cheap prices. the volume of their business has volumes at very dwindled to hardly half of what When they get a fairly large col- The lection of these, they are some- it was a decade or so ago.

cumplete sets. The damaged other stores, especially the arall times able to make up one or two ones, have fared even worse. leaves are always patched with Their sales are estimated to equal of

cannot be easily detected. The art only one-third or a quarter of the such care that the traces of repair former scale.. sourceful proprietors are now able of renovating old books is a rare accomplishment of Ninking book to maintain their establishments dealers. No matter in what dam- chiefly by reproducing Chinese aged condition the book is as soon histories and classics with lead as it reaches the hands of an ex- pen or lithographie printing, in-pert book dealer in Nanking, it tend at the cgally wooden blocks. soon changes its appearance. To meet the changing taste of the dealer will have an old book re- grading public, classical novels bound, its crumpled leaves ironed have also been reproduced in large smooth, the edges cut or otherwise tubers by cheap, moders, print-renovated to make it as attractive ing methods. Profits derived as possible, yet without losing its from the sale of such books are old atmosphere. The profit from comparatively high and have re-selling such books is enormous. couped losses to a certain extent. Old copies of ordinary old, books Most of the old book stores may be obtained from junk collec- are a Tseng Yuan Ching which tors or second-hand dealers at about used to be the centre of Nanking's one copper cent ench, but as soon book trade. The modern hook as they are matched into a com- stores, however, are not confine. 1 plete set, and adequately renovated, to one quarter, but are scattered they can easily be sold for a few in different parts of the city.

Bast, let me select with the pro- foundest admiration, not enopled with anxiety, the Chinese Woman's Boat Store. Thure goes the foot that may yet rock the cradle of half the world."

ALLEGED ARMED

ROBBERY.

Ortobgi 1, 1924. Since then, their from the provincial commander of CHINESE COMMITTED FOR automatic increase in salary have (Cayayan. '1s Crew

Revi

TRIAL

-

at.

Out of Print.

dollars up to several hundred Books of great antiquity are worth money even in old but such

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ecused, and discontent began to Chinise, who are Japanese sui- make inroads in the personnel of jets; have been turned over to this department. It has boenenatoma oficials of Aparri, and Before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, time and again indicated that in- they are being held on a charge the Central Police Court this morn-! crease in salary is recommended of violating the islands' customs ing a Chinese was committed for in which some of the old style book. The trade in old copies has be style stores in Nanking, aside from regulations.

trial at the next Criminal Sessions dealers are enraged is the selling come the mainstay of these old- According to the provincial on a charge of armed robbery at of old books that have long been the selling of cheap popular novels, floor, out of print, Books of the Sung The average monthly sales proceeda ramander, he made the capture 18 Yuk Ming Street, first. engiucers and firemen-chauffeurs himself aided by several constaWest Point, Sergt. Whant prosecu-dyeasty (800 years ago), for in- of an ordinary book dealer amount lance, now fetch fabulous prices, to $300-$400.--Chincre Economic are greatly antlerpaid, while it isbulary soldiers of the province. | tiag.

nese books are prized by Chin-Bulletin.

to make it commensurate with the responsibilities and duties of wuch and every member. Second casa

F15

re

10 less true th:1 there are The craft and crew were taken at A married woman gave evidence employees who have been deprived once to Aparri, and turned over to the effet that at about of their right to receive reason to custos officials. able compensation by virtue of the

This, it is understood, is them on February 15, she was in retirement how and

the non-Grft seizure of a Japanese bout ear cubicle of the house when she heard a knock on the dour. operation of the automatic prono- ever made in the north by the Her amah answered it, and tion. It is, therefore, strongly constabulary, Vicente Aldanes,

turned. Witness then saw two recommended that favourable con- instilar collector of customs, an- sideration be taken to remove the nonneed he would take no steps both of whom

strange men enter her cubicle, were carrying grievances of the members of this until he beurs from customs

knives which they pointed at her. department"

officials at Aparri,

After telling her to, keep quiet, they tied her wrists with string, and gagged her with an orange and a handkerchief.

NEW BUS SERVICE.

FOR BENEFIT OF KOWLOON TONG.

The inauguration of a new bus service was made by the Kowloon Motor Bus Company yesterday.

This service is primarily intend-

ed for the benefit of the residents

TROOP RECREATION.

SCHEME INAUGURATED AT

KOWLOON DOCK."

They then pulled out some lug- gago from under the bed which they ransacked, and also Lauk clothing, some of which belonged The Kowloon Dock United Ser- to her husband. They took 54 in viven Club was opened yesterday money, and removed a gold wrist for the ase of His Majesty's watch from her wrist by cutting Forces. In future the bathing | the band. matshed will be open each day,

and, in addition, Servicemen have

While they were in the cubicle

of Kowloon Tong and others living the use of a recreation shed where witness saw

AL

third man draw

in the vicinity. The buses start tea, cakes and minerals are on sale.aside a curtain and took inside. but

It is estimated that between two she did not know him. and three hundred men can be

from Star Ferry and proceed to Kowloon City via Nathan Road, Yaumati, Mongkok and Prince Ed ward Road and return by the same

route.

This new route is called Route No. 6, and uses stop at the june- tion of Prince Edward Rond and

terel for at present, but it is probable that another bathing shod will be necessary in the

future.

She added she did not know the

defemiant.

the

The defendant denied. charpe, and said the cases "had The scheme has been put into been brought forward with him as operation parely by the Kowloon the accused because the woman's

Montague Ede Road for taking on Dock staff, and the netivities which husband had a grudge against him

or putting down passengers living have now commenced will be coa- about some wages. in Kowloon Tong. The ordinary stops will be made along Nathantinaed so long as running expenses

He was committed for trial, as

Road. A ten-minute service will are covered. Subscriptions which stated, be given on this route.

have been raised by members of For the present, only Ford buses the staff are being uillized for pay- will be operated on this route;buting the wages of any

necossary servants. Ladies of the Dock and

it is the intention of the Company their friends are assisting in the to put new Leyland 20-seater buses work, being responsible for the on this special run by the end of service and comfort of the troops the year.

and naval men.

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