THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE
COUNCIL.
CLOSING SESSION OF THE ANNUAL MEETING.
the
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RELIGION AND POLITICS,
DEAD SEA.
OF GREAT IMPORTANCE TO PALESTINE.,
Londoy, Oct. 24. Considerable interest has been aroused by a report that a British syndicate has been granted a con-
re-
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work.
are
SHANGHAI MOTOR"
THEFTS.
MISSING ACCESSORIES
RECOVERED.
ADMISSIONS OF GANG.
Following the arrest
of six
those whos cars have
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1927.
PAWNSHOP OWNER
VICTIMISED.
BANGLES THAT WERE NOT GOLD,
SUPPLEMENTARY VOTES.
EXPENDITURE ON THE ·
DEFENCE CORPS.
At a meeting of the Financo Committee, to be held following the Legislative. Council meeting next Thursday afternoon, Items of supplementary expenditure amounting to $5,300 will be con- sidered.
A Chinese man and woman ap- peared before Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, the former being charged The fifth annual meeting of the National Christian Council closed cession for reclaiming the mineral youthful Russians who have con- with pawning bangles which he at 6.30 p.m. on Thursday, Octo- resources of the Dend Sea.
It is, however, denied by Sirfessed to a large number of motor represented to be gold, knowing
A vote of $300 towards Volun- ber 20th. During the day Dr. H. T. Hodgkin summarized the Alfred Mond that the syndicate in car thefts in Shanghai, the French that they were not gold, and the chief emphases of the thinking of question is the chemical combine police are scouring pawnshopa and latter with attempting to do so. teer Defence Corps aniform is ex-
meeting. "The
Christian known as the Imperial Chemical Chinese garages collecting acces-Both the defendants denied the plained as being due mainly to the
pany and Band. message." he said. "is Jesus Christ Industries, of which Sir Alfred series and parts alleged to have charge. Mr. J. M. D'Almada Reformation of the Portuguese Com- The amount $9,200 voted in 1927 Ilimself." Personal contacts - Mond is chairman. Sir Alfred been stolen by the gang from the medios defended the woman.
120 motor ears reported missing in
The proprietor of the Kin Hing Estimates under this sub-head haả tween pupils and teachers are the says, "I have " regarded the
shop, : 343 Reclamation proved insufficient to meet re- most important factors in religions clamation as a highly interesting Shanghai within the past nine
months. Hampered in their in-paw education, to which topic const-proposition. The concession has vestigations of the charges, which Street, said that on October 17quirements. Two reasons for this
been granted to a British, syndi-
expected to clear up the the mon brought a pair of bangles, which were entirely unforeseen at derable attention had also been given. The future relation of the cate it head of which is
majority of the motor car thefts, which he said were gold, to his the time Estimates for 1927 sub- older churches of the West and the engineer who has done an immense the French police broadcasted a shop, and asked to pawn them for initted are given. Bills from the younger churches of China should amount of exploratory
been necept $60 for them. When the be met contain an item of $477 for of "free co-operation." Negotiations for the concession notice to motor car owners asking $55. He eventually agreed to Crown Agents which have had s be one Finally, in relation to industrial have been going on with the Co-missing at some time or other to man had departed, witness closely clothing ordered in 1926, but for and economic problems, he felt lonial Office for five years, and visit the French Central police examined the bangles, and after which no bills were received in now that same definile step has station in Route Stanislas Che-boring a small hole in them, that year; while the formation of that the chief emphasis of the
Company and Counell had been on taking Christ been taken, I am prepared to ex-valier and try to identify the covered that they were not solid the Portuguese
Band have resulted in an unfore seriously in his relation to the pore the situation and for some quantity of stolen property which gold.
its ultimate has been recovered. This WAS
seen number of recruits all of On October 21 the woman common life. Thus was summed opinion concerning up the main emphases of the cumarterial value, if terms of a
made necessary, French police brought another pair of bangles satisfactory nature can be arrangaleials declared, by the admission and a finger ring to the shop and menting
If the scheme becomes a con- of the gang that they stole so requested $75 for them. Witness The early part be the morning ed. sessian was given to a report but-siderable commercial propositiu many cars and stripped them of found the pair left by the man, lining the task of the Christian it would be undoubtedly beneffetal movable parts that they were and on comparing them found the
to the development of Palestine, unable to give precise information two pairs to be identical. Church in Chian along industrial
u cạch tu and economic lines. The Council partly by creating on the spot an
The police were called into the plans to pay special attention to agricultural fertiliser of import-
As a result of this notice. there matter and the woman took a the needs of farmers and labourer'sance, and by creating what would
has been a steady streant of moler detective to No. 1069 Canton Road, through various educational, agri- be. for a small country, a con-
car owners visiting the traffic dewhere the man was found A cultural and industrial experi- siderable industry. It would call ments. It was felt that the Chris- for hig expenditure on transports-partment of the French Central sonrch was carried out which re- tian Church in the West must con- tioit, however, as there is none at police station, and the police are sulted in the finding of two paper packages of gold tribute to the solution of China's present from the Dead Sen to any building up their case against the small industrial revolution as this is in port, except road transportation. six Russians, not one of whom is leaf, a small bone used for mere than 19 years of age. A burnishing gold, and on the male keen search of the pawnshops con- defendant himself, # pair of Linues and property, alleged to have been stolen from the cars!
replying to. Mr. by the youthful gang, is pouring in as the police investigations Remedios, agreed that the woman told him that the bangles were progress.
brought to her by her husband, ・・
no small measure due to Western. influence. All
Chris- Western tians were urged to give their en- ployees the benefits of the best in- dustrial standards known in the
West. Chinese Christians were
British Wireless,
W
SOVIETE BAN.
urged to take up, some specific pro-ION TROTSKY AND ZINOVIEV. blem. like that of apprentices ur domestic servants and endeavour to solve them in a Christian way. Reference was made also to inter-d nationa! investments in China, These, it was fell, could be of benefit to all concerned if, kept | free, as they could easily be, from any suggestion of political aggres- sion. This report, in short, dealt
Up to Wednesday last, the collection of party and accessories Moscow, Del./21.
recovered and exhibited for ident Trotsky and Zinoviey have been expelled from the Central Comfiration included two motometers, several brand new tyres, a mirror, mittee of the Communist Party-
a large quantity of tools of all Renter
shapes and sizes, many radiator caps, several magnetoes and other articles.
"Factional Activities."
Later.
Included in the property allegedl
i
forcepa.
Witness,
whom have had to be clothed. and a supplementary vote of this sum is required.
An additional $300 is necessary
Volunteers' Pay.
Another item in connexion with the Volunteers is a vote of $4,300 towards the pay of men while in
camp.
When the Estimates for 1927 were passed. Ordinance No. 15 of 1926 had not been passed ard accordingly no pay for Volunteers in camp was provided. The pry has subsequently been approved by the Governor in Council under that Ordinance: It is estimated the sum of $4,300 will be required in 1997, and a vote is accordingly requested.
Police Rewards. Another witness stated that the bangles were composed of silver A vote of $300 for Police re-j and copper with a thin gold coat-wards, it is explained, is in con
nexion with the anticipation of ing.
further expenditure.
Mr. Remedios submitted that he had no case to answer.
The pro-
secution must prove guilty know- ledge and they had not done so. The woman pawned them at the request of the man and was quite pen when the police were called client to be discharged. into the matter. He asked for his
with the problem of relating re- The decision to expel the Opposita have been stolen by the gang ligion to life as whole and entien leaders was annonced in n is a bicycle belonging to the deavoured to show how Christians communique following A joint could offset present materialistic plenary sitting of the Central Com French police. It is alleged that the machine was left outside some tendencies by infusing society with ittee and the Central Controlling building in the French Concession His Worship held that there had spiritual idea Is.
Commission of the Communist
by a policeman and while he wasbeen no evidence of guilty know- l'arty.
inside a member of the gang ledge and discharged the woman. The decision was reached after stale it. It has been recovered. He remanded the man to enable
Routine. Business.
Much of the day was take with routine business. The ancial account for the past year and the budget for the succeeding year were presented and paaseil. The Anancial report showed that
report had been presented on the "factional activities" of the formation divulged by the Rus of an alibi.
The search continues on in-him to call witnesses in support Opposition leaders daring the pustians and alse on information two months-Reuter,
given by the many motor car owners who have responded to the police notification.
generous support of the Council IN THE HANDS OF THE
is coming from a good
boards and lividual Christians. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:
Chairman: Dr. David Z. T. Yui. Vice-chairmed: Rev Andrew
Weir, Rev. T. C. Bau.
Treasurer: Rey, H. C. Tenn."
MOORS.
FRENCH PARTY WELL TREATED..
Rabat, Oct. 21. An envoy has ascertained the Dr. Yui earnestly requested to whereabouts of the four kidnapped he rulieved from the chairmat-person, two ladies and two men ship, but after considerálde dis who it is said are being well- cussion the whole ganference with treated. They have asked for unanimous enthusiasm urged Drzelotues, which have been sent to Yui lo continue in office.
thom-leuten,
The Russians will be charged at the French Mixed Court when the case has been completed, and afterwards are due to face trial at
the Provisional Court in the Settlement on charges in connec tion with cars taken in the Settle
ment."
MACAO NOTES.
(Our Own Correspondent.)
Macno, Oct. 21,
IRENE PIRACY.
SUSPECTS NOT YET CHARGED,
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The amount "provided in the current Estimates is $1,200, but owing to an increased number of rewards payable for the arrest of returned banishers, the vote is found to be insaticient. The esti mated expenditure for November
and December, 1927, is $200. The above is to be met from savings under sub-head 27, Secret Servies.
Sanitary Office Lights.
For the Sanitary Department a sum of $400 is required towards lighting of certain" offices. It is pointed out that by an oversight there was no provision made when submitting Estimates for 1927 for the lighting of the Central Dis- trict Office at Beaconsfield A reade and the Kowloon City Office at the Old Police Station, Kowloon City... which ware started at the end of 19h, The cost of lighting for the In spite of expectations to the central garage at Morrison Street contrary, it has been found im-formerly bullock stables) former posible, according to policely paid out from the vote “Light, official, to produce the seven sus-Bullock Stables" has, how to be pects to be charged with the piracy paid out of this vaty, and much the China Merchants 9.s. Trenc night work is done here in.con- Thefore the Magistrate to-day, on nesion with repairs to vehicles.
account of the work entailed by
The expenditure ap to the end the taking of detailed statements of September has been $1,193,31. from the many witnesses, the and it is estimated that the $400 holding of identification parades, asked for will suffice for the and other technical requirements. Lurrent you. The shove is to be
If produced before the Magia-
met from saving under Dust and Water Carts, trate to-morrow as the authorities hope they will be, the arrested formally charged with piracy, and will be remanded until such time as the Crown has completed its prepara- tion of the gase.
The following committees were. A Paris message of October 2# appointed to carry on the work of stated that four members of a Great interest centres in the the ensuing year: (1) on Chris-hunting jar. M. Vres Steez, who arrival of the Portuguese transport tianizing Rural Life; (2) of the is a nephew of the Resident-Gen-Tero de Alenquer." This vessel Church in Worship and Religions feral, M. Jean Maillet and two which left Portugal in January Education; (3) on Church and ladies, had been kidnapped by last has been engaged in convey Mission; } Christianizing Moorish trikemen, and were being in troops between the Portuguese will merely be Eeonore Relations; (5) Chris-held as war hostages. tianizing international Relations;
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(6) on Evangelism and Retreats;
to
Colonies. Not long ago she sailed Timor and from Macao pro- ceeds to Lorenzo Marques en route Macan troops to replace those. whose term of service has expired.
(7) on the Anti-Narcotics Cam-ASIA AND THE LEAGUE. to Portugal. The ship brings to
SEPARATE BODY WANTED. The vessel also brings government
Manila, Det. 144.
equipment and supplies for the Aviation Corps established in Macao.
During this morning, the inger- prints and photographs of the sus- pects were taken.
"KAMPOT" GROUNDING.
paign; (8) on Christianizing the Home; and (3) on the Reorganiza- tion of the National Christian Council. This last committee was asked to meet right after the clos- ing of the general meeting with
In the course of an interview view to pushing forward the with representatives of the local
Musketry Competition. matter of reorganizing the Coun- | Press, the Chinese Consul General, cil.
Mr.. Lingoh Wong, prophesies the On Saturday took place at formation
it "Pan-Asiatic Taipa. a musketry competition, League" analogous to the League before a large crowd of spectators.
and
functioning II. E. The Governor of Macao hon- Nations, similarly.
oured the ocension with his pre- League of Nations has not given to the
- Mr. Wong cônsiders that the sonce and distributed the prizes. successful competitors. satisfaction to the aspirations of Special launches were run and the Tean, arriving from Hollow Asiatic peoples.-Inde-purifi.
Dr. Cheng's Address.
The meeting was brought to af close by special address by Dr.
ارم
every facility was provided to at tract visitors to Taipa which is one of the dependencies of Macao. JAPANESE IMPERIAL The Constabulary Band played a fine programme of music which wis much appreciated by the public.
· ECONOMY,
HOUSEHOLD BUDGET REDUCED.
Tokyo, Oct. 13, .
REPORT BY TEAN" OF
HAINAN CASUALTY.
The Harbour Office Report of
this morning, gives details of the grounding of the French steamer Kampot in the Hainan Straits cu October 15, this being the first news, other than that conveyed in
cable of that date.
The master of the Tean states that having left Hongkong for Hofhow on October 15, she sighted vessel stranded about one inile
GERMANS GO TO
AUSTRALIA.
EMIGRATION RESUMED.
Sydney, Oct. 19. The new German commercial flect has resumed Its immigration service here.
Two hundred German emigrants arrived here during the week- Indo-pacifi.
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS.
The following general know- ledge paper has been taken from the Daily Express.
Answers, for those who need them, will be found on Page 14 of this issue.
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1 How did railway lines originate? Which is the longest clear span railway bridge in the world? What is meant by "punge"? In what decade was "railway mania" at its height?
Name the first railway laid acreag the North American Continent. Then was it completed? What wes its longthi
C. Y. Cheng, the General Secretary of the Council. He indicates some of the significant results of the present meeting. He felt, in the first place, that the meeting. had revealed the direction in which the Chinese Church is mov- ing in its attempt to express its own religious experience. In the second place, he showed that Christianity can and should per-
Football Match. meate the political life of China
The football mateli. between By order of the Emperor, the with the principles of Jesus. "This," he said, "is one important Imperial Household budget has teams representing the Assoeincausouth of Hainan Itead at 1.10 p.m. Christian obligation to the people been reduced from its present total Desportiva Macaense and South
on Sunday, October 16, The Tean of China, In the third place, hr of 20 millim yen, to millions, China, played on Sunday, attracted anchored about half a mile off and showed that the ethical emphases Fido-pacifi.
quite a large crowd of spectaters of Christianity make a strong aud
to the Mong-ha recreation ground. Rent a boat. It was ascertained that the stranded ship was the Two of the A.D.M.'s best players special appeal to the Chinese - The following ships were expect were unable to take part in the S.s. Kampot of French nationality, ple because they come into closeed to be in wireless communication match but, in spite of this, the She was hally holed in No. 2 hold bound from Saigoh to Hongkong. contact with their own ethical ex-with Hongkong to-day, Arafura, team offered very stout defence perience and ideals. Here is a Mongolia, Namsang. D'Artagnan daring the course of a good game. and the engine room, and had been common ground on which East Tonkin, Scistan, President Taft The Weather was ideal, South beached to prevent sinking. and West may mingle and work President Van Buren. Suiyang, China defcated A.D.M, by's goals together. In the fourth place, he Menado Maru, Times Maru, Fuku- to 2. I understand that another ed and the Tear proceeded on her 11 Which is the highest railway No assistance could be render-10 When were the first iron raile in-
troiluced? meetings of the Council on the cai Maru, Seangbeo, Coblenz,
competition will be voyage at 8.35 p.m. after gending .station in Europe?". necessity of achieving Christian Cremer, Tikini, Glenluce, Atlantic, friendly
on behalf of 12 How is the term "platelayer" unity which, while it might not Tjikarang, Hirundo, Hiram, Foo-arranged between the teams of wireless messages
South China and A. D. M. but the the master of the Kampot.
derived! (Continued on Page 8.)
sang and Lisbon Maru.
date has not yet been fixed.
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What is meant by "gradient"
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On what date and where was the first passenger and goods atram
railway opened in England?
& What famous railway engine wor a prize of £500, and who were ite makern?
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