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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1927.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

PROTECTION FROM ARMED ROBBERS.

INDIAN REFORMS.

(Continued from page 9.)

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SHANGHAI ALARM SYSTEM.

of the commission, Earl Winter ton pointed out that the Act of The need for some protective do- 1919 was allent on that piont. It vice against the attacks and dopra- merely laid down that the mem-cations of burglars, armed rob- bera were to be selected with the bers and their ilk has long been concurrence of Parliament. Ob felt in Shanghai, says the Shang- viously It was very desirable that hai Times. The police records the commission should not be un-show that many of these robberies wieldy in numbers and that the are never reported until long after members, differing is outlook to their perpetrators have disappear- wards Indian problems arising on, and the difficulties of the police from differences of opinion in

are increased tenfold as the re- their own political views, shouldsult of the reluctance of the vic- be moved by the same fundamental tinis to report the affair until the conceptions of the duties which robbers have made good their the Act of 1919 imposed upon

them.

vice.

escape. Much of this reluctance has been due to Intimidation and the fear of reprisals in the event of the robbers not being ayure- hended..

"Sleepless Watchman."

NOTED TENNIS PLAYER'S VISIT.

Photos taken at the Chinese Recreation Club when Vincent Richarils played exhibition games: against several local players.

On the left Richards is scan with Mr. C. Choa, a prominent member of the Club, and Mr. D. Runjahn. whom he defeated. In the centre, Richards is photogaphed with Mr. Gordon Lum, whom he also played and defeated; and, at right, Richards is seen in action. (Photos Welcome Studio).

CRICKET NOTES.

[By "Looker On".]

The Shanghai-Malaya match

MORE DOG-BITES.

THREE CASES REPORTED.

SHANGHAI WEDDING.

ང་ས་

GOFFE ROTH.

The wedding was solemnized at.

Would a mixed commission' satisfy that consideration? Re- ferring to the proposal made in some quarters that one or two re- presentative. Indians should be ap-

Now, however, there appears to pointed on the connaission Earl have been discovered a way out of Winterton said no Indians, or the difficulty by the introduction | Europeans who knew India could into Shanghai of the Sleepless for one moment suppose that In Watebraan" à protective device dian gentlemen, of whatever posingainst robbery and burglary for tion or intellectual attainments, which the Oriental Electric Pro- could possibly represent all the tective System Assn.. Inc. are the various political, religious, racial agents. It is claimed that by and economic factors which went means of installing one of these to make up British India. They

Three cases of dog-bites, were systems in the house, shop, bank, euld do no more 'to aid the com-

godown or factory. the building was. I'm afraid, an extremely one-reported yesterday, two from Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai,. and one from last week, of Mr. Percival Thomas. mission in its findings than would and occupants are immune from sided affair. I must say, after Shamshuipo

In Shamshui- Goffe and Miss Valerie B. 1. Roth, The done by their numerous fellow-serious interference from armed Malaya's practice game against Taino market..

4 mongrel dog belong-the ceremony being performed by countrymen who would assist the robbers and thieves. After the the United Services on Tuesday, I po, commission with evidence and ad protective device has been install- thought they would put up a better ing to a Chinese living at No. 25, the Very Rev. Dean Symons. The small bridegroom is the son of Mr. Al- ed in the particular building a show in their first Interport match. Reclamation Street. bit a

the bride the They could not do as much to

séries of electric wires will be They were certainly weak in the 9, who was later attended by Dr.bert Goffe, and

same cis-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Valentin. assist the commission as would conducted to one of the adjacent bowling line, but I thought they . Chue, in the properly accredited representa trunk wires which will have a had a few batsmen who wouldtrict a black dog bit a schoolboy Roth. tives of the Indian legislature, direct connection with the nearest probably compile quite a lot of residing at No. 4, Liberty Avenue.

The bride, who was given away who would have every opportunity police station and, should a rob- runs, although it was evident that Both animals were sent to Ma Tau

Kok for observation.

by her father, wore a Lanvin mo- of presenting and emphasising her enter the protected premises, they had a tail. -

del gown, imported by Maison an immediate call or signal will

Parisienne, of white georgette em. be flashed to the station and The fact of the matter was that bitten a small hoy residing at a broidered with crystal beads and Parliament's Responsibility,

should bring to the spot the neces the Shanghai, bowlars bowled unnumbered hut in Taipo Market, diamante. She carried a shower If his contention were accepted, sary police relief. By means of extremely well and the Malaya was also seat to Ma Tau Kok for bouquet of pale pink roses. Her that the responsibility of Parlia- conveniently and secretly placed team did not seem to understand observation, whilst the boy was re-bridesmaids were Miss Blanche ment was supreme, was it really buttons a call may be sent to the the wicket at all. Had "Sam" moved to the Government Civil

Mudes and Miss Tony Robbins; he Hospital for attention. contended that Parliament could nearest police station in a second Isaacs bowled against us as

who were pink tafetas and silver not carry out its obligations un-after the armed robbers havé en did against Malaya. I venture toi Mr. H. If Bristow, H. B. M. lame frocks and large pink picture. der the Declaration of 1917, and tered the shop or dwelling, and in suggest that he would have pre-Consul at Amby, Jigs sent a draft hats. The bride's mother wore a its obligation under the Act of thrice the police will be speeding hably been our undoing. How for £120 to the London Headquar- gown of bois de rose and a velvet 1919 of surveying and reviewing | to the spot.

ever he did not, so we won by aters of Earl Haig's Fund as picture hat. The best man was. the Indian situation through the

Reports Tampering.

narrow margin. As regards the

result of the Poppy Day" collec- Mr. J. Taplin, and Mr. W. Pike agency of the commission, and,tuk- The device may be applied to wicket, I understand that in tion

11th. November. for performed the duties of usher. ing the necessary action?

any section of a building and acts Malaya they have the most per which Mr. H. R. Northey acted as not only as a burglar alarm but fect ones. The Australians, when treasurer. It view of the small may also be used for the protec-they were there, I believe, said and rather

cosmopolitan, com tion of safes and other storage that they were the best they had munity of Amoy, this is a parti- places of valuable articles. It can played on Well, if that is SO, cularly fine effort and reflects be connected to a window, a door naturally the Malaya team would great credit on those concerned. or counter in any building and is be at sea on our wicket in Hong- claimed to be absolutely "fool kong. This is borne out by the proof." Even supposing there is fact that as soon as they played on

their case.

It was absurd to say that a com- mission containing representatives enrefully chosen from both Houses of Parliament, with a chairman who was in the very centre of the front rank both in Parliament and in the legal profession, was not an instrument whereby Parliament was able to discharge its respon-Some tampering, with the wiring a decent wicket, the Kowloon one, sibility.

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Continuing. Earl Winterton said it was perfectly possible to be realist in this matter of high policy, without abating one jot or one tittle of considération for, or sympathy with, the ideals of In- dians is. public life. Were the members of the House who were going to be members of this com- mission less likely to be sympathe- Mic to the Moslem, minority or the millions of "untouchables" than the Brahmin or 1lindu majority?

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A brown chow dog, which had

NANKING FRACAS.

After the wedding a reception was held at the Majestie Hotel, where tasteful decorations had been carried out. by the Lewis. Nurseries. Later Mr. and Mrs. Goffe left for their honeymoon, which is being spent on a trip to England. the bride wearing a frock of nigger brown erepe de chine, a printed gazelle velvet coat and a hat to match. .,

A MALAY REGIMENT.

SUGGESTION OF PERAK UNOFFICIAL MEMBER..

by one of the gang before the they knocked up a score of over actual robbery takes place, an im300 with the loss of only seven of mediate signal is flashed to the their batsmen. I know they were STRONG FEELING AROUSED. police station showing a discon-not up against very much in the

Shanghai, Nov. 25. neeted wire and investigation is way of bowling, but a seore like at once made..

that always takes. same getting. Strong feeling has been aroused good among the members of the Kuo- A preliminary test is auen to De And so they had made in one of the district palice practice for their match against mintang by the shooting incident stations and the result of this is Hongkong.

nt Nanking on the 22nd, the de- tails of which are only now leak- hwaited eagerly by many business

ing out. It appears that a large men, both Chinese and foreigners, I was glad to see Congdon get demonstration

was held on the who have been looking for some some runs, He strikes me recreation ground at Nanking on such method of protecting their being a really good bat, though Tuesday afternoon, despite the meeting at Kuala Lumpur last Speaking at a Federal Council property against the lawless cle- am not sure if I like his forward prohibition of the military au- the central legislature and the stood that if the initial test looks as if he plays it somewhat brating the defeat of Tanks Sens mittee, the Rajah Di ilir referred Clearly, also, the committee of ments in this city. It is under-shot. It seems rather risky and he thorities. for the purpose of cale.week. on the motion to consider the Supply Bill in select com- committees of the provincial coun- success all district stations will be stimy. Taylor appears to be achi. The students of the Central eils would he mere than mere wit-equipped with the system.

good bat also, and so do Blelloch Kuomintang. school delivered to the increase in military expen- nesses. They would be able to The directors of the firm who and Braddell. prepare the case for further self-have introduced the system

spiecetes denouncing the anti-diture, whih, he said, included not communist Western Tills elique, only the cost of maintaining a government as it appeared to them, Shanghai and who are working un-

was fighting force, but the training of and present it to the commission. Ider a franchise granted by the I should not be in the least bit after which a procession

formed which the military ordered recruits, in India for use in local They would be available for con- Shanghai "Municipal Council are: surprised to see Malaya give us a

defence. That was to say, they sultation with the commission, and Messrs. Stirling Fessenden (Pra very good "run for our money, break up. This resulted in u would all be elected non-official sident), Alexander McClure, Yesterday's game must have cone quarrel with the soldiers who were getting the temporary use of members. He refused to believe Blum, A. D.

Bell, and Francis them a "power of good" and our fired on the procession killing a trained men, but they were paying the whole cost. The arrangement the Indians would not assist Par-Schwyzer..

bowling cannot be compared with least two and wounding six.

The military

that did not seem to be fair to the that which the Shanghai side put liament in the formidable task of revising and reinforcing the con- stitutions of an empire within theistering the Government has ap-hand.

His Excellency the Office Admin-up against them. On the other three soldiers were seriously and F.M.S., and suggestions had been their bowling a weak seven slightly wounded allegedly put forward to explore other means Empire, which India was.

proved the following appointment and our batting, except

for by shots fired by the demonstra-of providing for local deferice. or two, is strong,

He was inclined to favour the So tors. in the Hongkong one

be Defence Corps with it should a fairly high The Shanghai Kuomintang has formation of a Malay regiment. effect from 18th November, 1927: scoring if everything goes na it demanded the punishment of the If a neighbouring State could -Second Ligutenant

But ope never Noll to be Lieutenant; Company what's going to happen at

Maurige should. Sorgt-Major Archie Cyril Groves ket.

pointment of the commission.

and promotion Volunteer

to

to the rank of Second Lieutenant.

knows

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state

their

Labour Party's Support. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, the Labour leader, supported the ap:

persons responsible for the shoot-train an efficient force. for local cricing and the Kuomintang Con-defence there was no reason why He said the Labour Party's enly

ference yesterday appointed Tar the F.M.S. could not do the same. I understand we are going to Yen-kai and Tsai Yuan-pei to go They had the same kind of ma concern was the relative status of

play the same side for Hongkong to Nanking to investigate the terial, whose loyalty to the commission and of the commit-

Rulers and to the protecting power tee of the Indian legislature. it some very difficult years since the as we did against Shanghai.

cannot help feeling that the Se-

was beyond question, while the had been suggested that an Indian reform first came into force. committee would be in the 'rela- The Government regarded the lection Committee are making a

courage of the Malays hud never crror in not including tionship of inferiority to the Statu- scheme as the most effective means Krave

The Services v. Shanghai match been questioned. "Given British tery Commission. He urged that of satisfying the proper ambitions Thorpe in the Hongkong side. was not very interesting: Era officers to train and guide them it should be emphasised that there of such men to take part in a settle. He bowled very well yesterdaykine batted well for his 60 and so they should be as efficient in the The use of modern arms as they, werd would be no such sense of inferiorment of the constitutional future of afternoon for the Services against did Venn and Robertson.

India, and he took this opportunity Shanghai. (In fact, with a little Services fielding was ity.

not very with the kris and the lembing In Mr. Baldwin, the Premier, wel- of assuring them that His Majes- bit of luck he should have had two.

good, I'm afrald. Two many the days that are dead," said the comed the tone of the debate and that their opinions, and the opinion he was battling quite fairly well glad to say, played a very useful ty's Government carnestly desired more wickets to his credit). And

dropped catches. Quayle, I'm hon. member. the general acceptance of the com-

of every man of goodwill, Indian or this morning. It seems mission. He added, "It may be as British, who had anything to con- that he should not come into up for some of his ill-fortunce strange knock and so to some extent made well I should say this. Let the tribute to the very difficult problems the side in place of Sayer, Ram.

Hongkong estate to the value of Indians dismiss from their minds of India's future, would be accept sey or Goodwin, Some may argue Allison collected his usual left by Chan Fuk-mui, atherwise earlier an in the week. And $120,100 and house property wis any thought of inferiority. They able to the commission and would that Sayer is worth his place in 40 odd. He also made an excel-known as Yeung Chan-shi, mar will be approached as friends and be given the fullest voice in the con- the side as a cover-point only, as lent catch in equals. But the responsibility of clusions of the commission.

the morning, ried woman, who died at 151 Parliament remains, and no pro-

he saves from 20 to 30' runs

Goodwin

length yesterday afternoon.

be-

cedure which suggests that their part of the scheme. When the com- but we cannot afford to play both think, with a little more practice been granted to Young Yue-in, He wanted to lay stress on one every time he fields. This is truc, Thorpe again bowed well, as stat- Queen's Road East, second floor, ed above. So did Thomson. In September. 14. Probate has responsibility can be formally mission had reported., but before him and Ramsay. Of the two, Ram-he will turn out to be a really 130 Woosung Street, first floor, shared with representatives of an- Parliament was committed in any other parliament would really ad- way to its recommendations, or the sey is almost as good a cover point good bowler and a worthy succes Yaumati. Everything s

as Sayer, and in the more vance the cause which the Indians Government had acted upon them, have at heart. Subject only to

the Government proposed that the likely to make runs if only he can or to Melsome. If anything, at queathed to her sox, Young Man- the moment, he appears to make chiu, including 'house property at that proviso, we identify ourselves question should be referred to a check his nervousness.

the ball turn a little too much. 95, and 97 Balkeley Street, Hung with the remarks of the leader of joint committee of Parliament, and may get wickets and may easily But he appeared to keep a better hom, Kowloon. the Opposition."

the Indian Legislature should have collect 20 or 30 runs, in his own The resolution was agreed to.

an opportunity, by means of a dele unorthodox way, so perhaps hej gation, of examining the proposals should remain, in spite of the fact Co-Operation, Wanted. and discussing them thoroughly that he appears to be off his game!

And so, only one more match, The famous film "What Price with this joint committee.. Proceeding, the Premier said that

The Indian people would in this come off yesterday. As a matter an end. It has been great fun Queen's Theatre for the last time: the fact there should have been any way be given an opportunity of of fact he was bowled by a very and most interesting There to-day and cinema-goera are re- misunderstanding was particularly taking part in the framing of their good one by Donald Lench should be quite a number of people minded that, owing to its un- regrettable, because, it had led to constitution which had never been Nevertheless, I cannot help feeling watching to-day's match," usual length, performances begin. premature rejection of the proposal given before in the whole history that he had not sufficiently regain I hope it will be a good game and promptly at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and by distinguished statesmen in of any people in a similar positioned his form to justify his inclu- that we will be treated to another 9.30. The picture is undoubtedly India, who had worked and co-oper--British Wireless,

sion in the side.

a remarkable production and should good finish. ated with the Government during'

on no account, be missed,

at the moment. Morris failed to and our Cricket festival will be at Glory" will be screened in the

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