1929-02-22 — Page 9

DEAD.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,,

FENG DISCOURSES ON WOMEN.

AFTER FORTY-SIX YEARS.

FAMOUS GENERAL

TACNA-ARICA CONTROVERSY

SETTLED.

SIR JOHN MAXWELL DIES AT CAPETOWN.

FACE POWDER & PERFUMERY WEAKNESSES.

AGREEMENT REACHED. ACTIVE CAREER ENDS. REMARKABLE SPEECH.|

Taena goes to Peru, while Arica, the port of Tacna goes to Chile. Many grave incidents have-oc- curred in past years as the re- sult of the controversy. An at tempt was made by the United States in 1926 to mediate, but Chile terminated the mediation in June of that year.

In November of the same year, Mr. Kellogg suggested that Chile) and. Peru should compose their differences by ceding the disputed region, to Bolivia and by making Arica a free port. At one time It seemed possible that a solution would be found in this way, but both Peru and Chile eventually The settlement at this time is extremely gratifying.-Reuter.

General

He

ing the troublous days of 1916.- British Wireless.

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The outbreak of the great war found General Sir John Grenfell Maxwell in Egypt. He had gone out to take command of the Array of Occupation in 1910. On March 23, 1916, he left for England-the military situation in Egypt," ac- cording to the War Office announce ment, "being satisfactory."

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1929.

AMERICAN PRIEST THE HORTICULTURE

RESCUED.

RELEASED AFTER MONTH IN BANDIT HANDS.

A PITCHED BATTLE.

Shanghai, Feb. 16. Marshal Feng Yu-hsinng de livered the principal speech at the opening ceremony of the Kalfeng Institute for Women,

After alluding to the great in-liberated.

SHOW.

FULL LIST OF THE PRIZE- WINNERS.

MANY EXHIBITORS.

Section 1.

Peak gardens and Chinese market Plants in pots, open to all except

gardeners.

tescens) (1) Mr. J. H. Taggart; Marguerites (Chrysanthemum fru- (2) Kowloon C.C. Mr. J. II. Taggart.

Nasturtiums (Tall variotles) :—(1)

(2) Mrs. Ho Kom-tong.

Salvias;---(1) Mr: J. H. Taggart;

Annuals or plants raised from seed turluma)(1) Mrs. He Fook; (2) the same Benson (excluding Nas-

Mrs. Ho Kam-tong.

Santiago de Chile, Febr. 21.

London, Feb. 21.

The Rev. Edward Young, of the After forty-six yenrk of honted

Below we give the list of prize- Sir Jolin Maxwell,

American Catholic Mission, who winners at yesterday's Horticul controversy and dispute, the Gov-G.C.B., K.C.M.G., D.S.O., has died

was kidnapped and held for ran- tural Society's Show, apart from ernments of Peru and Chile have at Capetown of pneumonia.

som last month by a gang of so- the cup winners, which were given eettled the Tacna-Arica problem.

commanded the British

called "Reds," near Nananfu, was yesterday. The proceedings at the An agreement has been drawn Forces in Egypt for the first two

recently when up under which the Province of Feurs of the Groat War, and was fluence women can exert on their captors were routed in a battle another page.

his prize distribution are reported on Commander-in-Chief in Ireland dur-husbands, General Feng cited many with the bandit-suppression forces

historical instances to prove his under command statement and said, "Reference was Sz-yi, necording to Chinese reports of Gen. Liu made by the speaker before me to the effect that In Europe and

from Changsha. America many women are holding napped at Nananfu. Kiangsi pro- The Rev. Mr.. Young was kid- positions of responsibility. foreign countries women are found ransom of $20,000 was demanded In vince, about January 22 and a employed to banks, schools and by the bandits. Efforts were made various other professions. It is well by the American Consular author- known that the present Russian tien and the Legation. at Peking Ambassador to Mexico is a woman to effect his release and the bandit That brief phrase was full of (Madame Kolontaf). Madame significance. For 20 critical Curle, who discovered Radium a watch the likely routes of the suppression corps was ordered to months, during which Egypt had few years ago, is another distin-bandits. been detached from Turkey and an-guished member of her sex, nexed to the Empire and the Tur- "Unfortunately for China, how- The report states that after is attempts on the Suez had been ever, our women seem interested considerable search the bandit shattered, General Maxwell's in-only in their personal appearances. suppression force overtook the timate knowledge of this Moham- They care more about face pow-fleeing kidnappers, the remnants. medan land and people, his tact and der, cold cream, perfumery, brace-of the notorious leader Chu Teh, sympathy, had saved the situation. lets, elc., than anything else. In at Suichinghsien, near the Fuklon- The change in Egypt's status was order to beautify their ears, they Klangsi border. made without the slightest hitch. It would not even stop at piercing, a The bandits were hemmed in was a happy instance of Britain's a hole through them just for the their lair and surround by the good fortune in "having the right purpose of hanging earrings. When troops and after a piteled battle man in the right place."

we compare such women to the in which many were killed and great

of Europe and injured, the bandits fled, leaving America, I do not wonder that our behind them their foreign victim. women fail to get equal treatment Mr. Young was found to be with men.

unhurt, and aftor being liberated In conclusion," General Feng by the government troops, started declared, "although I regret to have for Hanków. Mr. Young is a to point out the weakness of our native of Germantown, Penn.,, and women, yet their desire to learn in his capture by the bandits resoltod spires my confidence. In fact, 1am when Chu Teh's bandits looted u looking forward to the day when section of Nananfu while retreat- U.S.R.C you ladies will surpass the achieve-ing before provincial troops. ments of our Western sisters."

declined to accept.

STEADY KOWLOON

EXPANSION,

Continued from Page 1) far, bermuse of traille noires and other reasons, was now unsuitable

New School Urged.

women

MARINE COURT, SEVERAL CASES DEALT WITH TO-DAY.

RUBBER AND TIN.

MARKETS UPWARD GRADE.

Messra. Carroll han been

Annuals or plants raised from sood:-(1) Mrs. Ho Kom-tong.

Arums(1) Mrs. Ho Fook; (2) Mr. J. H. Taggart.

Antirrhinums(1) Mrs. Ho Kom-

Begonias:-(1) Lady Ho Tung; (2) Kowloon C.C.

Geraniums:-(1) MT. J. H, Tag- Fort; (2) Mrs. He Kom-tong.

tong.

Dahlian: (1) Lady Ho Tung.. (g) Kowloon 0.C.

Hellotropo: (1) Mro. Ho Fook;

Kowloon C.C.; H.C., Mrs. Ho Kom- Petunlus:-(1) Mrs. Ho Fook; (2) tong.

(2) Kowloon C.C.

Vorbenus:—(1) Mrs. Ho Fook;

He Kom-long.

Linaria (Tall variatics) :—(1) Mrs.

Cineraria:(1) Mrs. Ho Fook: Delphinium ог Larkspur:-(1)

Freesia:-(1) Mrn, Ho Kom-tong. Phlox Drummondi:-(1) Mrs. Ho Kom-long; (2) Mrs. Ho Fook

Dianthus (including Hybrids but excluding Carnation, Picotee and Sweet William) :—(1) Mrs. Ho Fook; (2) Mrs. Ho Kom-tong.

General Maxwell was one of Kit choner's discoveries. Born in 1859, of Scottish parents; and educated at Cheltenham, he joined the Black Watch when he was 20: Three years later he was in the famous night march across the desert and the storming of Tel-el-Kebir. Then eame a long record of activity in Your Committee urged the con- ESP, during which he won Kit- struction of a new school with chrer's high approval. A conse- lequate pinying fields attached,quece of that approval was that Maxwell commanded the Second such building to wontain modern Egyptian Brigade in the Battle of features befitting secondary Omdurman.

ik Achool of this nature. Although

When the South African War correspondence on this, subject broke out General Maxwell was at does not revetil the intentions of Khartum, but in January 1900 his Government, it is within the know- old chief sent for him, and gave him

Carnations:-(1) Silver Challenge. ledge of your Committee that the brigade in South Africa, and ing, before the Hon. Commdr. G.F. At the Marine Court this morn-

Cup, Mr. A. L. Shielda; (2) Mra. Ho Fook; H.C., Mrs. Ho Koni-tong. maller has received the sympa little Inter made him Military Gov-ale, R.N., several cases in which advised that the market rubber. Taggart; (2) Mrs. Ho Kom-tong. Maiden Hair Ferna:-(1) Mr. J. thetic consideration of the Educa-ernor of Pretoria, tion Department.

It was again Lord Kitchener's the defendants were charged with shares has been firm throughout choice that took him back to Egypt of their licences, and with making

Ferns, excluding Maiden Hair; (1), committing breaches of conditions the week.

Miru, Kim Long, (2), Mr. J. 1. Tag later in command of the Army of fast to

Cable advice from London gives gart vessels under way, were the tendency of the market as Occupation.

Asparagus Plomosus:-(1) Mr. J. dealt with.

"upwards," which is hurdly sur II. Taggart, Leung Ping-kwan, the coxswain prising in view of small stocks, Mignonetto:-(1) Mrs. Ho Kom- of the steam launch Fel Hung, was reduced Eastern shipments and tong. charged with carrying nine pas-the heavy "wintering" brought French Marigolda:-(1) Mrs. Ho sengers in excess of the number about by the recent drought, allowed by his licence-40 Instead of

Early in the week, tin had a Defendant pleaded guilty and quite spectácular rise of over with the alternative of six weeks' this us, being the result of "bull" was fined $45 ($5 a passenger) £6.10. London cables explained Taggart. imprisonment.

nctivitica, adding that an attempt was to be made to obtain American they anticipated a slight set-back "bull" support. At the same time before any further improvement,

Government has also set aside an area of approximately ten neres and provisional plans have been prepared. Your Committee trust that in the next Budget financial. provision will be made for the parprise of site preparation and that the work of construction will proceed at an early dule.

Star Ferry Approach. The Committee entered a protest ngainst the construction of a garage

THE KING'S STEADY

PROGRESS.

ABLE TO WALK ROUND ROOM WITH AID OF STICK.

London, Feb. 21.

on Salisbury Road, considering that IS STILL VERY WEAK. ita location was an encroachment on much needed road space. The pro- Leat was too late to be of any avail, official approval having been given stated at Craigwell House, Bognor, It was this evening officially and building operations commenced that the King had passed a good before your Committee was 'aware day. The sun shone brilliantly of this project.

was able to spend many hours in throughout the day and the King the morning and the afternoon sitting at an open window.

Doctor Hewitt came down from London during the afternoon and applied luminous ray treatment.

61.

Ilo Sze, the mistress of a cargo a breach of her boat llecnce by bont, was charged with committing carrying 20 passengers. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined $15,

or two weeks.

ger boat, was charged with making Io Yau, the master of a passen- fast to the m.v. Australien while Hill gave evidence of seeing the de that vessel was under way. L/Sgt. fendant making fast to the vessel

with a book, and his evidened was corroborated by the coxswain of: No. 7, Police Launch. Defendant said he was only pushing off from It is learned that the King the ship and was of the opinion that the police officers were, mistaken. eers were not mistaken, and inflict- His Worship said, the police offl- ed a fine of $10, or ten days.

The importance of effecting traf fie imprvement at the Star Ferry Approach has received consider able attention and has been the: subject of numerous interviews and enquiries. The Government, we understand, is prepared many plans of this aren het ap to the prewalked round his bedroom yester-

not proceeded with the

day with the aid of a stick and with a nurse at his side. is Majesty is still extremely weak and despite the better weather Which has set in, it is anlikely that he will be moved out of the house. British Wireless.

Hent has work.

Street Lighting. Considerable attention has been paid to this important subject dar. ing the year and a marked improve ment is apparent. For instance, the damp standarda huve been re-

Commenting on the King's pro- moved from the centre of Nathan aress in to-day's issue, the Lanect Road and pendant lights sub- says that the improvement in fis stituted. The old lamp standards Majesty's general condition has have ben ré-erected along the side not been slower than anticipated, of Chatham Road, thus doubling The increase in weight and'f the illumination of that thorough-strength should gather speed with fare.

Postal Delays.

Continued progress.

"Quite evidently," the medical journal goes on, "a good deal of ground hus been rained since His

The attention of the Postmaster Majesty reached the South Coast." General has been drawn to the

-Reuter. delays experienced by Kowloon residents in the delivery of Euro-Director of Public Works for their pean mall.

kindly assistance in all matters; Postmaster General. has to St. Andrew's Church Vestry for The stated that he is fully aware of the use of the Church Hall for our the importance of prompt delivery meetings; to all the Government but can promise no denite altera- Omeials for their helpful co- tion in the present procedure. operation during the year; the Your Committee is of the opinion Motor Buns Companics in Kowloon that the authorities will have to for their prompt attention to our consider the advisability of having many requests and to the Hon. Mr. the mails sorted on the Kowloon J. P. Braga for his energetic side of the harbour as it would activities on the Sanitary Board result in a speeding up of de- regarding matters affecting Kow- liveries. This opinion is based on Joon. the following considerations:-—-—.

During the year 91 new mem-

(1). Practically all foreign maila bers foined the Association, one are discharged in Kowloon and, member rejoined, and the owing to bad weather, dificulty is maximum number enrolled was often experienced in getting them 369 but on 31st December there 40 Hongkong promptly.

was on the register only 884, the

(2) During typhoon weather difference being-accounted for an communication with Hongkong is follows:-1 died, 9 resigned, 11 extremely difficult and the safety left the Colony and, 11 struck off of male is endangered.

the list in compliance' with Bye- (3) Vessels arriving during the law No. 14a.. night could be cleared of mail be fore the following day and the mail sorted ready for first morning delivery.

Committee's Thanks. The thanks of the Association are tendered to Sir Henry Pollock for his personal interest in our activities; to the Hon. Captain Superintendent of Police and Hon,

Incomo totalled $634, and ex- penditure $485.85; of this sum $98 represents the cost of a set of Hongkong Ordinancés from 1844 to 1923 and one copy each for the years 1926-7, 482 was paid for a Aling cabinet for the use of the Hon. Secretary.

The balance on hand on the 81st December, 1928, was $1,285.82 S against $1,042.57 In 1927.

Kom-tong; (2) Mra. Ho Fook.

Nasturtium (dwarf varieties:-(1) Mrs. Ho Kom-tong; (2) Mr. J. II.

drew Tas; (2) Mrs. Ho Fook.

Pansies or Violas:-(1) Mr. An;

loon C.C.

Violeta:(1) U.S.R.C.; (2) Kow.

Section 2.

Stock: (1) Mrs, Ho Fook. Primula:H.C., Mr. Andrew Teo. Annuals, Perennials, or any plants: The latest quotations on rubber |—(1) Mr. Andrew Tso; (2) Mrs. Ho shares are:

Fook; II.C, Mrs. Shrooler. Allenbys Ayer Panas Changkats Glenealys Jerama Jimahs

$2.40 9.76

7:00

2.20

1.60

2.40

Kedaha

3.80

Lunas

2.70

Malaku Pindas

2.56

3.60

2.65

2.20

Now Serandahs Pajama

Sandycrofts

The Exchange Banks will be

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Six mistresses of cargo boats were charged with making fast to open for the transaction of public The ss. Hong Hwa whilst under business from 9.30 am, to way. All pleaded guilty and fines on alonday, Tuesday and Wednes. of $10, or ten days, were imposed, day, February 25, 20 and 27.

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RER Ü. 8. PAT, OFF.

"That's good, and what did Queen Elizabeth say to that?"

Plants in Pots-Peak Gardens only, Marguerite (Chrysanthemum fru- tescens)-(1) Mr. R. M. Dyor; (2) Peak Club, 11.C., Mr. T. E. Pearce.

Nasturtium (Tall varletles):—(1) Mr. R. M. Dyer.

Salvin:-Mr. T. E. Pearce,

Annuals or plants raised from seed- the same season (excluding Nastur- thims) -(1) Mr. F. C. Hall; (2) Mrs. R. M. Dyer.

Annuals or plants raised from peed the same season:—(1) Mr. E. L. Sim;

(2) Mr. F. A, Perry,

Arums(1) Mr. W. II. Bell; (2) Mr. A. Cameron,

Antirrhinum:-(1)

Mr. T. E,

Pearce; (2), Mrs. E. Lauder,

Begonia(2) Mr. W. E. Bell, Hellotrope: (1) Mr. T. E. Pearce; (2). Mr. F, A., Perry,

Geraniums:-(1) Str Bobart Ho Tong; (2) Mrs. F. C. Hall.

Pelunin (1) Mrs, F. C. Hall. Linaria (Tali varieties)-(1) Mr.. H. L. Dennys.

Roses(1) Mr. T. E Pearce Verbena (1) Mr. W. H. Bell; (2) Mrs. R. M. Dyer; H.C., Mr. I. 8. Greenhill,

Delphinium OT Larkspur:-(1) Mrs. E. Lauder; (2) Mr. T. E. Pearce; II.C., Mr. R. M. Dyer,

Phox Drummond:-(1) Mr. A. Comaron; (2) Mr. F. C. Hall; H,C., Mr. R. M. Dyer.

Freesia:-(1) Mr. L. 8. Greenhill; (2) Mr. T. E. Parco.

Nasturtiums (dwarf verlodies) :- (1) Mr. L. J. Davies; (2) Mr. W. H. Ball.

Dianthus (Including Hybrids but excluding Carnation, Picoteo and Sweet William):-(1) Mr. W. II. |Bell; (2) Mr. F. S. Harrison; H.C.,

Mr. R. M. Dyer.

Carnations or Picoteos:-(1)· Mr. F. C. Hall; (2) Mrs. R. M. Dyor.

Maldon Hair Ferns:-(1) Mr. J. A. Plummer.

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Asparagus Plumosus:—(1) Miss P. Scott-Haraton.

Pansies or Violas:-(1) Mr. W. H. Bell; (2) Mr. H. L. Dennys,

Violets: (1) Mr. W, HI, Bell; (2) Mr. L. J. Davies. "

Primula:-(3) Mr. W, I, Boll; (2) Mr. A. Cameron; II.C., Sir Robert Ho Tung.

Annuals, Perennials or any plants: (1) Mrs, R. M. Dyor; (2) Mr. E.

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Section 9.

Vegetables, ote-Open to all, except Peak gardens and Chinese market| gardeners.

(Continued on Page 11.)

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