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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

KING'S RULES OF CONDUCT.

CONVERSION OF PROMISES INTO PERFORMANCE.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1929.

THE NEW TARIFF.

JUBILATION OF CHINESE PRESS OVER INCREASE.

rates on February 1, imports, instead of, shewing a decrease as generally exported, have shown a tendency to incremen

Two reasons are mentioned, as responsible for this state of affairs: literacy (1) The north and south are now united and communications have been facilitatod, with the result that there is an increased demand for foreign goods; and (2) though the import tariff has increased, the

aro experiencing propagating merchanta literacy among the masses. Our difficulty, as they are raising their country is poor and we must not prices correspondingly, with the let the question of low salary result that the demand is as strong dampen our enthusiaem in a noble in helore

The enforcement of the new import The Ta Chung news agency cor- tariff was the subject of n discussion In the Chinese papers in Shanghai respondent at Kaifeng, General last week, and it was stated that, Fong Yu-hslang's capital in Ho-ince the enforcement of the new nani, sends

an entertaining ac- count of an address 'General Fong delivered on February 13, on rules of conduct for officials. Here are some of the main features.

(1) Promotion of among the people:-Most of us. horo to-day could be excellent teachers for the common people. Now is the time for us to come forward and translate our words

action by

into Muste

&

HARMSTON'S CIRCUS

&

ROYAL MENAGERIE,

To-night at 9.15 p.m.

To-night

cause.

.

Down with Superstition. (2) Discarding superstitious bo lief: It is a common practice among our people to resort to the ald of the supernatural in case of natural calamities. For instance, they would beseech the asaletance of the gods of locusts when their crops are being eaten up by

anti-locust campaign.

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It is reported that "on a cortain day in February," the Customs revenue aniounted to Tla. 188,358, whereas it was, on the same day last year, only T. 100,000. The income for the month of January showeit an increase of more than Tia 180 909 over the corresponding month last year, it was stated.

GOVERNOR GENERAL' OF PHILIPPINES.

HON MR. STIMSON PASSES THROUGH,

Among the passengers arriving from Manila on the President Pierce yesterday were H. E. the Hon. Mr. H. L. Stimson, Governor General of the Philippine Islands, and Mrs. Stimson, who are on their way to San Fransisco. The Hon. Mr. John C. Early, Governor of Mountain Province, Philippine islands, and Mrs. Early were also on board, together with Madame La Argentina, who, since her first appearance in Hongkong recently, has given recitals in Manila.

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no need to point out the foolish ness of such practices. In order to make our country stronge there fare, we must make the sweeping Away of superatillous beliefs practices our frst and foremost duty.

or

The Fairy Flats. Apropos of the increased tariff, is the Whangpoo Conservancy Beard

is said to have submitted to the Board his views with regard to the levy of the Whangpoo conservancy tax, which, he is reported to have aid, should be in accordance with the now import tariff. The proceeds should be deposited in a rolinbin bank and, as soon as there is suf- ficient money, this should be spent on the removal of the sand shonla (Fairy Fints) at the mouth of the Yangiza Dr. Challoy pointed out the danger of these shoals, which move about froni one place to an- other and stated that, as a result of their prosenco, trado would bo con- siderably handicapped as Iargo ocean liners would, he obstructed from entering the Whangpoo for fear of their presence.

(3) Publicity work:-At the beginning of the Inauguration of the period of political, tutelage. many new administration policies are to be carried out, But this would be difficult unless we all do a little preaching among the people and acquaint them with uur new policies.

The Corrupt Cup of Ten.. (4) Abolition of officialdom:

away all Next we must sweep corrupt practices characterizing officialdom. There is no need for

at

·

Dr. Chatley informed tho N. C. D. News reprezentative that, while the

4

Points Ignored.

me to dwell on its necessity in-statements attributed to him were asmuch as only a short while ago not entirely correct they were sub- 1 Haw an instance in the Voca- stantinily what were mentioned in Lional School for Girls which bis letter to the Board. leaves me no choice on the ques- tion. To-day in Nanking all such practices as kowlow and offering While the above is published an a of ten by servants have been dis- matter of interest, it has to bo point continued at least in the Ministryed out that January, to the increased of War. Nevertheless, the prae- revenue of whichi reference in mndo, tice of offering tea by nervants was one of the "dumping months," persists here. Our only solu- and that certain of the big ravenne tion lles in total abolition.

dinys of February are known to have (5) Emphasis on simplicity:-been caused by delay in the arrival Expenditure on useless things is of sicutters which it was hoped, another evil that must be got rid would reach hore prior to the on- of. We see nowadays that many forcement of the new tariff. Apart offices, regardless of their finan- from thing it is understood that the cial standing, are apt to establish volume of gooda has not incrensed, a servants' quarters and other un- and it is not anticipated. that, in Shanghai at any rate for this month, Needless to necessary thinga. Ray, they are entirely superfluous the revenue under the new scale will. and must be dune away with. be more than five per cont over a From now on, we must pay at-year ag tention to efficiency and not to appearance.

Squeeze and Bribery.

carry everything we undertake to the end.

Counting Your Chickens.

.

The

(8) Promotion of public wol- (6) Prohibition of corrupt prac- tices: Squeeze and bribery have fare:-Much has, been said with

public welfare. been prohibited since the begin-regard to ning of the Revolution. It must time has come for us to redeem be enforced... If this is not HO, our promise, knowing that every all our talk about the welfare of little thing done on their behalf the people will be to empty words may mean so much rellef to their and the people will fare worse sufferings. At this time when under our regime. When this spring is approaching, scientific latter happens, we shall not be methods of caring for domestic entitled to the happy designation, animals by the farmers would We should the Revolutionary Government, save much loss later.

on the subject To put it very bluntly, instead of print pamphlets being a Government working for and circulate them to the farmers the People's Livelihood, we might for application. Supposing that well admit that oura In a the lives of 50 chickens can be Government that is leading the saved through this means for each village, then the total saving people to death.

would amount to a big sum and our efforts would be more than

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(7) Cultivation of waste land: -All Government offices should repaid." use all available ground for some To Bat an example to his productive purpose. The Honan subordinates, General Feng, im- Provincial Government, with a mediately following his speech, view to encouraging agricultural instructed, Mr. Teng Cheh-hai, pursuits, has grown wheat on a Commissioner of Civil Affairs, to piece of land as an experiment. compile a pamphlet on the scien- Unfortunately, this spirit has tific methods of caring for domes- not been lived up to in the later tie animals for circulation in the stages. We must correct this and country districts.

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I CAUGHT "TH* THIEF, GUZZ,AN' GOT YOUR

$500 BACK- NOW ARE İYA, GONNA KEEP YER PROMISE AN' LET ME SPEND THE DOUGH ON - MY BUSINESS-BOOMIN'

PLAN?

Among the passengers sailing on the President Pierce for San Fran- cinco to-day are Mr. and Mrs. C..H. Vincent. Mr. Vincent is connected, with the Oll Well Supply Co., and is returning to the United States after being stationed for a con- siderable time in Burmah; Mr. and Mrs. Blake Shand, who are return ing to Detroit, Mich., after making a round-Pacific tour; Miss Lam Slick Ying, a student travelling to San Francisco, where she will fur studies in the Lincoln

who is connected with the Yea Sang Fat Co., on a business trip to Honolulu; Mrs: R. Weston and son, residents of Calcutta, return ing home to England via the United States; Mrs. Chang Keu and son, residents of Honolulu, returning to their home from a short visit to the Orient; Sir Norman Murray, travelling to Shanghai: Mr. E. T Singer, who is connected with the Standard Oil Co., returning home.) to the United States on furlough; Col. L. G. Bird, who is connected with the well-known local firm of Palmer and Turner, travelling to Shanghal; Mrs. H. C. Page, wife of the Manager of the Standard Oll Co. in Yunnan, returning home to the United States; Mrs. A. Scho- field, wife of the Inte Mr. A. Scho- field, formerly agent of the Dollar interests in Salgon, returning to the United States; Mr. F. L. Rob- bins, representing Parke, Dayla and Co., Shanghai, returning from n business trip to Hongkong; Mr. Kan Tong-po, manager of the local branch of the Bank of East Asia, travelling to Shanghai; and Miss G. L. Rutherford, and Miss A. L Kieffer, who are connected with the Movement AI Student Christian Canada, travelling to Shanghai.

WATCHES STOLEN.

EUROPEANS VICTIMISED

YESTERDAY.

The daily Police reports yester- day gave several enses where Europeans had been victimised, the reports including losses of pro- perly and a snatching case.

Mr. Barrett, of No. 4 Granville Rond, reported to the Police yes. terday the loss of a wrist watch Granville valued at £10 between Road, Kowloon, and Battery Phth. Mr. Max Pickmann, the illusionist and entertainer who la appearing at the World Theatre and playing at the King Edward Hotel, was shop.window in' looking in a Quern's Road about 9,80 yesterday morning, when a Chinese stole his silver watch, valued at $50. The man managed to make his escape. A thief entered the cabin of Mr. C. H. Booth, afth engineer of the

and O. 8.s. Mirzapore while the vessel was lying alongside Kowloon Wharf in the early hours of yester. day morning and stele a pair of patent leather shoes, an alarm clock, a wrist watch and a valr of binoculars, the total value of the stolen property boing 897,

While Mrs. Evera, of 18A Mac- donnell Road, was walking in Upper Albert Road yesterday a Chinese snatched her handbag and got clear away. The bag was worth ten dol- Jura and contained personal articles and a small amount of money, the loss being placed at. $40,50,

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