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THE HONGKONG · TELEGRAPH.

KING'S RULES OF CONDUCT:

CONVERSION OF PROMISES

INTO PERFORMANCE....

The Ta Chung news agency cor- respondent at Kalleng, General Fong Yu-hslang's capital in Ho- nan, sonda

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1929.

THE NEW TARIFF.

JUBILATION OF CHINESE PRESS OVER INCREASE,

The enforcement of the new import tariff was the subject of a discussion in the Chiness papers in Shanghai last wook, and it was stated that, since the enforcement of the now ratos on February 1, imports, instead of showing a decrease as generally expected, have shown a tendency to increase

Two reasons ure' mentioned as responsible for this stato of affairs: (1) Promotion of literacy (1) The north and south are now among the people:-Most of us united and communications have here to-day could be excellent been facilitated, with the result that Leachers for the common people. there is an increased demand for Now is the time for us to come foreign goods; and (2) though the forward and translate our words import tariff has increased, the

merchants aro experiencing difficulty, as they are raising thir prices correspondingly, with result that the demand is as strong us before.

Into

action by propagating literacy among the masses. Our country is poor and we must not let the question of low salary dampon our enthusiasm in a noble

cause.

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It is reported that "on a cortain day in February," the Customs revenus amounted to Tls. 188,358, whoreas it was, on the same day last year, only Tls. 100,000. The income for the month of January showed an increase of more than Tla 2100, 000 over, the corresponding month last year, it was slated.

The Fairy Flats.

Dr. I. Chatloy, engineer-in-chief of Apropos of the increased tariff,

Down with Superstition. (2) Discarding superstitious be common practice among our people to resort to the aid of the supernatural in case of natural calamities. For instance, they would beseech the assistance of the gods of locusts when their crops are being entén up by locusto, instead of launching a anti-locust campaign. There is no need to point out the foolish- the Whangpoo Conservancy Board, ness of such practices. In order is said to have, submitted to the to make our country strong, there. Beard his views with regard to the fore, we must make the sweeping x, which, he is reported to have levy of the Whangpoo conservancy away of superstitious beliefs Or practices our first and foremost said, should be in accordance with the now import tariff. The proceeds duty.

should be deposited in a reliable bank and, as soon as there is suf- ficient money, this should be spont on the removal of the sand shoals (Fairy Flats) at the mouth of the Yangtzo. Dr. Chatley pointed out the danger of these shoals, which move about from one place to an other and stated that, as a result of their presence, trado would be con- niderably handicapped largo

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

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finers would be obstructed from entering the Whangpoo for fear of their presence.

Dr. Chatley informed the N. C. D. News representativo that, while the statements attributed to him were not entirely correct, they were sub- stantially what were mentioned-in bis letter to the Board.

Points Ignored.

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The Corrupt Cup of Ten. (4) Abolition of oficialdom:- Next we must sweep away all corrupt practices characterizing olleialdom. There is no need for me to dwell on its necessity in- asmuch as only a short while ago I saw an instance in the Voen- tional School for Girls which leaves me no choice an the ques- tion. To-day in Nanking all auch practices as kowlow and offering While the above is published as a of tea, by servants have been dis--matter of interest, it is to be point continued at least in the Ministry ed out that Jammary, to the increased of War. Nevertheless, the prae- revonnu of which reference is made, tice of offering tea by servants was one of the "dumping months," still persists here. Our only solu- and that certain of the big revenue tion lles in total abolition.

slays of February dre known to have (5) Emphasis on simplicity: been caused by delay in the arrival Expenditure on useless things is of steamore, which, it was hoped, another evil that must be got rid would reach here prior to the on- forcement of the new tariff. Apart of. We see nowadays that many from this, it in understand that the offices, regardless of their finan- cial standing, are apt to establish volume of goods has not increased, a servants' quarters and other un- and it is not anticipated that, in Shanghai at any rate for this month, Needless to necessary things. Bay, they are entirely superfluous the revenue under the new scale will

with be more than five per cent over and must be done away From now an, we must pay, at,year ago tention to efficiency and not to appearance.

Squeeze and Bribery.

carry everything we undertake to the end..

GOVERNOR GENERAL OF PHILIPPINES.

HON MR. STIMSON PASSES THROUGH,

from Manila

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

President Pierce's Complement.

Among the passengers sailing on the President Pierce for San Fran- cisco to-day are Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Vincent. Mr. Vincent is connected with the Oil Well Supply Co., and la 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 Shek Ying, a student travelling to

University: Mr. Yan Kong-bing, San Francisco, where she will fur- thier her studies in the Lincoln who is connected with the Yea Sang Fat Co., on a business trip to Honolulu; Mrs. R. Weston and ing home to England via the United aon, residents of Calcutta, return- States; Mrs. Chang Keu and son, residents of Honolulu, returning to their home from a short visit to the Orient;

Counting Your Chickens. (8) Promotion of public wel (0) Prohibition of corrupt prac- tices:-Squeeze and bribery have fare-Much has been sald with The been prohibited since the begin- regard to public welfare. ning of the Revolution. It must time has come for us to redeem be enforced. If this is not 80, our promise, knowing that every all our talk about the welfare of ttle thing done on their behalf the people will be to empty words may mean so much relief 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. anve much loss later. To put it very bluntly, instead of print pamphlets on the subject being a Government working for and circulate them to the farmers the People's Livelihood, we might for application. Supposing that as well admit that ours is A the lives of 50 chickens can bo Government that is leading the saved through this means for each people to death.

village, then the total saving would amount to a big sum and our efforts would be more than repaid."

(7) Cultivation of waste land: -All Government offices should

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 Shanghai; Mrs. H. C. Page, wife of the Manager of the Standard Oil Co. In Yunnan, returning home to the United States; Mrs. A. Sclio- field, wife of the late Mr. A. Scho- field, formerly agent of the Dollar interests in Saigon, returning to the United States; Mr. F. L. Rob- bins, representing Parke, Davis and. Co., Shanghai, returning from a 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 Student Christian Movement of Canada, travelling to Shanghai.

WATCHES STOLEN,

EUROPEANS VICTIMISED

YESTERDAY,

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

Mr. Barreti, of No. 4 Granville Roud, reported to the Police yes- Lerday the loss of a wrist watch valued at £10 between Granville Road, Kowloon, and Battery Path.

Mr. Max Pickmann, the illusionist and entertainer who is appearing at the World Theatre and staying at the King Edward Hotel, was ahop window in looking in a Queen'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, fifth engineer of the P. and O. 8.8. Mirzapore while the vessel was lying alongside Kowloon Wharf in the early hours of yester. day morning and stole a pair of patent leather shoes, an clock, a wrist watch and a pair of binoculars, the tatal value of the stolen property being $97.

alarm

While Mra. Evers, of 13A Mac- donnell Road, was walking in Upper Albert Road yesterday a Chinese

use all available ground for some To set 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 Choh-hsi, pursuits, has grown wheat on a Commissioner of Civil Affairs, tornatched her handbag and got clear piece of land as an experiment. compile a pamphlet on the scien- away. The bag was worth ten doi Unfortunately, this spirit has tifle methods of caring for domes- Jars and contained personal articles not been lived up to in the later tic animals for circulation in the and a small amount of money, the stages. We must correct this and country districta,

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A fascinating drama of hovering shadows, menac- ing prowlers, strange dis- appearances and

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