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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.

"The enforcenient of the new import' The Ta Chung news agency cor. tariff was the subject of a discussion in the Chinese papers in Shanghai respondent at Kaifeng, General Inst week, and it was stated that, Feng Yu-hsiang's capital in Ho-ince the enforcement of the now nan, sends an entertaining ac- count of an address General Feng delivered on February 19, on rules of conduct for officials. Here are some of the main features,

(1) Promotion of literacy among the people:-Most of us hero to-day could be excellent teachers for the common people, Now is the time for us to come forward and translate our words propagating Ntorney among the masses. Our country is poor and we must not let the question of low salary dampen our enthusiasm in a noble

into

cause.

nction by

Down with Superstition. (2) Discarding superstitious he Hef: 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 assistance of the gods of locusts when their

aro being eaten up by locusts, Instead of launching an anti-locust campaign. There is no need to point out the foolish ness of such practices. In order to make our country strong, there- fore, wo must make the sweeping away of superstitious bellefs practices our first and foremost duty.

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(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 our new policies,

The Corrupt Cup of Tea. (4) Abolition of officialdema- Next we must sweep away all corrupt practleen characterizing officialdom. Thore is no need for me to dwell on its necessity in asmuch as only a short while ago I saw an instance in the Vocn- tlonal

School for Girls which leaves me no, cholee on the ques- tion. To-day in. Nanking all such practices as kowtow and offering

rates on February 1, imports, instead of showing a decrense or generally expooted, have shown a tendency to incremen

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

experiencing merchants dificulty, as they are raising their prices correspondingly, with result that the demand is as strong as before.

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It is reported that "on a certain day in February," the Customa revenue amounted to Ts. 188,338, wheress it was, on the same day last year, only Tia, 100,000. The income for the month of January showed un increase of more than Tix 2180,- last year, it was stated. 000 over the corresponding month

The Fairy Flats. Apropos of the increased tariff, Dr. H. Chatley, engineer-in-chief of the Whangpoo Conservancy Board, said to have submitted to the Board his views with regard to the tax, which, he is reported to have levy of the Whinngno conservancy

id, should be in nccordance with the new import tariff. The proceeds should be deposited in a reliablo bank and, as soon as there is nul- ficient money, this should he spent on the removal of the sand shoals (Fairy Flats) at the mouth of the Yangtze. Dr. Chatley pointed out the danger of these shoals, which move shout from one place to an other and stated that, an result of their presence, trado would bo can- siderably handicapped large occan liners would be obstructed from entering the Whangpos for fear of their presence.

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Dr. Chatley informed the N. G.D. News representative" 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.

While the above is published an a of ten by servants have been dis- matter of interest, it has to ho point continued at least in the Ministryel out that Jaanary to the increased of War. Nevertheless, the prae- revenue of which reference is made. tice of offering ten by servants was one of the "dumping months," still persists here. Our only sulu-and that certain, of the big ravenne tion lies in total abolition.

days. of February are known to have (5) Emphasis on simplicity been caused by delay in the arrival Expenditure on uncless things is of steamers which, it was hoped, another evil that must be got rid would reach hors prior to the on- forcement of the new tariff. · Apart of. We see nowadays that many offices, regardless of their finan- from this it is understood that the 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 necesary things. say, they are entirely superfluous the revenue under the new scale will with, be more than five per cent over it done away From now on, we must pay at- year ago tention to efficiency and not to appearance.

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Counting Your Chickens. (8) Promotion of public wel (6) Prohibition of corrupt prae- tices:--Squeeze and bribery have fare:-Much has been said with 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 so, 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 reljef 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 the Revolutionary Government. save much loss later. We should 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 ав well admit that ours is a the lives of 50 chickens can be 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 (7) Cultivation of waste land: our efforts would be more than All Government offices should

repaid."

use all available ground for some To act an example to his productive, purpose. The Honan subordinates, General Feng, im- Provincial Government, with mediately following his speech, view to encouraging agricultural instructed Mr. Teng Chen-hai, pursuits, has grown wheat on a Commissioner of Civil Affairs, to piece of land as an experiment. compile a pamphlet on the selen Unfortunately, this spirit has tific methods of caring for domes- not been lived up to in the later te animals for circulation in the stages. We must correct this and country districts.

SALESMAN SAM

['1 CAUGHT "TH' THIEF, (GUZZ, AN' GOT YOUR

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GOVERNOR GENERAL OF PHILIPPINES.

HON MR. STIMSON PASSES THROUGİL

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 Islande, 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 Madamė La Argentina, who, since her first appearance in Hongkong recently, has given recitals in Manila.

President Pierce's Complement,

Among the passengere sailing on the President Pierce for San Fran- elsco 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 Shek Ying, a student travelling to San Francisco, where she will fur- ther her studies in the Lincoln University; Mr. Yan Kong-bing, who is connected with the. Yee Sang Fat Co., on a business trip to Honolulu; Mrs. R. Weston and ing home to England via the United son, residenta of Calcutta, return- 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 Shanghai; Mrs. H. C. Page, wife of the Manager of the Standard Oil Co. in Yunnan, returning home to the United States; Mrs. A. Scho- feld, wife of the late Mr. A. Scho- field, formerly ngent 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- perty and a snatching case.

Mr. Barrett, of No. 4 Granville Road, reported to the Police yea- terday the loss of a wrist watch Granville valued at £10 between Road, Kowloon, and Battery Path. Mr. Max Pickmann, the illusionlat and entertainer who is appearing at the World Theatre and staying at the King Edward Hotel, was looking in a shop window. In Queen's Road about 9.80 yesterday inorning when a Chinese stole his silver watch, valued at $50. The man managed to make his escape.

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A thief entered the cabin of Mr. H, Booth, fifth engineer of the and O. B.8. Mirzapore while the Vessel was lying alongside Kowloon Wharf in the early hours of yeater- day morning and stole a pair of patent leather shoes, an alarm clock, a wrist watch and a pair of binoculars, the total value of the stolen property being $97,

While Mrs. Evers, of 13A Mac- donnell Road, was walking in Upper Albert Rond yesterday a Chinese snatched her handbag and got clear away. The bag was worth ten dal- lars and contained personal articles and a small amount of money, the loss being placed at $40.50.

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