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TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1930.

THE LEAGUE AND THE EAST.

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1930.

DAY BY DAY.

OUR THOUGHT WOULD PLEASANT-

The P. and O. s.s. Kashmir, from Hongkong arrived at London on the 12th April at 10a.m.

AIDING HONGKONG

UNIVERSITY.

SIR CECIL & LADY 'CLEMENTI CALL MEETING:

SINGAPORE PARTY.

pointed to act as Registrar of the Mr. S. V. Boxer has been ap-

Singapore, Apr. 9. The members of the local com- University of Hongkong during mitteo of the Hongkong University the absence on leave of Mr. W. B. Women's Hostel Fund were invited Finnigan, who is proceeding on to tea at Government House last nine months' leave to England on Friday, when there were present, Wednesday, the 16th, instant. Dr. Cheong Chee Hai, (chairman) Mears. Song Chin Eng, Tan Hong

from to-day and Mr. H. Bos, 2nd class interpreter attached to the Consulate, went on Home leave on the 8th instant.

(secretary).

57-cases, the majority of which re-, lated to abduction for immoral purposes. Burms, on the other hand, only reported one prosecutionLY AGREE IF I KNEW YOU AND YOU for procuring. Ceylon reported KNEW ME.-Ninon Waterman. eight cases of traffic, whilst Indo- China reported 27 cases of offences relative to the traffic in women and children. Siam reported that whilst no cases of international traffic had been discovered there were 28. cases of procuring and enticing children or young girls for immoral purposes by violence or fraud. The Netherlands East Indies reported that 58 cases were tried in the Courts during the year,

Mr. M. J. van Schreven, Vice Ghim, (point hon. treasurers) Drs. and that in 35 of these cases the been attached to the Netherland Toh, Messrs. Ching Kee San, Chew Consul of the Netherlands, haa S. C. Wong, S. K. Lim, Teo QKsh accused were sentenced to imprison-Consulate General at Hongkong kia Song, and Yap Pheng Geek ment. Japan reported the trial of 213 persons. Four of these persons were proceeded against for abduct ing or leading away female victims for despatch to foreign countries.

A warrant in connexion with dangerous goods was executed by These statistics are sufficient to Sergeant Farrell yesterday when he prove that the cvil is quite visited No. 36, Panchung Street widespread in the East, and they Hunghom, and seized a quantity of fire-crackers and manufacturing provide good ground for believ-apparatus. A Chinese found on the ing that organised action to cope

premises was arrested. with it would be of the utmost benefit. The League of Nations reflects on itself as an organisation and on all its member States the highest credit for the humanitarian work which it is doing in so many directions. If it succeeds in devis-

ing means for concerted action on this particular question, it will yet, further add to its reputation as a great agency for coping with pro- blems of an international character.

Britain's Air Services.

Antenor.

His Excellency the Governor and Lady Clementi. who are keenly in terested in the higher education of Chinese women, and especially in the building of a hostel for the wo mon undergraduates in Hongkong University, were pleased to hear that the local committee. had que ceeded in collecting from their friends a sum approximating $4,- 000 (Hongkong currency).

The Very Idea!

The British Legion Scottish Journal "Our Empire" quotes the following from H. Cecil Hunts "Fresh Howlers":

Henry

the Seventh married Catherine of Aragon. He blamed Wolsey for it.

Richelieu was constantly ill from his berth.

A Red Indian's wife is called his quaw and his children squawkera. People go about Venice In gorgonzolas.

multitude because he would not Julius Caesar was slain by the listen to Antony's oration over his dead body. when he gets married.

M.A. is what a B. A. becomes There are only two crimes visited and suicide. with capital punishment, murder

A sincere friend is one who says. nasty things to your face, instead of saying them behind your back wives living at the same time.

Ambiguity means having two

seven years and

The punishment of bigamy is two mothers-in- law."

Cossacks are things which ladies

wear.

A monologue is a conversation between two people, such as bus- band and wife.

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His Excellency emphasised the urgent need of such an institution at the University where the women The forthcoming wedding is an undergraduates are at present in- A brunette is a young bear.` nounced of Mr. Edgar Ledger Wil-adequately housed in Mission board- llams, residing at Empress Lodge, ing schools and private residences. Irate Master (to negro servant) Mody Road, Kowloon, to Miss Speaking of the educational faci-Rastus, I thought I told you to Norah Cossar, No. 110, Trinity lities provided by the University, get a domestic turkey. Lodge, Edinburgh, who is travel- His Excellency commented upon the This one has shot in it." ling to Hongkong on board the s.s. splendid Chinese library about to Rastus--"I den got a domnestic

be built there and the special op turkey, suh." portunities for the study of Chin- Master-"Well, how did the shot ese by modern methods under high-get in it?"

Chinese professors, Rastus "I 'specks they was three of whom were "Han-Lin," meant for me, sub." Chinese scholars of boing

the highest standing according to the old severe standard of examination. recommended the University as n Lady Clementi enthusiastically

highly suitable place of higher men by reason of the singular com- learning for ambitious Chinese wo mingling of Chinese and European influences in Hongkong.

The Salisbury Players again scored a big success with "Jourly qualified ney's End" at the Star Theatre last night, all the characters finely portrayed. This Famous war play is to be staged for the last time to-night, when there will no.doubt be a big house.

The big development programme Kan Min, a hammer-mar at the announced by Imperial Airways Kowloon Docks, was injured and Limited is in itself an effective taken to hospital yesterday, as a answer to erities of Britain's pro- result of being struck in the face.

In her opinion, Hongkong owed It is gratifying to note that theress in civil aviation, but it is by a bar which bounced frem he to the University the refined social local authorities are keeping a not necessary to seek much fur-A report of the accident has be seemed to prevail among the educ anvil while it was being hammered. and intellectual atmosphere which vigilant eye on the traffic in women, ther to find overwhelming proof sunt to the police by M. E. Cock, ated classes there. She also ex- and children, for there is little that from a small beginning Bri- the assistant manager.

pressed her delighted surprise at doubt that here in Hongkong, as intain's air lines have developed ex-

the rapid progress made by Chin- most other places in the

tremely rapidly. Four or five A length of water piping valued ese women, socially and intellectual- East. there exist Agencies which will air lizes being operated from Lon-be installed to connect a tenement terest in the cause of education for

years ago there were only isolated at $10, which was lying in antly.

alleyway off Nathan Road prior to In order stoop to any method whereby money don and these were served with house to the mains, was stolen by a

to arouse popular in- can be mude, even though it means very small machines accommoda-Chinese, who, on being brought be-kong, it was suggested that a pub- won at the University of Hong- ur.told misery for the victims ting a dozen passengers at the fore Mr. Whyte Smith at the Kow-lic function be organised under the involved. The kidnapping of girls, must.

Now air services link Bri- loon Magistracy this morning, was patronage of His Excellency and

hard Lady Clementi. with ulterior motives in view, is in with the principal cities of sentenced to one month's

labour. Europe, and the ever-growing no uncommon experence, but, as

tenacle reaches out to Egypt and may be readily imagined, it is by even India.

A third arrest has been made by On the Continental the police in connexion with the no means an easy task to bring the routes Imperial Airways are to armed robbery committed at Nag offenders to justice. However, employ planes capable of seating Chin Wai, Kowloon City, last from time to time, cases come beforty passengers. proof enough Saturday and on the appearance fore the Courts, and the heartless that the air lines have developed Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy of the man before Mr. Whyte scoundrels who engage in the traffic and that they have public conf-this morning he was remanded till get small mercy when their guilt is

dence. The fact that Britain has next Monday when the other two established.

been content to develop slowly but men will again come before the on sound lines has resulted

Court. adverse criticism of a policy which

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AGROUND NEAR TOURANE.

"SONG BO" GOES ASHORE ON REEF.

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When a Scottish tradesman plae- ed in his window a notice:-"We still lead; others follow. Bread, 6d. per 4 lb. loaf," a butcher across the street stuck in his window the following injunction:

"Eat more beef! Man cannot live by bread alone."

Foreman: "Got it right now, Bill?"

Bill: "Near enough." "Near enough won't do. I want right."

"Well, it's right, then." "Oh, well, that's near enough."

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"You've been a long time answer- ing the bell, Jane. Did you hear me ring?"

"Not till the third time, ma'am.”

LOCAL

ESTATES.

ONE HELD UP FOR OVER ELEVEN YEARS.

Mr. Arthur Fleet, late of Sandringham Hall Hotel, Words- worth Road, Worthing, Sussex; who died at Seabrook Nursing Home, Worthing, on April 27, last year, left local estate to the value of $37,500, while net personality at Home amounts to £21,326 1s 6d.. Certified copy of probate of the This question of traffic in women

will has been granted to Mr. D. J. TUG DESPATCHED. Lewis, of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and girls still continues to engage has been most inaccurately des- fact that the safe

and Master, who is attorney for In giving an explanation for the the attention of the League of cribed as unprogressive and lack-to be open and $160 missing there- Song Bo, which has gone aground

The Mesangeries Maritimes, the Lloyd's Bank Limited, the sole was found local agents of the French steamer executor. Nations, an Advisory Committee of ing appreciation of the future de- from, Tong Hon-man, an accoun-near Tourane, maintained their family bequests.

The will contains a number of which has been investigating the mands for aerial transportation. tant, employed at the Kong Man attitude of refusing to divulge any subject from all angles. Perhaps it has been definitely shown, how-Hing wineshop, at No. 89, Wuhu information to the

Chan Yun-ching, spinster, who the most interesting project which ever, that Britain's

Press his died intestate at No. 14, St. Street, has told the police, who morning, but air services

learn were called in yesterday, to investi- another source that the vessel 29, 1919, left Hongkong

from Francis Yard, Wanchai, on March the Committee now has under re- have been gradually built up un-gate the loss, that the key must went aground on April 10 on a

estate. view is that of extending the inves-spread, are on a paying basis and

til to-day they are very

which has been valued at $13,600. wide have been stolen from him while he reef called Honang, approximately, Letters of administration to

the tigations of the Special Body of Ex-above all have an unequalled re-

was sleeping.

49 miles to the south of Tourane.estate have been granted to de- perts to the Far East. The Council cord for safety. Britain has not

The Taikoo tug went out to her ceased's mother, Chan Lau Lin of the League when it met in Janu-been slow to take advantage of Far Eastern Travellers' Gazette is due to reach the Song Bo sue for delay in applying.

Messrs. Thos Cook and Son's assistance on Sunday morning and, Tai, widow, who pleads ignorance of legal requirements as the reason ary decided to appoint the experts new ideas in aviation but has for April-June has DOW been time this afternoon, when per- at its May session. It will be re- wisely waited until new develop formation regarding travel by sea, regarding her mishap.

Issued. It contains a wealth of in-haps some details will be available called that a few years ago the hesitation to open up new routes

ments proved themselves. Any air and railway, and included in it The Song Bo, we understand, is WHO WAS Special Body of Experts investigat has merely been to ensure success articles. The reopening of the there has been no further message are some interesting illustrated equipped with wireless and as ed the traffic in women and children and safety by careful planning shorter Siberian route to Europe from Capt. Le Seaux, the master of in about thirty European and Am and organisation, and once new is announced. Copies of the the vessel, it is presumed that erican countries with strikingly incs have been opened extension Gazette may be obtained from the she is in no immediate danger. successful results. At the last ses has always been well, borne in

local offices. sion of the Committee it was re-speeding up in the time to India

mind. This is Instanced by ported that resolutions strongly in favour of the proposal had been for the extension of the route to and the preparation now going on received from the National Council Australia. When Imperial Air- of Women of India, the Bombay, ways can with confidence embark Calcutta and Madras Vigilance As cn a big building programme such sociations and the Pan-Pacific as that outlined yesterday, then Unions. In view of the enquiries there is little or nothing wrong that are likely to be carried out in Far Eastern countries, it may be of interest to quote a few extracts from the annual reports received from some of the Eastern countries and presented to the Committee last year.

In a report from India it was stated that an Itallan and a French-

with civil aviation in Britain.

OVER 30 WATCHES STOLEN.

A DARING ROBBERY IN DAYLIGHT.

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Thirty-one Swiss watches, valu-

A

"CURRY KAL"

HAWKER ACCUSES INDIAN OF WANTING SQUEEZE. Charged with uttering trade ker told Mr. Lindsell this morning cries in a prohibited area, a haw-

The vessel left Hongkong for Haiphong on March 31, but it is not known locally where she was bound for at the time of the mishap. She was at one time on the Hongkong-Haiphong service but for some time past she has been running to Swatow and Sin- gapore besides other porte.

Built in 1912; this vessel has a gross tonnage of 1,187 and a nett tonnage of 730, her owners being the Cic. Indo- Haiphong and has a length of 226.6 Chinoise de Nav. She is registered at that the Idian policeman who ar- feat, a beam of 32.8 feet and a depth rested him had used, the words of 14.9 feet "Maskee, curry kai."

"Curry kal" is the Chinese name for that well-known dish "curried chicken," its association with the devoted to its master that when he The story of a dog which was so present case was taken to mean was killed it committed suicide, is that the Indian was accused of quoted in the Frankfurter asking for something, which is Zeitung. While out for a walk equally as desirable namely, with his dog-a Newfoundland- "aqueeze."

the man, man were deported from India for ed at $262, comprised the haul of said the hawker, so I showed him a

who lived "I did not understand him then," Lucca,

at was гип over by having placed

a daring thief from a jeweller's my licence. He flew into a rage, his injuries. After the funeral young

motor-car and died from foreign shop at 132, Shanghai Street, yes-threw the licence away, struck me the dog refused to eat. On the artistes for whom they were resterday afternoon.

on the chest, and then took me into third day it ran upstairs to the fifth floor of the house, jumped into the street through an open window, and was killed."

attention by the shopkeeper, the on a thief removed a pane of glass from

a show-case and collected watches, making his escape from the shop before the theft was dis- covered.

The Magistrate, coming directly to the point at issue, asked whe thether the hawker did cry or not.

Defendant:-I did not cry out; ut all. :

ponsible in a house of ill-fame at Profiting from a moment of in custody.". Calcutta. A prosecution charge of traffic in women disclos- ed the fact that a considerable traffic existed in Nepal! giris who were brought to Benares for im- moral purposes. Bombay reported

The proprietor, Mok Tae-kee, has reported the matter to the police.

The Magistrate:You must be Fined $2. a very funny hawker if you didn't

Having caught smallpox while nursing a patient on board a liner which was held up at Perth (W.A.), a nursing nun has died at the quarantine station.

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One of Browing's "Dramatic Idylls" is written round a character of this name. It is a grim story of a woman and ber three children whose sledge is pursued by wolves. One by one the children are snatched. away, the mother alone escap- ing to be deposited unconscious at Ivan's door. In answer to the unspoken prayer in her eyes when she regains con- sciousness, and has told her dreadful tale, he slays her with his axe, but is acquitted of murder by his fellow-villagers, who consider him to have acted. in accordance with God's will. There are cases in the life of the most ordinary person when the usual rules of right and wrong must be transcended, argues the poet, and in these Impulse must be one's guide,