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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1930.

For mooring inshore during prohibited hours, three boat People were fined $10 each at the Marine Court this morning before the Hon. Commdr. G. F. Hole.

...

HEARTY SEND-OFF AT QUEEN'S PIER.

MR AND MRS. SOUTHORN GO

The Very Idea!

For those who know the Zoo, the remark made by Lord Salvesen at the annual meeting of the Scottish Zoological Society about a certain ape threatening to bring his own house down upon him is easily recognised as a tribute to the strength of "Boko," the most popular figure of the Zoo until his

for

The All-Parties Confer- DAY BY DAY. ence recently held in Bombay seems to have been rather a flasco,.

THE AMOUNT OF PURE EXHILARA the chief object of which was toTION THAT is INHERENT IN AN. OF- solve the crux of the Indian pro-STACLE AND A DIFFICULTY HAS

ON HOME LEAVE. blem by adjusting the irreconcil NEVER BEEN ADEQUATELY ESTIMATED.

-Lilian Whiting.

There was a large gathering at able claims of Hindu.and Moslem. This issue still awaits solution,

Queen's Pier this morning when the for it must be remembered that

Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern, Colonial the respective attitudes of Moslem

Secretary, and Mrs. Southern left for Home leave. A representative guard of honour was provided by and Hindu towards life, their dis-

the Girl Guides, of which Mrs. recent death, tinctive calture, their tradition

Southorn is Chief Commissioner, "Bako" had peculiar methods of this being in charge of Miss Jacontertaining himself and others, and history, no less than their

incidentally. He would, ques. religion, divides them so Com-

Those present to see Mr. and instance, give the wooden door plately that the fact of their

Mrs. Southern off included Capt. T. leading to his bedroom" a having lived in the same country

A. H. Coltman, A.D.C., representing periodical resounding tattoo with The blows His Excellency the Governor, mem- his strong feet.

were like for nearly a thousand years has

bers of the Executive and Legisla- echoed loudly and

Few: doors contributed hardly anything to A Chinese female named Ng tive Councils, heads of Government hammer strokes. their fusion into a nation That Muf, aged 68, who was admitted departments, leading members of could withstand such beatings for is one problem, and the Native into the Tung Wah Hospital on the Chinese community and personal long.

June 4, suffering from tubercu-friends of Mr. and Mrs. Southorn. States represent another, for the losis, committed suicide by hang- The large gathering present testi- herself yesterday. Princes fear the prospect of an ing

She fed to the popularity of the Colonial After formerly lived at 23 Pine Street, Secretary and his wife. India handed over to Hindu poli

shaking hands with all present, Mr. Mongkok.

and Mrs. Southern boarded the ticians, few of whom have any feeling of real loyalty to the

Government launch Britannia and later left by the s.s. Empress of British Crown.

Asia.

..

The mistress of a passenger boat was fined $5 at the Marine Court this morning before the Hon. Commdr. G. F. Hole, for carrying five passengers more than she was allowed.

Bitten by a dog, belonging to Miss M. Ellis, of 455 the Peak, a Chinese coolie, Ah Pang, (16), em- In suggesting the Federal sys ployed at the Police Recreation tem for India, the Simon Commis, Club, Happy Valley, was removed to the Government Civil Hospital. sioners have shown their wisdom The dog has been taken to Kennedy and indicated a way in which the Town for observation. country ean attain a fitting place

A coolie named Kwan Chung within the Empire. But the suc

was removed to the Government cess of the plan depends wholly on Civil Hospital, from the Taikoo Indian co-operation. The issues Dockyard yesterday evening, suf- raised, as they affect the Native fering from injuries received as a result of a fall from the s.s. Nation States as well as rest of the coun-into the No. 2 dock. His condition try, will again come into promin-is reported to be serious. ence if, as is hoped, the big Round

This is Mr. Southorn's first long leave since he came to the Colony over four years ago, but he went dh short leave in the early part of 1928.

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STALLHOLDER SUES A WOMAN.

Even the bars of his cage were not safe, for his hourly recreation of flinging himself bodily against them and shaking them with might.. and main loosened them a little at each performance, A

A tiny crack in the stonework - floor of his tage..would engage.. Boko's strong fingers for hours. He would widen the crack by hook or by crook. Eventually he would- break fair sized pieces of cement off the floor, and proudly exhibit them to visitors while singing one' of his deafening songs of glory.

"Which is the best time that I should come to ask your father for your hand in marriage?"

"Come in the evening when he has his. felt slippers on."

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The following story was told at a recent dog show dinner:

A family moved from the city to the suburbs and were told that

Hongkong Telegraph. Table Conference takes place in (22), and a female, Chang Tee, morning, when Koo Kee, No. 11, they ought to get a watchdog to

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1930,

INDIA'S CHANCE.

An action for fruit, vegetables and eggs supplied was heard be fore the Paisne Judge (Mr. Justice A Chinese male, Wong Sai-chuan, Wood) in the Summary Court this

(42), a widow, were arrested yes-Kowloon Market, sued Ah Tai, guard the premises at night. So terday evening on a charge of hav-employed at Pratt Building, Kow they bought the largest dog that ing, on or about April 18th, kidnap loon, for the sum of $30.96. Mr. was for sale in the kennels of a ped a Chinese woman, Chu Yee-mui, P. M. Hodgson was for plaintiff nearby dealer. (21), at Yaumati. The kidnapped and defendant conducted her own woman is at present alleged to be at Kongmoon.

case.

Plaintiff stated that he supplied fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs to defendant in August and Septem- paid. He produced books in which he had recorded the transactions.

London in October. Whether this Conference will possess any auf- ficient representative authority remains to be seen. The National Congress leaders bave sworn that they will have no part in it, and that they will accept no Constitu- The health return for the past tion for India which they them-week shows 50 deaths from tuberber, 1929, for which she had not culosis, 10 from malaria, two from selves do not dictate. If that typhoid (out of four cases) and one attitude remains, then the each from influenza, small-pox and extremists will have only them-diphtheria. All were. Chinese ex cepting two of the typhoid cases. selves to blame if constituted Two further cases of typhoid (one authority, goes ahead in accord-being non-Chinese) were notified ance with plans which have been yesterday. honestly devised for the well-being

Defendant said that she owed. only $37 and alleged that plaintiff had made entries in the books of goods she had not received.

His Lordship gave judgment for plaintiff with costs.

Shortly afterwards the house Was entered by burglars, who made a good haul while the dog slept. The householder went to the dealer and told him about it.

"Well, what you need now,” said little dog to the dealer. "is a wake up the big dog!”

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Elderly Lady (meeting sailor on country road in 1940): "Sir, do you know my son Jack in the Navy?"

In spite of the complexities of the issues with which they had to deal, the members of the Simon Commission would appear to have got down to essentials in the second volume of their Report, which contains the recommenda- tions advised for a solution of the of the country, on a basis of such Mr. J. M. Remedios at the Kow Appearing for an opium addiet, Indian problem. The fact that

morning pleaded guilty to a charge of pos- the Commissioners were unant-co-operation as can be secured loon Magistracy this

from other sources. We regard session of two tacls of prepared HOUSE OF LORDS INSIST ON couldn't swim. His wife, hearing. the Simon Report as an earnest opium found on his client. Mr.

mous is sufficient to indicate that the proposals put forward re- present an honest effort to deal

intimated that the of Britain's goodwill and bona Remedios

defendant was a smoker and not fides towards Indian aspirations. a smuggler and asked for lenient

defendant If it is not accepted in that spirit, penalty. The

fined $150. the fault will not lie with the

with the future status of the country. Common-senso and moderation, with a liberal outlook

Power which has held the balance on India's aspirations, obviously been brought into play so fairly in a situation of extreme by a body of men who are anxious delicacy and marked tension.

have

that India shall take her rightful

place in the British Common-

Was

When a Chinese appeared be- fore Mr. Whyte Smith at the Kow: loon Magistracy this morning on

COAL MINES BILL. ·

AMENDMENTS.

London, June 24. The House of Lords to-day lo sisted, by large majorities, upon the amendments to the Coal Mines Bill which the House of Commons had rejected.

One was an amendment excluding

Sailor: "Which ship is he serving in ?"

Lady: "What! Be there two?"

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Teacher Now supposing man was working on a river and. suddenly fell into the water. He

his cries, would rush to the bank, knowing his peril. Now children, why did she rush to the bank?"

Small voice "Please miss, to draw his insurance money."

E

*

...

"I know we shall be poor, daddy," said Nettle, nestling her head against his shoulder, "but Frank says that love will make a way."

"It will." said her father, grimly. "It's made away with two tons of coal and five pounds worth

CORRESPONDENCE.

Tip to Radio Fans.

a charge of committing a breach the district levy, which Lord Salis of his hawker's licence his Wor-bury, on behalf of the Conserva ship intimated that the accused tives, declared was in the nature of The Inns of England.

had only yesterday been before a bounty for the export of coal and wealth of Nations. We shall be

the Court and fined. His Worship was quite indefensible. Another practical step in temper-pointed out that it was 'pretty seri Another was an amendment in-of gas last winter." surprised, however, if the Reportance reform has been taken at cus to repeat the offence the fol- sisting upon

the principle of a proves acceptable to Indian

Downham in Cambridgeshire by the lowing day. A fine of 31 was spread-over of 90 hours per fort- extremists, because, although it opening of a new model tavern, with imposed.

night instead of 71⁄2 hours per day. This amendment was, however, represents a marked advance concert hall, dance floors, spacious

In imposing fines of $25 on each drafted in a new form, designed to towards self-government, we lounges and plenty of space for the of two fokia of a building contrac- remove any suspicion that a spread- know from past experience that laying out of recreation grounds. tor arrested for blasting stones on over could be arranged otherwise the Swarajists are likely to reject It has been contended by many so- the hillside at Taipo Road without than by mutual agreement between the half-loaf, even though it be called temperance advocates that taking the necessary precautions, the owners and workers.-British

Mr. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon Wireless, much better than no bread. There additional floor space in public Magistracy this morning remarked can, of course, be no question of taverns must inevitably result in that it would have been better, to increased drinking. They appear have had the foreman summoned. breaking the British connexion: to work on the theory that every When it was pointed out that the the Report is explicit on that point tavern is always crowded and that foreman was absent at the time, his Worship intimated that he when it says that the life of mil- more people would use the hostelries would have held him responsible Hons in India depends literally.on if only more space was available. for not taking proper supervision. the existence of a thoroughly Such an argument is obviously not efficient administrative machine, only unsound but fatuous, yet It and "there must be a power able has been put forward to the Licen- EXCHANGE RATES. to step in and save the situation."

which has re- cing Commission cently conducted a lengthy investi. Those who have watched politigation in England. We are in Paris cal developments in India agreement with the witness who Brussels

Amsterdam recently, quite apart from the suggested that the Bumanising of

Oslo sorry incidents associated with the public-house is doing far more

Prague the policy of violence, will have to inculcate sobriety and self-respect Madrid Athene drawn the conclusion that among the people of England than Rio Moslems and. Hindus alike have any of the doctrinaire agitations.. Bombay.

It will not be disputed that the Hongkong. been manoeuvring for position hostelries.of England requiries hu- Silver (spot) and have been awaiting the publi-manising. They are so designed., New York cation of the Simon Report in the that an exclusive drinking class is hope of finding passages in it to sheltered from the public gaze amid Copenhagen support their respective claims. surroundings often verging on the Helmet

Helsingfors One feature has been that whilst sordid. The exteriors are unat Lisbon

Bucharest

Silver (forward)

Caneva

many of the Indian Moderates have tractive and the Interiors provide Bacha

Buenos Aires much scope for improvement. Shanghai

Stockholm

London, June 24.

SMILING WOMAN

REBUKED.

GAOL FOR KIDNAPPING A CHILD.

"This is no laughing matter; how dare you smile?" ejaculated Mr. Lindsell at the Central Police Court this morning, in rebuking a Chinese 128.77 woman, who, charged with kidnap 84.81% ping a six-year-old child, did not .12.09 scem to realise the seriousness of

her position.

18.15

163%

41.70

The police stated that the child 375 was stolen from its parents in 5.17/32 Canton and was found in the cus- 1/6.25/82 tody of the defendant when she was 1/8 arrested at Ship's Street, Wanchai, .15.7/16

The woman was sentenced to nine 16% months' hard labour.

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WATER LEVELS.

ON WEST, NORTH AND BAST RIVERS.

The following table, issued by 18.09 the Kwangtung River Conservancy .02.75

Commission, shows in English feet 20.88% the water levels on the West River, North River and East River, on the dates named:

June 25 June 24 Shishing Tsingyuen Samshuf Sheklung.

denounced the civil disobedience

Once it is recognised that prohibi-Yokohama campaign, they have been critical tion's arm will never extend to Englan of the Government, and have land, then the movement for the Berlin been demanding more definite humanising of the Inns of England guarantees of immediate Dominion should gather momentum. The Status, It la unfortunate that ideal would be bright open-air cafes. there has been 80 much insistence of the kind seen everywhere in the merely a question of class distinc on this demand rather than on the Continent of Europe, but England's tion but of drab and dismal inns urgency of solving such internal climate at once shatters such a which the light seldom penetrates problems as the settlement of com futuristic dream. There is no ren- and which always possess a peculiar son though, why Britain should not atmosphere of furtiveness. Just as munal differences and the question have larger and brighter inns where necessary too as the need for more are: Shlaking, 41 feet; Teing- of minorities such as the Moslems an ordinary citizen can with credit wholesome licensed houses is the and the untouchables, which and enjoyment take his wife and need for the word "public-house,” must be solved before Dominion family. Unfortunately this is with all its unlovely associations, to Status can become an accomplish hardly possible today. It is not be forgotten.

16.6 20.0 1.0

36.6. 21.9 16

The highest levels on record

yuen, 29.2 feet; Samahal, 27.3 feet Sheklung, 15.5 feet,

The lowest level on record at. Samehui le minus 5 feat and at Sheklung, minus 2.7 feet.

To The Editor of Hongleng

Tdagraph.]

71

Sir-According to a B.B.C. an nouncement received at 4.15 this morning, via Chelmsford, Sir John Símon will speak on the Indian Statutory Commission's Report to- night-Yours, etc.

SHORTWAVE.. Hongkong, June 25th,1980.

WHO

WAS UNCLE SAM?

It may come

as a surprise to many people to learn that the lean and lanky gentle- man in the cutaway coat and top hat, who personifies the American Government, actual- ly had a human original.

Somewhere on the shores of the Hudson there once stood a small store, belong- ing to Elbert Anderson. A relative of his, Ebenezer. An- derson, and Ebenezer's uncle, Samual Wilson, looked, after the business, and the latter was familiarly known to the world as Uncle Sam. Ovar the door of the shop were painted the initials of the proprietor, EA, and the lot ters U.S., which stood for. United States.

Sam Wilson, being once questioned by an employee as to the meaning of the second pair of Initials, jokingly re plied that they stood for: Uncle Sam. His little Joke enjoyed quite an unforeseen: popularity, and in a few years "Uncle Sam was taken 18 the national figure-head.