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WEDNESDAY, JULY 9. 1930.

BRITISH POLITICS.

:

JULY 9, 1930.

DAY BY DAY.

IF WE HAVE NOT QUIET IN OUR MINDS, OUTWARD COM FORT WILL DO NO MORE FOR US THAN A GOLDEN SLIPPER ON A GOUTY FOOT," -John Bunya.

H.M.S. TAMAR PUTS TO SEA.

A THRILLING EVENT DESCRIBED.

The Colony had a clean bill of terprise that permitted her to health yesterday.

The P. & O. u.s. Khyber, from Hongkong, arrived at London on the 7th July at 6 am.

The Very Idea!

In that awful moment man be came as beasts,' Näy, worse than. the beasts. They became demented. Lunatic.

Although not possessing the en-

Biting, slashing, kicking. Teeth elenched, muttered curses. Fists make, in 1866, the then record bunched, elbows croocked savagely. passage from the Cape to Hong-Man hated man, Joints stuck out kong in forty-nine days, the menacingly, Ribs were crushed. journey of H.M.S. Tamar yester

Skulls cracked. day was not without ambition.

The vehemence of the French volution seemed a tender passage in comparison.

It was the Inst ferry!

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All unheralded, the arrangements were made with the care one as- sociates with all naval matters.

*I am willing," said the candidate not that the bollards were batten- ed down, nor the hatches hatched. after he had hit the tabla a resound- However, the ship's company ing blow with his fist, "to trust were early astir, lashing and stow the people!" ing as on an ordinary morning, "Say," interrupted a little man though there was a vague hesitancy in the audience, "I wish you'd open of expectation in some of their a grocery store here!".

Routine was much the movements.

The whole regiment knew that

gested in order that the British agriculturist should be able, under the shelter of a tariff wall, to secUTE- higher prices for his products. But the point of immediate Impor tando is the likely reaction of the electorate to any scheme which will send up food prices. The Labour ideal, so far from tending in that direction, has been to remove all taxes on food, even those imposed for purely revenue purposes. If. therefore, the Conservatives pre- sent a policy which will raise the For carrying six passengers in excess of the number allowed by "Dear Food" cry, we are inclined her licence, the mistress of a pas to think that their tactics will re-senger boat was fined $6 at the present that "madness" to which Marine Court this morning before Mr. Baldwin himself referred only the Hon. Commdr. G. F. Hole, R.N. Passengers arriving from Shanghai by the Blue Funnel liner Hector included H. E. Major General J, W. Sandilands, Capt. same as usual during the first part N. A. Thorpe, Capt. D.R.M.of the forenoon, except that there the Colonel was a bad horseman, Cameron and Lieut. J. Baskervyle was some mysterious conferences and when the order to move off was between the "Jaunty" and Chips," given, the band struck up the regi- Clegg.

"Rum issue" was observed even mental march.

The Colonel's horse was not fond Yesterday evening Revenue offi-more solemnly than usual, if that cers seized 120 taels of prepared can be said to be possible.

of music, and everybody was inter-` opium concealed inside grinding The mid-day meal was eaten, the ested in its antlesso interested stones on board the s.s. San Nam post-prandial pipe or cigarette was that the front rank of the first com- Hoi. The stones were in two slabs, smoked; then a bush of expectancy pany bunched up in the middle. each hollowed in the middle. No fell over all the crew. The Sur

"Ease off there," shouted the cap- arrests were made, but the opium geen made a quick tour of inspec-tain of the first company.

tion, and did not see any signs of but e soon will be

"No e ain't Shouted a recruit, incipient mal-de-mer.

Shortly before two o'clock a The motion for a Cambridge shows 69 deaths from tuberculosis, couple-or is it a brace?-of tuga Union. Society's 11 from malaria and eight from in- came alongside and fastened was: fluenza. There were also five cases themselves with strong cables to "That this house, believing in a of typhoid, with one death, and two the mighty bulk. Mooring cables policy of Lib and let Lab, is afraid non-fatal cases of diphtheria. The were slipped to the accompani- that its food will cost, it more, but last-named were non-Chinese and meat of the bozun's pipe; a wara-is consoled by the conviction that all the others Chinese.

ing blast from a siren; and the the Dominions won't have it." puffing tugs began fussily to nose the vessel into the fairway.

An elderly Scotaman, after vot Tamar's timbers quivered and ing year after year against the shook, as they were set in motion Union of the Kirka, sud- for only the second time in ten denly went over into the Union years. Slowly she bore round the camp.

He was witted with inconsis arm of the basin, where a squali or two was successfully weather-tency. Further still, and the very ed.

"No," he said, "I'm no Incon- limpets and barnacles began to sistent. I still believe Union is tasto different water, fresher and wrong. I believe it's wicked. But

it is the Lord's will," sweeter.

few weeks ago. There is no doubt that the un- employment problem has been a big factor in causing a revival of the old fiscal controversy. The Empire Free Traders, in fact, say that their policy represents the only sans solution of that question. They will not find it easy, however, to explain why, if Protection is a sure remedy for industrial depression, the United States and Germany, two very highly-protected nations, should be suffering from the unem- ployment evil just as badly as Bri- tain. There is one other aspect of the question which is of especial interest to Hongkong. When the possibility of opposition to Empire Free Trade by some of the Domin- ions was first realised, the Beaver- brook clique hinted that a start could be made with the Crown Colonies, which are under the direct control of the Home Government. Latterly, we have not heard so much about that point, but it is one of vital importance to Hongkong. The Empire Free Traders want all foreign goods taxed. Applied to Hongkong, this would wipe out free port,

status our

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was confiscated.

The health return for last week

Passengers who left for Home by the Blue Funnel liner. Hector to-day included Mr. & Mrs, S. Deacon, Mr. G. W. Hirst, Mr. T. F. Johnston, Mr. H, J. S. MacGeagh, Mrs, P. D. G. Cain, Miss O. Cain, Miss J. Cain, Mr. H. E. Campbell, Mr. & Mrs. Burrington, Mr. L. M. Mitchell, Capt. T. A. Price, Capt. & Mrs. Sudbury, Miss D. Sudbury, Miss M. Sutherland and Miss N. Wright.

COD-

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debate recently.

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man who

had

The entrance to the dry-dock was made; the journey was almost A country doctor who had been done only remained the arduous sent for to attend a somewhat can- and ticklish task of setting the tankerous old shiping in place. A sigh of relief collapsed while ploughing, had to could have been heard as the ship use all his diplomacy to avert hig began to enter the dock; a patient taking fright, and maybe veritsble cheer, and still greater dying.

"Ye say ma hert's weak?" rasp

It is apparent from the tele- grams to hand dealing with the North Norfolk bye-election and fu- ture Parliamentary business that the Beaverbrook campaign has had the effect of once again bringing the Free Trade v. Protection con- ing imports from Canton! Such this morning, were each fined $50 rellef, as the whole ship was sklled the old man. "Dae ye mean tac

on which our prosperity has been built up, even to the extent of tax

On charges of arriving in the Colony on board the s.s. Cremer from Singapore without the sent of the owners, seven Chinese, who appeared before Mr Whyte Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy

the alternative of one with month's hard labour. The defen dants were found mixing with the passengers the day following the vessel's departure.

The following forthcoming wed- dings are announced: Mr. Geoffrey Robert More, Lauriston, Bowen

fully burthed-without losing 'sa) much as a chip of paint from off her sides.

H.MS. Tamar had made still

one

more.

venturesome

and

momentous journey-Contributed.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Canton's New Planes.

(To The Editor of Hongkong Telegraph.]

time?" tell me it micht fall me at ony

"Bless you, no!" exclaimed the doctor with cheerfulness. ""That heart of yours will last a lifetime!"

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troversy right into the front rank a policy would be suicidal, but it of Home politics. Anomalies in is well that'the full implications of the Conservative approach to the the Empire Free Trade attitude question still exist, however; in- should be borne in mind. deed, it is becoming Increasingly difficult to understand precisely

Ship's Load Lines.. where Mr. Baldwin and some of his

The signature of a convention Road, Hongkong, to Miss Audrey supporters stand. If we take the

Meredith Foster, No. 1, Compton.' establishing world wide loading Street, Eastbourne, who is travel- Norfolk bye-election as an example, standards for all merchant ships ling to the Colony on board the we find Captain T. A. Cook, who is engaged in international trades.s. Mantua; Mr. Alberto Augusto a member of the Executive Council in a matter of unusual interest to Victor da Silva, No. 11, Boundary of the Unionist Party, coming out Hongkong where questions of over-

Street, Kowloon Tong, to Miss as an ardent Empire Free Trader, loading and safety margins have Leonora Ethel O'Brien, No. 12, with views which Mr. Baldwin de been in the forefront during recent

Kent Road, Kowloon Tong.

Sir, Yesterday you published Bombay scribes as going beyond the Party's "months. Apart from its local

on the front page from your cor- Hongkong The maximum penalty of one respondent at Canton an item that New York. official programme. Yet, ns. Em. interest, however, the result

year and twenty-four strokes for three Avro Avians were on their Geneva pire economic unity has been the of the Conference is of the highest returning from banishment was way to Canton without engines Stockholm

was probable that Vienna Conservative ideal since the days of importance in view of the fact imposed by Air. Whyte Smith at and that it

that twenty-seven countries; re- the Kowloon Magistracy this mor- these machines would be fitted Helsingfors the late Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, presenting the greater number of ning on a Chinese who appeared with French engines. the ex-Premier gives his blessing to maritime nations, have come

on a charge of violating an order It is quite correct that three Buenos Aires

Bucharest made in 1925 to extend over a Captain Cook and hopes he will suc-unanimous conclusions. The Con period of ten years. The defen-Canton, also, they have not got en-

Avro Aviaria are on their way to qu

Shanghai ceed. Lord Beaverbrook, on the ference was, in fact, one of the dant had previously received one other hand, saya the Cnservatives, most important meetings which has term of imprisonment and a birch-gines fitted at the present time, Silver (spot) have now accepted Empire Free ever been convened · in connexioning for returning from deportation but they are not going to be fitted Silver (forward):

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with French engines. The Canton Trade. If that is the case, how

with the operation of merchant-

Aviation Bureau purchased a large ships. Since the passing of the comes it about that, in cha.apion-Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Silva whose death was announced from us some that will be used WHO WAS ?

The funeral of the late Mr. L L us some months ago and it number of Cirrus aero engines

ing that cause, the Conservative Act, 1800, which adopted State yesterday took place in the after- candidate is going beyond the off-rules and regulations for fixing noon, a large gathering of friends for the Avians. We should be most grateful if you would publish cial views of his Party? The Bitua- the position of the load line disc being présent at the graveside. this fact, as we feel that it is un- The deceased, who died at his re-desirable that the public should tion seems more muddled the long-marked on the sides British

sidence, 7, Morrison Gap, was imagine French engines ships, the Board of Trade have formerly in the employ of the being fitted in British machines. er it is studied.

Let us take another point. Mr. kept steadily in view the desira Hongkong and Shanghai Bank,

It may interest you to know that Baldwin is associated with a mobility of obtaining international but, owing to a protracted Illness, in the King's Cup Race this year ten which is shortly is cotre bereement on the subject and have was forced to retire last year-eleven out of the first twenty-five

taken advantage of

overy op He leaves

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widow and

fore the House of Commons in portunity for advancing towards children to mourn his death. which, amongst other things, the this object. When other maritime imposition of duties on foreign food stuffs is urged. Contrast this with his recent utterance outlining the Conservative agricultural policy.

countries have adopted the com- pulsory marking of load linos on their ships, arrangements have been made (where necessary by con- ferences) to bring the rules of

He then said that Protection, if it these countries for fixing the posi

is to be any use to the farmer, must tion of the lines into such agree

for such Protection for the farmer

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WATER LEVELS.

ON WEST, NORTH AND EAST RIVERS.

give him higher prices, "but," he ment with the British rules as to appearing elsewhere the directors added, “you have a predominant make them equally effective, and of the Hongkong and Shanghai' urban area in Englarid to-day, and so to allow of the mutual recogni-Banking Corporation have declar you cannot-it would be madness tion of the position of the lines ed an interim dividend of £3 per share for the half year ending. to dream of it at the present time for loading purposes in the ports of June 30, 1930.

the countries concerned. There The dividend, at the rate of -get the industrial districts to vote

is already a considerable mea1/31⁄2 per dollar, will be payable. The following table; Issued by AUTO of international argec-on and after Moriday, August 11, the Kwangtung River Conservancy as would enable agriculture to pros-meat and co-operation between the at the offices of the Corporation, Commission, shows in English fect per by means of higher prices; so Governments of the principal mari where shareholders are requested the water levels on the West River, North River and East we have to rule that right out time countries with regard to the to apply for warrants.

River, on the dates named: The assistance which Mr. Baldwin

July 7, July 8. envisaged in this speech was movement towards an extension there might be a uniform standard Shiphing

of this agreement and co-operation of loading applied in all the ports that

Tsingyuen 6.8 of some

the revenue

has been greatly advanced by the of the world. These factors have

Samshul

6.0 from safeguarding duties

manner in which shipowners, replayed no small part in the success

Sheklung...... 18. * 2.0 manufactures ahould be ap- presenting all maritime countries, which the Conference has achieved.Shishing, 41 feet; Tsingyuen, The highest levels on record are: plied to agriculture by guar-gathered at meetings of the Inter The object of the Conference has 29.2 feet: Samshul, 27.8 feet; anteeing a Oxed price for wheat. national: Shipping Conference have been fully attained and the result Sheklung 15.5 feet. He now appears to have changed his advocated the adoption of inter is that depth to which ships may be The lowest level on record at mind again, since the taxation of national load line rules for assigning loaded will be the same in all ports Samshui is minus 6 feet and at

and marking load lines, so that of the world. foreign foodstuffs is obviously sug-

Sheklung minus 2.7 feet.

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method of fixing load lines; and the

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"Give me that man who is not passion's slave, and I will wear him in my, heart's core, aye, in my heart of heart, as I do thee."

So said Hamlet to his belov ed Horatio, and indeed, no man better. deserved the tri- bute, for Horatio, the one per- fectly balanced man in Shake- speare's greatest play, was such a friend as we all crave but are seldom lucky enough. to obtain.

Quiet, unobtrustive, manly, enthusiastic, Horatio was the only person alive to whom Hamlet confided his most sec- ret fears and suspicions. He

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"A man that fortune's

buffets and rewards Has ta'en with equal

thanks,"

and one feels that had he, instead of fate, been in charge of events at Elsinore, there would have been no shatter- ing tragedy at the close.

When Hamlet is dying, Ho- ratio, has no further use for life, and dashes to seize the poísioned cup, but it is wrest ed from his hands by the stric- ken prince, who begs him to stay and give to the world a faithful report of the dread Shoppenings of the court,

A splendid character, Ho ratio, and one who stands for equability and the grand normality of life.

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