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HONGKONG WOMEN.

FURTHER VIEWS OF

CORRESPONDENTS.

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ATLANTIC LINER COMPETITION.

SUBSTANTIAL FARE REDUCTIONS,

London, Mar. 30.

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"All in Line" Probable.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPIT.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1932.

EUROPEAN Y.M.Ċ.A. JAPANESE PLANES

MEETING.

HON MR. W.E.L. SHENTON REVIEWS ACTIVITIES.

NEW FACILITIES.

The year's activities of the European Y.M.C.A. were reviewed by the Hon. Mr. W. E. J. Shenton at the annual when presiding meeting, which was held in the new lounge at the Salisbury Rond |building yesterday evening.

.BUSY.

*STRAGETIC POINTS

PHOTOGRAPHED.

were

Japanese acroplanes bunily photographing strategic points along the Shanghai-Hang- chow Railway to-iiny.

Two appeared to be taking ex- tensive photographa, of the Ka- shing aren, and then disappeared towards Shanghai-Reuter Special.

Sir. Having read in Tuesday's Close on the heels of an Telegraph Mr. "Homo's" condemna-nouncement by the United States: tion of the fair sex and of those Line of reductions of twenty per. particularly in longkang om cent, in fares on several Transat- deeply moved to protest in all fair-lantle liners, the White Star Line ness to women. Clearly the ar-

announces immediate substantial tiele stated the views of women's reductions in passenger fares on shortcomings, that mentally, phy- all 'North Atlantic vesnels. sically and morally no equitable | Reuter,

Making Progresa, The Chairman was supported by comparison can be made between

Mr. J. II. Iunt. O.B.E., the Secret-1 Shanghal, Mar. 30, 9.30 p.m. Only a foul would ex-{. the Hoxes.

The peace conference is making ary-in-Charge, and Mr. P. S. pect the opposite sexes to be alike

London, Mar. 30.

progress, to-day'a sessions advanc in those respects. If the Ilke were

A cenference of steamship com- Cassidy. there, no attraction would exist panies, twenty lines being

Others present included His Ex-ing matters considerably, accord- J. W.ing to a Sino-Japanese com- No one can say that nature was presented, was opened at Brussels cellency, Major General not wise in creating sexes to be this morning to consider reductions Sandlands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.0., munique Issued this evening, opposites. For lack of space fur- in Atlantic passenger rates. The Mr. Justice J. R. Wood, the Very ther explanation in unnecessary, British companies favoured the re-Beverend A. Swann, M.A., D.S.G., Women, perceiving the difference, vision of rates and their repre- Mr. L.C.F. Bellamy, Mr. F. G. wisely employ whatever tacties] sentatives have for some months Maunder, Tronsurer, are necessary to capture a man in been engaged in discussions with order to fulfil the law of nature. representatives of foreign lines. Immediately you protest that it is The newspapers foreshadow an unfair. But it is not no, because announcement by the conference of it is part of their natural hustinetenerul reductions of approximate. which nature endowed. Even if by twenty per cent. Hopes are en- It were possible to be otherwise, tertained that the reductions will mon and women would not chang? stimulate, trans-Atlantic travel dur- because they are male and female,ing the coming suramer' senson.- and are mere puppets of nature. British Wirclesa.

Going back to Mr. "Homo." Let

un analyze what the condemnation conalata of, The first Is of the ambition of women to strive for succens on par with men. To me this seems a virtue, actually a re volt against protection and nature. To be dependent upon a man for support in to some women repul

Un- Hive, hence the ambition. happily, women do not succeed because they do not have to. For agen past they have been protect ed by menne enture wished it to he. Therefore, why should they

MANCHURIAN WAR.

CHINESE VOLUNTEERS

rit

Mr. J. I..

This afternoon the military sub- committee discussed the points to which the Japanese have with- McPherson M.A., General Secret-drawn, and the communique anys that though progress is oxceeding- ary, Mr. A. W. Ingram and Mr. E.ly alow, it now seems that there is F. Selk, Assistant Secretaries,

Chairman's Specch

The Chairman said: It will be seen from the annual report that the various activities of the Asso ciation have been well maintained during the past year. In the sporta section the Tennis Club has | had a good season, showing an in- crease of members, n clean balance sheet and a beiter result in the Tennis League. The Hockey Club also reports progress and we are grateful to the Government for granting us the use of the ground at King's Park for a term of five

years..

pro-

the

hope of an agreement concerning, the oxtent of the Japanese with- drawal; but a more thorny ques- tlon lies in the proposed aotting at a time limit for the complete withdrawal of the Japanese inte the Settlement and the Settlement roads areas,

extra-

Japanese opinion this evening inclines to optimism. The Japan. ese are not now demanding to hold the entire territory eastward of the Woosung Railway, but only certain localities in that territory, which are considered necessary for billetting their 50,000 men and 5,000 horses.

The crux of the matter in find- ing billetting places, which from

and from the the Settlement". Japanese view will give sufficient room to quarter their army.-Reu- fer.

New Use For Taikle.

-Nanking, Mar. 30.. General and Madame Chiang Kai-shek entertained as guests of honour Lord Lytton and the other Commissioners this evening.

SEIZE NUNGNGAN.

Peking, Mar. 30. The Chinese volunteers in Man-

The Literary and Debating charin have created further dis-

section carried out a full turbance with a view to hindering

gramme during the second half of the new Manchu regime under the season: the outstanding event the Chinese view are "adjacent to Yi. A serious outbreak of the being the debate with the Univer- Chinese volunteers or indepen- succeed like men? They were dents occurred on Monday at Nung-ity of Oregon debating team.

We would like to see a greater meant to be a mate and to pro-

ngan. situated

about thirty-five Interest taken in the "Quiet Hour," create. The word procrente Mr.miles north of Changchun, the the devotional meeting held every "Home" atates does not exist to main terminus of the South Man-Sunday night. This is the only

Chinese It does churian Railway. The women of Hongkong.

religious meeting held in exist, but here rare intelligence is | army

rebelled Nungngan shown. Most married women in against the pro-Japanese rogime building and it should be, better

the mutinous supported by the members. On Monday Hongkong are subject to much and

The New Wing. travelling, in the strain of the soldiers seized control with the and assistance of 3,000 trying climale, to inferior food, arrival

At the commencement of the Chinese volunteers enlisted from

Gen. Chiang stated that the ar and in many cases to financial

year the Directors proceeded with rival of the Commission at Shang- burdens (if they are very young), near-by districts.

the new wing. Letc., all of which are not conducivo

the erection of

nose people, that sunshine would to having a family. Procreation to Changchun, where it is believedly performed the ceremony in con- follow the storm. He hoped that His Excellency the Governor kinda had aroused hopes in the Chi-

In accordingly postponed, some-

that an expedition will be or-nexion with the stone laying on the peace of the Far East and a times indefinitely, due to the

ganised to recover Nungngan. May 7th. Since then the building just settlement of the Sino-Japan- sundry causes which may arise Japanese

gent has been completed and this year cae dispute would be achieved by eraplanes were Then, again, at present there is from Changchun to reconnoltre His Excellency declared the build-the Commission. much doubt as to the value of over Nungngan yesterday.

ing opened. This does not come having children.

into my review this evening, but Chiang did сла Similar disturbances have oe- prove conclusively why a married curred in Jehol districts and as a should like to say how pleased speech himself, a feature of couple cannot remain happily mar-result of the tension there Japan- the Directors are that the exten-evening being a sound picture of ried without children. If they are ese neroplanes were seen manoeu- sion has been appreciated and theythe Generalissimo giving the. happy, is not that all which is vring over Chaoyan and Pei Plu feel that the. Association is en-speech, this having been taken by

in Jehol Province. necessary to marriage?

tering on a new era,

un American cameraman yester- In Secondly, the attack seems to

Ichow and Suichung in be directed against the unmarried southern Fengtien thousands women. You ask why. Simply Chinese volunteers are massing because Mr. "Home" asks for in readiness for an offensive on according to Chinese equality between sexes. In ether Mukden, worda free, unattached, non-bind-sources. ing.

here-today-gone-lomorrow,

No-one.

The pro-Japanese Manchurian forces were compelled to retreat

. Rucsians May Leave.

of

love. How can there be equality

Harbin, Mar. 30. when the double standard still

Reliable circles here report that exists and is very much a fact?

Soviet citizens the majority of Women. It has to be admitted, are resident in Harbin are preparing for Russia at short sex relationship. They know that to evacuate

far, far cloverer than men in the

notice.-Reuter,

Vanishing Rallway.

not

deliver

Colleges Seek Help.

I should also mention that Mr. | day.--Reuter. E. F. Selk has been appointed an assistant secretary, with special reference to the sports section, and that his appointment has been fully justified.

Our membership is constantly growing and I am told that it has now reached the 500 mark. With the extra facilities now offered, especially the swimming bath, we may expect a further increase.

Women's Section Formed.

the the

Shanghai, Mar. 30. Temporary appropriations from the Boxer Indemnity refunds are being sought by various colleges and univeralties in the Shanghai area in order to begin the work of rehabilitation.

These institutions have suffered; such lossca as a result of the bom bardment and billetting damage

RADIO BROADCAST

CHILDREN CONCERT FROM

STUDIO TO-DAY,

Radio programme to be broadenst by Z. B. W. on a wavelength of 355

(845 K.0.'8). metres.

5.00-8.00 p.m. European, pro- gramme.

5.00-5.35 p.m. Operatie. Domination of Faunt-Rakoczy March

(Berlioz). Dance of the Sylphen (Berlioz).

Sir Hamilton Harty conducting the Hallo Orchestra. 2009. Fredericn-Love Will Kins and Ride

Away (Pepper and Lehar), Fredericn-Little Roses, Little Flowers

(Pepper and Lehar).

Lea Seldi (Soprano) with the Prince Theatre Orchestra. DD280.

Faust-Prelude (Gounod). Frust-Valas (Gounod),

Milan Symphony Orchestra. 0878. Il Trovatore-Act 1, Finala (Verdi).

There, Oh Wonder!" Gianna Aranyl-Lombardi, Francesco Merli and Carlo Gale. Rigoletto-Act 1, Scene 2 (Ho Lald a

Father's Curse on me) (Vordi). Carlo Galeff and Ernesto Dominici, L2366. 5.35-6.05 p.m. Children's, concert from the studio.

6.05-6.30 p.m.

Quartet in F Major (Beethoven,

Op. 135).

Played by the Loner String Quartet. L1018-L1920, 7,00 p.m. Stock quotations; Mail notice.

8.30-7.15 p.m. Varlety. Song-Just One Hour of Love.

Irene Bordoni (Comedienne), 6730. Vocal Duet-Recollections.

Layton and Johnstone. 6006. Orchestral-With a Song in my Heart-

Symphonie Rhapsody. Court Symphony Orchestra. DX63. Yodling 5 Malche (Milking),

Edelweiss Yodlers. 6643. Humorous Sketch-Buying a Gun,

Harry Grattan and Horace Percival, DX276. Vocal_ Duet-Wo'll Cling Together.

Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar. DR121. Old-Time Medley-Harry Champion. Harry Champion (Comedian), DX289.

7.15-7.35 p.m. A Concert Viola Solo-Prelude and Allegro (Pugnani arr. Tertis).

Lionel Tertia. DX313. Song-A Fairy Went A-Marketing

(Fyleman and Goodhart).

PB5. Damo Clara Butt (Contralto). Organ Solo-Entrollita (Ponce).

Emil Velazco. DH85. Song-Mary, My Mary (Dowdon and

"Lerlio).

Song-Best of All (Lemeine and

Leslie).

Hubert Eladell (Tenor). 5680. Violin Solo-Waltz in C Sharp Minor

(Chopin).

Bronislaw Huberman. LX137. 7.35-8.00 p.m. Orchestral. Homage (Wagner).

Sir Dan Godfrey conducting the Symphony Orchestra. 2002. The Seasons Ballet (Glazounow).

Alexandre Glazounov and Orchestra. LX20-LX80. Dance of the Flowers (Deliben).

Lucerne Kurnal Orchestra. LX30. 8.00 p.m. Loen! Time and Weather Ioport.

8.03-10.30 p.m. from the Studio.

Chinese Concert

10.30 pan. Rugby Mid-day Preak Newa.

10.30 p.m. Close down.

A

to the

All recorda in the above European programmes are kindly supplied by Mesars. Anderson Music Co.

of

equality cannot extat under the

Оле pleasing feature nude that it is impossible for them to double standard, more so as Hong-

possible by the new wing has reopen without assistance. kong, being British, demands a

Harbin, Mar. 30. been the formation of the proposal, specifying the sum re- higher morality between the sexes,

The Chinese Eastern Railway Women's Section. We originally quired, will be submitted The female question in Hong-soon will not be a railway. Rell-named this section the Ladies' Board of Trustees in charge kong is all the more aggravated able information complete to with- Section, but at the request of the the British returned indemnity.-- by many things, one of which is in the last few days shows that ladies it will now be known as Renter Special. the geographic location, together more than a hundred powerful the Women's Section. An ener. with the natural physical barriers. jocomotives (85 per cent. of the getle committee has been appoint-

can .con-

The ellmate, being semi-tropical, total) have been exported to ed with Mrs. J. H. Hunt ns the Secretary, but particularly in producee unnatural fecundity. Russin, along with 70 per cent, of Honorary Secretary, and a compre-charge of Sports. This coupled with the fact that all wagons owned by the railway.hensive programme is being ar Organisation, unless it is backed the men here, coming mainly from

confident that by the loyal support of the mem The train services are now very ranged. We are abroad are somewhat irrespon-mengre, and frequently very late, this innovation will enhance the bore, will never make a successful sible, more an if they are young owing to constant breakdowns of usefulness of the Association. Y.M.C.A. I am sure that this sup- and single.

the defective locomotives.

port will be continued and that the Satisfactory Finances. There can be no over-valuation The railway is inevitably uperat-

future prospects of our Associa of anything if the demand exists. ing at a loss; no not enough trains Our Rancial position is entiation are such that we Would we starve rather than pay are running to cover expenses, factory. The excess of income for wheat if it doubled in price on It is believed the rolling stock over expenditure for the year wandently say that "the best is yet account of shortage? If there is will not be returned until a new 37,492,66 and after transferring to be in the future of the Hong-

kang Y.M.C.A.. an over-valuation of women in the agreement with the Manchukuo $20.000 from the general surplus

The only other business before Colony to satisfy the mule, the law covering the future exploitation of to the new premises fund and

in writing of $6,070 from the build the meeting was the appointment of supply and demand will adjust the railway has been signed,

the from the Tennis of three Directors, and on the matter regardless of cost.

which caso months are bound to Inge, $130 Why should not men place wo elapse before normal running will Pavilion, $3,650 from the furni-proposition of Mr. J. C. Grenham, ture and fittings, $1,618.75 from seconded by Mr. A. C. Jeffreys, men on a pedestal? Are they not be reamed.-Reuter Special.

the tennis court, and $112 from the following were elected: The the centre of his existence? Life

the garage, we carry forward Very Rev. A. Swann, Mr. C. C. would be intolerable without

$11,159.21.

Hickling and Mr. P. S. Cassidy. women. They may be in many A cargo-boat, of 22 pieuls capacity,

I am glad to welcome back to

Mr. Cassidy thanked the Chair- wayn artificial to a man's view. capsized in heavy seas, on Tuesday, point. But are

not flusions when off Black Polni. A young girl, our Board the Hon. Sir Henry

been a man for his services to the As- the daughter of the junkinster, and Pollock. Sir Henry has necessary to overy-day life? Without illusions we would, all

a member of the crew were drowned. strong supporter of our Assucia-sociation during the two years of tion from its early days in this his Presidency and also for tak- commit suicide. Life would be Mr. W. C. Fulshew will speak on Colony and has for several years ing the Chair at the meeting. It empty, harren, devoid of all in-Brotherhood-Practical Religion" at acted as our President, I am glad was, he said, hardly necessary for tercat. Today, as five thousand the usual weekly publie lecture of the to say he is again about to him to say how much and years ago, women to mest are more Hongkong Lodge, the Theosophical occupy this position and I wish whole-heartedly Mr. Shenton had

him all success. (Applause). attractive, lovable and dangerous. Soelety, to-day at 0 p.m.

The dust named adjective is the

reason for the ever-present battle

to the ladies of Hongkong for

being able to be virtuous against so many odds.—Yours, etc.,

HAMSTRUNG,

Expression of Thanks.

how

worked in the interests of the As-

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Many terrified members of the staff jumped from the second floor and were seriously Injured.

The casualties so far are ascer- tained to be two killed and 30 sent to hospital, but it is feared the toll. will be much heavier.-Router.

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ARMED MEN DECAMP WITH $200,000,

sociation. During his two years ARDED of office it had not beon, by any means, quiet, ng many problems lot of which occur had come up.

of the sexes, the challenge to the who are not so intelligent na ho, As I am about to retire from the strong spirit of men.

who have not his intelligent mental Presidentship, which I have had My hat is in my hand and I bow | perception, who are responsible the honour of holding for the past red in regard to the extension of for this "Sex Impulse" degradn- two years, I should like to take the Association and the building tion. I gathor what he meana. The this opportunity of thanking my of the new lounge.

The speaker added that the As- sickly, smiling, overdressed, collar co-directors for all the assistance ed and starched, fop who imagines and support they have given me, sociation owed a very deep debt he is making an impression on the and I should, at the same time, of gratitude to Mr. Shenton for all Feminine thing of his adoration. like to place on record the very he had dono.-(Applause). Poor fool! He has not the in-valuable assistance the Associa Replying, Mr. Shanton said his Sir,-"Homo" has stated a case. telligence to understand that she, tion has received during the past two years of office had been ren- Hio, indictment is justified In 80 all the time she is fascinating him year from Mr. J. L. McPherson, dored very pleasant by the support far as his mental perception goes. with hor disgusting allurements, is M. A. our General Scoretary, Mr.ho had received, not only from the And his mental perception is pro-really laughing at him, and mental-John H. Hunt, O.B.E, our Secre Directors and Officers of the As bably of a higher standard than ly calling him what he is, a fool.tary-in-Charge, Mr. A. W. Ingram, sociation, but from every member. that of thon with whom he le Yours, etc.,

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Mr. E. F. Bolk,, also Assistant Bonediction by the Dean.

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