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THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER. 1. 1932.

LOCAL STORM WARNINGS

OBSERVATORY DIRECTOR'S BROADCAST TALK

TYPHOON POINTS

their opinions, and this short addreas la not made with any intention of Įlauding them or apologizing for them. Storm Signals.

The point upon which I wish to enlarge somewhat is the dissemina- tlon of weather. Information when a xtorm is indicated as threatening the Colony. My equipment in the way of telegrams a the same whether the with Colony is threatened or not, three notable exceptions which I will refer to later, and in these circums Wenther systems with parti-tances weather roports and storm cular respect to typhoon reports warninge have to be formulated in such a manner as to state the pro- when times And storm warnings were

babilities between the haustively dealt with last night sufficient information is available to in a radio broadcast through locate the storm centre with, more 2.B.W. by the Director of the or less accuracy. I have endeavour- Royal Observatory, Mr. C. W. od therefore since taking control of this office to inditate in the Daily Jolfries.

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Mr. Jeffries said:

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Facts Elicited.

The shipowner or agent

On

The

I have recently been in solenin con-language, the position and probablo motion of storm centres, and in the clave with the Postmaster General, local forecast the probable sequence who as you are all probably aware, of wenther. The position and direc the Chairman of the local Broadcast-tion of motion of storm centres is also ing Committee. Ho is extremely an exhibited by means of signals on Com- xlove to do all in his power to in- crease the enjoyment that should be Signal Hill and the Godown experienced by all those to whom he pany's premises. The storm centre issuca licenses for receiving sets, and given in Latitude and Longitudo the purpose of our recent discussion and I am afraid that the symbols was to find a means of making the convoy but little to the man in tho Weather Reports issued by my Deatreat without a reference map, but

are especially familiar. partment more intelligible to the in- they are terms with which marinera creasing number of listeners-in

There is a popular Impression that The present system of weather re- ports and storm warnings is probably those signals are not worth attention pen to criticism-it in anid that until signals of the Local Code are nothing perfect exists in this world, hoisted, and in a sense this is correct. and perfection is certainly not claim-The ordinary individual is not par- in ticularly concerned about the position ed for it. The larmelites while captivity in Egypt were at one time of a storm, unless there is some in- reduced to the necessity of making dication that the disturbance will affect the Colony, and hence his per-1 am not ricks without straw. I versed in the technicalities of brick sonul comfort and daily, avocations. making either ancient or modern, but To meet this demand the local signals

drawn that were introduced, containing a conclusion is she clingni esential of brick-liminary warning signal, signals de- making, its scarcity or complete ab-noting the direction from which a sence would hamper the making of gale may be expected, a signal de- noting the probable increase of the bricks very considerably.

force of the gale, and finally the typhoon sigual accompanied by 3 ex-Pratas ls about 180 miles ESE of travel WNW the weather experienced plosive bombs, which signifies that the Colony, and as many typhoons wind of typhoon force in expected,

The reaction to these signals varies at Pratas Inland will probably occur

kont large extent. Godowns and some 12 to 18 hours Inter in Hong- The next sentinel is Cap Rock to a

precautions very Dockyards take

it. The two early. The precautions when taken lighthouse which establishes

the greatest mentioned are frequently unnecessary, if wind munication with the typhoon of sufficient force does not oceur to Pentas rolinquishes tunately one of the disabilities which large enterprises labour under, that Colony possesses, and it is practically considerable time must be wasted impossible for any storm to affect An accurate forecast depends upon while the lighters and small craft so the Colony without making its exist, institution an accurate weather map; and an ac- characteristic of this harbour remain once felt ut Pratas Island first.

has performed since its curate weather map depends upon a in shelter, and cargo work is at a splendid service which the station the has been invaluable to this Depart- large number of telegraphic weather standstill. reports. It is a melancholy fact that

of contrary would probably prefer to see ment, and the grateful thanks of the progress the very considerable this Colony has not included any very ahlps dealing with cargo up to the Colony are due to the Government of tele-last passible moment, but the case] China for their continued assistance. steam Gap Rock lighthouse was at one time considerable myrease in these

is of a well found ship, with graphic reports, and the reason not far to seek. Hongkong is a fully up, is entirely different from our most advanced outpost, and time microscopic place compared with the that of the small craft. There would and again has the Royal Observatory during the hugo area popularly known as the appear to be no alternative therefore been indebted to the stuffa at both to a set of rules which require ceria Rock and Waglan for their whole

co-operation Far East, and the existence of any weather service whatever is depen- lain things to be done when certain hearted dent upon the courtesy of neighbour signals are hoisted. If the hoisting strenuous time of a typhoon's poes-

"I cannat let this oceaalon ing administrations. This courtesy of signals proves to be unjustified, age, is now of very long standing and there is a loss of time undoubtedly, thore is no reason to expect a cessa- but that loss is nothing compared without again acknowledging most tion. The associated cable companies to the loss caused by a typhoon, if gratefully the assistance which in cers of the Royal Mercantile Marine. merit the gratitude of this communi- the local signals were to be ignored. afforded by the commanders and off- Tropical Storms.

During the past few days I have re- ty alap, as the essential telegrams have been forwarded by them for

Tropical storms have certain gen-ceived a ukun invaluable informa- but individua! tich from several ships, the majority many years free of charge. It will thus readily be seen that the circus-eral characteristics,

Arrangements for Next, Year. tances do not lend themselves to any storme differ widely. If it were pus-of which were in troubled waters.

for pro- To remember the welfare of others appreciable expansion of the service, sible to publish a timetable of their and the improvements of late years movements, arrangements have been chiefly in the direction of tecting life and property would be during periods of difficulty in one of greatly simplified, but as this is not the traditions of the sea, I believe, arrangements but I should like my many helpers acceleration of the telegrams.

It is necessary to enter into this possible, the present

and apulogetic should be accepted as the best avail-to know how much their help is ap somewhat lengthy

the myself. to bring stemnable, and if time is occasionally lost preciated by the Government and statement in order

AS I Now with the aid of these staunch" a little IRcts before you. My department when galea do not eventuate,

helpers, I hope to tell you strongly suspected of being in posses delay should be written off sion of far more information concern-insurance against calamity.

So much for shipping and large more about it, if you are prepared ing the weather than it actually pub-

Buch public enterprises. My heaters will to keep the loudspeaker in action or lishes, If this were really so, action would be criminal, and I am probably feel that the ordinary citizen the earphone handy. The arrange- happy to assure you that it is not would like to know a little more, es-ments which the P.M.G., the Chief pecially as he now possesses a rodio Electrical Engineer and myself are

sorien the ease, and never has been.

of broadcast- The observations from which fore-set, and secs no reason why the Gov-considering for next year will pro- cast are deduced are made at some ornment should not keep him well in-vide for

6formed. I hope that I have made it announcements which will be issued 50 stations in the Far Enst at

Approached

When this a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. Unfortunately plain that generally speaking, I am at my discretion, when I consider that

enough to warrant them. the time taken in transmission mukea in a position to give definite nows the typhoon has it impossible to issue the inference twice a day only. und forect before 10 am. and & Pratas Island, Gap Rock and Waglan. accura, apecial reports will be made

When however, a typhoon makes usually at 2 hour intervals and respectely. These are municated to be press and the tele-itself felt at the sentry stations of the oven hours, say 10 a.m., noon and graphie Department with all speed, the Colony, it is usually possible top, and the Chlef Electrical En ond transmitting set at any time of thu and also exhibited on various notice follow its course more closely. The gineer has promised the use of the arrangements. boards in the Cany. There is no firat sentinel is Pratas Island,

To summarise the need for me to go into detail as to if the storm passes sufficiently near, day or night for this purpose. the success or otherwise of these fore- its future course and probable ar-

1 rival in the waters of the Colony can Ordinary storm warnings giving the

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