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THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1935.

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NOTES OF THE DAY

SEAMEN'S HOURS

of

Japanese and Chinese delegates to the International Labour Con- ference in Geneva have recently passed through Hongkong, thus directing attention to this big an

unl gathering under League nual in this connection, to note that the Nations auspices. It is of interest, proposed special Maritime Scasion of the Conference has now been postponed. Recently, lite question was discussed by the Joint time Commission of the L.LO., which acts as the adviser of the Governing Body in qucellons affect. ing Beamnen, The scamen's organi- sationa

had. proposed that the dis cussion of seamen's hours of work should alas Include that of manning $550 matter of considerable interest Just now to Britain and other countries. The proposal was ne- repled by the Commission. "The views of the seamen and the ship ownere," It is reported, "were sinted frankly but in a very con- citatory splrit," and the Commis. sion reached a practically unanim ous decision. It recommends that not later thun November, 1935, there should be a special prepara-' tory Conference, tripartite in com- position, to consider (a) masuing in relation to hours of work hoard ship and (b) paid holidays for scaron; thereafter the special

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national Labour Conference should Stubbs Rd. meet in the autumn of 1936. All the questions which have been standing over for several years should come up in 1936 with two new questions added, of manning and of paid holidays. This fast, of nurse, is as it were complementary of this year's regular session of the Conference, for which the ques-

HHongkong Telegraphi.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1935.

VALEDICTORY

tion of paid holidays for industrial

workers is on the agenda.

THE WORLD'S WORKLESS

On the lat of last month the

Our King

and

Queen

on their Silver Jubilee

King George and His Favourite Pastime.

King George's favourite sport which the King was mounted, he him fame the world over. That is shooting and his indulgence coolly waited until, the ferocious is stamp-collecting. His other

·

in this pastime from early youth best made a lunge for the mount collection is of antique watches has made him one of the four and then fired, one shot doing and clocks. Made up entirely of best shots in England.

the trick. It was a splendid |British Empire issues, the King's-

stamp collection is said to be Fitting tribute to Sir William 13. L. 9, isatied ils Quarterly Be it grouse shooting at Balillustration of coolness.

Statistics of the World Unemploymoral, tiger hunting in India or King at his favourite sport.

Our pictures to-day show the worth over £100,000. Peel, as a Governor and as ment Situation. For most coun-deer hunting in Scotland, the

One sport that the King has man, was paid at the farewell tries, there is an improvement as

Second only to shooting in the played but in which he never be- gathering held at the University 194, but the decline in the number rare proficiency with firearms that he prefers soccer, a game one or two occasions are record-

compared with the first months of King is regarded as a man of

King's favour is yachting; after came interested was golf. Only last evening. Those who have of unemployed is in most cases He is particularly fast on the he used to play with some vigoured in which His Majesty chased enjoyed personal contact

amailer than that recorded for the with last quarter of 1934: the exceptions "draw," and possesses an iron and skill as a midshipman in the the elusive pill. His Excellency during his ten are Chile, Italy. Norway and nerve that never fails him,

Rumanla.

Compared with the

Navy.

ure of office in Hongkong will same period last year, there is a

Once in India, when a wounded King George has two indoor warmly endorse the high en-marked increase of unemployment tiger charged an elephant on hobbies, one of which has earned comiums expressed, conscious in Belgium, France, Holland, Irish

Free State and Poland, and A

Exact

To-morrow: The King re- covers from his illness.

that they in no sense over-stated Amaller increase in Bulgaria, Spain the services which he has ren- and Yugo-Slavin. In general, and dered to all sections of the com- owing mainly to seasonal fluctus-figures for some countries are far TO-DAY'S MOTORING HINT LINER · STEWARD

ttons, there is more unemployment munity. When His Excellency thun in the inst quarter of 1934, international comparisons are out

from expressing the fucts. leaves our shores on Friday, he The statistics are drawn up dif- of the question but some tenden-

ferently in different countries; the cles enu safely be deduced. Governorship of the Colony; he (Continued on next column)

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The Empress of Japan, which arrived here yesterday, brought

LORRY TOPPLES

OVER

will also be ending a Colonial career which has covered abeen' solved or placed on a fair At a rough estimate, the LL.O.

If there is a shortage of oll in period of nearly forty years-away towards solution during His toughest the world (exclusive of raises the engine temperature. If total of unemployed the engine the incroused friction career spent wholly in the East, | Excellency's regime. In this

India and China and other countrica the spark is retarded unduly, and one marked by steady, un-connection, the manner in which where the problem is hardly defined according to the needs of the monews of a tragic occurrence which remitting labours on behalf of |Sir William has expedited in the Western sense) at 25 ment, it has the same effect: this, took place during her first night the Crown. It was fitting that work on the Shing

Mun millions. About one quarter of by the way, may be due to a stuck out from Manila.

Early on Tuesday morning the that career should have renched waterworks" scheme stands out are young persons under 26. years incorrect setting of the carburet Ashmore, was found to be missing,

these-between 6 and 7 millions-automatic governor or hand control.

A weak mixture, whether causedHocond--steward, Mr. James BBBEEBESSSSSSESSED its culmination in a Colonial as a noteworthy example of his │of age. The figures are starting ter or a partially choked fuel sys- and it was assumed that he had Governorship, for which His appreciation of primary needs.and emphasise the seriousness of tem, burns very slowly and the been lost overboard. The ship did Excellency's talents so eminent-In all these matters, and many the International Labour Confer heat generated has not the same not put back, since it was believed that the steward had been lost ly fitted him. When he came to more which could be cited, Sirence this summer. Whether any chance of being dissipated.

If a valve is stuck it means that many hours before. Hongkong, Sir William Peel was William as displayed marked country will take the lead at the the firing mixture is weakened and The Staff Captain' of the Em- entering his final tour of

Conference and propose hold mea ser- ability * an administrator.

suroa. remains to be seen; the this has the same effect as the last press of Japan said yesterday that vice. A less' conscientious man, But, above all else, he has been proposals of the Office, put up asly adjusted and rubs continually had not been left in Manila, when mentioned. If the brakes are bad- it was quite certain that Ashmore in view of his arduous toil over a very · "human" Governor-bugis of discussion, are in the a period of many years in none kindly and considerate in dis-nature of things pulliatives rather against the drum the engine load is the ship sailed. He was in the Increased; this can be determined best of health and spirita on too congenial a climate, might position, as the Chinese address tives they are probably too sweep-

than cares-though even as pallin by the heat of the drums.

leaving Manila. have been content to rest on his so aptly expressed it; a man of ing for a good many of the Govern- the induction systeru a weaker mix-figure on the Empress of Japan. Lastly, If there are air leaks in Mr. Ashmore was a well-known ours. But, from the start. His compassion, but withal firm in ments.

ture results.

tall, well-bullt, and most popular. Excellency set 'n fine example of following a course when he bel

He had been with the ship for elght months and with the Com- zeal and energy to those under ieved it to be right; and, in all

pany for many years, previously him, and, what is more, dis-his deeds, guided by innate com-

having served on the Atlantic run. played an amazing adaptability mon-sense. Whilst upholding in gaining a quick grasp of the and even enhancing the dignity Colony's peculiar problems, of his office, Sir William Peel which he has, maintained ever has never stood aloof; he has since. Deaf to the pleus of sec-ever sought and readily listened tional and special interests, he to advice; and, where interests has nevertheless sot himself a have conflicted, has held the course based on the common balance fairly and evenly. To- weal, with a clear appreciation wards the Press of the Colony of the Colony's true needs and he has been cordial in his con- with an especially sympathetic lacts, always accessible, and free regard for the claims of the less and frank in the regular ex- fortunate members of the com- change of views on matters of munity. His Excellency's con- concern to the Colony. Hong- sideration for the masses has kong will assuredly be the loser been evident in a whole series of by his departure from acts, in which the provision of midst. Of Lady Peel, it can be better medical services, infant said that not only has she welfare centres, children's play-proved an ideal chatelaine at grounds, and the initiation of an Government House, maintaining inquiry into the overcrowding its traditions with a quiet evil are outstanding examples, dignity and grace, but also that whilst the same solicitude is she has been constant, in senson shown in the promising start and out, in social work of very made in the realm of technical real value. She leaves behind her, in the new Health Centre at education, as also in the crea-Wanchai and in the Cheero tion of a juvenile offenders' Club, tangible evidence of her court, a court of criminal appeal, services to the community. tious process for appeal against general in wishing His Ex- (SIX LINES)

magisterial convictions. Of the cellency and Lady Pee! many years of health, and happiness in Colony's major problems, it was the Old Country, there to en- SSSSSS truthfully stated at yesterday's joy the retirement which they

gathering that most have either have so richly earned.

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TWO MEN RECEIVE INJURIES

Two Chinese wero injured, one | seriously, when a goods lorry over- turned whilst proceeding up Dairy | Farm Hill, Pokfulam Road, yester-

day,

The cause of the mishap is being investigated by the police. The vehicle appears to have awerved violently to one side of the road, and overturned on meeting an em-' bankment.

The two men in the lorry, one of whom was the driver, were thrown out. They were removed to the Government Civil Hospital.

CLOUDY WEATHER

The anticyclone to the east of Japan is weakening. The anti- cyclone to the north of the Lower Yangtze Valley is increasing in intensity and extending southward. The depression is moving EN.E. across the northern part of the. son of Japan. Local forecast:- East winde, moderate to fresh, cloudy.