1938-10-27 — Page 7

THE

HONGKONG

AID FOR REFUGEES R. A. O. C. Situation At Kam Tin Tent-Menders

Camp Explained

The welfare work done by the Emergency Relief

Committee at the Kam Tin refugee camp was outlined by Rev. T. Ryan, S.J., Camps Administrator, in a broad. cast last night. He said:

which the people of The interest

re- In the Hongkong have shown

entered the recently fugees who Colony, and the readiness with which they have enme forward to help them In every posible way, demand In return that they be kept Informed of the condition of the refugees and of the measures that have been taken

quarters and where they should store their goods, and all needed instruc- tion as to the hours of meals and the general arrangements of the camp. All these details, small in themselves, when added to the regular duties of the camp, occupied fully the time of the welfare workers, and that is why it was found necessary to ask vial tors to refrain from going to

In Alleged Assault

TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27,

HANKOW, WUCHANG

OCCUPIED

(Continted from Page 1)

Samwahu, 23 miles cast of the new Kwangtung capital al Yungyun, yesterday.

Two direct hits were made on the Samwa Mide School, where the students were attending classes. The school bullding collapsed, burying many alive,

Three solicitors and a fairly large mumber of spectators were present in

Sanwabu is a village absolutely Mr. E. Himsworth's Court at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, for devoid of any military extablishments. Japanese ralders have conducted a an assault cose against three tent- menders of the Royal Army Or-serits of ueria attacks along the new dnance Corps, named Li Su-sing, 21, Yungyun-Tausgfa highway in

thern Kwantung in the past few Li Sze-sing, 27, and Wan Fook, 28.

days.

ΠΟΣ

The defendants were alleged to

Practically all the villages along have occasioned bodily harm to two men, Lo You and Tsim Tak, by the road, including Muthang and

the among assaulting them in Reclamation Street Kunto, were taxed to the ground. A on the evening of June 15, Li Ste-heavy toll the

bas been

to look after them. It is for that camp. If visitors go they naturallysing ond Wan Fook were also accused population

10

of having assaulted Lo You in Tam Central News really Kung Road, Kowloon, on July 2D.

want to ask questions and get reason that I propose to tell you to-1 explanations, and there was

no time for that the refugees need- night something of the refugee comped all the time and attention, und at Kom Tin aerodrome.

most of the voluntary workers did That camp is, as you know, a Gov-double an eight hours' day. ernment camp, provided out of pub-

lle funds and placed under the con-

lime there was adequate accom-

comp

was

were

Too Much Bread

It seemed to some people le rol of a Government officia! Dr. K. short of criminal that food, such as C. Yeo, The Government is en-bread, should have been declined at trusted the direction of the welfare the camp. That had to be done in work in the camp to the Emergency few cases, because the supply Relief Committee, and it is from the already in stock Was more than We tried to give the angle of a work that I shall mainly could be used. deal with it.

fullest publicity to the fact that no required, and The Kam Tin

aerodrome is 30 perishable food was miles from Kowloon, a few miles be- when we had a surplus we turned it over to other centres of food dis- yond Un Long. It is a huge ex-

tribution in the city. panse of level ground admirably aulted for the present emergency, I think I can honestly say that on As soon as it became evident that the part of all concerned with

the there was going to be an influx of re- cump nothing but the interest of the fugees, large substantial matsheds distressed people was considered, and were erected, and in ព very short no serillee on their part was thought

too great. That this was appreciat modation for all who came. The ed by the refugees themselves was greatest number was something close indicated by the fact that from among to 3,000.

them volunteers came forward to The direction of the

offer their services even before they

It asked, under the Medical Service and every to have most of the work in is our hope ultim- need was met most emciently. A number of members of the St. John selv s. and we have much more hope the camp done by the refugees them- Ambulance Brigade were dance and have done yeoman service initiative has been taken by them.

a series of succeeding in this aim when the

Other in a hundred ways ever since. voluntary workers presented them-

A few people have spoken sarcas selves in the early hours when there tically of this work for the refugees was so much to be done, the most and of those engaged in it, saying notable of these being a group of that there were needy people also in schoolboys from the Chung Hua Mid- the Colony and that it was strange dle School, under their headmaster, that nothing of this kind was ever who worked untiringly for over a done for them. Without entering week. Their place as since been into any comparison of the respec- taken by boy scouts. The task of tive urgency of each form of dis- the Emergency Relief Council was tress, let me point out that, even io organise a regular welfare service from the point of view of the poor In the camp, and for this purpose af of flongkong, this care of the re- permanent supervisor was appoint- fugees was preventive work of ed to live in the cump, and os lo trighest value. If several thousand assistants he was given the service additional needy people had been of several voluntary workers, most allowed to look after themselves of them supplied by the Y.W.C.A. best as they could, it is not only they but also our own poor who would have suffered.

Dazed on Arrival

When the refugees arrived at the camp they were dazed and terrified. Most of them had fled when bombs began to drop on their villages, as the heralds of oneaming troops, and they coherent were unable to give any account of what had happened in the previous days. Many were al-

had

gol most distraught, for they separated from their friends and relatives and did not know what had become of their homes or their loved

unes.

Poor Will Benefit

the

In the end, too, I think that our local poor will beneft by this work for the refugees. How long the refugee problem will last, no one enn tell, but it is not yet over. It will certainly continue for many months and I am sure that the erosity which you have shown up to this will continue as long as the claims of suffering humanity demand

same

gen-

The first two defendants, Li Sul- sing, and Li Sze-sing, were represent- ed by Mr. C. A. Sutherton Russ and Wan Fook was represented by Mr. E. S. C. Brooks.

Mr. M. A. da Sliva prosecuted on behalf of the complainant Lo Yau.

When proceedings opened, Mr. da Silva mentioned to Mr. Himsworth that there was possibility of the matter being settled if an adjourne- ment of a few minutes could be made, The adjournement was granted, and the rolicitors conferred with their respective clients.

forminat exacted.

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Kunming, Oct. 27, 7.23 Songs by Willy Fritachi. Whlist crack Yunnan troops are

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... With Chairman of the Yunnan Provincial (Schroder Beckmann)

Lillan Harvey and Orchestra. Government, informed a representa-

Lass Mir Melnen Korper Schwarz live of the Central News Agency,

Bepinseln (Liebmann-Hollande an interview yesterday.

with Orchestra. training, After a period of rigid these

troops, General Lung

7.33 added, will be ready to take part in

to the the resistance

Japatiese invaders. When the court resumed, Mr. da Meanwhile, people's self-defence Silva said it had been agreed that the corps are being organised for the case was not to proceed further. He maintenance of peace and order I

"It"

was not a ques-the province-Central Newr. pointed out that

complainant admitting tion of the that he had no case or a weak case against the defendants, or that the defendants in any way admitted the charges against them, but that it was purely a question of outside pressure having been brought on the parties, or upon the complanant, for the matter be settled.

JAPANESE ENTER

OLD CONCESSIONS

Hankow Oct, 27. Last evening Japanese patrols had already entered the former British Concession, but they stated that they were anxious to see where they were allowed in order to inform the main budy of troops which were arriving very shortly.

Basis of Agreement "We have now come," continued

Japanese forces in the former Mr. da Silva, "to this basis of German Concession eutered Japanese settlement-It my client will apply bulidings and some of the Chinese for a withdrawal of these charges, the defendants, through their solici-houses, but foreign property has so

far remained untouched, tors, will undertake or state that in

Japanese bave placed notices on future they will keep away from the seve

several of the foreign buildings complainant and that there will be intimating their desire to respeel no further troubic,"

ownership.

Mr. Russ sak: "My clients com- pletely deny that they had assaulted or attacked the complainant, and he likes to withdraw this case, I am quite prepared to state that they won't assault or attack him in the

future,"

Mr. Brooks: "I agree with Mr. Russ has said."

that

and the

to co-

There have been no incidents, and the Japanese seem anxious operate with the foreign authorities. Admiral R. V. Holt, Senior Naval one fingar Patrol, has sent a message to the London Foreign Office, the Admiralty, and also to the British Ambassador, Sir Archibald Kerr Clark Kerr and Sir Robert Mr. Craigie, stating that

the Japanese were not informed regarding the safely zones, having arrived with the gendarmic rendy to take over the

what

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I've Beginner's Luck-Fox-Trot (Alm Shall We Dance'), They All Laugh- ed-Fox-Trot

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Wilkes al home in his own Mr. bar-parlour. Presented by S. E. Reynolds and Pascoe Thornton.

5.0 ludio-Z.B.W, Orchestra, Wien bei nacht-Polpourri

London Relay World Affairs'.

Brierly, 0.8.. A talk by J. L. Chichele Professor of International Law in the University of Oxford. 9.30 London Itclay-Tho News. 9.50 B.B.C. Recording-The Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales

Folowing these statements, Blinsworth remarked that as there was reasonable assurance breach of the peace would occur In the future, there was no reason why

concession. They expected to find permission ebould not be granted foreign naval ofletals in the former British Concession, but were surpris- for the withdrawal of the charges.

The charges were then withdrawn.ed to find them elsewhere.

T Lo Yau, foreman in the R.A.O.C.,

Admiral explained that stated in evidence at a previous hear-

Japanese patrols

had taken over the ing that the third defendant's uncle former German Concession, ort had been discharged from the depot therefore he had withdrawn

the in Hunghom and that he had been

A As he and Tsim Tak British and Italian naval forces from blamed for it.

the former Russian there, while in 1 Colon, manned by United States and another man were walking Reclamation Street on the evening of June 15, the defendants and a num-aval forces, had also been taken uver by the Japanese, the American ber of ather men set upon them.

snilora

lore retiring to their billets at the Navy Y.M.C.A.

Regarding the former Brilish Con- constantly in touch with the cession, Admiral Holt said that he Japanese, who are ultimately taking over and policing the area. malter is at present under discussion.

Meanwhile unarmed

Man

The most that could be offerit. ed them was the sheller of the camp,

I should like you to realise that Tsim Tak, was struck with hammers, and there they grew моге calm.

and seeing this Lo ran away but was the appeals which we are making From day to day there was a visible

pursued by Wan Fook and a for the refugees are not merely for change, they became more settled and easily fell in with the regular life of those in Kam Tin camp, but for all called Wan Ying-kong and also hit

with a hammer. the camp, though all the time they those who will be given refuge in the ramps which the Government is looked forward to returning as soon as possible and gathering the rice preparing. The welfare work in all harvest which was just ready for cut-these camps is being entrusted to the Ung. Most of them brought very Emergency Refugee Council, and we few belongings with them, only the shall want everything that you cura few things that they could lastly give to make the lives of these des- snatch up, and among the things titute people happier that they brought were many ducks usefully spent while they are with and hens. A few days later when us.

and more

I feel sure too that the sympathy

one of the refugees received some kindness frem one of the indy help which you have shown to the poor ers she turned up at the welfare few minutes later workers' hut a with a hen which she deposited on the floor as a thank offering. It is

still the mascot of the liut,

Generous Gifts

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refugees who came amongst us will not be denied to the poor who be- long to us. I believe that from this generous effort of charity there will come a permanent effort which will henceforth make easier the lot of the poor in our midst. All, I think feel | Jan. (1039) that the social services of the Colony Mur. (1939) our May (1939) are not proportionate either to wealth or our poverty. It is the July (1939) value of volunteer social services Oet. (1939) that they pave the way for public

Spot services, and I believe that this

The shortage of clothing, especially in the first nights which were very chilly, was the greatest hardship after their arrival, and that is why we asked for blankets and clothes. These came in abundance, and since then no one suffers from cold. Other splendid effort of social service creat- that we asked for, such as ed by the help, and with the fullest

there

Was

patrols

The

programme by some of the suc- ecssful competitors.

10.31 Mozart Concerto No. 3 In G Major, K.210

Yehudi Menuhin (Violin) and the Paris Symphony Orchestra conducted by Georges Enesco.

11.0 Close down.

SHIPPING CO. FINED

British navel and elvil volunteers Alien Arrival Not Named

continue to work in the Concession.

Another message from Hankow

In Passenger List

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states that just outside the former British Concession are the Chinese A fine of $100 was imposed

Melchers and Company, Customs, which have been entered Messrs.

by the Japanese and taken over to agents for the Norddeutscher Lloyd be used as billets, despite very strong Bremen, by Mr. R. Butters at the protests by the British Commission Central Magistracy. yesterday, for to submit correct return of of Customs, Mr. Ensor.

The Telegraph

Telephone passengers of non-Chinese race who buildings are also utilised as billets.arrived on the vessel Potsdam on Closing-Reuter.

October 0.

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out any particular donors where Lastly, I think that this opportunity there were so many, but I hope that of helping our brothers from noross the names of all the individunts and the frontier will unite Hongkong and

sympathy closer | December organisations that contributed to the China in bonds comfort of the refugees will appear than ever existed before. Sustering | May in the lists that are being published breaks down many barriers, and con- July

of tact in suffering is the source regularly in the papers. The gen- erosity of the sympathisers with the many friendships. We have been refugees really overwhelmed

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us united in sympathy, during the past group sent several hundred week as perhaps never before. I do One bundles of towels, another brought not think that the bond which this excellent mats to sleep on, another offered to supply the meals to all thepathy has forged will easily be December

workers in the camp, another brought n supply of bean curd, and so on. There was a kindliness and sym- pathy running through all

these

efforts to help that made the gifts of far more value than mere Intrinsic worth.

I am afraid that some people were disappointed, and a few angry, when

broken.

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WORLD THRIFT DAY

Observance By Savings Institutions

A central feature of the Lord they were not allowed to visit the camp, and some were very indignant Mayor of London's show on Novem- when consignments of perishable ber D will be a pageant entitled keep- and will food could not be accepted at Kaming at through the ages Tin. I should like to offer a word Illustrate the methods by which the fitness may be cultivated by an in- of explanation about this. In

London, Oct. 20. early stages of organising a camp of dividual. several thousand people there is no Another spectacular part of the More than 5,000 savings Institu- procession will be given to those ser- tions in about 30 countries will take vices which have become necessary part in the world thrift day to bo adjuncts to the defence programme, observed next Monday. The aim is The City of London will also stage to focus public opinion all over the he fundamental impor- a representation of air raid precau- world on

tance of thrift for advancement and tions service,

welfare bf individuals 'and 'nations

The celebrations are co-ordinated by the International Thrift Institute.

-British Wireless.

room for any consideration but the welfare of the inmates. At Kam Tin hundreds were going and com- ing daily. A great many needed personal care, a great many needed reassurance that they were not go ing to be arrested or interned, and a great many needed medical assist ance. All needed direction ELM to where they should take up their

This year the 'Lord Mayor's escort will be suppiled for the first Ume by a detachment of Household Cavalry.

British Wireless,

It is understood the Premier asked the Cabinet to approve of these plans, and it is reported that he told the Cabinet that he hoped Signor Mussolini would show "good faith" by removing more troops from Spain. It is understood that in addition the Cabinet considered the Palestine the question, defence plans, and King's speech. The new session will start on November 8.

It is anticipated that Germany's colonial demands will soon be a big question on which discussion has been scheduled for next week, when South African Mr. Oswald Pirow, Defence Minister arrives in London. It is reported that Germany will not insist on the return of actuní colonies lost during the Great War, provided alternative territory of sufficient value is offered. United Pres.

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