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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1920,
COMPANY MEETING.
HUMPHREYS" ESTATE AND
FINANCE CO., LIMITED.
The annual generat meeting of the above Company was held at the Hongkong Hotel, 20-day, at noon.
Mr. Henry Humphreys presided and there were present the Rev.
HIS MIXED LUCK.
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COLONIAL SERVICE.
OFFICIALS.
A Chinese was this morning THE SWEATING OF GOVERNMENT charged before Mr. N. L. Smith with the unlawful possession of a silk waistcoat; and with, coming to Hong- kang after having been banished for life from British soil by the Singapore authorities in 1912.
UNDERPAID SERVICE.
THE CHINA MAILZ
CORRESPONDENCE.
ONE RAISE BREEDS MORE..
[To the Editor of the ** China Mail.."}
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE
The Morning Post of December 19 Sir, I have been in a vile temper CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. Replying to the first, charge, the says: The discovery this week in since yesterday, and it is all due to Father Robert. M. J. Scott Harston, defendant said the waistcoat was his | London poor house, of a gentleman Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar, and Mr. J. M. and he was taking it to pledge who had just vacated, through ser. Father" Robert. I am a resident Alves (Directors, Mr. G. Rapp at a pawnshop to raise money for ous illness, a high post in the Colonial in a boarding house in town, and yes New Year festivities. Service is a shocking face, and not afterday the good lady who presides regard tc the other fact to be proclaimed were it not for over the establishment informed me 1. A. Tarrant, M. S. Northcote, M. charge, the defendant admitted that the hope that publication of it will that she was raising my boarding lees he was banished for life but said bestir Parliament to deal promptly with Fernandez and W. Morley.
(Secretary), and Messrs. D. E. Clark. Caina
J. D. Tumphreys, H. Percy Smith, With
The "Chalan:-Gentlemen, it is understood that applied to Singapore the miserable conditions under which from March 1. The reason for this now past the hour for which this meet-aly. He was under the impression a most loyal, and valuable body of action was that she had received: a ing was called and I will ask the that he was not allowed to come to public servants work. Secretary to read the notice cerven Hongkong for a period of 5 years
ing the meeting.
This being done, the Chairman
only.
letter, which she showed me, from Of the case of this unfortunate Messrs. Linstead & Davis, agents for: Serkt: Wills said that there was gentleman the briefest possible men. Mr. Robert's Art, that from March 1 said:-Gentlemen, I propose with no evidence against the defendanttion will be given. He had devoted, the rent of the house she hired would as to the first charge. The waistcoat 2 years of his life to the service of be $200 per north instead of S150 fitted the defendant very well, and the Empire in one of its tropical de--and she would also have to pay might in fact be his property. As pendencies; had risen to a position of the rares, which amount to the modest the defendant bad admitted the great responsibility, for which he was sum of $24. second charge. the Sergeant said he paid at the rate of 2500 per year. was prepared to withdraw the first His health broke down completely charged
with a most painful disease, due the conditions of cervice in malarial swamps and jungles. The sick leave allowed to him expired; and he was pur on hall-pay. ie., £250 a year.
His Worship agreed, and discharg ing the defendant on the first charge, sentented him to 12 months hard labour on the other. The waistcoat was returned to the defendant.
MONEY.
He had a wife and child, and their maintenance absorbed almost all that:
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ON FRIDAY, the 20th instant, all Departments will be CLOSED. On SATURDAY, the Slas Instant, all Departments will be open for business from 10 a. to 1 PM.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, February 18, 1920.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
instractions to sell by. Publie THE Undersigned have received Axation
(For Account of the Concerned).
ON
WEDNESDAY, February 25, 1920, at 2:30 p.m.,.at No. 4, Carnarvon Road, Kowloon, THE
That means the rent of her house was raised by $74 in one fell swoop. For nine years that lady had been paying $150 and the house is now, naturally, in a worse condition. than it was in 1910. During the war her rent was not raised and she paid the Vainable Household Furniture,
war tax imposed by the Government willingly. That tax has of course now been repealed."
therein contained. As follows :- certainly did not leave enough to pay fer him in a hospital with surgical and
Tandsomely carved Cherrywood Hall- Can Father' Robert, give any stand, Cabinets, Desk, Chairs, &c., larga nursing anendance.
"sound reason for raising the rent of Though a servant of the Colonia, the house by 874 at the present time? Chesterfield Sofa and Arm-chairs, car- Office doing the work of an officer. His action can only be read as a direct peta and rugs, curtains, &c. Fumed and of a Judge he had no sight of
Teak Dining Room Furniture, Electrolier treatment in a military hospital. He challenge to Governor Stubbs.
The
your permission to take the report and statement of accounts as read: All Our houses have been tenanted throughout the year, and in view of that fact the net profits, amounting as they do to only about 54 per cent. on the capital, are disappointing at the same time this result affords con- clusive evidence that not only has there been no rent profiteering so far as this Company is concerned but thar on the contrary our rentals are too low as indeed they are in some cases. I noticedian anicle in frath the other day in which it stated that not- withstanding that the working man's wapes had been trebled he refused! As usual, just before the China to pay any more rent and in fact had New Year. money is very tight. been successful in obtaining legisla Chinese dealers have been offering tion to prevent his reat being raised generous bargains for cash, and had to take refuge in a poor-house Sconer the Governor appoints the and Kettle, Tantalus and Plated Ware, Truth, which by the way, is a strong those Europeans able to command infirmary.
"His comrades are now Fair Rents Tribunal the better. supporter of the working classes, re-same have been taking profitable moving to rescue him from this, and seems a shame.-Yours" faithfully. garded this condition of affairs as un-openings. Those who depend on
PETER PIPER. it is probable that his individual case just. Not all the owners of houses the Banks to carry them over will be relieved. But what of the
Hongkong. Feb. 17. the out of it, for are rich some of them are poor and were
simple systent which makes such scandal their property is heavily mortgaged. reason that the Chinese possible. which forced 1 Colonial
WHAT WILLIE'S WORTH. It costs owners as well as con-cwners demand at this time depletes the double the amount to live that it Banks. We hear of one case in which Formerly did repairs cos: double and a Chinese seller was sacrificing twenty mortgage interest is higher. Is it per cent. of a large turnover inorder tair under such conditions that rent to realize in time, and in which the should arbitrarily reamin "unaltered first European who had the offer was. If property owning and profiteering unable to make arrangements to take are analagous terms as some people advantage of it.' delight in declaring them to be, how is it that more people do not go in for The answer is simple and that
is that with mortgage interest at nine per cent, or more, no one is going
AGAIN REMANDED.
not to be
It f
Stained Teak Bed Room Suite good na tew, large and small Teakwood Bedsteads made by Powell, Camphor- wood Wardrobes, Chest-of-drawera, &c., Pantry and Kitchen Utensil.
Also
Piano by Collard & Collard practic- ally new, Victrola and Records, Electric
| Lights and Fan, Curtain Poles, &c. „.
(Fall Particulars from Catalogas). ( On view day of sale. TerCash.
HUGHES & HOUGE,
Avettorers. Hongkong, February 18, 1927.
{rom account at E CONCERNED).
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SATURDAY,
Governor the other day to notify officially that, in view of the small salaries of some of his officers. and FTo the Editor of the " China Mall." the cost of living, if they sought relicl in bankruptcy they were
Reuter has just informed us that punished.
Little Willie places his own value at THE GLORIOUS COLONIAL SERVICE. 900 German war criminals. The pro
The Colonial Service is one of the cess of self valuation is no doubt com- glories of our Empire. The men who mon to all human beings and nearly ali at the outposts keep order, adminis are inclined to ert in their estimates ter justice, and guide the backward of their own value: This Harle failing- subject races towards a more civilised though we would not describe a really life are, and have been for genera conscientious weighing up of our tions, among the most useful and the selves thus-is equally evident in most devoted of our public servants.communities. For instance we know Their responsibilities are very great.of two villages. in England which are Their record is an almost stainless perpetually at drawn swords. What is good enough for one is not nearly one.
When at the Peace Conference, the good enough for the other. The re- destiny of any district rescued from sult is the Some progress is made. the Germans or the Turks. came under New in Hongkong we have the same discussion, to put it under British spirit. Your real Hongkongite is not rule was generally the first sugges-giving anything away to Shanghai or tion. Foreign observers agreed with- Singapore. No, it's Hongkong the
Tinced Beef, Matton, Salmon, MIX, Iministrators ware honest, just, and if there was really so much to crow capable. Let us see how these then about. We prate here of liberty, we Jam, Marmalade, &c., Preserved Vege whose duties are so great, whose con- will sing Britons never shall be tables, Peas, Beons, &c., Cocoa, Pickles, ditions of life so arduous, fare on the slaves with the best of them. By Sauces, Extracts of Beef, Mutton, and pay_list..
liberty we mean the rights of citizen Chickan, Bengers Food, The bulk of the administrative ship with all its privileges and respon- work in the Crown Colonies and the sibilities. Make a proper valuation of Dependencies falls on the shoulders these and what is found? We pay
The alleged cargo boat robbers to borrow money to build houses were again brought before Mr. J. R. which may, with luck, yield a return Wood this morning. of seven or eight per cent. and people After Sergt. Aris had produced a with money are not going to be bother-medical certificate relating to the e with house building when there third prisoner who is in hospital are so many more attractive invest- suffering from the effects of the ments for capital with far less severe thumping he had received at troohle We ourselves are about to the hands of the boat people, his build eighteen flats at Kowloon and Worship remanded the case until eighteen above May Road-thanks to Monday morning. an agreement made with the Govern- ment whereby we are at liberty to borrow two-thirds of the capital out- LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. out hesitation that our Colonial ad- whole time. A very laudable spirit
ARRIVALS.
The 9.4. KWEILIN, Capt. M :Dowell, 1.073 tone, arrived yesterday at 4 pm. from Hoogay with 2,100 tons of coal.
The as PORTHOS, Capt. Laurial, 7338 tons, arrived yesterday at 8p.m. from Shanghai with tons of oil, champagne. &c.
February 23, 1920, at 10.30 a.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 5, Des Jaux Road, Corner of
Ico House Stroet,
A Quantity, of
SHIP'S STORES AND MEDICAL COMFORTS, Comprising:-
kom Tzz:--Cab.
&C.,
HUGHES & HOUGH,'
Auctioneers. Hongkong, February 16, 1920.
lay on land and buildings at a reason- able rate of interest. Without such assistance it would have heen, under the financial conditions which at pre- sent exist in this Colony, quite im- possible for us to build. Or com- paring the accounts under review with those of last year you will notice the
a Constabulary Service which is taxes and are represented by whom? revenue from rent is $5,582.57 less.
in effect a military service."with vari-A gentleman elected by the Chamber The sale of R. P. K.1.L. 539 and the
TE. PRODEUE, Capt. E. Winsnes, ous judicial and administrative duties of Commerce, another by the Justices houses thereon in 1918 more than
743 tons, arrived yesterday at 2.38 p.m. added to the soldiers' work. To of the Peace and by the head for the "account for this falling off. As a set from Wahu.
enter this service a young man must time being of the "princely, house."" of we have effected a reduction in
The s.3. KAMI MARU, Capt. K. the amount paid out in the shape Mattao 190 tons arrived yesterday at have a University degree or some The American colonists settled the of interest of $10,035.24. House.m. from Mike with 2,200 tons of special scientific attainment, or have question of paying taxes without a a commission in the Regular Army, voice in the spending of the revenue and office furniture which figured in
the Territorials, or the Special-Re-a long time ago. In Hongkong we the last balance sheet at $950 is now office furnitate only-ait household
serve. He usually puts in a period seemed doomed to endure it for many R.1.C. depot in. Ire-years to come. Then let us get down furniture having been sold, during the The Chairman:--Gentlemen, there of training at
How does it bear! year. The office furniture consists being no questions, I will now put the land, and then goes out to a Colony to the city itself.
On duty a real valuation? Is it sanitary and of one large safe. Legal expenses motion to the meeting, Those in with £250 a year salary,
Thank he has quarters provided, but NGI well built? Just call to mind the valuable Household Furniture, are heavier than usual caused by ex- faveur ?-Those against?
Beginning with rookeries of the Chinese quarter. penses in connection with the Com- you gentlemen, the motion is passed rations or service.
£250 a vear, he progresses hy an- There are narrow lanes bounded by pany's new articles of association. unanimously.
col
FED UP..
(FOR LOCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,)
DIS
"
SATURDAY,
February 22, 1920 at 2-30 pm., at No. 6 Observatory Villas,
Kowloon, THE
*
Bras Bedstead, handsomely carved Cherrywood Berean, Wardrobes. Toilet. Tables, Camphorwood Chest of drawers, S., Enamelleed Batha, American Ice Chest, Sewing Machine, &c.,
Also
therein contained. Comprising:- All our properties have been re-valued The Chairman: The next businual increments of £15 a year up to high buildings "which almost com
Hallstand, Blackwood Table and in accordance with the wish expressedness before the meeting, gentlemen, 2400 a year. Then after ten years' pletely shut off the light. They were at the last meeting by Mr. 1. M. is the re-election to the Board of service. if he has qualified for a condemned long ago; particularly by Stands, Arm-chairs and Chesterfield Alves. You will be pleased to learn Directors of the Rev. Father Robert. High grade, he progresses by £20 a the expert who came here to study the Sofa (Lane Crawford make good as new, Blackwood Farniture comprising Cabi that with one or two exceptions the Mr. W. L. Pattendea, Mr. J. Scott year up to £500 a year. This is the cerebro spinal fever outbreak. Then neta, Music Stand, Blackwood Over- valuations are higher than the figure Harston, Mr. J. W. C. Bonner and limit in the average man's case. there was talk of rebuilding some of mantel, &c. &c. Engravings, Water In pension rights if he breaks down the worst parts: What has been Coloure, Oil Painting, Carios. Scr.. at which the properties stand in the the confirmation of the election to
the Board of Mr. J. M. Alves; which before ten years, he gets nothing; if done? Just run your mind through Carpets, Rugs and Curtains, Fumed Company's books. Insurance reserve
I now beg to propose.
The Teak Sideboard, Extension Dining after ten years he breaks down and Hongkong's virtues in this way, fund has been transferred to reserve
Mr. H. Percy Smith: I have much is unfit for further service, he is en-result may surprise you. Imagine Table and Chairs, Silver Ware Cabinet, furd as stated in the report as we are pleasure in seconding the re-election titled to a pension equal to one-fortieth yoursell house hunting, or trying to Ginas and Crockery Ware, and quan no longer underwriting any of our to the Board of Directors of the of his salary for every year of service make ends meet with rents on the tity of good Electro Finte, Massive fire risks. We can however, con-Rev. Father Robert, Mr. J. Scott gratulate ourselves on the good luck Harston, Mr. W. L. Patienden and i... retiring after ten years he gets rise.-Yours, etc.,
£100 per year. If he dies in harness! which has attended this account. Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar, and the con- Originally $200,000, was transferred firmation of the appointment to the his widow and children are not en-
titled to anything. from reserve fund to insurance. re- Board of Mr. J. M.Alves.
Var bonuses and allowances have! serve fund to provide the wherewithal The Chairman Gentlemen, you to underwrite a portion of our own have heard the resolution proposed been given in practically
Electric Fittings and Fans, Piano fire risks. The difference between by myself and seconded by Mr. H. branch of the public service. that Sum and $245,483.40 viz Percy Smith. Those in favour?-the Colonial Service these have been of a general officer in the army. If made for the Climate by Collard & fie, bad done the same amount of ser Collard, large American Combination $45,483.40 represents the net under- those against? The motion was confined to an allowance of £50 a)
year for unmarried and £100 a year Vice in the army is retiring pension Safe, writing profits which have been made, carried unanimously. We sold our property at West Point The Chairman: Gentlemen, the for married officials this allowance would be at least £480: and to his
£200 the 30 per cent. bonus to meet (Full Particulars from Catalogue) during the year but as completion was next business before the meeting ia rct to count for pension sights.
increased cost of living "does not
On view from Friday 27th inst, at not effected the profit made by the the re-election of auditors for the sale does not appear in the accounts current year.
It is easy to see that the Bank apply. A man completely broken & p..
Terms: Cash before you. Since the accounts were Mr. D. E. Clark-Gentlemen, Iruptcy Court or the Poor House looms in health by practically continuous printed, Mr. J. M. Alves has been have much pleasure in-proposing ahead of any Colonial Service official active service in a tropical climate,
re-election of Mr. H. Percy who dares to marry.under these con- the
who has family responsibilities, and invited to join the Board and his Smith. F.C.A., and Mr. C. Bernard ditionis and has not the best of luck who has no claim to free medical or ] pointment as a director requires your Brown, A.C.A, as auditors to the as regards health.
He must live, as hospital treatment, will And £200 a 'confirmation. I have no further remarks to make but it-any, share Company for the current year, at a a rule, in a black man's climate: he year a frail bulwark against the poor holder desires to ask any questions remuneration of $200 each.
Mr. W. Morley have much dignity he is faced with the neces
must try to keep up a white man's house infirmary,
One may be reasonably confident The Chairman-Gentlemen, it has sity of frequent changes of post. that with men like Lord Milner and
1 shall be pleased to answer them pleasure in seconding to the best of my ability, after
BANKRUPTCY INEVITABLE.
50,000 square miles of territory, and every had responsibilities exceeding those
For
Ste..
&c.
HUGHES & HOUGE,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, February 18, 1920.
BEWARE OF COLDS.
contract the contagious diseases
the accounts have been seconded. been proposed by Mr. D. E. Clark, Before the war his position was des- Colonel Artery at the Colonial OfficeHILDREN are much more likely to I now beg to propose that the report and seconded by Mr. W. Morley, that perate. Now, with practically all there is no need to argue to convert and accounts as submitted be Mr. H. Percy Smith, F.C.A., and Mr. White men necessities increased in them. They cannot sympathise with when they have co'da. Whooping cough, adopted.
C. Bernard Brown, ACA, be price by 300 per cent.; it is hopeless. such scandalous sweating. But lest diphtheria, scarlet fever and consump there should be Treasury opposition "tion are diseases that are offen contracted Mr. M. S. Northcote: I have re-elected auditors to the Company To illustrate with a particular in- to fair play for the Colonial Service, when the child has cold. That is why all much pleasure in Seconding the for the ensuing year at stance: A Colonial Office official just Parliament, before-rising, should medical sathoritiessy beware of colds. adoption of the report and accounts. remuneration of $200 each. retired as medically unfit for further warrant an immediate relief to these For the quick cure of colds you will fod
The Chairman-Gentlemen, the Those in favour?-those against? service after 20 years of work in invaluable servants of the Empire nothing better than Chamberlain's . adoption of the report and accounts Carried panimously. That is all the Africa during which he was unable. has been proposed by myself and business gentlemen. Divided war to save anything, and had to practise seconded by Mr. M. S. Northcote. If rants can be had on application to always, penurious economy, goes but any antholder has any questions to the offices of the Company and I now with a pension of £200 a year. ask, now is the time to put them.", thank you for your attendance.
In his last post he was administering
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