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THURSDAY, JUNE
NEW GIANT BRIDGE.
11
15, 1922.
COOL CUSTOMERS.
THIEVES' BIG HAUL
CHINESE PERM PORRI
*sa a remedy for the evils due to the shronic house abortage," that it is inadequate and actually aggravating. which is the effect of our conten porary's words. The evils it cures ste jdue to more than that. They are due tinordinate greed, and to something | Hike a coaspiracy of squeeze. It i true that if there were no house
$233,600 was realised at Messi
themselves obstructed without such | Daddell Street, in a little over an ship but no reply has yet been main span-dift. longer than the 1st night and made a big haul of shortage, the squeezers would find Lambert Brothers' auction rooms,
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PEXING, June 14. W.W. Yen has telegraphed to Wa Ting-fang offering him the premier- received.-Renter
OUR POLICE FORCE.
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ACTIVITIES IN 1931.
an Ordinance; but we must not forget hour and a half yesterday afternoon, that the Ordinance was made to meet when a sale was held of five lots of conditions as they are, and not as they valuable leasehold properties forming onght to be. It does meet whom, part of the estate of the late Sir Ellis largely; and we do not agree that it Kadoozie. discourages house-builders.
Mr. Geo. P. Lammert was in charge Other things are doing that. When they are of the sale, and the suction rooms. changed, the examption of new build-e shoked fall with prespective ings from the Ordinance will be found purchasers In fact, accommodation quite enough encouragement. The was so beavily taxed that even the report for 1721 of 1921 of the The following facts are gleaned from other things include the land question standing room could not be had Captain Superintendent of Police. with which we have been dealing, inside, and many bad to remain urban scarcity and rural Red Tape themselves by bidding through a $30 more than in 1920. The average The total cases reported to the street and
content Police during the year was 12, 242, or
for the last five year is 10,590,6.
Twenty-Sva murders were reported as against 23. Arrests were made in ten cases and two convictions, wäre obtained,
the dearness of material and labour, and the multiplicity of ways for getting quicker and larger profits.
LOCAL AND GENERAL,
the
Chinese bidders were in the majority, window behind the auctioneer. while there were also some ladies
present
Competition, was keen and the bidding brisk, rising by bids of $100, with occasional bids of $200, $800,
Cases of manslaughter dropped from ten to two.
Gang robberies reported were 56, an increase of 16. Street and highway
robberies showed a slight decrease
3,816FT. STRUCTURE OVER SYDNEY, HARBOUR.
Australia is shortly to have one of the biggest bridges in the world.
43.816ft, structure with a 1,600ft.
Armed robbers broke into, the Hat Lai Wah Californian merchsat firm of No, 154, Connaught Road Central,
accounts, when
just bees at 7
p.m.
was busy
centre span of Brooklyn Bridge, New York-i to be erected across Sydney money and jewellery worth unverki Harbour, linking up Dawe's Point and thousands of dollars. Milson's Point The deck of the p The shop had bridge will carry four lines of railway, closed for business a road 35ft. wide, a motorcar road and the accountant 19It wide, and a 15ft. pathway in the rear cubicle, making up the for walkers.
suddenly 7 or
in any country, are being invited by nowhere. The accountant had heard constructional works now in prospect made their appearance, as it from Tenders for this, one of the largest men, all armed with revolvers,
are being also advertised for in the for the night. the Agent General in London for nothing to arouse his suspicions, and New South Wales from contractors in the shop had been thoroughly searched Britain and on the Continent Ther by the folis as usual, before departing.
United States and Cansds.
The Forth (Cantilever) Bridge in Scotland is 6300tt leng. The Brooklyn (Suspension) Bridge is 5,999ft long. London's Tower Bridge measures only 940ft.
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FORTUNE-HUNTERS.
The scconatant was ordered to arrender the iste keys, bat although the intruders were armed, he. very pluckily pat ap a stiff struggle against them. He was stunned by a knock on the bred with the handle of a revolver and then bound and gagged. The rob- bers took the keys from his girdle and opening the safe, emptied its contents on the floor. They coolly spent several minutes locking through a pilo of documents which they eventually decided was not worth taking sway The estimated value of property
and pitched into a corner of the cab- stolen is $373.3591.78, & decrease of
icle. However, they helped themselves $161,035.42. Property recovered
to all the cash they could A record has been established, lay amounted to $34.383.99. -**
their Landa on. this yea:
taking at Doctors Commons $1,830 in American gold and paper Five bacdred and twenty two Knightrider-street, EC, by the currency, £40 in half-sovereigns,
rumber
of people w have $1,103 in Hongkong notes and $148 there gone
search old mar worth of jewellery, left with the firm
Mr. Joan J. Basto has been ad-$500 as the sale progressed and the mitted a partner in Noronha sad Co, however, the bidders were cautions.
excitement increased. On the whole, printers and publishers.
There were a few amusing incidents during the sale, particularly when one
from 31 to 27. There were 22 cases if he would be able to take im- were made and convictions obtained of the would be purchasers enquired
of robbery with violence. Arrests mediate possession if he purchasin three cares. ed one of the houses. Lammert replied that he thought everyone knew the law of Hongkong and the existence of the Orditance at present in force.
If the present
This afternoon the Hon. Mi Cland Sevem, CX 5 was wors Officer Administering the Gover-- Ltd. ent
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HOUSE SHORTAGE.
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The Hongkong Water Polo Association meets on Monday next at the VRC at 6 p.m.
A presentation to Mr. W. Badge takes place at the Engineers' Institute on Friday at 6 p.m.
3.27
The V B C. holds extraordinary general meeting to morrow when the system of payment for refreshments will be discussed.
Chinete boarding house keepers and their employers reached a agreement yesterday regarding the
men being acceded to.
Mr.
occupier of the house could be mendicants were arrested.
Motor licences granted numbered persuaded to go elsewhere, then all
The
AMONG 16TH CENTURY MARRIAGE RECORDS.
to
recorda
in the hope of by clients as security.
was well, but if he refused to leave, with 666 drivers licences, motor rage then that was the end of it, and the cycles lice.sed numbered 270 with finding that they are entitled to law was on the occupier's side. "But 29 drivers. Licenses were granted inherit the wealth left by dead people of the shop and strolling out, dosed The robbers then opened the door "Some people go back to the 16th it behind them. They all escaped. nearly all talk of their relationship to and give the alarm. Detectives were reporter. "When they come in they countant was able to release himself and 17th centuries," an official told a
It was some time before the ac
Police expenditure amounted to
a dead millionate.
out all night working on the case, but $1,44,627, Revenue collected was "One man, I remember, spent two up to the time of writing no arrests
days in turning up old marriage do- have been made. $83,470.
day, and when I told him he was houre en both sides of No. 154, People in the shops occupying the wasting his time, he replied that I told a China Ma mporter who
as in league with others to prevent made enquiries him from getting the proofs he wanted that
this morning, to establish his claim
they saw
number last night, but their suspicion was of men leaving the shop about 7.30
to close the door behind them. This not acaused because of the orderly way the men came out, ever stopping effectively put them off the scent and led them to think they were the shop's fokis knocking off work. When the alarm was given, of course, it was too late, the men having already gons several minutes.
wages dispute, the demands of the And you will have got rid of him $259,876. The Fire Brigade cost cnments. He came again the third]
I will tell you what you can do" Mr. 10 3258 rickshas and 1218 chairs. Lammert proceeded. "If you want to
2971 dogs were licensed. build another house on the site, for shown as 195 Europeans, 430 Indians The establishment of the force is youself, and pull down the pre- best one, then you can give the occu-
and 744 Chinese. pier three months to quit.
cupler would have to go then
lawfully!"
Later Dr. Kew asked how one could build on the spare ground in Suffering from a fractared leg the lot, as and infaries to the apine, caused conditions of sale, as read out, with was mentioned in the through falling or jumping from the the occapier still in posssesion of the first floor verandah of No. 23, Wing-present building. Irong Street, a young Chinese was yesterday afternoon taken to the Lever mentioned "apare ground." THE SIGN ON THE DOOR. of finding an easy way to a fortune hospital for treatment.
Mr. Lammert said that he had
The estimated damage due to fire was $454,728.
The motor ambulances attended
420 calls,
screen the first essential of a play Whether it te produced on stage or that aspires to be successful is a well planned plot. The second is the
"After 20 years' experience at this <ffice I am still amazed at the number of people who come here in the hope Never yet have I met a person who
We get plenty of women as well" could obtain the necessary proofs.
"The searchers are not only men.
What he did say was that more houses could be built on the eite" if the While L. S. Andrew was chasing approval of the Building Authorities a zampan yesterday the occupant were obtained. What you can do threw articles overboard to prevent immediately after you have purchased their seizure. He also jumped in but the property is to give three months was rescued. Brought before Com- notice to the present occupier and securing of a caste that is capable of mander C. W. Beckwith at the then submit your plane for the new developing it to Marine Court this morning the man buildings to the Building Authorities; dramatic force
its maximum otj was fined $50.
Both of these and I don't mind betting that you desiderata find a place in "The Sign won't get your plans back by the end on the Door," the absorbing drama NEW U.S. WEDDING SERVICE. of the three months.... (Laughter) which is at present being shown at Mr. Lammert hastened to explain that the Coronet. this was because the Government is exceptionally busy at prent working
The flags of the Pacific Mail S.S. Co., were half-masted today receipt of the pews of the death of Mr. A. J. Fres, vice presiden: in charge of the operation of the US. Shipping Board Emergency Flest Corporation. Under the old Pacific Mail Co., he was assistant to the vice- president and general manager,
for
between
NO
OBEY."
American brides of the Protestant
KOWLOON RESIDENTS.
ASSOCIATION.
At the last monthly meeting of the
romance and tragedy, with a relieving Episcopal Church, which corresponds Kowloon Residents' Association a
Koning its course on new roade reclamations, etc., that tinge of bright humoar, the story to the Church of England, will not be reply was received from the Govem- it would not have time to consider the works ap to the poignant moment required to promise either to serve or ment regarding the Association's plans, which, after all, were of lesser where the young wife, as the sequel to obey their husbands if the recom-representation on the need for better importance." And they are very to shorthanded," he added.
innocent pre-matrimonial mendation adopted by a Commission recreation facilities for Kowloon. excapade, finds herself in the tragic for the Revision of the Prayer Book This stated that the matter was Mr. R. **F. Mattingley situation of having to watch her confimed by the General Conven- receiving the careful consideration of Sir Robert Ho Tang bes bought Deacon, Locker, Deacon and Harston, employer. He goes away after tack-
was present to represent Messta hraband bill the son of her erstwhile tion of the Church. from the executors of Mr. Edward solicitors for the Executor.
the Government. The proposed changes reflect the Ezra's estate the latter's property in
With reference to the noises made Hoogkew (Shanghai),
ing a Not to be disturbed" placard new status of women. The first lot offered was Bural on the door, little dreaming that the man is no longer viewed as his en which subject the Association had 1,050,000. The property referred to ar Repulse Bay. The sale was subject
Tle. Building Let No. 112, a building site behind it is his wife.
Thas while by Chinese children in Nathan Road, wife's lord and master, on the other previously addressed a letter to the situated in the neighborhood of of the purchaser, and the property for the affair and the extraordinary promise to endow his wife with all his tions to prevent unduly noisy be covers an area of 21 me, and is to the approval of B. E. the Governor, calle up the police and takes blame absolve the bridegroom from the that the Police had been given instruc How, to shield her husband, she band the commission proposes to Government, a reply was read stating Hongkew Market, Minghong Road, was to be held for a term of 75 Boone Road Nanking Road and Wa- from June 30, 1921 and renewable for chang Road. It comprises 173 Chinese a farther term of 75 years. The
which cleare the worldly goods. shops and Loures, nine foreign houses Crown rent is $150 per annum, and and a Japanese hotel. The transact there is a stipation that buildings of icn was carried through by Messrs. a value of not less than $15,000 must Benjamin & Putts.
be completed and ready for occups. tion within 24 months from June 30, 1921.
to survey it, measure up its equare feet, charge accordingly, and impose als the conditions usual in areas where there is a demand. The case is no a typical one, and proves very little. but it indicates an attitude that will cot encourage the spread of permanent residente. We have heard many complaints by persons who have pro- We find ourselves to be in sympathy posed to erect humble bungalows in with the trend of some remarks ofered outlying parts. It would seem that by the Daily Press on Wedzerday, the authorities are afraid such people concerning the Government's land, might be "de trop" in case some policy. The Cheongchan colonists day" giander and wealthier applicants have certainly deserved greater en might fancy the same localities. In couragement than they have got-if urban Hongkong land is ecarce, and they can be said to have got any. the square foot is a reasonable unit. Every man willing to develop a piece; In rural Hongkong land is plentiful- of idle land here should have the most land that is put to no use at present→→→ sympathetic encouragement from the sad a different mode of allotment Government, which mu ultimately might well be followed, if the growth benefit. We suppose the too high of the place is desired. On the face price of poor land (part altogether of it, E66 per acre for Cheongchan
Their way very, materially awooth- from city lote) and the to harassing home sites is far too dear. It is the ed by Sir Paul Chater's manificent
"EASMA" CLUB.
GOOD NEWS FOR ACTIVE SERVICE MEK.
Bidding for the lot, described as a site suitable for not more than two European houses, started at $7,500 and after some spirited bidding, the property was knocked down for $13,100 to ir E. H. Raymond.
Lot No. 2 was No. 11, Babington Path, offered for a term of 999 years $7.68 per annum.
denouement
mystery and restores her happiness is portrayed in telling fashion by Nurma Talmadge who makes a note Worthy addition to her long list of dramatic triumphs.
"DIDN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING."
haviour in the streets. It was stated should be asked the same question tion's action in this matter there har Both parties, it is suggested, at the meeting that since the Associa promising to love, honour, and been an appreciable abatement of the comfort each other and to forzake all nuisance. others as long as either lives. The recent Police Court case, in The Commission further proposes which a "raid" was carried out on to abolish the ceremony of giving in mahsandchildren occupying the foot- marriage, a hymn or anthem being path in Nathan Road, was considered inserted at the point where the in relation to the suggestion made in clergyman now says, "Who giveth Court that the "raid" was in con- this woman.. *
conditions are day, to the Govern | figure named by the Daily Press, and Filt of $5,000 towards furnishing from June 25 1862 at a Crown rent of Magistracy this morning, with dis in Thy favour unto her life's end.”
NEW BANK FOR HONGKONG.
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A lengthy discusion took place on matters which it is proposed to bring to the notice of the Government in connection with the forthcoming Bud- get, and a Sub-Committee was ap pointed to consider and draw up a to have yet another comprehensive memerandum on the
arquence of complaints made by the Another change suggested in the Kowloon Residents' Association. It A man named James White, who ring, which reads: "Bless, O Lord, not at any time complained of obstrue looked like a seafaringman, was charg
insertion of a prayer for leasing the was reported that the Association had ed before Mr. E. W. Hamilton as the this ring that she who wears it tion by amshs or their charges. The went regarding this set as a chief we take it our contemporary worked peres, the Committee of the Ex-
may abide in Thy pesce and continue meeting approved of the source of income, in rehef of taxation, it out correctly. But as a matter of been pushing ahead with the job of this lot. Starting at $3,000, the lot
orderly conduct and damaging the Active Service Men's Association have There was strong competition for uniform of a Chinese constable.
already forwarded to the Press by the now that its opium reveur esanot fact Cheungchan and similar land is establishing a Club and headquarters was sold to Dr. Woo for $60,100. remember anything
Hon. Secretary. be counted upon Party, also, the not measured by acre, but by square for the Association st No. 17 Queen's Many Chinere, including Mr. Chan
The defendant said that he did not official attitude seems to be that too foot, as if it were town lots. This leads Road Central, above the premises of Harr, competed easy terms in outlying areas, where to misleading comparisons. Half Messrs. Caldbeck, Macgregoz.
Zaking into consideration the fact that the defendant had been in a cell enterprising pioneers may shows acre lots at an inclusive round sum,
Although a smaller parcel, No. 13, since 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, disposition to develop, and where the with a minimum of building restric comfortably fitted up as a billiard Leung Pat Yee for $61,200, the or 4 days jail on the charge of Bank Premises are being prepared subject.
Three large rooms have been Babington Path, was sold to Mr. the Magistrate imposed a fine of $3 Government prima facie has all to tins (just enough to discourage room, lounge and bar, and the opening bidding starting at $20.000. This lot disorderly conduct, and ordered the now in the basement of the Cab gain and nothing to lose, might form speculation) would be a more suitable date has been fixed for next Saturday, was also offered for 999 years, and defendant to make good the damage Lusitano, on the Daddell Street in mind at the moment the case of soat there at Shatin, where it would be Administering the Government (the Robinson Road, adjoining the other embarrassing precedente. We have policy in such areas. Yet away June 17, at 9 p.m. H.E, the Officer carried an annual Crown rent of $5.92. to the constable's uniform, man who was willing to give the good for the Government, good for the Hon Mr. Cisud Severn, c...) has
The fearth lat was No. 46, Government a lump sum, say $50 to railway, and good all round to have consented to oren the Club at a two houses. The bidding started at $160, for a 25 year sense of a small more residents, we understand the function which will take the form of $40,000 aud rose by rapid bidd ng to Fred Ellis for this lot. Starting island in Gin Drinkers Bay. It is a Government doles out, on niggardly an informal smoke concert. mers rock with a skin of soil on it, terms, by the square foot, sites that and no one is likely to ask for it for a do not even exist, sites that have to. hundred year to come, save some be reclaimed from the sea. ese attic bermit of the true. This absurd. The surprising thing is that must'aides was to put up a Robinson suyone should be willing to buy in Crisos aback and sink a well, and each conditions.
It is
enitivate any patches capable of With regard to one of our contem- cultivation, in his own way and time, parary's remark, we must register at his inseam; He found that dissent. It is not quite fair in dis he Department responsible proposed eassing the Beats. Ordinance to say,
SOMETHING DEPENDABLE.
$88-200 when it was sold to Mr. Fok at $10,000, the bidding rose
to
To Kai. Also offered for 999 years, $29,000 when the property was the property bears a Crown rent of knocked down to Mr. Chan Tong. $6.88 per annum.
compradors of the Dairy Farm Co., The lat lot was No. 11 Broadwood who joined in the hidding towards the Dishoes is always toore or less Charles Gerken, offered for 75 gram prepared for it Chamberlain's Colic and with option for another 75 years, and (dlown:-Lot No. 1, one acts; Lot
Boad, st. present occupied by Mr. end. prevalent during this weather. He
iserhoek Remedy is brompt and a Crown rent of $130.
The ans of the properties are as effctual. It can always be depended
No.-2, 20.900 sq., ft Lot No. 3, Bron For sale by all Chemata end.
There was keen competition 16.325 aq, it ÷ Lot Noé between Dz Kew, and Mr. ft.; and Lot No. 5, 22,505 g, tt,
0600
Hongkong
frontage, for the Sino-Scandinavian Bank which is to open for business here early next month.
MAN-
WOMAN-
MARRIACE
BASEBALL.
H.K.F.C. AT PRACTICE.
An interesting fixture in local base- ball is that by which the H.K.F.C. will meet the local nine. Already, the footballers are getting their hands. and eyes in, and last evening were practising. They were aisted by Brown and Koch the pitcher and.. catcher of the Jocal) Jaseballers: Tha match should give a lift to baschall in this Colony.
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