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FAUST.
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for, form an association, apply for land and build instead of asking for a general reservation? Mr. Fletcher Is agreeable to this and the forty- year lease is especially favourable
Goethe's tragedy afforded for building homes. If reservations were put into force there would Gounod with probably the opport gradually be distinctions whereby unity of his life. Last night's per Europeans would come, first and fomnianco by the Italian Opera Co. Chinese last."
was lifted from the realms of ordinary criticism, for there was to criticise, With "I am not trying to carry the nothing Europeans big foot," said Mr. bewildering rapidity the audience Chow, but I really believe that was taken from one aspect of the this is purely an economic ques-Opera to another, from the singing tion." He pointed out that Mr. of one artist to another; and so it Kotewall, who was on the Housing Commission, has said that he did not agree with a reservation in Kowloon for Europeans unless similar facilities were available for Chinese. He had to disagree when Mr. Lo called it race distinction.
Following the discussion regard ing the House Building Bill, the first part of which was published in yesterday's issue, there was some outspoken comment at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Mr. M. K. Lo, and the Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-son taking opposite views regarding the important sub- ject of reservations in the Colony.
In additon to the resolution opposing the proposed Building Ordinance, the agenda included discussion of the report, by the Housing Commission. The latter subject was split up into two parts, the first being confined to the Com- Shek O Not A Success. mission's recommendation 'that the Mr. Ho Kwong pointed out that Rents (Restriction) Ordinance be it was not Imperative for the continued, and the second cover-Government to accept the report ing reservations
and carry it out in full. However, he disagreed with Mr. Chow on the point that it was an economic quee tion. He said that the Shek reservation had been unsuccessful but if Europeans wanted land they could always apply. He also op- posed the reservation.
Briefly, Mr. Lo's argument was based on the statement that the marking out of reservations for Europeans was objectionable and unnecessary legislation, that it was not the result of economic string ency but tended towards racial distinction...
went on until with reluctant thoughts Hongkong people had to tear themselves away to catch the last ferry. Sig. Manceris conception of the radiantly-zarbed Mophis- topheles is a wonderful piece of acting, apart from his singing. It was delightful and put the finshing touch on a performance that was artistic in every degree. Faust was sweetly sung by Signor Giletta and Valentine by Signor Scamüzzi, whilst a faithful and brillant interpretation of Mar guerite was given by Mddile Ambroso. There werenumerous re- calls, and a degree of enthusiasm that made encores essential. The little human touch was made in including Signor Castaguino, who The Chairman then suggested directs his Orchestra and the Opera that a resolution be put to the meet generally in brilliant fashion, in ing when Mr. Lo got up to remind the curtain calls. The Star Theatre those present that the Chamber had is a cosy place and its comfort is always disapproved of reservations beyond praise. and it would seem childish if it changed its opinion now.
At this stage a number of those present left the meeting, these in- cluding Mr. Chau Siu-ki who had previously served on the Legis-
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Alleged Race Distinction. Mr. M. K. Lo said that in his opinion the reserving of part of Kowloon for Europeans as suggest ed by the Housing Commission would lead to separation of races. Chinese could not be blamed for buying property from Europeans who were under no compunction to sell. The latter were attracted by the good prices offered. if relative Council. servations were made with the Free Rent On The Peal. understanding that any property Pointing out that Europeans therein could not be sold to other objected to Chinese ceremonies nationalities, that property would and on the other hand the Chinese not have such a high value in the disliked European dances, M market. In conversation with Mr. Wong Kwongriin said that even if Alabaster when the latter pressed a number of Chinese were invited for the Cheung Chau European to live on the Peak free of rent reservation, he (Mr. Lo) Ruderstood very few would go up there, I Mr. Alabaster to say that when the the same way Europeans would Peak and a part of Cheung Chau not live in Chinese Street (opposite
The authorities aro were reserved, the question of more the Central Fire Station). He also doubtless grateful for this accommodation for Europeans said that if Chinese were so keen practical evidence of the valus. would not be likely to arist again. to live on the Peak, he could not of the Boy Scouts organisation, He did not contend, that Mr. understand the action of a Chinese whilst the community should be Alabaster was authorised to speak gentleman who recently exchang: ready to note the willingness of on behalf of the European comed some property on the Peak for those in charge of the Association, munity, but his argument went to houses in China-town.
and the young members them- show that if the question of Mr. Ho Kwong at once pressed selves, to spend time and labour reservations was sanctioned it Mr. Wong to give the name of the in true and effective citizenship. It would have no ending?".
gentleman in question but the is an eximple not merely to note, “Economice, Not Distinction." Chairman ruled that this had but to emulate.
Mr. Chow said that although he nothing to do with the agenda, agreed with Mr. Lo on a great many Meeting Against Reservations subjects he could not see eye to eye with him on this. It was entirely a question of economics and not racial, distinction. He was in sympathy with Europeans and On it being put to the meeting shire, the husband, Mr. W. E. Portuguese living here who had no twenty-four voted for the motion Bailey, of Birmingham, arrived permanent bome on account of the and eight against, the latter foclud- and identified her by a photograph high prices paid by the Chinese. ing Mr. Chow Shou-son. It was and her clothing. She had been But it was purely an economical decided to write to the two Chinese missing for several days. question and it also concerned the representatives to ask them to middle and lower classes of inform the Government of this Chinese. When Europeans were decision. pressed out' of their they had to ask the Govern
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to live in and this was a necessity and not racial distinction. In his opinion reservation for all nationalities was quite fair but if it was solely for Europeans he thought it unfair. As the Government was willing to make reservations for all classes there was no class nor race dis- tination. To illustrate his argu- ment he said that 95 per cent of Hongkong property was owned by Chinest and it was not strange that people asked why everybody could live on the Peak when the Chinese could not. He was sure that if Chinese were allowed to live on the Peak nine out of ten would not do so.
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Mr: Ho Leung then seconded
Shortly after the funeral of an Mr. Lo's proposal that the Chamber express m opinion, that it was unknown woman who died at Bed- against reservations.
worth Police Station, Warwick-
and soon there would be no cheap rents at all...
the
The previcus speaker differed from Mr. Lo. He claimed that the main benefit derived from Ordinance was that there was a keen incentive to buy and build on new land and in four or five years there would be enough houses for everybody. The tenant would suffer more hardship than the landlord, if the Ordinance was allowed to expire.
At this stage the Chairman, said that the only thing to do would be to call a conference and the matter was left at that.
OBJECTION TO NEW BUILDING LAW. The following is a continuation of yesterday's proceedings up to the time of our going to press.
Rents Control Ordinance. A PLEA FOR THE TENANTS, On the subject of the Rent's Control Ordinance, particularly in regard to the recommendation of the Housing Commission that the Ordinance be prolonged until normal conditions prevail in the Colony and there is peace in the neighbouring provinces, the Chair man said that he had heard a great deal from both owners and tenants, the former voicing dissatisfaction at its continuation and the latter fear that it would be rescinded. "Of course."pointed out Mr Li."a needle cannot be sharp at both ends." By this, he meant that the legislation could not benefit both sides. In his opinion the property owners being in minority, and comprising Piano Intolerable.
mostly rich men; could afford to Mr. Chow undertook to ask the "When Europeans get up we oblige the majority, but an owner Government for data as to why the Chinese go to bed. We think could be excused for disliking the previous proposals were put back, a great deal of our fiddle and they law when he could not even get "Not Enough Room Ear A Dog.” love their piano. But they think back his own property. After Mr. Lo then said he endorsed our instrument an awful row and referring to the burning questionMr. Chow's view as to the necessi we say that the piano is intoler of house demolition in the Colony, ty of appointing a sub-committee able." His polley had always been Mr. Li stated that the only solution and also said that if the proposals to allow others to benefit as much lay in calling a conference between were put into force there would not as they could as long as it did not representatives of both landlords be enough room in some of the harm him" and he endorsed it on and tenants.
houses fora dog to live in. this occasion. There had been The Pros And Cons. peace between the Europeans and Chinese for many decades in this that a number of Houses which were Mr. Wong Kain-ying pointed out Colony. It was no use crying out not even twenty years old had been
Mr. Pong-Wai-ting, chairman against something that did them pulled down and he thought that of the Bank of East Asia and a | រាង harm. If the position was this was unfair. Great benefit was large property owner, submitted different, like the proposed House derived from the continuation of that the legislation affected both ing Bill which had been discussed the Ordinance as suggested by the owners and tenants and great to-day, he would oppose it to the Commission. He had canvassed inconvenience would be caused. end of the world." In conclusion the public which endorsed what he thereby
Mr. Ho Kwong proposed and he pointed out that the Govern had just said.
ment need not accept the Commis-
Mr. Chow's personal opinios
was unfair. was that the proposed legislation
up in its place. He stated that as ****
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Mr. M. E. Lo said that the Rent's Mr. T. N, Chau seconded 'motion' sion's recommendations in full. If Control Ordinance did not affect that the two Chinese Council re- there was anything suggested that him in the least, but if it was to be presentatives be asked to get the was good for Europeans but bad continued till thers is a change in Information and meanwhile a sub for Chinese he did not think the conditions he would want to know committee be appointed, The. Government would put it into if the present Ordinance would be resolution was adopted unanim- force.
left standing or a new one drawn ously.. Mr. Lo Not an Ostrich.
Cal's Faws... Mr. Lo replying, said that he It stood the Ordinance was vagueAt this stage the Hon. Member strongly deprecated any rupture in many respects and was only in- tumed round to the meeting. He between Chinese and Europeans tended to be a temporary measure appealed to all property owners to but he was not an ostrich that hid In his opinion, it would make take an interest in the matter" and dts head intlie sand and took every matters worse. Old houses were not make car's paws of the two re- thing for granted. "It was all very being demolished, the rentals of presentatives." well to speak of reservations for new houses were very high, atten- Chinese but we form for too-big-ation was concentrated on new land percentage of the people for any- thing" tangible to be done." The „Europeans have only themselves to blame for their position, said Mr. Los they sold their property When there was Inducement and JOOÎT MOORENT A sale had been put HUSABALUStilistinië – whereby a
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