FRINY, “MARUH 7, 1924,
HOUSING PROBLEM.
HONGKONG'S RAPACIOUS
LANDLORDS.
"GOVERNOR'S BITING CRITICISM.
CRICKET.
HONGKONG UNIVERSITY.
UNDERGRADUATES v. STAFF.
THE CHINA MAIL.
BISHOPS IN HONGKONG.
TO ATTEND THE DIOCESAN CONFERENCE.
Delegates to the Synod of the In this game played on Wed- Chinese Church, which, unpre- nesday, the Staff won fairly com- cedented in its history, will meet As indicated in the necessarily fortably after a poor start, thanks this year at Canton from March brief summary of the proceedings given in yesterday's China Mail, to some good batting by Hett and 16 to the 23rd, are arriving in Ponsonby-Fane. Hett and Sir Hongkong in varying numbers, the housing problem came up for
Claud Severn also distinguished and it is expected, will be here to discussion in the Legislative Council when the second reading themselves as bowlers, being un-attend the Diocesan Gouference of on. Monday, March 10 at St of the bill to amend the Ronts changed throughout the Under-the Church of England to be held
John's Cathedral. Ordinance and prevent unneces-graduates' innings. Scores:- sary reconstruction was moved by the Attorney General,
Replying to the Hon. Mr. Pollock who had. expressed the view that our housing troubles were not likely to be at an end for some years and had drawn attention of thousand. to the Chinese living in Cook Street, Hunghom, who were to be evicted by their landlords, His Excellency the Governor said -
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I do not grudge the Hon. Mr. Pollock the satisfaction in know. ing. as he has said, that he has converted the Government to his view, but I think at the same time I am bound to point out that the his motion in opposition to June last was
not Government
opposition. I venture to
that it was
mainly my
say
own.
personal view, which apparently
Undergraduates,"
I. N. Balhetchet, b Hett D. Laing, b Severn....
B. P. Ng, c Hornell, b Severn. C. W. Lhm, c and b Hett
J. L. Youngsaye, c and
Severn
The visiting Bishops include Bishop Graves of Cheklang, Dishpp Hind of Foochow, Bishon Dawson
22 Norris of Peking. Bishop Mosher
10.
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9 of Labuan and Sarawak; Bishop
b
of the Philippine Islands, Bishop
5
Maloney of Shanghai,BishopFergu
son-Davie of Singapore and Bishop
$6
Scott of Shantung, with Bishops
b
Hire, Roots, Banister, White,
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M. B. Oeman, e Gitting, b
Severn
S. O. Shahabudin, e and
Severn...
W. H. Siing, b Hett H. Y. Leong, b Hett T. Q. Yeow, not out.
A. A. Ruunjahn, b Hett S Hachiuma, b Heit
Extras
Total
Bowling Analysis,
D. M. 3.
has a weight in the Council. that A. S. Hett.....14.4 3 45 both Mr. Pollock and I now deplore. Sir C. Severn..14. 2 43 I was careful to say at the time that I left the matter to the un-
Staff
biased judgment of the Council. J.H.B. Nihill, 1.b.w.-Balhetchet and the unbiased judgment of the M. H. Roffey, b Rumjahn Official members supported by one W. M. Gittins, run out Unofficial member, was against the kon, member's suggestion. I still
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F. A. Redmond, run out R. A. Ponsonby-Fane, not out.
A. S. Fett, retired..... W. W. Hornell, run out R. K. M. Simpson, b Laing C. A. M. Smith, b Laing. Sir Claud Severn, not out
Extras
Total (for 7 wickets)
2
6 Huntington, an American Bishop
and one Chinese Bishop.
cussion on
6 Far East?" He will be followed
4by the Bishop of Singapore on
"Some Practical Suggestions."
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The visiting Bishops, will be 13 welcomed on Friday, 14th, at the City Hall by the Victoria Diocesan Association. The Bishop
speak at meeting.
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of
45 Victoria and Sir Claud Severn will
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W. J. Hinton and J. L. Shell shear did not bat.
Bowling Analysis. -
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HON. MR POLICK'S QUERIES.
In the course of lus speech in the legislative Council wastorday after noon the Hon Mr. Pollock said:
In connection Sir, with this ab- normal demand for building in this Colony I should like, if I may do so
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The wedding of Dr. C. H Wan, M.B. F.R.CS. (Edin), highly The Diocesan Conference, open to the public at its two sessions
popular among the local Chinese 2.30 to 4.30 p.m., and 5.15 to 6.45
medical fraternity and Miss. Luf
.The following have been p.m., will be presided over by the
Wing-chob, at the Union Church selected to represent the Kowloon Bishop of Victoria." The "R. J. Northcott, C. E.; will open a dis-
yesterday, attracted an admiring F.G. in their match in the semi- THE Stamship. gathering of friends who were final of the Hongkong Shield,
"VENEZIA " Where is the Church
unrestrainedly eloquent in their vorsus the RG.A., to be played 93 Failing At 5.15 p.m.,, Bishop"
a reception to-morrow on the Soakumpoo ONSIGNERS of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being Maloney will open on the subject
congratulations at "What is meant by a Mission of
given last night in honour of the ground, kick-off. 4.15 p.m.-A.
at their. risk into the w. Help? Do we need one in the and I hope I am not taking you happy couple at the Yee Wo Duncan; F. Wheeler, T.L. Knight; landed
A. Turner, J. McKelvie, H. Wheeler; Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow. at a disadvantage to enquire of the restaurant. hon. Director of Public Works At the church ceremony, A. Latham, K. A. Mason, Hloon Wharf and Godown Company, what stops have been taken, and conducted by the Rev. J. Kirk Roberts, R. Nash and J. Muir, Ltd., at Kowloon, whenco and/or from whether those steps have proved Maconachie, the bride. given Reserves: M. Howarth, S. Hayes the wharves delivery may he obtained. effective. Jog carrying out certain away by Dr. Y. K. To, was and J. Morton.
and pink silk recommendations made by the Com-dressed missioners on the housing question wore veil and orange blossoms. Survey Department and the in- roses, and was attended by two with regard to the increase of the She carried a bouquet of pink crense of the Building Ordinance bridesmaids, the Misses To, who Office department of the Public wore dresses of pale blue silk and adhere to much that I said on that
Works Department. My fellow also carried bouquets of pink accasion. The fact that it was an advantage to landlords to destroy
The duties of best man Consmissions and woro very roses. Insanitary properly, to pull down
much impressed with the fact that were carried out by Dr. S. To their houses and build bigger, was
both these departments of the Pub-Wong, who was in England with improving affairs in the Colony to
lic Works Department were so the bridegroom.. Mr. S. Collett and I a considerable extent,
onsly under-mannell, and we should directed the music which included Confess that where I went wrong
like some assurance that at any rate a hymn sung in Chinese, and, as was that I thought I had credited
To make application to the steps are being taken to remedy the the couple left, the Church, the landlords of the Colony with
Government fer a site near the deficiencies in the staff I won Mendelssohn's Wedding March more public spirit and a more
new Kowloon Hospital on which take this opportunity, of asking, refined idea of common honesty
to build a new church for Kow- connection with the same point.
Paris, March 5,--The Executive they appear to possess. I thought
R..loon, is the decision reached by whether any stops have been taken
Committee of the Radical Socialist by we might assume, as a rule, that a
1 the Committee of the Union to carry out the recommendation
Cramps in the Stomach:
Party has passed a resolution ex- landlord would only pull down his
1Church after protracted negotia-made in pangraph 60 of the Com-
No need of suffering from crasios including from the Party M. Sarraut, premises for effecting a distinct
tions. A Kowloon Site Committee mussioner's report, that In the
"ham Minister for the Colonies, and M. Improvement. I did not suppose
0 comprising a group of well known meantime, to meet the present ur the stomach or intestinal pains there would be so many persons
162 church-goers took up the idea after gent demand of the public for the berlain's Callo and Diarrhoea Romedy La Fout, Under Secretary of State who, as has been proved, would
20 0
0 its first proposal and have been in speedier making out of building | novoe Lila to 'relieve the most.savero for Posts and seven deputies who be prepared to go to the extreme Lam-
communication with the Govern sites and the quicker passing of time to send for it after the attack.comes supported bills contrary to the.
Party's decisions.-Renter. length of destroying good "build-
ment regarding the suitability of plans, we suggest that the Govern-on. For sale everywhere. ings in order to evade the law.
several sites. Many possible sites ment should, forthwith, endeavour can only express my regret that I
to engage the services, for a period have been viewed, one took a higher view of humanity.
Hunghom, another near Yaumati, of 12 months, of a tempomry En- than appears to have been justified
whilst at one time endeavour gineering and Survey stall-from the by local circumstances, and that
were made to secure a piece of Incal Naval and Military Forces." the hon. member showed a better
grond on the Whitfield Barracks I think, Sir, that is all I want to judgment of his fellow man than
area, or in King's Park, adjoining on the second reading of the
Bill. I did.
When we see a starch-fronted Gascoigne Road. HOUSING EMPLOYEES.
The King's Park proposal could With regard to the question of audienco wriggling its shoulders and the premises in Cooke Street, if crinkling its stiff collars and her not be entertained by the Govern- the hon. member will forward the faint mumbling of wards sounding ment owning to certain conditions communication he has received to vaguely like Yakka-lickey-hu-imposed by the War Department. for and are on their way out. We
there must be Eventually, and in view of the have received notice that they are Domestic Opeurrenes the Colonial Secretary, we will go tootsie-toolsic".
coming. I should like, if I may. Leading Articles, into the matter; but I should like something in the air which is in- prospects of rapid development, a to observe there are points of fectious. Hawaiim music is catch-visit was made to land near the without giving the figures now, to difference between this case and ing and leaves its victims exhausted. site of the Kowloon Hospital, and be allowed to summit a statement. Local and General
I cannot tell you exactly, but I Social and Famonal the Rutter Street case to which he If the Royal Hawaiians directed by as a result it is learnt that the think we have four additional men St. Paul's College has referred. In the Rutter Street Irene West at the Star Theatre last General Committee of the Union since we were asked to obtain them. Coincidius. case the majority of the persons night bad given more of their con- Church has resolved to ask the There has been considerable delay Correspondenes
night-soil torted items and less of their sen Government for a "plot of ground in obtaining them, but they will nr-Mah Jongg housed there were coolies, people who perform a tirpental solos sentimental they in this vicinity.
In the meantime it has been rive soon. I will submit a correct The Morning After
Street Chess somewhat unattractive but very must have been, though the words
were anything to us the audience decided to erect a temporary Hon. Mr. Pollock: Can the useful function in the interest of the community. It was for these would have loft the theatre with church on the small plot of vacant who, in the interests of the distooted shoulders and felt man ground at the end of Cox's Path, community, we took the trouble to growing round their waists. Ha which abuts on Jordan Road.
Services are at present being provide new houses. In the pre. walinn music indeed, geis right to
the hones, if taken in moderate held in the Central British school. sent case, if ny memory serves, the people in Cooke Street are doses. It is sentimental, soothing almost without exception employed and restocative. The dancing re by the Dock Company and the quires just one wond-seductive", Cement Works, and I submit for Princess Helen knew all the tricks Your consideration, gentlemen, and gave them and was encored. that it is a proper thing to expect She danced the famous Hala to per- wealthy companies of that nature fection and everyone left mumbling
'Oo-la-la-la." to provide for the adequate housing of their working classes rather than to expect possibly less wealthy fellow citizens to assist them, through the medium of the Government. I suggest that the matter is one deserving of the consideration of the companies.
The hon. member went on to deal generally with the question of the renewal of the Rents Or dinance. I feck some diffidence, after what the hon. member has said, in expressing my opinion,
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Camera Notes Earthquakes.... Through the choking fumes and have a little notice. the scorching flames, the old fire- Hon. Mr. Pollock: Has there Colofa Y Cymro man stumbles to rescue his only been any difficulty experienced in A Few Drinks. son who is entrapped in a burning some cases? For instance has a demens Meeting building with his sweetheart, a boon appointed and failed to Hongkong Electricity Perils that have daunted theme? Has there been any difficul- Bovelty by Night bravest cannot halt his valiant step, tv in getting men out from Home? Steamer Ashore
The Director of Public Works: Gaisties and Gravities discharged from the brigade though
HERE
he has been as too old for further Not in the twch departments you service. What is the impulse that have mentioned, but in the archi- Leap Year Ball
Business and Pleasure drives him on where younger mon have quilled?a father's love for his son, the grim 'desire to defeat an
tects' denartment, ves.
Hon Mr. Pollock: What is the ensom? 2
but I do again venture to say that And tarry! Your moments are enemy's nefarious plans, the innate aý: did not give us a
I hope this is the last time in which it will be necessary to continue At the same the Ordinance.
time, if it is necessary to do so, I shall have no hesitation in once again proposing a further amend- ment
I should like to correct the hon. member on one point. I do not propose to bring forward this re- colution as a Government measure,
long
For mankind would ere forget,
Twitter His notes of peace,
A well of woe's on the sod Change sad hearts into bliss, And all glory be to Godl
H, M. Silya.
The Director of Public Works :
"reason":
love of battle against the terrible They sent us a telegram nfterwards demon fire. These are questions that these men had withdmwn... that cannot be answered in a
His Excellency the Governor sentence, for they are questions which delve deep into the intense The reason, I think is that the men qe mally not available owing to the drama of the great screen epic now showing at the Coronet Theatre interruption in the trade by this war. "The Third Alarm" Is not a picture built round a single exploit, howe over thrilling: it is a picture that New York, March 3.--Indge contains all the elements of real Hand, of the Federal. High Court, life-romance, pathos and comedy | ruled that wives and milnor children but intend to leave the matter census of 1921, because it so hap. Therein lies its great appeal the of resident aliens were not entirely to the discretion of the
in excess of the Council. I do not propose to ask pens that the calculations were wide, penetrating appeal which admissible the Government majority to vote made in the year 1922, when the reaches all classes of cinemagoers immigration quotas unless it was against its Inclination of consci- official Sgures were somewhere and holds them fascinated in a shown that the resident allen had- ence, and I fancy the inclination under 700,000, whereas the calcul common hood and the conscience of the Official lation put the population, of the f
Colony at 1,300,000. I should think majority will be very much in accordance with my own views in
this matter.
POPULATION FIGURES.
The hon member referred to
the fact that according to a very
it possible that at the present time Cairo, March 5The Procura the correct figure is somewhere to General is enquiring into the between the two. Tested spread of Communistic ideas As the hon, member rightly among Alexandria workmen and says, a great deal depends upon the possibility of ramifications in
mailed while on a temporary visit Abroad. Mr. Thomas, Assistant, United States Attorney, states that: the decision will have immediate restrictive effects-Reuter.
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the restoration of order in Canton, the provinces Employés-of-The damage to Government curious and recondite method and, as he again
bathe the Vacuum Oil Company, Lid buildings and churches by earth-
of calculation, certain authorities present circumstand not seem have struck. believed the population of
Colony to be now about i
I am not absolutely
to Indiorte täi
Workers at the 'quates during the past ten days
Company estimated at $155
CONTENTS.
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Local Wiraleas
1-8 New P. W. D. Offices
21
8-9 Flower Show-
9-10 Notable Wedding
10
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Violent Temper. Hongkong Wedding....
:11-12 Colony's, Finanoes.....'
.22 23 .23
Woman's Dramatic Recape..24′′ Another Invasion
Commerce and Finance....
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River Steamer Ashore
12
Hongkong Hotel.
Local Lannoh Missing
13
21st Birthday
.13
Narrow Escape
Medals for Mariners.............
B.
Dope
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15
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—17- Vicissitudes
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Union Church
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Big Opium Haul Sport....
A Serious Charge......... Right Months Out Landlord. Fined $200 Education Board-
Terrible Tragedy
Naval Prise Fand |Brobsage
Local Share Market Health Betura......... Union Waterboat Co.
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