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#FITZEAT-A HONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1925.
PRATAS WIRELESS.
CHINA CO-OPERATING WITH HONGKONG.
TYPHOON WARNINGS.
Most Difficult Work Already Done.
From latest enquiries made by the “China Mail" it would appear "that the Chinese Admiralty, in putting in hand the plans for the necessary work on Pratas Shoal, are not actunted by any desire to dissociate themselves from Hongkong but rather are anxious to seek co-operation.
months ago.
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RENTS ORDINANCE.
Legislative Council Decision.
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
REPORT EXPECTED TO BE
READY IN A FEW WEEKS.
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At. the Legislative Counell meeting this afternoon the main matter for discussion-the con- tinuation or otherwise of the Rents Ordinarice-was referred to a Committee which, it is anticipated, will report in a few weeks' time.
The resolution submitted by the
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In the letter written by the of $110,000 was voted in connec- Inspector-General of
Chinese tion with the completion of the Customs, Sir Francis Aglan.first year's work on it a few (which has already been referred to in the China Mail") it was stated that the assistance of the Hongkong Government would be welcomed with regard to the tend- ing of the station and proof of the bona fide nature of this attitude has been provided by them. |« The "China Mail" understands that the plans of what it is intend- ed should be done on Pratás Shoali were submitteri to the Gàvertí- and slight modifications ment were' consented 10. The work should proceed apice when better weather conditions prevail for the greater part of the most difficult work the preparing of the up- proaches his
already been accomplished....The pinnacle rocks abounding in that region constituted a grave danger.
Nothing definite has yet been decided with regard to the future of the tug the construction of which the Hongkong Government. put in hand with a view to its functioning as 'relief ship to the wireless station that it is pro posed to have erected at Pratas shoal. But the suggestion has been put forward that #11 Dress Material arrangement will be comesto, by
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SHAREHOLDERS TO RECEIVE BONUS.
HOUSES ON OLD SITE. Directors Questioned at "Annual Meeting.
As foreshadowed in the "China Mail" of yesterday's date an announcement of the payment of a bonus was made at this morning's annual meeting of the Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 'this decision having been arrived at, as a result of representations made by shareholders.
Mr. R. G. Shewan presided over the meeting, members of the con suiting committee present being the Hon. P. H. Holyoak, Messrs. H. F. White, Allan Cameron; R. F. Matingley, Company's, solicitor,
TURNS DYNAMO.
TAKITESTED WA.
The great-unknown power of steam emanat the famous geyser in Sulphur Canyon, near Healdsburg, is being harnessed by engineers to delectric, energy. This photograph shows one of the traps to convert the naturni steum into powego
A SARVA Histrict in Italy, north of Rome, is the only other plant in the world where steam-wellsshay? A
et volcano bed. But the Italinn wells give off steun sa thick, with uncondensable gases and barmful urids I cannot be used directly in an engine. It must be used to heat other water In Sulphur Canyon Lowever, the steam is sent directly into the engine.
MARINE COURT.
BREACHES OF THE LAW BY COXSWAINS.
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DR. SUN YAT-SEN. According to yesterday's "Canton Gazette." a telegram to Canton from Peking reported that Dr.
A duck may lead its offspring Sun was progressing under the
in "close formation" across Chinese
treatment, the river, but a launch cannot eppy ite drug anticipated effect of which, how. example with impunity, Hong- ever, has been to cause a temporary long waters. weakness and lassitude, Dr. Sun slept well and his faculties were normal.
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Sleeping Less.
(By Courtesy of Daily Bulleting,
Peking, February 25. Dr. Kreig's bulletin to-day states that the weakness of Sun Yat-sen is increasing, his appetite and sleep are less, and his physical condition is weaker, but his mind remains clear. The pulse is 125, and temperature 99 5.
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Colonial Secretary gave briefly the bistory of the Ordinance, and proceeded:
"And whereas the Legislative Council deems it expedient that the duration of the said Ordin ance shall be further extended Now, therefore, it is hereby re solved by the Legislative Council that the duration of the Rents Ordinance shall be extended until and including the 31st day of December, 1925."
At the Marine Court this morn- ing a launch roxswain was fined $25 for towing "simultaneously The resolution was proposed by into the Yaumati Typhoer the Colonial Secretary, seconded! Refuge; sixteen junks and nine by the Attorney General and sampana. Another coxswain was carried.
Since issuing our report we have been approached by the representatives of a large num- ber of shareholders who felt "that in view of the large profit made on the sale of securities some further consideration was due to shareholders and they thought we might declare a bonus. As we find that this is the general wish of shareholders we feel that we must give way to this feeling. and therefore In addition to the proposed dividend, we also recommend a bonus on:-
60,000 Old Shares of 25
cents per share
90,000 Honus Shures of
$15,000.00
23 cents per share... 20,700.00
40,874 New Shares of
4 cents per share. 1,004.06
$37,684.90
The adoption of the report and accounts was seconded by Mr. Allan Cameron and carried," the Chairman stating that he would be pleased to answer any ques- 'tions.
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Mr. Lanimert asked how many houses it was proposed to put up on the old site in addition to the
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The Chairman said" about 'a Alexandra Building hundred more.
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Mr. Carrol asked if it was pró- posed to dispose of the houses or
rent them.
Mr. Chairman replied that it was contemplated to rent them, although if a good offer were received, they would be prepared to sell They already had been approached and offered a pretty good price.
Mr. Kelly Sayce asked how much a year the 28 houses would bring?
F. J. Tavares, secretary; and the following shareholders.-Messrs. A. A..Alves, Fung Tat-hang, L. E.
The Chairman: About $150 each Guterres, H. A. Lammert, B. C. Randali, P."SL. N, da Silva, Tsang per month. We cannot tell exactly. Fox, C. A. da Roza, F. X. V.The more we put up the more diffi- Ribeiro, W. J. Carroll, I. Shewan, cult it will be to sell them, of A. H. M. da Silva, W. T. Shewan, course.
H. H. Taylor, W. J. Hawker, M. A. Mr. Sayce: Is it your intention Figueiredo. Tong Hokstin A. A. to sell or build? Botelho, F. M. Ellis. V. A, Yvanovitch, C. E, Strafford, D. W. Munton, Choa Po-min, and Kelly Snyce.
The Chairman's speech is púb- lished elsewhere, in this issue. Referring to the bonus, he said
KUNG ON SAFE.
DUE BACK IN HONGKONG
TO-NIGHT.
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The Chairman: It is our inten- tion to develop it. It is easier to sell,
We build and any tenant who wants to buy may do so.
The re-election of the Consult- ing Committee was proposed by Mr. H. H: Taylor, and seconded by Mr. Fung. Tat-hang. Carried. The auditors were re-elected on the proposition of Mr. H. A. Lammert, seconded by Mr. W. I. Carroll,
The business was brought to a close by the passing of the follow- ing as an extraordinary resolution on the proposition of the Chair- man seconded by the Hon. Mr.
| fined $15 for having on his tow His Excellency said that his nine junks and five sampans.desire in bringing forward the According to the regulations a resolution was to have something launch may only have one jurk on that the Council might consider each side and two in the rear.and li had taken that particular form | For not "having a certificated not particularly that it was the engineer on board, whilst ander form in which he would desire it way another launch master way to be passed bat because any fined $10.
form was suitable,
"We" destre"} said His Ex- cellency a full examination of A motor car collided with s
the facts and not only a full but!
Running ashore
a few miles P. H. Holyoak. A black chow dog was taken to truck drawn by
"That the regulations contained It is obviously about Whangmoon on Monday a number of a rapid one. Kennedy Town yesterday for coolies along
desirable that land- Queen's Road more observation after the animal had yesterday. The injuries were
night the Hongkong outward-in the printed document submitted lord and tenants should knop bound steamer "Kung On (Cap-to the meeting and for the pur- bitten Mr. G. B. Twemblow, Super-fortunately confined to only one in a reasonable time before June visor of the Botanical and Forestry coolie, who had to be taken to the 30 how long they may expect the tain Best) reached Pakkai, Kong-j pose of identification subscribed i Department.
moon, without incident yesterday, by the Chairman thereof be Government Civil Hospital.
present system of confrol to morning as expected.
approved and adopted as the Continue
The "Kung On" runs under the Articles of Association of the He had suggested that the Com-Chinese flag. Her owners, the Company in substitution for and mitee should not be a special one Tai Ping 5.3. Co, says that she is to the exclusion of all the existing but should consist of the whole due back at Hongkong to-night.
articles thereof." Council because" he felt the matter was one 01 which most members Would desire to express opinions.
NEW ANGLES IN MOTOR CLUB RACE.
Contestants in the great Populari-j' votes possible. The Campaign de
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ty Campaign of the ""China "Muil" made fair and impartial to all. Land Sunday Herald" are warned. Each candidate will have an equal The Attorney-General was ap* not to pay attention to emply clunce, The great special vote pointed Chairman of the Com rumours, Stories are rife these Loder that is of how is the greatestmittee, and Sir Henry Pollock, days about what this, contestant vote offer of the balance of the Cam.K.C., Vice Chairman. and that contestant sits to his pain, and will continue in force credit. Such sturies are commonly, until 1. p.n.' Satinley, March 7th. started by unscrupulous persons This special vote offer gives 400,- who have favourities in the rage and Ruined in before, that ring, think that by starting such wild
The series of lectures open to tales they may discounige other To-day we have a brand new Ethics in relation to Industry the public on Psychology and candidates, this getting them, to leader in the list in Miss Doris Lee, (reference to which was made discontinue and leave the field clear of Seymour Bond, with 266,160 recently in for the friend,
votes to her credit while second columns of the "China Mail') editorial Wild and malicious tales may be place is held by Mr. W. E. Vanare being held at the University heard on every side in the Colony Epps with 284,070 votes. There and not in St. John's Cathedral about how many million votes this sins to be general activity all along Hail. The second of the series one and that one has, and nearly the line and many now contestants delivered by Professor John Smith in every case the cues so referred are entering, white one of the is to take place at the University constatadawati haus-boor-dropped. This evening and henceforth one effort in the Campaign by getting of All contestants who have not will be given each Thursday. first subscription.
already done so are requested to If the active and sucessful call at the Campaign learquarters enndidates pay attention to sueli immediately. Every day of pont fleneva, February 25.-Up to the rumours and lessen their efforts, ponement means just so much present thirty States, including the they are, merely passing up the time lost in securing top place. United States, Germany prize that is rightfully theirs, It will surprise many who have not Turkey, have announced their inten "Don't pay attention to the advice already started how easy it is totion of attending the International of this one or that one, but follow reach first place and outdistance Conference for the control of art. the rules of the Campaign did take the leader. Get a receipt book ments to be held here on March 5.-
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