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LIMITING ARMAMENTS.
The opening day of the Die- armament Conference at Geneva has not been without its sensation
at
to their
MORE ROBBERIES.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER
NEW BUILDINGS.
MESSENGER RELIEVED OF
FURTHER FALLING-OFF LAST YEAR.
ALLEGED OFFER OF BRIBE.
$3,500;
SPECULATION CHECKED.
The following appears In the an-
1927.
LAND SALES.
ANOTHER BIG DROP IN REVENUE.
OFFICIAL FIGURES.
The annual report of the Pub-
A messenger employed In`a Chin- ese shop was yesterday walking. Innual report of the Public Works lic Works Department for 1926
Department for 1926:
Works Under the Buildings Ordinance.
states:--
Land Sales, Extensions, grants, etc.-The total amount of premia
Connaught Road Central with about $8,500 whcih was entrusted to him to deliver to another shop, when near the junction of Market 'Street he was stopped by three robbers who relieved him of the money. In comparison with the figures paid into the Treasury during the After the theft. the robbers ran published in the annual reports of $5,458.26 was derived from fees year was $825,569.70 of which up Market Street and disappeared. recent years a further falling off for boundary stones.
The money was partly in Hong in the Kong notes, whilst about $2,000 was with new buildings has to be re- number of plans dealing in Canton National Bonds.
Later the Police arrested a man
corded. The exodus due in connection with the robbery, and strike in 1926 automatically adjust- he will be charged in due course."
ed the shortage, in housing accom-Sales without Auction 55,761.13 Sales by Auction ....$ 30,370,50 In From The Country. Described as a musician, & Chin felt by the Chinese prior to that rants on
modation which had been acutely Extensions granted
ese was yesterday afternoon
re-
to the
The estimate for the year was $500,000.
The revenue derived from land sales last year was:-
manded by Mr. R. E. Lindsell on event; the resulting fall in rents Terms
112,449.79
Nominal
a charge of stealing $335 from aand the number of houses stand- Giants on Short Leases pig dealer, and with offering a bribe ing untenanted have checked fur-Extensions of Short to a Chinese detective who arrested ther speculation in building.
him.
Fees for Boundary Stones to define Lots
Period Leases to 75
years Premia derived from
20,800.00
Sale of Rights to erect piers
1,280.00
6,515.50
94,334.20
$321,511.17
..$325,569.70
There was
an increase in the Conversions and Ex- number of plans submitted for changes
mia paid into Treasury
A few chees of reconstruction The pig dealer who had recently arrived from Kwongchauwan, had under the Rents Restriction Ordin- visited several local dealers and had ance were dealt with early in the collected a sum of money. His year, and on the 80th June this business being completed. he was Ordinance, lapsed. walking in Dea Vaux Road on his way to his boarding house when he was suddenly atruck in the face, and simultaneously the money which non-domestic" buildings and also he was carrying in his left hand. In the number of plans dealing with Total
alterations and improvements to old Actual amount of pre- done up in a parcel, was snatched away from him. He chased the properties. thief who was stopped by the Chin-embodied in the report which is of Attention is drawn to a graph ese detective, into whose hand the interest as indicating the number 1924
of plans approved and houses cer: 1025 $581,160.88, tified during the past twenty-one years, and also the rise and fall above totals is accounted for by The difference between the during the boom in speculation in the payment of premium and in- land and buildings during more re-terest in 1926, and of contribu- cent years.
Plans. The following
tions to forming sewers, etc., in tabulated statement showing the tions arranged during the pre- a connection with certain transac- number of buildings, etc., for which vious year; and also failure to plans were deposited during the pay premium on transactions dur year, the figures for 1925 being ing 1926, refunds and re-adjust- given in a parallel column for pur-iments. poses of comparison:
accused pressed a bunch of notes when he was seized.
Further hearing of the case was fixed for to-morrow.
CORRESPONDENCE.
ing the last session of the Pre-| paratory Commission of the League. The problems confront- STANLEY BARRACKS SITE, ing any body which seeks to limit naval
[To the Editor of the "China Mail." disarmament
may be Sir,The leader in your to-day's grouped under
two headings. issue makes very interesting read-1 First of all, it is necessary to ing, and I am sure that the gen- decide what it is you are going to eral public of the Colony, regardless Buildings, limit. Are you going to confine your statements in opposing the in-Chinese houses
of nationality, will heartily endorse European houses your limitation to capital ships or tention of the authorities to utilise, Buildings
1925.
201
475
And Struc
to cruisers, or to submarines, or for the purpose of erecting an edu- tures other than the
above are you going to content yourself cational building, the site of the with stipulating the maximum age for the 50th Regiment at Stan-
early barracks built several years! Alterations and addi tions to existing total tonnage? Secondly, having ley.
buildings agreed upon the sphere of limita-
The present residents of the
Verandahs tion, you have then to fix the ratio debt they owe to those pioneere of Sunshades Colony recognise full well the great Balconies of limitation; in other words, you eld, and maintain the greatest es. Areas have to determine the relative teem, admiration, and honour for Piers strength of the naval armaments the gallant men.
It is directly Wells which will be left to the various against our self-respect to have
such a countries which participate in the thing, even the urge of progress!
place desecrated by any- general agreement. The Prepara Still, personally, I feel that to leave the place as it now stands le
171
is
The totals of the premia in was $1,950,812.38 and in
Sales by Auction.-Three lots 1926. were sold in Hong Kong and two 67 in New Kowloon which realised 147 $24,960 and $1,905 respectively, No lots were sold in Kowloon dur- ing the year.
180 The District Officer (South) sold five lots which realised $376.00 and the District Officer 1,932 (North) sold 164 lots which
144 realised $3,129.50
38 Sules Without Auction.--Six
35 lots were sold under this heading
1,681 322
82
9
0
0
lin
Hong Kong and realised
4
9 $51,696.40, An additional sum
51
56 of $24,330 on Inland Lot. No. 2456 was paid in respect of per-
Total
2,946 2,608 mission being granted waiving certain special conditions of sale, Supply Exceeds Demand.
A sum of $5,000 being contribu- acculative building in the was also received during under As already pointed out, the year tion towards forming sewers in marked by the practical cessa-respect of Rural Building Lot 200
There was no sale
tory Commission of the League indeed a shame! The least we can was
at its last session never really ad-
do to exprese
256.
Only
Hong Kong, Thursday, Dec. 1, 1927. vanced to this second question of warmest sentiments to these heroes Colony. Apart from local financial year,
our gratitude and the ratio. Obviously, the former-for, indeed, such they were is stringency, the supply of tenement this heading in Kowloon. is the more fundamental of the to have the place properly cleaned houses far exceeded the demand and one lot was sold in the New Ter-
up, repaired, and to have it kept land owners generally evinced re-ritories which realised $2,610. two problems, and in the discus-in good condition. A more elabor-convenants. Many buildings, es-sold seventeen lots which realised luctance in fulfilling their building The District Officer (South) sion upon it in the Commission, a ate memorial will not be necessary.ecially in the Kowloon district, re- 3268.60 and the District Officer marked divergence of view ap-
Otherwise, there are monuments peared between Great Britain ined down through centuries for pass
and shrines which have been hand-mained in a state of semi-comple- (North) sold 58 lots which realis-
tion throughout the year, and in aed $1,186.18. particular, on the one hand, and ing generations to witness and to number of cases measures had to Extensions granted. The ex- if we can place in that category France on the other. The British worship; why should we, in this be taken to remove portions of tensions granted in Hong Kong the lengthy statement by the Soviet delegate who advocated |
position was this: that in order to outpost of Empire, not endeavour buildings rendered dangerous by comprised additional areas to In- give real security by preventing obscurity any befitting landmarks
to do our utmost to safeguard from continued exposure to the weather. land Lots Nos. 2352, 2353, 1946, the destruction of all and every surprises and putting an end to of our history? In this connection, were genuinely interested in build 2611, 2345, 156, 2429, and 2880 In cases, however, where owners 962, 2074, 1572, 2335, 2218, 2296, thing making for warfare. He has promised the support of
competitive building, it was neces- there is no more a place which we rendered assistance by means of the No. 289; Rural Building Lots ing as an investment, Government Sec., A, and R. P.; Marine Lot sary not merely to limit the total should like to be preserved for Trade Loan, and towards the end/Nos. 188, 250, 164, 202, 299, 302, Russia for every effort in the direction of disarmament, but
tonnage permissible to any parti-spot at Stanley.
posterity than the charming sacred
of the year work was resumed on kiwan Inland Lots Nos. 477, 508, 303, 304, 247, 809, and 57; Shau- Soviet promises and Soviet the naval strength "by cate that this is done, or the well-mean- cular country, but also to limit
Either the Governmnet must see a great number of fots, tions are not generally quito
It is noticeable that there was an Lets Nos. 101, 98; 66, 99, 43, 54,
and 500; and Aberdeen Inland. ing citizens of this Colony must as submitted under the heading "A]-
Increase in gorfes." The British representa- the same thing, as the other
the number of plans and 100. sume the task. I think that if one terations and additions. This was granted to Kowloon Inland Lots tives argued that it was neces-or two of our prominent personages largely due to owners' expenditure Nos. 1426, 1292, 2058, 1526, 1472, Powers have learned
In Kowloon, extensions were cost, particularly Great Britain, say that every country should be will take the initiative, Hong on maintenance and Improvements 1468, and 1652; Kowloon Marine who has complained again and;
able to know exactly what the Kongites will most whole-heartedly of old properties which, in more Lota Nos. 46, 98, 96, 28, and 27
subscribe to the-funds-necessary-for- again of Moscow interfering in naval-forces-of-another were in the carrying out of such an impor-prosperous times, would have been and Hung Hom Inland Lot No. the domestic affairs of Great every particular respect-how tant duty. Britain and carrying on anti-Bri- many cruisers it had, what size tish propaganda outside Russian each was, what guns it carried, borders. No question is more im and so forth. The French at first portant, nong more fundamental adopted the attitude that limita❝THE BLUE TRAIN." pared with 2,888 for 1925. to the harmonious functioning of tione should be confined to the international relations upon that total tonnage, individual Govern- ments being allowed to distribute basis of co-operation and good- will which is the avowed objec and arrange this tonnage as they tive of all, and which-despite Baw fit. Eventually, however, will present "The Blue Train" at Mr. R. B. Salisbury's “Quaints” the views of the pessimists--may after strong representations from the Theatre Royal to-night and to- be represented as the general
the British,
morrow night as two farewell per a compromise pro-formances.
in Advantage has been taken This musical comedy trend of diplomatic events viewposal was put forward by the has had a most successful run in 111 certificates were issued for 117 frontages to be set back to con- cases of rebuilding to require the ed as a whole over the last few French which would have accept Far East" by Mr. Salisbury has London and as brought out to the
non-domestic buildings.
form to the approved lines of street years. Yet the many disappointed the principle of limitation by proved, one of the most successful 120 in the case of "Domestic" and widenings where such have been de-
These figures show a decrease of ments and delays already experi- categories, but would have fur- pieces ever staged in China.
olded upon.. an increase of 41 in the number of enced in discussions upon the nished no detailed information re scenery of the production have Under the Rents Restriction Or the night of the 18-19th July re-
The gorgeous dresses and new "Non-Domestic" Buildings.
Typhoon and Rainstorm Dam- question of disarmament, whe garding the individual vessels been acclaimed as the best seen Indinance & Certificates (8.0.0. Form sulted in an abnormal number of ages.The exceptional rainfall on ther within or without the within each category.
East, and these features, This, coupled with the delightful music 91) were issued in respect of 5 minor collapses, necessitating ac- League, have provided the neces- however, failed to satisfy the and perpetual humour of the houses in Hong Kong and 5 houses tion being taken in no less than sary corrective to any undue
British, and when the Commis piece should ensure capacity au in Kowloon. This Ordinance Japa 100 CRAGS. timism which one might be sion adjourned its sittings until the two performances.
diences at the Theatre Royal for ed on June 30, 1926.
The usual procedure was adopted tempted to voice regarding the yesterday, the matter of naval
Improvements, etc., to Public in each instance, of inspecting and Streets. The policy of requiring where necessary arranging for present gathering. The best plan disarmament was left in that
houses, when undergoing recon-shoring. In following through the work of very unsatisfactory position.
struction, to be built at a higher AN ANTISEPTIC LINIMENT. level, where necessary, in order to need for tenants to vacate their In only a few cases was there the present Conference at Geneva
There is no danger whatever from provide for the future raising of premises. lockjaw or blood polson resulting from
op-
is to expect little; there is the less risk of disappointment.
the
Yours, etc.
SEIGMUNDIS.
Hong Kong, Nov. 30, 1927.
FAREWELL VISIT OF THE **QUAINTS."?
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demolished and rebuilt..
The number of plans deposited In New Kowloon and the New during the year was 1,874 as com- Territories extensions were grant- pared with 1,863 in 1925.
The number of plans approved Nos. 818 and 615,
ed to New Kowloon Inland Lots, during the year was 2,155 as com- The District Officer (South) granted extensions to six lots and Certificates. The following Cer-the. District Officer (North) ex- tificates for new buildings were lu-tensions to nine lots.. sued:-
365 under Section 204 of Ordin
ance 1 of 1908, for 814 domes when the raising of the street is tic buildings, of which 227 carried out.* wore European and 587 Chin- ese.dwellings.
a wound 2 when Chamberlain's Pain certain low-lying areas in Hong Minor washouts occurred from Balm promptly applied. It is anti: Kong and Howloon has been con private lots and lots under septic and destroys the gurma which tinued. In some cases arrangement. That these were not cause those dispares It also calmnpa ments were made wounds to heal without mat
allowing the is in large measure due to the ained at their precautions which are
Georges
and in onsethind the time
no ex the usual, treatment.
Paris Nov. 14 Latrilles to-day in the prese The first reminder of this need hundreds at the Louvre. for caution arises from the many
Key
painting by Lensin w When arrested he offe points of difference revealed dur-planation
bo
Blated
upon as the