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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1930.
WHERE THE MONEY we thought that this honour,
GOES
DISCUSSIONS BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
KAU SING AFFAIR
At the meeting of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council held yesterday afternoon In the Council Chamber, the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga strongly criticis. ed the vote for $1.053 for the pro- vision of certificates of Honour.
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NEW
Hon. Mr. J. Owan Hughes.-I which is given in other Colonies, should like to, enquire whether it should apply to the Chinese in is the intention of the Govern- Hong Kong who have dons public ment to do so. service and helped the Govern- The Chairman.-The suggestion ment in time of trouble. I cannot has not yet been considered. It
SHADOWS BEFORE ADVERTISEMENTS.
agree with Mr. Braga that this was tried on this side last year. COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED money will be wasted because If it is suggested it should be
people who have done public ser- vice deserve a certain amount of honour.
tried again, the question can be further considered.
Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes.-I Hon. Mr. Shenton.-Is this only should like to see a similar vote to be confined to Chinese?
for concerta to be held either In The Chairman.-Non-European. the public gardens or the public Certificates are Encouragement
square; Hoa. Dr. S. W. Ts'o.-If it is a reward for public service,
The vote, however, was approved. must say that I think the money The damage to the rescue tug.will be well spent: It will have Kau Sing, which was at the time the effect of encouraging the exclusively reported in the China people to
come forward and do Mail was the subject to a series public work. of questions put to the Harbour Maater by the llon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C.
The meeting was presided the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax.
Hon. Mr. Shenton. As this ap pears to be a recognition to non- Europeans and as it is so strong- byly supported by the leaders of the Chinese community to whom particularly appertains,. I should like to support it myself.
Certificate of Honour Regarding the vote for $1,063 for the creation of certificates of Honour in recognition of services rendered to the Colony, the Hon.
Mr. Braga asked:-
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Sir, can you tell
what is the origin of the suggestion for the institution of this
Certifiente of Honour so far as it applies to Hong Kong?
The Chairman-if I'remember the history of it correctly, it ari- ginated in the Federated Malay States, where the desirability of some certifiente for special recog nition of local services was found
by the Colonial Office and made practically universa! for all the Colonies.
it
Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes.-1 should like to support it in view of the explanations given to this meeting.
Hon. Mr. Hynes.-I should to support it. too.
The Chairman (to Hon. Braga).-Do you wish to be
The vote
The Chairman. The matter will
considered.
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All the votes were approved.
MARITAL STRIFE
Reconciliation Efforts Break Down
"WOES" OF A WIFE
Domestic differences
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• Social Functions To-day-Tea Dance at Hong Kong Hotel, 4.30. p.m.
To-day-Tea Dance at Peninsula Hotel, 5 p.m.
To-day--Dinner Dances at Hong Kong Hotel and Peninsula Hotel, 8.30 p.m.
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To-morrow St. John's Hall Con-A DINNER will be held in the cert and Dance, 8 p.m.
To-morrow-Craigengower C. C. Bachelor's Ball, 9.15 p.m.
March 8-Old Bedfordlan Dinner, Hong Kong Club 8 p.m.
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To-day World. "The Desert Nights" between and 9.20
11 young couple were aired before Mr. Lady" (Chinese picture) T. S. Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon and 7.15 p.m.
yesterday like Magistracy
afternoon. To-day Majestic The complainant was Mrs. Bertha "White Pants Willie." Mr. Scares who summoned her husband, netir. J. R. Soares for maintenance
To-morrow--Third Hong Kong Annual Marathon Race, University Entrance, 3 p.m.
d'Almada,
Sport
ceived from the Inspector
at 2.30 General of Customs I have to notify the Public that from the 17th February, 1930, until further notice the Customs Gold Unit will be equivalent to Hong Kong Notes $1.169.
J. M. H. OSBORNE, Commissioner of Chinese Customs, Kowloon and District. York Buildings,
Hong Kong, 13th February, 1930.
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ed as a dissentient. Mr. Braga? and the custody of their baby boy.
Hon. Mr. Braga.-I do, Sir. She was represented by Mr. J. T. was approved, the Prior, whilst Mr. Leo
Home Mails Hon. Mr. Braga being the only sen., was for the husband.
To-day-Inward from member to vote against.
Europe The Magistrate mado an effort to via Siberia (Karmala); America The Kau Sing Damage
effect a reconciliation out of Court. and ports (President Cleveland); Whereas Mr.
Europe via Suez (Kalyan). d'Almada expressed With reference to the vote for his client's willingness, Mr. Prior necessary. The idea was adopted $17,190, cost of repairing damage intimated that the correspondence Via Siberia (Menestheus) 10 a.m.; i
To-morrow-Outward for Europe HONG KONG HORTICULTURAL to the Kau Sing caused through which had passed between the solici Europe via Marseilles (Karmala), an accident when she grounded tors was not of a conciliatory spirit, 10.30 am. ilon. Mr. Braga-Do I under- Cape Collinson, the Hon. Sir and he did not think there was a
Meetings stand, Sir, that this is really a Henry Pollock asked whether an possibility of a settlement
February 17 Annual General sort of recognition, say below a
inquiry had been held.
The case was then allowed to pro-Meeting of the Lady Helpers of the recognition of M.B.E., for
The Harbour Master (Hon. feced.
Naval and Military Y.M.C.A., ample?
Commander G. F. Hole).-Yes, an
Mr. Prior said that the parties Cheer 'O Canteen, 11 a.m. inquiry was held and the Master were married a little The Chairman.-You may take
February 27-Eleventh ordinary it 40.
of the Kau Sing was found part- ago and lived in Ashley Road to-meeting of shareholders of the "No End to Distinction"
ly at fault and
was suitably gether with the husband's mother. Bank of East Asia, Ltd., 10, Des Hon. Mr. Braga-Do we really punished by His Excellency the sister, and sister's daughter. Soon Voeux Rd., Ct., 4.30 p.m. require the institution
ex-
of a new form of recognition, because I am very much afraid there will be no end to the line of distinction that
will be rented by these various forms of recognition?
The Chairman-The matter has been very carefully considered and you will ante in the last sen- tence of the explanation that the Secretary of State has signified His Majesty's approval.
Hon. Mr. Braga.-To my mind It is a
superfluous expenditure, even though it is a small one of a thousand dollars. I hate to think we are going to create these various forms of distinction as to meritorious service in the Colony, I cannot agree to treating a new form of recognition that is prac- tically of no value.
tificates
Governor.
Hon. Sir Henry Pollock-What do you mean by "suitably punish-
cd
over a year
after the marriage the husband's mother died, on February 14, and then trouble began the presence in the house of the husband's sister, not permission from the Colonial
The Harbour Master.I have who took charge.
The wife remonstrated with her Secretary to answer that question. husband about this, but he decided I should require his permission that his sister would run the house. first, it being a question of in-In June the wife went to her ternul administration.
mother's house, where the chill was The Chairman-I see no rea- born and then she refused to re- son to suppress it,
turn to the husband under the old The Harbour Master.-The in-condition. She stayed away until crement on his salary was 'defer-October and then went back after red for one year. That means a reconciliation had been effected that for the next nine years of through the good offices of bis service he will be one Incre- Catholic priest. ment behind the whole time.
Hon. Sir Henry Pollock-What is the value of the increment?
The Harbour Master.-£10. He will lose roughly 90 on it, plus interest.
Garden Road Widening
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Then the husband agreed to allow the wife to run the house, but he i gave her only $140, whereas during the time the sister ran the house the allowance was $170.
the
After the reconciliation, sister, it was alleged, again caused
"Ought to Draw the Line" The Chairman-This is not practically of no value. It is of In connection with the vote for trouble by referring during a meal. value. Your theory is we shati $6,000 for completing the widen t other people's wives being go on making new grades of cer- ing of Garden Road at ita junc-afraid of their husbanda." The of recognition beyond tion with Queen's Road, the Hon.wife replied that she was not afraid,
Mr. J. Owen Hughes asked if it
which the husband, it was was the intention of the Public averred, retorted that he would Works Department further to im-show her and "make her as humble prove the approach to Garden ny a dog."
The case was adjourned until this afternoon.
this?
Hon. Mr. Braga-I think wo ought to draw the line some- where.
We
to
The Chairman---I think
Road by making a curve on the should draw the ne here.
other side. At the present time. Hon. Sir Henry Pollock it seemed to him to be lop-sided. rather gympathise with Mr. The Director of Public Works. As a celebration gift to the poor Braga's remarks. When I saw
(Hop. Mr. H. T. Croasy).That of Rome pledges worth less than £1 this I thought to myself is this has been considered on many oc-are to be returned to their owners necessary, and it seemed to me it casions. The expense is the only by the State pawnshop in honour of was not really necessary at all. thing that has stood in the way, the Royal wedding.
Hon. Mr. Braga-We are throw-It means the removal of a latrine, ing away good money.
for which it would be difficult to
The Chairman. There is
no find another suitable site.
fear that this certificate will go
Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes-
Into further grades as you sugaubmit it is advisable it should gested, Mr. Braga.
be removed at the earliest possible moment.
Growing Bigger And Stronger Every Day
Regular Development in Children
The Chairman-Can you make Is Ensured By Watchful Care Of
a suggestion as to a new site?
The Director of Public Works. To find a new site for the latrine will be difficult.
Hon. Mr. Braga.-My point is that the more of these things you create and institute the more likely it is that invidious distinc- tion will be felt, and I think the time has arrived when we should avoid this, and this, to my mind. Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hugh-I although a very small item of ex- cannot imagine it will be very penditure, is an avoidable one difficult to And a leas objection- which I personally would vote fable spot than this. against. I think it is entirely un- necessary.
The Chairman.--The whole mat- ter will be considered.
The Digestive Tract.
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Healthy children eat well, sleep well, increase steadily in weight and Chinese Members' Support
height. When a child's appetite be Kowloon Tong Market Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall-We
comes poor, its sleep is restless and have given this matter very care 810,000 for the erection of a per-velop as you Referring to the vote for disturbed, it
ceases to de ful consideration and consulted manent market at Kowloon Tong, would many Chinese and we were in the Hon. Mr. Braga asked.-May to do, just wish formed, and we also hold the I know how soon tenders will be give Baby's opinion, that thia certificate would called for, the Kowloon Tong
Tableta serve a useful purpose and there-Market and when the. Director of you will
# trial and fore, Sir, I am prepared to supPublic Works expocte the market most surely al- port it. I know Sir Shou-son to be ready? Chow was in favour of it at the
be surprised time and he tells me now that heTenders will be called for al-azifying The Director of Public Works: how quickly
most immediately. We have all results. Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes the plans ready. The work should May I repeat my question? Can be well in hand by the end of the dead for
still is.
you give us a better idea of the services which call for the receipt
of: this decoration? Is it a mat-
vice?
year..
Band Concerta
Especially
Miscellaneous
TFLOWERS and VEGETABLES will be held in the City Hall on THURSDAY, March 6, 1930.
The Show will be opened to the Public between the hours p.m. and 7 p.m.
of 3
ADMISSION SI. There will be an Orchestra in attendance.
Prizes will be distributed by To-day-Diocesan Girls' School Mrs. Southern at 6 pm. prize distribution.
The Entries for the Flower Too-day-University Lecture by Show will close at Noon on Wed- M. E. Cock on "The Evolution of nesday, February 26, in the Secre- Ships and their Method of Propul- taries Ofice, c/o Bradley & Co., sion," 8.30 p.m.
Ltd. February 18-Lecture by Dr. A. R. Wellington on "The Life of a Maaquito," Helena May Institute, 5.30 p.m.
February 19 Queen's. College prize distribution.
March G-Annual Show of Flowers and Vegetables, City Hall.
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