THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1933.
THE CHINA MAIL.
UNOFFICIALS SURVEY GOVERNMENT POLICY
Continues For Pogs
been unable to, ment House, the Chinese members, 'ratable values placed on tenement, gaged. I have houses by the Assessor's Offee. trace any reply by the Government having examined the proposal in all its aspects, acquiesce in the This action has had an adverse ef- to this comment. t th sub fect on the Colony, in that the "The system is certainly expen-abandonment of the present house higher the assessment, the higher (sive, costing the Colony from near- and site, and the location of the there was becomes the rental, so that the in- Is $8.000 to $9,000, according to the new house at Magazine Gap. In
of 'the evers misposition on the part of the created burden ultimately falls on rate of exchange ruling at the timq, view busuing pubne to adopt rather a the tenants.
Bus Services. "And, lasth, we ente jeet the Bus Serviet
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WHAT BRITISH ANALYST Sys
about
ASPRO
Does Not Harm the Heart
Eminent Analyst's Report
563, Great Dover St., LONDON, S.E.4.
31st October, 1924.
I have, during the past few months, made an exhaustive | examination of a number of the best-known brands of Aspirin Tablets, and have, at the regirest of Nicholas Pty. Ltd., made a careful examination of "ASPRO” As a result of these examina- tions, I have to report, after 10 individual tests, I find that no single Tablet of "ASPRO" contains any trace of free Salicylic Acid.
lentem views of the shorteaming "In this connection the Hong sistant
If there is good reason for into his new residence, the Gover- The new BOFYAN- on truth sides of Kong & Kowloon Property Owners Ver
thin expenditure, that reason nor's Book may be deposited at the The Harbour, having regard to the Asaneiation has recently made re-should. I submit, be given to this Colonial Secretary's Office for the
presentations to the Chinese mem- fact that new Companies were Taking!,
of the public. The convenience service and that it washers of the two Councils asking
Juvenile Offenders
matter may seem trivial, but them sufficient that the Government be requested only fair Te 12
"On page 51 of the draft Eati-reality it means a great deal to the to grant certain alleviations, even tmt get into their stru
panch lenient, considerations are temporarily, by a reduction in the mates provision is made for the ex-large number of people who call to penses of the Juvenile Offenders sign the Governor's Book as a mark longer applicable rates, and by separate assessment
the head of the seeing that thew new bus services for each floor in all houses which Remand Home. In connection with of respect to
this matter, may 1 enquire when Government. I may mention that have airwady been running for four
are Tet by the floor. each having
the Juvenile Court will commence my unofficial colleagues support my access to a common staircase.
to function? The Juvenile Offen- suggestion.
Milltary Contribution "The honourable ders Ordinance was passed as long of insan took plice, especially when support the ples for a reduction in go as the 11th February, 1932, and
know official member, on behalf of his Road, and, even rates, for the simple reason that it would be of interest to
Garden the Budget has to be balanced, and what are the causes which have unofficial colleagues, has expressed up the implementation of this satisfactoin that some concessions held Mcch that If the rates were reduced
in the method of computation for 1very necessary legislation.
has been Jorvaakobowns under the regime of the other forms of taxation, perhaps
"The Hon. Colonial Secretary to Military Contribution burdensome Lo the people. Company were more
the War Office Rang Kong Bonel
would have to be imposed to enable a Budget speech invited attention secured from practally unknow a
to the new grade of Sub-Inspector through the Secretary of State for in any the twvernment to carry on.
An examination of sah bakdowns an
in the Chinese Pallec Contingent, the Colonies, *e do however, commend tu
the was attributable to the obtaining of
and said that it was hoped to re-Appendix II on page 107 of consideration of alters at lower the mpathetle Jess experienta raf
ervit for these posts young men of draft Estimates has revealed that the request for wages, then sach saving has been the Cavernment distinctly abseny, oth from separate assessment for each floor good education who will. after a the total saving to the Colony by meank sub- amount by no The print of view of the Company as a temporary measure of relief to few years probationary training, be, these concessions is only $119,105,
frumpetent to take their place in the an publickther people. Only recently I have commissioned ranks. He went on stantial, when we consider that the
heard that the owner of a house
that hitherto recruitment Colony has still to pay as much as which was partly empty, found it ur li $124 heaper to give "notice to quit" to has only been of men who, however nearly $5.000.000 in 1934 There oficient they may be in other res-are apparently some other savings, remaining tenants, No as to Et vouch for the lumens of the he
[ports, are not the type that makes according to certain remarks of the muhtles leave the whole house vacant, bal Press, gud +watch
drivers which would enable him to obtain sistant Superintendents. It is a Hon. Colonial Secretary; but the at or
is the a refund of the rates paid. Under alter of gratification to the Chin-amount is not disclosed.
Case community that this important "Mr. Tratman at the last meeting opening has been made to the Ohin- of this Council said that in addi. It is our hope and belief that tion to relieving the annual expen- sufficient qualified candidates will diture the concessions should alsa States That People Who Cannot
a certain portion of the be forthcoming, and that the up-release
which Take Ordinary Aspirin Can Take " the Expenditure side of the
themselves liability under this head prove
"ASPRO." "ASPRO" Effective dran Estimates, several matters werthy u! these positions of appears as a Suspense Account in ro- statement. A 20cutem caft for remarks and comments In greater responsibilities now offered the fineneinl
Where Others Fail. The conne. "lon with the items "Chinese to the Chinese community for the anescathi perspex of Assistant" and "Chinese Press first time in the history of Hong
1 calling an aben of the ww i pigist 12 Apel a jean tual and efficient servo»*
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I find the weight of the Tablets very uniform, and that they have been made by some process which, contrary to the general practice, does not cause decomposition and consequent liberation for free Salicylic Acid. All other pro
cesses of Aspirin Tablet manufacture with which I am acquainted turn out Tablets which are able to contain, and do frequently contain, free Salicylic Acid.
(Spd.)
(Name omitted for professional reasons.)
Prominent Physician
'ASPRO'
Praises
on page 109 of the draft Estimates Non-Toxic Value Appreciated. shows that the sum of $976,782.27
Scotland, 29th Augusi, 1928.
is entered against Suspense Ac- Harbour Dredging "Under Public Works Extraor-count. It is. I submit, a matter of Dear Sire, diary on
page 104 appears the Importance to the public to know
I am writing ta let you know of my item "Bredging." the estimated cost how much of this sum represents of which is $320,000, and the pro-concessions from the War Offics experience with 'ASPRO". While I have vision made for next year is $224, in respect of Military Contribution.made no chemical tests the CLINICAL RESULTS FULLY SUBSTANTIATE In the Notes on Public Works
Allocation of Staff
CLAIMS OF EXTREME | Extraordinary prepared by censorship in the troublous years Hon. Director of Public Works it the
"I now deal with a subject which YOUR
I have found that honourable senior
unofficial PURITY.
pea of the General Strike and Boycott
The ple who could is stated Bat a portion of this coat member has delegated to me.
not Lake ordinary n 1925 and 1926 what a difficult will be borne by the Admiralty and Han. Colonial Secretary his ASPIRIN OWING TO THE GASTRIC and thankless Lask these Censors the Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf Budget speech pointed out what he UPSET I'T CAUSED READILY have to perform. The work has to be done within certain prescribed Kotewall. hours, and done at high pressure. 1 ha- been a marvel to me how it ould have been performed wo ef. sedrated figan sal stringen. the ien ly by just four men under the bada e
the Chinese Assistant; and the absence Budget, men with
se mistakes and compliants. wealthiest of countries, as a malter fur congratulation to both hv and the tax payers, Government The Budget news engaging our at tention is "balanced" in more than the ammunting sense of the word. u
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As the sum considered to be drawbacks in the TOLERATED 'ASPRO.' Also dases of involven large, it would interest allocation of Cadet Oméers and 'ASPRO' are effective where similar the pubile to know the respectiva (clerical officers to individual do doses of Aspirin are not. It has, also, amounts of the contributions from partments instead of showing them taken at night, a mild hypnotic effect under what he called General Staff. which is very valuable considering its these two sources.
and he proceeded to give да illustration of the obfuscation to which the system was said to have given rise.
non-toxic character.
Bathing Beach Problem "While I am still on the subject
for Kampies If you will send me a standing tribute to the ability of Puble Works Extraordinary, mu,
general use I shall have pleasure in and of Mr. Lau Tsz-ping and take this opportunity to express,
certain of my on behalf of the Chinese Com- "I respectfully submit that the distributing them to sus punior colleagues.
munity, our grateful thanks to illustration is not sufficient reason patients. Your Excellency for the sym-for a reversion to the unsatia pathetic manner in which you have factory system of lumping anlurles Ch. B.) (Name withheld for profes-
'Omnibus" hends which,sional reasons). dealt with the petition to allow the under
with the
restore him
ها
Your
for
Yours faithfully, F.S..
year
(M.I.,
-B.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S.
ANOTHER DOCTOR SAYS 'ASPRO' IS VASTLY SUPERIOR TO ORDINARY ASPIRIN
Cheshire, England, 7/2/20.
Dear Sira.
In most cases I have found "ASPEO' VASTLY SUPERIOR TO ORDINARY
DR.
DEMOLIS CONFIRMATION
EMINENT SWISS ANALYSES "ASPRO."
Rue de Hesse, 4 et boul,
Georges-Foven 30, Geneve.
23rd, February, 1923. 'ASPRO' CERTIFICATE (Extract). I have analysed qualitatively and quantitatively the ASPRO Tablets. They contain NO FREE SALICYCLIC ACID, and are extremely pure, anz- wering
in all respects the requirements
of the Swiss Pharmacopoeia, which govern the prescription, preparation and sale of medicaments throughout the Confederation.
'ASPRO'
is pure, 99.99 per cent.-- 100 per cent. pure,
(Signed) Yours very truly,
Professor Dr. L. DEMOLIS. (This is one of the most conclusive tributes given to any medicine in the world. It amply demonstrates the claims made for 'ASPRO' from time to time).
10E/32
The PURITY of K ASPRO
with ASPRO there is no free Salicyli Acid, therefore, it does not harm the Heart, or have any injurious after- effects, auch aspalpitation, digestive or other troubles, Safeguard your health and beart by always insist ing on 'ASPRO
nausea
ASPIRIN, ESPECIALLY in patients The purity of "ASPRO" conforms to who,
in addition to varying conditions the standard laid down by the British for which 'ASPRO was given, also Pharmacopoeia-the gulfing authority
Profession, of digestivo of the Medical suffer from some form disturbance.
One case in particular is worthy of NURSE (age 39), engag- mention-A ed in public health and infant welfare work, since coming to Manchester tour years ago, has suffered from sub-acute attacks of Rheumatism.
She COULD NEVER TOLERATE FORM OF SALICYLATE IN THE ASPIRIN OR IN MIXTURES. I gavO her several sample boxes of 'ABPRO and she is genuinely delighted with the results, viz.:-
ALLEVIATION OF PAIN. UN- DISTURBED SLEEP AND COM- PLETE FREEDOM FROM ILL AFTER-EFFECTS IN THE SHAPE OF DEPRESSION And INDIGESTION. If you care to me have samples I shall be only too pleased to distribute them.
Yours faithfully....
(M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.)
let
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
5 MINUTES
FOR RELIEF WITH ASPRO
There is nothing indefinite about 'ASPRO." Its service is QUICK- safe, effective and definite....It gives you relief in 5 to 10 minutes and then goes on to dispel of dissolve the cause of the pain, allowing Nature to affect Furthermore, you itz own
harmful after-effects from ASPRO. as it is speedily eliminated from the system a few hours after be ing taken. It neither dopes, deadens
DISTRIBUTORS. Three Packings: 5's, 10's, 27'8. nor drugs.
cure.
SEWING MACHINES
Best Makes Treadle Models from H. K. $90.---
Also the latest PORTABLE ELECTRIC MODELS
HELMUT NOCHT French Building,
5, Queen's Road C. Tel. 21291.
are
purse-strings, and financiers
dinary caution. I should like to pursuing a policy of more than or-
the draft Estimates, leaving detalle duee him to accede to the very urwan to Saiyan Beach. If funds pressing satisfaction that Your evitable in the no distant future, course of our trade has touched thesee evinced a greater spirit of op
timism in my fellow citizens — a
"H may not be out of place here refer to the impending retire- and therefore venture to congrata ment of my honourable friend. Mr. fate Your Exelleni on your suc- AE Wood, Secretary for Chinese
existing bathing pavilions al when in vogue a few years ago, in its production which must Affair- The Chinese members of
North Point to remain where they gave the public no idea of what any have involved Sisyphean labour foun 1 heard the announcement.
are. Though Your Excellency was one department spent. The Bon Colond Secretary,ja- dva the whole Chinese com- unable to grant request
In tola, too has earned our admiration for munits, with more than ordinary re-
"Changes in the personnel of the 1926 because it was a year of trade years 1925 and 1926, when the were shaken to their the abie manner in which he has 'uret, for Mr. Wood, during his long you have permitted the pavilions to administration are bound to occur depression somewhat similar to, al-economic and financial fabrics of
severe as, the one the Colony
General presented this his Örst Budget, Jassociation
Secretariat.main until the bench is required after the preparation of the annual though not as When he described it us "colour-thas was the high esteem and ad- the Government for public pur-Estimates, but it should not be very we are undergoing. The total ex-very foundations by the
This concession in much difficult for the accounts to be ad penditure for that
was Strike and Boycott directed from Jess" he was. t think. unduly muration of all those who know posen.
$18,804,715, while that for 1934 is Canton. But at that time it was modest. for a careful examination him The announcement came as appreciated by the public, and is justed at the Treasury.
of prouf of the draft Estimates and of the surprise to the Chinese community, solicitude for the
Excellency's "The views of the unofficial mem-estimated to be $29,750.745. The only trade with the neighbouring welfare of the bers have admirably lucid
always been that the increase is $10.946,030, or as much provinces that we lost for a while; memorandum by though not to me personally, for I community.
estimates of each department as 68 per cent in only eight years! we still did a fairly large volume the Hon Colonial Treasurer on the jhad for some time known that he
other countries fina in position of the Colony, as had been contemplating retirement sooner or later these pavilions will all
"My colleagues and I realise that should embody as far as possible The time has certainly come when of business with
expenses-personal emolu-a halt should be called to this in-which were then enjoying varying well as the helpful notes prepared jon grounds of health.
Public by the
have to move elsewhere, and wements, other charges and special ereasing expenditure, especially degrees of prosperity. Hon. Director of
My Chinese colleagues and t
"To-day the economic depression Works on Public Works Extraor-sincerely hope that Your Excel also cannot think of any more suit-expenditure-chargeable to the de- when the Colony is passing through dinary, has conviced me that the lency may And it possible to prevaitable site than the Safwan Beach partment, and they are glad that a trade depression of unprecedent is world-wide, and consequently our trade with many countries Budget is far from being colour upon Mr. Wood to suspend his ap-contemplated by the Government. these views have the support of ed severity,
Colony Heavily Taxed has greatly diminished, and with "We hope, however, that before the Government Auditor who com less, even though it cannot be said plication for retirement until
others almost atopped. ¡giving hotice to the bathing clubs mented on the subject in his report
"I cannot agree with the opinion certain to be colourful. By confining his after the expiration of his speech to the broad principles of leave of absence which may, as we Point, the Government will have a
to move definitely
from North for the year 1930.
expressed in certain quarters, that Though I am optimistic of the fu 1 Taxation Policy Supported the Government's financial polley earnestly hope,
Hong Kong is still lightly taxed 'as ture, I think it nevertheless m and the more important changes in such a state of health as may in motor-road, sufficiently wide
"I join with the honourable compared with other countries, prudent to delude ourselves with buses, constructed from Shauki-senior unofficial member in ex- and that additional taxation is in the belief that the downward to be dealt with in the memoranda gent wish of the Chinese com- and the foot-notes, the Hon. Mr.munity that he should remain in permit, this new motor-road could, Excellency has not found it neces- It is to be devoutly hoped that the lowest level, or that lie present con greater faith in the Colony and its Tratman has succeeded in present-his post for a few more yeara. Mr. with advantage, be extended so assary to resort to fresh taxation Government will not regard this dition will not continue for some
"Only a week ago we read in the ing to the public a clear perspec- Wood being only 49, the prolongs to link up with the Shaukiwan- There are some people who ex- opinion as representing the senti-time. Any unwise action on the tive of our economic situation. tion of his service for a few more Sheko road at Big Wave Bay. I re-pected even a reduction of taxa- ment of the public. The public, or part of the Government in the way Press the heartening words of
Higher Rates Burden ¡years would not be an
undue spectfully commend this suggestion tion, but personally I cannot see a preponderant majority of it, is of taxation would therefore im-
tunately for the Colony, the "pre not a man given to making extrava- Estimates there is only one item-junior colleagues, while it will be
taken off any taxes yleiding sub, simply cannot bear them. "Assessed Taxes"-on which to the best interests of the Colony.
stantial revenue without having to "Experience has shown that sent Budget clearly indicates that cant statements, thist
a permanent advance and progress, have a few remarks to offer. In
"The honourable senior unofficial sacrifice some of the essential there is a limit to the taxable capa Your Excellency is of the same Britain was seeing the beginning of
Future
and that she could look forward spite of these hard times, with in- "Tinder Harbour Department, imember has stressed the necessity for public works or essential publie city of the people, beyond which mind,
Optimism p numerable vacant shops and tene-Special Expenditure, on page. 28. anti-malarial measures to be adopt services. That there is no fresh revenus, Instead of gaining, will
In all parts of the arata appears the item Training ed at the Shing Mun waterworks, taxation is in itself a blessing for suffer. Hong Kong has, I verily "If the present careful and en-to the future with every confidence, Colony, this item shows an increase Expenses for Assistant Govern- I strongly endorse his remarks, for which, we should all be thankful in hellove, reached that limit. Only lightened polley of the Government for the upturn was definite and con "These good algns have not yet of $200,000; and the explanation ment Marine Surveyor in England."a malaria outbreak of a serious these days of shrinkage in public two years ago the Government were continued, I have not the least one steadily.
but Shing riven in the foot-notes is "Normalt The amount required in 1996 in nature in
Mun Valley and privats; incomes.
made a thorough revision of all doubt that Hong Kong, with its increase." Allowing for the new 87.8o. In connection with the would delay the completion of the "I hope, however, that no one licence and other fees, and intro-geographical and other advantages, manifested themselves here,
new forms of taxe-would be among those countries knowing Hong Kong as I do- Its houses that have been erected since Budget for the year 1932, the works, which should on no account will construe these remarks as duced many the last Budget was passed. we honourable senior unofficial membo permitted when we are still evidence of any complacency on my tion, which have affected, il first to recover from the general natural advantages, its remarkable. Its good musi not forget the equally large ber, on behalf of the whole unauffering from annually recurring part in regard to our increasing classes of the community, directly depression. There are, however, not resiliency, the safety and peace
If, therefore, wanting a class of people though it affords the people, number of old houses which, on official body, said that the system water shortage. The possibility I cost of administration. The In and Indirectly. the other hand, have been vacated. of training, men after they had have mentioned is by no means re-crease has been steady and enox futuro Budgets had to be balanced, fortunately the number is small-government, and the policy of jus It is an unchallenged fact that at been engaged, in order to qualify mote, for it might be recalled that mous during the last several years, the public would expect this to be who believe that Hong Kong will tice and tolerance: which charac- this moment there are more empty them for their work, neemed to be when the Kowloon-Canton Rallway, and I view it with grave concern effected by economy in administra never regain its former prosperity, terises Your Excellency's adminis- tive expenditure rather than by in-and who go about bemorning to all tration-I am confident that this houses or flats than there wars at one that was open to condemna was being constructed, an out- and apprehenalon.
and sundry their dismal forebod- Colony will have its share in the this time last year, and my Chin-tion, and that it was not only un-break of malaria Ini Shatin Valley "Let us compare the actual ex-creased taxation.
recovery of international trade and "As I have bald, the Colony Is Ings. ese colleague, and I are driven to feconomical but did not conduce to considerably impeded the progress penditure of the year 1926 with The conviction that the increase In Jefficlincy. He further expressed of the work
the estimated expenditure 'for next auffering from an economic de "Such people do 'infinite harm to prosperity, which from all indica-
at last returning to revenue is dus not, so much to nor the hope that in future only pro Governor's Book At CSÚT
year, exclusive, of Public Works préaslon nevér equalled in its his-the Colony in these days when in-tions are anal development as to the higher porly qualified men 'would be en- "In regard to the new Govern. Extraordinary." I take the year, tory. It was bad enough In the vestors are holding tight their sorely stricken world,"
future.
"One the Revenue side of draftjobstacle to the advancement of him to the consideration of the Goven-how the Government could havejopposed to any new imports: it pair our chance of recovery. For Mr. Neville Chamberlain, who is
ment house.
Harbour Department
Invent
Anti-Malarial 'Measures
Great