CORTRAITS
OF
DISTINCTION
CHINA
FRANCIS „WU'S STUDIO.
GLOUCESTER ARCADE
No. 33610,
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ESTABLISHED FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS WINDSOR HOUSE
HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1947. ·
BATHING BEACH RECOMMENDATIONS
Termination Of Privately Owned Matsheds
J
Repulse, Stanley
Pavilions
1
The termination of the system of allotments of sites for privately-owned matsheds on the Colony's principal bathing beaches, and the substitution of Government pavilions for changing and showers, is the most important of the recommendations of the Urban Council Committee, whose report was published yes- terday.
One the more remote beaches, it is recommended-
that private sites be allotted for a ten years' tenure.
They should
The Committee was appoint | pavilions, especially in the case ed with the following term of a Repulse Bay.
therefore be designed to per referener: To comide.
mit extension, or space should November 1948. kins'ave the reserved for the construction Chairmanship of the Directo, uf additional pavilions at a sub-
It was
appointed
12th
of Public Works, the Habour- (sequent date, able Mr. V. Keinit, with the
Financing Of
following membership: Mr. So fr Undertakings Alan Wai, Mr. Ngw Shing
The committre did not con-
its terms
of reference to re-
Kwan, Mr. R.G. Kivéland Msider it was called upon under Mr. R.W.H. Maynard (Secre Jtury).
The Committee was of the ammend in detail how the east opinion that an essential conf constructing these swimming baths and pavilions should be int but had in mind financing
sideration was the provision of i -swimming-facilities fund for these members of they a Muntelpal or Government
meur
community least able to afford
of travelling the expense remote benches.
Loan.
It is
recommended that hade" facilities be provided on the four beaches,
Swimming Baths
It is recommended that on Enquiry made of the Health our of these four beaches an Authorities elicited the failmix-
ren should be set aside to ac tion that swimming from
conimodate lents; that each foreshore within the harbour
garen should be lease on ananal finity is inadvisable. The Com- iperme to an approved tender mittee therefore put forward and that prices to be charged their first recommendation that to the public for hire of in. Government pravide purified
man'lanis tents thould be re salt water swimming hatha in the vicinity of North Point, Kennedy Town, 124 Chi Kok and Taiwan. If the demand is not | met by this provision similar only Government pavilions should additional facilities wear the be allowed on
Daily Hire
The Committee considered that
the four mhin
barbour foreshore should later beaches referred to above, and
HOME FROM THE
* FAR EAST
Liverpul, Apr. 15.
The tronpshur unewed at Liverpool todnji from the For Bund, bringing the totul aunt- her of service personnel aeries ing in the Meracy in 21 kantA fu 8,000.
Berna
The Unees, ņi
fram brought 3.450
Singa jere.
Colombo, Rangoon, Hombay and Part Said and the Waprestershire mate than 1,506 from Bananen.
Yesterday, 1,000 temaju ne- rived on board the Georgie.- Renter.
General "Doubles" For Chiang
Minorities Agree To K.M.T. Plan
Nanking, Apr. 15.
Price: 20 Cents.
SHIP HITS MINE
OFF S'PORE
Singapore, Apr, 15.
The Empire Passmore, 974-Jun Hellish pteamship, struck a mine 30 miles front Singapore today..
Rescue ships from Kinga- pore rushed to the Empire Passmore whet op 3.0.5. was received at Singapore by her agents. There was to, newà about her passespera.-Reuter
Devon
Clearing the way to completion of the long drawn-Private
the
out reorganisation of the State Council and Executive Yuan, the two minority parties - Democratic Socialists and Young China Party --and the Kuomintang today approved all twelve points of the agreement governing the reshuffle of the Government.
which This agreement. minority groups had demanded as prerequisite to participation. will be signed tomorrow * is reported. that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek himunit น represent the Kuomintang the signing ceremony while Mr. Tseng Chi will probably repre. sent the Young China Party,
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Killed
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Dalton's Budget
Tel. 21483
-DEFICIT ONLY
500 MILLION
London, Apr. 15. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Hugh Dal- ton, rising in a crowded House of Commons to open his budget speech, announced that the deficit last year "was only £569,000,000 which was £157,000,000 less than anticipated." "That is not a bad starting point for today's ex-
cursion," he added.
and
Receipts were almost exactly £1,184.000.000 in spite of the feel that £52,000,000 was lost on beer owing to the fact that there was less barley for brewing.
This loss of revenue on beer was almost exactly balanced by a A serious motor acci-l series of balances on tobacco, en
tertainments, purchase lax dent, in which a private import duties. of the Devons was killed
Tobacco brought in £446,000.- and four others are suf-000 £21,000,000 more than we
estimated."
Inland revenue showed a suc- Income curred in the New Terri-plos of £01.000.000 and
Tax a surplus of £46,000,000 over tories on Monday morn- estimates. ing.
Excess profita tax and prote tax brought in £358,000,000 and The accident occurred when a
£33,000,000 over estimate, Gom- militury truck. In which Maior were travelling from Fan-
U.S. Embassyfering from injuries, oc- Denial
Nanking, Apr. 15.
The American Embassy here
the
WAN
Death duties brought in £148,- 000,000, stamp duties £38,000.- 000, Purchase Tax $181,000,000, Entertainments £53,000,000 Import Duties £29,000,000.
Revenue Up
ahri
Surtax at £70,000,000 fell short of the estimate by £4,000,000. Last FORTLES was £3,141,000,000 £180,000,000 more than the estim ate. (Choars).
year's total revenue from all
Revenue wan Indeed buoyant, said the Chancellor, "and we have nothine to regret on this state- ment of affairs"
or
Inst
Expenditure was £3,010,000.003
£23,000,000 more than April's estimate. Defence expendi ture amounted to £1,853,000,000, a saving of £14,000,000 on the estimate.
"We have made history in the soclai servicer," he added. "In-
It is not yet known who will today formally denied for the Democratic Somunist charges that cialists, whose bea Dr. Carson Babert Rigg and Capt. John W. ling to Kowloon struck a rock ture kull, one from a broken Collies American military and in the road nead Taipo bridge, spine, one from serious injuries. -Chang,-ischeduled-to-return!
canfured skidded over the embankment and one-from-light-cula-and-cluding supplementary extimates, to Shanghai tonight after a naval attaches, were heelie day of party and inter- "while reconnoitering military and fell 20 feet into the river. abrasions.
One man, Private Bell, was The accident, which occurred rositions in Minnchuria of the party conferences,
ata.m. On Monday, was not Under the agreement. the United Democratic Army unkilled instantaneously.
Of the others in the truck, reported to the police till yes. ene is suffering from a fraceday,
Shanghai. Apr. 15.
vigorosan 1 cal
taken lee separation AVE
Audienting security mu Depres to Joulect
cover
of
minorities- are promised
voica der administrations, com troops."
of civil ana!
Kuomintang
Britain. Produces A "Stooge" Rocket
London, Apr. 14, Britain's first radio controlled rocket missile, which can attain a speed of more than 500 miles per hour has recently completed full range flight trials, it was revealed at a press conference here today, given by the Fairey Aviation Company, which designed and de- veloped this rocket.
..
we have provided £441,000,000 for social services. £117,000,000 more than in 1945-1940.
"For education we provided £130,000,000.
£31,000,000
than
more
all in the previous year; for
£22,
training and resettlement 000,000, nine million more than in the previous year."
Housine subsidies were put at £27,000,000 ten millions ino F than estimated. Old
and widows' panalons took £150,000.. 000 or $14,000,000 motr Land estimated. First year's paynient of family allowances took £35.- -} 000.000.
Generalissimo wilitary offer is provided, civil The Embassy said they were Chiang
military Kai-shek due to
theberties guaranteed and abolimerely observing the musanted
activities of the coitatry as purt of Com sence
on of much organisations ny
of their assignment in pur- mubiat terrorests, rolable sour the secret police promised. res diacica today, that thu
suance of the normal functions In addition, the Kuomintang of military attaches. Generalissima enplaned from
agrees that the Executive Yuan! the *.altern outskirts 10
is to be subordinated to the
The Embarty statement said outskirts the northern
of State. Council and that Park to review the 202ml Diview Premier must have the con- Crien-ying gave entegurten! as-
the that after their Shanghai to reach Hongke President's appointment
canture on of March 1 Chief of Staff Yeh sion of the binge Army while sent of all parties.
surances en March 11 20 the a double motored along police. Finni approval of the parties American Hairon and tromp Jued stets
group that under in the provisions of the agres orders had been issued to Gen armed escort to throw off the ment came after a series of
| Lin Pixo, -Commander-in-Chief, scent.
ennferences today, including
to reicase Mujor Rigg and Capt one between Maralal Chiang Collins. Radio communications Kai-shek and
Known as "The Stooge". be, up to six miles and. controlled Kuomintang
were established with the Com-cause of the case with which it from the ground, can be flown leaders.Reuter..
and varying runtats and Facilities were ar- can be manipulated in the air in all directions rangel for the return of the by control from the ground, elevations, men to Changchun.
One of the scientists who was the experimenta, engaged in told Reuter: "We have so far tried out six models and have at last achiloved süccess. search into the possibilities of the rocket will continue, but it is not proposed at the moment to mount it with a war head, or Lo cxperiment with Com- future war purposes."-Reuter.
The Gratissimo and party lured in the Lunghwa air- a private
be provided. If this propont that no other sites thereen should Field and bourdri
Is adopted a consequent amend be made available to the public plane which headed northward
of 1946.
Cruises From Japan
ment wald be required to the for the erection of private intens the crowded city, land. Pleasure Det of bathing plages in the fiestheds or other similar structures.ing at Kangwan airfield, and I however, there should be a then minored to the Park for Schedule To the "Pleasure
Places strong demand in the part the review. Grounds and Bathing Regulation Ordinance No. 29 of the publle" for such facilities
Al the G verrument night consider. the
same time, a huge crowd Hiped nstruction of Government own-
the streets Rud! It was considered that ANI-
the day. cheered ed huts to be let by
iz motor convoy eindien and clubs shout
however be whích Chiang's double--a lieut- Such huts should allowed
similar structed riest of the benches enant-generaj to control pools if the arcessary land were available after public needs bad been met.
Facilities should be rende available for the public wint
all times be Park. which shouiri available to the general public. Seasonal Hire The Committee – odvise that Government should investigate
school childén during vertain 12 fiers of Ints- the rocky periods. Such times should be headlands at the extremities of Arranged to interfere as little, beaches, or in other places where as possible the tide of the baths by the public.
rode to
the
Yokolumn, Apr. 15. Pleasure ernires from Japan to Chinus and the Philippines Fand return
lease them.-United Press.
under The Embassy, the statement secret development during the said, was avabing further com. past 18 months and was
of munication from the Commun-pected today by members ists who have not yet complied, the press.. with their commitment to re A model of the rocket was
view and a film was shown de. pleting the success of onz Its trial flights..
the ricket has been
en
at
con-
were inaugurated ON OTHER PAGES structed by the Fairoy
the
Secretly designed and
pany in cooperation with Ministry of Supply, this pilot- originally weapon was planned to counter the Japanese "auicide bomber attacks, but production was delayed when the war in the Far Eust ended.
"The Stoogo" has a range of
This was the first time that this week when the transport, the Generalisaim's security General Gordon, left here on a
will in Faye Two offcials resorted to a "trick" 21-day voyage which
Government House Investitur. less arch ming pools to be reserved for the posibilty of building but to cover his movements. Whende steps at Shanghai
making his first visit to Shangr. Manila.
Fogo Fire al after V Day.
· The cruises, which are ar Ching;
Inouye on Treason Charge. toured openly and exposed him ranged by the United States self to the cheering public. Maritime Service, cost US$210 Page Ten
Home and Local Sport.
Pavilions
The Committee then consider- ed the question of bathing on the more popolar brücher Joented on lais routes or other- wise ensy of access. It was de- cided to recommend that Gov. crament should construet publie bathing pavilions on two main beaches on the Island and two 1: the New Territories, follows:
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Cafeteria
Hong Kong: Repulse Hay and Stanicy Beaches, New Territories; Beach and one other to be de elded Inter after a survey--on a bus route or easy of access
It was
recommended that these pavilions should provide
(Continued on Page B)
United Press.
"Queen Elizabeth
Stuck In Mud
Southampton, Apr. 15.
The world's largest liner, the 85,000 ton Queen Elizabeth, which ran aground outside Southampton Water yesterday, was still aground after high tide this morning. "Unless a miracle happens, the liner will not get off until the next high tide tonight," an official.. of the Southampton Harbour Board declared.
-HUIKSMOD.-
Persona who were in the
| Orient. before the war say this
is ebenper than the pre-war rates.
Military and Government au- thorisest prigors will not the pussports to enter Philippines and will need only
need
show-trip permits to
China ports.
enter
:
Texas Company Lawyers Held By Students
Shanghai, Apr. 16.
The passengers, Two lawyers of the Texas Company (China)
however, must travel on mill- lary orders,
Others trips are scheduled for May 4 and 31. June 14 and meals. July 6. Fares include ledging and linen. Associated! Press.
THE WEATHER **The unti-cyclones in moving slowly Yas ward and in covers The Fastern Sas and areas with of Japan. A complex toph of low pressure has developed uver Colam. Prenciare la ang low oven Man cburla al south of the Philippines.
Today's Farocant-Light Tater
wind. rather fine with early morning
Limited were held up ten and a half hours on Monday by students of the National Ciaoting University in Shanghai after going. there to discuss demands on the concern over the death of one of its students, allegedly killed by a Caltex truck on April 3.
Their release was secured last (CN$12,000-US$1.00). The de night after intervention by mands were made, despite the Mayor K. C. Wu, who advised fact that Tang King-tang, the
to setile the driver of the truck, was ar the students
and is still u police matter by "peaceable negotla, rested Lions.**
The lawyors were James Vose, San Antonio, Texas, and his Chinese assbeinte, Kung.wel.
The students held
Chaw
| custody.—Associated Press,
Nanking Sells
the pair Bank Shares
despite their protestations they were not executives of the o Iainfall NI. "Tutal since Jan. 100 1
male an average of 218. company, but simply legal at
torneys representing the
mm.
Itdluck a 10. 4 p.m.
**
07.
06
thew Polat Wind. Direction var Wind Force
GD Jr. F.
F Ey
E
10 knots.
curn.
con-
Nanking, Apr. 15.
un-
1. chunging room with "facilition One of the tug masters who came to meet them last night
bathers took his bout to the for anfe storüge of
Queen and many of whom had to camp effects and with publle abowers, Elizabeth when she ran aground out until this morning us the and mud of hotels were packed, waited an Cubicles which could be hired on the shingles
Bank at the turnxiously for news, by the day by members of the ambles public who preferred not to use into Southampton Water last One of his friends on shore the public rooms should also be night, suid today: "She in there tried to hire a tender to bring her.
Yesterday's Wentbort- Included. To provide conven- for three days. Until they em-off Mr. William Clayton. Unit M 70.1 slew. Fat of Minrum: G.8 deg. Fah. fencen for all it is recommended ty her tanks, take off the pas. States Under-Secretary that these cubicles, for which nengers and get off, the luggage, State for Economic Affairs, who dunshine: N houre. the charges would vary, should don't believe we can move her. is of his way to Geneva.
Elghty per coat of Govern- to be provide the following scales of Most of her bow seems
"I do not know. Af he was
ment shares in four privately- accommodation:-
stuck in the sand bar and she successful but I cannot see him (1)-cubicles provided with is, very tight."
in the crowd. this morning.", an
Vose and Chow were seized, owned banks will be withdrawn,
the Legislative -Yuan Fers, table and chaire, with A: daybreak today a fleet official of the United States Flan, at mal 1919.0 1015.6 mb.
Equnta ·85,69. 20.97 fuches. When they arrived at the uni-
animously decided today. of 12
who Bur- Accens to publle' showers;
tug's made an all-out Embassy In London wald this. Tumefity.
varsity by students
The Commercial Bank of (i) in (1), but with the effort to reflont. her. Two pull morning-Reuter.
rounded their car and punc-]
China, the National Industrial Addition of a dressing room,ed from the bows, four from
No Danger
Lured their tyres.
Bank of China, the Manufac with access to public shower: alongside
the and six from
There appeared to be no im- PRE
Wanted Hostage *(if)—as in (ii), but with the stern. Four times they took the mediate danger to the Queen front the Isle of Wight---Unit- Vors aubsequently was allow. turera Bank, of Ching and the Ningpo Commercial and, Bav addition of a separate shower Itamense strain with thick Elizabeth herself. She ant even-ed Press.
ed to talphone to the American ings Bank are affected by the black smoke from their funnels keeled on the mudbank, which And Another
Consulate-General, which
con- decision. considered the above-but without success.
fan deposit of harbour allt.
London, Apr. 15.
tacled the Chinese authorities.
The Government shares in Realet of accommodation' woulu Anxious Wait Her Plimsoll Line was well above Tho steamer. "Georgic" went Meanwhile, executives of the be appropriate at Rapules Bay. Many of the 2.246 passengers water level indicating that aground curly today near St. company went to the university the four banks will be offered the to private buyers, according to by that at other beaches it may from New York crowded in full tido, not expected before Catherine's Point in dense fog In an attempt to release be unnecessary to provide the Queen Elizabeth's decks to 10 p.m. tonight, would be need- and radioed for immediate assis-pair. The students first asked a system of proportional dis full scale of accommodation watch the tugs at work. Pas-cd to float her again:
for the managing director as tribution yet to be worked out. cəfhumittee....will Under (i), (i), and (iii),sengers in little boats plough. The water was calmand
-A special Two sloops, the Micotwood" e "hostage" but when Mayor
shares. In view of the dimoulty in ing between Southampton and there was little breeze. Specin- and the "Modeste vere dis. Wu intervened they withdrew handle the sales of deciding to what extent the Cowes had a grand-stand view. tors who lined the banks to patched from Portsmouth to her their demand. The students Government withdrawal from publie would avail themselves Cut off from telephone com- watch the tugn work had & clear hid and the Bembridge, Isle of presented numerous demanda, the four banke is primarily for of the facilities it might become munication, the passengers on view except for half, ad hour Wight; lifeboat, also. Is" standing | Including one for ON$685,000, the purpose of Increiging", the
necessary later to extend there board and their friends, who when a light sea mist rolled in [by-United Prom
212 1000 'as "compensation, national revenue-Reuterga di
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Lance:
it.
Re-
for
Call for
in
"Leas
Food Purchases The Chancellor : added: piensing to me are some of the other supplementary estimates, We provided £30,000,000 more for the control office In addition to the
to
feed and administer Germans original estimate of £80,000,000
In our zone.
"We spent 40,000,000 more than We had bargained for in Grecce. All over the world food prioca have gong on rising and we have had to provide a supple. mentary sum of 50 million for purchases by the Ministry of Food."
Estimated expenditure this year
Is £3,181,000,000-a reduction of
£720,000,000 or 19 per cent of the actual expenditure last year.
(Continued on Payć 103-
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