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LORD LISTOWEL ON MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
No Justification For Complaint
As far as Chinese representation is conerned, there is no justification for dissatisfaction with the proposed constitution of the projected Municipal Council for Hong Kong, declared Lord Listowel in reply to written questions submitted to him by the local Chinese press, Following are the questions submitted by the "Wah Kiu Yat Po" "Sing Tao Jih Pao," and the "Hwa Hsiang Pao," and the answers given by Lord Listowel:-
GODOWN CO'S $12 DIVIDEND
The Directors of the Hong Kong Kowloon Wharf & Godown. Co., KA, announce that, subject to audit, they will recommend, at the forthcoming annual general meeting of share- holders, payment of a divi- dend of $12.00 per abare -(lean,tax) in respect of the year 1947.
"These matters were
fully
Along what channels in the t Chiang Kai-shek has once considered by the Salaries Com rolf-government of Hong Kong | said that China would negotiate | mlanion. I agree with the re- going to be realised? and how for the restoration of Hong commendations." long will this take? The Chin Kong. Haa Britain any inten ese are generally dissatisfied | tion to part with this Colony? at the tamall representation "I came to Hong Kong for #1 the intended Municipal Coun the express purpose of making vil. In view of the Tnet that over | myself familiar with conditions] 904 f the population are in the Colony and not to discuss Chinese and that most of the matters of policy. You will not revenue comes from the Chin- therefore expect me to anawor eye do you think such dissatis- this qucation." fretion is Justified?
The Territories If not, what are her plans to establish relationships commer. cial and otherwise with China? "I do not understand this queation Hince Grent Britain
"The main line of constite. tional-advance for the people of Hong Kong fs the Municipal Founcil. Before he made his recommendations Sir Mark Young consulted local opinion. His recommendations were care and Hong Kong already have| fully considered by the Secre commercial and other relation- tary of State and some modi-ships with China." mations marte, in addition' the It has benn revealed un Secretary of State also ap Reveral occasions that the Gov moved Sir Mart Young's proernment has large schemes for resal thai there should be no comprehensive development of noticial majority in Legisin the New Territories. It seems five Council. I do not consliler little has been done as yet. Can That there is any Justification you elucidate us on some of
dissatisfaction with the these plana? for
proposals."
How long do you think this Burt war boom of Hong Kong
will fast?
" understand that the post- war boom is already over, but I hope that conditions in the Colony will remain prosperous.", The Dollar
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There has been a much larger circulation
Kong of Hong dollars after the war. Is there any likelihood that the rate be tween the H.K. dollars and the pound sterling will be revined?
"Not as far as I know.”
Quite a lot has already been done for the development in the New Territories but still
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Found "gullty by a jury on a charge of having
carnal: knowledge of Wong Man, 36-year-old. married womangat 173. Pelho, Street, groundLBENT floor," "on" Jau. 20, without her consent, Chan Cheung, 28, shop assistant, was yesterday sen- tenced by Mr. Justice T. J. Gould (Pulsne Judge), to four years' imprisonment with hard labour.
Accused's wife, who testified on his behalf, ex- plained that a packet of "luck money" conțaih- Ing 40 cents, a pair of artificial flowers and a piece of red cloth, given by her to complain- ant, were usually given, according to the cus- tom of their district in China, to people who had been frightened by a dog or a pig..
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Mr. J. Reynolds, assisted by asked necused whether he had It was revealed a few months Det. Insp. C. Dowman, conduct anything to say. Accused naked ́(DROP IN AT ANY TIME ago that negotiations were goed the case for the prosecution. for a fine or a light sentence. ing on to turn over the military Before the jury was sworn Mr. Justice Gould, sentenc- landa and the Iloyal Naval Yard |in, Mr. Justice Gould drew the ing accused to four years' im- to the civil authorities. Can attention of, the womon mam-prisonment with hard labour, you enlighten us as to how the bers to the fact that the case kald that this was a crime OUR STORE IS OPEN UNTIL 6.00.P.M. DAILY, matter is progressing?
was one of rape and that cur- which, in the eyes of the law, "The question of the removal tain unpleasant details would | could not be regarded' na light of the Naval Yard and of the be mentioned 'in, the courad of | enough to be met with a fine or Military. Establishments from the hearing. He therefore en- a light sentence. the centre of Victoria was post-quired whether or not any of As he was being led from poned by the war. Discussions the women members would have the dock, accused said that ho between Hong Kong Governany objection to serving. One would appeal. ment and the local Naval and woman member" asked that she Military Authorition have been be exempted and the request restarted."
was granted.
After the re-occupation the British Government decided to allot a grmt to Hong Kong Gov. ernment of £100,000 for the further development of Hong Kung which was to take place in the next ten years; what is the position now!
Trade Unions
P.I. Envoy
After the jury had been em- panelled, a number of other Wonen for jury service but had not beon called remained in Court until completion of the com. plainant's testimony.
who had boon Aimmuned In Colony
Mr. Jonquin M. Elizalde, Philippine Ambassador to the United States of America, wan the guest of honour at a Timin given at the Cafe de Chibel yesterday by Senator V. Madri- gal.
Mr. Elizalde, who enjoys the
Given Package In the course of his opening, "The Hong Kong allocation Mr. Reynolds said that the com. from the Colonin! Development plainant was a married woman, and Welfare Fund is £1.000.000. the kit fat wife of Pu Man- Plans for about ene half of this shing. She came to Hong Kong distinction of being the first amount have already been for- with her husband in Feb 1947. Philippine Ambassador to the more remains to be done. Auggest
warded by the Government of She lived in a wooden shed in United States, arrived by plate that you read the Hong Kong to the Colonial Governor's speech to Legisla Office, where they are at pro Street. Her husband earned' n the backyard of 178 Peiho tive Council 01 March 19. sent being examined prelimin-living in Shum where he indicated
Chún and what had ary to their consideration by visited Hong Kong
the Legislative Council in Hong twice a month. Kong. These plans deal mainly
been done and what it was pro- posed to do in the New Terrt
orien."
once or
nu
yesterday.
Among the large number of guests present were: Mr. D.M. MacDougall, Mr. George D. Hopper, Mr. E.D. Bejasa. Mr.Į On Jan. 19, complainant went Rene Guillanme, Mr. Sompong with development in the New to bed at about 10 p.m. and was Bunnag, Mr. R.E. Jobez, Me. Trade with Japan has come Territories. As regards the reawakened at about 4 a.m. the Einar Ulstrup, Mr. Eduardo to occupy the first place. Indus maining half of the allocation, trialists are of the opinion that the Hong Kong Government is next morning by someone press. Brazao, Mr. C. Brookhart, Mr. influx of Japanese goods are awaiting the
There were. ing on her.
Pedro Botelho, Jnr. Mr. A. S. report of Sir lights at the time.
Adamson, Mr. W. M. Simmons, menace to local industries. Patrict Abercrombie before it Have you been
She tried to cry out, but the Mr. J.M. Morhaus, Mr. D.J. aware of this finalises plans for development person pressing her told her to Gilmore, Mr. T.B. Wilson, Mr. problem 7
Does your Lordship consider it keep quiet and say nothing. She F. Kendall, Mr. A.J. Eamondt, accused. The alleged improper Carvalho, Mr. Alvaro da Roza, offence then took place. After Mr. Ramon Pamintuan, Mr some five minutes, accused left W.E. Parrott, Mr. W. Richard and went to his own room. She on Mr. V. Kendrick, Dr. V.N. "Aunt, aunt!" but received no
and Mr. Reynaldo reply. She then returned to her own shed and went to sleep. Students In
In his speech to the Council the Financial Secretary revent "It is not correct to say that
date airfield,
in the urban arege."
followed bim
and
shouted
Atienza
ed that the Government intends trade with Japan occuplex frst necessary to make an alteration recognized the voice as that of Mr. Fred Simonsen, Mr. A. | to allot 4 million dollars to place in Hong Kong's trade. start with to build an up-to From what I have seen here or amendment to the two Or-
dinances, legislated recently for! Has this pinn du not think that local indus- the regulation of Trade Unions been decided and is this intend trialists have anything to fear and the settlement of debts in ed airfield meant to serve mili- from Japanose competition, pro-curred during the occupation Inry purposes as well in case vided that they can keep their period, which have raised ob of war? Is it true that Britain prices in. line with world jection in the Chinese Com has the Intention to make Hong prices." Kong a front line base against The Communists?
"I consider that the Trades
Ordinance.
The airfield proposals are
munity?
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b
The next morning, she spoke to accused's wife concerning the
Laidizabal.
Miltary Lands -at-present-under-consideration future development-of-trade Kingdom and other British money," a pair of artificial on So Chi-chung and Chang Ka
What do you think of the Union Oman white insident and received a package Court
containing 40 cents lucky A fine of $80 each was imposed in London. The airfield will be with Japan, Annam. Malays Colonies, is fair and will be flowers and a piece of red cloth, chi, students, when they appcer- a civil airfield. Hong Kong is and other regions?
found of considerable benefit tol 'not'a base or front line against "I am all in favour of the workers. The debtor and credi- symbols of apology for appo ed at Central Magistracy yester anyone."
development of trade between tor legislation, took two years returned from Shum Chun on with allowing an und serond wrong done, When her husband day. First defendant was charg How long do you think the countries of the Far East." present rationing system will The question of long leave, to work cut after very full Feb. 8, she told him about it, driver to drive his car and second last and how would you account equal treatment and promotion/consideration. Unleas therefore At 9 p.m. the following day, aloence. Both accused ploaded: for the repeated increase in of able staff to higher posta there were very strong reasons report was made to the Sham- "Quilty."
should not favour altering shuipo Police Station and ac
price of rationed rice and flour?, have been brought before you in "Rationing will have to con- your meeting with representa- tinue so long as world short- tives of the Chinese civil ser oges exist. The reason for the] vants. Can you`enlighten us on Increases in price is the rise in some of the aspects of these cost in the producing countries." questions?
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defendant with driving without ‘a.
Insp. GN. Sentor said that he“ cused was subsequently art was proceeding (along · Queen's reated."
|||Road when, he saw a car in front LORD LISTOWEL
of him travelling very slowly; It Accused's Statement
Ipoko na though the driver wEB ENTERTAINED
On conclusion..of the case for not pure of himself, He stogned the Crown, accused (in the the car and asked defendant for The Earl of Listowel, Beers course of a statement from the his licence.
He was given the tary of State for Colonial dock) alleged that the offense Teento, of first accused who Affairs, was guest of honour took place with the consent of sat in the back of the car whilst at a cocktail party given at the compisinent. He also alleged
secdrid defendant' was driving. Hong Kong Club last night by that on two previous occasions the Hong Kong General Cham he had had improper ralstjous ber of Commerce and the with her, Accused further Chinese Chamber of Commerce alleged that complainant had Lord Listowel was greeted told him that her husband had
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1.01 miqs Crosby Lain pen from Mr. Al. Geborná,ed when her hisland fell down. But s and who was remanded for 21 10 was customary, in their iller hours for his record to be pro-trict, to give this "lucky money" duced was found to have pre and the other items when s vious conviction for a similar person had been frightened by the " offense and was senterica: to; nine months Imprisonment with a dog on a pig. pogla
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