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HONGKONG
LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL.
A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council was held yesterday at the Coun cit Chamber,
THE HONGKONG UAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 1914.
increased enormously; its boundaries have been enlargod, pestilence has necessitated stringent legislation to preserve the public health, unrest and disturbances in China have rendered necessary strong measures for the preservation of the public peace, and education has claimed special attention. Sir Kai Ho Kai's services in dealing with the various measures rendered necessary by those circumstances have been twice rewarded by His Majesty's Government, and it of his services and our thanks for his remains for us to record our appreciation assistance. (Applause. For myselfy almost continuously on this Council since about to sever his connection with it, but 1895, I regret very much that he is now
SUPREME COURT.
Thursday, 10th February. IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
BEFORE HIS HONOUR M2. H. H. J. GOMPERTZ (PUIGNE JUDOE).
TROUBLE OVER A SAUSAGE SHOF.
FOOTBALL NOTES.
INTIMATIONS
The competition for the Hongkong Football Club Challenge Shield is just PUBLIC OPINION now looming large is the eye of local footballers. So far, three of the four ties in the first round have been decided, and in two of these a second meeting was necessary before either⠀⠀ club
could
which is also the semi-final. The Hong- establish a right to entry into the second
kong Club fought a goalless draw with
Under the old Ordinance the regulations were not to apply to any electric line or works laid down or erected by any person or body of persons for the supply of electri city generated upon any premises occupied by such person or body to any other part of such promises. Whilst the majority of Electric Installations to which this exempt ing provise is applicable is no doubt fros from danger it has been found that there do SLEX cases in which private installations apparently of faulty character are situated to which they constitute h constant danger in the centre of or ndjacent to other promises In order to avoid this serious state of Hon, Mr. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial affairs, the present. Bill has been introduced having been associated with Sir balance due on account of work done the finotaur's stalwarts, but made à
providing that the regulations for securing Schedule to the Ordinance shall have effect Beh daily of the public contained in the generally and that any exemption from the provisions of the section must be of specific character subject to the express permission of the Governor-in-Council. New
The following were prent: HIS EXCELLENCE THE GOVERNOR, FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.O.M.G. Hon. Mr. CLAUD SEVERN Secretary),
(Colonial
Treasurer).
Hon. Mr. J. A. 8. BUORNILLE.C. (Attorney-General).
Hon. Mr. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G. (Dires tor of Public Works),
How. Mr. O, MOL MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Folice),
Hon. Sir Kar Ho KAI, I., M.B., O.M.G.
Hon. Mr. E. R. HALLIFAX (Secretary Any instalation of self-contained character for Chinese Affairs)..
which does not shadow with danger other power to the Governor-in-Connell to grant premises will under sub-section (3), giving exemption from the general provisions of the section, be able to obtain freedom from the application of the regulations in question
It would seem clear that from a public point of view and for the safety of the public the modification of Section 3 of the Electri- city Supply Ordinance, 1011, which is pro-
Hon. Mr. Wet Yu, C.M.G. Hon, Mr. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C. Hon. Mr. D. LANDALE.
Hon. Mr. E. SHALLIK
Mr. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Clerk of Coun- vils).
FINANCIAL MINUTES.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of His Excellency the Governor, laid on the table Finance Minutes Nos. 5 to 8, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee.
The COLONIAL TREASURER Seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
PINANCIAL
The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of His Excellency the Governor, laid on the table the report of the Finance Com mittee No. 2, and moved its adoption.
The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
THE ROYAL SQUARE STATUES.
Hon. Mr. Portock, pursuant to notice,
posed under the present Bill, is a matter of grent desirability.
moved
the
Obco Yun, trading as Chee Yan Kee,
and J. Danchert, 121, Praya East, End George Steiger, of the Belle Vue Hotel, floor. The claim was for $230, being
and
ed costs of the action. materials supplied, Plaintiffs also claim
I look forward to continuing in the Mr. Haywood, of Mr. L. D'Almada's enjoyment of that assistance and co-opera office, appeared for the plaintiffs, and tion which he has rendered in the past consult him. I would now ask the Coun in maiters in which the Government may Mr. J. H. Gardiner defended. cil to adopt the following resolution heartfelt diduks to Sir. Kai Ho Kai for This Council desires to record its the assistance which he has at all times ungrudgingly rendered in the work of the Council, and its deep appreciation of the valuable services rendered by him to the Colony throughout the twenty-four years of his service as a member of the Legislature (Great applause)
that indgiment had already been obtained At the outset Mr. Gardiner mentioned against the first defendant and because of that he held that Mr. Haywood was hot legally entitled to judgment against the second also, although it was a joint contract, Mr. Gardiner quoted cases to support his submission
The Poisne Judge said he believed Mr. Gardiner was right."
Hon. Mr. POLLOCK-Sir, I beg leave to second the resolution which has just been. read, and to heartily endorse your when he sued one man first and obtained Mr. Haywood was of the opinion that Excellency's remarks with regard to the
24 years both within and outside of the man, valuable services which have been render judgment, he could not bring a further vay video during the station for the same debt against another member I shall very much miss the bene walls of this Chamber. As an unofficial
THE CREMATION ORDINANCE, The ATTORNEY-GENERAL
Ordinance to provide for the regu second reading of
the Bill entitled, lation of the burning of human remains to enable crematoria to be established."fit of his counsel and co-operation, and I In doing so ho anid-Sir, In moving the very much hope that he may be able, for unnecessary that I should say much. The als balls to the aurous other is second reading of this Bill it is, I think his talents to those numerous other cute many to come, to continuò devote
objects and reasons for the Bill are set still lie open to him. (Applause.) out very fully in the printed form which
doo Bir Ki Ho KAI-May it is before the members. There is no doubt, the resolution just
it please your Excellency. In proposing Sir, that the practice of cremation is on I am gifted with fluency of speech. now you said the increase amongst all sections of the I wish very much, and I should be community. Amongst some of the Indian very much obliged to your Excellency sects, notably the Sikhs, I believe it is, on if you could assist me in any way to lay religious grounds, mcumbent upon them hold of that gift now; for I cannot pos to deal with their dead in this fashion. sibly find words and expressions suffici Amongst the Japonese ulse it is an ently adequate to convey to extremely
your common practice, while Excellency and the seconder, my hon. amongst the general members of the com- friend Mr. Pollock, my heartfelt thanks
to be growing. At the present time, Sir, manner in which you proposed the resolu I believe that the community of the Sikhs tion and in which he seconded it. Also to disposes of its dead by barning on a plot my colleagues on this Council, both official The Japanese also, I believe, have, or are and kind manner in which they have of ground at the back of the Sith Temple, and unofficial alike, for the cordial way about to have, a small crematorium near received that resolutiul. I feel, Bir, your their burial ground. Now, Sir, it might be extreme kindness all the more keenly be tough coat it te menecessary to provide cause I feel that I do not deserve half of an Ordinance of this nature, as under the the words you have said of me for one present existing law the Sanitary Board thing, because I am fully conscious of my nave already powers under the Public many shortcomings and imperfections Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1909 during the long period I have had the It is true, Sir, that the Sanitary Board honour of serving on this Council. There always during the past tried to do my is one thing, and one only that I can
and in po instance have I permitted my best in the discharge of my public duties, personal inclination or self-interest to
brought an action against both defend In this case, however be had
ants.
obtained judgment against the first, and They both appeared, and he
against the other t reserved his right to obtain judgment
The Puise Judge-But did you reserve your right
I reserved my right, and you allowed me Mr. Haywood-Of course I did. I said
to do so.
paid in respect of the first defendant,
Mr. Gardiner said that money had been
Mr. Haywood-And a day was fixed for the heating of the summons against the other,
better show on the replay. One goal slon did it, though, and on this showing the
meet the winner of the D.CL.1.. local mon cannot be very optimistic about their chances later on. They have to
Hampshire bout on March 7th, and they
men beat the soldiers they must be a hot know full well the strength of the men
lot indeed, and the likelihood of the Club from Cornwall, should the Hampshire
pulling through against she will pro- PUTS JOHN HAIG'S WHISKIES portionately diminish. But the experi season have demonstrated clearly that the AT THE TOP. RECOGNIZED EVERY- ens of Long, Rigden, Stalker & Co, this word impossible is not writ in their Vocabulary, and just as the Dukes had a WHERE AS THE HIGHEST QUALITIES. Very much off-day last Saturday when in opposition to the Artillery, there is an even chance of the Fates conspiring to OF WHISKIES IT IS POSSIBLE TO extent of allowing the H.K.F.C. to figure upset all form and calculations to the
BUY. in the final on March 28th.
OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE
The other pair for the semi-final are made the biggest break of the earlier the R.G.A. and the Tamar. The gunners
ship had the trouble of a draw in which series by putting the Palice out by seven clear goals, but the men from the guard- not a goal was scored before the Banpors succumbed by two to love. This second H. semi-final is Axed for March 14th, so the month will be a busy one.
outstanding fixtures before the heat of Besides these good drawing games the two local leagues will try to play off all
April comes. In the Services League there are only three matches to bring off, R.E.. Tainar, D.C.L.I. v. Zanuar, and R.G.A., which was discussed fully in last the championship struggle, D.CLI Monday's suo.
asked:-What steps does the Government munity it is also a practice which seetus for the very handsome and complimentaryzed. He also mentioned that the first competitors, is not so far advanced ten
propose to take, and when, for the pre servation of the statues in Royal Square from contact with the public?
The COLONIAL SECRETARY replied-Pro vision will be made in the estimates for 1915 for putting railings round the The Sanitary Department have been instructed to keep the pedestals in
cleanly condition.
states,
FOREIGN MARRIAGE ORDINANCE.
Mr. Gardiner denied that a day was defendant had already paid $40 of the debt.
The Puisto Judge-You certainly can- not get the whole amount, plus 840 that would be absurd. He added that the point was a technical one, and he thought case. He would put the point on one it could be amended by re-opening the
side
|
The Hongkong Longue, with its Give stern battles having to be negotiated are the summer. arrives Of these, Elie Cornishmen will be concerned in no less than five. Truly they are suffering now in having to rush through their Extures because of their having to spend three RER.G.A and the Club once each months of the season away in camp. They are due to play the Tamar twice, and the
quite enough for one month. In addi the R. G.A. da ditio, besides having one tion, the RE meet the Tumar twice, and the full list of these matches will bo outstanding date with the civilian Club.
Bave been allotted,
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the first under that Ordinance has certain powers, claim for myself, and that is, that I have required certain alterations done to the given in these columns scon as dates
reading of a Bill entitled, "An Ordinance to amend the Foreign Marriage Ordin Lace, 1903,
The COLONIAL SECTUSTARY seconded, and the Bill was read a first time.
The objects and reasons attached to the
By the Foreign Marriages Order-in-Coun-
Bill state
but the Government came to the conclu section 30 of section 10, that the powers sion, on considering the provisions of sub which were there given were not sufficient to cover the arrangements and details for
Mr. Haywood then explained that the goods were sold and delivered by contract defendants. The first octendant wanted to which was signed by the first and second open a sausage shop and for that purpose
would sign the contract with him; a joint Frost, who played such a rattling game the first defendant to find someone who premises. Subsequently plaintifis asked
Mention of the Tumar reminds me that ignature was required. The contract was for the Navy in the Boxing Day match against the first defendant, who opened as to be again participating in the sport. The Puisne Judge-1 gave judgment until he was injured, has so far recovered also signed by a witness,
the sausage shop, but how does the second
SOLE AGENTS:
RUTTONJEE
& SON,
14, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
ZEISS
PRISM
FIELD GLASSES.
cil, 1913, promulgated on the 22nd November 18 very short, and it necessarily places the excuse ma from saying anything more defendant come in Shield match last Saturday against the NEW LIGHT WEIGHT MODELS.
of that year, certain regulations are prescribed under the provisions of the Foreign Marriage Act, 1892, relating to the marrings of British subjects outside the United Kingdom. This Order-in-Council will be published shortly in the Gazette of this Colony.
These regulations are intended to facilitate the performance of the contract of marriage by British subjects outside the United Kingdom and come into force on the 23rd March, 1914, from and after which day certain earlier Orders-in-Council, namely, the Foreign Marriages Order-in-Council, 1882, the Foreign Marriages Order-in-Coun- eil, 1895, and the Foreign Marriages Order- in-Council, 1903, are repealed:
These earlier Orders-in-Council and the
making a crematoria, and it was accord-interfere in the discharge of my pablic I may say, Bir, for the information of oil (Applause.) Now, Sir, I am sure in ingly decided to introduce an Ordinance duties both inside and outside this Conn members that this Bill is founded on the
the present circumstances, when my heart is full and emotion is strong, you will English Crematorium Act, which, like it, details of arrangements under the Bill in except that I do thank you, Sir, and all the hands of the Burial Authority. With on, members of this Council, for your those few words I beg to move the second kindness to me during the past, and for the special kindness you have shown to me reading of the Bill.
at the present moment. I wish simply to bid you. Sir, and all my honourable col Com-leagues, a forinal tarewell, and to assure them, Sir, that in the future, as far as my failing health will permit. I shall, to the best of my ability, over be ready to co members of this Council in operate with your Excellency and the measure for the good of this Colony. promoting any (Applause.)
the Bill was read a second time,
The COLONIAL SECRETART seconded, and Council then resolved itself into a the Bill clause by clause, mittee of the whole Council to consider
On resuming,
the Bill had passed through Committee The ATTORNEY-GENERAL reported that without amendment, and mored that it he read a third time.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed
CHINESE EMIGRATION ORDINANCE.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL With regard o Ordor-in-Connoil of 1913-require-iu-some-Bill entitled, "An Ordinanes to amend to the next item on the agenda. Sit. the
unanimously.
The resolution on being put was carried
THE OPIUM FARM.
the Council until Monday there being His EXCELLENCY- propose to adjourn other important business to transact in Farm by the Government, and we will now proceed to the consideration of the Jury List in private.
Mr. Haywood remarked that the two and when the signatures were made Danes were accepted by the contractor, workmen did the alterations, but the first defendunt did not pay.
Mr. Haywood called two witnesses after which,
He turned out for the Tamar in the Engineers and hail the satisfaction of from his old self, but, bar accidents, his being on the winning side: He is still far presence should help the Club a lot.
ness of the fight in the senior section of My remarks of last week as to the close- Mr. Gardiner explained that his defence greater force to the second division of the U.S. League also apply, but with interpreter Hic was only acquainted played more than others, but even at this was that Mr. Danchert merely acted as an with Mr. Steiger
that competition. Some clubs have
late date no less than six teams have
4 powerTUROL
6 power TUREX
£5.10.0
6.15.0
8 power TURACT
6.10.0
ner in the sausage business? (Laughter.) Practing judging from the text of CHS. J. GAUPP
The Puisne Judge-He was not a part- No, my Lord.
else he has nothing to do with sausages. What is his way of life?-Something (Laughter.) He was called purely to act as interpreter to a lady who spoke only as an interpreter. The contractors did French and Chinese, and who also acted not really know Mr. Steiger. They chert signed as
such.
championship,
points lost. These six are the D.C.L.I. Reserves (5), 83 Coy. B.G.A. (9), 87th Coy R.C.A (9), 88th Cay, R.C.A (0), Reserves (10), the figures in brackets D.C.L.I. Band (10), and the Tumar
The first Club certainly appears to have indicating the number of points dropped,
amall respects local legislation of reciprocal and consolidate the Law relating to view of the taking over, of the Opíum wanted a second witness and Mr. Du the best chance of annexing the beautiful character, and to meet the requirements of the earlier Orders-in-Council the Foreign Marriage Ordinance, 1903, was passed in this Colony.
By clause 11 of the new Order-in-Council, 1913, it is provided inter alia that a law ecacted by the legislature of any part of His Majesty's Dominions outside the British
Chinese Passenger Ships, owing to the introduction of certain amendments of some importance it has been decided not to proceed with this Bill to-day, but to let it stand over temporarily.
THE DENTISTRY_ORDINANCE,
HONGKONG AD.C.
The Puisne Judge Why did he not sign it expressly as witness I do not know why he did not do that, but he understood he was only signing it as a witness.
In the witness-box, Mr. Dauchert mid faith in Mr. Steiger's signature. he signed his name as a guarantee of
ness admitted that at his (Mr. Hay Mr. Steiger if he could. He denied that wood's) office, he said he would pay for he signed the contract so that Mr. Steiger would be able to opon # his
sausage busi ness
new trophy which was recently purchased, but they have played less games than have the others; beyond them, there are the five others with but one point difference between the lot of them. It is strange, too, that the three Artillery Companies should heve each lost the same number of points. Now, who would like to
winner out of this merry throng?
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-With regard Islands shall be deemed to give effect to the to the Dentistry Bill, Sir, it has also episodes by the Hongkong A.D.C, as Cross-examined by Mr. Haywood, wi fazard a guess at naming the probable i regulations contained in the Order or to been decided, owing to the introduction. unrepeated or future Orders-in-Council of important amendments, that this under the Foreign Marriage Act if it makes should also not be proceeded with to-day
The concluding performance of the three witnessed by a large and thoroughly appreciative audience at the Theatre Royal last evening.
Because the three episodes
wore.
& CO.,
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
HONGKONGA
CALDBECK,
MACGREGOR&C.
(ESTABLISHED, 1884).
I notice in the Home Press that the Army Football Association is on, the war- path against the giving of inadequate of misconduct by soldiers, sentences by County Associations in cases They now offences, and have gone to the extent of pile it on for moderate or even trivial
or two instances where the terms of ordering inquiries to be made into one suspension seemed to them to savour of inildness. There are arguments both for and against the meting out of long
he is not to be allowed to let his personal periods of enforced idleness, but doubtless DOW'S the idea of the Army F. A is that the soldier is a man under discipline and that
provision for the execution of certain RETIREMENT OF BIR KAI NO KÄI formalities. Those formalities with one
HIS EXCELLENOX Gentlemen, It is exception are already provided for by our
with much regret that I have to announce diplomatically arranged to be at variance Haywood added that witness Foreign Marriage Ordinance, 1903. This to you that owing to indifferent health exception is that in the Order-in-Connoil of 1913 the duration of the period of abede fourth term of appointment as a member from a pseudo Kiug and his Council to Mr. Steiger,
the senior unoficial member, whose with one another, ranging as they did actually offered him money on behalf of immediately preceding the notice of a marriage intended to be solemnized under has been compelled to intimate to me that
of this Council expires on the 28th inst the precincts of Mary Ann, but with a spoke in Chinese, stated that she saw the Annette Fernwolf, a French lady, who the Foreign Marriage Act which must be he would not be prepared to accept en
love romance given by one of the parties intending such invitation to continue his services upon would have bordered
audience were made to feel that a yawn she was given to understand that Mr. woven into each the two defendants sign the contract, and narriage is fixed at one week instead of, us the Council Sir Kai Ho Kai was sacrilege. And the pieces were nice and ness, not as a partner. Formerly, at three weeks.
on theatrical Danchert was signing it merely as a wit Section 2 of the local Foreign Marriage the 1st of March, 1890, and has served Council" being easily followed because a jury present he would give his judgment originally appointed to this Council on light, the period idiom used in A Privy Ordinance, 1908, fixes such period at three continuously since that date.
His Lordship remarked that if he had weeks, which, as stated above, was the period therefore about to complete, a period of the old-world expressions of gallant would have to consider the matter and feelings get the better of him even under-
He is those who took part so cleverly dealt with that day. Under the circumstances, be
alteration.
reading of a Bill entitled, "An Ordinance but as an independent member of the dealt with the delicate situations in a malady of rabies, the Hon. Captain is about the sad state of some of the goal
ance, 1911"
to amend the Electricity Supply Ordin
The
COLONIAL SECRETAP secended, and the Bill was read a first time.
PORTS
ONE CROWN POET.
INVALID PORT.
HUNTING PORT.
ROYAL DRY PORT.
ARMADALE PORT.
prescrihed under the Orders-in-Council 24 years service, which is the longest term nobility, prone, like mice, to play when give judgment to day (Friday). repealed by the new Foreign Marriages for which any other member, except the the absence of the greater power results Order-in-Council, 1913, and this Bill is now late Mr. Phineas Ryrie, who serve for in momentary freedom The very human
the provocation of adverse official decisions or of forceful opponents. Of introduced in order to make the necessary 24 years, has occupied a seat on this story embraced in "The Open Door is
course the same remarks apply to the Naral side of the Service, but the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AMENDMENT ORDINANCE. period Sir Ka Ho Kai has rendered ably produce restraint and hesitancy by
Council. During that exceptionally long one the circumstances of which invari RABIES EXTENDS TO HONGKONG. R.NF.A have not as yet even fit to The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the first extremely efficient service not only as amateur Thespians However, Mrs.
officially interfere A dog having been found on this side of found representative of the Chinese community, Somerville Dobie and Mr. W Seigler the water suffering from the dangerous One little grumble, in conclusion. It Council. Gifted with a thorough know manner freed from that amaters shyness Superintendent of Police desires us to in them are almost big enough for the nete at Happy Valley. Some of the holes. ledge of the feelings of his fellow country which pauperibes the richness of such a men, with a clear intellect, sound judg engaging episode. Then, in the kitchen warn all dog-owners on the Island that proverbial cow to walk through, and only ment and fluent command of the English scene, there was that spirit of free-and the regulations now in force in Kowloon, last week a referee refused to award a The objects and reasons attached to the greatest assistance in the deliberations below staire.
language, be has always been of the easy abandon which one would look for where the disease originally made its
which had apparently been Bill state:
Here again the love
legitimately scored because he was not By Section 3 of the Electricity Supply over, he has earned our admiration for the absurdly sombre and semi-fictional men- Hongkong.
and debates held in this Chamber More entanglemente were dealt with in that appearance, will be put into operation in satisfied that the bail had passed into the Ordinance, 1911, certain regulations for ungrudging manner in which, both inside ner of which we know Mary Ann and The regulations provide that any dog the nete into a serviceable state ought not net between the posts. The putting of securing the safety of the public which are ad outside this Council, he has devoted her kitchen-colleagues are amusingly which shall be found straying or wander to be a very big nor an expensive item, contained in the Schedule to the Ordinance his intellect and his energies to the capable, thanks to their glorification of ing about during the daytime without any and I hope to hear it has been put in were declared applicable to any Company advancement of the best interests of the love sensations with its many little set owner and not wearing a collar with the hand at once, especially now that so man supplying electricity within the Colony, but Chinese community and for the good of backs, to be purchased weekly for one licence number attached thereto may games bearing directly on the league the application of these regulations was by the Colony as a whole (Applause) The penny. In all the episodes the acting forthwith be destroyed, and further that championships are coming hard-on-
Proviso restricted in a manner which 24 years during which he has served have was clever and well studied and the good any dog may be destroyed which shall be Will the custodian of the rigging on the AND ALL GOOD. experience had shown to be not altogether been busy ones. During them the popula opinions which were formed of the first found streying or wandering about Hongkong Club ground also kindly note
tion and the trade of the Colony have production were never beled
I between the hours of 10 pm and 6 amo, and act upon there suggestions?
Batisfactory.
FOUR CROWNS POET.
DOW'S VIN 1890.
From $17.00 to $60.00 per Case,