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THE CHONGKONG. DAILY PRENS. TUESDAŸ, AUGUST 27TH, 1918.
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GENTLEMEN,You will have noticed that my name appears first on the list of candidates, which is a point in my favour, showing that I relied on the good sense of the majority of the Justices to vote far me from the first.
FOR THE COLONY OF
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GENIZIDEN-I desiru opportunity of stating why I am standing før the vacancy on the Legislative Council Hon Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C caused by the temporary absence of the
I do not claim to be Commercial man and make no apology for not being one, as I consider that the Commercial interests of the Community are amply represented by the three British and two Chinese un-officiala already elected.
As everyone is aware, the Public Works
I have been a Justice of the Peace for over 12 years of my 20 years' residenes in the Colony, and my profession of a Chartered Accountant and auditor to Public Companies has brought mo in Department is far and away the biggest daily touch with the investing and compending department of the Government, mercial public, whose interests have and the development of the Colony is very closely connected with its operations. Always had
my unfailing care and Therefore, I am of opinion that it would be protection. As Secretary of the Chan in the interests of the Community if a her of Commerce between 1902 and 1907, member of my profession had a seat on the and "now temporarily acting in
this Council. Terrace, capacity, I may claim a unique experience in the methods adopted by both the Apply 1-
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In the short space of 2 months daring which I shall wit, it you elees me, it is impossible to ensure that whatever I support I shall see carried out, but during that time I shall endeavour to "persuade the Government to improve the
The fact that I have been for the past twenty-six years a resident in the Colony. and my calling has brought me into close touch with its development is my excuse for offering my services to fill this vacancy.
If I am elected: it is my intention to devote my energies to such Public Works a are, in my opinion, of a pressing natüre,
The provision of telephonic or some other adequate communication with the outlying Police Stations must be taken in hand
form in which the forthcoming Estimates impening of the Pokfulum catchment
and the Annual Accounts are issued, so that they will be more understandable to Government officials and the general com munity alike.
it
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area for building purposes is a matter that I have advocated ever since the New Tytam reservoir was started.
The erection of a number of houses to More' and better reads for pedestrian accommodate those of the European and motor traffic, the installation of both Community who cannot afford expensive telephonic communication (for commerdwellings, and are at present located in cial use) and wireless telegraphy (for the Hats in Chinese houses. better defence of the Colony) in the outlying stations are, in my opinion, essential improvements.
Properly supervised ferry services to outlying villages with Government finan cial support in return for a royalty, or shi in excess profits, are also a necessity to assist in spreading the population and in order to afford the latter a cheap and
health-giving form of recreation such as is enjoyed by people at the seaside in England and on the Continent.
I am also in favour of Government help and sympathy with Building schemes, 'Buch 28 were Society proposed by Mr. C. Montagu Ede and the promoters of the Kowloon Garden City some years ago, over which so much cold water was poured by the vested interests my opponent, Mr. Bird, repre sents, for the reason that, at that time, there was no money in it for them. In fact, any reasonable scheme enabling the more enlightened European and Chinese community to live in the at present, unproductive outlying districts under cheaper and more modern conditions will fnd in me an enthusiastic supporter.
Your present member, the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., has hotified the Press of his and the other non-official members disapproval of the differential treatment meted out to the wives of the local men now leaving for the war, and I am quitè in favour of supporting any further action to secure equality of treatment.
I am in favour of continuing to devote DR much as possible of the surplus revenues of the Colony to the needs of the war, for if we lose the war we lose all; but I desire that provision should be made in the estimates for a more decent Lunatic Asylum, so strongly advocated by the Hon. Mr. Holycak recently in Council,
A scheme of this nature for creating A Garden City on the plateau about the Tong Nei-Chong Village was put forward Mr. Ede over six years ago; it was intended to erect one hundred and fifty houses of different sites, types, and'rentals. The City was to be approached by an Electric tram up, the hifi-side connecting with the low-level tram at the head of the Valley; it was to be well-contained with the
own Chapel, School, Cooperative Store, Recreation Ground, etc. Taikoo lus some
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
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It is reported that the election of the President will be held Kuo-chang will be elected Vice-President. September 5th. It is possible that Fung
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CANTON, August 18th.
a very high compliment, paid in acknow- CHINESE TELEGRAMS. ledgment of a long and courageous advocacy of public interests. The two candidates who now aspire to occupy his seat for the next two months are Mr. H. W. Bras and Mr. A. R. Lowa Both gentlemen have resided in the Colony for many years, both are very popular, and both have the reputation of being thoroughly independent. Mr. Love has never hesitated to express his opinions fearlessly on matters of public concern, and Mr. BIRD, it will be remembered, resigned from the Licensing Board as Protest against the action of the Exec- tive Council in reversing its decisions. We are glad to notice that, following the invariable practice at Home, each of the candidates has issued an election address. outlining his policy, instead of leaving the issue to be decided on purely personal grounds, and it is to be hoped that this innovation in local polities has come to stay. In their main features the two addresses are very similar. Both candi- dates lay stress upon the need for adequate means of communication with the outlying parts of the Colony, and for the provision of increased housing accom modation. Mr. Lowe, however, twits his opponent with representing" the vested interests which poured cold water on the Wong-Nei-Chrong and Kowloon Gar den City schemes, and protests against
hereditary legislators with free seats"borrowing" and to include the schem on the Legislative Council interfering in in the tax-list. Tax for two months elections." Ou personal grounds, Mr. will be reduced to one month. The tax- BIRD, who is an architect, urges that, na must be paid within a certain time limit, the Public Works Department is by far and it is said that a discount will be the largest spending department of the given to those who pay before October.. Government and the development of the THE UNION MILITARY GOVERNHENT. Colony is very closely connected with its operations, it would be in the public interest if a member of his professioii ♫ sent in the Council. Upon this point, however, there appears to
what similar little subarb at Quarry Bay A. S. WATSON &ad
which seems to be a great success.
In order that some such scheine should be feasible the sympathy of the Government is needed, and its elow re-operation by way of providing adequate means of access, main and subsidiary sewers, water supply, lighting, training of nullahs, a modification. of the Building Urdinance (which is suitable for buildings in the densely populater parts of the town, but which is lar too drastic for outlying districts) and, above all, a low premiam for the land."
It cannot be expected that a Utopia should be created all at once, but perhaps some seed might be sown which will bear fruit in duerseason.
I am, Gentlemen,
Yours, etc). H. W. BIRD, FRIRA. Hongkong, 24th August, 1918.
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I have exacted no promises to vote lar me. The ballot is sert and no signatures required. The rest is in your hands, for a X only is desired from you opposite A. R. Lowe's name on the paper. The election takes place, at the Supreme Court and not up at the Magistracy, as first A SHOP in Nathan Road, Kowloon.
find it easier to record your vote on the advertiser, because I thought you would level. The Government kindly requiesced in this at my request, so it will be seen that I have already done something before making any promises.
In conclusion, the hour of represent ing you is the highest the Colony can bestow to which I can aspire; and I will do my best to fulfil your expectations if
you elect me.
I have the honour to be,
...Gentlemen, Your obedient servant," A. R. LOWE.
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THE RAILWAY TRAFFIC,
We are informed that the damage to the Kowloon.Canton line caused by the rent floods will take two weeks to repair. The Canton-Samshui railway traffic is still suspended, but a number of steam-launches are employed to convey passengers from Canton to Farshan,
THE HOUSE RENT-TAX..
Owing to the unsatisfactory returns from the house rent-tax the authorities are proposing to abolish the word
We are informed that a large number of foreign travellers recently arrived in Canton, especially to investigate thes establishment of the Union Military Government.
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It is reported that over 100 of Lunge troops, who deserted with their arms. from King Chow, have been captured by
gunboat.
be some diversity of opinion. At the The Tuchun Mok Wing-son, who repte- same time, the fact that Mr. BIRD is sents General Luk as War Minister, not a commercial man will undoubted- assumed office yesterday. ly appeal to many on the ground that"| LUNG'S TROOPS,
A the commercial interests of the communi.
Dessa from ty are "already amply represented by the states that after the conclusion of thạ m three British and two Chinese unofficial fighting on the Lai Chow front, thou- members. Mr. Lows, on the other hand, sands of Lung's troops went to Kwan-. claims that his experience is a former Chow.Wan. The French authorities, whe Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce are afraid of disturbances, have ordered has given him a unique experience of these troops to leave the place within the methods adopted by both the Govern three days. DEATH.
ment and the commercial community in Witos-Killed in action, on June 13th, originating legislation, while his pro JAMES WILSON, Capt., Gordon High-fession as a Chartered Accountant will landers, fate of Hongkong and Shang. hai Banking Corporation, London enable him, to suggest improverhents in Staff.
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the form in which the forthcoming Boxozong Ornica: 10s, Das Vœux ROAD, C. Estimates and Annual Accounts ar: LOWDON ONION: 131, Frame Fexa. EC. presented. Mr. BIRD admittedly has very influential sponsors, but that is not an unqualified advantage, as was shown on the occasion of the Chamber of Com- merce election, when the Hon. Mr. HOLYDAX defeated Mr. J. W. BONNAR The result of the poll to-morrow evening will be awaited with unusual interest. We understand that, owing to absences from the Colony, the electorate numbers less than a hundred, some fifteen of whom are Chinese.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, WITH AUGUST, 1918
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BYE-ELECTION."
One of the stock arguments of the opponents of Constitutional- Reform in that the European community are too absorbed in their own business concerns
Owing to bad weather the sailing of the
to desire to take any active part in the... China has been postponed until 1 p.m. management of public affairs. We have to-morrow (Wednesday). always refused to accept the theory,
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending 10th August.amounted to 81,076 tons and the sales to 52,342 tons.
THE FLOOD.
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The food in the city has decreased by more than a foot. Business everywhere has been resumed. *
LOCAL
CHINESE BANKING ENTERPRISE. OPENING OF THE CHINESE, MERCHANTS BANK, LTD,
-The newest banking enterprise in Hongkong-the Chinese Merchants' Bank, Ltd--opened at No. 18, Queen's Road Central, festerday, when a constant stream of friends and subscribers visited the premises. From an early hour yes- terday. Mr. Kwok Man-lät (the General Manager), Mr. Lau Heishing (the Treasurer), and Mr. K. F. Lay (the Chief and showing them round the premises. Accountant), were busy receiving visitora
Champagne and light refreshments help- ed to increase the convivality which pre- vailed throughout the day.
The chief advantage which the Chinesa community will enjoy in the new Bank will be that business will be carried out both in the Western and Chinese banking, system, separate sets of books being kept for each system. The Bank is essentially. Hongkong venture, for the bulk of the Working capital of $5,000,000 bas been" subscribed by local Chinese capitalists. As soon as normal conditions prevail, foreign exchange business will be con- dacted. For the convenience of the smaller traders, savings bank accounta can also be opened at the Bank.
BUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE because it is utterly opposed to experience one case of bubonic plague were reported One case of cerebro-spinal fever and elsewhere, and, even if it he pretended in the Colony on Saturday, that the conditions in the Far East'differ in some mysterious way from those) obtairing in any other part of the world, we can still point to the lively interest stown in local administration in the neighbouring part of Shanghai as proof Owing to restrictions on the export of that, given the opportunity, our fellow. wire ropes from England the Peak tram countrymen are always willing and service will be reduced as from September eager to accept civic responsibilities. 1st. The new time tables have been issued The competition which prevails for the and may be obtained from the ticket honour of representing the unofficial collectors on the trams or at the Com- Justices of the Peace upon the Legislative pany's office. Council during the temporary absence of
Colonel Commandant' and temporary the Hon. Mr. H. E. FOLLOCK, K.C, Brigadier-General E. 3; Stroud, C.M.G., proves, indeed, that the British in Hong-RM.L.I., who has been promoted to the kong are no exception to the rule, even fret-named rank in the "Red Marines, though, under existing conditions, a busy
served in the China Expedition, 1500 man might be pardoned for feeling that (medal), and in the present war he has it was very largely a waste of time to seen much service in the Dardanelles and at Saigon about the end of next month, endeavour to accomplish anything materi- other fronts (mentioned in despatches, and it is hoped later that it will be pos
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