HONGKONG SANITARY
BOARD.
SCAVENGING IN THE CITY.
THE HONGKONG "DAILY PE
COMPANY MEETING. KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING CO., LTD.
The thirtieth ordinary general meeting The fortnightly meeting of the Sanitary Board was held, yesterday evening, under of the Kowloon Land and Building Co., the presidency of Mr. A. Gibson. Those Lid.. ag held, yesterday morning, at present were the Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, the offices of the Company. Victoria C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. E. I. Hallifax,Building. Mr. T. E. Pearce presided, Anost-Col. Crisp, Dr. Ozorio, Messra
F. B. L Bowley, Chan Kai-ming, S. W. Tao, Mrs. Hickling (M.O.H.) and Mrs. D. Danby (Secretary).
A letter from the Government relative do lac appointment of Mr. J. Reynolds
Sanitary Inspector, temporarily, was read by the Chairman, who informed the Board that Mr. Reynolds was now working in the Kowloon district under the supervision of Dr. Small.
THE Phoroses rouLTRY MARKET.
In the absence of Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Mr. F. B. L. Bowley asked the following
question:-
POLICE RESERVISTS IN TROUBLE.
CHARGE OF OBTAINING MONEY
BY FALSE PRETENOES.
At the Magistracy, yesterday, before
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Mr. R. E. Lindsell, José Thomas kurd Ricardo Antonio Remedios, motobora of the Police Reserve, were charged, on and there were also present Messrs. remand, with demanding $20 from a Rodger (Directors), M. S. Northcote, Chinese woman by means of threats. J. H. Seth. R. Tatam and W. J. Wilkin
Mr. R. C. Faithfull appeared for the A (shareholders), and
Shelton Hooper (secretary).
first defendant, and Mr. J. H. Gardiner The CHAIRMAN said:-The not profits for the second for the year under review, including $1,908.66 brought forward from Inst account, amount to $17.500.82, as against $17,458.58 for the previous year.
son
The Rent account has increased from 821,302,20 to $22,228.50, but against this slight increase we have had to expend about $1,000 more for repairs.
The whole of the property is now let and has been kept in good repair. The amount expended in repaire varios very Jauch and depends whether tenants change often, in which case superficial repairs, such as painting and colour- washing, take away a good part of the
"In order to enable the Board to consider the reasonableness or other wise of the attitude takon up by the poultry dealers, will the President ob-profit. tain and lay before the Board any plans which may have been preparod with reference to the proposed poultry war- ket?"
The CHAIRMAN replied that he had a plan prepared, temporarily. This ho would place on the table, and it would be open for discussion.
THE SCAVENGING QUESTION.
Dr. F. M. G. Ozonio, pursuant Lo
Hoved nutia.
That a sub-committee to appointed to consider the question of scavenging and the disposal of the refuse of the Colony
He said he was sure that all the other mombers would agree with him that the prosent system for the disposal of refuse Was a GONE undiqunted oar. He would ask the Chairman to journey with him from the beginning of the collection of refuse at various houses up to the time it was thrown into the sƠN. wi
What would they find Either being done with the refuse? tary dusthin, or eut into most insani-
uncovered in
the One of their past Medical Officers of Health had stated that this was one of the chief causes of the pre- valence of plague in the Colony. He had previously brought this question before the Board. The answer the Chairman invariably gave was that the Board was
strocks.
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A suggestion has been made that by re-developing the property the Company would reap a greater benefit, but, as that course could not be adopted whilst the present leases are running, your Dire tora will consider the matter, and, if found feasible, will lay same before you for approval or otherwise,
We now
Last year, we paid a dividend of 12,50 per share, but, as you see by the accounts, propose tu par à dividend of $3.85 per share, and carry forward 8400.82 to new Profit and Loss account which I am sure, you will deem satis- factory,
The complainant stated that the two defendants came to her house in Gage Street, on January 3rd, wearing armlets) and demanded $20 from her, stating that Sergeant Wills had authorised them to collect the money.
She told them that she had only $5 and offered to give them that sum.
Mr. Lindwell: Why should you give them that sum 1-Witness: They told me that the Inspector of sly brothels wanted
It.
Then you kept a sly brothel -No; I am chief tenant of the house. Continu ing, witnes said who accompanied the two defendants, at their invitation, to the Stag Hotel. The Inspector, however, was pot there, and defendants said that he would come in a few minutes. They Persisted in demanding 390, and she thon sent her amah, who had accompanied her to the hotel, to her house to get $20. As the amah did not return for some time, she went to her house and found that the amah could not Mr. J. H SETA seconded the proposal,
opan the almirah which was carried unanimously.
(Laughter.) Sh
returned with the Messrs T. E. Pearce and J. Rodger money to the Hotel and waited for one were re-elected Directors on the proposi-she informed the defendants that she was time, but as the Inspector did not cotne, tion of Mr. J. HI, SETH, seconded by Mr.leaving. The defendants then showed her some pieces of cloth and said that they were the Government's warrant for col lecting money.
M. 8. NORTHCOTE,
Mr. Pergy Smith was re-appointed noditor at a remuneration of 850, on the proposition of Mr. J. RODGER, seconded by the CHAIRMAN.
The CHAIRMAN having announced that dividend warranta would be ready to-day, the meeting terminated
pot mapowered to âne householders who THE POULTRY OBSTRUCTION the money would be handed over to the
rubbish into the street. After the rub-
ANOTHER BATCH OF SUMMONSES.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY “Stù, 1919.
PEACE DELEGATE IN HONGKONG.
BRIEF INTERVIEW WITH DR. WU CHIAO-CHU,
LANE, CRAWFORD
AND COMPANY.
Amongst those who left Hongkong, vastorday, on the Porthos, for Marseilles, vid Saigon, Singapors and Colombo, was Dr. Wa Chiao-chu, B.A. (London), barrister-at-law, son of Dr. Wu Ting: A LARGE ASSORTMENT fang, who, with his secretaries--Mr. Foo Ping-shung, B. Sc. (Hongkong) and Mr. Woo Toi-kwang and a member of the Capton Parliament, Mr. Lau Choo-chu, is attending the Peace Conference in Europe as one of China's delegates
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Interviewed by a reporter of this Paper, Dr. Wu regretted he was unable to say anything as to the specific claims he was going to lay before the Confer- ence, because, be said, it would not do to make known China's claims until he had consulted with, and obtained the consent. of, the other delegatos,
"What exactly is your position "i
our representative.
Are you asked guing to Paris as the representative of China or as the representative of the Canton Parliament
plied Dr. Wu,
"I one of China's delegates," re-
But you
cnanot very well be one of China's delegates unless you have boen sent by the Feking Government."
The position is this," explained Dr. Wa, have been confrmed by the Canton Parliament as one of China's re- presentatives at the Conference. On the other hand, I have been asked by the Peking Parliament to join the Chinese delegation, which is now in Paris, but to this, I have not yet consented. I will
that you are one of China's delegates" make my decision when I reach Europe." Then it is not strictly correct to say
1 shall represent Chinese views, deciding, when in Paris, the course which I shall adopt."
COLLISION IN THE HARBOUR.
AMERICAN SHIP'S OFFICER
DROWNED.
A distressing accident occurred in the Harbour on Sunday, when a rowing bost collided with the Sanitary Board Launch No. 2, and, as a result, Mr. Otto Foutut, an American ship's officer, and a Chinese
Mr. Lindsell: There must be some rea- son for paying the money 1-Witness: No, the defendanta stated that the Inspector wanted the money. Witness added that the defendants threatened, if the money were not paid, to have ber arrested by the Inspector. She did not take a receipt as she was satisfied that
throw refuse into the street. One of the
Inspector. The second defendant follow- things which the proposed sub-committee
ed her to the house when she went to get would have to do would be to make a tenant legally responsible for throwing
Beveral poultry-dealers were summon-
the money, and shadowed her on har return to the Hotel. The defendants, in od at the Magistrany, yesterday, for
turn, examined the notes to see whether bish has been either thrown into the encroaching on Ko Shing Street and Lee they were for $10 or $5 each. Some time streets, or placed in uncovered dust-bina, Shing Street. the servants of the Sanitary Department, who were expected to take the refuse tendent of Police, stated that though asked her not to complain to the Police Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Captain-Superin-afterwards the second defendant, accom
panied by his wife, came to her house and into the dust carts provided for that pur
one of the delinquents had been punish but to have pity on him for the sake of posa, performed their duty in a perfune-ed by Mr. Melbourne, the nuisance of his little child. The second defendant tory manner. Anyone who had eyes to dumping poultry crates in the streets had wife offered to pay $50 or $100 for bor ਦr should go to
to Lyndhurat Terrace and not abated. He was willing to agree to silence Witness replied that she did not Bee how the work was done. threw the collected refuse into the cart poultry-dealers would give au
a suspension of the summonacs, if the intend to take the money, neither did she under intend to communicate with the Police, in a haphazard fashion, to the detriment taking to keep the streets clear. As the The reason why she did not want to take of passers-by, who received the ring result of representations made to the
the 820 from the second defendant was dust in their mouths and eyes. The Committee would have a lot
work Sanitary Board, a site, near the Bailors because she was under the impression at the me of
Home, had been allotted the dealers, but that the money had been handed over to before them in devising a moans of deal-
the Inspector. they had not availed themselves of it. ing with the nuisanco properly. One of
Mr. Shenton, who appeared for the
Cross-examined by Mr. Gardiner, wit the members of the sub-committer should Be the Medical Officer of Health, and it poultry men, said the matter of the pro- said she had not seen the second She knew Sergeant was also advisable to have the medical posed new site was still under considera defendant fore.
Wills, as i had inspected her premises members of the Board on that ('ommittes tion Negotiations were still going on.
on several Perhaps
the Directos of Public Works,
She rented out Mr. Huifax was taking up the matter.
Occasions cubicles to young ladies, who had visitors. also, would sit on it.
Mr. Wolfe pointed out that the offer It was not true that she wanted the MT. (BATHAM: No, thank you.
was first made three months ago. Why Inspector to have $20 as a reason for could not something have been done in not interfering with the girls in the the meantime? It was usual in Hong-establishment. kong to wait till sumunoners were issued,
Continuing
The men
Nub
Dr. Ozorin said it involved a question of increasing the revenue of the department. They would need motor- lorries to carry the refuse further afield, and incinerators to burn it.
and then to seek relief. The dealers had Mr. Gardiner: Was the money given been offered a site in Kennedy Town. The 35 & loan, or as a little "palm oil? objection raised was that it was too far Witness: No, they said the Inspector
wanted it for the Government. away, but, by means of a fast convey- ance. such as a motor-van, that difficulty could be overcome,
in
Do you suggest that the Government was hard up-No; no man or woman knows the laws of Hongkong, and when the men asked for $20, on behalf of the Government, I gave it."
Mr. BOWLEY, in seconding the motion, said no avalen had been dovised yet that was not capable of improvement. The present system was the outcome of a great deal of laborious attention and thought by the members of the Sanitary Depart Mr. Shenton remarked that he was not Jount. Scavenging in a semi-tropical
position to give the undertaking climate was of the utmost importance asked for by the Police. The nuisance in relation to public health. If by complained of was one of thirty years'
a sub-committee something standing. appointing a could be done to improve the sanitary Mr. Wolle replied that the position condition of the city it should be done. was worse to-day than it was eight years The present position of refuse depots in the centre of the Praya was certainly
Mr. Shenton pointed out that they furniture, undesirable. If by using motor traction, they could carry the refuse away to the
matter was still in the hands of Mr. two ends of the city it would be a great Hallifax, who wished that it bo allowed improvement. If they could induce the to stand over for a time.
Mr. Wolfe said that he had received a Government to spend about 2 lakhs of dollars in improving the refuse dopots message from Mr. Hallifax that he (Mr. of the Colony it would be a good thing, Halifax) had been flooded with petitions as it would make the Prays a more on the subject. healthy place. At present when rubbish Eventually, Mr. Lindsell romanded the
0830 for B week,
ago.
was thrown into the harbour it was some- tamen washed ashore and did not go in the dircation of Gap Rock as was intend-1. ed.
The CHAIRMAN thought they wore all vory much in sympathy with the object
of the motion. Ho certainly would like
COMPANY PROMOTER IN TROUBLE
to see an improvement in the scavenging A STORY THAT WAS NOT TAKEN
of the city. As Mr. Bowloy had stated,
it was largely a question of dollars.
The motion was then put to the most-
sub-committon was than appointed consisting of the Chairman, Dr. Ozorio and Mr. 8. W. Teo.
INFLUENZA.
A memorandum from the Lout Govern. ment Board in Great Britain an epidemic watorrb and influenza was placed on thỏ table.
Mr. Bowley suggested that the memo randum should be sent to the newspapers for lavour publication, while Mr Chan Kai-wing propofact that it should he translated into Chinese
WITH A PINCH OF SALT.
Chinoso
boat-man' and boat-woman were drowned.
carrying three Americana, belonging to It appears that rowing bost No. 2,300, the U.S.A. motor-ship, Sierra, and a crew of about six Chinese, was proceeding from Bank Wharf to the American motor- ship, and, when about thirty yards away. from the Wharf, it collided with tho
The morning, was foggy and there was a choppy sea The rowing boat capsized, and the occupants were thrown into the water. Assistance was immediately rendered by the launch, and three of the row and two Americans were rescued. Search was made for the others in vain. A little later, however, the body of the Chinese boat-woman was found floating near the scene of the accident, and it was picked up and removed to the Public identified by relatives. Mortuary, where it was subsequently It is assumed
Sanitary Board launch.
that the bodies of the American and the Chinose boatman were caught by the currant and carried in the direction of World
Otto Foutut was 35 years of age and was second officer of the Siema. The Chinese boatman was 24 years of age.
MOTUR-CAR ACCIDENTS in THE
OITY.
accidents were reported in the City.
During the week-end, three motor-car
Mr. Lindsell: Do you mean to say you gave the money without expecting any return for it--Witness: I was afraid and arrest a girl, and then I would lose that the Inspector might come some day
A Chinese woman, 75 years of age, was Continuing, witness said ebe dis believed the defendants from the begin carrying an infant, a month old, across but as they demanded the money, Connaught Road, when motor-car No. on behalf of the Government, she gave 124, knocked her down. The old woman to them. The reason why she did pot and the child were removed to the Gov inform the Police was because she was ernment Civil Hospital, suffering. from ignorant of the laws of Hongkong. She severe injuries to the body.
not know the difference between A Chinese boy, aged 14, was walking cadistable and a civilian.
along Caine Rodd, early yesterday morn
In reply to Mr. Faithfull, witnessing, when he was knocked down by motor stated that she did not know scoond car No. 85. He was carried in the car defendant's own girl. No girl, known by to the Hospital, defendant, ever visited her foot
Sergeant Wills, at this stage, stated that the proceedings were instituted as, are Bult of the Police receiving anonymous lettora.
Mr. Lindsell remanded the cash till
Thursday.
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As the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, Chinco Company promoter way obarged, on remand, with attempting to defraud tour women of over $500.
the Mr. J. H. Gardiner appeared delenco.
SPORT.
TENNIS.
MENT.
A chair coolie has been removed to Hospital, with severe injuries to hid right leg, as a result of being knocked down by motorcar No. 82,
HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD.
The prozimate, statement of traffic receipts for the wook, pading 1st February, la na follows
Beigta
Aggregate recipts for weeks.
This Year
$17,349 19,000 4443
70,886
.61,100
9,788
The prosecution alleged that defend ant introduced himself to four Chinos ANNUAL HONGKONG OC. TOURNA- women, who had saved some money, and informed them that he was a company promoter. He told them that he had a good thing on the market, and if they wished to be shareholders to lot him This was agreed to, and Mr. Teo was know. The women believed his story asked to make a precis of the passages and, becoming interested, asked him what most interesting to Chinowe.
RESIDENTIAL OIL FESTILENTIAL DISTRET the company was. Defondant told them An application for an offensive trade that he was the owner:01, some salt funka by Sir Paul Chater) won last year by Thetró Hóval by Moonen. “A Biklarovaki
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was Willing to on the ground, as, the district 8oung of the profits if alky
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The ORAIMAN markest that as there worth of shares. The women, wats other offensive, traciós being operiod they saw a thort cut to wealth, paid over. Harlosp; Singles (Cings 11 ous in the same district one more would the money, and patiently waited for their mos, do, pay, hurm. There were no rosily dividendi, A. your pused, and ma, šere good buildings in the district, t wald ware ho sians, either of the dividends, of (Mr. Bowier anggukind that the matter of the Company promoter, they informed the bold over for discussiott be a subsa, il Police, who grrosted the defendant, -tenth Zibuting, and this was agrond to. Mr. Lindell remanded the oRDO, L
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