HONGKONG GENERAL CHAM« BER OF COMMERCE.
REPRESENTATIYE ON THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
MR. E, Y. D. PARR NOMINATED.
A general meeting of the members of the Hongkong General Chainber of Come merce was held, yesterday evening, to numifate a representative of the Chamber to serve on the Legislative Council during the absence of the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak. The Hen, Mr. S. II. Dodwell presided, and war-supported by the following members of the Committee:- Mesars, E. V. D. Parr, J. Johnstone, W. Ross Thomson, J. A. Plummer, A. O Lang ( H. P. Hay and H. J. Brett with Mr. E AS-M. Williams (seeretary). The following Erms
were
represented
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COMPENSATION DEMANDED.
PLAQUE IN HONGKONG. BIG INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR, METHODS OF PREVENTION IN THE
EAST.
In response to inquiry, Mrs. A. D. Hickling, the Acting Medical Officer of Health, informed a reporter of the nay Press, yesterday, that 103 cases of 'plague, nearly all of which were fatal. had been
pared with cases from January to the end of April, 1918
• WEDNESDAY, MAY 14mm, 1919.
TRICE
THE DISAPPEARING .
SNATCHEE SWALLOWS DOLLAR ·
BILLS.
A the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. & E. Lindsell, s Chinese waS charged with matching #2 in nota and two orders for 140 lbs of ico from a Chinese in Des Yeux Road.
The defendant snatched the money from complainant, who immediately seized.bim realising that the $1 notes and the orders
would be incriminating evidence, if found. upon him, immediately swallowed them.
Mr. Lindsell sentenced defendant to
The British Consul in Swatow has noti-reported in the Colony this year, as comand called out: Snatcher." Defendant, Red the Tuchun that, during the fighting between the Northern and Southern troops in Chuichow last year, three chapels, under British protection, were looted by the "troops. "The Tosses a estimated at about 8300. The Tuchun is requested to pay this amount as com penisation.
PIRACY ON MOTOR-BOAT,
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"Although such a large number of cases had been reported, Mrs. Hickling ex- pressed the opinion that "the outbreak could not be termed a serious one; not nearly the number of cases baving occurs red that had been notifed in some previ. ous years. She thought the outbreak was wall in hand, though the commencement of rainy weather might mean a recrudes- rença, as an outbreak of plague always came to an end when the weather was This was the usual season for bot. plague, and everything possible in the way of precautionary measures were being taken.
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six weeks' hard labour.
Another Chinese chewed a pawa-tickèt in order to evade arrest. He was, how- over taken into custody by a constable" on the charge of illegally pawning ap
article, and, when produced before M R. O. Hutchison, was sentenced to "one month's hard labour.
A WOMAN'S CURSES. AMUSING CASE.
A the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. R. O. Hutchison, Mr. A. J. d'Ecs, of No 4, Lochiel Terrace, Kowloon, BM- moned a Chinese amah for being drank and behaving in a disorderly manner.
Defendant had been employed by Mr. d'Eca for a long time, but was constant- drunk. Mr. d'Een ultimately dismissed her, after which she went to his house. every night, and burnt joss-sticks, kow- towing to the devil and pleading for Mr. d'Eca's death.
The motorboat Feng Chow, which Messrs. Bradley & Cp: (Mr. J.-A. Plumruns between Canton and Heungshan, was mer). Butterfeld & Swire (Mr. W. Ross pirated yesterday. A European, who was Thomson), Cawasjce, Pellanjer & Co. (Mr.proceeding to Heungshan by the boat, was R. B. Cooper), China Borneo Co. (Mr. robbed of more than $500. The piracy G. M. Lakin), "China Mutual Life Insur was reported to the local authorities. ance Co, Ltd. (Mr. B. W: Tape), China PEKING CABLE NEWS.
The Premier and the Cabinet-Ministers Sugar Refining Co., Ltd., (Mr. 'C W., Beswick), Dodwell, & Co., Ltd. (Mr. S. H. tendered their resignations on the 8th Dodwell), Eastern Asbestos C'ar(3rinst_but they were not accepted. The K. S. Morsison), Fire Insurance Associa President Hau Shih-chang informed the tion of Hongkong (Mr. D. K. Blair), | Premier and the Ministers that he would Gihh, Livingston & Co. (Mr. A. O). Lang), resign, if they did not withdraw their Gilman & Co. (Mr. W. L. Pattenden). resignations. Hongkong Electric Co. (Mr. F. Graham). According to the doctors' report. Chang J. D. Humphreys & Sen (Mr. H. Ham-Chung-chang, who was injured during the phreys), W. M. "Humphreys & Co. (Mr. students' demonstrations, received 63 W. M. Humphreys), J. D. Hutchison & bruises on his body: The finger-bones Co. (Mr. T. E. Pearce), Jardine, Mathe-were all broken and his skull fractured, wan & Co. (Mr. J Johnstone), Linstead & It is feared that the injuries will prove Davies (Mr. F. Maitland), Lowe Bingham fatal. & Matthews (M2. E, A. M.-Williams), N. Mody & Co. (Mr. N. Mody), Mr. G. C. Moxon, Nestlo's Anglo Swias Condensed It is hoped this year to revise pola, Milk Co. (Mr. A..G. Coppin). Mackinnon, which has beef dormant during the war. Mackenzie & Co. (Mr. E. V. D. Parr and owing to the absence of Army officers Mr. PL. Knight). H. Stephens & Co. With this object in view. a Polo Club (Mr H. Stephens) South British Insar-Gymkhana will be held on the Race ance Co., Ltd. (Mr. S. G. Newall), Union
Course on Empire Day, Saturday, May Insurance Bcciety of Canton (Mr. C. H.
(weather permitting) 24th, at 4 P. Hay), and Harry Wicking & Co. (Mr. under the management of the Polo Club, added Mrs. Hickling the Sanitary De When plague is reported from a house J. O. Hughes).
and with the kind permission of the Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club. Partment visit the premises at once, and meeting has been called as the result of The events, as detailed below, will be carry away all the bedding, `clothing and] the following letter from the Government open to all members of the community-everything that could be infected, to the charged with trespassing on railway pre-
The CHAIRMAN said:-Gentlemen, thie
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"Asked what constituted the precaution- ary measures, Mrs. Hickling said that as it had been definitely proved that rats were the chief disseminators of plague, by means of a parasite that thrived on its living body and left it for the body of human beings when the rat was dead, the Sanitary Department conducted a campaign against rats the year round.
Just at present, the campaign against rats was being conducted with great vigour. A small army of rat-catchers was at work, and a systematic examina- tion of dead rats was being conducted, with a view to locating the vicinity in which the plague germ was present. All at found in dust-bins were marked, so that whenever one was found to be in fected the district of its origin could be traced at once. An Indian mixture, us well as bird-lime, was being used, to destroy the rats.
disinfecting-station, where
they EM
Mr. d'Eca said he was afraid the woman might set fire to his house with the joss- sticks..
Inspector Gordon laughingly inter- complainant posed that he believed dreaded the woman's curses more than the risk of fire.
Mr. Hutchison fined the defendant $10
TRESPASSING ON RAILWAY PREMISES.
A the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. R. E Lindsell, a Chinese was
mises at Hunghom. which, I think. it is customary to read Chinese as well as others who ride, o fumigated under modern conditions. If
Dolendant said that he was an old at such meetings.
payment of a fee of $1 per entry; per the clothes or bedding are in too bad 20 and went to the yard with the intention of employé of the Kowloon-Canton Bailway The Extexas-then-read-the-letter-in- which H.E. the Officer Administering the sons entering for all events may do so at dition for fumigation they are destroyed: getting some arrests of salary, “
Government requested the Chamber to take the necessary steps to nominate
representative of the Chamber on the Legislative Council during the absence of
the Hon. Mr. P. R. Holyoak.
Continuing, the CHAIRMAN gaid: The proposal in this case is very simple as there is only one nomination-that of Mr. E. V. D. Parr, who has been pro posed by Mr. A. G, Coppin and seconded by Mr. W. M. Humphreys. The voting wilt merely be by show of hands..
an laclusive fee of $5. "Lady competitors free. It is not proposed to present valu able prizes to winners of the various events but a suitable souvenir will be given.. the ladies nominating the winner The programme of each respective race. will include:-
T.Muzical-Chairy-for-ladies.
-Half-Section's Race, for gentlemen
only.
3.-Victoria Cross Race, for. gentlemen anly, each competitor, to be nominat ed by a lady, 4-Tent-Pegging, gentlemen only, ladies'
nomination.
6. Ball and Bucket Race, open to
ladies and, gentlemen.
Brain Fever Race, ladies and gentle- men partners.
7-Mount Combat. gentlemen only
Mrs. Hickling said that beyond dis- infecting the clothes of the other persons in the house where a case of plague has occurred, nothing further is done to pre- vent the spread of the disease though a plague flea can go from one human being to another just as easily as from a rat to a human being.
The reporter pointed out that there was nothing to prevent the other occupants of the house spreading plague, broadcast. Mrs. Hickling said that generally, when one inmate of a house died of plague the other occupants left, and sometimes could not be traced. It was a certain sign
when a house was deserted, with only a dead body inside, that the patient had died of plague, for the Chinese were well able to identify the disease.
A watchman who made the arrest stated
that defendant had been paid all that
was due to him. -
Mr, Lindsell fined defendant $5...
THEFT OF ENVELOPES,
A the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, a Chinese youth was charged with stealing 750 envelopes.
Defendant stated, at first, that he was given the envelopes by bis mother, but. on being questioned, said he picked them up near & Chinese printing office.
Mr. Lindsell fined defendant $10,"with the alternative of fourteen days hard labour.
Mr. A. G. Coppry: Mr. Chairman, I have much pleasure in proposing that Mr. E. V. D. Parr be appointed to act as this Chamber's representative on the Hongkong Legislative Council during the absence on leave of the Hon. Mr. P H. Holyoak. The fact that his is the only nomination is clear proof to my mind of the unanimous desire of members of the Chamber that M. Parr be appointed to Further particulars, programmea and sible to bave one with such a large popul receipta for the week onding May 10th
this position. Mr. Parr is so well-known to "you that he needs no introduction. He has been resident in the Colony for a considerable number of years, during the whole of which time be has been connected with the shipping and general commercial interests of the Colony I confidently recommend him to your suffrages, being assured that he will be found to be imbued
the late Mr. Hewitt, who for so many
nomination.
fadies nomination,
Entrance to the Gymkhana will be per head, children under twelve half- price; the entrance fee will include tea.
entry forms. may be obtained from the Secretary, Hongkong Club; the Jockey Club Stables; the Hon. Secretary, Police Reserve Headquarters Club, or Mr... S. E. Grimstone, Hor. Secretary, Hong kong Polo Club, d/o Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.
Mrs. Hickling said that there was no Segregation Camp. It was scarcely pos
tion.
In other
HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD.
The approximate statement of trafic
is as follows:-
This Year
Increme
Beceipts
for woek $14,7-8 12,052
234,131
ванной 2,704
Aggregate receipts for 19 weeks..
260,715
18,484 -
THE BRITISH NAVY.
The subject of plague and its preven tion is-bne that calls for the considera- tion of the Sanitary Board. places in the East, rctably in Calcutta Last Year and in Madras, the chief measure taken to check the spread of the disease is the establishment of a Begregation Camp with the most modern appliances and conves. which a case of plague (not necessarily 701 ships under the White Busigo, lences. The occupants of every house in At the present time Great Britain has
zatai) is discovered are taken to the Camp which constitute a fleet of unparalleled Here they are inoculated with the plague seram, and examined daily for the next strength, apart from three battle- eighteen days. When the symptoms of plague are discovered, the patient is at cruisers, twenty-one light cruisers, 100 once removed to a plague hospital.
The campaign against rate in Ceylon
r so destroyem, and a number of sub-
with many of the ideas of his predecessor, good work for this Chamber, Mr. Coppin years ably represented this Chamber. Yery aptly referred to, was, I know, vory strongly of that opinion. I have had (Applause).
Mr. W. M. HUMPHREYS: I feel sure Mr the privilege, gentlemen, of being on your Parr hax the confidence of the members Commitee for some three to four years of the Chamber and of the commercial ow, and in seeking election to the Legis. community generally. I beg to second the It is an honour I look upon as coming the theory has been advanced, and strong stages of construction when the Armis lative Council I have no ulterior motives. has proved only a doubtful success, for marines, which were in such advanced from you, and I will do any best to voicely supported, that the spread of bubonic tice came that work could not be arrest Mr. PARB Mr. Chairman and gentle
plague is as much dus at contact with men, in offering myself as a candidate to your vistes to that Body, for the general the Colony. (Applause). I de represent you on the Legislative Council, good of while my friend Mr. Holyoak is at Home not propose to detain you with a long speech, but I should like to thank"" mỹ on leave, i am prepared to do my utmost friend, Mr. Loppin, and my friend, Mr. to further in every possible way that I Humphreys, for the trouble they have ofa, generally, the interests of the com- With these few remarks, I have the ples taken in bringing my name before you, merce of this Colony I first came to sure of placing my services at your dis Hongkong twenty-three years ago, and posni. (Applause). since that time I have been stationed in Shanghai, Japan, and India, and, on wench cocasion of my return, to Hongkong I could not help being impressed with the progress that the Colony's trade had made, ita vast and overgrowing import ance to Obina, to the world generally, and to the great commercial chain of the British Empire. I am one of the many who believe there is a great future for Hongkong. The late Mr. Howitt, whose (Continued at foot of nest column.}
a plague patient, or one who, possibly ed. A large proportion of thows ships unknown to himself, is developing plague, are now being placed on a nuciens araw as to the agency of the rat flex
Plague inoculation is being conducted basis The Mediterranean Fleetwill in an extensive manner in India, even include six of the latest battleships. Among people who disease
people who are healthy, as a pre
Admiral Bir Charles Maddan will be Commander-in-Chief of a new Atlantic ventative
entative Me, Dr. 1. Tertius Clarke Fleet, connecting, link between the has advanced- and, beira in Farak, has Admiral Sir J. M. de Robeck, and the
the supreme Medittarrancan - Fleet, under Vice authority in enforced system of. "The proposition was, then put to the is probably not folllawa Bation which Home Fleet. Steps are being taken to anywhere else show the British fiag in considérable meeting and carried unanimously.
in the East. When a case of plague dignity in the outer seas. A cruiser The CHAIRMAN having intimated to Mr occurs in a bouse the patient is removed squadron, will once more be based upon to the Hospital for treatment. H the Bermuda Vice Admiral Bir A. L. Dan Part that he had been elected
Mr. PARK said Gentlemen thank patient dies the
Other Coccupante, of the will be-the-Commander-in-Chief of a you very much for the confidence you house are segregated there, under the, CELE newly-constituted China Squadron With have plated in me. If, as is no doubt of a Police guard. The idea is true, the credit or otherwise of a place they do not move out of the page the Admiralty should be able, rapidly to over seventy light cruisers st-ite disposal,. is reflected in ita public men I deem it a infected house they cannot spread, tar great privilege to be amongst that num disease. There, however, the rat did the establish British prestige in the outer spreading, and the occupants of the house, being confined in a plague infected space, rapidly caught the plague, and, in one instance, nine out of eleven decapants of one house died withm two weeks from plague which they got from their own dwelling.
ber now in Hongkong, which, I think, may be considered up to this time to have been very fortunate in the choice of its public man. (Applause) almanage
Mr. PARR received the congratulations of those present, and the gathering di persed.
that i
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