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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,” MONDAY, MAY 1978. 1919.
CORRESPONDENCE.
FIUME
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE '' HONGKONG DAILY PRESS")
LEASING CROWN LAND. DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND LESSEE.
Will the Government state?—
Whether the terms and conditions attached to the letting of the picke of Crown land north of the Central Market have been varied or modified since the highest tender was accepted: And, if so, what are the variations or modifications and the reasons therefor 1
The Hon. Mr. Ho Fook gave the Sra-I beg to give you a literal trans-Government notice, on May and, of his The shirtieth ordinary general meeting Istion of a letter, dated the 20th day of intention to ask the following questions of the shareholders of the Hongkong last January, addressed to our Chamber Electric Co., Ltd., was held at the offices
by the Chamber of Commerce and Indus(a) of the Company. St George's Building, try of Fiume, a non-political body repré on Saturday morning. Mr. A. C. Langenting all the economical activities of (Chairman) presided, and there were also
that city: present the Hon. Mr. Sir C. P. Chater, CM the Hon Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Mr. J. Johnstone (Directors), the Hon. Mr. Ho Fook, Messrs. F. B. L. Bowley, C. A. Hooper, G. C. Moxon, C. H. P. Hay. T. E. Pearce. G. M. Lakio. P. Tester. E M, Raymond. Ho Leung. To Tao Hing, Leung Wing Sang. Leung Yan Po, LE Oorio, O. Baptista,' A. H. M. de Silva. Ho Kwong (shareholders), and F: traham (manager).
The CHAIRMAN said: Gentlemen,--The nett proft amounts to $305.953.10, to which bas to be added $121.042.89 brought forward from last year, making a total of $695.990.79 available for distribution, and this your Directors recommend be disposed of as follows:-
To pay a dividend of $2.93 pers
ahare on 60,000 shares
To pay a bonus of 75 cents per
share.
To place to Reserve
$135,000.00
To write off Plant Account for
depreciation
To write of Property Account
for depreciation
45,000,00 100,000.00
*130,000.Cp
26,000.00
To write off Furniture Account:
for depreciation
To pay a bonus to staff
To pay to Staff Provident Fund To carry forward to
account
next
19,543.39 14,330.13
196.958.31
$626,906.79
135.95
Dividend and bonus are the same as last year, and I trust the return of $3 por share will meet with approval. The addi- tion of a iakh to reserve, bringing that fund up to $300,000, will, no doubt, com- mend itself to all concerned, while I hope the policy of writing-off plant, hitherto endorsed by you, will continue to receive The bonus to staff represents support.
On the 28th October, 1915, the Hungarian Government gave up our city to the brutality of a ferocious borde.
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SPORT
CRICKET.
MR. PONSONBY FANE'S XI. «. N.C.O's AND MEN OF THE GARRISON,
A friendly match was played on Satur day on the Civil Service ground, between Mr. H. Ponsonby Fano's XI. sud, the N.C.0's, and men of the local Garrison, It was a matter for surprise that the soldiers won by the large margin of 118
The victors batted first and com runa menced none too well, losing five wickets for 33 runs. A splendid effort by Talfourd, however, saved the situation. He played a steady game right through
scoring 85 innings
io- runs cluding t thirteen fours. Others who did well total eventually reached 177 for 9 at which stage the innings was, closed. Although the Civilians felding was exceptionally good, their bowling seemned weak, the best Brand Severn, registered being that of H.E. Mr.
his
Desperation and horror for a new| (5) What was the amount of the second Here Horrocks (91) and Bain decla
brutal slavery had the power to raise
highest tender t
The Government's replies are
as
as one man the 15,000 Italians of Fiume. They gathered around" the follows:
nered Tricolor, which bears the white(a) A disagreement occurred between the cross of Savoia, and took the oath that
Government and the lesser regarding they would be annexed to Italy or die."
the proper interpretation of one of the conditions of the lease, and the lessee refused to sign the lease agree
The Croatian violence, instead of cooling down the enthusiasm of the! Ficmans for the holy cause of their redemption, has strengthened it, and on the 30th day of the same month by a formal plebiscite the Fiumans pró- claimed to the world the annexation of Fiume to the mother country, Italy.
**Our Chamber, during the meeting of the 18th November, 1918, recognized the power of the Italian National Council and has decided to stand, by it) till its patriotic aims are attained.
On the 17th November, 1918, we received with frantie enthusiasm the deliverance of Fiume by our Italian brothers and now that our trepidation. is practically over wo are sending to all the Italian Chambers of Commerce our most cordial and brotherly greet ings.
It is the aim of our Chamber-vaidly. longed for til? yesterday--to co-operate with all our power in favour of the economical progress and national wel Iore of our true country, the great Italy.
G. A BENA,
Chairman.
Camera di Commercio Italiana in Cina,
Shanghai.".
The original of the above letter is ex- 90 per cent. of their annual salarice, and, pored on a special "board at the Hall of on behalf of the European employés, it the offices of our Chamber 38, Kiangse is also proposed to initiate a provident Road. Yours truly. scheme op similar lines to those already adopted by many other local, concerns, and, in order to make this retrospective to some extent, it is suggested to appro- priate the sum of $14,350.13. It is due to the loyal and efficient services of European staff that the many difficulties which bave presented themselves during the past two years have been surmounted and I feel ware, therefore, you will approve of both the bonus and the vident Fund scheme,
our
Company's operations to Aberdeen and beyond, and it is hoped the necessary licence will be granted as soon as possible, so that we shall be in a position to supply current to those districts simultaneous
Pro-with the opening of North Point station.
(Applause)
Shortage of plant has continued to handicap our operations, but with the rocust addition of two 250-kilowatt steami set, which, along with con lensers and other accessories, were purchased from the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Com pany, Ltd, the pressure has been con- siderably relieved, and it is hoped sup plies can be maintained until such time as the new station is ready.
15.
With regard to North Point I pleased to say that some of the plant ordered from England is now here, and present indications are that the balance will be ready for shipment in the near future. When last addressing you I made reference to the efforts being made to secure machinery from America, and you will probably be interested to learn that through the kind offices of Mr. Aldridge, of the Shanghai Electricity Department, who has recently returned fr
For some time past your Directors have realised the desirability of making a still further reduction in the cost of current -to consumiers, and I hope it will be Possible to give cflect to same at no far distant date,
ment.
who took! wickets far 46 puns.
The Civilians were expected to equalise the score in view of the fact that their side included players lite A. E. Wood,
E. Marley, Lieut. Coles, Pay Lieut CC Robinson, and Lieut. Cavanaugh
promis- They started ingly, obtaining 57 runa for three wickets. Towards this score Marley contri- buted 81 and Wahl 18, A rot then set in, and a proc but the condition in question was loession to and from the wickets fol-;
The last six wickets fell for
for four runs, Robinson alone breaking his "duck" by a lucky glance to leg for four.
The Government was advised that the lessee was bound by his contract,
а
The following were the scares :---
GARRISON TEAM.
Con
Cpl. Horrocks, b Marley Cpl. Mann, e Marley, Severn... 13 Le Cpl. Conner, e Coles, b Severn" CQMS. Talfourd, b Severn.......
85
admittedly worded in an unsatisfac tory manner, and it was consideredger, who was put on to bow! towards the latter end of the game, finished with advisable to settle the matter by nego the excellent average of 3 wickets for tiation rather than to bring it before four runs, whila Baines captured six
wickets for 35 runs. the Courts, The lessee was very will- ing to meet the Government in the matter and terms were forthwith arranged, to the effect that the month- ly rent should be reduced from $2,520 | to $2,100 and that the lessee should have an option to continue the lense, which was due to expire on the 29th "January, 1820, until the 31st Decem
ber, 1991. subject to one 'month'e notice if at any time after the 29th January, 1920, the Government should require the site for its own use.
In making this compromise the -Government was guided by the fol
lowing considerations. A dispute haż occurred between the outgoing and the incoming lessee, with the resalt that the former had removed all the buildings that were on the site. It would take time and money to erect new buildings and the Government was not prepared to grant a long, lease, as it would soon require the land" for its own purposes. It seem ed probable in the circumstances that, if the site, was put up to tender again, the rental would be much re duced, and at the same time it was, desired to avoid the expensive legal proceedings of uncertain result which would be necessary in order to enforce the contract which had been rande. (6) The amount of the second highest
tender was $2,370 month...
KOWLOON FERRY SERVICE.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The Hon. Mr. Ho Fook gave notice,
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Lee.-Cpl. Lawrence, b Bevern Bergt Athorne, at. Fape, b Severn. -Gar. Baines, a Marley, b Cavanaugh 2
Sgt. Strange, not out
Lee. Cpl. Deakin, e and b Marley. C. 8. M. Tarley, not out
Extras
11
Total (for 9 wickets, declared) ...177
Marley Severn Coles
Bowling Analysis.
0. M. B.
14
67
46
6
0
Cavanaugh Earde Wood
1
0
MR. PONSONBY HANE'S II,
A. E. Wood, a Keenan, b Athorne. 9 G. E. Marley, Talfourd, b Baines 21 Lieut. Col. Coles, e Conner, b
Baines
4. de Bouzas, b Baines
41
Capt. Wahl, e Strange, b Conner... 18 G. C. Earde, b Baines
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Lient, P. C. Cavanaugh, b. Conner .0
Lieut. Robinson, b Baines ..... Pay-I Capt Bundle, c e. Lawrence, b
Baines
+
R. A. Ponsonby Fane, not out, some Hon. Mr. Claud Eevern, b Conner.
Atboras Baines Conner
Total
Bowling Analysis
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Mr. G. C. Moxos, in seconding, said to the Government, on April 2nd, of hisz | CIVIL SERVICE OPEN THEIR SEASON.
intention to ask the following questions:
Will the Government state:-
(a)
And, if so, what are the variations of SCENES, Auder five rinks were played,
modifications and the reasons there by all for 1.
The Civil Service Bowling Club opened their bowling season on Saturday evening, at Home" to Whether the terms and conditions when the members wer attached to the. Kowloon Ferry Ser- other Clubs. There was a large gather vice have been varied or modified ing present, including several ladies, Be since the highest tender was accepted treshments were dispensed on a lavish and an enjoyable time was spent four of were won by the Civil Ber: Vice men. The following were tho results:-
Civil Service defeated Taikoo by 20 C.B.C.C.-Lamble, Roylance, Seccombe, Stanley (akipirhead, Dunlevey, Morri
To my mind, of all the public utility com. panies serving the interests of this Colony the Hongkong Electric Co. stands aat pre-eminent as an example to Companies of this class. The shareholders have every reason for self-congratulation, and should like to pay i tribute to the
pru- dence
and wisdom that have guided the management in building up the splendid concern they now own. It may interest. you to note a comparison in the
In 1912 the balance.(b) for 1912 and 1910 sheet disclosed balance at credit of P&L account of $239,001.03. and dividend was paid to the extent of 81.40 per share. This year I observe that the are as follow:- sum to be dealt with 2020,990.79, and that $3 per share is being distributed with a huge margin placed to reserves and depreciation. No doubt this
the
c
amounts
What was the amount of the second highest tender f
The replies thereto by the Government points to 17.
to (a) The Government is negotiating with the Ferry Company with regard to substantial modifications in the terms, and conditions attached to the Yaumati and
general not lagged behind in
advance in the Colony's pros perity, and it is
is all the more praise the worthy when one considers the difficulties
United States, wo were successful in created by the war now happily won by
Ureat Britain and her Allies. We aball
obtaining two 1,000 kilowatt turbo alter all, I feel sure, heartily endorse the bonus nators, together with the requisite boilers. to the-ataff, who richly deserve such appreciation of their services. It was confidently expected that delivery
of the equipment from America would.
F.
B. L. BOWLEY, who was to have
have been completed 'ere this, but oving asked certain questions, said: Mr. Chair
to freight difficulties on the Pacific only man and gentlemen, with reference to certain questions appearing in this mora-
a portion of the plant has so far reached ing's papers I desire to inform the meet Hongkong. Recent advices, however, lead without any knowledges were published
or authority us to expect that shipment of the requestions were
mainder will be effected by an early Chairman fed by me to the
depreciation
and he placed at showing how the opportunity. As matters now stand, my disposal
was arrived at. After seeing everything points to the now station being these Sgures I informed the Chairman ready towards the end of the present year that I did not think it necessary to put
questions. and with its completion the Company The report and statement of accounts. will be in a position to resume a normal were then carried unanimously. course as far as new business is concerned,
the
The appointment of Mr. John Joan stone La Director, in place of the Hon.
If, however, the demand for current Mr. D. Landale, resigned, was conarmed, increases to the same extent as hitherto on the proposition of the Hon. Mr. Ho
Fook
seconded by Mr. G., M, Lakin, it will not be long before the advisability
Mr. A. O Lang and the Hon. Mr. 8. H. of ordering still further plant from Home Dodwell were re-elected Directors on the will have to be seriously considered, and proposition of Mr. Ho Leung, seconded
by Mr. E. M. Raymond with that prospect in view the buildings at North Point have been so constructed
Bervice.
Taikoo
Maolachan (skip).
Bon
on
Bervice defeated the Kowloon
Green by 27 points to 20..
Shamshaipo Perry Hudson, "Langley, Mace,
It is considered to be in the publicowloon-Smyth, Dickinson, Muir,
interset that all possible facilities
- should be given to the Chinese popu
lation in order to induce them to live on the north side of the harbour and BO to relieve the congestion in Victoria; and, to this end a cheap ferry service is essential. The Government does not wish to make a profit out of the service and it has suggested to the Company that it should reduce the fares which it is entitled under its lease to charge, on condition that a reduction is made in the monthly payment of $9,900 dur to the Government. An agreement ", haa.not yet been reached.
(b) The amount of the second highest
tender was $8,000 a month.
(skip).
Civil Service defeated the Police by 21 points to 18.
C.S.C.O. — Laing, Polley, Watt, Yaulds (skip).
Police Feet, Taylor, Grant, Gerrard
(skip)rvice defested a scratch team by
Fincher,
21
Points Sara
to 17.
Hunter Duncan (skip).
Bersich Taam:-Atkinson, : Gardner; Cooper, Wotherspoon (akip).
Civil Bervice lost to a scratch, team by 15 points to 31 points..
C.B.C.C.-Emery, Macintosh, Smith, Kent (skip).
Scratch TeamGray, Tacchi, Russell, Gordon (skip),
LAWN TENNIS.
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24.
THE VICTORIA THEATRE.
This League match, played on Batur The management announce in the day, resulted in a win for the United. advertisement columns of the Daily Press Services by 74 to 26 games. Scores: the filming of the famong million-dollar Jeffrice and Brown lost to Col. Crisp picture entitled "A dog's life with the and Redmond, 3-8; lost to Col. Clementi inimitable cinema comedian, Charlie Smith and Capt. Murray, 2-0 lost lo Chaplin, in the leading role This pie Major Ardiono and Cant, Lealic-Smith, ture is par excellence the best of the 0-12, Mr. C. B. Brown was re-appoiste Charlie Chaplin series, and should draw Woodman^and. Goodall lost to Col. 7- auditor at a remuneration of $300,0 proposition of Mr. Leung Yang Porowded houses. It depicts Charlie Crisp and Redmond, 47, fast to Cot
Chaplin in a variety of the vicissitudes Clementi Smith and Capt Marray, 9-9- Mr. GRAHAM: Mr. Chairman. tismoa. on behalf of myself and the memness man will serve as a welcome relief Smith, D bers of the staff, I wish to thank you all from, the sternes, duties of life, Antic very much for the handsome bonus to the pating & rush for seats, the management staff, and the large contribution to the advise those desirous of not being di Provident Fund made us to day. appointed to secure their seats by book
The meeting then terminated.
ing them in time.
-on-the-
as to permit additional machinery being seconded by Mr. E. Ozorio and geo of life, and to the tired and Jaded bust lost to Major Ardiono and Capt. Leslie
installed without dislocating the work of the station.
An application has been made to the Government for permission to extend the (Continued at foot of next column.)
Railton and Edwards lent to Cok Crisp and Redmond, 7; lost to Cofy Clementi Smith and Capt. Murray, 5e; lost to Major Ardiono, and Capt Leslie Emith, 36
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