SANITARY BOARD ELECTION.
TO-DAY'S POLL.
Two candidates having been nominated for the sand on the Sanitary Board, which has fallen vacant by the expiration of Mr. Alabaster's term, an election takes place at the Cy Hall this afternoon com mencing at 4 o'clock.
Mr. C. G. Alabaster has been cominated for re-election by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., and seconded by Mr. F. B.
by Mr. W. Jackson.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PREJU
KOWLOON MATTERS. ACTIVITIES OF THE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION.
The Hon. Secretary of the Kowloon ́Residents' Association sends us copies of the following correspondence which has passed between the Association and the Government:
To the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, C.B.E.,
Colonial Secretary.
(to several matters affecting its com
unity, the first of which, at present, is ren's Playground, Chatham Road. the unsatisfactory condition of the Child
BUILDING LOANS COMMITTEE To the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, C.EE
Colonial Secretary:
March 31st, 1890, Bi-My Committee view with auch satisfaction the extension of the principle of Government loads to private indivi duals for the purpose of financing the erection of bouses for residential "pur- Government poscs, contained in the Guzette of the 27th inst./
“MONDAY. APRIL 19a, 1920.
THE STRIK IN HONGKONG TRAM CARS CEASE RUNNING. AN AUTHORITATIVE STATEMENT NEEDED.
The general public, who had not been affected by the strike of fitters and engine es employed in the various dockyards in Hongkong, which has beers in operation for the past week, wore brought directly March 22nd., 1990.
They desire, however, to address the
into touch with the Intest developments Sin-I am instructed by the Committee Government with "reference to the cota.
on Saturday morning, when the team cars position of the Committee appointed co L Bowley; and Mr. J. Caer Clarke has of the Kowloon Residents Association to advise the Government regarding advanced to run. A reporter of this paper, been proposed by Dr. Briean and seconded invite. the attention of the Government out of public funds for this purpose wish who was informed on Friday night that]
My Committee do not in any way to comment upon the suitablaneses or other-
consider to get confirmation, so se to notify the wise of the gentlemen nominated, who are this development was likely, endeavoured undoubtedly fully qualified to the question.
The action of the Government in form public, but was informed by one of the ing the Committee is undoubtedly the ex-Tramway employer that there was no pression of a desire to meet the rent pro truth in the rumour. This incident illus blen which
hich is admitted by the Govern mens to be confined to the case of Euro trate the difficulty which the Press have had to contend with in obtaining nowa of peans of moderate means
shint My Committee; therefore, consider the views of individuals of that class the strike.j should be represented to the GovernmentWe understand that over 600 fitters and and they feel that the Advisory Committee would bo strengthened by the addition of turners employed by the Hongkong and the name of an individual coming under Whampoa Dock, Co. are out. Mr. J. W. shas category
I am, consequently, instructed to respect Graham, the Acting Chief Manager, has refused all information to the Press. Mr. fully suggest the inclusion of Mr. C. A da Roza, Incorporated Accountant, as any. Reid, Manage of the Taikoó Docks, additional member, and to express the hope that the Government will favourably told a reporter" that the absence of the entertain the suggestion.--I have the hoo
bad interfered vegy alightly with the our to remain, sir, your obedient servant, fittery and, turners employed, at Taikoa
W. JACKSON, 簿 Hon. Secretary.
work.
Mr. Olark being the nominee of the Kowloon Residents Association appeals in address which will be found in our.] advertisement columns as a candidate who possesses a knowledge of Kowloon's needs gained from over ten years' residence in that district. though it must be said that his programme relates for the most part to matters which lie quite outside the scope of the Sanitary Board and come within the province of members of the Legislative Council. *
On the walls of the latrines thereon there are profusely inscribed pencilled obscenities undoubtedly outrageous per- versions by maturer hands than those of European children in the district.
My Commiten respectfully suggest the appointment of a Caretaker also the appointment of a Committee of Kowloon residente, whose duty it would be ta periodically visit and inspect the area re
My Committee also respectfully offers the miggestion that the above grounds be brought up-to-date by the creation of a sandpit, and the installation of the re quisite equipment for physical exercises,
An appeal made in the intertets of Mr.ferred to. Alabaster aka the electors to Vote for the re-election of Alabaster, the tried can didato, and a Colony not divided against Italf." Mr. Alabaster stands upon his record of service on the Sanitary Board. where he has done much valuable work, maypole, swing and see-saw, ots, Mr. Bowley, in a letter to Saturday's usually to be found on such juvenile
creation grounds. Daily Press, wrote: "Mr. Alabaster's
Another matter which my Committee wide experience in the Colony, coupled considers worthy of the Government's with his knowledge of its laws and ad- ministration, and his forensic and debat-survey is the misuse of the seats on Nathan Road and on the Police Pier, in ing powers, render him a meat valuable variably the resort of Chinese coolies. representative of the public, and it would be most unfortunate if the latter should loso his services." Unquestionably, that opinion will be widely shared, but it re- mains to be seen whether all who endorse It will take the trouble to go to the poll this afternoon. The Kowloon Residents
In conclusion, my Commitee desirës me Association can certainly be counted upon to do the best with their organisation to to enquire whether or not the Food Prices Control Committee is still in existence Becaro the election of Mr. Caer Clark.
If the reply is in the affirmative, As a Sanitary Board election is not of to further enquire if the recently increas- very frequent occurrence and some uncered prices of various provisions etc, im posed by compradores in Kowloon have tainty exists, especially amongst new
bat to the sanction of that body.
question, comers to the Colony, as to who are en- Arising from the last titled to vote, the following is a summary enquire whether or not the Government considers it practicable to control tho prices of local food products-I have the honour to remain, air, your obedient ser
of those who are qualified;-
1-Anybody whose name appears on
either of the two Jury. Lists..
1. Unofficial members of Council. 3.-Barristers and Solicitors.
4-Medical practitioners, dentists" and
chemists.
5-The Clergy.
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6.--Schoolmasters of any school other
than a vernacular school. 7.-Professore, lecturers and academic
officers of Hongkong University. 8-Editors, sub-editors and reporters
of local daily newspapers. 9.-Licensed pilote, 10.-Persons previously on Jury Lists who have been removed therefrom on account of age or infirmity.
CORRESPONDENCE. SANITARY BOARD ELECTION.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THS ** HONGKONG DAILY. FRESS."
In pursuit of my Committee's authority, I have to refer to the vacant ground forming a triangle outside the Ferry Committee believes. Wharf, which, my could be greatly improved by its being laid out as a grase plot containing a few botanical specimens.
vant
I am to
W.. JACKSON,
Hon. Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong,
27th March, 1920.
"
Employers of labour seem to regard the
SIR,-With reference to your letter of sion of an additional member to the Com the 31st March, 1920, suggesting the inclu-matter as of private rather than public mittee appointed to advise Government, on concern, and consequently the public ars applications for advances from public not yet informed from any authoritativa
I am directed to inform you
·
Now that the strike is extending to the vital services of the Colony, there is a clearar title on the part of the public to bis informed.
funds for the purpose of building house source what precisely, are the reasons why mittee in question is a sab-committee of it is deemed impossible to concede the the Finance Commister of the Legislativo Council, and, therefore, it is regretted men's demands for an increase of 40. per that the appointment of any body who 15ong in their wages not a member of the Council is not possible.I am, sir, your obedient servant,
"A. G. M. FLETCHER,
Colonial Secretary The lon. Secretary,
Kowloon Residents' Association.
BARROW TERRACE RENTS. To the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, C.B.E.
Colonial Secretary
March 25th, 1990. SIE-1 am instructed by my Commits to state that information has been received that three tenants of houses in Barrow Terrace, Borloo, have been notified by their landlord to vacate their houses as at April 30th, no reason being offered for what is considered to be what
an unwarrantable
are
The Chinese are not uncommunicative. They want à 40 per cent rise, have per- suaded themselves that they are entitled to it by reason of the increase which, has taken place in-recent years in the cost of living, and they point to the profita
made by the companies concerned as evidence that they can afford to meet, the junt demands of the men whose rates of pay, in some concerns, it has boon alleged, five not been raised since the war began. They express their determination not to resume work until their demands have be granted in full.
in property question is that which formed the subject of investigation by the Government last September when an tenants against an exorbitan appeal by increase of rent was, happily, sustained.,
It is believed that the direnmatanges
the surrount to warrant, the Government present landlord's action
The Secretary for Chinese Affairs has again intervening on behalf of the been dating as mediator without any eviction starting success because employers and aggrieved tenants, whose
vour of what are alleged to be pre employes scem equally firm, especially forential extra-Kowloon
people would accentuate the house shortage in Kow, since the announcement was made a week. ago that the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock To. and the Taikoo Dock Co. had conceded an improvement in the rates of pay which the men calculate to be in the
good of 15 per cent.
Sia, With reference to your letter of the 22nd March, I am directed to state that His Excellency the Governor aploon.I have, etc., proves the appointinent of a Committee of Kowloon residents in connection with the Children's Shelter; and the Govern ment will provide a Caretaker.
I shall be glad to meet representatives of your Association regarding the matter The other questions raised in your let ter under, reply will be dealt with separately.I am, sir, your obedient ser-
A. G. M. FLETCHER,
Colonial Secretary.
Kowloon Residenta Association.
vant,
The Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong,
tee has been dissolved.
29th March 1920. SIR-I have read Mr. F. B. L Bowley's
SI-With reference to your letter of letter in your valuable paper.
the 22nd, March, 1920, and your enquiry While he has every right to canvass for erarding the Food Committee, I am his nominee, Mr. Alabaster, for the forth-directed to inform you that the Commit coming election, I very much question his right in characterising the aims and objects of the Kowloon Residents' Associar tion's nomination of Mr. J. Cher Clark as unfortunate
According to Mr. Bowley's' own state- ment, it was necessary for Mr. Alabaster to offer himself for re-election because his three years tenure of office had terminat- od. That being so, where then, in the name of common-sense, is the truth of his allegation that the Kowloon Residents' Association was seeking to expel Mr. Alabaster from office when that gentleman
The Governacht does not consider it practicable to control the prices of local food products as it is unable to control the sources of supply. I am, sir, your obedient servant,
A. G. M, FLETCHER,
Colonial, Socretary. The Hon. Secretary,
Kowloon Residents' Association. To the Hon. Mr. A.G. M. Fletcher, C.B.E.,
"Colonial Secretary
1913.
W. JACKSON,
Hon: Secretary::
SIK-With reference to your lettera of the 25th March, 1990, I am directed to inform you that the notices served upon the tenante of three houses in Barrow Terrace, have been withdrawn -I am, su, your obedient servant,
Incidentally we observe that a Renter's' telegram about the strike in Hongkong, published in the Shanghai papers, states coded an additional 94 cents per hour. that the two leading dock companies con When the Shanghai people read that this concession had apparently not satisfied the fitters.and turners, we can but faintly im The Hon. Secretary,
Kowloon Residents Association.agine what they thought about it. The idision conceded was one and a half fcente per hour.
A. G., M. FLETCHER,
Colonial Secretary
C.B.
To the Hon. Mr. A÷G. MARJAN
Colonial Secretary
April 1st, S--I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated March 29th, No. 1 in 570/1919.
My Committee have instructed me to express to you their profound satisfaction with the Government's action in sustain ing their appeal on behalf of the affected tenants in Barrow Terrace, Kowloon. have the honour to remain, sir, your obedient servant,
W. JACKSON,
Hon: Becretary....
WEDDING IN KOWLOON
OZORIO DA ROZA.
The cessation of the lower level tramcars. way an unpleasant surprise. The fitters of the tramway company had been seent for some days, and on Saturday morning they were joined by the engineers. These men had given a week's notios of their intention to cease work if they were ro fused an increase, and, up to Saturday morning, having been told nothing by their employers, the men carried out their threat. Under such conditions it was found impossible to run the generating plant, and so the whole of the Colony, has been deprived of the use of the tramways. The number of drivers and conductors affected is about 250, but these men ars nct on strike and are only prevented from working because of the action of the others shieldin
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nomination in the case of one at least of takar.. ee also desire no to inform liky elific light and power being
* April 1st, 1920.
At the Rosary Church, Kowloon, restor The Peak Tramway continued to run its BIR-I directed by my Committee day afternoon, a gathering couple usual services to to acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of mainly of members of the Portugese A strike of the engineers employed by your letter dated March 27th., No. 1822 community assembled to witnessed the Hongkong Electric Co. had boun de ding of Mr. H. A. Ozorio, son of Mr and finitely fixed to commence on Saturday ∙is out of office?
the direct me to Mite case the In the last paragraph of his letter, Mr. My Committee further, Bowley further suggested that the Kow-express their highest appreciation of the Delcimina Maria de Roma, the second Engineers Guild, regarding this aan 1con Residents Association and the Con-approval of His Excellency the Governor daughter of Mr. and Mrs P. J. de Roany extreme step, only to be carried out as stitutional Reform Association should ea- of their suggestion of the appointment af of Shanghai
last resource, ordered the men not to deavour to secure more popular repre- & Committee of Kowloon Residents in con The bride, who was given away by her strike for the present. It is probably scitation (the italics are my own) on the nection with he Children Belter, and brother, Mr. P. O da Rom, was attired realised the men that in the case of a
Government's provision of Care Bourd by the substitution of election for of
silver cord and orange blossoms. She held up a service of vital importance to My Committee me you that three of their number, Mesare wore a tulle vel edged with mirer cord the Colony the Government would be Frost, Petrie and Jackson, will avail and carried a bouquet of tea roses, She compelled to intervene and man, the power themselves of the honour to meet and was attended by her sister, Miss Ignee da stations with men from the Navy or the confer with you regarding the matter Roza, and the bridgroom's sister Miss Royal Engineers, upon any date that will suit your con- Letitia Ozorio, as bridesmaids, while the vonience.I have the honor to remain, bridegroom was supported a beet man, air, your obedient servant,
by his brother, Mr. F. F. Ozoria. The (82) W. JACKSON,
Rev. Fr. Spada conducted the mariage Hon. Becretary. ceremony, at the conclusion of which Mr. Gonsales, at the organ, played "Mendels To the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, C.Eohn's Wedding March
Colonial
Dial Secretary
After the ceremony, the guests repaired April 1st, 1820.
to the residence of Mr. P. O, da Boze, in
the nominative scate before the next Vacancy occurs
"
Now, is it not a fact that, in nominating Mr. Clark as a candidate for the coming election, the Kowloon Residents Associa tion have been following the very prin- ciple laid down by Mr. Bowley himself to secure popular, representation on the Board by means of election i fri
the
MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA
DIVIDEND AND BONUS.
In short, I cannot but think that Mr. Bowley is defeating the object he has in
The local branch of the Bank has view that of election by seeking to sup- press it. His request to the Kowloon Re
received a telegram from the London sidents Association to lay its case before. SIR,—I have the honour to saknowledge Granville Avenue, where a reception was Once advising that at the meeting of the Mr. Alabpeter; if re elected, is tantamount receipt of your letter dated March th The house was tastefully decorated, to making the Association to withdraw its No. 322-1914, in response to an enquiry a large wedding bell made of white flowers shareholders of the Bank, which will be cendidate from the election on behalf of my Committee
marking the entrance. The cake haring bald on the 20th inst., & final dividend for
• It is doubtful whether the needs and Food Committee Afte interests of that Association can be better My Committee have noted the Goverz been cut and served with champagne, Mr. the year 1919 at the rate of 14 per cente, served by any person other than its own ment's impracticability to control the Ozorio, in, & brief speech, washed for annem and a bonus of 2 per cent, will representative for obvious reasons. Your prices of local food products. I have the the newly married couple a long and be declared (making 16 per cent, for the honour to remain, air, your, obedient ser happy wedded life, and all prosperity and year), £50,000 to be transferred to Faithfully, wh
good fortuna. - Mr. and Mrs. Ozorio left Reserve Fand bringing it up to £750,000 JH XAVIERE
W JACKSON for Canton, where the honey moon will be and the sum of £90,000 to be carried for-
Hon: Secretary," April 11th, 1950
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