HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL
(Continued from page '4-)
MODIFICATION OF TREATY OF PEACE OZDERS.
-The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second reading of the Bill intituled, an Ordinance to modify certain provisions of the Treaty of Peace Order, 1919, as amended by the Treaty of Peace.(amend. ment Order. 1990, for the purpose of adapting the, provisions of the Order to the circumstances of the Colney of Hongkong.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY Séconded, and the motion was agreed to.
On the motion of the, ATTORNEY-GENERAL seconded by the COLONIAL SECRETARY, the Council went into committee to con sider the Bill clause by clause..
The Rill being approved without amend ment,
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved that the Bill be read a third time, and the Council agreed. tagas
The same procedure was followed in regard to the Bill to modify certain pro visions of the Treaty of Peace (Austria) Order, 1990; and the Bill to modify cer- tain provisions of the Treaty of Peace (Bulgaria) Order. 1920. Both Bills were read a second and third time,
THE ADJOURNMENT.
E19 EXCELLENCY: Honourable gentlemen of the Legislative Council.This is the last meeting 1 propose to hold this year, as there is no matter of great urgency before us, and 1 propose, therefore, that the next meeting aball be held on Thurs- day, January 13th, at 8.30 p.m., which nore convenient to members than 19 o'clock, or I understand it to be. The reason why I think it undesirable to hold a meeting in the first week in January is that Mr. Fletcher, to my regret, is, leaving us at the end of the month, and I am not sure when Mr. Severn is coming back. There may be a slight inter- regnam and it would be a great incon venience to meet without a Colonial Secretary..
THE GOVERNOR'S THANKS TO THE COUNCIL.
E18 EXCELLENCY added: In winding up the business of the year. 1 desire to thank you, gentlemen, for the assistance you have given me so angrudgingly through- out the year. I think we have got through a considerable amount of useful
THE HONGKONG - DAILY | PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24TH, 1910.
EXPENDITURE" ON GOVERNMENT HOUSE
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $3,029 in aid of the Tata
Governor, Cher Charges ---
Eletric Fans and Light for Pub
lio Rooms Incidental Expenses Spt elal Expenditure, Furniture.
Total
The CHAIRMAN-The votes $2,000, and $10,000. A great mental ilms were a ked for mental aums were a-ked for
Approved.
P-W.D. EXPENSES,
$494,00
SUPREME COURT FOR HIS HONOUR THE FEIAR" JUDGE,
{MR. JUSTICE WOOD)].
FA NAVAL DEBATING SOCIETY.
DISCUSS A GOOD DINNER
The first dinner of the Debating Society BREACH OF CONTRACT ALLEGATION, which crisis for officers and crew of H.3.8. Titania and Submetines was hold on The Chin Kycki Trading Company prTuesday evening, Sist instant, at the Astor 2,223.00 ceeded against Kwong Cheong to recover House Hotel, the guest of the evening 1,200.00 8724, damages alleged to have been estin being Captain Averel Sommerville, D.S.O.,
ed by the plaintiffs in respect of a "breach of contract. The contract was for the supply of 150 bales of gunny baga. plaintiffs, and Mr. Gardiner appeared for Mr. F. Mason condicted the case for the
$3,999.00
deal of are $600,
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The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $950 in aid of the Public Works, Other Charges:
Incidental Expenses Electric Fans and Light.......
Total
the defence.
R.N
Seated at the table were:-The Prat dent. Rev Gordon W. B. Statt, Captain
Clarke and J. H. Jaggard, C. Blackford Sommerville and W. Norton; A. J.
and T. Josey; A. Tardoff and F. Douglas; E. Rivett and F. Watkins; F.. Drury and D. Richardson; A. Burling and H. Moore; G. Crouch
Mr. Mason stated that the contract was signed on March 30th, 1820, and it had vote-bean agreed that plaintiffs should supply 150 gunay bags weighing about 23 Ibe cach. The first hipment of 30 bales arrived. After the songs The King" had been 780.00 about July 1st, another on July 7th, and proposed by the President, the teas of 200.00 the remainder on July 4th. #Defendants Our Guest was submitted by A.
were notified to thir effect and #000.00 permd.... Inspect, tagelser given Clarke, who remarked in the course of his
with "market on the dates of arrival. The fra officers and lower deck, were to be found
speech that was only of recent date tha shipmens was taken delivery of but" the day together. Surely democracy, he said, remaining 100 bales were not taken was coming into its own in the Service, the time the market had risen and WAS
The CHATEMAN-This is due to increased staff and consumption of current.
"Approved.
INCREASED. COST OF LABOUR.
to
alleged Tour of plaintiffs Defendante the end en make the men les loyal that the bags were underweight and They were staunch and true loyalists for all that. Captain Sommerville briefly up to the specifications contracted for.
to vote a sum of $17,100 ja, aid of the found them, in many-instances, considers paid him and wishing the Society success...
The Governor recommended the Connell fallyman had weighed the bags and replied, expressing thanks for the tribute vote:- Public Works, Recurrent, Hongkong,
Water Works :-
(19) Maintenance of City and
Hill District,
· (20) Maintenance of ShasHwan (2) Water Account (Meters,^,
etc.).
Total
ably overweight, w
Mr. Gardiner Our inspection shored that only 34 bales in one godown and 10 $15,000.00 in another were up to the required
100.00 standard.
W. Norton proposed the coast of "The was still young, it was real thriving con Society," saying that though "the society cern and its members could congratulato themselves on having made it a huge
success.
Mr. Gerdiner said that his client was
3. H. Jaggard proposed a toast to "The 2,000.00 disputing both the right of the plaintiff
to sue, and the amount of his claim. Under Home Folk which was received with the contract they could demand that the enthusiasm. whole of the quantity contracted for be -After dinner, "all" proame joined in an delivered at once. They had, to be sure, impromptu smoker vand dance with great accepted delivery of so balts, but the did re Corporal Douglas opened with a not interfere with their right to demand comic song "Billy Ass following up with that the remainder, be delivered in ore the Toreador" as an encore. Stoker Moors consignment. This was what the plaintiff world."
then sang Last night was the end of the
$17,100.00 The CHAIRMAN-The first two votes are entirely due to the increased cost of labour I regard to meters, there has been a larger sad for water supply, and, of course, arters bring in revenue.
Approved.
PEAK WATER SUPPLY.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of 8800 in aid of the vote Public Works Extraordmary, Hongkong, Water Works (48) Peak Distribution Bystem:-Substitution of 5′ and 4* maing
R.B.L. 76.
was unable to do.
His Lordship: Then you admit having taken delivery of 50 bales Yes.
The case was adjourned until January 5th.
for existing 3-from Victoria Gap to STOWAWAYS FROM MANILA,
Approved.
FIRE BRIGADE VOTE.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of 83,200 frî zid of the vote Police and Prison Departmests, B-Fire work with a minimum of friction and 1 Brigade, Other Charges, Repairs to Float
ing Engines.
am very much indebted to you all for your help.
The CHALEMAN-Two more engines bave been brought out and this supplemental sum is required.
Approved.
TSIMSHATSUI FIRE STATION,"
TSIMSHATSUI POLICE STATION EXTENSIONS.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of 88,500 in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Kowloon, Buildings, (50) Taimabatan Police Station
TRIBUTE TO GENERAL VENTRIS. HIS EXCELLENCY: There remains..an- other word to add. This is the last time we shall have the company of my honour- able and gallant friend Major-General to vote a sum of $4,500 in aid of the vote The Governor recommended the Council Ventris. He has been a member of this Public Works, Extraordinary, Kowloon, Council for five and a half years and the Buildings, (46) Fire Stations Tsimshats "value of his services to the Colony an
The CHAIRMAN-In the original estimate Commander of the troops and as a mem-various things were not included, mich as her of this Council are well-known to all attinge and, peving, and this extra sum is of you. I speak for every, one present, require to complete the work." and for the honourable member who is Approved." unavoidably absent, in expressing -our- regret at the parting and our most cordial wishes for his happiness in the retirement to which he now returns (Applause) In conclusion, gentlemen, I have only to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ada bag
H.E. Major-Général F. VENTais, speaki *ing with some emotion, said: I thank your Excellency for your very kind words which, I feel, are somewhat undeserved. 1 consider it an honour nad a privilege to have served on this Council so long, and for the rest of my life I shall take an interest in the progress of the Colony of Hongkong and of her great neighbour. Chinn. I do not know that I shall be in order it. I once more exhort, from this place. those young men of the Colony who have not yet joined the Volunteer Corps to follow the example of the men in the Straits Settlements, and do so at ance.—(Applause.)
E18 EXCELLENCE: The Council will ndjourn, till January 13th.
.FINANCE COMMITTEE.
SECRETARY
A meeting of the Finance Committee was then held,the COLONIAL presiding: A
A HÁILWAY, VOTE.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $980 in nið of the vote Kowkon-Canton Railway, Special Expendi ture, Tyres for Engines, Carriage and Wegone.
The CHAIRMAN Rid-The vote was $8,000
odd and the bill is the amount in excess.
Approved, A
D'AQUILAR WIRELESS STATION, The Governor recommended the Council to vote i sum of 85,712 in aid of the vote Fost Office Naval Ratings, etc., D'Aguilar "Station.
The CHAIRMAN The vote was $10,200 The Navy supply the ratings of one station and increase in wages and-salaries, and so forth, involves this extra sum.
Approved.
TREASURY EXPENSES. The Governor recommended the Council to: vote a sum of 370 în nid of the vote Treasury, Stamp Office, Other Charges, Incidental Expenses, [22/Approved, ye
REPAIR OF HARBOUR DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES
The Governor recommended the Council' to vote a sum of 82,500 in aid of the vole
Harbour Master's Department, Other Charge D. Stem Launches, Repairs.
The CHAIRMAN The vote is $13,500, but the Victorre unexpectedly cost some 80.000 for repairs this year, and this accounts for [(the "extra" volé,
Approved.
Extensions.
The CHAIRMAN-The role was $38,000. It was found, when the walle-wore uncover- ed for the purpceo of putting on another storey that they were of thin, blue bricks, and they had practically to be rebuilt. The floor of the sergeants ces had to be re-made and the roof over the inspectors quarters had to be renewed in concrete
Approved, al
STORM DAMAGE The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $6,500 in aid of the vote :- Fublic Works,, Recurrent, Kowloon,
Miscellaneous;-
(34) Typhoon and Bainstorm
Damages
New Territories, Miscellaneans:-
(45) Typhoon and Rainstorm
Damages
Total
ESCAPADE OF MONEYLESS YOUTHS.
An American youth, named William Angus, and three Filipinos were charged before Mr. G. N. Orme at the Magis tracy, yesterday, with being stowaways on the United States Shipping Board steamer Delight, from Manila,
Blackford Leading Seaman again." The guest and the President then followed, rendering the song “ Till we meet
left to a hearty rendering of ". For he's a jolly good fellow,"
Songs by Lending Signalman Clarke, Stoker Watkins and Leading Telegraphist Norton were interspersed with the dances,
For
evening being brought to a chase by the joining of hands and singing of Auld Lang Syne. This, the firm djaner, was voted by all present a huge success, and afterwards the National Artem was មានថ្មី
SPORT
CRICKET.
UNIVERSITY ♥. CLUB DE RECREIO,
All four pleaded guilty. Their ex-
The following will represent the Univers planation was that they wanted to get toyed on the University ground on Mon- it the shove friendly match, to be the United States, but had no money, said the youths gave themselves up to H
day, 27th instant, at 2.15 p., sharp: Inspector Spear, of the Water Folice, D. K. Samy (cap), K. 8. Chenh, C the Captain, twelve hours, out at sea, Teow E. H. Lin, M. K. Yne, M. B.
Yeah, B.,
B. C. Lee, T. O. and asked for food. On arriving here Duran, H.-M. So, W. Zuen. they were handed over to the Police. He took them to the American Conent; who said he would look after the youths, They had no money,
The Captain of the ship said two of the defendants had passports, and it the Court was agreeable he would sign them on for the return trip The other two, of course, would have to be sent hack by the American Consulate.
FOOTBALL.
BOXING DAY CHARITY MATCH.-
Football Association a grand Charity Under the auspices of the Hongkong match has been arranged for Monday. December 27th, at 4 pm on the Club ground. The match will be between two The Magistrate remarked that the rein the Colony and of all the Service teams. teams representative of the Civilian teams galation was made to protect shipping playing in any League. Teams companies, and if the Company did not press the charge he would not send the CIVILIAMS-Rodger (Club); Wheeler youths to gaol,it would do them no (Kowloon) and Chan So (South good. He would discharge them with a Forbes (Folice), and McPhail (Club)
China); Leung Yuk-tong (8.C.A.), caution on the understanding that the Hamilton (Club). MacTavish (Club) American Consul would be informed and
captain, Robertson (Police), J. Clark the defendants removed from Hongkong.
(Police) and Evelyn (Kowloon). SERVICES: Sirgen (Wilte) Barrett
(Carlisle) and Edwards (Haw kins "Wilson ("Carlew), Sargent "Ambrées"), captain, and Fenwood (R.G.A.) Savage Ambrose, Dowes Ambrose), Cook ( Cur- lew) Wetherley Curley) and Amor (Wilts)
DISTURBANCE" IN A HOTEL
MUNGWEST INDIAN BEFORE
AT MAGISTRATE. Before Mr. N. L. Smith, at the Magix.
The Civilians will play in white and the 5,100.00 tracy, yesterday, a West Indian from Bervices in blue. The proceeds are to go
88,800.00
Kingston, Jamaica, locally employed, way to St. Dunstan's Hostel for Binded
dag i Soldiers and Bailors," summoned for disorderly behaviour in
The CHAIRMAN This vote is practically the public bar of the King Edward Hotel entirely due to damage to roads by the heavy rains in September
Approved,
MORE WORK DONE THAN ANTICIPATED. The Governor recommended the Council
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and with damaging a marble topped table. The defendant said he admitted being drunk but denied breaking the table,
Inspector Blackman said the bar boy to vote a sum of 019,000 in aid of the vote refused to serve the accused because he Public Works, Extraordinary, Hongkong, was in an advanced stage of intoxication. Buildings (3) Quarters for European created a disturbance. When he kicked.]
This made the accused.annoyed and he Officers, Leighton Hill, 2
the table over the marble top, was cracked.
The CHAIRMAN This is simply due to the fact that more work has been in done, It was pushed forward faster than was expected
Approved.
POLICE CLOTHING,
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a ram of $25,870 in aid of the
APolice, Other Charges:-
Arms,
Clothing and Accoutrements. Coolle Hira
Interpretation Fees,
Light and Electric Fans Small Stores
Subsistance f. Prisoners
Total
60.00
Mr. J. Witchell, manager of the King Edward Hotel, mid the accused insisted, on being meddlesome."
.i
The Magistrate said he did not think that the accused had deliberately damaged the table.
Mr. Witchell agreed that the accused did not seem to know what he was doing, The Magistrate ordered the accused, to 22,500.00 pay the hotel proprietorn. 810 8 com
pensation, and a fine of $5.
200.00 40.00 2,700.00 250.00
300.00 SCHOOL CHILDREN ROBBED. $28,870.00
The CHAIRMAN-The main sum is $22,500 clothing for the Chinese police who have For clothing. This sum includes winter been recently put into similar uniform to the rest of the Force
Approved.
GOLF.
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
The following is the draw for the play- off of those who qualified for the Captain's Cup 1920
WD. Kraft (3) R M. Smith (ber.) F8 Harrison, (4) 7. H. G. Bagnall
Bye T. R. Chassels 1. P. T. Kilgour
(12)- Bye F. Maitland (11). F. A. Dinadale
(14)
NL Smith (7) D Reid (19). D. J. Valentine (8) . J. E. Warner (5). Conditions:-18 holes match play over Old Course, Fanling of difference be tween above stated handicaps. First and 2nd rounds to be completed by 17th Janu demi-final by 24th Tamary, and final by 31st January
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE
CORPS
ORDERS DT LEEUT:"COL" L G. BIZD, 2.8.0.,
VALIUINTRÄTIVE COMMATED ENT,
PATLADES.
Parades will not be held during week ending Saturday, January 1st, 1921.
MUSXETRY,
BOWEN ROAD; OUTRAGE-
Whilst a Chinese school girl and her boy cousin were sitting on a bench on Bowen Road, overlooking the Protestant Cemetery, on December 22nd, two armed men came down the hillside and robbed Part 1, Instructional Practices will be BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
THE PORT HEALTH OFFICER'S LAUNCH. the girl of her jewellery, valued at $185.
fired on Sunday, January 2nd, 1991, The Governor recommended the Connel The Governor recommended the Council The highwaymen then made off in an
pare at King's Park Range, at 10 am. to vote a sum of $2,700 in aid of the vote to vote a sum of $1,536 in aid of the vote easterly direction. A few minutes later All members of Corps who have not yet Public Works, Recurrent, Hongkong, Medical Department C.--Office of Health Trafic Inspector Garrod and Sergeant
completed Part Tshould attend on Building, (2) Improvements to Buildings, Officer of Fort," Other Charge, Learch Alexander passed in a motor cycle. The
this date. Tho CHAIRMAN The Tote a $15,000, Repair
Ca boy and the girl told them what had hap
pened and they went in the direction taken by the robbers but could not find them
4. Lato in the year it was found "necessary to ⠀ The Chairman---Tho vote is 21,400, but
put a new roof on part of the offica
Approved,
the launch had to be repaired this year:
Approved
GFE RAPBON, Bt. Major.
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