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"MAINTENANCE ORDEA,S.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, JULY IT. 1921.
He said: That, air, is also an amend The ATTORNEY-GENERAL: I beg to movement to bring this Bill into line with the the second reading of the Bill ingituled recent Stamp Ordinance. Formerly shares An Urglinamen to facilitate the enforce in China Companies if executed-bore, ment in the Colony of Maintenance were liable to duty. The Stamp Ordin Orders made in England of Ireland and Fance exempts them from all duty and this vice rertât and to declare the application | brings this Ordinance into agreement. of the Married Women (Desortion) Ordin. -zare: 1500, and to mand tha sihtpugating |
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The new claus was approved This involved a re-numbering of the subsequent sections; this was done, and The COLONIAL SECRETARY deg to the remainder of the clauses of the Bill singond,
were approved.
auce.
The motion was carried, and the Bill was read a second time.
Th· ATTORNEY-CİENTIAL mured that the Council go into Committes to consider the Bill clanss by clause. This was agreed to. The clauses were approved without amend- ment, exept that #misprint corrected.
WAS
On the Council resuming, the ATTORNEY- GENERAL moved, and the COLONIAL SECRE
rey seconded, the third reading of the Bitt
This was agreed to auth the Hili passed
are rdingly.
AMENDMENT OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second reading of the Bill intituled An Ordinance to amend the law relating to
riginal proculure in the Supreme Court, The COLONIAL SECENTARY seconded and --it was agreed to.
The Council went into Committee, approved the Bill clause by clause, and,
The Council resumed and the third reading was approved, on the motion of the ATTORNEY-GENERAL, seconded by the COLONIAL ŠECHKTÁRY.
The Bill passed accordingly.
TRI ADJOURNMENT.
PHOTOGRAPH AS REMINDER. THE WAR OF THE TWO FORGOT HE HAD BEEN IN GAOL.
KWANGS. ANOTHER CANTONESE OFFENSIVE MOVEMENT.
Chinese youth was charged before Mr. Orme, yesterday, at the Magistracy, with having entered room No. 9, at the "Sailors' Home, West Point, about 14.50
stolen a gold watch and chain with a m., on Wednesday, and with having
locket pendant valued at $10. and in note the property of Mr. J. Anderson, Marine Engineer.
He
The Canton Times reports:- After the capture of Wuchos and learning that General Chen Ping-kun of the Kwangsi troops had escaped to Shunchow, General Ngai Rong-ping: J. Fiskerd orders for his troops to make a forced march toward Shumehow. It is Mr. Anderson said that was reported, the troops are now divided into, awakened a little before daylight by three sections to penetrate into the someone moving, abous in the room. The interior of Kwangsi until Nanning, the defendant made no attempt to run away,
lair of the Kwangsi inilitarists, in reach- and-thinking he was the room boy, theed and safely in our hands. The Council adjourned until 2.30 p.m; witheas asked bini what he wanted. The
Conditions in Wuchow are now becom Lon July 14th.
defendant replied that, be had come to ing normal and business has been re- ake the witnesses shoes to be brushed.While the bank notes issued by the sumed with its usual peaceful order. The witness told bin to take them and Kwangsi militarists
are depreciating, A meeting of the Finance Committee get out of the room quick, "I did not the notes issued by the Kwangtung Pro was afterwards held, the Colonial Seeree the way the boy left the room," vicini Bank are freely accepted at their
added the witness, so I jumped out of par value as legal tender, bed and looked for my money in the the Cantonese Army, who took charge General Tang Heng, Chief of Staff of The Governor recomiended the Council pocket of my coul which was hanging on of the military affairs of the province after the departure of General Chen to rote a sum of $2,700 on recount of the wall! It was gone." The witnessChiung-ming for the front, is now pre- Kowloon Canton Railway, Special Ex- penditure. New Buibling for block work- ing as Hungheni,
!
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
|tary prisided.
HUNGHOM RAILWAY STATION.
then ran to the verandah and called the Watchman. While the latter chased the defendant round the building, the wit.
paring to lead his forces in person to drive back the Kwangsi invaders who threaten the northern section of the province. It is learned that the invadera
Thi CHAIRMAN: The Manager of the ness stood at the front entrance. The seeing no hope of securing a seaport in ailway has recommended, and the defendait rar inte bis arm, and the wit. Government has agreed to, the closingness secured him. On the way to the
the south to invite outside help, have changed their plan to attack the norther section of Kwangtang with the hope of
on the Council being resumed, the third of Hunghom statiba at present, as it station, the defendant dropped the notes making connections with Kiangsi which reating of the Bill was approved, on the is unsafe and likely to fall down, and on the road, and the witness recovered is still loyal to the illegal Government in
motion of the ArcoRNEY-GENERAL. Fecond-s not seem to be required.
the
ed by the ColeNIAL SECRETARY,, The Bill passed accordingly. "SON-FERROUS METAL INDUSTRY ORDINANCE.
The ArronvSY-GENERAL moved mcond reading of the Bill intituled An Ordinone to repeal the Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Ordinance, 1019, and the Non-Ferrous Metal Industry. Amendment Crdinance, 1920,
submitting
He is a plan of the future lay-out of the station and the operation of the railway and the reclamation and that involves in any case, whatever is done in future, the erection of an operating lock cabin, "of which he has submitted Fan and in making the recommen- dation for that operating block cabin he writes that it will always be necessary
to
them. When searched at No. 7 Station. the chain and locket were found on the defendant's person. The watch was not
recovered.
The defridant said that he did not go there by a European. He knew nothing to the room himself. He was taken about the, notes,
After his arrest, the the watent Base the chain and locket to use as evidence against him. the watchman to take to the station to Inspector Wills and that the defendant
Peking. The Kwangsi invaders are now Kiangsi for succour, In order to thwart looking to Tuchun Chen Kwang-yuan of their scheme of trying to come in con- tact with Kangsi, General Tang Heng adrnace toward that province and it is realises the necessity of checking their
at this part of the province, in a few expected that he will leave for the front. days. The officers and troops of vadgaard have been despaired for the frost anti as soon as his duties in Canton soon as his duties in Canton have been have been despatch for the front and as
enquiries were made there, he was noi
person.
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The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and to have a staff there to operate the blook alleged that he had worked as a table finished, General Tung will depart for section and to make up-the trains. He Poy at the Hongkong Hotel, but when the Iront to lead the campaign in and it was agreed to.
The Council then went into Committee, proposes to make arrangements which known. The inspector asked that approved the Bill clause by clause, and, will enable him
dispense with scris view be taken of in the ALLEGED JAPANESE ASSISTANCE
large thefts were very on the Council being resumed, the third two pointsmen and no station master House, especially near payday.
common at the The rending of the Bill was approved, on the or booking" clerk will be required. defendant had a previous conviction in
1919, when he served 21 days for being motion of the Arr÷RNEY-GENERAL, BECoaded. In place of these he is going to
suspicious character. by the Cotovim, SECRETARY.
appoint two block operators. The cost of the whole work, including the alteration of fencing, lovers, radding etc., is 82,700, which he now maks.
Approved,
The Bill passed accordingly.
F.
THE COMPANIES' ORDINANCE.
the
The Arronsey-GENERAL moved second reading of the Bill intituled An Urdinance to amend further the law relat ing to Companies.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a second time:
The Council then went into Committee to consider the Rill clause by clause.
..On Section 7 sub-section (c) the ATTORNEY-GENERAL proposed an amend ment so that the Clause should read-
(c) by the repeal of the words” “un- less executed within the Colony in sub-section (8). (a) thereof.
QUEEN'S "COLLEGE LABORATORY. The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $400 in aid of the vote Education, A.-Director of Edu- cation. Other Charges, Laboratory
| (Queen's. Collége).
OF KWANONI While a well known company is doing everything possible for the comfort of The defendant denied that he had our troops who are fighting for Demo- been to jail before, in spite of the fact Cincy against the Kwangsi invasion, a report is current (says the Canton that his finger prints were produced.
When Sergeant Vincent showed the domes), that a certain Japanese steamer fendant bis photograph, he said: Yes, I which is now in Shanghai, "with a large remember now. It was a long time quantity of munitions and money is in- tended for the Kwangsi troops who are now trying to invade Kwangtung.
ago.
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The Magistrate passed sentence of 12 months rigorous imprisonment..
YARN. MARKET.
In their report,
dated June 30th, The CHAIRMAN: In connection with Messrs. Polishwalla & Kotwall, cotton the laboratory equipment of Queen's and a brokers, state;
of $447.41 was spent in str. Pekin Maru our yarn market had Singe our last report on May 31st by College a sum the first three months of this year on shown healthier tone with good in- Recount an indent which was sent inquiry in spot and forward deliveries, March last year, the goods not being which resulted in the sale of 8,800 bales
at an advance of 25 to 88 per bale.". received at all in that year. There is a This improvement had been strengthen- The ATTORNEY-GENERAL, in moving the corresponding saving in last year's vote. by the news of a big rise in the amendment said: „At present, transfers of It is, therefore, necessary to provide several foreign holders, in the hope of price of all counts in Bombay, while shares which are on the local register bear for he order. given this year for labo-getting higher rates, refrained from stamp duty-at least, they are liable to ratory equipment and this bill of 844 parting with their stocks.-- stamp duty.
The recent Stamp Ordinhas nearly exhausted the vote, and anes provided that such transfers should there is an anticipated excess of 2381.84; not be stamped here and this amendment 300 is asked for to be on the safe side. is to bring the Companies' Ordinance into agreement with the recent Step Ordip- nice.
"Approved:
"
HARBOUR OFFICE VOTE."
The Governor recommended the Council The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK. This refers to to vote a sum of $1,000 in aid of the "registers outside the Colony
1ote Harbour Master's
"
It is believed that this, particular Japanese steamer will first sail to a southern port awaiting further develop ment and should a seaport be captured. by the Kwangsi troops, the steamor will sal for that pórt and deliver the muni- Kwangsi troops. tions and funds into the hands of the
this bold step taken by the Japanese and Cantonese residents in Shanghai against A protest has been lodged by the
the Shanghas authorities have been ap Proached to intern the steamer sy as to provent. it from sailing.
2.14
RAINFALL FOR JUNE. The mcord of rainfall at the Botanic denly marred by the recent hostilities supplied by Mr. H. Green, Superinten-
These encouraging prospects were sud.)
Gardens during the month of June, 1921, between the two main Southern districte dent of the Botanical and Forestry De- of Kwangtung and Kwangsi, which has partment is as follows:- caused a very depressing effect on our market, and Chinese buyers, in" fear of these political disturbances, being pro- longed, bave commenced, selling their stock at reduction of 3 to 85 per bale. These unfavourable conditions
have Department, weakened our market, which, at the The ATTORNEY-GENERAL: Yes, the register Other Charges, Examination "Foes.close, remains entirely dull and lifeless. kept, by licence, outside the Colony. The The CHAIRMAN: More examinations Chinese hands-9,000 bales.
Unsold stocks-3,500 bales; Bargains in" "original draft of this. Bill was made befor certificates of competency as masters, Arrivals From Bombas, 6,800 bales. fore the Stamp Ordinance was thought of. matex and engineers have taken place an advance at Tel. 3 to 5 per bale, and Shanghai reports a good demand with Clause 7, as amended, was approved. this, year than were expected. The total the market steady. On Clause 13, the ATTORNEY-GENERAL vote allowed for the whole year was noved the addition of a sub-section as 81,000, and that has been already ex- entire interval has beer very limited. Japanese Yarn-Business during the
hausted by the examinations, which took under current rates in Japan. The fol owing to the ruling prices being much (3) Evory Order in Council made under this section shall be laid on the place between January and June. The lowing are the latest quotations: talla of the Legislative Council at the fora amount to 1,000. It is anticipated, No. 10s at $100-200 bales of first meeting thereof held after the that nearly $1,000 will be required for Horses No. 16s at 8213; 3 Horses No. Nagasaki No: 20s at $337 to $440; 9 publication of auch Order in Council the second half year and this is now 20s at So; 550 bales of Yellow Joss in the Gazette, and if a resolution bes passed at the first meeting of the Legis asked for.. lative Council hold after such Order in. Council shall have been laid on the table of the said Council Tesolving that any such Order in Council shall be rescinded or amended in any manner whatsoever, the raid Order in Council shall, without prejudice to anything
follows:-
Approved.
AUSTRIA'S HÄRD FUTURE.
done thereunder, be deemed to be SIR WILLIAM GOODE'S ADVICE TO
rescinded, or amended as the care may be, a from the date of publication in the Gazette of the passing of such resolution.
THE COUNTRY.
The Austrian Section of the Repara The amendment was approved.
tions Commissions concluded its labours Clause 19 was amended to read as in Vienna, recently, and the chairman, Follows:-
Section 224 of the Companies' Ordin ance 1911, is amended by the repeal of the word" analler and by the Buh. titution therefor of the word "other," and by the addition of the words in Council immediately after the word "Governor' in the third line thereof.. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved a new clause, 25, as follows:---
1st
2nd
3rd....
4th
5th
6th
7th
Bith
Oth
2.16
10th
11th
12th
.17
13th
14th
1.00
J5th
16th
175
.70
18th
.49
19th
1.61
20th
1.03
21st
1.48
22nd
23rd
.30
No: 20s at 2225 to $237 Setsu No. 10s. at $168; Setiu No. 20% at $37; Blue Fish No. 20s at 8935.
24th:
25th
26th
Raw Cotton-No sales in Bougal or Chinese. Stocks: 200 bales, Bengal. Quotations: Bengal at 822 to Chinese at $24 to 228 per picul..
27th
28th
$28,
24th
.15
30th
Total
1.19
.16.50 inches.
SAIGON RICE MARKET:
The Compagnie de Commerce et de Navigation d'Extreme Oment, in their The new fees for marrying which have report dated Saigon June 16th, state-just beon, fixed by the Ecclesiastical Com
The strength of our market has been missioners brings to mind some of the maintained since our last advice in spite strange feta which some parsons get
Sir William Goode, left for Paris, of the demand from abroad having some when they tie the knot." One of the tribute to Sir William's efforts to help regularly, but. prices are still rising
The Viennese newspapers pay high what slackened. The paddy is coming in queerest Lea I ever had," said a Southern Austria, and express the great gratitude owing to the strong demand from the negro, for whom I performed the wedding State minister once, was from a young reg et at the Commission's departure. of the country for his work and its deep deniers who have sold to Java for July the bridegroom said Yo, will find de Caramony at my own home. At its close In an interview prior to his departure difficult for some time yet to hook further dorch sah, When the wedding party August shipment. I will be rather fee for yo kindness out in a co'nah ob the great economic problems which faced Sir William 'Goode referred at length to businças.
find gone I found a pair of fine towin The total amount of rice exported from tied together by the legs, and they set the country. Ha id if he were an 24, Section 7 of the Compenses Ordin. Austrian statesman his motta would be toms sazina 461.354 tons in 1970, the bridegroom had said, as he went January 1st up to June 6th is 614,109 up a lusty wuawk as I picked them up anco, 1916, is amended by fire repent of stria for the Austrians and his the wordaulxecuted by the policy would be summarised in the No. 2 sifted, Japan quality, Hongkong own raisin, but I hardly believed him. We quote to-day:-White Saigon rice, down the steps, that they were ob his transferor within the Colony? thren words, Patriotism, Production, 25.03 per picul, f.d.b. Saigon, for July When I saw the fowls I knew he'd lied, sub-section (2) thereof..
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