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THE RENTS ORDINANCE. RENTALS OF KOWLOON FLATS COMPARED.
AK.R.A. CASE.
A Kowloon fat-dweller was the defen- dant in a Rente Ordinanca case, heard by the Paisne Judge (Mr. J. R. Wood), yesterday afternoon. The plaintif was Mr. A. J. David, of London," as the statement of claim put it, and Mr. J. Seth, who has represented Mr. David's intercats in the Colony for the last ten years, was the acting-plaintiff. if that term is permissible. The defendant was Mr. W. P. Simpson.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER
BANKRUPTCY COURT.
[ENTORE TEN AUTING CHIEF JUSTICE (HIS HONOUR VL JUSTICE GOMPERTZ).]
AN ADJUDICATION ORDER.
Mr. F. C. Jenkin, yesterday, supported the petition of Leung Chiu Cheong for an adjudication order..
The Official Receiver (Mr. H. A Nisbet) 'said that the creditors had carried a re- the debtor solution advocating that should not be adjudicated a bankrupt but that the receiving order should be dis- charged.
his property had been sold under the powers conferred by these proceedings. The The Official Receiver. atated that "the
$1.200 and $1,800.
facts in
QUEER BÚINNGAN
ALLEGED DAYLIGHT -
BOBBERY I BY A CHINESE CONSTABLE.
TRADESMAN'S CURIOUS STORY.
A charge, against a Chinese constable, that he had deliberately walked up to a tradesman, on the Prays, and had taken 900 from the upper pocket of his coat, was brought, before Mr. G. N. Orié, at the Magistracy, yesterday.
BPORT LAWI (BOWLS,
SHANGHAI #. 1.1.0.
10TH, 1821.
In their round trial match, yester- day, when they met the Kowloon Bowling Club-the pioneers of bowling in the Far Enst the Shanghai team was re-caat McAlister took Shaw's place as skip and the other members of the team were J. Shaw, H. P. Landers and S. Marks. The change was entirely to the good; the team showed
great powers of coinbination and it was this quality that won them the game by the considerable margin of 21 15 15,
The K.B.C. team consisted of W. Bus Bell (skip) S. Gray, C. Atkinson and W. Hedley. Up to the 8th head, it was peela all; then Shanghai ran away with a heads which doubled the Kowloon score. Kow- loop replied with two singles, but Shang- hai missed the 4 which was the turning From that time, on- point of the game.
ding-dong game Kow- wards, it was s to secure more than at any head.
never managed
loon tried their beat
plained between the parties that sale of the property realised between | port was made to the Station by a maz 'the Colony.
being March, 1921, the tenant entered into a
Mr. Jankin aid the creditors' sugges- written agreement to pay 805 for the flat tion was that the petitioner had a share for one year. When the Rents Ordinance in a compradore firm. This, however,
his came into force the tenant reverted to
was denied, and probably the rumour had original rent of 85.50. Plaintiff claimed got around because the father of the that the fit and proper" rent was $85 debtor's son-in-law was interested in the and asked the Court to fix it accordingly. r If the creditors were able to estab- Mr. J. H. Soth, giving evidence, put inish it as a fact that the debtor was in- the account books of the property and gave particulars with regard to the assess ment.
Mr. F. X. d'Almada defended, and Mr R. E. Webster watched the case in Mr. Jenkin said that the only pro- luterests of the complainant. perty possessed by the debtor" had been Outlining the circumstances, Inspector The case was brought under Section 13 sold by the Court, and nothing had been Appleton stated that, on Tuesday morn of the Ordinance, a proviso in one sen done since the meeting of creditors helding, defendant finished duty at eam., tance, roughly 170 words long, which anyon. May 20th. The debtor's right to the und, after changing into plain clothes, that the Court may grant the landlord a protection of the bankruptcy laws could left the No. Station a quarter of an rent other than the standard rent in not be defeated by a mere resolution, by hour later. At 640, complainant alleged, certain cases
some of the creditors that they would he was accosted in Connaught Road West Mr. M. H. Turner represented the land prefer that he should be put back into by the accused who seized his arm and and Mr. G. R. Haywood the tenant. his old position without that protection. took 800 in notes from his breast pocket, The plaintiff claimed a monthly rental, The debtor could not, in any event, be saying nat he was a policeman. After
but former position because threatening to shoot complainant if he during the continuance of the Ordinance, put back in of 808, instead of $73.80, for a top flat
raised an alarm, defendant walked away. He was followed by the complainant at fast and keen green which is more like The visitors were very pleased with the at 56, David's Buildings. Nathan Roail. Kowicon, occupied by the defendant.
some distance. In the meantime a rev
their home ground than some grounds in further, set forth-the
It was noticeable, in fact, who was walking with complainant, and that Shanghai picked the green up faster two Chinese detectives were sent out to investigate When complainant pointed and quits off their game. The Kowloon than the homesters, who wery spasmodic
the detectives, No. 3 (Atkinson) was the saviour of his out the defendant to the latter ran up Western Street and side.
Mr. R. Lapsley was umpire and Messrs. turned into Des Voeux Road, dropping
He was J. Keele and J. O. McLagan umpires. - the banknotes in his flight. overtaken by the detectives. The bank terested in the firm, and had concealed notes were not recovered. Defendant had
WATER POLO.. it, the fact that an adjudication order been brought before the Captain Super had been granted would
serve to intendent who anthorised the present Mr. Turner mentioned that a corres strengthen the hands of the Official Re-proceedings. pondenes had taken place, with regard ceiver in taking the necessary action. The complainant gave evidences that ne to these flats between the Secretary of the
Mr. Leo Longinotto said that he repre- went on the Praya to see if a junk bring Kowloon Residents Association (Mr. Wsented one of the creditors, but confessed ing mineral waters for his shop was yet Jackson) and the Colonial Secretary. The that he knew nothing about the proceed in sight. The defendant came to him and residents appealed to the Association, ings.
said am a policeman," at the same which took up their case, As a result,
His Honour: I don't know if the Off-time taking a bundle of notes, amounting Mr. Seth had an interview with thecial Receiver has any opinion in this to 860, from his breast pocket. - Com- Colonial Secretary who said the rents had matter but I personally do not feel at all of 8.5 per cent. and the inclined to grant an adjournment. It abownld give 89.4 per cent. increases
The seems to me the position is this, that the tiovernment did not consider that return man has had his property-two junks excessive and the Government did not belonging to him--sold under the bank propose to intervene. Of course add ruptcy law. If I rescind the Receiving ed Mr. Turner, that in no way binds Order he is in the position that he has the Court but Mr. Severn's opinion is of lost his property. He would be entitled, value as no doubt, he went into the ques at any rate, to have the proceeds of the tion with the Public Works Department sale handed back to him. The rents of these flats have never been raised since 1917.
The Judge There has been a big "boost" in rents during the earlier part of this year?
Mr. Turner: We want to be allowed to charge a perfectly reasonable rent. We have been landlords who have not been charging enough,-only getting 6.4 per cent, on our money.
The Judge
The important fact that Mr. Soth has elicited from his hooks is that the corresponding flat at No. 54, ton floor, was re-let on November 1st, 1920, the rent being increased from $73.80 to $80. il Mr.
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it to Mr. Seth that, Buildings, flats of two rooms, with Hush closets, could be had for 873.45, including rates. "Do you know. the asked, that the rents for David's Buildings are the highest in Kowloon!!!
Mr. Seth: Are they?
Mr. Haywood: That is so. Do you know that H.E. the Governor made a speech in which he condemned the in-
creases there?
The Judge: Need you go into that with the witness 1
Mr. Turner: I don't agree that His Excellency's reference was to David's Buildings
Mr. Haywood called the defendant, Mr. Wm. Philip Simpson, who said he happened to know that the rent of a flat in Humphrey's Buildings, with three rooms and the flush system was 873.45. the present time,
Mr. Turner: Is the third room # pantry 7
Defendant: No, it is big enough to sleep in. There is a pantry and bath- room in addition to three rooms. The rent was increased by $10 and then re-. duced to the original figure.
Mr. Turner, addressing the Judge, urged that 16 was dangerous, to look entirely at rents, without seeing what was the capital expenditure and the re- turn. In the case quoted by the defence; no particulars of cost of land and build- ing were available.
The Judge: Has the defendant made | Dounter-offer 7
Mr. Turner: The defendant has enter- ed into a lease, at 895. Of course, it does not matter now he gets out of it under the Ordinance. He went of pay-"), ing that rent until the Ordinance came
The Judge again inquired a to" & eguntér-offer. and Mr. Turner said Mr. Haywood offered a ten per cent, increase as he cure into Court. He did not know if it was meant serious, but he refused it, absolutely.
His Honour asked Mr. Longinotto if he could put forward any reason at all why the Order should not be made and coupsel replied that he was afraid he could not.
His Honour: Then I will make the Order.
OTHER APPLICATIONS,
At the instance of the Official Receiver an adjudication order was made in the case of the Cheung On firm and on the application of Mr. G. R. Haywood, who appeared for the petitioning creditor. Receiving Order, was made against Leung Shiu Hing.
ARMED MAN ARRESTED.
SIX MONTHS' IMPRISONMENT.
Two Chinese were charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, yesterday, with the unlawful possession of two revolvers and 200 rounds of ammunition.
The defendants were arrested in. Wing Woo Street by a Chinese detective. The first defendant, who was carrying & ica- ther bag, said it contained pigs' feet.". When asked what kind of pig's feet, he replied
The bag was opened and was found to contain one revolver
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and 200 rounds of ammunition.
plainant said, "If you are a policeman, that is no reason why you should rob c." Defendant threatened to shoot and he sont a foki to give information to the police. On the arrival of the police, the defendant fan away and threw away the
notes.
The games arranged for last evening were not played, as the Pacglore arrived in the harbour late, and the V.R.C.- U.A.C. match will now take plaer during the night fete this evening.
League games for this evening -
5.15 p.m.-2/Wiltshires . R.C.A. 3-45 p.m.-H.M.S. Tamur . H.M.S.
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SATURDAY'S CONCERT.
The prograine of the concert to be given by Anna Le Tour, Leo Bodolsky and Vem Mirova at the Theatre Royal to-morrow is as follows:
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In cross-examination, by Mr. d'Almada, the complainant, denied that he had seen the defendant before this occurrence, He denied that his business on the Praya at that early hour of the morning was to receive a cargo of smuggled cigarettes. He did not offer the constable 8200 not Menuet to disturò him in his business."
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It also appeared from the crose examination, that the complainant was holding defendant's right arm, with both hands, and when the latter threatened to shoot be released the man's right arm. in the chase, the pursuers were con stable, the complainant's son, and the complainant. Complainant admitted that he was too fat to run far, yet he persist- ed in taking his share in the chase and all three spurned the money on theBarcarolle ground, and galloped over it is their Polonaise anxiety to outrun the constable. The money was not found afterwards
The complainant's son admitted that he ran away when he saw his father threatened with a revolver.
The case was adjourned until next Tuesday, bail being fixed at $1,000.
A SAILORS' DISPUTE.
FIGHT ON PRAYA EAST.
lver Toivonen, Finn, David David detective searched the first defendant and Lewis, a native of Jamaica, were chars
The Wilson, an American negro, and William found the other resolver concaled undered, before Mr. G. N. Orme, yesterday; his trousera. The second defendant, who with disorderly conduct-fighting was walking with the first defendant, had Praya. Enst the previous night. nothing incriminating on him. He was brought to Court in case the first defen- dapt should try to transfer the blame to
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It was explained that pig's feet was Chinese slang for revolvera.
The Magistrate found that there was no evidence against the second defendant and discharged him. The first defendant was sentenced to six months' imprison of a fine. ment with hard labour without the option
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PROGRESS OF BANKING IN CHINA.
During the last ten years, as is well Inspector Blackman said that about known, a very marked, development has a.is on Wednesday night, he was in No.of the banks in China under Chinese con- taken place in the business and practice Station when he heard police whistles
trol. blown..
This subject is dealt with in the On Prays East, near spring Garden Lane, he saw a crowd of ubdu Peking. The importance of China's pro
supplement to the Bankers' Juguzine, of. 100 Chinese. Toivonen and Wilson were in the middle, fighting,
He arrested rese in banking, both to the Chinese and in the Toivonen. Lewis was arrested by a dis-effect it is likely to have on
to foreign traders les primacial tr.et watchman. A remark was made by policy of the Chinese Government. Chi- one of the spectators that he saw a knife nese banks now supply the Government, being used in the fight, but the witness the manufacturers and social circles with Baw none. Toivonen and Wilson were financial assistance, but inasmuch as col- striking each other with their fists,
lective action and a definite policy are Toivonen asid, in reply to the Magis-absolutely essential, the Bankers Associa- trate, that he tried to run away from Wilson and Lewis, but they cane atter
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A charge of robbing a grave brought against a Chinese, before Mr.scene. G. N. Orme, yesterday. He was accused of stealing a glass dome used for cover- ing artificial flowers, from the grave of Mr. To Ming, father of the Drs. To, at the Protestant Cemetery. He was further charged with being a returned banishec. The accased admitted being a banishes, but denied stealing the dome which, he said, was given to him by a friend,
Inspector Blackman said that the accus- a bit what the return was on the capitaled was arrested in the cemetery with the outlay, whether it was 1 per cent. or dome in his possession. 100 per cent. The Ordinance was passed to secure a fair rent for the tenant, and the fair rent, in this case, would be no inore than $73.80.
Mr. Haywood said he had meant it seriously, Addressing the Judge, Mr. Hay wood submitted that, for the purposes of the Rent Ordinance, it did not matter
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tion was formed to that end; there were originally 15 founders, but since then the total has been increased to 39 out of about Inspector Blackihan said that Toivuneu 40 modern banks in all. Their policy may in the appended phrase summed up squared up" with Wilson, and was
the from the speech of the chairman of the cully fighting when he came on WAS
association at the inaugural I meeting find a proper channel to carry A district watchman said that altoge-
their
ther five men were fighting.
business, to create a credit for themsely
ves, increase their Wilson said they all stayed at the Sea- mobilise finances, to
capital, to accumulate strong sun's institute. They had some trouble fands, stabilise the financial markets, with Toivonen and his friends, a couple to define a policy, to introduce reforms of days ago, when one of their mates lost in the currency system, to provide means $100 gold and blamed one of Toivonen's of promoting financial enterprises, to Trends. They had been to the police to form a body, or union to work out an have the matter investigated, but nothing independent plan for managing finances. had resulted. Last night they were out The aggregate figures of the banks having walking when they met Toivonen and offices in Peking, as shown by the balance. two other whites. There was a fight sheets at the end of 1919, indicates that deposits totalled 8308,177,000; loans and With regard to the other charge, Ser-aid he had to strike in self defence.
2383,945,000; The Magistrate fined Wilson 810 or advances, geant Vincent; in charge of the records,
notes issued, investments, 823,000,000; said that the accused was sent away for 14 days' imprisonment, and the other two 8041,955,000
capital, $69,608,000; reserves, $9,504,001; ten years in 1916 after serving three or seven days' imprisonment each.
note reserve, 804,058,000; caah,' 01,637,000. months for criminal intented here two
Accused said that he arrived days ago on his way to Canton from Kwangai. He had no intention to stay long here, and had, in fact, decided to leave by train this morning.
Sentence of ten months' imprisonment, on both charges, was passed.
THE WOELD THEATRE,
FIGHTING STILL IN PROGRESS
IN KWANGSI.
ATTACK ON LUNGCHOW.
DIFFERED TO THE LAST.
After severely cross-examining a wit ness at Bow, a barrister concladed with the remark: *** You have acted' ás a 'phr÷ In order to sweep the defeated Kwangsi fect gestionan." militarinta catirely out of the Kwangai
The witness retorted: "I am sorry province, the Canton Times sayu Lang-enonot return the compliment." chow the last city in Kwangsa at present
The Puisue Judge remarked that this was the first case under Section 13. which had been, fought out to a finish. It seemed to him that, in this particular case, the point at issue was fixed, finally, by the rout which was arranged between the same landlord and the tenant of the corresponding flat in the adjoining tone ment This was fixed on November 1st, 1920, at $80 a month. That was a clear reason to fix the same azbount sa the "ift and proper" reat in this case. In other cases where there was not this A record was made in Alming the occupied and strongly fortified by the guide, it might be necessary to go into Mitchell Lewis picture" Fools Gold," remnants of the: Kwangel militarists, -questions of comparative return on now being screened at the World Theatre, now under fire of the Cantonese troops. capital, but here he fired the firm named Over 105,000 feet of negative were ex-A-large force of bomb throwers sent by
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posed in the making of this wonderful General Liu Chin-wan. Commander of Mr. Turner: Your Lordship happens production. With so much material from the First Division of the new Kwangsi to have picked out the very lowest rent which to select 6,000 feet, which is the Army serving under General Chen in the building.
length of the finished subject, only, the Chiung-ming, is participating in the The Judge also observed that, is the best of the picture was retained. This attack on this stronghold. About 10,000 rent fixed was lower than that demand picture will be shown at the matinées soldiers from General Liu's Division have ed by the plaintiff, but higher than that on Friday, Saturday and Monday, next. been ordered by General Chen, to storm offered by the defendant he ruled that | Another excellent fim, infting the city, under the personal direction of each party should pay its own costs. Shadows," in 6 parts, is coming soon. General Liu.
as the rent, to be paid. PRES
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