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MISS CARD'S "BODY RECOVERED.
FOUND DROWNED IN THE HARBOUR.
THE ~~ HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JULY SIST, - - 1993.
THE BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION. CHINESE RESTAURANT SCHEME - ABANDONED. -
THE TYPHOON SHELTERS. FOUR VESSELS WRECKED,
́ARE THEY ~ SAFER
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During the recent typhoon weather a moderate sized steam launch, a large fishing junk, a trading jook, and a har bour cargo boat were all sunk within the typhoon shelteis at Yaumiati and Causeway Bay. Enquiries made by a Daily Press representative go to show that in each case the wreek was by no means the fault of the master of the the Chamber, presiding. The meeting vessel, but was entirely due to the rough was fairly well attended, amongst thoseness of the water within the shelters.
THE WATER METER SYSTEM. INTRODUCTION OF SCHEME TO BE POSTPONED
We understand that the Government
Proposal to institute a water metorage system in the Chinese rider main districts - proposal which is strongly objected
postponed for the time being. A lotter to by the Chinese Community-has been to this effect has been received brithe Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowall and the Hon. Mr. Chau Siu-ki (Chinese Unoficial Members of the Legislative Council). The letter states that H.E. tue Governor han decided for the present that no
A meeting of the Committee of the The mysterious disappearance of Miss
Chinese Chamber of Commerce appoint E. A. Card, a resident at the Kings ed to work in conjunction with the Hong olere" Private Hotel, on Friday-night, during the typhoon, has been solved. ng General Chamber of Commerce regarding the forthcoming British Empire Her body was found in the harbour-yes-Exhibition was held at the Chinese terday morning just before 8 o'clock. ・・・
The discovery was made by an employé Chamber of Commerce yesterday after of Jack A Tai's, the stovedore firmu. He noticed the body of a 'European. Wonian, fully clothed, floating in the water under- neath the P. and O. pior. As he had had present being Sir Robert Ho Tung, the 'Our representative was informed by a change is to be introduced in the water
K. Lo and the Secretary of the Chi-ponsible offcial whose duties bring aese Chambor (Mr. Ip Lan-chuan).
instructions to keep a strict look-out for a Indy's body, he immediately reported the matter to Messrs. Butterfield & Swire, who, in turn, reported the discovery to the police. The Body was taken from the water and sent to the mortuary.
noon, Mr. Li Po-kwai, the Chairman of
Hon. Mr. Kotowall, Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr.
him in close touch with the shelters, that the state of affairs whereby craft could be sunk in a shelter built ostensibly to protect them from the elements is not irremediable. He pointed out that acci dents such as these could not be antici pated when one considered that the shel land- ters were themselves built in a locked harbour. But in this particular
as ara, necessary in the times of shortage are to be continued in all rider malu supply system, but that such restrictions
districts.
STATE OF HONGKONG RESERVOIRS.
A correspondent who visited the toug kong chain of reservoirs on Sunday after
noon writes"
The Chairman explained that one of the purposes of the meeting was the nomination of Hon. Associate Chinese Commissioners to the British Empire The deccused was fully dressed, and Exhibition. II.E. the Governor had in was still wearing the rain coat which the timated that he was willing to appoint watchman at the "Kingsclere "said she such Commissioners to accompany the was wearing when she left the hotel at Chinese exhibitors and to assist the Ex- 11.30 p.m. ou the Friday night, though inhibition Commissioner (probably the caso tide und winds were all set in auch / hills are still pouring in a considerable shawl which she had tied round her head Hon. Mr. E. R. Halifax) to preserve the on that occasion was missing. It was by welfare of those who went from Hong means of her clothing and her jewellery kong to England during the period of the that the lato Mias Card's friends have Exhibition. The Chairman suggested the been able to identify the body. Her face had been badly battered probably by the names of Sir Robert Ho Tung and the body being washed by heavy sesa against Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall for nomination the shelter unimpeded. As is well
the sea wall or pier and the features were not recognisable. Rapid decomposi- tion had also made recognition of the
difficult.
body postmortem examination was held
ut the Public Mortuary, yesterday morn- ing We understand the Medical Officer in charge found it difficult to determine whether there were any other subsidiary causes to bring about death in addition to drowning. The body had been so badly battered that it was difficult to say, battering of the body was caused by the heavy scan of the typhoon, the force of the waves would be sufficient to hurl the body against the sea wall or the pilings of the wharves with considerable forec."
Interviewed yesterday, Mr. T. H. King, the Deputy Superintendent of Police,
as Hou. Associate Commissioners.
a way that the Yuumati shelfer especially catchwater which intercepts the surface
The level of the water is Wonguei- chong Reservoir is even now suma feet from overflow level but the surrounding stream of water, principally from tho water for nearly two miles around a Tytam Roservoir is within a few fect of overflowing into Tytam By-wash addition to its volume of water from its own catchment area which, itself, has received a considerable
was very insecure. The mouth of this shelter sets in a direct South-Southaighbouring hillside. Westerly direction, and as a natural con
that direction the seas simply roll into sequence when typhoon winds come from
AUTOKA the
known, the weather did set in that direc tion last week-end. Questioned as to the remedy, the official stated that had a breakwater been erected mouth of the Yaumati shelter the force it is extremely unlikely the wrecks would have occurred. He added that there was
Mr. Kotewall replied that he regretted he was unable to accept the nomination on account of pressure of business in Hongkong. He proceeded to give a sund of the proceedings of the lash ing of Joint Committee of the twe Cham hers of Commerce which is dealing with of the seas would have been broken, and the local arrangements for the British Empire Exhibition. Ila said that some little difficulty had arisen on the question
of freightage of exhibits from Hongkong apparently nothing which would make to London. The ruling at present ap the construction of such a breakwater would not be granted on exbibits intend
reservoirs, however, were still receiving
Tytam Intermediate presented quite à fine spectacle. Ovor it the massive dam water was pouring in a broad, white sheet into Tytam Tuk. That vast reservoir is nothing like full yet (being, it is learned from the offer of the Water Authority, 58 feet below overflow level). All the substantial contributions from the stream. ing hillsides, Tytam having one very pic-
Our, correspondent adds:- One never fails to be impressed, on their beautiful surroundings and magai- visiting the Hongkong Reservoirs with What a splendid
By the way, may one suggest monument they are to "the giants of the that a useful addition to the notien boards past!" about fishing permits and not bathing in drinking water would be the names of capacities and dates of construction ! the various reservoirs and perhaps their And while the P.W.D., are in the neigh- bourhood doing that, if they will kindly undertake it, they might face up the milestones which are all quite illegible.
turesque waterfall effect.
It is presumed of course that the severe Peared to be that a reduction of freight impossible. He also advocated the build-fecut proportions.
ed for sale but on goods sent for cxing of a breakwater across the mouth of bibition purposes only. Up to the pro- the Causeway Bay shelter. This 'bay also is largely at the mercy of wind and tide sent final advices had not been received on the matter. Mr. Kotewall mentioned
when the winds set in a certain direction, that the London Committee had beep notified that the dimensions of the shops and although not so unprotected as the in the proposed Hongkong street which Yaumati shelter during the last typhoon, were considered most suitable were 18 feet (frontage) by feet (depth). It it was still greatly exposedl was his opinion and that of Mr. T. N. Chau (who, with Mr. Kotewall is a mem ber of the Joint Committee) that the scheme for a Chinese restaurant at the Exhibition should be withdrawn in view of the lack of enthusinsin on the part of the Chinese, and also in view of the posibility that the time required for that part of the scheme to be carried out would interfere with other necessary arrangements. This view had been ac cepted by the Joint Committee.
said that there was no evidence to show how Misa Card came to get into the water. No evidenco could be found to trace her actions after she had left the hotel on the Friday night. The case was a mystery. He added, however, that it had been apparent to those who knew Miss Card that she was suffering from a great mental strain for a week or so before her death, but what was the cause
of it he did not know,
Asked if he thought it possible that Misa Card had accidentally fallen into the unflah close to "Kingsclere" and that her body had been carried down to the barbour by the great rush of water in -the nullah, Mr. King said that such a thing was possible, but to him it seemed highly improbable.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral took place in the after noon, the procession passing the Monu- ment at five o'clock. Almost the com- plete staff of Messrs. Butterfield and Bwire were in attendance, and the Doral tributes were both numerous and beauti ful Tho service was conducted by the Rev. H. Copley Moyle.
During the day vessels in the Harbour were flying their flags at half-mast as a token of respect. The office fag also was flying at half maat.
Among those in attendance at the graveside were Mr. G. T. Edkens, Mr. 1. AL Young, Mr. J. Reid (manager of the Taikoo Dockyard), fr. K. E Grey (Chief Engineer of the Taikoo Dock- yard), Mr. David Templeton (Taikoo Sugar Refinery), Mr. N. S. Brown and Mesare. C. H. Blason, J. M. McHutchon. FW. James, Mr. and Mrs. Masson, Ir. M. M. Murray, Mr. F. A. Wells, and the office staff of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, and Mr. Droulette of Kingsclere. Amongst the many who sent wreaths were Mr. and Mra Edkina. Messre: Butterfield and wire, the Taikoo Dock- yard and Engineering Co., Ltd., 'members of the Refinery Department, members of the Navigation Department, stevedores of Messrs. Butterfeld and Swire, and. Jack A Tai (compradore to Messrs. Butterfield and Swire). There were in addition a large number of private wreaths.
SPORT
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
WATER POLO SHIELD COMPETITION.
As regards the application for exemp tion from duty on exhibits from Canton, the Hongkong Government had replied to the effect that it could not take up this matter. Mr. Kotewall suggested wat tec Chinese Chamber should write to the Canton Customs
Authorities direct.
Finally, Mr. Kotewall proposed that Mr. Chow. Shou-sen be nominated, with Sir Robert Ho Tung, as Hon. Assistant Chinese Commissioner.
This proposal was scoonded and carried unanimously.
Some discussion followed as to the effect likely to be caused by the attitude of the Shipping Conference with regard to the application for reduced freight on exhibits, and several members expressed the opinion that if a distinction were drawn between exhibits for sale and ox- hibits for display Chinese support would be likely to be affected.
It was decided to defer farther discus sion on the matter until further informa tion was received.
The Secretary of the Chinese Chamber announced that a great number of ap plications had been received for shops and probably 28 could be utilised if obtainable.
This concluded the business.
·HARBOUR- OFFICE FOR SHAUKIWAN.
NEW BUILDING TO DEAL WITH “
NATIVE CRAFT.
THE WRECKS.
The steam launch suk was
the
Fu Un, an account of the disaster fo which has already appeared in these columns. The Fai Ou met with her fate on Friday, in the Yaumati shelter. Ac. cording to the master of the launch his craft was lying anchored inside the shel- ter opposite the Kai Ping cealyard. A strong tide was running, and this, with the aid of high winds resulted in the snapping of his anchor chain. The boat was helpless, and the seas simply dashed her up against the iron pier belonging to the coalyard. Her sides were partly stove in and she filed with, water and sunk. Fortunately, the crew inanaged to scramble ashore and no lives were lost, neither was anyone injured.
The cargo boat was also sunk in the Yaumati shelter. The master states that his bout was moored against the Praya wall at Mongkok. He had on board a cargo of 80 tons of coal, the property of Messrs. Thoresen & Company. His boot was in between a number of other craft of a similar kind, and all were subjected to heavy seas which came right through the mouth of the bay from the harbour. Hin.craft was dashed up against the rest of the boats, and, by reason of her cargo, suffered henvily. Her sides were largely stove in, and she, also, filled with water and sank. No lives were lost and nobody was injured.
She
The Yaumati shelter again, was the scene of the fishing.junk's end. The lat ter was a particularly large host of its class. was simply the victim of waves and seas, and was made a com plete wreck. The fact that she was not dashed against rocks, piers, or any other vessel makes the wreck all the more amazing. That seas within the bounds of a typhoon shelter-and that shelter built within a landlocked harbour- should posess the power to wreck a large- fishing junk would appear almost unbe lievable. However, the fact remains.
The trading junk cane to grief in Causeway Bay. Her cad was similar to that of the last mentioned junk, and she sank solely owing to the force of wind and wares..
It may be added that the steam launch Fai On was raised yesterday.
TYPHOON NEWS
8.6. “HONAM" SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.
WATER PROSPECTS. Enquiry at the office of the Water Authority elicited the information, that Kowloon Reservoir is fall to overflowing.
Though the Hongkong Reservoirs con- tain 200 million gallons more than at the corresponding time last year, economy is likely to be the watchword of the Water Authority for some time to come. long, dry winter has to be taken into
The
wideration and water must be care fully conserved so that the Colony faces the dry season with considerably more, water in reserve than it has at present.
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HONGKONG STEEL FOUNDRY
COMPANY, LTD.. MEETING OF CREDITORS.
A meeting of creditors of this Company was attended by Mr. Geo. Grimble, The China and Japan Telephone Co, Mr. A Button (manager) and the Liquidator.
The Liquidator explained that the meeting had been called to determine whether an application should be made to the Court for the appointment of any person as liquidator, in the place of, or jointly with, the liquidator appointed by the Company, or for the appointment of a Committee of Inspection.
It was decided that no such application should be made, and the proceedings then closed,
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET OLOBING QUOTATIONS
JULY 30th, 1923. Hongkong and Shanghai
Banks...
#1,190.
41 b.
214 8.
. Steamboats
Chins Sugars...... Kowloon Wharves Shanghai Dooks Hongkong Hotels .... Bhanghai Cottons, Comenta...
Hongkong Ropes....
Dairy Farms
Chion Lights
......$ · 1891 b. .Th.014 by z.d.
27 b.
„Tix.. 90 s. ...$291 b.
$ 434 sa
254 b.
.... 15:30 b
b-buyers; sellers; sa-calca
WHAT IS EYESTRAIN ?.
The eye has certain tiny intinelem:
As a portion of the Harbour Master's scheme for the complete re-organization of his department, a subordinate Har bour Office is to be opened at Shauki wan to-morrow. The office is na entirely new building, situated in front of the. Shaukiwan. Police Station. This office is found necessary owing, to the great in crease of work concerned with native The following 10 teams have entered for craft in the Harbour. A junk inspector the Hongkong Water Polo-held Cam- will be placed in charge, and the work petition--R.G.A. (A), R.G.A. (B), Lusi will consist of issuing licenses for junks
Tho B. ·Honum, belonging to the tana Recreation Club, United Athletic and cargo boats, and giving permits to. Club, Kowloon British School Former cargo boats for entering and leaving the Hongkong, Canton and Muere Steamboat Pupils' Association, V.R.A. (A), V.R.C. Harbour. Native craft have for long Co, Ltd., was alightly damaged as a re (B), King's Regt. (A), King's Regt (B), provided a vast amount of work for sult of the typhoon on Friday. She left Royal Army Medical Corps. The man- the Harbour Office; and at last it has Canton for Hongkong on the evening of agement through the courtesy of the Vic been found impossible to carry on simply the typhoen and on coming out of the Whest objects we look at do not come toria Recreation Chib are able to an with a subordinate office situated in the river into the open encountered very up to a sharp focus in the eye, these nounce that the general public will be central building Of late native craft heavy weas, many of the waves being given an opportunity of witnessing those within the Harbour have been steadily between 30 and 40 feet in height. The muscles exers themselves naduly and matches, and arrangements have been increasing, and the amount of work en- Captain considered it too dangerous to enable us to so clearly in spite of the made for the matches to be played in the tailed in liceusing these boats, keeping continue the journey, she turned the defect Theme mansoles tire And relax evenings after dinner, commencing at tally on each hout, and knowing where vessel about and, after steaning: rome 90'clock. Two matches will be played any craft is to be found if required distance up the river, anchored for the caning the objects looked at to become On the following morning she blurred and indistinct. Upon slowing the Bach evening, A small charge of 20 cents within a few hours' notice, has been im night. for admission will be made to nou mem- mense. The new office will also be of steamed into Canton. During the storm bars The first games in the above Com great advantage to native boatmen, a the vessel was slightly damaged, several eyes for a few seconds the muscles be petition commences on Friday, the ard of very large percentage of whom bave their deck planks being lifted. One of the come more or less rested and objects August, when the V.R.G. (B) plays the headquarters within the Shaukiwan dis- paddle boxes was also amazed, soveral
are clear again for a brief period. King's Regt. (B) and the RG.A. (B) trict. Some idea of the number of small pieces of the top boarding being carried plays the V.R.G. (A) Team
craft plying for hire within the Harbour away. The damage was not sufficient to Properly fitted glasses correct eye-strain, She whether caused by astigmation or age. will be gained whon it is known that in provent the vessel front, rauning. the Shaukiwan-district. nland 2,000 mado the trip to Hongkong on the Satur licenses have been rested annually during day, and also the return trip to Canton The Hongkong Optics! Co., accessors to the past few years to native boatmen the same evening, returning to Hongkong Clark & Co., Manufacturing and Refract There will still he njunk inspector's yesterday afternoon, when the Captain ing Opticians, 18, Queen's Road Central, office in the central buildings, but his called at the office of the Company aiml department vill he relieved of all work reported the slight damage done to the have be, equipment to fit you glasses
1101 connected with Shaukiwan
vessci.
proprie.---AUTT.
To the programme of the Night Fete to-aight has been added a Challenge Team Race of six men a side:- King's Regiment erris Royal Garrison Artil lery
Entrica, for the various events are very good. And if the weather is favourable, some good racing will be witncased
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IN SOME INSTANCES GOODS ARE BEING OFFERED AT A
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