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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd, 1928.
SOUTH MANCHURIA RAILWAY
SUMMER HOLIDAY
BEBORTE
· IN
SOUTH MANCHURIA
HONG KONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION. POLICE INTERPRETER IN
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
A SATISFACTORY YEAR'S WORK.
PLEA FOR SIMPLER LEGISLATION.
The annual general meeting of the, Hong Kong Automobile Association was held yesterday evening in the Board Room of Messrs. Jardino, Matheson & Co., Ltd Mr. Ho Leung took the ehair in the absence of the President, Commander G. B. Hartford,' R. N. (retired), and presented a report of the year's activities. THE CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.
la consequence of the impending departure or our President, Com- mander . B. Hartford, the plea sant duty has devowed upon me of
rise. trailie.
to
TROUBLE.
ALLEGED DEMAND FOR A BRIDE.
"MARKED" VOTES AND POLICE IN HIDING.
A Chinese interpreter employed at No. 7 Police Station was brought up on remand before Major C. Willson at the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon on a charge of attempting to extort $50 from a Chinese salt dealer.
Mr. D. McCallum appeared for conducted by Mr. P. P. J. Wode- the defence and the prosecution was house, C.I.E. (D.S.P.),
of the street should be placed obli- que.y, a indicated by the white road; this arrangement enables 2 house said that evidence would be thes and not at right angles to the driver to leave the stand without called to show that at 19.30 am. on, Outlining the case, Mr. Wode- versing, which sometimes 510 February 12th, an Indian sergeant inconvenient blocks In who was on duty at the waterfrent at Connaught Road West, took a Chinese into custody and brought
from a truck and the charge against him to No. Police Station The man was loading salt on to a sampan him was that he had his boat along- side the praya at night without a
The New Territories.
Turning to the New Territories, ing of the Taipo Bridge in 1827 I must point at that the rebind proved to be a real boor, for it was essential for the full mypreciation or the circular run on that side,
The growth of traffic in Kowloon permit. has caused serious congestion at the man was withdrawn and he was At the Station, the chargo against the Ferry Approach, and a scheme told to get a permit. The owner for the solution of this problem of the salt came to the station, and accordingly drawn up Shortly
audressing you at this meeting.
In the past year, there were two reasuring features that the Asso- great satisfaction. The first notable ciation could look back upon with development was the considerable increase in the number of cars, and secondly, the increase bad at the same time given the impetus to widen the scope and userülness of the Association, Recent tourists to the Colony bave had much to say in praise of our excellent motor ing conditions, for all of which we atter this was done, the Sub-Com- he went away in company with the are greatly indebted to the Honor-mittee appointed by the Kowloon boat man. The defendant, who was abc the C.S.P. and the Honorable residents Association invited interpreter, was alleged to have on duty at the police station as an the D.P. W., it has been especially presentation of this Association to left the station and accosted the aue to their unfaiung courteous and inéet them on the similar question. sympathetic, consideration of the in this connection, it is interesting
owner of the salt outside the propose and suggestions submit to observe that the scheme suggest Sailors' Home. There he told the ted by the Hong Kong Automobile ed hy them coincided with that man to give him 850 or else he (the Association that 1927 has seen eeroived by the Hong Kong Automo. salt-owner) would be charged. much progress made
towards bile Association, differing perhaps told the interpreter that he would achieving some of the aints desired. only in minor details. In ping have to consult the master of the The owner was alleged to have
Drivers' Registration Bureau, 1 may be mentioned that it is to has more than justified its exist needed improvement will soon be February 13th, but in the meantime The Drivers Registration Bures.a be hoped that work on this much shop and asked the defendant to
call. The defendant called ence, not only as regards the peri-
commenced. The very fact they ber of drivers supplied, but in
the average of 43 private cars park the owner had communicated with exerting its influence upon the under the charge of the AA, the Police. private drivers as a whole, and the patrol during the houre” between
Police Trap Lald. gratifying resulta may be seen in 3.30 am, and 3.30 p.m., whereas the the very small number of accidents shelter provides accommodation for nese detective went to the shop and Sub-Inspector Carey and a Chi- in our roads, as well as the high only 1 cars, indicates obviously marked the Eve ten dollar notes standard of driving which prevails the pressing need of attention. intended for the defendant. They To-day.
then went into the cockloft of the shop and hid themselves. The de fendant arrived there at about 2.25 p.m. and after the usual greetings asked for his money. handed to him and on his leaving the shop, he was arrested by Sub- Inspector Carey.
At one time during the year under review, we were confronted with the question of oil dropped upon the roads, mainly from lor ries. Subsequently, the matter was given our immediate attention, and was adjusted; since then, no further complaints have been re- ceived.
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The Asiatic Motor somehow. did not have a popular appeal to qur members, and as a consequence. the subscription for which was topped. Its place is now being taken by the Autocar, the-best British motoring journals of which is sent direct from England by post to ous members at the small Cost of $8.50 per year--the sub- soription of non-members being £1 148. ed., also for delivery in the
taart nanner.
Reduced Cost Of Petrol, During 1927, our motoring com munity has also seen a great reduc- tion in the price of petrol, from DU cents to 75 cants per gallon, which will undoubtedly be heartily welcome to all motorists.
bers,
A Motor Show Considered. The possibility of a motor show was camidered during the year, but owing to insufficient support, the Sociation came to the conclusion that conditions at present did not warrant the outlay.
Do not let me omit to assure members that any suggestions or complaints, if addressed to the Honorary Secretary, c/o the long King Telegraph,
will prompt attention
Finance.
оп
This was
Corroborative evidence was given by the sampan master, the owner of the salt and the Indian Police receive Sergeant. His Worship intimated that the case would be one for the
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The financial strength of the that in view of its serious nature the subject of finance, it is neces Association is sound. Whilst on he would oppose, bail. wary to add that the increase of
Ball Allowed. work incumbent upon the Associa most surprised to hear that bail Mr. McCallum said that he was tion has necessitated clerical aseist was being opposed as the defend- ment of patrols, ail of which will he was wanted. The charge was: anco and the additional employ: ant had appeared where. and when make further demanda upon our identically the same as at the pre- finances
vious hearing, art the 2800 bail
1 wish to avail myself of this which the defendant was asked to opportunity to offer our hearty put up was the most His Worship- thanks to the Hon. D.P.W., and could expect to get from a man held
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at matters brought to their notice, Worship "Do I understand you to
Committee and annual meetings.
The Chairman then proposed the adoption of the report and state- ment of accounts, and asked for questions from members,
The Accounts.
refused 7"
MEN TO-MORROW,
recent case when some constables THE YOUTHS OF TO-DAY ARE were charged with receiving bribes from hawkers the bail was of a sub- stantial amount somewhere about 81.000 or $2,000.
HELENA MAY INSTITUTE
[By C.L.C.)
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The members of the St. Peter's... Club consist of Indians, Chinese, Americans, Europeans, Portuguese,
men and youths in every walk of on all subjects. Each member is life. They meet together and talk made to see the views of the other, and it is only in this way that the East will come to understand the Week.
K.C.M.G., who emphasised that a make the wish of Sir Cecil Clementi It is suggested that the St.. It was H.E. Sir Cecil Clementi, into the Concord Club, and thus Peter's Club should change its nazie Concord Club would do much to come true. Since this institution bridge the gulfs between nations
The Handbook has been revised and to Commander Hartford for any that bail would be absolutely ITS HELP. TO THE COLONY. Filipinos and Japanese. They are and republished, being augmented bag the important post of Presi- with
moro vanable information deat so capably. We feel excoed- Mr. Wodehouse said that in a both for use in the Colony and for ingly thankful to the Hon. Secre- those going on Home leave. This tory, the Rev. G. E. S. Upredell for Handbook is supplied to all men his generous aid to the Association. Last but not leaft, we tender our Road Improvement,
most grateful thanks to Mesara. Another step forward of import. Jardine, Matheson de Co, Ltd., for Major Willson decided to raise de ance to be noted in the past year of the Board. Reom for our and 8500 in approved surety The having placed at our disposal thefendant's bail to $1,000--8300 in cash. was the widening and straightening on the roads through Quarry Bay
case was adjourned until Monday and that through Shaukiwan, there-
afternoon. by elaminating the great danger which had attended driving through these districts. Similarly, the en trances and exits of the tatrines on Connaught Road Central were no The accounts, show a profit on. smal source of danger, but there the year's working of something in have been safeguarded in such a the neighbourhood of 82,000, and way that a car can be seen before with $10,000 on fixed deposit the pedestrian steps into the line of Association is in a very satisfactory position. The receipts from en Our thanks must also be tender tranco fees show that 100 new mem- cd to the B. and F. Department bers have been added during the for clearing the corners along Pok year, while payments prove the fulum Boad, the Dairy Farm Hill care that the Association takes of and the entrance to the lower road its members. The wages and uni- at Repulse Bay Road, where the forms of patrols amount to 8605.75. undergrowth not only caused much Under the heading of fees are two danger to drivers but also shut off items of 8230 each, for Mechanical the many beautiful viewe, which Adviser and Legal Retainer, while have now been opened up in that a further item of $750 for travelling Vremity.
expenses in yet another tribute to the energy of the very energetic Hon Secretary.
trathc
The Patrols.
MUSICALE TO-DAY, Another of the series of winter musicales will be given at the Halena (Thursday), at 5.30 p.m.
May Institute to-day The programme is styled "Modern Music, and should prove set attractive,
be contributed by Mr. Cashman, Seven pianoforte selections will these from the compositions of John Irelan, Paderewski, Goossens, Macdowall and Debussy. Cyril Scott, Dvorak, German and Songs by Montague. Philips, Cadman will be given by Mrs Clements.
The accompanist will be Mrs. Hargreaves Browne.
Another musicale will be held 'or Thursday, March 8th.
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and classes now existing not only was founded, it has achieved much and its social functions have been in the Colony but throughout the world. Such an organisation would singularly successful. There were a help to bring the peoples of various good many obstacles in the way of creeds and races together into one the rapid progress made by this success but all who have followed big brotherhood.
Club, have admired the courage and Such a club should exist in every tenacity of Messrs. G. 8. Zimmern, country, and it is difficult to guage Peter Pan and the Rev. N. V. the amount of good it might do Halward. These three gentlemen for the community.
have been the backbone of the Club.
incensed at the embargo placed on. in Japan public opinion was much About a decade ago when I was
YOUTH PEACE MOVEMENT. A lecture on the idea of a Con- United States. Things would have Shanghai by Mr. Francis Balazs, the exportation of steel from the card Club was given recently in
of which I was a member. not been for the Pressmen's Club Unitarian Church, and the World become even more serious had it who represents the Transylvanian
Club was run on similar lines to a
This Youth Peace Congress,
Mr. Balazs arrived here on Friday bers and on the committee journalists on a tour round the world and his Concord Club and we had as mem- Jast by the ss. Katori Maru. He is
Much credit is due to the patrols
Japanese. We got together and dis wide effort of younger people to take uf all nations including many mission is connected with a world. for their vigilance in the prevention Plea For Simplification. of petty thefts, which were a source
cussed the situation. The reasons an active part in the public life of After the report and balance of constant annoyance to motorists facet had been passed, Mr. M. K
why America prohibited the ex-the world. He will stay for a time both in Kowloon and Hong Kong. Lo made a ples, for the simplifica of euminary arrest should not be were fully explained and shown to for the Youth Peace Congress to He also thought that the power portation of steel from her country in India before going to Holland Since the appointment of the tion of the trafic regulations in given to the police in cases of traf be in no way anti-Japanese. The be held there this year. HUSHIGAURA-Finest Seaside Bammer Holiday Resort in North Chias patrols, we have not received Hong Kong. After paying a tribute Be offences. Only a few days ago result was that the members of the
Five miles from Dairen, but connected with the city by special motor and age complaint of this nature; to the wailing courtesy and co-a respectable Chinese had come Japanese Press published a number will be
The main topic of this Congress riage road and slectric tramway. Yamato Botal (85 rooms) and 13 furnished and the Committee have now ex-sideration of the Captain Superin- into collision, metaphorically, with of articles in
"International Peece." Bride Orabreira twice a wock, Chang, Boating, Kaling, Golf, Tetended the times of duty from 8.30 tendent of Police and the Director an inspector and find been dragged | journals, which greatly helped to economical, political, educational. bungalows la charming clifi garden.
their respective This will be studied from the place for children.“
am. to 5.30 p.m. at the City Hall of Public Works, he suggested that up like a criminal. OGONDAI.--Hoes beautiful | and select Boards Besort in the Far Ears. Two and Statue Square, antt from 8 a. it was time that the A, A. should should be by summons and not by the nationalist bitterness that had of view. The arrangements for the The remedy clear up the whole matter and allay religious, moral and racial points. miles from Font Arthur. Formerly the Bummer Resort of the high Ramian to 19p.m. at Kowloon Point. In appoint a effores and officials. Yamato Hotel and 50 and bungalows, mostly with addition to the foregoing improve should look into easy aspect of the
sub-committee which arreet.
arisen particularly among "the Congress are in the hands of an quartar Excellent Bathing, Wonderful Scenery, Historie ments, the attendance
Election Of Officers. o the traffic regulatione.
students of Japan.
International Committes composed Officers for the ensuing year were There is a need for such clubs of representatives of the National Abundant Plenicing Facilior. Orobeatra twice a week. Best place Hali and at the Racca has brought there were far too many small re
among Chinese students. Up to Federations of Austria, France, Lor high-class
higher mons for its two memorable Siegos and its besiful from our members. The number satisfactors if the could be con
President: Mr. P. M. Hodgson. of gulations, and be more
now they have been the victims of Great Britain, Holland and the PORT
Vice-President: Mr. Ho Leung Iving propaganda, and the trouble United States of America The head landlocked Harbou. Exactly one hour's journey from Deira by express of parking-places for private cars tralised In England, where trafle Upedell, train-Yamato Hotel (1 mom): Budent place of Bistorical and woenie has been increased so na to cope was better controlled than in any
Hon. Secretary: Rev. G. E. 8. they have brought on themselves in office is at London, 241 Sentinel fabernet to fill a month with fresh walk or drivo every day. Most healthy with the growing needs of the time other part of the world, it was Davis.
dividually and the damage they have House, Southampton Row, W.C Treasurer: Messrs. Linstead done to China as a nation are audi salubrious spot in the Far East.
A similar Congress was held at Members are requested to use the managed under the Motor Car Act
largely due to the fact that the Eerden, Holland in August, 1927, to City Hall and Statue Square (south of 1003, which roads, negligent or bert, F. Meade, W. J. E. Macken- put to them.""
Committee: Messrs O. D. Lamother side of the case has never been voice the aims of the youth of all side) as much as possible, when reckless driving an offence.
countries and to found a World leaving their cars for any length of suggested that this covered all the E. Grimble. L. G. S. Dodwell, E. Church Young Men's Club in doing Mr. Balazs is making this tour of
He zie, L. C. F. Bellamy, C. P. Marcel, In this Colony the St. Peter's Federation of Youth for Peace. P time, thus allowing the etands in offences of dangerous driving quite I. J. Spradbery, Mannere, and M. very good work on these lines, and the world with the object of estéb Pedder Street, to be open to those with many irkeome and unnecessary the heart of the town, such as adequately, and would do away K Lo.
the second year student who belongs lishing affiliated movements in the who with to use them for a brief regulations.
The meeting closed with a vote to it gives up, for example, his countries of the Orient, and the St. interval Cars parked in the centre
of thanks to the Chairman, Mr. He frown of disapproval on seeing a Peter's Club would do well to get in (Dontinued on next Colúmn;)
European-policeman.
touch with him.
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Teresa Bund Diamantled Forts., Hitem of sharming Weirs and | gatrois at public events at the City He submitted that in Hong Kong elected as follow J
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