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KWANGTUNG SILK INDUSTRY.
LOAN FROM THE PROVIN- CIAL GOVERNMENT.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
CANTON, Doc. 21,
OVER FIVE LAKHS" WANTED.
MANY" VOTES FOR FINANCI COMMITTEE."
EFFECT OF FALL IN EXCHANGE.
Upon the recommendation of Whon the Financo Committee next
·General Chen Ming Shu, the Con-mecta, members will be asked to tral Bank of Chinn in Canton approve votes totalling 8861,750. yesterday granted " loan of $3,000,000 to the silk merchants in Kwangtung. The contract for the Joan was formally signed in tho general offico. of the Central Bank, Mr. Chen Chọ Houng, President of the Silk Industry Bank, repre Banting the silk merchants, and Mr. Fan Ki Mo and Mr. Shen Tai Wo, President, and, Vice-Pro- sident, respectively, of the Central Bank of Chim, the Government,
The biggest item is one under All Services and Departments Personal Emoluments" which claims | 9202,000 of the total."
The details of the various votes are as follows:-
Public Works Department:- radio telegraph Other charges, branch-repairs, atores and current, To moet anticipated expenditure to the end of the year 82,000
Provision made in Estimates $30,000.
Tho present available balance on this vote is about $1,239 only which is insufficient to meet the anticipat- expenditure to the end of the your, and a supplementary vote of. $2,000 is requested.
The loan bears interest of per cent, per annum, and is being to- moved from the Government Deed pository to the Silk Industry Bank in Sai Kwan for distribution to the silk merchants> according to agreement,
The money will be used to im- prove the milk industry in Kwang- tung, which is in a state of de- cadence. Unsejentiße rearing of the cocoops, båd management of: the filiature plante, banditry, and frequent adulteration have been hrgely responsible for the gradual loss of the world's market for
Kwangtung silk. The keen com petition of Japan in the silk in- duetry is another contributing
cluse.
General Chen Ming Shu and Mr. Tan Yin Wo, Commissioner of reconstruction, after their visit to
The excess expenditure is caused principally by (a) very large in- crease in traffic (with consequent increase in revenue) and (b) the supply of severni large valves (valued at 81,801) to Спро D'Aguilar Wireless Telegraph Sta- Į tion..
Publiö Works Department:-- Other charges, electric fans and light. To meet anticipated expen- diture to the end of the year $5,000.
Prisons Department, ́ Prisone ·Department: Fact, 23,500.
Provision made in estimates (pago 45 sub-head 8) $19,000.
This is due to the increase in tho, price of gas which has been raised from $2,50 to $3 per 1,000 cubie
feet.
The phove is to be met from says ings under Subsistence of prisoners. Prisons Department: ~Photo- graphy, 8000.
Provision made in estimates $900.
Tha contract price for photo- graphic stores, all of which are purchased locally, is considerably higher than was estimated,
the silk-producing districts some months ago, realized the Inn-
of Kor
the industry' hoing wiped out eventually. In con- ference with the silk producora and experts,' it was pointed out that the only way of restoring the industry to its former position was 10 introduce improvements after the nanner Japin Everything must be put on a scientiflo. and
The aborg is to be met from sav commercial basts. But to do this,ings under subsistence of prisonert. huge sums of money would be re- Miscellanious Services: Lang quired, which were entirely out of reach of the silk merchants, Gen- ages study allowances 81,950.. eral Chon and Mr. Tang then anid
Public Works Department:-De humidifying plant. To meet Crown Agents' charges $490.
that a large sum of money could he secured through a loan from the Central Bank of China in Canton. It was through the good uffices and recommendation of these two high officials that the loan has been made.
CANTON-SAMSHUI RAILWAY.
FATSHAN-CHUNGSHAN BRANCH.
́(FROM OUR OWN CORRASPUNDENT.]
CANTON, Dec, 21.
The proposed branch of the Canton-Samshui Railway extend ing from Fatahan to Chungahan: Port (Tang Ka Won) has boen. surveyed. There wil U 17 s81tions on this branch, to be located at different contres of population. The surveying work was done by
The above plant was ordered from England' in May, 1020, but was not received until early this year.
Prisons Department: Special expenditure. Linotype machine, 80,000.
Provision made in estimates 814,200. The original estimate for this machine, including freight and other charges, was about £1,300, exchange boing reckoned at 1/10.
From the Crown Agents accounts received it appears that the amount payable will be about £1,347, all charges included, but of this it is anticipated that £50 will be recover nhle in 1031 in respect of an over. charge by the fakes.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1930.
The orders for stores to be sup- plied through the Crown Agents' haro Been heavier than was anti- cipated, and this fact together with the additional dollar expenditure duo to the fall in exchange has. proved to be insufficient.",
A supplementary vote of 810,000 is, therefore, requested,
Police,Force:-One light motor
van, 8501.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
DIARY OF LAST WEEK'S EVENTS.
FURSDAY, DECEMIER 16:-Lady Peel, accompanied by Mfr.~G,W~- BAS-Tufton (Private-Secretary), attended the opening of the new wings of the Tung Wah Eastern Hospital, where she was received by the Directors..
Provision made in estimates
$3,500.
Owing to lower rate of exchange and to the cost of the ran being higher then estimated, the vote will be exceeded by 8501.
Difference in exchange 810,678,
Provision made in estimates $139,537.
The provision made in 1930 Estimates was based on a rate of exchange of 81-18. 10d. The sun's provided have, in consequence of the fall in exchange, become in- sufficient in enses dealing with sterling payments. A number of cases in which small excesses have beon occasioned appear in the Schedule, and a vote of $10,078 to cover the total excess so far con- cerned in requested.
Public Works Recurrent :-Kow- loon water account (meters, etc.), 811,000.
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Colman, Captain T. A H A.D.C., represented His Excellency the Governor at the funeral of Dr. C. Y. Wang, Professor Pathology, Hong Kong University, The following dined at Govern. ment House:
of
FINANCES OF WEIHAIWEI.
NANKING ASKED TO GRANT SUBSIDY.
REVENUES FOUND TOO SMALL.
Capt. S. T. Hsu, Commissioner
of Weihaiwo, arrived in Tsingtao from the northern port by the 'man-i of-war Chenghai last wook.
In an interview granted to the Chinese Press in Tsingtao, Capt. Hau inde a statement concerning conditions of Weihaiwci, during the course of which he expressed his- pessimism regarding financial con- The Hon. Mr. & Mrs. Hallifax, ditions in the former British lensed the Hon, Mr. & Mrs. Creasy, Mre territory and said that he was Mackie, Mr. Hornell, Mr & Mra. going to Nanking to ask for a sub- Black, Mr. & Ms. Murphy, Mr.sidy for the administration of Wei- Heard, Mr. Stanton, Miss Mackie, haiwel, Miss Halifax, Miss Esme Scott Harston and Miss Pamela Scott Harston.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18:-Vico. Admiral B. Herr, Commander in Chief of the French Naval Forces in the Far East, accompanied by M. de la Prado, Consul General for France, and Fing Lieutenant- Viator Duruy, paid. an informal oal on His Excellency the Gover .835,000 nor.
Provision made in enti-
830,003 Provision made by sup
plementary vote...... 23,000
Toini
All Services and Departments:- Personal Emolumenta, $232,003.
1930 estimates, per
ronal emoluments 88,611,207 1930 estimates, high cost of living allowance Legislative Council resolution dated June 19, 1930
Total
When Weihniwej was under tho British, he said, its total revenues amouted to a little over 8500,000 o year, the British Government granting a subsidy to the adminis- tration in the event of such re-, venues being found insuficient.
Many Bureaux Opened. After the port was taken over by China, the National Government established a Customs branch there,} a cigarette tax bureau, a flour tax Lady Peel, accompanied by Mr. bureau, a stamp revenue burosu, a Numerous applications for new metered services are being received G. W. A. Tufton (Private Bere liquor and tobacco tax bureau, on nccount of the rapid develop-tary), attended the dance given by and a commercial commodities ment on the Peninsula..
Mr. and Mrs. Grayburn at the consolidated tax bureau, all of Ponk Club.
these taxes being remitted to the SATURDAY, DECENDEN. 20:--His Ex-Central Government. As a result, cellency the Governor and Lady the total revenues of the Weihaiwoi Per moved to Mountain Lodge. Administration had fallen to only some $150,000 a year, which was about 17 per cent, of the total re- venues collected for the Central Government in Weihaiwei. 'Tho monthly expenditure was estimat- ed at 850,000, half of which was for the maintestince of police forco, ings in connexion with the Rory and, therefore, there was a defici- Club of Hong Kong are to be heldency amounting to some $100,000 a on Tuesdays, from 1.15 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. at Lane, Crawford's Restau- rant. The first will be held on Tuesday, 30th instant, when the Rev, E. G. Powell will speak on "What is Rotary
420,000
1,028,817
$10;560,124
ROTARY CLUB.
MEETINGS EVERY TUESDAY,
It is announced that the meet-
year.
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In view of these facts, Capt. Hau continued, he had tendered
Result of Fall in Exchange.
The additional amount, required for revised salaries on a basis of 31-1/6 was estimated at 82,048,917, and, even though at the time of the June, resolution the rate of the dollar had dropped to 1/4 6/10, it was hoped that lapsing salaries on poste kept unfilled and the possible stendying of exchange would make the amount then voted sufficient. The annual meeting is to be held Tho further fall in exchange durch the first Tunaday in May. Thoernment to remain in office. ing the past half year has made this impossible and a voto for $202,903 is accordingly requested.
Public Works Extraordinary:— Rand connecting Garden Road and Bowen Road with May Road, $30,000.
Provision mado in estimates $99,000.
annual subscription will be 825, a pro rata subscription being pay- able for a broken year.
His excellency the Governor his signified his willingnes to be an honorary member of the Club, .
The Public Lighting Contract The lowest tender (which was ac-between Government and the Hong cepted) for this work was 8123,500. Kong and China Gau Co, expired on The contract did not include tar June 37, 1030, and the terms an innendam surfacing and channelling which it is to be reaswed have been which together with some additional the subject of negotiation between foundation work; will bring the the Company's General Manager total estimated cost to $132,000.
anil the Public Works Department. The new rates are considered reasonable and a yate of 810,000 is required to meet the additional charges for gas lighting in Hong Kong for the period July 1 to De cember 31, 1939,
It is anticipated that the work will be completed this year and a vote of 830,000 is, therefore, request : ed.
A vote of $6,000 is now requested
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Miscellaneous Services: - Rent to cover the total payable this year | Allowances: Senior Officers, 313,800. Į
at exchange 1/3 5/10th less the sum provided in estimates.
The above is to be met from
Provision made in ertimites | $110,000....
These allowances are paid on an
the engineers Messra, Wu Tak Fai Savings under subsistence of pria authorised scale to Senior Officers
and Chen Kwan Wai, of the Can- length of the branch will be ap- ton-Kowloon Railway. The total proximately 71 miles, The cost is estimated at about 812,000,000, of which one-half will be appropriatį ed from the British Returned
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Sanitary Department:-Bonuses for vacoination, etc., $350. to dispensary licentiates and clerks Provision made in estimates $2,500..
Boxor Indemnity Funds, and the and more births have been register remainder will be raised by the od in Chinese Public Dispensaries people, probably through share than was anticipated. Bolting,
CLOSE OF "THE YEOMEN.!!
"A GREAT SUCCESS.
There was a full house at the Theatre Royal on. Batarday night to bear the final performaneo of The Yoomon of the Guard." Very often when a Gilbert and Sullivan opera is played by amateurs the singing is good, but the acting wook, last night, however, the not- ing was as fine as the singing, and that in saying a great deal. Tho part of Shadbolt, played by Mr. Dudley Bastlett-Mr A. J. J. Brock being indisposed-weg.extra- ordinarily well done. He inter- preted the part of the half-witted jailer to perfection, his humour being a constant source of delight to the audience.
With hardly an exception, all the principal parts were excellently played, but special mention should perhaps be made of Elsie May nard's Dorothy Bnowdon-Jones)
Difference in Exchange, $139,000.
Provision made in estimates 8883,000.
The provision mado in 1930 cati- for whora Government quarters (atmates was based on a rate of ex a rental of 0 per cent of salary) change of 31-1/10d. are not available. The revition of provided lave, in conseque of The suma salaries has increased the revenue the fall in exchange, come in from the vent of Government quar-sufficient in cases dealing with
his resignation as Commissioner of Waihaiwei some time ago, but was ordered by the Contral Gov
PRETTY CHINESE ́·
WEDDING.
BRIDE'S BEAUTIFUL WED- DING DRESS.
ThoRev. W. Walton Rogers, M.A. officiated at a very pretty. widding at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, on Saturday afternoon, when Myrtle Eileen, only daugh.. tor of Mr. and Mrs John Quing Yen of Melbourne, Austrilia, was wedded to Reginald, the eldest son of the late Mr. Jan See Chin and Mre, Jan See Chin.
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The bride was attired in a dress of beautiful chiffon volvat, made medineval style, with long sleeves reaching to a point at her wrists, and word a veil of eme broidered tulle loor, adarned with ́a coronet of pearls, diamante, and orange blossom buds, caught neat. rope of pearls. She carried a ly at the back of her neck with a shower of white roses.
The Miesta Doreen Ma Chut, N..
More vaccinations have been done texa to an extent that more than sterling payments, as set out in the and L. Jan Bee Chia and N. Lew
covers the present excess on the ex Schedule and a volerfor $130,000 penditure vote, but more officers a cover the total excess so far in eligible for the higher senior of Leemed is regrested. rent allowanco (for residence in other than Government quarters) than was anticipated.
Miscellaneous
Services:Rent Allowances, European Subordinate, Officers, $22,000.
BINTHS.
Cases. January to October, 1930... 7,610 January to October, 1920... 7,057
Increase over 1929...... 683
Савса
VACCINATION.
January to October, 1930... 0,980 January to October, 1029... 5,832
Increase over 1020........ 1,027 Miscellaneous Services: Printing and binding miscellaneous papers, 84,000.
Provision made in esti
mates
814,000 Provision made by sup plementary vote.
Total
815
.814,815
A considerable amount of addi- tional outside printing has been necessary this year-the gaol's out-
Provision made in estimates $48,000
available.
Prisons Department. Prisons Department:-Cleansing and sanitary materials $300.
Provision made. in estimates 83,000.
Kong were the bridesmaids, and the Misses B. Wang and Vida Jan Sec Chin, wore the flower girls, ...
Mr. Arthur Wong dischanged the duties of "bost man."
Following the ceremony at the church, the largo, gathering re- assembled at the Peninsula Hotel. where a reception was held at which the happy couple received the congratulations of their friends,
This is due to the fall in exchanges The Crown Agents' accounts up to. This vote provides allowances on date amount to £34 138, which the evening, there was a grand an authorised scale for Subordinate at 1/10-8378.13 but the total
banquet at the King Chow, Re. Officer for whom the free quarters amount paid in dollars at different turanti which was 4:00 very to which they are entitled are notonthly rates, is $535.30, an in- The newlyweds are spending
largely attended.:. The scale has not been erease of 8157.28. The balance of thor honeymoon in Shanghai. affected by the revision of salaries the 8300 asked for is required to. and the underestimate is due to meet the increased cost of local pur- more officers marrying than was chases, contract prices being higher anticipated and to the difficulty of than in 1999. finding quarters at an actual rental below to maximum allowable,
Post Office and Wireless (A) Post Offico-Other Charges, Stamps 80,585.
-$7,000
Provision made in estimates
The excess on the vote is due to.
The above is to be met from Bay- ings under subsistence of prisoners
Prisons Department:- Materials for repairs and renewals, 8000.-
Provision made in estimates $10,000.
This is due to the fall in ex- put having been restricted during the low rate of exchange and to the change. The Crown Agents no
BANKRUPTCY DIVIDENDS.
GAZETTE NOTIFICATIONS.
Gazette state that the following Bankruptcy notifications in the
dividends have been dechired:
Leo Longinotto, deceased, soli-. ofter formerly practising in Hong
the period in which repaire were additional supply of stamps requir-counts up to date amount to 2233 Kong-Supplementary dividend of carried out at the printing shop-ed in consequence of the increase 148 9d which at 1/10-82,877.13.82.50 per cent, and the estimated provision has in the rates of postage.
The total amount pail, in dollars
Chan Ching, trading as the at different monthly rates is Kwong Cheong firm of stall No. 01 proved to be insufficient.
Public Works Recurrent: Gas 84,024.53, an increase of 81,147.40. Central Market Second and final
To will, however, do enough dividend of $3 per cent District, 10,000,
meet expenditure as local purchases.
Tomelaro Nishida, trading as have been curtailed p
Nishida Yako, 20/28, Hennessy Road. First and final dividend of 813 por cento
R. Rowell Jack point-n very good therefore, requested. piece of work. The choruses all- Miscellaneous Services:-Crown went well, and the conductor, Mr.Agents commission $10,000
M. Mason, is to be congratulated
on his efficient directorship.
Provision made in estimates $14,000.
Provision made in estimates $99,000.
(Continued on neri Columa Y
The above is to be met from sav. Linge under subsistence of prisonera.
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