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IMMEDIATE CONTROL OF CRACKER SHOPS NEEDED.
ABSENCE OF RESTRICTIONS
· REPREHENSIBLE.”
CORRESPONDENCE.
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COLONY'S WATER
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'me and addrew of the crater, not FIGURES FOR LAST MONTH.
für publication, unless to desired; but as evidence of good faith.-ED]
SCIENTISTS AND MATERIALISM.
The level and, storage of water in reservoirs, on July 1, were as follows ***
CITY, AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS. 71930-
HONG KONG
Tytam
\ DAILY PRESS,""]V
Outspoken comment of the autho[TO THE EDITOR OF THE rities by the special jury wastem- bodied in their rider to the verdict returned yesterday at the Central Magistracy when the inquiry into the fire at 35, Btaunton Street, on June 9, was' concluded, p
The jury pointed out that not withstanding the feet that from November, 1927, to October, 1930, there had been 17 fires involving firo-eracker shops, no nower and stricter regulations had been intro- duced. They considered this repre bensible.
The inquiry, it will be remember ed, was actually in regard to the death of a woman who lost her life as a result of the fire. The scopo of the inquiry included the whole of the fire and at the conclusion of the evidence yesterday, Mr. Arm- strong, representing the owner of The Bre-cracker shop, addressed the jury
Solicitor's Comment,
In the course of his address, Mr. Armstrong referred the house itself as being the primary cause of death, pointing out the absence of any possibility of escapo in case of an outbreak of fire. Referring to the wooden staircase, Mr. Armstrong said that of those who perished on the second floor nearly all of them must have died as they tried to get down the stairs.
KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION
HOUSEHOLD COAL
Supplies are again available and may be had
at the following prices delivered in quantities of not less than half a ton.
1031.
Peak District (above Bowen Road) Bowen Road and Lower Levels
824
$22.
30' 2"* 20'6"
Pokfulum
$24.
Kowloon
$20.
24' **
Level with overflow... storage in Hultons and Decimals
SIR-Your leaderette on the sub. Tytam Byowash
Tytam Intermediate Go sect of Supernatural light" istam Tuk
41' 5" peculiar mixture of truth and in Wong Nei Chung. 20 8 25'9" Acourato auggestion. It is good from Pokfulam 15 108′ 9′′ every point of view that the dis- The above figures are the depth
of the surface in feet and inches appearance of materiallamas working bypothesis or pastulate below overflow love! among scientists should be made known; it never has been the creed of science, though individual scien- tists have’hold it." Recent advances in physics have shown the need for a revision of our conceptions of the "ultimate substance, matter or what
ever elso, we may choose to call it; and it is perhaps well that he name conception with which it is common of materialism should go with the
ly associnted, for the sake of clear thinking at least.
Tylam
of Gallons
!
1930. 1031. 323.00 -- 174.08
*7.70
.30 JBKL00
003,75 0.40 39,35
800.80
0.55
32.54
Tylam Byowash.... Tytam Intermediate 159.76 Tyłam Tuk Pokfulam,.. Wong Nei Chang...
Total
Consumption Estimated popula
tion
Consumption per
1930. 1931. 1341:09 4365:43
443,740 411,300
25.7. 20.0
1,140.32 1,310.87 that the attitude of a physicist But when it comes to suggestions
The consumption of water in the towards phenomena which he has City and Hill District in millions never had the opportunity of inver and decimals of gallons during the tigating is typical of scientists in general it is another matter, The month of June was as followa: old story of the early years of the Royal Society indicates the desir ability of establishing the reality of phenomenon before embarking on explanations of it; and there is nothing to show that the eminent physicist is better qualified in the realm of archaeology, or of literary criticism, or of historical investiga- tion to which the question pertains, than anyone else. A disposition to accept without question or verifica- tion accounts of phenomena of an exceptional character of thousands of years ago may fairly be called North of Queen's Road between a new spirit among scientists, but Murray Road and Eastern Street. hardly a new scientific spirit. And Twelve hours' supply (from 6 am. in view of the antiquity of the adage
hend per day.... t Include $4.16 million gallons from Mainland
Include 83.92 million gallons from Mainland.
June, 1930.-Constant supply dur. ing the
to whole month to district
:
"On behalf of the tenant of the ground floor," said Mr. Armstrong, I should like to point out that he has carried on his business as a fire-cracker merchant for the last adjuring the cobbler to confine him to 0 p.m.) in all other districts seventeen years with success and self to the implements of his trade from June 1 to 17 inclusive: Six- without any previous entastrophe. I venture to doubt even its novelty. Seen hours supply (from 3 a.m. Ho took such precautions as heYours, etc., blant could with regard to the storage of firecrackers and I submit that no offence was committed by him and that no blame for this fire must. attach to him.".
After paying a tribute to the efficient work of the Fire Brigade, Mr. Armstrong continued "The only comment. I have to make is that no attempt was made to reach the inmites of the second floor.' It seems to me that some aftempt should have been made to ascertain whether there were any people on the second floor.
Mr. Schofield said that according to Mr. Brooks, of the Fire Brigade, inquiries were made from a police Officer on the scene and the reply had been that there was no one on the premises. 2
Mr. Armstrong: I stand correct- ed, your Worship.
No Attempt to Save Giria, Continuing, Mr. Armstrong point- ed out that according to the evi dence there were several policemen on the scene but nobody seemed to show even elementary knowledge of fire fighting. Referring to the death of the girls who jumped over the verandah of the first floor, Mr. Arm strong pointed out that no one thought of spreading a blanket or sheet with the idea of eatching the unfortunate girls. To my mind," said Mr. Armstrong.all the four lives would have been saved if somebody had taken control and spread out.n sheet."
It is a matter of comment to my mind," went on Mr. Armstrong,
that insouch as there are 284 fire-cracker shops in the Colony and
there had been seventeen fire in the Colony in the list few years, it is time that some stops were taken
Hong Kong, July 9, 1937,
MILINDA.
to 9 p.m.) in all other districts from June 18 to 30 inclusive.
June, 1830-Constant supply throughout the City, Hill and High
"THE WHITE EMPRESSES." Level Districts during
REDUCTION IN PARES BY
OPR
1931.
*
month. the whole KOWLOON WATER WORKS,
A1030. Kowloon Reservoir: (0756* Sheklaipui Reservoir 8' 1" Reception Reservoir
10 Feet and inches below. overflow,
Level with overflow. Storage in Millions and Decimals
The Canadian Pacific announce that, effective with the sailing of the R.M.S.. Empress of Canada from Hong Kong on August 18, the second class on the White Em- Presses will be designated tourist cabin and fares will be reduced.
of Galiona. The present fears,. Hong Kong to Victoria and Vancouver, are:----
· 1930. 1931. 2nd Class: New Kowloon Reservoir
Farcs. Fares.
278.88 and Byewash
435.50, G.8250 G.8230 Sheklaipui Reservoir 93.01
.116.10 230 Reception Reservoir. 20.40 98.53
Emp, of Japan. Emp. of Canada Emp. of Asia... Emp, of Russia.
250
230
230
100
100
Total
390.80 560.13
No changes will be made in the¦ The consumption of water in present second cabin accommoda-, Kowloon in millions and decimals tion,
Tof gallons during the month of June. All tourist cabins are fitted with; was as follows: beds and hot and cold running water. A superior grade of food Consumption and service provided.
Estimated popula Consumption "per
tion .... hend per day.... 25.8
For "passengers travelling to Canada, U.S.A, or Europe on a limited budget, this new Empress service offers exceptional value.
Jury's Verdict and Riders." The jury's verdict and rider were as follows:-
"Cause of death of Lo Lai Fong:
1030. 1931. 185.14 101.02
175,780 237,300
18.7
Constant supply in all districts during June 1930 and 1931.
The Government Analyst's reports shew that the quality of the water in satisfactory.
The total rainfall. to June 30:-
Denth by asphyxiation and shock 1030, 31.42 inches; 1931, 80.89 ins.
from,bursis.
Cause of fire: Evidence am-
to see that these shops are placed biguous. Probability of fire being DR. C. C. WU LEAVING under proper control. Arising out of this also is Inspector Shaftain's caused by lighted match dropping! admission that most of the crackers locker on the first floor. in this Colony are not in accordance with the law and yet no steps are taken to see that the packages shall comply with the regulations.'
Coroner's Address;
...
FOR LONDON..
MISSION ON BEHALF OF CANTON, GOVERNMENT
from the evidence given that there Recommendations: It appears are no regulations dealing with the storage or the sale of fire-crackers in the Colony, excepting that re- quiring sellers of Bro-crackers to New York, July 2-Dr. Wu In the course of his address, the keep goods cxposed for sale in a Chao chu, who resigned as China's Caronor expressed the sympathy of glass-fronted case. Anybody can Minister to the United States after the Court to the reintives of the open a fire cracker shop and store nearly four years of service in or victims of the disaster. Regarding anywhere he likes and in any kind der to join the independent Kuo- the removal of the injured girls, of building. This we consider a mintang Government at Canton Mr. Schofield said that it was evi- grave public danger, dan announced to-day that on Saturday dent that either the police or the Strict control of licences for he will sail for England. bystanders must have removed the storage of fire-crackers, joss sticks Dr. Wu told the United Press four girls from the scene..
and joas paper ware of all descrip to-day that in London he will Regarding Mr. Armstrong's re- tion should be instituted immedi- carry out a special mission for the marks in connection with the people ately. No stomge of fire-crackers, Canton Government, The nature of on the second, floor of the burning joss-sticks, joss-paver ware and such his mission to London Dr, Wu was house, the Coroner said that even articles should be permitted in unable, to reveal...... if the Fire Brigade had known of domestic buildings...
After he has carried out his mis their presence on the second floor, No building without concrete sion in London Dr. Wu will proce nothing could have been done. "I floors and staircases and a liberal ed to China. by way of the Sucz think you will agree with me that supply of fire extinguishers and Canal to take his post in the Can- both the police and the Fire Brigade adequate means of escape in ease of ton Government. Ho resigned an did as well as could be expected fire should be granted licenses, the Minister of the Nanking-Gov. under the circumstances." al In view of the fact that from crument in Washington last month The Coroner went on to point out November, 1927; to October 1930, because he was unaf'o to accept the that the owner of the fire-cracker there have been 17 Bres involving, foreign and domestic policies of the shop etowed almost a ton of fire-fire-cracker, shops, we consider it re- Nanking regime. Dr. Wu' said that; crackers on the first Roor in a living prehensible that there are not new he was unwilling to negotiato: for! room when he could have stowed and strict regulations in force, the purchase. of arms and ammuni- tlie aame crackers on the basement. There should be much more trintion" for: Ninking to use against There is no auch degree of negligent Police and Fire Brigade super- Canton. He accused General Lensa ok, to bring the puster of the vision. We emphasize the point Chiang Kai-shek of seeking to phop within the criminal law; but that new regulations be brought" establish a personat Glerators117_17 if you feel so disposed you may add out without further delay, China and he said that the Nan- a rider vensuring the owner of the His Worship thanked the Jury for king Government is not true to the shopae
their long and patient bearing, and ideals of the late Dr. Eun Yat-sen, for their recommendations.
the founder of the Kuomintang
Continued on nexe Column.)
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