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COLONY'S ACCOUNTS TO-DAY'S COUNCIL
REPORT BY DIRECTOR OF
COLONIAL AUDIT
The Report of the Director of Colonial Audit on the audit of the necounts of Hong Kong states in part:--
The relation between the excess of insets over liabilities of the Jears 1930 and 1931 is established thus:--
Excess of Assets of
December 31, 1930. 9,381,079.74 Revenue, 1031
33,110,723.73
42,508,402 47 Expenditure, 1031 .... 31,100,1.00
Excena of Assets of
December 31, 11838. $11,347,025,47
Estimates,
"The Estimates were prepared in .the same form as those of the pre- vious year with the exception that there was added to ench head a summary which included the cost of those offers who are paid out of the three omnibus fiels,
"
MEETING
SEVERAL ITEMS ON AGENDA
BUDGET. AND SHING MUN
SCHEME
the At today's meeting of Legislative Council, the Colonial Secretary will move:-That the Report of the Fininner Committee (No. 10), dated September 22, 1982, be adopted.
The Attorney-General will move the first reading of:-"A Bill to anwnd the Waterworks Ordinance,
1903."
A Bill to amend and consuli- date the law relating to Dangerous Drugs."
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1932.
MANILA WEDDING
GROOM FORMERLY IN
. HONG KONG
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in
RECENT TRAGEDY AT LAICHIKOK
INQUIRY INTO WARDER'S DEATH
The wedding took place Manila on October 1 of Mr. Albert
Before Mr. Butters and a special Frederick Judd, of the Hong-Konjury of three at the Kowloom and Shanghai Bank, do Miss Con- stance Edyth West, the ceremony being performed by the Right Rev. Bishop Gouverneur F. Mosher.
prior to which he was Kong.
SWATOW NOTES
BUSINESS DEPRESSION
CONTINUES
GOOD RICE AND FRUIT CROPS
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
--SWATOW,-Oct--4----
Magistracy yesterday, an inquiry was held into the death of Warder Rooney, who shot himself at Lai- chikok Prison on September 7 last.tinues and hopes of an improve." The depression in business con-
The jury consisted of Messrs. W.
ment have been shattered The
1). Johnson, C. Black and A. D. Anolie trade is going from bad to
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The bride, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. W. West. of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, re- turned to Manila recantly after | Lopes, several months' travel in China
Inspector Mair was in charge of and has been the guest of Mr. and Mes, James Walker. Mr. Judd, the inquiry for the police, and whose home is in Winchmore Hill, called Dr. J. B. Mackie, Medical member of the staff of the Houg Laichikok Gaol, as the first wit- Middlesex, England, has been a Officer at Kowloon Hospital and Kong and Shanghai Bank Manila for the past two years,ness. In the course of his evidence, in Hong Dr. Mackie`said that he was sum- moned by telephone to Laichikok Gnol at p.m. on September 7, charmeuse, and on arrival, found Warder Rooney lying on the roadside just outside the gateway leading to the married quarters attached to the suffering prison. Mr. Rooney was from a gun-shot wound in the head Mra. B. C. M. Johnston, the and died at 3 p.m. the same day
smart while being taken th matron-of-honour, ensemble of midnight blue Isco, and
Hospital. The bullet had entered her corsage was of pink roses,
made in classic style, with puffed sleeves and a long graceful trait. She wore her mother's tulle veill with a Juliet cnp of silver beads and clusters of orange blossoms, Her flowers were white orchids tied with silver gauze.
wore
The comparison of the revenue
The Colonial Secretary will move and expenditure for the year with the second rending of A Bi!! the approved Estimates and with
to apply & Aum not exceeding previous years is dealt with fully Twenty-seven million five hundred in the Treasurer's Report (England, eighty-five thousand one hun
The bride, who was given away sure") and in the detailed dred and forty-two Dollars to the by Mr. B. C. M. Johnston, wore a statements (Enclosures "C" and Public Service of the year 1933,"
gown of ivory satin will D"). No further comment would
The Colonial Secretary appear to be necessary,
move:That the Council approves of the expenditure of 808,388 on Water the Shing Mun Valley Supply Scheme (First Section) during the financial year. 003 which sum shall be met from a future loan and shall meanwhile he charged as an advance from the sunlus halates of the Colony,
The Colonial Secretary will over--Thost the Council Approves of the expenditure of $280,000 on the Aberdeen Valley Water Scheme during the funncial year 1903 which sum shall be met from a future lon# Did shall menuwhile be charged as an advance, from the surplus balances of the, Colony, The Colonial Secretary · will move:That the Council approves the expenditure of 850,000 on the Shing Man Valley Scheme (Second Section) Preliminary Works, of which 830,300.17 was expended in 1931, $0,000.53 in 1932, and the balaner 810,000 is to be expended in 1933, which sum shall be met from a future loan and shall mean- while be charged n n nivance from the surplus baineers of the Colony.
This is an improvement hut its value is somewhat discounted by the ruling that the distribution of the Clerical Staff was not to be taken as a definite allotment to de" partments.
Instructions have since been re reived that future Estimates are to be prepared showing as far as pos sible the total estimated cost of ench department.
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities.
Contractors and
Officers' Deposits $415,261.51 Suitors Fund kanga 590,719.07 Miserllaneous Deposits 2,011,171.02
Tola!......93,617,144,00)
The Colonial Secretary- will Military Contribution. move:That the Concil ipproves of the expenditure of 81,523,000 on Suspense Account-8923,919,65.- the Shing Mun Valley Water Sup- Included in the balances leading to ply Scheme (Second Section). this net liability is the sum of Gorge Dam, doring the financial 3026,270.67 on account of Military year 1933, which sum shall be met Contribution. The position with | From. future loan and shall regard to this liability was explain meanwhile he charged as an ad ed in paragraphs 45/6 and Endo-vance from the surplus balances of sura "Q" of last year's report and the Colony. is unaltered.
Exchange.
Exchange Adjustment-332,093, 20. This fire should represent the difference between the dollar cast price of the Sterling Invest. enente and Sterling Fands held on 31st December, 1931, and their dollar vale as standing in the books on that date.
In accounting for exchange fluctuations the procedure laid down by the Secretary of State in his despatch No. 431 of 30th November, 1995, has, however, not been followed and this liability is eousequently incorrect and affrets the a balance of Assets and Liabilities.
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to 'Kowloon
The three bridesmaids were gown-his hend just above the right ear. od alike in shadow lace, fashioned The cause of death, Dr. Mackie on the silhouette outline with deep
said, was due to a gun-shot-wound in the head..
ruchings of lace and tulle around the full flared hem line, the same the effect boing carried out at shoulders. Miss Elizabeth Johnston wore ivory, while Miss Vida Harri- son and Miss Anne Parkes, who went from Hong Kong for the Wedding, chose shell pink.
Little Miss Betty Foulila added a particularly charming note to the wedding picture in her pink tulle frock, with which she wore a poke bonnet and carried a basket
of roses and orchids.
Deceased's Peculiar Behaviour,
It was also revealed that the de- ceased had been under observation at Kowloon Hospital in July Tast. Several warders had complained that his behaviour was not normal, and under the pretext of treating him for his teeth, Dr. Mackie was in reality tienting him for his mental condition. Deccased had
Mr. Judd had chosen Mr. J. R Paton to act as "best man.'
Following the ceremony, Mr. audi Mrs. Johnston entertained the der gone unnerving experiences | bridal party and some friends at a at the Battle of Jutland, and this reception, the party including was thought to have been respon about 120 guesta.
PRISON SENTENCE
COMMUTED
MEMBER OF LAUNCH CREW
FINED $250 INSTEAD.
sible for his mental condition.
Principal Worder Johnson, of Laichikok (aol, in giving evidence, said that at 1.15 p.tu, og September he detailed 'Warder. Rooney to relieve Warder Friend. Witness immediately afterwards went off duty to his quarters just outside the prison gates. A few minutes fater he heard a shot, and running
worse owing to stricter. immigra- tion regulations imposed by the Straits Settlementa Covernment, Apart from the very magre allot-
ment accorded to each stener for Singapore and Penang very few Chinese are eager to emigrate, this owing to the fact that fares have been increased to 800 for steerage. The earnings consequently are on the wane nod much will happen if this unhappy state of affairs con- tinues longer. Already one ship. ping company has curtailed "the
service Swatow-Singapore
from weekly to fortnightly sailings, con- sequent upon the diminution of passengers, On the whole shipping" is far from good.
"
Drawnwork Industry.
Д
An-
For a long time now the business of the Syrian drawnwork firms has bren hard hit. Gold oxchange is supposed to be to blame. One firm has almost losed down with jew others standing on one leg rendy to collapse at any moment. other disadvantageous factor is that these Syrian representatives; too big salary, (1 draw a much know of one who has been getting- G.$10,000 a year) which naturally absorbs most or all of the profits.. Prices of goods in some cases have dropped fifty per cent. and much loss has accrued from accumulated stocks. The Syrians were pioneers of this line of business, hut with the entry of two British firms-Johngon & Allen and James Crosbie & Sons in the field, much of the business has been diverted.
the
Drawnwork. King." "The drawnwork king "-T. K. The Colonial Secretary ·will move: That the Council approves
Chang-romains undaunted. He is the agent for several New York of the expenditure of 8170,000 on
Syrian drawnwork concerns and the Vehicular Ferry during the
Sentenced to three months hard
they are the people who are resp- fundicial year 1993 which nam shall be met from a future loan and labour, following a conviction on
the expenses of running an office hall menwhite be charged as ana charge of theft of coal from the to the edge of the verandah, hang the harvest. In the first place, looked over and saw. Rooney lying and the paying of ag expensive- advanes, from the surplus balances Chinese member of the steam launch on Castle Peak Road with Warders in China are dispensed with. of the Colony.
Frand about a yard in front of nese agent is all that can be desir The "service" given by the Chi- d... that while he flourishes the others are going under.
Rice Plentiful,
will
The Colonin! Secretary move-That the Council approves of the expenditure of 8500,000 on the New Gro at Wong Ma Kok luring the financial year 1933, which sum shall be met from a future loan and shall meanwhile be charged as an advance from the surplus balances of the Colony.
scam launch Taikoo Law,
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Hong Kong Hotel, had his sentence commuted yesterday and a fine of $250 imposed instead, by Mr.
Witness told the Magistrate that Fraser at the Kowloon Magistracy.
several warders had previously Mr. Hin Shing Lo, who made the application for a review of sen- complained of Rooney talking and
The past crop has been a very tance on behalf of the convicted mattering to himself in his quar- ters, although when on duty, he man, stated that he made his sp. appeared quite normal. Decensed good one with a slight increase in plication on the ground that the
would Hong Kong Hotel
was of a quiet disposition and did the price of rice generally. not go about much. He was understand that the autumn har- employ the defendant is his prison married and seemed to brood a lot; vest looks promising in spite of the sputence was withdrawn. He asked
extraordinary rains we have had- Unsh Balance.
Hess on the last day of the year his Worship to use his prerogative he was only a moderate drinker. hut the amount was well in excess
thanks to the absence of a typhoon of mercy in this case.
What rica is Cash Balance-$3,588,075.80.-Off $150,000. This amount does not
so far this season. this sum 847,700.09 represents cas include Outstanding Cheques, which
obtainable locally is not sufficient for the needs of the population, actually held in the Treasury at the naturally cannot be avoided and are
and much is imported from Siam, close of business on 31st December, a correct charge against the date
Rangoon, Wuhu and Indo-China. 1031, being revenue colligted by of issue. various departinents on that day
Fruit Crop, after hanking hours and remitted to the Treasury. This sum should
The audit of Personal Emolu. have been checked by the Annual Board of Survey (Colonial Regulaments has again needed special tion 311) but this being the first attention, on this occasion due to year in whith such cash had been the ruling of the Secretary of State brought into the Treasury (para, that the gravity of the local finan- 21, 1930 Report) it was omitted. cial situation demanded special con- The attention of Government will version rates for the payment of be drawn in due course to this in sterling salaries.
Personal Emoluments.
It was decided time for the 1032 Board to be that from 1st January all sterling warned that their check should be salaries should be converted as to strictly in accordance with the Rehalf at the rate of 1/6 to the dollar gulation.
and hall at the Treasury rate for the month and by this means a Bay- Departmental Bank Accounts, ing of over $1,000,000 was effected. Claims for exemption from this Consequent on the issue of a ruling arose and two officers were Treasury Circular definite improve, specially exempted by the Secre ment was shown in the keeping of tary of State from the operation the departmental bank accounts of this ruling while two other though at the phd of the year, one officers were exempted under local department had overdrawn its ne-authority. Further, at the instance count by writing salary cheques of this dopartment the Secretary. against a remittance, front the Tree of State was asked to give a ruling Bury which had not metually been on other points which presented paid in by the departmeat. difficulty, e.g.—the conversion rate The general position as regards för vacation leave spent in the these bank accounts, however, re Colony, sick leave, absence on duty mins practically unaltered: The in other Colonies etc. Honourable Treasurer advised the
Later in the year more favour Government that the reduction of able rates of conversion were con- the number of bank accounts was ceded to those officers who had de a matter to be proceeded with pendanta in a gold currency cour slowly and the was unprepared to try. recommend for the present any Thus there were being used simul- serious reduction in their number, taneously three methods of conver- Consequently it is again necessary sion in the salaries of sterling paid to point out that considerable officers. amount of money was charged in the year's accounts which had not
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After corroborative evidence had been submitted by Warder Friend Inspector Elston, who represented and two other witnesses, the jury the police, said he had no objection returned a verdict of
"Suicide to a fine being imposed,
whilst temporarily insane."
Mr. W. C. Field, of the Hong Kong Hotel Company, told his Worship that he had no hesitation in saying that the defendant was one of the best men he had handled
in China. He had known him for
a long time, and know that he was a very good servant of the Com- pany. When the defendant was
with the head-office and they had charged, he had taken the case up decided to reinstate the defendant.
His Worship said under the cir- sumatanoes, he would grant the application, and altered the sen- tence to a fine of $250.
UNREGISTERED" MUI TSAI "
SEQUEL TO A BEATING: 250 FINE.
GHOST CHASER ** CAUGHT
FINED FOR PRACTISING
SORCERY.
As to fruits the crop has been quite successful and apparently the heavy rains have not done any great plamage. All the varieties have appeared in their respective seasons. The fruits of the season ara cheap compared to last year, particularly custard apples, per Rons and plums. The next variety-mandarin oranges--will be When Inspector J, S. Dick pro- in the market before long to be secuted a Chinese before Mr. Wynne followed by two ather varieties of Jones yesterday for... obtaining ranges. They are produced in the 85.40 by false pretences in that Hakka districts Vegetables, also, ho undertook to chase away evil are in abundance besides being spirits from a cubicle nt 24, Lower cheap. In one word, all kinds of Lascar Row, the Magistrate point- farming have been very successful ed out that to bring home such a so far this year. charge it would be necessary to prove that there were no ghosts in in the house.
The charge Was accordingly. amanded to one of obtaining money by sorcery.
BULLION SEIZURE
IN AMOY
EMBARGO
(From Our Own Correspondeat.)
AuOy, Oct. 2)
Wong Shuet Ying of 25 Holly Inspector Dick said defendant went to look at a cubicle, which Wynne Jones yesterday on a chargeing shown the room, he spoke to wood Road, appeared before Mr was advertised to let. After bes ATTEMPT TO BREAK GOLD of keeping an unregistered mu complainant, who occupied the ad- teat. MF. J. B. Prentis, appear- joining cubicle. He said the ing for the defendant, entered & vacant, gubicle was full of evil plea of guilty.
spirits, and volunteered to chase Mr. Prentis explained that the them away if he were paid a sum child bad been given to the defen of money. dant by the wife of her husband's
He played on the feeling of the
It is reported that 860,000 worth elder brother and that the muitas complainant do such effect that was a rather troublesome giri; un-she was almost convinced there were of gold bullion was seired here by der-the circumstances, he thought, ghosts in the cubicle. A sum of the Customs authorities yesterday a certain amount of correction 5.40 was handed to the defendant, from a ship in the harbour. The ought to be allowed.
who dipped a piece of paper in ballion was wropped in layers of The defendant, continued Mr oil and them set it alight. With cloth, the property of two mer In order to ascertain to what
Prentis, did not realise that if the the burning paper he described a chants who were attempting to extent this existed an inspection
had control of the girl she had to circle about his chest and then left, broak the embargo on the export was made by officers of this depart Tunt of the Treasurer's and all de The local agents for the Bociété register her as a mui, tanio p
promising to return with a brass of gold.wordpre partmental Cash: Books as soon as Internationale de Placements,Inspector-shaftain of the 8.A ring for further ceremony. He was An attempt was made us mon possible after the close of the year. Basle, Hesars. A Goolco & Do..
intimated that the girl want no te never seen again until his arrest the gold was discovered to This inspection took one or two have received a cable to the effect Polion Station to make a report in the streets yesterday.invest those implicated but the days and it is therefore not pos-that the official, quotation in Basle about being beater She was After hearing the evidence, his persons in question had made their sible to give exact figures no they on Tuesday for LID Certificates, bleeding from her lips when she Worship convicted the defendant of catape. The size is one of the actually stood at the close of busi including dividends accrned, was, went to the Station.
practising sorcery and imposed a tiggest on record in Amcy in re Liontinued on next Volume.) £2.16.3,
fine of $10.
cent years
in fact been disbursed..
ILD. CERTIFICATES.
A fine of 850 was imposed.
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