ON TOBACCO WILL TRAFFIC MISHAP
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
GENERAL
REVISED DUTIES BRING IN
IN OVER $1,500,000 EXTRA REVENUE EVERY YEAR
Canadian On Count Of
Resolution Approved By Legislative Council
Outlining the objects of the Bill for increase of tobacco duties in the Colony, Hon. Mr. H. R. Butters, Financial Secretary, in rising to move the resolution at the meeting of the Legislative Coune}]" yesterday, said:-
The object of the revised duties on Lobacco is to secure revenue, and while they should not bear heavily on the individual smoker. It is anticipated that in the agregate they will bring in from a million-and-a-half to two million dollars per annum extra,
As Honourable
aware,
increased
Members
are shops Ordinance and the second expenditure, and third readings of the Bill chiefly on defence, bas recently to regulate the Pensions of Public had to be incurred for which no Servants released for service with provision is made in the printed His Majesty's Forces in Time of Estimates or in the original alio- War were also moved by the cation, of war revenue.
Attorney General.
Although ordinary revenue has come in well, being in excess of the estimate to the extent. of some
first
The Council adjourned sine die. MEMBERS PRESENT The following members were pre- three-and-a-half million dollars sent:-His Excellency the Acting
the in respect of
seyen Governor. Lt.-Gen. E. F. Norton, months of the year, total exper-C.B.. D.S.O.. M.C.. His Excelleney diture has exceeded total revenue Major-Gen. A. E. Grasett, D.S.O.. Inclusive of war revenue and was M.C., Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, Col. In fact greater than that of the Secretary. Hon. Mr. C. G. Ala- corresponding period of last year baster, Attorney General, Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North, Becretary for Chi- by six-and-a-half million dollars.
further nese Affairs, Hon. Mr. H. R. But- In the circumstances taxation appears essential and the ters, Financial Secretary, Hon Cdr. increased tobacco dutles will bring.G. F. Hole. Harbour Master, Hor. In a substantial amount without Mr. C. G. Perdue, Acting Com- additional cost of collection or, it missioner of Police, Hon. Dr. P. S. is submitted, hardship to the Selwyn-Clarke, Director of Medical public.
Services, Hon. Mr. H. J. Pearce... The resolution, which was pur-Acting Director of Public Works, suant to section 4 of the Dutisble Hon. Mr. J. Patterson, Hon. Mr. Lo Commodities Ordinance 1931, as Man-kam, Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell.. follows, was duly passed.
Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan, Hon. Mr. A. That the Duties on tobacco set | L. Shields, Hon. Mr.W. N. Thomas forth in the Resolution of the Tam and Mr. C. Bramall Burgess, Legislative Council published as Deputy Clerk of Councils, m Government Notification No. 841 in
the Gazette, of July 26, 1940, be revoked with effect from 9. o'clock am. on Wednesday, Sept. 11. 1940. and that thereafter duty shall be payable on tobacco at the follow-
ing rates per lb.-
DUTIES ON TOBACCO Duty shall be payable on tobacco
at the following rates per lb:
A: On unmanufactured tobacco:
New Council Members Sworn-In
The "Hon. Mr. Cecil Graham Perdue, Acting Commissioner of Police, was sworn in as a member of the Legislative" Connell yesterday, before Els --- Excellency--the Acting Gover, nor, Lt. Gen. E, F, Norton, C: B. ́ ́DS. 0.,, M; G. prior to the
Bession of the Council,
The Hon. Mr. Thomas Ernest Pearce.. was also sworn in,
His Excellency expressed regret at the departure of the Hon. Mr. T. H. King. Com- missioner of Police who left the Colony recently on leave prior to retirement.
His Excellency said that Mr. King appeared in the Council as far back as 1929 and sat regularly a Commissioner of Police since 1935, In 1938 he was awarded the King's Folice Medal which is the greatest distinction any Police Officer can-receive.
Mr. King was a member of the Colony for 36 years. His presence would be missed not only in the Council but in the other activities in which he associated himself. His de- parture will be a lose.
"
The Hon. Mr J. J. Patterson: "Sir. May I, on behalf of the unofficial members associate myself with what you have said."
Mr. Perdue then took his place in the Council.
$2,089,616 Supplementary Votes Approved
QUESTION ON ATTENDANCE OF MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
visitors to
emergency expenses
SEQUEL
Driving While Under Influence Of Liquor
Charged before Mr. H G. Sheldon at the Central Magistracy yester-' day with driving a car while under the influence of drink at Lockhart Road on Oct. 16, and driving with- out a valid driver's licence, a Canadian, Harry Howard Wells, 23, unemployed, residing at The Peak, pleaded guilty to both charges.
Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios, for defendant, sald defendant had a licence in 1993 and his mind was so distorted by drink that he had the impresion that he could still drive a CET.
Mr. Remedios added that de- fendant was a young man and asked his Worship to deal with the case leniently.
Traffic-Insp. F. J. Clarke sald walls was driving in Lockhart Road and ran into a wall. The Police. was sent for but when they arrived defendant was not there. Later
he came back and being badly under the influence of drink was taken into custody by Insp. Bendall of the Police Reserve.
CASE PRESSED Insp. Clarke added that he had
art been instructed to
that a serious view be taken of the case. Mr. Remedios: I understand his friends are prepared to make good the damage caused by the ac- cident. If a fine is imposed. I believe his friends will come forward to 'help him.
Asked by Mr. Sheldon what em- ployment he had Wells said he came to the Colony in 1933 and returned to Canada in 1935 and Asked camic back again in 1938. what profession he was in, Wells replied that he could be classified as a "Jack of all trade”
Defendant added that his last with regular employment was Nielson and Company at the Ling- mahang Mines. He was discharged when the staff was reduced, Wells said he hoped to go back to Ca. nada by the end of the month,
HEARING ADJOURNED
Mr. Remedios said he understood (1) Unstripped tobacco contain- Supplementary votes aggregating $2,089,616 (including $1,000,000
arrangements were being made ing (a) 10 per cent. or more of for A.R.P. protection of civil population) were sanctioned at a meet- moisture by weight: (1) tobacco of ing of the Finance Committes of the Legislative Council yesterday between the Hongkong Govern
ment and the Canadian authorities Empire origin 1.36, (1) other to-afternoon. bacco 1.50..
The Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith presided and Wing-Comdr. A. EL S. about the repatriation of defend-
ant. (b) Less than 30 per cent. of Steele-Perkins, Director of AR.P., was present.
After he had asked defendent to moisture by weight: (1) tobacco of When the vote for A.R.P. "ex allowance for the entertainment of give his word to be present in Empire origin 1.35, (1) other to-penditure came up for sanction, distinguished
the Court at the next hearing, Mr. bacco 1.55..
the Chairman announced that any Colony..........
An Item for $57,500 for hard- Sheldon remanded the case to (2) Stripped tobacco containing: comments on that item would be (a) 10 per cent. or more of mois-heard by His Excellency the Gover lying allowances for the Police Friday, Oct. 25 for consideration.
Bail at $100 was allowed. ture by weight: (1) tobacco of Em-nor at a private meeting which Force, for
the Sino-Japanese pire origin 1.40, () other tobacco was to follow. The expenditure arising from
range at the HK.V.D.C. 1.50.
was accordingly approved without conflict raised an inquiry from rifle
Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields who said. headquarters for which $3,730 (b) Less than 10 per cent. of comment. moisture by weight; (1) tobacco of A vote for $8,000 for "attendance "I think in these hard times this was asked was safe, situated as medical practitioners upon experiditure is very high. I have it was with a road almost all round Empire origin 1.50, ( other to- of bacco 1.70.
officials and their families residing challenged a similar item before." it at a busy spot,"
FIELD ALLOWANCE
After assuring Dr. L that every B: On, manufactured tobacco: in the upper levels, raised "an in- (1) cigars: (1) of Empire originquiry from Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan The Chairman pointed out that precaution had been taken for and manufacture 3.00. (1) of Em-Who said he would like to know this was mainly for those who safety, the chairman said, "I can pire manufacture only 3.50, (1) something about this as he had were posted away from their bar- assure you that it is not going to
heard of some discrimination. racks, and that it was rather a be used as a public rifle range:".. other cigars. 4.00.
The Colonial Secretary replied field allowance, than a hard-lying When a vote for $400 for a fish- (2) Cigarettes: (1) of Empire
erles research station at Aberdeen origin and manufacture 2.20, (1) that the connected papers would allowance. of Empire manufacture only 2.60, be given to Dr. Li for perusal Mr. Shields: TThen why not call was considered Hop, Mr. J., J.
Paterson inquired whether any Asked whether Chinese practition- it a field allowance? (H) other cigarettes 3.20.
ers were allowed to practice in the Hon, Dr. 13. Shu-fan thing could be done to stop the (3) Other manufactured tobacco panel service, the Chairman said. inquired whether the miniature dynamiting of fish. Including snuff and cigar cuttings: "Oh yes."
(1) of Empire origin and manu-
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facture 220, (U) of Empire manu- An item for $231 for the enter- GAMBLING HOUSE RAIDED:
facture only 2,60, (fi) Chinese
prepared tobacco 2.30, (17) other tainment of distinguished visitors in
varieties 3.20.
URBAN COUNCIL
the Colony raised a question from
Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo as to whether
FINES TOTALLING $1,100
there was any secrecy about the IMPOSED ON DEFENDANTS
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The Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, item. Attorney General, moved that the The chairinan replied that it was
"THIS IS A WELL ORGANISED GAMBLING CONCERN with amendment made by Urban Coun- in connexion with the recent visit large financia: backing, and whatever fines your Wership may im- cil under sections 5 and 6 of the of journalists to the Colony and pose will, I am sure, be pald," said Sgt. Cochrane in the case lo Public Health Food Ordinance there was no secrecy about it. 1935-0 Aug. 27, 1940, to the by- He thought it proper in next year's which nine Chinese were charged,, before Mr K. M. A. Barnett laws under the heading "Sule of Estimates to make provision for an at the Central Magistracy yesterday, with gambling. Milk generally and Dairies and "Milk Shops" in the schedule to
that Ordinance be approved.
He said that the object of · the amendment was to give the Urban Council control over the containers in which milk was sold. The resolution was carried
POLICE REPORTS
be
The defendants were Cheung water-front and arrested the first Fat, 22, unemployed, charged with six defendants as they were coming keeping 473 Queen's Road West as out of the eating houSE. E. V. Olson, mining engineer, a common gaming house on Oct In the pocket of the rat ae- was admitted to the Queen Mary 16, and Liu Chỉ, Lễ Hing, Li Shing. used was found a locked tin Hospital on Wednesday suffering Yeung Nuen, all unemployed, which the accused told him was from injuries .received when & Chun Wui martied woman, and being used for holding the winning quantity of stones fell on him Man Tak-ming, Shu Bhul, and, enaracter. This tin would whilst working in A. R. P. tunnel Wong Ylu-cheung, also unemploy opened every night at 11 p.m. FOOD LICENCES
POSSESSION OF TICKETS No. 9. His conditions is not dea- ed, charged with gambling in the
zbova-hamed premises (cribed as sáriots.
The second to the sixth defen The Attorney General then.
Wong Yu-cheung's plea of not! moved that the amendment made, Mr.
Stevens, of the static guilty was accepted by the prose-dants were found to be in possess. by the Urban Council under se petroleum Co.Ltd, has reported cution and he was accordingly ion of lottery tickets which they } tion 5 of the Public Health (Food) Ordinance 1995 on Aug. 27, 1940, to the Police that whilst driving discharged by his Worship, along King's Road on Wednesday, 17, SUUELINE OF/ CASE
said, they were carrying for the place which Bet Cochrane raided.
to the by-laws under the heading his car, No. 4541, xridded and ran In his outline of the case, Sat. The place, continued Det Bgt... "Restaurants, Eating Houses" and Food Stalls" in the schedule bent the footpath. The radiator Cochrane stated that he executed Cullinan, was a known gambling approved.
was damaged when the car strucku warrant t1473 Queen's Road Concern,****
On the accused pleading guilt). West, used as the Sat Tuen Restau He said that the Amendment the wall.
rant, at 10.30 pm on Oct. 16, the first defendant was fined $300, will give the Urban Couric power
Lau Chi-ha, 43, boatman, was and seized a quantity of tze-fs whilst the second, third, fourth, to suspend licences while at pre- sent their only remedy was to can- admitted to the Queen Mary Hot tickets, There was no money pick-sixth, seventh, and eighth delen- cel the Ucence altogether
pital on October 18 suffering from ed up as the place was a public dants were fined $100 each, Fifth Another amendment under the burns in the face and mba re eating hous. It appeared to him defendant was found to have been heading "A General and Licens-ceived when a packet of matches that the gimbing was a well or- arrested, for a similar offence, Ing" of the same ordinance was exploded in his hands. The addi-ganised concern in April last when he jumped his also approved,
dent happened about a week ago Det-Sgt. Gulinan stated that ball of $100. For that offence he The first; reading of a Fill to whilst his boat was in Chinese Whist Sgt. Cochrane went to the was fined $10 whist on the pre-
eating house he went out to the sent charge he was fined $200. amend the Factories and Work-tein
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