ASSOCIATION.
THE HONGKONG
KOWLOON RESIDENTS' |Buildings, Nathan Road, I am directed to request you to furnish me with a list of these houses giving particulars of the rents
Correspondence With The payable before and after the in-
Government.
{crease in question.-1 am, etc.,
(Sd.) CLAUD SEVERN, We have received for publica-|
Colonial Secretary. tion the following coples of cor-
The Hon. Secretary, Kowloon respondence between the Com- Residents' Association. mittee of the Kowloon Residents' | Association and the Colonial Secretary.
**Men of Straw."
TELEGRAPH.
HONGKONG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Mr. A. O. Lang Appointed Council Representative.
A
Prior to the general meeting of members of the Hongkong Generni| Chamber of Comynorce to discuss the new Stamp Duties yesterday, the Chamber appointed à represent- ativa to the Legislative Council to hold office during the absence on loave of Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, who left the Colony on Wednesday. There was only one momination,
26th February, 1921. Sir- bave the honour to acknowledge your letter No. 1 in March 8, 1921. 25761919, of the 23rd of February Sir-I have the honour to in-requesting me to furnish a list of form you that my Committee have the houses in David's Buildings, instructed me to convoy to the| Nathan Road, Kowloon, and par- Govorament their expression of ticulars of the rents payable at of Mr. A. O. Lang, Vice-Chair- regret that the Government "does before and after the proposed in- man of the Chamber, who was ap not feel able in present circum-crease.
pointed.
stances to increase the already! The houses are three in number large amount locked up in ad- and are composed of six flats each vances for building houseB,"
The particulars of the rents
In this connection, I am further have obtained are those of One under instruction to observe that House (six flats), being three out- Ly Committee have yet to be con- side flats and three inside flats, vinced that "the large number of they are uniform with the other applicants were men of straw who fats, and are as follows:- had no possible security to give," No. and that the Government could. And only one applicant for a loan 58 who had "made a definite pro- 58 position."
58
Floor. Present Inc. Rent.
Rents.
-$ 80.00 100.00 100.00 75,0 95.00 95.00
Ground..$60,00 First. 80.10 Top 80.00 Ground 55.00 First... 75.10 Top
72.80
I am still further authorised to 56 express the hope that the Govern-58 ment at an early date will find 56 itself in the happy position to I enclose an original letter to
devised one ToNew Its generously
of the tenants from the scheme of advancing loans to landlords. I have, etc.. enable the borrowers to build dwelling-houses, and that, in the
(Sd.) W. JACKSON,
Hon. Secretary.
Government's allocation of may The Hon., The Colonial Secre- possible available resources, ap-tary. plications from private individuals i with tangible security to offer who have already though unsuccess- fully approached the Government
prodations for a similar desirable
Colonial Secretary's Offico,
Hongkong, 7th March, 1921. Sir-In reply to your letter of
The Secretary (Mr. D. K. Blair) having read the notice convening the meeting, the Chairman (Mr. A. D. Lang) said:
Gentlemen:-This meeting ไปเย been called at the request of the Hongkong Government to nominate A member of this Chamber to serve the Legislative Council during the absence from the Colony of the Hon. Mr. P. I. Holyoak. As you are aware, Mr. Holyoak left the Colony yesterday and the chair at this) Inenting therefore devolves upon mej ay Vice-Chairman of the Chamber. The requisite notice has been ad- vortised in the papers calling for no. minations, and the only name put Forward is my own, proposed by Mr. G. T. Elkins, seconded by the Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, and supported by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak and Dembers of this Committee. As you are aware, the proposed Stamp Ordinance comes up for second realing on Monday, 25th, and in order that this Chamber and, the connoreial community of Hongkong
and those of the same category the 26th February, I am directed who may in future apply to the to inform you that I have inspect- Government for financial accomed figures showing the cost of should be represented at the next purpose, will receive sympathetic Road, Kowloon, including the cost and the views of members of this eracting David's Buildings, Nathan eating of the Legislative Council, consideration and Batisfaction
of the land when bought, and also Chamber, regarding which a meet- equally with any application from that group which has already statement of all expenditure in ing will be held immediately after been as beneficently gratified.-curred in connection therewith.
I find that the rents paid for before the Government, it is neces thir meeting is over, should he laid some years past yielded about! (Sd) W. JACKSON,
Hon. Secretary. 16% per cent, on the total cost of say that the Chamber now
the buildings, while the increased minale ita representative for the The Honourable, Dr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary,rents give a nett return of 8.4 per Council. I will now call upon the
have, etc.,
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 24th March, 1921: Sir, With reference to your letter of March 3rd, I am directed do Inform you that the Govern- ment wherever possible is making
cent. The Government does not consider this return excessive, and is therefore not prepared to in-
terfere in the matter am, etc.,
Sd.) CLAUD SEVERN, Colonial Secretary, W. Jackson Esq., Hon. Secretary,
advances of money to help build-Kowloon Residents' Association.
ing schemes which have for their
object the provision of suitable
dwellings for Europeans and others of varying incomes.
Kowloon Hospital,
March 1st, 1921. Sir-At a recent meeting of my
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poser and seconder to support the nomination.
Mr. G. T. Edkins. -I bave much
pleasure in proposing Mr. Lang as representative of this Chamber on the Legislative Council. Mr. Lang) is well-known to the community as senior in a firm long associated with the business of the Colony. He is on many of the boards of companies in the Colony, Vice-Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, and he has had long experience in matters des
Chamber of Commerce.
2. In this connection I may Committee the proposed Kowloon mention that in addition to what Hospital came up for considera-bated by the Committee of the has been done already another tion.
I have no scheme, for providing a number of As a result of a lengthy discus- hesitation, therefore, in commend small flats near the ferry pier will sion, I was instructed to enquire ing him to you, and I believe you be completed with Government of the Government when the work wil erept him as entirely fitted for nasistance probably by the end of in connection with the preparation this nomination. (Applause). this year while the question of of the proposed site will be cam have much pleasure in proposing Mr. helping persons, to build small menced, and also to enquire what houses at Kowloon Tong is ander steps are being taken by the Gov-ang as our representative on the
|ernment to accelerate the con- Legislative Council.
consideration,
3. I should be glad if you struction work of the proposed would bring to my notice any ap-hospital buildings.--I have, etc., plication which seems to you to have bean refused without suf- ficient ground-I am, etc..
(SA) CLAUD SEVERN, Colonial Secretary.
The Hon. Secretary,
Kowloon Residents' Association,
Motor Omnibuses.
2nd March, 1921.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1921.
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"THE SPECKLED BAND Monday 25.
."SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER” Tuesday 26.
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Tyres and Accessories at reasonable prices.
All of the above could be obtained at either of the following branches:--
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CHINESE GOVERNMENT
AND BANKERS.
Taxes to be Collected before
Loans Granted.
Since the rise of sterling the Customs and salt surplus have ceased to be one of the reliable At present the Government can sources of Government revenue. count only upon the Wine and main source of income. However, Tobacco Monopoly receipts as its according to estimate, the total amount of Wine and Tobacco Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen-I have receipis detained by the provincial much pleasure in secunding the no-militarists for local purpose up to mination of Mr. Lang.
date, aggregate: $12,000,000. This does not include the proceeds from the specific national taxes.
It is due to this that the Government finance is becoming more and more embarassed every day, and now the Government is The Chairman-Gentlemen, 1 torced to live by borrowing. Even thank you exceeding for the great this prospect is closed owing to
At the request of the Chuiminn, the Secretary read the rules relating to voting.
The motion was carried with dp
plause.
G.
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NOTICE.
It is notified for information that a case of rabies has occurred
within the Eastern District of the City of Victoria.
exercise, strict supervision over
All dog owners are advised toi their dogs, and to keep them on leash in public places.
The Police have orders to
enforce strictly the provisions of Sections 16 of the Summary
Offences Ordinance, viz:
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The Steamship
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WANTED.-Chinese (Male) Steno raper, apply ACEAL! noiss & C., Hongkong.
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LET-Flas in porta, consignees of cargo by her Building, Nathan Road, Kowloon. are notified that all goods are Apply to . P. Vasunia, 38 being landed at their risk into Wyndham Street, let Floor. the hazardous and/or extra- háza Jous godowns of the Hong- kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may Now American five seator of MOTOR CAR FOR SALE.-
be obtained.
FOR SALE.
Goods not cleared by the 29th, latest design complete with April, 1921 at 4 pan. will be sub-Accesories. Price reasonable. ject to rent.
Tual can 10 arranged at any All broken, chafed and damaged time. Apply Huiler & Phippa packages are to be left in the (Asia) Ltd. Prince's Buildings. godowns, where they will be examined on the 28th April, 1921 at 10 a.m. by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas.
FOR
SALE.-One Indian mator-cycle, type 1919. Has done
Claims against the steamer 2,500 miles. Apply Box 544 cfo must be presented in writing "Hongkong Telegraph."
within ten days after arrival of
steamer, otherwise they will not
be recognized.
+
No Fire Insurance will be offected by the undersigned in any case whatever,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received Bills of Lading will be counter-instructions to soli by Public signed by
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN,
General Agents.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT, Subject to weather conditions, the following dates have been
fixed':-
Auction on
Monday the 25th April 1921.
commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Rooms, Duddall Street,
A Quantity of Valurble House- hold Furniture comprising:-
Teak hatstand, couch, arm- chaire, bookstand, card table, electric table lamp, vases and
ornaments etc. etc.
Teak extension dining table
16-(1) It shall be lawful for Final Open Championship and chairs, teak sideboard, dinner any police constable to destroy Doubles, Saturday, 23rd April. waggon, toa table, cutlery and any dog or other animal reason- Final Open ably suspected to be in a rabid Singles, Monday, 25th April.
Championship glass-ware, etc. etc.
state, or which has been bitten by
Teak wardrobe, dressing table, any dog or animal reasonably Doubles, Wednesday, 27th April. toilet crockery, carpets, etc. etc.,
Challenge Round Championship washstand, chest of drawers, suspected to be in a rabid atate.
Also (2) The owner of any such dog
our you have done the, and ai its inability to settle its obliga- or animal who permits the sauce
Reserved Seats may now be
The lists will remain open at Pavilion until Thursday.
(54) W. JACKSON, Hon. Secretary. The Honourable, Dr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 7th March, 1921. Sir,-With reference to your lalter of March 1st, 1921, on the
booked at the Pavilion by subject of the proposed Kowloon though 1 cannot hope to emulate tions already due. The authorities to go at large, after having in- Menibers, Subscribers and those Sir, I have the honour to in- Hospital 1am directed to refer Mr. Holyoak in his wonderful pow.have lately been exorting their formation or reasonable ground bolding "privilege tickets," except | form you that my Committee have you to the answer given to the ars of oratory, you may sest afgered utmost effort to regain the con- for believing it to be in t rabid between the hours of 4.15 and instructed me to usk the Govern-question asked by the Hon. Mr. that I shall do my very best to pro-are the only source from whichá dog or other animal in a rabidi fidence of the native bankers who state, or 10 have been bitten by
6.30 p.m. ment what progress has been f. E. Pollock at the meeting of leet this Chamber's interests, made in connection with the pro- the Legislative Council on March well as the interests of the commer
funds can be obtained. It is stated state shall be liable to a fine not posed Motor Omnibus Service in 3rd, 1921-I am, etc.,
that after strenuous efforts of re-exceeding two hundred and fifty the Kowloon, and also when such
cial community of this Colony dur conciliation the bankers have dollars or to imprisonment for any evening. 21st April, after which service may be expected to be in
ing the short time which I expect to finally been induced to give fur-term not exceeding three months. date they will be transferred to (3) It shall be lawful for any Messrs. Moutrie & Co. Seats, operation.I have, etc.,
serve on the Council.--(Applause.ther financial assistance to the
police constable to destroy any
Price $1 each. No one deplores Mr. Holyoak's on-Government. forced absones from the Colony at: In a private conference with dog which is found straying or Note:--Ticket holders are re- Minister of Finance Chow Tzu- wandering about during the day-quested to consult the back of and I am sure we all hope that his chi, the bankers urged the time without any owner and not tickets as to position of their
Government take immediate wearing either a collar with the esate. steps to force the provincial name and residence of the owner officials to refrain from detaining in.c.ibed thereon or à current the Government revenue further licence badge; and any such hereby further They unanimously pointed out constable that it is impossible for the authorised to destroy any dog found straying or ere the most perfect double focus bankers to continue advancing which is glasses for both reading and dis-funds to the Government without wandering about between the
hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m, tance. In the ordinary bifocal end.
T. H. KING,
(Sd) W. JACKSON, Hon. Secretary.
The Honourable, Dr.
Claud
Severn, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary,
Increased Rentals.
'January, 21, 1921.
Sir, I have the honour to in-
form you that I have been in
(Sd) CLAUD SEVERN,
"Colonial Secretary. To The Hun. Secretary, Kowloon Residents' Association.
Fire Alarms.
December 27, 1921,
this particular time more than I do,
Sir, I am instructed by my change to Japan will result in com Committee to enquire from the plete restoration to health. I thank Government if it is their intention you. instal automatic fire alarms
to
connected with the Kowloon Fire structed by my Committee to Station. I have, etc..
invito the Government's attention
(Sd.) W. JACKSON,
Hon. Secretary.
KRYPTOK LENSES
is
NOTICE.
Wm. POWELL LTD. to the imposition of increased rentals of the houses known a The Honourable, Mr. A. G. M.lens, the segment or part for In compliance with the sugges-
NOTICE is hereby given the David's Buildings, Nathan Road, Fletcher, C.B.E., Colonial Secre-reading is cemented to the distant tion of the bankere, the Govern-
the Twentieth Ordinary General Kowloon, and to request that the tary.
lens, raising the segment above ment is preparing to issue a Actg. Captain Superindentent of Meeting of Shareholders in the the surface of the main lens, mandate explaining the financial, The segment and the line of difficulties of the Government
matter be investigated by the Government with a view to securi ing relief for the tenants, several
of whom, being members of this
Association, have appealed for its support. I have, etc..
The
(Sd.) W. JACKSON,
Hon. Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Polico.
above Company will be held the Company's Offices on Tues- day April 26th at 12 o'clock noon for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and State;
February 1921..
Hongkong, 11th January, 1921. union are always more or less and requesting the provincial Hongkong, 16th April, 1921, Sir, With reference to your noticeable. In Kryptok lenses, no officials to refrain from detaining letter of the 27th December, I am cement is used, but the reading the Government revenus farther. directed to state that in the light segment is electrically fused in a Unless the Government can give DOO, CAT & POULTRY SHOW.ment of accounts to the 28th of the experience gained of the depression in the main lens, while assurance that provinces would automatic fire alarms in use in the whole lens is ground smooth not interfere with the Govern
ne both sides to the desired focus. ment revenue the bankers refuse Vicborla it is not intended to
Kryptok lenses of any prescrip- to advance farther loan and give tion in either regular or Toric financial assistance. loon.-I am, etc.,
form are manufactured by The
Honourable, Dr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary instal similar apparatus in Kow.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 23rd Feb, 1921. Sir-With reference to your
(Sd.) CLAUD SEVERN, Colonial Secretary.
Hongkong Optical Co., Successors 24 HOUR CLOCK-STOPPEDI 10 Clark & Co., Option) Prescrip- The Home Government has de The Hon. Secretary, Kowloosion Specialists, Iduated in 53, cidad not to take steps for the
Queen's Road Central; rentals of houses in David's Residents' Association.
adoption of the 24 hour clock.
letter of January 21st, 1921, drawing attention to increased
Owing to the presence of rabies in the Colony the Show is un avoidably cancelled.
Entrance fees already paid will be returned on application to
B. L. FROST,
Hon. Secretary,
c/o The E Ex. Telegraph Co.
The Transfer Books of the Com- pany will be closed from the 19th April to 26th 1921, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
H. O. HOLT,
Secretary
A few pieces of Blackwood-ward and
One Motor Bicycle " Excelsior". On view from Saturday the 23rd
ina!.
Catalogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned have received
instractions to sell by Public Auction on
Saturday the 23rd. April, 1921.
commencing at in a.m. at No. 26. Godown of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon 187 coils Steel Hoops Terms: Cash on colivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers,
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
The Second Gymkhana is fixed for Saturday, May 7t, 1981.. Dësit, Programiner and Entry Furms may be obtained at Raga Coŋpan, Hongkong – Olub,,, and. wwaleway Bay Niables. - rbejde olcas Wednesday727th April":"