THE HONGKONG - TELEGRAPH.
THE WATER SHORTAGE. {should be adopted, and that they
wanted to know which of them the Chinese approved. Unless the in- formation was forthesming · it. seemed to him that discussion was Impossible in the absence of any} definite basis.”
CORRESPONDENCE.
¡To the Editor of the “Roogkang Telegraph ")
France and the Allies.
Big Chinese Meeting. The meeting of the Committee of the Tuog Wah Hospital' and representatives of the various
The Chairman replied that the Chinese commercial unions held Secretary for Chinese Affairs told Sir-In your leader of yester yesterday afternoon to consider him to call this meeting. He uday, I read the following the suggested scherna of the
ranos ́proposes that Britain darstood it was the Government's Government of introducing water
water aball forego all war debts, and to introduce intention meters into Chinese dwellings ir meters, but their installation reparations, leaving the Republic The free to extract all she can from the rider main districts.
would not be compulsory. decided failure in as far as disChairman directed one of the Germany.” cussion on the agenda was con-lerks to read a letter sent in by] cerned. The meeting was large the Kai-fongs relating to the water ly attended and took place in the shortage. spacious hall of the Hospital Mr. Lo Chung-kne occupying the chair.
Was
result of The Basco was the
to the dramatic tircumstances. first place it was held that ! Kai-fong.or mass meeting should have been called in view of the
the
Kai-fongs Astounded.
the
It may be inferred from this assertion that France has now adopted the very objectionable policy of squeezing as much as she can from both the Allies and The letter stated that after read Germany, whereas, as a matter of ing the notice the Kai-tongs were fact, France has already consent- were noted to so many reductions in ber tounded that they invited to the meeting in view of just claims recognized by the
ef importance
issue. Treaty of Versailles that she Previous attempts to introduce wonders whether Germany will extensive interests involved in the water meters and the strenuous fulfil the said Treaty to any
opposition raised by the Chinese substantial extent. well 35 the were recalled as
The cable on which your the amount of
which money
opinion appears to be based read to Chinese had contributed
thus-London, July 14th. The spired French press is orging that France should be compen- sated for acceptance of smaller payments by the cancellation of
the
Government proposal, which affects whole native population Some of the speakers said that discussion was impossible ant useless because they did no know what was the exact mat tars to be considered in the ab
secure the benent of the rider nain system. The letter stated hat by introducing water meters. he Government not only broke a
sence of a detailed statemen: promise which they made when foreign debts." In other words,
what the Government really in tended to do in the water ques tion, indications of which coul not be fund in the terse notier convening the meeting. None of the three objects of the meeting was touched upon.
for
res-
The
Particular
The
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further reduction of her rights onsible for endless trouble amon without now endangering her Chinese residents over the Pro-national life, and because of the portionate payment water frightful damages systematically consumed 'as most Chinese demi-done by Germans during the iles were tenement houses.
wat, she cannot afford to cancel However, the discussion on the Kai-fongs were puzzled as to why her credits if her war debis are
the pressure at house taps had not simultaneously cancelled. general effects of the water short
decreaseil age was 10: without interest 'ately The feelings expressed showed stress was laid on the importance a suspicion as to the truth of from a sanitary point of view of water shortage. The questio?iving the Chinese a reasonable. was asked as to which class of apply in the hot weather. people were responsible for the inadequacy, if there was any a all, and one of the speakers gavi out as his belief that the waste of water imputed to his national was due to holes at the bottom of the Tytam reservoirs. Eventually it was resolved that the Chair man and several of the Director cf the Hospital interview. Secretary for Chinese Affairs to obtain explicit information as to the actual intention of the Go ercment and to obtain permissior to hold a Kai-fong or street com- mittee meeting.
letter concluded by asking if i gagements. If on the contraris cone too strong. In order to is excellent, and if we Gually
theproval.
and
the
payment
seafarers in all sorts of hard places come as a tremendous encouragement to us in our work. Towards the end of the year the Missions to Seamen in Hongkong entered into an agreement with From the annual report of the the Colonial Government to con- Missions to Seamen in Hong-tribute towards the cost of the Praya East Reclamation upon the kong we take the following:-
Though in the current account tarms and enbject to the con- tremes, it should be carefully we finished the year with a good ditions of the Praya East Rec- enquired whether Germany babalance in band, in reality the lamation Ordinance of 1921. The done her atmost to keep ner e-sanual financial position of the lot we bava in view at the com Missions to Seamen in Hongkong pletion of the work of reclamation it is shown that a gigantic agatem
raine the necessary amount to decide to build on it, we shall Tas possible to convey water to
of erosion bas been created Hongking from other places.
(Reuter cable London, July 16,) pay to the Government our bave room for a better Institute share towards the, Prays East than even the present one. The It was asked what, reply the necessary measures must be Tung Wah Hospital would give to taken, namely: 1.-The control Reclamation, we have had to final decision will be made later In this of German finances: 2-The mortgage the present Institute, on, when perhaps the future of the arrangement of the barbour he Kai-fong's letter. meeting there was the danger that administration of German busi-interes: on this will be an extra and its abipping will be known. any resolutions passed would not ness undertaking: 3-Deliveries neet with the Kai-fong's apin kind instead of cash payments." expensa which we shall have to Meanwhile the Committee feel meet. While, of course, we hope that under the circumstances we (London, July 14 )
eventually to come out easily are extremely fortunate in acquir- The Chairman suggested that a As proof of the reliability of on the right side, yet we have to ing such a good site.
Approximate summary of work committee be appointed to inter- the Versailles Treaty and the con-keep in view probable fature ex-{ view the Secretary for Chinese fidance the Allies have in the good penses in the way of building, and accomplished by agent and rep during Affairs to ascertain the Govera-faith of Germany, it may be we desire to be able to transierresentatives of the Missions to
reminded that France is quite from time to time sums of money Seamen in Hongkong
hospitals. 54; Illustrating the importance of ready to pass on to her creditors from the Current Account to the 1921-Visits to ships of all sorts.
No. 2 2000, visits to knowing the attitude of the Gov-in reduction of her debts a pro-Reclamation Fund of rument, Mr. M. K. Lo said that Portionate share of her rights Account, and so during the next services held fox, 18. services against Germany solemnly few years accumulate at least held in Institute, 54; occasional they should, for instance, discover
Acknowledged by the Allies. something towards the final ex-services etc., sebore, 19; Holy proceedings by stating that the the reason for the introduction This scheme bas met with po penses of the New Institute. At Communions held afloat. 3. Holy meetter was called to discuss tarif meters was to find out the con- consideration, since Germany is the same time the work with all Communions on shore, 9. social
ggested introduction of water
sumption of the Chinese, and is bad and ill-willing debtor.
its necessary expenditure will be entertainments, picnics, tennis meters in Chinese houses in the whether any charge was to be
and - we hope, parties etc., 96; attendances at Thanking you for publishing proceeding. rider main districts, which had made for the meters and the
progressing, and the question services held allost, mostly in been referred to at the last meet water supplied.
of Youre etc.
Caaplain H. M. Ships, 2,688; attendances at Assistent AD
io Institute, 1,272; ing of the Chinese General Charg
Mr. T. N. Chow said that it ap
will have to be settled, as bis services
"at occasional her of Commerce. The thre
peared to him that it was the Gov-
stipend will bare to be paid out attendances questions that called for the atten
of local funds. It will be seen services, 252; attendances at Holy ernment's wish to find out if the tion of the meeting were: 1) In Chinese approved the suggested
from this that we badly need all Communion afloat, 9; attendances at Holy Communion ashore, 54: water troduction of
meters to
the help that we can get. scheme of paying water at the houses in the rider main district:
attendences at social functions, rate of 25 cents per 1,000 gallons under the existing meter system
or if they preferred to get their
New York, July 7.-Vincent 12 The jutroduction of meten supply from street fountains. As Richards defeated Zezzo hi under the suggested scheme "ie
most of those present had water midza of Japan in the Metropo the abolition of the free wate neters and were. therefore, nolitan tennis tournament round allowance. but the charge to affected by the contemplated ac-to-day, 7-3, 1-6, 6-8, 6-3, 6-4. reduced from 75 to 25 cents per 1,000 gallons": (3) If the first found two proposals should be unacceptable then the Chinese
Introduction of Water Meters.
The Chairman commenced the
be
would have to get their water
from street fountains. The Chair man said that the meeting should decide which of the three sur gestions be accepted.
Mr. He Kwong said that befor the speech-making started would like to emphasise that the water question concerned the whole Chinese community. This was strictly a meeting of the "Committee of the Hospital and representatives of the commer:
ment's attitude.
ion of the Government, it would
e impossible to reply to the Government as to what the opinion
this letter.
A READER Hongkong, 4th. August, 1922.
SHIMIDZU LOSES.
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mere
We are extremely grateful to all subscribers and donors for 1,416.
It is mentioned in the report. help given in the past and
regular subscribers, especially during the past year. that amongst the things needed Mr.G. M. Dodwell, our Treasurer, are
a good supply of books, put in much good and effective and work in raising subscriptions, magazibes and papers for dis- which are about $1,730 in advance tribution amongst the crews of there is nothing the men ask for previous year5. of the general public was on the tion against the Chinese that they of subscriptions made in the ships, lighthouse keepers, etc., a
Captain ER.G.R. Erana, C.B. |10 often as " reading.”
Subscriptions and donations proposals. Mr. Chow suggested wasted a good deal of water, but the possibility was overlooked that
D.S.O., RN.. has kindly under- hat permission be applied for to the water had run out from holes taken to raise on our behalf the during the year totalled $6,047.-
Kai-fongs to hold a meeting of
it the bottom. The construction magnificen: sum
of $1,000 of 40, whilst the balance in hand oo 31st. December last wES let them consider the proposals.
of the Tytam reservoir was. of which over hall has already been the course, cnder the supervision of paid over to us. This gift is all|$6,512.31. expert engineers, etc.. but it was the more generous because he bas just possible they might have over-ready sent £500 to the Herd. the remark locked certain details in the work. quarters Fund of our Society in After further discussion the London. Such help willingly of Mr. Li Po-kwai, who said that it
the was unthinkable Chinese meeting terminated with the de: offered by one who had bad so much and so varied experience of ffected by the restrictions would cision afore-mentioned. waste water which they got with the greatest difficulty. He thought
A Senseless Allegation. That it was a senseless allega- on to say that the poorer classes
wasted water, WAR
nial unions, which were entitler was the people with water
to send baly one man. The gen eral public might later ask wh they had not been given an
matter portunity to discuss a
op
which affected them. Perhaps the
been meters who bad
wasting
The Chairman repeated the sug- gestion to appoint a committee to
interview the Secretary for Chin- ese Affairs, but received no sup-
limited accommodation afforded by the hall, precluded a larger port. gathering, or the Chairman had other reasons. He would like tr hear Mr. Lo Chung-kue on the matter,
The suggestion was made by Mr. Tse Shai-tong that the meeting consider the more immediate pro- blem, which WAY to relieve the
The meter present hardships.
The Chairman said that he had! weighed in his mind the advisa- question was one of secondary Mility of calling a Kai-fong meet-importance. The commercial ing. bat the authorities did not unions had sent a joint petition permit him to do so.
to the S. C. A. and the Water 3ir. Ho Kwong: I The Authority, asking that the street Secretary for Chinese Affairs did fountains be supplemented and not permit. I just wanted to that the hours in which water was turned on in Chinese houses bel know the reason.
increased. He wished to know if
see.
In reply to a question by Mr. the concessions could be granted. Li Po-kwel as to whether it was He could not understand why known if the Government would in there was still an acute shortage troduce water meters, the Chair despite the torrential rains they man replied, "Tbat is a question had had lately. that can only be answered by the Government."
Holes in Tytam Reservoir.
"It is my humble opinion that) Mr. M. K. Lo said that the
due to holes meeting would like to know de- the shortage is finitely from the Chairman as to in the bottom of the Tytan re- whether it was intended by the servoir," said "one speaker. wuthorities that the proposals said that it was a common allega
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