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MR. BALDWIN PREMIER
Asks for Prayers Not Congratulations.
LABOUR OPPOSED APPOINTMENT OF A PEER.
(Reuter's Service)
London May 22. Mr. Stanley Baldwin has been summoned to Buckingham Palaco,
London, May 22.
Official: Mr. Baldwin is the new Premier.
London. Later. Mr. Baldwin, arriving at Downing Street from Buckingham Palace, told pressmen "I want your prayers more than your con- gratulations.”
HONGKONG HARBOUR.
Big Development Scheme.
PROPOSED EXTENSIVE RECLAMATION AT RUNGHOM BAT.
struction.
are being taken at prosent." I
cellent cement being procurable and a contract for the works men proposed for a considerable from the Green Island Cement entered into, tendera being invis Įtime to come; Works at Kowloom.
ed in the usual way from-respon- In the same letter Sir, Maurice In this connection we may say sible British contructors with en stated":—"I world also singTME that we have considered alter.perience in carrying out largeļthat at least two self-recardis | native methods for the construo- | warins works of this character. tide ganges should be erected. tion of the quays, both in re inforced concrets and sisal, but
The Complète Scheme. I cannot find that any tide when the necessary provision is When complated; there will be very important that proper, tiề made for retaining the filing available 8,600 lineal fest of deep records should be availaben, at the back there is no saving in water quay, or say 18 to 20 berths we hope that the gangsa Taran chat. On the other band such for large vessels of varying to may be installed at år. structuras are apccially subject to dimensions, and 5,650 lineal feet Cate if not already done. deterioration, involving consider, of shallow quay for junks and The report dancludes: We con- able maintenance-ooste, whereas barges, without taking into so- rider the croes, trane between with a solid concrete block wall count the quay at the eastern and Hongkong and Kowledd in grow- SIX MODERN JETTIES SUGGESTED.
the contrary in the case. - We of the proposed reclamation. - ing sufficiently, to warrant the have, therefore, no hesitation in. With the completion of the provision by the Government of a recommending this form of con-whole scheme the general lay-out rood vehicular and passenger H.M. the King discussed the political situation with his proposed Hongkong harbour im-
The long-delayed report ou Berthing of Steamers and
of the railways will require to be ferry service. Becretary, Lord Stamfordham, at Buckhingham Palace in the fore-provements, on which Measra
Junks,
From an examination of the re-arranged. It may be anticipat noou, but did not receive political visitors until after luncheon, when Coode, Fitzmaurice, Wilson and view in the design to be described, the conditions under which the Should this be the case extensive Mr. Baldwin was called to the Palace. The difficulties in Marquis Mitchell were requested to report, has been to provide a scheme prickings were carried out, we are aiding accommodation for mar. The object we have kept in samples of the borings which weed that by that time railway traffic bave received, and consideration will have largely developed. Curzon's path to the Fremiership are indicated by independent states to hand from the Colonial-hich would afford at an early of opinion ments-lasved to-day, authoritatively expressing the views of Labour Secretary. It is dated November headquarters and what is vaguely described as a large and growing 24th, 1922. The report is a lengthy date a certain amount of berth foundations will be obtainable traffic will be required, for this Kuala Lumpur Tragedy.
that satisfactory shalling inward and outward section of the Conservative party, opposing the appointment of a pear one, and includes four coloured age for large vessels and junks, throughout at a fairly reasonable purpose the large reclamation to the Premiership. The chief argument of bath is that the official plans giving details of the sug future extension as the trade of and which would admit of
(Our Own Correspondent.) opposition, namely Labour, is of the Commons, not Lords. Agested works, which in the mathe Port required. Keeping this of Kowloon is extremely hilly, and if necessary further accom police officer of Kuala Lumpur,
depth.
area to the northward of Labourite statement declares that if a peer were appointed, the Labour (consist of proposals for a reclama-
The ground in the vicinity the jetties will be available,
Singapore, May 23. Mr. Cowan, a popular European party would use every political device to precipitats a dissolution of tion at Hunghom Bay, and the in view it will be seen from the and extensive levelling has been modation could be obtained by shot himself yesterday morning Parliament.
construction there of siz jetties plans that for the complete schadone in the district to provide widening the railway cutting to and died in hospital this morning A Meteoric Career.
capable of berthing big ocean-bight of Hung Hom Bay large population. We would propose,
me we propose to construct in the building areas for the increasing the northward of Gascoyne and London, May 22. Mr. Baldwin's summons to Buckingham Palace followed a forty!
going vessels.
Chatham Roads, the excavation minutes visit by Lord Stamfordham to Marquis Curzon, Mr. Bald visit paid by Sir Maurice southerly direction a series of 6 and for the jetties, be obtained The Question of a Dredger. Successful Action Against The report is the outcome of reclamation of about 48 sores, therefore, that the general filling from which could be used for MOTOR SMASH SEQUEL.
from which will project in L wio remained an hour at the Palace. The King wore Service uniform Fitzmaurice to Hongkong io
bath for the reclamation area filling the reclamation. when he arrived from Aldershot, where he had been busy inspecting November 1920, at the request jetties. For the first fastsiment from levelling down high ground
loosi the
our proposal is to construct Jetties in the vicinity. Government.
.
The Estimated Costs.
We have been asked on several Nos. 1 and 2 with a portion of the
Occasions what our views BIG ZE reclamation to the extent of 7
regards providing a dredger for the harbour requirements, and we In estimating the cost of the consider it very important that a The spacial requirements of the works we have kept in view the dredger should be available. We, regard to the large proportion of
Acres.
POLICE OFFICER'S SUICIDE.
Government.
Our Own Correspondent.)
Singapore, May 23. Mr. and Mr. St. George, of Seremban, successfully sued the damages as the result of injuries 'a defective bridge.
Judgment was given in the
The Government is appealing
THE OLYMPIAD. More of Yesterday's Resulta.
involve him in resigning his many important business appointment undertakings as are already in feet of quay for junka and vessels by Red Colour on the Drawings rangements has been raised in (both of the Philippines) tied for
which he lately accepted. It is understood that Marquis Curzon is.
to the Hungbom scheme. The
£1,120,000
|general way, and the information received from the Colony includes
second place. Nishimura, Hara the results of soundings and Peichu (China)
and Morioks (Japan)," Tizo borings of Tai Wan Point. 80 (Philippines) tied for fourth place. and Carlos far as we can gather from the 98,000 particulars forwarded,
The injuries of the Filipino would be no difficulty as regards second day's programme ended footballers are not serious. The 13.000 site in affording the necessary without a hitch.-Reuter, 29 000 jetty or wharf sec›mmodation
which might be required.
there
the troops. He returns thither this evening. Before His Majesty of saw Lord Stamfordham the latter spent many hours conterring with the Conservative leaders. There was a meeting of the latter at Government desired advice were The matters upon which the Downing Street in the morning, at which unanimity was reached the following: regarding the choice of a Premier, and after the appointment had been made Colonel Jackson and Sir Reginald Hall, chairman and
(1) Improvements of the Har- trade as at present conducted incal prices fornished to Mr. however, suggest that, under the Nagri Sembilan Government for deputy chairman, respectively, of the Unionist Central Office, told bour generally.. interviewers that they were delighted at Mr. Baldwin's selection, (I) The provision of Wharvas Cargo with is taken away by junta Wilson on the occasion of bis conditions now existing, it might received in a motor smaah, due to adding that the sole reason the leaders preferred him to Marquis and Warehouses provided with and barges, is dealt with in these
visit last February, making allow-be well to defer its purchase for a Curzon was that His Majesty's opposition was in the House of Com-railway communication.
proposals by providing in the case aces for the differences in the short time. We are proposing in mons, not been given the House of Lords.
of each jetty (with one exception)/character of the work, and.of the another part of this report the Supreme Court yesterday, the- Mr. Baldwin has had a meteoric political career. Though Mongkoktsui Harbour of Refuge.vessels on the one side and ber; with those to which the local should be obtained, and until this
(III.) Improvement of the deep water barthage for large methods and appliances required certain definite information damages to be assessed. Commoner since 1908, his name had been practically unknown to
for their execution, as compared regards depth of water, eta, the public, until five years ago, when he became Financial Secretary
(IV.) The question of dredging thaas for janks or vessels of prices actually applied. We have information is available it will against the decision. to the Treasury. He has been associated with the "diehard sariff Plant generally; the re-fitting of small draught on the othar. reform section of the Conservatives. His speech at the famous
the dredger St. Enoch being con-
Giso assumed that all isterial probably not be necessary to do A Preliminary Scheme. Carlton Club meeting was primarily responsible for the downfall of sidered in this connection.
above the lines on the drawing much dredging. If a contract the Coalition. He has always been regarded as a protagonist within (V.) The best means of provid-
The general lay-out of the works forwarded to us, describe a should be arranged, the contractor the Cabinet of a purely Conservative Government, and the prospecting facilities opposite Statue which we recommend shoud be "hard as derived from prickings" would provide a dredger for his of the return of the Chamberlainites to the Conservative fold are Squate for landing from or em carried out. as the first instalment can be removed by direct work, and arrangements could be now regarded as no more likely that would have been the case had barking on launches and small of the complete scheme will pro- dredging by a bucket dredger made with him for carrying out Lord Derby been given the Premiership.
craft generally.
vide 2,600 lineal fest of deep water without recourse to blasting any additional dredging required. Nevertheless, it is freely stated that Sir Robert Horne is likely
quays, giving accommodation for Keeping these pointe in view we
Osaka, May 22.-The final of to accept the Chancellorebip of the Exchequer, though this will not!
The Recommendations.
| say 5 or 6 large starmers of very estimate the coat of the first
Coaling Arrangements.
the Pole Vanit was won by The report leaves, out such ing dimensions, and 2,050 lineal instalment of the works as shown
The question of coaling arfeet 2 inches. Maja and Alo Kakazawa (Japan) who did 11 willing to remain in the Foreign Office. When Mr. Baldwind, and is devoted principally of light draught.
at approximately was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer the city char: following extracts give the pith feet, which will provide space for
The width of the jetties is 260 Jellies Nos. 1 and 2, ussed approval of the selection of a prominent business man, and
including filling his Budget statement, which was accurate and practical without of the recommendations
the construction on eash jettty of Reclamation and dredg- superficial brilliancy, strengthened bis reputation. Mr. Baldwin is We propose that there should
two sheds or warehouses aay 500
ing in connection very popular in the House of Commons, where he does not wasts be 37 feet of water alongside the feet in length and 160 feet in with jetties... words. Ho possesses a dry humour, and has proved most capable of wharves at ordinary low water, width. This will allow a width Dredging Belcher dealing with hecklers. He was a tremendous help to Mr. Bonar Law which will give about 36 feet of of 30 feet on each side of the Ridge in handling the cross currents of a restive House when temporary This would give 3 feet of water quay face. This in our opinion
water at extreme low watersheds between the latter and the Dredging CustRocks
below the bottom of a ship will be amply sufficient for the [drawing 33 feet.
convenient handling of cargo Owing to the expansion of between the vessels and the trade, the developments in size of sheds but is by no means exces, sbipa, and the almost universal sive. This width also permits of desire of Shipping Companies to two lines of railways and crane. be able to bring large ships road, which could-be laid as and alongside wharves, the time has when required. If cranes of the further facilities in the Port. In line of railway could be provided arrived for the provision of portal type be adopted, a third fact we notice that it is stated in on the quay. In addition to these, (3) Crane equipment, which We consider that no further the China Sea Directory for 1904 a line of railway could readily be will depend upon the method of delay should occur in making a "Owing to the
constant taken into the sheds or
ware dealing with carga which may systematic survey of the portion number of the vessels frequent- advance in the siz, draught and houses themselves should such a ultimately be decided upon. As-of the Harbour to the west of the; ing the barbour, it is probablete & matter which will to be provided on each of the four be made ou standard lines so that course be considered advisable. suming, bowever, that in the first North and South line through the second, which produced 111, Richmond took 7 for 45.
The type of warehouses to be instance four 3 ton cranes were Observatory. This survey should Day Ball?-See Page 4.. Somerset beat Gicacestor by 343 runs.
that the water space will soon be Gloucester in the first innings scored 106, Bridges taking 6 wickets for 44, sad in the second found inadequate for the berth-quire careful consideration. It quays, the approximate cost at all soundings and other observa- will be closed at noon to-morrow. 87, White taking 6 for 27. For Somerset, A. S. Rippon scored 110.
ing accommodation required ". may be, as already suggested in present prices would be about tions can be reported on the same-Page 4: Leicester defeated Northants by 191 runs
For the provision of such facil- this report, that these will be £60.000.
lines from time to time. ities, the use of considerable areas erected by the Shipping or Go- (4) Electric power and light-
Increased PWD. Staff. of land and foreshore is required down Companies. If so, they willing, with cables and wiring.
Desirable. and the co-ordination of the rail. probably be upon the lines of the which we presume would be desit ways with any new works is very excellent warehouses recent with locally. aesential. The existing railway ly erected by Messrs. Holt and the The telegram of May 19 as to silver refers to silver purchased Government. There appears to and Godown Company.
is owned and worked by the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf
leader of the Commona,
COUNTY CRICKET RESULTS."
Some Good Trundling.
London. May 22. Middlesex beat Sussex by three wickets. Hearne for Middlesex in the first innings scored 140 and in the second 57 not out. He also took twelve wickets for 128 runs..
Derby, beat Warwick by four wickets. Yorkshire defeated Lancashire on the first innings. Notts beat Surrey by an innings and 101, In Surrey's first innings, which produced 157. Barratt took 6 for 38, and in their
BIG SILVER PURCHASES.
London May 22.
At many ports, cranes on high
£1,260,000
As far as we have been able to ascertain there is not much sign The above estimate includes 10 of shoaling between the Lye Mun percent, forcontingencies but does Eatrance and a North and South not cover the following items Line through the Observatory, (1) Warehouses which we have except in some sheltered bays. already referred to.
We have, however, not got the (2.) Railways, which we pre-same confidence as regards the, Railway Department. some would be dealt with by the ares of the Harbour to the Weet
of this lice.
which
(5.) Water supply. would also no doubt be dealt with
cally. (6.) Acquisition of land from
TO-DAY.
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Are you going to the Jatland Lane, Crawford's establishment
Consignees are notified of the arrival of the s. President McKiuley-Page 4.-
from the United States mint in 1918, valued at 120 million dollars. us to be three ways in which the carriages, so that they can reach which to obtain filling, or for elated:-" The large number of Theatre. Page 12.
Lammert Brothers will hold a In a letter dated 25th. Novem. public auction sale of valuable ber, 1920, which our partner, Sir machinery on the 12th of July. Maurice Fitzmaurice, when in Page 4. Hongkong wrote to the Hon. "Conflict is the title of the under the law introduced by Sanator Pittman Repayment was to question may be approached:-
Director of Public Works, he current attraction at the Coronet be effected by four annual payments, of which this is the third. Messrs. Montagu's report states that about 12 million ounces are Trust which would take over ex-
(1) The formation of a Post over the sides of the largest other purposes.
reclamations completed,. in pro- | T vessels, are frequently provided. still to be purchased under the Act in order to replace silver dollars siting wharves, and manage the Such cranes at Hongkong, where the provision of pipes for oil make their influence felt in the Although we have not included press or proposed will no doubt
LISTEN. melted down and sold to Britain on behalf of India in wartime. About new wharves and those taken violent typhoons are experienced, buckering purposes along the future by causing some altering methods, you will soon be If you employ sound advertis 26 million of the total amount required has not yet been delivered. Over.
would probably be unsafe and it jettion, our proposals will not in-ions, And t (2) The allotment of land to might be preferred that caro terfere with laying such pipes to 'hat a proper harbour survey in every way, business is growing fe Important saying to yourself Every day, existing wharf WHOLESALE MURDER BY MEXICANS,
owners for should be placed on the quay by the future if and when the Oil on standard lines, permanent- development of their business by abips' derricks, being afterwards Companies wish to provide a marked, should be com
better and better." new construction at their own Thirty-two bodies have been recovered from the river Rio panies as may wish to construct paratively low carriages, running The Time, and the Contract staff of the Public Works Depart-Page 4.
México City, May 22.
lifted into the upper floors of the supply of banker oil to ships lying pleted so that comparisons may expense and to such other Com- sheda by cranea baving com alongside,
be made from time to time.
To let! Furnished flat in Grande, near Laredo, believed to be those of Italians and others wharves...
I would like to suggest that the Humphrey's Building, Eowloon, murdered and robbed on May 5th while attempting to enter the
along the quay. All such matters United States clandestinely. The only survivor declared the murder-wharves by the Government on a considered when the time comes.works included in the first in accustomed to keeping racords of of Crown Land, are given on (3.) The construction of new of equipment will have to be fully for completing the whole of the addition of one senior man auction sales including two lots
We estimate the time required ment should be increased by the
Particulars of forthcoming ers were Mexicans hired to assist the party across the bordar." settled plan for the development Concrete Blocks for Walls.stalment at about 31⁄2 years. soundings, current observations Page 4.
of the part for many years ahead, With regard to the actual cons together with the railway truction and carrying out of the execution of the work, we would which form the history, of Price" is the current feature
With regard to the actual and the other different matters At the World Theatre, Beyond facilities to auch wharves, and work, we propose that the quay strongly recommend that the harbour, and a jucior man who Pages 2 and 12. the leasing of them to private walls should be constructed of course which has been satisfac would aseist him and be an Consiguses are also notified of manage the business in their own which ample material of excellent large works carried out under We do not know whether any Page 4 Companies who will carry on aud concrete blocks, for the making of torily adopted in connection with understudy”. way.
the arrival of the 8. "Angera. - *** quality is conveniently available, our direction for your Depart action has been taken on this sug. The Holloway Courtneids The third euggestion is recom- both in regard to the stone and ment in the Straits Settlement réstion, but if not we should like COMED mended as the most satisfactory sand required for the aggregate Federated Malay States Kenya, to zupest it stron one to adopt
and also the Portland cement, ex--Colony, und Nigerit be "dopt,
SEIZURE OF GERMAN DYESTUFFS.
Paris, May 22. A train containing thousands of tons of dyestuffs seized at the Badisclio aniline factory at udwigshafen, was sent to France on Banday. farther trainload will shortly be despatched to Belgium. (Continued on Page 11.)
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