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號三雙十英港香 SATURDAY
NOVEMBER : 3,
1923.
TRAMS
BUSES.
THE INVITATION TO AMERICA:
FRANCE STILL MAKES STIPULATIONS.
Beuter's Service,à
Paris, November 2 The French reply to the British Note of October 31 has been delivered. It gladly accepts the proposal that the Allies collectively invite America to appoint representatives on the committee of ex- perts, but insists on a limitation of the Committee's enquiry into Our- many's "present" capacity to pay and the maintenance of all the| Reparations Commission's rights under the Treaty of Versailles.
Present Capacity Nil.
London, November 2.
Denial of Interference.
WHAT KOWLOON REALLY NEEDS
Merits of the Systems Discussed.
"Telegraph Special]
FOR BUSKS The arguments in favour
dertaking should be worked by tramcar.
# λ #GLE: COPT 18 CTS.
A VICTIM OF GAS?
EX SOLDIER UP ON SERIOUS CHARGE.
ALLEGED THREAT TO KILL CHIEF ENGINEER.
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136 PER AKSTUM
BERCONDITION
Süre all over the cd. ing about the "Used
I
They seem to regard. Hann
nightmare. There wasnyrtime we felt about the same,WANG have learned that the big
the problem consists of gettjaz. peo to realise that all Used "Cars" and alf Used Car dealers aren't alike. 'It isn't' much of a problem with us any more.
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.
Telephone.................. .Central 3950,
**DEATH OF MISS
WALLACE.
WELL-KNOWN LADY PASSES AWAY.
come as
NAVY LEAGUE BALL.
HAPPY FUNCTION LAST NIGHT.
Some five hundred guests,
It is with sincere regret that including His Excellency the we have to chronicle the death of Governor, attended the Navy Miss 4. Wallace, which took League Ball held in the City place at the Peak Hospital last Hall last night. The function J. Milburn, Greman aboard night. The news of Miss Wal-was in every way a success, and the ss. Anomis, an old soldier lace's demise will
the ocession will long be remem with thirty years" service to his
bered by all present. A happy a shock to During the course of the Budget
a very wide credit and said to be a victim of circle of friends in Hongkong, for spirit of conviviality prevailed, debate, last month, doubt was It is understood that the British view is that M. Poincare's expressed as to whether bases or
gas and shell shock, came before until about a week ago she ap of Comdr. Bockwith, at the Marine peared to be in her usual health. was not unduly crowded added to and the fact that the ballrooms stipulation that the committee of inquiry shall only investigate trams should be provided to
motor buses Bro Germany's present capacity for payment will largely nullify the cater for the growing transporta
Court. yesterday afternoon. A few days ago, however, she was
the general enjoyment. Arranged Committee's work, as admittedly Germany's present capacity to tion needs of the Kowloon Pen-ally mobile and can be diverted tending immediately to nadan-removed from her home on thebers of the naval mercantile A motor bus service is essenti- charged with committing an act taken ill with fever, and was later in aid of the dependents of mam pay nil.
Ais believed that the Belgian Government largely shares the insula. The matter arose on afto any destřed route or made to ger the life and limb of Panagolf Pokfulam Road to the Peatmarine and auxiliary forces who view of the British Government on this point and it is hoped that in respect of the laying of tram-needs. Its scapeculaess is Anomis by threatening to kill found to be suffering from ma-come of the function should be
provision in the Budget of $10,000 serve any special transportation Risoglou, chief engineer of the Hospital. Miss Wallace was
died in the war the financial out- the exchange of views now proceeding will clear up the question so
him.' that the Allied invitation to the "nited States may be despatched way and His Excellency the not confined to 158 track.
most satisfactory. Governor, in the course of his
lignant malaria, and, despite every before the beginning of next week.
It is faster than the average According to the avidence of medical attention, passed away but extremely effective. Palma, The decorations were simple speech. stated that it was protram, and the breakdown of one Mr. Risoxion. Capt. W. S. Me-late last evening. posed the Government should bus does not hold the whole Kenzie. Mr. Dalzell and. Paris, November 20
Mr. One of the best-known Euro-pot plants, etc., ware largely used, The French reply to the British Note regarding the separatist the track and that the un-service like the brown of one Asquith, officers of the ship pean ladies in the Colony, Miss whilst the Union Jack and Whith movement has been handed to the Ambassador, It disclaims any private enterprise. He further Buses are less than Bilboa cn
just as the vessel was leaving Wallace, who was born in Hopevinence. At the head of the Ensign were appropriately in responsibility for the movement, and does not agree that any split-stated that tenders had been trams, especially be the trams burs
Sept 2nd., Milkong, enjoyed the friendship of ting up of Germany would necessitate a revision of the Treaty winvited, but, should it so happen and track become tile worn.
was reported by the many. For many years she had staricase the Navy League shield Versailles.
fourth engineer for refusing to acted as emanuensis to Dr. J. W.
Keep Watch," was displayed in Serious American View.
Į that satisfactory tenders are not
A bus service di dot require gu on watch, and defendant was Noble. prior to and after Dr..
品 prominent position, whilst forthcoming, steps will be taken the laying of an eyedrive track logged. On Oct. 29th, about Noble's departure for America, underneath was an illuminated Washington. November 2
to establish a reliable service It is stated that President Coolidge believes the restriction of of motor the proposed expert enquiry into Germany's capacity to pay may schedule and at fixed fares to well made roads, but other traffic Bay, the chief engineer was social and charitable activities sailing ship. Further appropriate. vehicles-running power system. It would require whilst the ship was in Kowloon identified herself with the various ship in company with an old or the erecting at overhead seven o'clock in the evening, and had always prominantly representation of a modern battle-
render it useless to proceed with the plan.
all part of Kowloon and New would share the advantages of sitting on deck amidships with of the Colons. She was especial touches were the displaying of Kowloon. In the Badge: debate web an outlay. later, the Hon H. E. Pollock, K.C. Inasmuch as bases draw along-Milburn came along. in very ex, Horticultural Society, and only expects......
a number of other officers, when ly interested in the Hongkong Nelson's famous signal. "England "by signal flags in questioned the
advisability ofside the pavements for the dis-cited manner and using bad lang-this year had been acting as St George's Hall, and by the having trams at all. He admitted charge or taking on of passengers, uage theatened to kill him, saying Hon. Secretary of that body. In provision of the Nelson's Arms that at one time he favoured this is a distinct advantage in wet he would either do is on the ship connection with the Ministering downstairs, this ind being well trams but now doubted their weather and also does away with or when they got to Shields. Children's League desirabilty, seeing that in Lon-the necessity for passengers to Milburn's attitude was threaten-Helena May Institute she was
patronised during the evening.
Both the St. Andrew's and St London November 2
don and other large cities the cross the line of other traffic. Mr. Baldwin in a speech at Manchester on the developing motor_bas
been driving
ing, and he was screaming and also prominently associated, and George's Hails were utilized for An especial consideration ingesticulating. He was drunk. of protectionist policy, said
ideal was his
in many other ways contributed dancing, and the verandabs and one great out
tram. He stated Kowloon is that the drainage sad Empire with free trzde within ít- borders and that the bus had three other systems, are, for the most Mr. N. L. Brewer),
For the dafence (conducted by to the social life of the Colony.adjacent rooms were used for regarding itself us every
one land one advantages over the tramcar part, laid under the line the stated that Milburn
Of a charming personality she freshments and sitting home. They could reach
was beloved by many. Much Music was supplied by the King blading the namely, that a bus is more mobile proposed track. This would mean good character. Empire together economically. If
so and not tied to one route, it is either digging up thetrack to get the army in 1886 and
joined sympathy willbe extended to Mrs. regimental orchestra, the pro- the law of economic gravitation must draw chem
was Wallace in the great loss she has gramme comprising eighteen into a faster and also less noisy at these systems or previously discharged in 1916 as mentally sustained..
items with four extras. more powerful economic orbit.
By establishing preference Further, tramas tended to impede moving them to another part of unfit, suffering from shell shock The funeral takes place this
The officials responsible, whose all over the Empire they were doing nothing against the the working of other traffic. the roadway. Furthermore, the and gas. Milburn 'said he was evening, the cortege passing the names we have already published,
were making freer trade Replying to the debate, the Hop. erection of an overhead power ill on the day the above events Monument at five o'clock. over"a greater area. He proposed to a put tax on manufactured Colonial Secretary (Mr: A. G. M. system would mean the cutting were stated to have taken place re- goods with special regard to those imports that caused the greatest Fletcher, C.M.G.) said he was down of many fine trees, especial-membered nothing that happened. amount of unemployment, and give substantial preference to the jinclined to agree with Mr. in Nathan Road. Dominions, to put no tax on wheat or meat, to investigate the best Pollock's contention, but that It is further arguel, "la favour The case was adjourned for Mil-{ way to help agriculture and maintain the nation's tillage. to co-there were various opinions. some of buses, that in the years to burn to be medically examined. ordinate the existing schemes of insurance, and to develop our own for and some against After full come, when such places as estales in our Empire.
consideration the Government Yaumati, Shamsbuipo, Kowloon Mr. Baldwin said it was an integral part of his policy to devote had decided to put out invitations City and Hunghom have de- a portion of the new revenue to pushicz ahead development as never for tenders for trams just to see veloped into centres of industrial before. No one could say how long it would be before the economic whether any satisfactory tenders and commercial activity, the conditions in Europe were again stable, and the time would come were received. but in any case presence of a tramway system when Britain would have to rely on itself. Incidentally, he declared the Government undertook to will be more of a road nuisance he would not be satisfied until we had so developed the Empire as consult the Council before taking than & benefit. to be absolutely independent of America with regard to cotton-jany decisive step. Such tenders growing. He concluded by intimating that the country must decide will be received shortly. after the opposing policies had been explained to the public.
A
part
MR. BALDWIN'S POLICY.
"THE COUNTRY MUST DÉCIDE"
principles of free
one
nation.
that ideal br they did
trade, but
do пов
ANOTHER GERMAN POLITICAL CRISIS.
Berlin. November 2
SOCIALISTS LEAVE THE GOVERNMENT.
The Socialists have left the Coalition Government of the Reich.
Reichstag May be Dissolved.
the
bas
Lastly, it is pointed out that
KOWLOON OPINION.
He
was
it
had 3
YAUMATI POLICE
STATION.
MAINLAND.
and the
ARMISTICE DAY
CEREMONY AT HONGKONG CENOTAPH
are to be congratulated on the success attained, a special word, of thanks being due to Mr. L. W ̈ Whyte, the energetic F [Secretary and Treasurer.
HOCKEY.
TO-DAY.
It is intimated in the Gazette
The following will represent that His Excellency the Gover-the Hongkong Hockey Club nor has approved of the following against the 102nd. Grenadiers at arrangements with regard to the the U.S.R.C., Kowloon. 00 tramears are fest going out of NEW HEADQUARTERS FOR ceremony to be held on Armistice Wednesday, at 4.45 p.m.:--A H. That is where the matter stands date and that since the Hongkong
Day, 11th November:-- at the moment and no-one knows system was laid down in 1952
Roffey: E G. England; G. At 11 am & gun will be fired Murray; E. J. R. Mitchell; A. S. whether Kowloon will be given motor propelled vehicles have For all practical purposes, the from Murray Parade Ground, Hett: G. H. Piercy E Lsia; F. trams or buses. That Kowloon come greatly into favour and new Yaumati Police Station, and at the conclusion of two C. Miller; W. Woodward: G. R. will shortly need something better are recognised, to a growing which has now been completed minutes silence Last PostMore; D. H. F. MacMaster. than it has already in the way of extent. as the ideal method of will serve the Peninsula in the will be sounded from the Murray
transport service is obvious to road transportation.
same way that the Central Police Parade Ground and by the 24th all. but Kowloon has to wait
Station does on the island- that Bombay Grenadiers at Kowloon. until the Government has
is, it will be the headquarters for The following ceremony will bad the benefit of stucy- ing tenders before it will leam We have consulted with quite mainland.
the police organization of the take place at the Cenotaph at 12.
In the near future the noun: of what is to be provided or
a qumber of people, including last draft of Wei Hai We police- Hymn "Oh God, our belp in before anything definite is done many residents of Kowloon, and men, comprising some fifty men.ages past." towards making the provision. In all were of the opinion that motor will arrive in the Colony and a The Minister of Interior has telegraphed to the Bavarian the hope of letting the public buses would be much prefer number will be allotted to the Premier requesting an early explanation of the warlike preparations know some of the pros and cons able
His Excellency the Governor by irregular bands on the North Bavarian frontier, saying the
to trams. If
a refer- new beadquarters. A number of will lay a wreath at the foot of Prussian and Thuringian Governments are alarmed and have de- representative has been making were taken
Un the matter. & Telegraph endum of
Kowloon residents the Water Police will also be the Cenotaph. manded protection from the Central Government.
we think the per-attached to this station, which, The decision of the Socialist Party to withdraw from the Cov. Jone or two enquiries during the ponderance of votes would be in being located on the waterfront, National Anthem. ernment was reached by an overwhelming majority after protracted would seem that the arguments randing the speeches made on the for barbour work. The staff has will be given an opportunity of past week, as a result of which it favour of bures, and, after oocupies a situation very useful Persons desiring to lay wreatha, efforts to arrange a compromise had failed. Herr Stresemans will in favour of buses are much matter during the Budget debate. already commenced to move in doing so at the conclusion of the presumably now request President Ebert to sanction the dissolution stronger than the arguments in of the Reichstag, as it will be impossible to carry on there against favour of trams. the opposition of the Socialists.
It is requested that arrange ments may be made for Church
Berlin. November 2.
IMPERIAL ECONOMIC MEASURES.
GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES AGREED TO.
London, November 2.
|trams are
FOR TRAMS.
:
we come to the conclusion that the Government itself has veered round in favour of buses. Ia
***Last Post.".
Reveille."
ceremony.
as will enable two minutes silence
Closing Exchange 2s. 3. 1/16. High Tide 6.18 pm Low Water 10.57 p.m.
Lighting Up-Time 5.45 p.m.
NEWS IN TO-DAY'S, NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
To Let "The Tower" 21. Broadwood Road Page 4.
arrival of the "Lieutenant Anderson's have Eightsome and Foursome Rest records. Page 7.
Saint Loubert Bie"-Page 4.
Consignees are notified of the
C, E. Warren & Co., Ltd. have received a new supply of sanitary appliances-Page 4,
All the Brothers were Vall- [ant"- is the title of the current. THE NEW REGIMENT. attraction at the Coronet Theatre.
Page 14.
LISTEN.
The arguments in favour of for trams, the Government say has been of distinct value, not to take place during the Service justifying the calling of tendere desirable, but the present service Services to be held at such times it wishes to see whether satis only by providing cheap and at 11 a.m. and will permit me Once the track is laid and factory tenders will be received,”į
for everything requisite
quick transport to the more the but it can never learn from outlying parts of Kowloon, but by bers, of the congregations to be service provided, the Cost of tenders whether a tramway ser-demonstrating that the need for at the Cenotaph by 12 noon. operation is less than a motor vice would be more satisfactory such bus service. The cost per car mile than a bus service; it can only one. Instead of wasting time transport isareal All the Dominion representatives at the Economic Conference is less than the cost per bus mile. learn what the cost of a tramway have cordially accepted the project drafted by a strong committea
and Tramcars
more service would be. In the absence tenders and considering the pro-
money of the Conference and submitted by Sir Lloyd Greame, whereby the passingers than buses, and are of similar tenders for a motor bus vision of an unwanted tramway by calling for can carry Imperial Government will give financial assistance respecting the much more easily run to strict service we fail to see how the service, the Government should expenditure on orders placed in Britain in connection with approved (schedule. schemes relating to communications, lighting, drainage, irrigatica
Government can compare the Owing to their being confined financial aspects of the respective best to replace the present bus
concentrata its attention on how DUE HERE THIS MONTH et ceters. The maximum grant would be three quarters of the to a track, trams require little if services. interest charges for five years. Priority would be given to schemes any control on the part of traffic,
service with something of a more The 1st Battalion of the East Advertising to the force that involving the earliest placing of orders. The Home Government police officers.
permanent and comprehensive Surrey-Regiment, which will has reduced the will introduce the necessary legislation. The Conference passed al
gamble of resolution approving the establishment of a reconstit sted Imperial the general roadway, such
There is no wear and tear on
nature. Instead of allowing the relieve the Kings, is dus here business" to the lowest possible, It has been suggested to us, and competitive touting which now by the troopship Derbyshire on point. Institute, proposing specified annual contributions for its upkeep there is with a heavy motor bus agree, that, in view of the over wharf it should seek to provide an over
as it is a suggestion with which wel goes on outside the Star Ferry the 29th instant, and will take from the Dominions and India, and recommending the addition of a service. representative of the Treasury to the new administration of the
whelming arguments in favour of adequate service
Murray, Victoria - and Furthermore, in the case of buses, the Government should buses, catering for European and The King will vacat all World Thestre in The Butterfly
of superior Wellington Barracks forthwith. Institute.
Law Cody is appearing at the Kowloon, a circular route, serving definitely commit itself to the native needs, running to schedule barracks and be placed under Man ––Page 14, gi all existing centres, is con-provision of a proper motor-bus and forming the nucleus of the canvas at Mount Austin and on templated and the service would service and give up altogether the future transportation service of a Murray Parade Ground on about fills the bili ns the Star
A special Tariety-program D {be one capable of providing ides of a tramway. The present big district which is destined to November 26, until date of em Faze 14 cheap transport for many years service of motor buses in Kowloon grow into one of the most im- barkation December 31,2 The to come.
has grown very much since its portant centres of the Colony married families of the King's The life of a smear is out of Incaption; there are now three Buch decision would do away will yacate the
ins
ANOTHER FLYING RECORD.
Mitchelfeld, New York, November 2, Lieutenant Brow flew twelve kilometres at an average speed of 257 miles an hour. This is claimed as à record."
Continued on Page 71,
:
A SUGGESTION, -
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to the life of a companies "operating over sixty with many fears regarding the the zenewals would not buses: between them. The type furre amenities and Beraties o