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comprehensive series of taxes, committee of both upon income and an bosiness point out that thou will only be regarded as such a Cat A. McD. Hewitt, RG.A.. concerns. Yesterday, in a brief General Account shows. substitute when the accommodand 62 other ranks left for Home paragraph on the subject, we balance of $1,584.40. it Include ation has so juoressed as to make by the transport Syria.
wrongly intimated that it was the the sum of $2,500.00 which is no the supply more nearly approx-tr
Canton Government which is count of the Kowloon Church, The Dutch steamer Tjimanoek, introducing these measures the the acinal balance being 334:40. Imate the demand than is at arriving yesterday, reported pass reference should have been to the Weekly offerings being about $700 present the case. It may ing ica in the Gulf of Pechill. Macao Government.
higher than last year compansat-” eventually become the best!
Altogether there are over 200 ed for the decrease in dividends solution of the housing problem,
The Colonial Secretary sends clauses in the new proposals, and The Chater. Endowment Fund but until the situation is far us copies of the forms of applica these cover, in addition to per investimant realised $3,750 which more normal than it now is it British Empire Exhibition
tion_for_the_Fellowship of the sonal "incomes, ovary class of more than covered the cost of the
business, the various concerns electrioni installation. would be folly to take away
Įbeing gradad in regard to the Pastorate, IK from tenants the protection Amongas the passengers who amount they are expected to with resolution: perso which is guaraniyed by the ex-left for Shanghai by the President pay. Government officale per Santhholder
Cleveland, were Hrana G. de exempt fronts khan ouwer the loʻsitation was isting law. What has to be re gephen, Mien & Addie. Mr. A. S
Some of the proposals Mr. Manonanbin SEO membered in this connection in Cousland and Mr. Chan Harr deal with entirely new imposts, the Ministry of the
whilst others, such as the land term beyond that exi taxes and the stamp duties on expires early in 1933.
MUSTARD & CO. lease scheme, and they will tained him to tiffin at the Hong ber of Commerce, asking its in 1924, if possible.
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cau be given them so long as thenquiries this morning showed are feasible. It is intimated in the been
Lor all of the suggestions Mr. E. J. Chapman, who had.
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that there will be thousands of
Mr. A few old friends of Mr. Wil account books, are revisions of Maconachie : cordially accepted teasnts who, for financial rea-
liam Nicholson, of Messrs. Butter-existing taxes. The Government this invitation and has agreed to sons, will never be able to take field and Swire, who is leaving has forwarded the proposals to remain, all being well, until the advantage of the forty years for Home on retirement, enter the
Chinesa General ChamSpring of 1923, with a furlough need all the 'protection which kong Hotel today..
[views 25 to whether any Personnel-Early in the year,
supply of houses falls short of that the total sum netted by official announcement that if the proceeded to England on leave Organist for 15 years, armed robbers at a house occupied new proposals are agreed to. and later signified that by one of Sang Lee's employees other forms of taxation will be was not his intention to return {st Lower Lascar Row last night abolished. *
to the Colony. The Committee amounted to $737.
In some quarters it is held that desires to place on record the high The People's Food.
the proposals are untimely. It is appreciation of the services late Mr. L. E Franco, wish to In addition to proper shelter, The silk shipped per s.s. Presi pointed out that Macao is not rendered to this Church by Mr.
requires BB thank their many friends for man
adequate dent McKinley, which sailed really a large commercial centre Chapman in this long period... their kind expressions of sym-supply of food to maintain his from this port on January 29th, at present, and that the proposed during which largely through bis
existence. Given pathy, and for the beautiful! normal
aat 10 pm, arrived in New York taxes will bear harshly on the instrumentality the new organ floral tributes, in their recent sufficiency of both, s people is on February 22nd at 7.30 am, many refugees who have gone to was obtained. Mr. S. Collett has comfortably provided for: denied having been 23 calendar days and reside there as a consequence of been appointed to the post and a full measure of either, it means (2134 hours in transit.
the unrest on the mainland. The serves with much ability and misary and discontent. In the
Chinese Chamber has not yet met acceptance. Later in, the year to consider the proposals, but an Messrs. J. McCubbin and J. early meeting is expected.
The Wife and Relatives of the
sad bereavement
The Telegraph.
HONGKONG, 27th Feb., 1924.
THE HOUSING PROBLEM.
homes in this already overcrowd-
ed Colony.
forefront of national administra. There will be a lecture at the tiva problems, therefore, we find Helena May May Institute on these two factors of domestic Monday, March 3rd, at 5.30 p.m. harmony or civil discord, accord-given by S. J. Schofield Esq.. ing to the degree in which food Ph.D., F.RS.C. Subject: "The IN MEMORY OF LENIN. and shelter are provided. Thus. Causes of Earthquakes." The following A demand for public are cordially invited.— sufficiency of cheap dwelling- „Adet. houses, a community desires
an ample food supply
Homeward Bound.
at Anita Stewart who is seen at
{ness.
we can commend
A Canton Gathering.
Soviet Envoy Speaks. Marked by the display of
visitors to the Gardens.
Rodger retired from the Colony and vacancies on the Committee ware filled by Messrs. W. A, Jordan and M. F. Key. On his departure Mr. McCubbin resigned his position as Trustee and this vacancy will be filled at the annual meeting-
Church Property.-Despite the severe weather experienced dur-
est thanks are accorded to the
a reasonable cost. It seems the Coronet in "Mary Regan" the unfair to expect the local Govern-latest First National release, has photograph of the former Soviet ing last summer the buildings. It was an excellent idea of the ment to burden itself with further excellent support in this study of leader, the attendance of Dr. Sun are all in good condition and Giovernment's to convene a public tackling our urgent housing pro- lurk about the Broadway to Russian.anvoy, a public gather necessary. The new palpit and economic worries what time it is the vampires of both sexes who Yat- and an address by a bot little repair has been, gathering yesterday for the pur-blem, but we are constrained to secure money from the wealthy ing was held in the Public table provided from the proceeds pose of explaining to those in-protest against the upistered ex-class
Gardens at Canton on Sunday of a Sale of Work in 1922 are terested the main features of ploitation of the purchasing public
as a mark of remembrance to the are very handsome additions to which in goias here. Ever what has come to be known since the big seamen strike of Goramor and Lady Stubbe, as included a sumber of Bocialista, ture made for the vestry is a We understand that H. E the late M. Lenin. Those attending the Church, and the new furni- the forty years scheme in two years ago, the cost of local well as Major General Sir John B.few students and a gathering of pleasing acquisition. The warm-
ection with the provision of foodstuffs has been high: the and Lady Fowler are to be present facilities for the building of tendency has been to raise at the S.P.C.A. fancy dress dance. Lenin's photograph was pro- Ladies Committee and all who
the charges for market houses. There can be an dis-
Pro The Hongkong Hotel band will minently displayed, and above made these improvements pos- duce by progressive puting the fact that the scheme even
stages, play for the dancing. All tickets were five written Chinese sible. The installation of electric when the Cause for must be given up at the door. characters meaning "Nation's light and fans was accomplished has very many attractive fea- previous advances has ceas
Friend and People's Teacher." in the Autuma. The lighting is ed to operate: and we tures, not the least of which may learn now of further increases Company has recently placed on/Panied by a number of officials, conditions, and no doubt when The British American Tobacco Dr. Sun Yat-sen, who was accom-a great improvement on old be cited the Government's will-contemplated. The original thin the Hongkong market a
made three reverent bows before the hot weather comes again it ingness to provide the land end of the wedge has thickened brand of cigarettes, known as
*Dow the photograph.
will be found that the fans are without securing the purchase we see is merely another turn in
to serious proportions. What Golden Specials." These are
A number of speeches were much more efficient than the price which it would normally the vicious circle of the increased led tins of twenty-five, thus re-which the historic relations betwas only hold under & Garden put up in small hermetically seal-made by officials in regard to the punkans. The Tennis Court, fetch if put up for suction. One cost of living Alas! that the taining their freshness and sweet-ween China and Russia were Lot lease, and in September in- reason for the gathering, during which was acquired last year, other point which is gratifying is public should have no means of
stemming the tide that remorse cigarettes, that for those participating in lessly rises round its feet and them to smokers as being of first-
Having sampled these commented upon.
mediste surrender was requested. the scheme there will be a fixed ever threatens to sweep away its
A Soviet envoy delivered an Negotiations resulted in a promise address in rental which will in no way be very foothold!
rather indifferent to rapay our recent expenditure, rate quality
English, in the course of which and in tenure being granted until afected by exterior circum-
Entering a shop at No. 8 East China and Russia had abolished operations.
be referred to the fact that both the contractor is ready to begin stances such as an influx of
Street, Quarry Bay, at 7.40 this the monarchical form of Govern- wealthy Chinese seeking to find
Kowloon Church-In accord- This is the season which sees
morning, a gang of four armed
ment, from which the peoples of anca with instructions received large numbers of the European robbers hardly had time to make both countries had suffered for at the Sestholders meeting on- residents of the East sailing to before they were disturbed by the hearers to follow Dr.
their demands across the counter
many years. He advised his 6th May, the Committee en- their homeland, either for a long return of other inmates, and were doctrines.
Sun's tezed into communication with Whilst conceding so much, holiday or for good. This "annual compelled to take to their heefs
friends in London for the however, we think it only right heira", as it has been called. is when cries of "save life" came Liz Chang-hoi remarked that the and it was a great pleasure to In the course of a final speech, engagement of க Minister one of the most remarkable to call attention to what we features of an artificial existence before the police could be com warships off the Shameen was the ston on his arrival on 21st Novem
from the latter. They escaped recent consider one weak point in the in an alien land. It has come to
assembling of foreign mest the Rev. J. Horace John- scheme. In citing a hypothetical be accepted as an inevitable part municated with.
result of monarchical influence. ber. A welcome meeting held on case yesterday, in order to show of every business activity in the
the 23rd idem was largely attend- Gladys Walton, the Universal tropical regions of the world, and bow the plan would work, Mr. even where the alien clime is star, appears at the Star in Kow
ed. Services are being com- menced in the British School in Fletcher assumed that at the beneficent, and is a reproduction of loon for one day only in "The
the New Year and it is expected.. time of eventual sale of property the temperate conditions of one's Wild Party," a comedy of Ameri- under the scheme. the land an exile of sorts, for: Breathes of humour and drama. A very
native land, the sojourner is can life with a delightful mixture FORTHCOMING MATCHES. they will soon prove that here is a great need for the Church. It The K. C. C. meet the Hong-is with regret that we record that would be worth double the value there the man with soul
special attraction for to-morrow kong Cricket Club in a friendly at the end of the year no site for which the Government
is the film version of Sir. S. M. game at Kowloon on Saturday, the permanent building had been now dead
So eventually we Barrie's "Sentimental Tommy." 1st. March, at 2.15 p.m. sharp. definitely agreed upon, but were places upon it. He made it clear must all hope to turn our footsteps This play had a tremendous The home team will be-R. E are hopes that before long this
homeward from our wanderings, | that the seller cannot get rid of and be able to exclaim with the success, and when put into Lindsell (Capt.), "A. W. Ramsay,problem will be solved. his holding unless at auction he poet." This is my own, my native pictures drew many, encomiums S. Jex, R. Pestonji, L. E. Lam.
Manse-It has long been felt is able to secure the price paid land!" Sad it is that the coo-
from the distinguished author, mert, F. W. Howell, R. Earn that the position for the Manse, ditions at Home make it often for the house, plus an amount more pleasant to keep away; yet,
shaw, C. Earnshaw, LA Ris now undesirable as the district Booking is proceeding for the Duncan, J. C. Fletcher and T. M. is very congested and becoming which is double the agreed value whatever might be said about the orchestral concert on March 13th Cochrane. of the land originally fixed by "call of the East," the yearning next. In addition to H. E the The H. K. C. C. 1st XI against are being made for another house noisler every year. Enquiries the Government and the lessee. at least to revisit one's kith and Governor and Lady Stubbs, and the C.R.C., on
the former's or site, and it is hoped that dur- What we cannot overlook in this must
kin and renew past memories party from Government-House, ground, will beT. E Pearce ing the coming year some definite ever be the stronger H. E. Major General Sir John (Capt. Col. T. A. Robertson, step may be taken to secure s connection is that present values emotion,
Fowler and party. Commodore E. J. R. Mitchell, R. E. A Web-quieter location for the Pastor's of land are boom values, and, if sometimes to be sternly sup Mrs. Kotewall, and Mr. and Mrs. More, G. Lammert, A. C. I.
and Mrs. Graca, Hon. Mr. and ster, H. Owen Hughes, G. E. residence. this scheme is taken advantage even eavy, must often surge up
pressed; and pangs of regret, or Edkins have intimated their Bowker, A. V. T. Dean, A. Ligestion has been made that an Assistant Pastor-Aug- of to the extent expected, hous-within the breasts of those who intention to be present. An Gace and Rev. T. B. Powell. Assistant Minister be engaged ing accommodation will so in-stand on the wharf where a short exceedingly interesting pro
The H.K.C.C. "A" team against and a motion with reference crease that it is doubtful whether while ago was berthed a vessel gramme has been arranged and Kowloon will be HE. Hollands thereto will be submitted at the
"homeward bound," and then turn will be made known in a day or (Capt.), LD. McNicoll, F. C. Mil-annual meeting. in a few years' time land coming their faces resolutely away and two. It includes the famous ler, C. V. Mark, F. Jacks, D. H. F. under the scheme will be worth bend their footsteps towards hotel, Rackocszy March from Berlioz's McMaster, J. N. Owen, J. F. Brid- twice the price now agreed upon or fist, or office, to wrestle snew "The Damnation of Faust", and ger, R. Stock, J. E. Hancock and C. Hagen, W. W. Mackenzie, A. K. Mackenzie, H. Griffin, C. R. The mischief as we say, that with the task of earning their the Allegro movement from L. H. Kerne." no sale can take place unless the of dependents in the faraway There will be
The H.K.C.C. "A" team against Baron, D. E. G. Nicholson, £. T daily bread and the daily bread Mandelssohn's Scotch Symphony.
П annotated Craigengower at Craigengower Fowle, A. Stevens, L. R. Blacking land so appreciates in valas. outposts of the Empire:
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