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of the Honam was a truly wand- rous thing in its day and one would very much like to Roc ite
DAY BY DAY.
THE WISE AND STRONG MAN 18
retention in Hongkong intact as OFTEN THE ARCHITECT OF HIS marino engineering curiosity.oWN GOOD FORTUNE-TUS." * although there seems but littlo
The opening rate of the dollar chance of that happoning. Over
ou demand to-day was 2s. 4.9/16d. a million and a quarter miles have boon steamed by the old ship, and The P. & O. s... Kalyan, from those who travelled in her on a Hongkong, arrived at Marseilles!
Jon 28th December, at 7 a.m. night voyago know the fulling)
the way.
effect of that littlo pitch forward. Tho s.s. Clionan, which arrivedi each time her great beam armlo-day from Shanghai and Swa- swept forward and downward. tow, reports fog practically all She has figured in many a Canton erisis" and has well and truly served her owners and the publle, both Chinese and foreign. There
The strength of the Police Force in the Foreign Settlements at Shanghai on Novomber 30 was 3,046, made up na follows: Of
is romething truly pathetic in herners 10, Foroigners 351, JapanesNO break-up by a Chinese ship-58, Sikhs 753, Chinese 1,874, breaker and, although faster and
The Observatory, reports that more lavishly fitted-up boats strong monsoon may be expected might ply between this Colony and slong the coast of China and over the N. China Son. The forecast Canton, no ship will ever gain a
for to-morrow is:-N. winds, warmor favour, then did the old strong; overcast at first, clearing Honam, with her great eyes bulg-later.
ng out on each side of her paddle
The Westinghouse Electric In-1 casings. She has survived 19-ternational Company has issued phoons and pirates, and 40 years of an attractive pocket diary for
Far East as well as much statisti- Mustard & Co.,Ltd.rms and calins, and there is a 1926, which contains a map of the justifiable sentiment of sympathy cul Information regarding the in the heart of many an old-timer. electrical industry. But there is constant change and decay, and the old has to give place to the new.-Sir gloria muwii.
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The Telegraph.
TUESDAY, DEC. 29, 1925.
The many friends of Mr. J. J. Harrington, who recently left the trupalt|service of the Taikun Dock, whore he was attached to the office staff, and intended to proceed 10 America or Canada, will regret to Restrictive Laws:
learn that he is very seriously ill Judging from the latest Ante-at the French Hospital. rican papers to hand, Washington
is threatened with an epidemic of
THE OLD HONAM."
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blue law enactments, opposition
LONDON CAPETOWN FLIGHT.
This photograph, taken just before the start of the London- Capetown flight, shows, left to right, Mr. Alan Cobham (pilot and organiserl, Mr. A. B. Elliott (engineer) and Mr. B. W. Emmott icinema photographer).
PUBLIC MONEY.
BIG VOTES APPROVED TO-DAY.
19,
Spain is to enter the lists with
long-distance light. [11
An As-
to which is being vigorously pursuelated Pross message "from Isued in advance of the suggested.
issuto.
they were marvelled at amid the there is a feeling that individual the rangu is in use.
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were
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HONGKONG LIGHTING
Council.
but the work could not be got in with in 1924. Recently it had been decided to push on with the work as fast as possible, as it was
connection with' important in motoring on the mid-levels.
GLASSES FOR STUDENTS, Approval was given to a vote
It depends on the means
SHING MUN SCHEME.
Was A
legislation. It is being alleged Madrid, dated December
status: The Ministry of War is At this morning's meeting of The passing of the ss. Honam by those conducting the move organizing an airplane flight to the Finance Committee of the -the old paddie-wheel steamer nient that the city is lax, amongst Manila, it was announced to-day. Legislative Council, presided over that was an engineering adven-Sunday observance, also that proposed flight will be completed (Hon. Mr. A. GI M.
other things, in the matter oft is expected that details of the by the neting Colonial Serretary of $1,145 for medical fees and Fletcher) glasses for students in Govern- ture 40 years ago-leads one to much, unnecessary business is!
nearly sixty votes, the total ofment schoolai
The Chairman explained that the reflection that the evolution being transacted in the capital early in the coming year.
on the Sabbath; disapproval is)
which came to nearly $650,000 The December issue of the were approved. Several
the Government used to pay cer- of things mechanical goes on being expressed of Sunday thea
fiain amounts each year for medi- |mainly unnoticed in the ordinary tricals and cinema-shows; whilst Chinese Economic Monthly can-the subject of discussion.
tains, besides articles of much
cal examination of students of general interest, sevral contribu-
Queen's College, and the present run of overyday life. It is only Sunday golf and other sports are also being frowned upon. In
the charges on comparatively rare occasions this latter connection, this leaders tons dealing particularly with Included in a vote for $89,850 vote represented such as that of the selling of the of the Sunday-observance move the Chinese railways, one of was a sum of $11,60 for exten- which had accumulated; in excess which gives details of a proposed sim of lighting in Hongkong. of what the students paid, since Honam for breaking-up purposes/ment say they were especially new phonotic alphabet for rail-The Chairman explained that the the syster began in 1921.
seandalised by a big turn-out
Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird:-Boes the that one's attention is focussed which marked the holding of a way telegraphing. A large map lighting vote was $15,000, but the
of the Hwai River conservancy Hum on the passage of time and the match of the world series of base schemes is included with the ment, owing to a large exten- glasses?
of $11,600 Wes an extra Government supply students with on a Sunday. It would changes that come with it. This ball
The Chairman-I eertain sion scheme for both gas and elec Jappear that Congress is going to Colony of Hongkong is, compara-be urged to stop all this kind of
tric light in various parts of the cases. The Harbour Office notice board a young one, yet it is old thing. Several Bills are due to
Colony. The scheme had been of the pupils. tively,
on the subject contains a communication from
COVERNOR'S MOTOR CAR. ancugh to have witnessed great be introduced
shortly, while a number of laws the Commander of H.M. Dock-before the Public Works Commit-
Another, vote approved and wonderful changes in the designed to restrict popular de yard to the effect that torpedo tee, who recommended it to the mode and manner of land and siros in other directions will also ranging will commence from Lai-
Included in this vote was also sum of $414 for upkeep of motor Some of Chikok Pier to the 2,000 yards water travel. In the old days of he brought forward. the sailing ships, Hongkong's these latter, according to the target on Monday, January 4th, sum for a flying survey in con- cars, under the heading "Gover
A red flag will be hoisted on the nection with the proposed new nor."
The Chairman explained that newspapers, "would almost mean
2,000 yards targot and on the end traraway from Murray Darracks:
motor there were two harbour was the resting place of that a man would have to walk a
cars at Government House, which were a fleet of China clippers, and chalk-ine to keep out of jail" of the pier while ranging is taking to Wanchai Gap.
The vote was approved.
argely used in connection with when the first steamships came Meetings of protest have already place. It further states that this
WANCHAL ROAD. been held in the capital, where will always be the signal when
publie services, and the Finaneo Part of a vote for communica- Committee felt that the upkeep of contempt of many an old-time liberty is seriously theatened by
Mr. John Bell-Irving, of Milk-tions was a sum of $600 for widen- one of these cars, and the cost of one chauffeur, should be borne by sailer: Larger vessels, the uni-the craze for restrictive enact-
Lockerbie, Legal restraints are, of bank. {ments.
Dumfries, ing Wanchai Road to 42 feet.
Replying to a question by Sir the public expense. The sum men- versal adoption of steam as mo- course, often necessary in order seventh Laird of Whitehill, late tive power and the general pro-to cope with big evils, but the of Mosare. 'Jardine, Matheson & Henry Pollock, the Chairman said Sioned represented the accounts gress of marine architecture process can be overdone, and we Co., formerly a member of the for some tine past they had been for this year.
can quite understand ordinary Hongkong Legislative Council, trying to get better communica-! brought about the gradual law-abiding citizens viewing with who died on July 30, aged 79, left, tion between Queen's Road and
In connection with a vote for elimination of the wind-jammer, apprehension further inroads on in addition to considerable real the Praya East, and Wanchai was
being widened estate and settled property, un-therefore
as $15,000, for temporary intake and and we of this generation, look their personal liberty.
settled personal estate valued for opportunity offered. When houses conduit in relation to the Shing back upon the few surviving relics
probate at £269,932, of which the were pulled down, they were set Mun Valley scheme, the Director of pre-steam sailing days as
personal estate in Great Britain back. At present the road was of Public Works explained that It is romarkable how the tide amounts to £98,250.
very irregular in consequence, more work was done than had belonging to a by-gone age,
of bitter indignation against i
but this would be improved as old been anticipated. When one comes to think of the Britain's rubber restriction
Sir Henry Pollock:-When fa great changes made since the old appears to be rising in the United In the District Court at Singa- houses came down
the scheme likely to be of the The vote was approved. Honam first came here over 40 States of America. The interests Pore Captain Cotton,
pleted? steamer Soang Boo, was recently
Mr. CreasyThe tunnel part of years ago, one realises the rupidi.making the greatest. fuss are fined 500 dollars and costs in obviously the manufacturers, and
Approval was given to a volet, will be completed about the consequence of the seizure on ty of progress during this comfrom the way their cholor seems board the vessel a short while ago for $5,000 for repairs to motor end of May or the beginuing of paratively short period. From to be growing we imagine they of a considerable quantity of non-engines and plant for the Fire June.
have made big forward contracts
Sir Henry Pollock:--But the was found bobind the panelling, Part of this sum, it was ex whole scheme? have come to that of palatial commodity are seriously affect of one of the cabins and behind plained, totalling $2,25, was Mr. Creasy explained that some
Otherwise we fail to see leviathans, tooil burningand motoring.
In connection for renewal of a turntable ladder portions hail not yet been begun, .and which as the contracts were not out, and ships and to great passenger and how their protests can be justified, an electric fan.
As we pointed of a few days with the same case two members which way broken cargo liners which run to a sche-ago, when commenting on the of the crew of the stounier were caused the death of a fireman some he could not give a date as to dule with as much regularity as accusations against the British prosecuted in the same courtime, back.
ANTI-MALARIA WORK. a railway train. The uncertain-Government per se. there never later in the day, one of them being was any intention in what is fined 1,000 dollars or in default
Another vote approved was a ties of wind and side have been known as the Stevenson Act six months' rigorous imprison- Lovercome and instead of travelling except the perfectly legitimate ment while the other was dis-um of $7,000 for miscellaneous
works in the New Territories.
Votes in regard to water works, The Chairman explained that from disaster. With the probablo
this sum was spread over many totalling $35,000, were approved. passengers can enjoy a luxurious. removal of restriction, the prices
Sir Henry Pollock stated that ness on board a steamer equal if of plantation rubber should reach but it comas jarringly in the headings, the most important of not superior to anything obtain-an economic level in the not dis-midst of efforts towards world which was the cost of drainage the Committee some time ago were,
Apparently tant future. At any rate, the friendship.
com- for anti-malarial purposes in the promised a report by Mr. Hender-
of have region
Shataukok able on shore. Surely there is quotations now ruling are not merical. considerations
Police 60, of the Water Office, on the something pactic in the contrast higher than they have been in proved greater than every-day Station so as to render it more filtration system and filter bera,
The vote but they had not received it yet. offered between the old Honan the past, and the producers are discretion. We have never been immune from malaria.
Mr. Cruany explained that the. prico also included the cost of a new recovering some of their losses in favour of artificial and an Empress boat, or, say, of three years ago, when the boosting, "and for that rosson path to the Police Station at Tal report was nearly ready and would
be supplied as 'coon as possible. H.M.S. Hermes with her comple-manufacturere got rubber almost have been severe critics of the po. ment of sea-plages-almost undirt cheap and had matters vory rubber rostriction scheme in the much their own way. The pro-past-owing to its forming aj dreamed of in the daye when
The Committee approved of a tests now being launched are dangerous precedent-yot wo
Tho hoalth return for the four Clydesido workmen were fashion-mostly uncalled for and, being feel sure that any caroful ex-vote for $20,000 in respect of the days onded 27th instant shows obviously biassud, ro far from amination of the facts will prove road from the western end of
ono imported British ing the Honam for duty on
case of little known river in China. That dignified. And not only is it un-that the British action is now be-Robinson Road to Conduit Road. small-pox, one British case of
The Chairman explained that diphtheria and one Chinose occur dignified to call the restrictive ing badly distorted and unjustly
the original vote was for $25,000, rence of cerebro-spinal fever. |famous "walking beam" enginolection "an international swindle," maligned.
At It Still
the age of early steamboats we which the better prices for the Government opium, The opium Brigade.
Off Marked Prices discomfort and confinement, one of rescuing a big industry charged.
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