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四拜禮 號五十月九英港香 THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER
15,
GOVERNMENT POLICY APPROVED THE PRINCES RETURN
BUDGET DEBATE IN COUNCIL.
19) is increased from $1,000 to $2,000. This, in our opinion, re- presents a stop in the right direc- tion; indeed, we feel that even more should be done than has been hither-
SPEECHES BY UNOFFICIAL tories. The aim should be to make
MEMBERS.
HOME,
DELIGHTED WITH THEIR VISIT.
to, in the way of increasing STRENUOUS CANADIAN TOUR.
work in the Now Terri-
London, Sept. 14. the Colony, as far as possible, self-
The Prince of Wales and Prince supporting in the matter of its sup- plies of firewood. This applies also George have arrived in London "to other essential commodities from Canada.-Reuter,
which can be produced in the New
London, Sept. 14. Territories: and in this connexion,
The Prince of Wales and Prince
UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FOR POLICY we would respectfully commend to
OF ECONOMY.
HIGH
COST
OF LIVING.
In the Legislative Council this afternoon, Unofficial Members, in the course of lengthy speeches on the Gvernment's Budget proposals for 1928, unanimously approved of the policy of economy and of the proposal to raise $5,000,000 by loan to pay for certain public worka.
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The principal speech was made by the Hon. Sir Shouson Chow this being the first time that a Chinese Member has spoken on behalf of all the Unofficials. He lengthily reviewed the 1928 programme and expressed satisfaction that no extra taxation is contemplated."
The Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton drew attention, among other things, to the growingly high cost of living, and asked for the Government to appoint a Commission of Enquiry into the
matter.
The Hou. Dr. R. H. Kolewall accused the Government of having changed its policy regarding education, suggesting that the increased school fees would lead parents to withdraw their children from school at an earlier age than was desirable.
$36 PER ANNUM
1927. B+AA BINGLE COPY 30 DENTO
PUBLIC MONEY.
COST OF TYPHOON DAMAGE.
MANY INTERESTING ITEMS.
At a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Coun-
OLDSMOBILE for 1928,
First shipment is due to arrive onSeptem- ber 18- President Clovelard," All of this shipment is sold on view at our.. premises for a few days only. Early Inspection is 'cord ally Invited.
THE DRAGON MOTORCAR CO., LTD.
Telephono Central 1246 or 1247.
35, Wong Nel Chung Road, Happy Valley.
BANK ROBBED OF $19,500.
A FRAUDULENT LETTER FROM CANTON.
INSIDE KNOWLEDGE.
ON TO NANKING.
KUOMINTANG PARTY DELEGATIONS.
THE BRITISH YANGTSZE INVESTIGATION.
A fraud involving the theft of cil, to be held after this after the large sum of $19,500 has been REVENUE BY FORCE.. npon's Council meeting, the follow-reported to the police by the mana-
Shanghai, Sept 15. ing votes will be considered:- ger of the Ting Hing Bank, of No.
Two special trains arrived at 179 Queen's Road Central. Typhoon Damage,
The report to the police by the Nanking yesterday, with" Com- the Government's notice the good George were to-day back in Eng.
Under the heading of Kowloon-manager states that on the 6th missioners of the Kuomintang, work being done by the New Ter-land from their visit to Canada, Canton Railway (special expendi- September the Ting Hing Bank re-who have just had a preliminary ritories Agricultural Show Commit-Their arrival, both at the port of ture) the sum of $4,000 is asked ceived a letter from the Kam Fat conference in Shanghai, and are tec. Such work deserves the fullest Southampton and at Waterloo for on account of "cost of repairs Bank at Canton requesting them to encouragement and support of the Station, London, was devoid of to quarters, Government and the public. The ceremony. The only touch of buildings, fencing, stone pitching, Government might well consider es- formality was the reading of a Taipo Pier, etc., damaged by the tablishing, or at least assisting pri- short address at Southampton by typhoon of August 20th. vate enterprise to establish, ex- the Mayor. perimental farms for the growing of vegetables, etc., so that the Colony may be more independent of outside supplies.
Princes.
station and
other collect a sum
the formation
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to Nanking to attend of $19,500 from going various Banks in Hongkong and general conference. to pay the same over to the Yucn The first train arrived at 4 p.m. Wah Cheung firm of No. 6, Koshing yesterday, with Chai Yuan-pei, Street, who would then remit it to Tan Yen-kai, C. C. Wu, and others Despite the informality of their
Sanitorium Treatment.
Canton, homecoming,
on board. The second train left however, large
The instructions contained in crowds gathered at Southampton Under the heading of Charitable the letter were carried out by the Shanghai last night, and is expect and at Waterloo, and cheered the Services, the sum of $3,160 is re-recipient and on the same day ed in Nanking this morning. with quested on account of a special the money was duly paid over Chang Ching-kiang, Wang Pak- Police and District Watchmen.
Captain Alan Lascelles, a mem-grant for sanftorium treatment to the Yuen Wah Cheung.
chun, Chan Kung-poh, Ku Mang- The increase on the head "Police ber of the Prince of Wales's suite, for Police Sergeant J. Robertson.
But two days later the Ting yu and several others.
It is understood that the pre 1926 Hing Bank received a second let- Force" is undoubtedly large. But stated that the Prince was Alt and It is explained that "In there can be no cavil at it, because well after a very strenuous time. Council voted a sum to cover the ter from the same Bank at Canton liminary conferences in Shanghai of a the Colony's expansion makes it "We have had a wonderful and cost of Sanitorium Treatment for containing a similar. set of in- decided on necessary. The steady growth of eventful trip to and from Canada, Police Sergt. Robertson, late of structions, but in this case request-Special Committee to function as the population, owing to the peace and everyone has enjoyed it. The Hongkong Police for that year. ing that the sum of $19,500 which the highest executive organ of the and security that can be enjoyed Prince was simply delighted with The Crown Agents did not pay the the Ting Hing Bank was asked to Party and the Nationalist Govern- within our borders, has meant the his visit to the Dominion, and was account for the second half of collect be handed over to the Woment. The committee will consist filling up of a large number of
1926 until March, 1927, and it Fat Shing Bank of Winglok Street, of thirty Commissioners, who will
elected from among
the empty houses in recent months;
therefore becomes necessary to re- who would then pay it into the be vote the sum of $1491. Council credit of the Canton bank.
leaders of the Shanghai, Nanking and many houses which were in .course of construction or were in
further agreed to pay for the cost On investigation it was found and Hankow "factions, and also- contemplation before the outbreak
of further treatment during the that the first letter was calculated from among the neutral factors. of the strike in 1925, are now com-
current year and it is anticipated to forestall the second communica- The Commissioners to form this pleted. This means additional
that Crown Agents will be calledtion and to divert the money into committee will be: Areas to be protected by the Police.
upon during the current financial the possession of these who ap
Wang Ching-wei, Tan Yen-kai, The disturbed state of the adjoining
year for payment of approximatelyparently had been enabled to gain Sun Fo, Mrs. Liao Chung-kai, Yu Mainland, too, has caused many
$1,659 in respect of the first half an intimate knowledge of the Yu-yin. Tang Sang-chi, Ching thousands of people to seek refuge
| affairs of the Canton bank.
Chien, Chu Pei-teh, (representing It transpires that the Yuen Wah the Wuhan faction); Chiang Kai- in Hongkong, and it is inevitable in the nature of things, unfortun
Wireless Machinery.
Cheung firm of Koshing Street in-shuk, Ha Han-min, Li Shi-cheng, ately, that these should include a
to whose phop the money Was The sum of $6,000 is warted by alleged to have been handed had Ching-kiang, Li Liel-chun, Wang Wu Chi-fai, Chai Yuan-pei, Chang percentage of bad characters.
the P.W.D. to pay for new suspended business, and when Fei-chan, C.. C. Wu, LI Chai-sum, machinery at Cape D'Augullar visit was made there by the police Li Chung-ien, Yang Shu-chang, Wireless Station. It is explained and representatives of the Ting Yeh Che-tsang, (representing, the. that "this expenditure is necessary Hing Bank the doors were found
INCREASED SCHOOL FEES OPPOSED. Therefore, it is only proper that the
police should have the numbers" necessary to cope with their heavier responsibilities. The police and the District Watch Force also, I The Hon. Sir Shouson Chow said: ther reason that it restores to our Sir. The duty devolves on me, as surplus balances the large sum of may, add--have performed yeonian the senior Unofficial Member of $1,916,406 which has already been service during another year of this Council for the time being, to expended therefrom on waterworks strain and anxiety. Their zeal and present the collective views of the development. There is no doubt good work must be a source of pride Unofficial Members on the Budget in our minds that the loan, when to the Hon. Cantain Superintend- this year, leaving to my honourable placed on the market, will be taken ent of Police and the Hon. Secretary colleagues to bring forward indivi- up without the least difficulty, since for Chinese Affairs, to whom we dually any special points they may wish to make.
Historical Retrospeel.
At the outset, we wish to.congra tulate your Excellency on the, able
it cannot fail to commend itself to wish to tender our congratulations on the able manner in which they all sections of, the community na a
have applied the firm and tactful sound and attractive investment.
policy laid down by Your Excel- Jency.
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Piracy.
ENTREATIES SUCCEED.
World Fliers Stop at Japan.
Tokyo, Sept. 15. Though the "Pride of Detroit" aviatora Mesars. Brock and Schlee were fully determined yesterday. to attempt to fly the Pacific, the entreatics of their friends and relatives, including a cable from the children of Mr. Schlee, imploring their father not to take a suicidal sten have resulted in a decision to give up the original intention, though the airmen are bitterly disappointed.
Consequently they are sall- ing by the first boat available for America Reuter,
INHHURINAME
the
of 1927."
A
to meet the cost of the under-to be closed, and the premises
AN INSISTENCE ON DISARMAMENT.
LEAGUE DELEGATES URGE EARLY ACTION,
Geneva, Sept. 14.
Nanking faction); Hsu Chung-chi, Chu Ching, Chang Chi, Lin Sun,
Tan Chun, Tse Chi, Chau Lu (re- presenting the Shi-shan" faction, which is otherwise known as the Shanghai faction); and Feng Yu- hsiang and Yen Shi-shan, (repre- senting the neutral factors.
General Liu Chi, Feng Yu- hsiang'a delegate to the Nauking. conference, arrived at Nanking' yesterday afternoon.
mentioned machinery which is deserted. urgently required to replace de- fective machines at Cape D'Aguí- lar Station:-(a) Rotor and Arma- ture, $1,800; (b), Motor generator] set, $3,940; (c) Also for the pur- chase of a Geographical Globe for plotting great circle routea and distanced in connexion with Wireless Telegraphy work, $260. As regards, (a) and (b), when the Survey of Steamships.„
1927 Estimates were framed it was The League disarmament com leave Shanghai for Nanking to Mr. Wang Ching-wei failed to Impossible to forecast that the mittee debate produced a chorus attend the Kuomintang conference, Proceeding to deal with individ-
existing machines would become of demands for early and effec- Last night the Hankow political manner in which, at the last meel- ual items in the Estimates, I
We concur with the Government's
defective during that year. (c)tive ateps.
籍 leader issued This Globe is required in connex-
statement an- ing of this Council, you reviewed should like to refer, first, to the
ion with Wireless Telegraphy hastening of the preparatory com- Nanking reconciliation has suc- Dr. Nasen (Norway) urged the nouncing that since the Hankow- the financial history of the Colony item "Survey of Steamships which policy of contributing towards the during the past thirty years. Your appears on page 9 under the head cost of three armed launches for
Research work." The above will mittee's work, and submitted a ceeded, he is going to retire, masterly survey has been read by "Fees of Court or Office." We have anti-piracy work in the delta. It particularly impressed by
draft optional convention for com- following the example set by the public with the greatest interest examined with care the Sessional is essential that everything in our development of the mining indus- he met out of savings.
pulsory arbitration. and pleasure, for it is a record that paper dealing with increased expen- power should be done to protect our try.
Instruction Expenses." It was pointed out that the
Marshal Chiang Kai-shek.-Nem Lord Onslow (Great Britain) al- awakens our latent pride in the diture in the Harbour Department, commerce from the depredations of Colony's achievements, and kin- and additional revenue to be derived Pirates. Two weeks ago the Eri Prince's visit was a story of long
The Harbour Department asks luded sympathetically to the Polish Chung Pao. the Harbour Department has been ated on the West River. On this monies. He went to see his understaffed was clearly shown at occasion His Majesty's Naval ves
while undergoing a course of train-any increase in the existing guar
On, Way to Chungking. the inquest on those who lost their sels took action against the villages ranch, but actually had only about incidental expenses of Mr. R. Hall Britain was unable to undertake
Ichang, Sept. 14. We desire also to congratulate lives in the s.s. Leung Kwong dis. from which the pirates came, and two clear days there. you, sir, and the Hon. Colonial aster recently, and we are glad to it is sincerely to be hoped that this mainder of his time was occupied ing in England. It is explained antees and responsibilities, but Secretary on the manner in which learn that steps have been taken to will have proved to be a salutary by official visits, and travels to the that "while Mr. R. Hall, Assistant would persist in the question of
In the existing state of Rocky Mountains and Pacific sen-Government Marine Surveyor was disarmament and was ready to ex- The members of the British on Home leave, he was instructed amine the question of the private Trade Delegation, who are investi- the Budget has been framed, and
gating the conditions prevailing presented to this Council. Your Ex remedy this. It is further very lawlessness adequate Naval patrols
lying to hear that The Prince enjoyed the rest on to undergo a course of Board of manufacture of arms.
Count Bernátorff (Germany) along the upper Yangtsze, and who ments are being made whereby Secretary have placed the Colony in special Hongkong Passenger Certi ing protection to trading vessels; the voyage home in the liner Trade Training at North Shields
expenses in con- quickly and act energetically in have continued on their way t your debt by the care and foresight ficate iamed in Hongkong will have and if action can be taken against Empress of Scotland, but entered and Liverpool. His travelling and exclaimed that they should act arrived at Wanhsien two days ago
amount the interests of the Covenant and Chungking.-Naval Wireless. you have bestowed upon this or equivalent value all over the world the haunts of the pirates after a wholeheartedly into the amuse-subsistence
distinto the sum of £85.8.8, which was interests of the Leauge. Reuter.
MIXED NEWS. ous task: and I wish to assure you with the Passenger. Certificate piracy has taken place we believe ments on board, showing the same nexion with that course that the Unofficial Members fully issued by Authorities in the United that there will be a great diminu- informality which has
guished the whole of his tourpaid to him by the Crown Agents endorse the conservative policy you Kingdom. Naturally, all this in- tion of their outrages.
British Wireless.
Good and Bad. · have pursued. Although we think yolves more expenditure on the Har- we are right in believing that the bour Department, but we do not
Changsha, Sept. 14. Colony has weathered the severest storm that has ever afflicted it, we grudge this, as we realize that our Malaria has long been a serious. cannot yet afford to relax our vigil prosperity and future development problem in the Colony, and we wel- THE U.S. PRESIDENCY. [as sanction for Mr. R. Hall to ance; and our watchword must still depend upon the attractiveness of come the appointment of a specially
dles.fresh confidence in its future. from raising the survey fees. That tish steamship "Kochow" was pir-hours of travel and countless cere-for $865 to be voted to pay for the proposals, and reiterated that
The Budget.
be economy, consistent, of course, with efficiency, and the essential needs of the Colony's stendy expan
Bion.
The Proposed Loan.
lesson.
Malarial Research.
to see charges as low as possible, the steps to be taken to deal with
board.
The re-
and debited to Hongkong Funds
In their June account at exchange: 2/-to the dollar. No provision was made in the current Estimates
BRITISH WARSHIP LAUNCHED.
TRADE DELEGATION.
When the Senior Naval Officer made an official visit to the Com undergo such training was given H. M. S. LONDON CHRISTENED. missioner of Foreign Affairs after the current Estimates were
to-day, he was received in a very prepared. The above is to met
London, Sept. 14.
friendly manner, and it was in-. The cruiser London was launched dicated that the from savings.”.
"eturn of to-day at Portsmouth. Lady Blades, foreigners would be welcomed. the Lady Mayoress of London, an- The Commissioner Kuve his As a grant in aid of the Chinese Propriately performed the christen- guarantee for the safety of
foreigners as far as Siangtan.
Chinese Faculty.
the port, and the facilities we are trained malarial research officer able to offer ships which make use whose duty it will be to investigate MR. HUGHES FINDS FAVOUR of it. It has always been our desire local conditions and advise as to
Washington, Sept. 14. to encourage shipping to come the disease. The Hon. Mr. Shenton
While hitherto. It has not been here; and we should be very much will make further reference to this opposed to any increase in charges subject in his speech, but I may say decided to support any particular
The London, which is of 10,000 By means of force, the Provin- tien that the Government has heen But the increase in the survey fees marks the beginning of an organis-sidency, it is intimated that from sity, the sum of $4,800, is request-tons, is the first of four cruisers of ein Authorities are obtaining
We must express our gratifica- which might militate against this. here that we hope the appointment Itepublican candidate for the Pre-Faculty of the Hongkong Univer-ing ceremony. able to avoid imposing any fresh are small, and appear reasonable, ed effort to eradicate malaria en- the personal viewpoint Mr. Mellon ed. It is stated that "the Govern the 1925 programme. Designed by some of the Custom House revenue taxation.
The public appreciates and we do not feel that any protest tirely from this Colony, where it will favour the former Secretary ment after consulting the Finance Sir William Berry, the Director of
Bandite are again active, their the regard the Government has can be ñably raised against still takes auch heavy toll every of State, Mr. Hughes, but it is Committee agreed to assist the Naval Construction, she is also the from the Superintendent shown in this respect, as any extra them..
added that this does not neces-University In sarily mean that he will be behind Chinese Faculty and the above first ship of her type. The name intest outragt being the cutting of burdens in these trying times would M
The
Water Meter Rents.
Mr. Hughes should the latter be sum represents the financial aid London has been perpetuated in the the railway line some ten milea
history of the British Navy, the have been most unwelcome.
new warship being the eighth of beyond Changsha, and the under Colony's satisfaction is increased
a candidate. Reuters American required for the current year."
ing of a train.-Naval Wireless. the line. British Wireless. Fire Extinguishers.
A FLUID SITUATION. Service.
Kuomintang Disruption.
year.
Victoria Hospital.
The Government's intention to On the same page, under the same by the knowledge that, despite this, there will be no check to progress, head, we notice a decrease of as admit men as well as women to the thanks to the Government's decision much as much as $70,000 against Victoria Hospital has our cordial to float a loan of $5,000,000 for the the item "Water Excess Sun- approval, as we consider this an There is economical arrangement which purpose of financing certain urgent ply and Meter Renta".
doubt that the popula- might well have been made long ma- ago. Your Excellency will, we hope Ossential public works. This policy no 'has our full approval and unquali- tion of the Colony has
The works in quee- terially increased during the past carefully consider our suggestion fied support. tion will benefit succeeding genera- twelve months, and we are there that patients be granted the right tians even more, perhaps, than the fore at a loss to understand why of being treated by their own doc- Although present generation; and it is only such a large shrinkage in the re- tors if they so desire.
We shall be that suggestion when first made did fair-as I had the honour to polat ceipts is anticipated. out when addressing this Counell glad if your Excellency will give us not receive official approval, we feel on a similar occasion in 1923, and further information on this point. constrained to point out once more again In November of last year Supply of Essential Commodities. that its adoption, besides bringing
increased revenue to, the Govern that posterity should bear its share.
The decision to float The sub-head "Afforestation" ment through more patients being
(Continued on Page 8.) the loans, la welcome for the fur- under District Office, North, (page.
of the cost.
THE RIGA REVOLT.
SIX PERSONS SHOT.
Riga, Sept. 14. Six participators in the recent insurrection have been summarily condemned and shot.
The leader, Captain Maijus, la many-Reuter. believed to have escaped to Ger
catablishing
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In asking for $180 to pay for the cost of four fire extincteurs, the Imports and Exports Department Bays they are for the Oplum Factory at Kennedy Town," and have been advised by the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade. The cost is to be met out of savings under other heads.
Travelling Expenses, The sum of $4,000 is asked for
(Continued on Page 14,) by the PW.D. as transport and
LEVINE TO FLY EASTWARD.
LEAVING FARIS TO-DAY..
Shanghal, Sept. 14.. General Ho Ying-ching has moved 6,000 troops to Hangchow since the beginning of the week, Parla, Sept. 14. giving rise to the suggestion that The American millionaire Mr. Chekiang la under Chiang Kai- Levine, who has abandoned the re-shek and that Ho Ying-ching and The situation is so fluid that crossing of the Atlantic by air, de- Chow Feng-chi may break away. clared to-day that he will start on
a flight to the East to-morrow, even the best informed refuse to Reuter
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