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SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1929.
SHAMEEN COUNCIL AWARDS TÓ IRISH
MEETING.
RATEPAYERS' ANNUAL
In the House of Commons, Mr. W. G.. Ormaly. Gore, Underv
the Dominions, Serretary for moved the accond reading of a Bill providing for the extension of Civil Service pensions to Governors of Mandated Torti- torica.
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BUDGET MÅTTERS.
Shameon, Mar. 1,
The annual general meeting of! the Shameen ratepayers, convened
He said there had como Into association with the British Empire. DISTINCTION}} this new form of dependency, for by Mr. J. F. Brenan, C.M.G.,
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London, Mar. 14-
The recent revolt by the Con-. servative back-benchars, when the Government was saved from de feat in a debate on the question of compensation for Irish loyal- ists who suffered logs during the troubles in South Ireland, by the last-minute intervention of Mr. Baldwin, had an interest- ing sequel in the House of Com- mons to-day.
the
which Governors had to be pro- H.B.M. Consul General in Canton,
LA-Col. L. C. M. S. Amory, the vided, and unless there was a took place in the British Con-
Dominions Secretary, Introduced change in the Statute it would sulate General last evening. not be possible to pay the same Mr. Brenan himself was unable supplementary estimates totalling pension to the Governor of a to be present, owing to sickness 385,000 to cover some of Mandatory Territory as was paid and, on the proposal of Mr. Bat-payments to the loyalists. to the Governors of Colonice and cholor, eoconded by Mr. Bowker, Mr. M. A. Annett was invited to Council were Mr. R. K. Batchelor, take the chair. Representing the Chairman; Mr. W. R. Farmer, Vice-Chairman; and Mr. G. H. Bowker, Police Councillor.
Protectoraten.
up to go into what was necessary A small Committee had been set to do justice to the Governors of Mandated Territories, and it had presented a report. The Bill, in the main, gave effect to the re- commendations of that Committee.
Mr. J. H. Thomas, who WIS
and he estimated that a further
He said that approximately £77,000 would be paid on this
£250,000 would be required in the account by the end of the year,
1930 Estimates.
The House adopted the Moure without a division.
On the proposal of Mr. Annett,
The trouble arose when Mr. seconded by Mr. U. Spalinger, the minutes of the last general meet-Amery attempted to justify the Colonial Secretary In the Labouring of ratepayers held on the 29th Government's decision, not fully Government, supported the B. anying it remedied a. grievance and was long overdue,
The Bill was read a second time without, a division.-British Wirless.
“OFF DAY" ÂT THE RACES.
PROSPECTS AND TIPS FOR TO-DAY,
Hy "Ringtail"}
February 1, 1928, were passed.
Hongkong Thanked,
Mr. Batchelor then spoke at sume length on the 1928 accounts and on the Budget estimates for 1920. He mentioned that specini thanks were due to the Hon, Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., for arrang-
to pay claims above £1,000. The decision was subsequently review- ed by the Government, though Mr. Baldwin, announcing the fact, re- pudiated the suggestion that the overnment had thought to com- pound a debt, of honour.-Reuter,
ENJOYS THE WARM SUNSHINE.
sun
ing the seconding of a Police Sub- KING HAS GOOD DAY. Inspector from Hongkong' during the absence on furlough of Cap- tain G. A. Clements, R. of O., Superintendent of the Shameen Police as from the 1st March, 1929.
London, Mar. 1. Ho also spoke of the very cordial relations which, had existed
It is officially stated at Bognor throughout the whole of 1928 be that H.M. the King passed a good tween the Council and the Canton day...
abine brilliantly The Amongst the running ponies to-City authorities and especially the day I expeel to find the names of close co-operation between the Sha- throughout the day, and the King, Winsome Stag, New Year's Eve, meen and Canton Police.
wearing a cap and overcoat, was (if started), Grand Tattoo Eve,
The great increase in water able to sit at the window and en-
warmth.- One Third, Chesapeake Bay, The consumption and the difficulty
genial joy the Pheasant, Piegy, Nara Stag, Im-experienced by the water British Wireless, perial Hall and Glorious Stag.
tank works
the to keep
to oting The principal race will be the continually... filled Professional Cup and Subscription the intake being constantly block- Griffins Champions, which is comed with mud, which necessitated fined to winners and placed ponies, frequent dredging operations Some of the very best of our "subs" will start in this event which should around the mouth of the auction
was also mentioned. produce a derent-sized field and one of the very best finishes of the The Pheasant should Meeting. just about win, with the Sun, King's Falloch, and The Jamaica as the principal dangers,
As the distance is over 14 miles the result should be rather inter- esting, as all the other races have been confined to shorter distance. If rain should fall be fore the race, the event should be
Sump Constructed,
Mr. Batchelor went on to say that the Council, after due con- sideration and consulation with
both engineers
from eminent Canton and Hongkong had finally decided on the construction of n sump under the Municipal Jetty, hoping in this way to remove the cause of the difficulty once and for a dead certainty for King's Falall, As the construction of the Joch, as he is not scared about the sump. was only just completed, it was still too carly to judgo going.
whether the desired results had been obtained or not.
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Winsome Stag. who has not been running with best of luck at this meeting, should account for the third race if started, as it is about up to his distance in his present form, and if City Hall is sent out here the race should be very inter esting to watch. My selections
are:
1st Race.
1 Nara Stay or Sunshine. 2. Piggy,
8 Cream Crucker.
2nd Race.
1 Grand Tattoo Eve.
2 Imperial Hall.
3 Glorious Stag.
3rd Race.
1 Chesapeake Bay.
2 Winsome Stag.
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4th Race.
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2 Sunshine,
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Sih Race.
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6th Race.
1 Majestic Hall.
2 Pickle or Peck. 3 Monterey Bay.
7th Race.
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2 Little Thunder,
3 Tarmacadam,
8th Race,
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3 King's Falloch.
9th Race.
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10th Raec,
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2. Glorious Stag.
3 Blue Danube.
11th Race,
Stag Stable or One Third. 2 Peck.
3 Sunning.
Mr. Batchelor said that he would later ask the ratepayers to pass a resolution voting that the Boat House constructed in 1907 by the Council be handed over to the Canton Rowing Club to hold as their own, as the Council were making a dead less on this building year after year, having continual- ly to undertake expensive repairs, whereas the rent. received from the Canton Rowing Club was only $360 a year.
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Fire Precautions. The ratepayers would also, said Mr. Batchelor, be asked to rote for the purchase of a new small motor fire engine and 1,000 feet
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CHIANG AND FENG.
·INTERESTING PROPOSAL.
of
Shanghai, Mar. 1. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has proposed the appointment
La Chung-lin, Chlef General Lieutenant of Fong Yu-hsiang to be a member of the Nanking Central Political Council. It is likely that the suggestion will be passed by the National Govern- ment,
DISCOUNT RATE:
Dallas (Tex.), Mar. 1. The Federal Reserve bank bus increased, ita discount rate to 5
vice. per cent-Reuter's American Ser-
COLDER SPELL.
The weather forecast for the week-end, issued by 'the Royal Ob- servatory states:- North-East winds, fresh; overenst, some drizzle or mist; colder.
fr
The appearance of Mr. Nelson
of huse. The conflagration on the Keys in the most ambitious. comic Shekee on December 4th last would film-part he has yet essayed! be quite insufficient to cope with lent'
apecial
importance
to
an emergency should a fire of im- the private showing of Mr. Tim Whelan's film version porlance occur.
Knights Were Bold." Mr. Spalinger asked a question "When
result is & fine-media- us to the pressure of water in the The hydrants, to which Mr. Batchelor val pageant, with humour here replied that owing to the and there, through which Mr. enormous consumption of water it Nelson Keys dreams himself as a was not possible to keep the water Sir Guy de Vere, who is at least tower filled and that therefore the deft and dapper and ingenious, pressure would be insufficient for though not as naturally funny se use against any of the larger the late James Welch was. The best laugh in the film comes before buildings of the island.
The ratepayers were also in the transformation to medieval formed that they would be asked times, when Sir Guy slides down to vote for the extension of the the bannisters with one of the Nursing Home which was at pro-housemaids. Mr. Eric Bransby- sent very cramped for space; this Williams, as Sir Brian, and Miss extension to take the form of leas. Miriam Bcegar as the Lady Ro ing two more rooms from the Victoria Hotel, (where the Nur-wena, give spirited support. sing Home is already situated).
Mr. Batchelor then proposed the adoption of the accounts for 1928. This won seconded by Mr. Farmer and passed.
cent. on the total assessed values with the ABC85- in accordance ment List already circulated.
The Land Tax was fixed at the rate of 7.7161 per cent. on H.B.M. Government's valuation of 1921/ 1922 for each lot.
elected
Budget Agreed To The Budget Estimates for 1929 were also proposed by Mr. Batchelor, Reconded by Mr.
The New Council. Bowkor and passod. The resolu tions with reference to the Boat The following were House, Fire Engine and Nursing to serve on the Council for 1928:- Home were then put to the meet- Mesara. R, K. Batchelor, W. R. ing and carried unanimously.. Farmer, E. R. HI, T. M. Knott
A number of other resolutions and G. M. D. D. Wolf. concerning business taxes, water The meeting closed with a vote rates, licences, etc., were adopted. of thanks to the Chairman and
The House Tax for 1920 was to the
Council.- outgoing fixed at the rate of 5.8894 per Our Own Correspondent.
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