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COUNCIL MEETING.
REGRET EXPRESSED AT. GENERAL'S DEPARTURE.
Expressions of regret at the do- parture of Major General and Mra. Luard were made at a meeting of the Legislative Council held yester day afternoon, over which His Excellency the Governor (Sir Cecll Clementi, K.C.M.G.) presided.
There were also present: Ills. Excellency the General Offeer Commanding the Troops (Major General J.W. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.0.),
The Harbour Master (Ion Commander G. F. Holo).
The Director of Medical and Sanitary Services (Hon. Dr. A. E Wellington).
Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K, C. Hon, Sir Shouson Chow. Hon, Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton. Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga.
Hon. Dr. S. W. Ts'o, LL.D.
New Members.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1929.
THE GOODS TAX.
SURPLUS TROOPS.
WATER SHORTAGE.
A TEMPORARY ABATEMENT AT CHEFOO.
►
DISBANDMENT, PREPARÁ-
TIONS PROCEEDING.
Chefoo, Mar. 7. Preparations are being made by Following the United States Con- the Military Headquarters for the sul's protests concerning the re-closing of its work for reorganise imposition of the old goods tax due to be enforced from to-morrow, Liu Chen-nien has promised that foreign national' shipments will be exempted until. Inte next week, by when it is hoped a reply will bo received from the Ministers at Felding, to whom the Consuls have reported-Rester.
RESERVOIRS SHOW HIG
FALLING OFF.
now...
eri
Tha consumption for last month was 176.65 million gallons 14.6 gallons por hond nor of 120
an estimated population whose duties it will bo to attend 980. An intermittent supply wha to the reorganisation and the maintained in all the Rider Main diabandment of the troops under districts during February, 1928. various commands. The name of Services to houses in the Rider the Headquarters of the Chief Main districts were discontinued Director of Operations on the 8th and a supply was given by public Military Route will be abolished on the date given above, and in its place a Military Reorganisation and Disbandment. Divisional Office or Department will be established
street fountains only duringr February, 1929, excepting three days when a full supply was given on account of Chinese New Year.
Storage in Kowloon at the end It is now understooth, anys Uin of last month -totalled 290.08 Canton Gazette, that in Military million gallons, as compared Headquarters, has decided to bring with 404.85 million gallons
is works to a close on the 15th last
year. The consumption] inst, and to undergo a reorganisa-amounted to.90.12 million gallons, tion on the next day. As it in anti- being 19 gallons per head daily cipated that there will be a
101- for an estimated population of siderable number of petty officers 169,060, The consumption in the who will be dismissed after the ro organisation of the said head-same month last year was 84.59 quarters an order has hoon given to million gallons, being 16.6 gallons General Li Yang-king of the Military per head daily for an estimated Academy in Whampon, instructing population of 164,020. A him to commence the organisation supply, was maintained in all dis- of a Military Officers Training Regi-tricts during February last year
and this year. ment for their accommodation.
The rainfall since January 1
The total water storage on thó Island on March 1 was 625.86 million gallons as against 1,047. 75 on the same day inat year. tion purposes on the 15th inst. in All the reservoirs show a marked. socordance with the order of the falling off, the most striking State Council, and as Marabel La difference being in Tytom Tuk. Chai-sun will be away from Cantos which last year was 36 feet below overflow and which is now 79.1 to attend the Third All-Chins Party feat below. At this time last year Congress in Nanking, it has boost hald 660.02 million gallons na The Colonial Secretary (Hon.
decided to first organize a Military against 168.33 million gallons leagues, I beg to associate myself Roorganisation and Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.),
Disbandmout The Attorney General (Hon. Sir with the sentiments expressed by Committee in Canton, composed of your Excellency in reference to Generala Tang Sai-chang, Chang Joseph Kemp, KC.).
The Secretary for Chinese the services of His Excellency Man. Li Ching, Chang Shui-man Affairs (Hon. Mr. R. A, C, North). General Euard, both as a member Kiung, and Ha Ping-hung,"
The Colonial Treasurer (Hon. of the Legislative and Executive Mr. C. Mcl. Messer, O.B.E.). Councils and a General Officer The Director of Public Works Commanding the Troops. As his (Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E.) colleague on both the Councils 1 The acting Captain Superin- have always found Him to be most tendent of Police (Hon. Mr. T. Heasonable and fair; and, as his King.)
triende, my Gunese : colleagues and I cherish his friendship for his kindliness, genial disposition and inborn courtesy. For my part, my wife and I have recelvan at his hands and also at the hands of his charming lady. Mrs. Lunrd. many kindnesses. By the nature of his military position he has hadi ̧ less opportunities than olvil aur vants to come into contact with the Chinese; but those who have Mr. E. 1. Wynne-Jones, (Deputy had the privilege of his friendship Clerk of Councils).
have learnt to regard him with the greatest respect and esteem. His Excellency the General (Applause). The Chinese com- Officer Commanding the Troops munity as a whole, are grateful to (Major General J. W. Sandilands, him for the discipline he has main C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.) and the acting tained among the troops, whose Captain Superintendent of Police conduct has been excellent. Wo (Hon. Mr. T. H. King) book the wish him and his family a plea- auth and their seats as members sant voyage, and the three bless of the Council.
ings most desired by us Chinese, Major General and Mrs. Luard.namely happiness, honour and
His Excellency the Governor-longevity. (Applause.) Honourable Members of the Legi- slative Council: While welcom- ing with great pleasure His Excel- lency General Sandilanda to a seat1. In this Council, it will, I am sure, be your wish that we should re- cord in our proceedings an exprés- sion of appreciation of the vices rendered to this Colony by General Luard, who left Hongkong to-day. General Luard, was to me an "ever present help in time of trouble" and the days of my gov- eriment here were at the outset mostly days of trouble. Upon General Luard devolved also the protection of Shameen, when threatened by the disturbancea In Canton, of Shanghai pending the arrival of the Shanghai Defence Force, as well as all arrangements preparatory to the arrival of the Shanghai Defence Force, Thess were difficult and anxious tasks: 2. and in each case the necessary action was swiftly, quictly and efficiently taken. Not Hongkong only, but British subjects in South China generally, owe a deep debt of gratitude 40 General Luard. (Applause),
acr-
Mrs. Luard, apart from her in- defatigable work for the comfort of the men, women and children of the garrison, identified herself with everything that made for graciousness, goodwill and unael- fishness in this Colony.
We can I afford to spare them and the Council will, I think, agres that
our minutes should!
bear testimony to our sense of the loss we have sustained by their daparture. (Applause).
Kowloon Railway Terminus.
Hon. Sir Henry Pollock asked the following questions:
In view of the remarks made by the President of the Kow- loon Residents' Association, at their recent Annual Meeting, with reference to the Kowloon Canton Railway blocking the development of the Southern part of the Kowloon Peninsula, will the Government appoint a Committee for the purpose of inquiring and reporting to this Counell an to
(1) The feasibility of, (i) The desirability of, and (i) The cost of transferring the torminus of the Kowloon-Canton Railway to the East alde of the Kowloon
Peninsula 7 Will the Government obtain a report, for the Information of this Council, from the Honour able the Harbour Master, with reference to
(1) the feasibility of, and (ii) the cost (after giving credit for the estimated anle-value of her present engines) of
substituting motor-engines for the present engines of the "Kau Sing!"
The reduction and reorganisatiqu
full
of the troops of the 4th Army under was 1.52 as compared with 5.45 General Chan Chai-tong, of the 5th last year. Army under General Hau King-tong,
of the 11th Army under General
Chan Ming-shu, of the 18th Army ST. GEORGE'S SÓCIETY. under General Wang Shao-hung, eỂ Shek-mang, and of the the 10th Army under General Fan Independent, Division under General Hou Hark-houng will also be bogun by this time, and it is very likely
Third
REPORT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR PAST YEAR.
at numbers of officers and soldiers
The report of the Committee of will be dismissed from those divi- the Society of St. George, for pre- sions. According to the mesures sentation at the twelfth annual now drawn up by the Military Hond general meeting, to be held in the quartors for the accommodation of Office of the Hongkong Jockey Club, those dismissed officers and soldiers, on the ground floor of the Hong- the former will be sent to the Kong Club Andexe, on Thursday, Military Officers Training Regident 14th March, states: Your Com- for further training, if they have, a mittes has pleasure in presenting desire to remain in military service to your the report and statement of while the latter will be given the accounts for the year ended 31st | option of joining the police force er December, 1928. The cash balance labour classes; offioers desiring to at the close of the year amounted lanve the service will be given an to $2,688.86. including $1,170,00 honorarium of one month's salary from the 1928 Ball Account. The WIS OR Fixed and frea passage tickets, while in the sum of $3,000.00 caso of soldiers an allowance of Deposit and $1,000.00 invested in Insides the passage tickets, to enable Works Loan. three months wages will be given Hongkong Government 6% Publle them to seek a necans of livelihood if they have no desire to remain in military service.
.
On St George's Day & wreath was laid on the Cenotaph, and The 11th Army under the com- later the Band und Drums of the mand of General Chat Ming-shu 1st Queen's Royal Regiment play- has already been reduced anded the "Retreat" on the Cricket. reorganised into the Third Division, Club's ground to a large and very and a party of dismissed officers appreciative audience. In the even- and soldiers numbering about 400 ing the Society, was "at home" to then has been conveyed to Canton the United Services at the Queen's. The Colonial Secretary replied: waiting for payment of their and Star Theatres. 1. Even if it were desirable to allowances as well as the passports transfer the Kowloon terminus and pane tickets The party is now of the Kowloon-Canton Rail-taying in the vicinity of Viaton, way to another site, which in in the Northern outskirts, and will the opinion of Government. lae sent back to their homes with not the case, funds for such a the necessary payments, as soon as work could not be made avail-rangements have been made by
the military Headquarters able. The reply to this ques- dion is, therefore, in the nega- | tive.
ROYAL VISITOR.
A wreath was also laid on the Cenotaph on Armistice Day.
On 6th January, the annual Ball was revived after a lapse of three years and proved a great success.
A
The annual golf match against St. Andrew's Society took place at Fanling on 18th November, result ing in
win for St. George's Society.
Your Committes deeply regret to have to record the death of Mr.
Hon. Sir Henry Pollock-On behalf of the Unofficial members of this Counell, I desire to endorse the eloquent words which have 2. just fallen from your Excellency with regard to, our departing The following Bills passed all friends, General and Mrs. Luard. their remaining stages and became HOLLAND'S QUEEN MOTHER Howard Ruff, the Founder Honor-
The General was a very fine type law:
The reply is in the affirmative.
Bills Passed.
of soldier and he and Mrs. Luard An Ordinanco to amend the
was a perfect type of what an English gentleman and an English lady should be (Applause). They will be both very much missed by
IN LONDON.
ary Secretary of the Royal Society of St. George.
During the year 53 new Members joined the Society.
London, Mar. 7 The Earl of Airlle, on behalf of
The Accounts have been audited the King, welcomed at Victoria by Mr. C. Bernard Brown, A.C.A., station, the Queen Mother of the to whom our thanks are duo, Netherlands, who was remarkably fresh and bright after her fourteen hours' journey..
Supreme Court Ordinance, 1878.
An Ordinance to amend the Bankruptcy Ordinance,, 1891.
An Ordinance to amend the the civilians of this community as law relating to the taxation of by the Services, and the same ap-|tobacco, plies to Miss Hannah Luard. We An Ordinance to amend the wish thom all many years of hap Watchmen Ordinance, 1928.
She smiled in response to the piness in the homeland.' (Ap- An Odinance to consolidate and welcome, and posed for photo plause).
amend the lay with respect to un-graphers, then drove to a hotel claimed balances;
for breakfast, before going to the The Council adjourned sine die, Dutch art exhibition. Reuter.
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