Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 23, 1939.
K.R.A.'S YEAR OF ACTIVITY Germans Barred
Deals with Several
ATTENTION PAID TO WELFARE
OF
RESIDENTS
THE INCREASE IN housing in Kowloon, the augmented population, and the growing weight of affairs of public importance are reflected in the report of the Kowloon Residents' Association for last year-"one of the most trying" in the history of the Colony.
Government to
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'cemetery' area lying
intervened since 1922, extensive
Important Questions
Steamer On Fire -Calls For Help
MOBILE, ALA, Feb. 22. COASTGUARDS have re- ported, that the 2,600-ton cargo steamer Texas Banker, is afire 272 miles south-west of the Mississippi River, and request- ing help.
Four coastguard vessels, and eight commercial ships arc rushing to give assistance. United Press.
"Government would be glad to velopment of this district which the fconsider any sugestions for the de- Kowloon Residents' Association may care to offer."
Kowlom Mortuary.→ Replying to af
ing the health, welfare and cen-evelopment of residential areas and/neatisfactory state of the present
The
The Association has weeded report. In view of the decision by out its membership and the the whole
abandon practically body as now constituted mnde South-east of Ho Mun Tin us burial inquiries and representations on gounds, and taking into consideration complaint made by the Association a wide range of matters affect-the fact that during the years which in September 1987 regarding the venience of residents on
the vereation grounds bus taken place Kowloon Mortuary, Government has mainland during the past 12 is the North, South, Eat, and West stated that the question of the pro- new martuary will be months.
of this district, your Committee came vision of a report states in part: The to the conclusion that there are good considered in connection with estim Year 1940 will doubtless be recordedmospects of the large area involved ates for 1939.
AHSCELLANEOUS in the annals of Bengkon being (hot only the site wales would be one of the must trying periods which made available by the removal of the The Colony
Early in the year, Mesars. Cable bas experienced, the Roman Catholic Cemetery) bein hostilities ranging in China
ized in the future for residential Wireless Ltd. wern
approached a suggestion that a branch vince of Kwanghing particularly, see of the dociation les cable burdness should be opened at there was every Ju dification for anley for the despatch of rudio and respons.ble い problems asing. That expressed in 1922, and to ensure their envenient inte have laxed the ingenuity E
present policy of Government of re- Other than a brief reply that the Hongkong Government to the utter-
moving cemeteries in this are matter is receiving consideration, most, and at the same time, Pis
wherever pusdble in order to facilitate nothing further has been heard from Ansuciation has been called
the development of the di-triet for then on the subject, upon ta take into consideration more than the dential pure Nothing further ordinary routine maltera affecting the has been feat amentues of Kowloon,
regarding an alternative sile for the Roman Catholic Cemetery,
and of late in nelighbouritally.velopment, I was considered that i with
the
fus Government
Following an appeal signed by 19 Kowlon Tong residents, some cor- respondence took plec with Govern-
The first big question to be deal will also be observed that airbentia ; dient regarding a runoir that the
in site of eleven acres in 1. Berk Ku
with was that of undue increase
mnzetted O!
rentals, murmurs about which comi Valley Was
Military Authorities proposed to erect 15th to stables on a piece of land to menced towards the latter part Dicember. 1933, for
the East of the Kowloon Tong Estate. Europe Governm 1937. Definite complaints on behalt Prote kant Cemetery, to work in the
nt's view is that if
such of aggrieved tenants were expressed
clables are erected, they would bo 12. General Meeting helt Preparation of the vite an: get beat font 400 yards from the nearest i
carried
house on the Estate and that If such Drainage and Sanitation.The bad presentations were made to the condition of the Grampian Red area stables are properly supervised, no coming Committee to take
Com- nuisance would arise ether from action in the matter.
gal brought was mittee's notice and was referred to lies or smell. In addition
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to 321 replies to the Uthan Council, we were good The Star Ferry Co. Ltd, were good
minute" ferries to G.15 pm. on week days except Saturdays in re- spease to a request in that effert, and also to increase the passenger accommodation on the Hongkong side
public questionnaire issued by the gh to take steps in an endeavistough to extend the period of "Ave Association dealt with by the cor-to remedy the complant respondence Sub-Committee, about" The resumption of the practice of 301 came to hand too tate to be in-watering Kowloon streets was unge cluded in their report to the Rents in letter to the Bun. Colonial Comuni
salon. The remarks contained Secretary and the Hon. Director of boasted of his practice always to keep Pedal Matters-Complaints regard. war, which is undoubtedly much :
in the reply from the one wheMedical Services.
type are very
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Sir Hughe Arrives In Turkey
London, Feb. 22.-
Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Huges- sen, former Ambassador to
From French Foreign Legion
BERLIN, Feb. 22,
Dr
A DECREE issued to-day orders any German Joining the French Foreign Legion. lengthening his present servico, to be deprived of his German nationality.
The result of the decreo is expected to be that Germans,
who comprise nearly half of the Lezlon, will remain in the service after their initial five years, or become colonisia in North Africa as many of their compatriots had already sue- cessfully done,--Reuter.
China, and the now Ambassador Palestiné Talks to Turkey, arrived at Istanbul to-day.
SIR 11 KNATCHBULL-HUGESSEN
Sir Percy Loraine, the retiring Ambassador is leaving for don on Friday--Reuter, Soviet-Japan Tension
FISHING DISPUTE PARLEY FAILURE
PALESTINE
SOLUTION FAR OFF
LONDON, Feb. 22.
IT IS ANNOUNCED that an In- formal meeting will
held 141- morrow morning between some of the Arabs of the neighbouring Arab States, and certain Jewish
repre- sentatives, and the British delegatiou, | consisting of Viscount Halifax, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald and Mr. R. A. Butler.
It is stressed that the meeting is in to renar a formal one, and the whole situation will be reviewed.
The Palestinian Arabs will not be represented as they' throughout have maintained the attitude that they do not recognise the mandate, nor the Jewish Agency which was established In the mandate,
Dr. Welamat, accompanied by
some of his colleagues, will be the principal representatives for the Jews, and it is understood that the meetima; in without prejudice to the recogni- |tion of the Jewish Agency by the
Arabs.
Neither site has laid down any Lon-conditions, and the discussion will be entirely free, although it is still understood that neither side has an inch from the attitude
MOSCOW, Feb. 22
*ted.
11 further stressed that the in- fernual meeting does
not mean # the Arabs
rapmochement between and Jews, who are said to be still very far apart.
The afternoon talks with the Acubs centred upon emigration with an ec- casional reference to land sales.
Mr. MacDonald made a statement
the with reference to
three main Arub demands. Oficial information as to the nature of the statement
***
is not available, but it is believed that it was matte clear that Britain was unable to accept the
Mwas
demandi for of Palestine,
immediate Independence A TWO-HOUR conversa-and sugested as a first step in the
development
of the country. rome limited form of participation in control of the country's affairs.
was made to deal with the hardship explaining the apparent deficiencies Suterquently, the Association wrote tion between M. Maxim
ur recommendation whatever to lng P.M.G. and elicited a reply
under which a considerable number in se facilities.
of residents were obviously suffer.ng Refugees
and
On
The
attention
of
to Governinen:
his rent in arrears reading we reproduce them in the delivery of parcel, were taken Some correspondence passed be- appendix; fortunately, tenants of this personally by your President with tween the Hongkong Horticultural
much in the minority. The Rent: Conemission publistic the Postmaster General, whose replies Society and the Association on the printed hereafter. Other queries | subject of planting up various areas report on the 13th April. 1998, and regarding postal facilities which were in the Colony will flowering shrubs. its fladings were to say the least, braught forward at the last Annual
which is favour- Committee. appointing, as no practical sugges Meet.ng formed the basis of a letter and trees, a project
ably looked upon by your
urging the planting of suitable trees on certain roads in Your General Committee continued Government was drawn to the de- has been received.
Kowloon, but as yet no definite reply Liarz under to keep the question
ronditions obtaining in vers con-ptorable atderation
The increase in the number of was contemplating in mens in Kowloon as the result private schools, some of which were further action, when
the in June, of destitute persons, most of whom the Prevention of Eviction Ordinance doubtless were refugees, being allows alleged to be urtegistered, and the 1938 was named by the Legislative to take up their abode on pave-question of Safety First propaganda Council in all its stages and became ments and public spaces. law. The provisions of this ordinance have so für apparently given the re-cerning a rickshaw stand in Kim-
to those tenants berley Road received practicnt atten quired profection
Bion from the Police Department who stood in need of it.
Kowloon and nuisances caused by Another important matter, which street beggars and by small boys in received the unremitting attention of certain car parks formed the subject your General Committee, was the of another letter to the Department, location of the
sites
originally chosen to which no reply has so far come to by Government for the two Kowloon, Refugee Camp Residents of Kotion of $50 was a veled to the Children's Playgrounds- dona- loon Point were unanimous in their Children's Playgrounds Association. protest against a cump' beling
ablished on the Chatham Road! CLEARWATER BAY ROAD Maria, and the residents of Kowloon
Hand to Clear Water Day-In
REFUGEE SITES
schools were matters taken in
Litvinov, and Mr. Togo, the Japanese Ambassador, on the fishing dispute, ended to-day without progress be- ing made.
Un new instructions
the
and for the complete stoppage of Jewish immigration was refused, and scheme of limited immigration was
is understood that the Arub de-
a
submitted for consideration.
It is now recognised in conference frometretes that the only colution will be a scheme imposed on both sides by the
Police Matters-A complaint con- Personally by your President with! Tokyo, Mr. Togo slated that the British Government.Reuter.
The serious increase of crime
Tong objected similarly to the Kow-April 1937, the Association wrote to
loon Tsui site.
the
n
publishert in the appendices.
stated:
PALESTINE IMMIGRATION
London, Feb. 2. Ineffectual attempts were made in According to Japanese quarters, the House of Commons to-day to M. Litvinas indiented that if,
asdraw a atatement from Mr. Malcolm stated in The Japanese presa, the MacDonald regarding the proposed navy was employed to carry on the admission of 10,000 German-Jewish fishing, trouble might arise, perhaps refugee children and old people into lending 10 serious consequences.Palestine.
the Director of Education.
de- During the year, the membership Japanese Government was list has been subjected to scrutiny with a view to eliminating fishing in Soviet waters by all rigorous termined to protect Japanese the names of all those who were not in "good standing"; us a result of this, possible means. no less tim 00 have been struck off. the membership at the close of the year numbers 307, everyone of which may be looked upon as an "active" member, Church Hall has been placed at the For another year, St. Andrew's disposal of the General Committee for all its meetings, and as a token of appreciation, a donation of $50
made to the Church Funds.
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In conclusion, the thanks of the It was a gratifying to learn eventual Cavernment on the best of the Association are tendered to those ly that Government had decided to opening of residential areas in officials of Government Departments erect he two camps at Ma Tau Chung Clear Water Bay, and the reply from with whom your Committee have the vicinity of the road leading to and of Public Utility Companies and King's Park respectively, reserv-|
enme contact during the year for the C.S.O. ing the original sites for ultimate use
(1) The road will normally be their invariable courtesy and the if necessary.
careful consideration given to The following is a brief account of open to the public.
*(2) It is proposed to make beach matter placed before them, also uther activities of the Associatiori ini sites avaliable when necess by road the local press for
their
unfalling yeur under review, particulars of which may be gained by and path has been provided. Sub-sort and encouragement.
The total amount of subscriptions perusilot the correspondence et la prior claim of Military Au-
thorities for defence purposes it collected from Members and Interest expected that satch access will ulti-jon Savings Account was $1,058.50, Bus Services--Two or three llems mately be provided for the sites neur] for 1938. under this hend were taken up with. Hang Hau, at Clear. Water Bay, and During the year 35 new Members The Kowloon Motor Bus Co., Ltd., for the at Joss House Buy. It is joined the Association and 64 resign- and received as usual their courteous proposed to charge an annuit rent of ed or were struck oll. Having left attention. The idea of issuing second $40 for each balling shed site men- Kowloon, etc. Total number of Mem class season Lickels for workmen wassuring 20 feet by 20 feet.
bers' as at 31st December, 1838 was not considered practicable . iby the
(3) Since the number of appli-307. Company; a sectional stop' difficulty cations for sites at the Hang lau Total expenditure during the year
Nathan Road was however sucess beach greatly exceeds
the space was $858.81. fully dealt with.
Balance in hand at 31st December. It has been proponed that available The attention of the Traffic Board for this year, only recognised clubs 1938 was 5940.08, in against $746.99 was drawn to the congestion on route will be given permits for matshed in 1937. No. 6 caused by the greatly increased on this beach in anticipation of the The Annual Meeting of the Associ- population of the areas which demand thinning when rond access to atlon will be held at St. Andrew's serves, and the institution of a service other beaches is completed. Appli Church Hall, Kowloon on March 3. of "semi-express" bures on route No. 7 cations for the purchase of building
was again urged; no reply is yet to nites should be addressed to the Dis- hand from the Trafle Board.
and
which could not be localist,"
Mr. Togo also informed M. Litvínov that Japan would not participate in the auction of Ashing rights to be held on March 15.--Reuter.
Presbyterian Moderator
London, Feb. 22.
The Colonial Serretury merely divulged that the question uf Jm- migration wns discussed at the Palestine talks in connection with the refugee problem, and that he would keep the matter in mind.—Router,
HUNGARY TO CONTINUE ANTI-JEW LAWS
Budapest, Feb. 22. The anti-Jewish Masures
which The Rev. John MacDonald Richard- caused the downfall of Baron Îmredy's con his been elected Moderator-Government, will be proceeded with Designate of the General Assembly by the new Government, declared of the Presbyterian Church in Eng-Prime Minister Teleky in Parliament land, which will be held at New-
to-day. castle-on-Tyne in May next.—-Reuter Special.
Board
Of Trade Index
London, Feb. 22. The Board of Trade index of in- dustrial production in 1938 was 6.4 per cent. lower than in 1937. The decline follows five years of con-
most tinuous expansion. The portant groups showing a fall were iron and steel, textiles, and ferrous metals.-British Wireless.
SUEZ CANAL USED
LESS
LAST YEAR
PARIS, Feb. 22.
im~
non-
STATISTICS Fon 1938 pubished by the Suez Canal Company show
a decline of trafle, chiefly owing to less Italian ships passing through the canal after the termination of the East African hostilities and the drop. of exports from European countries to China and Japan,
trlet Oilleer South, from whom portl Traffic
Street
Lighting-culars as to conditions of sale may be Several matters concerning frottle obtained. have been brought to the notice of
The supply u the Police Department, and although "(4) and (5)
electrle light and power and tele- your Committee's proposatu were phone services to private premises is doubtless given careful consideration, not directly a concern of Government. it is regretted that they were notIt is suggested that enquiries on these mure favourably received.
points should be adressed to the The need for better lighting in China Light and Power Company Nathan Road, which has been urged and the Hongkong Telephone Com- unceasingly by the Association for pay respectively.
The net-tonnage of 0.171 ships | 000 tons or 1.7 per cent, less, while many years, in now being attended to **(0) It is possible that water may by Government) The lighting ut pre-be obtained by borint in this aren tons in 2,073,000 or 5.7 per cent, less 0.5 per cent. The only increase was which used the canal with 34,418,000 ships in ballast dropped by 302,000 or sent being installed bids fair to prove but the potability of such water has thun in 1837, but still higher than shown by the mail ateamers, by 471,- a successful colution of thal long not been determined. Goverrunent previous years. standing problem.
000 tons. will not extend its water supply to The trame between Italy and her con- this district unless Die extent of the African possentons dropped by 1.-
The number of passengers wan siderable amount of time and dis development justifies the expense at 220,000 tona to 2,310,000, while troop due to the absence of Italian troop- down to 170,802 from 007,800, also cussion was devoted to, the ̧ Govern- such extension.
slips and men-of-war passing the ment's enquiry regarding a proposal (7) It is expected that the road canal decreased by 887,000 tons to move the Roman Catholic Cemetery when completed will terminate at a 55.9 per cent. en Kowloon Inland Lot 2148 to an-point approximately half a mile from atligt ske, mentioned in last year's Clear Water Bay.
Cemeteries in Kowloon-A
or
transports.
Goods traffe showed a decrease by The merchantmen tonnage,
conit. 3,007,000 tone or 12,2 per
lo clusive of mall steamers war 1,295,-20,770,000-Trans-Ocean.
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He added that the new Government would proceed with the same pro- gramme as its predecessors both internal and external affairs.
He emphasised the friendship of Hungary for the Rome-Berlin axle Powers-Reuter Special.
Netherlands To Fortify Border
The Hague. Feb. 22. A statement that the Netherlands Government would shortly start construction of a great number of light fortifications along all the frontiera, was made by M. Van Dyk, |the Defence Minister, speaking in the | First Chamber tɔ-day--Reuter Spe-
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