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MONDAY, MAY 17, 1920.

POLICE PAY.

VIEWS OF THE MEN.

THE CHINA MAIL.

NAKED MAN ARRESTED. A GREAT NIGHT, ECHOES

OF TAI HANG.

[By D.R.C.]

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.

THE Management of the "Cara Main."

SITUATION VACANT.

BRITISH INSURANCE OFFICE (TARIFF) is open to receive apu

and

At the Magistracy this morning.. before Mr. R. O. Hutchison, Inspec For Caygill charged a Chinese with the At the Police Headquarters on theft of a dinghy and three anchors at

On Friday evening the Rifle Sec-desires to inform the public that

•Saturday, alternoon the Lance-Ser-Yaumari Harbour. A Chinese detec-

MERCHANTS of undoubted integrity. geants and Recruits of the Police tive said that early on Sunday morn. tion of Dockyard Recreation Club its tariff for advertisements received an plications for representation (Fire Force held a meeting to discuss cer-ing, he was on dary on the water front held their Concert and Presentation of and after this date will be increased by Marina) from GENTLEMEN

under the Patronage of Commodore This increase is rendered imperative and able to influence good volume of Apply:INSURANCE", tain resolutions dealing with the re-when he noticed the defendant making Prizes at the Seamen's Institute, 20 per cent Sised scale of pay as passed by the for land in a dinghy. As the defeny, G. Gurner, R.N., Commander by the constantly growing cost of pro- business. Secretary of State. The men decided dant came alongside the whart he saw Hodgson, R.N. Eng. Capt. Ferguson, duction, the price of paper alone having LEICESTER Mat, 43, Fleet Street, London,

Witness hid RN. Engr. Commanders Dawson advanced by 700 per cent during the England. to usk for a general increase and witness and pushed off. passed a resolution to the effect that behind a pittar, and presently the de- and Samson, R.N., Mr. E. G. Kennett, past five years.

Winess made RCN.C

In order to meet these conditions

PUBLIC AUCTIONS. the present scale of 160 to 180fendant returned. for a Lance-Sergeant was insufficient, dash for him, but he was too quick. Promptly to time the shot of Part newspapers and magazines all over the as reaching the maximum, a man and re-entering the boat, he once of Programme was fired, and all world have been obliged to raise their

This time the items of Programme were bulis aubscription and advertising rates. Undersigned have roolved instruc- would have wait some ten years more pushed off to sea.

teat. Jeyes in fact dead centres after which some cases by as much sa 100 per cent plans to sell by Public Auction,

and, as the same tiras, to carts the before he enld obtain promotion. A witness followed in Starting salary of £215. plus allow. When the defendant saw that witness Mr. Kennett gave a brief resume of size and number of pages. For the ance for being abroad, is to be asked was catching him up, he jumped the Seasons working in a few telling present, towever, it has been decided,

When he emerged at sentences. *for With regard to leave, they ger 24 joverboard.. hours a month at present and they are the Laundry Wharl, he was naked.

another

Mr. Samson's Prize-Winter, Mr.

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TO SECRETARIES OF CLUES AND OTHER INSITUTIONS

m the interests of the public generally The results of the various competi-and of advertisers in particular, to leave!

the price of the "Chu MAL" asking for 48 hours. The meeting having presumably removed his cloth Itlons were as follows decided that the ration allowance for ing in the water, thinking, thereby to Club Championship Winner:-Mr. changed.

The use did no Elsor-Score 1071.

Hongkong, May 17, 1950.. Mr. Elson also receives a Bar to -men "Srationed in the New Territories escape arrest.

for the detective should be $25 per month, irrespective work, however, of rank, instead of $13 for a Lance wrapped him in a piece of cloth which his Donegal Badge. Mr. McGuigan Sergeant, and $20 for a Sergeant, he picked up on the, whari and re-the next best score not already having

In the one recalving this Badge. Retirement at the age of 45 or after moved him to the station.

Commodore Gurner's Cup Wie- twenty years serviceshould be made dinghy were three anchors which the

AS from to-day all preliminary notion of forthcoming meetings, compulsory. The meeting further defendant had stolen from boats yinger, Mr. McGuigan.

McGuigan..

lectures and entertainmen's, sent for decided than the men should be given in the harbour. Inspector Caygil

The Commodore's Cup was com-insertion in the news lamps of the nine months leave after five years" said that if his. Worship was going to

Hepeted for by Scratch and Handicap CHUA MA" will be charged for at service, irrespective of whether they convict, he would like to point out the signed for further period or not seriousness of defendant's act.

to count. Mr. Samson's Prize was not occupy more than four lives. It Under present regulations leave is said this was the time when mighscons men, the best four scores out of six the rate of $1. each providing they do might be expected, and hrything for handicap men only to encourage this space is exceeded they will be only given acy sign on again.

lanversation with a couple of the nature of a blow occurred dur the handicap men to improve their placed in the advertising columns at the

This undoubtedly took prevailing rates. recruits this morning, a China Melting the night, the defendant's shooting.

Hongkong, May 17, 1990. reporter was informed that they were would have been the cause of the loss place, seeing that the first two men dissaristed at round. One man said of many lives.. "A boat without became scratch before the end of the that they were better off under the anchor might drift and be dashed season and the next five had only à old scale. They then received a vear-against the breakwaters and smashed few points left.

It was a very dangerous and ly salary of £100, plus £40 tem-UP porary increase. at 19, and special serious crime, and he asked for a Mr. Elson.

His Worship passed! dury allowance. such as theatre duty, severe penalty.

etc. All this put together, they re-sentenced of three months hard ceived an average of $150 a month. labour..

Under the new scale they get 160

a year ar 2 to the dollar with ne

special duty allowance, the same hav

ing been given to Indian and Chinese Constables. This brings them

at:

A BLIND.

Officers' Challenge Cup-Winner,

Handicap Cup Competition..

W. R. A. Silver Badge Sergt Lockhard R. N. Y. F.

Winner of Cup

2nd. Prize

3rd. Prize

Mr. McGuigan.

Mr. Williams.

Mr. Wimble.

Mr. Athol Anderson's Cup-Winger Mr.. G. E. Longyear..

Sergeant McAlvie this morning!

The opportunity was taken at this average of 8133 a month, thereby charged an alleged blind man before stage for the Commodore to present meaning a loss of B17 monthly. TheyMr. N. L. Smith with begging the D.R.C. Tennis Handicap Singles are also asking the Government for The Sergeant said he had ample Cup to Mr. W. E. Crocker.

iving pansion at Home on retireproof that the defendant was not)

The Chairman remarked on the ment, ash for more comfortable quar-blind. After his arrest, while be improvement shown by a number of ters and better uniform. They argue was being marched up to the the new members and hoped that that white drill should be given To Police Station together with other this improvement would still coatingei them. They would certainly prefer beggars, the blind man saw some as no doubt during next season the khaki to the present coarse material ooze attempting to steal oranges D.R.C. would be called upns to which the uniforms are composed from the basket of a hawker, and in defend their right to hold the As a Lance-Sergeant in the Metropoli-the hope of winning favour. 2 Belilics Challenge Shield won during

alarm. At the station, tan Police gets 4250 a year as salary the

season 1918-19 saying that the Club without having to be away from his he was again "stone blind", antil he would be without the valuable relations, the men here think they one was offered a cigarette, when be services of Mr. Elson, and drawing being badly treated by being brought stretched out his hand and took attention to the record made by Mr. He knew exactly where the cigarette Elson of 102 out of 105, this score our to a strange country on such a

The defendant had already being phenomenal when it is known small salary. They are not asking for was. more, but they want to be on the same been before the Court, and, witnes that it was made at Tai Hang, as had had him sent away to Cantes, quite a number of our visitors would footing as the Metropolitan Police.

Four members were appointed to but be returned by the same boat recognise drait a perition to be forwarded to the A fine of $2 was imposed, C.S.P. for his perusal.

This petition we publish below :- As a result of the Policemen's mecting on Saturday, the following letter, supported by about 60 signa. tures, has gone in to the C. S. P.

Sir,We, the junior members of The Force, request that you forward to His Excellency the Governor the

it

3. We wish to point out that the Police, in comparison with all other Government departments, Civil en ployments and other Police Forces, labour under cons cerable disadvast age with regard to leave.

We receive a total of 12 days per departments receive at last 100 days

REPULSE BAY. HOTEL.

THE MISSES de VINE and TERRY SOCIETY ENTERTAINERS will introduos HARMONY and SONG 6: the oscal

TEA DANSANT and DINNER

DANCE

to be teld

on

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th SATURDAY, MAY 2nd AND

WHIT MONDAY, MAY 24th

SUNDAY, MAY 23rd ORCHESTRAL CONVERTS during TIFFIN and AFTERNOON.

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

- NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

The Commodore then presented HE Steamship the prizes won followed by a short speech in which he said how he

in Hongkong.

TENYO MARU.”

(19% 40000ST OF TUR. CONCERTED),

Ce

FRIDAY,

May 21, 1980 at 10.30 a.m.,

at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vonx Bead, Corner of Tee House Street," " Ons Australian Pointer Blich.

Terms: Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Ausbloneers, Hongkong, May 17, 1920.

Črom accouÈT: OF TES, CONCERNED),

од

FRIDAY,

May 21, 1920 at 10.30 a.m.,

at their Salos Rooms, No. 8,

Du York Boad, Corner at

Too House Street,

Four Pedigree Fox Terrier Pups, (about 7 weeks old).

Pass:-Cash.

RUĢRES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong May 17, 192.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instruc tions to sell by Public Auctior,

от

WEDNESDAY, May 26, 1920, commencing at 9.80 p.m.

at No. 46. Lyndhurst Terrace, A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture,

Comprising

Teak bantand.. plush covered draw-i ing room suites, fine engravings, water colours, occasional tables. bronze figures bries flower pots,, brass & brisa rotted fenders, white lace curtains, carpets, Įrags, etc., etc.

Teak ertension dining table, dining chairs, teak sideboard with bevelled mirror, teak dinner waggon, marble clock, leather covered armchaire, teak overmantel with bevelled mirrors, brass

electric standard lamp, dætric Ettinge, etc., etc.

Glan, Crockery and Electro-plated ware, Household linen, etc.

following proposal for his immediate annum whilst all cther Government resumed. The bulls were quite as signature, and take immediate delivery stered coaches and easy chairs, toilet |

consideration.

this

The above named Steamer having arrived Sunday, morning 18th inst. con- signees of cargo are hereby notified to present their Bill of Lading for counter. trom alongside ateater or the Company's mediate discharge will be landed at. consignees' risk.

Storage will be assesand.

undelivered after cargo remaining Monday, 24th inst.

regretted leaving the Colony and From SAN FRANCISCO, via HONO commented on the loyal support be LULU, JAPAN PORTS & MANILA, had received from all. He, Mrs, and Miss. Gurner would always look back with pleasure on his tenure of office The musical programme was then half of the numerous ic seeing them registered that more were demanded. The Mr. C's, Mr. Prickett and Messrs. Crocker, Clay, Cawsey, Haggar and Mrs. F. Good- man, were the scorers of Balls not forgetting Mr. Merris, R. N., who was in top form and scored so well that he brought down the house. The accompaniments were in the capable hands of Mrs. F. Clay and

Double brass bedsteads, tak doable wardrobes with bevelled glass doors, teak marble top bureaux, marble & filed washstands, ladies' desks, uphol- rockery, Japanese silk embroidered

Bathroom, Pantry and Kitchen Requisites.

Also

(a.) The proposed increase of the The home Forces receive 70 days programme, some so pleased with Godown, where all cargo impeding im-screens, etc., etc.

per annum, consisting of one day per week and an annual leave of from 15 to 21 days. After having served 5 years in the H. K. P. a man has enjoyed: 60 days relief from duty. During the same period the bone Police have received at least 350 days.

minimum rate of pay to £160 p. a. is obviously insufficient.

A Police Constable in the London Metropolitan Police commences with a salary of £137-10 pa. with annual increments. The F.M.S. Police com -merce with £200 p. a. plus £100 for allowances per annum; since we are

We respectfully contend that we rerforming duties equivalent to those should be allowed at least 48 hours

of an Inspector of the London Police, leave per month and 9 months home M. G. E. Longyear and a most and performing those duties 11,000 leave, exclusive of time spent in successful evening terminated at 11. miles from home, we are obviously passage, after the completion of each p.m. with the National Anthem. entitled to a considerably higher period of 5 years. This leave should

salary than a London Police constable. not be conditional upon re-engige The higher ranks in the forcement for a. subsequent 5 years as it

have received an increase of from brings our total leave from service LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. 100% to 120% on much higher in a tropical climate to ten days less salaries, while we receive 60% with than that of the bone Police for a only two annual increments. That similar period.

is to say that on the completion of

We also contend that we are entit

ARRIVALS.

The 9.9. "Yuen Sang" Captain two years' service a Lance Sergeant led while on leave to an allowance in McAinsh, 1.128 tons, arrived this will have attained the maximum lieu of quarters. Another injustice salary he can hope to draw for ten under this heading is this system morning at 8 a.m, from Manila with

under which a man automatically 426 baza of mail..

at

or twelve years.

We propose therefore that the forfeits his right to monthly leave

The 5.5. "Tungshing" Capt. F. C. minimum pay of Lance Sergeants by becorsing a defaulter, since a Purhins, 1,184 tons, arrived this

fixed be

not 1ess: than breaches of discipline are presum £225 per

annum, thus making ably adequately punished by the morning at 6.15 am from Saigon

with 2,000 tons rice and meal. the minimum pay of Police Officer Capt. Superintendent.

We would suggest that His Excel- equivalent to that of a Sanitary

"Delta Captain H. R. The 8-5. This moreover is only lency pay a visit to the European Hetherington, 4,730 tons, arrived this Officer. slightly more than a 10% Colonial Police quarters and compare them allowance on the minimum pay of with any other Government quarters; morning at 6 am." from Singapore London Police.

we feel sure he will agree that they with 2,000 tons of general cargo.

with most

DEPARTURES..

"The 5.3. "Kwanglee" Capt. Sang.

(3.) By the G.D.dealing with Pay, lose by comparison Ice and Chow allowance" to New Government coolies' quarters.

withdrawn. Territory stations is

We would also call the attention This is manifestly unfair as it is of His Excellency to the 'fact that the obvious that the living expenses for material from which the European ster, sailed for Shanghai at 4.30 p.m. -one or two men in an out-station Police uniform is made is identical to-day, with 1,300 tons of general must be in excess of those at Central with that issued to coolies in Govern- cargo. Station.

ment employ and to convicts In Moreover, the previous allowance Victoria Goal; while Asiatic Govern

The s.3. "Cadaretta" Capt. Asplund

of $20 which has been in force for ment servants wear a white drill sailed for Sourabaya yia Salgon at many years is now, in view of the uniform in this connection we would 4 p.m. to-day, with 800 tons of gene. increased cost of living, inadequate: point out that the Chinese P.Careral cargo. we therefore tubmit that this allow-issued with a uniform identical with ance be increased to $30 per month. that worn by European Lance

In view of the fact that promotion Sergeants.

41

KINEMA NOTES.

HONGKONG THEATRE.

"The Hearts of Men" a powerful

ander the present aystem is practic- Whilst submitting the foregoing ally at a standstill, we advocate that for His Excellency's consideration retirement be compulsory at the age we would press for immediate relief of 45 years ar on completion of on the question of pay, maintaining 20 years' service, thus giving the that we are entitled to insist on the drama which has been drawing big junior members of the force an minimum stated. Within the last houses at the Hongkong Theatre is incentive to take an active interest ten years the minimum pay of the to be continued until tomorrow. in their duties.

home Forces has been increased by both at the matinee and evening per We would also suggest, that past more than 250 per cent, while onformances. George Beban plays the Government service, in any capacity the first substantive increase for a leading part in a very realistic man be taken into consideration in deter similar period the minimum pay of ner. At the 7.15 performances the mining the amount of a man's the Hongkong Police is increased by fifth and sixth episodes of The

Carter Case will be shown; pension.

a meagre 60%.

..

All broken, chafed and damaged pack- ages will be landed into the Company's Godown, where same will be examined on Tuesday, 26th inst. at 11...

No chims will be recognised after

nons will be entertained if presented goods have left the steamer or Godown, and later than three weeks after arrival of steamer.

No Fire Insurance whatever will be affected.

Y. TEUTSU MT.

Manager. Hongkong, May 17, 1920,

BOWEL COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN.

subject to disorders of

»

A Fine Selection of Canton Blackwood Ware,

Comprising:-

Marble top and round, tables, armchairs, flower stands, stools etc.

And

Two Kastner Autopiaros, (Pianos by Rackals)

One Cottage Piano by Farrell & Goudge,

Five electric ceiling fans,- Four electric table fans, One enamelled bath,

One." Baldwin" Refrigerator, One Chubb's Combination safe, On view from Monday, the 24th

Catalogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.

DURING the summer months children May 1920. bowels and should receive the most careful attention. As soon se any noticed Chamberlain's. Colid and unnatural looseness of the bawals is Diarrhoen Bemedy should be given. For sale by all Chenista and Store- keepers.

LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.

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