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THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1928

RENTS LAW.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

DEBATE.

RECONSTRUCTION CRAZE.

Unofficial members and the opportunity at this afternoon meeting of the Legislative Council of airing their views in connection with the bill to amend the Rests Ordinance 1922 which was intro duced and read a first time of the Council's last meeting?

.

ATTENDANCE.

There were present- His Excellency the Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, .....

The Acting Colonial Secretary, the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher,

CM.G., O.D.B.

COMPANY. MEETING.

LAND INVESTMENT CO.,

LTD..

An extraordinary general meeting of the Hongkong and Investment and Agency Co., Ltd., was hold this morning of the atticus of Mesars Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd, for the purpose of confirming the extra ordinary resolutions passed on May 30 concerning the division of gharen and increase of capital necessitated by the amalgamation with the Hongkong Central Estate, Ltd.

RAIN, RAIN... RAIN.

THE CHINA MAIL.

WATER FAMINE NOW OVER.

CYPRUS CATACOMB.

SIXTY MARBLE COFFINS

POUND.

NOTICE TO SHIPPERS AND PASSENGERS,

(Continued from Page 7.

SEATTER.

There was great jubilation in the office of the Water Authority this morning, when news was received, patacomb has been discovered that as a result of the in a dild at Silamiz, 7 miles from June 15.-A. 0.1 terday and 6 am. this morning ment eroticeologist, who says tha rainfall between 6 am. yes-Famagusta, Cyprus by Govern the figures for water storage had once again touched the 3-million it belongs to the period of the lagt “ gallons mark.

Ptolemy [presumably Ptolemy XI The rainfall for the 24 hours 96-97 8.0.1. ending at 10a.m. to-day was 4.04 inches. The total since January A Daily Mail man went into the Bapt. 11.-B. F... at.. is 22.30 Inches against an catacomb with the archeologist Oct. 3--3. F. average of 30.45 inches, according is 8 feet high, 25 wide, and 30 deep,

-24-NY.K.

Jackson. Byndaress. Yokohama Maru. Pros. Jefferaga,

Kags Marn. Free MoKinle Achillies. Iyo Maru. Frotraitsus Achilles Phioctetes

LOS ANGELES.

Jabox.

SAN FRANCISCIL.

Mr, DG. M. Bernard presided and there were present: Father Robert and Messrs. A. R. Compton to the Royal Observatory returns and shows that it has been visited Jane 17.-8&B and A. S. Gubbay (Directors), L. S. To bring the figures up to Greenhill: (Secretary) and the fol-normal by the end of June a rain- previously. All the coffins were lowing shareholders :--Mears. E. fall of 25.02 inches is needed Up opened and the valuables stolen. The Attorney-General, the Hon. Badick, H. A: Rodgers, G. W to 10 am, to-day, approximately The catacomb consists of four June 17-8, & D. Mr. J. H. Kemp, K.C., C.B.B.

Barton A. B. Stewart, C. 08.02 inches have fallen, seethat 17in.

30.-P.-M. The first is small and Col. DaryC.M.O., D.8.0. (repre Cavalho, A. A. Guterres, A. A. are needed before June 30. With chambers.

30-TKE senting the G.0.0.),

The Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Alves, J. T. Bagram And Les Ping the rain that has fallen since to o'clock this morning the chances the Hon. Mr. E. B. Hallifax, C.B.E. Both resolutions were proposed ing made up.

are distinctly rosy of the deficit be The Director of Education, the by the Chairman and carried un Hon. Mr. E: A. Irving.

The Acting Director of Public animously the first being seconded Works, the Hon. Mr. H. T. Jack-by Mr. GW Barton and the

second by Mr. A. B. Stewart.

man.

The Colonial Treasurer, the Hon. Mr. C. Mel. Messer.

The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C.

!

The Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen. The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall. The Hon. Mr. A. O, Long. The Hon. Mr. P. H. Helycak. The Hon. Mr. Chau Siu-ki. Mr. S. B. McElderry, Clerk of Councils.

HON. MR. POLLOCK'S SPEECH.

COCK

BATTLESHIP'S FATE.

RAZORS AND DANGE FLOORS.

her last berth at Messm. Cox & The battleship Orion" passed to Danke's wharf at Queenborough, Isle of Sheppey.

SILENT DEATH.

CATAPULT TO KILE ENGLISHMAN.

The trial by a military court of 15 Egyptians charged with con- Englishmen was resumed in Cairo spiracy to murder a number of

contains a marble sarcophagus Jeld-P

Bept. CB, FA

お

Mentor.

Oct. BP.0.Hats

19. —P, 0.

"LIVERPOOL.

Phemins Cyclops

June 20.B.

July

Bingchow.

Ang. 1.-B. F

$Prious!

2-B. F.

"Titan..

Sept. 1.-B. I. Agamemnon

DUNKIRK

Juno 14-E, AV

Malaya.

July

·Jacox

Aug

Pos Bolivia

Pres: Pieroo

Australian

Siberia Mátu.

Pres. Wilson,

Sept

Pros Gratt

Taiyo Maru

Nor 10. V

Jata.

·'Afrika. Chile,

Tenyo Haru.

Korea Mart,

GLABOUW.

Jane S July

Ang.” 1.—-B. FY

Cyclope Ningobow Poleas Titan

June 20.-J.CFL.

July 16.--E A.

Aug. 17.--A, E

Sept. 30.-1; AT Oct. 10,--E.A. Nov. 16,--E. A. -

Java

Afrika. Chilo.

boautifully sculptured and five cera12KK, mio coding. Some contain bones, Aug. 6.-T.K.K. others earth and remains. The 10.-T.K.K. second contains 20 derneio coffins. A third, smile charber contains, more large cornic collins and one stone one, amall, in good preserfa tion The fourth chamber is larger July 2023 B.K. Bakoyo Maru. than the other and contains cofina Sept. 8.-T.K K. - Dinço Maru. too. Altogether About 60 doffing Pot W.-T.LE Anyo Maen. were found

On stone abolves are many darthenware jare, and also staall ceramic receptacles, presumably for July 6 gods and goddesses incones burn- oil, and showing the impressions of

VŠEVALPARAISO,

VIA JAPAN, HONOLULU, HAY FEAROHOO!

San: Papro, Sajano Orur, Kazzio

CALKAN, ARICA & Iquique).""

PORTLAND.

Montague.

Aug. 0.-USB.B •West Carote

NEW YORK:

(VIA PANAMA.) (Via Bunz.)

"A marble tablet, found broken in pieces, showed when joined Greek characters which read a severe curge June 16-B Fan City of Pittsburg upon anyone breaking into the

1-P. L. catacomb,

19. PL Homan Priore.

One of the accused admitted that he invented a catapult, to hurl a DIA. She led the line at the proudest steel arrow with a poisoned tip, to noment in British naval history be used at night, which eliminated when the Grand Fleet steamed past the risk of detection by the sound tho "Queen Elizabeth," and of shots: "cheered Bentty" just after the German High Sean Fleet bad bean After the second reading of the She went to her doon without so,

safely shepherded into captivity bill to amend the Rents Ordinance -1922 had been moved by the At-much as the click of a camers to

weard her passing. torney General and seconded by the Colonial Secretary,

The Hon. Mr. Follock reminded the Council that the main objects the Government had in view in in troducing, the Rents Ordinance 1921 were to keep a roof over the heads of the present occupiers and to protect them from excessive ex- ploitation.

Herded along by fussy, little tugs, the once formidable "Orion" moved like a pitiful broken thing towards the place where she is to be riven apart. P

Ere long the busy City men will be scraping his chin with a silver of steel from "Orion's" belt and merry couples will be jazzing over dance floors made from the planking | which was daily trodden by the feet of weary fighting men during the four years of wer.

·STUDENTS'RAG.

Quoting Hansard extracts of the speeches made by the Attorney General in connection with the 1921 Bill, the Hon. Mr. Pollock said these clearly indicated that it was the intention of the Government to protect the existing occupiers, in their then holdings without excep- tion so long as they paid the standard rent, Unfortunately, how- ever, clause 4 (f) slipped into the bill though it did not apparently cause much trouble for some time.

An amusing rag was carried out Events OnI the mainland; noncy and wild land speculation nicat College, who effected a dan had caused the present state of ing daylight robbery.

A couple of dozen or so boarded á lorry and drove round the town

BLACK CAT SEIZED AS MASCOT.

The prosecutor related & Krue saine story of the servant of a ed his master of his danger. The prominent Englishman who warn- gang entertained the servant to a meal, and invited him to walk in the Mokattam hills with them.. There they brained hins with a

crowbar.

A witness deposed that two of the gang in 1919 told him that they were employed by the Zaglulist (extreme Nationalist) Ex ecutive to organise demonstrations.

MARKET VALUE."

NEED FOR AN INTER - NATIONAL DEFINITION.

The Government, proposes to re July thorougli search; move the sarcophagi and sinka a

FARES FOR PUBLIC VEHICLES.

The Euros prescribed for públic vehicles“ are as follows ** *

te-In the Island of Hongkono, Cains Road and Lower Levels, and in Kowloon, and Bew Kowloon.

firo itantes...

# Par minuten, Quarter hour

Half hour e

The report of the Tariff Come hour, mittee of the Birmingham Chember of Commerce presented to the Coun cil meeting contained the follow

ing

BF

Kremun.

Klosed..

Bohlexion.

10.-D. & Co. Wray Ouatlu.

15.-B. F 25.-B. F.

Aug. B.-B. E. 15:—B, F.

Langton Hall. Telemachus. Kaloma. Taltbyblus.

BOSTON

June 15-B. F 16--8.7. 19.-P. L.. W.-B. F.

July - L

.

5.-B. F. 7.-0SK 10.-D. & Co.

B. F

16-BF

ormta Augs・BRE

City of Fittsburg. Dani

Roman Prince. Keentur.

Gsello Prinos. Homed.

Hamborg Maru. Wray Osatie. Langtinn Hall, Telemzokus. Kalocsa Talibybius,

---SOUTH AFRICAN - PORTS,

DURHAN AND CAPETOWN.. (VLA SINGAPOLE, Bussos Aires, Bủa DR JAMício, Bartos And MauriTIUS.). July 8-0.8. Feattle Maru

ery Subsectionă bour, within the City of

and be dis bacand critatile Webern part Other of Victoria after 9 pm or be dia From time to time this chamber atas da ise karera, side of the City Tharged to the Risk of Bay Vieve Police

DABUELONA&VADENULL. an exten, bail July 7.--HLIK A Prenamon, members to interpret the term farm he cares Ele

*market value.**: · In the absence of ⠀⠀⠀ For 8 de & drivers the farn is double or

coupled with a glut of rather easy by students of the Brighton Tech has been asked by a number of its se Victoria Star: FISAJE MAJKA VI

Thousands of people affairs. perfectly willing to the standard rent had been evicted

pay

or were threatened with eviction without any fault of their own and even in cases where fresh premises were available they were pelled in practically all cases, to pay higher rate than they had been paying hitherto,

com-

There could be no doubt that the present cruze for reconstruc- tion had hit people of all races in in the Colony and in the near futere, unless serious steps were taken it would seriously hit a num ber of British residents in the

**** 15 centr."

FOR. VALENCIA. -E. A

Malaya,

PADSTER Bolivia PAN “Azstralien."

a universal interpretation, the com- treble respectively mittes recommended that the Cus-Ten minutes, wearing battered top hats and tomy Conference of the League of Quarter hour, other regalia. They then swooped Nations should consider the practical hours down on the Regent Cinema ability of cach county, when Ous. One hour aside the astonished commission- calorem basis, framing a valuation through the Folles. Theatre, rushed the doors, swept tom duties are levied on an ad By arrangement with the proprietors BRINDISI, VENICE & TRIESTE, aire, and commandeered Felix, the tariff for its imports, in order to comedy cat who appears on the ensure the equitable assessment of film, and who was standing in the the Customs duties as between one importer and another. Alternative- ly, the committee euggested that the conference should consider the Fen minutes, possibility of all countries accepting as "market value" the value of the goods at works."

entrance hall. Th

Felix, was

carried away in triumph through the streets to Hove Park, where the Technical College team was playing in the final of the Brighton Junior League Cup.

Felix, as most people know, is a Kowloon peninsula because it was black cat, and he was stolen for luck common knowledge that several and paraded round the ground in properties in the central part of great style." Kowloon had changed hande at

July 4-LT.

Flame L

GENOA

Fenfus.

Glenapp

Behlored

Aug, E.

Ningshow. Titan

MARSEILLES

Lower Levels -With #Bearure. Wish & Bitr 10 centa Quarter hours

sin 35 Every subsequent The committee suggested that the hour, penis, 2

IHL Distric conference should arrange that steps

With Bearers With 4 Bearers. | Jane 10.-K.Y.K.Kamo Maru. should be taken to complete a classi-Ten minutes. If pents 50 centa fied list of the commodities of commarter hour sess

15--E A merce for use by all entries in the 1 hour

P&Q framing of their Customs tariff. Ons hour The committee suggested that in Every subsequent

Beur respect of goods delivered in a for- eign country where the national re- Council, to postpone the operations other, the Government concerned fasce delivery for some reason or of notices to quit, and the demoli- should allow a rebate in order that tion and reconstruction of domestic the goods may be re-exported.

precribed a

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the very high prices. Mr. Pollock joke, including the commissionaire, proceeded to quote a number of after he had recovered from the instances to show how various surprise of the onslaught... classes of the community werdi affected by this evil. He also cited | the case of the Portuguese tenants of Belilios Terrace.

CHINESE VIEWPOINTS..

*

tenements for period.

The amendment is - so' obviate any as will

The Hon. Mr. Kotewall said: framed Sir-During the last fortnight my possible imputation of bad faith on Chinese colleague and I have re-the part of the Government, in re- ceived numerous (communications gard to reconstruction because it is from Chinese property owners and to affect only. future applications tenants in regard to the working of therefore. It will also obviate.any. the Rents Ordinance, the former fear that hardship may be inflicted complaining that the measure has

on some landlords, or that i

wrought hardship ona large number good opportunity of having.

RED HAIR.

WOMAN WHO WANTED

"ASHY-BLONDE. -

40

PASSENGERS.

DEPARTURES,

ParPods 3 ninh today :

Jaly 1.-B. P L-BF 11-NYE

IL-P. &.0.-

Phecins.

·Malaya Delta City of Corinth. Cyclope Telemachus. Kateri Mard Halwa.

Params.

Uity of Manchester

-NY.K... · ÷ “Afsuta Marus,

15.-E. A

17-EL

19-F

Kingebow.

15-P40

Deral.

Aug. 1-B F

Feleas

1.-N.Y.K.

Kashima Maru,

Barpedon

kh

Bolivia:

Mr J. L. Hodgetts, Mɛ R. W. Barney, Mr.

H. W, Cowlon,, Mine M. Dixen; MÍN D. O:Etangs, Mrs C. M. Howard, Mi, 0.

E. Sparke, Mr Ban. Shiso Ming, Major

Is Tescoy, Mir and his Hinesyoni, Me We

7.-B. Z.

APID

17, Alla

3. Chipper, Mrs F.,A. Clayton, Mr. W. 8qpt=1~B_F.

At Sheffield Mus. Mary Fenn, 476, Brown Ur, &. H. Foliowa / hfe. Whiffin,

7-P40-

Fatroblas Macedonia. Dongola Australien. Mantra

Afrika

of good landlords, the latter urging old and insanitary houses rebuilt Ecclesall-road, claimed dimages: Hry J. Hakhony Marter W. Robersons more stringent provisions for their would be lost, because the Com from Mohore. John Walsh, Limited, 1. protection. I need not trouble the mittee is to be allowed absolute High-street, Sheffield, for injury-ta Mi'His Howard, Me Vajza 10.— 1,

J. Brinets, Miss M., B. Strangs Oct. 1.-P. # 0, Council by repeating what these discretion in the exercise of its her hair. people call each other, As regards power..

"AL, A. Downs," Mini-E. | Nov, 15.—E. &.22) - Chile: It was stated that hier hair being Couller the suggestions received, we have Mr. Kotowall supported the pro- dull-after an illness, Mrs. Fenu.J. Gordon, MrJAT, Humphreys, Grifin, Mr. ~~HaHarvey Adam, brought to the notice of the Govern-posed amendment for imposing a went to Messrs. Walsh's for a treat-w Brown

HAVRE ment, through the Honourable penalty on any lessor who, of mala ment known as brightening." K. Lang

MW. Wably Secretary for Chinese Affairs, such fide intent, demands or receives Later, abe asked to have her hair K

r-H..-G.,- Binolaire Mr spratt Me Oel Thiam July 14 of them as appeared to be worthy of more than the standard rent

Mer Spencerrot consideration; and I have also seen CHECK ON RECONSTRUC stored to its original colour Die rei was applied, but instead of turning set lit

dell, Cupty

the Honourable Attorney GenerateCTIONS. about one or two points having a During his speech on the second but ashy-blonde, the colour required, Flas, legal aspect The Hon. Mr. Chan reading Mr. Pollock quoted several it appeared almost a brilliant red. F.. Siu-ki and I have given all instances of landlords proposing On another application, her har be-K B. Moo these suggestions four careful to reconstruct houses which were come an even moro objectionable, izar Browns, ale JEW, Ball, Mr D. De consideration; and (if we are still quite habitable. In committee red

have

not advocating more amend he brought forward an amendment Mrs. Denn sought advice in Lon ments than the two mentioned by providing that after - June- -14, don and found it necesse the Honourable. Senior Unofficial all plans for the demolition ber hair cut and fo Member, it is because we realise or reconstruction of tenements formation which she por that the Ordinance is a purely received by the Build- until her bair-grew again, temporary measure, at which it ing Authority should be re-・ Messrs Walsh's would be undesirable to tinker ferred to a committee of three declared be never more than is absolutely necessary, who should have discretionary Mrs. Tonn's hair

AN IMPORTANT POINT,

power to postpone a notice to quit. | blonders Prog

He also moved an amendment, with the statenien fixing, a penalty not exceeding, mado hor visit $1,000 for demanding or receiving Judge Liss held that more than the standard reut unless was entitied im the sedaniendment for giving the landlord prove to the satisfap gar to London for

We strongly support the pro

* Committee, to be: tion of the Magistrate that he acted

by the Governor-in-i bona fide.

Danéssed damages.

two founieye to town" 26

(My J. Bruckenrkiye, Ma B.

inton, Mr A. F Bekking

Felcher Mrs E

Ouderkerk,

Malaya.

Panama Oldekerk. Bolivia Australien.

___BOTTERDAM.

Jane 18.9. Adrastus.

--J.CJ.L.

Oadorkerk.

15.-B. F.

Tetresias.

25.E. A.

July 10. L

Malaya

Herapp.

8.-B.-F.

Machaos.

PROUEBON

Bhesus.

Ervaland.

Oldekerk

Trolins

7-EA.L

RF 14.-H.A.L 1.-J.O J.L

16-D.F. 16.-E. A. 17. EDI 18.-N. L.

B. F. Aug.-B. P.

City of Manchester Behlesien.

Helenus.

Autolyons.

WEATHER REPÓRT

Jume fad 18h 10m Waral Hongkong, Coast Ports, Be pression, or typhoon of unki atensity within 120 miles of NiLong 141 E. moving West. «June 14d rób dom--Warni Flongkong Coast Porti &c. phoon of unknown intensity In 120 milles of Lát 7 N.Lon E., moving West.

June 140 Ith 50m- increased slightly at stations.

The depression over Chida is farther South motning:

The Yaptyphdon continue move westward. It was appro

ching the Pelaw-Islands moming:

The Loochoos typhoon filled up.

Hongkong, rainfall for the ending, at 10a.m. to-day, 4041 Total: since Tapmary Isk 21:30 ti aghimb an averige of 30:45 Inchises. Forecast-for, the 24-hours endiù noon on Jane 15, 1983, "

Formon Channel modersta

Boeth ̈oo of

Langhong and¬Lawock

H.E.

JURE 14,

Wind

Vidivortank. 61 20,95-50 Komuro; FIE

Hakodate

Tokione

29.FO

Sarpedon.

30.00

Rhexenor.

4. Pau, Bolivia, '*

Welhalwel

Lomedon.

17.-B..F. Dardanus*** SIE, ALA Abstralien Sept 10

Pyrkia.

Pin Mentor.

Java

A Afrika.

Chile

June 20.-B.Y.K

30.-P. & O 30-BT

Nay 7—8«AM AN 11-P #ON

18.

Kamo Marii. Tairesing Delta

· Oity of Corinth.

Prenssen"

Estori Maru.

[ SCHy't k’closter.

35 ---P. & 0. AugTM B-N.T.E. -

-&-P. & 0............ £2-P.&0. P&U

Sept. 7.-P.&O.

17 –B. D.

Manta Mara.

Helengs

Kashima Màrn.

Khirs. Kahmir.

Blane

Macedonia

Mentor.

Dragola

Mantua,

12—P, &0..

Karmala

HAMBURIS.

1.-P. & O

Oct. 1.—P. & 0,-

Juve 20.-J.C. JL Ouderkerk.

$5- Z 30.-B...

July 1-0. L

Malaya City of Corinth. Glecapp Machson. -7.-H. A. LA Prezen

14.-H.A.LA Ermland AND IB-JOJ.L Oldokork.

Trollas Parame

· 16, B. J.

18-N-L Aug. 13-B F

17-RAV

31,-E, A Sept 19-R 7.

· 30,-21, A... --- Oct. 10-ET. Nov. 10. A.

Uity of Manchester Bohlesien Rhorenor

--B living

Laomedon, Australien. Pyrrhus.

Java.

Afrika, Obila.

BREMKY.

Juns 91--3.0. J.LA Ouderkerk. Joly 16.-1.0.1: Didakerk?

18, N. L Babletion.

COPENHAGEN:

Jana

July

MAlaya

Balivie Australien.

[Bept.

Africa Nov. 18-Fife 4. Chiles

· HONGKONG TIDES,

kide bible, efren below her boxa soenlied si tha HuMorni Almanac Office. én-London from Ekoʻremit of Sha smát vala

Sharp Pk... Amoy wit

3stow Talbaku

Kobu

Bay Fogk Sap rock.

Wacbow 91 Pikhol Holbow Phalion i

0.6.James Aparel an Dagupan

Lexsupt Tacloban...

Barigso

10,74

39.78

19.78 81

C. W, JA, Dricton Hongkong Observatory, June 14, 1995.

† BaroserÉÉ reduced to 53 degree Fahrenhuis, on the level of the bes Inchien, tenths and hundredths, 23. TOERNIATUang" in 'the "ahade în de grees Fahrenbelt.

1." Humor, in peroratage of maturi Hon, the hamidisy of air embarated. Eik molstary baing 100,

4. DIRTUTION OF Wam, to two points B. FORCE OF Word, according Bedford Bonio m

6. Stath of WEATHER, † blus vky, detached cloud," à drieiing rain,

gloomy, à tall. I lightning, a ovariat p.passing showers; g squall, r Tafn, « SLOW

thunder stulbillby w dow, wat.

7. RAIN t möbar tenths and hur dredths.

HONGKONG REGISTER.

Barometer, Temperatura Humidiky Digestion of

Weather -Bain

Previande dabei în data

19.52 29.87

od

Hongkong. Ob

: HONDRON

T

t

the table corresponds with the Adentrally

The Tinda Ballon How, Senka

is dropped-dafig' at 20ʻam.

sen köpand to be a todo

on Baturdays when it

494 and Holidays when, is Yard

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dropped

The Ball holmiod, half mast ma

Woch mina fo sod till mut så, the 87% minute: book) the fall-ful)” to ttrop at the userot time it will - bà. Jowered us f minutes past the hour and the onchang routine reposted at the following bowle

Should the Time Ball be out of order tha Chave sofa beriod o with the fag. ** 2," on the Storm, Bigns

STide Birna