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FRIDAY, MARCH »28, " 1924.

CHECKMATING THE PIRATES

MR. R. SUTHERLAND'S SCHEME PASSENGER DEPOT PROPOSED contralised, and Ithout doubt it

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of the public generally becomes a matter of arrangement calling for a certain amount of rive and take on both sides. **

RACE TIPS:

Handy for. Cratoma, In like manner the Excise and Revenue Department should wel- come this scheme, as in searching ship's baggage, add" passengers To continus, arriving at the TO-MORROW'S they will have their labours largely berth the crew would be mustered on the upper deck, the hip should lead to economy in time thoroughly searched for por WHAT WILL WIN THE BIG RACE? and consequently number of staff, afble stowaways, and the crows to say nothing of the testimablo- quarters gone through with Central Wharf For River Steamers advantages of Improved control view to possible amaggled arms. I am not overlooking the ques. Some hour or so before the allotted Through the courtesy of the Hongkong General Chamber of Com tion of the railway which in time of departure, the passengers due course will bring many would coagregate in rooms shown merce the "China Mail" is enable to pubileh details of the scheme put passengers to the Colony, but it on Piso 3, regarding which I shall forward by Mr. R. Sutherland for a central embarking and disembark-ehould be a comparatively simple give partichars Later After ing station for all passenger vessels trading with the Canton Delta, matter to arrange examination of examination which was briefly referred to by the Chairman in his speech at the annual meeting of the Chamber the other day.

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A memorandum by Mr. Sutherland outlining his plan and giving sketches of the proposed passenger depot was forwarded to the Hong- Long Government on March 10, the Chambers covering letter stating that after a full discussion the Chamber approves these proposals in principle and would welcome the practical development of such a scheme with due regard to the general condition affecting shipping."

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With the poules doing their up gallops and the Tockey Inis completing their work would pass behind the scenes the final touches

rooms, and the to-morrow afternoon's races at cost of building and maintenance vessel immediately proceed to her Happy Valley the first to be the Government could charge a destination,

One of 11 the stages o my small fee for every passenger passed through, the Depot. This mind of this she deck chicing is would in due course be collected 1E900 aton would novel from the Shipping Companies to invest money in developri concerned who make a which may not be required for surcharge on the pass tickets to time to come, inasmuch

can be added recoup themselves,

Chinese arriving at stations on the dawn on to ship alongside are being put to the preparations for ADVISE YOU TO DO SO NOW. Kowloon Peninsula. To cover their particol

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known as an," extra race meeting" instead of!" Gymkhara. Ezek

All that is required to ensure complete success; rival attractions motwithstanding, is that the eather should be kind If Jbly. to make up for the Fotothe" mudlarking at the annual meeting "At the pro- in February. At the time of sent the number of writing, the sun is making a favo mad passenger river steamers arriving effort but the Observatory forecast and leaving her diem are as fol- is none too promising-> It saya lows Arrivals 8, Departures 7, N. Be winds, strong, moder and the number of passengers as ating, generally overcast, some

A Prohibited Area.

In Sketch No. 4 you will find a

Acknowledging receipt of the Chamber's letter and its opelotures the Colonial Secretary wrote on March 25 ha follows have laid

Question of Site. this before His Excellency the Governor who desires me to express

Turning to the plan, you will his appreciation of Mr. Sutherland's worked putting forward the nots from Sketch No. 4 that the scheme and to say that the matter will receive careful coralderation." depot has been shown as project-

Scheme Outlined.

in keeping order and in getting ed from the Praya, and in the Dated February 29, Mr. Suther passengers to a place of safety. It vicinity of Des Voeux Road. In ex given by the Harbour Office are drizzle or mist. Still one is said to the Press that the planation would say that this in Arrivals 2600, Departures 3577, or can only hope for the best. Piracy prevention grilles were no way Indicates or suggests the say $200 in all. It then becomes Even without taking the most At a Shipping Sub-Committee pulled down, I do not suppose this possible site, it is merely merely question of how many omptimistic view one is inclined Meeting held on the 16th July, is correct however. What. I wish shown to illustrate how it would berths should be recommended if to think that it will not rain and I submitted a report on the to impress upon you is that this abut on the Praya, if it was it is agreed to erect the dépot; that the course should; if any thing, Harbour Improvement Scheme and accident happened in a river eventually suggested to erect roughly speaking, we should allow be on the fast sides. The fallow ing notes are willen on the put forward in same a proposal where it was a comparatively same in such manner. On the for 10,000 passengers

presumption that the course will simple matter to speedily beach question of site: I do not with "to

not be materially different from the steamer, hut I leave you to speak, as this is a subject which consider what might have occurred calls for very careful consideration

Interest is, of course, centred in had the vessel, met with a similar of facts which are outside my buoyed area is shewn, I have what it is now,

the marked this out to 1,000 feet, and mishap in some part of her route knowledge. Admittedly where there was no possibility of Praya would be the most suitable would suggest that this be made the big event, the third race, of a taking steps for safety as was so place and it should be erected an entirely prohibited area for mile known as the First Aggregate. promptly done by Captain Thomas. somewhere-adjacent to the new traffic both by day and night this Stakes, or what was known as the These boats navigate mostly ferry piers which the Government is a matter, however, which Gymkhana Stakes. With different

have under consideration.

would have to be thoroughly ponies in the limelight and several at night leaving and entering a

In my original sketches a two- gone into with th Harbour Au with genuine claims supported by crowded harbour, which greatly in- creases the ever present dangers storey building was shown with thorities: but without a probibited past performances and training examination rooms on the ground area the whole scheme is useless, achievements, there is an added of navigation. DOMAIN

floor and on the upper storey, Mr. It would likewise allow steamers zest, Candidates that have caught Bird suggested that possibly a arriving and departing to come up the eye of experts'ere Fern Leaf, to send in a considered report on It is appreciated that those who two-storey building in front of the and awing, and so greatly facilitate Spotted Sand, Rothesay, Edenhall the whole project harbour were responsible for drafting the present buildings on the Praya their berthing at the depot. Each and Magnificent Dahlia," I am improvements. To this end 1 Piracy-Regulations have done might raise certain objections in building would be equipped with told that Rialto Star will start addressed the Chamber of Com their utmost to give as free access the way of outlook from present signais effective both by day and for the 2nd race and that his stablo will be represented merce in a letter dated the 26th to boats as possible, but it must be property holders. I do not know night in order to signify what the mile by Sunstar. October. Since then I have receiv patent to all that grilles constitute myself that this is any Company's steamer was to come ed numerous enquiries with regard a very grave danger in event of great disadvantage, but I leave alongside, and what, berth she was Edenhall looks promising with Mad Mr. Gibson up but, Fern Leaf to the passenger depot, which seem panic, to which Chinese passengers it to those more qualified to judge to take up. to have aroused a certain amount are particularly prone. We most A two-storey building would, of You will notice that I have gives the impression of benc of public interest. It has been of us remember the burning course-economise in space, but on allowed for a small police jetty more suited to Mr. Soares suggested that I might go one step of the Hankow which, even the other hand would have the and quarters, which will be found riding. Spotted Sand is likely further and prepare a rough plan when lying alongside

the disadvantage of passengers having to the right of Sketch No. 3 to start favourite (Mr. Matcham

with regard to a passenger depot for River steamers. The Com mittee of the Chamber Commerce was subsequently informed by Mr. Fletcher that certain matters, with regard to Harbour Improvements, were being suspended until the arrival of Mr. Duncan from Home It occurred to me, therefore, that it might be opportune to put before the Government the scheme of the proposed passenger depot, even if you were not in a position

of

Grilles A. Grave Danger.

Inward Ocean Steamers As regards the regulating of

while another well-

you will now find upon the table. Danied by loss of life, and obvious inward ocean steamers from Control, your telephones, etc. etc will not be in a sufficiently advan- the general outline of the scheme, ly, 3£ grilles had been erected on Singapore or elsewhere, it would general management of the proger to finish first. Magnificent This plan will perhaps make these two vessels, the results might simple matter for them to matters more clear to you, and I have been appalling, an shall, as briefly as possible, ex. plain the modus operandi of working the depôt.

Need for Definite Action.

ty. anchor in the quarantine ground

I mention this as it seems to me until such time as passengers have the best course of action is to adopt been mustered and examined.

of what I have in mind. I accord wharf with free and easy to move, up and down staircases, There I consider, a berth for ingly made some rough sketches access to decks and gangways, which, in-view of the fact that all the fire float might be re known pony is Rothesay with which have been set forth in resulted in a very large and regret carry baggage with them, might served and possibly on the other Mr. Zellenskv. The latter presentable form, through the table loss of life. Again the lead to difficulties.)

side accommodation for the has not been doing as well as he kindness of Mr. L. G. Bird, of stranding of the "Powan on Ma

new rescue tug. In such part of was nine months ago and there are Messrs. Palmer and Tumer, and Wan Island was a casualty accom❤

the Depot would to your general some who think that Spotted Sand and everything necessary for the tageous place at the end Dahlia is the pony who appeals to me as he has improved. How Scheme Would Work

a great deal since the annual meet Turning to plan 3, I will explaining and has a pull of 5 lbs. Tak- any means which will prevent As regards, coasters employed how some would operate. In the ing into the consideration the way pirates getting on board, and which almost entirely in the passenger first place, passengere leaving for the betting is likely to go, Betore doing so, however, I may, in the course of time, trade, particularly to Swatow certain steamer would be advised by I suggest Magnificent Dahlia think perhaps I may say that the lead to the gradual elimination on which route piracies have the boarding house keepers and Mr Soares up) as about the necessity of taking some definite of barriers below deck, it occurred, there is no reason why rmdars and by signs illuminated a beat thing in the whole meet steps towards the suppression of is with this object in view such vessels, should not embark otherwise, of what examination ing, commensurate with a degree piracy and general lawlessness is therefore, that I submit this their passengers at the depot in the room to proceed to; they could come of safety a sporting chance and becoming every day more 'pres-scheme. The unsatisfactory same way as river steamers; this, an hour, or two hours if necessay a fairly good dividend, Edenhall sing. Since we first discussed position of affairs on the Canton however, is a matter which can he before the departure of the vessel looks about the nearest for a

scheme, piracies have been Delta and the flaunting of the decided as soon as the main issue the right and left will accommodate het both ways.

You will notice that the rooms on place. Sunstar will be a good largely on the increase, and, British Flag, together with the has been determined.

870 people each that the outer although the Hongkong. Governe serious menace to the lives of

The slight convenience ex room will scommodate 750. My selections for the reces ment may have made certain Captains, Officers, Engineers and arrangements with regard to bet crew, is a common and unpleasant perienced by Shipowners In con- These numbers represent the sitting are as followe ter search of passengers and their topic, not only in this Colony, but forming with the rules will be accommodation of the rooms, and in 1st Race Loch Rannoch 1: Pet baggage, have arranged patrols in the Far East generally, and I more than set off by the increased front of each seat has been arranged Mouse if sted) a place, if not to accompany the River steamers think it behoves us to leave no traffic, inasmuch as the safer a low platform, some two feet high, Jungle Cock and Cottongrace.

transport, on which each passenger would de 2nd Race-Risto Star 1; Strat and although representations have stone unturned to press the you make the been made to the Naval Authorities, Government to embark without the more people will travel, It is post the hand baggage. Within famur place. If Beng starts, should no movement commensurate with delay opon such Harbour work as recognised at the moment that this well lit room, inspectors would be at Jenet placed the importance of the issue has the Chamber considers essential passengers do not travel as often walk along, open the peckages, Srd Race Magnificent Dah- yet been mado, and, if you approve and which will in the future be of as usual between the Colony and thoughly examine them, pero lis 1, Spotted Band end- Bunetor

Canton on account of fear of the passengers and let them poes ont place, of same, representations to the

RaceMagnetito 1, and interference by pirates, but once on to the steamer for which they

Gandie & Dino Government by the Chamber:

the route is made safe, and they are deemed a gəliş

At the corners of each pier will be 5th Race Languit: In King Al- advocating this depot scheme will be in line with the strong It may be thought by some that are assured that no pirates will be resolutions recently proposed by the present piracy epidemic is able to board the vessel, confidence found grilles which will entirely fred and Romeo Bay, place, the delegates of the Chamber of but a passing phase and that there will be restored with, resulting life the berth from other roome, Bib Race Durian 1. Mountain

so there can be no possible confusion Hawk and Rmz Canto place, Commerce at Shanghai, is no call for permanent preventa increase of revenue.

tive measures such as suggested; To tum again to the plan on the with regard to passengers going on 7th RaceKupi, 1, Mopoke and Present System Unsatisfactory in this I am not in agreement, as table, Sketch No. 1 shows the the vang vessels. You will also Grey Dragon 08.

It is admited by all that the Ithink that the general change in general view as from the Praya; noe officus.anged for the ardmary present system of police fospec Chinese mentality generally calls it will be noted there is a conerete wurk connected with the depot tion at wharves during all sorts of for regulations and restrictions wall come 6 feet high (which men's and women'e lavatories, also weather and at night cannot but be which were not necessary Lome 10 should be much higher) surmount a useful office most unsatisfactory, and all who or 20 years ago Apart from this ed by railings entirely closing the would have any knowledge of Chinese consideration, however I am land side of the depot, entrance depot to criminals state that it is not likely strongly of opinion that the depot only being possible through would suggest, hanlahees, bad characters, etc. will be a valuable asset to one of entrance gates. will submit themselves to an eye to eye inspection by detectives in broad daylight or well-lit rooms.

benefit generally.

Depot's Varied Uses.

the chief branches of the Colony's No. 2 shows the side elevation shipping business, of the building erected on concrete

This particular depot will, of piles together with: I am not overlooking the preven- course, take some time to build, arrangemeat of windows. This tion of piracy regulations, and, perhaps a matter of 18 months, course is only a rough idea, while these in a measure may but the sooner it is started, the I would ask you to now consider assist in quelling an outbreak on sooner it will be completed, and Sketch No. 4 which shows the board, I am inclined to look upon it will have the added effect of block plan. The gen them with mixed feelings, inas setting an example to other to bulid, piers In much as that, while the regulations places, such as Canton, where in indicated each of which and the use of grilles and locks the course of time it might be three berths for may have a deterrent effect and possible for the Authorities to outer berth will assist in preventing the control arrange similer berthlog facilities steamer 300 of the ship falling into the hands of pirates, there is an Apart from piracy It has got to deber

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