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THRUSDAY, MAY 22 1924

LEGISLATIVE

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COUNCIL.

TO-DAY'S MEETING.

RENTS ORDINANCE

RENEWED.-

A meeting of the Legislative Council was held this afternoon, when the following resolutions, moved by the Hon. the Colonial -Secretary, were passed

FOR VALOUR."

GENERAL GIVES WATCHES

AN INCENTIVE TO FIGHT.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

RAIN AND WATER,

THE CHINA MAIL.

[To the Editor of the China Mail];

Sir,-With

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“V” BEACH GENIUS

A FORGOTTEN DOCUMENT.

CARDINAL'S POVERTY.

FREE LODGINGS IN A PAPAL

PALACE.

Fresh light on the ill-fated There is going the rounds of

| Dardanelles compaign (1915 to 1916) local commercial circles at pre-father to the thought and living Sir Ian Hamilton, speaking at Hall. Which tells of the difficulties with

the wish being was thrown recently by Genom sent, a story to the effect that in the hopes that the water Chinese general has placed an order with a firm of importers of Japanese watches, for a thousand he wishes to distribute to his gold gilded wrist watches which troops as an incentive to fight...

restrictions will be taken off after this abundant fall of rain, I res. pectfully beg to put in a reminder eagerly looking forward to the that the Hongkong public, is official announcement that we will get water again.

A sidelight upon the high cost of living is thrown in an unexpected quarter by the Iliustrasione Italiana, which no less 'a body than the College of Cardinala is now faced in Rome. The great wealth and splendour of fow cardinals in far off Renaissance

variance with the lot of a cardinal daya has left a popular tradition of magnificence which is really quite at to-day.

Sir Inn spoke of the moaning of March 19, 1915, when Ird Kit chenor sent for him.

"He looked Whereas application has been

tary force to support the Fleet now, up and said, "We are sending a mili duly made by the Sanitary Board, to the Governor under

at the Dardanelles, and you are to section 167 of the Public Health said to be the resourceful leader Hung Shiu-lun, of Swatow is and Buildings Ordinances, 1903 who thought of the idea. In the saying goes. There are many who

The patio or sibsistence allow- huvo command.'"*% "It's an ill wind, etc."the, okl 1922, for the erection of a Public fighting at Waichow last year, he will be disappointed to put it no Sir Inn, bo must receive his instructo-day what it was a century ago, With twenty-four hours, declared here there are about 80-is si

ance of a cardinal resident in Rome Urinal in Kowloon at this credited with having raised the stronger at having to put off tions select a staff; get the hung 4.000 soudos, or 20,000 Italian lire. Junction of Kimberley Road and Austin Avenue,

siege of that city after it had been engagements on account of the of the Dardanelles and of the nature, At present exchange thie is equiva beleagured for weeks and was on weather, but to us this is a real of the whereabouts of his new force to about £2ed a year. Out of the point of capitulation. At the godsend.

this a cardinal.qust find funds to time he is stated to have distri buted an English gold sovereign to the rider-main arrangements this As far as my experience goes,

and bundle off}

maintain apartments of simple dign each man and that was how the year have been irregular and in-ed, all sorts of things were "over

As was to be expected, he continuity, a secretary, and a body servant. This task has proved so heavy for battle was won. As a novelty, he effective as compared with pre-tance, in 1906 the General Staff that Pius XI. is having alterations

For those without any private meenal las placed an order for the wrist

looked in so much agitation. watches which are to cost him $4 two-hours' supply usually begin at um, with a great deal of inform where rooms used as offices will bo vious yearH, Where I live, our had drawn up a considered memoran-made in one of the papal pancen,! a piece.

Whether these sub-about 8 in the morning. During, upon the question of forcing adapted na living apartments for have arrived yet is not mentioned. have had about forty minutes in Sta were in France, and die one at has been bought by the Holy See stitutes for military decorations the five mornings this week we the Dardanelles. But the Generul them. The monastery of San Calisto

alt when water was available from the War Office knew of the exist with the same end in view, the lap. On two mornings we didence of the document. Not till not get even the proverbial top 1016, long after the last of our troops and this morning, the trickling had quitted the Gallipoli Peninsula, started at 9.15:

did he himself over hear of it.

And whereas such application having been duly approved by the Governor and a notification of the intention to erect a Public Urinal at such site having been duly published in three succes sive numbers of the Gazette, certain owners and occupiers of property in the vicinity have objected to such crection.

And whereas such objections have been duly considered

"Iris hereby resolved by this Council that the above mentioned site and the erection thereat of a Public Urinal be and the same are hereby approved."

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! The pomp of the cardinal is a thing of the post. Before 1870 the Princes of the Churchi gode in gilded! carriage. They exchanged those: int that year for broughams drawn by! 13 ON FRIDAY, THE 13TH. black horsea with conchman and at "So now," Sir Ian added. "you tendant in black livery. Black way see our party of 1p officers starting chosen as a sign of mourning for off on Mach 1 Friday-for the the seizure of Rome by the Gari-NCR aegade CQQ131012 Dardanelles. My instructions, were a familiar sight in pre-war- baldian troops, and the broughame

Rents Ordinance. Whereas by provisions of section 10 of the RentsOrdinance 1922, it is inter alia provided that "As outlined some time 4, an ap it shall be lawful for the Legisla-peal is being made for $30.00 to tive Council from time to time by endow This Rows Institute for) resolution to extend the duration | -73NERSstegeld geBoy arch the lessees of whole buildings a sheet of 100l8c1p were vague Romo, bearing cardinals outside the

the

Sir Ian spoke of the operations that followed. V Beach," he said, 30had we but known it, was next coor to impossible as a landing.

powerless

Personally, I feel that the Chinese will welcome the sugges: tion of compulsory meters after this brief period of restriction, One abuse that I am aware of is thit pround-floor shops who are of the said Ordinance for such Hospital, Published to yn the who wish the tenants of upper

walia for their daily walk with, their term' not excceding one year at work of medical reserved, associated

[floor tenements to leave

secretaries. It has always been any one time as may be specified with the name of Sir Ronald" Hosp. in such resolution:

rainst etiquette for them to walk in Local arrangements are in the

that higher rents Can be

public inside the city, though som And, whereas

Rents unds of the Flongkong General obtained but are Ordinance 1922 has been amends Chamber of Commerce who have because of the Rents Ordin-mir evil Zomily had planned our foreign cardinals of its word ed by the Rents. Amendment sirculared an apponi, copy of which, ance, have monopolised the full in thero, and yet, at the last hour, given latitude in this matter. Ordinance 1923 and by the Rants We give below.

two hours thus depriving their sending into the naval minds the ams are proving too expensive for good angels came and saved us by} But now even the oldish brough- Amendment Ordinance 1924:

sub-tenants upstairs. It is need-thought of how by the gift of the cardinals, end the Pope is con Now it is hereby resolved by

less to say that the object of this wooden horse, Troy and all her sequently permitting this rule to the Legislative Council that the

persecution is to get the tenants citadels had fallen. Commander fall irro cheyatre. The cardinale duration of the Rents Ordinance

to leave,

Unwin was the name of the hero walk in the strecia, and when a 1922 as amended by the Rents

People physically weak have to who had the brain wave, and as he vehicle is absolutely necessary for Amendment Ordinance, 1923

buy the water at exorbitant is miraculous stall alive, I can them order & motor car from a gar and by the Rents Amendment

rates from carriers who besiegestill take my hat off when I meet age or possibly even a taxicab. Ordinar.ce, 1924 be extended

the street fountains and add him. their supply by paying "cumshaw"

until and including the 30th day of June 1925.

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Stowaways.

The Hon. Attorney General moved the first reading of a Bill intituled An Ordinance to amend the law relating to stowaways.

His Excellency the Governor

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1 is gratifying to laser that alremly large number of donations have een received ranging from $100 to $25. The Chamber will be pleased to receive donations from the gen eral public.

THE HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..

HONGKONG, May 20, 1924, Dear Sirs,

The Clumber desires to enlist the support of its members towards the endowment fund of £50,000 which

"So it came about that Admiral to ground floor occupiers for water Wemyss fixed up an old steel-built from their taps, thus cheating the trump steamer called the River Clyde more unfortunate residents who to bear within her womb two batta. happen to live above an unscru- lions of infantry. Not one of four men would have retumed to tell pulous water hoarder. tute for Tropical Diseases, and Re-restrictions. I suggest that direct sold now to the Spaniards by is being raised for The Ross Insti If it is decided to continue the the tale but for the River Clyde- March Hospital, established to carry connections be made to each floor Government of spendthrifts who on the work of neylial research as for at least half an hour. We could find millions for any d-thing sociated with the name of Sir Chinese have no civic split but if except sentiment." Ronald Russ, K.C.B., F.R.S.

a plebiscite were taken now there

(Sir R. Stubbs, K.C.M.G.) was not able to attend on account of indisposition,•

The Hon Sir Claud Severn, As well known the investiga-would K.B.E, CALC (Colonial Secretions into the causes of malaria and majority in favour-of-rider-main- be an overwhelming tary) presided and there were also yellow fever, in which the late Sirtheters, present the Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, Patrick Manson (whose name is well K.C., C.B. (Attorney-General), known in Hongkong) and Sir Ronald letter may be too late for publica- As the torrents continue my the Hon. Mr. E. W. Tratman Ross took so large a part, made pos-Lion but I submit that it serves a sible the building of the Banan Colonial Treasurer, the Hon. Mr. Canal, an enterprise whose vals epe purpose in pointing out some of H. T. Creasy (Director of Public cially appeals to Hongkong from a the hardships inflicted by lack of Works), the Hon. Mr. H. E. surge of view. Adhancemen: detail. Pollock, K.C., the Hon. Mr. P. H.In, medical science also, has made Yours etc.. Holyoak, the Hon. Mr. A. R. Lowe, Hongkong and other formerly den the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, the gerous places comparatively sife for Sutherland. Street,

GOBI SAHARA, Hon. Mr. Chau Sul-ki and Mr. residence by white people.

Hongkong, May 22, 1924. 5. B. B. MeElderry (Clerk of Councils.)

Objections Overruled. In moving the first resolution Sir Claud Severn said that the

It is felt therefore, at m and ixtividuals here have a special interest in the support of medical wsearch into tropical diseases and will welcome an opportunity of con- tributing towards its endowment,

erection of this convenience was | ceive and acknowledge your eliéque

The Chumber will be glad to dne to representations from resi- towards this object and in ne conse dents in the locality and it was will forward the total contributed to the opinion of the Government the Hon. Treasurer, Lord Willough that such an erection was, desir by de Broke, in London. able. The intentions of the Government were publicly notified in the "Government Gazette" and. an objection was received from Messrs. Butterfield & Swire who pointed out that the place was in close proximity to the staff houses

I am, dear Sirs,

Yours faithfully.

M. F. KEY. Acting Secretary.

A WANTED MAN?

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STILL THEY COME.

POLICE SEARCH FOR ARMS FRUITFUL.

TWO MORE SEIZURES.

A

LONG ENGAGEMENTS.

JUDGE ON "HOPE DEFERRED.""

ACADEMÝ EXHIBITION.

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SIR JOHN LAVERY'S STRIKING PICTURE,

The Academy Exhibition which

ENGLISH RECORDS

INDIAN LOVE LYRICS

(1) THE TEMPLE BELLS

1664

(2) LESS THAN 'THE DUST

1665

(3) THE KASHMIRI SONG

TILL I AWAKE

SUNG BY EDGAR COYLE, BARITONE. PURE MUSIC-NO SCRATCH

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ANDERSON'S

opens to the public on Monday is un-monome MOMOCNODÓÓËRONŌ usually strong in portraiture, says a London wire of May 2.

Sir William Orpen shows five] portraits of Lord Milner, Dörd Wimborne, the Duke of Westmine: ster, The Archbishop of York, and, Mr. Jolm McCormack. The for- traits of Lerd Milner is unquestion ably the finest of his exhibits, and ia probably the best thing in the Ex- hibition. Orper's sixth exbibit is.a fine study of the famolt codes Sergeant Murphy,

Sir "Long engagements are very often

John Lavery's piena. disastrous, because they are an illus. The House of Comisons in 1924" tration of the saying that hope de- sure to attract much attention. It ferred maketh the heart sick. shows the first Labour Prime Mini- Mr. Justice Avery when suamingster addressing the House, and is up in the breach of promiss action marked by strong realism and amaz. brought by Miss Dorothy, Lilying fidelity to deal. Lavery's other Steel, of Avenue-road, Lary onstone, against a Southend bootmaker, Mr. Charles Newrnen.

said

His lordship aid thero had been some evidence with regard in New- man's walking cut or keeping com pany with another young woman.' I believe they are different grades, or staps," Mr. Justice Avery com- mented, "but I forget which comes firm. (Laughter.) An

investig tion of other people's love afiairs

end the reading of letters (which

exhibits consist of four portraits, in- cluding an admirable likeness of Lord Parmoor and a characteristic study of the jockeys dressing room at Ascot.

Mr. Augustus John has three cx- hibits, the most striking being a dressed in pink and wearing a white painting of Princess Antoine Bibesco mantilla,

One of the largest canvases in tho Exhibition is Mr. Charles Sim's portrait of E.M. the King in cere

decorative work.

resting studies of women

The Exhibition contains many ar-

The strict search being made by the Police on ships arriving in port is bringing to light many were never intended, when they were monial robes, a tour de force of fine | attempts made to smuggle arms written, to be made public is not an and ammunition. Again at the interesting cecupation excel for Kowloon Magistracy this morning those who have nothing better to reported.

this form of action survives the in- vestigation will have to be made to do justice between the parties.

of the Ocean Steamship Co. The HAWKER-IDENTIFIED AS A two cases of arms seizures were think or read about. But so long as objection was considered by the Sanitary Board who decided that

it was not desirable to abandon the project.

ROBBER.

A Chinese passenger aboard the When the police arrested 8.8, "Phranang" was charged with An objection had also been day for selling vegetables, closer revolver and 104 rounds of am- hawker in Shanghai Street yester-being in illegal possession of one received from ownera and occupiers of houses in Austin inspection of the man showed that munition, four of which were

he was a "wanted man" who had, ionded in the gun. Avenue and Kimberley Rond it is alleged, escaped after com- Inspector Spear told Mr. E. W. which stated that they were con-mitting an armed robbery at Hamilton that the ship was under sidering the idea of utilising the No. 50, Tainam Street in August the Piracy Regulations and was spot for a garden. The Sanitary last year. Board decided to over-rule this At the Kowloon Magistracy this objection also. Trees and shrubs, morning, the man was remanded added Sir Claud Severn, would

for twenty-four hours. well hide the building and Improve "the appearance of the place.

The resolution was unanimously carried,

Beneficial Results,

In moving the second resolution Sir Claud Severn said he felt sure that he would have the support of

all the Hon. Members. He had

SOCIAL AND. PERSONAL

being thoroughly searched. The defendant was examined and on him were found a revolver and 50 rand in his trousers pockets. Fifty more rounds of ammupi- tion were discovered in his trunk. He was a passenger travelling

Mr. W. K. Reynolds is a pas-from France to Hoihow. senger on the Empress of

Mr. Newman, and made recom- Tho jury returned a verdict for mondation that each party should pay their own costs.

Mr. Justice Avory entered judg would consider the jury's recom- mont for Mr. Newman, and said he mendation as to costs.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Inspector said the Police Two cases of paratyphoid Russia" which left for. Manila did not think the defendant was fever were reported yesterday yesterday.

carrying the gun for any criminal Both are British. purpose.

'A letter has been received from The Magistrate said that as the

the names of some of her pupils

Conspicuous among the landscape. Paintings are those of Sir David Murray, charming studies of Wells Cathedral and Somerset country. side.

among which is a picture of bille Sir Fring Dicksee has four works, and heather. "From Surrey Ino Sussey." which is conspicuously beautiful.

of war memoriala and fill eleven The soulpture exhibits are fargoy halls and galleries...

TARRED TWICE.

As William McGowan. of Cecil- avenue. Clontarf. Dublin, was walking with his brother, he was atopped at the corner of Howth- road by armed man. Mr. McGowan, was forced to enter a motor-car and, was driven to a lonely spot in

Two Chinese shopkeepers Seafield-avenue, where a mask

Tar was

been reading the debates which Mrs. Litt, the first lady to teach in Police were satisfied on this score, were prosecuted at Singapore last was placed over his face and he took place when the Rents Ordin- Queen's College. She writes from he would impose the lightest sen-week on behalf of the Orient was ordered to kneel. nce was first introduced into this North Palestine where her husband tence, which was a fine of $250 Tobacco Manufactory of Hong poured over his head, and he wis Council in 1921 when most of is a judge. She still remembers with the alternative of three kong, for exposing for sale cigars told he had three minutes to live. them were doubtful as to what and sends them, her best wishes months in jail. The revolver and to which a false trade description would be the result of this some for success and happiness.

ammunition would be confiscated. (iz: the word "Hongkong") had happened then:

Mr. McGowan described what An Unclaimed Box.. been applied. Both defendants Sergt. Simpson applied for an were convicted and fined," order confiscating 2 revolvers and 600-rounds of ammunition seized

what exception! legislation but during the three years in which the Ordinance had been in force

the results bud boer wholly liano.

ficial. This was the first time that

Mosquitoes

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I tore the mask from my face and ran away. The men ran after -me-and-brought me bück. They

A resolution, proposed by Mr.aboard the s.s. "President Jeffer- Tai Pan (21), a platelayer's tore off my clothes and tied me to it had been passible to bring for. Pollock was passed to make it son more than two months ago. coolfe employed at the Kowloon a telegraph pole. They also put ward a resolution to continue the compulsory to cut off all bamboo While searching the ship on April Docks was killed in a work bradcuffs on re, tar was poured Ordinance without at the same scaffolding immediately above the 11, sald the Sergeants a box was accident yesterday. He was in over my head. It ran down my time amending the Ordinence. Joint to prevent a receptacle for found which had not been claimed the hold of the Sarristan" face and all over my body. It Mr. Pollock, in seconding, snid standing water from being creat-It was not opened until yesterday which was in dock for repairs, seems they had only thrown half that the resolution had the suped, This, of course, is a measure at the Police Station when the when a hatch-cover fell on his the tar over me the first time and port of all the unofficial members to check the Breeding of arms were found inside. The con head. He died while being re brought me back to throw it all of the Council

mosquitoes.

fiscation 'order was made.

moved to hospital.

over me. The men went away; Z

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