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TUESDAY JUNE 3 1924.

LOONGSANG TANGLE SIR H. E. POLLOCK K.C.

ACTION AGAINST GOVERNMENT RUMOUR.

EXAGGERATED YARN EXPLAINED.

STRANGE GEOLOGICAL

THEORY.

DLASTING - PANIC

AFTERMATH,

HONOUR 'FOR LONG AND FAITHFUL SERVICE.

THE KING'S (BIRTHDAY.

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HOW IT WAS SPENT IN HONGKONG.

THE CHINA MAIL.

As will be seen from Reuters.The echoing corridors of desert cable the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, ed business premises. the stream K.C., has been made à Knight of cars along the Pokfulami road, Bachelor by H. M. the King for the steam launches and every- the parties on the wharves waiting

and the news, probably not where towels and costumes,peop coming—as—a—surprise,—willing-out-of-rattan baskets-would- give .considerable satisfaction. have soon enlightened anyoan who Sir H. E and Lady Pollock, left didn't know that to-day is a general last week for a short stay in birthday of His Britannic Majesty, holiday-the anniversary of the Canada and regret will be express- King George the Fifth. ed that they are not here in person to receive the congratutalions of their numerous friends.

Ours is a pretty Isle, 'offering so many opportunities for enjoyment and-well, it is rather a long time in Hongkong always make the from Sunday to Saturday? So wa

most of these extra mid-week holidays and when it comes to the holiday of the year we think we are entitled to the jolliest time

Arising out of the storm of protests against the alleged danger to property in the vicinity and the reported reduction in Recenity Sir, H. E. Pollock was weight of charges used in blasting returned unopposed to the Legis- the wreck of the "Loongsang which foundered off the Centralative Council for a further term of Pray in a typhoon last yene,office as the representative of the mention has been made in public Unofficial Justices of the Peace-a of an interesting and bitherto little compliment in itself and possible..

# thought of aspect of the job of breaking up the wreck which had as its chich object removal of the chstruction to navigation.

recognition of the faithful services rendered to the public generally in the Legislative Council.

Sir H E. Pollock's services on the It is commonly known, that Council have now extended over a Messrs. Wo Hing, the success-period of more than a quarter of a ful tenderers for removing century. in the capacity of the wreck, have suggested that Attorney-General for nearly three compensation be made to thern for years between 1890 and 1001 he the longer period involved and re- was a member of both the sulting added expense incurred Executive and Lexislative Count through reducing the weight of the cils. He was first elected charges in deference to requests member of the Legislature by the from so many quarters.

Chamber of Commerce in 1903 Some two years later in Dec amber, 1905-he was chosen by his present.

constituents, and

"Legal Action", Story. Suggestion has even been made

Of course, some of us have different ideas of enjoying our- selves. It is rumoured that certain people regard a tramp across the

land as the best way of spending the King's Holiday and that they rose at 4 o'clock this morning with that purpose. Many of us would agree that it might be de- lightful to walk and climb at that early hour but we should be the first to bite off anyone's head that tried to wake us!

Then there is the golfer. He has already left home and unless she has accompanied him, his wife knows better than to see him

here and there that legal action was has represented them ever since again before dinner. contemplated, if not even com He must now be one of the oldest menced. The China Mail has made the necessary inquiries and is able residents of the Colony, for he was to say that there is little substance admitted to practice here in April, for the statement which must there- 1888, now thirty-six years ago. fore be classed as irresponsible. From September of that year be In order to understand the position it is necessary to explain what has led up to the present situation.

At the outset tenders were called for: Messrs. Wo Hing were the successful applicants, the time limit stipulated being three months, When pioneering operations had been about finished surprise was publicly expressed that dynamite would be used. The first booms caused genuine alarm.

you see."

the finance bogey does not bear as grim a look as usual, for is it not the beginning of the meath?

selves in our several ways. Even

On land, or in water, wielding club, racquet or ball at some period of the day we shall remember the occasion for the holiday and bar- ing our heads we will murmur God Bless Our King, Long May He Reign.

The Parade,

Then there are the tennis and bowls enthusiasts. They won't begin operations until the cool of the evening and in the meantime some of them may be scooting acted for six months as a Police little motor boats or joining a bath- tound the harbour in cheeky Magistrite, and for six months in 1892 as Fuisne. Judge. After in picnic "just to fill the time, that, as already mentioned, be you know nothing like tennis (or discharged the duties of Attorney. bowls as the case may be) to keep General for three years, and, again, one fit but one must keep cool for recently he served in the same that important game to-night, don't capacity for the better part of a

So whether we are playing golf, year during the absence of the Hou. Mr. J. H. Kemp, KC. also tennis or bowls, whether we have for a short period whilst Mr. Kemp gone for a swim or are merely was at Peking. He was appoint-lazing the day away at home with Representations were made and led a Queen's Counsel for the book, we are all enjoying out- the weight of the charges sub Colony in 1900, and received sequently reduced. There is no gold medal for his services in denying the fact that houses shook the Plague Epidemic in 1894 as if an earthquake had rocked the From March, 1993, to February, foundations. Further efforts 1906, he was a member of the brought the weight down from six Sanitary Board; during the war he catties to four catlies and here the was appointed to sit on the Appeal complications set in. (A catty is Tribunal; and during the past the Chinese standard weight equal year he devoted a great deal of to one and one-third polands time and attention to the affairs of the Housing Commission over avoirdunois.)

which he presided, and has further Sweet Persuasions ?

added to his public services during The Parade to celebrate the Messrs. Wo Hing-claim that the past year by serving again as a birthday of H.M. the King was when it suggested that the weight member of the Executive Council. held on the Hongkong Cricket be reduced missives being address-In many other directions-for Ground and was very impressive. ed to them through the Chinese example, as President of the Hong- The East Surrey's led by the band Chamber of Commerce, hints were kong Branch of the Navy League, and with the regimental and Kings thrown out that compensation Chess Club, Society for the Preven- Colours streaming from .be would be made for extra expense tion of Cruelty to Animals, and middle of the two companies incurred through prolonging the Constitutional Reform Association, made a brave display as they work. As far as can be made out as Commodore of the Royal Hong-marched in perfect time from the the words used could be con kong Yacht Club, as Secretary of Murray Barracks. There were strued as actual reimbursement, the Odd Volumes Society, and as two companies, 100 in each. for resulting additional ex- corresponding secretary to the The Officer in Command was penditure of help in obtain- Royal Colonial Institute-Sir H E. Major R. S. Paton; the Officers of ing an acknowledgement that the Pollock has placed his time and No. 1 Coy., Capt. Swinter 31.C., contractors were not bound to "abilitles unreservedly at the dis- Lt. Allfine and Lt. Yeo;Officers of reduce but hid done so out of posal of all sections of the com- No. 2 Coy., Capt. Williams O.B.E, public spirit and world! bemunity. In short, he has set an Lt. Kennedy MC and L indemnified for the consequences example of public service which is Cooper. Lt Dmke Brockman of doing so. It also seems as it rare in tropical dependencies of carried the Kings Colour and Lt. the Governor took part in passing the Crown, where the enervating Richards the Regimental Colour, on .the

representations and climate and the calls of business Also on the Parade Ground bringing about the reduction. At and social life suffice to exhaust were a hundred rank and file of any rate. Messrs. Wo Hing are the energies of most Europeans the Royal Navy under Lieut. Com. said to have approached the Sir H. E. Pellock is the author Acland and 50 Royal Marines Government for $15,000 for the of several legal treatises.

under Captain Williams; 50 Royal additional outlay through using_a.

Artillery, 50 Royal Engineers, 50 of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps (under Lieuts Jardine and Logan) 100 H.K.S. Royal Garrison Artillery (under Major Greenwood) and 150 of the 2/4th Bombay Grenadiers under Capt. Barrett

four-catty charge as desired. In

this connection it. should be

pointed out that a definite request

was not made that either the

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Government should pay, or use wrute, on May 10, the following its influence to induce property letter addressed to the Harbour owners and tenants who had their Master

"We have recently received property affected to be responsible

The troops 100k for the extra cost which the from the landlords and occupants contractors allege was unantici- of houses on the foreshore of the position in open order and fixed. wreck, repeated complaints against bayonets, officers and colours pated and should not be borne use of anarges. Should there be taking post in review order. by them."

any further complaints made On the arrival of "HE. the Hongkong's Strata Argument. to the Government we beg to Governor arms were sloped and Here an interesting observation suggest that the Government presented while the band played has been made. Messrs Wo Hing' will kindly vesist 115 in the first six bars of the "nadonal say they have done their utmost to obtaining compensation from the anthem. The Union Jack was meet the public. In their opinion complainants, who are in a better then broken and His Excellency no harm is done by the explosions.. position to compensate our extra inspected the troops whlie a Royal To prove their convictions the removal expenses "by small Salute was fired by a battery of 'firm's principals have watched the subscriptions among themselves. the HK.S., RG.A. from Murray blasting effects from the water- "We estimate the extra cast Parade Ground. This was in front, lower and middle levels, will amount to $7,000 for re-terspersed at the 7th, 14th and last From their inquiries they have moving the debris of the wreck to rounds by the fea-de-joie of the arrived at the conclusion that a place near Stonecutters Island troops at the close of which the certain strata of rock runs through where the Government will allot East Surrey's band played. the both harbour and island. If the us, free of charge for demolition whole of the National Anthem.

Loongsang" had gone down on "of the wreck by explosive.

The troops then removed their another part of that strata a great-"We presume this is the best head dress, three ringing choors deal further off, they still maintain means the effect on houses standing on alarm

allay the public were given for His Majesty and the march past the saluting base (the that sifata. would, be the same. *Hoping that you will be good Nayy leading brought the parade This theory they claim to have enough to forward this our humble to a conclusion. substantiated in that the vibration, suggestion to the Governmant for in some houses nearer the wreck, their favourable consideration, is appreciably less than that felt in

streets much further away.

to

We have, etc."

Up to the present all but a small · The Government's Position.

H.M. the King mounted on

Erskine" the gift of tho Australian Government.

KING GEORGE, V.

who to-day will receive congratulations on the attainment of his » 50th birthday. Although the day is a public holiday and it is fitting that there should be joy on such in occasion nunny will be the hopes and prayers expressed in more serious moments that he may be spared long to reign over us.

King George ascended to the throne on May 6, 1910, and in the next year he created history by his visit to Indie Where he was proclaimed Emperor at Delhi. Durbar. This constituted the first visit of a British monarch to his oversees dominions.

Another historic uexusion was that in which he attempted to break the deadlock on the Home Rule question by stinoning two leaders from each of the parties directly interested to a enafertace at Buckingham Palace but was unable to effect an agreement,

When war broke out the King entered heart and soul into the country's cause and in furthering the military; naval..and charitable » nerds of the time he displayed the "utmost energy and solicitude. He encouraged the troops on the French front by frequent visits and made numerous appearances at great numition and industrial centres.

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During the trials and unrest which his country has undergone since the Wer his Majesty has displived the utmost tact and firm- ness and by his solicitude for the welfare of his subjects and his genial presence at many of the public's' muntings he has deservedly won the love and esicem of all.

H.M. the Queen with Princess Mary.

Queen Mary, whose 57th birthday was so recently celebratod with national rejoicing takes part with the King in many public and stute Tunctions.

Queen Mary is an ideal mother, devoted to her family and her people and deeply interested in the social and moral welfare. of the community. By her gracious sympathy and high minded- ness she has won the warm esteem and affection of her subjects

throughout the Empire.

The Scene. The scene at the Cricket Ground was one which will live long in the memories of those privileged to crowd which from nine o'clock plane containing a Dominion re part of the hull remains. They To this the Government is re-ground of vivid green the predom,

witness it. Against the back-onward ever grow in density. presentative-how could one help: have found that when using ported to have pointed out that inant khaki stood out with great the centre of the south side, stood moistness of the eye and the relief Near the Union Jack, in that lump in the throat, that charges of one weight throughout, when the contract was drawn up clearness and the white of the His Excellenes the Govemo it gave to express our emotion the shock" is greater when dis- there was no stipulation as to navy and the dashes of colour from representative of His Majesty the in the cheers for His Gracious. charged to the bow than amidships weight of charges. It is also stated the garb of the native troops and King and all that moved almbat Majesty the King."*

or at the stern.

Contractors' Viewpoint.

Lumbago

Thit is rheumatism of the mucion 62. the back. It comes on suddenly, and in

that the Government has stressed from the dresses in the specially the entire crowd of mixed national- the point that at one time the ex-erected grandstand added an ities to lift their hats as ODG MÃN plosions were dangerous to pro-inexpressible charm to the scone upon the striking of the first notes However, to return to the

perty and malatains that Messrs. Every available window and of the National Anthem. question under discussion, the Wo Hing will be held responsible balcony overlooking the ground The boom, from the battery atory painful Every movement wa contractors state that by acqidesing for damage, in reduclog the charges they have Here apparently, we learn, is filled with spectators and the barracks, the rattle of the rifles Staaten the time on to bed, kapp been put to over $20,000 additional how the position stands at present have walked on the heads of the the distance the buns of an aero prated sold, everywhere

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