THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1926.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Chambera thought it advisable to have a large area in front of the present. Fraya for steamer plors,
HONGKONG HARBOUR rees behind the harbour. He did not, in alianses, recommend that the works shown be put in hand in MR DUNCAN'S DEVELOPMENT the near future. "An Indication of at which passenger traffic would the possibilities of development frybe controlled on the linės suggest- argas hot, important at present buted by Mr. Sutherland, as modifiedt
PLANS
INTERESTING. DISCUSSION.
Hable to become important in the by My Duncan. He asked the
future would, however, be of alat-Chambers to consider these two
Naval Criticism. ⠀⠀⠀
of
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NOTION TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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DINARY GENERAL MEETING FIFTY-SEVENTH OR of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the undersigned on FRIDAY, the 26th March, 1926, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers together with Statement of Accounts for the year ended the 31st December, 1025,
The SHARE REGISTER and TRANFER. BOOKS will be CLOSED from the 12th to the 20th March, 1926, both days inclusivo.
JÄRDINE, MATHESON &
CO. LTD. General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co.,. Lidi Hongkong, 6th March, 1926
FOR SALE
N the instructions of the Public,
Trustee of England, the
undersigned, have been authorised to negotiate for the sale of the following properties
167/73 (Odd Numbers Queen's Road Central on Portion of Marine Lot No.. H
ace to the Government, as afford points the ferries and the passen The following appears in the, ing guidance in questions connect-ger depot-as of great urgency. annual report of the General ed with the alonation of land Chamber of Commoreet-
which might ultimately be required Mr. S. D. Carothers, Officer in Much discussion of a preliminary for harbour development...
Charge of Works, Naval Yard, nature took place, early in the
Present Needs.
thanked the Chamber for the invita. year, of the report of the Port Mr. Duncan emphasised strongly tian to be present, and went on to Engineer, Mr. John Duncan, M. that at the present moment the say that he could only express the Inst. CE. Dry the commercial; general cargo trade of the port did greatest admiration
Mr. development of the port of Hong-pot justify the construction of even Duncan's report on the harbour, kong, but later political cond-the first sections of both the Kow-fund especially on that part dealing tions drove the subject into the Joon Point scheme and the Hang-with the analysis of trade. That Background. A lengthy summary hom Bay sehente; in fact, the con- part of the report was beyond all of the report, with a general plan stinction of the first section of praise; it had bean worked out of the works therein described, up- the Kowloon Point scheme, together) with very great caro and, he un- peured in the Chamber's last sumual with the completion of the whole derstood, had involved a great deal volome. With the co-operation of of the North Point schemes would of reseauch. the Chinese Chamber, two meetings satisfy" in his opinion, the needs of The only criticism that occurred. were held in the City Hill tor the the present trade of the port. to him was as to the depth to which purpose of hearing from Mr. With the completion of the whole It was proposed to take the pro- Duncan - ampliffentions" an ex of the Hunghom Bay scheme.. the fected works. There were three planations of portions of the report North Point scheme, the River points of view in this matter thei which might be ditent for the Bont Central Depot scheme, the point of view of the naval architect.. non-technical Reader in under-eds of the Port. would be served of the harbour authority, and of The point of stand. There are present at for many years to come. Of the the dock engineer.
the Hunghom Bay und Kowloon Point view of the naval architect was these meetings. members of General and Shipping Commister schemes, be expressed the opinion simply this: that for the large ship O of the General Chamber, and of the that the former is not only located the ratio of draught to length had Committee of the Chinese Chamber, in the area best suited for develop rot out of all proportion: the members of the Government, and ment but is the scheme best suited draught of the long ships at the of the Naval wad Mitary Sex for handling, the brade, having in present day was very much less view the shelter of craft. Me that ought to be. The point vices, and members of both Chan-pointed out the disadvantages of of view of the shipowner was ber of Commerce specially the Kowloon Point scheme in that exactly the same as the naval terested in the question. Mr J
sens propagated from a westerly architect: the shipowner held thu Oem hughes (Chairman of the direction would prejudice the en view that, for economy, a very General Chamber) presided, sup-trange to the Admiralty camber much greater draught was ported by Mr. LF Po-kwai' (Chule- The form of design would probably tired. min of the Chinese Chamber).
jeanse accretion opposite the cam- The first of these meetings was ber, and the speed of the current Held on February 25, 1925. The between Kowloon Point and Hong- Chairman, introducing Mr.kang Central would be increased Buntar, expressed the regret gen- Such increased speed he did not it should be about 17 to 1. Actual- cably fell in the Colony that, for think would resili in prejudicingly the average ratio of length to health reasons, the Port Engineer the entrance which, although being draught for the smaller ships of would not be in the Colony to see most suitably placed to the south, (2,000 to 1,000 tons varied from 31.
beginning made with afforded · no guarantee of shelter to 1,, to: 34 to: U.. schemes for the development of the from winds of typhoon force com- Barbour of which he had con-ng-from the south, as occurred in tributed such an important report. 1906.
The Port Engineer, at the outset,. explained that it must not be as- The Kowicon Point scheme, had sumed that the views expressed in been drawn up to indicate the pos- bis report or any remarks made by jsibilities of development opposite him at the meeting were the opin- the Kowloon Wharf and Godown ions of the Government. I con-Co... Atd.'s premises. a. im his sidering the question of port opinion; consideratich should Be "development it was necessary to given to the pioneers in the godown
evolve a policy as a natural pre- and wharfage business of
the
A Unique Harbour. Bminary to the evolution and cor- Colony. If found necessary, after
Hongkong possessed" a unique, relation of schemes of develop the completion of Hunghom Bay
harbour, with wonderful ment. but this did not mean that and North Point schemes, it might proaches, competing with any bar
ap- the Government was committed to be found advisable, in the long the views and policies he had set distant future, to proceed with the pour in the world, and the only forth. He hoped that, at her Kowloon Point scheme in spite of Hongkong had been given every [thing to be paid for was wharfage; stage, the Government want give its disadvantages, and so obviate thing else by nature. The pro- an intimation of its general policy prion of wharfage outside the vision of wharfage should be 14 in regnisk to. harbour development.its of British territory.
simple, at $20, or even at $10, a After describing the schemes in foot. There should be at those Chenper Handling.
Oven,» n
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Kowloon Point.
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For the very large-ships of the present day the ratio of length to draught was about 25 to 1, whereas the naval architect considered that
It was claimed that the increase in "draught would not only provide much more cargo space but woul permis of considerably lighter steel scantiings in ship construction. While the civil engineer might look on extra harbour depth with gruve misgiyinga, it: would appear that it must be accepted 4 big ship to- day was claimed to be far too shallow..
3. 2/32 (Even Numbers): Chinese Street on Portion of Marine Lot No. 144.
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CONTENTS;
will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, Ordinary General Meeting of the Company (since its registration) Hongkong on SATURDAY, the 27th March, 1928, at 11 am, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st. October, 1925.
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 19th day of March to MONDAY, the 28th day of Domestic Occurrence March 1926, both days Inclusive, Lending Articles during which period no transfer of
Correspondence J@bares can be registered, .'-
Robber Attacks: JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON). General Managers.
Yellow Dragon Weather Omen? Hongkong, March 15, 1926.
Police Conference.
Going Home, ka Südents? Action Artis Fossession: Chartered Bank APC OIFA Jump From Ship TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Noted Visitors..
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LIMITED.
Nhat the ORDINARY THAN Soccer in Rain LY MEETING of Shareholers will Articles Signed be held in the Office of the ComPrince George pany, 24 Queen's Buildligs, Hong-Accidents kong, on MONDAY, 29th March. Peak Burglary 1926, at Noon, for consideration of Trade Figures the Directors Report and State.
2. 1/81 (Odd-Numbers) Pottingerment of Accounts for the year
Streat on Portion of Marine ending 33st December, 1925.. Lot No.. 14.
The SHARE REGISTER AND
wilt TRANSFER BOOKS CLOSED from the 23rd to the 29th March, 1928, (both days inclusive), By Order of the Board of Directors.
R. M: DYER,
Chief Manager.
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60/70 (Even Numbers) Des Voeux Road Central on Portion of Marine Lot, No. 14.
5 156/360 Praya Bast on Marine
Lot No.. 1981.
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Hongkong, 18th March, 1926.
Page,
Fraud Alleged Silver Wedding.
Pago 19
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Won on Points Race Entries Coming Here Physical Culture Cricket Notes Local Cricket
At. Loggerheads: "White, Wings"
League Foints:
20
A Lost Wife
Jewellery Haul
7
Three Years
B
The Quaints
8:
Harbour Collision,
Canton Coup?".
8:
Strike Pickets:
..26:
8:
Mr. Southori
..26
8
$12,000 Wanted
27
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Home Nuptials.
Kowloon Corner Volunteer Orders: Treasury Billi be"There Is Hope"
K.R.A. Doings Forcibly Taken St. Patrick's Club A. S. Watson Fire Facts Local Industry "Ilegal Tax" Share Values Broker's Loss
Held in Chains
28-29
10
Armed Robbery
29
Canton Cables
.80
10.
Canton Blame:
.30.
.10
One Of A Series:
.30.
11
Magistracy Items
31
..11
Race Meeting
.81
Increased Sales
.31
„11
Bomb Plot
12-13 Colony's. Health
32
13
Living Costs.
18
Court Incident
14-15 AA, Facilities)
..33.
15
$50,000 Case!
33:
.16
Home Sport
84
15
"Ffong" Golf
34
16
Sanitary Summons,
.84
16
New Trams
.84
16.,
Govt. Contracte
.35
.16.
Junk Pirated
+86
16
Freight Charges.
36
17
L.M.S. Hospital.
17
No. Profits:
.86
18
Geneva. Critics:
.37
6. 81,167 Square feet of Land
being The Reclamation to HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Marina: Lot. No. 196.
7. 36; 16 and 17, Connaught Road
8.
Central on Marine Lot No. 867 18/23. (Running: Numbers), Connaught Road Central on
Marine Lot No. 368.
9.
35 Connaught Road Central Marine Lot. No. 379
10.
11
12
19.
37A, 37B, 38, 38A, 39 and 40 Connaught Road Central on Portion of Marine Lot No. 381, Stephen's Building situate on Portion of Marine Lot No. 381.. 7 Robinson Road on Inland Lot No. 718..
9 Shelley Street on Section E 44 Bonham Road on Portion of Section A of Inland Lot No.
of finland Lot No. 119.
691.
EXTRA
RACE
T MEETING will be held weather TEE FIRST.
parmitting) at Happy Valley on SATURDAY, 3rd April, 1926, com mencing at 2:30 pm..
The First Boll will be rung, at 2p.m. The charge for admission to the Public. Enclosure will be $1. for all perkona including Ladies...
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half prics.
Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtain admission to the Members Enclosure:
introduce 2: pon-members
Each member has the right to the Momber" Epoloaure,, tickets for whom can be obtained from Mesars, Linstead & Davie 85. saoh up to Thursday, 1st April.
In dealing with the question some detail, Mr. Duncan referredrices, a surplus. for a sinking fund 15. 46, Bonham Road on Portion to. the Members Enclosure will be:[
whether modern development. of
to the question, of policy" which. though cutside his province, called
to make the harbour free of debt
the port would result in cheaper for decision before the relation of that a depth of 36 feet would have in a very few years.. But he felt
The charge for admission for Ladies of Section of Inland Lot No Sz.-Each member can obtain, upon 501
application to the Secretary, Badges
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handling. Mr. Duncan expressed the various schemes to one another to be increased in a few years: to 16: 4 Peak Road on Remaining for the admission of 2 Ladies free of
the opinion that the charges at pre-could be decided. sent levied for handling the trade
on Section A of Rural Building: Lot No. 60.
Portion of Inland Lot No: 648.
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charge.
9 Mountain View... The Penk,
Hongkong March 23, 1926.-
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10 Mountain View, The Peak, on Section F of Rural Building Lot No... 60.
19,
5 Stewart Terrace, The Peak on Section E of Rural Building Lot No.. D.
40 ft and probably more. This of the port are too high arch
Government's Views. ... was brought out by the fact that 17. Logether with the higher cost of The Hon. Sir Chaud Severa said there were or the world: 48′ har- storage as the result of the In- that the Government was extremely bours with a depth of 40 feet, and evensed value of land, would, in obliged to Mr. Duncan for his very these would act us an incentive to his opinion, eventually resalt in complete and able report on the which other harbours must tend! deflection of trache, particularly the subject of the development of the He believed economic reasona rice and flour. rules, He ex-harbour, and grently regretted that would force the Colony to make the popnded the statement in the re- Mr. Duncan'a state of health would¦depth of the harbour in the neigh- port with regiones Lo the rute of prevent him from carrying into bourhood of 40 feet, and he felt cargo handling which was there effect whichever of the schemes that at least one or possibly two taken 40200 tons per lineal foot were decided upon The first of of the wharves should in their, de per wharf per anpam and eluimed the two schemes which the Gov-sign provide for that depth to be thak. with modern developments ernment felt were urgent was the obtained eventually, without recon-21. whereby steamers make direct con- jone at Kennedy Town-which was [structing,
tick with the land, it would be pos- entirely a matter for the Govern- The proceedings concluded with sible to handle cargo at a much ment to decide upon baenuso, so far a hearty vote of thanks ta. Mr. "kwer inte than the tariff at pre- as 'could be seen, there would be Duncan for his interesting ampli
sent levied by the various godown no land available in connection fication of his proposals. companies, operating in the Colony, with that scheme for any other
wharfage on modern lines.
Cross-Harbour Ferries.
20.
22.
23.
He did not wish to infer that the than Government purposes,, except, On March 4, the Government. present charges were greater than of course.. that after reprovision-wrote to the Chamber, with refer they should be under the presenting a considerable amount of landence to the discussion of the pre- methods of handling, bat he sought would become available for sale in vious day regarding proposals for to show, be taking various con- the area where the slaughter houses the development of the Harbour, 24. crete examples, that it would be and cattle depot were established that the Government regarded the financial advantage to provide at present. The other scheme was suggested cross-harbour ferry as
the one for the establishment of a work of considerable ergency, and The Port Engineer did not con- ferry to carry vehicles across the would be glad to have the opinion 25 sider it necessary to dent with the harbour; which was urgently re-f the joint whambers on the sub- question of the cost of the storage quired; therefore a ferry was feet at an early date. The Cham- of goods, as a satisfactory return urgent. These two schemes the ben replied, on March 26, agreeing 20 could quite easily be obtained on Government hoped to proceed with that the cross-harbour scheme was the value of the land. on which at once; other schemes would of considerable urgency, and ex goods would have to be stored, as, follow, and if Mr. Duncan returned prossing the opinion that the work 27. after all, the filling material was to the Colony in a few years time should be proceeded with as soon a very small item compared with he would probably bee a good many as possible. the cost of the quay walls, the re- of his schemes being carried into turn on which had been included effect
in his consideration of the costs
of handling as compared with the present tarifa:-
Many Complications.
1 and 2 "Dikusha situate on Section A of Kowloon faland Lot No. 539.
52468 square feet of fand being. Kowloon Inland Lot Ng, '538. 255 and 267 Shanghai Street, Yaumati on Portion of the Re-1 maining Rortion of Section B of Kowloon Marine Lot No. 20. 132; 134 and 136 Reclamation Street, Yaumati on Portion of the Remaining Partion of Section B of Marine Lot. No:
29.
162/180 (even Numbers) Re- clamation Street, Yaumati on Kowloon land: Lot No. 674. 182/200 (even Numbers). Re clamation Street, Yaumati on- Kowloon Inland Lot No. 712... 202/220 (even Numbura) Re- clamation Street, Yaumati on Kowloon Inland Lot No. 878." 2,375 square feet of land being Kowloon Inland Lot No. 422; 28. 480, 441 and 443 Shanghai Street, Yaumati on Kowloon. Inland Lot No 1518... 531/563 (odd Numbers) Shanghai Street, Yaumat on Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1102 647, 640 and 651 Shanghai Street, Taumati on Portion of Kowloon Inland Lot No.. 1081. 6,798 square feet of land being Portion of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1081 de For further particulars apply to
MESSRS. DEACONS,
Solicitors, and b
1. Des Voeux Road Central. Hongkong, March 20, 1926.
The Chinese Chamber expressed 3 views upon the subject' as fol flows:-"I am directed to state that 29. 'Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher emphasised this Chamber agrees with the views the urgency of the vehicular ferry of the Hongkong General Chamber North Point and Kowloon. and mentioned that the scheme at of Commerce regarding the scheme 80 At a second meeting, held on Hongkong Central suggested by as of considerable urgency, and March 3, Mr. Duncan continued Mr. Duncan included a reclamation that the work should be proceeded his: address, and urged that which would require a considerable with as soon as possible. 1 am, $1. development at North Point would amount of filling. The present however, to state that this Cham have the advantage, in contradis owner of East Point was anxious ber has not in any way considered tinction to development on the to remove the whole of the hill and the question of control and police Kowloon side, of establishing was asking for a place in which search, as indicated in Mr. competition in modes of transport, he could put the spoil. It would Duncan's report. This Chamber Ho believed transport by junkbe most useful at the Hongkong would regard with apprehension would prove the cheaper, but the Central reclamation, and, would be any extension to the existing existence of motor transport, would available to the Government at a powers of search, or any schemo tend to keep down the charges for much cheaper rate than material which would subject intending Junks. The fact that Chinese mer obtained elsewhere. It would passengers to greater discomfort chants had their offices on the assist the Government, if the or inconvenience, as to all of which Hongkong side was andther reason Chambers would consider this matters this Chamber will make re the Colony's chief asset which may for extending accommodation for question at an early date, and put presentations to the Government if without exaggeration be described the staples of Chinese trade on the forward their views on the scheme and when the occasion shall arise as monumental and is likely to ba "Hongkong side of the harbour, and which was, in a sense, Mr. Before Mr. Duncan left the the standard work on the subject reserving Kowloon for general Sutherland's scheme as now Colony the Chamber wrote him the for many years to come. The cargo as at present.
amended by Mr Dunean, There following letter In view of your Chamber sincerely regrete that were many complications for impending departtura from the health reasons prevent you remain. example the rights of the marine Colony this Chamber takes the fog to superintend the
at least of owners, which the Government opportunity of expressing its very of com could hardly ask the Chambers of high appreciation of your work for ore) the schemes, represented a plan Commerce to go into but the several year ning of the harbour in the Government would welcome an same way that the Planning expression of opinion on the
Proceeding to a description of the various schemes for development shown on the plans, the Port En
gineer emphasised the polit that
Committee
planned the land main question, whether the portico
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