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Hongkong. Thursday, June 24, 1926.

OUR COLONIAL EMPIRE.

LOCAL FAIR RENTS BOARD

POINTER

To the Editor of the China Mail.)"A HONGKONG PRACTICE

tion,

This is a Hongkong" practice

MISSING MAN FOUND.

How a Chinose obtained two- Sir-Truth" doubts if there is any member of the public, who which should be stopped, com desk fans from the Hongkong can be called representative of mented Captain A. W. Best (aElectric Company by signing a temant interests, to sit on a Hong-shareholder) at the 2nd annual chit in March last year and dis- kong Fair Rents Board if such meeting of the Hongkong Tug and appeared until a few days ago were formed. I hasten to assure Lighter Co., Ltd., with ragard to when he was recognised by Mr. him that I am not a principal an alleged loan to a member of W, E. Orchard, superintendent of tenant. I lease nothing to sub- the consulting committee. showrooms, while at the hend tenants. I merely rent a fat, The meeting was held this morn office, was mentioned before direct from the landlord.. Unless ing at the offices of the general Major C, Willson at the. Central he deams me incapable on other managers, Mesare. Shewan, Magistracy this morning when the grounds, I shall always be willing Tomes & Co. Mr. R. G. Shewan man was charged with having to devote any amount of my spare (chairman) had referred to an obtained the fans by false pre-. time towards tenants' rights, if I advance to Messrs. Carroll Brotènces.

Mr. L. R. Andrewea, who ap- am asked to do eo. It will only thers (as mentioned in the speech be a humble effort but I shall fight below). At the conclusion of the peared for the Hongkong Electric for justice.

meeting. Captain Best remarked Company, called Mr. Orchard to Thanking you, Sir, for publica- on the loans by public companies give evidence from the witness to directors and members of the box. Witness said that defen- Yours, etc...

consulting committee. He said dant had previously bought goods FLAT DWELLER.. that their company was in debt, from the showroom on behalf of Hongkong, June 28, 1926, but had lent an amount of $25,000: the South China Electric Com-

This, he described as "a Hongkong pany, of which he was an em practice which should be stopped."ployee, and on March 31 last year Mr. Shewan. replied: "Very well; he came to the showroom and which he took away with him in To the Editor of the China Mail), we'll take this into considera asked for six desk fans, two of Supporting Mr. Shewan were a ricsha. In accordance with Sir, I wish to thank your cor- Hongkong held by the Secretary respondent "Roof On" for his Messrs. C. P. Marcel, Li Tee-fong defendant's request, the other of State for the Colonies. The very interesting letter of the 23rd and W J. Carroll (consulting four fans were sent to the South China Electric Company, but instant. I certainly disagree with committee) and Mr. Noel Brag they were returned on the ground. ordeal has been unique in Colonial him in his statement that in 99 (secretary). Shareholders pre- Empire history during the past cases out of 100 the landlords will sent were:-Mesars, A. L. Shields, that they had not ordered them. So far payment had not been twelve months--the period which do something as soon as they are F. W. Stapleton, A. M.' Thornhill made for the two fans removed Mr. Amery was reviewing- but we all can emulate him and not look back but forward. When we

I have been a resident of the do that, we can assuredly share

Colony for over twenty years, his optimism to the full-and, and haven't had the good luck toʻ what is more, each of us here draw one of these lucky 99 num-tomary introduction, said: can have a share in effecting that bers. To get my present land- lord, who is Chinese, to effect progress and development which

any repairs is almost as difficult will restore to the Colony its pre-as trying to get blood out of a eminence in the East...

spot-those in charge of the Ad- Iministration here and those whose

commercial interests are-centred F here. It is cheering to learn of the equal faith in the future of

“ROMOLA""

FLORENTINE HISTORY ON. SCREEN.

A VIBRANT STORY.

WHITE ANTS.

notified." "Roof On" las cer- tainly been very lucky with his landlords or else hasn't been in the Colony very long.

store." He bought the house dur- ing the boom and naturally wants to spend as little as possible on repairs. Before I could get him to repair a leaky roof, a dilapid- ated stairway, and a rotten coil- ing. I had to write him numerous letters and later report him to the P.W.D.

My idea in writing you on the subject was to secure a little authentic information, having read a very interesting article in a home paper entitled "Hints for Tenunts." I had no other motive in view

Extremely interesting appears to have been the speech delivered

Stories based on actual histor! at the annual dinner at the Corona cat happenings have always & Club in London, by Mr. L. M. Sconsiderable appeal in them even Amery, Secretary of State for the if the main human interest is only Perhaps "Roof On" can inform Colonies, although it is to be re-

"founded on fact. In Romolame how I can secure prompt George Eliot gives us an insight action in having my floors, which gretted that a fuller report was

into the happenings which led to are very shaky due to the ravages the Renaissance in Florence and of white ants, promptly repaired into the martyrdom of Savonarola,

not cabled. For that we will have to possess our souls patience for the mail papers month hence.

the reformer, and by means of the life of "Romels," daughter of the blind scholar, romance is intro- duced as it must have enter ed. the lives of Florentine daugh-

ters of that age.

Yours etc.,

TENANT. Hongkong, June 24, 1926.

tion."

Allan Keith, D. W. Munton, F. P. Lenfestey, J. Toppin, A. Aby defendant, nor were they re-

turned. Botelho, H. Dreyer, I. W. Shewan,

Another witness, the manager 0. F. Ribeiro and Captain A. W. of the firm concerned, said that Best.

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defendant had authority to make. "Result Disappointing."

small purchases, but, not the fans The chairman, after the cus-in question, and as a matter of fact he had been discharged that. The gross proff on working is very day. "Witness dented a sug- $39.696.76, and this has been dis-gestion made by defendant that posed of by writing off-

the two fans were given as a pre- $20,862.23 from cost of tugs sent to a customer. "and lighters in commission

on Defendant, who had since that Marca 31, 1925, moorings, equip-time served a term in prison for ment and office furniture,

33,806.06 preliminary expenses, and 15,000.00 from underwrit- ing commission, " leaving $19.43 at credit, which, car ried to the credit of Profit and Loes, reduces, the amount at debit account to of Profit and Loss $22.727.40.

their cargoes past the port, and

theft, was sentenced to three months' hard labour.

KOWLOON ROBBERY,

CHINESE GARDENER'S HUT

ENTERED.","

day.

A search supposed to be for opium but with the real intention":

THIEVES AS SEARCHERS.. The result is disappointing, but is not surprising under the circum-

Posing as revenue officers, two stances which are well know Chinese entered a gardener's hut you all. Steamers are carrying at the back of St. Andrew's while this lasts there can only be Church, Kowloon, at 9p.m. yester-

greatly reduced demand for the services of such a company as ours. We are keeping cown expenses as much as possible, but certain out of stealing anything of value hav lays, such as the upkeep of the fleet, ing yielded no useful result, the wages, etc., must go on whether men tied their victim with a rope the fleet is fully employed or not, they had brought with them and In other words, in normal times we stole from him a gold ring,"a could do a much larger turnover watch and a pocket knife. The and make a far larger profit with men had remained in the hut for the same fleet for very little extra abo fifteen minutes and escap expenditure. But the present coned in the direction of the Obser... Sir,-Is not all this talk about dition of things is abnormal, and vatory

Later, a Portuguese gentleman a Fair Rents Board rather pre-we must be thankful that we manag- vicus? Surely the time to raised to hold our own during the past heard the gardener's cries and ferent residents associations or the question will be when the dif-ver Against "Ol'o Custom.” personal individuals have con crete casca to bring forward of alleged unfairness or imposition

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THE RENTS QUESTION. (To the Editor of the Ching Mail),

released the man.

Mr. T. A. Martin of Calbeck "As I said last year, this com- MacGregor and Co., arrived in pany has to overcome "elo curtout the Colony by the "President and the competition of Chinese Pierca" I did hear yesterday of two junks and cargo boats and create Chinese firms who had been a goodwill and connection of its Mr Hiram Bingham, a member given notice that their rents own, and although it is uphill work of the Staff of the American Lega- would be doubled when the Or-while shipping business la so retion at Peking, is passing through dinance lapses. If such is the stricted, nevertheless we feel that the Colony on a trip to Manila. case, then the firms in question we are making headway slowly and would appear to have grounds for shall be able to command our fair share of tug and lighteraga buai- complaint.

ness when the trade of the port re-adopted and passed, and when this turns to normal conditions. has been seconded I shall be pleased.

It is distinctly encouraging to be told on such authority as Mr. Amery that the difficult post-war

There has been little tampering years are drawing to a close and with the story but at times one that the tide is turning through could wish that the threada con- out the Colonial Empire in regard necting the prime movers in this to trade and development general-a little closer in order that a romantic drams had Leen weaved

ly. In Malaya and Ceylon he was clearer grasp could be obtained of able to speak with gratification of the significance of the swift, move

ment. However, this detracts but great progress, and eulogised the lightly from an otherwise ex- work of the Legislative Council cellently produced and interesting both in the Straits Settlements picture in which figures which have and Ceylon.

played a part in History, live, move In regard to the and have their being. rubber industry.. Mr. Amery de-

Whilst due measure of praise scribed it as healthy and pros-must be given Lillian and Dorothy perous, but with an eye not only Gish for their portrayals of the

two leading women parts and to. Other people may be getting for the present but for future de- W. H. Powell for his presentation notices shortly of proposed in velopment. As component parts of the part of the unscrupulous Tito creases. If they have grounds for of the great British Empire, it is Melema, mention should also be considering them unfair, then let made of the fine acting of Charles them approach the residents or distinctly encouraging to hear Lane. if the part of Baldassarre, tenants association which looks Mr. Amery's inspiring message the great: scholar reduced to beg-after the interests of the district and his note of optimism for the gary as a result of privations due in which they may be. It will

to the treachery of his foster son.strengthen the hands of such asso future. The progress made in

One finds the attention riveted on ciations if the complaint is proved Malaya and Ceylon, will not be him each time he makes an appear reasonable, regarded by Hongkong with any ance and concerned with the part jealous eye, for we are all links in plays in this vibrant story are

rome of the most moving and im the Empire chain and the pros.

pressive scenes. perity of one cannot but reflect favourably on, and be welcomed by, the others."

This, la a picture which, should not be missed.

Our fleet now consists of -

-11-80-ton lighters,

"100-ton lighters,

to answer any questions::" from shareholders.

Mr. F. W. Stapleton seconded.

18 126-ton lighters, of which 4 No question was put and the

are still under construction,

1180-ton lighter

5175-ton lighters,

2250-ton Ughters

one motor boat, one motor junk On the other hand, landlords

and one lighter now being fitted may in view of the appeal issued

with a motor, and three tuga. to them and of their own sense of All our craft have been well kept justice, act differently from the

up and are in excellent repair, manner in which some tenants The loan to Messrs. Carroll Bro- seem to have fear they will inhers, I ought to say, was mado which event a Fair Rents Board against shares nas security; and x will not be necessary, Time alone regret that it was not ho stated in

Of Hongkong, Mr. Amery had also something, pleasing to day, BOGUS CONSTABLES, will show whether this is so or the accounts, before you

ATTEMPT TO SQUEEZE

MONEY,

not. In the meantime, this I now beg to propose that the re- "clamour" (to quote from yourport and accounts ap presented be editorial) is, as I stated in my opening, rather previous

Youra, etc. WAIT AND SEE Hongkong, June 24, 1926.

He stated that this Colony had "emerged triumphantly from the ordeal of the political strike," and he proceeded to paint the future

SAILORS CHARGED. in roseate hues. He unhesitatingly expressed his confidence in the

Three Chinese sailors, two of whom were employed by the jability of the Colony to recover her Water Police, were charged before,

lost trade, and to develop, with the Kowloon" Magistrate yester Mr. John Grant, the retiring prestige undiminished and her day with demanding a sum of Chief Detective Inspector of the shipping trade unbroken, her pre Junk.,

$500 from the occupants of a Hongkong Police, left Blake Pier DAT GOD this forenoon for the s.8. "Em- eminence in the East. At the Evidence was given that they press of Asia? taking away with moment there does appear to be posed as police officers and carried him the best wishes of a large real ground for Optimism with a out a search of the junk. One number of friends and colleagues of them produced a black sticky who assembled to bid farewell. capital O, but with the pourparlers substance and accused the junk His home will be in Scotland with Canton still in the initial people of having opium on board. stage, it should not be necessary The demand for money to let to dwel much on this phase of them off was then stated to have

been made: Defendants were ar Mr. Amery's speech. It is suf- rested on the junk when a mem ficient to know that faith in the ber of the

chore on ultimate r

recovery of Hongkong

the money from the present trade depressionpol

Is not confined to thosa, on the The case wa

A Chinese woman who was

motion was carried.

Other Business. Other business passed by the company comprised—da

Be-election of Messrs. C. P Marcel, Li Tee-fong and W. J. Carroll to the consulting com- mittes-proposed by Mr. S. C. Cook, seconded by Mr... ARA Botelho, A

Re-election of Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming as auditors for the current year, at

a fee of $400 proposed by Mr. D. W. Munton, seconded by Mr. J Toppin

Poets Corner.

THE SHROFF.

Time and tide doth wäit for none, Sure is the rian and set of the sun. Certain the sea with its billow and trough But these are as nothing compared with the Shroff.

Life is uncertain and joys are just gleama Of pleasures departed, intangible dreams. Sickness and sorrows are mera pozring pliases, But along comes the Shroff just as certain as blater

Death may come slowly or hurry space. Weakness or strength may win the race! Love may endure or turn But the Shron, in his progr

walking on the side of the road at the Junction of Stubbs, and Morrison Gap Roads yesterday suddenly ran into the middle of | Finale

and was struck by a motor car driven by Mr. Best of

PWD She was injured in e