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THE PEAK.

No. 19,857

THE AFTERMATH.

PROGRESS OF RECONSTRUCTION

WORK..

THE DIFFICULTY OF WATER SUPPLY.

ROAD CLEARANCES.

Further Particulars of Storm's Legacy.

THE BOYCOTT.

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CONFERENCE CONTINUES

TO-MORROW.

HONGKONG'S REPLY.

Canton, July 19. This morning, the full Canton and Hongkong delegations resum- ed the conference at the Foreign Office..

OVERCOME, BY A. S. WATSON'S.

Mesars. A, B. Watson & Co., Ltd. can supply and deliver killed Water is the residents the Peak With the Penk isolated and the only means of access to Repulsed Hill Districts in one sint and 1. gallon bottles "and in 3, gallon Fay via the Aberdeen Road even this has to be negotiated "very jara. The efforts of this enterpris carefully); with mud inches deep everywhere in the main thoroughing company will be appreciated to Canton's official view as to fares and in banks where it has been removed for transit purposes. by the many whey are suffering

from shortage of drinking water. Hongkong has still much besides the memory of its severity to re- mind it of the terrific storm which raged on Sunday night and Monday morning.

Much, however, has been accons practically powerless to save the plished as a result of gangs of men) carpets and furniture from being awworking under supervision until a damaged. At eight o'clock yester- late hour last night and early this day morning the lower Doors and

A trubi service to the King Edward Hotel was passilde Grst thing this morning and later in the day i restricted service to

passages were, Hooded to within Avi inches of water, and with the kit chyne under water direakfast was makeshift one. Part of the din-

all districts was run. The Roadsing room door has sunk badly and Departmem is coneïntrating on the kelearance the main highways and is able to promise provisional

leancies cury shortly.

Stubby Road.

Stubbs Road and Magazini Gap Roud, Bave suffered mame than ang (others, Stubbs Road more particu

arly tween Bowen Road and Morrison Hill Road. Here, there

are numerous landslides the worst slip being where the sans shoot Estaging goes aross. This will re- quire the clearing of enormous unaptities of earth and rock huti it is hoped by Friday to get a passage salicient to enable cars er) bases in negotiate. Stubby Brady

Magazine Gap Road.

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Full details of the defuge, with illustrations, will be published in the "Overland: China Mall," which will be on sale at 12 noon on Friday, in fime to catch the Home mail by the "Ranpura.”

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it looks as though it will be some time before the former polished sur- In the case of most of the other roads it is expected that provisional face will be regained. Motorists arrangements will be made which tried all rounds at an early hour, will enable the passage of traffe finding it was impossible 'n pass. within a few days. Magazine Gap The Shaukiwan Road was obstruct Road at one part is breached to it's fed by landslides which made pas- full width and it will be necessary sage impossible, and the new road to erect temporarily a bridge. The to Hongkong was found, to have a gaping hole halfway across the Perk Road is also partly breached ire place. The by means of just at the top of the hill Tend- arress to the Teak, in fact, i bying to Repulse Bay.

egotiating on foot, the old Peak Road and Wanchai Gap Road, in the Case of the latter" some nasty gaps having to be negotiated.

Before the Aberdeen portion of The road was cleared sufficiently to allow of traffic the footpath from the Peak to Pokfulam was used by some residents who took rar as far as Pokfulam and walked up via the

reservoir.

THE POST OFFICE.

The General Post-Office was yesterday flooded in the basement up to 3 ft. deep and the assistance of the Fire Erigade was obtained to pump out the water. "Ther worked from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. bat wing to the numerous calls on the

services of the Brigade they had to abandon the work and resume it

Repulse Bay Road. food progress has already been this morning. made in clearing the new road to Repulse Bay from Bowen Road on-

wards. This is very largely clear ed. There are numerous slips in the neighbourhood of Shaukiwan but it is anticipated that the whole of the round-the-island road will be open by the end of the week.

Caine Road.

About 85 bags of mail coming froni foreign countries were damaged in the cellars of the Post, Ofice. Most of the mail came from Singapore, Seattle, and the Straits Together with it was also damaged

to hospital yesterday with injuries

received in a fall from the first

for verandab of a house at Stone Villa Lane. He was repairing ar electric light wire by leaning over the verandah and fell to the ground

s receiving a shock.

BAY VIEW DISTRICT,

A feature of the damage in the Fas View district was the disap- pearance of the market at Tai Bang village. The structure, about 100 feet long and standing on stone been pillars, is stated.. to have

When carried away by the flood. investigations were made yesterday - after the water had subsided, there was not a trace of the materials of the structure or the stalls.

BELIEVED DROWNED,

woman

In a port made by a Chinese

ah, married

Bay View Station. She stated that her father in-law, 67 years of age, is missing and is belleved to have been drowned/

The report states that the old man went out of the hut at 3 o'clock in the morning to save his chickens. At this time water was rushing down the hillside and the man was not keen again.

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QUARRY BAY DEATH?

Although not reported officially, reliable it was gaat, from, a source yesterday that a Chinese. was electrocuted and died at Quarry Bay. He came in contact with a high tension wire which had been dislodged by boulders on the hill- side above the quarters Sugar Refinery staff.

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ANNUAL MEETING ROW.

Lengthy questioning, which de- veloped fate discussion and ardu- meat, coupled with outspoken priti eism by a shareholder whe advised "shutting down," were the main features of the 3rd annual meeting of the Hongkong and Kowloon Taxi- cab Co. Ltd.. held today.

Mr. J. W. Kew went lule the are at considerable longch, The nature of such reply (or, in counts other words. Hongkong's atate! punctuating his questions with Another ment of the position) was not

sarcasm and, eämment... divulged.

shareholder, Mr, S. Harrisen, alsu Adjournment was made till joined in. Mr. A. II. donee, manag- Wednesday

(to-morrow) when ing director, gave more of the re the conference will

plies while Mr. H. Birkett Tebuirs be

mani also answered M. Kew..

Note: An official communique į issued on Saturday stated that Canton refrained from formulat- ing any conditions of settlement pending a reply to their state. iment on the origin.

sumed. "Wah Tsz Yat Po,"

WATER ECONOMY.

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The following, official com- inunique has been received:

His Excellency desires. impress on all house holders on the Peak and Upper Levels, who are affected by the water estrictions rendered neces sary by the damage to the Pokfulam Pumping Station, the absolute necessity prealest economy in the use of water, and the strict, control of their staff with this.end in view. He feels sure that he can rely upon their loyal co- operation in this matter.

for the

Besides those mentioned there were present Messrs. Sum Pak mins. T. M. Chau directers; and H. M. Kew, A. Nissim. C. As Fulcher ishareholders,

Last Year' Features The outstanding items in the e- port for the year ended April 30, 1926, are:-

1 lakhs depreciation written off in 26 months.

$40,000 profit last year instead of $46.000 loss, as result of farm- ing out the fleet of taxis.

Concessions obtained from the International and French settle- ments, Shanghai: 60 taxis will be sent up from Hongkong.

After the report had been read by Mr. Rowe, Mr. Birkett-opened his address with the customary re- ference to report and accounts. He then said:-

note

the that You will neles" Balance Sheet shows a profit of $40,022.18 as against a loss of last $46.680.14 shown, in, our Balance Sheet. The profit of $40,022.18 is made after writing off $50,055.57 for depreciation. This allowance for depreciation, to the Hongkong Bank. It is hoped together with $108,218.45 already that by 2 o'clock this afternoon written off previously makes a will be possible to run right through ictal of $158.274.02 writigh off to to Whitty Street."

depreciation, in two years and two On-the-Shaukiwan-Route -cars-months' trading and by writing off- have been running all morning as these large amounts to deprecia- far as North Point and it is expecttion it will be seen that your ed that an extension to Quarry Bay directors are still following that

this will be possible afternoon. bold policy of making ample proj Owing to a landslide at Taikoo it vision for depreciation which I

sometime.

It was also stated that a matsher I will be impossible to run between mentioned to you at our last an- Quarry Bay and Shaukiwan fornual meeting, and 1 feel sure that such action will meet with the ap- On the Happy Valley route caraproval of the shareholders. are being worked vin Broadwood Road but it is necessary for them to turn back at the Dragon Motor Garage and this of course necessi- tates single line working."

were any occupants in it at the time is not yet known.

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TWO MORE DEATHS.

The death of Private Nihala Ram,

was killed as a direct result of of the 2/5. Punjabi Regiment, who

10 bags of parcel post for Hong-being struck by lightning--the only | bong_coming..from the same coup-

tries.

Residents in the Peak and the upper level districts were deprived yesterday of their daily mail due Until to lack of transportation.

The lower portion of Caine Rond is closed to traffic by the subsidence of the bank near the Roman Catho- [le Cathedral and the opening out

of the road through the Cathedral more facilities are available, the Peak and upper level residents will which accounted for the flooding of

themselves with Wyndham Street through Glenenly have to content It is now possible to go through only one delivery daily instead of The postmen will be engaged Glenealy as far as Came Road, by chair or foot.

In the afternouns in clearing the

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easualty so far reported from this source was advised by Whitfield Barracks yesterday. The man was sleeping in his quarters at the time.

So far as police reports are con- cerned this is the only death ascer tained in addition to the fatalities at the No. 3 pumping station.

A report was made by a black- smith, of Fak Tin village, in the Shamshuipo district, of the death of his 16-year old nephew by drown- terday forenoon. It is stated that

Tribute to Mr. Rowe.

You were told when we laat met together that your directors had:" decided to farm out the company's taxis to a syndicate formed by the drivers themselves and 1 have

The earliest date by which time the Peak tarp service will again be in commission is given as Satur-pleasure in informing you that

day..

STORM ITEMS.

Mr. F. Sutton, of the Public Works Department, and popular turf enthusiast," had an arm badly cut by glass at the Hongkong Club about 3 a.m. yesterday, at the height

this venture has been eminently 'successful as by this means your directors have been able to con- vert a loss of $46,680.14 into a profit of $40,022.18 which, I think, is very satisfactory. especially when we remember the financial difficulties this Colony has under- had these difficulties not existed" one and is still undergoing and of the storm. Mr. Sutton (who stays at "the Club) rose to close our profits would have been very much greater and here I think we a window, alipped and his arm went

should pay a tribute to your Robertson and others rendered as Rowe, to whose able management sistance and Mr. Sutton was con-

we owe a lot.

A large gang were at work this Post Office from the 4 inches depth ing in a pond at Kowloon City yes. through the glass. L.-Col. T. A. managing director, Mr. A. H. morning clearing the obstruction at of water and the mud in the base.

Caine Rond. A stream of water which still flows from the hill has now been diverted into the side channel of Arbuthnot Road.

The easiest way to reach Caine Road at present is for motorists to proceed up Garden Road as far as the Peak, tram station, then Lower Albert Rond, along Wyndham Street past the Dairy Farm to the Central Police Station, and up..Arbuthnot Road The junction at Caine Road has now been sufficiently cleared for both up and down traffic through Arbuthnot Road.

ment.

the lad attempted to retrieve "The "President Madison" and basket of vegetables and

which carried away by the flood. the "Empresa of Russia," were scheduled to arrive in Hong-body has not yet been found. kong last Sunday, arrived only yesterday afternoon.

The delay vas due to the typhoon which the liners encountered.

PRINTERS LOSS:

-Damage of $10,000-was-suffered by the Ye Olde. Printerie Ltd. whose establishment is located at the basement of the China Build- jug.

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KOWLOON CHAL

WAS The

veyed to hospital by ambulance.

Pokfulam reservoir, at the foot Last year I made mention of of the Peak, on the south side of certain calls in arrear and that the the island, was dry in some parts shareholders had been called on on Sunday. Yesterday morning, to pay with interest on third call and that in default of payment the water, overflowed.

Owing to the absence of juniors the shares would be forfeited and prevented" from attending the sold in accordance with our arti- of associations. Those Criminal Sessions yesterday on ac- cles count of the flood, Mr. Justice J. R. shareholders who failed to respond Wood (Pulsne Judge) adjourned have had to forfeit their shares next which have been dealt with ac- the Criminal Sessions until

cordingly as will be seen by refer- Monday.

ence to the balance sheet.

As a result of the food, which inundated Kowloon Chai, numerous villagers were left homeless "and penniless in view of the loss of thair live stock. Many have been allowed to occupy untenanted and partially completed houses on the Kowloon Tong site. Other small villages in this neighbourhood have Kowloon Roads.

The damaged goods consisted been practically wiped out. With regard to Kowloon, both the.

Kowloon Tong itself by no means coastal and Taipo Roads are closed, mostly of cover papers, art papers, the worst slips being the other side and coloured papers and macitinery, escaped the general damage, ow of Tsin Wan

house being struck by lightning course. Two bridges have approximately valued at $10,000. been carried away. Temporary The damaged goods are only in- and practically cleft from top to tridges will be erected and it is exured against fire but not against bottom. A big lake of water which pected to make provisional arrange-water. The Five Brigade was cull-was. in process of being filled in ments for passage of traffic by the Fed to the scene to pump the water overflowed and the residents cam end of the week.

which was over 4 ft. deep, and bined in diverting the low to at the time of going to press, the nullah, otherwise all the houses Brigade is still at work.

REPULSE BAY CONDITIONS.

Particulara as to the plight of Repulse Pay residents not available resterday on account of their being virtually marooned have since been received. At 9am. or the night, or rather the murning, of the storm.. the water rushed down the hills with terrific force and swept through the big dining room of the Hotel, carrying all before it. The staff were early on the scene, bat

It will probably take the man- agement over a week to clear the place from water and debris, ar1 to completely resume business.

WANCHAI DISTRICT.

In the long list of damage in the Wenchai district no one le reported to have been killed or injured as a direct result of the food.

A Chinese electrician was taken

would have been inundated.

TRAM SERVICES.

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During the night a passage for! tramcara wan mude through the de- bris between Arsenal Strect and Garden Road and by 8 c'clock this morning, tram.cars were running on the main route from Causeway Bay

(Continued at Foot of Next Cólumn.)

Several graves were affected by the Bood of water at the Protestant Cemetery, Happy Valley, cors be- ing exposed in some cases and tomb- stones carried away by the flood, some being deposited on the race The Jockey club wall was also broken by the same current which carried away part of the cemetery wall.

Shanghai Prospects. Since our

last meeting, our managing director has secured for the company a concession from both the International and French Municipalities of Shang- directors propose to transfer hai to run taxis there and your Chair coolies are reported to be about 50 of our present taxis to making attempts to obtain extort- Shanghai..and to replace them. ationate payments for carrying later with other taxis for Hong- residents to the Peak. A demand

By referring to the report of for $6 was made of one resident returning home last night. Need-your directors you will note that instead of paying a dividend this less to say, this was not met.

year your directors thought it: best to carry forward the total (Continued on Page 6.)

amount of the profit against the debit balance brought. forward. from last year and I feel sure that this action of your directors will meet with the approval of all the shareholders.

TO-DAY'S DOLLAR.

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand" to-day was 2/2 9/16.1

kong.

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