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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1926.

SPORTS SECTION

COUNTY CRICKET.

SUGGESTED CHANGE IN

RECKONING.

HELP FOR BOWLERS?

Londen, Nov. 15.

Many intportant matters are on the agendy for the meeting of the Advisory County Cricket Com- mitree at Lords on Nov. 19, the chler being the question of assist. ance for the bowler"

HOME RUGGER.

RESULTS AHEAD OF THE

MALL

MÄORIS DEFEATED.

THE CHINA

HOSPITAL CHARGES.

Why the Scale Was Altered.

OLD RATES "UNFAIR."

B.M.A. Epouses Local Dra.' Case.

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Patients of private practitioners charge similar fees for mainten- ance only.

:on

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Sir C Clement's Policy. The whole matter was reconsi- ment and on 22nd October, 1926, dered by the Hong Kong Govern-

Colonies and the local adminis- receiving from the Government 22nd October, 1926.

Government House, Hong Kong,

tration.

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LOCAL SHARE MARKET.

OFFICIAL QUOTATIONS.

HONGKONG DECEMBER 1, 1928, 10:30.

London

the Colony. It would appear that these fees are actually lower than those actually charged in Shang- "Un-needed" Charity, hat and Singapore and that in The result is that regardless of general they do not appear to be, the financial position of the unduly high, having regard to the patiens anyohe, whether resident, general level of fees Th. this transient or tourist of whatever country and the relative experees nationality, is admitted into the of medical practice in Hong Kong "Governmens Hospital, and simply and elsewhere.I am, ecc.,

payment of the

(Sd.) G. C. Anderson, Deputy [proximate cost of board Medical Secretary.

and lodging according to the class The Government has replied to [of room taken. receives free, all criticism of its decision to in- medical treatment, and any thing crease Hospital fees by publishing that may be required in the way Llanelly, Nov. 13.

correspondence between the Bri of operation, X-ray or obstetrical tish Medical Association," the work, etc. A crowd of 14,000 witnessed Secretary

In other words there the following despatch was sent TT on Londen of State for the

the is a considerable class of patients in reply to the Secretary of State. TT on Shangha! rugger match. between

Banks. Llanelly and the Maoris.

Llanolly pressed firmly and. It will be seen from the letters a charity to which they are in no despatch No. 462 of 29th Decem- Chartered Bank

medical and surgical treatment as:

Hongkong Bank Sir. With reference to your

do, Parker scored a try after twenty that the question of revision of way entitled: minutes, amid great excitement. Ifees was raised several times; The Dominions Committee ia ber, 1925, on the subject of the Mercantile Bank, A. & B.

The Maoris gained a firm foot during Sir B. E. Stubbs' period therefore of the opinion that the terms on which patients are ad- ing in Llanelly territory. but of office and that he was opposed private practitioners in the Col-mitted to Government hospitals, p & O. Bank

do. despite swift breaking up and to the scheme as proposed:" keen following up there was

The ony nre at a disadvantage in that have the honour to state that Bank of East Aula further score.

no matter was reconsidered on Sir their patients are freely admitted the matter has been fully recon- Marine Insurances.. For twenty minutes after the office.

Cecil Clement's assumption to and treated by operation or other sidered since my predecessor's Canton Insurance interval, Llanelly were attacking,"

wise in Government Hospitals by despatch No.102 of 11th March, China Underwriters 1925, was written." The publication of the corres Government Medical Officers., or giving the Maoris

North China Insurance... a grueling pondence is in response to the rein other words that there is un-Principal Civil Medical Officer Yangtze Insurance

2. After consultation with the Union Insurance time.

Two Lianelly players were in-quest of the Unofficial members fair competition.

of the Legislative Council at the The Committee would be glad have come to the conclusion that

Fire Insurances. Budget debate, Sir Henry if the Secretary of State would there is force in the contention China Fire Insurance The Maoris made desperate Pollock on that occasion stated approach the Hong Kong Govern of the British Medical Associa- HK. Fire Insurance efforts to draw level, but lost by 3 points to nik

"Shipping. not prepared at pre-ment in order to ascertain ittion that private medical prac sent and without further explana-would not be possible for the Cov.titioners in this Colony are sub- Douglases tion to endorse the proposed in ernment Hospitals to charge fees ected to unfair competition, in Hongkong Steamboats.. crease of charges to drst and 2nd for medical and surgical consult that a person would ordinarily FK Tugs & Lighters.. Class patients at Government Hostions and treatment given by the prefer to enter a hospital, such as Indo-Chinus (Pref) Results in the rugby cofinty pitals, concerning which the only medical staff to all persons at Government hospital, where

(Det.) championship were as follow: information given in the Colonia mitted to the hospital except charges for maintenance only and Shell Transporta

Cumberland beat Lancashire by Secretary's, speech is that the in those Government Servants who not for meffical treatment could Star Ferries 15 points to 3, at Kendal

a private Water-boats creases are the result of repre- are entitled by their contracts to be made rather than Yorkshire beat Northamber sentations which have been made free medical service and those hospital where charges both for for Violation of the boxing lawland by 11 points to, 9, at by the local Medical profession. members of the community who treatment by a private medical Malabon Sugars

Refineries, maintenance and for medical China Sugars prohibiting sparring in unlicensed Gosforth.

We desire to be informed of the have not the means to pay for! places.

London, Nov. 131,

practitioner would be made. reasons which induced the local such services. Such fees should, |

Mining. Results of rugby union matches Medical profession to make those of course. be approximately oned that a new scale of charges, Kailan Mining Ad

3. It has therefore been decid-Benguets. due for a second performance, but played to-day were as follow: representations, because any addi- the same scale as the fees charg as set out in the enclosed copy Langkats (Combined)

Blackheath 0; Carbridge Univer.tion to the cost of hospital attended by private practitioners.. It

of Government Notification No:

do. is understood that arrangements 556 of 8th October, 1026, shall Shanghai Exploration

(Single) on these lines are at present in be substituted for the present Sharghal Loan force at the Government Hospi-scale of charges which is shown Rauba ..... ions Committee sees no reason

The Lancashire Club will move that the present system of scoring points in the County Champion ship be cancelled and the follow ing substilated: Two points reckoned for a win and one each for a draw game, and that the principle of percentage he re- tained

GÈNE TUNNEY,

ALLEGES. SPUTE AGAINST U.S. BE.

New York Now 20.

defented

Gene Tunney (who Jack Dempsey and became the world boxing climpion) after y series of txhibition, bouts with two sparring partners, was summonsed

A few hours later. Tunney was

was onnestad.

jured,

County Championship.

London; Nov. 13,

sity B. Bristol 8, Bath 0.

There was an angry scene at the police station Between Thaney and An inspector of the State Boxing Commissione Tuge dealurin that Earth 14. Newport 8..

"We are

ance is most undesirable."

1920 Representations. Summarising early attempts to

communique now issued

do.

"he was a victim of personal spit,, Gloucester 12, Devonport Services/have the scale of charges revised tals in Singapore and the Domin-fin the enclosed copy of Govern-Tronoh Mines

Balf was allowed in the sum $600-Router's American Service.

LEAGUE CRICKET.

The following have been selected to represent the Girl Service 66,

their league cricket match against 1st XI Craigengower on the

fatter's ground on Saturday:--B. D.

Evans teaptain), G. R. Sayer. A. E.

Wood B. Reed, F. & de Rome, E. Piner, P. E. Lawrence, F. Baker. F. Ling. E. W. Hamilton and F. H. Holdman.

MURDER TRIAL.

WIDOW SEVERELY CROSS- EXAMINED.

Leicester 6. Oxford University 3. Plymouth 6, Old Blues 8. Richmond 3. Harlequins 3. Neath 10. Aberavon 6.

West of Scotland 21, Edinburgh

Hawick 21, Edinburgh W. 0.

Academicals 0. Stewartoniana 8. Pleriotonians 13, Royal High School 0; Hillhead

High School 3.

School 11.

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British Medical Association rais fed the question of the fees charged in Government hospitals.

new scales are:-

Hongkews. Government replied that it did not

Eir R. E. Stubbs' Attitude.

(1) the charges for medica New Engineerings.. propose to increase the fees, In reply the following despatch attendance at a rate of one-third Shanghai. Docks

In 1923 medical practitioners again took State.

three local firms of was addressed to the Secretary of of the maintenance rate in the Lands, Hotels & Bldgs.

case of 1st and 2nd class private H.K. & S. Hotels. Watsonians 12, Glasgow High considered that local doctors were 11th March, 1925.

up the matter stating that they Government House, Hong Kong patients: the Principal Civil Hongkong Lands Medical Officer is of opinion that Hongkong realty subjected to unfair competition Sir, I have the honour to ack-this charge approximately equals EK. Territoria by the low rates charged in Goy-nowledge the receipt of your des- the charge that private medical Humphreys Estates ernment, hospitals and more parti patch No. 359 of the 15th Novem-practitioners would make in or Prince's Building Civil Service (55% "A" will be

cularly by the fact that surgicalber with regard to the terms ou Cinary cases;

Rural Lands represented by the following In

operations were performed free, in which patients are admitted to (2) the fees charged for sub their maleh againal the fong Kong

those hospitals. The matter was Government Hospital

Cotton MIII. in this gical operations and maternity Ewo Cottone C.C. 2nd X at Happy Valley on

referred to the Secretary of State, Colony, Melbourne, Nov. 30:

Orientals. Saturday: 14. B. Nihat Geap)

who replied that "it appears to bel

2. After careful consideration

5. It is considered that the Shanghal Cottons (old) Anderson has defnitely the general practice in the Col- have come to the conclusion that Principal Civil Medical Officer tain. H. F. Harper T. D. Etuted that he will not be available onies

do. Government Civil it would not be possible to work should have discretionary power Pendered. R. C. Witchell & Sarn. for the Davis Cup lawn tennis com- Hospitals to afford treatment to such a system as is suggested in to waive the extra fees," in view Canton Ices....

Miscellaneous. H. F. Westlake. B. S. W. Paterson petition next year, as he intends to the general public on the payment the letter from the British of the fast that there is a class Cements. (comb.)

E. Stränge. Spittey S. carry out his intention of becoming of certain fees, McLaren and P: O'Neill.

These Medical Association" of the 22nd of person, who, whilst they can a professional-Reuter

fees, however, are clearly intend. October, unless this Government afford to pay 1st or 2nd class dc. ed to cover only the cost of main- definitely adopted the principle of rates for maintenance, canno: China Buses

(new) tenance, nursing attendance, etc., allowing all medical officers the afford to pay extra charges for China Lights (comb.) and are paid into the Government right of private practice. There is medical attendance, surgical oper Chest as revenue derived from something to be said for the adop-ations or maternity cases.

(old) the Medical department, and notion of this principle as competi8 All fees with the exception China Prov. special effort seems to be made tion would reduce the very high of the consultants fees will be Dairy Farms to avoid competition with private fees charged by private practi- paid into the ordinary revenue of Der A. Wing... Omission to file the return of practitioners."

tioners here, but I do not think the Colony. At the resumption of the qurde allotment of one share in the Kiu

Hongkong Amusements. In view of this reply the Gov-that the proposal would be re- trial Mrs. Ha reiterated her heYip Land Investment and Farming ernment informed the three firms arded as satisfactory by the referred to in the notification are Hongkong Electrics 7. The Government consultants H.K. Constructions Hef that no serious love intrigue Company, of Fanling, led to the that it was not prepared to estab-existing medical firms.I have, the Professors of Surgery, Medi H.K. Ropes (comb.) existed between her husband and representation of the Company at iish a Scale of special fees for Mrs Mills. but added that "appar

eine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, do. (old): at the University of Hong Kong. ently there was some slight thing

do.

(new) B.M.A's Reply.

These professors have always Hongkong Tramways guing on."

been connected with the Govern Lane, Crawfords. Copy of a further letter from rent hospitals, though hitherto Macao Electrics the British Medical Association, their exact status. has not been Mackintosh.... London, received from the Secre-clearly, defined. The matter was Nanyang Tobaccos

The British Medical Association, cellor who concurs in the present

discussed with, the Vice-Chan- Peak Trams (old) Medical Association

do. (new) House, wrote on 15th December. Proposals affecting these profes. Sinceres

Singapore Trams: Sir, I am instructed by the at the Peak Hospital will remain United Asbestos

8. The rates for maintenance Taxis The British Medical Association Dominions Committee of the Bri- the same as they are at present, Medical Department, on October tish Medical Association to advert namely $10 per diem for 1st class 22, 1924, wrote as follows to the to my letters of the 22nd October, and $5 per diem for 2nd class Watsona

do. Secretary of State for the 1924, and 9th February last and patients. Patients at this hos- Wm. Powells Colonies:-

Sir, I am instructed by the (Reference No. 17838/25).

Mr. Grindle's reply of May 5thnital are attended at their own ELK Telephones. Dominions Committee of this.

charges by their own doctors.- The Committee is advised that I have, etc... notice certain circumstances in a deputation from the general etc. Association to bring to your Sir R. Stubbs refused to receive connection with the Hospital practitioners of Hong Kong who Medical Service under the Hong desired to explain their position Kong Government.

Somerville, Nov. 20.

The prosecuting counsel pressed her in erosa examination, asking her why the day after her husband Tailed to come home she did not attempt to find him and subsequent- y when his body was found why she did not go to see it and bave it brought home.

Mr. Hall denied emphatically starting for Derussey's Lane on the night of the crime. She also. denied overhearing à conversation wherein it was aleged that the two Jovera arranged to meet under the apple tree. She further denied that she accompanied

Henry Stevens thither.

The Rev. Edward Hall's two sisters testified to the widow's grief after the crime was "committed,- Router.

DISARMAMENT.

Rugby, Nov. 30.

etc.,

the Supreme Court "this morning operations in Government hospi- R. E. Stubbs, Governor, etc. when Mr. H. S. Fitzroy applied for tals. extension of time for fling.

The master was then taken up It was explained that the Com-by the British Medical Associa- pany was a limited Hability one tion, London, and a copy of the with a capital of $75,000 divided following letter from the British tary of State. into 150 shares of $600 each. In Medical Association was forward- the absence of the chief managered by the Secretary of State for British

no share had been allotted and the consideration. neting manager had failed to con,-! ply with the regulation.

Extension of time until December was granted.

IRAK CALM.

Rugby, Nov. 30. It is understood that it has strength of the Royal Air Force in been decided to reduce the Irak after to-morrow from eight

to seven squadrons.

This reduction had been made possible by the more settled state

of things in the country.

B.M.A. Take Up Cadgels.

1925:-

sors.

(Sd.) C. Clementi, Governor

NOTIFIABLE. DISEASE LAST WEEK.

EXCHANGE

Hongkong, 1st December 1998.

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Or, London-

Bank, Wire

On demand -1/-11-1/16 30 day's sight.

4 months ahh, 13/14-1 Cridita, monte eight-2-1/18

Dommentary, 4 months sight 2/-3/16 Un Party

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and has never given them any COLONY'S HEALTH." It is understood that the Hos- Facilities for laying their "canB pital Medical Service is maintain before him. In these circum ed by the Hong Kong Government stances the Committee is unable The squadron which is to be for the purpose of supplying the to concur in the statement that disbanded is No. 1, which

medical needs of Government ser- the matter has been carefully con- Lord Cecil, who is attending the stationed at Hinaidi and com- vants and the poor and that those sidered by the Colonial adminis Disarmament Sub-commission in manded by Squadron Leader Hospitals are staffed by Medical tration, and would request, in

Last week's return of notifable Geneva informed correspondents Cyril Lower, the famous inter- Officers employed by the Govern view of the recent change of disease in the Colony comprised :— last night that the proparatory com- national Rugby footballer.

ment, and that private practi- Governor, that the question may

Credits, months' sigih ... 1655 cission for a Disarmament Con-

Diphtheria: 2 cases (Chinese), On Berlin furunce might meet in March to in the New Year as a Home De-tending or operating on their

The squadron will be re-formed tioners are debarred from at- be re-opened.

from the city, one Imported-2| draft the main principles of a con- fence unit.-British Wireless Ser-own patients in the Hospitals. the propisition with regard to the

I'am to emphasise the fact that deaths..

Do New York vention for submission to the vice:

Enteric fever (typhold): 6 cases

demand Other patients, however, who do imposition of fees for medical from the city (1 British Imported Bombay

Credits, 90 days' alghi respective governments participat-

not belong to the Government and surgical consultations and and 5 Chinese)-3 deaths.

Wire On demand Service and who are not in need treatment at the Government Puerperal fover: 1 Chinese case 3 aleatle

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ing in the conference.

Lord Cecil doubted whether the

conference would take place for at:

least a year. Careful preparation was essential if disappointment was

to be avoided. The British Govern-five

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Brownville, Texas, Nov. 30. Eight persons were killed and happens that in many cases those such service was not necessarily

wounded' in

ment were profoundly anxious that Mexican agrarians to selže an attempt the conference should not fail, and American-owned

ranch

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by admitted are not even residents of meant to imply that such fees Rugby, Nov. 30.-During the an the Colony.. The fees charged should pass to the Government first nine months of the present he pould not imagine any British Matamoros.

near are: $8.00 per day for the 1st, medical officers concerned. The year, 52,750 persons were assist

class, $5,00 per day for the 2nd point would be fully meet if theyed to migrate under the Empire dans Government which would not sin- The band had been transporting class, $2.00 or $1.00 per day for were credited to the ordinary Settlement Act. They included cerely desire its success.

a house round the countryside as the 3rd clate. Having followed closely the work headquarters. When they began

revenue of the Hospitals.

5,500 families consisting of over lovmazon (Fucks These fees include not only As regards Sir R. Stubb's re 20,000 individuals who went to pr of various disarmament committees, to move the house into the ranch, Hospital maintenance but also mark upon the very high, fees Australia and New Zealand Infor he was more than ever convinced the ranchers, after warning are medical, surgical and obstetric charged by private, practitioners formation regarding the migrant that an effective agreement for dis-The agrarians, who were all killed, treatment, and drugs, whilst at in the Colony I am to add that rambles for Canada is not yet armament was practicable-British include a girl grasian-Reuter's the same time other Hospitals the Committee has been advised available-British Wireless Ber- Wireless Service.

American Service.

available in the Colony for the of the ordinary level of fees in vice.

Buenos Aires Bombay Shaughed...

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British Wireless Service,

SENATE CONTROL.

Portland, Maine, Nov. 30, Mr. Arthur Gould, a Republican, has been elected to the Senate, thus, assuring the retention of Republi can control of the Benate, where hitherto there were 47 Republicans and 47: Democrats, Reuters Ame

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