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“The China Mail.

Hong Kong. Friday, Aug. 12, 1932.

Finc Record Of The National Government.

nation

Correspondence.

The Hong Kong and Kowloon Property Owners' 'Association.

[To the Editor of "China_Mail."}

July 5, 1932,

The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall,

C.M.G., LL:D.“.

The Hon. Dr. S. W. Tưo, O.B.E.,

LLD

The Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, M.A.,

Barrister-at-law.. Sirs-On behalf of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Property Owners' Association, I have the honour to inform you that a meet- ing of members was held on the 28th ultimo for the purpose of reviewing the whole question con- cerning rider mains.

I have much pleasure to trans- mitting the resolution which was passed. together with a copy of the proceeding at that meeting.

I have the honour to be,

Sirs,

Your obedient servant.

Li Hai Tung Hon. Secretary. Proceedings of meeting held on Tuesday: 28th June at 3.30; p.m. to review questions affecting the rider main system.

FRIDAY AUGUST 12,

|near future, to abolish the rider main system, it la resolved that the Chinese representa- tives on the executive and legislative Councils be re-

News In Brief,

The forthcoming marriage is "an-" nounced of Mr. G. JB. Shuldt,

quested to take the matter up with merchant, The Peak, and Miss Government, to do their utmost to

al | Irmgart Thimey of Berlin. preserve a system which has stood Lai Chol, a carpenter, 20, was the test of thirty years, the aboll-admitted to the Kwong Wah Hos tion of which would constitute apital suffering from head wounds breach of faith on the part of inflicted by a fellow workman dur Government, and should in no case log a quarrel.

be contemplated unless the Colony

is assured of an adequate supply of

Mr. Fan Kel-mo, former Commia. meters and a freedom from watersioner of Finance, Canton, return- famine. It is further resolved that led to Hong Kong from Fukien yes- any scheme for the introduction of universal meterage should take in-terday. He will proceed to Shang- hai aboard the C.P.S. Empress of to consideration:-

Russia to-day...

$

1.the free installation of meters.. 2. a lower rent for meters and/or

a lower charge for water. 3.the provision of seperate

„On August 10' Major V. E. Duclos, Canadian Government „Trade. Com-

meters for each floor, where missioner in Hong Kong, will leave on his first official tour to Amoy. houses are let by the floor. Foochow and Swatow, on the 8.5. which is the only practical Hai Ning.

means of

(a) ensuring an equal supply to ail floors, should restrictions arise, and

(b) effectively preventing waste

POPULAR CHINESE WEDDING.

Miss Irene Lee And Mr. Fred Fung.

Mr. B. E. Sugars, Storekeeper at the Public Works Department, re- aiding at No. 20, Limoon Buildings, reports that his car an Austin Seven value $1,000, was removed from the Salisbury Road car park. between 7 pm and 1.45 a.m. yes- terday.

The body of an unknown Chin- jese male, about 30. was recovered' fron the harbour, yesterday. He was travelling on the Yaumati Miss Irene Yuen-han Lee, eldest about half way across, he jumped ferry from Hong Kong, when,

Owing to the Chairman belig en- gaged elsewhere and the Vice- Chairman being indisposed, Mr. Li Hol Tung, Hon. Secretary took the Chair..

daughter of Mr. Lee Koon,

was overboard with the obvious inten The Chairman welcomed the pre-married to Mr. Fred Fung at St-tion of committing suicide.

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sence of Mr. Ho Kam Tong, C.B.E.. Paul's Church yesterday afternoon. whom he called on to speak.

Miss Lee is a former student of John Fletcher, 24. Carnarvon, Mr. Ho Kam Tong addressed the Lingnam University. After "re Road, reports that his son Frank. turning from Hawall, she became 3, was bitten on the left knee by

meeting

The meeting was thrown open to assistant in the English Depart a black chow dog owned by Mr. ment of the Sun Yat-sen University Stoyle of 88. Salisbury Avenue. general discussion.

The bridegroom is a graduate The boy was treated at the Kow-

It was the feeling of those pre-

sent that the arguments advanced of Michigan University, and now loon Military Hospital, and the dox by government for the abolition of Chemist of the Canton Municipality. the rider main system, as reported and lecturer at Lingnam Univer- sent to Mataukok for observa- in the local Chinese press, were in-sity. adequate and may be effectively answered

Government.

con-

of

TRADE PACT NEARER AT OTTAWA.

(Continued from Page 1).

tion..

The symphonic. Concert to be held, at the Peninsula Hotel on Sunday next, as will be seen by the program- me advertised to-day, embodies ex- cellent attractions. There is a good. selection of instrumental items, and

CHANG DETERMINED TO RESIGN

(Continued from Page 1.)

Chlang's Promise.

ad-

ordinates are now military Shanghai, Yesterday. ministrators in Shans; Honan and

practicable because much must depend upon success in policies affecting trade, upon future deve lopments of the problem of inter- national debta, upon the results of

Judging from developments which the Disarmament Conference, and have taken place, it certainly seem upon the final results of the Con-ed that Government was about to version operation. But uncer-suggest the introduction of univer-

aal meterage. Such a step was, ties for an increased British trade once again will be heard the delight- With the House of Commons ad- tainties about consequential econo-in the opinion of those present, not with the Dominion and lay the ful soprano, Mrs. P. St. A. Sharp- journed and half the Cabinet ati mies constitute all the more rea-propitious and would be in any case, foundation of a considerably ham, who has sung. before during Ottawa, a review of the adminis-son why the Government should a breach of faith on the part of more comprehensive commercial these functions.

expansion in the future: tration" of the National Government resolutely pursue economies in

It should be noted that the rider- The feeling of optimism at proceed by orders-in-council, under during its nine months of office is matters entirely" within their own main system was devised by Govern- Ottawa has been regained by which she will take appropriate"

of this new trend of events. action against any country wreck- timely. That the verdict is favour control. No Government will be ment on the recommendation

Government

Ottawa, Yesterday, experts specially

ing the market by dumping. able to the Government is vithou able to claim complete success or

brought out from England (Mr, Britain and Canada are on the Canada is believed to have question, and there are many who justification for its "policy until Chadwick and Mr. Simpson). The verge of an agreement, according agreed to make further concessions to a well-informed Canadian in iron and steel, while textiles are wish that the Party system could taxation has been reduced. The cost of installing that system was be abandoned forever and the pre-present Government therefore have paid by the owners of houses in source. The question of Russian being considered. Britain is what is now known as the rider "dumping is said to be out of the rumoured to be ready to discuss sent system continued, There is no right to rest (and indeed show main district. Contributions were way. Britain having agreed to preferences on wheat and other little likelihood of this ideal being no symptom of resting) on their only made possible on the strength Secure legislative authority to natural products-Reuter, realized, but there are bright pros- laurels. Much remains to be done of a quid proque, which Govern- pects of the National Cabinet con- but what has been done has carnment has now the intention of ed for the Government greater buted was five lakhs, a not inconse

withdrawing The amount contri-: tinuing in office for a fairly long period. The accomplishments prestige among its supporters and quential sum, taking into since the crisis last autumn have greater cohesion between its mem-sideration the higher purchasing been notable to a degree and the bers even than existed in the first power of the dollar 80 years ago. At any rate, the time has not flush of victory at the elections. yet come for the introduction can review recent events with a great deal of satisfaction Ministers are certainly a strong universal meterage. Such a step. and pride.

The achievements of team. The Prime Minister himself would require not only a sufficient supply of maters to cope with all the Government would alone be clearly feels happier in the present demands, but that a sufficient sup

now than he ply of water exists. If short ralföns sufficient to rebut the charge that House of Commons

did when it first assembled: Helbe not, unexpected even if meters co-operation means ineffective com-

It is learned from a reliable Shantung, are watching the Pelping promise; but there is further evi- always had the authority of his were installed, a meter would only

become an added burden.

source this morning that Marshal changes closely. They may prove dence in matters which have not position and now he has the au-

Chiang Kai-shek left Hankow yes to be a turning point, in politics. Anally suggested ...was

terday for Kuling, for a personal Marshal Feng Yu-nslang, who re modus vivendi mayTM advanced so far. Towards the thority of achievement. Mr. Bald- that

conference with Mr. Lin Sen, the signed recently from all his Nan-

· found by Government Irish Free State, in a dispute which win has never been better suited be

reconnecting temporarily all President of the State Council, over king posts and le resting In Tai- the British

.has than by his present position. Mr. houses in the rider main dis the question of Mr. Wang Ching- shan, is strongly opposed to the

wel's resignation..".

existing alliance between Marshals neither provoked for embittered. Chamberlain's reputation suffered trict and providing a supply of 8

Chiang Kai-shek and Chang Hauch- .IF the atorage in It is also understood that Chiang lang the Government's policy has had some decline during his conduct of hours.

does not warrant Kai-shek has sent a long telegram

Determined to Renign. certain faults in the manner of Its a "grim" Budget, chiefly because he reservoirs

such 窳 step in addition to to Mr.. Wang Ching-wel assuring It was learned this afternoon that presentation but neither weakness falled sometimes to catch the tem-24 hours now given to meter him that he (Chiang) will hold Mr. Wang Ching-wei, left Shanghai

in the himself responsible for the Man- nor hectoring in its character. In per of his audience, but he has re- holders, a reduction

of

TV Soong left early this morning the matter of monetary

of monetary policy the cently gained ground by his pre-hours of supply should then be made churian taste and that be would yesterday for Hangchow, and Mr

thes in the latter case

start his preparations after the

by air for the same place, returning Government has not indeed satis-

sentation of the Conversion scheme.On the Introduction of universal extermination of the bandit menace fat noon. and by his speech on the Lausanne méterage, it is not reasonable to in the Central China provinces. It is understood that he went to fied all critics, but the critics

Concluding the telegram is an see Mr. Wang Ching-wel. Conference. Mr. Runciman has presume that the whole rider main themselves failed to produce ani

Mr. Tseng." Chung mìn Việt not been so much in the limelight. system is to be scrapped. Could it appeal to Mr. Wang Ching-weito agreed remedy. The Government

not and would it not most probably withdraw his resignation in order Minister for Railways interviewed have formed a mass of manoeuvre but he retains the reputation which be incorporated in the present sys that the country shall presenta by Reuter this afternoon did not

he won in the early days of the tem of water works in which case united front against

[deny that Mr. Wang Ching-wel: in the Exchange Equalization Ac-

Session.

some sort of compensation should aggression.

had gone. He stated that Mr. count sufficient to prevent violent

be paid ?

Chow Keng-shen, the representa Wang was determined to realn fluctuations in sterling, and they

The Introduction of universal tive of Chiang Kai-shek, arrived in and had gone to a quiet place " to meterage really amounts to increas- Shanghai this morning to present "recuperate his healthReuters propose to discuss a wider and

ed taxation, and if increased taxa- an important letter from Chiang to

Predletions, more permanent monetary policy Lieutenant J. H. G. Black arriv,|tion were needed, then in fairness Wang Ching-wel.

Nanking Yesterday, both at Ottawa and at the Worlded here this morning from Shang-to houses in the rider main district Later, the Marshal telegraphed Wall Informed persons predict Economic-Conference to be held hai on the sa. Rawalpindi.

on the sa

and as some sort of compensation, all the Ministers, urging them to that the Government will eventual- meters should be installed free of withdraw their resignations.

ly accept the resignation of Wand charge, with a lower, rent, and a Marshals Concern.

Ching-wel and also that of Marshal lower charge for water.

Marshals Yen Hsi-shan and Feng Chang Heuch-Hang Meters should also be provided Yu-kstang have issued a joint state- . It is intimated that either. General for each floor where the houses are ment let by the oor to en Among the arrivals in the and ape ctive Colony, this morning were. Mr. and Mrs. F. Hau who disembarked from the P and O. Rawalpindi

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Government

Personal Pars,

later. in the field of retrenchment Mr. R. L. Wyllie was among the the issues are not so clear cut as passengers from Shanghai disem are some other parts of the Gov-barking from the sa. Rawalpindi

this morning. ernment's policy, though Mr. Chamberlain has calculated that, assuming the complete success of the Conversion, operation, exper ture next year, wld be £108, less than it might have, thing

go Bir Peter Grain Shanghai yest day:: the

following Courfrot

It

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external

the Nanking Ho Ying-ching Chiang's second-in- the that command and trusted lieutenant, or Sri Chu Fel-teh will be placed in com-

mand in North China, wit

Yu Hauch-chung

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