LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Levy On Government Salaries
SHING MUN EMPLOYEES TO BE EXEMPT
As a sequel to the recent Or- dinance imposing a levy on the salaries of Government servants. a resolution was passed at yester-i day's meeting of the Legislative Council exempting all public officers employed on the Shing Min reservoir works as they were: engaged on a temporary basis.
Another resolution Exed the exchange rate for the conversion of salaries at 1s. 5748.
Those present at the Council Meeting included:
His Excellency the Goverzor (Sir Andrew Caldecott,
CM.G., C.B.E.):
His Excellency
Kt
THEFT THAT CAUSED LOSS
OF £20,000
Aunt Robbed And Beaten By Forourite Nesbew
Robert Mulcahy, of Jersey City, had an aunt who was re- pated to be rich.
When he was arrested on a charge of robbing her of 58 and of beating her, the revealed that he had been her, favourite re- iative and that she had intend- ed to leave him her entire estate 01 £20,000.
OLD RESIDENT OF COLONY PASSES
Mr. Harry C. Jer
BURIAL AT HAPPY VALLEY
THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1936
To-day's 'Complete Short Story
The Man Who Was Two
By A. E. D. Smith
AST summer I went walk-I asked; for nothing concerning
POLISH TREATY WITH FRANCE
TRADE RELATIONS INTERRUPTED
"CHINA MAIL": SPECIAL
Warsaw, To-day.
In consequence of the intro- currency the
LAST I walk that was to be learned from his duction in creion lands. to the great good of my speech, which seemed, indeed, to control in Poland and body and the uplift of my soul, be a medley of dialects, and it was after I had come
He shook his head.
restrictions thereby placed on [foreign trade. Poland has been obliged to renounce the trade
out of Sutherland by way of English. then?" My Lord Duke's place and At that he gave me a queer look, treaty with France, but it is Bridge of Bonar, and was and in, a voice so entirely chang hoped that the negotiations for swinging over the high, wilded that it might have been an- a new treaty will lead to a suc- hill road that leads to the green other man speaking, said: "God cessful conclusion. — Trans- eastern fringe "of Ross-shire forbid, with all respect to Ocean Service. that I fell in with my packmansouthern 'tongue of ye." Then, friend.
the
London, To-day.
It is understood that fresh ef- forts are being made to secure the
with an apologetic smile, he add-TEA RESTRICTION I had spatted him plodding ed quickly in his normal tone: ahead of me for some time, and That was Jasper, sir. Ye must-
SCHEME when I aught up with hima't take oay notice of him. He smallish, wiry-looking. elderly was always a bit bitter against Attempt To Enlarge fellow, trim-legged in old array the Sassenachs-party along oʻ
The Circle breeches and puttees, with a wood-the Cock Examiner which me un- The funeral of the late Mr. Haren, brass-tacked box slung over cle used to send him, and partly the General Carnet Jex, who died at the his shoulders-there was some along o some trouble with a Navy- Officer Commanding the Troops Kowloon Hospital on Tuesday. thing so engaging in the merryman over a wrench." Brigadier H. S. Seth-Smith, took place at the Protestant Ceme roguish eye he rolled at me Naturally I stared at him; but co-operation of the non-signator- itery, Happy Valley, yesterday something so innately cheerful in he went on unconcernedly: "Noies in the tea restriction scheme. The Colonial Secretary (Hon-afternoon. The coffin was carried his comic, rather squeaky voice as sir, I'm Irish. though born in Although some hope is entertained into the cemetery by Messrs he passed me the time of day, that Dundee. At least, that's what me that the African producers may Hon. Starling and Tom Jex, A. Urqu- involuntarily I slackened my pace old mother, God rest her, always be persuaded to join on a quota
.C..hart, and R. Lee. The Rev. L. Land fell into stride with him.
told me, though I never coold see basis, the expectations are Jess Nash, Acting Headmaster of the
meself how she coud be sure. For sanguine regarding China, Japan School officiated
she was the big-hearted. loving and Formosa-Recter. sort, ye see, sir, and loved so many) men that somehow she never
D.S.0.):
Mr. R. A. G. North);
The Attorney General Mrs. C. G. Alabaster.
O.B.E.);
The Secretary for Chinese Diocesan Eoys" Affairs (Hos. Mr. W. J. Carrie); at the graveside.
The Colonial Treasurer (Hon. Mr. E. Taylor):
The deceased, who had been an i invalid for a great number of was 47 years of age. He the "Diocesau
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Hon. Mr. A. G. W. Tickle (Act-year,
proper with one." Ing Director of Public Works): was educated
He again looked at me queerly. į Hos. Dr. A. R. Wellington, Boys' School
“I'd say you was in a pressing and taking off his battered felt D.B.E.. (Director of Medical and Be leaves two daughters, hurry, sir, if I didn't guess you hot, mopped his brown, wrinkled Sanitary Services);
Tamara and Zena, the latter be was one of they queer young gen-forehead with a surprisingly clear Hon. Mr. T. H. King (Inspectoring the wife of Mr. Leslie Wood,tlemen as foots it for pleasure, handkerchief.. "Getting General of Police):
and now in England. Deceased is he said humorously, nodding at warm, ain't it, sir"
Paris, To-day. Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, KL. also survived by two brothers. my haversack "Well, tis forty "It is," I agreed thoughtfully.
To-day's return of the Bank of K.C.:
Tom and Starling.
miles to inverness, and there's to- Again his voice underwent that France will show a loss of £20.- Those present included Miss morrow
and ΤΟΙΟΥΤΟΥ after surprising change, and in deep. 000,000 worth of gold, according) Tamara Jex
(daughter), Mrs. that; and the long legs of ye won't slightly nasal tones he said: "The to rumours on the Bourse.--Reu- Starling Jex, Mr. H. Gittins, Mr-get you there to-night however land Mrs. C. G. Anderson, Mr. Pe-hard you swing 'em; so you may
Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson; Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, O.E.E.;
Hon. Mr. T. X. Chan:
Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell;
Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell: Hon. Mr. S. W. To,
CRE,
LL.D.;
Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo:
ter Wong. Mr. W. G. Williams. Mr.jas well take it easy with me for
a
T. Knox, Miss Brackstone, Mr. S. white, and make your bed this V. Gittins, Mrs. A. J. Kew, Mr. Aside o' Conon."
J. Kew, Mr. T. Rolt, Dr. E. Law, I told him that I had no inten-
Mr. D. M. MacDougall (Deputy Miss G. Ablong, Mr. A. H. Botion of trying to reach Inverness
Clerk of Councils)."
berts, Mr. N. Braga, Mrs.
hews and many others.
Mat-that night; that I was indeed Brigadier H. G. Seth-Smith,
walking for pleasure, with no im- A wreath from "Tom and Tam-mediate purpose D.S.O.. Officer Commanding the
but to admire Troops in China, took the Oath of ara" was buried with the remains, the hills.
and other foral tributes included: Allegiance and assumed his seat
as a member of the Council.
"Aye," said he, indicating with those from "Lilian and Sandy" a casual turn of his head the wide, The Colonial Secretary by com. C. Thomas; Ruby Mow Fung; smoke-blue heights beyond. "the Donald and Mary;" "P.K;" Miss sunlit moors about TIS and the mand of H. E. the Governor, laidį
Miss L. G. Ablong; Misses L and hills is all right; but you can get on 'the table the report of the
Anderson; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. V. Oban aong by the western E. Rogers; Mr. and Mrs. C. G. too much of 'em, mind ye. From Hall; Mr. and Mrs Arthur 1.
Finance Committee No. 3 of April 22 and moved that it be adopted.
The Colonial Treasurer second-
ed and this was agreed to,
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arms to John o', Groats, and ther Kew; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones by the coast road or Strathalla and Dickie; Dr. and Mrs. Edward dale, as you like it, to Morayshire The Colonial Treasurer: Your Law; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fergu- and the South again-twice a year Excellency, Under Item 6 Airport W. G. Williams; Mr. and Mrs.
son: Miss A. M. Williams and Mr for a matter of thirty years, that's (b) Airport and Seaplane Slipway H. Fisher; Mr. and Mrs. F. W this it's not a bad life, and I've!
been my beat. Still, on a day like the sum of $860.000 has been ap Stapleton; Mr. and Mrs. F. E done a different kind of footing i proved for the total cost of these Booker and family: Mrs. A. Ethie fatter countries and liked it less. works See Appendix VI (b)
Matthews and family; Mr. and page 115 of Estimates 1936,
Oh, aye, Scotland's not a bad Up
Mrs. H. Gittins and family; Mr. to December 31. 1925,
place." $583.931.92 only had beer expend (Continued at foot of Preceding ed öwing to delay in arrival of
Column) materials although when the 1936 Estimates were framed it had been thought that the larger sqm of $708,695.86 might have been expended up to the end of last YesT. The actual balance remain- ing on January 1, 1936. was therefore $276,068.08 against an
move:
MR. DEITZ RIDING
ROYAL SCOT
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“Are you a Scotsman yourself?”
Yangtze Handicap: Five Furlongs
This race will be confined to!
Class China ponies, and among the entries I notice Soldier of Honour, which is now in the capable hands of Dr. L Reidy. Nothing much is known about itɛ]
estimated balance of $151,304.14. Wallsend Handicap: Six Furlongstraining form, and the jockey to A resolution has already been
In this sprint event for "gtake it out has not yet been Dom- taken for the expenditure during Class Australian ponies, much will inated. I don't think Bear Claw 1936 of the latter sum and I am depend on the start Centre will accept here, and Mr. Black now asking that the difference Court (Mr. Deitz) was only beaten will probably take out Mistake between $276,068.08 and $151. by Halcyon (Mr. Black) at the last Bag- This pony is definitely fit, 304.14, namely, $124.763.94 be also meeting by a narrow margin, and and, provided Mr. Black can get made available in order to con- it will have an opportunity of re it away to a good start, I think it plete the works. this year. 1 versing the verdict on Saturday. will win. King's Fancy (Mr. Ranger will again be taken out by Pih) is also in this race, and will That this Council approves the Mr. Proulx, and, in spite of its probably be placed. I am afraid expenditure during the financial disappointing run
in the same King's Justice (Mr. Harriman) year 1936 of the further sum of race, I still believe that this pony will find the distance too short, $124.763.94 on Item 6 Airport (b) is capable of winning. The finish and the same remarks apply to Airport and Seaplane Slipway will, however, be fought out be Sadko (Mr. P. P. Botelho). Since which sum shall be met from sur tween these three ponies, and an its demotion from "A" Class, Cy- plus balances pending the issue of
exciting race should eventuate. clamen Bay (Mr. Harris) has notj done anything of note, and, run- ning against sprinters in this event, I feel its supporters will This will be the second leg of have to wait for another Meeting)
a further loan.
Hon. Sir Henry Pollock: I would like to ask why this expen-i ditare is more than originally an-
ticipated?
The Colonial Secretary second- ed, and the motion was agreed to.
Pei-Ho Handicap (Second
Section): One Mile
The Colonial Treasurer:. This the "Daily Double," and the fol- before seeing it win again. expenditure is not more than lowing will probably face the Hwang Ho Handicap: 1 Mile was anticipated. It is merely starter: Balios (Mr. S. C. Liang),
And 155 Yards carrying forward the balance not Belmont Star (Mr. Ip Kui Ying).
The last race of the day, for expended from last year to this Blue Ribbon (Mr. W. C. Choy) Ce-"C" Class China ponies, will be year, and is in the original estim-lebration Time, Double Chance ridden by novice jockeys, and this `ate of $860,000.00
Mr. N. Deitz). Emergency Call should provide an interesting fin- Mr. Tang Man Wa), Festival Eve ish. Pontiac Ray, recently demot- Mr. L C. Harris), Hopscotched from "B" Class, will be taken (Mr. Pih), Philanderer (Mr. P. Put by Mr. Wood, and should at Botelho), and West Parade (Mleast come in placed. Valoroas (Continued from Next Column) D. Black). It will be a difficult (Mr. Harris) won a race at the and Mrs. A. E. P. Guest and fam-problem to pick the winner among last meeting over the mile dis- By: Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Churn and this lot.
Blue Ribbon, being rid-tance, and has a distinct chance family; Mra. E. Lee and family; den by a novice, has an allowance of coming in again, with Ecolas Mr. and Mrs. T. Knox and family; of 6 lbs., and with only 135 lbs. to Bay (Mr. W. C. Choy) giving the W. F. and E. F. Fincher; Mr. Ho carry, it has certainly a distinct strongest challenge. King's Scep- Wing; Hung Tz-leung, H. Q. Hunt, ly good chance of winning, Eups-tre (Mr. E. I Ip)" iz Kable to W. C. Hong, H. C. Hang and Acotch-and-Philanderer are also create an upset. Royal Highness Hang; and Classes III and IV, worthy of following, and Festival (Mr. E. W. Fang) may find the Maryknoll Convent School.
Eve must not be overlooked. distance too long.
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