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INTERPRETATION OF DEPORTATION LAW

POW group dinner planned

The Argyle Birent Prison- Era of War Arociation wil - hold its annual dinner during

the first half of October,

There who intend to attend the dinner should

com. municate with Mr. fạn Mac- Gregor, MacGregor' Caldbeck and Company, No. 3, Lloyds Avenue, London, EC3.

Report on local

rent issue

Landlords belleve that the biggest single factor in the question of maintaining rents the nt reasonable level was rapacity of principal tenants who generally do not adhere to the 20 per cent commission for them.

This Is mentioned in the 1949 annual of the Hong General Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber hus written

to Government on the subject.

I has suggested that if princip al tenants could be strictly con- trolled, rent costs for the great majority of the populations could De lowereil.

Landlords might then be at- Towed increases over the rentals existing before the war to give then an adequale return for their

investiments.

The Chamber has also suggest.

ed Dat the following scale could provide adequately if it is appli- ed in conjunction with the rigor ous control of principal tenants in

property:

Lenement

Rent (Before the war?

FIKS60 and below

Suggested Increases

50 per cent|

| Legal"arguments" as to the interpretation of the Ordinance governing an application by the Police to the Góveribe for a waridht of ok- rest of a parson" pending" deportation proceed- ings wore heard by the Supreme Court yês- terday.

A contention that no such application can proper ly be said to Have Been made until the time It reaches the hands of the Governor, was op- posed by Crown Counsel, Mr. A. Lonsdale, The application, which is being heard by the Acting Chief Justice, Mr.. E. H. Wi- liams, is for the issuance of a writ of habeas, corpus against the Commissioner of Polite and the Superintendent of Prizons to show cause why the ap- plicants concerned should not be released from custody in- 'mediately.

Statistics meeting in London

Hong

Mr. W. G. Wormal; Kong Government Statisticton, The eight applicants, all of is among the Colonial Statis- whom were arrested on January tielans participating in a two- 24 is the premises of the Ping week conference in London. Lok Ration Workers' Association, of 184 Cheungshawan Road, are Chi Ching-keng

The opening session was held Chan Yu, yesterday, according to the local Cheung So, Tsang Wu, Chiu Public Relations Officer. It is Ying-cheung, Chan Kul-kwong, the first conference of its kind. To Yim-kong and Chau Tak

Mr.. B. A. Bernacchi, instructed by Mr. M. A. da Silva, is repre-

dale is appearing for the respon- dents.

The

Jeets

conference will cover a wide variety of statistical sub-

including problems, demography, artis organisational

external

returns, induistříní

A mineral statistics,

At the opening of proceedings yesterday, Mr. Justice Williams had occasion to remark in con- and the nection with affidavits matter of subpoenas brought for the ward by Mr. Lonsdalo that sub-Colonial statistics, poenas should be served to wit- nesses in time so that they could be able to attend the hearing.

It was ridiculous for sub police witnesses in the morning poena to be served to certain asking them to appear in Court the same day be added.

in the afternoon,

Crown's argument

of

Vice-Admiral K; B. Berkay, Commanding Officer of the United States: Beventli· Fleet; arrived from Balgon yesterday för m2 uhbet' day. Ha-lo stipwn above being met at Kal Tak by Commodoro L. N. Brownnold, RN=("Chlte Mail" photo),"

TAXATION U.S. Admiral

SYSTEM IN CHINA

arrives for visit

Vice-Admiral R. S. Berkey, San Francisco) March 22,

Commanding the United States "The Central People's Gov-Seventh Fleet, arrived from output, employment and labourernment of China are taking Saigon with four members of statistics, balance of payments

steps to ensure the success of his staff yesterday. and national income calculations, capital formation

its new and equitable taxation estimates and

Travelling in a special USN systems

publishing system which avoids rellance aircraft, Admiral Berkey told on Inflation, Peking Radio reporters at Kui Tak that the riots reported tonight.

Saigon during the US. feet's recent visit were not specially meant for the visiting feet.

The riots

wero political fr he said.

that visiting American

Benior statisticians from various

departments of the Home Gov-

ernment will attend nvisions of the conference which deal with matters in which they specialise.

ire Statisticions

from the Colonial territories attending the *conference are Mr. A. B. Reiss, Government Statistician, Gold Coast, Mr.

M. Herchenroder, Director of Statistics,

Gov- Gtatistician,

in

Quoting Uie "Peking People's Dally, the Radio said that in Communist China today revenu from taxation of all forms, nas origiral Derkey dented reports

tional and local, is estimated at Admiral 1,000,000,000 silver dollars:

to second

"HiF61 16 HK$TUD 60 per censt-Opening-his-oase,Mr. Lonsdale & Stuart-Wiljetus, yielding 31.2 per cent

referred to previous submissions

Crown Counsel said he would

of

to-

Personalia

Mr. Ronald Ernest. German hasi been appointed Postmaster Gen- eral, East Africa High Commis-) alon. He w arrive in East Africa early in Aprli, · accom» panied by his wife,

Mr. German was born at Ply- mouth and educated at the Bri tish Dockyard School, Devon- port. He entered the Post Office (telephone department), In 1923, and was transferred to poştal work, in 1934. He has been d A member of the ndministrativo stoff since 1937, From 1942 to 1945, Mr. German was seconded,

to the Sudan Government де assistant controller and director In the Posts and Telegraphs De- partment. He is, at present, 08- sistant secretary in GPO Head- quarters, St. Martin's Le Grand, London,

Mr. and Mrs. Hogarth, Mian B. Castaner, Miss D. M. Jacobs, Meara, J. Q. Lácorda, G. W. Macon and Captain W. H. Moora were among the departures from the Peninsula Hotel on Wednes day.

New arrivals at the Poninsula Hotel on Wednesday included Mrs. Clara Schaffer, Miss B. Larson, Mr. and Mrs. R. Villonco, and Dr. B. H. Crake.

of

Wives of two American Ad- mirals, on Admiral's daughter and the wife of n Journalist ur- rived hore by Pan American World Airways yesterday OT their way to Bangkok to attend the coronation of the Slameso King.

Mrs. Martha Joy, wife Vice-Admiral Joy of the United States Navy, Miss Mary Joy, the Admiral's doughter, Mrs. Edith Decker, wife

of ca Admiral Decker, USN, and Mrs. Dennis McEvoy, wife of the Edi- tor of the Japanese edition of Reader's

and Editor

of the werd

San Francisco ChroCaptain G.

met at Kal Tak by

of the United States Nayy.. T. Mundorff and Captain Stout

The party will leave for Bang-

kok by PAA this morning.

Armed robbery

in Kowloon

sullors A vital change from Kuomin-while with French sailors had on tang days was that grain tax, many ocensions been attacked by which was formerly the largest Vietnam students. single source of tax revenue, had The American Admiral and his now dropped

ploce, party were met at Kal Tak by

the Commodore L. N.

Brownfield; total national revenue," while Captain R. F. Stout of the USS place Toledo, which is at present visit- with 40.1 per cent.

Three masked men, one arm- lug the Colony; and Captain G, T. "The almost complete unifica- Mundorit, one of Admiral Ber-ed with a pistol, entered an tion of China, following the key's stuff officers.

unnumbered hut, occupied by liberation of the mainland,

Other members of Admiral Public gether with the restoration af Perkey's group are: Lieutenant industry and commerce, makes Commander J. P. Drake, Captain coolies, off the junction of Sal this change both

and W. L. Anderson, Lieutenants J Kung and Clear Water Bay possible necessary" the newspaper sald. G. O'Kane and A. Filstrṇuft, Roads, Kowloon, shortly after

It added, "Although the

Admiral and his porty o'clock last night and made phaals in taxation has shifted to will leave the Colony for U.S. off with approximately $800 in the towns, the general develop-naval manoeuvres which will end cash, gold rings and watches. ment of the country's economy off Japan on Sunday night. nicans lower tax burden on business concerns than ever be-

three per cent of fore, amounting to not more than

More than HK$100 100 per cent by Mr. Bernacch! that section 51 Georghiades, Cyprus, Mr. C urban taxation takes -first

suggested of the The Chamber further

Police Force Ordinance Martin, MDE East Africa High that the freedom given to land- lords and tenants of business pre- this case.

had not been complied with in Commission, Mr. J. R. H. Shaul, Central African Statistical Office, mises to negotiate a seven-year-

J. Phillips, Registrar of lease et on uncontrolled rental

Statistics, Mr. A. T. should be extended to cover re-

Assistant Statistician, sidential property.

Jamaica, Mr. H. L. Barnell, Re- gistrar of Statistics, Federation of Malaya, Mr. H. J. Steer, Statis tician, Trinidad and Mr. W. G. Wormal, Government Statistician, Hong Kong..

Films at Rotary meet

bring up affidavits to show the contrary.

Mr. Lonsdale submitted that the Police Force Ordinance laid down that a man arrested should be brought before a magistrate as soon as practicable within 48 hours, unless within that time

Mr. P. J. Loftus of the United the police sent an application to Nations Statistical Office has been

the Governor, for a warrant

of an observer,

Two Alms, supplied by the United States Information Ser-pending deportation proceedings. invited to attend in the capacity vice, were shown at the Kow- loon Rotary Club's weekly lun- cheon yesterday at the Penin- sula Hotel.

One entitled "Aquapolse" was

a sport film on hydroplaning. The

was

in alich a' caso,

the man might be held for a period of

22 Hourg Mr. Lonadala argued, referring to the Ordinance In support.

the facts,

Two youths gaoled for robbery

second was a war story of the re- Turning briefly to nowned British Eighth Army and he told the Court that the, eight the United States Fifth Army. It men, were arrested at 0.30 p.m. entitled "Liberation off on January 24. The next day, Rome"

Inspector Leslie at Police Head- Next Thursday, the weekly quarters signed en application luncheon of the Club will be a for a warrant to be sent to the Two Chinese youths who closed meeting. On the following Governor. This was received by took part in the robbery of a Thursday, Rotarian F. Gabbott the Attorney-General by 4 p.m. couple strolling along Embank-

speak on "Chinese-Arts-and on January.. 26..

ment Road on New Year's Day ondicrafts".

therefore a

The period of time used was evening were given hard labour with the law,

clear compliance | terms yesterday at the

Crown Counsel Criminal Sessions. went on. It was not necessary for the application to reach the. Mr. Justice Scholer, Acting Governor himself within 48 Pulsne Judge, sentericed Kwong for 72 hours laid down hours, as there was the provise] Chau to seven years and Tsang by the Ki, aged 17, to úve on account of Ordinance.

his age.

On April 13, Kowloon Rotarians be addressed by Mr. R. A. will be Edwards. Steward of the Kow- loon Hospital. His subject will be

The History of Medals".

"Community Service" will be the title of a talk on April 20 by Mr. H. Braga.

CHILEAN NITRATE FOR TAIWAN

A jury composed of six men and one woman tried the two ac- used, who were not legally re- presented.

Applicants' case BIT. Bernacchi then told the Valparaiso, March 22. Court that

the applicants con- Chile is resuming its nitrate | écrnéd were held for some three.j Mr. A Hooton, who prosecuted, saics to Nationalist China

and days without a warrant.

assisted by Detective Sub-Inspec Japan. The transactions were in- terrupted during the second The question arising was thus tor P. Lowe, told the jury that world war.

whether or not the affidavits on the evening of January 1, the Some quantities of the fertiliser now led showed the respondents complainant, Sit Yuk-lin, and her have already been sent to Hong came within the provise of sec- boy friend were walking along the Kong.

Representatives of the tion 51 of the Police Force Or-road in the direction of Prince Chilean corporation of sales tordinance.

Edward Road. nitrate and lodine reported that

ance.

em-

"At the same ties takings.

pay.

or- the

far less

dinary people Also than before. For example, an ordinary peasant

Peking near

millet

The

CNAC shifts equipment

China National

Aviation

Works Department

shots

The men after herding the oc- cupants together ransacked the house for about 20 minutes. On escaping the men fired two, into the air, it was learned.

Two other robberies on the mainland were reported yester- day. A 30-year-old woman, Li 538 Shanghai Street, Mel-lin, first floor, was robbed of'iber are handbag containing money and jewellery to the value of $2,000, while the was going up the stairs are still to her house at I am.

A boy while walking along Nelson Street,

Portland' Street, Mongkok, was waylaid" by two unarmed men at a pimq" und robbed of $30 and a fountain,

pays 14 kilograms of per mou of land. Under

the Corporation has shifted. most Kuomintang there was no real of its airport equipment to fixed rate. He was at the mercy Bailey's Shipyard. A of the tax officials who took most crates of equipment of what was left after the land-being moved dally, lord had taken an exorbitant rent"-Reuter.

COMMONWEALTH CONFERENCE: ON- FAR EAST PLANNED

few

Every day at Kal Tak ground mechanles of CNAC are checking the aviation company's grounded aireraft and crating CNAC equip-

ment.

Cecently three Skymasters of However, like other grounded air- had their engines tested.

craft, none of the Skymasters has been

tested in the air.

For security measures, special watchmen

have been hired by CNAC and CATC at Kai Tak.

pen.

near

JAP IMPORTS TO AMERICA

(Continued From Page 1)

New York, March 22, The National Federation of British experta are still work.

Textiles has offered to act as a co- ing on a brief for the meeting

ordinating unit in a drive against which when complete will be

Any person entering loaying cheap, Japanese importa to submitted for Cabinet approval the aviation companies' premises America, if various parts of the. The conference, according te Commonwealth officials here, is identification cards for the watch-The offer was made at a meet- at the airport must produce three textile industry can agree en 'a

common plan. men's inspection.

The cards consist of one issued by the companies, one issued by the airport authorities, and an aviationi company badge.

CNAC EMPLOYEES. CHARGED

likely to take the board agree manta reached at the Canberra conference of 1947 as a starting paint for discussion. It will alm at bringing Com- monwealth thinking on the Far Eastern peace treaty up to date) with developments since then,

It is not expected that each member of the Commonwealth will attempt to produce a draft Japariese

Peaco London talics, according to Aus- Bail of $20,000, $5,000 In' cath tralian officials here.

and $15,000 in surety, was Individual countries will rather granted to Hwang Kai-shou, em- National bring working papers on various ployee of the Chino aspects of the peace settlement Aviation Corporation, charged as a basi for Commonwealth before Mr. F. X. d'Almada at dihated as far as possible into a bezzlement of $5,333 from, the discussion, which will be co-or- Kowloon yesterday with the em Joint Commonwealth policy be company. fore any wider interziational

the Far East conference on

the country will initially purchase Counsel submitted that no ap- The two were prescritly accost- | 15-(wa" about 80,000 tons of nitrate per plication of this kind can be saided by three men, ode of whom year. First shipments are expect to be made until the time it carried a gun. Another of the men ed to begin next July,--Associated reaches the hands of the Gov-{ tried to unbutton the girl's jacket. Preas.'

ernor. This, he went on, is the Frightened by this, the girl! took true interpretation of the Ordin-out her wallet containing HK$14 and a key and handed if to the Mr. Bernacchi said the very

intriders, who disappeared.

The police were notified, and The forthcoming weddings bayo carliest, at the least that it can two accused attested a few days i

be said that the application has been announced, of Harold John been made to the Governor Is Into. Both denied the allegations Ludvigsen, marine consulting en- when it is received at the Colonial against them from the dock yes. ginger, c/o Kimberley Hotel Secretariat, but not the time it terday.

wloon, and Miss Yolunda Chu was signed, and sent t

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CHINESE KILLED IN MISHAP

yesterday,

The application for bail was made by Mr. P. L Lam for the defendant. Mr. Percy Chen, In- structed by Messrs. Ford' Kwan and Company, represented CNAC,

Hearing was fixed, for May 10. and 11 before Mr. James ·Wicks.

INTO HARBOUR

An unidentified Chinese man!".

Kowloon and the New Territories.milestone mark at 12.20 p.m. of the Police Officer Commanding was killed in a trafic accident TWO MEN' PUSHED Hin Trips Road near the 17% was also

The Court however, dismissed Mrs. Bidmead (when attention was drawn to her was wearing a black felt hat, and Ho Yung, aged 32 were.ac-f

The man, about 68. years' öld, Two men, Wong Sing, aged:"30, fidentity by Crown Counsel igrey cotton Chinese clothes, and eldentally pushed overboard black canvas shoes with rubber while they wore crossing the har- soles.

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