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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS FRI AY, JULY 14. 1916,

HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. offence under that Ordinance to imitate impossible to believe that she will allow

TOBACCO TAX FOR HONGKONG.

OPPOSITION BY UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS.

HON. MR. HOLYOAK AND ENIMY TRADE MARKS.

G. C. B. NURSING STAFF...

VIGOROUS SPEECHES BY UNOFFICIALS.

A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council Was

held yesterday at the Council Chamber,

to have an occasional rest from duty up Staff in this Colony, so as to enable them at the Peak..

(6.)- it not the fact that, at the pre- sent time, in the "A" Block of the is responsible for the care of the patients Government Civil Hospital, one Sister

to having to attend operations in the well as in 3 Private Wards, in addition theatre? How many beds are dere in such & Public Wards M

The following wers present:

19 EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SI FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.C.M.G..

HIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL Fin Public Wards (2 on each floor) asand Navy upon Germany, and if it had

VENTRIS (General Officer Commanding Troops in China).

Hon. Mr. CLAUD SEVERN (Colonial Secretary),

Hon. Mr. JH, KE (Attorney General).

Hon Mr. E. D. C. Wours (Colenial Treasurer).

Hon. Mr. E. R. HALLIFAX (Secretary

for Chinese Affairs).

Hon. Mr. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G. (Director of Public Works),

Hon. Mr. C. Mel. MESSER (Captain. Superintendent of Police).

Hon. Mr. WHI YUK, O.M.G. Hon. Mr. H. E. POLLOOR, 1.C.

Hon, Mr. E. STELLAM.

Hon. Mr. D. LANDALE.

Hon, Mr LAU CHU PAR

Hon. Mr. P. H. HULYOAK.

MINDTER.

The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed.

PAPERS.

.1036.

FINANCIAL MINUTES.

វុន

sary and will not be in the future. I maintain that the trade of the Colony

"His. EXCELLENC The hon. member is

or apply to goods any trade mark iden- juny British trade märk to remain on her tical with or so nearly resembling as to register if it were not tu her advantage |ba calculated to deceive, a trade mark to do so. I am propared to be told that

which has been so struck off."

this is another nail in the coffin of the In moving his resolution, the hon.trade of Hongkong, and that this will member said-I confess that I was sonte. mean driving trade away from Hong what amazed when I heard the statement kong to the coast ports. I am one of in the Conueil Chamber that no less than those who believe thunt the presence of the 13 alien enemy trade marks had been Germans in Hongkong was never neces renewed in Hongkong since the outbreak of war, and more so when it was known that anongst these are a large number belonging to the Aniline Badische Soda the past has been obtained at the Fabrik. Now, if there is one thing Sprus of the British merchant by a Great Britain has suffered mors viinir

system which was largely immoral, im- from Elian another it has been the

moral in the sense that the German competition of Germany in the dye trader created the abnoxious system of this answer will be viewed with some firms in Hongkong is not even now whol trade, in which the Gerum have largely long credits, the aftermath of which hins controlled the world, and I imagine that on that the liquidation of the German

astonishment and some alarm when itly completed... I conceive it possible, and the ease. At the outbreak of way it was result of this war and the economic con becomes known in England that this is hope it might come to pass, that as a

dependent for her dyes for the Army and which must take place in the future known that Great Britain was absolutely ferences which have already taken place. before peace is declared, that an agree of a small Manchester firm at that time, Britain, Franer and Italy that no Ger- not been for the enterprise and sagacityment will be come to between Great the circumstances would have proved.

men chips shall use the Allied ports for very dangerous in the extreme. We set The CorasiAL SECRETARY replied as. to work and we were able to experiment such terms as shall be decided upon in kle purposes of trade unless it be upon follow

and to evolve dyes hitherto made in relation to curtailing German competi Question 1:--(1) and (2). This Govern Germany, and in a few months we were fion. ment has no information.

able in supply not only Great Britain of the 1st April, 1910, these appointments Allies. I do not blame the Government carrying his argument a long way from

Question 1-3). In the Nursing Times for her Army and Navy, but also the

wider Colonial Nursing Association," arg · published,

the

heading for making these registrations a part of the trace marks.

Hon. Mr. HOLYGAX- With all defer- the policy persistently and consistently having been made since May, 1916 carried out, I believe throughout the Sir, it is a part of the whole ques-

Question 2:-During the period January, Empire, but I am here to protest against tion. 1913, to June, 1918, inclusive, the Nursing it. The purpose and object of my re

HIS EXCELLENCY 1 Dunnut see that Staff in the Colony has been below the solution, if it is carried, is briefly this is very desirable to refer to a large number burne on the estimates during That it will make it a criminal offence question of Emporial policy. 12 months. It has been equal to or in to use or to imitate any alien enemy Hun. Mr. HonYOAK-It is all wrapped. excess of that number daring 3 months.trade mark on the register at the present up in the Imperial policy, and I submit Owing

to the periodical grant of leave time, I do not ask for the confiscation I am not going astray. Even be that so, absence it is normally the is of these trade marks or to utilise them 1hould like it to be noted that I speak. Mr A. G. M. FLETCHER (Clork of Coun throughout the Government Service that for our own benefit, I ask for the absolute on behalf of the merchants of Hongkong cila),

the establishment in the Colony is below destruction of them, and nothing short who have formed this very opinion. It that shown in the estimates, b

of that. I do not even ask that they is the ansted opinion of the Chainber of Question 3-(1), His Excellency the should be torn out of the register, but Commerce, representing the heads of Governor on the occasion mentioned went that they might remain permanently on # on to say that, taking the point regard it and be so endorsed that they will banks, and the shipping firms, and the great mercantile houses hore, the The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by commanding provision for leave and a further never afterwards be copied with a view beyond that, it is very largely, if not un- of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table point-regarding maternity cases into to obtaining trade on these marks or animously, the opinion of the British com the annual report of the. Superintendent consideration, he had decided to recomtrade under the protection of them. Inity at large, and I can only say that of Imports and Exports, for the year end to the Secretary of State an in- am quite prepared to be told that this it the official majority is out to crush the creas of three Sisters as temporary is contrary to the Hague Convention, resolution, as I have reason to believe it measure pending further Investigation and that it is revolutionary legislation, will, it will only be another instance of as to the disposition of the Staff. After which this Government cannot support, the deafness to public opinion by the some further remarks is Excellency If it were submitted that they were pri- added: "I am going to make, with thevate marks, I am sell aware that it is official majority. approval of the Secretary of State, an sacred duty to protect them in a state

Hon. Mr. PoLLaca Hear, hear, to the increase in the Staff for the specific of war under the Hague Convention

Hon. Mr. SUELLEM-It is not our The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and increased, and it is considered that the firms. But, Sir, I contend that these in my way. We think the time is oppor- purposes mcutioned." The Staff was these trade marks belonging to enemy intention to embarrass the Government. this was agreed to.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command pregth, establishment, when a full marks are no more private than the take for the confiscation in this Colony of H.F. the Governor, laid on the labics, is ample for purposes of grant property which has recently been sold of of such trade marke, and we should like

ing customary leave of absence. report of proceedings of Finance, Com- Question 3--(11) Three Sisters, who or even the German Bank which has Covernment.

Hiquidated eneiny firms in this Colony, these views conveyed to His Majesty's mittee. No. 4, and moved that it he have recently completed four years soy- recently been advertised for sale and will Hon. Mr. POLLOCK I would like to

The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and, owing to vacancies on the Staff Leave were so, I would assume that some pussier solution. I think that, us

device, have had their leave postponed, be sold next month. And even if this say a few words je support of this re- this was agreed

does not become due to Government in the Hague Convention might be in-fact the bun. member who represents tho it natter of Servants at stated intervals, but may be voked in the widest sense to dealing with Chamber of Commerce has cully exag-" grunted, subject to the necessities of the country which has trampled upon every geruted the case against this resolution Service, after certain minimum periods treaty and agreement to which she has when he mentions trade marks as coming of resident service.

put her name, and by whose barbarous within the scope of the Hague Conven- shor: leave granted to Sisters has to

Question: 4-It is not the case that conduct of the war defenceless women

and children have been ruthlessly stains no mention of the subject of trade tion. That, I believe, is not su. There (1.) With reference to the statement, known what the practice is in the which has deliberately sacrificed every though they might conta under the Hague be taken outside the Colony. It is not and hospital ships destroyed, a country marks in the Hague Convention. Even made in answer to my questions concern Federated Malay States

claim to consideration, and a country Convention under the ing the Governant Nursing Staff, at the last meeting of the Legislativ Council, is stated, in the sense that she has im wind of dishonour which she has sewn to

Question 5: Une Sister is responsible, which can only expect to reap the whirl Private Property," I should say that landing of to the following eliget: In a Inrther mediate control of the Staff in A block, her disadvantage among the civilised this is the sort of thing which must de telegram, dated the 8th January, Alr.which consists of a probationer mz, a nations of the world. Such a country is pond upon the legislation of any parti Boner Law stated that the Colonial Nitra Volunteer Aid Detachment Nurse on enrely not deserving of the least con- ing Association were unable to say when week day mornings, a Chinese Dresser, sideration from us. And the resolution is protection is accorded to trade marks. cular place as to how much or how little they would be in a position to recon six Ward Bays, an Operating Theatre not revolutionary as perhaps one This is a matter of domestic legislation. mond candidates," is it not the fact that Boy, and five coolics. The Ward Boys do might be in believe at first sight, purely, and, as the lion, member on my (1.)The Colonial Nursing Association Teat part of the nursing, such as the herause the Commonwealth of Australia left has pointed out, the views he has have recently sent out a Matron and a making of beds, dusting of wards, has already introduced legislation pro- expressed on this matter are not merely Sister to the Staff of the Peak Hospitul in serving and carrying meals to patients, hibiting the possibility of any enemy his own views, but they are also the view this Colony (a privately-owned Infit which tornis part of the duties of Nurses trading upon her shores, and has sus tion), and is it not the fact that (2.) The in English hospitals. The Sister also pended for the duration of the war all Caiory, a body of gentlemen, who, I of the Chamber of Combieres of this awners of that Hospital have recently attends operations. For ten years past my trade marks on the register; some. beard from the said Association that a two floors a similar manner.

one Sister has supervised the nursing on that the present is an inopportune time trade interests. With reference to the thing like 500, I believe, I am told

think, can be trusted not to advance any Sistry would he willing to conic.

There

measure likely to be hostile to British: Joo Hongkong to join that Hernital, Hi-quired" (3.) Is it not also the fact

very interesting question which has been t... between May, 1915, and April, 1926,

raised as to treaties. I read a report in nurs have been sent out by the Colonial

the Weekly Times of the reply given to Nursing Association, as follow: (i) To

Professor Hewins by. Mr. Ruheiman on Government Hospitals in British East Africa, 3; Eritish Guiana, Is Ceylon, The Federated Malay States, 1; Gambia, 1; Gibraltar, 9; The Gold Coast; Nigeria, 7; Nyassalund, 1; Sierra Ecoat. 9, The Straits Settlements, 2; and (ii) tu Nursing Associations in Canada, 1 Ceylon, 1 The Federated Malay States, 2; Mauritius, 1 South Africa, 1. The Straits Settlements, Western Austra lia, 1; Bangkok, 1; Costa Rica, Lish, 1; Shanghai (the Victoria Nursing Home), 4 M

The COLONIAL SEGRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table financial minutes Nos. 18 and 17, and | moved;" But they be referred

Finance Committee,

NEW BANUMAN OPERA & COMEDY CO. adapted.

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INVEST IN

5% EXCHEQUER BONDS.

The War Will be won, well won,

and quickly won, if behind the firing line the people at home stand and offer their money to the Country. Money cannot be more patriotically used

Every man and woman should cheerfully invest every dollar he or she can spare in 5 per cent. Exchequer Bonds. Every invest- ment is a blow struck at the enemy;

every dollar invested helps to shorten the War and to save the lives of our Sailors and Soldiers..

5 per cent. Exchequer Bonds are the simplest and safest investment

in the world,

The Bonds are for five years, and the whole of the capital invested- will be paid back in cash on the 1st December, 1920. The security. is the security of the Consolidated Fund of the United Kingdom.

Five Important Points.

Bankers will advance money on the security of Exchequer Bonds.

Stockbrokers will hold them as security for loans.

They can be sold on the Stock Exchange. Trustees can hold Exchequer Bonds, if registered:

The Bonds will be issued in multiples of too. There are also £5. L

and ya Bonds.

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HON MR. POLLOÇIC AND THE G.C.H. NURSING STAFF.

Hon Mr H. Pettora asked the following questions

Block. The number of occupied beds that at the outbreak of war we were are 48 Leds in the four public Wards in for such legislation. I may remind you in A Block, including the private wards, quite unprepared for it; we only had averaged during April, May, and June the unvy mobilised, and I say it would 37.2, 0.3, and 33.1 respectively. be little short of a crime if we were to the vary subject of cooperation between

Hoa. Mr. PozLccx-Arising out of the wait until the conclusion of the war to answer to the last question, I should like a ask whether the Government are aware that only one sister is on duty at There are a good many more questions I

C" block shell pet later on, but I should like that question answered now.

one time in And

H EXCELLENCY-There is, only one sister in attendance.

Hon. Mr. POLLOCK-There is only one sister on duty; then the answer is a solutely dishonest,

The COLONIAL SECACTLY I understand that A and "C" block now for a

We

introduce our economical and seal the Allies for trade purposes, and certain reforms; and I say also that it is with remarks were made with reference le one ears that we must prepare for relation to trade marks. With reference the memory of previous mistakes ringing treaties, with special reference to their legislation which will prevent the Gur to the question whether this Colony mans from trading, and their trade should take the lead or not, I also read confines of the British Empire for ever. Weekly Times which showed how, under marks from leing used within the a very interesting statement in the he told that it is not for this Colony to General, this Colony took the lead. in afterwards. I am equally prepared to the auspices of the learned Attorney dictate to the Imperial Government on certain legislation, and how much it was measures of this sort. I contend we have appreciated. We have had striking lesti- every right to pass such a resolution, and mony of the fact that the self-Governing. then to pass the Ordinance which will Dominions have led the way in legisln-

(2) Is it out the fact that with thaA block. There are two floors, be a natural corollary, of it, and, if ion, and this Colony has also taken w exception of a few months in 1914, the Government Nursing Staff in this Colony

Hon Mr. POLLOCK-With reference to necessary, it should go Home, even to the lead where it was thought to be required. has been for the last three years below

the answer to question 3, I should like extent of being refused the Royal con- the numbers borne on the Estimates?

to ask whether it is not a fact that at the sent. But I cannot believe that the Royal experts to guide us with their opinions In this case we have a strong body of (3.)(.). With reference to the state-five below the number borne on the Ordinance if it were passed. I would present moment the staff of sisters is consent will ever be refused to such an ment made, at the last meeting of the estimates.

as to what is desirable, and we should Legislative Council, by the Honourable His EXCELLENCY-I think you will have the riven and is being offer her of Commerce might be accepted as remind you that the blood of the not hesitate to again take the lead. The Colonial Secretary to the following to give notice of these questions.

Colonies has freely flown, and much representatives of the Hongkong Cham effect: This provision (the privireally cannot give information in this ed for the purpose of carrying the war absolutely competent to judge as to what sion of a certain number of Sisters on offhand manner. thu Estimates) includes Sisters who

on in our favour, aid I am perfectly is required in the interests of the trade Hon Mr. POLLOCK-I think the Gov- certain that the claims of the Colonies of this Colony. lave, how does the Government reconcile anais, and should be able to give 2 other argument which might he advanced because it proposes to do by a only would in the normal course be absent on ernment should be prepared to give the will be fully recognised when the time The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-It is impos that statement with the following state statement with regard to whether the

comes for the settlement of peace. Ansible to accept the motion as it stands, ment, which was made by His Excellency staff is at full strength or not The against this resolation is that suggested resolution of this Council what can only the Governor, in the Legislative Council Government ought to be able, when saked in the Government answers, that inas be done by formal legislation. It is im on the 7th May, 1914: The conclusion I or, to give such information. I feel much as registration in this Colony is possible to deal with the rights of pro arrived at was that while the Staff Su, that it is a disgraceful thing that not effective in China, it would be useless perty in this arbitrary and summary (namely, the Government Nursing Stall) the Government should not be able to to destroy them. It is admitted that way. That of course, is was absolutely adequate for the work it answer that question, has to do, there was no provision for ab-

HIS EXCELLENGY- I am afraid I cannot present moment, owing to the absence of altering the terms of the resolution. registration in this Colony carries at the which might easily be amended by sences during leave. That is in accord..

oblige.

any treaty with China upon trade-marks,Referring to the resolution in a generat auce with the policy of the Government no department is supplied with extra

no weight beyond Hongkong I claim sense, it seems to me to be significant that that is an initial reason why we members for filling vacancies caused

should destroy the enemy trade marks,

an indicating the mental attitude, if I through leave (i) Is it not the fact cordane with notice of motion, moved the

Hon. Mr. P H. HOLYOAK, in ne be able to control the markets in China they quite realises the importance of the and I claim this, further, that we should framers of the motion. I do not think may say so with all resnest, of the thint, since the beginning of this year, following Resolution: That it is ex cannot conceive, that a British manufac deal with, or the far-rehin one of several Government Nursing Sisters have pedient that all trade marks belonging tarer would be likely to use apon goods the action they suggest. As to the second

to some limited exfenty because I rights of bad to postpone the long leave, duo to

pronerty whirlahev uropose to them after four years of service, owing to alien enemies and now on the Register entering this Colony, or for reexporting nart of the motion. I shèuld like it to to the deficiency in the number of Sisters here should he expunged, and it is there to Canton, or the Hinterland, or the available for duty? da

ENEMY TRADE MARKS.

fore renlved that they be struck off the.

difficulty

be understood, that the position at which. (4) Is it not the fact that short leave Register forthwith, and that subsequent coat ports, a trade mark which it is a the resolution aims crating already if granted to Government Nursing Sistera,y to such trade marks being struck off criminal offence to use within the borders exists in this Colony. The second part has to be taken outside of the Colony, the Register, that Station 19 of the Trade- of Hongkong. I am certain that that of the resolution asks that legislation thereby involving a Bister going on short Marks Ordinance of 1909 he amended would be the attitude of the British should be introduced to make it ou leave in considerable expense Is it not by providing that no trade mark shall be manufacturer. It has been suggested

offence to apply to any goods a trade the fact that the Members of the Govern registered, at any future period, which that such legislation as suggested by this mark identical with or resembling an ment Nursing Staff of the Federated is identical with, or so closely resembles,

resolution does not exist in any other position here today. At present nobody anemo trade-mark "Well that je the Malay States are entitled to take their as to be calculated to deceive, one which place, not even in Germany, and that it short leave within the limits of those has been so struck off, and that Sration 3 is not usual for such a thing to be done in on the point only the other States? by cannot a similar privilege of the Morchandise Marks Ordinate that she has dono in this war, I find it doainet, a, narson who was oring an

Knowing what we do of German, sad all

be extended to the Government Nursing of 1690 the amended no us to make it an

can use anteuse mark, and thang wa

Imitation of one of these areny marks.