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THE

WAR.

(Continued from-Page 5.)

Generul.

EARLIER CABLES. (THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.)

GERMANY'S

DOMESTIC

TROUBLES

-THE--HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY,

HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE

COUNCIL.

(Continued from Page 5.)

LAI-CHI-KO₫ CAMP.

The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of six thousand dollare in aid of the voce Public Works, Extra- ordinary, New Territories, Miscellaneous, (43). Miscellaneous Work..

The CHARMAN-This expenditure was incurred mostly in connection with Lai. Chi Kok camp.

The vote wits agreed tu,

THE MILLION DOLLAR OPIUM CASE.

THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL -AND THE COSTS.

UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS OPPONE

PAYMENT

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OCTOBER 4TH, 1918

SEEKING JAPAN'S RECOGNITION,

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HONGKONG'S FINANCIAL

POSITION

The following statement of the Assets and Liabilities of the Colony on Dec. Jist, 1017, was laid on the table at the meeting of the Legislative Council yes terday:

Subsidiary Coins Advances Imprest

SPORT.

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB

The report of the Committee for the your ending the 31st August. 1918, stateag The Income and Expenditure account shows a surplus of $9,998. 11, which is an increase from last season of $49.29.

The debenture interest, amounting to $319, has been paid, and are debentures .81,345,854,11

were kindly presented to the Club by 380,015.38 Mr. E. Maitland.

of The amount received on account 480.53 1.931.94

entrance fees and subscriptions shows a decrease of $340, and the number of pre- sent. playing and non-playing members i 197 and 127 respectively.

CANTON NEWS. LEY OGURTRAY OF THE "CHONG HODI SAN K.")

October 3rd. The Military Government has ordered Tong Shiu-ree, who is in Japan, to request The costs incurred by the Government in the new Premier of Japan to favour re- connection with "The Million Dollar cognition to the Government in Canton."

The Tuchun entertained in his Yamen, House Service Account Opium Case" came up for annction at ENTERTAINMENT" DENJAPANESE. the meeting of the Legislative Council,

Unallocated Stores (P.WD.). yesterday, and elicited a strong protest yesterday, various leading Japanese and Crown Agents' Deposit

Unallocated Stores (Railway) from the four European Unofficial Mem-other gentlemen.

The Japanese have given a return din-1 Coal Account......... The Officer Administering the Govern-bers.

Suspense Account H.E. the OFFICER 'ADMINISTERINO THE ner to the political and military leaders | Investment Account ... ment recommended the Council to vete

Balance, Bank sum of eight thousand five hundred

Crown Agents Current A/c T is a great political crisis in

Conut Healing, the Chancellor,dollars in aid of the vate Public Works, GovezNMENT-With reference to Finanin one of the restaurants.

Total Admical von Hintze, the Foreign Bxtraordinary, Hongkong. Drainage (el Minute No. 6 covering a sum of ser, have resigned The Kaiser has Training Nullahs, (6.)-General Works.

The MasThis vote includes a $151.039.70 for legal expenses) I should

Chiefly the pled both resignations.

in which the Government became liable The Kaiser, has a new "political plan number of all works.. forced on him by the French victories.money is needed for training a nallah as like to explain to the Council the manner for this expenditure, The expenditure He now wishes the operation of the

in question represents the costs incurred. German people in the task of deciding the fate of the country

by the Government owing to their inter

Lakin pan; October 1st.

A Havas messitar 30381

FRANTIC APPEAL FROM THE KAISER.

AMSTERDAM. October 1st.

The Kaiser has sent a message to the Fatherland Party in which he appeals to the whole German people in these org earnest times resolutely to gather rund 1 and give their lood and- wealth until the last breath for the de- fence of the Fatherland,"

TRUXING STILARS.

Happs

Valley

The vote was agreed "bu.

RAINSTORAL DAMAGE.

The Officer Administering the Govern ment remmende the L'uuncil to vote

The CHAIRMAN-This is an equivale vote to thint for the New Territories-for damage caused by land slides and so on.

Che vote was agreed to.

CHAKATABLE SERVICES.

SWATOW REPORTS,

It is reported that the Headquarters speditionary forces have been moved to Cheong-chow, Fukien. and ammunition depot of the Canton

Chan Kwing-ming recently formed. x large body of guards, and appointed his brother as commander of them, upon learn.

directed against him.

OUR DAY" IN CANTON-

There will be a flower show on "Our)

*LIABILITIES.

Deposits not Available Postal Agencies

Total Liabilities Balance

TotalTM

ACOMPARISON.

c.

963,239.14 198,580. $5

156,18,10 379,079.33

Naval officers up to the rank of 120,000:00 Lieutenant, and military officers up to 217.83 the rank of Captain, have during the senson been permitted to join the Club 193,445.17

13,778.6 as qubscribers at the reduced fee of $1

per month, without entrance fee. ..84.168.255.08

800.283.91

7.900.03

.$ 808.193.66 .3.288.061.52

The ground generally is in excellent condition and several renewals and re pairs have been effected to the Club premises.

ADA 11 distincti The Cricket season success, and although many playing members went home to fight, the Clab was able to put in the field a good re- presentative side and managed, to win

$1,166,255.38 | the League.

The assets and liabilities on December 31-5. 1917, and those estimated for Day in Shameen, and all sorts of amuses December 31st, 1918, were as follows:- ments will be provided.

a sum of two thousand seven hundred vention th an action "originally coming that, there are certain movements dollars in aid of the vote Public Works,menced by the Official Receiver under the Recurrent, Hongkong, Miscellaneous (17)

Companies Ordinances. Le.. O.J. Action Typhoon and Ramstorm Damages.

No. of of 1914. The case first came directly to the notice of the Government in the form of a representation to the effect that the Offcial Receiver, owing to lack of funds, was unable to continue the The Oliver Administering the Govern The Furiaerts, which the Governinient is now apparently making a vehicle forment recommended the "Council to vote

asm or six hundred dollars in aid of proceedings. It was pointed out that, breaking the seriousness of the position to the people, describes the situation as the vote Charitable Services, Other Churis-in consequence of the extraordinary

able Allowances. one of fertul gravity, and appeals to everyone to du is du NAMING THE NEW CHANCELLOR

AMSTERDI, October 2nd.

of the new Government,

"

The CHAIRMAN This is a grant to the widow of Mr. Jones who was for a long time firs: Boarding Officer of the Harbour Office. Mr. Jones was not a contributor to the Widows and Orphans Fund.

The vote was agreed to.

SALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

The Berliner Tageblatt says Herr von Payer, the Vice Chancellor, has had a conference with the Reichstag fajority The Officer Administering the Govern Party leaders as regards the compositionment retended the Council to vot

a sum of five hundred dollars in aid of Representatives of the Right, als Poles the viite Public Werks, Recurrent, Hog and Independent Socialists, have dekong. "Miscellaneous, (17) Typhoon and

Kastorm Damages. clined to partopate in a Coalition.

The Tageblatt states that all the Prus sian Ministers are placing their port folios at the disposal of the Kaiser!

All the State Secretaries, including Admiral von Hintz, have tendered their Tesignations.

The parties of the Bight favour Count Boedern as Chanceller.

The Majority parties favour Herr.you 'Payer!

Failing him, Dr. Solf would be the principal candidate.

PEACE DEMONSTRATIONS IN

BERLIN.

LONDOS, October 1st. Reuter turns that news was received in London of peace demonstrations in Berlin on September 29th.

Cheering crowds assembled in front of the Bulgarian Legation. The Polier eventually intervened, but the rioters got completely out of hand and coinmitted various excesses, inclurling the destruc- -ion of a number of statUOŃ,

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SHIP-BUILDING IN HE UNITED KINGDOM.

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Loxpus. October 2nd, The Adeuralty announces that the tonnage of merchantmen completed in the United Kingdom in" September was -144,772 compared with 124,675 in Angust. and 63,150 in September of last year. The total for the 12 months ended on September 30th was 1,394,282 tons..

CLYDE SHIP-WRIGHTS RE- SUME WORK-

LONDON, October 1st. The Clyde shipwrights resumed work to-day.

"FEED THE GUNS."

LONDON, October 1st.

A Havas message says: --

A war bond campaign has opened in the London Guildhall. The battle.cry of the Campaign is "Feed the guns,"

Mr. Balfour appealed for a minimum weekly subscription of £25,000,000.

GERMAN REIGN OF TERROR IN RUMANIA.

AMSTERDAM, October lat., A telegram from Zurich says the Ger- mans have proclaimed a most drastic state of seigs throughout occupied Bou-

MARIA

They have posted manifestoss in all the towns, threatening severe penalties in the event of repetition of recent de- monstrations,

serious events have occur Apparently and of which there are no details.

The CHAIRMAN-This is in respect of a retaining wall of the Alice Memorial Hospital. The retaining wall gave way niter the rainy and it had to be repaired at a cost of $1,400. As the hospital is charitable institution very much in need of funds the Government desire make a grant of $300 towards this experi diture.

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Hou, Mr. SHELLIM-Would it not be possible for the Government to be a little more liberal in this matter,

The ChatWhat do you suggest Hon. Mr. HOLY-81,000.

The COLONIAL TREASURER-I do not know that it is right for this to come under Public Works. It is a private matter and should come ander Charit able Services.

Hon. Mr. SHELLIM-We suggest $1.000 should be given.

The CHAIRMAN I will make a note of

that.

The vote was greed to.

NEW TERRITORY POLICE STATIONS. The Officer Administering the Govern ment recommended the Council to vote a sum of tour thousand dollars in aid of the vote Public, Works, Extraordin ary, New Territories, Miscellaneous, (43) Miscellaneous Works.

The CHAIRMAN-This is mainly for improvements in the New Territories Polier Statious,

The vote was agreed to.

ERPLACING TREES.

The Officer Administering the Govern- ment recommended the Council to vote a sum of one thousand one hundred dollars in aid of the vote Botanical and Forestry Department. Other Charges, Forestry, New Territories.

The CHAIRMAN-This is mainly to re- place a large number of trees killed by frost at the beginning of the year.

The vote was agreed to.

FANLING GOLF COURSE,

The Officer Administering the Govern- ment recommended the Council to vote dollars and ninety-eight cents, in aid of asude of one hundred and sixty four. the vote Botancial and Forestry Depart mear, Jther Charges, Improvements to Fanling Golf Course.

The CHAIRAS-This is an additional small sum required for the top dressing of the Fanling Course during the sum-

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The vote was agreed to,

FERRY SERVICES, The Officer Administering the Govern- ment recommended the Council to vote sum of twenty-nine thousand five hundred dollars in aid of the vote Fublic Works, Extraordinary, Kowloon, Mis- cellaneous. Resumption of Ferry Piers..

The CHAIRMAN This is in connection with the scheme for the Government

The vote was agreed to. taking over the various ferry services.

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LAUNCH REPAIRS.

LUNG'S TROOPS IN KINGEROW,

It is reported that since the Canton forces commencer to attack Wing-chow most of the leaders of Lung's troops have

TYPHOON WARNING.

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Revenue Expenditure

•

1917.

Surplus

Balance of Assets (1916) Balance of Assets (1817)

3018.

Revenue Expenditure

Surplus Balance of Assets (1917)

length of the precedings, the share fed. The people are greatly alarmed, as holder who was providing the funds for there are only a sunil number of soldiers the Official Receiver had in supporting to maintain order. the winding up proceedings and the action. already spent considerable furtune and the, whole of his resources then available. I was also pointed oat that the action was probably about to be

The following telegram has been receiv dismis, part heard, and that the share. ardered to pay the defendants. heavy, Hongkong from the Manila Observa- holder in question would perhaps bed by the American Consulate-General. Balance of Assets, (1918)

tory:

19.30, October 3rd. Posts, sally because he could find no more money for the prosecution of the action; Typhoon in about 1deg. Long. E whereas from the facts and allegations" it appeared to be manifestly in the disclosed in the course of the proceedings and 19deg. Lat. N.. moving N.W.

should be carried to a conclusion one way interests of public justice that the case

Gifts of 95 boxey of bar soap from Messrs. W. G. Humphreys & Co., and two cases of toilet soap and samples from Messrs. Harry Wicking & Co. for the with many troops are acknowledged thanks."

...$15,668, 104.71 14,090,995.00

LOAN ACCOUNT."

Dr.

1917.

War Loan

Stock Issue

$ per cent

interest, to

be paid off

of 1916 at

op the Ist December, 1928 Stock Issues Inacribed. of 1983 andi. 3506 at Ri cent Per

interest; to be paid off on the 15th

$3,000,000

Cr.

1917.

967.276.62 2,300.786.20

3,238.061.82

$17,078,6-10.00 13.752,480.00

The most notable achievements were:-- Mr. T. E. Pearce, 120 runs against CRC.; 116 against Civil Service; 93 against Craigengower 90 against the University; and 82 (not out) agains the United Services.

Mr. H. E. Muriel, 50 runs against Craigengower; 76 against 25th Battalion Middlesex; and. 73 against Kowloon,

Captain Gray, 84 against 95, Battalion Middlesex.

Mr. K. Brayshay, 51 against the United Services.

The Club nis gelieved the distinction of winning the Tennis League, Division. "A."

The ground has been open for tennis throughout the season. The Courts on $1.327,150.00 the north side of the ground have been 3.268,062.00 much improved, and three sets of new-

tennis sereens have been supplied, $4,595,212.00

1918.

The entries in the Tennis Tournament held during April. May and June were larger than fast season, and greater taken in the interest than ever. way matches. The stand erected for spectators was largely patronised, which enabled the Committee to present the sum of· $2.000 to War Charities.

The Singles Open Championship was for the first time not won by a member of the Club, Mr. Ng Sze Kwong, of the Chinese Recreation Club, delenting Mr. S. E. Green in the Challenge round and $3,000,000 becoming the first holder of the new Chancellor,eup kindly presented by Bir Paul Chater.

Mr. Ng Sze Kwong with Mr. Wong Po Keung, also won the Double Open Championship for the second year in succession, thereby again becoming the holders of the two Challenge cups kindly

Mr. N. E. Kent and Mr. P. H. Cobb April, 1943. £1,486,732. 16. 5 £1,435,782, 16. 3 presented by the Hon. Mr. Hn Fook

were the winners of the "A" class and elaas singles respectively and (Estimated). Mesars. C. Thorne and J. R. Wood won

the Handicap doubles event.

T

Stock Issue

per

of 1918 at 6 cent. Sinking Fund

******* Inscribed

Stock Issues of 1893 and

$200,000

1906 at 34

CITY HALL WORK PARTY. During the month of September the the other. When the facts disclosed in the winding up proceedings, and o charges which were made in the action. City Hall Work Party packed the follow- were thus brought to the knowledge of ing 5 mosquito nets, G dressing gowns, the Government, they were of opinion 13 small pillows. 3 reversible bed-jackets, that the charges made, whether true or 5 pairs slippers. 3 milk covers, 13 belts, false, were such as to demand invest-11 pair operation stockings, 3 bed-jackets. earliest opportunity. They accordingly suits pyjamas 80 shirts, 37 vests, and 9 gation by the Criminal Courts at the dozen handkerchiefs, 9 scrubbers, 86 The Mothers' Union Work Party con- decided to institute criminal proceedings comfort bags (which were kindly given by against two of the defendants in the Mrs. Barnett). action and such proceedings were com- menced. The intention of the Govarn-tributed 14 vests, 7 shirts, 8 pyjamas, 4 ment was to proceed with the criminal swabs, 8 pairs knee-caps, pairs socks, charge forthwith. In the meantime an3 helmets, 3 bed-jackets. Two enses were application was made to stay the civil packed and sent to Vladivostock, and action, because it seemed unreasonable there are four further cases packed ready. that the civil action should be dismissed be forwarded when required, also Lon without being fully heard. while the articles packed by the wool department. criminal proceedings would raise to great extent the same points. The Court however, expressed the view that the civil action should not be postponed so as to allow the criminal proceedings to be completed first, and they refused to Under these circumstances, grant any stay of the civil action for that purpose. and particularly in view of the opinion expressed by the Court, it was decided that the Government should assume re sponsibility for the future costs of the Official Receiver, and for such cists as the Court might award against him if holder speat $125,000 out of his own the defendants proved successful.

not Hon.

Mr. HOLYOAK-Did you borne in mind that the criminal proceed-thiak at that time that the matter might considering this decision it must be ings, which on the evidence then before have been brought before the Council the Colonial Tho CHAIRMAN - As the Government they were bound to in- before embarking further1 stitute, would probably have occupied a civil action, and would have involved difficult matter to discuss in Council. It longer time than the continuation of the Treasurer has pointed out it was a rather extremely heavy ecsts to both sides. A was a very urgent action still going on minor result of continuing the criminal and, as H.E. the Officer Administering the proceedings would have been that a Government explained, the Government special jury would have had to sit for did not come into this action except at Government had known they were going five days a week during a long period. the wish of the Court. They began by avoided by the continuance of the civil Gore up this case the very possibly This expenditure of time and money was taking criminal proceedings.

To proceed with the would have put forward the question of proceedings.

seedings the question did not arise. criminal charges would have meant the money, but in instituting criminal pro beginning of the whole case de novo.

The Financial. Minutes were then re The CHAIEMAS-This vote has already ferred to the Finance Committee. been explained by H.E. the Officer Administering the Government.

of.

Hoa. "Mr. LANDALE-Is the whole this amount for that one case

The CHAIRMAN--The whole of and I would ask leave to add 8830.45 to the Financial Minutes in connection with the costs of the criminal proceedings which were only taxed this morning.

Hon. Mr. HOLYOAK-H. E. the Officer to a very large sum of money which had Administering the Government referred nirendy been spent: Can you tell us what

unt that was.

The CHALKMAN-I think the share

pocket.

If the

Hon. Mr. HoLYOAK-What safeguard. is there against any similar incidens happening i

The CHAIRMAN-I think this is a pecu. liar case and it is not likely to happen again.

Hoa. Mr. LANDALE-Could not a vote on account have been taken when it was involved? seen that a large sum of money was

been possible.

The CHAIRMAN-Yes, that might have

Hon. Mr. LANDALE-I think that the question of the expenditure of so much public money should have come up.

per cent. Sinking Fund

1919.

In the Professional Pairs Messrs. R. and H. Hancock defeated Messrs. N. E Kent and J. S. Jennings in the final. whilst Capt. "II. E. Murray and Mrs. the Mixed Handicap $41200 Hammond won

doubles.

HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE,

A meeting of the Hongkong Cricket League was held in the Hongkong C.C. *1 268,162,3.5 = 4983,375. 16. 10 pavilion on Wednesday evening to discus

Treasurer.

T. M. THOMSON,

Hongkong. 28th September, 1918.

ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE.

Total Estimate for 1918 Total Estimate for. 1919

Total Increase

Decreases.

.8 Higher Exchange Personal Emoluments:

Reduction on New Appoint

ments Abolition of Posts Allowances `je Other Charges...... Special Expenditure Miscellaneous Services Charge on recount of Public

Debt

Pensions ..... Charitable Services

Total Decrease

Increaser Personal Emoluments:- Stipulated Incrementa Increase of Salaries New Posts Allowances

Hon. Mr. LANDALE-Before incurring so large an expenditure would it not have Legislative Council?

The CHAIRMAN-It was hardly realised, been possible to lay the matter before the

the evidence put before them, and the Public Works, Recurrent I think, that the expenditure would themselves driven to take proceedings on Military Contribution

It was Government decided that the proper Public come to anything like this sum.

Special Expenditure Other Charges The CHAIRMAN The Government felt Miscellaneous Services

The Officer Administering the Governay you know, a very long ease. The course was to take criminal proceedings. ment recommended the Council to vote Government anticipated, when they intet: They had no option and they took those a sum of five thousand dollars in aid of vened, that the remaining part of the

Works, Extraordi-

nary

Pensions

the vote Harbour Master's Departmeat proceedings would be very short, and wol Proceedings and asked the Court to stay Charitable Services

the civil proceedings. The matter went very strong opinion against the criminal 7.--Steam Launches, Other Charges, were advised that the chances of success before the Full Court who expressed

were considerable.

diffi Repairs.

The CHAIRMAN-It was found that one The COLONIAL TREASURER-One AN AUSTRIAN SUBTERFUGE of the launches was in a very bad con culty about bringing it before the proceedings and were not prepared to

Instead of buying a new ons Council would have been that it would it is proposed to re-build her as was done.not be considered proper to discuss a very succesfully in the cases of the action which was von Were the Govern- went aware that the Official Receiver had Stanley, and Victoria,

The vote was agreed to."

brought this action in his name f

LONDON, October 2nd."

The Press Bureau states -- A Serbian semi-official statement says that the news of the risings of the Ser- bians, Croatians and Slovenes should be received with great reserve, as it is fear- ed that the Austro-Hungarians are in- ducing the police to excite the peaceful inhabitants, to furnish a pretext to con- fiscate their property and imprison them in Austria Hungary.

THE SILVER MARKET

LONDON, October 2nd. The silver market is steady.

dition.

Hon.

stay the civil proceedings. The Govern ment feit they were bound to follow the wishes of the Court and so took what was Apparently the only course.

Total Increase

Deduct Decrease

Net Increase

Net

the question whether, in view of the many departures from the Colony, there should be & Cricket League or not this year.

On a rate being taken it was found that six Clubs were in favour of a League and $12,140,475 two against it. A meeting to confirm,

14,677,888 this decision will be held on Monday next,

the

when question of members of one Club playing for another during the season will also be raised.

The Hongkong C.C. has decided not to

2,637,421

join

80,542.00

Lives

20,950,00

a League this year. The representa

of the Kowloon C.C. and the R.E. against the motion on Wednesday evening.

voted

Among the Clubs willing to join a 43,896.00 League are the Craigengewer C.Co the 1,686.00 Chinese R.C., the Navy, and the R.G.A. 158,319.00The attitude of the Civil Service Club. 40,003.00 and the University will probably help to 51,418.00 settle the question on Monday.

223,784.00

101,323,56 345.00

CRICKET.

C.R.C... THE NAVY.

This match will be played at the C.E.C. 718,979.58 ground on Saturday. The following wil represent the C.B.O.:-Ng Exe Kwong Yew Mao Tsun, Cheng, Chi, Geo. Lee," Harry Ching, Choa Man Ping, 20,280.00 Wong, K. K. Wong, Yung. Hin Lun, 11.051.00 Lee San and Un Hew Fan. 171,015.00

9,732.00 -143,011.00 194 647:00 1,315,323.00 524,370.00 83,300.00

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James

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V.R.C. AQUATIC SPORTS. RESULTS OF HEATS.

"The annual aquatic sports meeting of the V.R.C. was commenced yesterday evening $24,650.00 and will be continued this evening and to- 15,683.56morrow "afternoon. There was a large Soven events 822.00 gathering of spectators.

were worked off, most of them being heats. The finals will be competed for on Bate

The following were yesterday's

résulté:

$3,256,400.56.

718,978.56 day. $2.537.421.00

INTERPORT LAWN BOWLS," HONGKONG SHANGHAI JUNIOR GOLF CLUB

Two Lengths Handicap (Hurdles). First heat 1, A..J. V. Riberio; 2, J. Stewart. Second heat: 1, A Logan; 2, J. R. Boares.

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Four

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Two Length Handicap (Novices).~1, C. M. 8, Boarca; 2, A. C. Rozario.

440 Yards Clek Championship-1, A. Logan; 2, A. V. Barros. Time: 6min.. Running Beader from Springboard-

2, J. Stewart, At Borgke Park, Shanghai on Log Longths Handicap (Army and September 7th, Hongkong defeated the

The Navy) Br. Moody, R.GA Sgt. Junior Golf Clab by two points.

Two Lengths Handicap (Girls)-1, game was practically decided on the last White, R.E.3, Bgt. Strange, R.A.M.C. Two Lengths Handicap First hea end. The following were the team -

Junior Golf Club.-D. McAlister. GBA J. V. Riborio; second heat, H. L. Hongkong-W. Gerrard (skip), W. Boschad Young; Ruby Young,

heat: E. Mediva. Stormen, G. Marshgreen, and W. R. Bilva; third bent T. L' Silva; fourth Kinipple, 19.

Mr. LANDALE-I am not ques- tioning the decision of the Government. What 1 object to is the expenditure of The CHAIRMAN-No, they were not public funds without coming to the Legislative Council. The only way wo PORTUGUESE VILLAOR SCHEME. The Officer Administering the Govern- at first, The Official Receiver was an

The CHAIRMAN You wish a vote to be ment recommended the Council to vote officer recently appointed. He has a large can stop that is to vote against it. a sum of seven thousand five hundred discretion in such matters, but as an dollars in aid of the vote. Public Works, ordinary rule the Official Receiver docs taken

A vote was accordingly taken and the When he began the action, of financial minute, was passed by a majority Extraordinary, Kowloon, Drainage, (33) not bring an action in his own name Hon. Mr. ANALYS Training Nullake, General Works unless the funds are ample to cover the

The CHAIRMAN-This is largely in con costa, nection with the Portuguese village course, he had a very large sum of money of seven votes to four. The Hon, Mr. any Mr. Shellim and the Hon. Mr. Bird voted scheme by the Yaumeti, railway station and it was very reasonable to think the Landalo, the Hon. Mr. Holyoak, the Hon. Russell, C. Bond and D. Harvey, 21.

that sum of money would cover

against it. The two Chinese representa Drainage in required, and some minor possible coats,

tives voted with the official members. The vote was agreed to.

wvities

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