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HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL.
TO-MORROW'S MEETING.
The following business is on the agenda ef 'ta-morrow's meeting of the Legislative -Council::-
RESOLUTION ON LIGHT DUES.. The Hon. Colonial Secretary will move the following resolution: -
Whereas it is expected that the total révenue derived from Light Dues (Special Assessment) since the introduction of the rates at present in force will exceed in the current year the sum of $1,104,293, being half the cost of the typhoon refuge at Mongkoktaui:
And whereas an undertaking was given that this special assessment would not be continued after the above mentionedom bad been raised unless a new resolutie should first be proposed to the Legisla Council:
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRASS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH. 1921
CORRESPONDENCE.
MOTOR-CAR V. PEDESTRIAN
TRAFFIC.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESA."]
SPORT.
RIFLE SHOOTING.
HONGKONG HIFLE LEAGUE,
+
The
À match was shot off between RMB. Tania and H.M.S. Alacrity at the SIR-One is surprised that you have Taihang Range, on February 11th, result not been inundated in the last few daysing in a win for H.M.S. Titanja. with comments by members of the public
acores were as follow:- who go about on foot, on the subject of the meeting of the Automobile Associa tion reported in your columns on Batur- day. May a new arrival in the Colony be allowed a few words?..
These 250 members of the Automobile Association, representing a section of the community owning nearly 500 cars;"! seem to have rather an exaggerated sense of their importance as road-users. One can understand special traffic regulations for the benent of motorists in places like the big cities of the United States where And whereas, in view of the financial such a large proportion of the people own requirements of the Colony, it is exped-cars, but in Hongkong the noticeable ient to continue the collection of light feature of the daily aspect of the streets
is the fowness of motor vehicles. dues at the present rates:
can be aut a main road often for half- an-hour at a time and only see one car.
H.M.B. TITANIA."
„Mr. Jackson
약
36
200 500 600 yds. yds. yda.
43
**
M
Scutt. 43 » Peskett
41
38
Tapley
36 45
34
Taylor
34
.38
38
Barker ...... 40
449
器
Sigsworth .. 29 Douglas
35
31
NO
Total
R.M.B. "ALAORITY."
Mr. Howlett
Walkoy
*
500 500 600 yds. yd. ytis.
40 45
.36
36
Jervis .. 36
3o
Stenner 36
90
One
+
Halo
S
35
33
It is hereby resolved by this Council that light dues shall continue to be col In striking contrast is the number of lected at the rates laid down in Table Ppedestrians who pass a given spot in the of the Schedule to the Merchant Ship- same period of time. ping Ordinance, No. 10 of 1809.
QUESTIONS BY THE HON. MR. H. 2.
FOLLOCK, E.C.
-In view of the pressing need of room for further office accommodation in this Colony, will the Government approach the Military authorities with a view to the Murray Parade ground being handed over to the Government at an early date
2.For the convenience of those who desire to build houses, for their own oc- cupation, will the Government state the terms and conditions upon which it is prepared to grant loans for the building of such houses?
3.-Will the Government give a list of the various houses and data which are being built with loans advanced by the Government and the dates of such res pective loans and the estimated respective dates of completion of such houses and
Bonigace 30
„Laze...
Seymour.... 39 31
Total
H.M.B. ** AMBROSE,”’
ឌ៩នឌឌឌ ឌ នា
200 500 800
SAILOR ASSAULTS ·· POLICE-
MAN.
AN EARLY MORNING ALTERCATION.
At the Magistracy, yesterday, H. Den- niston, a member of the crew of H.M.S. Hawkins, was charged with having as saulted Police Sergeant MoFall and with being drunk and disorderly" is Spring Garden Lane in the early hours of Feb-
Total. Tuary 6th.
Sergeant MoFall stated that he found 120 the accused amusing himself by chasing. a ricaha coolie round his ricsha. As the accused was obviously intoxicated witress tried to induce him to leave the lane and
104
| * = = = = 6 2 2 2 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ *
Total.
Total.
Mr. C. Lauritsen, and other speakers, would like to see pedestrians keep to the pavements, and the Hon. Mr. P. H. Ambrose, the Wilts "B" Co., and the A triangular match between the H.M.S. Holyoak supplied a new connotation of Wilts "D" Co., at Stonecutter's Range, relating, with great relish, that in Shang-H.M.S. Ambrose, as will be seen from the the old term "to be Shanghaied," in on February 12th, resulted in a win for hai the police crack on the head with a following scores: baton people who don't keep their proper place. It is relieving to hear that, as this is a British Colony, "we (the people in positions of authority, presumably), have to be a little more careful." The meek private citizen must act that down as one of the blessings of British rule.
Mr. Holyoak thinks that "the day has passed in this Colony when the openi roadway is the natural place for pedes- triana."
rally narrow sidewalks are impeded by I can't agree. While the gene- pillars supporting verandahs above, by people purchasing from the shops (which in the East seem not to be expected to and accommodation within for shoppers), by women doing needlework and tending their babies, and at night by homeless people sleeping in rows (and seratching themselves and smelling horribly at 10 4-Will the Government consider the feet distance); while these are the con- advisability of a mental ward for theditions on the pavements, I say that case of the insane being established in people with business to attend to must connection with the proposed new hos walk on the roadway if they are not to be pital at Kowloon, so that those who are exasperatingly delayed. mentally afflicted may not be confined in the cramped and depressing quarters which are comprised in the present Lunatic Asylum 7.
'fats?
"
||
What progress is being made by the woonomic Resources Commission and how soon may some report from that Comunis sion be expectedî-
B-Will the Government appoint, a small Committee of experts for the pur- pose of considering the feasibility of ex- tending the system of water closets in this Colony by the pumping up of sea-
For one person in a motor car annoyed by congestion on the roadway, ten thou and are annoyed by congestion on the pavements, and I believe in the demo- ratic principle of "the greatest good motorists of the well-known dictum, of the greatest number." I would remind Minorities must suffer, it is the badge of all their tribe."-Tours, etc.,
M. F. K.
Hongkong, February 15th, 1921.
water from the Harbour and by the pro- THE COMING RACE MEETING. vision of a kind of pipe which will not be corroded by sea water1
-Will the Government, introduce a Bill to amend section 264 of the offences!
TRAINING TIMES.
We are now within a week of the
against the Person Ordinance, 1865, annual Jockey Club Race Meeting, and (which was introduced by Ordinance 9 of interest is the performances of the ponies 1913) by inserting the words "medical in training has quickened. This week aid after, clothing" in the clause defining, neglect of children and young, there are gallops every morning before persons, in order to bring the law of the breakfast. Some of the times recorded Colony in this particular respect into line yesterday are given below:- with the law of England, ie, 8.12 (1) of the Children's Act, 19001
B.-In view of the fact that, in 1917 and
DERTY GRIFFINS.`
Harlequin, 1m-37.2, 1.17, 154, 2.05.
Last quarter 31.
1918, many months of repeated repre Marble Tile,. im,-34, 1.08.3, 1.40.3; o l
Bontations by the Government and the Naval and Military authorities and the Hongkong Generäl Chamber of Commerce and the China Association were required
order to obtain exchange compensation for the Officers and Men of the Services, will the Government now co-operate with the local Naval authorities in protesting against the recent proposal of the Home authorities to impone income tax upon the exchange compensation granted to those who are serving under the Admiralty on this station 1
ORDERS OF THE DAY. First reading of a Bill intituled an Ordinance to amend the Vehicles and Traffio Regulation. Ordinance, 1912.
First reading of a Bill intituled an Ordinance to amend the Widows' and Orphans' Pension Ordinance, 1005.
Second reading a Bill intituled an Ordinance to authorise the making of by-laws in respect of Holt's Wharf.
39.
Speckled Mouse, 1m.—36.3, 1.12, 1.46.2, Empire Dahlia, 1.-25.2, 1.10.2, 1.43,
2.16.3; L.q. 30.1.
Honcaty Dablia, 1m-35.3, 1.102, 1.42.4.
2.13.2; 1.q. 30.2.
2.13.3; L.q. 30.4. Parran, im-37, 1.10.3, 1.42.1, 2.18; Lg.
35.4.
Timour, -33.3, -1.07.4, 1.40,3; 1.q. 32.4, Javelin, im.-37, 1.14, 1.48.3, 2.20.3; l.q.
OTHER PONIES.
32.
39.3
37,4 33.1
ONE MILE:-
Don Carlos
2.10 34.3 Square Measure & Bel-
2.18 34 Delight Dahlia
31. *** 2.20.3 Louza
* 2.10.3 King Harry & Phenacetin 2.29 Brown House & Benenden 2.27.3 Conqueror Dahlia
9.17 32,4 Nestor & Leighton 2.10.134. Dolphin........
2.16.234 Mystic Dahlia & Seven Dials-restars Charing Cross
61
yda. yda yds.
Mr. Edridge ая 30 is Peberdy .... 35 38
11
1*
13
Ellis...
37 45 31
35 41 39
Jarvis ...... Chilcott $7
888889
,, Knight +37 31 99
12
." 101
lalagsēēēsā
Stoman...... 26 Total
Tabker... 37
84
26
16
770
WILTE "B" 00.
900
500
go either to the Naval Canteen or thef Dockyard. Suddenly, without warning
or provocation, the accused struck wit- bess a heavy blow on the mouth. "Witness at once alosed with the accused and ther both fall to the ground; While on the ground witser received several kicks- Someone blew a poffee whistle and the defendant and the two friends who were with him made off. Accused was later brought the station drunk. Owing to
injuries received, the witness wont to
days hospital for six
Croes examined, the witness denied
Having first assaulted the sailor.
Mr. Blake, (for the defence). You took
out your truncheon 1
Witness: No I wish I had..
After hearing farther, evidence, includ ing Lieut. Bonham-Carter's testimony na to the defendant's good character," the Magistrate imposed a fine of $10.
SAILOR'S FOOLISH CONDUCT. TROUBLE AT THE SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE.
Alexander Wood, a seaman, was charg- ed before Mr. G. N. Örme yesterday, with
assaulting Mr. R. W Bristow, manager of the Seamen's Institute, and breaking
ten panes of glass.
The accused said that he had no recol lection of events; consequently, he could offer no defence.
Inspector Kent said the trouble occurred Boon after midnight. Earlier in the night, the defendant had booked a cubicle in 600 Total. the Institute. At closing time he was found asleep in the bar. He made trouble
yds. yds. yds.
Mr. Newbury... 43 Driscoll..... 34 "Stepp..... 34
李肇
Daves 33 Farmer 34 Clapham
Reeves
"
11.
It
Ged ********
Total
35 33
T
888888
WILTS "D" Co.
200
30
33
35
20
110 with Mr. Bristow and assaulted him. Mr. Bristow turned the defendant out of the Institute. The defendant then proceeded to put his hand through every pane of glass he could reach, hurting his fist con- siderably in the process.
£83588 288 28 ~ 22 | 2 |
600 600 Total. yds. yda yds. Mr. Mayne... 39 ,2937-105
Holloway 3731 Smith 34. 10 36 Hedges
39
30 30
16.
34
22
17
6 18
Wright as ST 26 Lancaster... 35 31 Miles Gingell
Total
The Magistrate: The assault was not serious 1-No. The whole thing really
amounts to a drunken escapade.
The Magistrate ordered the defendant to pay 25 as compensation, or, in default, undergo 14 days imprisonment with bard labour.
INTOXICANTS IN A CHINESE RESTAURANT..
DISCRETION THE BETTER PART OF VALOUR.
At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. G. N. Orme, the proprietor of a Chinese restaurant in Queen's Rond
A triangular match between the Mas-East, much used by sailors and soldiers, ketry Staff, China Fleet, Wilts"B" Co., and known by them as The Hole in the and Wilts "D" Co., at Stonecutters Wall," was charged with having com- an houry 12th, resulted in amitted a breach of his licence by selling win for the Musketry Staff, the scores being as follow:
liquor on the promisca.
- MUSKETRY STAFT.
200 500 600 Total. yds. yds. yds." ........ 44 44 23 121" Cordon ...... 45 40 34 117 Lambert 34 41
Mr. Cross
11
وو
Ansell
: 110 ***107
-36 37 Nixon 35* 43 28 100 Reynolds... 34 35 33-102
Gee
r
Gray 35 Burnett... 36
36
30
100
39
98
Total
841
WILTS "B" 00.
"
*
200 300 C00 yde. yds. yds. Mr. Newbury
43 42
30 Driscoll 34 38 23 Stepp
34 35 35 Dawes 33.. 32 Farmer 34
Total.
'115 105
304
20
30 28
91 90
Clapbam
30 93
BS
"Teeves
78
77
Total
748
WILIB "D" CO.
000200
500 600 Total yds. yds. yds.
Mr. Mayne
1.44 33.2
Gharran
1.47.3 33. 1.45.2 31.2 1.41 34 1.42.. 34 1.47.2 35.2
30 087- -105 Holloway .... 37 31 32 Smith 34 18 +36 Hedges
30, 301 Wright 35 97 2B Lancaster 35
100 80
€9.
Miles Gingell
34.
73
59
Total
684
Black Spot & Barley
33 33,2
BILHARDS.
EXCUSABLE POSSESSION OF THREE-QUARTERS :—
ARMS.
TROPHIES OF THE WAR.
Before Mr. R. E. Lindseli, at the! Magistracy, yesterday, a Chinese, born in America, was charged with the unlawful possession of two pistols and sword bayonet.........
Sergeant Lane, who arrested the de fendant on the Hau Tak Whart, on Mon day, said the defendant had proved that. he had been with the United States military forces during the war, and had brought with him to China German hel mets and other war trophies, including the weapon seized. In view of this ex- planation, the Police did not wish to proceed with the charge. He would, therefore, ask for permission to withdraw The Magistrate accordingly discharged the defendant.
White Tile
St. Anthony inanan
Courchan
Siamese Cat
Givenchy
Canasson & South......
9.17,2 -34;1- 2.13.3 30.3
1.42 31
Bugar
1.42,1 Sovereign Dabha
1.38.2 Black Friar & Grey Friar 1.44′′ *76 Evergreen & Shooting","
Star
1.41.3 38 Field Child & Valley
Child
140.2
33
RUGBY FOOTBALL.
NAVY . ARMY.
The match arranged for to-day between the Navy and Army has been cancelled owing to the inability of the latter to raise a fifteen. The cup therefore goes to the Navy...
Sergant McFall said that at 1 am, on February 6 he visited the defendant's restaurant and there saw six sailors and A soldier sitting at a table with glasses of beer in front of them.
···Mr. A. E. Hall, for the defence, askod the Magistrate to dismiss the charge on the ground that the police evidence was not corroborated; 'not even a beer bottle. was produced.
Inspector Kent said it was impossible to produce one of the battles as evidence, for to have removed one from the table would have been looking for trouble. It must be remembered that the Sergeant was alone.
The Magistrate imposed a fine of $200," or, in default, three months' hard labour.
YARN MARKET IN HONGKONG
Messrs. Polishwalls and Kotwall, cotton and yarn brokers, of Hongkong, soys:-- Since our last report on the 11th ult our market, during the earlier part of the interval, had continued very dull, but latterly the Chinese buyers, finding the present low prices very favourable, came out to meet their immediate re- quirements, which resulted in a fair amount-of-business in about 1,000 bales in best known chops of 30s and 128 yarn with an advance of 85 to 810-pez bale." eo This improvement did not last long as the recent telegraphic advices from India 81of local dealers there, offering their hold- ings at much under the ruling rates, caused some anxiety to the foreign hold- ers who, in trying to relieve themselves df their stock, commenced to sell at more reduced rates, which produced a very adverse effect, and the buyers have on- tirely refrained from making any new purchases. Our market, at the close, haa remained quiet without any further in-
HO KOM TONG TOURNAMENT,,,
..
13,000 bales; arrivals, from Bombay, 4,000 bales.
At the Palace Hotel, last night, wquiry. Smith (100) beat B. Bond (150), the Unsold stock, 8,000 balee; bargains, scores being 250 and 178, respectively, and J. Bowray (200) beat A. Greensett (scr.); the final scores being 250 and 184 respec tively. Tonight, H Davis (150) meets B. W. Cheung (000).
Shanghai reports very dull business with weaker tendency.
Japanese Yarn. Owing to very low rates a moderate business has passed during the interval, and subsequently with an advance of 10/15 per bale the market has kept up steady,
OPEN BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP. The game between E. M. Ozorio and E. Guimarace, fixed for yesterday, did not take place, owing to Ozoria being Baw cotton. No business has trans- indisposed, and will be played this even-pired during the whole interval and prices ing at 8 o'lock
are normal.
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