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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. MB. A. O. LANG NOMINATED TO THE

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KOWLOON -RESIDENTS “AND THE GOVERNMENT.

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INTERPORT CRICKET.

At Shanghai, Capt. F. I. M. Barrett." Dr. W. E. OHara and Mesars. A. W Hayward and F. L. Wainwright have. been appointed as the Selection Com- mittee of the team to represent Shanghai We have received for publication, then the faterport inatch against Boug following copies of correspondence which kong. has passed between the Kowloon Residents' Association 'and the Government:--

increase the alrendy large amount locked

QUEEN'S COLLEGE ». OLD. BOYS.

The match, staff and Pupila of Queen's College, the Q.0.0.B.A., will take place. to-morrow at p.m., on the Indian Re creation Club ground at Sookumpos Valley Tens:-

Queen's College.-R. E. O. Bird (capt.), F. J. de Ronie, W. Kny, E. J. Ralston, J. S. Curreem, S. A.. R. Ismail, E. Hyler, Reserves:-M. Y. Adai and Nishida, A, Butt, A. H. Madar and G. A. Talok Singh

in advance for building houses. instruction to observe that my Committee In this connection, I am further under have yet to be convinced that the large number of applicants were men of straw who had no possible security to give, andel Arvulii, N. M. Bux, G. A. V. Hill, H. Q.CO.T.-H. H. Tayler (eant.), A. that the, Government could find only one applicant for a loan who had made a Wong Po Keung, D. Rumjahr, A.

C. Hunt, 8. A. Immail S. H. Ismail, Ichnite proposition."

Rumjahn and A. H. Rumjahn Reserves: F. E. A. Remedios and Douglas Laing.

Mf. 11. BERKETT: I would like to pro pose an amendment to Resolutions: and 7 on behalf of the Stock Exchange. In Resolution 6; that "Afteen cents" be aubstituted for twenty cents," and that

Prior to the meeting, reported, else, the following he added to Resolution 72 where in our columus, the Chamber of

and that holders of shares be conipelled Commerce met to nominate a representa to transfer sama into their own names before receiving any dividends thereon." tive to the Legislative Council during the Hơn. AF POLLOCK: Just to put the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak's absence from matter in form, I beg to second Mr: Birthe Colony, i kett's Amendment. I should say, with

Mr. A. 0. LaNG (Vice Chairman) pre- regard to Clause 9, that I entirely agree

March 3rd, 1921. that that clause, even if it were amended sided. He said:-Gentlemen, This meet. in the most drastic manner, would be ing haseen called as the request of Sia, -1_have the honour to inform you wholly unworkable-(Applause.) It is the Hongkong Government to nominate that my Committee have instructed me to certainly not desirable that, it" nay tog s

a member of this Chamber to serve on convey to the Government their expres Intión to be passed with a view to the Legislative Council during the absion of regret that the Government does not feel able in present circumstances to promoting registration, of transfers of sence from the Colony of the Hon. Mr. shares, that such legislation should be PH. Holyonk. As you are aware, Mr. fareed through under the absurd penalties Holyoak left the Colony, yesterday, and 1 Schedule No. 11 of this Bill. That is the chair at this meeting, therefore all I have to say, sir, except just to make devolves upon me as Vice-Chairman of The requisite notice bay rection, of what fell from you as to the been advertised in the papers calling for que remark; if I may; by way of cor the Chamber. date to which the Government adjourned nominations, and the only name put for the second reading. The second reading ward is my own, proposed by Mr. G. T way taken at an early date because the Falkjus, seconded by the Hon, Mr. A.G. Hon. Mr. Stephen and the Hus. Mr. Stephen, and supported by the Hon. Mr.

I am still further authorised to expro Ho Fook, are leaving the Colong for a Holyoak and tuembers of this Committee. the hope that the Government at an early tine on the 28th inst. We agreed" tu į As you are aware, the proposed Stamp date will find itself, in the happy position that comparatively short adjournment be Ordinance comes up for second reading to renew its generously devised scheme of cause it was understood in fact a pledge on Monday, the 28th, and in order advancing loans to enable the borrowers way given by the Government that if the that this Chamber and the commer to build dwelling houses, and that, in the uneficial members should desire certain cial community of Hongkong should Government's allocation of any possible provisions of the Bill to stand over to a be represented at the next meeting available resources. applications from later date, that deatre of the unofficial of the Legislative Council, and the private individuals with tangible security members would be acceded to by the Gov. views of members of the Chamber, re to offer who have already though un ernpent-(Applause.)

garding which a meeting will be held successfully approached, the Government to immediately after this meeting is over, and those of the same category who may should be laid before the Government, it financial accommodations for a similar in future apply to the Government for is necessary that the Chamber now nominates its representative for the tie consideration and satisfaction equally Counc.l. I will now call upon the pro with any application from that group desirable purpose will receive sympathe poser and setnader to support the semi-which has already been so beneficently gratified.I have the honour to rean, Mr. G. T. EKİNE: Every letter or power of attorney for sure in proposing Mr. Lang as repre

I have much plea sir, your obedient servant, the sole purpose of appointing sentative of this Chamber on the Legis-

(Ed.) W. JACKSON, vulsspevky dus cato a meeting shull specify lative Council. Mr. Lang is well-known

(Hou. Secretary. the day upon which the meeting at to the community as senior in a irm The Hon. Dr. Claud Severn, C.31.G... which it is intended to be used is to long associated with the business of the

Colonial Secretary. be held, and shall be available only at Colony. He is on many of the boards the meet.ng so specified and any ad of companies in the Colony, Vice-Chair- journment thereof."

man of the Chamber of Commerce, and he 'It seems to me that the ellect that has had long experience in matters de- may be to prevent a general proxy being bated by the Committee of the Chamber given. "Now, as you know, many com of Commerce. I bave no hesitation, panies hold meetings at seven or eight therefore, in commending him to you, and days notice and the effect of this clause "I believe you will accept him as entirely would be that no shareholders out latted for this nomination.(Applause.) the colony could be represented at such have much pleasure in proposing Mr this connection I may mention meeting, because no proxy can be acted Lang us our representative or the Legis upun which does not spec-ly a dato, Atlative Council. present there is a very general prae- Hon. Mr. A. G. STEPHEN: 1 have much Lice for a shareholder to leave a general pleasure in seconding the nomination of proxy with suivone. Therefore, therer. Lang inust be long notion of the holding of At the request of the CRAIRss, the meeting for a shareholder who SECRETARY rend the rules relating to abroad to be represented. This clause voting. means that no one can be represented at all at such meeting unless he happens to be in the Colony at the manent.

The CHAIRMAN Later on I shall ask you to put that in the forms of a re- solution,

A. W. B. KENNETT:

ENGINEERS- AND SBIP. BUILDERS...

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LOCAL INSTITUTION.

The report of Is it in urder

refer to any clause not mentioned in

Lese proposals i

The CHAIRMAN: "Yes.

QUESTION OF PROXIES.

Bir. KENNETT: Then I would like thation. call attention to Clause 23,

CRIMINAL LIABILITY," Mr. KINNETT: There is one other point Dock this meeting intend to pass without comment the extraordinary change in the law which makes it a criminal offence to omit tu stamp a docu- meat, whether without any intent to evade the law or anything of the sort? If you will refer to the Objects and Reasons given by the Attorney-General, it puts this very clearly.

It is intended that criminal liability shall attach to the corporate body itself in the former case, and to the person appearing to have the management in the latter caso, upon mere failure to stamp. In other words, the corporate body in the one case and the manager. in the other case, will be bable for the mere omission, apart from any ques- tion of intention to evade, or of guilty knowledge.

That seems to be a very startling in- ovation.

-Hon. Mr: POLLOCK: 1 quite agree with Mr. Kennett's, remarks. The Clause, as

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The motion was carricil with applause. The CHARMAN: Gentlemen, thank have done, me, and although I cannot you exceedingly for the great honour, you hope to emulate Mr. Holyoak in his won doiful powers of oratory, you may rest- assured that I shall do my very best to protect this Chamber's interests, as well as the interests of the commercial cum manity-bis Colony during the short time, which I expect to serve on the Council. (Applause) No one deplores Mr Holyoak'a enforced absence from the Colopy at this particular time more than I do, and I am sure we all hope that his change to Japan will result in complete restoration to health. I thank you

The special meeting, with regard to the proposed Stamp Ordinance, followed.

Mr. KENNET proposed further:-

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Colonial Seretary's Office, Hongkong,

24th March, 1021 starch 3rd, I am directed to inform you Sin. With reference to your letter of that the Government, wherever possible is making advances of money to help build- ing schemes which have for their object the provision of suitable dwellings for Europeans and others of varying incomes. that, in addition to what has been done already, another scheme for providing a nuinber of small flats near the ferry pior will be completed with Government assist ance probably by the end of this year while the question of helping persons to build small houses at Kowloon Tong is under consideration.

I should be gind if you would bring to my notice may application which seems refused without sufficient grounds.—I am, air, your obedi. to you to have been

ent servant,

(Sd:) CLAUD SEVERN, The Hon. Secretary,

(Colonial Secręturs.). Kowloon Hesidents' Associatioa..

2nd March, 10217 that my Committee have instructed me to. Bin,--I have the honour to inform you ask the Government what progress has boen made in connection with the pro posed Motor Omnibus Service in Kow loon, and also when such service may be honour to remain, ete expected to be in operation. I have the

(Sd) W. JackSON,

(Hon. Secretary.) The Hon. Dr. Claud Severn, C. M.G.,

Colonial Sceretary,

Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong the Institution, of shows that the membership at that date for the year ending 31st December, 1920, was 1 During the year: 19 members elected, while other 83 members who have resigned and 118, new members were been absent for some time have not been included in the above total.

During the year 1920, Mr. J. D. Birrell (member) read a paper on Electric Tractions, illustrated with lantern slides for which he was awarded a gold medal presented by the late A. G. Gordon

During the year 50 yolumes have bean added to the Fiction, Library, at cont of 110.45, and 45 volumes.have been pre been added to the Technical Library at sented by members. Eight volumes, have a cost of $42.08.

Mr. J. Millar for the gift of a half plato The thanks of the micbers are due to Thornton Picard Camera with 3 Plate holders, Rapid Hand and Stand Hectilinear-lens view-Ender and chang ing bag to be rafled, the proceeds to be devoted to the purchase of books for the Library..

The result of the year's working shows a prost of $7.642.81 nguinst a profit for of $4,063.04 being an the corresponding twelve months. in 1910- increase of *$3,770.15.

increased $1,360. Bar and billiard ro Entrance fees and subscriptions have tares show increases of $1,983.07 End $1,205.00 respectively. Interest account shops an increase of $742-45 which has chiefly accrued from additional sums transferred to fixed deposit.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong,

7th March, 1921. February, I am directed to inform you BIB-in reply to your lettor of the 26th. that I have inspected figures showing the cost of Nathan Road, Kowloon, including the erecting David's Buildings, cost of the land when bought, and also a statement of all expenditure incurred in connection therewith,

I find that the rents paid for some years past yielded about 6 per cent. on the total cost of the buildings, while the increased rents. give a nett return of 8.4 per cent. The Government does not con sider this return excessive, and is thore prepared to interfere in the

9.That this meeting expresses its

January 21st, 1921. disagreement with the new principle BI-I have the honour to inform you involved in Clause 11 as explained in that I have been instructed by my Comfore not the Attorney-General's Reasons, Clause mittee to invite the Government's atten; matter.I am, etc.,

16."

This was seconded by Mr.: 'ORMISTON and carried, "

INQUISITORIAL POWERS.

it stands, is in a very objectionable form.Bir. G. M. DOD WELL proposed:→

The

Mr: EKING: I do not hesitate to sup

10.-That Clause 43, in its present port what has been said. It is incolum, is unnecessarily inquisitorial and ceivable, that the measure should be should be redrafted in a modified brought in this way. It is going to make

form:" business more and more dificult.

Mr EDKINS seconded, " Bill is conceived, I submit, in the wrong The CHAIRMAN rend Chase, which spirit. (Applause.}

says that, in cases in which evasion is The CHAIRMAN: Ithack Mr. Kennett suspected. the Collector" may enter any for drasting our attention in such such premises for the purpose of inspeo forsible manner to this particular clause,, tion, and may search any such person We shall press for madilicntion of Clause and may inspect and take. copies of any 41 of this Bill itself, together with Clause such books of account or other does 10 of the Objects and Heasons. If you ments." think that will be sufficient.

Mr. A. R. Lowe: Mr. Chairman, might 1 say that no honest person need be frigtened of that clause (Laughter.)

Mr. EDKING: I suggest that another form might be found, that, where pos sible, the use of chartered accountants might be permitted. (Renewed laugh

THE RESOLUTIONS CARRIED. The CHAIRMAN then proposed, one by one, the resolutions as set forth above.

Mr. J. A. PLUMMER seconded the first, Mr. F. C. HALL the second, Mr Bows SMITH the third, and Mr. EDINS the ter fourth and fifth.....

The amendments to the sixth and seventh resolutions were accepted, Mr BUKETTBBonding both. As amended these resolutions read:-

Hon. Mr. POLLOCK: If the Govern meat only dropped the objectionable clause in this Bill there would not be any necessity for such a clause at all.

The resolution was carried.

THE SHARK OF POSTERITY!

of the houses known as David's Build. tion to the imposition of increased rentals ings, Nathan Road, Kowloon, and to request that the matter be investigated by the Government with a view to secur ing relief for the tenants, several of whom, being members of this Association have appealed, for its support. I have the honour, etc.,

(Sd.) W. JACKSON;"

(Hon. Secretary:), The Hon. Dr. Claud Severn, C.M.G.,

Colonial Secretary..

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong,

23rd February, 1921.. SIR,-With reference to your letter of January 21st, 1021, drawing attention to increased rentals of houses in David's Buildings, Nathan Road, I am directedl to request you to furnish me a list of these houses, giving particulars of the rents payable before and after the in ertaso in question.I am, etc.,

(5d.) CLAUD. SEVERX,

(Colonin! Secretary The Hon. Secretary,

Kowloon Residents, Association:

26th February, 1021. Sin, I have the honour to acknowledge your letter No 1 in 2570/1919, of the 23rd 4. That this mesting is of the

of February, requesting me to furnish a opinion that the Stamp Duty on share

list of the houses in David's Buildings, transfers be limited to is cents per $100. Mr OEMISTON. Following your fe Nathan Road, Kowloon, and particulars 7-That, as regards Clause 29 of the marks, Mr. Chairman, I think it would of the rents payable before and after the proposed Ordinance, this meeting is of be well if the sed cars proposed increase the opinion that clause should be with ing resolution drawn as being unworkable, but that,

*"*11.—That this meeting strongly pro. ál ít ja desired to tax share transao" there against permanent improvements obtained are those of one house (six flats), Mühe particulara of the rents i bave tions, the duty, on share contract, notes to the Colony being-paid for out of being three outside fata and three inside be still further increased, and that holders of shares be compelled to transloan should be issued to cover all such fats, and are as follow

annual revenue. and maintains that a data, they are uniform with the other "for"same"into their own names before

permanent improvements. receiving shy dividonda thereon,

The resolutions were carried with ap plause, zone voting against..

Ms. W. B. KENNETT moved: o further resolution regarding Clause, follows my f

Mrs W.-L. PATTEN DEN conded, and the resolution was carried

The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK: The Hon. Mr. Ho Fook desires to point out that in dealing with Clanse 41, Clause-48-alag. comes into the discussion. It is a claine Tunt this meeting is of opinion which proposes to infict. a very severe that Clause 55 should be amended so penalty I have no doubt it will be as to make it clear that a shareholder brought to the consideration of the may give a general proxy for use at Government in connection with Clause

"all" meetings of a company; provided 21:

that such prozy be duly stamped at an The CHAIRMAN Is that not a matter amount to be fired by the Ordinance.you might deal with yourself in Council BUY EVAN ORMISTON seconded, and the when the Bill comes up for second rend -roschition was carried.

ing? That is all the business, gentlemen Continued at foot of nest column.) thank you for your attendance.

The houses are three in number and are composed of six fats each.

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Ground 55.00 75.00 First 75.10.00 tenants from the landlogda-I have the

072.80 95.00 I enclose an original letter to one of the

honour, etc.

(Bd.). JACKSON, KAD The Hon, The Colonial Becretary

(Continued at font of nest columns)

Jackson, Esq., Hon. Secretary,

Kowloon Residents' Association.

March 1st, 1921. Sta-At a recent meeting of my Com- mittee the proposed Kowloon Hospital carne up for consideration.

(Sd.) CLAUD SEVERN, --

(Colonial Secretary.)

As a result of a lengthy discussion, I was instructed to enquire of the Govern meat when the work in connection with the preparation of the proposed site will steps are being taken by the Government be commenced, and also to enquire what

to accelerate the construction work of the proposed hospital buildings. I have the honour, etc.,

(Bd.) W. JACKSON,

(Hon Secretary.)

The Hon. Dr. Claud Severn, C.M.G.,

Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong,

7th March, 1921. Bra-With reference to your letter of March 1st, 1921, on the subject of the. proposed Kowloon Hospital I am directed to refer you to the answer givan to the Pollock at the meeting of the Legiaintive question asked by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Council on March 3rd, 1921-1 am, etc.,

(Ed.) CLAUD SEVERN, The Hon. Secretary,

Colonial Secretary.) Kowloon Residents Association.

December 27th, 1921. SIR-F am instructed by my Committee their intention to instal automatic fire to enquire from the Government if it is alarma connected with the Kowloon Fire Station.I have, ot

________(80) W=JACKSON,

(Hon. Secretary.) The Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, C.B.E.,

Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong,

11th January, 1921. SIR With reference to your letter of that in the light of the experience gained the 27th December, I am directed to state,

similar apparatus in Kowloon. I m, of the automatic fire-alarme in uso in Victoria it is not intended to instal

(Colonial Secretary) The Hon. Secretary,

Kowloon Hesidents Association

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