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HONGKONG DAILY PRESE, FRIDAY, MARCH 30TH. 1928.

SPORT.

THE TENNIS TOURNAMRIT,

EXCITING, "MATCH : UNFINISHED,

The results of yesterday's matches are as follows:--

• OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES Thomas Lay beat F. Wheeler, -a, -, 6-4; V. Yvanovitch beat Yew Mao Tsun, 6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5,

SHIP'S CAPTAIN FINED ·

FAILING TO FLY QUARANTINE

FLAG

MAGISTRATE ATTRIBUTES FAILURE TO NEGLIGENCE,"

At the Marine Court, yesterday, before Commander W. Beckwith, R. N.

charged at the instance of Dr. B. H. Captain R. Jensen, & Kronviken, was

Mellow, the Port Medical Officer, with failing to As the quarantine flag (the yellow) on entering the Port on the 97th inst.

to

The defendant pleaded guilty. the offence.

Dr. B. H. Mellow, Medical Officer of the. W. Port, said the s& Fronticken came into tort at 3 p.m. on Tueday and was

While on the subject of mails, would like to refer briefly to the service between bihanghai nodt this port... 13. should not be a difficult matter to reserve regularity of maila between places so near to each other, especially when so many art class vessels, are M. W. Lo and H. D.. Rumjahu mết in The progress and development of Hong shortly after the British Post Office in ship Singles yesterday afternoon and, Available at froquant intervals. Since the second round of the Open Champion- kong University is of special interest to this Chamber. As you are aware, a sumaligni was closed and the service much to the surprise of the large number transferred to the Chimes there has of spectators, Rumjaha took the frat two of 120,000 is annually subscribed by of mails, duplicates coming at the same looked a likely winner. He fell way in irregularity in the arrival sets and at the end of the second set certain of our members and disbursed in time or in advance of originale, and the third at which Lo claimed, o two grants one of $6,000 for primary times long and unexplained intervals between one mail and the next. It is a and secondary education at Canton,

serious reflection on the capacity of the under the auspices of the Church Mis Chinose Post Office officials that they! sionary Society, and the other of $12,000 ppoor to be unable to cope with a simple service like this and it looks as if the contributed towards the maintenance surrender of the Foreign Post Office to Hongkong University of a Commercial them had been premature. I trust that Cours The Chamber also contributes this matter will engage the "serious.)

HANDICAP. BINGLES "." attention of those responsible at from its general funds the sum of over Northern part, and that an improvement Lane (-3/6), 62, 6-4

the W. U. Nicholson (†1/8) beat K. 49,000, for scholarships at St. Stephen's will soon manifest itself. College for Yunnanese boys and for two

A. D. Humphreyr and G. R Sayering to a buoy, she had come from scholarshipt at the University in comme Signs are discernible of a coning trade (116) beat B. Crowley and G. Ellans Saigon, which port had been in quaran moration of the late Mr. E T. Hewett,vival, but unsettled government (14/8). 0-0, 6-2; F. A. Dansdale and EC tine sines March 14th. The ship was not C.M.G. All this expenditure for cdaca trade in China, and our business with the inues to hamper both home and foreign tional purposes benefits the University neighbouring Provinces has been parti either directly or indirectly. As supcularly handicapped in this respect. porters of the University, therefore, so far as the funds at our disposal will allow, it is source of gratification that the work of the institution has won the support of the Rockefeller "Foundation, whose bandsome donation of $500,000 for the endowment of Chairs in Medicine and Surgery was announced during the con ferment of an honorary degree upon His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, (Applause) The Colony owes a debt of gratitude to the Rockefeller Institute for this magnificent endowmeat of educa tion. -

BOXEL. INDEMNITY.

TRADE REVIVAL

TSINGTAO.

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HANDICAP DOUBLES.

Hagen (4/0) beat D. G. d. Wish and flying the quarantine dag. Wits went Redmond and M. H. Roffey (8) beat on board the following morning and 0. P. Menzies: (1970), 64, 64] ·F. A

RE Worthington, and. H. E Grace Captain Jensen told him that he did not |(−15/4), 45, 63, 83.

know that it was- necessary for his ship'

MIXED DOUBLES,

One notices with concern that Tsingtaoy inco it was handed back to China, instead of continuing its steady develop

G. 1. Sewell and Miss Irvin (18) to fly the quarantine fing. He told, de ment as an important trade and shipping beat J. A. Fraser and Dr. Glady Turner fendant that proceedings would be taken centre, has had a set-back, arising from (1/6), 6-1, 62: C. Thorns aid Mrs, against him. There were no cases of in- mismanagement ор the part of the Thorne (†5/6) beat B E Worthington fections disease on board, neither, were Chinese authorities, who aro now and Miss Grace (~30)_03, 02. responsible for its gevorniment,

|there any suspected cases.. tion calling for very serious consideration will arise if Taingtao, which in little more than twenty years has become an important port, attracting a considerable valume of foreign and Chinese capital. is allowed to go to rack and ruiz through sheer incompetency on the part of the Chinese authorities...

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The Magistrate (to the defendant): Well, what have you got to any, Captain Jensen ?

Capt. Jensen: I did not know that Saigon was an infected place.

Witness repeated his statement that he was not informed, wh

The Magistrate pointed out that it was a very serious offence-in fast the most serious offence a.Captain could commit.

the defendant left the Consulate hoj

for the competent manner in which the the final of the Hongkong Challenge simply got his papers ad asked na duties of an extremely ouers year have Shield on Saturday-Woodman: Wheeler questions at all. been discharged. I now propose the and Knight; Morrison, McKelvie and adoption of the Report and Accounts for Pasco; Clemo, Hall, Scally, Duncan, and

Mason, Reserve: G. Duncan. the year 1929,

Mr. W. ADAMBON seconded, and said

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50 per cent, during the same period. The Magistrate, addressing the defend- Without exception, overy Foreign business nnt, said that it was his clear duty belom Company and firm and every Foreign his versel entered the Harbour

havd hoisted the shopkeeper is affected by this, and to

quantine Then, consequently the whole community flag.

on anchoring at the Had the Military lands been available, buoy, he should have prevented KON these enormous increases would not have person leaving or coming on board until taken place, and the high cost of living, the Port Health Officer had declared the which is so detrimental to the Colony ship as free from infection. As it was have been in part avoided. I hope the the defendant had not taken the slightest

On Saturday nt Kowloon the following The policy adopted a few years ago

will represent the Indians 1st X-A. which provided that one member of the

Arculli (capt.), A. E. Rumjahn, S. H. Finance Committee of the University

The Magistrate: You are the master Ismail, S. D. Ismail, S. A. Ismail, A. H. should be a representative of the Cham

Madar, J. S. Curreem, 8. A. Runjahn, of the ship and it was your duty when ber, has been productive of good, The

I had occasion to refer, in this Room 0. Ismail, N. B. Kitchell and . P. you cleared the ship at Saigon to find present representative is Mr. G. T. on another ocension recently,

the Madar.

out whether there were any special in Edkins, who is associated with a firm subject of China's currency. As I said At Sookumpoo Valley the following will whose handsome contributions to the then, with the various Mints run

for represent

the Indians 2nd XI-Estructions concerning the port you were' University are specially connected with profit by whoever happiers to have loosdeen (cap.). F. Nazaric D. Rum going to was not informed. the Faculty of Engineering Working in secured control of them, the caly safe ahn, H. D. Rumjahn, I. Hassan, 0. the fullest co-operation with the Vice guard left is the syre of Shanghai, and Rumjahn, A. K. Minu, J. Ackber, A. the Saigon Customs or the Norwegian Didn't you think of finding out from Chancellor and the Council of the Univer. I trust that all the concerned with 11. Samy, A. Kitchell and F vity, the Finance Committee has had a Chinese well-being will do everything great deal to do with catablishing the possible to preserve this sheet anchor of Arvalli. Reserves: A K. Rahural and Consuinte: Surely, you would do that!

the menaTE |security against finances of the University oh so sound

to safe. G. Abbas. basis as is shown in the accounts lately trading due to the many fluctuating new published. An appeal for further funds currencies to which there seems to limit. for the University, in which the Univer I cannot conclude without expressing Bity's probable needs over a series of acknowledgments to my colleagues on the years were sketched out, was drawn up various Committees of the Chamber for

their rordial co-operation during my year The following team will represent The maximum fine was 82,000. When and issued nearly a year ago, and thef fact that the Appeal bore the signatures of office and to Mr. Blair and his staff Kowloon in their match 1. the King's in of all the members of the Finance Coin mittee and was unanimously approved by

The defendant said that he obtained, the University Court is sufficient evid

his bill of health and the Norwegian ence to shew that the programme pro-

Consul did not tell him anything about posed was a reasonable one. That the

the Port of Hongkong. He admitted appeal has not been vigorously pressed

Mr. Chairman and Gentleman:-I have

that he did not ask any questions. ・・ tray be due in part to the fact that por

Owing to the imposibility of expansion: The Magistrate (to Dr. Mellow) Have tious of the programme are not immed much pleasure in secunding the adoption

In doing so, in the natural direction land in the there been any of these irregularities ately urgent mark in part to a recognition of the report and accsant. of, the depression in trade which is being I would like to take the opportunity of central district has risea from $6.00 to in the Harbour? Feverely felt in the Far East, sa at Home, adding a few Temarks on day or two $50 per square foot during the last Dr. Mellow replied there had not been I am, however, informed that the further subjecte in this voluminous annual report, fifteen years, and rents have increased many. postponement of assistance is likely in although you, Sir, have covered mest of certain directions seriously to imperil the the ground very completely.

It ivory satisfactory to learn that an efficiucy of the University, and feel sure that when this is understood the attempt is to be made to deal, by legis necessary assistance will be forthcoming.lation with an evil from which merchants, both Chinese and Foreign have suffered In this connection, I may properly greatly. It is a travesty of justice that refer to the Boxer Indemnity as a Chinese trader who may for years have possible source of help. Members of this enjoyed the protection of the laws of this Chamber will have · read. the very Colony, can, by the mern insertion of a Chamber will enders the remarks you, trouble to comply with the quarantine important series of resolutions as to the notice in the Prese, assign the whale Sir, made recently on this subject in your Regulations. omplymout of that Indemnity recently of his businces assets, without capacity of Chairman of the Hongkong passed by the Conference of Associated assiginng his debts and liabilities, I feel and Shanghai Bank, and will send & Capt. Jensen: It was all a mistake, British Chambers of Commerce asure that every reputable concern in the strong representation to the Government The Magistrate: There are mistakes Shanghai and it is earnestly to be hoped Colony-Foreign and Chinese aliko will on this vitally important matter. until they are found out It is absolute that those resolutions will carry with His welcome day measure to make such trans

carelessness. Majesty's Government the very great weight to which they are entitled. Thusfers illegal. An Ordinance, such as tho

Finally Gentlemen, I am sure you will The Defendant: I have not been out Chairman has outlined, appears to importance of our University in any

rish me to express on behalf of the here long.

The Magistrate: That does not im- scheme for the education of Chinese on likely to operate simply and effectually, general body of Members, our indebted- British lines is fully recognised in these Personally I cannot see how any honest to the Chairman for his able prove your case. Quarantine Regulations reolutions, but some time must necessarily trader will be prejudiced by the proposed performance of the onerous duties of the are common to all ports in the world.

in which ho Continuing, the Magistrate said that be elapse before anything definite is decided legislation. It is to be hoped, Sir, that ce during the past in this matter of Boxer Indemnity and the Chamber will prose for the early has also had many other public duties attributed the failure to hoist the quar- in the meantime I' would submit that introduction of the measure."

to perform, se representative of the antine flag to carelessness. Under the nothing would do more to convince His

Chamber on the Legislative Council circumstances he would impose a nominal Majesty's Government of our appreciation

fine. of 895, with the alternative of tan during a great part of the year. of the University's possibilities

I was disappointed that there was no We also ove our thanks to Members of days' imprisonment. His Worship wars- substantial response to the recent appeal reference made from the Chair to what the general and other Committees, who ed the defendant that in fature he was for "funds...!

has become a question of ever increasing give a great deal of time in the course to make it his business to find out whe Chamber of Commerce ther the Port he was leaving was quarat- urgency, I refer to the removal of the of the year to Before leaving educational affairs Military Establishments from the centre affairs, and to the Secretariat for the tined by the Port he was going to. might state that, as the result of a of Victoria. Although at the Bank Moet efficiency with which the work of the I beg to circular to local business firms, issueding held recently, the Chairman spoke in office has been conducted. recently, there has been a considerable no uncertain manuer on this matter, I record the adoption of the Report and

TENANT. TURNED OUT. accession of students to the Chamber's think that at every meeting of business Accounts.

There were no questions, and the re Chinese Language School, where the Rev. men held in Hongkong, the opportunity

HOUSE USED AS A BROTHEL. Dr Pearen has carried on, for some years should be taken of protesting against the port and accounts were unanimously now, & most useful work. The Chamber, continuance of the prosent state of affairs, adopted.

In the Summary Court yesterday before anal commercial interests in Hongkong. The large reclamation now in progress in owe Dr. Pearch, a great debt of gratitude the Eastern side of the town, and the for having placed his special knowledge removal of Morrison Hill, will make that following names as members of the Com Street, sued Li King Chuen for possession Mr. MONTEITH Wa then proposed the the Puime Judge (Mr. Justice Gomperts), Li Chik Chuen, of 40, Wellington of Cantonese and his experience in district of ever increasing importancrmittee for the coming year education at our servics-(Applause).

An evidence of this is to be seen in the Mr. A. Lang, Mr. D. G. of the premises 128, Hollywood Road, and

$80 mesno profits. prices now being paid for land at Quarry Bernard, the Hon. Mr. PH. Holyoak, Mr. H. C. Macnamara who represented I should only weary you if I attempted Bay, between the Eastern and the Central the Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, the Hon.

fs: even briefly, to all the matters Sections of the town, the Military lands ir.. E. V. D. Parr, and Messrs Cthe plaintiff said the plaintiff was th which your Committee has had to

in the course of the year. You will thrust in wedge which will prove an Montagne Ede, G. T. Edkins, A. 8. D. atitled to re-posscision of the premises they were let-the defendant, was con- that after the great firo at Belcher increasing inconvenience to ommunication Cousland, N. L. Watson, and T. Gon the ground that the person to whom Stet, Kennedy Town, on the day before and the proper development of the City. Weall.

Mr. JOHN ROBERTSON teoonded, and, Anvicted before the Magistrate on January Aristice Day, the Government/ wa WAR OFFICE AUTHORITIES ARE THE ONLY

there were no additions or objections, 31st for, using the house as a brothel.: at the instance of the Firs

Mr. MacNamara banded His Honour Association, on the need for It is not easy to understand an official the names were unanimously adopted..

particulars of the proceedings at the Magistracy

Defendant was presented by his wife, who said her husband, was out of the Colony. Bho alleged that the person who was convicted at the Magistracy was sub tenant of hors The sub-tenant was woman named Yang Sing and she had paid the fine.

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prost in that district, which contains twenty years in keeping, the garrison in The CBAIEMAN. thon proposed the co:

**8 population- and a great” KIEDY Fodown full valuable merchandise its prosent cramped and mannitary surfirmation of the following firms to be The Coin Bberstury has replied that rounding, when there are so many Rites elected members of the Chamber.

Messrs W. Bailey & Co. Messrs ake inatyrooving the consideration available, far more suitable from of Goverwant,

military pains of view, and on which the The China Commercial Co, Ltd., Mesare troops would migy those facilities for WB Flatow (representing Here MAIL SERVICE. Question connected with

the mail recreation which are denied them at Grace & Co., Messrs. The Hongkong service to Far East have again present. No doubt at the beginning of Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.,

coupled attention The Chamber the Colony's history, the present location Messrs The Madno Electric Lighting Co addressed to your husband, initiated mustion of this quibetion at of the garrison was quite appropriate, but Led Mesara. Maxim & Co. Messra, A. B. Jadgiment was given for the plaintif the Center of Associated British with the making of reads and the Moulder & Co., Messrs Suzuki & Co The woman asked that she bellowed Chambers aanghas last month.

Ozo development of motor transport, its use Mesara Wright and Hornby, and to stop or the premikestill the end of the month. She said she had, a number of the mugs put forward was that fuinces for military purposes has long 8. Walliamson

The Hon. Mr. P. H. HOUTOAK seconded, of children, hol theirs was a respectable an airy servicover part of the route gone out of date. I understand that the would overcome difficolty of cargoes War Office authorition, are the only and the names were passed without family. frequently art before the documente obstacle to atisfactory exchange of diment.

In reply to His Honour she zaid her reinting to then it was satisfactory) to mies being arranged. Wo contribute 90 NEW CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN husband was a rubrer" in a shop,'' Home newe received from per cent of our reverie to the Imperial At the conclusion of the proceedings earned $20 per month- in nudes, eminidors for the carriage of retinacy of the War Office, costs the sinction of a Churman and Vies Chair

thak & sche Fachequer, but the extraordinary the Committee, held a morting for the His Honour; Well, why has he ran Trily by air London as far as

man for the ensuing year. Mr. D. G. M Brindisi, The impance to commerce of trade of the Colony a vastly larger sum rapid postal complications cannot be than that..

Bernard was elected Chairman, and the over-emphasized,

Hoth Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Vice Chairman

Mate in the cat.

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Witness He has gone to repair his father's grave.

Her requeet was granted.

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