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THE CHINA PROBLEM.

SIR ROBERT HO TUNG'S SUGGESTIONS.

On the subject of the Reuter telegram" published in the Daily Press, summaris-

THE HONGKONG DAILY FRESS, - WEDNESDAY, JULY 11m, 1928.

THE CHEUNG CHOW FERRY LAUNCH DISASTER. NUMBER OF DROWNED INCREASED

TO 14..

A. PROPHECY RECALLED.

Sunday' disaster, in which

the

OBITUARY

"MR. "W. "WHITE.

THE RENTS - VICTIM LANDLORD, TENANT, OR

SURTENANT

CASE WHICH POINTS TO TENANT.

A case of unusual interest to both land- tords and tenauts came before His Honour Mr. Justice Gompertz in the Summary Court yesterday.

The Chinese tenant of the ground floor

We regret to record the death of Mr. James William White, F.S.I., M.R.S.I., of the engineering staff of the Public Works Department, which occurred terdag at his residence. No. 39. Hum ing it letter from the leading British Chien Cheung Chow, ferry launch, Fee Den Fat, parrys' Buildings, Kowloon. The late trins to the London Times, Sir Robert turnel turtle off the Eastern Street Mr. White had been in indifferent healiḥ Ho Ting was interviewed in his en Wharf, throwing a large number of for some time but remained at his post of No 1, Peel Street, cininard the sum of bast veering. It will bw remembered that passengers into the water, has turned until last Thursday when he was sud$77 arrears of rent from his Chinese two years ago Sir Robert, squent several out to be more serious than was at first ilenly cakun-il. His condition which was sub-tenant. M. M. 3. Watson appeured maths in Peking and North China, where believe The police estimate on Sun-realised to be serions from the first, for the tenant, and Mr. M. K. Lo for the

became unconscious and trained so until he had persimal conversations with exday of the number of drowned in the disgradually became worse. On Monday hewith-tenan

aster was five, but this number has now death supervened. For many years past at issue was whether or not the $77 was

Mr. Watson pointed out that the point | Presidents Hou Shih Chang and Li Yuan een increased to 14. On Monday 19th Ints Mr. White had suffered from a standard rond. He submitted that this Hung and Cabinet Ministers, and was fewer than ten badies were recovered from high blood pressure and just prior to his was the case. The plaintiff paid rent of very closely in touch with Dr. Sug Yat the water in the neighbourhood of the departure on leave last year he had a Sew during his few days stay in Hongwharf, and yesterday morning another very serious collapse as the result of over per mouth to the original landlord. "kong on his way to Canton to assume the four bodies were picked up aff West Printwork. When he returned from leave last portion of the floor he let to his sub- "administration of the Provincial Govern-

On Sunday the coxswain informel thanary it was obvious that he had not tenant for 877 per month. The sub- ment of Kwangtung. Sir Robert is, there lies that he had a passengers on board, fully wavered from his illness, but with letting occurred after the Rents Ordin-

and the police on the same day accounted fore, in a position to speak with seme

for this number with the exception of fire out complaint he carried on at his duties ance causes into "force. Both parties ad- mitted that the two portions of the floor ntil the last fatal Elness,

Death was

were domestic tentuents. Certainly it authority on the suggestions submitted to The latest figures of the unmber of drown due to blocul pressure on the bradika the Times by the signatories to the lottered go to show that the coxswain had The late Mr. White came to Hongkong seemed hard that the sub-tenant should underestimated the number of passengers from Muswell Hill, North Loudon, in $77 for a small portion of the whole t' questību.

about the year 1908 as a civilian surveyor noor, whilst the original tenant paid only Sir Robert, in answer to question, stated on board. A police launch, was engaged

on the staff of the Royal Engineers. Some for the whole, but they had to that as they appear to him, the merchants for the best part of yesterday searching

remember the Rents Ordinance was inado, suggestions, de no strike at the root

The ferry launch turned turtle as the years later he joined the Public

to protect the tenant. Works Department and was then graded j the evil; at best, it carried it, they [result of the passengers crowding to the

Mr. Lo's submission was that if the cir 714 an Assistant Engineer." In August would only effect Security in certain spagi. fied railway routes with a corresponding starboard side of the vesel, with "a virw

1913" he was appointed First Grade Assist Cumstances were not in conflict with the benefit to trade, but not to such an ex- to disembarking into sampans which came

She has been employed moted"

ant Engineer and, in 1918 he was pro- Ordinance, it was obvious they wers tent would bring about the much de-alongside her,

to Acting Executive Engineer,gainst the principle of the Ordinanon. stral improvement in the internal condi-since the latter part of last year as Two years later this promotion was Whereas the tenant, for so long as the tious of China as a whole, which, he takes supplementary ferry to Cheung Chow, confirmed in the Second Gradle, From Ordinance, endured could not pay more it, is the common in of all (whether leaving Hongkong at 5.15 p.m. and return September, 1920, to November, 1920, he than 17 per month rent, he could, by foreigners or Chinese) in this part of the ing "from Cheung Chow at 7 pm. The fulfilled the duties of Acting First Grade arely letting what was little more than work). The tradal benefits, in Sir Robert's disaster justifies the complaints long made Executive Engineer in charge of the bed space charge for it $77 per month, opition, will be of a purely local and tem by the European visitors to Cheung Chow Buildings Ordinance work. In 1521 he and so make a profit. This was uncon- porary character. In effect, the militar that a more seaworthy, as well as an again fulfilled the duties of Officer in scionable. The iniquities of landlords had | ists will be left with the same power sampler, ferry service was needed.

charge of Building Ordinaner werk. La been widely advertised, but it was about before, thus enabling them, us-in the past, At the annual meeting of the Cheung his return frem leave in January this time they heard something of the iniquities |

Mr. Lo pointed out that His to pursue a fratriçiilal interuni Warfare Chow 'Residents' Association on August year he was appointed Officer in charge of tenants. incidentally for their own and their pro7th, last year, the Hon. Secretary of the Resumptions Offer, a new sub Honour had the power to divide the teges persmal aggrandisement.

ported that; though representations, had department of the Public Works Depart standard rent in such a way as to make Asked for some practical suggestions, been made to, the Government and the ment. Then on the recent retirement of the burden equitable among all

parties. Sir Robert replied! Let the Diplomatis. Kejongs, nothing had been done to im- Mt, T. L. Perkins as Director of Public

Works and following upon the promotion Judgment was reserved. Corps use their influence among the lead.

prove the ferry service, ers of the rival factions to bring about a round-table conference with the following objecta *-***

(1)-To discuss the disbandment superfluous troops; nad

(2) To consider the last

reach a modus vivendi,„

12

of

A bodies.

A resolution was passed"That the of Mr. W. E. Wright to the post of attention of the Government be drawn to Assistant Director of Public Works, the the adequacy of the ferry service." In late Mr. White was appointed to fill the of the proposing this, Mr. C. G. Alabaster de highly responsible post of Building clared that travelling in the ferry to-day Authority, He was conscientious in all ans wwas travelling in a death trap. No doubt bis duties, obliging to all and very popu the lar amongst his colleagues. The Govern the Government would awaken" to

At this conference the leniers of the fact that it was necessary to do some- ment have lost a faithful servant and his!

thing when they were all drowned, but colleagues a staunch friend..

the

South-Western provinces, who have no negligible part in the council of untion, should be invited to attend."

CORRESPONDENCE,

BENEFIT PERFORMANCES.

[TO THE EDITOR OF "THE BONGKONO DAILY PRESS,"|

the

Mr. Ray's defence of bis parti.

he would like the Association to address The deceased gentleman was perhaps sular benefit performance-I omit the them on the subject at once in the hope brst known in sccial circles for his in-cffensive quotation marks-led me to a that that sad event might be averted.terest in local musical affaire. He was a further careful perusal of my letter. It was not necessary to say more than musician of considerable ability and has Having failed to detect any indication the proposition said, because if only some acted on occasions as deputylorganist at that the remarks therein contained could member of the Government could be in St. John's Cathedral during the absence be taken as directed against any parti performance, I accept his apology, duced to look into the matter the launch of Mr. Denman Fuller, where he has also enlar

conducted several organ recitals. He.yas Mr. Ray is anything but compliment a staunch supporter of the local Philhar-ary to the public of Hongkong when he

would speak for itself.

day.

twelve years, and at the time of his death in the cause of charity. To me it appears the Victoria Preceptory and Priory myself, object to the present system, or was LG. He occupied the chair of there are probably many others, who, like in 1918. The late Mr. White leaves widow and two young sons-eight and lack thereof, Mr. Ray has certainly four years old respectively-to mourn his shown, us that the support given to one loss, for whom much sympathy will be benefit performance at least was less than that accorded the ordinary, ang There felt in their sad bercavement.

It was pointed out to Sir Robert by the interviewer that such conferences had been held in the past and "had" proved abortive. To this remark Sir Robert re plied: "That is quite true, but you must In the not forget qui essential point. past the conferences had their origin

It should be explained that these remonie Society and he has done much to infers, nay, even asserts, that no more, with, and were conducted by, the Chinese marks had referenc: to the regular ferry

keep the Society alive. He had beer and possibly less patronage is afforded tå themselves, all of whom were partials; boat, a larger vessel than the Fee Dan

member of the Perseverance Lodge of Bone of the great Powers assisted these Fat, which was subsequently added to the Freemasons (No. 1163E.C.) for about an entertainment when partly conducted | deliberations with their advice; whereas, if Great Britain, America and the other service in order to relieve the pressure "Powers with large interests in China, on the other launch and enable people to with the comperation of disinterested 500 Cheung Chow and back on the same Chinese merchantsnud ethers, were to

The Government have recently invited initiate the movement in the direction of conciliation of the conteading parties, tenders for an improved ferry service to

THE "FUNERAL have, hope of the ultimate succes of the start on 1924.

The funeral was held in the evening, can be no effect without cause. I have. conference, Tho disimuded soldiers, who

the cortege passing the Monument at suggard à probable cause; Mr. Ray may have hitherto proved themselven an in-

about half past six. Following the bearse be able to suggest others; for I feel sure were the members of the staff of the that we would hoth desire to co-operate enbus on the nation, should, mul can be,

Public Works Department, hended by the employed in reproductive public works,

Acting Director of Public Works, Mr. towards ending such an unhappy state biles guarding and policing the trado

H. T. Jackman. Behind thetit were re of affairs as he describes."

Having refrained from answering Mr. "routes of China both by land and water.”

The detention of the crew of a junk presentatives of the Masonic lodges in the Colony, and of the Cathedral Choir. Mrs It was also urged that the calling of the confereren was more easily said that Aberdeen on Saturday had its sequel white did not attend the funeral, the Pay's ill-tempered remarks, I would crave mourner being the deceased's space to say that my little bit" was done, and that there was no certainty that at the Magistracy yesterday morning, chief the tarhuns would respond to such in when eight men were brought before Mr. Lephew, Mr. E. Gordon. The service was done in an endeavour to put benefit per- Amongst those present at the graveside formances ou a better footing, and there vitation. Moreover, it was asked, what C. D. Melboure and charged with piracy conducted by the Rev. Copley Moyle,

PIRATES?

EIGHT MEN BEFORE THE

MAGISTRATE..

PHO BONO PUBLICO.

A CORRECTION.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]

guarante would there be that the and with having in their possession a were the Acting Colonint Secretary (theby to bring them into better repute, I Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher), the trust, Sir, that should Mr. Ray make any terms of the Agreement reached would junk which was stolea in Chinese waters. Hon.

Sub-Inspector Pincott asked for a Attorney-Generni (the Hon. Mr. J. H..further, contribution he will be not quite Kemp, K.C.), the Acting Director of sa "peppery." If we are to continue the be respreted by the signatories?

formal remand for one week. He said Public Works (the Hon. Mr. H. T. Jack-discussion, it were better to do so amic Sir Robert admitted that them were that on June 12th the junk raster left man), the President of the Sanitary Board ably, for abuse was ever a poor form of all real dihealties; but he thought there Pag-ngo with a cargo of timber for (Mr. G. R. Sayer), the Chief Magistrate argument. Yours, ete,

(Mr. J. R. Wood), and Messrs. Parker was nothing inherent in these prelimia Jap-fo, Hoihang Island, near the main Rees, A. G. D. Tickle, F. Sutton, F. R. J. aries as to make the difficulties wholly land. At about noon the same day he Adams, W. A. Cornell. A. B. McKickas, insurmountable. Nothing has yet been tried by the Powers before, remarked was stopped by another junk, about 30 A. G. Hewlett, E. M. Hazciand, J. Caer miles from Pak-ngo, Eight men armed Clark, the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak (District Grand Master, Hongkong and Sir Robert, Why not give the idea a

Sin, I notice in the report in your trial; if it fails to stand the test, then with rifles and revolvers boarded the junk South China District, E.C.), II, A. Carte and terrorised the crew, forcing them wright (Worshipful Master, Perseverance

M. Whyte, J. M. McHutcheson, valuable paper of to-day's date of the thore is still room to deviso other ways

!A. J. and menas. On the other hand, the down.below. The crew were later made Logo) Martin (Worshipful Master, action between Moiler 8. Co., Ltd, and fuchung have, at any rate, mauifreted to sail the junk in company with the Zetland Lodge), G. E. Welton, F. Baylis, T. Orion which was heard yesterday that their desire-in more ways than one-to pirate junk for a period of 30 hours. A. Gillard, A. Dyer Ball (representing I am reported to have spid at the end of Later they were brought back to a spot St. John's Cathedral Church Body), W. J. my address to the Court that Mr. Orton secure pence in China. Now, then, is the close to where the piracy commenced. Carroll, F. W. Stapleton, V Sorby, A. E knew when he was making these contracts opportunity given to put their sincerity The pirated crew was then put nabore and Wright, E. W. Carpenter, H. C. Lowick, that Mayer's firm was in a doubtful finag- to the neat, test. The Powers pro neutral, they made their way to one of tho vil-L ML. Xavier, H. House, P. D. Wilson, eial, condition. Was it, likely then that lages. The master of the junk went to L. D. Martyn, A. Kirk, B. Wylie, F. H. he as a man of business would enter into and if they come forward as the conven: Macao to look for the missing boat. He Dillon, F. C. Bullock, and others. The seventeen contracts with them on his own This is a wrong report of ors of the conference, there can be no Inter came to Hongkong and on Saturday Chinese staff of the Resumption Office account!"

what I said, I said that Mr. Orton suspicion on the part of the tuchun saw his boat lying at Yaumaii. He re were also present.

Amongst the many who sent floral knew after he had made the contracts on ported the matter to the police. In the

behalf of the Company that Mayer's fir Disbandment of troops will be made con meantime the junk had left Yaumati and tributes were the following:-

Mother Sisters, and Brothers, H.E the was in a doubtful financial condition and current in all the Provinces concerned the same afternoon it was discovered at The fear of aggression, which has been the Aberdeen. Sergt. Dickson boarded the Governor; Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Jackman; it was not likely that he as a man of bugbear in the past, can, therefore, be vessel there and arrested the eight defca Mr. D. V. Steavenson: Mr. and Mrs. business would agree to take, personal

dants. Three of the eight had since been Arnold H. Hollingsworth; Mr.T. P. M. liability in respect of such contracts."

I shall be much obliged therefore, if dispelled. The sin should be to deprive identified as being amongst the pirates. Bevan and members of St. John's Cathe the unfriendly Provinces of all aggressive The police had now to send to the country dral Choir: Members of St. John's Cathe you will correct your report-Thanking forces so that they would not war against for the remainder of the crew to cornedral Church Body; the Staff of the Public you ia anticipation, I am, Yours faith-

Resumptions Office the Staff of the one another. If nothing be gained by the dorn to Hongkong with a view to the Works Department; the Staff of the fully

identification of the pirates «trial, it could be sald with equal truth

that nothing would be lost by, jt."

A. EL ARCULLI,

Hongkong, July 10th, 1023

The case was formally remanded to Survey Department; the Chinese Staff of No. 17, Queen's Road Central,

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