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THE GOVERNMENTS SURPLUS

FUNDS.

INTERESTING QUESTIONS BY THE HON, MR. LOWE.

WEDDING.

BAILEY-RIDER.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 1923.

St. John's Cathedral, yesterday after. noon, was comfortably filled on the seen- The Hon. Mr. A. R. Lone has givension of the wedding of the Rev. Howard'

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utive of his intention to ask at to-ter-Sinclair Bailey who is temporarily offi-entral, yesterday morning, Mr. G. W.

low's meeting of the Legislative Council the following questions →→

1-Will the Government explain unler what rules and regulations it acts with egard to the employment (and at what ate per cent) of the large surplus funds apparently at the disposal of the Govern iment as evidiwed by the latest publish- við Monthly Cish Statenṛat for May con- tained in the thoringent fasette of 10th August, 1, wherein it is shewn that there is 87,887,487, 42" deposited with the Crown Agrats in London and vest. sents costing $5,077,369.25 (representing

COMPANY MEETING.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP. CO., LTD. The annual general meeting of the Dougins Steamship Co., Ltd., was held at the Company's offices. Des Vinx Road

Barton presided, and there were also present the Hon. Mr. A.-Q. Lang, Mr. Clarke (directors) and Messrs. G. P. D. G. M. · Bernard and Mr. W.. F.

Lammert, Ho Leung, Chun Tong, Chua King Yu, F. J. Git, S. T. Williamson, and M. A. Razack (shareholders), and Mr. C. O. Farines iseeretarý);

ciating as Vicar of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, to Miss Ella Margaret Towell Rider, "if Southampton, England. The bridegroom is the seçim sons of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Bailey, Wokingham, ks, England, and he is perhaps best kaown in the Colony for his work is connection with St. Paul's, College, Lower abert Road, of which the Bishop of the direto is the Warden. His bride is the sidestep and accounts, with the auditors' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Baty Rider of Southampton,

The CHAIRMAN baid:-Gentlemen, the

PAY OF A RIVER-BOAT'S CREW IN ARREARS. HOW, THE CAPTAIN. HOPED. TO

RECOVER T

An amazing story was told in the Marine Court, yesterday morning by the Chinese, master of the 8.8 Min On. In the molest and most matter-of-fact tone

W. Beckwith) that is he and his crew he toki the Magistrate (Conuiander C...

had not been paid for some menths, he decided to run the Sap Ou out of port. loud her up with salt outside of Mah

Unfortunately, however, he was soon

Van Island, and then carry on to lacas and get rid of it. In this way he ex- pected to make up for the loss of pay. repert' attached, häving been in your hands for some time, I will with your per- lending up behind Mah Wan island, and inission take thein n- mail, and I trust the authorities in Hongkong thought thế Much interest was evinces in the wed that the proposed distribution of profits matter suspicious. The ship was detaine a market value of about $7,000,000) del ding in Church of England Mission will meet with the approval of the share, ed, unlanded, and enquiries made, with siles 11 balaise (presumably in local peircles in Hongkong, and a large number halters, That the result of the year's the result that the master was charged Banka) of $1,221,858.30 and also state of missionary workers and students from working had pebred so satisfactory in at the Marine Court yesterday morning whether it is mțisted with and intends the Church of England Mission schools these times of stress and unrest in China, on two counts; firstly, that he' untay- to increase its recent investments of were present at the Cathedral. £21,14 in Queenshund, Government Paul's College and the Diocesan Girl which have a continuons during the fully anchored his vessel behind Mah whole period under review, is due in great Wan Island after having received a part Stuck T

School, were strongly represented Amend to the confidence in, and up clearance in Tiongkong to Wuchow; and, display of beautiful white flowers in front port of the Company by our old friends, secondly, that he gave false particulars of the chair stalls brightened the interior British, foreign and Chinese, who doubt to the Harbour Master in his port clear- of the Cathedral and the only regret was less appreciate our endeavours to main-uner on September 8th last.

2-Assuming the following figures to be correct will the Government consider "the advisability of reducing taxation in the shape of Rates and for Liqar

Thurica?

Revenue. Recur "Appar. excluding rent Land Sales). Expendi

cut Surplus Banners ture. taxation.

* 14,133,320 11,903,715 109007 À,400,238 1121 18,004,134 12,681,127 3,107,007 0.478,743 1922–19,579,901 (4,087,380 4281995 12,678,842) 19231.173807,270 15,338,805 2,680)235 +14,866,916 * Estimates. +31st May, 1921"

Will the Government explain the legal difficulty, réferred to by the Officer Administering the Government in 1922, which prevents His Excellency the Clover- nor excerising his Fights of repayment conferred by the Ordinance governing the War Loan of $3,000,000 of 1916 and, if it is the case that the borrowers have been given better terma than the Ordi

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and othy.conditions.

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that the very fine organ which the cathetain a constant and regular service in Chief Revenue Offeer S. J. Clarke dral possesses could not be fully used for spite of the difficulties with the elements stated that he received information an the ocension, it being under repair. 'Mr. Temple Hevan, the organist, however, made what use of it was possible to acconang the hearty singing by the on- gregation of the hymns, Land us, Hea venly Father, Lead us "and ** Periw my Sou! the King of Heaven.”

On

The bride, who enters the Cathedral thear of Mr. H. T. Jackman, Assistant Director of Public Works, look ed exceedingly pretty in a dress of white crepe de chine embroidered with Kilk and beads and trimmed with silver cord, with a'girdle of silver bail. Her train was of flowered crêpe de chine, trimmed with silver cord and she wore a set veil and

The change of the date of the ionual meeting to December 31st we trust will suit shareholders

I think the only item in the accounts that calls for explanation is under the heading. Wharves, etc. Cost account. The increase in this amount from last year's figures represents the cost of putr. chase of fore-shore rights and a consider all overhaul of the Douglas - Wharf, This matter was referred to in the Chair man's speech at the last meeting.

the morning of the 9th ult.. that the 5 Sun e had been stolen from the Harlour, le toll his informer that the naatter was one for the police. At eight 'clock that sane evening he was told there was a vessel anchored behind Mah Wan Island and behaving in a suspicious

mer. He took alor hot to the scene, and found the "New ta with a steam launch and a sister of six junks round her. Five of the junks bad finish.

loading her with sult, and the sixth was just discharging salt into her. Wit ness went on board of the vessel, inoked at her master's papers, found them - satisfactory, and took command, He had the whole of the engo unloaded, and the work was finished that morning

cepting the cargo of salt, and a lower

ance authorises further explain who carried a houquet of white roses, wher the officials who have cauget the roses and, maidenhair fern. Miss, Norma resulting loss to the Colony through / Mortimer attended as bridesmaid, attired should prove eminently satisfactory foresterday), but nothing was found ex-

fore!

per rent, being paid on the loan and the money available to repay it being invest

ed elsewhere at a lower rate?

4In view of the fact that there is a clause in the heal Ordinage giving the Crown Agents power to use the Sinking Fuud monies to repurchase and cancel any part of the lusuribed Stock Issues of 13 and 1996 whenever the loan is below jar, have the Government drawn attention of the Crown Agents to the "matter since the last Budget Debate and, if so, what answers have been received PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

EXPENDITURES.

the

During the last half of the year we purchase the American steamer Repose, and after some changes that are now being made in her internal construction, she

in a gown of pale mauve crêpe de chine, our cont run, both as regards passengers back and cargo. We hope to lase her in com- trimmed with silver and wore velvet hat. She carried a bouquet of pale | mission carly next year under the 'new

Little Miss Anne Evnus as pink roses.

mama of HaXing.

bearer male, a sweet pistare in her frock The low shown in last afcunts on the of white silk and net trimmed with silver, i sale of the s... Hailong Hes been more The duties of "best man were per-than recovered by the realisation of the formed by the Rev. E. K. Quick, St. | balance of the sale money in sterling (at Stephen's College, Hongkong.

a favourable rate of exchange.

cargo of iron.

Enquiries (continued witness) showed that the vessel had obtained a clearance. for Wuchow from the Harbour Office, stating her to be in ballast. At the fur- ports and Exports Offre a permit had been obtained for the Sun. Da to leave, the "Harbour for Wnchow with a cargo

The wedding ceremony was perfumed" Typhoon at Swator 2nd and 3rd of iron.". Nothing was shid about the salt by the Venerable Archieacon E. J. Bar-Asgust, 1922. We made a contribution whatever. Apparently the master had nett, "Assisted by the Rev. H. V. Copley of $500 to the Relief Fund, which amount į taken the ship out of port with the clear. Moyle. Chaplain of the Cathedral, and appear to debit of profit anil loss ance order and the permit, and then, as the Rev. A. D. Stewart, Vice-Warden of account, and in addition we carried many | soon as ho arrived behind Mah Wan St. Paul's College.

shipments of ries and provisions free of island, a quiet epot out of the way,

5-To enable the Council to obtain al

At the conclusion of the servicen re-charge for the relief of the sufferers, for of the Hongkong authorities, he had

with salt. friends in Hongkong and started to load mp

In wit comprehensive grasp of the cost of the ception was held at the Bishop's House which our

where a large number of those who had Swatos were exceedingly grateful and ness's capacity as Preventive Offeer Pallic Works Department services will

We trust our the salt had nothing to do with him.. the Government lay on the table a State offer their felicitations to the newly mar

witnessed the ceremony congregated to much appreciated it.

nction has the approval of shareholders... Whether or not duty bail been paid on mert showing. in parallel columns, the ried couple. The following is a list of following particulars for the decade end-guests invited to the reception -

As regards the fixture, it is never wise it was a matter for the Chinese Customs,

ing 10, also up to date, viz:-

to prophesy. but I may say that the But defendant had no right to anchor The Lord Bishop (Dr. Duppay), The earnings for the last three months have anywhere at all till he got to Wachow Archdeacon (E. J. Barnett and Mrs. been on a fairly average basis and, should after receiving a clearatée for that port, Barnett, Rev. A. D. Stewart and Mrs. results justify it, a dividend for the rix and he was going against the law in Stewart, Mr. Berber, Mr. II. T. Jackman months working might be warranted.iving false particulars when applying and Mrs. Jackman. Mis Mortimer, Rev.

for the clearance.. The recent acquisition of a 'steam launch FK Quick, Miss Pitts, MB.E., Mr. for use in Swatow harbour should greatly 3. Actual cost of Extraordinary Works Warner, Mr. F. A. Britton. Miss Taylor, improve our facilities at that port as

Pereentage of netual to estimated Rev. 2. Evnus and Mr. N. Evans, Rev. regard passengers and cargo,

extradingy works

C. B. Shann, Rev. J. T. Hoblan, Rev.

1. Personal emoluments and

charges

other

2. Aniinlly rorurrent works 3. Tutul emoluments ALU recurrent

charges

4. Estimates for Extraordinary Works

The Chainstay then proposed the adop

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Asked why he had anchored behind the island, defendant told his Worship! that he and his crew, had not been paid and also instruct the Director of Public | H. V. - Mayle. Rev. W. T. Featherstone

for some months and were without Works to incorporate such information and Mrs Featherstone, itev. G. T. Wald- tion of the report and ageoupes as are a cargo of salt up to Macao in order to money. Accordingly he decided to run in his anual report in future.

grave. Miss Hollis, Miss Beswick. Mrs. Sented with the auditors' report attached, make a little. He was aware that he had Cooper, Miss Ferguson, Mrs. Jenkinson, and the distribution of profits as therein

no right to go anywhere or muchor any? Mr. Percy Smith, Mr. . O. Hughes, Dr. stated.. THE PESTS OF THE MIDDLE Shellshear and Mrs. Shellshear, Mr. J.

where excepting Wuchow" after hiring! Mr. Langat sconded the motion, received a clearance for that port. He. LEVELS,

R. Wood and Mrs. Wood, Capt. Fagg, which was agreed to.

added, however, that he had no intention Rev: Hewitt, Miss Fothergill, Misg Drury, Miss Havers, Miss Aspinall, Mr. G. W.

of defrauding the nuthorities, but, intend- Sellars, Mrs. E. Dargan Smith, Miss secaded by Mr. Cars Toxo, Mears, ed coming back to Hongkong after he Two of the mwa arrusted by the palien Russell, Miss Griffiths, Miss M. Ho Tong. D. G. M. Bernard and Mr. W. E. Clarks had loaded up with the salt, in order to

SEQUEL TO SUNDAY'S ARREST.

on Sanday on auspicion of having been and Mr. and Mrs. S. & Leung engaged in various armed robberies on

.

On the proposition of Mr. WILLIAMSON,

The reason the original mistake had been made was that

and the Hou. Sr. A. 0. Lang weis realler the dearance.

The bride's going away enstaine was of lested members of the Consulting Come

of

inittee.

On the proposal of Mr. Ho LEUNG,

the Middle Leyls, were brought before pale pink georgette over pink eréje de Mr. Melbourne at the Magistracy, yeshine with lace collar and she were a terday, charged with having taken part brown crinoline hat and brown shoes and second by Mr. Gr the flon. Mr. A.

in the armed toblaring-in Bowen Rond onthe 28th and 20th ult. when a number)

of choc! boys were held up and robbed of

certain personal belongings. The first

stockings to match.

defendant was also charged with offering THE FIRST TAXI CASUALTY.

resistaLeo to the police who attempted to

Arrest Hip in that he fired a revolver at

The Taxi Cab Co. has opened its

"Lowe and Mr. C. Beriard Brown were re-elected auditors for the year at a fer of 8809 mach.

ARMED ROBBERY,

he hall not gone to the offices himself. but had sent different people to different

he did not believe he had any intention officer

His Worship told the defendant that

of returning at all. He then asked de féndant who the owners of the ship were: The man replied that the vessel was owned by Lee Fat, and had been char- tered by a man called Fat Hing at Bangkok.

Inspector Boud, of the Water Police, told His Worship that the police, had not been able to find the owners of the res-

Bel. This was not the first time the Su

them in Glenealy. He was further charg casualty list. On Monday it was reportMONEY CHANGERS SHOP ROBBED. ed with unlawfully having the revolvered to the police that taxi cala 166 hod and six round of ammunition in his knocked down a Chinese' inan' aged 23 Animed robbers paid a visit to the Woo | time being when the master was charged possession. .

the third charge, the first defendant

O had been before the Court, the last

With giving false particulars iri

a clear. arce, grder.

yeats in Water Street. Fortunately, ha! Kiinnny changer's shop, No, 100, Shang- Both me pleaded guilty to the man's injuries are bot serious,

hai Street, on Monday evening, and held | His Worship fined the defendant $100 common charges of routery, concerning

up the mistress of the establishment. She on the ebarre of unlawfully anchoring was standing behind the counter when behind Mah Wan Island, with the option of one month's imprisonment and $250 Women came into the shop and pointed on the second charge, with the option of revolvers at her, whit a third man stond to months' imprisoninont

guard outside the door. The mistress

Inspector Pincott asked for a formal and unostentatious mer in a wicker and the rollers racked the place, was driven to the back of the premises

emand which was granted.

getting away with $200 in money.

'made a statement that the polier fired at By his will, proved at £64,413, Mr. him and that he was compelled to fire at Patrick Gardiner, retired inerchant, mado tium, He pleaded guilty” to the many gills to various charitable and edu- fourth charge of unlawful possession.

cational organisations. He directed that be should be buried in an inexpensive

cofin

Sineo the owners of the vessel could not be found Commander Beckwith or

and reported themselves at the Harbour déred that no clearance should be grant cd, her until the owners had turned up.

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