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SOLVING THE HOUSING PROBLEM."

AIMS OF THE NEW HONGKONG

COMRANY.

One of the main worries of a married man, coming to Hongkong at the pre- sent time is as to where he can find reasonable accommodation for his wife and family during his sojourn in the Colony Hotel accommodation for a family is practically out of the question. whilst house rents have soared to a height which almost scares any mun from com- ing into the Colony, and "many young

men who contemplate marriage are re- luctantly compelled to defer it on this

account to a more convenient season.

The Government schieme, placed before the Legislative Council last June by the Colonial Secretary. (Mr. A. G. 1. Fiet cher), under which land is to be leased by the Crown to the public on a forty years free leasehold for house buikling. purposes has ina measure opened up possibilities of a solution of this problem to a degree impossible without (such a schome. The new Company which is now being feated in the Colony-the Hong kong Development Building and Savings Society, Ltd is availing itself of this scheme, and the fact that it will mert

At

COURT MARTIAL.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY.

THREE DESERTERS BEFORE

THE COURT.

LARGEST P & O LINER.

OCTOBER 97ra, 1923.

TIFFIN ON THE “LUNG SHAN.

A numerous Company were entertained at tiffin, ymterday, by the Chairman and Directors of The Hongkong, Canton and Macas Steamboat Co., Ltd., on board the

Amongst those present were the Hon. Company's new steamer Lung Shar

THE 8.S.MOOLTAN.” The l'onitun ran a series of successful District Court Martial held at trials in Belfast Laugh on the 21st of Murray Barracks, yesterday, presided September, Lord Inchcape, the Chair- over by Major W. F. A. Hattersley-Smith, man, and the Directors of the Company D.S.O., three soldiers, who attempted to embarked in her the following day. Mr. P. H. Holyoak (Chairman) who leave the Colony on the President nocompanied by Lord Pirrie, Chairman Gut on September 7th were charged of Hears. Harland & Wolff, and the with desertion and with losing by neglect chief, othuids of the P&O and Ass certain articles of their equipment. ciated Companies, and she then left for

Tilbury Dock, where she arrived a.m., panttual to schedule time, on the 21th September

The art man before the Court wax Gunner G. F. Bettley, 83rd Co., R.G.A., who pleaded guilty" to both charges, and handed in a written statement, which

was not read out. Accused's record gave his age as 29 and year of enlistment: 1923.

and it was stated in his favour that since He joined the B3rd Co in July this year, that date his conduct had been very satis factory and he had held positions in which he had been entrusted with large sums of money.

tian, of the King's Regt.

The second accused was Pte. G. Chris

He pleaded

not guilty to both charges." Mr. A. Bridden gave evidence to the effect that he followed the President Grint out of harbour on September 7th in a steam launch. He was signalled to come alongside. He did so, and four men, dressed in civilian clothes, said to a want which is acutely felt is indicated be stowaways, were put abourd his

Her behaviour in a hard blow and a

presided, Mr. D. G M Bernard (Vice Chairun), the Hon MJ Kemp, KC, Hon Mr. E. Irving, Hon Mr.

Hen. Ms. Chou Shou-son, Commander A Lang, Hon Mr. AR Lowe,

|Beckwith R.N.; Capt. W. E. Clarke, Dr. G. M. Barston, Messrs. E. D. C. Wolle,

high in when rounding the Land's End To Edkins, P. Lander, Perey Smith, demonstrated her to be a beautifully J. M. Young, R. Sutherland, W. Adam-

movement at ang wave angle; in quieter steady ship, with a minimum of gentle son, A H. Ferguson, G. Hogg, W. A. Dowley Hogg (Canton), Reath Be weather one might have been ashore, su McGregor, C. D. Melbourne, G. R. Sayer, imperceptible was her motion. She dis- Cock and many ladies, played, moveover, an entire absence of

After an enjoyable repast, the Chair- vibration, both during an hour's sea-run ne fail speed and when going at more moderate pades Commanded by Capt. 5. Finch, Q.B.E. R.N.R., the was pro- grammed to sail for Ronbay on October stb, and will he followed a month later by her siste ship" the Juloja.

The was marks a new pham in tho later development of the P. & O. Com- pany's Heet. A ship in the trade to Australia on Sitez, that can house, dine

welcomed the guests on behalf of the Company and said he thought they would agree that in the construction of the lang Shan the Dock Company "had doar themselves proud." for the was the finest ship that had ever zailed the waters of the Canton River. (Applause.) He associated with the toast of the Visitors" the, naus of the Harbour Master, who had earned the admira tion and appreciation of all local

his willingness to help them in every way be administered his Departi and by

possible.

BE

in the statement that: The promaters launch. Two of them" gave their marnes and sleep in approved comfort six hun. shipowners by the efficiency with which | have already received about 2.000 ap-as O'Grady and Spear. Mr. Bridden plications from persons desiring to obtain the assistance of this Company in build- ing homes for applicants."

For the purpose of gleaning further details regarding the running of the new Company our representative called yester day ou fr. Fred Ellis, who is the, Manag ing Director. Asked as to how the Com-

handed all four over to the Water Police, Acting Sergt. Langley, of the Water Police, spoke to being in the charge room when the four men were brought in. Christian was one of them, and witness recognised him as a man who gave his name as Robert Spear.

dred and fifty-six saloon passengers, levels two tiers or more above the main deck, must be, in size, above the average to which the trade is accustomed.

The

Motion is Messri Harland and Wolf's latest finished production, and is, in fact, the largest ship in the trade, and the largest yet designed to pass through the Suez Canni. In size, 21,000 gross tons,

In acknowledgment, Commander Beck-

of useful service, good soyagings, and with wished, the Lung Shaw a long career

ever-increasing prosperity.

After an Inspection of the ship, the comfortable appointments of which elicited

gathering dispered.

and adjoining one another are the second saloon smaking and music saloons, both of ample dimensions; with comfortable furniture; and pleasingly walled in pine, finished white, and mahogany respec tively. On this deck are also the surgeon's cabin and dispensary and the hospital cabins with, of course, their own bath-room on suit, all fitted in accord- anco with the best and latest practice at

Sergt. Fowler, gave evidence of receiv- pany wouki operate, Mr. Ellis said the ing accased from Victoria Gaol in the she equals the moderately big ships of the general expressions of admiration, the Company appealed first of all for the

name of Spear, and dressed in civilian Atlantic. She is a noble-looking vessel, a support of the big Cozipanies and Cor-Felothes.

typical P. & Q.," and reproduces in her purations of the Colony. As the new The accused told a story to the effect visible lines that "roundness or softness Company would be alling a long-felt need that he and two others had heen living of contour which, as old travellers to he felt that it was the duty of the big in Kowloon for about a fortnight. They Sydney will remember, so notably dis concerns to subscribe to the Company's went on board the President Great to tinguished the two Belfast ships of the shares. By so doing they would be help-see if they could get some breakfast. As eighties, the Arcadia and Oceana. This ing themselves out of their present diffi- they were waiting for the meal to he absence of anything approaching sharp cantics The Company work undertake prepared he sat on n hunk and fell news of line is accentuated in the voltan to build homes for employea reasonably asleep. When be awoke the s

ship was by her cruiser stern. A notable feature and well, ead once sufficient houses for slowed down and he was handed over to of the vessel is the excellence of hers. The sick quarters are completed by business house staffs were provided rents | Mr. Bridden.

. second salon accommodation, which a pair of isolation hospital cabins, bath- were bound to come down and the pres ‚auro, on salaries would, nutomatically" bo

released,

Mr. Ellis, however, also pointed out that this was only part of the Company's scheme, for they intended to enter for all † classes of the community. The Company would be prepared to grant mortgages on existing properties and to lend money to people on security to build their own homes.

The Company would also, if their clients wished, be prepared to erect houses. for people who wished either to ong or ta Occupy then

Pte. J. Fowley, King's Regt, pleaded shares the advantages of the first-saloon room and offices at the extreme after end)

guilty to the charge of desertion, but denied losing his kit.

The sentences of all-three prisoners will be promulgated in due course.

bouse,

There are bertha for 327 fret and 320 second-saloot passengers

Moreover..

of the bont deck deck below, and in that all cabins are porthole cabins, Midway on the shelter and that the broad central fore and aft filling half its length, are the first and spa spaces on the bridge and shelter decks, second dining saloons, with galleys, dividing the port cabins from those of pantries and service rooms conveniently placed midway between them. The first the starboard side, ure filled by cap dining saloon, receiving natural light and tinuous ranges of bath-rooms and offices.nir on both sides from 38 large portholes. In reply to a question as to whether No one, therefore, need go far for a

has seating accommodation for 330 pas- bath.

sengers, with tables usually arranged for they expected any difficulty in getting

four or more persons on the restaurant houses erected at reasonable figures by

plan. The room is plainly but pleasingly existing contractors who were already The great length (625 feet) and beam panelled in the Georgian style and finish- fully occupied and therefore in a position (73 feet) resulting from the foolion's ed throughout in ivory white The to ask prices which only the well-to-do huge tonnage has rendered possible second dining saloon is also finished in vory compact, roomy and convenient ivory white with a mahogany dade; and could afford, Mr. Ellis said that he anti-arrangement of her passenger ac here, again, the tables are planned re- Discussing the dividend paying pro cipated no difficulties in that directionmodation, and full advantage has been staurant fashion and the saloon lighted" spects of the Company, Alr. Ellis inform which he could not surmount. Pressed ten of this in the ship's design. In and aired on either side by large port

broad outline the forward portion of the holes, arranged in pairs. Forward of! ed our representative that on the savings to make a more definite statement on the promonade deck-sheltered over the full the first dining saloon are more first-class department he expected to make quite difficulty pointed out by our representa extent of its length by the boat deck cabins also arranged on the three ties or above-la occupied by a range of roomy tandem plan, all with outside portholes, a reasonable turnover. The investors tive, Mr. Ellis very astutely replied that single-berth and two-berth cabins, among and with plenty of bathrooms amidships money would be put to some very useful he would he giving away trade secrets if which are four suites, panelled in eye-aft of the second dining saloon are triple- purpose ensuring a good return, whilst be published his plans for surmounting more and furnished in Louis XVI. style, tiered cabins of the second class on the each with a private bath room adjoining. port and starboard sides, again with in the building line he hoped to make a this formidable obstade, but, as a little Here also are other bath rooms for general ample bath accommodation amidships.

insight into the schemes he had in mind, we Abaft these cabine is the first. The cabins include in the first-class a fair margin of profit, and between the be said the Company would even make saloon reading and music. saloon-a large number of single berth rooms while two he saw no difficulty in being able to its own bricks for house building. Ar-pleasant apartment, panelled and framed the majority of the second-class cabins present a very favourable balance sheet rangements for this and other things were to shareholders. Whilst the Company, the Company would buy building material rations, writing tables and an excellent possesses 1,000 bells which, together wren well in hand. Then again Mr. Ellis said sycamore, stained silver grey, the contain two berths only. The ship has

furniture consisting of easy-chairs, 3,000 electric lights and, he said, would cater for the public, in very large quantities and at wholesale grand piano. Abaft of and detached an othcient system of telephones, ensures the abareholders in the concern would prices, which would be a great considora- from the music room is the first-saloon prompt, communication between all her have first preference. Shareholders de- tion to the person desirous of building a lounge or divan. The plan of this saloon parts. The cabins are fitted with electric provides a number of corner Spaces in heaters which are under the passenger's sirous of taking advantage of the house Coming to the question of finances, our which are tables with comfortable seats control; and the public rooms also zie building scheme would have frat opportu representative asked how soon the Com- for bridge of other aser. The lounge is electrically heated. Each cabin has a nity of using the resources of the Company would expect to pay a dividend, lighted on either side by eleven hig powerful electric fan of graduated speed

pointing out that the general impression pany, outsiders would also be catered was that it would be some years before French windows opening on to the deck and there is a reading lamp at the bend fur, but they would have to wait their this would be possible. Mr. Ellis's reply to height of 22 feet. Few similar rooms cabin lighting,

and a stained glass roof is carried up of each bed in addition to the ordinary turn. If they wished to have a house was an emphatic one to the effect that in the best hotels are larger or loftier; of somewhat remarkable dimensions and The fooitan has two elliptical funnels built they would have to wait until after its first working year. Enlarging on bis

the Company would pay a dividend on none can be more pleasing. The walls

are, paneled in ivory while. From the two pole masts. She is divided by eleven the wides of the shareholders had been contention, Mr. Ellis said there would be lounge a short vestibule leads to the bulkheads into twelve watertight.com- partments and her double bottom, “con- scrved." Mr. Ellis added that there would quick returns on the Company's money smoke-room, large and lofty and sur only a small paréentage of which would be no distinction between Europeans and have to be suik in machiner What mounted by an elaborately decorated sisting of oil and water ballast tanks, Chinese; both would be catered for, In ever they paid out in the way of loans panelled and framed in ender wood, and She has, ike other ships of the fleet to stained glass dome, The walls are extends throughout her entire length. or "on building material would be this direction he pointed out that it was back in a very quick ume, and the paid large French windows arranged in pairs, which she belongs, large mail, bullion the intention of

of the Company to build dollar loaned a dollar would be debited is had at the after end of the rooms for the carriage of her provisions, giving a charming effect to the whole and baggage rooms and insulated store European-style houses at Jardine's Look against the borrower.. out. There were to be no Chinese-style Savings Bank department would be run,

Asked us to the lines on which the with seats, tables and wicker furniture carriage homewards from Australia of the smoke room to a sheltered verandah and her holds also are insulated for the large quantities of refrigerated produce houses created there, and Mr. Ellis added Mr. Ellis said it would be run on very attractions. The after part of this dickShe is propelled hy, twin screws actu

which forms one of the ship's special which ale will be capable of stowing. that most of the applications for houses modern lines, similar to that of any of

wide promenade for second the modern savings banks. There would affords site, which had been procurcu be to restrictions, on the investor. The saloon passengers, and throughout the sted by two sets of inverted, direct- from the Government, were from Chinese desired to withdraw his savings from the promenade deck's length, from the cabins acting, quadruple-expansion engines,

balanced, to eliminate vibration, At first about 160 to 200 houses would be bank he would be able to do so, hut their forward to the second promenado at the Yarrow-Schlick-Tweedy system, and

stairways, conveniently placed, Irad to aun was to encourage people to save

driven by steam, at a working pressur erected on this site, but later on, he

| sufficient-money to provide-a-margin-to-

the docks below! milEN BERGH thought land would be available for tt wards building a home. If the investor of its length, occupied by passenger first drical boilers whose furnaces burn oil fuel The bridge decks, as 10. four-fifth the square inch, from six double ended and two single ended cylin- building of about 800 houses altogether.

put up a fair und reasonable margin' the Company would do the rest on very rea and wooond saloon cabins. These of the under forced draught, The condensers Asked as to whether the Company sonable terms. Regarding the Building first-class are arranged in three-tier are of the three-flow type with indepen- would engage in the buying and selling Society, 3r Ellis said the conditions cach receiving air and light from its own dent air and circulating, pumps, electric- af property as part of their business, Mr. Would be of an elastic nature. It would porthole. These tiers cousist respectively ally driven, and the auxiliary machines Allis said that he was definitely opposed be the aim of the Company to suit all of threeber cabins in pairs, arranged all work independently of the main et

classet of applicants. They would deal about an inner pair of two berth cabins, gines. The engine and hoiler rooms are to this. It was not what the Company in the Society, with the man who could there again enclosing, centrally, a single ventilated by powerful electric fans. was intended for, and he thought it would buy his house outright after the Comborth cabin, all being entered from The quality in the fagian which will tend to keep prices up, which was the pany had built it for him, and with the short central alles-way The mome ar form her chief claim to public approval person who needed a house built on easy rangement exists in the second-saloon 18 one which has been bulk on the prac direct opposite of what the Company termas so as to suit bis slender pocket portion, with the exception that the first tice of former years and in the product intruded to do. The main idea of the Mr. Ellis eaid be considered the Con- pair of the mories are four berth cabins, of the conservatism and experience which Company, was to assist people to build, pany's scheme one of the facet that the the second pair and the cabin centrally are the foundations of the P. & O. Com

Colony had bad for many years. It was placed being each arranged for two ohany's building pelicy, That quality may and to build for them.

a scheme under which everybody would cupants. At the after end of this deck be said to consist of a combination of (Cuntinued at foot of next column,) benefit

(Continued at Jost of next column,) comfort, elegance and efficiency,

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