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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY

27TH, 1994.

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COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

THE FORTY YEARS' LEASE UNION CHURCH, HONGKONG. RUNNING ARMS TO ICANTON.

SCHEME. DISCUSSED BY MR. FLETCHER WITH PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS.

The Committee of Managemgat in pre- senting to the Seatholilers the Balanes Sheet for the year 1923, point out that

The Government's scheme to relieve though the General Account shows a credit | in illicit arms trading. Not with piratie throw on the State duties now property

the prevailing house shortage was fur-balance of $89.584.40 it includes the sum

Kowloon Church, the actual balance be

ther explained at a public meeting held of 82,500.00 which is on account of the sins, but with either the Northern or further, of the fact that burglaries and| "Meation of the schemio was first made in g 884.40., Weekly offerings being about on. Included in the small band of ad- Piracy (Prevention) and Opium Smigg

in the Sanitary Board Room yesterday.

the course of a debate in the Legislative Council last year. Subsequently Mr. A. Fletcher, the Assistant Colonial Secretary, gave further particulars to a representative of the Daily Press in an interview which appeared in these columns. Yesterday's meeting covered most of the points of the project, chielly by way of an explanatory address by Mr. Fletcher, and incidentally by way of a series of questions raised by individuals and answered either by the Assistant Colonial Secretary, who presided, or by the Crown Solicitor.

M FLETCHER. after stating that the meeting had been called because some maisunderstanding seemed to exist in the

BURGLARY PREVENTION. ·

A PROFITABLE DEAL

DRAFT ORDINANCE IN ACCORD- ANCE WITH "PRECEDENTS. Outside running an office in Tee House

In view of the change of Government Street, they say that the easiest way of

at home and the probabla development making money in the Colony is to engage

of Socialist legisßtion that will tend to ally inclined Chiness or would-be assas- undertaken by the individual; in view,

Southern Forces who will always fad use armed robberies still occur in view, for all the arms they can lay their hands lastly, of the excellent examples of the venturers who from time to time visit gling (Suppression) Ordinances, ordi- 8700 higher than Inst your compensated for the decrease in dividends. The Chater these shares for the purpose of conductances the like of which, with the change in Government at home, may no longer Endowment Fund investment realised ing deals of this description there was

be so easy to get passed; I urge that no 730 which more thair covered the cet recently an American who introduced a

new phase into the already delicate busi tiite he lost in introducing a Burglary: ness of arma-running. Through the usual (Prevention) Ordinance. somewhat on the of the electrical installation,

Pastorate-In accordance with resolu-channels he made it known quietly, off lines that follow. It is modelled on the course, bat effectively that he had arms ordinances referred to above, which I tion passed at the Seathholders' meeting in for sale. Plenty of arms-revolvers, unfortunately have not by me at the April, an invitation was extended to Mr. automatic pistols, rifes on the Winches mouent. It is possible, therefore, that I bave missed some of the niceties of Maconachis to continue in the Ministry ter pattern-yes, and even machine guns of this Church for a term beyond that with ammunition to match in course expression in their terms and may even

of time as emissary arrived in the Colony have got the titles wrong. However, from Dr. Suu's headquarters. The Chido think I have caught the atmosphere, existing, which expires early in 1994, invitation und has agreed to remain, all

Mr. Magonachie cordially accepted this neae and the American soon found con- the inalienable principles of right and tact, and then ensued the customary wrong that inspire and charactorise them. being well, until the Spring of 1928, with baggling over delivery, prices, and so on. a furlough in 1994, if possible.

Detection, said the Americas, was but a Personnel Early in the year, Mr. E. J.

small risk. The arms would be shipped Chapman, who had been Organist for 15 straight from America to Canton. They would not, of course, be labelled as arms. years, proceeded to England on leave and later signified that it was not his intention They would be labelled as machine parts to return to the Colony, The Committee for motor ears and aeroplanes. “ i can.” desires to place on record the high appre said the American, let you have staff of the services rendered to this to the value of $300,000 gold. My ceuern Church

little cargo, and undertakes to deliver the goods safe and sound." The Chinese thought the labelling idea a worthy one, and then commenced to skirmish around the question of payment. He had heen on these sort of jobe before, and wasa't over any substantial going to band deposits as cover for mere promises That's all right," quoth the American I don't want any money now. When you get the goods and the invoice, just pay the stated sum into the Canton Branch of the Bank. You know how the goods are to be labelled; you know that a generator is a revolver, a carbur

The Objects and Reasons," as usual, follow the draft, which is as follows:-

It is the duty of every householder, his wife (if any), bis children (if any), his servants, guests, friends, bis ox and liis aas, jointly and severally, to resist burglary or any attempt thereat to the death. Should any or all of the above- mentioned fail to do so, the householder and/or the tenant (if either be the cther or both) shall be liable on conviction (or before) to a fine not exceeding $1,000,000 or imprisonment with bard labour for life. or either or both.

zainds of the public in regards to the cation Mr. Chapman in this long is prepared to take all risks with this nice and/or any of them and/or the landlord

details of the scheme-known as the

ing

"Forty Years Leasa Scheme-eriod, during which largely through his instrumentality the new organ was obtain that the Cernment was putting forwarded. Mr. S. Collett has been appointed to The pro- the post and serves with much ability and a plain business proposition.

acceptance. position was designed, firstly to increas

Later in the year Mors, J. McCubbin the housing accommodation in the Colony, and J. Rodger retired from the Colony and vacancies on the Committee were and, sedly to ensure that the teaant Blled by Messrs. W. A. Jordan, and M. F. got a lave apa muxlerate reut. The Key. On his departure Mr. McCubbin schen included the provision of domes-resigned his position as Trusted and this tie haitations of every kind, particularly carey will be filled at the annual meet Chinese tenement houses for those of Church Property-Despite-the-evene small means, and houses and flats of the weather experienced during last summer European type for those with moderate the buildings are all in good condition and

The Government could hardly but little repair has been 'necesary, build houses at public expense and let The new pulpis and table provided from them out at an uneconomie reut in com- the proceed of a Sate of Work in 1999 petition with, private landlords. It could, are very handsome additions to the however, subject to adequate safeguards, Church, and the new furniture made for it the vestry is a pleasing acquisition. The Committee and all who made these in- provements possib

rettor au automatie, a mudguard a rifle. All you have to do is to place the money against invoice." And to the deal was clinched.

(2) If the bouseholder shall fail to prove that he, his wife (continue as before to) his ox and his ass resisted or succeeded in resisting burglary, be they. she, it or all of them shall be liable on conviction (or before) to the penalties provided for in section L

(3) In the event of the death of all cr any of the parties above-mentioned, it shall be presumed, is the absence of evidence to the contrary, that the sur- viving members of the party did not resist to the death. They shall, there fore, be liable on conviction (or before) to the penalties provided for in section 1. (4) The following regulations shall be domesnes and what-nots, except as may be provided for in subsection (d) of this section

leak and belonging to the" commest thanks are accorded, to the Ladies dressed to a private individual. Accord enforced in all domestic habitations, |

for the benefit of the community.

safeguards would provide that the lessee

did not get special benefits which were drated or those who acquired land at

public acctious, the cent on his investor would get eight per

his money and, subject to conditions, capital. At the end of forty years the property, would revert to the Govern nient. If, however, the prosperity and expansion of the Colony continued, the investor would have an opportunity of

A few weeks later a number of huge packing cases arrived at Canton, ad- ing to the markings on them something big in the motor line was going to happen in that part of China. The emissary took invoices, bad the required su, he thought, delivery, and, immediately on receipt of

the Bauk as arranged. Here, he was a good thing for, the Government; herd was a fruitful source of supply, so, for the first tiale, it would be advisable The Tennis Court, which was noquired last year. was only held under a Garden play straight with the "kindly Ameri-

can concern which had

The installation of electric light and fans lighting is a great improvement on old Was accomplished in the Autumn. The conditions, and on doubt when the hot weather comes again it will be found that the fans are unch more efficient than the munkahs

many weapons

obtaining a substantial bonus as a reward Lol lease, and in September immediata | to dispose of: By the time the casca hadi

for his enterprise.

SCHEME GENERALLY APPROVED.

surrender was requested. Negotiatiora

sulted in a promise to repay our recent expenditure, and in traare being granted until the contractor is ready to begin operations.

Kowloon Church. In accordance with instructions received at the Seatbholders' meeting on 6th May, the Committee enter

ed into

It, continued Mr. Fletcher, quoting supposed case, the Governacht gave an area of 60,000 square feet at an agreed value of, say, 81 a foot, the value would be 800,000. Then, if the investor spout another $200,000 in developing the pro- Londen for the engagement of a Minister inty communication with friends in perty, the value would "be $400,000. If property prices were to show a rise, and and it was a great pleasure to meet the investor had complied with the build the Rev. J. Horace Johnston on his ar A welcome ing and other conditions of his lease, he rival on 1st November.

Was could go to the Government and ask that meeting held on the card idem

Services are being largely attended. the property be put up at an ordinary commenced in the British School in the public auction on the usual seventy-five New Year and it is expected they will

usual option of years' lease with the renewal. There would be no restrictive soon prove that here a great need for the Church. It is with regret that wo record that at the end of the year no site for the permanent building had been definitely agreed upon, but there are hopes that before long this problem will be solved.

This was the Government's Covenant. condition. The upset price at the núc tion must be double, the original value of the land. In the instance quoted, the upset price would be therefore, 8400,000. If the lease were sold for $500,000, the

profit from it would be divided between

The leasee and the Government,

Mane-It has long been felt that the position for the Manse is now undesir hle as the listrict is very congested and coming noisier every year. Enquiries are being made for another house or sito, and it is hoped that during the coming year some definite sten may be taken to secure a quieter location for the Pastor's residence.

been securely warehoused the money had been withdrawn, and by the time the cases were opened the American's repre- sentative in Canton was some miles away from that eity, for the cases did,contain machine parts:

KOWLOON "NEW GOLF COURSE. GOVERNMENT APPROVES OF THE

KOWLOON PROJECT..

course.

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(a) All entrances, approaches, win- dows, chimneys and passages shall ho provided with wire-entanglements to the satisfaction of the Government Analyst, the Superintendent of Im "ports, Exports and Legal Nuisances, or

his or their deputy.

(b) All living rooms, quarters, offices or other apartments shall have floors: provided with metal disca, one half of one inch in circumference, from the centre of each of which a tapered steel point, one quarter of one inch in height. shall project in an upward direction, to the satisfaction of the Governor-in-Council.

(c) Anyone approaching domestic premises, tenements (and so on) shall be required by the householder, land- owner, tenant any or all of them, valid severally and jointly, to produce passport, in certificate. signed by a Minister of his Parish or a Broker and a picture of the Governor. He shall also be required to give the countersign in Yiddish

(d) The provisions of subsections (a), (b) and (c) of this section shall not "apply to Government House, to the Detention Barracks or the Nervous Ward of the Government Civil Hos- pital:

The Government has expressed its Approval of the scheme for a new golf course for. Kowloon to replace the old nine hole course at King's Park which, in the course of the next few weeks, is to be closed down. Some weeks ago repre entatives of the Kowloon Cricket Club.

(3) Should any failure to comply with the United Services Club and the Kow formal meeting for the purpose of dis householder, landlord or both shall be Loon Bowling Green Club held an in- the above regulations be suspected, the In regard to the tenants. they would

cussing the prospects of a new links for guilty of a misdemeanor, felony and tort not be charged a cheap rental, but would

Kowloon. Arising out of this meeting the and be subject or conviction (or before) be expected to pay a moderate-and fixed rental. The scherie and heen devised

Government was approached for the to a fine or imprisonment or both a pro- 20 take the place of such schemes as the

grant of a suitable piece of land situated vided for in section 1. Appeal shall lie at the back of Kowloon City in the re- to the Privy Council, but, in the event Rents Ordinance, Rents Boards and

gion of Kowloon City rifle range, for the of the case being overlooked, the penalty other uneconomical methods of attempt-

the proposed nine hole shall stand. ing to solve the housing problem.

formation of

(8) Nothing in this ordinance shall be There had been, concluded Mr. Flet.

The Government's approval of the construed as implying any obligation on cher, a very large response to the scheme

scheme is cheery news for Kowloon the Government to do anything except which had been approved by prospective

golfers who were beginning to get quite to fine of imprison the housebelder, land- investors and tenants.) Some had said

despondent in view of the activities of lord, tenant, his (or their) wife, children, that the Goverment's terms were too

gangs of earth coolies already at work servants, guests, ox, as, or, indeed, generons. A responsible body, baving a

anything that is his, theirs, of all or on the old course at King's Park. considerable trust fund at its disposal.

The next step in connection with the none. Mr. FLETCHER Baid he hoped all lanes: was prepared to invest these funds in the

and roads "would become public roads new scheme is the holding of another sebewe in the certainty that it would get under the scheme. There were many ob-committee meeting, and this we under a reasonable reture for its money and ections to private lanes; they were sel- stand is to be held at a very early date that its capital would remain intact. The dom kept in adequate repair, and they Later the Committee hope to call a public scheme was open to all, and he hoped that those who entered it would receive prevented the free movement of public meeting for the purpose of forming an servants, such as the police. By turning entirely new Golf Club, for the proposed adequate reward for their enterprise. Mr. Fletcher acknowledged the great would be saved the cost of their upkeep.

over the lanes and roadways, builders Kowloon City Golf Course. assistance he had received from Mr. J. A number of suggestions involving minor alterations in the draft agreement were accepted by Mr. Fletcher and the Crown Solicitor.

M. Noronha..

FURTHER POINTE.

Assistant Pastor-A suggestion has been made that an Assistant Minister he engaged and a motion with reference thereto will be submited at the annuni meeting.

Several questions were then asked ro- garding the clauses in the draft agree. At the conclusion of the discussion, the ment and lease which were before the Hon. Mr. KOTEWALL proposed a vote of meeting Points arising out of Mr. Flet thanks to Mr. Fletcher for the ORNÍ: cher's and the Crown Solicitor's replies of tiras he had expended and the work were the investor, haying abided by the he had done in connection with the conditions of his lease, was under no scheme. Mr. Fletcher had also proved of Govermental restrictions whatuoevez; considerable help to prospective inves- the Reats Ordinance would not apply to tors. any of the houses erected under the scheme; the sinking lund would be kept by the lessee and not by Government; Government would place no restrictions in the way of the losses investing his re covered capital how he liked; points arising out of mortgage conditions were points upon which Government could not be asked to give decisions.

Mr. J. M. ALVES Beconded, and added that he was sure the scheme would be of the greatest benent to, the Colony and for which the Colony would ever be grateful to Mr. Fletcher(Applause.).

There were over fifty persons at the meeting, including the Hon. Mr. H Creasy (Director of Public Works), the Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-son, the Hon. Mr.

SPORT.

CRICKET

H.K.C.C. XI. ». CRO

la lüs League match at home en Saturday at 2.15 p.m. the Hongkong O.C. will be represented by T. E Pearce (capt.), Col. T. A. Robertson, E. J. R. Mitchell, R. EA Webster. H. Owen Hughes, G. R. More, E. G. Lammert, A. 01. Bowker. A. V. T. Dean, A. L Gacy and Rev. T. B. Powell.

K.CC. HEC.C.

To this friendly match at Kowloom on Saturday at 2.15 p.m., the home eleven will be composed of R. E. Lindsel

A discussion subsequently arose as to R. II. Kotewall, Mr. H. T. Jackman, Mr. (Capt.). A. W Rarisey, B. Jex, R. the provision of lanes, alloys, etc. One H. K. Holmes (Crown Solicitor), Mr. Pestonji, L. E. Lammert, F. W. Howell, interrogator pointed out that if he took G. Bird, Mr. J. M. Alves, Mr. O. E. HR. Earnshaw. U. Earnshaw, L.A. R. over 10,000 square feet on one of these Beavis, Mr. J. Noronha and Mr. Q. P. Duncan, J. Fletcher, and T. M: leases, Built on it, etc., and had to use' Lammert,

10 per coat. of the area. for paths and lanes, bo would, if he desired to put tho property up for public anotion, only be able to describe it as being 9,000 square feet in area

The Hon. Mr KoZWALL said that the property woul no doubt considerally enhance in value by reason of having Janes around it, particularly if they were pablic lanes:**

(Continued at foot of nezt column,)

After the meeting the Assistant Colonial Secretary informed our representative

Cochrane

B.K.CC. "A? • K,0,0.

that the total number of lots likely to be In this friendly match at Kowloon on devoted to the Forty Years Lease Saturday at 2.15 p.m., ile. Hongkong Scheme would embrace a considerable O.C. team wili consist of H. E. Hollands area. Elo was not in a position give, feant.), L. D. MeNicol, F. C. Miller, C. offhand, the acreage, as the Public Works V. Mark, P. Jacka, D. H. F. McMaster Department were at present engaged in J. N. Owen. T. P. Bridger, R. Stock. deciding which lends could be included 1. T. Hancock and is a toda a in the scheme.

(Continued at foot of next column y

OBJECTS AND BEASONS.

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(1) It is felt that there is general laxity on the part of householders in respect of their obvious duty to the government and, in particular, to the police. The inten tion of the ordinance is to define this duty more particularly so as to make it plain that in invoking the assistance of the police in a purely o domestic matter the commite," you public commit for prefer it) an offence against the "govern- ment for Coverament).

(2) An idea has sprung up among the Police, for police) that it is their func tion, among others, to defend the indivi dual against illegal physical aggression. It is the intention of this ordinance to correct this unfortunate ides and to make it plain that the functions of the police (or Police) are: (1) to draw their pay; (2) to look intelligent; and (3) not to fuss or ask for more pay

(3) It is felt that the income derived by favoured individuals in using their discretion to pass in or out of the Colony both opium and arms should not be interfered with. Indeed, the opinion pre- vails that a larger staff still is needed. to exercise that discretion more amply, By making it clear that no distractions will be tolerated it is hoped this object will be attained,

JOHN M. CECIL. Hongkong, February 23rd, 1024;

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ELK,0,C. "A" ́v. CRAIGENGOWER.

In this friendly, match on thé Craigen-" gover ground on Saturday at 216 m.; the Hongkong 0.0. team will be composed of G. H. Piercy (capt.), F0. Hagen, W. W. Mackenzie, A. K. Mackenzie, H. Griffa, C. R. Baron, D. E. G. Nicholson, C. T. Fumio. A. Stevens, L. B. Blacking and J. R. Way.

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