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AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING HELD LAST EVENING.

PARKING SPACE BOADOR.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24TH, 192

Space for parking cars in the city is getting scarce but the method of parking now in force is a great improvement, A central garage, if only to be used for the storage of cars, is badly needed and is a matter that this Association should him at bringing about as soon as funds

THE A.D.C.'S PRODUCTION OF GENERAL CHIANG'S COUP AT

**IF***

A NON-ACTOR'S REMARKS,

(CONTRIBUTED):

CANTON.

[FROM OUR CHINISE_CORRESPONDENT. ] While General Chiang's coup on the 20th and gist inst, has been attributed to The annual general moating of the Hongkong Automobile Association was

Let us hope that the "taipans" of the

a desire to put an end to all the anti-Red held last evening in the Board Boom of Messrs Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.,;

A.D.O. take serious criticisms as tributes plots in Canton, it is generally accepted to their efforts. In seeking to please among Chiness interested in political. under the chairmanship of Mr. D. G. M.will permit.

Once again I have to record the thanks no-one, they succeed in pleasing the affairs that General Chiang Kai Shak is Bernard, the President.

of the Association for the ready absist general run of playgoer who does not determined to remove all opposition to Other members of the Association pre-ance given to us by the Trafic Depart-

" reasons Those to be cleared out of Hent" were:-Messrs. J. Owen Hughes, ment of the Police and by the Public wish to be labelled as any sort of brow-him and his close followers for personal It is by no means a poor play, if Canton will include Reds, Soviets, well- E. C. Tregillus, J. W. E. Mackenzie, D. Works Department in matters which high, low, or intermediate.

brought to their notice. M. Goodall, Q. H. Wilson, G. Allison, D.Your Committee hase from time to time Templeton, Professor Middleton Smith, much indebted to the Hongkong Tele-more or less originality of conception is known Kuomintang leaders and ali H. K. Henderson, A. Murdock, Hon. H. graph for its weekly official Motor Notes granted it. Let the critic try his hand

We are also

W. Bird, W. A. Cornell, C. D. Lambert, in which the Association is able publicly at playwriting and see how "easy" it is canaries in Canton who are not loyal to

C. P. Marcell, John Arnold, M. W. Stovens, W. Hall, W. A. Lyons, E. M. Raymond, D. B. L. Dowbiggin, A. Tacchi, A. Stevenson and Mr. Paul Hodgson, the Hon. Secretary,

THE CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH. After the Hon. Secretary had read the notice convening the meeting,

The CHAIRMAN said: The accounts for

to air its complaints. It is surprising how useful this has proved to be in getting motorists beneficial to things done generally.

ROADS IN GOOD CABER:

On the whole the roads throughout the Colony and New Territories have been kept in good order during the past year but some of these are now beginning to show signs of wear and want of atten

The singing and juggling (I am not sure about the dancing) is allowed for in the play. There may have been too much singing (it was, of its class, splendid) but, seeing that actors have to change, and settings arranged, very necessary.

The danger with our local Producers

Hunan,-Yunnan, Kwangsi and other mer

him personally. The next few days may see the departure of more Kuomintang leaders from Canton, including many well- known Rods who are opposed to General Chinng in certain policies.

General Chiang made his coup on March 30th without consulting either the Kuomintang Executive Council or the

the year ending. December 31st, 192stion, particularly between Causeway Bay is that their title to fame is being sought Soviet Mission, which, has been for some having been in your possession for some and Quarry Bay. It is to be regretted days I propose, with your permission, to that expenditure upon roads has been by means of plays needing elaborate time acting as advisers to the Kuomin-

tang regime in the Southern Capital.

There was much speculation as to what was implied by the total absence of Russians from the several principal

almost entirely cut down as whilst appre- colour schemes. A Producer must be take them as read

I think you will agree with me that ciating the necessity for economy it is expert in such matters, but the ability to "drill" those in his care, and to bring they are very satisfactory and the funds well known that unless roads are con

atten expensive matter in the long out the vital parts of a play, is of pri of the Association are slowly but surely stantly kept in good order it may prove beginning to reach a level at which more as the funds increase with additional of the work near the Po Hing Theatre

for straightening Nathan Road, made at merely by reason of its settings-these

Club in Tinggh member it is hoped to add to these the first meeting of the new Committee were necessary and the Producer supplied 20th and 31st and the search of the Soviet There appear to be no facts to subǝtan- During 1825 we increased our member of the Kowloon Residents Association, them--but by reason of the dovetailing

facilities can be given to members, and run. The reference to the interruption cipal importance. "I" succeeded, not Government offices in Canton on March |

facilities..

ship by about 30, which is not many in bas the entire sympathy of this Associa of each participant in the whole scheme.tiate a report that General Chiang Kai

comparison to the large increase in tion. This is a most dangerous corner and we fully endorse the necessity of

To say that Mrs. Greensmith "credita-

wners of cars in this Colony, the regis. this work being completed as early as bly filed" her role, is absurd. Enving Shek took Mr. Wang Ching Wei, Chair- tration numbers reach over 2,000.

The old cry: What do we get by russible. Another spot, where attention feasted on Mrs. Beale's performance in man of the Kuomintang, into custody. joining the Association is heard still, desirable, is on the road round the but I think we shall shortly be able to Island, namely at the corner leading St. Joan, the mind wondered if Mra The actual facts, it is said, are that, on satisfy owners of cars, who aren't yet out of the Shek O Road. This corner Greensmith could rise to the same great the 21st, soon after General Chiang had of policy in dealing with the anti-Reds members, that it is to their interest to is very dangerous and should be cut off. heights. This is meant in a complimen- sharply reprimanded him, for his lack

A warning post was put here at our retary sense.

Mr. Lucey, that great joy of Promp and other problems, Mr. Wang collapsed, join the Association.

ters, had a part of bewildering contrasts. quest; but I do not think this is ade gate.

Are we to assume that the author meant and Dr. Leo Fang Cho and other phy- the sicians were sent for. According to one a complete transformation from

retained his suburbaninsularity Mr. Wang's position in Canton, General ical suburbanite to the characteristic report, Mr. Wang, on their advice, was as in the Tent scene

Chiang directed armed guards to afford him protection. So many important" per- sons in Canton have been arrested intely, that the absence of Mr. Wang from office naturally aroused suspicions.

Your committee have been at pains to provide advantages te members but have been somewhat handicapped owing to wunt of support-and it is only recently that the membership has grown to sufficiently large number to enable the upon which your committee can work ad vantageously.

A

Traffic ventral has improved, but a little more consideration should be given to cars driving, up bill To stop a car on a steep up-incline is dangerous and driver whilst the inexperienced is often found in great difficulty..

funds of the Association to reach a figure causes trouble even to the experienced Sheik of present-day novels-or that he sent to a sanatorium. Having regard to

EXPERT ADVICE. Arrangements have been completed for motor the services of an expert in matters to whom members wishing to have advice or resistance can go for consulta tion. It is often you and your car is not running well, or you have some dil ficulty or trouble of which you are unable, for lack of knowledge, to ascertain the cause. You will now be able to summon the assistance of the Association's expert and he will either put you right or advise This you what is required to be done. will, I ingine, be a great boon to mem. bers, particularly, to the owner-driver.

TRIBUTE TO ME. HODGSON.

to the

ANOTHER PIRACY.

AGAIN ATTACKED." CAPTURED, RESCUED AND

The production was one of all-round perfection. If questions arise they do I feel I cannot close my remarks with so on simple-in sorne cases unnecessary out paying a tribute to our Honorary aspects of the play (in parts it is Mr. Hodgson wordy) as: Would prientals talk in the Secretary, Mr. Hodgson. is a keen motorist and auxious to do almost perfect fashion that Ali and all he can in the intercats of motorists Daud did? Would Indian dances be and members of this Association. The performed at a Persian Court? To have benefits to be derived from joining this these characters utter pidgin English Association, which I have just referred would have grated; whilst s to, were initiated and carried through dances I believe Ameriesa dances are JUNK entirely by Mr. Hodgson and we owe him indulged in at such national affairs as

St. Andrew's Societies'. Perhaps in the PIRATES DRIVEN debt of gratitude for this work on our the annual balls of the St. George's and we shall be spared publicity. behalf..

The CHAIRMAN then proposed the adop future tion of the accounts. Being seconded by which urges the crowd to "come and see and to bring the. Mr. Owes Hurones, the motion was car the Harem dances,

children to see the conjurers" (any ried unanimously.

children who attended in response to this urge, must have been completely sold). The A.D.C. bas no need to atoop

FINANCES BATISFACTORY.

LEGAL ADVICE AVAILABLE. Another arrangement your Committee

In seconding the proposal, Mr. Own has completed is one which I trust it will be unnecessary for any of you to make use of but if you have to I venture to HUGHES congratulated the Association on to this sort of thing.

the funds now being sufficiently large to say it will be found to be a useful one.

enable members to derive benefit from It occasionally happens you are sum- moned or you wish to summon another, their subscriptions, especially those who some battle with the law and you don't the Association.

go and know what to do. You may now

OFF AFTER THREE HOURS' BATTLE. The story of how a local trading junk was pirated while on the way from Hong- keng with a cargo of oil and kero- sene, was rescued from her predicament by the timely appearance of a Customs eruis, proceeded to her destination and| was attacked by another pirate band

for breach of a regulation, or you get into had been members since the foundation of limited. All the more reason why its shije on her way back to Hongkong, has

The question of Repertory has. ere this, been advocated. It is a fad of mine. The theatre-going public in Hongkong in attention should be riveted on the good Mr. Hughes endorsed the remarks of things of the Theatre, and that plays been brought to light by a report made consult the Association's lawyers and be the Chairman with regard to the ferry of merit, requiring no massive guided by their advice. The services of service; and urged the Association to do spectacular and expensive scenery, should by the Chau Ling, the master of this From his report, it appears that be the above two facilities are offered to its utmost to induce the Government to be the rule, and not, as at present, the junk, to the local authorities. members free of charge except for the proceed with arrangements for the con- exception. In this way budding Pro-

or

payment in each case of the nominal sum vegance of motor trucks to and from the ducers and actors would have an equal left Hongkong in his junk, last month

of $1 as a recording fee.

Members will be further circularized in ronnection with these matters.

Members of the Association may also obtain from certain Insurance Companies here a rebate of 10 per cent. on their Insurance premium-ant a small conces sion in the case of expensive cars.

TRANSPORT ACROSS HARBOUR. The means for transporting cars across the harbour is still unsatisfactory and it appears likely that we shall have to wait a considerable time before there is an

adequate ferry service. In the meantime we much appreciate the facilities afford ed by the Star Ferry Lighter Service. This company has recently added an other, though smaller lighter, to the ser- vice during the busy times."

wharves.

The speaker paid a tribute to the mem- bers of the Police Force for their unfail ing courtesy and help throughout the past year, and in conclusion, said that he felt all present would wish to asociate themselves with the well-deserved praise bestowed by the Chairman on Mr. Hodg

SOD.

A SHORT DISCUSSION,

At the invitation of the Chairman, members put forward suggestions for the incoming committee to take in hand.

Mr. D. H. GOOFALL called attention to the need of a central garage to which members of the Association could apply He for assistance in time of trouble. related an experience of a friend, who two three weeks ago had got into diff culty some way from the city. He had In the Brst 6 months of 1924, the telephoned to 4 or 5 "garages for assist Finally he lighters transported 1,976 cars across the ance, but none was sent harbour and in the corresponding period telephoned to the speaker (Mr. Goodall), of 1995 2,314. The figures for the second who went out in his own car and gavė half of those years are 2,090 and 1,970 the assistance required. cars respectively-the decrease in the

Mr. Goodall considered it scandalous

chance, and the A.D.C., be relieved of the charge of exclusiveness which is apt with a cargo of 150 cases of kerosene and

Eve tons of oil for Tam Chow. to cling to it."

All went well, after, leaving Cap Sui These somewhat rambling remarks have been called into play by "C. 0.8" observations. The initials but thinly Mun, until the evening of February 24th, cover the identity of one who knows when about six o'clock, while his junk something of the Theatre and acting, and was sailing between Tung Ku and Sa whose criticisma are not idle ones.

What we have to remember is that the Chow, in British Waters, two fishing acting-members of the A.D.C., follow boats approached intimating that they their hobby at the expense of their had fresh fish for sale. The master allow leisure. They might easily engage in ed them to come alongside in order that When the fishing boats got alongside, other and less irksome occupations. They he might buy some fish for food. might, for instance, turn round and about fifteen armed men surprised the criticise the critics; or much worse, enter junk master and his crew by running out the tennis tournament and win silver

from the bottom of the boats and firing! two shots, after which they commandeer- spoons.-C.G.

ed the junk.

PIRACY OF A CHINESE STEAMER. $50,000 WORTH OF LOOT. [FROM OUE CHINESE CORRESPONDENT]

The ss. Ting On, of the Na Chung

The pirates steered the junk to the entrance of Kam Sing Pass, where they transferred, part of the cargo to their boats.

RESCUED.

About one hour later the junk was observed by the Customs cruiser Chung latter part of last year was due to the that a motorist could not obtain assist strike in the Summer and the closing of anco at night and trusted the Association Has Company, plying between Canten Kang, which becoming suspicious of what the Taipo Bridge. About 1/3rd of this would make arrangements with some

pirated near Swabue, by 30" Reds" who and gave chase. On seeing the cruiser, the traffic was on Sundays On February garage, where help could be obtained and Swatow, on her way to Canton was appeared to be taking place on the junk 15th, the day of the Fanling Race Meet at all hours.

With regard to the parking of cars, had boarded the ship as passengers at pirates left the junk and entered their ing 128 cars were conveyed across the Harbour 07 from Hongkong and 53 from Mr. Goodall drew attention to the two Swatow, on the morning of March 15th. own boats, taking with them 20 cases of most popular spots being occupied by Their accomplices met the vessel near kerosene, about two tons of oil, $135 in Kowloon.

taxicabs. This evil was increasing and Boccas Tigris, where the loot was trans- Hongkong notes, jewellery and clothing a car on board a lighter on Sundays and one began wondering where a private ferred to Taiping Mart on four waiting to the value of about 8000, and three

worth of loot, including at least $13,000 owner was to find a place to park his junks. They took away some $50,000 muskets and one rifle.

cash. No presongers were held for ran during the ransacking of the ship. She som, and no officer or passenger was hart carried several hundred passengers,

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In their hurry the pirates left in the junk a pair of glasses, valued at over ed over to the Customs cruiser, 8100, which the master of the junk hand-

toms Station, the master sailed his After reporting at the Ting Tin Cus junk for Tam Chow with the remaining cargo, which he reached safely.

There is frequently delay in getting holidays. This cannot very well be avoid ed during the rush, hours but the com- car.

Mr. A. MURDOCK suggested that dia pany, are Dow endeavouring to make arrangements by which space can be gonti parking, which at one time had definitely booked for a certain time. This been in force, should again be intro should be a great convenience to the duced.

Mr. ALLISON drew attention to the owner.driver.

greasy state of the approach to. Blake

ELECTION OF OFFICERS, «

His junk left Tam Chow for Hongkong A DANGEROCE PRACTICE." My attention has been drawn to the Pier, and said that a day or two ago he

The following officers were elected for on March 17th, with a cargo of firewood

A BATTLE. fact that some motorista insist on remain saw a lady slip down, owing to the grease

the ensuing year President, Mr. D. G. ing in their car while it is being hoisted from cars, and spoil her dress. Vien

There being no further complaints.or

When at Wang Lak, Chinese waters, onto or off the lighter. This is a most

Leung Honorary Semetary, Mr. Paul to the pottys, which is displayed on the members for the interest they had shown, Hodgson; Treasurer, Messra Linstend & he fell in with a pirate steam launch, dangerous practice and strictly contrary suggestions, the CHAIRMAN thanked those Bernard; Vice-President, M. Ho lighter. I trust that in future motorists and promising the meeting that the new Davis; Committas: Mr. C. D. Lambert, which opened fire on his junk, demand- will set in accordance with the company's Committee would deal with the questions Mr. J. Arnold, M. F. Meade, Professoring that he should step. regulation, especially as the lighter man at issue and, if necessary, appeal to the is liable to be fined by the company for Police for help. He related how he him-Wilson, Mr. A. Stevenson, Mr. J. Wundaunted, and pluckily returned the

self had been held up for an hour be permitting a breach of this regulation.

It is plessing to note that the im- cause a garage had refused to send out portation into the Colony of British cara petrol in response to an appeal by tele is largely on the increase and the vaine phone. The garage in question was one for money they give compares favourably that he always dealt with, but the clerk with cars of foreign make, whilst their in charge demanded a written order be. lasting qualities and superior workman fore delivering the petrol

(Continued at foot of next Column.) ship necessitates fewer repair bills.

C. A Middleton Smith, Mr. G. E. Mackenzie, Mr. O P. Marcell

THE "ACCOUNTS,

The statement of accounts showed a balance carried forward amounting to 88,024.68, consisting of cash on fixed deposit $7,000, and cash at bank and in hand $1,024.55.

sternly

The master and his crew, however, were fire. After a three hours fought battle, so states the report, the pirate launch was driven off and steam- ed away.

The junk reached Hongkong safely on Saturday night, and the master states that three of his crew were wounded: and are now under medical treatment.

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