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RENTS RESTRICTION,

The Rev. J. Horace Johnston presided a well-attended meeting of the Committee of the Kowloon Residents' Association last week, Mr. F. J. Easter, brook being welcomed on taking hix sest for the first time in plate of Mr. E. Cock The report and recommendations of the sub-committee on the Kowloon Bus Sar vice was presented by the convener, Mr. J. M. Alves, and the recommendations were adopted in almost every case. It was agreed to write to the Government on the following lines:

BRIEF PROCEEDINGS. *

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. ADJOURNED.

THE CHINA PROVIDENT COMPANY;

The annual "general meeting of the China Provident, Loan and Mortgage Company was held at St. George's Build- ing yesterday. The proceedings were brief, and the meeting was adjourned until September 22nd.

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of the consulting committee present were Mr. R ̈G. Shewan presided. Members: Messre-H. P. White, T. C. Weall, and Lee Hysan. The attendance, comprised and Messrs. King (manager secretary), H. C. Macnamara... ... ... (soli- citor to the company), J. Hennessey Seth, Henry Humphreys, A L. Shields, W. Morley, C. A. da Raza, N. V. E, Croucher, D. W. Muntoa, Tre Tsan Tai, F. M. Crawford, J. Coulthart, Victor de Yacudo, Ollerton, Thom, and the Ray. F.A. Biottaau and the Rav. Fr. L Vircondalet (both of the French Mission, representing the Rev. Fr. L. Robert?

1. Suggesting additional stopping places on the Kowloon City route at the junction of Mody and Chatham Roads, for traub both ways and at Tại Wan Mr. King, having read the convening Road on the journey from the City; and notice and auditors' report, Mr. Shewal

Baid to substituto a stopping place at the. It is necessary under the ordinace to junction of Austin Avenue and Chatham Road instead of Austin Head.

Urging that the surface of the western end of Prince Edward Road be made sufficiently good for a 'bus service to operate as far as the Kowloon Tong Estate, and appealing for adequate light ing of the Road.

3. Advocating the removal of the trees in the Canton Road, together with the aubstances round their roots.

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hold a general meeting not later than 27th instant, so we have called this meet- ing for to-day and now lay the accounts on the table before you, copies of same having been in your hands for the re- quired period.

To meet the wishes of the investigation committee, it is not intended to do more than this to-day, but to defer all ether business of the annual meeting until the investigation committee are able to pre- sent their report, which they expect to do by September 2nd, 1920.

In accordance with their request, I therefore beg to propose that this meet- salt might be to render the road availing of shareholders stand adjourned

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a subsidiary 'bus route to until September 22nd, 1926, at the same

4. Strongly urging the removal of the lampposts from the centre of Salisbury Road and Nathan Road and the adoption of pendant lights as at the northern end of the thoroughfare.

b. Proposing the erection of a shelter for 'bus passengers on the south side of the "island" where the 'buses stop, and alightly reducing the length of the "island" so that there will be no en-, croachment on the present road space.

6. Suggesting the compulsory dimming of head-lights in well-lit streets-2 rule that might be extended-to-all-motor- trafic.

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7. Suggesting that police constables and postman in uniform, travelling free, should not be allowed to occupy first- class seats, when other seats are avail able.

8. Pressing for the strict enforcement

of the rule forbidding passengers to. ride on the footboard of a 'bus..

9. Last but not least, asking that the Companies be made to run their 'buses according to a timetable, which shall be exhibited at every terminus.

It was also agreed to draw the atten- tion of the 'Bus Companies to the fact that their workmen frequently occupy one or more of the very few frat-class seats in the 'buses.

Turning to the question of bathing facilities on this side of the Harbour, the Committee received a very careful report from its sub-committee, most of whose recommendations were adopted. It was decided to write to the Govern ment in order to lay before it the follow ing proposals :--

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Mr. C. A. da Rosa seconded, and the proposition was carried unanimously.

No other business was transacted.

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The Dunlop Rubber Company, Ltd, have decided to form a company in India. and to invite the public of India, Burma and Ceylon to become shareholders.

The improvement of the principal

It is anticipated that the issue in India bathing beach at Castle Peak, by the con- will consist of 30 lakhs of Rs. 100, 6 per struction of a good pathway from, the cent. cumulative preference shares, free. road to the shore, and a parking space of tax and guaranteed in perpetuity by for cars beside the road, and the pre-the-Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. ---*·

vision of a pipe to convey fresh water

from the nullah to the line of matsheds,

a raft with diving steps-and a supply

of life-saving appliances.

In 1993-94 m. total of £37,582,000 was

The opening up of the smaller bay spent On poor relief in England and to the east of the pier at Castle Peak and | Wales, compared with £41,250,000 in the the erection of a matsked, or other struci preceding year and £42,270,000 in 1921-22.

ture, for the use of the public, at a small In 1913-14 the aggregate expenditure was fee per cubicle, having accommodation 215,050,000. Domiciliary relief absorbed for men and women..

£18,530,000 in 1923-24, a decrease of £2,870,000 on the figure for the previous year. The average number, of persons in receipt of such relief decreased by

3. The conversion of "the portion of Tai Wan Bay between the Waverly Ter- race of the Docks and the Cement Works into a public bathing beach, clearing 215,500-from 1,300,165 in 1022-23 to away some of the rough stones, old 1,034,599 in the year under review. Of matsheds and other obstructions and a sum of nearly £15,100,000 representing erecting a matahed (or other building) out-relief given in money or kind, with cubicles for the use of the public £7,300,000 was given to persons ordi- at a suitable fee. The new road skirting narily employed in some regular occupe- the Dock property will make the beach tion and to their dependents. easily accessible and available for a 'bus service in the Bathing season.

Since the above recommendations were passed by the Committee the recent storm. has involved the Government in great and unexpected expenditure, and it may seem inopportune to put forward any proposals requiring the outlay of money. But many of the recommendations especially in connection with the bus service do not touch the Treasury, and some of the more expensive work suggest ed can be left till next bathing season.

"As regards the removal of the rents. restriction, the question was raised whe ther any tenants had complained of the demands of landlords. It was agreed that, in order to make a successful appeal | for a Fair Rents Board, specific cases of apparently unfair increases of rent would have to be furnished in sufficient number to indicate the need for such a Board. It would, therefore, be of great assistance to the Committee of the K.R.A. if Kowloon Residents would communicate to the Secretary, Mr. J. Parren, 25. Humphrey's Buildings, any instances of what they consider unjust or exorbitant rental

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