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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 11th, 1927.

ANTI-JAPANESE NO DISGRACE TO BE

DEMONSTRATION.

SACKED."

CONVOYS ON EAST RIVER. SIR FRANCIS AGLEN'S

SOME MINOR REFORMS.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. ]

The proposed demonstration in Canton against the Getion the Japanese in-lauding troops in Shantang has her fixed for June!

REMINISCENCES.

WELCOME

HOME BY OLD MARLBURIANS.

THE CUSTOMS BY NO MEANS A SINKING SHIP.

LATE DR. F. O.

STEDMAN.

PROBATE OF HIS WILL.

HONG KONG ESTATE OF NEARLY TWO LAKIS.

1927, has been granted to Mr. D. H. Blake, of Messes. Wilkinson and Grist, the attorney of Mrs, 1, M. Stedman, widow, and My. N W. Stedman, son, who are the exveu- tors

to £101,041.

MR. A. W. HILL'S RETIRE- MENT.

HEAD BAILIFF OF SUPREME COURT.

INTERESTING REMINISCENCES OF OLD HONG KONG.

THE WATER RETURN.

THE STORAGE AND CON. SUMPTION FOR MAY.

HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR.

The water return for May shows that there was constant supply then all rider main districts during 9.8.

that months throughout the City and Hall District,

Among residents leaving Colony To-day on the P. & O. Kushoniz, is Mr. A. W. Hill, heal-

bailiff attached to the Supreme Court, who, after a residence of 2 geurs in the Colony, is now going Home BR well-earned retirement with Mrs. Hill.

Mr. and Mrs. Hitt, who take with them the best wishes of many friends for a long and happy retize

settle down at

Fle storage of water in millions and dermals of gallons up to June 185 in the City and Hill District Water, Works shows total of 2,008,21 Geompared with 1923,664 for ¦ the same period in ip26,

This consumption of water in the City and HJ District in unions and decimals of gallons during May Wats 206.70 million gallons, eum Dr. Stedman left estate in Hong ment, age o

pared with 201.99 million gallons in Kong to the value of $197,500, and 1 Southsea.

May, 1928, which works out at # met persounity in England amends It was in 1900 that Mr. Ifill first consumption of 201 gallons per

esane to the Colony to join the head per day, compared with 21.3|| Palice Forre, and sinee that time gallons in May of last year. The he has witnessed its wide growth | estimated poparation during May | was 111,920, compared with powej inst yeal.

At Kowloon, At Kowloon, there was a fully supply in all districts during Maye

Resealing of probate of the willi ni the late Dr Frederic Osmund Stedman, M.P., B.S. (London). M.R.C.S., who WIN formerly A argoon in Hong Kong, and who Sir Francis Aglen, late Inspector || died at "Branrote, Weybridge. Fact. The demonstration will be: tioueral of the Chinese Maritime Surrey, England, on February 2nd, nder the auspices of the Political | Custom, was accorded a striking Department of the General Head-mark of popularity among old quarters of the Kuomintang Revolu. ¦ school friends when he was enter- tionary Army in Canton. The rained dinner in the Prince's General Chamber of Commerce of Room, Connaught: Hoones, London, Canton is associating itself with the

m Wednesday, May 4th, by the protest Thy allegation is repeat merabers of the Marlurian Club. and that the Japanese are assisting | Sir Francis WILK at Marlborough Marshal Chang Tso Lin

College in the years Sk Mr. Tips Chinese seament in tenton S. O. A. P. Kiteat. president of have asked the Kunstindung leaders | the club, presided at the dinner, He bequeaths. free of duty, the in Nanking and Canton that not fund the company included, Sir Weybridge House-to his widow and tmavé jm Hunkow? to make repre¦land- Severn, K.B.E, C.M.G., | 8 › three children, --two sons and une¦ and development. sentations ' the l Kong and Sir Newton Stabb,

daughter, he leaves Ezom each. Authorities. Po allow the Hong Kong Sir Francis Aglen, replying to To his two brothers and one Seamen's Union to re-open. They the toast of his headib, said he went | sister he leaves £1,000 each, and (The Canton Sennen's Union) have ¦ China straight from Marlaise bequeaths to the Weybridge appointed Mr. Chen Chang and Mr. Horough, and he told the story of Cottage Hospital the sum of £hon. Wa Ku Ying as a special committen how it was due to the remarkable | Bach of his indoor servants, who +1 interview British Authorities įmetuory of the late Sir Roberi Hart were in his employ for five years Pearling Chris report probably no j that he received his appointment to ne over, at the time of his death, action will be taken.

the Chinese Customs Sir Robert her leaves the sum of 295, in ad- in the absener of any Inwal Hart had remembered his father, dition to other monies due, authority in the East River dis mud as ik resol of ¡L!! article tricts capable of affording pruden which the batter, it elergyman, tion to shipping and commerce, an wrote in a magazine, Sir Robert Arcangement ha leen made by the wrote to him offering a position in Iocal shipping interest for triods The Customs to his son (Sir Fran- juuks to travel in fleets of 34. This

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On her death the funds will be ridents' Francis said that at has been put into effect since June Jabar time, he had never heard held in trust for the three child (of Sir Robert Hart, to whore work

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The remainder of the astute is o he converted into cash and form- 3 into trust funds, the inane of which is payable to the widow dur ing ber lifetime.

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It is almesameed in fantom that į for Chira he paid glowing The late Dr. Stedman, who was several of the range conservative tribute I WAS a great wistake, fi gears of age, enne to the Colmay Kuomintang Jenders, like Mr. Chan | which was very often rated in in ENCES fo join the firm of Drs. La sih Chi, Chang thi, and this roantry, to say that the Cus

Barfigan, Cantley and Cowie, know others, exiled fis the “ Reds" from toms syston in China was started | kuwa Des. Harston, Black, the Paity two year ago, are to be at Barriga instigation in order to Balan, Korb, Stuart Taylor, Mor rewallet back to pay and gaven

obligations, rison. Gawler and Milward). olicial positions.

Thos Customs had nothing to do the retirement of Dr. Caulic in 1987 with the foreign Powers, and were he became a partner in the firm the an

mare of which then changed to Dr. Hartigan. Stedinn and Rennie. Dr. M. Harston, who came East five years after the late Dr. Sted-

The art of living all " Reads Fran the Kanunung Parts, doing followed by some miner re formes in the several departments of ndministration in the Southera Capital. The miscellaneous gam bling houses, are bring suppress

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and

He way under their direction. The 'ustojus were started by the Chinese at a time when things were very much in the same condition

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Early Days Of The New Territories,

At the time of his arrival the New Territories had only recently been vered to Sirent Britain and a policeman's lot in that part of the Colony was not sinerare. There were no proper police quarters at that time in some of the areas and Mr. Hill, who was then stationed in the bosk Ma Cham. was billeted in ajons house,"

Although there was 1101 arrious outbreak of trouble, there were " in

de to the aftermath of the Boxer rebellion and volunteers stationed in several New Territory districts.

were

this year and last year.

The storage of water in millions and decimals of gallons shows a i total of 426.00, compared with 326.32

in May of last year.

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The consumption of water Kowloon in millions and decimals of gallons during the month of May totalled stus nulliion gations by an extimated population of 169.240. compared with 72.4% molhon gallons last May, by an estimated popula Coo of 135.400.

The consumption per head per day works cut at 17.3 gations, compared with 151 gallons For May of 19:6.

The Government Analyst's report shows that the quailty of the water is satisfactory.

After three years' service in the Hong Kong Police Force; Mr. Hill was transferred as hailiff to the ¦ Supreme Court, where he has been

ever since, and his writ-serving The total rainfall up to May 21st, wax 11.77 inches, compared journeys to all parts of the Island | 19927, necessitated wearisome and by re with 30.5 inches up to the same means ensy journeys, owing to lack ¦ date in 1936 of roads. Many villages, Nach as those the Repulse Bay, skle, i rould only be reached by inens, of a footpath leading from Mount Parker past the present reservoir oð by that from Wongheielong Gap Little Hong Kong and Deep Water Bay.

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When Mr Hill arrived in the

ntion, but there were very Fewf houses in the Peak district. The reclamation work was being carried.

at they were to day. The trade of it, was admitted a partner in The East had become entirely disfond, when the firm again changed aders licensed to organized us a result of the re-

its name. supply the drug to sunkers are to bellion in 1504, and ships went Dr. Stedman, who was a Justice self stamped opium only military away without paying any duty at of the Peace for the Colony, won commanders will not be allowed tall. The Chinese then formed the much esteem during his lengthy Colony the Peak Trun was in oper supply the article wholesale to the Customs, and asked for the assist residence here, being recognised as retailers From Brow on members

He left sative of a foreign committee in

a very skilful surgeon. of the Kuomintang as well as mili the matter of organisation.

Hong Kong on retirement about ten tarists not on public duty will have

He spoke of the wonderful pro-

years ago. to pay their fares n railways on

gress of the Customs, and said that Prior to rating to Hong Kong, Straumers. If these refarms succeed. (up to March th this year every

Dr. Stedman was House Surgeon, even military families occupying penny which had been received as

Hase Physician and Surgeon private residences may have to pay

revenge had been paid into the gistrar at the Charing Cross Hos rentals like any other Cantonear Chinese Imuk by him. There had ital: House Physician at +he who are neither strikers nor mili-been some looting, but that never National Hospital for Paralysis and

tary officers.

Mr. Henry Aki Panhoe, Commis- mister of Pallic Works in Canton, bas recommended the site Lt. Laichee Wan. western suburbs, Canton City, as a publie park. The acting Mayor is said to favour the anggestion and will himself propose the engagement of a municipal hand to give public entertainments of Sundays in the parks of the City.

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Epilepsy London; and assistant at Moorefield's Eye Hos pital,

THE POLICE RESERVE.

NOW

The Details.

Below are given details of the level and storage of water in the various reservoirs during May, and the comparison for the same of last year: -

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CITY AND HILL DISTRICT. WATER WORKS.

June 1st, 1927. 19:46.

1027. Tytam... 1 5" below Level Tytam

Byewash 17 4′′ below #g" below

termedi- ate...... Tytanı

and since his arrival Mr. Hill Tytan In- has watch big progress mule in that direction, and the waterfront has

been extended from the front of the Hong Kong Hotel to Connaught Road. The development throughout

the Kowloon district has also all been done since he has been here.

Mr. Hill. with others, received the thanks of the Hong Kong Govern ment for services rendered on the waterfront during the memorable typhoon of Hon when 10,000 boat people were drowned. He has wit axed some of the worst typhoons known in the history of the Colony, the first typhoon being within a few Many applications have been re- months of his arrival here, when the reived by the authorities in conner. Canton Dredger and H.M.S, Sunds tion with the establishment of the

Soper were sunk, Hong Kong Police Reserve.

SEVENTY MEN

SWORN IT.

FINE RESPONSE FROM THE CHINESE.

affected the Custodies, which bud never lost any revenue at all. The Customs was by no means a sinking ship-it would not sink.

descrita as his own

Referring humorously to what be debacle," Sir Francis said it was rather un- fortunate for a Marlburian to come home and say he had been *sacked." Such happenings, how- ever, had not the same relative As already reported the em

valno in

Iwo countries. ployees of the Sincere Company | (Langhier. ! Chinese were sacked Canton, are demanding increases of

every day. During the short time wages ranging from 60 to 100 per he had been in Peking last autunn cent. The Commissioner of Agricul | Cabinet Ministers seemed to come residents, European, Indian and

Mr. Hill has taken. the keenest and go. There Was a ringing Chinese, offering their services it interest in Masonic activities dur of the changes. "I would like you

seems certain that the 300 men re- understand that it is

no quired will be secured withouting his residence here and must

hold a record for length of service i disgrace at all to be dismissed difficulty.

He is a Past Companies of British, Chinese, in certain offices. there," said Sir Francis and amid

ture and Labour has now been asked

to make a satisfactory arrangement to pervent a strike. "

Employees of the express cam panies connected with the several railway lines in Canton have just orgamsed a union. They formally opened their headquarters at. Vi Tak Ma Lon on June 10th,

The Kuomintang Authorities have appointed Mr. Tai Chi Tao, Pre- sident, and Mr. Chu Chia Hun, Vice- President, of the San Yat Sen I'niversity in Canton. It is ex- preted that these two gentlemen will oust all "Red professors still holding chairs in the institution.

Upon the application of Dr. David Z. T. Yui, general secretary of

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far about 70 men have already been sworn in, and from the number of

Masonic Interests.

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Lovel.

Level

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3" below Wong Nei Pokfulum, 20 6 below 3' 1" below

Chut 10" below 3 3 below

Storage In Millions And Decimals Of Gallons.

1926. 1927. 246.65 384.80

195.00

Tytam Tytam Byewash ...... 4.27 18.52 Tyram Intermediate 195.00 Tytam Tuk

744.68 1,419.00 8.04 26.24 Wong Nei Chung. Pokfulum

23.50 58.79

1,223.64 2,103.94

Total

KOWLOON WATER WORKS.

1920.

1027. Kowloos

Level Reservair a' 11" below Shek lai pi

Reservoir 19' 11" below 7' 0" below Reception

Reservoir

1926.

1927.

Storage In Millions And Decimals 01 Gallons.

Kowloon Reservoir 295.69 352.50 Reception Reservoir.

laughter. He added: Although Indian and Portuguese members Master of the Naval and Military Kek lai-pui Reservoir 32.63

have been dismissed

will be formed. So far the biggest response has come from the Chinese eular stigma attaches

section of the Community, Opplause.)

to me."

C.N.C. AND 'THEIR OFFICERS.

STRIKE NOTICE STANDS..

As an as safficival men have been sworn in, the work of form- ing Companies and sections will he undertaken.

Lodge and has also held Chairs of the higher degrees of the Chapter. Ife was District Grand Secretary of the Scottish District Grand Lodge i for sixteen years and for a similar The iden at the base of the for-pering was Secretary of the Naval nation of a Special Police Reserve has already been fully explained and Military Lodge.. He has served Briefly the mavement is to pro-with the Benevolent Board and for vide a sufficient number of inen who sixteen years held the Secretaryship Only a

can co-operate with the regular formal acknowledgment has been received to the ultimatum police in time of emergency. Mem- of the Scottish Benevolent Fund bers have to serve for three years, (from the time that it started until sent to the China Navigation Cóm-

arid to quality in drill, rifle and

it amalgamated with the South Pany by the decka oficers and en

revolver shooting, police duties, ginners of the Company.

The decision to muspend all work etc. There will be lectures, of China Masonic Benevolent Fund, course, during the training period, Both in Masonic and other circles the National Committee of the at midnight on June 29th was un- Notices in the Gazette will short- Y.M.C.A. in China, Dr. C. C. Wu, animously confirmed at incetingsly announce the names of offers Mr. Hill will be much missed for the Nanking Foreign Minister, has issued an order to all local officials directing

anti-imperialiam should not ally itself with anti- Christianity, The Christian Chur- ches and Mission should receive full protection from the Kuomintang!

that

held in Hong Kong and in Shang-

who have been gazetted.

his cheery personality and willing-

ness to help in a deserving cause.

hai during this week. If this strike Anyone interested in the move. is carried into effect, all ships bc-

ment should call in the office of

He was the recipient of a presenta- longing to the China Navigation Chief Inspector W. Kent, at the Company that are at sea on June Central Police Station, where the tion from Chiuras friends at the 29th will lie up at the nearest port. Adjutant, who is present from 8.30 premises of Ah Young & Co. yes.

The Company has acknowledged until 12.45 every morning, will be receipt of the ultinutum, but so far glad to give any additional infor- terday when a tiffin was given in

no move has been made.

mation.

hia honour.

Total

71,50

326.32 424.00

RIVER LEVELS.

KWANGTUNG CONSERVANCY

BULLETIN.

West River at Shishing: June 8th, 9ft. Gins.; June 9th, ris- ing; highest level on record 41 feat; lowest on record in. North River at Taingyuen: June 8th, 11ft. 4ins. ; June 9th, 11ft. 3ina. highest level on record 28ft. Tina; lowest oin. North River at Samshui: June 8th, 7ft. 2ins. June 9. 7ft. Gins, highest level on record 27ft. Bine. lowest 5ft.

East River at Sheklung: June 8th, 7t. Vine.; June 9th, 8ft. Gins, highest 15ft. lowest Oft.

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