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DRAMATIC CENSORS FOR CANTON.

FOR ALL PUBLIC PER- FORMANCES.

TRANQUILISATION PLANS,

WONG SHIU, HONG" CANCELS

HIS DEPARTURE.

THE VISIT TO CANTON.

TRIBUTE TO H.E. THE GOVERNOR.

THE DEEP GRATITUDE OF THE COLONY.

SPEECHES AT THE LEGISLA TIVE COUNCIL.

FROM DER CHINESE CORRESPONDENT; }

At the meeting of the Legislative The Education Bureau has or sabited a committee for censoring Council yesterday afternoon refer

the Colony..

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, MARCH 16th, 1928

THE COLONY'S WATER SUPPLY.

NEED FOR ECONOMY.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF ABER- DEEN VALLEY CATCHMENT AREA

SIR H.E. POLLOCK'S QUES, TIONS AT LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

water supply

DISPUTE BETWEEN

PARTNERS.

THE CHINA RUBBER TYRE COMPANY

JUDGMENT IN SUMMARY COURT.

In June of last year Lang Quock Lau and Tam Wah Dong went into partnership, in the China Rubber Tyre Company, but later they came into disagreement and dissolved the Sir Henry Follock, at the meet partnership on January 8th. At the time of dissolution #784, was owing terday afternoon, asked the follow-to Lang Quock Lau, and finally an ing questions regarding the Colony's action was brought against the other partner, Mr. H. C. Macnamara What information can the Gov-appearing for the plaintiff and Mr. ernment lay before this Council as K. Lo for the defendant. to the steps which are being taken in connection with the construc- The case came before Mr. Justice tion of the new reservoir in the Wood in the Summary Court on Abordeon Valley Logan March 8th when judgment was re- What stope is the Government served. Mr. Justice Wood delivered talking by leaflets or notices to instruct householders and others judgment yesterday afternoon. as to the imperative necessity of conserving the water supply of Colony 1 Why cannot printed

theatrical performances. All publicate was made to H.E. The Govering of the Legislative Council yes shows, including theatricals, films, nor's visit to Canton and tribute and colloquial plays, must first be paid to his labours on behalf of approved by the censuring cam- mitten before they are allowed to be performed. The object, accord. ing to the Barreau of Education, is to insure good, healthy plays Plays of a vicious character will under no circumstances be per mittel." Only those possessing educational, social or political value are allowed to be shown..

The committes comprises 1 per sone, most of whom were selected from approved theatrical societies and educational institutions. They are persona of education and work under the direction of the Bureau of Education. They receive no salaries, except travelling expenses The committee is divided into three section. The first unit is the moving pictures sensor, the second for dramatic performances; and the third, for colloquiar and mixed playe. The full committee is, tu meet once a month, when each section will pesent a full report of

ir work.

General Li Thai Hsin has recom-

Hoa, Sir Henry Pollock said: Sir,-Ae this is the first meeting of this Counel which has taken place since your visit to Canton, I desire, as the Senior Vooficial Member, to express the deep grati- fide of this Colony to your Excel leney for your labours on our be half. 'We are indeed fortunate to have as the, Head of the Execu tive, at this present time, one who combines a profound insight into Chinese character with a genuine sympathy with the aspirations of the Chinere people.

You have

rightly Interpreted the sincere de- eire of all sections in this Colony for the restoration and continued. maintenance of friendly trading rela ticns with the Province of Kwang tung, and in all the steps which you have taken and are taking for the purpose of strengthening and extending those ties I can assure Your Excellency of the whole. Fearted and unanimous support of every section of the community of Hong Kong.

HIS EXCELLENCY'S REPLY.

NOT DEFAMATORY.

MR. HAYNES, ACTION,

AGAINST MR GW C BURNETT.

JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT.

Yesterday morning before Mr. Justice Wood in the Summary Court Mr. L. E. Haynes sued Mr. G. W. C. Burnett. The grounds of the action was an alleged libel appearing in the China Mail et February 6th and upon the poster of that paper for the same date, "Mr. Burnett was represented by

Mr. Haynes oppeasel in person,

Mr. C. G. Albertar, K. C., while

Deliberate Attacks Alleged." Mr. Haynes in his opening speech told the Court of incidents in his past but said that he had deter muned to clear his name. Since the middle of December, however, Mr. Burnett bad teiberately set out to attack himsy set out to

When the defending solicitar in the Christie case considered it his businers to unravel Mr. Haynes" past, four years" work of rehabilita- tion crushed at one stroke. The report of this case in the China and a disgrace to British journal

notices, in English and Chinese, Company "China Rubber Tyre Hail was, sadd plaintiff, revolting |

be sent out to householders periodically 1 Is it not possible that some economy in consump tion might be effected by reducing the sasount of the free allowance of water to householders i

THE REPLIES.

The Colonial Secretary said: A Scesional Paper No. 10 of 1827 on the subject of the Aberdeen reser voir has been issued and was laid on the table on the 22nd December how The Secretary of State has been asked by despatch dated January 30th, 1998, to give early sanction for this scheme, which, it is proposed, to charge to Loud Account. The approval of the Secretary of State is now being awaited.

A committeeman, in an interview with the Daily Press correspondent, stated that the censoring of public shows is necessary to the welfare of the Canton community, In the past many theatrical performances of an undesirable nature have been

With regard to the issue of staged. This is to be entirely re- H.E. The Goversor, in reply,

the notices to householders, placed by morally sound plays. end: Gentlemen,-1 appreciate very

The mended to the Canton Branch of much what the Senior Unofficial Colonial Secretary said the Political Council that Generals Member has said and I cordially Government has hitherto taked no Hau King Tong. Chen Ming Shundorse his hope that the friendly each steps except on occasions of and Chen Tsai Tong, and Mr. Wanges between this Colony, and the great urgency Notices in English Ying Yi be appointed to the com- Liang Kwang provinces may be and Chinese could be printed mitice for the tranquilisation of strengthened with every paesing and distributed to house-holders Kwangtung. They were all ap day, and that trade between Hong pointed by the Council without a dissenting veto. It was further Kong and Canton may flourish ex- periodically, but it is not consider decided that this second committee ceedingly be famed that the result of such action The thacks of the Colony for the would justify the cost of printing be empowered to supervise the happy rests so far achieved are official administration of each dis due arst to Mr. Brenn, who has

and distribution. Arrangements trict. If a district oficial is found striven whole-heartedly ever since will however be made for the pub to be corrupt the committee will his appointment as Consul-General Heation from time to time in the duly report hun to the Provincial at Cantor for the improvement of Administration. The committee Angic-Chinese relations; next to newspapere of the Colony of notices will also make a general survey of Shanten, lately a member of the economic and social conditions of each locality... ng

The Departinent of Military Affairs in Kwongtung, at the re quest of General Hen King Tong, Commissioner of the Department, has been dissolved by the Political Council General Haz told the Council that he saw no necessity for the department, as its work is done by the Military Headquarters of the Bb Route Army. During the last few days the staff of this

department have been busy doing up the accounts The coaunitzee for the protection of navigators in Kwangtung has also been disolved and the marines under the com mittee's control have been turned over to the Military Headquarters of the 8th Route for re-enlistment. Mr. Chau Tien Pong was as Wednesday re-elected chairman of the General Chamber of Commerce of Canton, receiving 23 out of 40 votee. Mr. Wa Chuny Tong, who received 20 votes, is to be vice

chairman.

this Council, for establishing per- sonal contact of a very friendly kind with Marsha! Li Tsai Hsin; but above all to Sir Shou Sen Chow, Dr. Kotewall and Mr. Li Yau s'un for paving the way by their informal visit to Marshal Ld for the recent mutual and cordial ex change of official visita. It was as a fortunate and very oppor tunel circumstance that shortly after the informal visit which these three gentlemen paid to Canton,

drawing attention to the import- ance of avoiding waste of water. economy in consumption Some would reeult. from the reduction

An Agreement, These parties were partners to gether in:

said His Lordship On January 8th, having decided to dis solve partnership, they attended together at the office of Messrs. Lo & Lo, solicitors, where they partnership accounts were agreed interviewed Mr. Horace Lo. The the terms of dissolution were not then agreed. But on the following day, they again attended. A discus- sien ensued and agreement was reached. The principal obstacle to agreement was the inclusion in the arrangement of an admitted debt owing from the partnership to the plaintiff, amounting to 4784. Finally, on joint Instructions of the parties, a formal contract was drawn up, which they signed. Under it an solicitor at which the firm was to auction was to be held by the be transferred to the highest bidder.

The foolish letter of an account-

ant of the South China Trade Pro trary to the instructions of Mr. Haynce, resulted in Mr. Haynes tection Association, written con-

and two others being summoned. before Mr.. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy but early in the pro- ceeding Mr. Blake withdrew the summons against the present plain- tif

It was from this that the present action arose, for in the China Mail report of the case the

orde Haynes Discharged ap- peared five times three times as beadings, once in the report and once on a newspaper poster.

Implications,

Mr. Haynes considered that the words appearing on the poster con- stituted the most serious case as they conveyed to the Engleh-speak ing public of the Colony the news that be bad lost his job. Apart from that, the word "discharged implied that he had been under detention, which, of courte, was not the case.

In reply to a question from His

be had not actually lost employ- Lordship, Mr. Haynes stated that ment on this account.

Demand In Good Faith, The consideration for the sale was to be half the highest bid to be paid subject to the deduction of the debt mentioned above. The auction took place. The defendant was declared to be, the successful bidder. The price calculated cording to the agreement, viz. $3,288, was paid by the defendant this juncture the plaintiff asked to and accepted by the plaintiff, At be paid in addition the amount of

All Papers Unanimous, the partnership, debt before-men- tioned. I can quite understand that

It transpired from the question- this demand was made in entire good faith. The conversation had ing of witnesses that the word been conducted in the English "Escharged occurred seo in the language. Both ten des have given reports of the remaining three evidence in English. It was evidentnewspapers and air. Haynes in that neither had a really competent reply to His Lordship admitted that the Magistrate might have grasp of the language.

used the actual word himself,

Mr. Alabaster submitted that he had no case to answer, and His

eaid he would no Lordship said he would not trouble Him.

Plaintin's Demand Befused. The plaintiff's demand was re- fused. He here sues upon this con- tract, affirming it and founding bis action upon it. His claim is for a portion of this sum. His solicitor has submitted on his behalf that the purchaser under the agreement or abolition of the free allowance undertook by clause of its pro al water, though it is doubtful visions to take over the liabilities whether the saving would be suf- of the firm, including this debt due ficient to justify the extra burden from the partnership to the plain- on the community. The question till. It appears, however, that this item has been specially contem- will be further considered.

plated in fixing the purchase price. THE ABERDEEN SCHEME.Also, the clause in the agreement, which indemnifies the vendor against The Seesional paper dealing with the firm's debts, becomes meaning- con, called officially on Marshal Lithe development of the Aberdean less if regarded as applicable to this Catchment area, to which reference particular debt. In my view, the was made, states that the scheme plaintiff cannot here succeed.

The Judgment. ⠀⠀ consists of the development of the whole of the Aberdeen Valley and

H.B.M.'s Minister, Sir Miles Lamp

No Case To Answar. Addressing plaintiff, the Judge said he did not think there was case and be asked Mr. Haynes if he had anything further to eny

Mr. Haynes replied that he did not bring the action for the pur- pose of gaining pecamery reward but to stop what he thought was Pezecution. They had it on the authority of Mr. Lindsell that police court cases were badly re- ported. It was astounding that people could deliberately deter

man- from making good."

and communicated to him in per- son the warm invitation of this Government to visit Hong Kong

My judgment on the claim is for Personal and friendly intercourse so established cannot fail to be of the catchwatering of the areas to the defendant, with evets. I also great value to the Government os well as to the people both of Hong Gap and to the West as far as for the defendant (plaintiff in the the East as far as Wengacichong give judgment on the counter-claim Mt. Kellett Bay. It will be acces counter-claim) for $239 and costs. Kong and of Canten. It will re- move misunderstandings. It will eary to construct a reservoir in promote co-operation. It will the Aberdeen Valley immediately strengthen the forces of law and above" the existing reservoir, and orders and it will, I hope, mark the existing Paper Mils Dean will JUNK WOMAN GIVEN BENE- made to make a lot out of little

the beginning of an era of peace, happiness and prosperity in South

China

require reconstruction to meet the new conditions Pips lines will be

necessary for both reservoirs to Aberdeen where they will join and a common pipe will run from there to Elliot Filter Beds by way of laeland Road, Victoria Hood, and Pokfulam Hoad

General Wong Shiu Bung, com- manding the Kwangi troops who -have been in Kwangtung assisting General Li Teaf Hsin, has not yet

SIR SHOU SON CHOW. returned to Kwangsi. He will re main here to see whether or not

Sr Shou Bon Chow: My Chinese his services are still needed. If General Li Tsai Hein goes to Nan colleague and I are grateful to

To deal with the incrested up king, General Wang will act as Your Excellency for the very kind commander-in-chief during his ab-reference, you have made to the ply, Elliot -Filter Beds will require rence. General Lit has been asked humble part which we took in to be extendeil and new beds will connection with the recent be constructed, at Pokfulam Road by Nanking to go there but so EST no official announcement has been shange of visite between Your near the University Recreation made as to whether or not he will Excellency and Marshal Li Tsai Ground, the latter beds lischarg Hein. We feel, Sir, we have done ing into the Kennedy Town tank, no more than our duty..

A Pumping Station will be required 8,000 TREES PLANTED.

at Sandy Bay to deal with the sower reservoir water and a portion of the higher reservoir, but the larger portion of the water can be delvered by gravity, Buri alters tions will be necessary at Fakfu lam' Reservoir which will be linked up to the main supply pipe by

BOXER INDEMNITY FUND.

COST OF THE ADVISORY COMMISSION.

FIT OF DOUBT,

ALLEGED THEFT OF ADMIRALTY COAL

For a man in my position the best thing to do is to jump into the harbour and finish it all Take that heading "Haynes Again, what is that if not malice ? bare s

The Judge: The words complain- ed of are not defamatory and can not possibly carry a; defamatory interpretation. It seems to me in this action an attempt has been

The action mast fall to ground.

Judgment was entered for defen dant with coste..

MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE AGAINST STEERSMAN. SEQUEL TO JUNK COLLISION,

The Chinese steereman of a big fishing funk charged with maa

laughter was again before Mr. B.. E Lindselt at the Central Magis tracy yesterday,

Before Mr. W. Schoned at the ABERDEEN JUNK FATALITY, Kow.oon Magistracy yesterday morning the mistress of á cargo junk was charged with the farcens of 250 pounds of Welsh cond, the property of the Adimirsity.

An order for the delivery of 200 tons of your had been given, accord- ing to Stoker Petty Officer, W. M. Lynas, of HM.8. Magnolia, to the Kowloon Naval Yard. The con: was loaded on four junks on Tues was observed as

day evening After the junks had Arbour Day in Canton, all Govern

discharged the coal, they were The case, it may be remembered, ment offices, schools, and leading

examined, and in the front com arome cast of the collision between. organizations of the City taking

partment of the defendant's junk the defendant's junk and a kanpan part in the tree planting at Shek

a arge quantity of coal was found at Fo Tai Island, Aberdeen, on pai. This began at ten o'clock in

The defendant claimed that she February 20th, when a mall Chi- the morning and asted until late in the afternoon More than 8,000 A White Paper issued on Febru-subsidiary pipe, allowing a larger was not aware of the as the occu-nese girt sleeping on the sampan trees were planted on the Secondary 13th states that as no steps had draw-off than is at present possible, pied the cabin in the stern of the was killed by the impact. When Experimental Farm of the Sun Yot been taken to give legislative effect: The scheme gives a very flexible junk with, bor. 2, daughters and a the two vessels were examined by Sen University. Several special to the recommendations of the system which will prove a great baby eleven days old, he employ Sergt. A Kirby, after the accident trains took the participants to and Advisory Committee under the relief to the Western districts of ed two coalies who slept above the the gunwale of the sampan, where from the farm. At one o'clock China Indemnity (Application) the City, which at present are the for ard compartment, sad it was the deceased was sleeping had been President Ta Chi Tao of the Sun Act, 1925, the China Indemnity first to be restricted and, if need poesible that they had stolen the splintered for about time inches and to a depth of about two inches Yat Sen University delivered the Fund had a balance amounting to be water can be passed se lar East | coal. R first speech and leading offimals. £1,837,469 41 5d on March 31st az Albany by means of the exist His Worship said that the two "The bigger vreset which defendant including the Commissioners of last, in a bank at Shanghai, against ing Albany-Elfo Unfiltered Water coolies certainly knew something was steering had had the cross Finance and Reconstruction and a balance of 21,419,447 120 18, on Mains, the flow in the pipe being about the theft and considering boards of her bow cracked

reversed. The scheme as original that the defendant had a baby only the deceased was at the time. the Mayor, were present, The April 1st, 1928, young women and young men going Commenting on an expenditure ly designed was estimated to give even days old it was quite pos- near the gunwale and it was pre- to Shekpa awo learned the neces during the last financial year of supply of 2.12 million gallons per sibe that she knew nothing of the sumed that the bow of the bigger alty for good roads, From Shek- £10,991 158 10d., the Comptroller day at a cost of $2,805,000 and to coal; and, being a woman, would junk must have hit her bead and

states that take approximately three years to not care to go near the coolies fracturing her skull

Marine S The defendant is represented by pa Station to the Second Univer and Auditor-General sity Farm, they had to walk along £10,000 of this sum whe for dees and complete but as a result of recent cabins, at right. very bad roads They all went out travelling expenses of the Advisory inspection of the ares an amended. In decharging the woman, bis Mr. Leo d'Almada Jnr., instructed in neat and new clothes but return Committee when they examined the

Worship said that the defendant by Mr. Leo d'Almada, senior The ed with their attire soiled and their situation in China with a view to

must be given the benefit of the case was adjourned until Tuesday

next at 2.15 p doubt soce covered with mud.

making recommendations

cetimate of $2,627,000 (indaling resumption) is put forward as the cost.

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