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SHAMEEN MUNI- THREE WOMEN - CROOKS.

CIPAL AFFAIRS.

COUNCIL CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW OF THE YEAR.

́EFFICIENT SERVICES MAIN- TAINED.

We have received the officia! report of the annual general meet ing of ratepayers of the British Concession, Shameen over which the acting British Consul General (Mr. Brenan) presided.

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.

The chairman of the Council, Mr. R. K. Batchelor, in proposing the adoption of the report and accounts for 1927 said inter úlia:-

KIDNAP CHILD WHILE MOTHER WAS AWAY.

YOUNG VICTIM'S COMPOSURE IN WITNESS-BOX.

Three women rooks who kidnap ped a child of 6 years were severely dealt with yesterday by Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central. Magistracy. The little girl gave evidence in very alert way. She was gently questioned by the Magistrate and to all questions asked ehe gave clear and decisive answers.

LI TSAI HSIN IN SHANGHAI.

EXPLAINS REASONS FOR VISIT.

TO DISCUSS NATIONALIST

POLICY.

Marshal Ld Taal Hsin, as report

by cable, arrived at Shanghai and made some interesting state last Monday by the as Mantua, ments to a North China Daily News correspondent on the purpose of his visit North Our Shanghai

contemporary states:-

WAS,

After meeting old friends and Mr. E. H. Williams, Assistant being introduced to new oues, the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, promotored to the house of Mr. Woo Marabal and his party at once accuted. It appeared from the Yung Poo at 93 Avenue Haig, evidence that the three defendants where the latter received a number were friends of the mother of the guests. At the Garden Bridge his motor-car was stopped by the Those Ratepayers who were re- child. One day the mother went Russian Volunteers, but was im sident in Shameen during the whole year under review will have beer out to market and when she return-ediately allowed to go on when pleased doaltless to see the erioded half an hour later, she found it was explained who the visitor pass without any antowd in the girl was missing. She asked Interviewed upon his arrival, cidents and although it is much the first defendant whether or not Marshal Li said that, in making to be regretted that our Chinese friends in the City have had more

she had seen the girl and the de- tris present visit, he had three ob- than their fair share of the trouble, fendant replied that the bad not. the island has not been directly The mother then went to the house affected. In this connection, would like to say that the Council of the second defendant but found throughout the year have had the that she was not in. most cordial relations with tho Chinese Officials with whom they have some in contact and I think special mention should be made of the Police Captain Clements has been fully supported in every way, not only by the City Police, but by the Water Police also.

The Municipal Police. Referring to the Municipal Police -this bedy of men has given every satisfaction during the year and although from time to time called upon to do 'extra, duties, were al ways willing and efficient. From the Report you will see that Capt. Clements has singled out a few of his men, for special mention and I feet cure you will agree with his remarks During the absence of Mr. Watson on leave, Captain Clements acted in the capacity of Secretary also and carried out this duty to the entire satisfaction of the Council. In this connection I would like to thank our behalf of the Katepayers Mr. A. Macfarlane and Mr. McFerran for acting as Can- sulting Engineers to the Water works during Mr. Watson's absence of eight months.

The distracted mother then' con- sulted a fortuneteller. This man, to be on the safe side told her that the child must have gone with a friend."

After reporting the matter to the Police, the child was located in a house at Wanchai. When the mother arrived there with a friend, she found the girl with the third defendant. The little girl's bair had been bobbed and she was wear- ing clothes which did not belong to her. A gold bangle which the child was wearing, had also disappeared.

The little girl was then put in

jects

First, to discuss with the War Council in. Nanking the question of pressing the anti-Northern cam paign;

Second to submit a personal -e- port on the situation in Canton and of what had happened in the past few months; and

Third, to discuss with the Nationalist Government future policy with reference to Canton and China as a whole, especially in relation to reconstructive. measures.

Marshal Li said that he would and had no idea how long he would bave for Nanking in a day or two, remain, or when he would return

to Canton,

Quint Returning All Round.

In the Hailo-

Marshal said that everything was quiet in Canton, and so far the witness box, being held up by as Canton City itself was concern. her mother. She looked the Magised, the Communists had been et trata straight in the face with truly tirely wiped out. Oriental composure and gave par- ticularly telling evidence. She said that she was taken out of the house by the first defendant. When they got to the road, the second defend at took her away in a chair. She said she knew all the defendants, as they had been to her mother's house previously.

into

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HONG KONG'S FIRST. INDIAN BARRISTER.

SIKH COMMUNITY EXTEND WELCOME.

Mr. K. S. Chowdhury, the first Indian Barrister-at-Law to be ad mitted to the local Bar, was ex- tended a hearty welcome by his countrymen yesterday when a re ception was given an bis honour at the Hotel Savoy by the Khálsa

hwan.

the Sikh community, and several There were a large gathering of speeches were minde.

Mr. Chowdhury thanked his fel love countrymen for turning up such large numbers. His object was to serve them to the best of his powers and he hoped that in especially as he had made a big return they would support him, sacrifice to come here.

Mr Chowdhury comes from a very well connected family in India. He has had a vaned, experience and was at one time, an ouncer in the Arary and saw active service in France for a year. He was also a Hagistrate in Rawal Padi, where he had gained the conidence of the Government and his fellow country-

men.

Mrs. Chowdhury of French nationality and is a fully qualified doctor. She intends to practice in the Colony soon.

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ance, allowances for leave and pen-

sions, the net profit of the year writing off the sum of 857,508.43 working is 8113,308.43 and after

for depreciation, there remains a balance of 838,000 which it is pro the Reserve Fund, which will then posed to transfer to the credit of

stand at 8129,070.03.

Coast trade has been satisfactory during the period under review, but the loss in exchange on the camnings at the Coast Ports has again proved to be a very marious item, amounting to nearly 833,000.

fung district, near Swabue, he ex pected that they would soon be finished off. He had sent his best the place and they troops to were having no difficulty whatever Communists suppressing the whenever they met them,

Banditry and pirates were still rife and active but he had divided

Mr. L. J. Davies resigned his sent, Kuangtung In view of the fact that the second under military administrators, and

and Mr. C. G. 8. Mackie was in- defendant had a bad record and each of whom would be responsibla / vited to fill the vacancy, had played a leading part in kid for the maintenance of peace and the Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, They Committee now consists, of napping the child. Mr. Lindsell order, as well as the cuppression of Sir Robert Ho Tung and Mr. C. G. rentenced her to six months' hard evil characters. The generals con S. Mackie, who retire. but offer labour. The other two defendants cerned included such men as Chen were sent to gaol for three months Ming. Chu, Chen Chi Tang, Chu themselves for re-election.

Ching Tang and Wang Ying Yu. During his absence the military affairs of Kuangtung Province had been entrusted to General Huang Shao Hung, and civil affairs to relves for ee-clection. Tai Tien Chan, son-in-law of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sem

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The report and accounts were passed unanimously.

OTHER BUSINESS.

Mr. J. S. McEachran Mr. G. A. Robinson.

Fire Brigade And Water Works. In regard to the Fire Brigade, this has been working as an efficient unit under the guidance of Captain Clements and although the gear is sufficient to meet" immediate re- quirements Batepayers must not lear sight of the fact that some gear mug be replaced in the near future. I would now refer to the Water- works. The consumption of water has given your Council some anxious, momenta as it will be seen

The following were elected to that the increased consumption amounts to 13,438,500 gallons over

serve as Municipal Councillors:— the same period of 1928. It must. R. K. Batchelor, Mr. G. H. be remembered, however, that 1827 Bowker, Roland Farmer, was a full working year whilst in addition, a number of troops werd 55415 stationed on the Concession. In comparing this year's figures to those of 1923, the consumption is about the same this year, but the pumps, etc., being four years older aré not working, perhaps, 12 efficiently. The Medical Officer of Health in his report refers to the the Boat house building was dis When the question of repairing quality of the water but he assurez me that although not up to former not see why nepavers abould be cussed Mr. Hogg said that he did standards it is good for humen, consumption in every way. In called upon to contribute to re

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Mr. Bond aid that he understood the cost would be about 81,200, He added: In 1918 I believe this place had a very bad time from foods and one of the things that probably saved Shameen was the old boat house which had a certain number of boats. The Boat House. is one of the amenities of the

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A resciation was then passed placing the Nursing Home in the Victoria Hotel on a permanent basis for a period of five years at a rental of 8200 per month.

The Boat House,

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LOCAL SHARE MARKET.

QUIETER TONE.

SPURT IN INDO-CHINA SHARES.

In their weekly report on the Hong Kong Share Market, dated

yesterday, Mesars. Benjamin & Potta state :

local market has shown rather a During the week under review the

quieter tone and business in specu- ative counters has been on a emaller scale and prizes have been inclined to ease off a little lovest ment stocks contaus firm with a good enquiry with few sellers in evidence. The feature of the week has been the spurt in Indo-China Deferred shares,

Intions, the Marshal said that, as Li was that man.

With reference to Sino-British re- a man of strong will and Marshal a result of Sir Miles Lampton's General Chen deplored the anti- visit to Canton and his trip to foreign activities of certain per Hong Kong, as well as the suber- sons and said that the aim of the quent visit of the Governor of Canton Government was to obtain, Hong Kong to Canton, much mis for China an honourable place in' Hong Kong and Shanghai Banks understanding had been explained, the family of nations by peaceful have dianged heads at the improved and the administration of Hong methods, not antagonism. It was price of $1,201 and more can be Kong and Canton were now very useless to cry out, Down with im placed at this figure." The London friendly and wished to trade peace perialism, and the people of rate his advanced to £133.10.0 fully.

China should find practical (aiddle). Unious are slightly casier Railway Loan Denied." methods for reconstruction, by and were put through at 8932 and Questioned as to the alleged loan which to pave the way for the 8331. Cantons are asked for at of 81,000,000 by certain British abolition of extraterritoriality. $680, Hong Kong Fires have buy- General Chen is about 40 years ers at $750. Underwriters have line between the Canton-Hankow of age and was dressed in the receded to 89.40 financiers for the building of a loop

He and the Canton Kowloon railways, Sun Yat Sen uniform that this was so, and said that, in Canton. all his discussions with Sir Milee Lampson and Sir Cecil Clementi, MARSHAL LI'S IMPORTANCE. the question of a loop line had not been brought up. As a matter of fact the only mention of such a TO MEDIATE BETWEEN HAN. proposal was when he was invited to a dinner by the members of the Hong Kong Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Further than that,

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order to prevent undue wastage of Pair this Boat house which was Marshal Li emphatically denied talks rapidly and is a native, of Steamboats were again-dealt in at

water in the future, it-has-been. suggested that the water should be turned off from the mains, say," 11 p.m. at night until 3 a.m. the next morning and, it necessary, some scheme of this nature will doubtless be discussed by the incoming Council.

The Nursing Home,

ad

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$30," but fmished up, casier with "gollers at 8291, Douglas Steamships continue very flat and are obtain able at 8404. Indo-Chinas (Defer-

8100 presumably das to scarcity of red) have had a sensational rise to shares offering in London, and the quotation there jumped to £11.0.0, The arrival of General Li Tai closing with probably buyers at Hsin from Canton is important. 210.6.0. Tugs and Lighters were saya the North China Daily News sold at $23. Now that General Chang Fa Kuci Kowloon Wharves have kept very In answer to questions regarding Hauchowiu front, they can no 8141/8141) China Providents were and his troops have been to the steady and were begotiated at

there was nothing that could be

said.

The Currency

...

I would now like to refer to the place and I would suggest that we Nursing Home, At last year's further explore the possibilities of Annual Meeting of Ratepayers the putting the Beat Shed in a good Council were empowered to com-state of repairi mence a Municipal Nursing Home Mr. Farmer: The Boat House is the notes issued by the Central

in Canton and his recent successes 88.03. Hong Kong and Shanghai in the Hong Kong Bank Building practically inaccesible at the pre- Bank of China, Marshal Li admit-z menace General Li's tenure done at 881, closing with buyers at Conditions, however, during the sent time and if there is a pasted that they had depreciated con in Hong Kong: bave strengthened Hotels have experienced a slight year changed and, on the advice of sibility of transferring the boat siderably and said that he was takes position politically in the pro- set back, the market falling off to the Medical Officer of Health, house to another site on Shamcen ing steps to adjust the matter vinces of the South. He need no 28.20. Nursing Home was started in the

Certain Chinese merchants in or possibly transferring it acrom" | Victoria Hotel. During the year, the river, that I think, would be Hong Kong had expressed their one, he suspicious of: General Hong Kong Lands are in request at 888, after sales at 8e81. Realtys the Home worked very efficiently by far the soundest policy to readiness to make a loan for re- Chiang Kai Shek because the lat ter cannot financially support op- and filled a great need. I adopt.

came to business at 893, Hong constructive purposes and this was A, some of 83,363, had to be paid

Mr. Hausen as chairman of the quite voluntary: there had been no position to General Li in the pre- Kong Trams are the turn lower

823,80 WA out of the rates but for many Rowing Club mentioned that the pressure on them whatever on his sent arcumstances, General Li

part Marshal Li said that he only may therefore agreme and my Star Ferries were booked at 8644. years, the Ratepayers paid the viver is silting up fast and We

would accept a loan from the the Nanking Government and may Canton Hospital 84,800 annually cannot get the boate out, but Chinese, and it would be used for act as an intermediary between China Lights (Combined) have for the upkeep of two wards, he added" it would be a great pity the redemption of the Central Nanking and Hankow, which is further declined to 81 Hong whereas to-day we have an efficient to see the old Rowing Club absolute Bank notes. It would take time to what Nanking would like. The Electrics were placed to a fair ex Home on the. Concession at less ex

tent at 871178714. ly closing up. During the last few adjust the financial situation, and Kuangsi faction is, however, so

Hong Kong penditure.

years there has been very little he hoped that people would be utterly opposed to most of the Telephones are saleable at 84.85. interest in the Club but given better

civilian elemente in the precca: Green Island Cements (Combined) patient. facilities we can get a revival of

Nanking Government, that many have declined somewhat and trans- important changes in this direction actions were made down to $11.00, will have to be made before they but the market has since recovered agree to the recognition of its auto 811,30 thority.

Hong Kong Ropes have buyers at General Li's financial position is 88 after transactions at the rate. not all what it should be Two Chion Bugers have sagged to 810 years ago, Kuangtung was capable on the issue of an unfavourable of producing from 88,000,000 to report for the past year. Malabons $9,000,000 & month in revenue. were taken off the market at-826.- Now, from 83,000,000 to $4,000,000 Watsons were bought up to 8141. is being produced and little of it Shell Transports changed hands at. General Chen Ming Shu said comes to the treasury in Canton, 87/8 Lane, Crawfords were bad that the Marshal had the support because it has been divided re up to $1.

Accounta

It was

(a) Repairs to existing

House,

at

Canton To Support The Peking

and Expedition ?

Turning to the Accounts, owing the old Regattae That the in- to adverse conditions prevailing in 1828, the Council for that year were quite unable to estimate as closely coming Council explore the subjectMarshal Li denied that the Can- as they could have wished the of the Boat House premises with a ton administration had decided to Revenue and Expenditure for 102 view to either one of the two bold up part of the contributions and you will see that both have following solgtions:-

usually sent to Nanking, Canton, beca exceeded in an equal propor-

Marshal Li said, would continue to tion to each other. Certain works

send money to Nanking/ have been necessary which were not included in the Budget but the ex- penditure in this direction has been It was agreed that the House Tax amply offset by the increased shall be at the rate of 5.4341 per revenue. The overdraft with the cent in accordance with the Ames of the different military leaders of gionally among generala. Instead Shanghai Cottons (Old) came to Hong Kong and Shanghai Bankment List already circulated, and Canton and the people of Kuang of Canton seading funds to Nan business at Tlse. Ewos have was decreased during the year by that the Land Tax shall be at the tung because of the excellent work king, it is not impossible that they fluctuated between T, 8.70 and the sum of $10,000 which I think rate of 0.8384 per cent ou, H.B.Mhe had done within so short a time will ask Nanking for financial as T 6.85 Honglow Wharves Gro fis most satisfactory.

Government's valuation of 1921/22 The situation in Canton called for sistance in return for participation wanted in the North at Tie. 164, and (Continued on nezt Column). for each loth

(Continued on next Column). in the Northern Expedition.

Shanghai Docks at Tis. 102.

(b) New Premisesid

Taxe

Chen Ming Shu's Tribute To

Marshal TAMANNAA