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A CHINESE UTOPIA.

CHUNGSHAN District, dr. SUN'S BIRTHPLACE.

LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT,

Crnox or CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, July 10. Mr. Sun Fo, Minister of Com munication of the Central Govern ment and the only son of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sea, is returning to Canton for a short visit, He wil sail by the s.. President Jackson to-morrow, July 11, and is expected at Hong Kong on July 13, and at Canton next day." He will stay in Canton for a few days and then avstrict, proceed to his

CANTON'S BIG

BLOW.

CHIMNEY POTS AND WINDOWS SUFFER.

PROM OCE CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, July 10.

~THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1929.

WATER SHORTAGE QUESTION. „

(Continued from Page 4.)

THE DISCUSSION.

I am

sure Government appre ciates the valuable assistance ren-

ENGINEERS AND THE RIDER MAINS.

WHAT A SUPPLY WOULD

MEAN,

SOME PERTINENT QUERIES.dered by the leading members of TAKE MONTHS TO ORGANISE,

the Chinese Community, the Direc Mr. M. K. Lo said that Dr. tors of the Tung Wah Hospital and Kotowall had covered the ground the Kai Fong at the various dis- A number of people,tricts, and the cheerful and patient A severe whirlwind, of the kind very ably.

be manner in which the Chinese com- by no means unknown in Canton, like contractors fokis were swept over the city on Tuesday ing thrown out of employment munity have met the difficulties and and in various other ways the inconveniences necessarily associat- doing very considerable damage.

moment's shortage was causing hardship. He ed with a restricted water supply. WAS hardly There

The answers to Mr. Ho's questions warning and the stillness of a really thought the plan to ask for a twelve

were that the covering of the tanks hot day was, almost in an instant, hour supply through the street

were specially constructed so that changed into a howling gale. First fountains was quite a reasonable game a storm of dust, mingled with scheme and was all in favour of it. they could not be blown away. In ense of contamination of the tanks soot and smoke, to which the big The sooner the hardships were re- chimney stacks of the Catton Elec-moved the better and Mr. Lo added in typhoon weather, the mains to

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Quite apart from questions of crippling expense Government ex- perts seem very doubtful whether a rider main supply is a physical posi sibility. The Government estimate of the daily expenditure of water under-a' daily two-hour rider main supply is about 6.5 million gallons. This is in the neighbourhood of 3.000 tons of water a day.

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To get such a supply from coasters carrying about 2,000 tona each would need 18 such vessels

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tric Power & Light Company con- that if the Colony needed money a'all rider main district will be open discharging at Tytam Bay every 24 tributed their quota. Signboards, good idea might be to hold over theed As regards matshed coverings, Chungshan, to attend the confer chimney pote, duwer pats and even Military Contributions for the time that was not strictly the business eque of the Executive Council of glass from windows then began to the District, of which he is a memo and the air was filled with flying

ber, which opens on July 10 in

Shakki.

being. missiles. A mag was hit by a

Mr. Ho Iu agreed with Mr. Lo whole window frame, while passing and drew attention to the fact that the Lee Sang Company's premises in Wai Fook Road, and was taken during the last strike the Home unconscious to hospital.

A woman near him was also hit,vernment was able to lend the but not seriously hurt, and thres Colony $30,000,000 and if we want- sampany were capsized. One of theed money to-day in such a serious walls of the half demolished Taieriais, it would probably be forth Yu Tea House went over, saving

of the meeting. Regarding tar roads, which when melted by the sun burnt the feet of children who had to fetch water, Mr. Creasy stated that he would see that ng

roads are tarred for the time being.

In answer to questions put by Mr. Ho Wing, the Hon. Director of

The Fu Kwong is able to dis- charge twice in three days. but making allowance for refits, mishaps,

bad weather and berthing difficul ties about 40 ships would be need-

ed.

A Paper Scheme. Our representative discussed the matter "with Mr. A. B. Purves, the

practice, the administration beins the house breakers some trouble.coming again. He also thought Public Works said that the schemep.W.D. water engineer, who said:-|

Unfortunately, however, one of the that it would be a good idea to tem mazons working on :I was badly porarily suspend the military con injured.

tributions.

The district of Chungshan, which was the birthplace of Dr. Sun Yas Sen, has been selected as a model district for China where Dr. Sun' political theories will be put into

entrusted to an Executive Council of some nine men of influence and standing, including Me Sun Fo..

The Executive Council was ap- pointed two months ago and the Dew administration, will be inaugur ated on August 1 with due re- nony. The Chairman of the Coun cil Mr. Li Lu Chiu, will be the magistrate of the District and ander him will be four beads of bureaux, 4

The whole thing was over in a few minutes and the rest of the day perfectly ane.

A leader in an English, paper (not the Daily Press) was then pro duced by Mr. Ho, who asked the Chairman to note the language used PITY THE POOR GHOSTS.by the paper in referring to the PURVEYORS TO THE ELYSIAN meeting He strongly objected to some of the phrases and asked the chairman to see the paper concern-

FIELDS BO ON STRIKE. ·

for laying the pipes across the Harbour in connection with the

shing Mun Scheme was proceeding. The pipes will be laid in November and finished by the end of the year. Can you proceed with the work without waiting for the pipes? The bottom of the harbour is being prepared now.

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How many"bours is being worked per "day The scheme is being

That sort of scheme looks all

right on paper, but in practise it would take months to work up such a service.

Yon have got to get your fleet of coasters to begin with, and then you would have to alter and recon dition them very drastically. The

cost would be absolutely prohibi- tive."

"Bit apart from cost could the

POWELLS

10, Ice House Street.

LAST THREE DAYS

OF OUR

SUMMER SALE

sire

TO-DAY, TO-MORROW and SATURDAY.

There are still many "Bargains left, so-take your last opportunity of buying good quality Men's clothing at. Reduced Prices.

Besides those goods especially marked down to clear-we are offering 15% Dis count off all the new stock.

33% Discount off

BATHING COSTUMES.

bor Reconstruction. Public Safety, (PRIDE OUR CRUSERK CORRESPONDENT.] ed. Sit out untur, adding ubus) I can't state the hours of work." thing he done?" our representative STROHMENGER PIANOS

If

countries.

to look into the matter, that

he had not seen the article.

were

Is is worked day and night?- The work by day alone gives u sufficient time to get ready for lay ing the pipes in November.

Education, and Finance respective

CASTON, July 10. Cunton's latest strike,

which ly. These officials will be chosen

Mr. Ho then asked if steps have stafted yesterday, is that of the the Magistrate with the dealers in spirit money, red candles, been taken to protect the tanks from

incense and general furnishings for proval of the Council.

a typhoon. The tanks were without This is intended to be the form the spirits of the lead.

A NEW SUGGESTION. The strike is due to a changed foundation and could easily be of local administration in China in

Moreover, they method of taxation. Hitherto this damaged.

Mr. Wong Kwong Tin said he future. Government will be held class of merchant has paid taxes by the citizens of the district itself direct to the Government, but the inadequately covered and the water

dues are

now to be collected by would be contaminated if a typlioun had thought of a new idea about 4 minutes before catering the practiced in

most European tax farmers who, so the jars mer arrived.

Anuther question was, chants declare, are a mort or what are the Fire Brigade's insing and he gave it out with

out having considered it vegy The revenues from Chungsban less crooked. Rather than submit

to what they feel will mean unjust structions in the event of a fire thoroughly. He thought Queen's amount to approximately $3,000,000 exaction these dealers have closed Is wholesome water to be wasted College was an ideal place in which per annum. One-fourth of this, or their shops.

to erect a tank capable of holding ahmut $750,000, will be devoted to the temple priests, who are sparing attention to insufficient shelter on The strike is seriously affecting in Brefighting Mr. Ho also drew

2,000 tons of water. It was central improvements in the district, and no effort to persuade the merchants the Reclamation in Wanchai nnd

ly located and could feed the dis- "asine $10.00 to administrative pur-concerned to resume business. The also to the hot and insanitary con-

a ready sale of

trict to the right and to the left posts Money will also be set priests rely on

ineener, red candles, ete.. for their dition of our tar roads.

of it. The bulk of the Colony' aside for the Central and Provin-own living, einge the people are

population, said Mr. Wong, lived cia Governments. Opium smoking, afraid to o TD worship without gambling and other vices will be strictly banned, and a movement now on foot to do away with these this in the "Model District."

FRENCH AVIATORS IN CANTON.

A CORDIAL WELCOME.

them lest they incur a curae instead THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC between Wyndham Street and West

of a blessing from the angry spirits, and this strike has meant that to day there have been ho worshippers, in the temples.

WORKS.

TRIBUTE TO CHINESE COMMUNITY.

Point Queen's College was quite a nice height above the sea level and might come in very handy. He thought that $5,000 would cover all costa.

Mr. Wong said that he had two

The questions were put to the Hon. Mr. Creasy who made a state-other plans one of which was that ment as follows:--

PIRATES BOLD?

FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED.

We understand that in connection

I wish to thank you gentlemen with the recent piracy, in Chinese waters, of a cargo junk laden with for inviting me to be present at this Irfon ben cuiskat CORRESPONDENT] fruits worth 8500 and bound from meeting. Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Suncheung (Chinese territory) to Purves are also glad to x present Maeno, four men alleged to have een concerned in the affair have to assist in answering or explaining been arrested by the Magno Police any questions that may arise dur and authorities.

ing the meeting.

will be remembered, refused to stop

The master of the cargo junk, it We are going through an exre when called upon to do so by the tional water crisis. There is no pirate craft, which accordingly previous record of such a drought, fired several shots into its victim. The cargo juak than hove to, and in bis panic the master jumped overboard," with a plank.

vi. only 37.27 inches of rain in the last 12 months. There was nothing to guide us in making provision for

Castos, July 10. Captain Arrachart and Command art Rignot, the French airmen who safely landed in Canton yesterday from French Indo-China, are being heartily welcomed by both the French nationals in Carton and Chinese aviators. Their 'plane, u big Breguet 19 biplane, is at Canton Aerodrome and on land- ing the aviators were cordially welcomed by a group of some 18 local airmen. A little later M. Eynard, French Consul at Shameen, accompanied by a Ger- man aviator, arrived by auto to welcome the flyers. The visitors were then escorted to the reception room of the Aviation Department GANGWAYS OBSTRUCTED. which has to be borne by all. where refreshments were served. At about 5 o'clock they left with M. Eynard for the French Con- sulate at Shameen, leaving their biplane with the Canton Aviation Department,

Everything is being done to make the visitors stay pleasant and the Canton Aviation Department is to give them a, Chinese banquet, to which M. Eynard, the French Con- The French sul, will be invited. flyers will report to their Govern- ment on Chinese aviation as it is at present.

Their next objective will be Shanghai but they do not know exactly when they will leave Canton but Captain Arrachart is eager to get to Shanghai in time to celebrate with his compatriots there the "14th of July."

The French flyers are staying at the Victoria Hotel in Shameen and tonighs tho will be the guests al honour at a dinner given by Durand, the local representative of the firm Breguet and Renault, airplane makers.

MATSHED THEATRE FIRE DANGERS.

pipe, to the filter beds in Bowen Road. from the ea front could be laid on top of the towers which support the Naval overhead crane, The second suggestion was to build

a tank 130 high on the water front. Mr. Creasy asked Mr. Wong to put his suggestions in writing when they would be given every con-

sideration by the Government. He indicated that the Queen's College scheme might takes long time.

That the water in the tanks, om the sea-front was over, chlorinated was another matter brought to the attention of the D.P.W., who pro- mised to look into it. It was stated that some soup made from water obtained from these tanks was bit- ter to the taste.

Another man protested that Wan-

asked.

A Matter of Months.

"No, I doubt it. Certainly not

for months. You would have to work up such a service by degrees. You can't suddenly switch on a fleet like that and get them running to a schedule like a tram service. You would have the place crowded up with ships unable to discharge.”

"But you could by more dis- charge pipes."

Yes, if you spend money-like! water. The ships have got to pump their water up to the pumping station-the station is far too high up for suction pumps to help.

Perhaps the Kau Sing's pumps could be used, but it would be an appalling task to handle that amount of water á day. Water is a most dangerous cargo and with dirty weather a lot of trouble with! your converted coasters" would have to be looked for."

The Most We Can Do." Mr. Parves agreed that the solu tion of the problem would be on the lines of a Pearl River service of coasters, but he gave no hope for a rider main supply.

The most we could do, leaving the question of cost out of it, is the No. 3 Restriction-a 12-hour street fountain supply, with a supplementary tank service. That means 4.10 million gallons through the mains and after that you would get into grave practical difficulties.

WATER CONTROL OFFICE VIEW.

DIFFICULTIES AT TYTAM.

At the Water Control Office Mr.

He drifted all night and early the Colony's requirements other the next morning was washed into

fishermen's net of Tai-O where he than the record of the greatest pre- went ashore and reported the mat-vious drought during the last 40 ter to the Polite.

The pirates sailed his junk with years, viz. 45.83 inches, but this has its cargo of fruits and two fokis to now been far exceeded in severity. chi district had their supply cut H. S. Rouse confirmed what Mr. | || an unknown destination in Chinese We are met here to assist in the off without warning on one occa- Purves, of the Waterworks Depart territory. Up to the present no

Director of Public trace of the two fokia has been reducing hardship as far as pos to the theft of a a number of taps. We should be able to use ships

task of overcoming this difficulty, sion. The

Works replied that that was due ment, had said. In his opinion, found.

sible, and equalizing the burden Also, a number of street fountains of rather greater carrying capacity were closed when the tanks on. the

than 2,000 tons, but we should With this object in view restric-reclamation were thrown open.

The Director of Public Works was need, as you say, nearly forty tions have had to be gradually in-told, that the people in Wanchai vessels for the rider main service. troduced, and the supply of water rather waited at the street foun-

a bad-anchorage, tains where they could obtain shel Tytam Bay is augmented from outside sources. ter from verandahs than get their extra berths would have to be built Tseng San-chau and two others, This is now being done and if the water in the Reclamation under a one of them a kaifong, were sum

and tugs would be necessary to get moned before Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg drought continues still further re hot sun with no protection.

the ships in and out expeditiously. at Central Magistracy yesterday for strictions must be introduced and permitting an obstruction of the

pumping plant to get the water up gangways during a performance at still larger supplies of water" will THE MEETING'S DECISION: Then we should need a special

matabed theatre on the foreshore have to be obtained from elsewhere.

"After the departure of the to the pumping station for distribu at Shaukiwan, and for allowing Every attempt should be made to drumm and gongs to be heaten at economise water, and it is hoped Goverment officials Mr. Fung Waition. prohibited hours.

that the community as a whole will Bum proposed that the Government

Mr. Rouse agreed that it would A plea of guilty was returned by render every possible assistance to be requested to take early steps take a very long time to work up Mr. Hin-shing Lo, who addressed the Government in their efforts to with a view to giving the people such a service and though it might be the Court on certain points in ex-provide a supply to meet minimum water through the street fountains within the bounds of practicability requirements. This, cannot be done for twelve hours a day. This was tenuation of the defence.

Mr. Hazlerigg said a serious without the help of the public, and seconded and carried unanimously. it was not one which could be re-

Mr. M. K. Lo added' that in ad- 'commended, in this connection I would mention view had to be taken 'of the case in

that such action as has been report 'dition to this formal resolution, A 3 million gallons per day view of the danger of fire to a building susceptible to such riska.ed to me to-day, viz, the theft of the three Chinese representatives be supply, as at present could be main He would, however, take into con- 60 taps from street fountains, makes asked to request the Government tained and the reservoirs supplied to continue their investigation aa with a certain quota, bet that, as sideration the charitable nature of the task before us more difficult, the performance and impact based the wishing tobisty of my where for the Water Control Office

ance of the Kai Fung of the various that would give the people a direct knew, was alar as of $50.

Defendants were cautioned on the districts to prevent a repetition of house supply for a few hours a day. ment, at present, was prepared to other summons.

such" action.

This was also approved.

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