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CANTON CEMENT

FACTORY.

A NEW SITE CHOSEN.

MORE CONVENIENT AND

SAFER.

(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. |

CANTON, July 17.

Acting on the recommendation of the Department of Reconstruction the Provincial Government has,des cided to abandon the proposed site in Ying Tak district for their gement factory, in favour of Tsai

Toon in the western part of the city,

Ying Tak, although quite faveur. ably placed for raw materials, has been found too far from Canton-

the chief source of the necessary labour-and inconveniently situ- ated for transporting coal and the anished product. There are also two other grave disadvantages to Ying Tak; it is in a lonely place otoriously infested with bandita and it is a natural strategie point | on the North River upon which armies generally seem to converge. In the event of war in Kwangtang it would stazid every chance of being turned into a temporary fort and heavily bombarded As it is more important for the factory to figure in the economic than in the military history of Kwangtung this has been a deciding factor in the decision to build in a more prosaic

spot.

The actual site chosen is Lion's Fill Ridge and work has already been started there.

THE WATER SHORTAGE-

FURTHER STATEMENTS

EXPECTED.

We understand that

another official statement will be made, either at to-day's meeting of the [ Legislative Council or in the near future regarding the Government's plans for supplying the Colony with water and the expense that the various practicable proposals will involve.

A review of the amount already spent is also expected.

SIR" H. POLLOCK'S

RESOLUTIONS. -

At to-day's Legislative Council meeting the Hon. Sir Henry E. Pollock, K. K.C.. pursuant to notice, will move the following:

That in the opinion of this Council, it is imperative in the in- terests of this Colony, that all the permanent measures to increase the water supply, which are re- ferred to in the report of Mr. R. M. Henderson, dated the 20th February, 1928 (other than those which "hese already been com pleted) be proceeded with and completed as soon as possible.

ISLAND. GAINS 7 M.G.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1929.

JUNK OWNERSHIP

TANGLE.

CLAIMANT'S IDENTITY

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DISPUTED.

THO CHÂU YAUS.

À case

with several puzzling features, which raised occasional smiles in the Summary Court, came for hearing before the Puiane Judge (Mr. Justice Wood) yesterday.

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CORRESPONDENCE. NATHAN ROAD CLUB

JUVENILE LABOUR IN- HONG KONG.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG

DAILY PRESS."

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SIR-It must have come as an unpleasant shock to most of us to learn that young girls of fifteen upwards are allowed by the laws of this British Colony to work on » night shift of 10 hours in local The Point at issue was whether factories. One can excuse a water man named Chau Ho was the shortage due unprecedented owner or churterer of a junk, which drought, one can make allowances was the bone of contention. Three for grave negligence" (the special writs by separate creditors were jury's finding) at the Treasury, but brought against this man, who did the deliberate permission of sweat- not appear in Court, and judgmented child labour is a bit too much was entered for them for a total

to swallow. It is needles and sum of $1,450,07. The junk was could easily be stopped, as it was then seized to satisfy the debts, but stopped in England, where the subsequently a man named Chau abomination of infant indtrial Yau, who claimed to be the rightful exploitation was once defended" by owner of the junk, took out an in- respectable people of all sorts. No ter pleader summons which, gave doubt many excuses could be found rise to the present action.

for it here, notably that it goes on

Mr. J. T. Prior represented the claimant, Chao Yau, and Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios appeared for a judgment creditor.

The claimant stated in evidence that he bought the junk in Canton from one Chau Ping Kan for 84,250 Canton currency. He brought the junk to Hong Kong and registered the change of ownership. Chau Ho. who was claimant's cousin, took over the management of the junk on the understanding that he

profits as charter fee to the clai mani.

No rain fell during the 24 hours ended 7 a.m. yesterday (Wednes" Graves are 1 day), hut water continued to Haw should pay $23 monthly out of the

being removed, and the whole place lerelied down. The owners of each grave are given 87 compensation, or if the grave consisted only of n_1_ફંડ is given. The Govern- ment has decreed that if there graves are not removed by a certain date it will remove them itself without any regard to the owners.

FINANCE AND PROSPECTS.

mended to the Provincial Govern-

into the reservoirs.

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The gains during the period were: million gallons in "Hong Kong, bringing the total storage to 386 million (exclusive of ser- vice reservoirs).

0 million gallons in Kowloon, bringing the total storage to 220 million.

Mr. Wong Shac Tsiang is the chief engineer in charge and Mr. KOWLOON WATER SUPPLY. H. Hardvendel is the engineer supervisor. The latter was recom A Public Works Department noti- ment by the F. L. Smidth Companyfication signed by the Hon. Mr. of Copenhagen which was given the H. T. Creasy, C.B.E., intimates contract for the factory.

that starting from yesterday a con- stant supply of water will be given to street fountains in all the Kow, Inon districts.

Contractors' building supplies will be reconnected on application.

The enterprise is to cost $2,000,000 Hong Kong currency and will, the Government hope, be ready early in 1931. All the necessary money has been loaned by the Central Bank of China in Canton, B contract having been signed by the Central Mr. A. B. Purves, the P.W.D. Bank, the Provincial Treasury and Water Engineer, informed our re the Department of Reconstruction presentative that the estimated con- to the effect that the money to sumption in Kowloon on 12-hour be paid back from the Treasury in supply is 20 million gallons per

instalments of 8:00,000 a month, week, excluding supplies transport: beginning in July. The paymented to Hong Kong. will continue until all the loan has The estimated consumption on been repaid.

full supply is under 30 millión gallons per week.

Machinery Yor the factory is being imported from Copenhagen. and the first lot is expected in Canton next month. The output of the factory will be about 1,300 barrels of cemeat per day.

At present practically all the cement used in Canton is import- ed from abroad. The Kwangtung Cement Factory in Honan supplies a limited amount, but it has been closed for repairs and it is not known when it will reopen.

CANTON KITE-FLIERS.

DODGING THE "COPS"

CANTON, July 16.

Consumption varies with the wea- ther; on rainy days less reservoir water would be used than on hot sunny days and again on cold days less water would be used than on a hot day.

The How into the reservoirs is ex-

pected to continue for some time, though the quantities would, of course, gradually decrease.

WATER CONTROL OFFICE.

13.000 TONS IMPORTED LAST WEEK.

The amount of water brought into

A suggestion that claimant had been asked by the judgment debtor to represent himself as Chap You was denied by him.

Defence Allege & Conspiracy. Outlining, the defence, Mr. Re- medios said the name Chau Yau on the junk licence was the name of Chau Ho's son and not the clai mant. Chau Ho was known as

Chau Ping Kan, and he had been in difficulties in Canton and his 'junk tually released and he brought it to was seized by pickets. It was even- Hong Kong where the name was changed from Chau Ping Kan to Chau Yau, his son.

Mr. Remedios contended that the claimant was not the rea! Chau Yau, but had been induced to re- present himself as such in order to gain possession of the junk and evade debts incurred in Macao and Hong Kong.

After evidence had been called, solicitors for both sides addressed the Court. The absence of Chau

Prior said he understood that the Ho, who could have solved the tang le, Was commented upon. Mr.

man was in Hong Kong and be would endeavour to bring him to Court by issuing a evbpoena. Mr. Remedios replied that in that case he should be allowed to bring for. ward the real Chau Yau "and the rest of the family."

Eis Lordship pointed out that the Court officer who seized the junk was algent on duty. It was neces sary that some points should be cleared up by this officer. The case was accordingly" adjourned until ti a.my to-day.

The Douglas Steamship Company with their three boats bringing water from Foochow and the river steamers Paul Beau and Charles Hardouin from Wangmoon who

which are delivered direct to the moor each evening at the Po Tak

As already announced no more water tanks without charge to the Colony, is being brought from Japan and Shangbai, etc.

over China. So does brigandage and forms of "squeeze" which Hong Kong bas outgrown, but a stiffer factory code is needed even it someone has to go without a fourth motor-car or fth con- cubine.

RAIDED.

WERE THEY GAMBLING?

KOWLOON MAGISTRATE

THINKS NOT,

The case against the three Chi-} ese members of a Club at No. 341. Nathan Road (Mohsin Buildings), ground floor, for taking part in a unlawful game of Ta Kai was con- tinued before Mr. T. S. Whyte- Smith at Kowloon Magistracy, yes. terday. The first defendant was also charged with keeping a com- mon gaming hourt.

The defendants жете farrested with eight others during a police raid under the direction of Detec tive Sergeant Fitches last Friday night. They were brought before the Magistrate on Saturday but eight failed to show up, and their bail of 813 was estreated. The ́ three defendants were now repres sented by Mr. M. K. o.

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The Raid Described.

Sergeant Fitches in evidence, said that the raid took place at 10.30 p.m. on July 3. The entrance to the Club was in the side street, and following the usual raiding pro- Here, is an admirable cedure two detectives were cause for those who have the wel inside, Witness followed a fare of the Chinese at heart.seconds later with other detectives, Yours, etc.,

As soon

witness entered the room there was stampede, but one of the detectives. blocked the exit, The defendants and others were sitting round a table in the front room, and after all the effects on the table had been gathered up, the people in the room wêre arrested,

R. B.

Hong Kong, July 17.

THE NEW WATER REGULATIONS.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE “HONG KONG

DAILY PRESS

SIR-In order to save consump. tion a measure is to be introduced at to-morrow's meeting" of the Legislative Council whereby water supplied by meter is to be charged at so much for, every gallon used sad the usual free allowance abolished. This appears to be the best method of enforcing economy in the use of water, and will I am sure have the entire support of the general public. I presume the Gov. eroment will, when introducing this regulation, enlighten the public by stating what it proposes to do with

ward the following suggestions in the increase in revenue from this source, and I venture to put for

regard to its use:~

1.The water revenue to be set aside solely for the purpose of improving the Colony's Water supply.

A loan should now be made on the security thereof, to carry out the uborg.

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They asked if they need be hand- cuffed, and by arrangement were taken to the Police Station in a motor-ger. A sum of $11.20 on the table was 'collected by the police.

Finger Prints Taken. Cross-examined by Mr. Lo, wit neas suid that when he entered the

Arst defendant got up, walked away from the table and sat down on a chair...

to take finger prints of persons Mr. Lo asked if it was customary arrested for gambling.

Witness replied that in the case of gaming house keepers this was done as tion. they might have a previous convic

Mr. Lo: Did the first defendant protest about his finger prints being taken?

say as he was not present when it

Witness replied that he could not

was done. As a matter of fact he was not aware that the defendants' fuger prints had been taken:

Referring to the stumpede, wit- aces said that he did not think stampede had taken place prior to his arrival because when he walked into" the room he saw the detec 3. The regulation to continue, tives standing round the table with until such time that enables the the other defendants. They had Government to build reservoirs evidently been taken for members that would hold water sufficient of the Club. Witness also remarle- as to make a repetition of the ed that the two detectives were present shortage of water impossent in first to find out who was sible. Yours, etc.,

Hong Kong, July 17.

H. CHAN.

A CYNIC'S" "KICK:"

the actual keeper of the gaming house and the commission agent.

The Chinese detective who form ed the raiders' advance party said. in evidence that he saw the third defendant throw a number of dice into bowl and win the "trick."

Canton kite-fiers are learning the Hong Kong by ships in truasit for Wharf are still bringing supplie[TO THE EDITOR OF THE “ BONG KONG | Another man then passed him some

Chinese equivalent of Cheese it the cops

Because a multitude of kites and kite-strings was playing havoc with important military telephone lines, the Bureau of Public Safety sent an order to all police stations to take steps toward suppressing kite flying as detrimental to public welfare. United Presa,

BLOOD AND IRON IN CANTON.

the week ending July 14 was 13,484 all of which was placed in brick and tons equivalent to 3,020,000 gallons, steel tanks along the Praya Wall.

The tanks on Connaught Road Central from No. 7 at Cleverly Street to the iron tank at Douglas Wharf have all been coupled from the wharf with a pumping main to enable the Fu Kwang to pump whilst | lying alongside into each or all of these tanks."

A pumping unit has been installed on the Prasa Eant near No. 12 tank to enable all-tanks in the vicinity to be filled direct with this power.

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money and he saw the first defen dant ask the third defendant. for commission... The third defendant handed him 90 cents which the first defendant put in a purse.

Sin-From the general tone of his letter I take it that "Fed-up" ia comparatively new to this little

Marked His Man, town, and if this is so, I very much fear that if he decides to stay for Continuing, witness said that ball any length of time he will find that a minute later Sergeant Fitches not only the Recreation Grounds and the other detectives came into Committee but also other public the room and the first defendant bodies are very much asleep. What and others made to get away from Two aupply "atations, namely, we want is lote more pep about the table; Witness was standing those in Wellington Street and at everything, and if the people con- behind the drst defendant and Victoria Nullah near Arsenal Street, "Blood and Iron" is the name

cerned had shown a little enterprise placed his heads on the latter's of Canton's latest secret society.

have been handed over to the Sani from the start, we would not now shoulders ordering him to remain That term perhapa fatters, for, the Wuter Control Office has beca operation. Chlorination is being shortage.

The tug Perla under charter by tary Department, and are now in be facing such a serious water seated. The things on the table were collected and the men in the according to the police, the asso- ciation is one of robbers and cut installed with a pump which will effected by a special staff. The

People from other parts of the room arrested. throats, organised for the purposes greatly increase the means of empty-third installation, in Tai Hang world think a lot of our Colony of violent crime. Recruite are aiding lightera when she is not being Village, will be handed over almost until they have a taste of the real

used as a tow-boat. " to be rolling in and while a aum-

immediately. Meanwhile the con- Hong Kong, then -| ber are armed with revolvers, most All tanks from No. 1. at Davis struction of the chlorinating tanks carry swords, hatchets and other tanks were handed over to Mr.

Street to Western Market iron for other stations proceeds apace. improvieed weapons. The police

Well Supplies. koow what is going on and if there the 15th instant, whilst the Water Parves, P.W.D., on Monday last,

Levels were taken in connection is trouble the perpetrators are Control Office has charge of all re- with the Happy Valley scheme, and likely to find that two can play maining tanks from Cleverly Street the positions of the tanks were the game of "blood and iron.””

to Douglas Wharf and those on the marked on the slope of Morrison Hill. The advent of the rain led Praya East.

to

CANTON'S MILITARY

FORCES.

Local Supplies.

A visit was paid to Tai Shui Hang, police launch supply, and work was completed here on Tues- day, although the supply has been in use since last Wednesday, the 10th instant.

a postponement "of actual con- structional work, but it has now been decided that operations are to proceed without further delay.

Miscellaneous.

THAN CHUNG KUO NEWS SERVICE)

CANTON, July 16. The Headquarters of the Eighth

As the water problem in Kowloon Army Route at Canton will be

is now less acute, the head of the abolished next month and the dis Excellent progress has been made Sanitary Department is considering bandment and reorganization of all with Sham Ching Buttonjes the use of certain emergency drink forces in Kwangtung will also start supply, and an early completion ing supplies for house cleaning and is expected. A preliminary survey similar purposes. Water cart stand According to the plané laid down was made last Sunday, with regard pipes may be erected within the total strength of the Kwangtung and it is hoped that a report will the Homuntin well supply, and also Army will be three divisions and be ready shortly.

in connection with the well at the ous independent brigade.

(Continued on next Column). South China Knitting Factory,

about that time.

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If this place is going to remain the "Gem of the Orient," we shall have to buck our ideas up consider thly.Yours, ets.,

OLO HAN. Hong Kong, July 17.

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JACKDAWS OF MACAO.

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BISHOP'S RINGS STOLEN.

Another detective said he could not say that he actually saw the second and third defendants gami bling. Their was money in front of where they stood but that was all,

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No Banker, No Gambling.

Reviewing the evidence his Wor ship remarked that he was not satisfied that there was a banker in the game, nor had the second or third defendant been taking part in the alleged gambling game, The alleged commission agent the first defendant-was not seen by anyone except the Gret détective to Last Saturday number of receive the mosty from the third thieres broke into the palace at defendant. Penha of the Bishop of Macao (the Mr. Lo in his submission said Right Reverend D. J. da Costs that it was a Social Club, and that Nunes) and stole two rings, one of the defendants were merely playing gold and the other of platinum, with the dice in a game of skil which formed part of the episcopal and that no money transactione regalia.

took place whatever.

police who succeeded in finding défendants and ordered money and bath rings, but no report of say articles seized from the Club to be arrest has reached us.

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