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LOCAL TAXATION.
KOWLOON RESIDENTS OPPOSE INCREASE.
RESOLUTION TO BE SENT TO GOVERNMENT,
PHILIPPINES AND CHINA.
PROFESSOR ON EARLY RELATIONS.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1930.
HONG KONG DOLLAR DAILY SHARE QUOTATIONS.
STILL DROPPING.
NEW LOW RECORD REACHED YESTERDAY.
The fall in the Hong Kong Kong dollar continues and yester- day the sterling exchange stood at 15. sid., which is the lowest on re- cord. The rate was quoted in the morning and there was no change in the aftercon.
"COMMUNICATIONS EXISTED BEFORE MAGELLAN. At the monthly meeting of the General Committee of the Kowloon
Professor Verne Dyson of the Rezidents Association, hold on
University of the Philippines, Monday last, a protracted discus-Manila, P.I., has been staying in sien on the proposed increase in Canton for the Inst three weeks taxation resulted in the follow-
doing some very intoresting work, ing relation being unanimously prior to returning to his post in the adopted:
University.
in 1920. it is interesting to men Dr. Dyson is Professor in Chition, the Hong Kong dollar fetched over six shillings, the highest official quotation being 6s, Ed.
the Philippines, having conduct..
That in view of the officially published intination by the Gov- ernment that an increase in taxanese History in the University of tion is contemplated to meet the proposed increase in expenditure which will be occasioned by the adoption of the recommendations of the Splaries Commission, the Gen eral Committee of this Association is prongly of the opinion, that owing to the startling drop in the exchange value of the dollar since the reconimyndations were made the
"proposals of the Commissioners
classes. there for almost two years. His present trip to Can- ten is to carry out research into the Chinese records of the very ear ly relations between the Philip pines and Chian before the Sparish cempation of the Philippice Is
lands.
Interviewed by a representative have become impracticall at theaf the Canton Gazette, Professor present time.
are ancient Dyson said, "There This Committee, in face of the references in the Chinese recorda rapidly rising cost of living, views which show that the Philippines with alarm the prospect of an in-
were in communication with China crease in the assessment tax, which for over 500 years before the so- will have the effect of further in-enlled discovery of the Islands by erensing the present high rentals Magellan in 1521 A.D. and thus, in turn, still further in- crease the cost of living for the non-offeint population."
"Of course, they are bara refer. ences. Therefore, the purpose of my trip to Canton is to consult the actual Chinese texts on such ferences.
Tri
"The earliest date in this con. nection is 969 A.D. when, it is stated in the Chinese chronicles. traders from Manila visited Cah..
tou.
The meeting was well attended, there being only one member of the Committee absent through sickness. Those present included the Rev. J. H. Jolinston (Chairman). Mr. F. C. Mow Fung (Vice-Chairman), Mr. E. Abraham (Hon. Treasurer), M. C. Terry (Hon. Secretary), Messrs. E. Cock, M.B.E., B. W. Tape, T. . Laurenson, D.S.C., B. Wylie, F.-W. Stapleton. R. Peston-
H. u. J. M. Alves, W. Jcupation of the Islända Brown, C. B. Riggs, E. C. Tregil- las, W. Goldenburg, F. J. Easter. brook, M.C.. F. H. Crapnell, the Rev. W. W. Rogers and Lt.-Col. E. D. Matthews.
The resolution as stated above having been adopted, it was un- animously agreed that it be for warded for the information of Gor ernment, and it was decided that a special emergency meeting of the Committee he held on Monday next. May 26, at which the question will ke further investigated with a view to formulating constructive recom. mendations on the subject.
"In addition. there are recorda that the Philippines sent tribute to China before the Spanish oc-
Early in the Ming Dynasty, be ginning about 1405 A.D., several of the larger Islands of the Philip- pines were ruled for about 50 years by Chinese officials.
Dr. Dyson said that he was per- fectly satisfied with the results Ee had obtained during his brief visit in Canton, and is very grateful for the hospitality accorded him by the officials of the city, and his frienda nt Lingnan Üniversite. where he had the good fortune of lecturing to several classes and f enjoying the privileges of using a good library.
Routine business dealt with at The Professor has a wide circle the meeting included the children's of Chinese friends in Manila who playground, the "Star" Ferry have given him letters of introduc- approach, the new Central British tion to the officials in Canton, Dr. Schock and the band concerts. In Dyson was entertained to luncheon addition, the Kowloon water supply at Teui Sze Yurn by the Mayor was discussed, and a full report of
the Committer's activities in this matter will be made.available when the result of the discussion has been submitted to Government."
the Hong Kong dollar is even The present drop in the value of heavier than in 1902, when there was a marked slump. The lowest rate reached in that year, however, Was ls. Gåd.
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PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION C6% STEAMER "BANPURA.”··
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EXTRADITION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CHINESE.
ALLEGED THEFT OF MONEY.
Chan Shun Pun appeared before Mr. R. E. Lindsell yesterday, on an extradition charge, it being ex plained that the fugitive was want- ed by the Canadian authorities for the alleged larceny of G8870 from the Kwan On Company of Vancou-
ver.
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was arrested on board the as. Pro- tisilaus. On his arrival in Rong Kong, he was found in custody in the ship's prison.
Mr. Lindsell inquired how that came to be and was informed that, as a result of a wire sent to Japan from Vancouver, the fugitive was arrested on board, and had been kept in custody since the ship left Japan.
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If the
Mr. Lindselt explained to the fugitive that, pending the arrival of evidence from British Columbia, he would have to remand him in custody for one week. fugitive was willing to waive the proceedings against him for his ex- tradition to Canada, he could be sent back there within the next week, where he would stand his trial.
The fugitive said he would prefer to be allowed bail in order to give him an opportunity to instruct a solicitor to defend him in the Court
Mr. Lindsel-How much ean' you find?
Fugitive: ask the Court to allow bail until the 29th, and then to send me back to British Column- bia. I intend to go back to Canada.
know that nearly all the key-posi- tions of the city government are held by returned students.
awfully
Mr. Lindsell:-That's good of you, but I shall expect at lenst $5,000.
Fugitive-It is not a charge of murder.
Mr. Lindsell:-No, otherwise you I will would not get hail at all. give you a week to make up your mind. Rethanded until the 29th. Bail $5,000.
Later Mr. Lindsell asked when the boat was due to sail, and on being informed that it would leave at noon on May 29, he ordered the case to be brought before him again. at 10.30 a.m. on May 28.
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Fugitive:-I am prepared to fad.
(Continued on next Column
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