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CORRESPONDENCE.

A HINT FOR TAX- GATHERERS.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE

DAILY PRESS."

HONG KON

SIB. In hard times like the present, when the Government is exhausting every ingenuity tm swell its coffers, it may not be amiss to offer bere a suggestion for raising funds to meet additional expenditure.

Apart from tobacco and luxury taxes, the Government should take into consideration the question of imposing a double stamp-duty on transfers of property. This will act as an effective deterrent against the vagaries of heartless speculators in property.

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Many of the tenants" in the crowded business-centres of the Colony are already groaning un- der the whiphand of the Ti Pay Taú," and will welcome such, a

S'HAI. TELEPHONE

CO. SALE:

'ATTITUDE OF NATIONALIST GOVERNMENT.

CHINESE INTERESTS IN COMPANY.

Nanking, June 12-The following is an authorized translation of the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs last week on the Shanghai telephone situation---

SINGAPORE SALARIES

IT IS THE

REDUCED?

FIRMS CONTEMPLATING ECONOMIES

Strong rumours were current at the end of last week in Singapore that reductions of salaries of both the European and Asiatic staffs of certain firms were being contem- plated.

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A series of inquiries made by a representative of the Straits Times revealed that, while there was no de- "It is reported that authorities finite information yet available for of the International Settlement and publication, reductions were never- the French Concession in Shanghai have invited tenders for, the par-theless being contemplated by cer- chase of the Shanghai Mutual Tele-tain firms. The manager of one big' phone Co., Ltd. Among the terms business house refused to deny or to be given the successful tenderer are a franchise for 40 years and an

confirm the rumour, intimating increase in the telephone tariff. It that if economies were to be made is further reported that the Ad all round they, in company with

measure which would beacht bath-visory Committee appointed by the other firms, would have to adopt

the populace and the Government The imposition of double stamp duty will surely make reckless speculators take a second thought before plunging others into despair and misery-Yours, etc

Hong Kong, June 20.

CITIZEN.

TO-DAY'S WIRELESS

PROGRAMME.

BROADCAST BY 2.8.W. ON 333 METRES.

Il to 11.30 a..-Commercial 11.30 am to 19.30 p.m.-Chinese

programme.

19.30 to 1.15 p.m.-Programme of

H.M.V. and Victor records sup plied by Messrs. Moutric & Co. 1.19 to 1.45 p.m.-Organ recital by Frederick Mason, A.R.C.U.,

L.L.C.L.

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Shanghai Mutual Telephone Co. has recommended to the Settlement authorities the acceptance of the International Telephone and Tele graph Corporation's tender, and awaits the submission of the tenders and commendations to the general shareholdera' meeting of the Tele- phone Company for final decision.

similar measures.

At another firm, something more tangible was revealed. The mo ager stated that he could not say definitely that salaries were to be reduced, but economies were in- evitable with the present state of trade, With tin and rubber de pressed, there was not so much money in circulation" and trade was suffering in consequence. •

"If this position continues," he

Proposed Tariff Increase. "The Chinese Government views the sale of the Shanghai Mutual Telephone Co. with great concern.said, "something must be done to In view of the fact that in the said meet the conditions that will arise. company the Chinese own over 60 What actual salary reduction will per cent of all the shares, the sale be made is a matter of policy that of the company to a foreign cor. I cannot reveal." Newportation is tantamount to the trans-Another man connected with a fer of a Chinese enterprise to large business house said that he foreigners. At a moment when the believed that reductions in the Chinese people are striving to re- gain their lost privileges, such a

salaries of European and Asiatic step is apparently opposed to the staffs of certain firms were being trend of the times. The proposed contemplated. They would, how- increase in the tariff will affecter, be carried out by agreement Chinese more than foreigners inas with the staffs. Existing agree much as the number of Chinese ments would not, of course, be subscribers far exceeds that of broken, but they might not be re- foreigners. On the basis of the newed in cases of refusal. Ho wis International Telephone and Tele- of opinion that this would be the graph Corporation's estimate of beginning of an era of a lower profit on investment, namely, 10 standard of living among Euro- per cent, the present tariff will be peans. increased by 35 per cent. The extra burden will have to be horne mainly by the Chinese community. Finally, the grant of a 40 year franchise is 'without legal ground. The spirit of such a measure is evidently con trary to the policy of Government ownership of public utilities. The acquisition of the telephone enter- prises in the Tientsin and Hankow Concessions is a clear expression of this principle. Such a policy must Le carried out because Government enterprise takes into concern the welfare of the.community while private ownership aims at the mak- ing of profit.

(1) Evening Song ....... Bairstow, (2). Minuet From Berenice"

Hendel. (3) Spring Song (From the

South)

Lemare Drorak. Saint Saens. (G) Finale, en forme d'Over-

ture

(4) Humereske

(3) Le Cygne

Hollins. 1.45 p.m. Recorded programme

(contd.) p.m.-Faust Selection, Band of

HLM. Coldstream Guards. 7.08 p.m.-A Night of Happiness,

Anoas Winn,

7.13 p.m.-Just Like Darby and

Joan, Reginald Foort, 7.21 p.m.---A Jovial Monk Am I (Audran); The Admiral's Broom (Beven) Peter Dawson. 1.27 p.m.-Body and Soul, Gracic

Fields. 7.34 p.m. I Stood On Ribber, Paul

Robeson

7.40 p.m.-Pouchätrain," Roh. Mor-

ton.

7.40 p.m.--Here in the Quiet Hills (Carne), E. Ackland Contralto. 7.5 p.m.-Chelsea Fayre, R. Goss

Custard.

8 p.m.-The Clatter" of the Clogs,

Gracie Fields,

8.00 p.m.-A Song of Tender Mem-

ories, Peter Dawson,

8.17 p.m.-Look for the Silver Lin-

ing, Edward O'Henry." 8.23 p.m.-Myself When Young

(Lehmann); Silent Moon (Vau ghen Williams), Stuart Robert- → son"

8.29 p.m.-Henry VIII Dances,

New Symphony Orchestra. 8.35 p.m.-Weary River, Gene Aus

Lig..

8.43 p.m.-Ob, How I Weary, Dearie, for you, Sir Henry Louder. 8.59 p.m.-Pirates

of Penzance, Selection, Coldstream Guards.

p.m.-Weuther report and pro- gramme of dance music. Victor records supplied by Messrs. Moutrie & Co. 11.30 p.m.-Close down,

SUNDAY,

11 a.m.--Church Service relayed "from the Union Church. At the

end of the Service a Chinese programme will be broadcast until 1 p.

Programme of Church Service: Voluntary, Hymn 444, Prayer, Lord's Prayer, Hymn 110, Lesson, Hymn 729, Uffertory, Solo-0 Rest in the Lord, Prayers, Hymn 448, Sermon, Hymn 661, Benediction, Amen-Three-Fold, Voluntary.

Soloist Mrs. M. Portallion. 9 p.m.-Programme of H.M.V. and Victor records supplied by Mexrs. Moutris & Co.

9 pin-In Springtime, Overture,

Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

9.08 p.m.-Parted; Down the Vale,

Essie Acknd, Contralto, 9.17 p.m. Patience, Selection,

HM Coldstream Guards. 9.28 p.m.-The Bandolero; Bedouin

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In view of the above-mentioned facts, the Chinese Governinent em- phatically declares that it cannot recognize the sale of the Shanghai Mutual Telephone Co. to any pri- vate concern. It is prepared to purchase the said company at a fair price. The co-operation of the parties concerned is invited so that the present issue may find an amic- able solution."

MARINE COURT, CASES.

MAGISTRATE WARNS BOAT PEOPLE.

The coxswain of the motor-boat

Krok Moon was before the Marine Magistrate yesterday or the charge of failing to provide the proper Screens for his port and star- board lights..

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Defendant pleaded guilty, where upon the Magistrate remarked that he must take a serious view of the offence, as by failing to screen his lights, defendant might very pos sibly bave caused ↓ collision through other vessels not being able to see him properly.

Adding that it was rank careless- nesa, the Magistrate registered a conviction, and imposed a fine of 850, or six weeks in default.

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For approaching within 20 yards of the 8. President Johnson, which was flying the "Q" bag in the quarantine anchorage, the coxswain of a motor-boat was fined 810, with the alternative of ten days im- prisonment.

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Three masters and two mistresses of passenger honte were severally fined 83 or five days when they appeared before the Marine Magi trate yesterday on the charge of ring inshore during prohibited hours. La passing sentence, the Magistrate remarked that offences

Love Song, Peter Dawson; of such nature seemed to be declin; 5.34 p.m.-Count of Luxemburg, ing for some time, that is why he

International Concert Orch.

reduced the fine, but as they seemed

0.43 p.m.-March on Theme of to be coming back again, he would Handel, Arthur Mesle, Organ, warn all those concerned that the Queen's Hall, London.

next offence of this nature which

8.62 p.m.Evening Hymn (Gardin-came before him" would be dealt

er), Philharmonia Choir.

10 p.m. Pomo and Circumstance,,

London Symphony Orchestra.

ski (Piano).

10.17 pm The Gendarmes Duet (Offenbach), Waiter Glynne And Stuart Robertson. 10.23 p.m-New Moon, Selection,

New Mayfair Orchestra."..

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"The remar

I made

said Comdr: G. F. Hole, when he' had before him a foki of a trading junk charged with causing an obstruction in the southern fair-

way. Defendant was fined 86 For five daya.

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HENCEFORTH PAID IN GOLD.

Nasking, June 15. It is learned at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that in view of the unfavourable exchange rate of silver, the monthly appropriations for the Govern meat's Legations abroad will hence- forth he remitted in gold beginning from the month of June. Previous to the silver alump, it is stated, the various Chinese diplomatic officials abroad received their salaries and expenses in silver dollars. But with the continual rise in the value of gold, the remittances have dwindled Bn considerably that it has axed' the appropriations on a gold basis.

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