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PROPOSED ABOLITION OF RIDER

MAINS

PROTEST FROM LOCAL PROPERTY OWNERS.

ASSOCIATION.

LETTER TO CHINESE MEMBERS OF LEGISLATIVE

COUNCIL.

la connection with the argumenta advanced by the Govern- ment, at a recent meeting of the Legislative Council, in consec tion with the abolition of the rider main system, we have received a copy of a letter sent by the Hong Kong and Kowloon Property Owners Association to the three Chinese representatives in the Council.

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We have also received a copy of the minutes of a meeting of the Association which was held on July 28, Inst.

OBJECTIONS TO UNIVERSAL METERAGE.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1932.

FISHING BOAT PIRATED.

ONE FOKI SHOT IN THE LEG.

AMAH MAKES TROUBLE.

LADY CALLS IN THE POLICE

Sergt. Kinnear stated that the woman was employed by Mrs. Le Fevre until two years ago, when, on the termination of her employ ment, she was sent back to Shang bai.

LOCAL GERMANS' CELEBRATE.

| OBSERVANCE OF

“CONSTITUTION DAY.”

A Shanghai woman, formerly About 150 people were present ab According to a police report, ab attack was made on a fishing boat employed by Mr. P. F. Le Fevre, the reception given by the German in Chinees waters on Wednesday living at On Lee House, Mount Consul, Dr. Hahn, in the German morning. It is, however, believed Davis Road, was charged with reClub yesterday in honour of the that the victimised craft was maining in and making use of the

anniversary of German Constitution engaged in smuggling goods into servants' quarters of the house."

Day. Chinose territory at the time.

Sergeant Kinnear appeared for

His Excellency Major-General J. A craft of about ten pfeuls, the the Police. The case was taken be

C.M.G., W. Sandilands, C.D., fishing boat had a cargo of sugar, före Mr. W. Schofield. salt, and fish maw, the total value

D.S.O., proposed the toast of the being approximately 8300, when the

German Republic and Dr. Habn left Yaumati for the Heung Shan

replied. Amongst those present District on August 3. It is believ.

were the' Han, Mr. E. R. Hallifax, ed that the people on board were

C.M.G., C.B.E., the Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., O.B.E., mem- attempting to smuggle the salt inte Chinese territory.

"About three weeks ago, Mrs. Lehers of the Consular body, Naval On nearing Lan Tau early on Ferve sent for her, in an endon and Military Officers and many Wednesday morning, a fishing boat vour to find employment for her. prominent residents. #5 district and providing a supply of

with опе

mast went alongside. When the woman came back, ahe eight hours. If the storage in re Four men, one of whom was arm.

was allowed by Mrs. Le Favre to The Hong Kong and Kow-servoir does not warrant such

ed with

another stay in the servants' quarters up and loon Property Owners'

step in addition to the 24 hours

with revolver, boarded the till the end of this year, by which now given to meter holders, augglers' craft. The pirates at time, it was anticipated, she wouki duction in the hours of supply once disclosed their intention of be able to find employment. the first and second flooTS. should then he made in the latter securing the crew of the pirated

However, about the second week

The unfortunate party was releas- boat, but the master and his two of her return, the woman commenced after a wait of about 15 minutes,' fokis immediately jumped into theed to give trouble, quarrelled and but it was feared at first that the interfered with the houseboys, and wait would have been considerably in other respects made herself ex-

longer. tremely objectionable. It was then that Mrs. Le Fevre asked her to return to Shanghai, and with that end in view, she booked a passage and purchased a ticket.

The letter and minutes are follown:-

Association,

5th July, 1032.

"The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall.

C.M.G., LL.D.,

The Hon. Dr. S. W. Ts'o,

O.B.E., LL.D.

The Hon. Mr. T. N. Chnu,

M.A., Barrister-at-Law, Sirn-On behalf of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Property Owners Association, I have the

honour to inform you that a meet- ing of members was held on the 26th ultingo, for the purpose of re viewing the whale question concern- ing rider mains.

I have much pleasure in trans- mitting the resolution which was passed, together with a copy of the proceedings at that meeting.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

'LI HOI TUNG,

Hon. Secretary.

Discussion at Meeting.

Proceedings of meeting held on Tuesday, 28th June, at 3.30 p.m. to review questions affecting the rider main system.

Owing to the Chairman being engaged elsewhere and the vice- Chairman being indisposed, Mr. Li Hoi Tung, Hon. Secretary, took the

Chair,

The Chairman welcomed the pre- sence of Mr. Ho Kam Tong, C.B.F., whom he called on to speak.

Mr. Ho Kom Tong addressed the moeting.

The meeting was thrown open to general discussion,

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case.

water.

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On the introduction of universal meterage, it is not reasonable to presume that the whole rider main

The man with the revolver fired system is to be scrapped. Could it

six shots at the three figures in the not and would it not most probably water, one of the fokis being in be incorporated in the present syjured in the leg. The men were in tem of water works in which case some sort of compensation should be paid 7

The introduction of universal meterage amounts to increase taxa tion, and if increased taxation were needed, then in fairness to houses in the rider main district and some sort of compensation, moters should be installed free of charge, with a lower rent and, a lower charge for water.

the water for quite a long time and were eventually rescued by a cargo junk which arrived on the scene,

The crew of three ware brought back to Hong Kong and the wound ed foki, Chung Rama Chang, aged 19, was admitted to the Kowloon Hospital for treatment.

to Kowloon is, in preparation to the population less than that of Hong Kong because on the main land there are no rider mains

Meters should also be provided for each floor where houses are let by the door to ensure economy and an effective supply it water restric(vide the Hon. Colonial Secretary's tions should again arise.

Refused to Leave,

The amah asked that she be given the money for the passage ticket instead. When the time came for her to leave, she refused to go and caused trouble.

Three ladies and two gentlemon who were attending the “At Home" | found themselves in a peculiar posi- tion when the lift in which they were descending jammed between

YIELDED TO SUDDEN

· TEMPTATION.

PRINTED &

EMBROIDERED

LINENS

For cool summer frocks

and suits

$2.95 and $3.95

per yard.

CHINESE FINED BY KOWLOON LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

MAGISTRATE.

When Li Ho was charged before the Kowloon Magistrate yesterday with the theft of two watches and As Mrs. La Fevre was living a jade pendant worth $106, Mr., T. alone in the house, her husband bo-P. K. Kemble, who represented ing away, she was frightened, and him, entered a plea of guilty. telephoned for the police. This oc- curred last Monday. The amanh was ordered from the house, and wont to live with friends at Ken- nedy Town.

speech), is unsound, as consideration The following resolution. was should be given to the fact that

She returned to the house on then carried unanimously:- Hong Kong not only supplies Kow- Wednesday inalled herself in the In view of the severance of the loon's residents who are here dur-servants' quarters and refused to supply to the rider mains, while ing business hours, but also the other sources are given a full large number of visitors who con supply, which conclusively proves tinually pass through and fro. that it is the intention, if not the 3-Government has not given declared policy of Government, insufficient attection to the problem. the near future, to abolish the otherwise it would have obviated rider main system, it is resolved the nomalies which now exist. A that the Chinese representatives on continuous supply in the rider main!

budge. Again the police were sent for, to compel her to leave.

Members of the Shanghai com- munity working at the Commercial Press at Kennedy Town, Baid Sergt. Kinnear, would not have anything to do with her.

In answer to the charge, defen.

the Executive and Legislative Coun district and to all metered houses dant gave de the reason for her re-

Sergeant Lamont said the com- plainant, a girl of 20, was going from Hong Kong to Mongkok on Wednesday afternoon on the ferry launch Man Yee, carrying a tin.

containing these articles for her

other. During the journey, she went to the side of the craft and when abe returned to her seat, she found the tin was gone. She also.

noticed that the defendant, who had occupied a sest near her, had dis-

appeared. She made a report of

the theft to the ticket-collector, at

the same time conveying her sus- picions of the defendant to him.

When the ferry launch arrived at The man in question, emphatical-Mongkok, the matter was reported the Government, which so anxious to ly denying the debt, declared that to the Wharf Inspector, who im- it was the other way about. The mediately locked all the gates and woman, he told the Court, had communicated with the police.

introduce universal meterage, yet, when requested to instal meters is not in a position to do so.

borrowed $15 from him.

Meanwhile, the defendant who found that a search was intended, handed the articles to the Wharf Inspector.

cils be requested to take the matter would presumably cover every turn to the house, her desire to They made a search for the defend- up with Government, to do their house, but there are now houses in recover a debt of 8100 which she ant and eventually found him in It was the general feeling of those utmost to preserve a system which the rider main district left with alleged was owed her by one of the the third-class compartment. present that the arguments ad- has stood the test of thirty years, out a supply, resulting in decidedly houseboys.

discrimination. Also, vanced by Government for the the abolition of which would con-unjustable abolition of the rider main system, atitute a breach of faith on as reported in the local Chinese part of Government, and should, in Press, were inadequate and may be no caso be contemplated unless the Colony is assured of an adequate effectively answered.

a freedom 4.The object of universal meter- Judging from developments which supply of meters and

from water famine. It is furtherage ought to be made clear. Ac have taken place, it certainly soem-

resolved that any scheme for the cording to statements in Council, it ed that Government was about to

introduction of universal meterage was stressed that Government had suggest the introduction of universal

should take into consideration:- in mind economy and control If, metorage. Such a stop was, in the

1.-The free installation of as is the impression given by these opinion of those present, not pro-

statements, that the prevention of pitious and would be in any case,

waste is the only object and the a breach of faith on the part of

raising of additional revenue is not Government.

contemplated, then no objection

proposals:-

It should be noted that the rider

metery.

2-A lower rent for meters and/or a lower charge for water.

3.-The provision of separate

The Magistrate pointed out that it was not for his Court to attend to these money matters. His Wor. ship suggested an adjournment of Mr. Kemble asked the Magistrate twenty-four hours for the question to deal leniently with his client as to be settled.

the man was out of work and had It was stated that Mrs. Le viclded to sudden temptation. Fevre's offer of a passage back to

Mr. Frhaer said that under the Shanghai for the woman was still circumstances, he would not send open. His Worship agreed that accused to prison but would give

main system was devised by Gov. meters for each floor, where housca 1 could be raised to the following this was a solution of the problem | him the option of a fine of $100 or

ernment" on the recommendation

aro let by the floor, which is the

of Government experts spécially only practical means of—

brought out from England (Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Simpson)... The cost of installing that systoin was paid by the owners of houses in what is now known as the rider main district. Contributions were

only made possible on the strength

of t quid pro quo, which Govern-

(a) ensuring an equal supply to all floora, should restrictions arise, and

(b) effectively preventing waste.

Letter to Chinese Uzemcials.

Hong Kong and Kowloon Property Owners' Association,

i

Hong Kong, August 11.

ment has now the intention of with- The Hon. Dr. R. H. Katewall,

drawing. The amount contributed

C.M.G:, LL.D.,

O.B.E, LLD.,

was five lakhs, a not inconsequential The Hon. Dr. S. W. Ta'o, sum, taking in to consideration the higher purchasing power of the dollar: 30-years... ngo-

The Hon. Mr. T. N. Chan,

M.A., Barrister-at-law. Dear Sirs, With reference to At any rate, the time has not yet comis for the introduction of uni what has transpired at the last meeting of the Legislativa Council, versal: macterage. Buch a step

about the rider main system, my would require not only a sufficient Committee wishes me to transmit to supply of meters, to cope with all you the following further views demands, but that a sufficient which have arisen

supply of water oxista. If short 1.--According to the history of rations be not unexpented even if the system, tabled at that meeting, meters were installed, a meter it seems clear that the system was would only become an added meant to be a permanent one, hence burden, da

the provision for its maintenance.

It was Anally suggested that a Its abolition would therefore modus vivendi may be found by amount to a breach of faith.de Government reconnecting tempor--The argument that the supply arily all houses in the rider main (Continued on neas columna

(a) As every one should have no adequate supply of water, although no waste should be permitted, the initial allow- ance now provided should be considerably increased,

(b) Na profit should be made on meters or for the supply of water. If the cost of meters

is $20.00 each and presuming

of what to do with the woman. He one month. indicated he would bind her over.

Defendant, was remanded.

OUTIABLE TOBACCO,

CASE AGAIN ADJOURNED.

engine, a request which was com plied with. The officer then went to the back of the lorry where he arrested one man who was in the act of loading a sack and then ho cut open one of the sacks to see what it contained. Satisfied that it was tobacco, he arrested two other amon who were on the lorry at the

Three Chinese appeared before

its life is only ten years, it is Mr. W. Schofield yesterday on difficult to understand why charge of possession of twenty sacks time.

the minimum charge should of dutiable Chinese tobacco. Mr. Evidence was given by Revenue

be $8 per annum.

(c) As the person who has direct

E. W. Hamilton, Superintendent of Officer Pearco who stated that Imports and Exports, prosecuted, when moving tobacco those concern- control over consumption is while Mr. Leo D'Almada, jr., op-ed-would-got permits. If the to-

the person who uses the water and in case of tenements, it is the tenant himself, collee tion for excess consumption should be made from the

tenant

peared for the defence.

baccoo was datiable, a permit would Evidence was given by an Indian be supplied by the Superintendent police sergeant who stated that in of Imports and Exports and if the

the early hours of July 27, while an tobacco was duty-paid, a certificate patrol duty in Shaukiwan he receiv

(d) To ensure that no profit ised certain informaation as a result would be given by the shop or

made, accounts of the Water of which he went towards the Tung dealer from which it came. Works Department showing Lee Chan distillery in Main Street income and expenditure should be presented to Coun:

cil.

I have the honour to be,

Bira,

Your obedient servant,

(ad.) LI HOITUNG

It was fairly dark at the timo, but

Evidence was also given by Mr.

the officer same upon a lorry and Hamilton as to the locality in when he was within two yards of which the lorry was found. The it, it turned on its light and the lorry driver and the owner of the driver started the engine. The sor

geant ordered the driver to stop his Jorry were also called, after which (Continued at foot of next columnly the case was adjourned;

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