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WATERPIPES IN TENEMENT

HOUSES

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 1933

HONG KONG S RESCUE HOME

POKFULAM BUS TRAGEDY

ATTACK ON MRS. POLSON

GOVERNMENT'S ANSWER TO HON. MR. WORK OF THE PO LEUNG Shop-Woman's Lucky Delivery Coolie Under

KOTEWALL'S SUGGESTION

SIR HENRY POLLOCK AND THE

ABERDEEN RESERVOIR

That "the authorities have no objection to water-pipes being laid first on the top-most floor and thence down- wards was indicated by the reply of the Hon. Director of Public Works to the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., at the Legislative Council yesterday.

At the same meeting the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., drew the Government's attention to water that is being allowed to run to waste in the Aberdeen Reservoir Acca.

A variety of other matters were also dealt with.

TWO NEW BILLS PASS FIRST READING

er, Mr. M. J. Breen.

the

KUK IN 1932

In the course of an interesting report on the work of the Po Loung

Kuk, Hong Kong's Rescue Home for women and girls, the Secretary. for Chinese Affaira explaing that not only casea of destiture children, and women in distress are dealt with, but many matters affecting Chinese family life,

The origin of the institution is thus described.

The Po Leung Kuk Society was founded in 1878 to aid in the de- tection and suppression of kid napping, especially of girls and women, and to shelter such girls or women as had been kidnapped in the interior and brought to Hong Kong for sale or 'emigration. Its name means *institution for the protection of good women." The initiative in its formation came From the Chinese themselves, and ever since by subscription and per sonal service, they have continued to support it.

There is a paid Chinese staff matron, two lady teachers, seven amaba and nurses, and two clerks who are secretaries to the managing committee. The Committee meets

Escape

DANGEROUS AND GREASY

CORNER

Further evidence was given be lore Mr. Schofield at Central Magistracy yesterday during the in quest into the accident on Pokfulam Road on the 12th inst. when a Chinese girl was crushed to death between a bus and the wall of a shop into which the vehicle crash. ed. The tragedy occurred in Second Street at a spot; notoriously dangerous..

Traffic Inspector Alexander watch- ed the case for the police and Messrs. F. H, Loseby and D. · B. Evans represented the father of the deceased and the China Motor Bus Company respectively. The jury was composed of Messrs. Wolf, Osmund and Wong.

H.E, the Governor, Sir William lowed to run to waste. I. under

Evidence of the accident way Peel, K.C.M.G., "K.B.E. presided stand from the Hon, Director of

given by La Tin, wife of the master and there were present:-

Public Works, to whom I have H.E the General Officer Com-spoken on this matter, that that may

vehicle collided. She said that she of the fruit shop with which the manding the Troops, Major Gen- possibly be due to the fact that the

was standing with her two sons in eral O. C. Borrett, C.E., C.M.G., Government is cleaning up C.B.E., D.S.O.

silt at the bottom of the Reservoir,very evening from Monday to Fri- the shop at about 1 p.m. on the day at 7 p.m., the principal meet- 12th, and was about two or three The Hon the Colonial Secretary, but I do submit that it is very ing of the week being held at 12 feet from the door. She saw a bus Mr D: W. Tratman, C.M.G. wasteful at the present time, when

noon on Sunday. It not only man-

turn from the road towards them. The Hon. The Attorney General, we have a considerable overflow, to

ages the Po Leung Kuk, but acta She pulled her boys aside and just Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., O.B. E. allow it to run to waste. I ven

The Hon. The Secretary for ture to urge the Governinent that an advisory committee to the after the bus mounted the pavement

Secretary for, Chinese Affairs, in all Chinese Affairs, Mr. A. E. Wood. as we are something like fourteen cases affecting women and children shop. Some school girls were walk. and struck the show-case of the The Hon. The Colonial Treasur-inches of rain below the average and Chinese family life generallying on the pavement at the time. The Hon. Mr. ED. C. Wolfe, pursue and I strongly urge that charitable institutions and private to them as she got into a panic that, this is a very wasteful poller It corresponds when necessary with She did not know what happened Inspector General of Police.

the Government stop the cleaning persons in various parts of China, when the bus rushed towards them. The Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington out of the bottom of the Paper traces parents of lost children und but she

saw the girls pinned (Director of Medical and Sanitary Mill and that the water which over shelters for the night any Chinese against the show case. They were Services).

flows from the Aberdeen Reservoir woman or girl who chooses to go: pulled out witness did not actual- B. he left in the Paper Mill Reservoir When parents and relations cannot

ly see them extricated-but-saw and impounded instead of wasted. tie traced, the Committee arranges

tham inside the bus where their in. The Hon. Director Of Pubile for the girls in its care to be given juries were being attended to. Works: It is anticipated that then marriage (never as concubines) quantity of silt to be removed from or in adoption, always under bond the lower Reservoir will be com and always with the consent of thie pleted within the next week or two office, and in every case this office after which the lower Reservoir ascertains the girl's willingness be will be used for impounding water. fore giving consent. If we have heavy rains in the meantime we shall close down our works and make use of the rainfall from, the catchment area.

The Hon. Commander J. Nawill, D.S.O., R. N. (Retired), (Harbour Master),

The Hon. Mr. A. G. W. Tickle (Director of Public Works)..

The Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Kt. K.C.

The Hon, Mr. C. G. S. Mackie. The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G.. LL.D.

The Hon. Mr. Ts'o Sern Wan, Q.B.E., LL.D.

The Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson. The Hon. Mr. Chau Tsun Nin. The Hon. Mr. Paul Lauder Mr. A. W. G. H. Grantham (De-! puty Clerk of Councils).

"Question of Water Pipes The Hon. Dr. Katewall asked the following question:-

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BETTING TAX

The Attorney General moved the first reading of "A Bill to amend the Betting Duty Ordinance, 1931. He said that this bill would re- duce the duty on the totalisafor pari-mutuel from 3 and

per

In view of the complaints re- ceived that water does not reach the third and higher floors of cent to 2 per cent.

The Colonial Secretary seconded many houses on account of insuffi cient pressure whenever restric and the bill passed its first read tions are imposed, will the Gov-ing. erament grant permission to such property owners as may apply for it, to have the water-pipes

laid first to the topmost floors

and thence downwards, instead

of from the ground floors and

PONTIFICAL FOREIGN «

MISSIONS

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The Hon. Dr. Kotewall:-Sir, "apwards as at present? If not, By Your Excelleney's permission, what are the Government's reaeg to move the first reading of a Bill infituled "An Ordinance to sons ?

provide for the incorporation of The Divictor of Public Works There is no departmental objection the Procurator in Hong Kong of to the proposal and ordinarily the the Pontifical Foreign Missions

Institute." Water Authority "would not refuse This Bill follows the form usual connections to services of the de- "siga referred to, subject to the main incorporation ordinances of this terials and fittings being "of ap. nature, such as the Jesuit Order proved quality. The lay-out of the Incorporation Ordinance, 1927; the inside service is a matter, which Jesuit Order (Portuguese Province) Incorporation Ordinance, 1829; and chiefly concerns the landlord.

the Salesian Society Incorporation Ordinance, 1931.

The alteration would, however, not provide a satisfactory solution of the difficulty. With the pipes Incorporation in this case is con- installed as suggested, the supply sidered desirable now that the of water to the top floor might education of adults to priesthood because of the height of the build for the purpose of Mission work ing, be in some cases curtailed from in Hong Kong, Central China, and lack of pressure, with the result certain other places, has been en- that very much less water would trusted to the Pontifical Foreign reach the whole house than with Missions Institute with certain the usual type of service, provid- powers. ing draw-off points on the up-go- ing pipe..

ABERDEEN. WATER SCHEME The Colonial Treasurer: The Resolution standing in my name is intended to regularise the excess of

1932 expenditure incurred in

Clause of the Bill empowers the Institute. subject to the pro- visions of sub-section 2 thereof, to acquire, hold, sell or mortgage lands and buildings, and also to invest monies upon mortgage of lands and buildings

The number of inmates of the Po Leung Kuk on 1st January, 1939, was fifty-two, and during the year

500 persons were admitted 48 apa nist, 366 in 1931.

Five hundred, women and girls wero admitted without warrant. Twenty-five were lost children, sixty-one

accompanied by parents or guardians, and seventy- two were maid-servants or mut taai who had left their employers.

were

On leaving the Kuk 203 women and girls were restored to husbands or other relatives, fifteen were sent to charitable institutions in China,

fifteen were given in adoption, three married, 25. released (eleven released under bond), twenty seat, to Couvent or Refuge and seven died. The number of inmates re- maining in the Kuk on December 31 was fifty-three.

The institution suffered a great loss in the death of Mr. A. G. Coppin, who for over twelve years had been one of its Visiting Jus- tices. His place as Visiting Justice was filled by Mr. M. T. Johnson, and the Hon. Dr. S. W. To, O.B.E., has also continued to serve in this capacity throughout the year.

The average monthly number of inmates was seventy.

Ninety-eight cases of sickness were sent to the Tung Wah Hos pital for treatment and of these soven died.

Mrs, R. H. Kotowall and Mrs. S. WTso paid regular visits of in- spection during the year, and took a great interest in the sewing, em- broidery and other handiwork of the girls.

No.

Special Suspicion Clearance

MOTIVE BELIEVED TO BE REVENGE

There is more than i suspicion in official circles that the Chinese who attacked Mrs. Polson on Wednes- day night is a delivery coolie em ployed at one of the compradore shops at North Point. He has since disappeared.

The attack, it is believed was the outcome of the coolie having been bitten by Mrs. Polson's dog, while on his rounds delivering parcels at North Point on Wednesday. The coolie was bitten some sen minutes prior to the attack and he went up to Mrs. Polson, who at that time was with Mrs. Chalmers and Mr. He was Pollock to complain. ordered away by Mr. Pollock and he left shouting abuses.

Mr. Pollock then left and Mrs. Chalmers went into her house, while return to the Taikos Club's library, Mrs. Polson, who had a book to

went down the path taken by the coolie,

heard screams, and as she ran out Ten minutes later Mrs. Chalmers.

of her house, she saw Mrs. Polson stumbling up the slope, halding the dead body of the dog in her arms.

Before she collapsed from the sorious injuries she had received, she said,The coolie attacked me with a knife."

Although Mrs, Polson wits in a grave condition when taken into hospital, inquiries yesterday reveal- ed the welcome news that her pro- gress was as good as might be ex- pected under the circumstances.

been in this place have you seen His Worship While you have buses skidding across the road? DESERTER RE-CAPTURED

Just prior to the time of the necident did you see any other vehicle on the road --No.

going very fast, faster than the Witness said that the bus was

usual speed of a bus going down hill. There was another girl on the pavement but she escaped in.. jury by dashing into the shop. Hain had fallen a short, while be fore and the road was wet..

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No 8k Marks.

EXPERT AT THE DISAPPEAR.

ING FRICK,

A deserter from H. M S. Med- way, who run away about two months ago, shortly before the ship left for Home waters, was arrested by the Hong Kong Police on July 28 and escaped from escort shortly "before midnight on Monday, only to be re-arrested this morning.

The man A B. George Shaw, absented himself from the ship just before it sailed for Home and managed to elude all efforts of the

Sergeant Ewis said that he went to the scene of the accident after

rear of the bus was fifteen feet from naval authorities to trace him. On being informed and saw that the the corner of Second Street and July 26 the Civil Police-Sub- that no skid-marks were visible.

Inspector A. V., Baker, to be exact. Mr. Evans You' said no skid-picked up the trail and he was. marks were visible, only the im pression of the tyres, could you see any tread marksYes, these were faintly visible.

arrested in Wanchai. He was handed over to the Naval Police and placed under arrest, but managed to escape, and again dis- appeared.

Sub-Inspector Saunders said he

The alarm was raised, however, examined motor bus No. 490 on 12th July It was twenty seater, and Shaw was not to remain in weighing about 2 tons empty and freedom for more than two more fitted with twin rear pneumatic days, bemg re-arrested this morn tyres. The tyres in front were gooding in Wanchai. He is at present 38 were one of the pairs at the under custody and will be dealt rear, but the other two" were with by the Naval authorities." smooth The radiator of the car

was badly damaged and also the right head-lamp. He teeted the brakes and found them to be very good. The foot brake stopped the bus in fifteen feet at speed of 19 m.p.h. and when hand and foot brakes were applied together the vehicle was stopped in eight feet. This trial "took place in Western Street which has a steeper grade than Pokfulam Road

Witness added: The corner is notorious; we have bad several ac cidents on it."

His Worship: "What makes it 50 bad 1-The road from its june tion with Queen's Road to the Cemetery Office becomes very greasy and dangerous after rain.

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION

OF OPIUM

A Chinese named Tam Pak Sang was charged before Mr. Schofield at Central Magistracy yesterday with the unlawful possession of twenty taels of prepared opium.

The defendant had been arrested, in Connaught Road with the opium tied up in a piece of oil paper round his waist.

A fine of $2,000, or, seven months' hard labour, was imposed.

HEARING IN CAMERA.

New Building. The great event of the year was the opening of the now. Po Leung The Kuk at Leighton Hill Road. foundation stone had been laid by His Excellency the Governor. in March, 1031; and on March the 5th,

Is there any special reason for. 1932, the completed building was. opened by Lady Poel. His Excel the greasiness! There is a great lency was unfortunately prevented amount of pedestrian traffic and SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST by illness from being present, but these people are generally carrying Clause 4 provides for passing to

A SOLDIER on the successor of the Procurator the his speech was read by the Colonial things to and from market. There

Secretary,

This speech paid in a lot of pig-wash carried in the the Aberdeen Valley Water Scheme legal estate in any property transwarm tribute to the work of the mornings." In answer to the over the quota allocated for that ferred to the Corporation, in the Pa Leung Kuk and in particular to magistrate Inspector Saunders said year. This sum was by a Resolu- event of the death of the Procura Mr. Tam Woon Tong and his that the corner was nothing out of At the Central Magistracy yes. tion of this Council taken on tor or in the event of his ceasing colleagues who had held office for the ordinary There is a sort of terday, at 6 pm Mr. W. Schofield December 10, 1931, fixed at 347,000 to hold office as such Procurator. The actual expenditure however Clause 5 deals with the appoint successive years in order to bring camber at Second Street but it is heard a case in which it is alleged that two Peak children were 65- Bspector Alerander: If you saulted by a soldier. amounted to $405,487.20, an excess ment of the Procurator, while to completion the splendid new nothing exceptional.

building of $58,487.20 over the quots ap-clause 6 provides for the execution

were driving al bar down Pokfulam The case was heard in camera" Road and the rear of it, skidded members of the Press being re- 'proved. 833,609.25 of the excess was of deeds and other instruments re- due to the work being proceeded quiring the seal and signature of

to the left, what would you, 48 an

quested by the Magistrate, not to. with more rapidly than had been the Corporation.

due to the increased size of the experienced driver, dof-I would attend as the children concerned anticipated, and the balance, Clause 7 is the usual savingList." The chairman assured the furn the steering wheel to the left $24,977.55, represents the cost of clause of the rights of the Crown meeting that by direction of H.Eor into the skid as it is termed, administration which it was sub- and of certain other persons. the Governor the "Civil Service If you turned it the other way you sequently decided should be charg

List was being carefully examined would simply make the skid worse, ed to the work.

to have any superfluous material and the same result would be ob appearing in it duly removed. He tained if you were to put on your

Mr. Evans, Was the bus fitted felt sure the item would not appear brakes all of a sudden.”

with four wheel brakes again next year., je

Replying to Mr. Loseby witnesssisted with a servo-motor

Vit said that he considered the brakes it is a very greasy road were very well adjusted:

possible to over-stoer to the side of the aid in trying to correct it, and get into another Yes, if the

Aret clase driver is not, abe

MrWolffe jury): Izak pulation:

I therefore move "That this Council approves of the additional expenditure of 668,487.20 on the Aberdeen Valley Water Scheme during the financial year 1932, which sum shall be met from A future loan and shall meanwhile. be charged as an advance from the surplus, balances of the Colony."

I beg to move that the Bill be read the first time.

The bill was duly seconded and passed its first reading.

The Council also passed the final readings of "A Bill to amend the law relating to Opium."

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Hon. the Colonial Secretary Water Being Wasted? presided over a meeting of the The Hon. Bit Henry Pollock: Finance Committes which followed Sir, As the owner of a house over the Legislative Council meeting looking the Aberdeen Reservoir LItems totalling -8114,472 were am very much dismayed to find approved, particulars of which had great deal of water which is the previous been published.

of that Reservoir into With regard to the Civil Service what was formerly kn

Lisi, an lem of $795 was regaired Mill Reservoir,-

(Continued on nang entiin

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With regard to an item for 800,000 for Kowloon Hospital Addi tions, Sir Henry Pollock said: “1 am sure Honourable members will be glad to hear we are making mote progress than was anticipat ed. Can the Hon Director of Public Works state what work has advanced faster than was expected

The Hon DPW-The Block nurses quartam and ( coud medical Officers- Bir Hany Pollock finished thirrer

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Question of Speed.

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Mr. Loseby : You saw the damage done to the radiator of the bus; how would you estimate the speed of the bus to have caused task damage1–1 souldn't like to say, The num of which the radialerals of foot sorts

is very think theiplication on that road wo

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