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ECHOES OF 1859

42-A Former Colonial Treasurer Criticised

JUNE 1, 1859)'..

breathing-they stick at a gat and swallow Camel-their prae- tice always gives the lie to their precepts. There are so many peo- ple in Great Britain, and the

. In August 1844, that unscrupu- lous scribbler Montgomery Martin was the treasurer of this unfor- tunate Colony, Sir John Davis be- ing Governor, and the Honourable United States too, who will be Mr. F. W. A. Bruce, Colonial Se-humbugged, that these men have cretary. "Cacoethes Scribendi" a wide field for the display of being a chronic disease with Mr. their mischievous propensities Martin, and neglect of his duties their alm. being to make them a' constitutional falling, nothing | selve, a nuisance to government to would satisfy him but the oblitera- the end that they may have their tion of Hongkong from the Map of mouths stopped with a lollypop, in the British Colonial Empire. He the shape of some snug berth accordingly indicted some. "obser- where there is little to "do and vations" on the place, which he plenty to get. forwarded to Governor Davis, with the request that the same might be transmitted to Lord Stanley, the Secretary of State for the Co- lonies (afterwards the Earl of Der- by).

GENERAL ARAKI His Economic And Political Ideas

ADVICE TO JUNIOR OFFICERS

Interviewed by the "Ashal" at Fukui, General Araki,__Minister for War. said that he strongly feels the necessity of the wide distribution of light industries in the provinces. Heavy Industries cannot easily be transferred from urban districts to rural "for var-

ious "economic reasons, but it is necessary for light industries to be transferred to rural districts ag far as possible, instead of con- centrating them in urban dis- tricts.

HAPPY FARMERS OF FUKUI

That the farmers in Fukul pre fecture are in comparatively easy Of this stamp was Montgomery circumstances is attributable to Martin, and we wish to exemplify the fact that they are doing tex- in relation to these "observations" tile business in a small way and of his on Hongkong what mis- are manufacturing goods of good chief it is in the power of such kuality with cheap labour. This men to commit. In forwarding point deserves attention from Mr. Bruce in acknowledging the them to Lord Stanley, Sir John the farmers all over the country. receipt of these observations,

Davis simply noted his dissent The question of relief for agrar- duly promised that they should be without refuting the outrageous lan communities must be ap- sent to Downing Street as desired.

crotches indulged in. They made proached from many angles, in- but regretted that as they possess-

however a deep impression on Lord stead of confining attention to ed the disadvantage of only a few Stanley, who in a despatch to Go- the problem of the prices of rice weeks knowledge of the place, the vernor Davis acknowledging their and barley and the matter of governor could by no means en receipt, stated as follows:-Con- sericulture. Then,

he hopes. dorse the accuracy of their views, sidering the nature of the facts el-

many electual methods of solu- Mr. Martin was likewise reminded leged by Mr. Martin and the option may be discovered. of the "necessity of not occupying portunities which from his posi- the time, or diverting the attention, he enjoyed of forming an tion of the Clerks in the Treasury opinion on points connected with office from their proper duties.” A ¦ the finances of Hongkong. H. M. strong hint about the enormous. Government are anxious, before length of the "observations," how- proceeding further, to receive from ever, was thrown away, for the you a specific report as to the Treasury accounts fell into such points on which you differ from | dreadful confusión and arrear, Mr. Martin's facts and opinions." that all the Government salaries Orm other words Bir John was were stopped until they were made called on to show cause why Hong up, and the legislature was thrown kong should not be abandoned on on the town for an accountant. the lengthy and violent motion of And yet the "observations" abound Montgomery - Martin. Sir John in strictures upon every branch of penned a most masterly dispatch, the administration, for squander- but it is clear that Mr. Martin's Ing the public. monies.

"observations" made a lasting im- These literary prostitutes are pression on the Earl of Derby.

most inconsistent of meni

(To be continued).

the

PENANG DIPS INTO SURPLUS

.

Deficit Of $409,201 For The Year

Pernug, Oct. 31. There was a full attendance nt to day's meeting of the Ferang Municipal Commissioners when the President in troduced the 1934 budget. Mr. Boyd said the fall in revenue was mainly due to reductions in the annual values and vacant houses, the latter alone be- ing responsible for approximately $155,000 by means of refunds of assess

merita

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The ravenue had decreased by $816,360 since 1931 and although an- nually recurrent expenditure had been reduced by $282,857, the result was that the surplus had been encroached upon the extent of 8481,762 leaving an estimated balancs at the end of 1934 of $610,799.

The cash deficit for the year was $409,201.

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The Chinese members stressed the excellent example set by Singapore of giving preference to the locally born where all things were equal.

Mr. Knight said the Municipality had approached a period in its history when caution must be exercised, but, at the same time, he did not think economy should be the be all and and all of their existence. When funds were available they should be used. He was against hoarding and thought that the "rainy days were over.

He thought the matter of slum areas should be tackled and he was glad to note that provision was being made for certain improvements.

Mr. Knight also moved and Mr. Rus sell seconded the appointment of a committee to investigate the incidence of the copra bug nuisance in the Beach Street area. The Commissioners unanimously appointed a committee to go into the matter. Singapore Free

Following the President several Commissioners spoke including Messrs Smith, Khoo Stan Eve, Lim Eow Thoon, Knight and Heah Joo Seang. Presn.

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EXPECTS $1,000,000 MORE

FROM TIN

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Increase In Estimates Shows. Hope

Of Revival

Singapore, Oct. 31.

A improvement in Malayan trede next year appears to be anticipated: by the disclosure that the first estima tes of revenue from the Tin Duty next year were increased by $7,000,000 and estimates from certain import duties and be P. and T. services were also increased before they were submitted to the Federal Council yesterday. On the other hand the estimated revenue from the Rubber Daty was decreased by 8230,000

Tin Will Remain over £200

" per ton.

Singapore, Nov. 1. The anticipated announcement from official sources governing increased tin quotas for the mines was duly forth coming during the week. Investors and speculators at present appear to be confident that the price of the metal will remain over £200 per ton and, based on this assumption, with larger outputs and increased profits in view, heavy buying orders for mining shares have been met daily. Buying support also came through from London and buoyant conditions generally have prevailed in this section of the local market, with suggestion of profit taking noticeable to day,

amount.

Mr. Peter Sm made an app tion for costs on the higher which was duly granted.

DISPUTE OVER A LEASE

Tenant Sued For Nine Months Rent

A tenant, who signed an agree. ment drawn up by his landlord without taking legal advice, found himself, upon quitting the premises following a month's formal notice sued in Court for the rent for the balance of the term of the contract, viz 9 months.

alias Hing Kee, who sued Mr. P. The parties were Lo Yuk Tong 7. Seers Stryk for 8676, in respect of rent at 875 a month for mine months on No. 43 Ashley Rozd

Mr. P. H. Sin was for the plain- tiff and Mr. T. P. Kemble for the defendant. S

Both parties consented to waive evidence and submitted their re- spective arguments to Mr. Justice Wood who heard the case.

His Lordship observed that the contract gave neither landlord nor tenant the right to terminate the lease which was for one year, but insomuch sa the landlord had re- taken possession of his premises, he thought an award of $150 with coats would meet the case Homecord ingly, entered, judgment, for › tăiat (Castmed on previous col.)

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"THE YOUNG OFFICERS

General Arald" further ..said that he saw a number of young military officers who took part in the manoeuvres to hear their views on many subjects, ardi found that they are all very ap prehensive of the present state of Japan. They have a very good knowledge of Japanese po- litics. There are indications that politicians, business men and "Ronin'" are trying to tempt these young officer into becoming their tools. This is a very dan- "gerous state of things. He has urged on these officers the need of their single-eyed devotion to their military duties, without troubling their heads about, po- lities and economic. mätters, tell ing them that by so doing they are serving the best interests of the State..

GREAT DANGER IMPENDING

When he ponders over the pre-. sentate of Japan, the War Minister gald. he feels that Japan is faced by a very dan→ economically,

gerous situation, politically and in respect of the "thought" probleme. He feels as though a very great danger is impending on sound national policy is quickly Japan. Unless a

pursued, the future of the coun- established and it is courageously try will be very. gloomy.

HARDY ANNUALS

up after the military manoeuvres Various political problems crop every year, Domestic problems may be settled after all, as it. concerns the Japanese people themselves, but questions of for- eiga relations cannot be Solved 80 easily. fully understood by all, General This point must be

Arab said.

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