1938-04-25 — Page 7

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

CORRESPONDENCE

RENTS SCOURGE

(To the Editor, “The Hong Kong

Daily Press"}

gir, The Government's accep- tance of the Commission's Endings and its recommendations is a n tural corollary of the appointment of the Commission. In the absence

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earnings: $2, $8.50. $0.90., and $1.25. In the case of one Com- pany four of the old shares have shrunk to one of the new capital reorganisation, through no fault of the management or the Directorate.. Bad trace is the ex- planation for the, heavy deprecia-

tion.

Can the evidence that so greatly of a full-dress debate by the Legis-impressed the Commission be held lative Council on the report there is the implication of unofficial ac-out as a cogent argument why 3 quiescence in the official attitude. per cent should be insisted on as the least distributable dividend? This meak and mild "Aye"

Unless it can be sustantiated, answer to the question "Those in

the validity or landlords” mintojum favour my: 'Aye'" is difficult of understanding, unless it be that expectation of a rate of Interest the unofficial. members of Council perforce falls to the ground are unanimously in favour of the Commission's reasonings to the total exclusion of the tenants' case. The Constitution of the Colony does not permit of sectional or geographical representation on the Coumell. The objections to the former mode of representation are 3ge-wor and threadbare.

A SUGGESTION"

Up to this point these comments have been mainly critical. A feasible suggestion might... how- ever, be permitted. Even though it offers no implementation of the Committee's recommendations It might go some way towards aasiat- No ing tenants and at the same time purpose will be achieved in a dis-It should curb any rapacious ten- cussion of the question at the mo- dency on the part of certain land- ment, but the rents issue serves to

lords. demonstrate, as at no time has been demonstrated before within my recollection, the defects of a system which perpetuates. taxation without representation.

The suggestion I have in mind Is that a Cadet officer with at least one assistant be seconded to a de- partment of Government created for the purpose of receiving com- - UNABLE TO PROTEST.

plaints from tenanta for full in- Hong Kong's revenue for 1938 vestigations. In this manner the has been budgetted at $30,254,829. | Government should be provided Its receipts from assessed taxes are with the necessary machinery for estimated to yield $6,000,000 ex- immediate protective · legislations. clusive of the New Territories; they if it should be found, as I am amoant to much armly convinced it will that re- more. Yet the people who pay the medial measures are urgently call- larger share of this colossal con-ed for. tribution must be content without Certain glaring cases of extor- a vodee of protest in the counsels tion of, recent dates have been of Government when their interests brought to my notice. Here are a are so vitally affected as in the few: present rents discussion.

are expected

GENERAL

A KING AND HIS MUSICAL REVIEW

GRANDSON

King Victor Emmanuel of Italy and his grandson, the Prince of Naples, son and heir of Crown

Prince Humbertò. The picture was taken by the Queen.

OF THE WEEK

By Allegro Moderato"

We have been criticized for not being critical enough in our last offering. We saw the sky so bluej and the air was full of that tang that we really saw only beauty. But that is perhaps not the reason why we were engaged to write this column. The criticism was well- foundedt

For the benefit of those interest- ed, therefore, we dedicate thì:

We were boys again, three Satur- days ago, when we spent a lovely evening at the Diocesan Boys' School The occasion way'a Con- cert given by the Shoe Shining Club for the benedt of War Re- lef. A very worthy cause, The opening scene explained in' pan- tomime the ends of the Club. We hear that it gets quite good sup- port.

The entire Concert was

very meritorious, in that it was done by the school body, absolutely and entirely. Special commendations should be awarded to the choral singing

whih gave us the im pression of something very virile, young and enthusiastic. They ear- ried on even when the curtain caught re. The condition was in- elined to be erratic, in parts, but most of the lads had their eyes glued on their music, so it did not make very much difference. The have taken a lot of labour from coaching and accompaniment 'imust Lindsay Lafford and the Rev. Bar- gent, respectively, and I suppose, Jointly.

1. Upon the receipt of a notre MACAO JOCKEY KCC. last Saturday.

This rambling thought occurs to quit, the offer by the tenant to by the way. The paramount note at this juncture is to elucidate how the Government's proposal to watch

the balance of immigration and emigration figures is going to help victimised tenants.

If it is seriously contended that the police figures are going to help then the least that can be said is that Government makes admission of its own error in abandoning the once authorised weekly publication. of statistics of immigration" and emigration,

I have written advisedly, since I do not admit that the numbers

pay an increase in rent from $90 to $128. Not accepted.

2. Upon notice to quit the offer by tenant to pay an increase from $60 to $110. Not acceptest.

3. The, raising of the rent from $12 to $18.

4. The raising of the rent from $25 to $35.

5. The raising of the rent from $85 to $130.

6. The raising of the rent from $100 to $160.

CLUB

Entries and Handicaps for the May Race Meeting to be held on 1st May, 1938 appear below:-...

1st Race. The Colowan Handicap. Sir Furlongs. Country Flower 135. Gold Clause 154, Hohenfels 138, Merry Doer 148. Merry Fatty 135, Merry Maker |156. Morning Tip 143, Rothesay Bay 146... Shin Yin Grand 140, Victory Life 163..

2nd Race. The Prala Grande 7. The falsing of the rent from $100 to $175.

ci Incoming and outgoing inhabl-be, tahts of the Colony are going to be of any material assistance to- wards a glution of the pressing problem of excessive rents.

EVICTION ORDERS

As time goes on this list might

added, to ad infinitum.

J. P. BRAGA. Hong Kong. April 23. 1938.

ROME RADIO

Sir, I shall feel much obliged

we were

AT THE K.C.C. Following the prize-giving at the

treated to a very refreshing con- cert. The artistes were Anne Win- ter, Albert Barton, Percy Guntrip, David Cossick, Charles Gill. The Harmony Three, Bill Raeburn, Andy Duncan and El Simpson.

It is easily a three star show, Perhaps there should be a tenor to counter-balance the baritone, and one comedian would have sufficed.

EASTER MUSIC

The Easter music that we heard was rather inspiring, all told. We would like to hear the Choir that sang during the epilogue of Sun- Handicap. Nine Furlongs. day 10th, again. The tenor AEC- 148, Daddy Longlegs 151, Double be balanced by more basses and African Cat 180, Cloudy Startion was rather powerful and could Up 149. Eagle 154. Iron Knight contraltos. We thought we re- 151, Macau Star 140, Mongolian Cat 155, National Triumph 161.

3rd Race. The Lappa Handicap. "D" class, Five Furlongs. Arazy 150, Diogenes 140 Election

cognized. the St. Teresa Choir, conducted by Maestro Guaidi. The Easter Services from St. John's we weak, St. Joseph's Choir could also thought very good, but male voices

strange coincidence, the female voice predominates.

The force of this argument is easily demonstrated. Since the 1 you will kindly bring to the Time 168. Triumph. 148, Gold Com do with more male voices, for by publication of "the Commission's notice of your readers the follow-140, Sovereign 142. Mac's Adven- ture 144. National Anthem. 141. -report many permanent residentsing information:

Voltaire 140.

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have received eviction orders. A news bulletin in English is National Force 140, No Fear 181, These legal notices to quit have in broadcasted from Italy daily some cases been given after the since the 18th instant from short helpless submission by tenants to wave, station 2-Ro on exorbitant increases in rent. Let

Wave

BROADCASTS

most

4th Race. The Governor's

The programme of the 19th, by Cup. One Mile.·

Eva Turner and Lindsay Lafford Country Flower 135, Coureur length of m.25. and from medium Bleu 138, Fairy Auk 152. Golds & two star performance. Mr. it be assumed that the inimigra wave station Roma 2 on a wave- Clause 135, Hogany 140. Hohen- Lafford did not seem to 'feel' his tion figures have been static, or length of m.200.

fels 135, Meadow Eve 135, Merry music, somehow, and Miss Turner even, for the Government's strong- The broadcast will take place er argument, that emigration has from both stations from 7.19 p.m. Der 137. Merry Fatty 135, Merry sounded strained in all her songs Maker 145, Morning Tip 135, with the exception of 'Over the exceeded immigration. What, to 1.36 p.m. Italian time. therefore, are the official figures The Italian Consulate General Rothesay Bay 135, Shanghai 4 160. Mountain which she did going to prove? Do they establish will be pleased to receive infor- Shih Yin Grand 135, Victory Life charmingly, Anna Lovtsoff gave a thoroughly enjoyable programme Df Russian Music. She is better in 5th Race. The Talpa Handicap. "Et class Six Furlongs,

top register than in low. Her African Cat 180. Cloudy Star offering Taliafiko sounds ItaliaD 148. Daddy Longlegs 151, Eagle to us. Perhaps Elizabeth Schu- 154. Emergency Call 158. "Flying mann could be given a little rest

and another soprano. given Trapeze 142, Latitat 161, Lucky Seves 140, Macau Star 140, Per- chance? We sian Cat 140. Racing Strain 145, few times the last few days Stymle 159, Tribute 148. Wenning

in Thanking you

any ground for reduction in rents? mation on the reception" They should but they do not. Meanwhile it is known for a fact remain,

that rents have been increased,

and in some cases very much so, How then is Government going to disprove incontrovertible facts?

advance. I

CI

G. Pagano di Melito

italian Consul General

PRESENTATION. TO REV. BAINES

[The Editor, Hong Kong Dally Press)

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145.

156.

6th Race, The Porto Cerco Handicap. Six Parlongs.

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heard her quite a

CHUTIO CLUE

The R.AM.C. Players, presented Waiting For You' at the Cheero

Be Yourself 140, Bestevaer 146, Club, during the nights of the 21st

The community remalas in bilss- ful ignorance of the palliative for eviction without alternative ac- commodation. Colacidently, the taxpayers. are informed by sz- Bir, The subscription list closes other Commission, that the maxima today. Will those wishing to con- of rent payable by Government tribute kindly send their subscrip- Cape Comerio 152. Captain Blood and 22nd. This show was an exact employees should not exceed 6 per tions either to Messrs. Thomson & 140. Cloudy Star .148. Double Up repetition of the ones given at the cent, and 15 per cent, respectively, Co.. Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank 149, Flying Trapeze 142, Iron Military Hospital some time last of salaries according to class. Building, or to the undersigned, Knight 151, Lancashire Chap 148, month. We liked the first series Who will say that there is no dificio John D. Hutchison & Co. Mongolian Cat £55, National better. ference between fish and fow!? King's Building.

Fifty per cent of wages paid "for rent in certain cases is insufficient for speculative landlords, who squeal for 8 per cent in interest before sympathetic high-placed listeners.

INVESTMENT RETURN

On behalf of the Committee

...

P. 8. CASSIDY.

Hong Kong, April 23.

APPOINTMENTS

156.

Perhaps it is getting a Dignity, 154. Tribute 148. Wenning little too hot for Concert parties, where make-up has to be put on. In connection with the "Gover-Credit should be given to the or nor's Cup" the 4th Race on the ganizing party. Would we be talk-" programme, a special $1 sweep ising out of turn if we suggested an being conducted. The cost of a open air show.... something like through ticket including a chance the minstrels, or a seaside concert And party where both players spectators could be at their ease;

The following notifications are in the special sweep is $7 per set, announced AD the Goverment while a book of five tickets in the special sweep is available at $450

An Ice House Street gambler can cazette:

7th Race: «Ladies' Race (Unofficial) Fire Furlongs Post Entries.

be told that he deserves to pay Mr. Arthur James Peaker to be both obtainable from the Club's and give" for his hazardous specu- Assistant Instructor in building at Office at Gloucester Building lation. A gambler in property the Trade School. buying at the peak of the boom on

Mr. Bydney Hampden Ross to be borrowed money is a virtuous in-a Member of the Court of the "vestor who can calmly, sit back and University of Hongkong from Apri claim his 8 per cent. on the pretext 18 while Mr. J. H. Beth is away that his was not a gamble but a from the Colony: genuine Investment,

Dr. G. D. R. Black, OBE, v.b.

QUEEN MARY RETURNS TO LONDON

London, April 23, Queen Mary, who spent Easter

CHINESE ENTHUSIASTS We were standing under the win- dow of Maestro Gualdi's Studio last Thursday. We were Inform- ed there was to be a rehearsal. The school is still working hard. We heard King Arthur, lustily kung, and we saw the people.cool- ing themselves off at the verandah at intervals. The majority of the school, we note, is Chinese. We

at Windsor Castle with the King did not stay very long nor did we

There are a few local Companies to be a Member of the Court for whose share prices were once a further three years; quoted at $120, $710, $45; and $10 Commander E. V. Lees, RN, to Buyers at these rates bought their be a member of the Harbour and Queen returned to London want to be seen, but we thought yesterday afternoon. (British we recognized some familiar voices.

shares in the halcyon days of Hong Advisory Committee vice Comman-wireless.) Kong, before the serious strike der E. F. Disbrowe, RN," who and boycott of 1925. At § per | résigned.

ST. MARY'S SCHOOL DRILL DISPLAY

cent. the Companies "should pay Dr. Li D. Pringle to be Second- Max. Malini the famous. magi- out in dividends today $9,60, $16.80, Port Health Officer and Inspector clan; arrived yesterday by the Em- $3,60, and $3.20 respectively. of Emigrants from April 21. Dr preas of Canada en route to Manila. Shareholders have actually re- Pringle, has also been appointed | He expects to return to Hong Kong | the St Mary's Bchool grounds Dur ceived on the basis of last year's an official Justice of the Peace... within a few weeks.

There will be a drill "display: in

Wednesday, at 526 p.m.

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