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OPERATING SURPLUS OF $128,613.38 RECORDED

BY K.C.R. LAST YEAR

DESPITE THE CURTAILM ENT OF ACTIVITIES TO A LOCAL SHUTTLE SERVICE, #1 pleasing to · record an operating surplus of $128,613.38, states the annual report for 1939 of the Kowloon-Canton Railway (British Section). This results attributable mainly to the continued use of the rail- way land for storing cargo, consigned to China, which could not be delivered owing to Sino-Japanese hostilities. The strict throughout the year was another contribu- economy practised tory factor.

Receipts and net 'operating re- venue were $911.048.87 and $128.

$1,901,883.32 and $932,418.48 the

previous year. Operating expen-

ANNUAL REPORT 613.38 respectively, 25 against

OF REGISTRAR

703

COMPANIES

IN HONGKONG

diture was $782,433.49 compared with $969,464.84 in 1938.

Father Sells Own Son For Adoption

KOWLOON COURT SENTENCE

Convicted of having taken part In the transaction, for a valuable' consideration, of his

own son, Chul Kok. 27, was sentenced to six months hard labour by Mr. Q A. A. Macfadyen at Kowloon Court yesterday. Lam Yat, 34. charged also with having taken a part in the transaction, was fined $25, in default, a month with hard labour.

Woman.

GENERAL

MANSLAUGHTER

TRIAL ENDS

ACCUSED FOUND NOT GUILTY

Kam, paint scraper, charged at the Criminal Sessions before the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Mac- Gregor, with the manslaughter of Lee Kam-ho at the Talhang Re- fugee Camp on Feb. 21, was dis- charged yesterday after the jury had, withou, retiring, returned a verdict of Not Guilty.

Li was alleged to have caused the death of Li Kam-ho by bit- ting him on the head with a bamboo pole. The accused pleaded self- defence. In a statement from the dock yesterday, he said that de-

They Lam assaulted him first. chased him, and he picked up a pole, turned round and defended himself with it.

Mr. Q. W. Moreton, of the Se- Prospects for the coming year cretariat for Chinese Affairs, toid ceased and another man named are not particularly bright, the

the Court that Chul was the report continues. There appears father of

the two-year-old boy Seventy-six Hongkong com to be no possibility of resuming whom he had sold for adoption panies eight Hongkong Chinese through trame; a marked advance for $25. The child was adopted companies, and -25 foreign cor-in local passenger receipts. is not

by Chan Sul-lan, a

Mr. E. H. Williams, Crown Coun- porations were registered during expected: a fall in earnings from through the S.C.A It had been sel, prosecuted, assisted by Det.- the year, the total number of rentals is anticipated, and a con- taken on the understanding that Insp. W. N. Darkin The jury was: Hongkong companies being 703 siderable rise in expenditure mat the calld's mother had absconded-Messrs. R. H. Wild (foreman), Hongkong China companies 130 be faced due to the war in Europe and Chut could not afford to take Wong Kam-poon, Poon Kel-yeung, and foreign corporations 301 at For these reasons

cautious

care of the boy.

J. Harrop. A. R. Kinross, E. C. the-end of the year, states "the finariclal policy will need to be annual report of the Registrar of pursued.

Hanscomb and Tsoi Par-hang.

the Supreme Court.

The report adds that 17 com- panies were in the process of it- quidation.

#

ALL-TIME RECORD

What had actually happened, Mr. Moreton said," was "that" on Feb. 17 there was a quarrel be-

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The local passenger journeys tween Chut and his wife, and the 1,917.603 which is an all-time reformer was told to go away and

until he found In Original Jurisdiction, 195 accord, eclipsing by 403,623 the pre- not return

Chul had taken the tions were instituted during the Vvious record attained in 1833. It ployment.

and sold it for adoption year 1939 as against 196 in 1938: 15 worthy of record that the year child The claims amounted to $927,196,-opened auspiciously, the earnings through a go-between. The second three months defendant, who acted as go-be- 24 as against $1,056,615,63 in 1938. during the first

In Prize, 8 causes were institut-the highest gure ever reached in in the transaction

amounting to $209,058 which is tween, received $250 for his part

ed during the year.

In Summary Jurisdiction. 1,420 any one quarter.

actions were instituted

during

A considerable amount of work was performed in the early part

H

DOCTOR QUESTIONED

At the hearing yesterday, Dr. Y, F, Yip, of the Tung Wah Eastern Hospital, was closely questioned by the Chief Justice regarding the removal of Lee Kam-ho from the Tung Wah to the Queen Mary Hospital.

Chief Justice:-Dr. Griffith said that when Lee was admitted to the Queen Mary Hospital there Was DC hope of recovery. That was at 5 p.m. Do you say that after the injectiong his condition was better?-Els condition Im- proved at that moment.

years as against 1.383 in 1938. The of the year on behalf of refugees 752.854.05. having been increased claims amounted to "$325,352.88 compared with $338.104.49 in 1938, accommodated in rallway wagons by $14.995.24 during the year. The total accumulated deficits at the The report adds that the Capi-close of the year were $6.735,-able chance of recovery?—Not in tal Account now stands at $20,070.33.

1,538 distraints for rent were issued representing unpaid "rents amounting to $229,370,03 2.5 against 3,040 and $304,233.87,,re- spectively, in 1938..

[at certain places on the line.

The sum of $232.841.81 was paid UPWARD TREND OF

into Court on judgments inc-

tions and $239,055.10 paid out to

various judgment creditors..

were

In "Criminal Jurisdiction, 477 persons

committed to CH mirial Sessions of whom 381 were convicted.

APPELLATE JURISDICTION Criminal: There were 9 appeals against 'conviction or sentence at

the Criminal Sessions.

TRADE

H.K.

CONTINUES

The Imports and Exports Department (Statistical Branch), reports that the combined values of imports and exports of merchandise as

declared during the first quarter of 1940, totalled $350.5 millions (£21.6 millions) as compared with $246.0 millions (£15.2 millions) in the cor- responding period of 1939.

The total visible trade of the Shanghai Colony increased by 42.5 per cent. India

in the first quarter of 1940 as cóm-| Singapore

Magistrates: There were 16 ap-pared with the first quarter of 1939 Japan peals against conviction or senin terms of local currency and by Java

421 per cent. In terms of sterling.

tence.

·Civil: There were 8 appeals against judgments of the Supreme Court Judges.

In Admiralty Jurisdiction, four actions were instituted during the

year.

In Probate Jurisdiction, 384 Grants 157 Probates and 227 Let

IMPORTS

297H 335 350 827 821 82 524 524 52- 103 1034 98* 451 45+ 43 MARCH FIGURES

Did you think he had a reason-

my opinion.

Why did you allow him to be moved?--In our hospital the only thing we have to do is to render first ald generally, and so long 3g we do not endanger the life of a patient we would have him transferred. We do not take Police cases.

In other words, since he was dying anyway you sent him to Queen Mary Hospital to die. Is that the policy of the Tung Wah Hospital?--Yes,

POLICE CASES

Dr. C. W. Lam, former medical superintendent of the Tung Wah' Eastern Hospital, sald that before the appoinment of the Tung Wah

satisfactory.

The combined values of imports Imports of merchandise totalled and exports of merchandise as de-Hospital Committee in 1938 the $188.3 millions (£12.2 millions) in clared during the month of March, question of police cases was un- the first quarter of 1940 as compar- 1940 totalled $123.7 millions (£7.8 ed with $125.5 millions (£7.8 mi-millions) as compared with $91,9 llons) in the corresponding period millions (5.7 millions) in March, of 1939, and exports $152.2 millions 1939.

"

IMPORTS ****

£9.4 millions) as compared with | In terms of local currency the ters of Administration) were made $120.5 millions (£1.4 millions). total visible trade of the Colony in- by the Court 69 Grants by other In terms of local currency im- creased by 34.6 per cent. in March, British Courts were sealed, mak-ports increased by 58.0 per cent. 1940 as compared with March, 1939. ing a total of 453 Grants made and exports by 26.3 per cent, In and by 33.3 per cent, in terms of during the year compared with terms of sterling imports increased sterling. 509. in 1938 Of the above number by 56.4 per cent. and exports by 27.0 of Letters of Administration 2 per cent,

Imports of merchandise fa were grants made to the Official

During the twelve months' period March, 1940 totalled $75.7 millions Administrator.

ended Merch 31, 1940 the total (£4.7 millions) as compared with Court fees in respect of all visible trade of the Colony amount $420 millions (£3.0 millione) in. Grants amounted to $25,658.40 as ed to a value of $1,232.0 millions March, 1939, and exports $48.0 inil- against $26.159.00 in 1938.

(275.8 millions) as compared with lions (£3.0 millions) as compared In Divorce "Jurisdiction, 2 new $1,078,7 millions (£36.7 millions) with $43.9 millions (£2.7 millions). petitions were filed during the during the twelve months' period Imports of merchandise in March, year. One decree absolute was ended March 31, 1939. Imports to- 1940 increased by 57.7 per cent, in "made, this petition being pending talled $687.0 millions (£41.0 mil- terms of local currency, and by 56.7 at the end of the year 1938. Hons) as compared with $581.8 per cent. in terms of sterling. Ex- The number of Trust Estates in millions (£36.0 milions); and ex-ports of merchandise in March, 1940 the hands of the Official Trustee ports $565.0 millions (£348 mil-Increased by 9.3 per cent. In terms

at the end of the year was 19. Lions) as compared with $497.1 of local currency, and by 11.1 per The invested funds totalled $128,- millions (£30.7 millions).

cent in terms of sterling.

436.27 and £1,850. 0, 0 producing. Imports increased by 14.7 per

The following table shows com-

Chief Justice: The whole thing

is left to the medical officer in charge?--Yes.

Don't you think it would have been better to have left the patient where he was?—Yes.

Inspector W. N. Darkin testi- fed that when he arrived at the hospital the doctor told him Lee's condition was very serious but there was no suggestion whatever that it would be unsafe to move him.

His Lordship: Am I entitled to assume that it is the practice of the police to be guided by the medical officer in charge?-We have to be.

Legislative Council

an income (including interest on cent, in terms of Iccal currency and parative imports" and exports of Axed deposit) of $10,200.34. One by 13.9 per cent. in terms of merchandise during each of the new trust was opened during the sterling: whilst exports increased three months of 1940 as compared ORDER OF BUSINESS year and three, trusts were closed. by 13.7 per cent. In terms of local with the corresponding months of The amount of commission. col-currency and by 13.4 per cent. in 1939 and 1938, in $'s and 's ster- lected was $104.90 BS against terms of sterling.

Bre

QUARTERLY VALUES

ling (in millions):--

fj

$532,39 171 1938.. Several charitable trusts and therefore The following table shows the not liable for commission.

quarterly values of imports and Jan. During the year 30 deceaseds exports of merchandise since 1938 estates were taken into the cus-in £'s and $'s millions:-

tody of the Official Administrator

and the administration of 20 es-

tates was completed. Official Ad- | 1st Quarter ministrator's commission amount-

ed to $982.32 as against $3;732.41 | 2nd Quarter in 1938.

Deposits to the total value of 3rd Quarter $2,610.000.00 have been made by

Insurance

Fire and Marine Insurance Com-

panies Deposit Ordinance. 1917. $1,483,500.00 being cash deposits.

FOR TOMORROW

A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Connell will be held in Imports

at 2.30 1938 1939 1940 the Council Chambers $61.7 40.7 69.7 nm. tomorrow, when the Third £3.8 2,5 43 Reading of the War Taxation Bill $41.4 38.8 53.0 will be moved by the Financial £2.6 2.3 3.3 Secretary. $59.3 48.0 75.7 The following is the order of £3.6 3.0 4.7 business:

Feb.

5

IMPORTS

1938 1939 1940 £10,0 7.8. 122 $162.1 125.5 198.3

£11.1 10.7 $180 175.5

Mar

Exports

Jan.

2 84. 8.7

$135,4 142.7

Feb.

T

Mar.

companies under the 4th Quarter... £. 8,7 9.3 $140.5 150.5 EXPORTS

1938 1930 1940 £ 8.4 7.4 0.4 $135.4. 120.5" 152,2

Deposits under the Life In 1st Quarter

surance

Companies

Ordinance,

1907. amount to $1.170,000.00 of 2nd Quarter which $201,920.49 consists of cash deposits.

3rd Quarter

£ 8,3 9,1

$134.5 149,5 £7.9 8.1 $126.7 132.9"

The total of all fees collected is $128,744.70; as, against $188.821.42 | 4th Quarter ..... £.71 8,1

In 1938:

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MOTIONS 1938 1939 1940 The Colonial Secretary will £39.4 40.2 61.9 move: That the Report of the

$2,4 25 3,8

Finance Committee (No. 4), dated 238.5 36.5 42.2

April 18, 1940, be adopted. 2,4 23 2.6 £57.5 43.8 #48.0 $3.8 2.7 3,0

STOLE BICYCLES Appearing before Mr. T J, Houston at the Central Court yesterday, Lau Chiu-hung, 20, un- employed, who was charged on two counts of the theft of bicycles and Lau Kau, who was accused of 80 Billa of Sale were registerd

receiving and possession of stolen during the year as against 72, in The following table shows the property were each sentenced to

most important average exchange three months hard labour, The total revenue (fees, com- rates for the first quarter of 1040: A third defendant, Yau-tsoi, who mission, etc.), collected. during

Jan. Feb. Mar, was charged with conspiracy to the year amounted to $240,918.78 London 1/24 1/24 1/201† steal; was discharged. He was re- compared with $302,802.00 in France

1086 1085 1083 presented by Mr. C. A. Butherton 1938,

24+ 247 231 Rubs

1938.

U.S.A

$115.3 130.5 EXCHANGE RATES

The Attorney General will move the Second and Third readings of

A Bill to amend the Summary Offences Ordinance, 1832.

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Applications for a milk shop cence for No. 736, Nathan Road and No. 12, King Kwong Street: a food shop licence for No: 43, Main Street, Stanley; a cattle licence for ashed at Ngau Chi Wan; a bake- house licence for No. 97, Fuk Wah Street; and a' food preserving licence for premises adjacent to Pennington Street, were all refused

A Bill to amend the Interpreta-at the fortnightly meeting of the tion Ordinance, 1911.

Urban Council held yesterday after- ,noon,

A Bill to amend the Fire In- vestigation Ordinance. 1895,

Mr. W. J. Carrie (Chairman) pre- The Financial Secretary will sided and others present were Dr. move the Third reading of:-AN. C. MacLeod (Vice-Chairman), Bill to impose war toes and to Hon. Mr. A. B. Purves, Hon. Mr. R. regulate the Collection thereof, A. C. North, Hon. Mr. T. H. King, The second and third readings Mr. F. C. Hall, Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy, of the Bill to amend the Preven-Mr. A. el Arculli, Dr. B, N. Chau, Mr. tion of Eviction Consolidation and B Wing Tape, Mr. Tang Shin-kin, Amendment Ordinance, 1939, will Mr. 13 Tae-fong. Mr. C. J. Roe not be proceeded with at this (Secretary) and Mr. Im Ping- Smeeting.

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