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la--making itself responsible not only for the actual cost.of trans- port to Manila and Australia and return to Hongkong, but also for | the maintenance of the families of those who cannot afford to main-

stated that they uia nos take responsibility for this evacua tion but less it to his body of who were outside the Colony's constatation, Colonial Secretary: I doubt rain themselves, The period of that you would wish me to make evacuation is indefinite. It may a statement, on this occasion, at be for three months, six months, or this point. If what His Excellency a number of years, " has said and my replies "are in- suficient, then the matter can be raised again.

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Hon. Mr. Paterson: I have often wondered at that. (More laugh- tert.

Mr. Paterson added that the whole thing had been ineffec- tively handled.

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FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1940.

FOREIGN MAILS

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, 18th JULY, 1840, 8.30 AM

Small Packet Post to all countries is suspended.

INWARD MAILS

From

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that the Hon. Mr. Lo was not the Hon. Mr. D'Almada emphasised

sort of man bring forward allega- tions if he was not sure of his Haiphong, Hoihow & Fort Bayard.... Therefore the position, as it ap-facts. If there was an option for Shanghai pears to us is that the tax-payers non-European, women to return Manila BADLY HANDLED

of this Colony are being made to others would jump at

the op shanghal. Hom Mr. Paterson remarked

pay for the evacuation of a very portunity to come back to Hong. 8. A, and Manila (San Francisco date, that his one reason for opposing the vote was that the whole of the mall and selected section of the kong. There

community and, whenever neces- D'Almada, évacuation sceme had been very sary, for their maintenance and here and badly handled by the Government support during an indefinite period Mantia. He thought that as far as Govern- leaving some 99,9 per cent of the Colonial ment was concerned it had been population uncared for and unpro- ineffectual and neither how nor in tected when an emergency does the future should the public pay come. for waste matter.

I am aware that most if not all Remarking that asking theof the evacuees did not ask for and Finance committee to agree to did not ukë the evacuation; that this "token vote” amounted to a they naturally resent the enforced request for a "blank cheque, separation 'from those near Hon. Mr. Lo said that the whole and dear to them, . and community had very loyally sub-that their husbands suffer and scribed and paid towards Britain's will continue to suffer great finan- war effort, but they did not incial burdens and hardship arising fact pay for the evacuation of sojfrom the evacuation. In all sin- many thousands of selected persons, cerity. I keenly sympathise with and, if it was suggested that the them. money be taken from the War Revenue Fund the oposition to the vote by the Chinese members of the Council would be even stronger,

Moreover, I know that many

of the evacuees have very bitter tales to tell of what I can only describe as disgraceful discri- mination to treatment mebed out to them, not by the Manila Authorities and people to whom this Colony oves a great debt of gratitude, bus by those charged by the Hongkong Gov. ernment to look after their wel- fare. I hope that these com- plaints are being fully investi- rated by Government,

bad, sald Mr. July).

been discrimination

sub-discrimination in

Secretary remarked that if a Clovernment official was concernied the answer would be quite easy.

Hon Mr. Lo said that he had seen copies of newspapers and letters that had been for- warded to the Attorney Gen- eral. The women ETS CUCES were weeded out by Dean Wi- son and Mr. T. J. Houston on the expert advise of two ladies from Hongkong.

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Japan and Shanghai. Japan.

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Japan.

Japan and Shanghal. Java and Manila,

After further argument. in Canada, USA, Japan and Shangbal (Vancouver which high tribute was paid to B. C. date 13th July). what was done for the women and Shanghai

children in Mania by the Ameri-Shanghai and Swatow, can Red Cross, and US. Army Japan and Shanghai.

Hon. Mr. Butters said that he was Air Mail by "Imperial Airways Service" satisfied with the words expressed Canton

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by Mr. Lo that the women were Australia and Mania. from Hongkong.

NOT CONSULTED

Sir Henry Pollock remarked that Salgon. there should be some enquiry as London and Straits to why the Finance Committee Shanghai. was not consulted before the Japan evacuation scheme was put into Manila. operation.

Hon Mr. Shields contended that the evacuation was en- tirely wrong. If Government were not going to be respon. sible for the maintenance of the people who had been sent away, irrespective of national- ity or race, then Government should say 30.. The Govern- ment must have a policy, he added. The rote did not say where the money was going.compulsorily evacuated have much Cabinet overrides everything.

Mr. Batters

Sir Henry Pollock suggested that London and Straits, (Financial to be thankful for in the existing

But the terrible the War Cabinet members sub- Calcutta and Straits Becretary) said that certian bills circumstances.

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I know further that those not

Hon. Mr. Paterson:

The War

U. S. A Honolulu, Japan and ghanghai

Francisco date 24th June). London and Straits.

had come in from, the Committee hardships of the evacuees, the fin-scribe among themselves to pay Japan, Shanghai and Formosa In charge of the evacuation, such ancial sacrifices which husbands of for the evacuation, (Laughter),

as the transfer of luggage to the ships, etc.

The Colonial Secretary mention- ed that there were Items for voluntary assitsance to people who were in need.

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Hon. Mr. Paterson pointed out the evacuees have to bear, and the advantages at the present time of that there was no wish not to pay those not compulsorily evacuated, if the bills were itemised by the can have no relevancy on the point of principle that some million and ja half people in Hongkong are made to pay for the evacua- tion and maintenance

NOT AGAINST PAYING Eon. Mr. Dodwell said that he did not wish it to be understood some 5,000 people, that he was against paying. "I say that the Home Government should pay."

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My colleagues and I realise very

Government.

Sir Henry Pollock did not see why they should pay for the transport of" baggage of women who should not have" been evacuated.

The Finance Committee then keenly the difficulties of Govern- ment and the last thing we wish went into secret session for the to do is to embarrass Government. (purpose of continuing the debate But as representatives of 98 per on

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The Colonial Secretary! I don't

the token vote and hearing Japan agree with a great deal of what cent. of the population for whom the Government's proposals from Shanghal has been said. I do not propose Government has as yet not been Mr. North to continue the debate on this.

lable to do anything either for their If the meeting is agreeable, we evacuation or for their protection can meet confidentially afterwards during an emergency and who bear"] when we can find out what the some 90 per cent, of the burden of differences are. We can hold the taxation, we feel it our duty to vote

vote over.

Hon. Mr. Shields; I propose we do not pass this vote. It should be thrased out in full' Councy.

The Colonial Secretary said he .could not give an estimate of

Hon. Mr. Bhields reiterated that there should be no discrimination in the matter,

PASSENGERS

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

The following passengers left Hongkong on a J.C.JL. liner for the South yesterday:-

7.00 PM

Straits, Ceylon, India, South „Africa and United Reg. 6.00 PM

Kingdom

Ord.

Sat, 27th Parcela 10.30 AM Letters 11.30 AM

Hon. Mr. Paterson asked for an what money was needed until assurance that matters of this they knew when Government would nature would be properly con-H. Alves. Mr. E. Balley, Mr. B. R. Shanghal.. agree to the cost of maintenance.

ducted in future.

NEWSETTES

Mrs. R. A. D. Forrest, wife of Mr. Dr. J. Durran, of Dra. Anderson,

SATURDAY

1,00 PM 1.30

G.P.O. & KPO,

Manila, Australia and New Zealand via Thurs Beg

day Island

Ord.

2.45 PM.. ..1,30 PM

3.30

and

Mr. T. G. S. Alexander, Misa, M. Straits and Calcutta. Carney, Dr. E. J. Curran, Mr. Van Bangkok, Diem Dao, Mr. J. W. Dodds, Miss | E." Griffin..

Miss I Hibbard, Mrs. G. R. Hughes, Mrs. C. Roza and five Straits. Rangoon and Calcutta, children, Mr. S. Tilbury, Mr. E, P. U, S. A., Central and South America, Canada Wasser, Miss E. M. Whitehead, Mr.

United-Kingdom via San Francisco (No Parcels GPO, & KP.Ö. E, N. Williamson, Mrs. B. Vale.

for Canada). Note: A Mail for United Parcels 4.00 PM Kingdom will be forwarded with cr without Beg, superscription.

ARRIVALS

Passengers who arrived on the J.C.JL. Uner were

R. A. D. Forrest, Postmaster Gener-Durran & McElney, medical prac- Mrs. Q. E Elshove and two sons, titioners left the Colony yester- {Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Forster, Miss R. al, left Hongkong yesterday,

day for the South.

Epry.

Mr. H.-N. Williamson, of Queen's | !!

Mrs. R. Valentine, wife of Mr. College, was a passenger to the South from Hongkong yesterday RK Valentine of Dodwell & Co., Ltd. arrived in Hongkong from Manila yesterday and will be leav Mr. L. J. Brookes, of Butterfelding for Los Angeles today. & Swire, lett Hongkong for the South yesterday.

About ten members attended the Y's Men's Club's timin held at the St. Francis Hotel yesterday.

IN TRANSIT Those in transit on board the Dutch ship, were:","

Mr. H. A. Lee, Mr. R.. Horne, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. McLaren, Mr. and Mrs. Thio Thiam Tjong, Rey, Hugh Bennett, Rey. Louis Martinez, Mrs. Mrs. W. Wright, wife of Mr. WF K. Mercadante and intant. Wright, of Dodwell & Co., Ltd., who arrived in Hongkong, yesterday from Manila, will be leaving for the United States' today,EST

.:

Mrs. I. 8. Howell, wife of Mr. J.

FOR THE SOUTH

The following departed on. K.P.M. iiner for the South:

Capt. and Mrs. B. d'K. Barclay, Mr. J. K. Bousfield, Mr.ALAT

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Manila, Australia and New Zealand Via Thursday Hog.

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MONDAY HD Bayard, and Holhow. Amoy and Shanghai.......

Haiphong Canton

TUESDAY

Mr. J K Bousfield, director, Hongkong & Shanghai Banking 8. Howell, of Dodwell & Co. Ltd. Brookes. J. Durran, Rev. D. V. Manila, Makassar and Bourabaya...... Corporation, left the Colony for arrived in the Colony from Manila

Edwards, Miss M. E. S., Elliot, Mrs. Shanghalan the South yesterday.

yesterday, accompanied by her son. Mrs. Howell expects to leave for the United States today......

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R. A. D. Forrest, Mr. G. N. Coloc- Straits Ceylon, India, Mombasa, Beira, Lourenco

beff, Mr. F. N. A d'Hardivilliers, Marques, and South Africa via Durban. Mr. A. Hubbard, Mr. H. J. KIL

patrick, Mr. L. Knige.

¡Mr. 8. D." Lougani, Mr. B. D.

8.30AM 12.30 PM

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KPO

Reg

5.00 P

Ord 3.30

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Mr. T. 0. S... Alexander, of Messrs Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co.. left Hongkong yesterday for Mr. Liu Li-chien, Becretary- Melwant,⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mäster M. Matute, Air Mail for Manila, Guam, Honolulu, U. 8. A., & GPO the South.

General and member of the Master J. Matute, Master L Europe is "Fan American Airways and Trans- Reg. Kiang Provincial Government, Matute, Mrs. L. Piveteau, Lieut- Mrs. J. Pearce, wife of Mr. died at Kian on July 16, following Col, and Mrs. H. P. Rudolf, Mrs. H. J. Pearce, Acting Director of u period of Diness. --

R. M. da Rocha, Miss A. Y. Stetsky. Public Works, arrived in Hongkong,

BACK FROM MANILA yesterday from Manila.

A memorial service for the late ** Mr. Samuel Chang, Veteran Chi- Removing a pane of glasg anese Journalist who was murdered thief entered the bed room of by gunmen in Shangha Miss Gardner," of Cameron Road,19% will be hel on Tuesday night and stole her Church, Watering Bo aliver rosary valued at $4.

on Monday, July 29, at

Atlantic Ber

The following were among the passengers who arrived in Hong Air Mail for Malays, Java and Au

kong from Manila yesterday:

carce. Mrs. R. K Valentine and son, Mrs JB÷HO- well and son Mrs A-W Wright.

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