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REMEMBER

TEL. No. 977

FOR

MERCURY GARAGE

THE KOWLOON TRAMWAYS.

GOVERNMENT'S DECISION CRITICISED.

*MR. LANDALE'S VIEWS.

THE MOST-

MODERN CARS IN TOWN.

on the Company using the road the obligation of making a con- tribution towards the upkeep of be roads. On the services with which we propused to commence, the payment would have amount- ed to approximately $3,600 per annuna, and this amount would,

of course, increase corresponding

ly with any increase in the service. The routes suggested in {“ Hongkong Telegraph". Speul. [this" letter as a commencement

at the

were as follows :-

tal Ferry Wharf to Mong Kok (b) Ferry Wharf to a point in

(e) Cross Route from Hung Hom to Sham Shui Po

with extensions letter of (a) to Lai Chi Kok and of (b) to the Kowloon City Reclamation, and also a further cross route from Lai

A great deal of interest bas been generated in the reported decision of the Hongkong Govern Kowloon City Road north of Bai- ment to run a tramway system inley's Works. Kowloon. While this news has been acclaimed with joy by the general public, a certain section of them have not joined in the rejoicings. Consequently. w have endeavoured to secure the views of the Hon. Mr. Chi Kok to Kowloon City. The David Landale, the Chairman reply received to this letter was of the Hongkong Tram to the effect that the Government Company Limited. were prepared at present to for, but for the statement that becomimit themselves to any under made

annual recent

taking on the subject, and we general meeting of the share-

were informed unoficially that holders, we would not been up the cost

of strengthening the prised of the fact that the Govern roads was too great for the ment of Hongkong was contem- Government to undertake. plating constructing itself. network of tramways in Kowloon and not leaving it, as has been the practice in the past, to private enterprise to develop the Colony. Mr. David Landale, who is going | Home on Monday, has been good enough to speak but his mind, and his views as ex- Į pounded in this special interview with our representative are of sufficient interest to warrant our giving them publicity.

گرد

"When did you first apply to the Goverment for a concession to lay down tramway lines in Kowloon?" asked our represent- ative.

As stated by me.the Chairman of the Company, at the Annual we first Meeting last week. approached the Government in October, 1913. with reference to extensions of the tramway generally, and referred particular ly to Kowloon, about which con versations had taken place on several Occasions prior

We that.

outlined tu Government the alternative methods of road transportation, and suggested that probably service of motor huses would best suit the requirements of Kowloon to commence, and that this could later, when, found necessary.. lig replaced by a railless car service

to. "the

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"When did you again press

the question " asked our repre- sentative.

"After a lapse of two years we again approached the Govern- ment, that is. on the 2nd July. 1918, and on this occasion we submitted that as it was under- stood that it was owing to the cost of strengthening the roads thatthe- Government could not grant the concession on our last application. we were now prepared to con- struct tramway, without runa-

a motor bus or railless service Erst. This would obviate any strengthening of the roads as, of course, the tramway track would "be laid on its own concrete founda- tions, and in lieu of the car mileage payment previously suggested, the Company would maintain the roadway on which the track was laid similarly to what is now done in Hongkong. A royalty on the profits would. of course. be payable to the Government also. To this application the same reply was received that the Government were not prepared at present to consider such a concession."

"How did the Government view this scheme?

"No suggestion or criticism of our proposals has ever been made or a tramway as in Hongkong.by the Government, and we have The type of proposed vehicles was all along been under the impres. described, and also the routes sion that the reason why the suggested, and the Government Government would not commit were asked if they would be good themselves was that they did not enough to express their views as think the time was yet ripe to the service they preferred." for & tramway in Kowloon. It Have you has any reply from cane, therefore, as a surprise to es to hear that the Government the Government?”.

were intending to construct a tramway themselves.""

"No written reply was received to this communication, and on 17th April. 1914. we again wrote the subject of extensions

on

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years. but in. view

save

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we

THE BATHING SEASON.

PUBLIC BEACHES OPEN.

With the advent of warmar weather when more comfort and enjoyment is obtained in the water than out of it, the North Point bathing beach is resuming its old aspect as a popular resort. Already a few eager bathers be seen taking

may to the water. A welcome im- provement is the erection of an additional matshed which, is reserved for the use of the soldiers and sailors. This shed 'which has been put up by the P. W. D. to obviate the congestion which often arose last year in the men's sheds, will be much appreciated by the men of the Service. Besides this shed, there are two other sheds, for male and femalə bathers respectively. These are partitioned into cubicles the use of which can be secured on a payment of 10 cents. There is also another shed, the use of which is free. Fresh water showers are also installed, and a large open

bamboo inclosure)

shrves as a play ground for the

children with their attendants.

Whatever danger may be feared by the less venturesome

bathers is eleminated by the buoys while a life-boat is kept floating of a string of depth-

in readiness for any untoward happening. Of great conveni-

ence to the bathers is the bambon' pier which stretches to a length. of 150 feet from the beach.

The Kennedy Town bathing beach is also now open.

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It has been suggested. I think, that the fares now charged by the Tramway Company are too high. and because a large sterling profit was rade in 1918 it is concluded that the public are being exploited. This is a wholly erroneous idea, as in the first place. the sterling profit is very much inflated by reason of the rule of exchange at which the accounts were converted into sterling. The profits are, however, made in dollars. and as over 86 per cent. of the shareholders are in Hongkong they are distributed in dollars, so that the shareholder does not get Charles Howitt & A. Phillips Co.

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THEATRE

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SPECIAL NOTICE,

Owing to the great demand for seats for "DAMAGED GOODS”.

on Monday

reserved

all next,

seats

at Moutries, if not

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a.m.

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taken up by

Monday will be sold.

any more when £23,000 is distri- the accounts hadbeen converted at buted at 3s. 4d, than he would if

2 shillings and the sum of £13,700, only declared as dividend. In the second place, the total dividends distributed since the Company started is $823,376, and if you divide into this the number of passengers carried it is found that it amounts to 62 cents

Thai per passenger. say, if no dividends at all had been paid first-class passengers could have been carried for 9.38- cents instead of 10 cents, and third-class passengers for 4.38.

instead of 5 cents. Or, to look. at the matter in: another way. If we take the total amount distributed for dividends and interest on deben- tures since the commencement of the Company, and compare it with the actual amount spent on

The was a large attendance at the undertaking on construction:

the Theatre Royal, last evening, work (the track, overhead work,

Sir, If Love of Sports" to witness the performance of the station, cars. etc.) not including chooses to take a few words London farce A Little Bit of anything for goodwill or such uttered by one after a hard race Fluff." items, it will be found to be equal in a hot day as an open challenge The piece formed a welcome to 6.22 per cent per annum; not, to the Colony he may do so, but contrast to the previous night's be it remembered, on the money is he aware of the reason why the play and the audience was kept invested in the Company, but on Handicappers gave 40 yards start in roars of laughter from start to the actual cost of construction, to the others in the mile race finish. It is unnecessary, and about 80 yards in the 4 to describe the play, since last mile?

This is surely not excessive, and I presume that the Government would have to raise a loan to pay the cost of construction at a rate little, if any, below this."

"How do you view this new attempt of the Hongkong Govern. ment

inore

CORRESPONDENCE.

To the Editor of the HongauND Telegraph."

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night was" not the first time it has been presented in Hongkong neither is it necessary think a tramway in Kowloon would pay its way?"

to single out any, one of the players as predominating in ex-- "We have gone very carefully

cellence since all concerned were generally. On the 5th May we into the figures; and are quite received a letter from the Colonial sure that a tramway in Kowloon

equally good. It is in this Secretary stating that the would not be a paying concern

"Speaking generally, I think by the Anglo-France-Belgian class of play that the Manage- Government was not prepared to for some

the Government will be making Veterinary Relief Fund which ment of the Howitt-Phillips Com- commit itself in any way as reof future possibilities we were tivities into the legitimate Seld of veterinary profession in France, for the players not only excel in a big mistake in extending its ac was established in 1915 by the pany is happy in its choice, gards the. introduction of prepared to face this loss. Of private enterprise. mechanical means of conveyance this we are quite certain, that the already

They have for the purpose of affording relief comedy but, at this time of the in Kowloon. After this

we Goverment could neither con-

work

than to those. Belgian and French year such plays are more to allowed

This evening the matter . to struct nor work the tramway as taking the

they can cope with without under- veterinary surgeons" who have popular taste. rest until March, 1915, when we economically as could the Hong- public utility companies, and, the invading enemy and haye which the bookings are expected management of been driven out of their homes by Milestones" will be staged for again wrote to the Government, kong Tramway Company. We while I quite agree that strict lost all their possessions. To to be heavy. making a formal request for the would concession, and asked definitely expenses.

in management control by them is necessary. I repatriate these unfortunate to be allowed to commence & have

already think you will find that if the victims of the war, and to enable service of motor buses, pending in tramway work and in local tramways themselves the tax- their living, funds are now very experienced Government ran the Kowloon them to find work and so earn the construction of a railless car traffic "conditions, and would system or a tramway. It was save in maintenance charges, as

peyer stands a very good chance urgently needed. The Central recognised in making this request, our existing workshops would

of becoming the shareholder, and Committee in Paris has now in usually due to fatulence, or wind that the roads in Kowloon afe be used

losing both profit and benefit."

hand about £1,680, including in the stomach, may be re- not strong for traffic of this for repairs to the rolling stock.. large extent.

"What fare do you think would veterinary surgeons. The British

£480 received from American medied by the occasional use of nature and we, therefore. So that if a loss would have to. be charged by the Government Committee has despatched the suggested that the Government be should strengthen the roads, Tramway

faced by the Hongkong on the Kowloon tramways? "

total sum, £300, which has up to Company It is "I understand they propose to the present been subscribed by and that we pay the very certain that a greater loss charge fares of only 2 cents per British veterinary surgeons. But the gentle little laxatives. Fink- fee for each bus or car mile run. would be suffered by the Govern- passenger. On that basis they will it is estimated that at least 300 ettes dispel constipation and IRON & STEEL PRODUCT The roads in Kowloon will ment, which would, I presume, be paying to those who use the veterinary surgeons and their flatulence, cure biliousness, sick naturally have to be strengthened be a charge on the revenue of trams dividends of two or three families require immediate assis headaches, liverishness, costed by the Government to meet the the Colony." inevitable development of traffic

times, as much as the present tance, and it will be obvious that tongue, ill-selling breath, clear there and the method suggested, of accuse the Hongkong Tramway holders

Are you aware that people Tramway Company's share a much greater effort must now the skin of pimples and blotches"

receive and these be made to obtain the necessary

Of dealers, or for 60 cents the paying a fee on the basis of the Company of exploiting the public dividends will have to come out funds, Remittances should be visi, post fros, from The Dr. car mileage run, is recognised as by extortionate fares 1" enquired of the pockets of the general tax-sent to 10 Red Lion Sqare, en Road Shanghai's

Williams“ Medicine. Co., 96 Sze=" a fair one in other cities, imposing our representative.

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