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The

Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED 1881).

FRIDAY. JANUARY 30. 1920.

69055 五拜禮 號十三月壹英港香

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

BENEVOLENT

SOCIETY

THE ANNUAL MEETING.

MINERS AND COST OF LIVING.

FEDERATION VISITS THE PREMIER.

London, January 28.

would

only .be thought it right if the Consular bodies could recogcise officially the existence of the Society by re- gularly contributing to its funds, but no consular contributions

日十月弐十

SINGLE COPY: 19 CTS. $36 PER ANNUM.

KOWLOON NOTES

(BY "THE FERRYMAN.")

I suppose there is only one had yet been made and he com- topic about which to write this

Kowloon is

ENGINEERS BALL

» STRIKING SCHEME OF

DECORATIONS.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

PAINTS & VARNISHES

So far as is at present known,

ANDERSEN MEYER & CO.LTD.

-TO-DAYS-EXCHANGE,

The closing rate of the dollar, on domand, to-day was 5s/54d.

THE WEATHER.

Forecast-fair. Barometer:-

coal and the cost of living generally. The miners opine that the/when the Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parrtance and said that the Society really up in arms against this will take place to-night at the Humidity 2 p.m. :-86.

London. January 28.

PAISLEY BYE-ELECTION.

POSITION OF HE UNIONIST CANDIDATES.

London, January 28.

BRITISH COMMUNITIES ABROAD.

A NEW MOVEMENT.

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DON'T FORGET.

TO-DAY.

Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9.15

Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m.

TO-MORROW.

Coronet Theatre-5 15 and 9.15 p.m.

Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m.

are foot.

The annual meeting of the mended Mr. Looker's suggestion week-that of the threatened in the last big ball of the season 29.86. Temperature 2 p.m.6k

City Hall, when under the aus- The Miners Federation is meeting the Premier this afternoon Hongkong Benevolent Society to their consideration. He ap-crease in totals.

abominable development.

pices of the Institution of with reference to coal prices, the shortage of domestic supplies of was held in the City Hall to-day, pealed for further general assis

clothing. Cases of destitution rightly so, too. To my own know- domestic shortage is due to the sale of a larger volume for export Presided over a good attendance, was always grateful for gifts of

will take place. The Chairman Srs: read the were likely to increase instead of ledge. dozens of families are Engineers and Shipbuilders of

has been than prior to the recent reduction of 10 per ton for domestic coal, mostly of ladies. If the Premier's reply is unsatisfactory it is understood the miners annual report (the thirteenth) diminish for that had always been affected, and everybody's talking

which stated-The Ladies of the Society's experience. will inaugurate a new national wages campaign.

Now, what's to be done? unless any other event takes place, it will close to-night with the Committee beg to present the thought some of the saddest

That's the question. We all THE PREMIER'S PROPOSAL.

report of the work of the Society cases had been caused by white

less an achievement of organisa- view of the shortage of houses tion and decoration than the big A Downing Street statement enumerates the points raised by for the year ending December women marrying Chinese and he

be given in the landlords evidently think that

events that have gone before. to the disastrous the Executive of the Miners' Federation, whose case was stated by 1919. together with the statement did not think that sufficient have to live somewhere, and in an affair that will be in no wise

founded in 1889, and these days Mr. Smile, supported by Mr. Hartshorn. M. P., Mr. Brace, M. P of accounts. The Society was publicity could

number of cases

oa consequences of such unions. they can charge whatever ratesThe Engineers may truly be said p.m.

to have been faced with a big and Mr. Spencer. 'M. P.; also Mr. Frank Hodges.

task in the matter of decoration, Mr. Smillie intimated that the Federation possessed information the

But there's a murmur.

because by reason of what has During the year 33 new cases the work of the ladies during the expected to pay up without a relating to the industry's financial position which would warrant aqur books has now reached 1,339. He closed by paying a tribute to they choose, the tenants being

even to profiteering in

already been seen they had a substantial reduction in the price of industrial coal.

very high standard to aim at. The Prime Minister replied that the report by an independent have been entered and almost all year, by thanking the Press of

Kowloon,

"But from the indications seen to- accountant employed by the Government to investigate the financial of them have received help in the Colony for its assistance!

day there will be only admiration potion and Sir Auckland Geddes' estimates in the House of Com- some form. Every application during the year and by thanking That limit has been reached in On the flimsiest of pretexts, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, in mong on July 14 would be ready on February 4.after which they would for help has been thoroughly in-stbscribers and the community

Outside, a large illuminated be submitted to the Federation, who would be enabled to examine vestigated, and in the few cases generally. the figures and could afterwards meet the Prime Minister in order where nothing was done it was

in need of help from to have had but little acquain-Kowloon have periodically raised

And they apparently gilt propellor will be

by the motto Jack, whilst the portrait of Queen. to discuss their general bearing upon the points under consideration. found that the applicants were seconding said "I must confess landlords of house property in to express at what will be seen.

Society

that they tance with the operations of this rents. The Executive decided to adopt the Prime Minister's proposal.

Crown. The were Chinese or Portuguese, in Society, but the study of the think they can go on doing so surmounted

Oatrically lighted which case they were directed as Annual Report submitted to us with impunity. I was told the "bique" on a red background. Victoria is mounted by an elec

very full and able other day that when the water. It is simple but effective. to where they might apply for and the help. In one instance while the speech of the Chairman places us fush system of sanitation was entering, one is given the impress-columns have been draped with were each a fairy wood, for the hallway has will covered with red, white and case was being investigated help all more closely in touch with installed in a certain block of ion of being on the threshold of pennants and the band stand

It is apparent flats, the tenants

from which from an outside source was given. the. Society. Seventeen of the new applicants that aruch good is being done and called upon to pay $10 a month been arched with bamboos and blue bunting with plants at the The Buffet, in the Chamber of for help were women, many of that we subscribers or donators more for rent, this actually re-greenery

flags of the Allies help to em- with house flags and in the as- In connection with the Paisley bre-election, although Mr. Mac-them having small children. The should be very grateful to those presenting a profit of 75 per cent. suspended red lanterns in pro-

of various ladies of the Committee who give to the landlords. That's the sort fusion, arranged in crosses. The Commerce Room, is decorated bellish the effect. On ascending sembly room will be seen a large Kean is a supporter of the Government he will not receive the support men helped were

under nationalities Singalese, Malay, up so much of their time to of thing that goes on.

portrait of King George draped of the Coalition Liberals and is now described as a Unionist.

London, January 28.

Filipino. Roumanian, Spanish administer the funds and inquire

What makes the average Kow. the stairs, one passes them. Daring loonite more angry than any-an archway of 'anterns, and with the white ensign. There at the top is a larg monogram of are the usual anti-rooms and the Following is the concluding portion of a speech by Mr. Asquith, and Assyrian, besides British sub-into the merits of the cases

jects from nearly every part of the submitted to the first part not being to hand:

He did not favour the scheme of an Imperial Parliament Empire. In some cases clothing the heat of the summer it is thing else is that the principed the Institution electrically light-heatre is again the supper room. wherein the Dominions would be directly represented, but he would was supplied, others were provided a sacrifice to leave cool, comfort- Company making these increaseded and surmounted by the house the balcon, is not in use, but the with beard and able homes to spend hours in the demands on tenants is a concern flags of the older firms of the platform. besides bearing the the alpedo City Hall on behalf of the Society, to which the Government has Colony. At the back is the large President's table, will also have "promote an increase in inter-communication between ourselves at temporarily

big field for the made a big advance of money framed picture of the Phoenix small tables on it. Home and the Colonies. The only way to keep the Empire intact lodging, some

cannot whereas the Governor epeaks of over the word "Ubique", this

The cloak room is on the right. was to combine Imperial unity with complete local autonomy-get employment, while others There is

were helped to leave the Colony. Society's help and we

making the the impossibility of leading to being draped with the Allied ship. (Cheers).

Seven children have been placed do too much in at one of other of the schools financial need, known to the private individuals! True, the ping flags and dags of the Institu- band side going in, and the in general. I notice Government stipulates the rents tion. In the corners of the stairs entrance to the card room is during the past year. Two public

report that this at which the new Humphreys are the two models of old and marked by a design bearing on was from the for whom the Society responsi-le last year, are earning Society received nearly 400 flats are to be let. but only for so modern battleships that figured in it four aces and a deuce with the bar, termed "The Oil Store," will their own living. At the present from the Hongkong Horticultural long as the money is owing by London, January 28,

of 1805 flying Nelson's celebrated The Secretary or at their last show. I trust some made use of public money to one side is seen the old Vistory be marked by a large cask and The Foreign Secretary has appointed a Committee under the time the Society is responsible for Society from the sale of plants the Company. After that, having the July Peace procession. On the words "I'll raise you tea." The Assistant Secretary attends at the such assistance will be forthcom-build the flats, the Company can signal and on the other an 18ft. below reads Lubricants of all

model of H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth, types kept in stock." (formerly of Hong-34 children. of Sir Charles. Eliot chairmanship

The decorations throughout are 10- policy

of Jutland and Dardanelles fame. City Hall on Mondays and Thursing from some other association apparently charge what it likes. comcina kong)

22 regarding to advise

tend to promote wards British institutions which will

If restriction of rents will They are magnificent models, really splendid, and a special The days to interview applicants for this year. There is a particular

is constantly discourage building, why has the that of Queen Elizabeth being word should be given to Mr. solidarity among British communities in foreign countries.

for men, women and children are Society that Committee is given wide scope and will examine the question of help. Gifts of clothing and boots need for assistance from this

experience

Admiral Beatty's the Committee. in the case of the new flats to be and fiying further fostering solidarity and propagating British ideals in foreign very gratefully received at these arising as I know from my Government stipulated the rentals electrically lighted throughout Keith, who worked hard to help

Many such gifts have own

The Hongkong Hotel will be in built by the Humphreys Estate signal to the surrenderingGerman Treasurer of Diocesan Amongst the suggestions made are the registration of British times,

year, and the committee wishes to express grateful thanks to those applies to the Diocesan Boys Company charge what reats it flag will be hauled down at sunset bani of the Wiltshire Regiment merce, etc., local British newspapers and clubs.

who have so kindly sent them. School and the Convents) namely chooses to, on the principle that and will not be hoisted again will supply the dance music. The thanks of the Committee are in the education of boys and g the higher the rents, the more without permission." In close There are 19 dances with two proximity is a large model of the extras. The first dance is the due to the Colonial Govern- These schools do to the atmost will building be encouraged?

first practical steamboat ever official set of Lancers, special ment for the annual grant of what they can to assist hard and stricken families by reduction

Judging by the remarks I have built, this being the "Charlotte sete having been arranged. $500, to the subscribers

The President is Mr. R. M. donors to the Society and to Mr.of school fees but their re

the heard on the ferry and elsewhere, Dundas," which was built at NEW REOGANISATION SCHEME.

R. P. Thursfield for kindly audit-sources London, January 28.

We wish report before us you will read most Kowloon people are intense Grangemouth, Scotland, in 1801, Dyer and the official supper party I attitude over this reat question, Symington. The whole of the Mrs. Dyer, Mr. Dyer and Lady The Government has approved the reorganisation of the ing the accounts. Territorials, including an obligation to serve overseas in extreme gratefully to acknowledge the that this Society assists some 34ly disappointed at the Governor's engined and boilered by William will be. E. the Governor and national emergency but not until the Reserves are called to the sum of £500 invested in war loan children in their education. colours and subject to sanction of Parliament. The Special Militia in England by Mrs. J. R. M. appeal to all to strengthen the as displayed in his speech yester-models are extremely well made Rees Davies, Admiral Duff and Smith in memory of her husband, bands of the Committee by gen-day. More houses are wanted, and are the work of members of Mrs. Gurner, Major General. the interest to be paid to the erous donations, so that they yes; but lower, not higher, rents the staff of the. Kowloon. Dock. Ventria and Miss Duff, Sir Reserve is also retained.

Society. Also a gift of ten Rogel need never have to refuse help in are more to the point just now, Shields bearing such well-known William Bees Davies and M Hongkong Yacht Club Deben- granting funds towards a sound Our hopes that His Excellency names as Kelvin, Watt, Stephen- Has the Hon Mr. tures, value $500, from Mrs. education for poor little children would set his face against those son, Elder and Rankine also Severn and Mr. Reed, and Ca

through

of exploiting a public need have adorn the stairway, which has modore Garner and Mrs. Scott По fault

been very effectively finished off Arthur Turner, During the year who

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other been grievously disappointed.

with ferns and flags. ladies following

have their

deprived of that

The corridors are treated as served

the Committee: wise be

Now, here's good work for the usual, and St. Andrew's Hall is Chatham, inestimable benefit which will Mesdemes Adams,

Forsyth, enable them to make a good fight Kowloon Residents' Association, tastefully decorated, the principal Cameron, Congdon, Jordan, in the world and become useful whose membership. I am glad to piece being a large framed crest President and the Hon. Mr. Claud Knight, Lang. Matheson, Moor- citizens. I have much pleasure hear, is growing, every day. If of the Institution. The Colony's Severa is Hon. Vice-President. head, Moxon, Pollock, Pattenden, in seconding the adoption of the it's true that the Association has principal house flags also figure The following sub-committees are

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decorations. Bt. responsible for the arrange- N. L. Smith, Joseph Taylor. Report and Statement of Accounts already got on the move, so much

the botter.

George's Hall is similarly meats Wolfe, Lady Rees Davies and the las presented to us.

The report and accounts were

Invitation Messrs. J. Reid treated, the crest of the In- Misses Wilkinson and Johnson.

But the public must help the stitution being surrounded by the (Convener). R. Hanter, J. Gra- "LA. adopted... The report was signed

On the proposition of the Chair Association. Let everybody who White Ensign and the Union ham, J. McCubbin, B. L. Frost, Knight." Hon. Secretary.

S. Baker, James Macdonald. The Chairman, in moving the man, seconded by the Hon. Mr. has been notified of an increase and Pollock, the following were ap in rent gather details of past

Wine-Messrs. R. V. Cameron report adoption of the

(Convener), W. R. Oswald, A. accounts, said that the Com-pointed the Committee for 1920: rentals for their particular house

Davideon, T. Brayfield, W. J. Hill, mittee desired to record their President, Mrs. Jordan: Vice-or flet and send the results into deep apprecation for the interest President, Mrs. Moorhead; Hon. the Hon. Secretary, together Hon with a statement of the sum now

Another briliant idea mention. L. J. Blackburn, A. M. Simpson, Supper: Messrs. P. T. Farrell on the sum of £500 invested in the Treas., Misa Moorhead;

caravan in which a whole family (Convener), F.W. James, T.Petrie, might reside, this vehicle being T. Neave, J. Dalziel, J. Parsons, And if every Kowloon resident shifted about from place to place J. W. Paton, T. W. Robertson,

Will some R.J. Dizon, G. M. Shaw, makes a point of joining the on the peninsula. Association, then wonders may kind philanthropist get one built be done by combined effort. This and loan it to deserving families is a matter in which we can help in turn? ourselves and each other at the same time. Bo join up and give the Association all the informa- tion you possess or can glean.

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THE TERRITORIALS.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE CRUMBLING COALITION.

London, Jan. 27.

It is understood the resignation of Mr. Barnes is actually in the Premier's bands. Mr. Barnes is apparently not content to longer hold Cabinet rank without portfolio but Mr. Lloyd George is endeavouring to get his resignation reconsidered. Meanwhile other ministerial officers may be reviewed and Mr. Lloyd George, in view of the whip's uncertainty as regards the result at Paisley, is said to be considering the making of a programme speech. Mr. Barnes states that he does not contemplate political retirement. The situation is most interesting. The retirement of Mr. Barnes would finish any hopes the Premier entertained of strengthening his connection with Labour. It may be recalled that Mr. Barnes took Mr. Henderson's place in the War Cabinet despite strong Labour opposition, but to-day he is understood to be in sympathy with Lord Birkenhead's recent indictment as to the invertebrate condition of the Coalition. Socialists of Paisley declare their determination to run a candidate and it is stated that Mr. William Paul hes been selected thereabcnt and with four candidates, namely Asquith, Mackean (Coalition), Bigger (Labour) and Paul (Socialist) it is believed this will enhance Mr. Asquith's

liances.

BRITISH EMPIRE'S RESOURCES.

London, Jan. 27. The Imperial Statistical Conference has discussed "inter alia the improvement of trade statistics and the advantage to the Empire of accurate and complete data especially with regard to the control of raw materials and food production of the Empire and the establishment in London theresuent at a central organisation to arrange for collection and to chaseminate all requisite material The Committee, including (*Shirrse of India, Mr. Knibbs of Australia and Mr..

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Society's name in War Loan in Secretary, Mrs. Cavelier: Hon. demanded. Then the Associationed to me was the securing of a

Mrs. Fwill have figures to work upon. England by Mrs. J. R. M. Aksistant Secretary,

her Hall; Committee, Mrs. Pollock, Smith in

of memory late husband, who was so wel! Mrs. N. L. Smith, Mrs. Matheson, Mrs. known and respected in all Ports Mrs. Joesph Taylor, Mrs, Parr,

Jobastone, of the East generally. Also for Mrs. John Mra. Arthur Turner's gift of ten Winslow, Mrs. Cunningham Mrs. Royal Hongkong Yacht Club Lindsay, Mrs. McE darry and debentures and to the Colonial Miss Inner.

Votes of thanks concluded the Government for the annual grant

the of $500 and to

suba-meeting. of the donors and cribers Society generally. The Chair- men went on to refer in detail

OPTIMISM.. Despite the pessimistic view of

to some of the cases which had many business men, and politic been assisted during the year and fans regarding German added that it was only necessary there are numeroas:

to learn of such facts to realise German and forgien, how mush good the Society was Swiss and Dutch, ybs: firm doing in the Colony and the believe, in terms cosmopolitan- nature of its revival; and are willi

One friend of mine tells me that he intends buying a tent and pitching it on Crown land, so as to be able to live rent free, during the stamer. He says he'll defy the Cornetament to shift him. It will come to any

But there's still hope, even yet. I notice an advertisement in the papers of a godown to let in Yaumati! That'll have to do. For, as I've already said, we must live somewhere.

That's all for this week. It's all about rents, true. But that's all we talk about by day and dream of at night in these

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Deace-Messrs. A. K. Hender- son (Convener), J. Parkes, B. J. Wilton, G. Grott, D. McLaren, A. Stalker, G.Gerrard, W. Brown, C. C. Nelson.

Gard-Messrs. J. Ormiston (Convener), J. McCormack, P.W. Ramsay, F. Dubois, D. F Cook Room ---- Messrs Frist (Convsner) P C. E. Holmes, BT DI 8.1. Morrison, J. Js