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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

NOTES & COMMENTS.

HOUSE RENTS.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6. 1920.

DAY BY DAY.

KOWLOON NOTES. COMPANY MEETING.

(BY THE FERRYMAN.")

ARE

wrongly interpreted when he de- Yesterday's health

return livered his previous speech on the shows one fatal case each of question. The idea gained cur-plague and cerebro-spinal fever reces that be was doubtful the victims being a Chinese and

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TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

of

THERE IS ONLY ONE (TÜPE OF All who are suffering from TREATY WHICH IS EFFECTIVE- high household rentals at the "COMMUNITY OF INTERESTS." moment, and particularly those ALL OTHER TREATIES

I'm not going to say much

It will give quite an Elizabe-- who reside in Kowioon, are de-"SCRAPS OF PAPER." Lord more about high reats in Kow-

than touch to the forthcoming cidedly gratified that Mr. Pullock Fisher.

loon for the moment, except that

production of "Hamlet" when yesterday raised the question in

I hear the Kowloon Residents' nual meeting of the shareholders played by a man. The actor in The thirty-third ordinary an-the part of a woman character. is Council Es to what steps the Sir Arthur and Lady Whitten Association has taken the matter of the Hongkong and Kowloon question is Mr. Wilfred Fletcher Government is taking to control Brown left for Melbourne by the up with the Government. Those Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. was is son of a former editor of the or regulate the constant increases St Albans:

affected are hoping that the beld at noon-to-day at the offices which have of late been made.

representations made will stave of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and his business will be to speak Daily Chronicle," by the way), And they are equally pleased with The Hon. Mr. 8. H. Dodwell is off the threatened increases. H.E. the Governor's pointed re-going Home on a nine months'

and Co., Ltd. The Hon. Mr. the lines

the Player marks on the subject. It would holiday in March.

John Jonstone was in the chair. Queen (not the Queen, i.e., Ger. seem that His Excellency was

By the way. I see that the

There were present as well-trude, as several contempories annual meeting of the Humph- Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., | have said). References do not roys Estate Company is to be Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Par, Hon. Mr. seem to be plentiful, and it would loon residents will look out with Bonnar, C. S. Gubbar, A. H. the more ancient practice of men held on the 18th instant. Kow- S. H. Dodwell, Messrs. J. W. C. be interesting to know how often special interest for any remarks Compton, D. K. Moss (Directors). playing women characters has which may be then made concern. S. Brown (Secretary), T. been revived since Restoration For stealing three brass joints ing this rent question. The

Lammert G. C. days invented the actress, greatly concerned about the high from the power station of the landlords will have a chance of Moxon, E. Abraham, P. Tester. standard of rents prevailing. All Hongkong Electric Co.. a Chin-explaining their side of the casa. Smyth, L. S. Greenhill, Chan clergy, about which there is an Ho Leung, H. R. B. Hancock, F. The inadequate pay of the doubts are now set at rest by his ese was to-day sentenced to a declaration that if anything be fine of $25, or one month's hard

Yut Fung and A. W. Heron. I'm wondering whether His

outery just now, is an old- Excellency the Governor's remen-I propose with your con-

The Chairman said Gentle- estabished evil, and throughout Government would sit still with

marks about "what appeared to

history one finds repeated refer- folded hands while the existing In connection with the Ladies be on the face of it a bad case of Currence to follow the customaryences to it, writes a contributor shortage of accommodation was Section of the Royal Hongkong profiteering" refers to any of this Procedure and take the report and to the Manchester Guardian. A exploited for private gain, it was Golf Club, & Bogey Campetition particular Company's property for the year shows & satisfactory century commanded the salary of high time that impression should will be played over the big course Anyhow, His Excellency's latest increase on its predecessor, the year, which was about the accounts as read. The nett profit parish priest in the fifteenth be removed." That statement,at Fanling on Thursday. 19th utterance has delighted Kowloon coupled with the intimation that February, for a cup kindly pre-people. His assurances are very being increased revenue from time. who earned fourpence a main feature of the year's working same pay as a labourer of that ifit is necessary to take action. sented by Mrs. John W. Taylor. plain-spoken and much to the storage. There was a falling of day. In the reign of Charles I. His Excellency would invite the Ladies are to choose their own point. Council to agree to the appoint-opponents: three quarters ment of a Fair Rents Board, handicap. before raising rents, has reassured [us all,

whether or not therewas any a Portuguese respectively. shortage of houses and that the Government were cot

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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6. 1920.

THE VOLUNTEERS.

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Colony now has. We wish for all those who are engaged or who remain as firm as is indicated by Garrison School were invited. there would be no need for any Kowloon and building on the him is to avail himself of the

will engage in that voluntary service that no occasion will arise for their active intervention in any public matter, either in Hongkong or cut of it, but so long as the possibility or probability of their services being required remains, their presence is essential as guarantee of safety,

will be the minimum compatible with reasonable efficiency; and

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this

in our earnings from lighterwork curates fared no better, and so due to the fact that a large low were their means that they The Constitutional Reform quantity of transhipment cargo were often to be seen having their An enquiry will be held at an people have been waiting on the which was diverted through this

dinner in & "threepenny ordin early date in connection with the Governor, I see. It would be port during the War is now ry." Their salary was often in- His Excellency does not like fire at Kennedy Torp. Eight of interesting to know if anything apparently reverting to former ferior to that of the cook the idea of the Government inter-the ten sufferers who were sent was said about Kowloon's routes. Early in the year you! of the vicar whom they fering with rents as between to the Government Civil Hospital aspirations. Is Kowloon going to passed a special resolution in assisted. Livings in the time of landlord and tenant, presumably have succumbed to their injuries. be content to have no say on this creasing the capital of the Com. Charles II. were insufficient because the tendency might be to The remains of another person question? -

pany to $4,000,000.00 representing to bring up a family comfortably, discourage building, but he lets have been brought out from the

20,000 shares on which we are and, according to Macaulay, "it it be known that he will act along ruins. These deaths now bring One of the objects of the Kowloon against 60,000 shares last year: by feeding swine, and by loading paying dividends this year, was only by toiling on his glebe, these lines if the circumstances the number of casualties up to 43. Residents' Association is to see this will explain why, although dung-carts that a clergman could justify such a step. The Governor referred to one instance which

Further cases of coin-smug representation on the Legislature to be distributed to shareholders whose income was so limited that

that the peninsula gets adequate the total amount recommended obtain his daily bread." appeared on the face of it to being were to-day heard by Mr. Isn't it time to act now, before is

Johnson knew of "a clergyman a bad case of profiteering, and N. L. Smith at the Police Court. the revision of before doing anything else in the Two Chinese who attempted to Constitution is finally settled? reduced from $4.00 to $1.50. Your ("very reputably," by the way) on the Colony's year, the bonus per share is he was forced to rear his children matter he is going to hear what smuggle coins, valued 822.40. by It the landlords have to say. We the Canton boat were ordered to decision is come to.

will be too late once & Directors are taking advantage

auple dumplings. And then have a pretty shrewd idea of the forfeit their money. Another

of the satisfactory result of the

Goldsmith's parson, "passing rich case he is referring to, and we Chinese was fined $10. He was

year's working to write down the on forty pounds a year," stands are glad that the matter is not arrested on the Winglok Wharf, to be allowed to rest where it is. He had $29.00, consisting of up Constitutional Reform.

This is no question of smashing value of wharves, lighters and as a type of the ill-paid clergy of

launches as the deterioration of

his time. What objection really decent land- subsidiary coins, which were from it.

these perishable assets increases In due course the Colony will be informed that His Majesty theords can have to the creation ordered by the Magistrate to bel Reform, but on sensible lines. is this so with our lighters, a We want Constitutional with their age and more especially King has not seen fit to disallow the Volunteer Ordinance-at least such Board allowed a

of a Fair Rents Board, provided changed into notes.

Many Kowloor people and Hong-large number of which, it will be to an anonymous letter in this My attention has been directed we presume so. Apart from that mere technical fact, the machinery able is now complete for the establishment of a Volunteer Force and à

тестл On money. wel His Excellency the Governor object to the idea of some men necessary to replace during the morning's issue of the Daily Press new era in the form and nature of local auxiliary military service matter for landlords intending to present at the gala performance voting powers, as they would policy in this direction will meet of the Directors about which you cannot see. It should be an easy accompanied by the A.D.C.) was being able to indulge in triple ext few years. I feel sure our criticising the recommendations is opened. It takes one back to pre-war days, and is a very clear raise rents to lay before the Board given at the Coronet Theatre this under the C.R.A. Scheme if they with your approval. To safe are shortly going to record your local landmark in the progress that the world is making towards figures justifying the increases. morning, when "The Bettor Ole" happened to be J.P.'s, members of guard as far as possible from Ere Totes. those more normal times of peace that we hope lie ahead. Of course. Only the profteer would resent was screened. Among those also the Chamber of Commerce and the ideal thing would be to have no auxiliars or regular military the bringing into being of such present were the Hon. Mr. H. E. were also on the Sanitary Board

the very large quantity of import- I am personally disinclined to forces of any kind, but until there has developed a greater individual machinery; the others would have Pollock, K.C.. Mr. C. H. P. Hay, electorate.

ant current documents and take .305 notice at all of and collective regard for the rights, property and lives of others, nothing to fear and, nothing to and other well-known residents.

records necessary fo a anonymous letters, but I think there is bound to be some protective agency in existence.

business like ours, and The next hide. We trust that the Govern His Excellency expressed him-

to it opportune to say this. best thing to no military service is voluntary service. and that the ment's stand on this matter wil: self as well-pleased with the

If cope with the requirements "Interested" is a shareholder and

his Excellency's remarks.

If the CR.A. revised its pro- of an increased staff, we intend therefore entitled to put ques- picture. The children of the gramme to suit popular views. demolishing the present office at tions, the obvious course open to CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM.

and contributed in their own way split in the camp. Then the same site, a larger and with the Constitutional Reform

more opportunity which wil be- Whilst we do not see eye to eye to the success of the performance. C.R.A. and the K.R.4. could work modern office with reinforced accorded to

all shareholders, band in hand. Mr. Pollock save pillars and floors. To this end, as

soon 85 the We do not intend reciting the possible contingencies that might with satisfaction that there is on the 4th instant, Mr. Stokes, R. A. perhaps he might find it and we propose to set aside further information about the

Returning to his residence at he is

resolution Association on all points, we note No. 22a, Nathan Road, Kowloon, Kowloon. As President of the value of the

deeply interested in it is advisable to reduce the book I am now proposing has that all young fit men should enrol themselves in the new Corps now reasonable demands will be met. arise-people in Hongkong know them well enough. but we do urge probability that some of its more Jr., made the unpleasant dis-wise to endeavour to ascertain ent

present building been seconded, of asking for in process of formation. One cannot look at the Ordinance It would appear that His Excel. covery that his house coolie had what Kowloon thinks on this the sum

year's profits. report and accounts, and if the without realising that it is framed on democratic lines: that its

of $25,000.00 for the questions are proper ones I will call on the time and efforts of the men who join the force ency the Governor feels favour-his gold wrist watch and a sum scheme accordingly.. That would our intention as soon as we can ability. But it is difficult to resist taken "French" leave with issue and then amend the C. R. A. depreciation of buildings. It is answer them to the best of my ably disposed towards the principle that the force to be raised will be one in which a man will find of election instead of nomination of 85, and also a quantity of preserve units of action-a most obtain the materials from Europe, the conclusion that the cloak of pleasure and healthful recreation. Although the Ordinance is framed

far as the non-Chinese clothing used by his hoy. The desirable thing.

to lengthen our No. 1 wharf, this anonymity usually conceals the on the lines of the old Volunteer Ordinances. It is an improvement

Unofficial Members of

Police were informed and that

being necessary in view of the critic disappointed of personal on them in many respects. There is the choice of officers, the sub- Legislative Council

night they traced the delinquent

increasing number division of the Companies to appeal to varying national sections ofcerned, and that he agrees that chai. All the stolen articles were occasion on which to begin turfing and which we hope will ulitise than the length of an ordinary are con- to a house of ill-repute at Wan the wet season it would be a good will be operating in these waters this letter a capacity to see further Now that we are approaching steamers which we anticipate difficult to trace in the matter of of larger gain, and I confess I find it the community, and indications that much more efficient organisa- in the case of some of the elected recovered on bis person. Ser that open space of land just out our wharves, offering as the latter nose. It may be sometimes for

larger electoral body is advisable, tion will be characteristic. True it is that there is a stricter re- Unofficials. That is so much to geant Aris charged the coolie at side the Kowloon ferry wharf, do, increasing facilities for cargo gotten that Companies such as the quirement asked for when a man joins. He is supposed to join for the good, and is quite in line with the Magistracy this morning. which was formerly enclosed by and passengers. three years and if before the expiry of that time he sees fit to leave the spirit of the time. We have! Mr. N. L. Smith sentenced the| without any bona fide reason, he will be asked to make a monetary

Wharf Company look to outlive compensation. We have no objection to the principle of that, be never believed that the demand man to one month's hard labour

Whilst on this subject, it might and it is with future. necessities the individual by many years, cause such a rule will debar from joining all those who have no real,

for en Unofficial majority would intention of applying themselves to the work that will go with mem- whether it will, though no an-

vided with some nice shade trees not be cut of place to suggest to be conceded, and ке doubt

and garden seats it would give the committee, which has recent-

in view that the Directors bership. As regards the scale of fines that has been laid down, it

are actuated might have been modified a little, but we learn from the Hon. on this point. Frankly, we do

the approach to the ferry and they been formed to consider the

in their nouncement has yet been made Attorney General that those figues were chosen by the Committee not like so many electoral bodies

Godown Company's piers a very that the general question of the not think there is anything more

economic resources of the Colony, desire to "play a game."

proposals to-day and not in the that framed the Bill and it should be remembered that that Committee.

pretty appearance, besides pro-

I do was composed of old volunteers and also had as a member one of Association favours. Why not

viding a comfortable place where

development of our harbour that calls for comment, and I as the Constitutional Reform the Colony' many returned war-time soldiers. The regulation will cut all these unnecessary, un Basil Taylour, R.N., our Harbour

people could wait for incoming deserves immediate and careful now beg to propose the adoption We understand that Captain steamers.

attention. It is possibly be found beneficial in working, and seeing that men who

probable ibat

of the report and accounts. After join know of it beforehand there can really be nothing against it. features and let the whole of the He leaves with Mrs. Taylour for | democratic and complicated Master, is retiring on pension.

time the motion has been seconded, Ï goes on, vessels of greater length will be pleased to answer any The thing that is not yet very clear is what title the new Corps Uncfficials be elected by the Home sometime in April.

And what about that old and deeper draft will replace the questions shareholders may wish will carry. The Hon. Mr. Pollock's suggestion that the Ordinance public? That would be far fairer

wooden shelter, previously used present day ship, and if Hong-: should make definite provision for the word "volunteer"

as a ricksha shelter? Isn't it kong is to retain her pride of high time it came down? It is place as one of the greatest ship- and gentlemen, After the full Mr. Moxonsaid: Mr.Chairman a regular eyesore. At present it ping ports in the world, it is and interesting speech we have coolies. If such places are need-be taken forthwith to so improve not think there is anything ed, then why not have a decent our harbour, the only really necessary or useful to say. I structure put up in place of the valuable asset possessed by this think the shareholders should be present tumble-down erection ? Colony-as will enable the largest congratulated on the excellent of merchant and passenger vessels figures achieved. I beg to pro- There are not many more points in the Ordinance that call for

I hear that Dr. Vickerman, who Necessity, for improvement in/Pose the adoption of the report

to navigate with safety therein. attention, because we bave formerly dealt with the main pro-

recently arrived here from Aus-this respect is already being felt, positions. The absence of much discussion in the Legislative consented to present the prizes to Howsell joined on the 30th as a Lieutenant Colonel'in Egypt when we may reasonably expect mert, seconded: by Mr. Hancock

Lady Rees-Davies has kindly Strength.--Cadet James Lloyd tralis, and who saw war service and as the time is not far distant

This was unanimously carried. Council was a tribute to the framera of the Ordinance, because it the successful runners in the January and is posted to Section has gone into partnership with

On the proposition of Mr. Lam- demonstrated that they have very closely interpreted the wishes Marathon Race. of the Colony as a whole. It is now up to the men themselves to place at the foot of the Queen Vic-resign on leaving the Colony.

This will take 4. Bugler Logan is permitted to.

Dr. StrachaD.

a very large increase io come forward. We understand that quite a pleasing response has toria Statue twenty minutes after

the shipments of China pro- Moss and J. W. C. Bonnar were the appointments of Messra. D. K. already been made and that numbers of forms have been seat to the the conclusion of the Race.

Parades. All Sections, Band

duce from this part of the A Kowloon resident has re- world by reason of the opening The and Instructors at Headquarters ceived a letter from Shanghai of the Cantos-Hankow Line, its David were unanimously re- Volunteer Headquarters. Taking all the Companies, there ought following oficials have been ap-on Monday, 9th instant, at 5.15 containing the news that Mr. F. essential that we should be in elected, on the proposal of Mr. Ho

unanimously confirmed.

Messrs. C. S. Gubbay and A. to be a force raised of something approaching seven or eight painted by the Race Sub-Com- p.m. N.C.Os and Instructor at Reichmann, a former Kowloonite better position than Hankow of Leung, accorded by Mr. F Symth. hundred. It is pleasing also to learn that quite a number of the mittee:- returned men have joined up and from present indications a large

Headquarters op Thursday, 12th and at one time manager of the possibly Shanghai to handle and percentage of such men will be giving the Corps the benefit of their

Judge: Mr. H. J. Gedge.

instant, at 5.15. p.m.

Grand Hotel, Hongkong, has been load cargo on a large scale...

The re-election of Messrs. F. experiences and war-training. We can safely say that the Colony N. J. Stabb, Messrs. Jenkin, Logan, Assistant Judges: The Hon. Mr.

N' TICE.

made manager of the Palace is looking forward to seeing the Corps actually established and Murdoch, one Naval and one Mili-All former members of the

As usual, I have to report that auditors, at a remuneration of Maitland and Percy Smith as under way within a short time, for it will be like old times to see tary Officer.

Hotel, Shanghai. Um

owing to the effects of bad $500, volunteers once more among us. In one respect we shall have

was proposed by Mr. weather during the year, our Greenhill, seconded by Mr. Petrie, lighters suffered considerable and unanimously carried. damage, our bill for repairs in The Chairman announced that this.connection amounting to dividend warrants would bezeady 0797 $7,000.00

to-morrow.

the

and far more. in accord with

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respectful

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HARBOUR MASTER TO RETIRE.

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to be included in the title was obviously an expression of public desires, we are sure. his desire to emphasise the fact that the service is volunt- ary, but we have no doubt that the men who will choose the commend the suggestion to the HONGKONG DEFENCE is used as tea-shops for ricksha most necessary that steps should just heard from the chair, I do. title those who will join straightaway-will not leave such a word Excellency before he comes to a out. In the forms applying for enrolment three titles are suggested. final opinion on the subject. these being "Hongkong Volunteer Force," Hongkong Defence, Force" and "Hongkong Volunteer Defence Force" and there is a certainty that either the first-named or the last will be chosen. The last-named is perhaps the more favourite.

THE MARATHON.

CORPS.

The following Orders issued:-

CADET COMPANY.

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Return of Arms and Equipment.

Corps, who have not yet done so, Chief Umpire: Chief Prevenare requested to

To copa with the increasing return their number of passengers, extra seats Starter: Major Rapson, D.5.0, tó Headquarters at once.

rifles, ammunition and equipment have been put on some of the

Kowloon ferries.

gone back to where we were, but in another and more important tive Officer Wildin." ** respect, we shall have progressed.

and accounts.