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31st Oct. 8th Nov. 13th Nov. 22nd Nor. LIVERPOOL

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 96 19

I said the general

Not in Order.

and there can be no objection to is open froză 9-12 noon, and from to insist on drivers driving at the Investigate any complaints. Ha far iha benatt of members but abo any person agreeing to additional 1-7.30 p.m. and is available for use speeds allowed by law, namely 15 had personally experienced a very for the public, including tradesmen. service, as for instance, the chanf-of members, both ladies and miles an hour in Hongkong and great deal of trouble in getting re- What was for the benefit of man

Kowloon and 10 miles an hour in pairs satisfactorily carried out bers could not be for the benefit of - fear to do all the washing.ând not gentlemen...

I would like also to take this op Control Areas. I have been parti- and he knew of a good many others tradesmens. The two interests were to claim the assistance of a coolis. The wages mentioned were also in portunity of expressing on behalf or cularly asked to mention Caine who had complaints toʻmake in diametrically opposed.

аго nine this respect tended for minimum wages, and it is the Committee their appreciation Road, where there

His fourth resolu- No one aspects children, tion was that more frequent meet-tradesman. schools.

Mr. Lauritsen: I did not say to be hoped that as the local supply of the improvement in traffic can to have much knowledge of things of the association should be public... of chauffeurs increases, the scale, trol by the Pubes, and to say that pace a car is being driven at but held to enable members to express which appears generous compared to the Association is always willing to if they see a car coming along at their views and receive reports Mr. Barnard doubted whether the places like Shanghai, may decrease cooperate with the Police in matters fast speed, they are very ada from the Committee. He thought meeting asa in order in passing the The wages question is a very that concern the safety of the com-get frightened and loss their heada, dithcult one and I doubt if we cant munity. I will now ask the Seere. All the Control Areas are given that whilst, if he might say so, the resolution. No notice had been come to any defnite arrangement tary to make some remarks on the in the Association's year book, and Association was in its infancy, they

riven of it at this meeting. Motoring in Bong letters that have been received, and I would also draw members' atten- might derive more assistance by

The Chairman agreed that notice beention to the note in the year book I obtaining the views of members on „hould have been given. He thor kong is in its infancy. There have other matters that have

on the principle of "Safety First" various points. Mr. Plummer ad- been difficulties in the supply of brought to his natics.

and the remark regarding Garden ded that he knew the objection to oughly appreciated Mr. Bernard's drivers. Men were obtained from The Hon. Secretary said:

Road The Police bave not an some of his resolutions would be point and he thought it better thas Shanghai, putting up immediately [Several very useful suggestions

the resolution should be brought the rata of wages above those have been made and no doubt the ass task in controlling the traffic, that the Ass:ciation had no money

and do not stop a car or speak to out he thought that if they went forward at a subsequent meeting. written in (Direct or via Continental Ports)

obthining in the sister port. Can- gentlemen who have

Mr. Hodgson said that a real- Nur. Genoa, Marseilles & Liverpool tonese are now becoming available will later on address the meeting, the driver unless necessary. Any about it in the right direction they

obtain all that was tion which practically altered the 15th Nov. Marseilles, Havre & Liverpool a increasing numbers, but the As the Chairman has pointed out, complaints as to the Police should vald soon

It seemed to him that constitution of the Association could toif a Central Garage could be found not be brought forward without pro- Rotterdam & Liverpool | wages are kept up. Up' to the pre the circular was sent out to bring be sent in writing to the C.S.Peeded.

the matters to the attention of all sent there has been competition to

enter into any argument or disens- ¦ and members were prepared to per notice being given. members. obtain good drivers; in the future I

The question of a Garage haŝion with a Police officer par to try Įmake use of it, it would be more or i Mr. 1 E. Smith expressed lope there will be competition for been considered, but it is not posif the occupants of the car have

and make excuses at the time, even eaa self-supporting.

desire to withdraw the resolution. Mr. Komor did not think there good drivers to obtain good employ-sible at present to get a site or reat told the chauffeur to drive at a

Mr. J. Smith said that members was any possibility of obtaining a joined an association to protect ers. Every member desires to pay suitable premises and the Associa higher speed than that allowed by rarage. He suggested that they themselves against the trade. That

reasonable wage, but there is little tion is not in a position to extend the law.

might make arrangements with eason why the wage of a particular the amount which would be neces-

In regard to the new number

ane of the garages to house their

was their only reason for joining. class should be higher than that sary even to fit out premises for a plates that have recently been

Mr. Bernard, referring to the The question of appoint-issued, a thin piece of board should ported the idea that all chauffeurs that drivers should be called upon

cars on special terms. fraid to persons skilled in a similar Garage.

He sup classification of drivers, considered Edegree and higher than that obtaining official repairers has been con-be fixed to the holder on the car. should be compelled to pass an

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CHAUFFEURS' WAGES AND

ing at Shanghai.

Organisation Needed. Little, however, can be done in this direction unless the members unite together and form an organis tion with rules which are kept hough they may perhaps in some :ases suller personal inconvenience. It is important that car owners ate an interest in their cars and gain some slight knowledge of their nechanism and condition. Atten- tion to the petrol and oil consump tion is well worth while; in many

never

sidered; but the Committee do not

and members are asked not

at present see their way to make/and the plate screwed on to the Examination,and obtain a certis, to pass as examination and obtain

board. . This will obviate rattling sad save the enamel plate from breaking.

Training School for Chinese Drivers.

discussion, Mr. Plummer, refer-

In the first

In the

that

A

but some slight indication of a

the suggested agreement he did not xisting state of affairs, but be could assure members that that enter into an agreement with the heuseboy and it seemed to him was not so in his case. It

x definite appointment.

cate before being allowed to take a certificate which they could pre- Training and Classifying Drivers.

charge of cars.

sent for employment and, which In regard to the quetion of

Clashing of Interests. might also enable them to obtain teaching drivers, 1 find un refer-

Mr. H. E. Smith said that the higher wages. Whilst he agreed it ence to the files of the Association

The Chairman, having inviteddogkong Automobile Association would be highly desirable to reduce that some time ago the YMCA

was an organisation formed sole- the wages in some cases be felt that put forward a scheme, and I now suggest that they be approached ring to the suggested classification for the benent and protection they would experiencs great diffient- again on the matter. The Associa of drivers, said that classiñcation the owner driver and as such it ty in attempting to do so. It seem

was alright if they were in a posier e:nnected with the motor trade could deal with the question was by was unsatisfactory that any mened to him that the only way they tion could, of course, engage teacher, but I doubt if any memo to enforce it.

should be identified with the getting a larger number of drivers, HONGKONG AUTOMO-

ber would have sufficient time, place he thought they would be

Club's affairs. bercott, which he somewhat difficult to bring forthe demand the wages question He knew it was and then when the supply reached BILE ASSOCIATION.

even if they were willing, to give faced with a the time and attention necessary very much doubted whether they ward a suggestion like this with would solve itself. With regard to Private Owners And Trade cars a good deal of eil purchased to ensure that everything was be would be able to stand.

into its ling done in the best possible man-second place he did not think they personal grievance regarding the hint any member would like to Ende it་ Way interests.

owner's par, and a knowledge of ner. On the other hand the would be able to carry out the

considering the engine and its working saves YM.CA. could possibly include classiñcation. many an item in the repair bill. Ithe teaching of motor car driving there were something like 400 or Mr. C. Mel. Messer presided may say that later

an the Comia their syllabus, and from what 1500 chau Heurs in the Colony. Whumpossible for the provider and equally unsatisfactory that they aver a general meeting of the mittee hoge to be able to arrange know of the YMCA.I think if they regard to the agreement which customer, to see eye to ere in re should make one with the chaufear.

Dit Consignees of Cargo are hereby rongking Automobile Association for lectures on car driving mechan. took the matter up it would be bad been proposed. he did

gard to the finances of each. 'It] His ovu experience was that drivers done properly and satisfactorily.think they would get drivers to informed that all Goods are being said in the Old Chamber of Com2) am etc... provided a sufficient num-

was not fair to sostrain the generos- | bad always been willing to carry out landed at their risk into the Go-oerce Room at the City Hall yes ber of members would be willing to think, be left to a special con questioned whether it would prove Association as to expect, him to done so they had been "sacked." If The question of terms etc. should, sign it, and, even if they, did. heity of any trade member of the instructions, but where they bad not downs of the Hongkong and Kow- Lerday evezing. He was support-attend

mittee to arrange. In regard to of any great value. "1-think their loon Wharf and Godown Com-[ed by Dr. G. M. Harston, Messra. You will notice that on the cir- the question of classifying drivers, mothers would die, just as they farezo his own profits by suggest-everybody dealt with them in that pany, Ltd., at Kowloon, whence, J. Hell-irving, W. E. Roberts, Jcular reference is made to the char. I do not think the scheme suggest-do to-day, and they would be going ng means whereby they could ob-way they would get no trouble from and/or from the wharves delivery cCubbin and C. Lauritzen (mector books supplied by the Police.ed would be found workable, and I back to Canton and neither you

cain cheaper tyres elsewhere, that source. (Hear, Hear.) may be obtained.

I regret a litle a is made of suggest as an alternative two or your agreement would be able

Either he had to lose or the mem- The Chairman said that as regards (Hou. Secretary). the efforts the Folize have taken classes of drivers only, drivers at to stop them," Mr. Plummer added.

pers of the Association had to lose.wages it seemed to be the general Mr. Smith concluded by moving view of the meeting that they tners present included Messrs.

in making this arrangement The $30/$40 per month and fitter! Steven-/-, J. J.

the following resolution:-Taatstond allow the law of supply and drivers at $10/$50 per month, the Arrangement was made with a view

latter to have a full mechanical

Asso- the Hongkong Automobile

iation is an organisation formed demand to take its conne. Wages

lely for the benefit and protec-

From TRIESTE, VENICE, COLOMBO, PENANG

& SINGAPORE.

CLASSIFICATION.

vers of the Committee) and Mr. F. Optional Cargo will be forward-Lavington ed unless notice to the contrary be given before 25th inst

All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Under- signed on or before the luta prox. or they will not be recognized.

2. Smith.

. Henderson, O. Marriott, and H. Iane Hon. Secretary having read she notice convening the meeting,

tours. Members sheuld make

2

notice of the following resolution:

Was

were coming down. There had not

Mr. Plozimer sald that bis idea Plummer,

was to assist in arriving at some No claims will be admitted after 1. G. M Bernard, W. J.

to controlling the conduct of chastknowledge and to be able to do all the Goods have left the Godowns, E. MacKenzie, P. M. Hodgson, J.

means whereby they could obtain and all Goods remaining unde-smita, T. Oliphant, A. Fothergill,

a general reduction in wages; and ordinary repairs. It will probably -livered-after the 31st igst wid be E. Riggs Ho Cheuk, El. point of keeping these character be passible for the Association, this in view he had givention of owner drivers, and as such bero so many cars imported as last subject to rent.

They should with the help of the Police, to get; wastro, C. D. Marcal S. Komor, Abooks themselves.

they would get operate with the Police in their chauffeurs at these rates later on."That the Association should take is undesirable that any mem-year and the result would be if this

ser connected with the motor trade continued that

a cheaper rate. He cadeavours to control and assist would also suggest that employ Practical steps to promote and en-

should be actively Ideatiñed with drivers at trafic and keep their chauffeurs toers treat part, say $10, of the curage driving by private owners,

if they tried to force wages down affairs." the etiquette of he read in metsal monthly wage, as a bonus for and that the Association should the control of the Association's thought members would agree that there would be very few who would- Mr Plummer seconded. consideration of each other's rights satisfactory conduct and driving, promote a school of instruction turning up to time for appointment where Chinese drivers, particular- and comfort.

The Chairman pointed cut that fall into line. etc.. that is to say if a driver was y members' cominees, could be

was passed it rece.ving $50 he would only re- taught at a reasonable cost." He the resolution bers have had an opportunity forceive the full amount if his thought that a good many private would debar several members from disrassing matters. if the meeting conduct had, in all respects, been owners, if they had better facili-sitting on the Committee. considers it advisable, a special rom satisfactory. I understand some ties, would learn to drive them- mittes be formed to consider the question of chauffeurs' wages and any other allied matter.

All broken, chafed, and damag- ed Goods are to be left in the lio- downs, where they will be exam- ined on the 31st inst. at 10 am. No Fire Insurance nas beau effected.

Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by

DODWELL & CO., LTD.,

Agents.

SHANGHAI JEDGE TO GO ON LEAVE.

the Chairman said:

The Committee of the Automobile Association has received from time

in

writing to

the

I would opgest that after surra.

The Unused Club Room,

Mr. Laaritsen said there

were

With

to ume complaints from members as to the conduct and pay of chaat tours, and the Committee has come to the opinion that the best way to

of the garages here work on this selves. He certainly thought the owners of garages wbu were also deal with this matter would be to

principle. I am told that several Association might take some steps private owners and they were as Lave a meeting of members to fully

car owners would like to learn to with a view to promoting a train- much entitled to the benefits of the Ciscuss these matters. A circular

drive their cars and I would asking school for Chinese drivers. Association as the other members. The Association was not started for A Central Garage, YAS 133ced together with a draft I would take this opportunity of jang members who would be will-

and members Egreement.

were referring to the Club Room in the ing to teach other members to send The second resolation Mr. Flam- the beneft of motor drivers alone asked te forward their views Hongkong Club annex, which has in their names. The Committee mer said he wished to bring before but for the general public as well secret-been opened since August 1st. Most would also like to have the opinion the meeting was to the effect that in order that better traffic regula

might be obtained. Mrs. Skincer Turner is return-ay. I regret to say that it is a of the English motor periodicals of the meeting on the question of the Association should take steps tions

issning badges to drivers. I was to establish are placed in this room and ar recently asked as to the use of the where

ä Central Garage regard to tyres, that was a matter ing to bhangbai by the Empress watter of disappointment that so

members. particularly entirely for individual members. ol Asia das on October 29. Her few members have recorded their rangements bave been made for lower road. i.e. Victoria or wer drivers. could safely leave The Chairman spoke of the ex- daughter remains in England torviews, but it is hoped that at this them to be sent regularly. So far Jubilee Road. There is no regula their cars under cover during the cellent pioneer work Mr. Lauritsen the present, as Judge skinner meeting many may give 03 the the Club Room has only been littleton at present, but the general

day and obtain supplies of petrol had done in the Colony for the Turner will probably go on Home beneEt of their opinions. The circu❘ used, and if support continnes lack understanding seems to be that

etc. at reasonable rates. He sag-benefit of motorists. Mr. Lauritsen leave next year.

tar and draft agreement were dising it is proposed to close it at the this road should only be used by gested that that would be of more was in the business and, of course, inbated with a view to arousing end of February. It was opened cars coming into Hoogkong.

use than a Club Room which cost interests clashed. Lawful Speeds Urged. the interests of members and form- because several members expressed I have also received several com- $100 a month and was not made it entirely to the meeting as to whe

g a starting base for farther dia- the wish to see the motoring papers:

The third resolation bether garage owners or persons con- to the ashington conference an cussion. Many may think that the and that a room be provided where plaints as to the way cars

driven in Hongkong. I do not wished to bring forward was that nected with the motor trade should appeal for an opportunity to local chauffeurs should be capable such might be read. You will notice think any motorist in Hongkong the Association should make ar Present the cause of the Korean of attending to more matters than that under Rule 2 of this Associa-would like to give cause for the rangements with one or more of baked cot to serve on the Com- people to the end that you will those given in the circular and drafttion, Clause F. it is stated other users of the road to think the local garages to undertake re- either present it to the conference agreemENT, The conditions put one of the objects of this Associs that those driving in cars consider pairs fer members at a reasonable or create an opportunity for us to forward in these documents were in- tion that a Club House or Garage the roads are for them only. Icost and guarantee satisfaction. do so."

teaded as minimum requirements, shall be provided. The Club Room would ask all who use motor cars the Association to undertake to

KOREANS APPEAL TO V. S.

A Korean commission bas handed to the American delegates

FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS

His Argument Won!

are

use of

mittee.

He would leave

Mr. H. E. Smith took exception to Mr. Lauritsen's remarks that the Association was formed not only

BY BLOSSER

After some further discussion the meeting adjourned.

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QUGEE ~~

LOOKIT WHAT

YOU DONE, FRECKLES!

NOW SIR

YOUNG MAN-

IN THE

HOUSE WITH YOU

QUICK!!

FRECKLES, I'M GOING TO WHID YOU, NOT BECAUSE YOU BROKE THE WINDOW, BUT BE- CAUSE YOU BROKE YOUR

PROMISE TO ME THAT YOU WOULD STOP PLAYING

BALL NEAR THE HOUSE!

AW, MOM, CAN'T YOU DO IT FOR BREAKIN'

THY WINDOW? POP'LL

I HAVE TUCK SOME-

BODY FOR THAT!

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