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CONNCIL MEETING,

Financial Votes Explained.[

Council.

Wys

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17. · 1922.

€.8.P. pointed out, in making the PASSENGERS DEPARTED.

Fer as. Kitano Maru.--Mr. A, E. Algor, Mrs. H. Hancock, Mr. J. Elmore, Miss A. B. Gates, Miss R. Anderson, Mr. and Mr. Masuko Mr. 1. Kurinara, Mr. T. Kasura,

application, that the „ouly shelter | at Kowloon at present was that at the ferry pier.

An Old Mätter. $6,500 on account of Public AC the conclusion of the ardinary business at rasterday's Works Extraordinary, Kowloon re-arrangement of Kowloon In- meeting of the Legislative and Lots. Nos. 629, 630, 631 and

Mr. R. D. Neish, Mr. M. Sasaki, His Excellency said that the 1111.

|24r. S. Fujizawa, Mr. Y. Sawa. The flo Colonial Secretary : business that would come before the next meeting of the Council This sum of $6,500 is required this mura, Mrs. R. Hancock, Mr. K. Tyear for the lovelling of an area un-Hiruma, Mr. M. Kato, Mr. S. was principally the Jury List was not absolutely certain that the der the conditions of rearrangement Humar, Dr. F. Groves, Mr. W. jof the lots mentioned in the Pollock, Mr. and Mrs Marice list would be ready at that time

It was one of the condi- Weill, Mr. W. S. Ekins, Mr. and next week, but the Conseil would minut

tions of the rearrangement that the Mrs. L T. Easton, Mr. B. Hender- adjourn until then, und if it

Garerament should pay for the son, Mr. S. Tamura, Mr. D. Hashi- not ready could further schouru.

levelling,

mot, Mr. T. Inoue, Mr. S. Okuds. Financial Minutes.

Mr. K. Kawai, Mr. K. Sakurai, Mr.] The following votes recommended

and Mrs. A. Prospero, Mr. R by His Excellency she Governor

The Hon. Colanial Secretary: Kanai, Mrs. G. Myers, Mr. E were approved in Finance Com-The lots are on Nathan Road, or Matson, Mr. H. L. Bramwell, Capt. what is called now Coronation A HEllis, Mr. M. Mashimo, Mrs.

The $600 on account of Kowloon Road.

north end

ST. Dynorski, Miss K. Nakjima. Canton Railway. special ex-the lots i+ 00 Waterloo penditure, repairs to railway Read. The positions of the lots Mr. T. Seki, Mr. M. Chuma, Mr. Mrs. Ojanpora, Mrs. J. S.. Smith, did not fit in with the lay-out of Mr. J. Tejima, Mr. Sorts, Mr. J. | Nathan Road and the adjoining R Arisaka, Master Robt, Leach, roads, and a considerable amount: of filling up was done. The mat Lowrence, Mr. C. M. Trafford,| ter dates back for two years. The Miss H. Kaneda. Baron E. Roenne, original application was made in Mr. K. Namba, Mr. K. Nishimura, October 1917. The question of the Mr. S. Yoshids, Mr. K. Maeda, rearrangement of those lots then Mr. Y. Hirai. Mr. and Mrs. F. came up, and the matter in those Minoda, Mr. A. Plesner, Mr. S.

mittee.

Embankment.

The Hon. Colaia! Secretary said this was a revote of portion of a sum of $1,700 ented last year, as -the work was net farbed at the

end of the year.

$400 on

account of Kowloon Canton Railway, special ex penditure, produce shelter. Taipo Market.

This also was a revote of the balance of money provaled last year, - the work 51'E But completed until the end of the

wear.

Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock: Where are these lots?

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Secretary of State. The latter's Matsuzaki. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. approval of the rearrangement Volkersen. Mr. T. Asabine, Miss was received in September 1919, 1. Huxler. Miss M. G. Lloyd, hat the matter diri hot call for ex-Miss P. H. Abeles, Mrs. 1. C. *penditure natil now.

Ritchie. Miss A. Abeles, Mr. G. H. $15,000 on account of Kow- $4,000 on account of Public Collins, Mr. C. D. Smith, Mr." S. loon-Canton Rilway, special ex-Works. Extraordinary. Hong Ueda, Mr. W. L L Barker, Mr. S. penditure, Laco Yard at Lowu.

kong, Miscellaneous erection of Nomura, Mr. H. Koizumi, Mr. T. The Hoo Culonial Secreters Tretess tastaliation az Gap Rock.Cock, Mr. L. Giles, Mr. S. B This vote requires some explanation. The Hex Colonial Secretary Columbine, Mrs. M. Cock, Mr. M. The original estimate for this work. This is a

revote of part of the prepared in 1920, (1921. Estimates vote

A. Levi. Miss D. E. Sergeant, Mr. of $1400 marke last year. was $45.264; but this sum wa The work Wils not completed and Mrs. J. S. Sargeant, Mr. G. suisequently reduced to $27,400, at the vad ni the year. The actual Sada. Mr. M. Suzuki, Mr. S. and later to 325,100, us it was profanoint of the revate is $8,900 Ohtani. Miss 3. Matsushita, posed to use oll rails. The final Ther

-all-upplemisstary Miss H. Midzano, Mrs. H. L. Bram- estimate was $35,218, and the sum [vote respired, of $20

Hen. Mr Polll asked the range] Nakamura. Mr. S. R. Boku, Mr. S. following reason=" Owing to inlet the wireless, and was informed | Nito, Mr. S. Ejiri, Mr. H. Morrice, crease the cost of labour and that it wouldnable timp Rock to Mr. K. Nakahiro, Mr. F. A. de materials the vote for earthwork keep in touch with our other plants. Sa, Mr. V. R. Gaanco, Miss K. and drain was raised from $5,100 The current would also be use-Takaki and Miss A. M. Chateau. to $6.11: the vote for carriage for electric fans etc. shed and pit from $10,964 to $15. #4: the estimate for track and erossings from $8,770 to StuZU and there was a new hend,et tank and water supply $8.5* making

total

$35.213.

estimated was increased for the

I

Earthwork and Drainage. the mcrease was das to more niilin being required than estimerted. Under Carriage sheet nad pat“ the

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CHINESE NEWS. Sun Yat-sen Bluffing? A Peking telegram states that the negori tions between Chan King-ming and Liang Shih-i failed on account of the difficulty of deciding position.

Sun Yat-sen's

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NOTICE.

MITSUBISHI SHOJI KAISHA, ETD:

EXCHANGE.

WEATHER REPORT.

(Opening Rate: closing Rate on Page ii. HELLING.

2/336 21558

4 m/s

Fog may be expected along the Demand, India

T/T San Francisco)

& New York TIT Javs TIT Marks TT Fran05 ** Demand, Paris

Shanghai-------- PT Singapore......... TT Japan IT Indi......

2/6 “Nom

10616 113 183

5356

114 NOTL 6.15

SOLE PROPRIETORS

BUYING.

2/64 2776

[/T Feb. 17d. 12h. 12m.-Pressure Demand is highest in the extreme North. 10 d/s It has increased slightly from 30 d Another Peki « message s355 Weihaiwei to Foochow and de- increase was the to the foundation that although Win Pui-fne has de paza moderately over N Indo being board tclared that Sun Yat-sen's expedi-China which is now covered by sub-soil, and the increased est of tion againt the North is merels depression. materials. Coder Track

bluff, the defences of Yochow have Crossinge töe increase was due to been strengthened. and the cost of rail and sleepers hav-Tuchun of Henan has been in-s. Coast of Chise ing gone up. The tank and waterstructed to me that there is no supply was not included in tencroachment on his territory. Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 redtired estirante of $23,000, SU TE

Our Canton correspondent saya bours ending at 10 am, today, really became a new head.

it is reported from Wuchow that 0.00 inch. Total since January riginally estimated to cost $2,500, Ngai Bong ping has recalled his 1st. 5.31 inches. against an and eventually found to co-t

forces to Wuchow and is making | average of 2.41 inches. $3,500, and this dne preparations to return to Canton. increased cost of materials and it is said that his headquarters FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS Im L/C

It was

fubour The work is going on and the sura ired this year $16,000 to complete it.

1.

$118 on account of Kowloon- Canton Railway, Sperial expen- diture, Locomotives.

This is reared to pag the wazee ei ren employed on the work of Jisunatim and assembling 16- enguatives since Devender pop sheet

was made up

have already been abolished.

DR. W. W. YEN RESIGNS.

China Wanting a Premier and Foreign Minister.

Peking, Feb. 10. Dr. W. W. Yen's resignation. both as Foreign Minister and Acting Premier reached the Cabinet late last night.

Salyingpun Schools. $158,949 in aid of the rote

The document points out that Public Works. Extraordinary. Dr. Yen merely agreed to carry] Hongkong, Public Health and on until the end of the Pacific Buildings Onlinarer 1003, (41) Conference, and that he DOW compensation and resumptions.

desires to retire and secure a rest from the onerous duties which be has recently performed.

▶ This sum is required" for the purchase of 1. L. No. 755, Boubam Road. from the Catholic Mission. Immediately following the re- The it is required for the new port of Dr. Yen's resignation the buildings of Saigingpun Schue! | Weichiscpu announces that the From the amount $27.207 will be Government has recalled Drs. deducted as premium on new site Wellington Koo, Alfred Sze and for a church to be granted to the Wang Chung-hui from Washing- missut on Bengwoord Kaal. ton in order to hear their report $191 on account of Kowloon-jof the Conference and to receive Canton Railway, special expendi-their ture, fire bese, &c.

ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW.

District.

1 Hoogkong

Gap Rock......

to į moderate:

overcast

EL DIP

6 m/s. L/C ............ 271 30 dis. Sydney and 2/815

Melbourne

30d/a. San Francis-? odNew York/

Forecast. 1N.E. winds,

fresh to

56

4 m/s. Marks.......

Noo

1 m/s. Francs

6.75

6 m/s. Francs.......

6.95

N.E. winds.

BOme

drizzle

J or mist.

* Formses Channel strong.

J South coast 01 Chin & between H.K. & Lamocks.,

4 South coast of

Chins between H.K. & Hainan.)

The same 21 No, t

The same

■ No. 1.

T. F. CLAITON, Director. E. Observatory, Feb. 17, 1932.

TIME BIGNALS.

Demand, Germany. Demand, New York 5396

Nom. T/T Bombay Demand, Bombay ... 183 IT Calcutta......... Nom. Demand, Calcutta... 188 Ja Yokohama......... 113 Demand, Manila ... 109 Demand, Bingapore. 106ė Demand, Batavia "... 144 3n Haiphong On Saigon On Bangkok Sovereign

Nom

8434

Gold leaf per Taal... Nom. 7.85 Bar Silver, ready... 337%

forward

3396 Bank of England rates 5% few York/London

4.36

SUBSIDIARY COINS.

par 1/2% pm. 4/5% dis 16.7/10% dis.

The time ball on Kowloon advice regarding Far Signal Hill is dropped daily at 10 Eastern affairs. It has also.. and 4 p.m., except on Sator This is to supplement the sute or announced that Mr Hu Wei-teh. days when it is dropped at 10 $900 providei in last year's the Chinese Minister in Tokyo, is Estimates to pay the rest of fire returning to Peking on sick leave and 1 pm, and on Sundays Hrong 50 ct pieces

and Holidays when it is dropped hose required or the railway.

at 10 a.co. only.

in sterling, it east £147-12-0. ·

The President has given Mr. | Liang Shib-yi ten days' extension $1,028 on account of Kowloon-jof leave. Otherwise there have Carton Railway, special expendi-been no developments in the ture, motion plates and cylinders Cabinet situation. for Locos 3 and 4.

to

supple.

This is required 'moot the vore under Special Ex- penditure last year, $1,800. The actual cost was $5,828, leaving a belance of $1,038.

$4,700 on account of Public Works, Extraordinary. Kowloor, ervction of temporary ricksha shelter with latrines attached in Kowloon.

The Captain Superintendent ef} Police requested that certain tem- with porary rickshaw shelters, Jatrines attached, ahnuld be erected in various places on the Howloor peninsula. The estimates for these plages are: One at Yaumati $11,-) 000; Mongkok 3000; Sham Sai-po $900; Hung Hom $900; Kowloon

Total $4,700. City $900. Hou. Colonial Secretary, said the|

The

MAN-

WOMAN-

MARRIAGE

10

5

Hoogkong Feb. 17, 1922.

METEOROLOGICAL

The ball is hoisted half mast at Canton sub, coins the 55th minute and full mast at the 57th minute. Should the ball fail to drop at the correct time, it will be lowered at five minutes past the hour and the ordinary routine repeated at the following horr, if possible.

Should the time ball be out of! order the above routine will be carried out with the flag" Z", on

Barometer the storm signal mast.

Temperature Tim vignal are also given at Humility night by means of three white

Wind Direction lamps mounted vertically on the

Wind Fores Observatory wireless mast. From Weather......... 8b. 56m. Os. to 9h. 0m. 03. p.m. Rain.... the lamps are extinguished Highest open

momentarily at the even seconds, except at the 2nd. 28th, 50th. 52nd, and 54th of each minute.

The hours refer to Hongkong' | Standard Time (8 hours of enst

Greenwich).

Provious

Day

on date.

on date,

23.92

29.93 29.91

63

59

61

71

79

72

E

E.

E.

4

6

5

c b

O

0.00 0.00 0.00

air Temperature on the 16th 64 Lowest бред "air" Temperature on the

17th 59

T. F. CLAXTON, Director. H. K. Observatory, Feb. 17.

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TIME TABLE:

· WEEK DAYS.

to 1.30 La.

Troy là Luận

BLA

-

1.20 6.06. 10. 1.00 a.m.

10

£1.30

30 12.30 pm

36 3:36. be 1.30 3.0,

10 mio.

NIGHT. CARS...

1,80 130. 16 1.00 pa. 1.25 y1_ 1.36 y. m. in 11-30 pm evy #mántos 11.46 7..

SATURDAYS.

SEWNA KAR 11.00 MLQLİges. SUNDAYS.

7.30 am. lo 7,45 1.10.

3,00 um 10, 1.20 km..

8.34 8.m. 19 ́11.00 1.8- 11.30 4.39,90 12.20 1408

DESE BAR 10 1.00 3.40. 1.90 sm. to 4.00 3.0 4.30 pm to 820 p.m.

NIGHT CARS.

As on Week Boys-

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TO-NIGHT of 9.15 p.m. performance

JEWEL CARMEN

in

"THE BRIDE OF FEAR"

THE GREAT GARCIA TROUPE

with

MISSES GLADYS and KINA

in

LATEST SONGS and DANDES

- 5-15 p.ru. performances.

DOROTHY DALTON in "QUICK SAND "

2.30 and 7.15 p.m.

EILEEN SEDGWICK in "DIAMOND QUEEN" 12 & 13 Epis.

Booking at the Theatre.

THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE-

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The following Unclaimed Tele- grams are lying here:-

cio Watanabe Hotel, from Osaka.

Thurskawamuru e/o Okanokiku Ho. 18 Kaibogai, from Misumi. '

Csaken. from Osaka,

Bury Hongkong Club, from Shanghai.

Osborne Morgan Empress Russia, from Shanghai.

Moricho Chokagaras, from Osaka.

Cheungkemu "c/o Manshun” woo No. 29 Des Voeux Rosd, from Tientsin.

Patated and Pablished for the

11, Ivo Kows: Blevat, fa

.Hinglee West Yingpon Road, from Shanghai.

Manchnerchan 164- Road, from Amoy." 1

Singkee, from Shanghai. Leson, from Amoy. Leeyewtong, from Shanghai: Honcheksa Kwonglooksent; from Yokoham

L. Wahyi Waiyip, fros Yokohama.

Wingringsbong. from Yok

karsa.

Yeungsweng Taitung Hote from Amoy.

Taiseng Co. Shanghwan Tientsin.

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