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THE NEW MINISTRY,

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Mr. Reginald McKenna Chancellor of Exchequer.

(Reuter's Service.)

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DEATH OF MR. T. W. ROBERTSON,

Was Resident of Hongkong for Thirty Years.

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SATURDAY.

MAY 26.

1923日登十月四

Extensive Amendments Proposed.

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COLONY'S FINANCES.

Balance Still Growing.

residence in Hongkong, the late RENTS ORDINANCE. Mr. Robertson bad; by his sterling * (qualities, his courtesy of manner! nd his genial disposition, en- deared himself to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.) - bils: as a skilled engineer he London, May 23. The Baldwin Ministry is practically identical with Mr. Bonar

We much regret to have to to the development of usišty contributed in no small degree Law's, except for Lord Robert Cecil and Mr. J. C. C. Davidson report the death, news of which services here. He took a keen (formerly secretary to Mr. Bonar Law) who will fill the bitherto bas been received by cable, of Mr. interest

DRAFT OF NEW BILL. vacant posts of Lord Privy Seal and Chancellor of the Dachy of W. Robertson, formerly Super-served

in local fairs and Lancaster, respectively. Šir Joynson Hicks becomes Financial intendant Engineer of the Hong the Kow.oos Residents' Associa ments in the Rents Ordinance. uary and February was $4,192,-

The Gazette contains the draft ibe Committee of of Bill which is to effect amend- Secretary to the Treasury, vice Major Boyd Carpenter, who is now ong and Kowloon Wharf and tion. The high esteem in which There are numerous changes pro. 760, as against $3,999,548 for the

intendent of the Star Ferry many presentations, including an of "Objects and Reasons" in- Godown Company, and Super- he was held was manifested by Company. In April last year illuminated address

from the dicates

Exchequer.

Later.

Mr. Reginald McKenna has been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Mr. McKenna's appointment to the Chancellorship was an absolute surprise, as he was never once mentioned in connection with the vacancy. The announcement was made after publication of the official list, in which Mr. Baldwin appeared in the dual posi tions of Prime Minister and Chancellor. The former Liberal states- man's acceptance of the new office is subject to his doctor's approval,, in view of a recent attack of typhoid, but he is expected to be able to take up the post after convalescence. Meanwhile Mr. Baldwin will pilot the Budget through the House of Commons.

It will be recalled that Mr. McKenna's unexpected recommendation to city men at election time to support the Bocar Law Government evoked a caustic speech from Mr. Lloyd George. It is strongly rumoured that a seat in the House of Commons, whence he retired after his defeat in the 1918 election, will be found for Mr. McKenna in the City of London in succession to Sir F.. Banbury, Bari, who is likely to be raised to the Peerage.

COUNTY CRICKET MATCHES.

The Latest Results.

Lordon May 25.

Middlesex defeated Esser on the first innings. For Middle- sex in their first innings Hendren compiled 15%; and Atkinson took

5 wickets for 16. The Essex player Morris in their second innings; knocked up 111.

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Derby beat Worcester on the first innings. For Derby, Jackson in their second innings scored 95.

Lancashire defeated Kent on the first innings. The Lancastrian Parkin, in the first innings took for 53.

Notts beat Northampton by 196. Richmond, for Notts. in the first innings took 5 for 28. Carr in the second innings hit ap 100 not out, for Norte.

Surrey baat Leicestershire on the first innings.

Yorkshire beat Warwick by 84 runs. the first innings took 10 for 51.

AMERICAN STEEL INDUSTRY BOOMING.

Twelve-Hour Day to Remain.

CONTROL OF OPIUM PRODUCTS.

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The late Mr. T. W. Robertson.

A statement appearing in the Gazette shows that the Colony's credit balance on February 28th. last was $14,341,088, as against $13,746,439 on January 31st.

The total revenue during Jan.

Expenditure for the two months totalled $2.510,313, compared with $165,367 for the first two months

The object of this Bill is to make certain amendments in the Rents of 1922. Ordinance, 1922, Ordinance No.14} of 1922. It is proposed to extend that Ordinance for another year from the 30th June. This will be! doce by resolution under section 10 of that Ordinance.

building. Paragraph (2) of clanse 7 therefore proposes to provide that with the three months notios to quit the lessor must also serve Building Authority to the effect copy, of a certificate from the

and

Mr. Reginald McKenna, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Furnished Premises. Section 2.(b) (ir) of the pricipal Ordinance excluded farnished houses and furnished houses and that furnished flats from the scope of struction would have the effect such intended recon- the Ordinance. The main reason of making the building a "new for this exclusion was that the building", within the meaning [complication introduced by the of the Public forniture would have made it Buildings Ordinance, 1903. Clause

Health difficult to ascertain or fix the 7 also proposes to amit from standard rent. The effect of clause section 4 (1) (f) the references to 2 of the bill is to extend to premises "palling down." because in general let se furnished hotel or the only justification for pulling farnished boarding house, the down is reconstruction. Danger- principle of exalading furnished ous buildings can be dealt with premises which had already, after under Ordinance No. 1 of 1903, and Market Report, published by The fortnightly Price Current discussion, been adopted in the and say exceptional cases not the Hongkong General Chamber principal Ordinance. The opport involving danger can be dealt of Commerce, states: unity has been taken of making with under section 24 of the

it clear that the exclusion of furnished premises applies only when the premises were bona fide let furnished.

Sub-Letting,

become

principal Ordinance.

Recovery of Rent.

Clause 7 of the bill adds

HONGKONG IMPORTS.

Few Changes to Report.

Cotton piece goods and fancy cattan goods-During the inter val a moderate business has been effeated chiefly in white and dyed fancy goods. No sales are report- sub-section which is taken fromed of grey or white Shirtings but Oxford defeated Gloucester by an innings and forty-four runs.

Section 2 (g) (i) of the principal of 1920, 10 and 11 Geo. V. c. 17. Whitsuntide recess and reopens section 19 (2) of the English Act clearances are somewhat better. Hampshire defeated Somerset by 45. For Hants, Bowell in the

Ordinance provides that a lessee which provides that the expira-

Manchester is closed for the usual second innings scored 108. For Somerset, White in the second in-

of a domestic tenement who tion of the Rents ning took 7 for 64.

occupies a portion of the tenement shall not enable a lessor to re- cally no change as regards the

Ordinance

on Monday the 28th. instant, himself who sublets other port-cover any rent which he could

Cotton Yarn.-There is practi- For Warwick, Howell in Mr. Robertson retired

twenty-Ere years' service with Shipbuilders (of which he was tenement vis-a-vis bis immediate and that it shall not prevent a

after Institution of Engineers and in actual occupation of the whole continusose of the Ordinance, ed sales are being effected at lons is to be regarded as the tenant not have recovered during the volume of business done. Limit the companies mentioned, and the senior past President), a gold lessor. This altogether thirty years in Hong watch from the European staff prevent any claim by a land-which he could have recovered coats Quotations ars: No 10s. continued decline in prices, intended to lessee from recovering any sum W&S kong. He settled down in Victoria, of the Godown Company, two lord

these being below replacing British Columbia, with his family, blackwood silver inscribed chairs on

to turn out his tenant during the continuance of the taking with him the good wishes from the Chinese and Potuzur-tenant was occupying only a part

the

$160/183 ground

No-128. $166/194 No. that the Ordinance. New York, May 25.

of e host of friends. Mr. Gary, president of the United States Steel Corporation, Robertson and the daughter and table from the fitters and work-if the interest of the lessee of a

16s $190/205. No. 20e. $175/200 Muchose staffs of the Ferry Company. of the tenement. Section 15 of the sympathy will be felt for Mrs.

Arrivals 3,500 dales. addressing the Iron and Steel Institute, reported that the business two sons in their bereavement.

Shipments g silver-inscribed blackwood principal Ordinance provides that

Sub-Lessees' Rights, nil. Sales 1,500 bales. Unsold outlook in the United States was good. All the Corporation's furn- aces and mills were operating at full capacity, which was only about 56 years of age.

Section 21. of the principal Or-7,000 bales.

stock 16,000 bales. Bargaine The late Mr. Robertson

men of the Godown Company, domestic tenement comes to an dipance provides that recon- limited by the lack of sufficient working forces. The institute could out here thirty-one years ago, as down Company.' -.

was and a beautiful silver opergas end, his not at present recommend the abandonment of the twelve-hour day chief engineer in the old Scottish

Woollens.-There is no change He came from the launch men of the Go-teracts of bis lessor. For example, section 4 (1) (f) binds the sub-

sub lessees

stract on notice to quit under to report. in the steel industry.

A lets & house to B, and B subleasees as well as the lessee." If beea reported and quotations are Raw Cottons.-No business has Oriental Steamship Company. He

Everyone expected that Mr. lets certain floors to and D: Bthis were not the law, a lessor purely nominal:--Indian des later joined the Wharf and Ferry Robertion would enjoy many out: C and D become tenants of for a long time. In the first place staple at $37/44.

fails to pay his rent, and is turned might be kept out of bis property criptions Companies, and had an unbroken years of his well-earned, retire, their respective floors under abe dog not always know who the

at $31/39. Chinese period of service with them up to went, and his death a year after. It may be that C occupies only sub-lessees are. In the second reported bat market very doll. his retirement.

Metale. A few. smail sales During the many years of his who knew him.

Wards has come as a shock to all portion of his floor sad sub-lets place, the leases may go on anb

other portions. It seem obvious letting up to the very end of the about at 700,000 sacks. Market Flour market Report.-Stock: that when B drops out C should three months period, so that at dull.

Quotations:- American also be able to resist any attempt the end of that period the lessor Patent, $3 75 per sack; American by the landlord to turn him out notice. This might go on inde. Cut off, $295 per sack; Shanghai might have to serve another straight. $2.95 per sack; American on the ground that be occupies: only a portion of his tenement, initely. The principal Ordinance, Flour, $300 per sack; Australian which is a single for in bis however, failed to take the next No. 1, $2.95 per sack.' case. Accordingly, clause 3 of step, i.e., to provide expressly that

Suger-Market quiet. the bill proposes to give to such an order for possession obtained A gang of five armed men raid-sub-tenant the protection which & reconstruction notice should have miserably paralysed our Saltpetre. Canton troubles in Hollywood Road and l'ai Pinged a goldsmith's shop in Shauki was given to B by section 2 (2) also be binding on the sub-lessees. market. Shan Street are in distress at the war, not far from the police (1). It is arguable that section It is arguable that it is but it is The Hague, May 25. The Second Chamber has passed a Bill relative to the inter. notice to quit because of the in- o'clock, and held up the master this protection to U, but it is iso 8 of the bill therefore provides fact that they have been given station, last night, about eight 2 (g) (1) as it stands does give also arguable that it is not Clause aatiocal reconstruction of Austria. The party leaders' objections tention of their landlords to pull at the point of the revolver. They arguable that it does not. were met by the League of Nations agreeing to the Bill being so down the existing buildings and then proceeded to ransack the Class 4 of the bill corrects so shall be binding on the sub-lessses. amended that Holland will only be required to sign two of three erect new flats in their place.

that any order for possession protocols concerned.

given on a reconstruction notice Dremises, No. 69. Shaukiw an obvious mistake in section 3 (2) To avoid hardship which might be Some of the tenants concerned Road, and made their escape with of the principal Ordinance. The caused to the sub-lessons if they inform us that there are, in all, jewelly to the total value of $1,754 Rents Ordinances are not con- were unaware of the reconstruc ACCIDENT ON DANISH WARSHIP.

some 600 or 700 people affected,

The police were Inter-notified, carned with the collection of any tion notice and the proceeding and they are at a loss to know and are Sixteen men were seriously hurt and 30 slightly, by an ex- They assert that the bounes are Copenhagen, May 25.

actively prosecuting rents which became due before for possession, power is given to where to get accommodation. enquiries. plosion on the Danish cruiser Geyser, during a demonstration of fog not much more than 20 years old, the robbers included seven brace 1921,

The gold ornaments taken by Ordinance, Ordinance No. 13 of the execution of any order fr the passing of the original Rents the Court to suspend temporarily developing apparatus, in the course of naval manoeuvres off South and that there is no real neces--lete, ten ringe, and twenty pairs

News in To-day's. Zeeland.

possession against any particular

New Advertisements. sity to pull them down. of ear-rings, besides a number of Notice to Quit,

aub-lessee, Besides avoiding It is asserted that some gold beads and other articles of

hardship due to surprise, this vertias four big Columbia bits

The Anderson Music Co. ad- time ago an attempt was made to jewellery.

Clause 5 of the bill amende provision would also gives page 4 section 4(1) (d) of the principal opportunity for a sub-lessee to Ordinance by requiring that key come in and show, cause against

American Delegate's Suggestion.

Geneva, Mar 25.

MORE HOMELESS?

Before the Opium Commission of the League of Nations, Mr. Stephen Porter, president of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the American House of Representatives, proposed that the employment of opiate products for ather than medical or scientific purposes should be illegal, and in order to avoid the abuse of these products Plight of Chinese Tenants. the production of raw opium should be controlled, so that there would be no supplies available for non-medical or non-scientific purposes.

"HOLLAND AND AUSTRIAN RECONSTRUCTION,

QUEEN OF HOLLAND'S VISIT TO BRITAIN.

Tandon, May 25.

It is stated that Rydal Hall, in the Lake district, will be taken for the private visit of the Queen of Holland, which is contemplated to be from the end of Jane until the middle of August.

KRUPP FIRM'S REQUEST REFUSED. The Government has temporarily declined to accede to the

Berne, May 25. Krupp directorate reqant for the return of their former general manager, now in a Germso prison.

SLIGHT SLUMP IN RUBBER.

"Colombo, May 25,

A total of 255 tons of rubber was offered at yesterday's sale, but was mainly withdrawn, sa bids were below eighty cents a pound.

(Other Telegrams on Fan. 8.)

Chinese tenants of the working. class who occupy certain houses

get the tenants to pay higher

rents and that in some cases

RAID ON GOLDSMITH'S SHOP.

Haul of Nearly $2,000.

Heavy Fine. Clause of the bill proposes aid to the principal

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these were paid, in consideration compared with $30 for the old notices to quit by the tenant must the order if he thought that he The Sun Life Assurance Co. of bamboo scaffolding which they of the cases of rebuilding Sach mere verbal.notice to quit given of the landlords removing certain late, and he states that this is be in writing, so that the land-had any legal ground for doing so. what will likely happen in most lord cannot recover possession on bad caused to be erected outside some of the houses, though the increases, he states, the working by the tenant. This is to avoid increase was not included in the classes are not able to pay, even if diapu'es which might arise as to to rent receipts.

they could get the accommodation. whether a notice had been given. Ordinance, a new rection they pay as the rate of $3 per and Tat Ping Shan Street who cubicle per month, and that it is have received notice, have already Ordinance provides that an owner be liable to a fine of $1,000 unless

The tenants say that at present the houses in Hollywood Road It appears that the tenants :öf |

Reconstruction.

28, which provides that if s lessor gives an invalid, recÓN- Section 4 (1) (7) of the principal traction notice to quit he shall says the philosopher. impossible to obtain accommoda- laid the matter before the Secret-can recover possession of a doms, he can prove that be was soting tion elsewhere at less than $10ary for Chinese Affairs, but with stie terem atil, he intends to re- bona fide throughout.

attractions are notified percubicle, and, even then, people, no result so far. They state that construct the domestin tegemeat Clausn 10 is a technical saving 7 and 14.

The Coronet ani Biar Theatr with families will not be accepted they are in a bopeless quandary to such an extent as to make it which provides that when the European as tenants.

they will either find it impossible technically "new building. It principal Ordinance le extended Wanchal Gap Ro One" informant tells us that to get accommodation elsewhere, is often difficult for the losses to by resolution of the Legislative - Today is the new flate greated on the site or, if they do manage to get houses, ascariain whether the intend re- Council it will be extended with seeing of former old block of buik- the rates will be entirely beyond construction will have the excet the amendmente, mada in it by stone ings now let at per month their means.

making the building new this Ordinanc