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1923,

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PEAK

TRAMWAYS.

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More About the Latest Proposal

TENDERS FOR RAISING.

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IN THE NEWS.

THE PROPOSED REPARATIONS CONFERENCE.

FRENCH NOTIFICATION TO UNITED STATES.

#Reiter's Service)

New York. October 26,

Inusual prominence is given to the Curzon Hughes correspon SOME SCHEMES OF THE PAST AND FUTURE.

dence, but so far opinion has had no time to crystallise.

The

N. F. Times says Gen. Smuts' cry that Europe has no longer the strength to save herself must have been written without a feeling of real despair, for as far as President Coolidge and Mr. Hughes are.

The statement adds that there can, however, be no question of opening negotiations with Germany until France he satisfied that passive resistance bas entirely and practically ceased.

New York, October 26. The German Ambassador, who has returned from a visit to Germany, declared that Germany will not attempt to float a loan in America or elsewhere until the reparations question be settled.

· BRITISH NAVAL SQUADRON'S TOUR.

[Hongkong Telegraph" Special.]

been well to the fore in recent years owing to the growth of the Peak community is one which has brought forth a great many suggestions, and the latest is the direct outcome of the shelving of the Wanchal Gap scheme, which even eighteen months ago looked like being carried into effect.

There has been considerable

speculation locally regarding the

HIGHWAYMEN:---

ANOTHER KENNEDY ROAD HOLD UP.

Three men, one of whomỆ wam raising of the S.S. Loongsang, jarmedź with a revolver, Koppošty which went down during the big and hekk up tàme. Citizens – Dic typhool of August 18th.

ĮKennedy Road, nmr-Mangouth;

Path, last evening.

It is now announced that the Harbour Department will receive

HONGKONG BOXING

ASSOCIATION.

THE ANNUAL REPORT.

;

Money and jewellery, the latter. stolen from a woman included in the party, of the amount of $102 comprised the extent of the baul

HOLIDAYS.

[POWER TO MAĶE ARRESTS.

An Ordinance to amend the Holidays Ordinance. 1912, is shortly to be introduced in the Lezislative Council

concerned he presumably knew there was special reason for having The announcement made by fand Japan Telephons Company. tenders for the raising or remov faith in America: yet America car only help on Mr. Hughes con- the Colonial Secretary during the in the event of the new trampaying of the vessel as she now ditions. The Bd writes that it now turns out that Mr. Harves course of his reply to the Budget project materialising, the Peak lies in the harbour. The Govern- spoke for the administration and it is practically certain Gen. Smuts Debate that the Government now Tramway Company would pro-meat does not bind itself to know what Mr. Harvey was authorised to say when he ap ealed firajfavours a scheme for the con-bably be co-operated with, the accept the lowest or any tender. conference. It declares the real purpose of the campaign opened by struction of a new Peak tramway Government holding a watching Gan. Smuts was to smoke out M. Poincare and make him reveal running from the bottom of brief. whether his aims can be defended in conference or rest on in- Garden Road to Magazine Gap| As get the scherze is in its trigue and force.

has interested not only Peak resi-infancy, but there is almost a Paris, October 26, dents in particular but the Colony certainty of its being carried It is authoritatively stated that France has patified the United as a whole. The question of pro-through. The Wanghai. Gap States that she will welcome the presence of an American represen-viding adequate transport facili- scheme har been definitely tative in the committee of experts to investigate Liermany's capacity ties for those who live on the abandoned. because of the non-

that there seems to be a curious The Objects and Reasons state to pay, but such committee must be appyiated by the Reparations upper levels aquestion which has central and rather undesirable Commission and be subordinate thereto.

point at which the station quid

absence of authority on the sub- be situated at the lower level end. The General Commistee of the jeet of making arrests without The present Peak tramway is Hongkong Boxing Association in warrant on Sundays. It seems obriously inadequate to carry the their report for year ending 30th desirable to provide generally growing trafic and something June state that there is a balance that summonses and warrants must be done in the way of relief in hand on the general account of may be issued, and arrests, Furthermore, the new scheme is $224.87 after making payment for searches and seizures may be considered to be eminently desir-the tombstone over the grave of made, on any day, whether a able because of the great amber the Association's first Manager. Sunday or a holiday or not. This In the hope of being able to of new building sites it would Mr. J. C. Wildin, which was is done by Clause 3. The special give the pubhe A little more opea on the present militarylands, shown in the suspense account provisionsofsection32 of the Code for the previous year, and on of Civil Procedure, are excepted. information regarding the latest OTHER SCHEMES. scheme than has hitherto been

tournament account of $145.55. In connection with the subject

Clause 2 alters the list of Gen- made public, a Telegraph repre-of Peak tramways, it is rather

The following Championships eral Holidays so as to make it sentative ha- been making interesting to recall that there is were waa during the season-agree with what has now been enquiries and learn that a possibly no other single publie

The Heavyweight Championship the practice for some years. "lying survey" will

shortly utility service in the Colmy on by C. P. D. Callaghan, the Mid-The alterations made tan months world eruise by a naval British squadron. It will leave for the purpose of ascertain schemes have, at cae time, or Morgan and the Lightweight by is added. (b) The first week-day The Admirally has issued the programme of the forthcoming be made by the Government which so many suggestions anddleweight by A. B. Duncan, the follows: (a) The first week-day Welterweight by Stoker. P. Ofollowing Chinese New Year's Day Devonport oa November 27th, proceed round Africa, thence tojing whether the scheme is another, been offered. Carlon. The light cruisers will reach Penang on February 4th and reasonably possible or not. Should The existing tramway was built 4. B. Chadwick. Mr. J. Scott in July is added. (e) Armistice stay four days, while the battle cruisers will arrive at Port such preliminary survey prove as long ago as 1889. and, at the ad balis to take the place of the day nearest to the 9th of Nos Harston has very kindly presen:-Day is substituted for the Mon- Swettenham on February 5th and stay for a similar period. The favourable, a more detailed time of its completion; there were whole squadron will arrive at Singapore on February 10th and stay survey will then be made. plans few more than a dozer houses on Belts which were won outright Sunday the day following Middleweight and Welterweight ember. If Armistice Day falls on eight days, after which it will go to Australia, Fiji. Western Canada drawn and materials calculated the Peak. It was thinly and San Francisco, where it will arrive on July 7th. It will remain. The route of the new line would through the int

by 2 B. Duncan and Stoker P. Armistice Day is to be a holiday. there for four days. The light cruisers will then visit the principal start at the Garden Road corner Findlay Jullia, Cao, a 13. Margen zosydetershy

The reference the South America ports, while the baule cruisers will go through the of Murry Barracks and would practically its owned. In 1916 The following donations were adoption by the Chinese of the Panama Canal and visit the West Indies and Eastern Canada. The run southeast through the land Mr. Smith, who had meanwhile made during the year: -$100 each Gregorian Calendar is omitted. squadron will reich. Home ports on September 28th.

fat present held by the Military relinquished his interest in the to the Garrison Boxing Fuad and Jauthorities, -kirting the Military undertaking, secured a ences-that of the 2nd Batta, the King's.

Hospital on Bowen Road and on sion from the Government for the and $15 to the City Hall care.

CORRECT DRESS. up to Magazine Gap. con-building of another tramway to taker who has throughout had the sideral Stretches of line be run from the bottom of Ice uso custody of the ring.

Out of the ADVICE TO HONGKONG'S | ing of only slight gradient. It is Street to the Peak Howl by way surplus in hand at the end of the

MENFOLK. expected that in me parts the Genesly. That pressionen, the Committee have made With the coming of the cooler gradient would be steep enough was later purchased by the Peak the following donations: $100 to weather, thoughts naturally turn tu need a rack and pinion method Tramways Company but the the Society of St. Vincent del to warmer wear and to the time of operation, but for the greater amount of traffic at that time did Paul, $250 to Staff Sgt. Hunt in when one can so dress as to shed part of the way smooth rails not justify the building a new appreciation of his services of the that "sloppy" feeling which is could be use i with perfect safety, railway.

Association, and £50 each to the always more or less associated

HONGKONG NOT INCLUDED.

London. October 26.

DUTCH CABINET CRISIS,

NAVAL BILL REJECTED,

The Hague. October 26. The resignation of the Cabinet is expected in consequence of the Second Chamber rejecting the Naval Bill by 30 to 49. The Left parties and ten Catholics voted aguiost the Bill.. The rezult of thei division was bundly cheered by the Left faction.

BRITISH NORTH BORNEO CO.'S POSITION,

London. October 26.

AMERICAN LIQUOR BELT ACCEPTABLE.

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To improve the present service Hon. Secretary on retirement and with loose summer garb. there have been almost endless the Manager. The ring purchas. To d.ess well is an art. It is,' suggestions. One, made by the led in 1929 has been an unqualiñ- however, one well worth while: late Director of Public Works jed successor

studying, and, what is often over-

and

Earl of Athlone. the new Governor-Genera of Canada.

Mr. Frank Kellog.

the new U.S. Ambassador to Britain

TO-DAY.

Clasing Exchange 28. 3. 3/16. High Tide 10 pro Low Water 11 p.m.

Lighting Up-Time 5.50 p.m.

Consignees are notified of the

It is reported that Britain has accepted in principle Mr. Hughes Accommodation for the military from Happy Valley to Wong Nei Bennett as Hon Secretary and long since won a reputation of arrival of the s.s. "Fiume L.-

New York, October 26, proposal for the establishment of a twelve mile limit for contraband search, the expert committee of the Imperial Conference having drafted a plan which it is believed will meet the essential point of

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The whole scheme is contin- gent on the resumption by the Gevernment of the military lands, but it is no secret that the Government hope to get formal re- Mr. T. L. Perkins), was that the Under the rules of the Associaboked, it costs no more to have sumption at a very early date. Sir trams should go as far as May tion at the officials (except the just the right article" than some- John Oakley, who is here to make Road as now, but that after that. President and Vice Presidents thing which is altogether unbe an official report on behalf of the point passengers should change and members of the Committee coming to one's build and feet- The British North Borned Company's report for the year 1922 War office. has intimated that and proceed by other cars either retire at this meeting. Mr. Murures. Sound advice is, of course, states that the total revenue was £391,000 and the expenditure his report will be ready for pre- to the Peak Hotel or to Magazine doch and Mr. Tinson have in-recensary and Hongkong's men- £249,000. The available balance is £368,000, after payment of sentation at ang time now and, if Gap by a new line that was to be timated their desire to retire and folk are happily placed by reason interest etrelern. The amount carried forward is £75.000. The War Office permission is given constructed. That project fell do not seek re-election as Official of the fact that such advice can

NEWS IN TO-DAY'S Company is now experiencing some benefit from the improved rub to the publication of that report.through owing to its being Referee

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ber position. The Court of Directors feel justified in recommending a the matter will form the subject impracticable. Then there was and Treasurer respectively. Mr. made at the popular men's shop Hon. Secretary be secured for nothing if a call is dividend of three and a half per cent. for the year 1922..

of a debate in the Legislative the now-abandoned scheme for R. M. Dyer and Mr. J. Scott well managed by Messrs. Mac- The Heifetz recital has been Council. It is estimated that constructing a tramway from Harston fer themselves for re-kintosh and Co. Here the whole cancelled. Page 4. from the time the local Govern- Wanchai up to Wanchal Gap. election" as Chairman and Vice-staff, from the Manager down. ment get formal resumption (pro- which fell through for reasons Chairman respectively and Mr. has given many years studs to ginners' class in the study of

It is proposed to hold a be vided the War Office terms are stated above. There was also a J. Brooks as Manager. Dr. the problem of how and what to mercantile antonese. Page 4 acceptable) it will take aqut one time a suggestion that a new Minnett has been nominated as waar. The quality and service three years to provide alternative tramitay should be made running Oficial Referee and Mr. T. C..which this Company gives have establishments, but the com-Cheong Gap to serve a big new Treasurer. mencement of the construction of residential distric: that some

which any fm might well be To Lat. Kellett Manor situat the proposed tramway route need thenight might be opened up Clarke, F. C. Hall, and W. Ward past few years are sufficient to is to be sold by public auction. Messrs. F. C. Jenkin. S. J. proud, and strides made by this ed on Mount Kellett.- Page 4 enterprising concern during the]

The stem launch "Vanéourèr" of time. A fairly early start A scheme that is still favoured the General Committee.

offer themselves for relection on prove that the confidence of the Page 4 would be made with the top by many is the construction of a section, which would be on Crown line running from Ice House Under Rule 3, the Police have goods branded with the firm's models are arriving here shortly. land and other portions would be Street up through Glenealy and nominated Sub-Inspector Marks own name. commenced on military land not serving the Ceine Road, Robinsons their representative on the can be relied upon to give the The Nobel Prize For Medicine in 1923 has awarded to the Murray Barracks come to

at present in use. By the time Road and Conduit Road levels, General Committee, the nomina- utmost service, and the guarantee Canadian Doctors Banting and McLeod in connection with the dis- vacated, there would only be a Queen's Gardens.

be the line not going higher than tions of the Navy have not yet given is complete satisfaction covery of the in-ulin remedy for diabetes.

Such a line been received, and last year's or refund of money, spent. comparatively small section to would surve A big residential Army representatives will remain Messrs. Mackintosh's shop is finish, and it can safely he as- district now largely dependent on on the Committee pending the worthy of a visit if only for the The rooney you begin judicious sumed. that if the scheme is under chairs, but the possibility of its arrival of the New Regiment. purpose of having a look over alvertising, the sooner business taken and if the military lands ever being built seems remote.

The Hon. Mr. A. R. Lowe, who the varied stock carried, and the all respond. question is set led as early as is In order better to serve Peak has again, very kindly audited the man who cannot be tempted to New York, October 26.

nox expected, the completion of dwellers as a whole it has often accounts retires, bat offers him-purchase from such an excellent The death bas occurred of Dr. Charles Proteas Steinmetz, the vicinity of four years, at the present line, just before it reaches

the new tramway would he in the been seriously suggested that the self for re-election.

Essortment of desirable merchan- famous electrician, mathematician and chemist.

dise must indeed be hard Germany in 1863.

He was born in utmost.

to connection with the removal of the Barker Road level, should be

travel far the wreck of the s.s. Loong- Regarding operation, we ar: diverted and run through a panel

not see a sang."-Pago 4. given to understand that the under Mountain View, coming

better assorted stock than Hong- The "President Grant" has. Government is averse to the out on the Chamberlain Road with It is argued that such a line kong's Men's Wear Specialists arrived here and consignees are direct operation by itself of any a station on the plot of ground would be short and capable of now have on view. In this respect, given the usual notice.-Page 4 public utility services. It (right now used as a lawn by the Peak quick operation.

comparisons can well be made, to For particulars of the week-

the American request.

DIABETES RESEARCH RECOGNISED.

Stockholom. October 26.

DEATH OF GERMAN-AMERICAN SCIENTIST.

SOUTH AFRICA'S NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL.

London, October 26. The Earl of Athlone has been appointed to succeed Prince Arthur of Connaught es Governor General of South Africa..

not be held up for all that length That scheme also fell through.

public has been secured. The

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ly. we think) holds the view that Club. Such a point would be There are doubtless many other the advantage of the firm. even end attractions at the cinemas, by private enterprise and that majority of Peak residents and ward at one time or another, but don or New York. such services can be better run much more central for the ideas which have been pot for with the dressiest circles in Lon-refer to pages 3, 4 and 14.

A call at the The Fifth Gymkhana Meeting the Government should only con- would serve the whole of the the Government now seems toshop will prove that this is no will he held on the 10th and 12th. cera itself with safeguarding the Mount Kellett district. Yet an have pledged itself to the latest exaggeration whatever. We direct prox-Page 4. public by restricting exorbitant other scheme, thought by many scheme, if found practicable, and our readers attention to the The First Motor Gymkhaus profits and insisting on a certain to have its own particular ad there is a reasonable chance that special announcement appearing will be held on the 3rd. proz.- quality of service. The Govern-vantages, is the construction of a before many more years bave on Page 3 to-day, and we urge an Page 7. Washington, October 26.

ment has already given evidence line running direct down the passed, the Paak will be served by early visit, as the best goods are Those thinking of purchasing a Mr. Frank Kellogg, a Republican, formerly Senator of Min-dealings with the Hongkong coming out into Queen's Road in ing the traffic for many years to The special display begins en ments appearing in the Motor of its belief in that policy by its nullah from Magazine Gap and two tramways, capable of carry-always the first to be snapped up, car should refer to the advertigo- nepota, has been appointed the American Ambassador to Britain. Electric Company and the China the vicinity of Victoria Barracks come.

NEW AMERICAN AMBASSADOR TO BRITAIN,

Monday,

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