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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

WEDNESDA

26 1924

CANTON BRITISH

CONCESSION.

MEETING OF LANDRENTERS

AND RATEPAYERS.

Council

LOVE AND REVENGE, HOUSE DEMOLITION.

"FAIR LADY” AT THE CORONET.

MR: LO RAISES A NEW POINT.

claimed a

DEBATE ON SINGAPORE.

BRITAIN'S MORAL GESTURE.

(Reuter's Service.)

London, March 25, In the House of Commons the Singapore debate opened by Sir Robert Horne moving a reduction of a hundred pounds sterling in the navy estimates, as a protest against the Government's policy. He said the fovernment, while professing to cousult the Dominions. bad merely announced their decision to the Dominions and garo them no change to do anything to alter the Government's judgment. He had never seen a consultation ike a more discourteous form and emphasised that the Dominions mainly concerned were Aus- tralia and New Zealand. (Opposition cheers). Ho most emphatically protested against, and expressed dismay at, the Government's decision.

Sir Robert Horne read extracts from Mr. Bruce's communica-

A little matter which Mr. M.K. When Rex Beach wrote "The Lo thought escaped the notice of The following is a summary of Net" he wrote a very fine novel architects in general was given the minutes of the annual general At the same time he also wrote a prominence to in a defence which of Landrenters and very fine fild story, as anyone he submitted for a client who meeting

Was summoned before Mr. CD. Ratepayers of the British Concan see who goes to." Fair Lady, cession, Shameen, held on Febru- the screen version now showing Melbourne, at the Police Court 18th last, at H. B. M. in the Coronet Theatre. Love this morning, for not complying APY Consulate General, with the sad revenge are the two main with a notice requiring the Consul General presiding.

themes in this intensely dramatic demolition of No. 8, 82a and Lieut. Col. Crosse and Messrs picture, and their finer shades 8h Stone Nullah Lane.

Mr. M. E. Lo LV. Lang. E. U. Reid, and M. O, bare been brought out with rare Clark were elected for the in-skill, not only in the masterly privilege provided for in the way the narrative is unfolded, but Public Health and Buildings coming Council.

The accounts disclosed various also in the finished manner the Ordinance that after the expira- ilems, of revenue and expenditure very convincing settings have tion of the three months' period tion, and said it was impossible to imagine a protest expressed in

required for demolition work which were explained by Mr. been arranged and filmed. Bond, chairman of the retiring The story opens in the beauti-the owner WA9 entitled, and graver language.

ful island of Sicily and it is in

Mr. Amman said the Government did not challenge the question fact had the right, Ordinary routine road patching there that a young Italian coun- to apply, under a form known as of nasal and military strategy in view of the reported desire of the was done during the sear as the tess swears a vendetta against Schedule K, for an extension of Americans for an international disarmament conference. We should Council had not sufficient funds bandit leader who has first the time to another seven days make a moral gesture in the hope that there will be some co-opera- allotted them to cover the cost of killed her lover and then tried That this right had not beention. We would be in a much stronger position if, atter exploring was due to all possibilities, we were compelled tacontinue our armament policy. re-laying the whole of the hund to carry her off as his wife. With claimed in the case surface. It was pointed out again the aid of a dashing young omission. The offence was there Referring to Mr. Bruce's views. Mr. Ammon pointed out that the that the Crown, as owners of the American, the countess tracks fore a purely technical one, and leader of the opposition in Australis had said he did not believe Aus- island, should keep theirproperty down the bandit leader and even-the case could be summarily dealt tralia was in say danger of attack and did not think there was any in repair, it being the duty of the tually encompasses his death. with in the same way as the one danger in the Pacific. landrenters and ratepayers mere- Before this conclusion is reached, recently heard by Mr. E. W. ly to keep the roadways in good however, she has some very Hamilton when a fine of $10 was thrilling adventures, and these imposed after exactly similar A sum of $421.30 was granted with the romance that develops circumstances had been placed between her and the American before the Court. Mr. Lo to the staff and police as itn allowance in view of the increased cavalier, mike

a thoroughly submitted that the fine imposed exciting and enjoyable picture. in that case should be allowed cost of living.

also in the present one. Owing to the higher rating value of their property, ratepayers;

Mr. Lo went on to point out are expected to bear a greater the limits of the Concession, and where Public Health and Build- share of taxation in future. it shall be the duty of the person ings Ordinance and the recent

Rents Ordinance The

giving such notice to deposit with

esch other the Council two (2) sets of plans to conflict with and sections of such-intended on the question of time of notice. In the case of the former, after erection, reerection, alteration or the plans had been submitted and passed, a certificate was issued requiring demolition work to be done, within three months." Now the production of that certificate was a necessary

order.

Tevenue

items show smaller return for last year on the silk dues, owing to the Con tinued political upheaval in the

country.

There was considerable discus- sion of the revenue and expendi- ture disclosures.

addition.

came

in

con-

WATER CHARGES. The charges for water supplied Mr. Sutton severely criticized by the Council shall be at the the accounts. He asked why rate of 60 cents per 1,000 gallons taxation should be increased to provided that:- reduce overdraft. The result (a) no charge shall be made where of the new systemu had beeg to make a deficit in cash of $4,579.- 37 and deprecation of $14.97265. Actually there had been a cash surplus of over $10,000 on the year's working and taxation should be, if anything, reduced. water is in excess as aforesaid, little el-sticity in the P.W.D.

dition under the Rents Ordinance before tenants could be asked to the quarterly.consumption of quit. which was not usually done any building does not exceed until after the expiration of the in value I of the assessed usual three months' notice. Very rental of such building for theftet also indulgence was given [to tenants not being able to quit

quarter.

thi where the consumption of within the required time, and a

noticed therefore necessary.

10 &

WANTED—BUT INNOCENT.

He declared that a base at Singaporo would undoubtedly hamper the establishment of international confidence and lay our good faith open to suspicion. Japan was still sefering from the effects of the earthquake, and was unlikely to complete her armaments Japan had given every sign of an carnest desire to carry out the Washing- ton agreement. The strengthening and enlarging the authority of the League of Nations would be a greater defence of the peace of the world than all the armed forces or new docks that could possibly be built anywhere in the world.

Comdr. Kenworthy said he did not believe the bogey of the Japanese danger, but was of opinion that the best answer to any possible Japanese invasion of Australia would be a submarine cruiser base somewhere in New Guinea or North Australia.

Comdr. Bellairs declared that when the question of disarmament was raised, the Prentier was bound to be faced with the question of Japanese emigration to Australia. We desired that Japan should find room for expansion. but not at the expense of the British Em- pire, in Australia or elsewhere.

Sir Robert Horne's motion was rejected by 287 to 211 The Liberal vote was split.

NAVAL DISARMAMENT,

AMERICAN SUGGESTIONS ANALYSED.

(Reuter's American Service.)

Washington March 25.

ing an amendment in the Naval Appropriation bill asking President Coolidge to call an international conference for further limitation in naval armaments.

The Council asked for $14,972.60 only such excess shall be charged der Schedule K. of the Public miral Murakan, the Minister for the Navy, has approved in prin- In connection with despatches from Tokyo reporting that Ad- to cover depreciation. This sum, for. yearly, would, in 6 years, make The following rent shall be Health and Buildings Ordinance, ciple of the American suggestions" for further reductions in naval a total equal to the overdraft at paid into the Council quarterly an extension of the time

armaments, the State Department denies that any suggestion was the Bank, and the buildings and and in advance, for the use of |further seven days was permis-made beyond the action by the House of Representatives in insert- machinery would have been pre meters; the quarters shall be con-sible. sented free to the community by sidered to commence on the 1st.

A fine of $10 was imposed. the present ratepayers. Cash was day of January, the 1st. day of the vital factor. All that was necessary was a lu surplus to make a sinking Fund of $5,500 which would satisfy the Bunk.

Mr. Bond objected that the 1 state of the Bank balance was no: the test of the year's working. -Property must depreciate and it was necessary to set aside a fund to allow for this.

RESOLUTIONS.

April, the 1st day of July and the ist, day of October :-

2in. meter..

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$5 per

$5

$4 $3

1

at-

A young Korean named Kinof teko, living in Honjo. is DOW quarter.wanted by the police that they

may confer a decoration on him! for conspicuous bravery in tempting recently to save the life The value of the amount of ofe Japanese child whose clothes,

caught fire. Kintoko. who heard water consumed during а

of the arrival of the police at his quarter will be ascertained in accordance

ledging house, believed they in- with the above Resolution No. 6 and Water-ended to arrest him and disap works Bye-Laws, No, 17 and 18. peared.

The Council shall deliver an account quarterly after -31st per cent. on the total assessed March, 30th June, 30th Septem- annual rental in accordance ber and 31st December, of water with the new assessment consumed in excess during the scheme and Het already circulat preceding quarter by the occupier ed: payable before 31st March of any building, and such account must be paid within 14 days after presentation thereof.

The following resolutions were put to the meeting and carried -- The House Tax shall be 3.355

1924.

The Land Tax shall be 3764 per cent. of H.M.-Government's valuation of 1921-22 for each lot: payable before 31st, March, 1924.

The Godowo Tax shall be $50 payable before 31st. Murch. 1924. Licences shall be Hotel $100 Theatre 5100: Bicycle $i; Haw ker $2: Septic Tank $20: Matshed $3: Minor alterations and scaf- folding $5; Shameen Motor-boats and Launches $10.

HONGKONG LAWS. The incoming Council be re- quested to make a digest of the Hongkong Public Health and Building Ordinance and after they reached a conclusion that they submit a proposal to a later meeting.

The Council be authorized to expend a sum not exceeding Building Eye-Laws 14 and 15 33.500 on rewiring the Bund should be altered to read:"14., Electric Lights.

Written notice shall be given tol A Committes of Ratepayers be the Council of the intended formed to go into the question of erection. reerection, alteration of improving the present telephone er addition to a building within system.

THE TREE.

UY BERTON BRALEY.

The little seed lay in the warm, brown earth

And it said to itself, "I shall soon give birth

To a tiny shoot, which will grow to be

All in the Lord's good time-a tree.

"A tres, that the sun shall linger on,

A tree that the rain shall fall upon,

"A tall green tree beneath whose shade

Shall loiter lover and loving maid. "In keen October and gentle May. Around its trunk shall the children play, "And birds shall nest in its branches high And trill their carols to sun and sky."

The years swept on. and it all came true: Where the small seed sprouted a tall tree grew,

And many a shy and trysting pair,

And birds and children were happy there.

A clean, green trae, in the pinay wood

Whose scent was wholesome and sweet and good-

But the sawyers came, as the sawyers will,

And cut it down for the paper mill,

And dragged it far from the forest nook:

And made it into an ugly book:

A book that reeked of the muck and slime

Of evil passion and lust and crime.

Yes, that is the thing that they made, sh me, Out of the heart of a clean, green tree i

Officials at the White House added that they had not enquired other Governments relative to a new disarmament conference.

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As the Government will hot reduce the Duty

on Tobacco, we have reduced our prices for the following Brands:

Skippers

Pinnace Navy Cat

$1.20

$1.28

B.D.V. Mixture

$1,50

Cordangan

$1.50

Boardmans, Chairman Recorder,

John Cotton, Barneys, Parson's

Pleasure, Punch Bowl, Army Mix-

ture all to

$1.50

Ardath

$1.40

Vafiadis Egyptian Cigarettes

reduced to non plus altre

$1.60

La France

$1.49

Dames

BLAS

Superfines

$1.50

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