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No. 12.570

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THURSDAY JULY

THE SOCIAL EVIL.

ENGLISH TEAM FOR AUSTRALIA.

! A STRONG AND REPRESENTATIVE SIDE..

London, July 30.

The English cricketers leaving for Australia, in, the autum

have been selected as follows; "a P

A. E. R. Gilligan (Camb) and Sussex), Captain.

4. W, H. T. Dốnglas (Essex).

J. 1. Bryan (Camb. and Keo1).

A. P. P. Chapruan (Camb, and Berkst.

C. H. Gibson (Cumb.and Sussanee

A. Sandham (Surrey).

1. Strudwick (Surrey)

Dick Tyldosloy (Lancashirel

M. W. Tate (Sussex).

E. Hendren (Middlesex.

H. Sutele (Yorkshire).

A. P. Freeman (Kent),

Roy Kilnor (Yorkshire).

J. W. Hearno (Middlesex).

F. E. Woolley (Kent).

With the exception of another wicket-keeper, the toaln complete.-Renter.

J. W. H. T. Danglas. A useful fast bowler and a sound bats man with a stubborns dofondo. An experienced Test match player.

J. 1. Bryan. An excellent bat. Goes in No. 1.for his county is young and fall of promise. Mado 236 against Hampshire in brilliant style in the Canterbury Wook last year.

"TISSUE OF LIBELS."

Hongkong Resents Home Interference.

LIFE-SAVING ON SHIPS.

KONGKONG'S RULES INADEQUATE.

Board of Trade Crilicium.

1924

TEX NGER: CUPY 10 UTH

DR. FORSYTH LEAVES:

MAY NOT RETURN TO COLONY.

With the departure of the 8.8. Empress of Russia today, Hong- kong has lost one of its oldost Towards the end of last year. and most respected madical practi letter was received by the Hong-tioners, Dr. Charles Foresth kong Government from the M-D Ch. B. (Edin.), F.R.C.S., and Mercantile Marin Department of Hon. Gynee of the Government

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THE COLONY'S WATER SUPPLY..

Pokfulam Supply Now Above Standard.

BOILING OF WATER · NOT ESSENTIAL.

Question.

4. If the Alter bede aro overworked or are not supplying a really high quality water, is it not possible to use some more afficfont methods of filtration?

Answer.

construction and tenders have beon invited for the oxtension of the existing filter hade at Kowloon and the supply of fost gravity filters for both Hongkong and the mainland.

Question.

5 If fllter bods aro working officiently what is the reason of

(1)-the present brown colourod wator supplied from taps? (2) the addition of chlorido of

lime!

At this afternoon's meeting of the · Legislativo Council, tho following resolution was moved by Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyvak:

That the following resolution the Board of Trade reporthit that Civil Hospital. Dr. Forsyth, who the Legislative Couneit, the Hon. relatively slower filtration of Pok

At this afternoon's meeting off are due to the necessity for tho be forwarded to the Secretary of it had been informed from Sydney has not enjoyed the host of health Mr. If. W. Bird asked no-fowor fulam water. Stato:

that the Chinese steamer, Ling for some years past, is leaving than seven hostione relating to "That having rogard to the Nam, bad arrived at Sydney with the Colony on medical advice and the Colony's water supply, to announcement by the Press that insufficient boat accommodation is, in all probablity, not returning, which the Hon. Colonial Suerotary an "Advisory Body" has boen for all passengers. As the vessel A few years ago be had a break-(Sir Claud Severn) replied. Tho appointed by the Secretary of hold a Hongkong State.for the Colonies to advise Certificate, the Board of Trade some time, whilst only last year

Passenger down in health and was away for questions and answers were:- and enquire into the Maisons presumed that that the toleroos" and "Sacial Hygiene in Saving Appliances Rules

Life he was again advised to take a

Question. Hongkong amonget other places, forea in Hongkong full vory far have boon sorry to learn that his want of confidence in the purity

inholiday. His very many friendal

In view of the widespread the Unofficial Members of this short of what was noceaars departure from the Colony has of the water supply of the Council welcome any enquiry in the interest of the safety of again been necessary and will Colony, will the Government give operation in Hongkong te the which has the object of improving life

4. Blow sand filtration as in is the conditions of life in and The.

of passengers and crow. wish for him a spoedy recovery to reassuring information on the fol-gonoral type of filtration in use in

Board Kokgested upholding the good name of the advisability of Hongkong TO-

the health. We are indebted to a well-known local cricketer for the follow-British Empire and

Colonial vising its.

Dr. Forsyth, who came to the lowing points?

London and most large, English ing notes on the above team:

Rules as..to Colony just 20 years ago, war one water compare with that of Lon- suitable type under certain condi- Passossions, but resont the fuct require foreign-going passenger of Hongkong's oldest doctors. He don (or any large British town) tions. Large extensions to the A. E. R. Gilligan. One of the finest fast bowlers in England. that the inclusion of Hongkong steamers to be provided with joined the firm of Jordan, Gibson and what is the exact comparison Hongkong filter beds are at pre- 1. How does the purity of the towns and is considered the most A magnificent held at mid-olf. Inspires many a side with his field-in thisenquiry should have result boat accommodation for all, or, and Swan with whom he has boun from a bacteriological and clinical sont under ing, and in a useful bat, having registered the only century for the fod from malicious, misloading if this was not practicable, with continously and of which he is. Grutlenion against the Players this year..

and exaggerated representations as many lifeboats un-could be now the senior partner. to the Government which have effectively stowed and launched.

Ho hag point of view? been widely circulated in England

been a nombor of the Dental

Answer. for some time past."

H. E. the Governor appointed Board for some years, and is a a Committee to. consider the member also of the Midwives 1. The standard of parity in In moving his resolution, the matter, the Committee consisting Board, whilst for some years past force in Hongkong was only Hon. Mr. Holyoak said that of Lieut. Com. Conway Hake, he has occupied A. P. F. Chapman. Probally the finest left-handed amateur although the subject was dis R. NR., Capt. F. W. James, the Sunate of the Hongkong ominent specialists in England. il Heat on adopted after correspondence with batsman in England. A magnilicont outfield, who saves his side tasteful to him, there had for Capt. F. T. Wheeler, and Mr. W. University, in which institution Particulars of British towns are

very many runs and exit score thum quickly himself, when wanted. months past been

C. H. Gilson. An unknown quantity Toured with Mr. A. C. of libots, either malicious-10 Russell, invernpont Marino ho has taken a great interest. not availiable. Madlard's M. C. C. team in New Zealand in 1922-23, and is conspired, cireulated at Homero-Committee has ist been issued official Justice of the Peace.

Surveyor. The report of the|Since 1900 ha has been an Un- sidered by Macluron to be one of the host amateur bowlers we have. garding this Colony.

Crestion A. Sandham. One of Sutroy's best batemon. Cloes in first with called the mui to libels and jeaving Hongkong divided into Forsth took a very prominent elomically

Here and it recommends that steamers In the realm of sport. Dr.) 2. Is the water analysed Hobbs, and is very like him in style, and appearance. Did well in said there

justifialto three classes. WAR

and examinext South Africa with the M. C C team of 1922-23, and has butted indignation regarding them.

part. For many years past ha bacteriologically at rogular in- consistently well for Surrey this

Class 1 comprises foreign-going has been a Stoward of the Hong-tervals at the following points? HOASON. A fine

outfield. There had been gross misropro-vessels carrying passengers out kong H. Strudwick. The oldest Tast match player in the team. Has sentation of facts, even by those side the limits of the Far East, successful owner. He was Pro-

Jockey Club and

(1) Nullahe entering reservoirs. ver 2 years experience as a wicket-keeper. Succoeded A A. Lilley supposed to know. Ho referred and it recommended that the gident of the Hongkong Lawn

(2) Reservoirs. England's elief stumper, and is still considered as good as ever to Mrs. Noville Rolfe and how certificate for such vessels should Tennis Association, President of

(3) Filter beds. behind the sticks.

she lnd had to retract the things be in all respects the same

(1) Actual tap supply. R. Tyldesley. The best leg break bowler in England. Respon she had said about Hongkong. that issued be the Board of Trade. member of the Committee of the stated for the water supplied as the Kowloon Cricket Club and a If so could the exact results.be sible for Yorkshire's collapse ngainst Lancashire last Whitsun. Ho submitter that if the true Keops & wandorful length and gets a lot of spin on the ball Can facts of the case were known it going verstis Currying passenger A member of the Committee of last faw months? Is it a fact

Class

13 comprises foreign-Hongkong Boxing Association. from Pokfulum Reservoir during would never have been considered within the Far East, and it is the M. W. Tate. Has proved himself to le England's best Test necessary to include Hongkong in remmended that in addition to Society, Dr. Forsyth has always Reservoir ie used at such a rate Hongkong St. Andrew's that the water froin Pokfulum match bowler against the South Africans this your. Sprang into the enquiry referred to in his present requirements the pro-identified fame last year as an all-rounder, but is a far better bowler than bats- resolution. They resented intervision of wireless should be made activitice of the Society, roncor-length of time?

himself with

the that it is not stored for a proper Juan. A great futuro is predicted for him.

once by the Home authorities compulsory, that additional freo-ing valuable service as Convener E, Hendren. A magnificent bat, and brilliant in the field. Top in such domostic of the batting averages last year.

matters; hourd should be enforced during of the Kowloon Committee for Can always be relied on for runs, and

Answer. for from Hongkong's the typhoon season and that the the "ur Day" fairs organised on and a safe catch.

1. Sutcliff, Has proved himself to be one of our finest Test vice, it protected womers

registration system encouraging type of raft at, present in use behalf of charities during the war. negative.

(1) The answer is in the atéh batsmen. fle and Sundham should make a very good open-children against it. Hongkong's

and shuuld be improved.

Dr. Forsyth wont on board the ing pair.

Class 11 comprises.

(2) The answer is in the River Empress of Russia fairly early A. P. Froom. A vory useful and diminutive bowler of the ed and they a ked for roprosentasengers within the limits of the to do more than say

fair reputation had been slander-Steamers certified to carry pas this morning and was too unwell

(3)

affirmativo. googly type. Toured with Maclaron's M.C.C. team in New Zealand Ition on the Committee of enquiry, Canton and West Rivers, includ-good-byes in his cabin.

personal Early in July a report was re- in 1922-23.

Rt. Kilner.A fine all-rounder, left-handed. Mada a century seconded, saying that no mattered that, in addition to present behalf of the Lawn Tennis As below standard; previous reports boil and filter the water supplied

The Hon. Mr. H. W. Birding Macao, and it is recommend sentations were made to him on that the Pokfulam wator was Pro coived from the Bacteriologist and took 6,wlekets for the Players in the last matel against the how Irresponsible a person might requirements, life belts should be sociation (a smoker's cabinet) and having been very satisfactory; from our taps? If so why?

be, ho or she only had say

to provided for all on board, that theKowloon Cricket Club(a loving Additional chlorination was at something derogatory Hongkong to have official notice graphy apparatus be made cam-called on board just before Bail tests show that the water is now to the provision of wireless tele-cup.) Quite a numhor of friends once undertakon, and more recent notice

Årsicer. Hopulsory, and that the type of lifeling time towish hini. "bon vorige" above standard. strongly urged representation on raft at present in use be improved. and a speedy recovery to health.

6. The boiling of water sup- the onijuiry committeo.

plied from the tops though it may During the rainy season. it in bo considered desirable is not impossible to state what storage ossential. period is obtained from any re-filtering are properly supervised Unless boiling and sorvoir owing to the now water they are likely to become a source mixing with the stored water.

of danger rather than a proteo tion.

get runs when wanted.

Gentlemen,

J. W. Hearne Another very fine all-round cricketer. Has hud plouty of experience in Test matches. Is a bowler of the googly type, and should do well on Australian wickets. Probably the best all-rounder in the team.

F. E. Woolley. Another fino all-rounder, of the left-handed Varioty, with years of lost match experience beind him. His bow. ling is not as good as it was, as he has had to do too much trundling for Kent in recent years, but ho is still as fine a latsman and field as

ever.

taken of them

The Hon. Mr. Kotowall, sup- porting, said he would have been glad to suo the word "malicious amilted, for he was inclined) The best alexen from the above-would-probably bo: Sandhamn, to the belief that the action of Sutcliffe, Hearte, Hendren, Woolley. Chapman, Kilner, Gilligan, those whono activities Tate, Tyldesley.Strudwick.

BRITAIN'S UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM.

PUBLIC MONEY.

GRANT FOR KOWLOON

GOLF COURSE:

"QUEEN'S PIER.“

DIFFICULTIES WITH CONTRACTORS.

Question.

3 ΤΗ there any question

Anniver.

Answer.

5. (1) Samo of the water boing. doalt with at presont is of an excoptionally muddy character, Carrying very finely divided eliminate entirely this no slit. kaolin in suspension. To

tion or probably precipitation. would require very slow filtra-

(2) As Indicated in the answer

to question No. 3, the capacity of the present filtor beds in In- sufficient to meet the increasing demands of the Colony, and a speed of filtration which would ordinarily be considored undoaiz ables rondored necessary. Chlorine is added, as in London, in order to sterilise the water, without so far as can be avoided giving it a disagreeable taste.

Question.

G. Is there any necossity to

·Question. ----

7. What arrangements are nado

for the correct addition of chloride of lime, and is it satisfactory. whon tho wator tastes of chlorine?

Answer.

bad brought this Colony so, un- pleasantly and unfairly into the

The Hon. Mr. P.H. Holyoak whatever of the filter beds being limelight, had been actuated by The following financial votes asked the following question at overworked in order to cope with Uxcessive zaal for their cause, camio before the Legislativo their afternoon's meeting of the amount of water roquired ? rathor than by any unworthy Council this afternoon :--

Legislative Council:- motive.

$5,000 in aid of the rote When doos the Government: The Hon. Mr. Chau Sin-ki also Miscellaneous Servicus, grant in expect to open "Statue Pier" 3. In the summer time on full supported the motion.

nid of the new Golf Course at and Landing Stage to public sor supply the filter beds have to bo The Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Kowloon.

vice, and what is the reason for worked at an undesirably high At the instance of the Liberals, the Government unemploymont that so

Fin It lengthy speach, eaid $27,000 of account of Polico the prolonged delay in the com- speed. The prosent restrictions in Water tasting of chlorine is policy was reviewed in the House of Commons by Mr. Snowdon, who standards of life were concerned, purchase of a new police launch. work?

fur LA the social Department, special expenditure plotion of this very necessary distriote supplied from Pokfulam harmless for drinking purposes. at the outset drew ironical choers and laughter by remarking that the Hongkong was a Government Lad a positive remedy for unemployment but was more He pointed out that it was a city Canton Railway, special expen(Sir Claud Severn) replied as elean city.i $15,000 on account of Kowloon- The Hon Colonial Socratury positive that the femody would be slower than the enre.

The Char cellor further foreshadowed proposals which, though one

of over one milijon inhabitants diture, reconstructing the roof of follows:- involving heavy public expenditura, he hoped would add to the of

of tho largest ports the Motor Repair Shed,

GOVERNMENT'S LATEST PROPOSALS.

London, July 30

productive capacity of the country, notably the construction of now town, a naval station and the votes Militars

tho world, # garrison $4,000 in aid of the following portion, the last section of the

Mr. Snowden, continuing, stated they were bringing pressure contribute to the discussion, ex-scavening coolios, Wanchai.

no official mombar

7. Chlorine solution is added to. the water in definite quantities..

FRENCH REPARATIONS PROPOSAL.

The contract for the entranco roads and the development of electricity. He emphasised the inabiding place of people of overy

Expenditure, work, was signed in March, 1923. portance of foreign trade, and said he hoped the Intor-Allied flon race and tongue; nevertheless fence Corps, other charges the sea wall on which it was to B" Hongkong Volunteer De- Owing to a slight settlement of)

ARBITRATION IN CASE OF DISAGREEMENT, foronco would rosult in such an agreement as would give the people he claimed that it could stand Grant to of Europe confiicuce to settle down to work and reopen the con comparison, morally, with any Section $1,700 aquipment and this portion was postponed until Mounted Infantry be erected, the commencement of

London, July 30, tinental markets, but we were bound to face intensiflod competition town of its size, in the five up-keop of arus $1,300;

The Havas Agency statos that the French arbitration proposal in the world's trade in future, therefore we must do everything continents and the seven soas.

Dooorber last, ponding tests and in the event of Germany's 'default' in payment of reparations, has possible to cheapon and improve production.

$90,000 on account of Public further work on the foundations. boon finally drafted, and would oporate in case either of a disagree-. ELECTRIFICATION OF RAILWAYS.

H. E. the Governor said Works, Extraordinary, Hong Difficulties are boing experienc ment in the Reparations Commission on German default or the Ger could kong, corection of quarfors for od with the contractors, and it is man industrialists' failure to carry out contracts for deliverlos in to bear on the railway companies to recondition and re-equip their copt on the point as to whether

not anticipated that the work will kind. Appeale would be allowed from the decisions of the Ropara- Iinos and adopt olectrification.

$2,500 on account of Public be completed until lato in the tions Commissions, and the Tronefor committeo regarding stoppago or not the resolution should be Work, Extraordinary, Hongkong year. I take this opportunity of of deliveries in kind.

reconditioning of Recreation stating that it is proposed to Grounds at Happy Valley namo the pior "Quoon's Pior."

$20,000 on account of Public Works, Extraordinary Whitfield; | Sanitary Digiot Pier.

$11,000 d account of Public Works, Extraordinary-Kowloon buildings, married quarters for Wai-hal-wei Polloe at Mongkok Police Station M

$9,600 in Kid of the vote Charl table Servicegranta in aid of

The Government had decided to revive the Sovern barrage forwarded, sohome, which, if undertaken, would be the most difficult ongineer- ing feat in history,

The Government had accepted in principle exchequer assist- anco for the sugar boat industry for a period of ten years, which he was assured would enable new factories to bo started almost im mediately. Ho believed this was one of the biggest things that oculd

Hone for British agriculture, which it would revive

Messrs. Lloyd George and Macnamara twitted the Government

for adopting schemes at which it had previously snoored, b

The resolution was unanimous ly adopted.

SULPHUR FUMES

AGAIN.

Paris, July 30, The Chamber has restored the

Sir L. Worthington Evans criticised the schemes on the ground match monopoly, the abolition of that they would not find work for the men this wintor. He moved which the Poincare Government La reduction of the Minister's salary, but the motion was rejected forced through Parliament charitably rations John Korz

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TO-DAY.

Gloring Exchange 28, 4.13/16. Lighting Up-Time 7.04 p.m.; Barometer 2018 p.m. 39,56..

Temperature 3pm 83 Hamidi $ plus. - 84 KABILAWALFA 961 am

Farthermore British, Fronch and Italian military and engineer ing experts and diplomatists have drafted a soheme for the military evacuation of the Ruhr proportionatoly as Germany pays her dette --Reuter:

* París, Jul 2800 The Reparations Commission, after lengthy delibe decided to go to London.--~Router,,

In the House of Commons repl mald Girm, ny han peld uni to M ing which tho died reparations