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HONGKONG · TELEGRAPH. MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.§./SATURDAY, JANUARY, 17, 1925.

Harley Davidson

1924 MODELS IN STOCK FOR

IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. SHEWAN TOMES & CO.

Sole Agento,

Tel. C. 781.

YET ANOTHER SHIPMENT

JUST ARRIVED OF THE FAMOUS

B. S. A.

MOTOR

CYCLES

An early inspection is advised.

THE SINCERE

CO.

OLYMPIA SHOW BANQUET.ably affect freedom of design

PROGRESS OF BRITISH

MOTOR INDUSTRY

REVIEWED.

and that is necessarily projudical to the British manufacturers look- Ing for a world market. (2) The higher the tax the mare pro- judicial does its influenco become.

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The annus! dinner of the Bo-(3) There is an economie limit alety of Motor Manufacturers to the rapidity of road develop. and Traders hold in connection mout, and wo must not saddle artificial with the Motor Show took place the industry with an on October 16th. at the Con-burden: due to the attraction of naught Rooms, London. Lt.-Col. road works in advance of their J. Sealy Clarke, this year's pros-time and, anticipated at the ex. idont of the Society, prosidod ovar ponse of our Fund in the relief of a large gathering which contained unemployed. (4) It wa could periodio review of Amongst the guests many well-have

tho amount of known peoplo associated with or interested in the motor industry.tion and if the total revenue from After the customary loyal motor taxon could be fixed from toast had hoon honoured, Sir time to time at an amount to Hanry Maybury, Director- Covor the reasonable progressivu) General of Roads in the Ministry improvemont of our roads, then of Transport proposed the toast wo might well suggest to the Government an agreed formula of "The Motor Industry." Commenting on the tendencion for the ascertainment of horeo- Show, power for taxatlon purposes to

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tho disclosed by

said that the

texa-

ho hoped that the larger remove or alleviate as far as cars-all of thom-would in possible the iniquities of the pro- (5) If, on the other: the rour future bo fitted with Bent system. big tyres. They would help to band, we are asked to sugest in BOLVO the roads problem. Sir effect an alternative to a horso- Honry then referred to the fact power formula to which we were that a great increase had taken indirectly a party twenty years place last year in the number of "go, and under which British motor voli olos using the design has developed, which may ho used to extract some undefined roads. Но motor industry was 2 Kreator, unlimited rovenuo for the relief dosling with the of the Exchequer or for the bune! employment and unemployment. fit of the, ratepayers, then I can Had the motor car boon develop. only reply that the Government od earlier there would have boon themselves must take the whole no slums. He then dealt with responsibility for a policy which the London dock reads and the must be theirs alone, and as ro- need for a great improvement in gards which the industry can- bo accused of being a that quarter and in London trafic not

party thereto in any shape generally.

factor in

THE SECOND-HAND CAR

PROBLEM.

Col. Sealy Clarke, in replying, or form. observed that the noxt Govern- ment should be notified of the

There woro two significant date of the 1925 Show, an

in tho President's observation that caused much passages laughter. Ho then proceeded to address, one relating to the trad- roview the activities of "The ing policies of individual firme Society" in its various depart and the other to the possible monte. The industry comprised solution of the second-hand car 95 British makers of private or problem by means of local shows, pleasure cars, 90 British makers sales, or exhibitions. In rogard of commercial and public service to the first, Col. Sealy Clarko "To those who considor vehicles, and fully 700 makers said:

of components and accessories. that the power and influence of In addition there wore 100 con Society might properly and use. Cessionaires for American and fully be extended to control the Continental motor vehicles; and trading policy of our manufac some 14,000 concerns engaged turer mombers, I would suggest directly in the distribution that there is a broad line to be of motor goods. A capital of over drawn between agreement and £200,000,000 was invented in the compulsion." As to second-hand, industry and employm at givon cars, "Speaking for myself,"'" to about 250,000 workpoople. The said the President, "I would sug

peaker proceeded to enumerate gest that the importance of find- the extensive ramifications of the ing now markets for second-hand industry.

cars, so essential in the intereste of the markets for now care, is! such that the wisdom of under- Proceeding to deal with the taking the organisation of second- work of "The Society," the Pro-hand car shows may well desorve sident said that it brings together the careful attention of representatives of the various Council.". branches of the industry to dis- cuas and take notion on matters of common interest. Of auch mattore he mentioned legislation standardisation, exhibitions, and trials, benevolence, as woll as their work in the international fiold. Although international in

BRITISH PRODUCTION AND EXPORT FIOURES.

Our

The toast of "The Quests" pro- Jotts. pused by Sir William KB.E, vice-president of tho Society, was responded to by the Hon. Sir Arthur Stanley, Chair- of the Royal Automobile Club.

character, he pointed to the LONDON'S BUS "PIRATES.”

fact that "The Society" was able to organiso a collective exhibit of puroly British motor goods at

tho Wombloy Ex-

INCREASING RIVALS TO

.THE L.G.O.

Now! with

GENUINE BALLOON TIRES

The 4-Passenger Speedster

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

HUDSON SUPER-SIX

The World's Largest Selling Fine Car

The Hudson Super-Sia has led fine car sales for almost 10 years, because it has constantly led in worthwhile automobile development.

It is now first to adopt the outstanding superiorities of genuine balloon tires for vil medefs. They are standard equipment. Of course, they differ vastly from mere "semi-balloon" types. And note this important fact: Hudson has not just "added balloon tires". Special design of running and steering gear are provided to compensate for the radical differences balloon tires bring. The result is the easiest steering and riding Hudson ever, built, Braking efficiency is almost doubled.

And yet Hudson's margin of price advantage over comparable enta is more apparent than ever. Of course, the preference it enjoys everywhere rests wholly upon this consistent supremacy of value. Everyone knows its reputation for performance, reliability and trouble-free service.

The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd.

Telephone Central I246 or 1247.

83, Wong Nei Chung Road

A FAMOUS CAR.

Retires to Honoured Place.

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Happy Valley.

In winning the 1924 Gran Promic of Argontine, South America's most important race this Studobakor Spacial Six driven by Mariano de la Fuente scored a remarkable victory. In recognition of its accomplishment, the car has been brought back to the United States to occupy a place of honour in the Studebaker National at South Bend, Ind.

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bibition. Their section W09 D It sooms only the other day greater success than was gonor-that the London General Omni- ally anticipated.

bus Company achieved a littlo Col. Soaly Clarke then gave unpopularity in certain quarters same statistics showing the pro- by endeavouring to drive off the groes of the industry. The annual streets the one or two "pirato "| production of vehicles of all kinds buses which appeared to contest had reached about 120,000 valued its supremacy. There was some. £60,000,000. They had no comthing to be said for the monopo-| plate figures for 1984, but in 1923 lists, for, while not neglecting it is estimated that 70,000 private their own interests they studied When the 8. 8. Wastern World. To win the Gran Premio, evan unboxed at the factory, it was care wore produced as against the publia convenience by run-arrived in New York on one of its once is signifosat. But the 1924 drivon for a trial spin. With 14,000 in 1914. There had been aing buses for nightworkers, recent trips from Buenos Aires, victory was particularly import practically no other attention an increase during the past whereas the newcomers confined it carried a motor car that meant ant because it marked the third than the adding of water, oil and year in licensed private vehiclos hoir energies to reaping the rich much to South American race consecutive your that Studebaker potrol. It apad over highways and of 08,756 and of 30,430 com-harvest of the crowded streets followers.

cars had won this important up billa with the power and mercial and publlo service during the daytime. However,

avant. The race is held each year vimbleness of a youngster. Yet vehicles. On the export side the public sympathy for the "or- The car was the Studebaker returns for 1924 showed a very phans induced the General to Special Six that won the 1924 under the auspices of the Argon- this veteran had soon more grue)-- tino Automobile Club. The ling labour in one year on Argen- PUT A NEW SPRING DRESS ON YOUR CAR are increase over last year & abandon its "nursing, with the Gran Promto of Argentine under course extends from Buonos tino race tracks than the average figuros, and would exceed the result that the family has grown the pilotage of Br. Mariano de la Aires to Rosario to Cordoba and car experiences in 8 or 10 years 1913 figure which was about largo enough to fill the Founding Fuente.

return total distance of 1570 of service! 7,900 vabicias.

Hospital if that famousinstitution As the heroes of old returned¦kilometers (about 100 milos). It But no longer will hours of Dealing with the removal of were to be converted into "a to the places of their nativity to is the most important racing roaring speed be demanded of the the McKenna Dution DO one.

receive recognition for victories event in South American and in victorious Studebaker Special: said the President, could foretell To-day there are close on

scored on the baitle field, so this hotly contested by more than ș Bix. Boside the noted. Stude- the effect of such romoval. They bundred "pirates" roaming the famous bpecial Six-the winner score of America and European baker Big Six that travelled did know, however, that the London streets, running on re of the most coveted of all racing ears.

over one-half million miles," Dution matorially assisted the guler and iregular routes, but honours in South America-hasTM|

equivalent to more than twenty recovery of the industry during keeping mainly to the best-paying returned to the place of its origin Notwithstanding the fact that trips around the world; next to the reconstruction period.

thoroughfaran. Nearly overy-tho Studebaker factorios. At Do, la Fuente's Studebaker was the Studebaker Light Six that MOTOR TAXATION.

morning meds an addition to the South Bend, Indiana, it will be foroad to enduro hours of ox-ortablished a long list of notable Coming to motor taxation he doet. It is becoming quite an dieplayed in the Studebaker Na-cesalvo speed, sad, to withstand records in Callfornia In 1921. said that a utility car, priced at amaning occupation for old-time tional Museum, along with other tho harda iips of tortuous roads, sme of which have never been about $100, should pay an annual bus riders to count the number famous S.udebaker care, which deplorably muddy for the most equalled to this day-there this duty of 25 por cout. of its value) of newcomers set on 'n journey have won honoured places through part, this car crossed the finish famous Studebaker will spand was unjust and prejudicial to through town. The most striking some outstanding achievement a line of the 1924. Gran Premio the remainder of its days in hon. - the industry. No formuls for, is the bun which, flaunis, a red home or abroad.i

la ox sollent condition. On being ourable retirement.

PAINTING--Motor Cars and cycles. ELECTRO-PLATING-Of Motor Car and Cycle Parts. MACHINE SHOP - Lathe Work, Milling, Planing,

Drilling, etc.

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F

WELDING Oxy-Acetylene Welding or Broken Motor

Parts.

UPHOLSTERING - Tops, Cushion Covers, etc., made

and repaired.

ELECTRICAL Generators, Starters, etc., adjusted,

repaired, re-wound.

BATTERIES — All makes of Starting, Lighting, and Igoltion Batteries repaired and for recharged. New Columbia Batteries la stock.

gorago.

the calculation of horse-power flag painted soross its side and could be so oquitable in Ita work- boldly prošlaiming itself "Pirate," ing out as an indirect tax, name: Othera named on similar lines,

and "Southern," Ons is named or two sim at humbur, such as "Bus." "London, "Express, ly by fuel. If the Governmenta e "Rad Rover" and "Libart#'”

Alberts, Celtio,......” Dispatch," made up their minds to faz motor Sevotal strangers. an ""Royal after a football team, Tottenham **Havari **" and "Uneedus Then spirit they could do it readily Blue, “Favourite," and "Asina" Hotspur." Home dot Latin there is the military tough, In and dozens of others. No ooount and economically. However, thisi are reminiscent of the horse bus appellations, such as “Pro Bono "Field-Marshal," "Sørvine." "X-i is faked of the British,the Latro loo”, and ulli: "Sedundus" Sarvino," "Haválook," Legion," politan, and the Tillig lines might be, they could not be days, when busen bearing those

darlenaten itself" and "Vistor."!--

The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd. blind to the possibilities of fat names wore familiar friends to

Export and › Constans European Supervision, Telephone C. 1248 or 1247. A. J. Allison, Service Manager.

least improving the direct tax Londoners. Bome of the “gow To thoes concerned he wonks, names indicate more or less along imp say :-(1) Any tax based on lyisha districts nezvedeni dhahar tillde theoretical formulk' must inévite". Eastern Western,"" Centre) !!

vor: that may Taking ofheri at random,

content with as they fòll be there are

R. H." Matoblem ? “ Now. Times

!! Langustrian,"

One Ross,

which care.

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