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THE RENTS ORDINANCE.

MOTION ΤΟ EXTEND TILL END OF YEAR.

como

LOGAL STRIKE.

OIL CANNER'S UNUSUAL

DEMAND.

The oil-tin cannora of tho

ROYAL CRUISE. BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

PRINCE'S TOUR UNAFFECTED.

FINE RECORD OF WORK,

The annual meeting of the Hongkong Benevolent Socisty!

Colony, who have been on strike INDIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA. was hold at the Cathedra flail for a number of days, have sont

ic a domand that one cont on

each can turned out be given as (Special "Telegraph" Service).

contribution towards the

| Gulld's funds.

This has baon refused by employers. Some 150 mon affected by the strike,

THE GOVERNMENT'S "FEELER"." The ront control problem willj dor the Ordinance, to bring for boforo the Legislative ward a rosolution on the subject, Connell on Thursday (afternoon, but no attempt will be made Thursday's mooting to when the Hon. Colonial Sooro-at tary (Bir Cloud Severn) will movo force through the motion stand- a resolution to extend the opera-ing in the Colonial Secretary's The Government fools tion of the Ordinance until the name.

that the Rents Ordinance [óannot

LAUNCH 【SÈIZED.

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tho

aro

31st Docomber, 1925. This, how over, is merely being put forward go on for ever, but, on the other ALLEGED TO BE HELPING

might not be fair as a basis of discussion, and it is hand, it probable that the whole question will be reforrod to a committee of the Council.

The procise torms of the resolution to be moved by the Colonial Secretary aro:~~

London, Feb 23.

ht noon to-day Bir Hopry Follock prasiding over a fairly large attendance oflady members of the Society.

BISOLY DOFT IS OFT

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ANOTHER CANTON

OUTRAGE.

DRAGGED FROM RICKSHAS.

SOLDIERS SHOOT THREE.

PASSENGERS.

THE YEAR'S WORK.“ The Chairman road the follow. For the sake of his healthing report of the committee,

Undisciplined soldiery in Can- (The previous incident, referred II. M. the King has boon advised signed by Mre. Cavalier, the Hon.

10th continuo when able to travel to tako a sea Secretary: There have been 17 ton

to Είνα

on the much to, occurred voyage for a few weeks in his now

the books during trouble.

ยุ Boing la w unto instant, whon two Indians passed yacht, visiting South Europe. I the year, gst whom wore themselves, they appear to do along the Bund whilst a disputo is understood that the voyage will oven diff sationalities, viz. be of a purely holiday character British, Fr. "Canadian, Bor just what pleases them, and, an was taking place regarding the and that there will be no sort of blau, Ruman P, Esthonian is shown by the incident reported commandooring of a Portuguese official rocoptions or functions at and Indian. Tjority of the

and were seized by any of the places of coll.

case wore howover British. The below. they do not hesitate to launol The newspapers learn that the Society: paid the foos of 15 take life, ovon in the busiest part, soldiory. They wore rescued by Prince of Wales' visit to South Childron at various schools.of the clty. Recently wo the oity polico, and given refuge Africa is not likely to be affected Thros of those childron loft

a Pollas Station, but latar to suddenly suspend it. Thoreforo

The whereabouts of the launch the King's absence from Eng-school at the close of the year. published story of how two in this rosolution, extending the Ordinance until the end of the Tack Hing, which had been on The Prince is due to start will be seen in the statement unarmed Indians woro publicly forcibly taken by the troops,

on March 28th.

of accounts, a large proportion shot, quito nor the foreign marohed back to the Bund, cold- Allied Control Alirsion.

of the Society's Income is spont Concossion, and now, arising out bloodedly shot and their bodies year, is being put forward as a missing for a number of days, wore learned of yesterday, when

on the education of childron 'foolor." It does not necessarily nowa was received by the owners

London, Feb. 23, These are not Portuguese or of this affair, our Canton carros-thrown into the river.], represent tho Government's that the vessel was now in the

The raport of the Inter-Allied Chinese, but the offspring of pondent forwards us the follow hands of General Chan's mon,

tho who had captured, her on the Military Mission of Control is mixed marriages obiefly,

Canton, Fob. 22nd.

Another version of the incident allegation that she was engaged now under the examination of the fathers having been British in ng atory of another-outrage:-

respectivo Allied Governmionts all cases but two. There are also on pro-Sun activities.

and of the Versaillos Military two English children who had an Thore was another shooting which is said to have boon The launch was on hor way Advisory Committee.

Indian father and African mother: The last-named hody is ex-ard wore rosened many years affair on the Bund last night, not witnessed by several foreigners, is as follows:-Three wealthy from Hongkong to Shamun.

pected to hand its report to the ago by the Society from an un-far from the Sincero building.

life. Tho following! A string of Bix or Counoli of Ambassadors at the dosirable

NOVOD and well-droasod Cantoneso have given jend of the wook. No disoussions schools

reduced ricksbas was coming along the ware going along the Bund when are in the meantime proooeding foes:-The

Joys' School. rond, going towards the Shamoon, they were met by a battalion of batwoon London and Paris upon School, Diocorr the contents of the report, though Italian Conve St. Joseph's when a band of soldiore aprang | Yunnanego troops. It in stated a conference might be bald, later. Collogo. P s or part pass-

Britain and Turkey.

"Whereas by section 10 of the solution of the problem, the final Ronts Ordinance, 1922, it was decision of which will be left to The tho Legislative Council. provided as follows:-

"This Ordinance shall continue question has to be brought to a in foros until, and including, the bead, but this resolution is morely 30th day of June, 1924; Provid. being put forward in order that a od that it shall be lawful for the basis for discussion may bo Legislativo Connell from time to provided.

We further learn that most time by rosolation to extend the

committes of tho duration of this Ordinance for probably

wo

UNOFFICIALS "OPEN MIND".

LONG-LOST AUNT.

Tho latest instance of

such term, not excoding ono Council will be appointed to in. WOMAN TRICKSTER BUSY. yoar at any one time, as may hovostigate the whole question, and! that this committes will be asked specified in such resolution.'

"And whereas by resolution to make recommendations which of the Legislative Council of the will eventually be voted upon by 22nd day of May, 1924, the the Council. duration of the said Ordinanco has been extended until and

On onquiry in other quartere, including the 30th day of June,

learn that the Unofficial 1925."

And whereas the Logislative Members of Council have pre- Council deems it expedient that served an entirely open mind on the duration of the said Ordf-the subject, and are prepared to nanoo should be further extend-give due consideration to betb siden. Should they (or a ropre "Now, therefore, it is hereby entative of them) be appointed to the committoo, as will probably by tho Logislative Council that the duration of the bo the case, the ovidence of both Rents Ordinance, 1922, shall be landlords and tonants will receive oxtended until and including their bost attention, and their the 31st day of December, 1925." attitude will be guided by a soneo of atriot fairness. So far as we can gathor, there have not been,

ed.

resolved

COUNCIL TO DECIDE.

On enquiry in official, circles amongst tho Unofficials, any this morning, the Telegraph was formal discussions of the rants informed that it is essential, un-question to date.

HOME FOOTBALL.

FOURTH ROUND OF F. A. OUP.

ALBANIAN OIL.

GODOWN FIRE.

A TIMELY WARNING.

About half past nine last night! one of the watchmen on the premison of the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company observed amoke issuing from a stack of

Indians in South Africa.

JUNK CAPSIZES.

apes wero

Victoria

!

Diocesan Girls'

ANOTHER VERSION.

the river.

Bolzed the un-

to various ports out, stopped the vehioles, dragged that one of the merchants passed rathor disparaging romark including erpool, Australia, three of the occupants out and a Shangngapore and Bang-shot them on the spot,

about the soldiers and this was London, Fab. 23. A now typoof confidence

In the House of Commons, the kok and travelling exponses given

The victime are said to be spoken loud enough for a few of Premior informed a questioner angoral other instances. One trickster is now at large. Polico reports have indicated that a Chinese woman has boon busy that a docision had: boon reached woman with two childron was Chinese military men who were the Yubasnase to boar it. They

whother Majesty'e given a supply of tinned milk for involved in the murder of the immediately lately in the Colony. Hor mothed as to has been to approach young girls, ropcosontativo in Turkey should the voyage home. Work was

| behind their backs, marched them and, posing as a long-lost aunt, to be an Ambassador Minister, but found in some casus, and with two Indians near the same spot a fortunate men, tied their hands induce the children to walk with he was not in a position to make most satisfactory results. Owing fow days earlier,

In any case, the people of Can-up to the waterfront and riddled her to a quiet street where she any further statement at prosent. to the great depression in trade,

highly offolent men are unable ton are becoming greatly inconsed them with bullets, afterwards takes away their bangles.

to get work, so in a few cases. have been given help by the so- against such lawless deeds by the throwing their dead bodies into London, Fob, 23. The Under Secretary of Stato oiety to tido avor an anxious soldiery. her activities occurred yesterday when she took an 11-year-old | girl to Sai Street,

for India stated in the House of period of waiting. The Society aftor

a solilah ono effusions of a very affectionate Commons that the Government of has a room always at their dis-

membership subscriptions made the Chairman fool glad nature. There she dispossessed India had boon authorised to posal to which destitute women Twenty-five of these represented he described as

was so, as bo kim- ornmont of the Union of South Committee are due to the Co-hich it was thought at the time that this gold-mounted rattan bangles. the young victim of a pair of make representations to the Gor-can be sent. The thanks of the life

Africa, in regard to a Bill recent-lonial Government for their should not be treated sa ordinary self had been embarrassed by annual grant of income. Tho remaining ten visita made by applicants to his ly introduced in the South African gonorous

to the Ministering shares were bought with money offico. They had replied to a legislature preventing the natives $1,000,

question put by him that thoy and Indians from engaging in Children's League for their grant subscribed for a special case.

of $350, to the girls of the Dio- Life membership subscriptions thought he was the Bonevolent skilled trades in South Africa.

cosan School who sent $100 from amounting to $150 in 1920, 8150 Bocisty itself-(Laughter). the result of their sale, and to the in 1921, $250, in 1922, $900, Continuing, the Chairman re-

1023 Recreation Club for in

and $200, for the forred to the assitance rendered to $295.83 as the rosult of their feto-period under review bavo oot sea-faring men, making it clear The Committee also wish to oz-boen invested, as the money has that application in such qasos

urgently

receivad needed for was

through the press their thanks to Mr. W. J.boon Carria for so kindly auditing the necessitious cases.

Chaplain of the Missions to Sca- FIVE LIVES LOST. accounts and to all friends of the The sum of $333.33 on fixed man who had ample opportunities Society who have given money deposit, representing the residue of investigating the doserving caacs. There was, need for re- Five of the crow of a fishing and clothes for roliof. In Octo-of an amount roserved for goods, and rang the fire alarm junk, which was on her way from hor Mrs. McKenny, the former special case, has boon paid to plenishing the funds of the Soolety and the Chairman point- boll. The wharf staff immediately Pootel Island to Hongkons, were Hon. Secretary, left for home and the beneficiary.

Under the will of the late Sired to the assistance which could turned out, and tho Kowloon Fire drowned when the vessel capsized her place was tomporarily filled

by Mrs. Cavalier. The following Eillis Kadoorie, the sooloty was be scoured through the holding of Brigado were also promptly on in a heavy son on Sunday.

bave sorved on the granted a legacy of $200 por a jumble sale. Marked success Two others of the crew, who ladies

during tho the sceno: but the fire,, which

past annum. This legacy is in the had been attained through a pro- Alrey, Ar-bands of the Official Trustee vious function of this natura, and was located in a bale of guany-managed to swim back and eling Committee bags, had boon put out in a fow to tho upturned bottom of the year:-Mesdames

Cavalier, Cook, (Mr. H. A. Niabet) and invested be believed that the proposed boat, were rescued by a fishing nott, Carrie, London, Feb. 23.

London, Feb. 23.

minutes with hand buckets.

It is believed that the fire junk after having drifted along Dunbar, Elliott, Ferguson, Gold- by him for the purpose of this sale of this year would be equal-

smith, Gompertz, Griffin, Holyoak, annuity.

ly successful, inasmuch as the The Football Association Cupi In the House of Commons, ro-

for a few hours.

Lindsay, Owen Hughos, Mac-

Under the will of the late Mrs, clothing donated to the Bociety' draw for the fourth round, to be plying to Lt. Comdr. Kenworthy originated through a coolie care-

Kenzie, McKenny, Murray and Bowdler, the Bocloty was granted for the sale would be priced ad- played on March 7th, is at with regard to the Anglo-Persian lossly throwing down a lightod

for subordinate Wodehouso. But for tho

a logacy of £1,000. This money vantageously Oil Company's concession in cigaretto stump.

officers in the Civil Service and FINANCES:

bas boon put on fixed deposit. Southampton versus Liverpool. Albania, Mr. Auston Chamberlain early discovory, it might oasily|

Tha report of the Hon. OVER 1,600 CASES HELPED. in the two other branches of the Cardiff versus Hull or Lolcestor stated that the Albanian Govern-have assumed alarming propor- Shoff-Id United versus Westmont had granted a concussion |tions.

Treasurer (Mrs. Murray), also Commenting on the work of the Army and Navy. The Chariman - expres- Bromwich or the Villa.

A CANTON WARNING. read by the Chairman, stated: On Society, Sir Henry Pollook said concluded with

of thanks to Mro. December 31st, 1924, the Soalety's that he had had an opportunity sion Two pirates who committed a investments stood as follows of reading through the record of Mackenzie, who had served The Mody Fund. In 1907 Sir work done during the past year as Elon, Secretary; to the present robbery on board the tow-boat Bo On sailing batwoan Canton and H. Mody presented the Society covering nearly a hundred pages on. Secretary, Mrs. Cavaller, the Hon. Treasurer, Mra: Shiu Iling were lately arrested, with $10,000, which was invested and showing the excellent work to

Hej Murray, and other mombersof the for their efforts says the Canton Gazelle. Tho pri in Hongkong Club Debentures. performed by the Society. FIVE FIRST READINGS.

soners were found to be oxsoldiers This Fund now consists of 21 De-pointed out that those by no Committea of the Yuunancee army and on-bentures of $500 each and $1,000 means give a full account of the during the past year.”

Mrs. Cook seconded the report: Wednesday drow with Manohen-concorsion.

The following Ordinances are oral Fan Shok-sang, the Yunnan-in Bank on fixed deposit, the lat-activities of the Society, as details

baoause the persona assisted word the motion wan passed un- In the northern section of the prosent progrossing which it was down for first reading at Thureose army commander, after in- ter zopresenting two debentures of many cases had to be withhels and statement of accounts, and

The Turnor Fund-This Fund still in the Colony. He had por-animously.

THE COMMITTEE, third division, Accrington beat hoped would be pursued with day's mosting of the Legislativo quiring into the case, ordered the drawn for payment

Immediate execution of the two Duruam by G to nil.---Reuter, amy and goodwill, and end in a

friendly solution.-Reuter.

An Ordinance to amend further men who were taken to the Bund consisted of 10 Royal Hongkong'sonal knowledge of some of these

near Shakee and publicly shot an Yacht Club Debentures of $50 cases and could testify to the The Chairman proposed and beneficial work dis Mrs. Gompertz saoondad the the Stamp Ordinanco, 1921.

oach; donated by Mrs. A. Turnor general in 1919. One of those Dabonturen charged by the Society, Trac-adoption of the incoming com- An Ordinance to amend thola warning to other evil-doors.

tho history of the mitte comprising the followingi was drawn for payment in 1923 ing Dangerous Goods Ordinanco, 1873.:

since Its foundation Lady Pollock, Mesdames Holy and labeing held forreinvestment. Society An Ordinance to amend the

The J. R. M. Smith Memorial in 1889, the Chairman went on to osk, Mackensie, Murray, Arnott, Advertisements Regulation Or-

Fund. In 1920 the widow of the state that up to-date a total of Wodehouse, Elliott, (Becretary).. fate Mr. J. R. M. Smith (now) 1,650 cason had been assisted and] Goldsmith. (Treasurer), Indany. dinance, 1912.

Lady Dering), presented the the burden of the work fall] Anooit, Warren, (Assistant: Bea- Boaloty with £500, which was mainly on the Hon. Sauretary; rotary). Ferguson, H. W. Hird.

who, year in year out, attended Davison, Owen Hughes, Bhal invested in 5% War Loan.

Thirty five shares in the on Mondays and Thursdayázatshear, Cook and J. E Fraser, Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf sieven o'blok at the Gifs Hall vote of thanks was asopzded and Godawn Company wore for the purpose of receiving the Chairman before the mockin": purchased by the Society in 1919. applications.. An interest which closed. “

follows:--

ANGLO-ITALIAN DISCUSSION.

lin 1920 enabling the company to

The Spura or Blackburn versus prospect over a large area, and West ham or Blackpool.— Reuter, chonso' therein a losser ares for

LEAGUE MATCHES.

London, Feb. 23

In B firat division match, English Leaguo, Manchester City

exploitation. The concession was Subquently modified, and tho ares of exploration substantially reduced.

NEW BILLS.

boat Sheffold United by 2 to 1. The Albanian Assembly had

In the second division, Shi ffield now approved of an amended

ter nited, ono all.

EGYPTIAN ENQUIRY.

Conversations with

|the Italian Government wore at

SICK PRESIDENT.

APPENDICITIS OPERATION.

Berlin, Fob. 23.

Counoll :-

An Ordinance, tó amond tho Legal Practitioners Ordinance, 1871.

EX-MINISTER RELEASED.

Cairo, Feb. 23, Nokrashi Boy; the Under Secretary F the Interior in the Zaglul Govorom. nt, who was President Ebert was, operated

An Ordinance to provide for deini od In connection with the on tonight for' apsendió!!IM- Inquiry into the murder of thi Chancellor Luther carries out the incorporation of the Lord Bird-r, hasb been released.the Presidential duties during Bishop of Victoria in the Colony

Herr Ebert's illas Reuter, of Hongkong.

Reuter.

PIRATES SHOT.

TO-DAY.

Closing Exchango Es. 3. 15/16 Lighting Up-Time 684'. p.m. Barometer 2. p.m. 30.05 Tempamburė -

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