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FRIDAY

MAY 22,

RENT INCREASE.

THE PEAK TRAM,

SOME COMPLAINTS.

DEATH OF MR. C. M. EDE.

END OF A NOTABLE CAREER.

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HONGKONG'S GREAT LOSS.

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MORE SHANGHAI COMMENT.

We have received the following. We have received for publica-| lotter for publication:-

tion a letter frum which we tako Six-Notwithstanding the fast the "following extracts, having that those in tenancy of standard deleted some rather objectionablé rent houses will after 30th June remarks therefrom: have to pay an increase of 15 por Sir, The Peak Tram servico One of the main controversies were unsuccessful. Wu, China, and an extremely valuable one cent, I feel suro that every bas of late become a complete about road construction within was first with 2,431 points, Danao, considering the low total Hong- tenant will be grateful to the farco. During busy hours of the recent years has been the matter Pasaporte, and Ico, all Filipinos, kong score that at one time Boom. Government for making the day, especially in the evening, of concrete as against asphalt. being next in that order with ed possible and to him and terms of such increase so clear. the newly arranged labyrinth and In many parts of the world, 2,428, 2,121 and 2,325 points ros- Ramsay, and to Balhatcher in su Many people who to-day are oc- cattle pen at the lower tormiaus experiments have been carried pectively.

almost equal degree, is largely cupying old houses are paying is thickly crowded with pass-out with both types of construc-

due the credit that Hongkong's more than the rent existing in engers who patiently are waiting tion, for purposes of comparison, defeated Phillipines 6-4, 6-3, 3-6 500re finally attained such res

In the tennis doubles, Japan December, 1920. Many of those for their chance, suffering from and in certain instances concrete

spectable proportions. His 38 houses have changed hands during the heat and disagreeable smell has been found the best material 7-5.

included ono 6, five 4's and throg the past five years and with osch of perfumes, etc..

for roads and pavements. This In the final of the 100 metros 2's. change the landlord has added

the has led to a campaign in favour swimming, Takaishi, Mihiate and something more than he should

O'Hara may have bowled to

Manila, May 22, Commenting on the first innings ASPHALT BETTER.pated in the Pentathlon which the N. C. Daily News saya ****

Two Japanese coaches partiöi-of the Interport cricket match, was concluded this morning, but Bowker's was a fino innings,

ront

bis books in there" is

that May. I suggest

seconds.

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HOME CRICKET.

times

Was

have done. In some cases new tramcars are kept in a clasner of concrete highways, but there Tanaka, all Japan, and Osias, better analytical effect in Shang tenants paid through ignorance and more spick-and-span condit- are many places where such Philippines, finished in that order hai previously, but his bowling can of the actual standard rent, ion, that their floors are washed construction is unsuitable and in the good time of sixty-four seldom have been of more value to his side. Bearing in mind that in others again paid through foar and disinfected several times dur-Asphalt is favoured.

ing the day, and that the dirty The advent of concrete road- of not securing the house.

The two hundred metres breast two overs he was hit for 17 runs, Now is the time to watch care-coal bags which are transported ways to different parts of the stroke was won by Ydlafonso, his figures-25-0-57-4-ara tho fully and see that the landlord to the top are not placed on the East, and the differing opinions Philippines from Sugita, Tokito most eloquent testimony that

Beat reserved for does not increase, the rent on

first-class expressed about thom, have sug- and Sakakura, all Japan, the time could be put forward, Wilson the present basis, but on the passengers whose white dresses gested an enquiry as to their use being two minutes five and three bowled well without" much

+1 the are certainly no more white-after in Hongkong, with its increasing tenthe seconds.

at success, and actually paid for house in December, 1920, using this coal bench? Also the beavy motor traffic and heavy In basketball, the Philippines inclined to be a little erratic; and If .necessary,

remark applies to the landlord benches at the lower terminus summer rains, that must adverran up a huge score against the same ought to be made to produce are dirty and dusty and do not sely affect the Colony's road Japan winning by 63 to 8. Rogerson. Allison kept a splendid

seem ever to be washed or other surfaces. With a view to obtain-Reuter. whore canes

length throughout and in his first half-dozon avers could not be wise cleaned. What does the ing an expert opinion on the doubt.. any

And, Mr. Editor, if it is found that filthy towel attached to the matter, a representative of the

got away at all, Divecha came the landlord in

out with the best figures. Ong the interim

end of the cars, signify? May be Telegraph bas approached Mr. has been

feature of the Shanghai play that it is, the Company's houseflag? H. E. Goldsmith, the Roads Eng- charging more than he should have done, A common grievance is the senso ineer, who is a well-known

was comparable in worth with he ought to be made to refund less construction of the plat-authority on road construction,

the bowling of O'Hara was the Mr. Goldsmith very kindly

WIN FOR LANCASHIRE. wicketkeeping of Barnes. He, Buch gross amount. This he must form at the lower terminus. It is

made two fine ostohes, kept well' London, May 21, up to all of the bowling and pore, Lancashire beat Somerset by mitted not a single extra to get

ct bine wickets hesitation in stating that in a

Manchester, past him. That, we imagine, climate as variable as that of this Somerset compiled 74 and 73 must be a record for an Interport Colony, asphalt appears to be the (Macdonald taking 5 for 24 and innings.

Parkin 6 for 44), whilst Lan- most suitable for road surfaces.

cashire knocked up 130 (White that of Hongkong was equally'so, If Shanghai's fielding was good, "In the selection of the type taking 5 for 67) and 20 for the loss It was never safe to take say 300 all three colours shown of road suitable for ▸ given of one wicket.-Reuter. within half a minute, or no green locality," he pointed out, the

chance when the ball was moving colour at all and only rod for 10 engineer responsible must he

towards Bowker, who seems to seconds. The man in charge of guided to a considerable extent

throw in with unoanny procision, this famous signalling system by the nature and volume of the later they might prove of equal The same remark would seem to does surely not deserve his traffic to be accommodated, the success to asphalt, so far no apply to Stewart. From begin salary,

kind of soil for sub-grade, and definite comparison can be made ning till the drawing of stumps, the Hongkong bowlers all word How long will the May Road other equally important if less between them..

With a view to studying the deserved them; but the bowling of good. Bowker got two for 33 and residents tolerate the practise of vital factors. The most general-

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do to save his face, for he has a hard problem for elderly or went into the subject in detail. been breaking the law and had no stout persons to perform the and said that taking everything right to charge more than the climb into the tram-car as this into consideration he had no

effort requires athletic ability. standard rent.

But making laws is one thing The working of the white and keeping them, is another. green-red signal system at the Tenants are often, through various lower terminus is very often causes, just as much to blame as carelessly executed. the landlords. What is the use of the Attorney General trying to look after their interests if they do not look aftor their own?

Yours, etc..

..STUNG. Hongkong. 22nd May, 1925.

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LOCAL EXPERIMENTS.

Mr. Goldsmith

the true merit of the stuff he sunt down, without ever getting loose or appearing to be tired.

SHOOTING OUTRAGE,

'INDIAN CONSTABLE

DIES.

Abdul Khalik, the Indian 'oon.

It is with the deepest regret part in business affairs. He first that we have to chronicle the joined the Eastern staff as far death of Mr. C. Montaguo Ede, back as 1884 and in addition to formor General Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai he has Union Insurance Society of Can- served in North China and Japan, a scheme" whereby a syndicate the nonstop service? This oughtly used of the moro modera question of concrete roads." Mr. Reed, who sent down no less than ton, Ltd., which took place It was in 1908 that he assumed would take over from the Govern- certainly to be done away with pavements are those of asphalt Goldsmith said, "I have visited 18 overs for one wicket and 42 at his residence," Derrington, full charge of the Society after ment a large area of land at the and all trams ought to be stopp- and concrete. Of the latter types some of the principal cities in runs, was consistently good. He Peak Road, At about an inspection tour in Australia, back of Wongeichong village for ing trams and leave the torminus there has been much controversy, America and New Zealand where got a tremendous amount of work ten o'clock this morning, at the and he remained General Manager a purpose of establishing there a after their arrival irrespective of and a brief summary of the ad- this type of road is being laid to on the ball and the figures we vantages and disadvantages re-a large degree and is mosting have given by no means indicate age of 60 years. It was only last until last year, when ho retired. Portuguese colony to be known time tables.

After year that the deceased gentle. It was at the annual meeting of as "Cidades Camoeng,"

Can nothing be done to keep sarding them should be of general with man retired from the Union In- the Society just a year ago considerable opposition, Mr. Ede the very comfortable and artistic interest. surance Society, after a period of that Mr. Edo's retirement was eventually able to secure the May Road Station in a clean and PROS AND CONS. 40 youre service, this stop being was announced, and glowing approval of the Imperial a decent condition? This chateau necessitated owing to increasing tributos wore paid to his thorities for this scheme, to which is, as a rule, infected with child- Asked to state the principal Asked, the result of local) ill-health. Since that time, the services by the Hon. Mr. P. H. he had devated much time and ren, amake and coolies, and the advantages, Mr. Goldsmith said experiments, late Mr. Ede has been a very sick Holyoak, who referred to his labour, but in the end those for seats are never washed, cleaned these could be briefly atat- said: "Before deciding upon the man, and although some weeks intonse personal devotion whom the project was initiated or disinfected.

ed A6 follows (1) They most suitable surfacing for the ago it was thought possible that to the Company, and by Mr. J. turned it down, and on the site School children certain appear to be extremely durable roads of this Colony numerous he might be able to make a Scott Harston, who spoke of Mr. (Jardine's Look-Out) the Hong- trams behave in a disorderly under ordinary traffic conditions. experiments were undertaken, health cruise to America, his Ede's two great qualities--his kong Land Development and condition became such that this invariable courtesy and his Savings Society are now plan- manner, stand on the seats with (2) They present a smooth, even and careful economic comparison surface which offers very little was made of many kinds of road- plan had to be abandoned. Dur-unfailing pationco. It was at ning to erect a big block of their dirty shoes and are a geo-resistance to traffic. (3) They pro- j making material, among which stable who was the victim of a ing the past few days, the this mesting that the announce-residences. Mr. Ede was also the eral deceased's illness became more ment was made of the decision sponsor of the Kowloon Tong Passengers. If these children do duce practically no dust and may was unsurfaced cement concrete.

near the Hunghom railway. serious, and to his more im- of the Directors of the Society to scheme, where over 200 houses not behave in an orderly way be easily cleaned. (4) They can A section of this was laid along shooting and stabbing outrage they ought to be turned out to be maintained at comparatively the Praya af West Point, where bridge on Tuesday afternoon, mediate friends his passing away vote Mr. Edo a sum of £20,000, are now being erected.

gether with their amahs at the small cost until renewals become the truck traffic is particularly died at the Government Hospital was not unexpected. By Mr. well as his commission on INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS.irst stopping place on route.

necessary. (5) They present: a heavy-loads varying between 2 this morning from injuries re pleasing appearance. (6) General-and 10 tone being carried on 2 ceived. ly speaking the cost is alightly wheel trucks with iron shad tyres 1. A continual tram service is less than an asphalt pavement. 3 inches wide. In a vory short

introduced and that time-

The principal disadvantages, time it showed signs of wear, and constable was on duty on taples are abolished forth" he said, aro(1) There is no within 18 months had to be en pathway near the bridge whon with.

method of constructing the neces-tirely replaced with granite 2.-Non-stop tram service to besary joints to the pavements

abolished forthwith.

which will entirely prevent ex- Finally, Mr. Goldsmith remark rushed at him with a dagger, and 3-1st class "seats to be re-cessive wear in their vicinity, (2) ed:-"The principal advantages of whilst a strugge took place the to asphalt over concrete pavements other snatched the constable's served for Peak residents They are more sensitivo

changes of temperature than are (a) There is less interruption revolver and fired two shots at only.

other types of pavemants, and to traffic as the road can be used him, causing serious injuries, 4.-2nd class seats to be re- whenever a crack devolopes it within 24 hours of completion of The constable, however. managed

sorvad for May Road and

must receive constant attention the work; (b) It is more ductile

Hunghom Police Kowloon residents only. to prevent rapid deterioration. and therefore not affected by Station, where he collapsed and 5.-3rd class seats to be re-(3) An alkaline sub-soil will cause changes of temperature to the was removed to hospital.

served for casual travellers. rapid disintegration of comont same degrees as concrete; (c) It is One arrest has been made in

Yours etc.,

concreto. (4) The length of time more easily repaired; (d) It is connection with the affair. taken in their construction is a non-glaring; (e) It is unaffected DISCONTENTED.

great inconvenience to traffic, and by alkalinity of the soli; (f) It repairs cannot be as readily and absorbs expansion and contrao- effectively carried out as on tlon-well." other types of pavements.

BUSINESS CAREER.

May I suggest that.-

de's death the Colony and the profits for a period of three years. The late Mr. Ede was closely business world" in general lose a All his life Mr. Ede was a keen interested in the industrial man of marked ability gad ster-student of Chinese politics, and life of the Colony, and he ling character. The magnificent whilst in Shanghai he was was especially concerned with position which the Union Insur adviser to the Viceroy of Nan-measures for the happy co- anco Society occupies to-day in king and later to the Tuchun of operation of Capital and Labour, insurance circles is in great part Szechuan. He was largely in-In this connection it will be dua to his unflagging zeal, whilst strumental, also, in the forma recalled that in November last bo in private life the late Mr. Ede tion of the Consortium, having made public a scheme of his own was a most charming man. For taken a leading part in drawing for the provention of strikes. years past, his health had been up the agreement which was sub- This involved the formation of far from good, but with indomit-soquently ratified by the various the Hongkong Industrial Security ablo pluck and courage he re-Governnients concerned.

Association, Ltd., and the project mained in barness when less

PUBLIC LIFE.

included the proposed erection of conscientious man would have In a quiet, unostentatious way. a Trades Building at Yaumali, laid asido all work. With his the late Mr. Ede took a very koen where facilities were to be avail widow and relatives the utmost interest in public affairs during able for the training of Chinese sympathy will be folt in the heavy his residence in the olony. He lads in various industrial callings, bereavement which they have served as an Unofficial Member and where it was intended to been called upon to bear.

of the Legislative Council in 1913, provide an Association store, a and was again last your appointed restaurant, a hospital and Hongkong, May 21st, 1925. The late Mr. Ede spent his to fill the vacancy caused by the gymnasium. He was also Chair- life in the service of the Union absence of the Hon. Mr. A. O. man of the Hongkong Excava Insurance Society of Canton and Lang. He was one of the first tion, Pile Driving and Construc- much of its remarkable dévelop- group of mombers nominated by tion Co., Ltd. ment, making it to-day one of H. E. the Governor on the Court; During the war, Mr. Edo did a the leading insurance companies of the University of Hongkong ia groat deal of propaganda work in in the world, is to by attribútód | 1911, and had been a Justice of the interests of the Allied cause to his personal onorgios and the Poace since February, 1908, He and it was through his efforts and sound management. His uncle, was also a member of the Gono-assistance that the Publicity Mr. N. J. Ede, was for very ral, Committén pf the Hong- Bureau of South China came into many years Secretary, and then kong Chamber of Commeres being. DAA

London, May 21. Manager, of company, and on and it will be recalled that he FUNERAL SERVICE. The Derby botting is now 11 to his death Mr. Montague Edo was Chairman of the Reception Tho romains of the late Mr. 2 Manns and Crosshow; 10 to came to Hongkong from Shang-Committes for the Prince of Edo, are to be cromatad. A Conquistador: 100 to 8 Ptolemy; hai, assuming the management Walce visit to Hongkong, in funeral service is to be held in 100 to 6 Salario; 18 to 1 Runny of the concern. Prior to tak which post ho did a tremendous St. John's Cathedral at 5 o'clock mede; 20 to 1 Zionist, taken and ing over the managersbip, Mr amount of work.

this ovoning, when there will offered; 20 to 1 Dignity, offered Edo had been for some ten "In 1912, Mr. Edo, roslising the doubtless be a large attendance and 25 to 1 takon; 22 to 18t years branch, manager of the poor housing conditions under in memory of the life of one of the Bocon; 25 to 1 Bucsilas; and 33 company in Shanghal, and there, which so many of the Portuguese Colony's best-known and most to 1 Vicot, taken and offered. as hore, ho played a prominen «community were living, ovalved highly-respected citizens.

Reuter

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DERBY BETTING.

"MANNA” EQUAL FAVOURITE.

Betts."

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It will be recalled that the

he was accosted by two Chinese, who asked him the way to Kow loon City. One of the men then

to reach

"SOCCER" MATCH.

AM

ENGLAND BEAT FRANCE

Pariz, May 26 At the Colombos Stadiu☎; in. a Soccermatol before 20,000 spectators, England boat France by 3 goals to 2.-Better.

These points boing of great con- For a concrete pavement to lideracion in the success or other- bo on entire success," said Mr. wise of pavoments, said Mr. Goldsmith, "aubways to carry | Goldsimth, he had found from ex watermains, sewers, cables, eto, perience that, so far, no material aro absolutely essential, other-had attained the degree of 11 wise the large number of joints suitability that may be attributed that would of necessity occur in to asphalt. connection with openings for The life of an asphalt pavement those services would prove. a varied between 20 and 30 years. 1great monaco to the success of The oldest section of this class of pavemont owing to the pavement in Hong Kong was in possibility of water finding its Chater Road botwoon Queen way to the sub-grade at these Victoria Statue and the Olub weakened spots."

This had been laid 12 years. Ho Conerote pavements, at the saw no reason, therefore, why prosent time, added Mr. Gold- this type of pavement should not smith, might be said to be in their last as long here as in other experimental stage, and although cities.

the

TO-DAY.

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