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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, 29th May, 1926.

Being the Official Organ of the Hongkung Automobile Association),

Parking Places,

Although most motorists are aware that cars may be parked on the north side of Connaught Road, Cintral, it is not every motorist who cares to leave his car on the harbour side of the road. It has been suggested that cara be allowed to stand in, the contre of the road between Pedder Street and Pottinger Street. Connaught Road is certainly of sufisiont width to allow this, and we think the suggestion "well worth a trial. Licensing Season,

Quito a number of people are apparently under the impression that the licensing season for care commences on June 1st. This is not the case, Motor vehicles, should be licenced on July 1st.. the licence torminating on June 30th... Tas sam procedure ap plies to drivers' licencos.

À Morris Suggestion,

At least on Morris owner has fitted his cir with ventilators in the form of cowls which direct, a pasaugo of air through the bonnet. The idea is quito a good ono, and provides a considerably, cooler atmosphere for the driver Care should be taken that the cowls can be reversed during, rainy weather. New Memberse

The following motorists have joined the Hongkong Automobile Association since we publisifed the lust list:-

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The Hon. Mr. W. I, Southorn. T. G. S. Dodwell. "

F Symo Thomson.,

Wong Sham-kwong,

R. M. Smith.

J. C. Brown,

F. A. Mackintosh,,

Dr. J. P. Fehily.

Cycle Windscreens,

A motor cycle has been seen in. the Colony with a handle-bar Although screen attachment.

this may be an asset during incle- mant woather. it is doubtful whether the driver dorivos full 'benefit from the cool breezes when climatic conditions are favour- able. After all: the joy of molar cycling is the feeling of exhilara tion which is produceji by progress against the breeze.

An. Unpopular Suggestion.

The reader who sent in the suggestion that Wyndham Street might be opened to motor traffic has raised quite a storm of pro- test. Several other motorists have pointed our objections. One in particular, whose letter, we pub- lished ou Monday last under tho nomi-de-plume of "Four-Seater" being most emphatic that the suggestion was a "tremendous hazard." Granted that the tho roughfare is by no means ideal, therera more intricate and dangerous motor roads in other parts of the world. However, we' cannot see the necessity for tak- ing any risk, and agree that the good old maxim "Safety First" should be followed. We think that the motorist who made the suggestion must have overlooked that Ice House Stroot would be a far better and safer relief" thoroughfare,

CURRENT

COMMENT

bors who have carried it in England and on the Continent have found it of the most decided assistanco, and although it is not as essential from the point of view of assistance here, the act of carrying its a well deserved tribute to the Hongkong Associa tion:

Near Tylam.

Travelling from the direction of Stanley towards. Shaukiwan, just before the road crosses the resurvoir. the bond on the road- way would be greatly improved, if the darth at the side wore lovelled and the woods removed. This is quite a" small job which might be done when a couple of road coolies are in the vicinity with shovels..

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work of widening the The moro risky corners on the Stubbs,; Road, has done much to make that thoroughfare. safor for motorists. There is one matter, however, which should be xt- tended to at the earliest possible convenience. Not very far fron Bowen Road junction, the Tod has been considerably widened by cutting away a large amount of the hillside. Although the intended improvement is both necessary and welcömö, vehicles ro, hs yet, unable to use the extra mad space on account of the fact that a water pipe which previous- ly followed the contour of the road, remains in its old position. The effect is thas quite a danger is, proated, especially in the case of a driver taking the hilly con tour of the road on his left as a guide, on nights when clear vision is nlseured by fog. Obviously it is intended remove the pipe. but there appears to be no nee for delay, now that the actual widening work is finishën,

DANGEROUS.

Don't try to see how neur you can get to the back of the car in front of you!

TYRE. STANDARDIZATION.

AN UNLUCKY SHANGHAI MOTOR CAR

Country bumpkins have a way of changing their minds when crossing the road. Result a wheel bath for the car. in the creek that runs beside the race course, Bubbling Well Road. No-one was hurt, but the bumpkin received a

thorough soaking.

"AILSA-CRAIG.”

'BRITISH BUILT MARINE

MOTORS.

An. excellent example of the. ish manufacturers progres design and determination

petition is seen in the above illustration of a moder Ad Craig Marine Engine,

Pro-War the Ailsa Craig Co. Ltd.. hard attained an enviable re- putation for quality and reliabili- ty but later realising the neces sity to go "one better" they set out to produce an engine of modern design at a competitive

price. Reference to the Hlustra tion and the following description' will indicate the degree of succes which attended their efforts. .. In keeping with the best motor .car cnxine practice overhea valves are adopted, the cam shaft being lubricated by a simple nd yet most efficient system, which requires the minimum of attention and is entirely free from want and other defects which chatar terisell many "overhead" car eugines

The design permits complete machining of the combustic space a feature tending toward

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WORLD MOTOR CAR NOTES.

BY WALTER P. CHRYSLER.j

During 1925, 3,325,000 cars and trucks were produced in the United States, including 3,833,000 cars and 493,000 trucks.

This is an increase of 19 por cent over 1924.

Of all the cars produced 56 per cent were closed cars.

The total wholesale value of the cars and trucks produced was $1,000,000,000.

The wholesale value of the motor vehicle tyro business in the

United States for 1925 was $886, ,700,000;

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The average retail price of the cars sold in the United States in 1925 was $866.

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CORRESPONDEN

→ BRITISH VEHICLES.'

Sir,As the result of a recent discussion on the "Prohibition against foreign' motor vehicles aporating for publie purposes in Hongkong, I promised to write a latter for favour of publication in the Motor Soction of the Tele- graph.

The discussion arose from an allegation that certain intereste in the Colony, had decided to abandon a scheme to placa mo- dern motor buses on the roads (subject to permission being granted, of course) solely on ac- count of the fact that the Go- verament insisted that véhicles be according to a certain speci- fication, and, wholly manufactured within the British Isles. (Please note that Cinada is not British within the meaning given to the term by the Hongkong Govern- ment.

Now, Sir, while I am a staunch believer in the benefits to be derived from judicious Imperial Proforonce, I am strongly op posed to any form of trade com- pulsion such as that which is ap-

70-80 SWIFT MILES PER GALLON.

We are pleased to announce that by the

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S. S. EMPRESS OF ASIA"

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We received two models of the famous HARLEY-DAVIDSON SINGLE CYLINDER,

OVERHEAD MOTORS Model AAE-Equipped with a hand operated clutch footrests and speedster type handlebars. Model AA-Equipped with a foot operated clutch, foot boards and the touring type handlebars.

DROP IN, AND ALLOW US TO DEMONSTRATE THESE WONDERFUL MACHINES.

Telephone K. 1342

Repairs on all makes of Motorcycles.

parently being exercised by the THE GASCON MOTOR COMPANY.

Hongkong Government, when such compulsion has the effect of retarding communal progress. I am assured that prices of motor buses made in England are 80 much greater than thoroughly reliable vehicles made in other parts of the world (Canada in cluded) that an adequate return cannot be assured those who have the enterprise to provido public transport services hore If, on the other hand, Canadian or Amorican vehicles are allowed. there are several types which are thoroughly reliable, and which can be purchased at prices which would allow oheap faros, and yot at the same time. yield a reason- able and safe return to the pro- prietors.

The standard of quality as re- presented by the British product is unquestionably high, but the day has long since passed when the purchase of foreign machinery was attended with risk.

The

The average retail price of the

White" motor buses which trucks sold in the United States have been running daily in Hong- in 1925 was $1,350.

kong for the last few years, pro There are approximately 20,- vid eloquent tribute which can- 000,000 motor vehicles in the not be denied to at least one United States- 7,500,000

Cars type of American bus: and 2,500,00, trucks.

Those of your readers who have It has been estimated that visited the United States during throughout the world there are the last two years, will agree that 24,600,000 motor vehicles regist- | motor traction has reached a're- grod.

markably high stato of officiency

The people of the United States in that country, and if the British- even running and absenge from are becoming increasingly a pre-manufacturer is to compete fairly. Jass of power due to carbon forminciative of the fact that the and successfully, he must realise is that he has got to build vehicles. tion. The starting handle to Prosperity of the country can be used at either end and is closely related to the enterprise, which will compare in prics and most conveniently situated of the automotive industry. And performance to the American in ther fact there is an abject vehicles. The ory of "Quality regards height.

lesson for 'overy country in the first" has lost its appeal, for the Accessibility constitutes one of world.

simple reason that it is no longer Fits most attractive features in

faet it is difficult to conceive how During 1925, 3,040,000 carloads an overwhelming truth."

of automotive.froight were ship- it can be improved. Observe the raised Vertical magneto, and disped over the railroads of the

United States. tributer, accessible sparking plugs and neat short leads; inspection door covering the entire length of crankcase and carburetter clear from all overhanging water piper or manifolds. A simple vertically driven plunger pump is also in corporated.

Of all the rubber consumed in

2. Kwong Wah Road, (Opposite the Steam Lanndr, Kowloon.

GARGOYLE

Mobiloil

Make the chart your guide

Reduce the Selling Price and you must reduce the Cost. Reduce the Cost and the Product and Service is bound to suffer.

That's just plain economic login. It is a fact that cannot be qualified. Enlance demands that if you shave at one end you must shave at the other. You wouldn't expect a Packard motorcar at the price of a Ford. You wouldn't. expect Gargoyle Mobiloll at the price of the ordinary, overy- day, so-called : motorcar engine lubricants. The same "argument holds good for mouse traps, suspension bridges

and cheese.

There is a fair price for every commodity; every service. That price must and does include the coat of pro- duction, plus a reasonable profit. More than that is a hold-up. Less is business suicide and an imposition on the purchaser.

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Bargain, Fire, Auction, Clearance and Reduction Sales are the result of just one thing-misjudgment. They all result in price-cutting and in the logs of public confidence. You get just what you pay for, and sometimes, mostly always, a whole lot icas. An honest product, ut a fair price is the greatest bargain anyone can get. That is exactly what Gargoyle Mobiloil is-nothing else.

VACUUM OIL CO.

Naturally, when all things are equal, preference should be given to the British product, but when the difference is so pronounced the United States 84 per cent is that the insistence, of British" used by the automotive industry. or none, has the effect of denying the public of modern facilities Of all the plate glass used in and thwarting public enterprise, the United States fifty per cent is

a more reasonable and busi- used by the automotive industry-nesslike attitude should surely

Of all the upholstery leather be adopted. Unit construction, well aed in the United States, 65 por

When a British manufacturer balanced crankshaft on large bail cant is used in the manufacture Automobile tyres, which now

receives an order for motor vehicles for the Hongkong Go-. Apologising for taking up so show a large variety in giza as bearings gives quiet even run of motor cars.

During 1925. 7,494,000,000 gal vernment, and advertises the fact much of your space, manufactured, could be reduced nlng, and reliability is such that to a few standard sizes, says Mr. the engine has been adopted by lons of gasoline were used by that he has supplied them, pró- Enolosing by "card,Yours.etc. the Board of Trade. National Life motorists in the United States. bably neither he nor the public The H.KA.A. Badge."

George J. Burger, secretary-

ANTI-PROHIBITIONIST, treasurer of the National Tyre boat Institution and Thames. Con-During the same year 226,000,000 who reads his advertisement We should like to see every

Hongkong, May 19th, 1926. 'Dealers' Association.

acryancy, facts which speak for. Burger.

7ounds of cotton were used in the knows that foreign competition, owner-driver carrying the dis

says that there are 2 different themselves.

manufacture of automobile tyres, was not allowed. Such know. (This letter was received too tinctive badge of the H.K.A.A. sizes of balloon tyres being mado Last year the Company supplied

There are 47,014 car and truck ledge would probably Influenco late for insertion in last Satur ture to made them thief-proof. on his car. The Associations and 46 out of 92 makes of cars an engine for the launch of H.M dealers in the United States, British factories in making a day's Motor Supplement, letters With special markings, it is usual doing excellent work, ond motorists should make a special using balloon tyres have half Yacht Britannia," and they have 55,000 public garages, 75,105 better attempt to give value in for which should reach this officely simple to identify antambiles.

needs supplied by only three dif- now boon appointed Marine

so vice stations and repair shops, line with their foreign competi- not later than the proceeding This expected to discourage the point of having the symbol at-

practice of stealing care- forent.sizes.

Engineers to H. M. the King."

and 61,617 supply, stores.

Wednesday-Ed, H.K.T.; tached to their machines, Mom-

tors,

CROSS-MARK AUTOS.

Many leading automobile manu- facturers are cross-indexing and marking the autos they manufac