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THE CHINA YEAR BOOK 1928 Edited by H. GW. Woodhead, O.B.E.

THE

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The Nanking Outrages,

The British Concessions at Hankow and Kiękiang,

Trosty Revision,

Foreign Concossions and Lassed Territories,

Opium,

The H

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Labour,

Shipping.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

THE HONGKONG A. A.

MEETING.

THE POLICE AND SUMMARY ARREST.

A criticism of some of the local traffic regulations was made by Mr. M. K. Lo at the annual meeting of the Hongkong Automobile Associa tion, held in the board, room of Mesars, Jardine, Matheson and Co. Ltd. yesterday. Mr. La, said that he did not see why it was neccs sary for drivers to be hauled off to Count without a summons and said that some of the regulations were of an unnecessary nature. He said that the Association might take up the question of consider-

The Chairman, Mr. Ho Loung said:

In consequence of the impending departure of our President, Com mander G. B. Hartford, it has devolved upon me the, plonsant duty of addressing you at this

meeting.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1928.

A COMMON FRAUD.

entrances and exits of the latrines on Connaught Road Central were not of little danger, but these have been safeguarded in such a way CHINESE CHAMBER TO BEER that a car can be seen before s pedestrian stops Into the line of

REMEDY

An extraordinary meeting of the Our appreciative thanks must also be tendered to the Band F. executive members of the Chinese Department clearing the cor- Chamber of Commerce will takó nors along Pogrulum Road, the place on Friday afternoon to dis- Dairy Farm Hill, and the entrance muss means to check certain bust- to the lower road at, Repulse Bayness frauds which have been com- Road, where the undergrowth not mon of late, be

The fraud consists of men Bet only caused much danger to dri vars but also cut off the many ting up in business and laying in beautiful views, which have now stocks obtained on credit but gold for cash only. After a time when been opened up in that vicinity.

Vig Patrols.

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the swindlers have succeeded in victimising a number of shops Much crédit, due to the patrols they suddenly announce bank ing the regulations. and making for their eternal vigilance in the ruptcy, suggestions where they could be prevention of petty theft, which improved. A review of the year's were a source of constant annoy-elstance and the additional-om- work was given by the Chairman,ance to motorists both in Kowloon ployment of patrols, all of which and. Hongkong. Ever since the will make further demanda upon Mr. Ha Leung.

I wish to avail myself of this appointment of the patrols, we our finances. have not received a single com- plaint of this nature; and the opportunity to offer our hearty Committes have now extended the thanks to the Hen, D, P. W. and times of duty from 8:30 am. to the Hon. C. S.. F. for their kind 5.30 p.m. at the City Hall and courtesy and most patient consi their notice, and to Comdr. Hart- Statue Square, and from 8 a.m. deration of all matters brought to to 12 p.m. at Kowloon Point.

In addition to the foregoing in-ford for acting as President of the In the past year, there were two reassuring features that the As-provements, the attendance of the Association last year.. We feel Bociation should look back upon patrols at public events at the City exceedingly thankful to the Hon. with great satisfaction. The first Hall and at the races has brought Secretary, the Rev. G. E. S. Upa- notable development was the con- forth expressions of appreciation dell for his generous aid rendered siderable increase in the number from our members. The number to the Association. Last but not of cars, and secondly, the increase of parking places for private cars least, we tender our most grateful has at the same time given the im- has been increased so as to cope thanks to Messrs. Jardine, Mathe- at our disposal the use of the petus to widen the scope and use with the growing needs of the son & Co., Ltd., for having placed

time. fulness of the Association..

Members are requested to use board room for our committee and Recent tourists to the Colony

The report and accounts were have had much to say in praise of the City Hall and Square (south annual meetings.. our excellent motoring conditions, side) as much as possible, whon for all of which we are greatly leaving their care for any length adopted.

Local Regulations. Indebted to the Honourable, the C. of time, thus allowing the stands

Mr. M. IL. Lo spoke on the, local S.P. and the Ilonourable, D. P. W.; in the heart of the town, such as it has been especially due to their Pedder Street, to be open to those traffic regulations and suggested unfailing courteous and sympathe who wish to avail of them for that the amendment of some of tic consideration of the proposals brief interval. Cars parked in

by the Automobile Association. and suggestions submitted by the the centre of the street should be them might usefully be taken un

Automobile Associa placed obliquely, as indicated by He thought the time had Hongkong

uch the white lines and not at right when the whole question of the tion that 1927 has seen progress made towards achieving angles to the road; this arrange local regulations to govern, trafic ment enables a driver to leave the

some of the alms desired.

Oil on the Roads.

The Drivers' Registration Bur- eau has more than justified Its existence, not only in the number

come

stand without reversing, which should be locked into. Mr. La sometimes give rise to inconveni-ald he had spent his most im pressive years in England and he ent blocks in traffic..

did not think that any country had better or more proper rules to govern.traffle than England had.

Mr. Lo referred to the Motor Car Act of 1904 and quoted from

Kowloon Congestion. Turning now our attention

to

of drivers supplied, but by way of the New Territieries, I may point exerting its influence upon the out that the rebuilding of the private drivers, as a whole, and the Taipo Bridge in 1927 proved to be With regard to Hongkong. It gratifying results may be seen in

dinances in skeleton form and the very small number of accidents quite boon and essential to full deemed very fond of passing Or on our roads, as well as the high appreciation of the circular run then adding to them. With re

on that aide. standard of driving which prevaila

rowth of traffic in Kowloon gard to the public drivers the re gulations said they should not to-day.

has used serious congestion at tout. Opinion might differ as to At one time during the year the ferry approach, and a scheme whether touting should be allow under review, we were confronted for the solution of this problemd or not, but he did not see why-it with the question of oil dropped was accordingly drawn up. Short-

upon the roads mainly from lor-ly after this was done, the sub-was necessary for a driver to bo ries. Subsequently, the matter committee appointed by the Kow. hauled off to court without a sum- was given our immediate atten-loon Residents' Association invitons and go through the Court. tion, and was adjusted; since then, ed a representation of this Ass would a criminal, no further complaints have been sociation to meet them on the received.

aimilar question.

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A Nonsensical Regulation.

He suggested that the remedy The Asiatic Motor somehow did In this connexion, it is interest for offences against petty regula not have a popular appeal to our ing to observe that the schéma tiona waa by summons and not members, and as a consequence, suggested by them coincided with summary arrest. Mr. Lo quoted the subscription for which was that evolved by the Hongkong instances of the local regulations stopped. Its place is now being Automobile Association, differing and asked if anyone had ever taken by the Autocar, one of the perhaps only in minor details. In heard of anything more monsonsi- best. British motoring journals, passing It may be mentioned that cal than the one forbidding one which is sent direct from England it is to be hoped that work on this vehicle to pass another in a con- by post to our members at the much-needed improvement will trolled area. Some regulations small cost of $8.50 per year-the soon be ocmmenced.

were stupid and petty. subscription of non-members be- ing £1. 148. Gd., also for delivery in the same manner.

The very fact that the average He also referred to the parking of 43 private cars park under the question and said that some of the charge of the A. A. patrol during regulations of an unnecessary na- the hours between 8.30 p.m. and ture could be grouped under the Road Improvements.

6.30 pan., whereas the shelter pro-heads of negligent or dangerous During 1927, our motoring comvides accommodation for only 14 driving.

Adding that he thought the munity has also seen a great re, cara, indicatos obviously the preas

power of summary arrest should duction in the price of petrol, from ing need of attention.

The possibility of a motor show not be given to the Police, Mr. Lo 90 cents to its present price of 76 cents per gallon, which will un was considered during the year; said he hoped the Committee doubtedly be heartily welcome to but owing to insufficient support, would take the matter up when the Association came to the con-looking into the traffte regulations, all motorists.

The Chairman said the Com elusion that conditions at present

mittee would consider Mr. Lo's did not warrant the outlay.

suggestions.

The handbook has been revised and republished being augmented with more valuable information both for use in the Colony and for those ga ng on home leave. This handbook is supplied to all mem-

Do not let me omit to assure members that any suggestions or complainta, if addressed to the Honorary Secretary, care of the Hongkong Telegraph, will receive

Con-

The following officers were alect- ed for the ensuing year: Preal- dent, Mr. P. M. Hodgson, Vice President, Mr. Ho Leung, Hon. bens..

Secretary, the Rev. G.E.S. Upadell, Another step forward, of prompt attention.

Treasurers,, Messrs. Linstead and portance to be noted in the part

Financial Strength, '

Davis. The Committee was year was the widening and straightening of the road through The financial strength of the stituted as follows: Meners, C. D. Quarry Bay, as also the road Association is sound. Whilst on Lambort, F.. Meade, WJE. Mac- through Shaukiwan, thereby elf- the subject of finance, it is neces-kenzie, C. M. Manners, L.C.F. minating the great danger which sary to add that the increase of Bellamy, C.P. Marcol, E. Grimble, had attended driving through work incumbent upon the Associa E.J.J. Spradbery M. K. Lo and these districts. Similarly, the tion has necessitated clerical as-L.G.S. Dodwell.

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