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Hawaii

-LINGER AWHILE

AND REST!

Isles of Paradise are beckoning! Fragrant leis of native blossoms welcome you! Enjoy the balmy freshness of the days, absorb the dreamy grandeur of the nights--and rest!

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Thril at the rich Hawaiian voices singing over moonlit bayal Revel in the gossamer spray as you speed before Waikiki's surf in an outrigger canoe. The cool crispness of an evening's motoring

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

THE VISIT OF THE GOVERNOR

TO CANTON.

UNOFFICIAL THANKS.

FRIDAY,

MARCH 16, 1928.

to time in the newspapers of the Colony of notices drawing atton- tion to the Importance of avoid ing waste of water.

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OBITUARY.

EDITOR OF SINGAPORE NEWSPAPER.

Singapore, Mar. 15. The death has occurred here, of Mr. A. C. Wentworth Lewis. Reuter..

Tha thanks of the Colony for the happy results so far achieved are due frat to Mr.. Bronan, who haa striven wholeheartedly over sinco his appointment at Consul Some economy in consumption General at Canton for the Im would result from the reduction provement of Anglo-Chinese rela or abolition of the free. allowance tlone; next to Mr. Shenton, late of water, though It Is doubtful ly a member of this Council, for whether the saving would be suf- establishing personal contact officient to justify the extra bur- a very friendly kind with Marshal den on the community. The ques. Li Chai-sum; but above all to Sir tion will be further considered. Mr. Arthur Cyril Wentworth The Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, at Shou-son Chow, Dr. Kotewall and 3. The estimated cost of form-Lewis has been editor of the Straita Times at Singapore since 1927, yesterday's meeting of the Logisin-Mr. Li Yau-ta'un for paving the ing the Aerodrome site adjoining being appointed the eventual suc- tive Council, expressed the grati-way by their informal visit to Kowloon Bay is no follows:

cessor to Mr. A. W. Still, and com- of tude of the Colony to His Excel-Marshal L for the recent mutual (n) Resumption

"ing' from India to assume the post. lency the Governor for what he and cordial, exchange of official aren from the Kai

He was born in: Nottingham in Hail done to bring about the visitsa

Tak Development

1885, and wis thus a comparatively restoration and continued main-

Co.

young man, Educated at Felsted, tenance of friendly trading ro-

and Exeter College, Oxford, where Iations between Hongkong and

he took the B. A. dogroo with His- Canton during the recent official

185,000.00 tery; Honours in 1908,, he entered visits and assured him of the

Journalism the following year on wholehearted and unanimous Bup

the Nottitigham Daily Express; be- port of every section of the com-

coming Literary Editor of the Shef- 788,000.00 field Telegraph in 1910, which posi munity of Hongkong.

(b) Resumption * of Lands and Pro- perties...

Inhs, Road Con- struction and form. ing Camber

$1,001,250.00

It was also a fortunate, and very opportude clrcumstance that, shortly after the Informal visit which these three gentlemen-paid to Canton; H.B.M's Minister, Sir(c). Completion of Miles Lampson, called officially Reclamación In* on Marshal Li and communicated cluding surfacing, to him in person the warm invita- etc. His Excellency the Governor,

tion he held for three years. Join replying, said he appreciated very tion of this Government to visit (d) Covering Nul-

ing the Times in 1914; he was on much what the Senior Unofficial Hongkong. Personal and friendly

their staff until 1923, acting ne Member had said and acknow-intercourse so established cannot

605,000.00 special correspondent in Denmark ledged the help of Mr. Branan, fall to be of great value to the.

and Morrocco, and chief correspon- M. Consul General, Mr. W. E. Government as well na to the

$2,529,250.00 dent in Paris (1921-22). He went L. Shenton, Sir Shou-son Chow, people both of Hongkong and of

out to India in 1923, being Editor- Dr. Kotewall and Mr. Li Yau-ts'un. Canton. It will remove misun-

The above total estimated cost, til 1027, when he went to the Straits

of the Englishman, Calcutta, un Volcanle wonders in Hawaii National Park, and great sweeping retent rights world mark the be-operation. It will strengthen the $2,520,250.00 represents the cost Times. In the intervals of litor

Ho expressed the hope that the derstandings. It will promote co- vistas on all islands. Golfing, motoring, tennis, swimming, hiking ginning of an era of peace, happi- forces of law and order; and it of acquiring, forming and com-

nry work for his paper, he saw. all outdoor sports can be indulged in at any time, thanks to the kindlyness and prosperity in South will, I hope mark the beginning pleting the Aerodrome site and War service from 1914 to 1919, in

China.

of an era of peace, happiness and does not include the cost of Build-

France, Egypt, Palestine, His Excellency the Governor prosperity in South China." (Ap-inga, Offices, Air-craft sheds, Saloniks, and attained the rank of workshops and contingent works, Lieutenant Colonel in the A. D. A.

Hon. Sir Henry Pollock: Aris P. and 9. 8. Sir Shou-son Chow: Sir, My presided over the meeting, and plause).

He had only been there were also present: His Ex- celleney the General Officer Com- Chinese colleague and I are grate- ing out of the answer to the last year in Singapore, but his per- manding the Troops (Major Gen-ful to your Excellency for the question, can the Hon. Director sonality had already manifested eral C. C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G.,) very kind references you have of Public Works inform us. what itself in his paper, and his untimes The Colonial Secretary (Hon. made to the humble part which is the estimated cost of the build-ly death will no doubt have come Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C.M.G., C.B.E.). we took in connexion with the re-ings, offices, aircraft sheds, work-as a shock to his journalistic col-

The Attorney General (Hon. Sir cont exchange of official visits be-shops and contingent work? Joseph Horsford Kemp, K.C., C.B. tween Your Excellency and Mar His Excellency the Governor:` I E.).

shal Li. We feel, Sir, we have am afraid it will hardly be pos The Director, of Public Works done no more than our duty. (Ap-sible for the Hon. Director of Pub- (Hon. Mr. H❘ T. Creasy).

plause).

lle Works to reply as the scheme for rebuilding has not yet been made. It is under consideration and we shall have to obtain the advice of the Air Ministry,

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The Captain Supt. of Police (Ilon, Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G.).

Ion. Sir II. E. Pollock, Hon. Sir Shou-son' Chow. Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard. Hon. Dr. R. II. Kotewall, C.M.G. Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes. Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Mr. E. W. Hamilton, acting Clerk of Councils.

New Member.

Mr. S. B. B. McElderry took the oath and his seat as a member of The Council in the place of Mr. R. A. C. North.

CANTON-HONGKONG.

Sir Henry Pollock Expresses Colony's Gratitude.

GOVERNOR'S REPLY.

THE AERODROME.

Estimated Cost of Forming the Site.

WATER SUPPLY.

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Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, in ac- cordance with notice given, asked the following questions:

1. What information

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Well-Known Singaporean Killed.

The death is announced of Mr. Francis William Eber, head of n well-known Singapore family and father of Mr. R. L. Eber, lawyer.

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Mr. Eber. was injured in a motor accident in Serangoon Road, and

WATCHMEN'S ORDINANCE.died soon afterwards. The fatality

Passes Second Reading and Committee Stage.

occurred at the junction of St. Michael's Road and Serangoon Road. Mr. Eber, who resided with Iris family in St. Michaels, won walking near the junction at about SEVERAL AMENDMENTS.

5.30 a.m. when he was mocked The Attorney General, in moving down by a Chevrolet motor truck. the second reading of An Ordin- The driver, a Chinese, did not stop, ance to provide for the registra-but a Tamil, who saw the accident, tion and regulation of watchmen, gave chase and succeeded in stop- said: This Bill was read a first ping the lorry. Mr.

Government lay before this Coun- cil as to the stops which are being taken in connexion with the can- struction of the new reservior in the Aberdeen Valley? -

What steps is the Govern- time on the 27th October last then lifted into the truck and year. Certain interested parties. driven to the Rumah Miskin Police ment taking by leaflets or notices put forward certain views on the Station and from there he was

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others as to the imperative neces- Bill and the Unofficial members of removed with all haste to the Tan sity of conserving the water sup- this Council granted an interviewTock Seng Hospital, where he re- ply of this Colony? Why cannot to the representative of these in-ceived prompt medical attention. printed notices, in English and terested parties. They also grant. In spite of the efforts to save his Chinese, he sent out to houso-ed an interview to the Captaine his condition became worse holders periodically? Is it not Superintendent of Police and they and he expired at about 7 a.m.

The lorry was examined and it | ------ Sir Henry Pollock eaid: Sir, possible that some economy in discussed and considered the pro- As this is the first meeting of this consumption might be effected by pols contained in the Bill. The found that the brake linings Council which has taken place reducing the amount of the free Bill, was also reconsidered by the were badly worn and that the THERA IO.NO. 1 headlights were not working. The THERAPION, NO.2 since your visit to Canton, I de-allowance of water to house these interviews and discussions against the driver,

police aro taking proceedings THERAPION.NO.3 sire, as the Senior Unofficial Mem-holders? ber, to express the deep gratitude 3. In connexion with the of this Colony to your Excellency answer given to the Honourable for your labours on pur behalf. Mr. Bernard at the last Meeting We are indeed fortunate to have of this Council to the effect that the Imperial Government was.con- as the head of the Executive, attributing $100,000 towards the Kai this present time, one who com- Tak Aerodrome, what is the osti bines a profound insight into Chi-mated sum of money which the nese character with a genuine Hongkong Government will have sympathy with the aspirations of to contribute towards the cost of the Chinese people.

such aerodrome?

certain proposed alterations were between the: Gov- agreed upon

ernment and the Unofficial mem- bers and they have been embodied in the print which hon. members, now have in their hands. It is proposed to make these alteratione by amendments at the Committee stage.

Mr. Eber, who was 68 years of age was a Government pensioner,

onder and who then after a cer tain time antialles the Captain Superintendent of Police that he was actually and bona-fide employ.' The print which le now before ed as a watchman at the com members has been altered on two mencement of the Ordinance. I You have rightly interpreted the

substantial points. In the first beg, Sir, to move the first reading, The Colonial Secretary second- place the new print provides forced and the Bill passed the second sincere desire of all sections in this Colony for the restoration and The Colonial Secretary replied two classes of watchmen-police

reading. continued maintenance of friend-as follows: 1. A Sessional Paper watchmen and private watchmen. ly trading relations with the pro-No. 10 of 1927 on this subject has Private watchmen will not be sub- vince of Kwangtung, and in all been issued and was laid on the ject to police discipline and their cral amendments were made on the steps which you have taken table on the 22nd December last. pay will not be regulated under the lines suggested by the Attor- and are taking for the purpose of The Secretary of State has been the Ordinance. All watchmen ney General:

When the Council resumed, His strengthening and extending those asked by despatch dated 30th when the hill becomes law will

The Replies.

During the Committee stage sev-

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ties I can assure your Excellency January, 1928, to give carly aanc- have to register as such, but it Excellency announced it was not for the wholehearted and unanim- tion for this scheme, which, it is will be for each individual watch-proposed to proceed further with

ous support of every section of the proposed, to charge to Loan Ac-man to choose whether he will the BI that day. community of Hongkong. (Ap- count. The approval of the Secre-register as a private watchman Naturalization Ordinance. plause).

tary of State is now being await- or as a public watchman.

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The Attorney General moved the His Excellency's Reply.

2. The Government has hither the print differs from the original second reading, of an Ordinance to His Excellency the Governor: to taken no such steps except on form of the Bill is in connexion amend the Naturalization Ordin- Gentlemen, I appreciate very occasions of great urgency with the clause dealing with ance, 1902, and to provide for the much what the Senior Unofficial Notices in English and Chinese moneylenders. Clause. ori- revocation of naturalization rights. Member has said and I cordially could be printed and distributed ginally read: "Nowatchman in certain cases, endorse his hope that the friendly to house-holders periodically, but shall act as a moneylender, etc." Liang Kuang provinces may be sult, of such action would justify ship in that form and it is now to. Subsequently the Bill passed sirengthened with every passing the cost of printing and distribu- proposed that that clause shall all romaining stages and became day, and that trade between tion.

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The Council adjourned until Exchange Bidge, man who was on the 1st January, exceedingly.

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