Some Difference.
MOTORING
SUPPLEMENT
CURRENT
COMMENT
Warning Needed.
new
OF
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
SATURDAY, 25th MAY, 1929.
Boing The Official Orgen ot
THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.
OIL VAPOUR FUEL
New British Device.
£8,000,000 EXCESS TAXATION!
The Motorists' Burden in Great Britain.
ENLIGHTENING FACTS FOR HONGKONG.
1
SAVES A THIRD.
Splendid 'Ronds.
A new vaporizer. which permits motor vehicles, to use Some interesting facts have been]
fuel oll brought to high in that influential with the new roads on the Prayh nearly one-third in cost-invented
Rupid progress is being made instead of petrol, at a saving of] British motoring journal The Fast Reclamation, the connecting by Mr. Ernest R. Godward-has Motor, in connexion with the thoroughfares which will link up been accepied by the Mitten Co., of agitation in Great Britain against with the parallel through road be-Philadelphia, the second largest the excessively high taxation oning well advanced. The work ap-operators of motor-omnibuses Inmotorists' vote will influence the the facts and demanda reduced For the first time, an organised; Association, The Motor presents motor vehicles. One of the most pears to be carried out with great the United States, Illuminating paints is the striking thefency, and it is easy to observe
coming general elections in Great motor taxation. fact that taxation per vehicle in the how very important this district of the Milton Co., addressing Phil
Mr. J. A. Queeney, vice-president Britain.
An effective con- U.S.A. is only $2.14.0, as against will be in the future. The
Digging into the totals of taxa vehicle per annum fn the U.8.A. is parison shows that taxation per £17.14.0 in Great Britain! And alignment of the old Praya Roadelphia Engineers' Club explained on and money spent in road only £2 148., as against $17 198. the Committee which recently for near the Arsenal Street corner will
Mr. Godward's invention,
maintenance and
and police, The in Great Britain. mulated suggestions for the revision prove a conspicuous improvement omnibuses in the United States discovered that British motorists ed throughout the country, urging
Motor, an influential weekly, has stated that if all the motor- of Hongkong motor vehicle taxation, when completed.
Pamphlets have been distribut- considered the British example a
began using the Godward vaporiser pay £8,000,000 excess taxation motorists to write to their parlia- good one to follow!
it would mean an annual saving annually. This sum is part of the mentary representatives, and em- Buses v. Trams,
of $50,000,000 on fuel.
total paid by motorists for a de phasise the necessity for lower Very few motorists use the old
finite purpose, and represents, the taxation. A form letter has even road round the Island these days,
Former Steward. Another step in the progress of but a recent experience of returning
amount of the total which dis been provided, so that motorists Mr. Godward, who was born in appears after it is received by the can copy the vital facts of the the motor bus for municipal serta tawn from Repulse Buy via the London, was formerly a P. and 0.Treasury. vice bas been recorded by the offi-old route, prompts a warning to boat steward, and was known as road transport is held to be one their respective members of Par- Excessive laxation of argument, sign it and post it to cial terapping of Linesla City trams motorists, specially motor cyclists the "champion napkin folder." He of the factors causing unemploy lament. and their replacement by motor travelling after dark., On the hill went to New Zealand and became meat, and it is notable that British buses. The change-over took the descending to Deep Water Bay, re-interested in motor-vehicle con- car production in 1928 halted at form of a special ceremony in St. eurfacing is in progress, and drivera struction. He has spent the last the peak achieved in 1927, making facts," is the slogan of The Motor, Bonedict's Square before a large are able to suddenly bump over fourteen years in perfecting the 1928 the first year since 1913 when but the Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill crowd of interested spectators. At rise of some four inches where present device, which is likely to motor production failed to show (Chancellor of the Exchequer) is 3 p.m. the Mayor and Corporation the new surface has been laid down be adopted all over the world for an increase over the preceding the target for these facts. officials took their seats for their When such work is left for the omnibuses, taxicabs, and other year. The additional petrol tax cartoon entitled "Troybles" on the last ride in a Corporation tram, night, it ahould be possible to bevel
totalling £13,600,000 per annum poster depicts him in the and amidat much cheering, slowly the newly laid material down to the
He has been trying for some is blamed for this, as the num-known atlitude of "Bubbles," and proceeded to the Depot, where they rand level. A distinct danger is years to interest American comber of new vehicles licensed began the Bubbles he has achieved are well- were met by four motor busen. Here caused to motor cyclists, and even panies in his invention, and has to fall immediately it was im labelled "Luxury Tax," "Doubts," they officially transferred their af-to car drivers, In encountering now secured the full endorsement fections to the more modern method the sudden lift. An illuminated of the Mitten Co., whose head, Mr.
posed.
"Road Fund Raid," "Blow to In-1 of transport and the new routes warning board would not be amiss. T. E. Mitten, born at Brighton, all members of the Motor Traders"! "Uncertainties,"
In a striking poster supplied to dustries," "Petrol
Tax" were formally opened.
England, is the leading municipal traction expert in the United States.
A Vision.
Another View.
motor vehicles.
dry, Invisible gas into the engine Mr. Godward's apparatus sends instead of wet vapour, producing
A local motorist has drawn our The demolition of the old Hong-attention to another aspect of the, kong Hotel structure has doubtless motor taxation question, which is caused muny people to visualise certainly to the point. He refers what a tremendous improvement to the facilities which are offered in as effective results from fuel of would have been effected had it almost every part of the world, as petrol. been possible for the Government whereby people are enabled to ac
Mr. Queeney explained that it
to resume the site, for the purpose quire motor vehicles on the hire-gives considerably increased power of a public square. The heart of purchase system. Ifongkong is terribly congested, and kong, this practice is becoming monoxide gas. Mr. Mitten ordered Even in Hong-and also largely eliminates carbon this unfortunate position will be common; and without doubt, there Increased ten-fold in the future. is much to commend it, "Why are experiments with the Godward] It may of course, be possible to such facilities granted 7" asks our device to be begun two years ago, reserve certain other land for this correspondent, and he goes on to and since then twenty Philadelphin object, but there appears to be explain that it is solely because
motor-omnibuses equipped with thing nearer than the Murray Par-the motor vehicle is to-day con- than 300,000 miles.
the vaporizer have travelled more] ade Ground. The value of an open sidered to be an absolute necessity, space in the very centre of a city that manufacturers are prepared is beyond assessment in terms of to make conditions of purchase. currency, and it is a great pity that Hongkong has not shown the en-easy. All this
More Horse-Power. The horse-power of the motor- assistance ja omnibuses, sald Mr. Queeney, has terprise to improve existing condi-largely nullifed on account of the increased by 15 per cent.; while tions, and the vision to eause fu-heavy additional expenditure asso-there was saving of 29 per cent, in ture generations to be thankful for eluted with motor car owning. fuck cost by the use of fuel of in- the wisdom of the past.
ACCESSORIES
A Big display of Oxidite" and Lucka
storage batteries suitable for all molde cara and radio. Acconcries of all kinds for motorcare and cycler auch na,
Also
Electric horas. Hand jacks Bumpers.
Foot pumps Spark plugs.
Wrenches Tyre patches. Lamp bulbs Brakelinlag.. Body polish
&o.. &c. &c., &c.
All at exceptionally low prices. Call and Inspect TRE HONGKONG MOTOR ACCESSORY CO.. Bank of Canton Building, Tol. 0, 577.
SHE'S A GREAT CAR UNDER THE HOOD BUT WHO WOULD KNOW IT BY HER LOOKS? GIVE HER A COAT OF
Effecto
AUTO
FINISHES
ALL COLOURS KEPT IN STOCK
AS WELL AS THE NEW FORD SHADES.
Arabian Sand,, Dawn Grey, Niagara Blue and Gun Metal Blue.
Manufacturers' Aim,
stead of petrol. Carbon monoxide gas, which was previously from 5 The advocates of heavy taxation to 9 per cent,, was reduced by the will surely admit that of recent Godward system to from 1 to 3 per years manufacturers have shown cent. Philadelphia taxicabs owned a keen desire to place automobiles by the Mitten Company are alsoj within the reach of all. There is experimenting with the invention, no doubt about this intention, and and saving 9 per cent., in the cost It is therefore all the more unfair of. fuel. that Governments should endeavour
It is understood that. London:
companies dcaire to
to take an unfair toll from motor omnibus
vehicles thereby defeating the aim experiment with Mr. Godward's
of manufacturers to extend the invention, healthy recreation of motoring to
the masses. The fact that it in
possible to purchase a car at a low bound traffic.
We do not know
"No politics, no threats, just
THE
ANNUAL LURE.
Paint a a-glitter and glass)
-glint,
Shiny na shillings fresh from the
mint,
Through showroom
windows
their lure they throw, Winking at passers on Motor-
row.
Winking nt passers who stop)
and stray
Inside to hear what the sales-f
men Buy:
Listen and linger. and long and
look,
Gath'ring up literature book by
book.
Gath'ring up pamphlets that
promise thrills
Flight on the flat-lands and
speed on hills- Intimate details they swift
devour,
Again with the salesmen they
spend an hour.
BRITISH FORDS. Huge Export Field,
ENGLISH PLANT'S
WORK.
gare, is merely a snare and a de- whether it is proposed to place lusion if the maintenance costs are white lines across the road thus out of all proportion to the initial indicating where vehicles must outlay. Many people view the mat stop when pedestrians are passing, ter from this point of view, fear-but the suggestion is well worth of the globe than their American ing the upkeep, rather than the out-
lay in buying a car.
Badly Lighted.
considering.
The New Road.
British Fords now cover more
progenitors.
The Ford Motor Co. of Australia
The proposed new motor rondj WAD established by Ford of to Government House in a most naturally come in for criticism.tributing rights for the British The road past the main entrance ever in the New Territorien has Canada, which holds exclusive dis- dismal thoroughfare by night. but even if it does not influence Empire excepting Great Britain, Surely a few more lamps could be building development as apparent and the extension of Ford activi-} erected, or greater candle-powerly anticipated, the addition of ties in England pays a compliment employed in the existing roadside some twenty-five miles of motor- to British workmanship and manu- lamps. Hongkong sadly needs brightening up by night, its pre-especially over country rich in
ing route is certainly desirable, facturing facilities. sent gloom having a most depressing scenic beauty. We trust that the cars for France, Germany, Italy, In the English plant are built effect, excepting, of course, in the sponsors of the undesirable inxu-Spain, Belgium, Holland, Den- tion scheme will not seize on this mark, Norway, Sweden, Czecho- expression of approval as the slovakta, and parts of Africa, foundation for the posalbly The establishment of the English
Chinese districte.
At the Ferry.
The island refuge which is being obvious retort"New roads have plant played a part in the revival built opposite the Star Ferry to be paid entrance on Connaught Rond agree that they have, and even on
for." We quite of British trade in 1928:
should greatly assist in control-the present basis of taxation, Other Instances of Henry Ford's ling both vehicular and pedestrian Hongkong motorists trate at this point. We imagine quite a big share..
contribute pro-British drift is his release of The greater 2,800,000 shares for British inves- that traffe turning on to the the mileage of roads, the greater tors, and his decision to move the Praya from Ice House Street will the inducement to people to be whole of the Fordson tractor piant be required to turn left with the como motorists, providing heavy to Cork (Ireland). This plant will flow of traffic, otherwise confusion taxation is not permitted to be the fill the entire world requirements
those of the U.S.A. and Canada,
N. S. MOSES & CO., LTD., will occur by Lurning right stumbling block in the way of motor of Fordson tractors, including
against the flow of westward vehicle acquisition.
Bole Agents,
A
and
Again with the salesmen they
hear with lust
Of chromium that never will]
flake nor rust,
Of brakes that are better, of
comfort best,
Fresh food for a mind that now
cannot rest.
Fresh food for a mind that must
figure cost;
And balance the gain against
interest lost;
Enjoy the Summer
ON A
HARLEY DAVIDSON
850 c. c. Side or Overhead Valve
THE NEW
500 c. č. Single
THE FAMOUS
750 c. c. Small Twin
THE SUPER
1,000 e. c. Big Twin
(Tor Sólo or Side-car)
ONLY A FEW LEFT!
THE GASCON MOTOR CO.
REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN ON ALL MAKES OF MACHINES,
Tol. K. 1242
2, Kwong Wah Road, Kowloon. (Opposite The Storm Laundry)
A GOOD ABSORTMENT OF SPARE PARTS AND ACORSSORIES IN STOCK.
£330 PER DAY. Record Insurance Premiums.
SIR H. SEGRAVE'S RISK.
The largest insurance premium on record was paid by Sir Henry
A
PARKING PROBLEM.
Cars Not to be Left in Gear.
LONDON RULE.
It is not generally known that
Must sigh that the old car and Segrave for a policy which covered in London one must not park a car
they must part, Regretting a friend who has won
a heart..
Regretting a friend for a brief,
brief space,
his two days speeding at Daytona Beach.
It
in such a manner that it may not For a life insurance of £5,000 be moved by manual power. he pùfd £330 per day to Lloyd's is definitely illegal, therefore, to The premium was payable only on leave a saloon car in gear with the days on.which he was driving the doors locked. the Golden Arrow, and the fueur two motorists were summoned at Quito recently ance, too, covered only those Marylebone for this offence, and periods. Sir Henry paid £660 in although the magistrate dismiss premiums, for he tested the car on ed the cases with costs, he gave With paint all a-glitter and glass the day before he established the the delinquents to understand that
a-glint.
new record.
future offenders would be fined,
When new models plead for the
old car's place. Demand admiration and pralas;
sans stint,
+
BUICK CAR FOR KING'S STAFF.
YN1740
to
∙His
King George's personal staff reaches Bognor, England, preparatory Majesty's arrival at Craigweil House. All are interested in watching the luggage anfely packed onto the Buick,
Page 15Page 16
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.