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CORRESPONDENCE.

Reduction of Rents.

[To the Editor, Hongkong མ

Telegraph.)

Sir-May we, na an initiative Group of resident householders and Shopkeepers, foreign as well as Chineso draw through the columns of your valued paper, the attem

THE HONGKO.. TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1

1933.

50,000 HEROIN PILLS JAPAN'S REPLY

SEIZED

POLICE CONSTABLE.

ARRESTED

was made

מם

OBJECTION TO US. AND RUSSIA

Tokyo, Jan. 17.

BANISHEE GETS TWO YEARS

ADMITS BURGLARY

CHARGE

RADIO BROADCAST

Lau Ming po appeared before the Puione Judgo (Mr. Justice Wood) at the Criminal Sessions this morn- ing, charged with (1) burglary and larceny, (2) larceny, (D) two 366 metres (845 k/c). counts of receiving stolen goods and (4) with breach of a deporta- tion order, ha being banished under

TWO EUROPEAN STUDIO CONCERTS

From Z, B. W. on wave-longth of

A huge seizure of heroin pills, With the approval of the Cabinet, followed by the arrest of a Shan-it is understood that cabled in tung constable,

structions have been sent to the board the s.s. Auhul on her arrival Japanere delegation at Ganeva to from Bhanghai on January 6 last. oppose the proposal to invite non The Chief Officer of the ship, on member States to participate in of the Authorities and all concerned its arrival in port, noticed a coo- the Conciliation sub-committee, to a matter of vital public Importile carrying a sack, being accomand to Insist upon non-inter- ate action, and that is, the redne panied by the constable, who was ference by the sub-committee in the name of Lau Sui-cheun in con- ance which fully warrants immedi-

4.20-7 p.m. Chiness programme. 6.6.20 p.m. Children's Concert. 7-10.30 p.m. European programme, 7 p.m. Selected London and New York

7.15-7.30 p.m. Vocal Gems, Rio Rita. My Maryland.

tion by Government Legislation of fstationed on board the ship as one direct negotiations between China nexion with the last offence. De-Stock Quotations, etc.

all Rents for private residences, Shop premises and other accom modation, by from 80 to 50 %, as it has already been done in other neighbouring cities, in view of a permanent allround decline in the income of the population, as shown in the following.

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of the anti-piracy guards. On the and Japan.-Reuter. men being stopped and the sack, opened, five mall parcels won

Official Statement,

fondant pleaded guilty on all counts and elected to make no statement.

His Lordship sentenced accused found. One of the packages was After the meeting an official to two years' hard labour in respect opined and discovered to contain statement was issued

as follows: of the breach of the deportation pilla, but, except thrt they were "The President of the Committee order, 18 months' hard labour for bad, the No. 2 compradore of the of 10, M. Hymans, in his stale the burglary and larceny, and 12 ship, was unable to inform the ment of December 20 declared that months hard labour on the larceny officer what they were.

the Committee felt that it would count, the sentence on the deporta The sack was kept by the officer not be fulfilling its duty if it did | tlon örder to run concurrently with

the other two sentences.. and later the compradore stated not exhaust every effort for con- and show tho utmost that the pills were the samo oscillation opium. The following day they patience in its endeavour to reach were handed to the captain, who a settlement. The Committee of had not been on board the pro- 19 to-day confirmed that viow but DRINKING AGAINST vlous day. The master reported considered that if the procedure the matter to the agents who then under Paragraph 8 of Article 15 notified the police.

unhappily falled it was then its

It is common knowledge that the average Income of practically the whole population, with the excep- tion of the several huge combines owning a great number of houses in Hongkong, and smaller house owners, also perhaps the Owners of nome Hotels and a few Privato Hotels, has decreased vialbly by 20 to 60

cont, and this The ship left for Canton and duty to proceed as rapidly as pos decreased standard of the people's on its return the guard was de-sible to full the task laid upon income Ims now definitely reached tained and charged. This morning them by the Assembly resolution of permanency. Salaries everywhere he was brought before Mr. Scho- March 11, 1082 to prepare, if need have been reduced by 10 to 60 per field at the Central Police Court be, a draft of the report provided cent., of all Government Servants and charged with being in ponses for in Article 15, Paragmph 4 of ns well as of Commerclul em-sion of 50.000 heroin pills. the Covenant.

Mr. F. E. C. Bendall appeared ployees; Firms and Shops, even old established ones, have already, and are still more reducing their Staffs, a number have closed down, others have their mere living only, and the number of the impoverishing and fully or part time unemployed shows a considorable Increase. Thus it is evident that the whole of the Foreign and Chinese popula-pay as usual. tion finds it ever more difficult to

continue to pay the present Rent rates, as they are very perceptibly encrouching upon that narrow margin left for absoluto necessition, as food, health, clothing, schooling bur and jerry, books and cultural needs. The present day exorbitant house rents averaging $80-to $100. -for three roomed and $100 to $160 for four roomed flats, and shop rents averaging from $150 -to $100-and far more, date from previous,

more abundant timmen, but are utterly out of date and hit therefore all working and trades people of the Colony very Jard to-day. Other Cities have promptly taken measures to limit charging too high rents, by

le-

"At its meeting of December 20 for the defendant and Mr. W. lathe committee had noted that the Bart Sparrow for the prosecution. conversations ontered into with the After outlining the facts of the parties by its President and Secre- case, Mr. Sparrow said that in the tary-Geror would need certain defendant's favour was the fact time. No fresh proposal has been that the day after the pills were received apart from those of the seized by the officer, the constable Chinese Government. The Japan- reported for, duty and drew hisse delegation in its conversations

with M. Hymans

TIME

WINE CHARGED BY THE HOUR

Berlin, Dec. 16. Germans aro. hoping that local Innkeepers will adopt an iden put into practice at Trikkala, in Thes- saly. There a publicon allows his they like and charges only for the guests to drink as much wino as' time spent on his promises-five drachmas (3d. at par) an hour. There is such a glut on the Ger man wine market, and the ad- vantage of sitting in a and the Secre-

inn room is so great in winter. The No. 2 compradore would tary-General

League give evidence that during a con- has declared that it is communica- that the new method of charging versation he had with the defend-ting with its Government con- might, indeed, be to the advantage

of the publican in some places. at subsequent to the neizure the cerning fresh proposals that may Committee constable asked the compradore be submitted to the

of

the

Warm

to get the pills back from the off- and has announced that it will be rer and to offer him some money in a position to inform the Com-gone some amendmente since it drafted before mitteo of its point of view in 18 was originally if necessary.

Christmas, will be considered by The cane was adjourned until hours.

Japanese cabinet, to-day. "Deeming it necessary to consider the to-morrow morning.

finally and as soon as possible Theranpon the Japanese delega. whether it is possible for the As-tion at Genera will receive its in- sembly to full its mission under structions.--British Wireless. Paragraph 3 Article 15 of the Covenant, the Committee thought it necessary to accept this short adjournment."

EMPIRE FAIR PROSPECTS

BIG SUCCESS TO BE EXPECTED

made donations towards meeting the expenses of the exhibition.

Geneva reporta state that these recommendations under Paragraph Four would be based on the

Ultimatum to Parlies.

of

Victor Light Opera Compány. 86810, Follow Thru

old Everything.

Victor Light Opera Group. 35970, 7.30-8 p.m. From the Bludlo. and Mrs. A. M. Bower-Smith,

A plano and Song recital by Mr.

Programune.

1.

Sonata Appassionata (ist

Movement) (Beethoven). Bir. A. M. Towo-Smith.

2. German Songs:

(a) Allocsecien (All Souls Day)

(R. Strauss).

(b) Standchan (Baronade)

(Brahms).

Mrs. A. M. Bowen-Smith (secʊm- panied by Mr. Maurice Barton),

5. Barcarollo (Chopin).

4.

Mr. A. M. Bowes-Smith. English Songs:

(a) Nod (Tomplo Bovan). (b) A Song of the Open

(La Forgo).

Mrs. A. M. Bowos-Smith (accom- panied by Mr. Maurica Barton). 8 pm. Local Time and Weather Report.

B.6-8.30 p.m. Dance Tunes.

Fox Trobleme. Fox Trot-I Promise You.

Peter Van Steeden and His Orchestra, 22868.

Fox Trot You Didn't Know the

Music.

Fux Trot-Time on my Fiande.

Fox Trot-That's Why Darkica

Were Born

Leo Reisman and His Orch: 22830. Fox Trot-Hiding in the Shadows

of the Moon!

Petar Van Stooden and His Orchestra. 22850. 8.30-8.55 p.m. Lo Cid Ballot (Mansonot) San Francisco Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Alfred Hertz. MG6.

8.56-9.16 p.m. Orchestral.

To a Water-Lily (MacDowell) To a Wild Rose (MacDowell-Stock).

Chicago Symphony Orchestra. 1162. Danso Slave (Chabrier). Marche Joyouse (Chabrier-Hinrichs). SakuntalaOverturo (Goldmark). Victor Symphony Orch. 30937-22695.

9.15-10 p.m. From the Studio. A planoforte and song recital by Professor S. Maklezoff and Mr. Li

Programme. 1. Piano Solo.

Valse Tristo (Sibelius).

. Professor S. Makleroff.

(a) Vision Fugitivo (from

"Herodiade") (Massenet). (b) Ay Ay Ay (Freiro). Mr. LI Chor Chi (Tenor) necom- panied by Professor S. Máklezoff). 3. Piano Solos:

Geneva, Jan, 17. It is generally considered in League circles that yesterday's decision is tantamount to an ultima tum to both parties to accept the | Chor Chi. decision of the Committee

abide by the con- Nineteen or sequences which will probably De the adoption of the Lytton recommendations. The idea of the League resorting to Article 10 may be dismissed as significant.

Paragraph 3 above provides that the League shall endeavour to affect a settlement of the dispute. creasing the rents from 30 to 50 The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga gave Paragraph 4 provides that "if the per cent. Singapore, has done so, A mest interesting broadcast talk dispute is not thus settled the also Manila, we learn, and In last night on the coming Empire Council either unanimously or by Shanghai the rents have already Fair in Hongkong. He spoke of majority vote shall make and confined to been lowered by 30 to 50 per cent. the assurances of support niready publish & report containing the for residences and shop premises. received and indicated that there statement of facts of the dispute This present state of affairs, where was every prospect of a great and recommendations which are deemed just and proper in regard a comparatively small section of success being schloved. No charge the population owning houses, have for space would be made, it being

thereto." a free hand to interfere with the left to firms and individuals to wellbelag of perhaps 97 per cent of the population, who are tenants, by imposing far too high for our present times rents, demands the Immediate attention of the Govern ment and all concerned, and it is the purpose of this open letter to call all residents Associations, Tenants, Shokeepers and Firms to come forward and to take effective steps that all Rents in the Colony be reduced by Government action or otherwise by 30 to 50 per cent. We shall greatly appreciate if other correspondents will likewise offer their views and recommendations in the columns of your valuable paper, for a concerted uction towards an immediate and permanent reduction of rents throughout the Colony, and for the safeguarding of such lents reduction.

INITIATIVE GROUP OF FOREIGN AND CHINESE AND FIRMS.

Sir Jonn Simon took the lead in next step if the Japanese reply were suggesting proceeding with the unsatisfactory, but hope prevails that the reply will offer prospects Mr. Braga mentioned that, Lytton Report.

for arrangement. The elimination through the generosity of the Press messages from Tokyo of the United States and Russla Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, state that the terms of the reso- from the Committee of Concilia- Ltd, the Peninsula Hotel would lution which it is the duty of the tion may not prove an insurmoun again be available for the fair, the Committee of 19 to present to the table obstacle but Japanese insis- ground floor lounge, the two ter League Assembly and which as a tence on the elimination and re- races, the first floor and the newly-result conversations with ference to Manchukuo would almost covered in balcony being placed at Goneva representatives of the certainly wreck the possibility of the disposal of the Committee. parties to the dispute, has under- an understanding, as the small States are insistent on this point.

of

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

IN WONDER ALL PHILOSOPHY BE- The HK. Benevolent Society has GAN, IN WONDER IT ENDS, AND AD-received an anonymous donation of MIRATION FILLS UP THE INTERSPACE: $5, sent in memory of the late Mr. G. BUT THE FIRST WONDER IS THE OFF. Grimble instead of a wreath. SPRING OF IGNORANCE, THE LAST 19 THE

British ViewB..

In view of the rumours that the English Government has changed its standpoint on the Sino-Japancso dispute, official British quarters point out that from the beginning the British considered there were In connexion with the appointment two questions which ought not to PARENT OF ADORATION of the Now Board of Directors for the be treated together, namely, con- Coleridge,

Tung Wah Hospital, as reported oscillation and the report by the As- Monday, it la fearned that Mr. Pun sembly, which should only be taken Hiu-cho has been chosen as Chairman when conciliation of the Board by the new Directors.

falled. Real friends of peace in the Far East The appointment of Mr. T. Megarry do not desire in the present last It is advertised that a constant to bu hend of the Sanitary Depart efforts at reconciliation

to pre- supply of water will be given in allment in succession to Mr. G. R. Sayer, judice any possible chance of suc- districts on January 25, 28 and 27, in was confirmed at the fortnightly meet.cess by considering reconciliation connexion with the Chinese New Yearing of the Sanitary Board hell yester-impossible. festival.

day, when Mr. Megarry took the chair.

TENANTS, SHOPKEEPERS The Empress of Зарал left Vancouver on Saturday and in due here on February 3rd.

"THE HONGKONG NATURALIST"

LATEST ISSUE FULL

OF INTEREST

The appointment of Mr. F. C. Hall to serve on the Select Committee for Basements hy place of Mr. C. Champ: kin was confirmed at the meeting of the Sanilury Board held yesterday.

If the formula is unacceptable The English views thereon are the question of the report arisca. elenr. Sir John Simon on Decem-

2. Songo:

4. Song:

(a) Valav "Christmas Eve"

(Robikoff): (b) Mazurka No. 10.

(Scriabino). Professor, S. Maklezo..

(B) Cherubin (Massonet). (b) Una Furtive Lagrima

(from "L'Elisir d'Amore (Puccini). Mr. Li Chor Chi accompanied by Professor S. Maklezoff. 6. Plano Solon:

(a) Lark (Glinka), (b) Prelud in G Minor

(Rachmaninoff). Professor 8. Maklezoff. 10-10.30 p.m. Variety. Humorous Song-Pass, Shoot, Goal! Gracie Fields (Comedienne). B3796.. Organ Solo-Love Lies. Fox Trot-If I Have to Go On

Reginald Foort. B2775.

Without You.

Loo Reisman and His Orch. 22798. Song What is This Thing Called

Love?

Frank Luthor (Tenor), 22330, Song The Poor Apache. Maurice Chevalier (Baritone). 24003. Song The Clockwork Courtship.

Gracto Fiolds (Comedienne). £3795. Organ Solo Just Like Darby and

Joan.

Reginald Foort. B2775. Fox Tro When You Preas Your

Lips to Mine, Leo Reisman and His Orch. 22798. Song The Moon is Low.

Frank Luther (Tenor). 22330. Maurice Cherallar (Baritone). 24063. 10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press News.

10.36 p.m. Close Down. All records in the above European programuta aro kindly supplied by Messrs. 3. Moutrie and Co.

The Studio programme between

The Committee of Nineteen 'de- cided Japan must be given an op- On the application of Mr. F. X.portunity of producing an accep- D'Almada for the prosecution,

Song-Mimi, the tablo formula resulting in a basis case against Li Ching alleging em for reconciliation. A new issue of the "Hongkong

bezzlement of $3,001 was withdrawn Naturalist" has come to hand, and

yesterday afternoon. Mr. Hornea Lo emboilies a great deal of informa- Purvis took place at Happy Valley tective Sergeant Gould represented The funeral of the late Capt. T.G. appeared for the defendant and De tive material, of the high standard last evening, the Rev. Dr. E... Allen, the police. which one has come to associate of the Kowloon Union Church, oftelat with this journal. The issue is n

What should be a most Interesting/bor 2 clearly indicated that Britain 6,30 and 7 pt. may, on any day, bo ing. Amongst those attending were combination of Nos, 3 and 4 of

Mesars T.M. Hazlerigg, J.T. Cotton,

would act as a loyal member of Volume III, and closes the third senr,, A Ogilvie, and Thompson and Soldiers Home, 22 Hennessy the Lengue, that the Covenant was annual volume. Outstanding

Road,. to-night

a fundamental and that Britain The Hubfeel articles among the contents are

gambling would co-operate to her utmost those dealing with local orchids deaths, seven cases of diphtheria with patible," and this is being sustained

Ten cases of small-pox with three and sound economics are incom with other members for concilin- and towering shrubs, by Dr. G. A. six deaths (one imported), five cases by the Rev. Dr. E. L. Allen, Mtion acceptable to all. C. Herklots the archaeology of of typhoid, and two cases of mening supported by the Rev. 1. Courtenay Lamma Island as revealed in tis with one death, were reported to Jacobs. The opposition is being taken Acrapa of ancient pottery, ably the health nuthorities last week. by Mr. G. Merriman, supported by dealt with by Father D. J. Finn;

Deaths from tuberculosis Inst week | Mr. J. H. Gelling. A cordial welcome and local mosquitoes, discussed by

totalled 37. On Monday four cases of is extended to all who would like to Dr. R. B. Jackson. All those.

small-pox, ono case of diphtherin and attend. particularly the flower series, aro

two cases of meningitis were also

Several wreaths were sent,

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Lytton report would naturally The question of adopting the ring if conciliation failed. The English attitude thereon was equally clear. The British felt the Lytton Report was the most illustrated, with both drawinga reportel.

In order further to study the com- obvious material for the report fort of their clients, the N.Y.K. is under Paragraph four of Article and photographs of a splendid Copies of the second petition for contemplating, at heavy expense; 15. However, it should be point- quality.

clemency towards Cheng Kwok-yau nitering the bearthing arrangement A topical article Is contributed

are now lying at the following places, of the 1st class cables on the Hintoned out that the Committee must also by Dr. McClure, of Kwang where signatures may be attached: Maru, Halcozaki Maru, Hakusan first report on the failure of con- tung, on the Chinese narcissus Chinn

Bank of China, King's Theatre, South Maru and Haruna Maru. At present, ellation to the Assembly before

Post. Morning which is such a fenture of China Qaren's Cafeteria (China Building) theng vessels ench contains a lower proceed with drafting the report. Building, the lat clogs two-berthed cabins on the Committee can be instructed to New Your, and is already to he Shau Cheong Co. (No. 178 Queen's and an upper berth; but commencing seen on sale in the streets of Road Central), Kwong Hoi Kee, No. with the Hakone Maru, calling from Hongkong.

86, Queen's Road Central, Teung Hongkong on the 4th February, all Other articles deal with spiders. Tsin Athletic Association, B1 Morri- 1st class two-berthed cabins wil bo shes, and birds' eggs, and it is

son Hill Road. These lists have to be fitted with only lower berths. This altogether a fine issue and a credit returned by to-night for presentation niteration, conducing to more comfort, to its contributors.

to His Excellency, the Governor in will no doubt be appreciated by the Council to-morrow morning,

travelling public.

Incidentally, English quarters categorically deny the suggestion that Sir Eric Drainmond consulted the English Government as re- Eards n compromise formula Reuter.

WAYC-

reception of the latter happens to be good.

EMPIRE PROGRAMME. To-day's broadcast from 0.9.D., Daventry transmitting an a 2BW if conditions aro satisfactory. length of 25.28 melzen (11,805 k/c). The programme will be relayed by 5.80 p.m. Big Ben: Talk-"Makers of the Modern Spirit" by Professor John MacMurray.

6 p.m. Instrumental Recital by Phillips (Pianoforte). Yvonne Morris (Cello) and Hinda Yvorme Morris:

.Aria

Alman Minuet and Variationa

Hinda Phillips Praeludium (Holberg Suite).

Васл. Anon. Haydn.

Romane. Waltz in G flat.

Grieg. Schumann. Chopin.

Yvonne Morris:

Si mes vera avalant des niles

Hahn. Evening Song. Gerald Wolern. Channon Yingcole. Popper.

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