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THE CHINA WAIL, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1936 –
VIGOROUS CRITICISM BY UNOFFICALS OF BUDGET PROPOSALS
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Anti-Malarial Work
RADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME
times of poor visibility the danger)more unpalateable later on, de-[fact, I place this self-contained is, of course, increased. I res-pends entirely 'upon whether or system of dispensing our medical river craft, and I submit that pectfully draw Your Excellency's not economic nationalism has services in the same category, so these Azures are not therefore attention to this very serious come
to stay throughout the far as the medical profession is reliable Indication of the amount need. That the danger is not world. If it has, and Hong Kong's concerned, as that other organiza- of work which the Marine Surve-jequally grave in other parts of privileges and preferences as partition which is the bete noire of us, yors may be called upon to do.. the Colmy is due solely to the of the Empire are to be as limited merchants, The Crown, Agents for →The Technical (Shipping) fact that the traffic-both vehica-under the Ottawa Agreements 38, the Colonies, in itself no doubt, Committee of the Hong Kong Gen-flar and pedestrian-is less-in in practice, they are to-day, then, a most estimable institution. eral Chamber of Commerce urged volume.
so far from reinstating any cuts theoretically sound, but one upon Government three years ago.
I envisage the possibility, if not which the merchants consider de- that the additional staff then con- "The Budget provides a sum of the probability, of Your Excel-prives those who originally built The following programme will sidered necessary in view of the $50,000 for Anti-Malarial work a lency being compelled to request up the prosperity of the Crown be broadcast to-day from the Hong application of the new Safety and the Island and $10,000 in Kowloon. the Secretary of State to take back Colonies and have always shoul-Rong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. con- and absorb in some other mordered a considerable portion of on a wavelength of 355 metres. -Load Line Conventions should be Presumably this is for a
on temporary appoint- tinuation, of the unequal fight fortunate parts of the Empire, a the burden of taxation of the op- (845 KC's). engaged
car-large proportion of the Governportunity to compete for so much ments only. The Committee's ad-against this disease that is
47.p.m—Chinese Programine, vice, I believe, was not taken. but ried on by the Sanitary Department staff now rendering services of the Government's requirements.
7-11 p.m.--European Programme. now that the additional work enment, but it is surely insufficient which the Colony will no longer
I further notice with extreme Orchestra
Palladium V pá- The · London tailed by the adoption of those and when spent will provide little be able to afford, and consequent-
regret, that while there is this Amina (Lincke). Car entions and of the Simla improvement in the position of to-ly will have to do without.
day. The subject has been men- "Such a contingency was fore-large increase in the expense of Animal Antic Novelty Intermezno Rus is drawing to an end, it tioned in this Chamber upon many shadowed on page 55 of last year's curing disease, there is no pro--(Wack), would. I suggest, be a suitable opinpresious occasions, but the great report of the Economic Commis vision in either the Public Works Dawn--(Matt).. portunity to consider reorganisa-need for action is suficient justi-sion, which has, no doubt, bean for Sanitary Department-estimator/"Chu Chin Chow”—Selection-
(Norton). tion of the Department and gra-fication for this repetition. thoroughly digested by my official for the prevention of it by a mach Through Night To Light dual reduction of staff, 22
(Laukien). more thorough cleansing of our "The excellent work done in the colleagues and is still fresh best be done. without the inflie Straits Settlements in eradicating their minds
streets than is carried out at pre-Blue Devil's March-Williams, arr- tion of any undue hardship."
Lotter). sent, though we should surely now-Maid of the Mountains"Waltz malaria is undoubtedly known to
Returning Sanity Hon. Mr. A. W. Hughes' Your Excellency, and I urge that
bave enough water for the pur "Happily, however, amongst the pose. the problem in Hong Kong be at-
-Shanghai Conditions tacked upon the same lines and many signs of returning economic with the same vigour as was done sanity, we witnessed ane last week "When recently in Shanghai, I which may eatly prove to be thejhad occasion to visit some of the by the Straits Government.” Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell's Speech
Speech
PETROL TAX AND THE
COLONY'S ROADS
Hay
In his speech the Hon. Mr. A. W. Hughes said:—
"Sir-The Budget for 1937 is essentially practical and in keep- ing with present-day require ments. Necessary expenditure has been provided for and "luxuries" have been avoided. The task of limiting expenditure been a difficult one, and I feel the
must have
to
RELATIVE POSITIONS OF GOVT. SERVANTS
In his speech the Hon. Mr. S. Dodwell said:-
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mic recovery.
at the clean Yodelling Hobo-The Hill Bullies."
Landler from the Oberland.
Happy Swiss Memories-Swiss
Ensemble. Song-
I refer to the national Settlement British Government's currency and wholesome appearance of Dulcimer Solo- stabilisation negotiations with the their streets, as compared with vocal- United States and France, the an-Jours, was excelled only by my nouncement of which was accom amazement at the resson given for! panied by the following significant this welcome change. Hstatement:
"I was assured that it was en- The British Government is continely due to the zeal with which! vinced, together with France and the United States, that the success our Chinese, friends had taken up Orchestra
Movement. Shop-1 of the above policy is linked with the New Life the development of international keepers
and
householders are; trade.
made responsible for their respecther Report and Announcements
8 pm-Local: Time Signal, Wes- In particular, the greatest im-tive sections of the paths and portance is attached to action be-
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ini
"Sir-1 have no hesitation commencing my contribution to this annual feld-day of the un- official Member with sincere con-
community has every reason
gratulations to the Government on he satisfied with the result.
"As I understand my Honour-3 budget which, though it fails able friend Mr. Braga proposes to lamentably to balance itself, does
undoubtedly, show a much more thorough appreciation of the damage done to the Colony by the world's crazy policy of econo- mic nationalism than any of its predecessors. There are one or
be specific in his comments проп the Roads Maintenance Vote. I will refer to it only upon broad lines. The Honourable Coloniali Secretary has told us that the Government cannot safely repeati in 1937 the pruning of such items wo aspects about it upon which
I would like to comment, but first:
With all my Heart-Elsie Carlisle. Humorous
George Formby- Medley.
We've Got Rhythm--Fox-Trot
Medley.
ing taken without delay to relax roads, and if they do not do their (Tenor). the present system of quotas and job to the satisfaction of their 1. Heute Nacht Oder Nie! exchange controls with a view to neighbours, they are seized and 2 La Danza. their abolition.
You, Me And Love. paraded through the street with My Heart is always Calling You The British Government, in com their hands tied behind their 5. Sweet Melody of Night mon with the United States and French Governments,
8.20 p.m.-From the Studio. invites the backs carrying a broom. co-operation of other nations to "Possibly the Government is A Pianoforte Recital by Nura Kanis.
Programme realise the policy laid down in the waiting for the New Life Move Prelude, Choral and Fugue present declaration.
ment to catch on in the Colony in
Cesar Franck. way and so $40 p.m.-Albert Sandler, and his save them considerable ontlay. If,Orchestra
None but the weary heart
(Tschaikowsky),
"I' venture to believe that the
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as road maintenance votes which of all I desire to associate myself Colony's present relations with a similar effective has helped the financial position with the tribute which my Honour-our great and friendly neighbour. however, it does not, I consider in 1936, and he added: We are able friend, the Acting Colonial China, which Your Excellency has that our tuberculosis record alone Hassan Serenade (Delius). faced by heavy expenditure, at Secretary, has modestly paid to already done much to foster, are some future date if we are to rehimself and his colleagues for the such as will place no obstacle, so makes the incurring of this ex-Sectly awakes my heart Samson turn to the high standards main-
the Pease an absolute necessity. tained in the past."
way of the realisation of this de- It mayor it may not be some claration of policy on the part of consolation to honourable official the British Government. members to know that, as a mer- Medical Services chant employer, with a fairly! numerous staff. I estimate from
1 am pleased/Share they are taking towards the far as we are concerned, in
at this official recognition_of_the fact that our roads to-day are not what they have been in the past -They have not reached the stage of being definitely had, but both upon the Island and in the New
reduction of the deficit.
and Delilah" (Saint-Saens). Sere: ade (Toselli). State of Roads "While I am in sympathy with Bien Aimes-Valse (Valdtenfel). Amoretten Tanz-Waltz (Gung3) some of the proposals for new 9 pm News and Announcements roads made by the Hon. M. from London. Braga, who has a much more in- 9120
Harry Roy's Tiger timate knowledge of the require-1 Fox-Trot Medley. -
Ragamuffins.
3- Farewell Bines; You Rascal am, generally speaking, in favour You; Muddy Waters. jof spending our-restricted revenue! 3. Shine: My Sweetie went away;
on properly maintaining our pre-
Sweet Jenny Lee. 4. Waltz Medley. sent roads rather than on building! new ones. I have a vivid recol~|
Territories, it is evident in many experience that Government / DIRE FORECAST OF FUTURE ments of Kowloon than I have, I
servants, when their pensions are
places that without extensive retaken into consideration, are still pairs the definitely bad"
stage some 25 to 30 per cent. better off
will soon be reached.
Tax Allocation
"There
and extension, but with all respecting
that its extent should not be de
Bricks Without Straw
CONDITIONS
in the
OUT local
im-
expenses of
the
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Big Ben from London
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Dance Music
"Turning now to the depart- than their opposite numbers in the mental estimates, 1. observe with commercial firms of the Colony, rowing alarm the enormous are provisions in the most of which firms, even on this crease present Budget for maintenance lower salary basis, are still find-medical department, particularly lection of the state of the Taipo Fly" by Flight Lieutenant P. Holroyd
it most difficult to operate 50 as I am still convinced that by and Castle Peak roads before the Smith I submit this work is so important their businesses without loss. the use of part-time services of Governor's bungalow was built at 10 p.
medical practitioners Fanling. New roads through our pendent upon whether or not the assure honourable official some of this extra expense could beautiful scenery are undoubtedly
be avoided. I can necessary funds can be spared members that I do not mention
well under-a great acquisition to the Colony, from General Revenue.
this from motives of jealousy; in-stand how the processional ins-but it is very difficult indeed for
* TO PRINTING "The present Petrol Tax is 30 deed, I realise only too well that inets and ideals of my honour-the motorist to enjoy the beauti- cents per gallon, and I am inform-not so long ago the boot was on able friend, the Director of Medi-ful scenery through which he is
(Continued from Page 63 ed that the yearly consumption in the other leg. I mention it becal Services, incline him towards passing when he is incessantly the Colony is in excess of two and cause there are still quite a num-operating with his own medical dodging potholes and in constant:
Look at the Friedman-Blooza a half million gallons, thus prober of people about burying their assistants,
self-contained danger of being shot through the machine as it is disclosed in a recently granted patent and
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viding a revenue of some $750,000. heads in the sand and refusing to basis, but the gratification of roof of his car. I suggestion that as a permanent face up to the realities of this de-hose deals appears to me to be "In conclusion, Sir, I should like you see the familiar keyboard. policy a percentage of this tax pression and its effect on the not only very costly, but to seri-wholeheartedly to support the the familiar magazine in which should be allocated each year to Colony. No less an august perously endanger the livelihood of Hon. Mr. Paterson's request that the matrices are contained and road requirements. This system sonage than the Secretary of the medical profession, practising unofficial members may in future the familiar inatrices them-
is. in. force elsewhere. In Califor-State would appear to be one of the Colony.
Safety Element
date in
be given the opportunity of con-selves. But the matrices carry
nia there is a special tax of, I be them, and as the Ottawa Agreesident, who shares my views in departmental estimates before the bat a letter in black and white "A well-known non-medical re-sidering and discussing the various not the usual engraved letter lieve. 3 cents a gallon and the ments expire next year, I feel that proceeds of this tax are applied it is up to the commercial com- this matter, went so far as to ex-first reading of the Budget Bill,
Through the operation of the solely to roads. The California munity to leave no stone unturned press the opinion that, even if the in the same way as they are per-keyboard in the usual way a roads are the envy of all the States in an endeavour to see that he is Government did not put our mursmitted to discuss the Public line of matrices is assembled in America, and of many countries under no illusion as to how far weing homes and our medical frater-Works estimates.
and justified. Instead of the outside:
can go in this Colony in that some-nity entirely out of action, they
"Unofficial members of this lead-casting device there is a what difficult operation of build-would certainly so adversely affect Council, I am sure, greatly ap camera. The assembled. letters. "In using the word *mainten-ing bricks without straw.. the earnings of the latter that preciate the disposition which are photographed line by line ance above, I wish to include pro- There are two reasons why they would be unable to afford to Your Excellency has shown since on a length of film. By moving vision for greater safety that suspect the Secretary of State in keep themselves up to
you came to the Colony to consult the camera, backward or for- exists to-day. In particular, I re- this matter. Firstly, because in modern, medecine and surgery.de them on so many matters of public ward the type can be reduced fer to the absence of Kerbing in a 1931 when the tentacles of econo-went even further than that, as interest, and as I believe Hong or enlarged to any reasonable
sequel, great number of places where the mic nationalism had already rotesting so disastrous a
Kong is one of the few Co-size most rudimentary elements of this Colony firmly in their grasp, that I hardly like to repeat it to lonies where the estimates are Several hundred lines may be safety demand them. There is a and the commercial
honourable members - He: pictur- community particularly bad stretch in front had to make their first sacrifice, ed this policy, it carried to ex-not referred at an early stage to photographically "set up” on a of the Hume Pipe. Factory on the the Secretary of State intervened tremes, remiting in-- the gradual select committee composed part-continuous roll of film. By Castle Peak Road. The deep and refused to permit the Govern annihilation of the commercially of unofficial members, I venture interposing special screenings gutters on both sides were res-ment servants to help the situa- community and the survival of the to hope that the proposal will find various letter. ponsible for two very nasty accid-tion by following suit.
Government servant in first-class favour with Your Inccellency.” ents, early this year, but the sec- And secondly, because even to shape to enjoy for a maximum. The Council was still sitting tion that calls most loudly for day he states that he will only number of years a pension, which, when attention is the prays At present agree to this levy if he has an Presumably, in view of the ertine- there is no protection whatever assurance that it is an emergency tion of the Colony's traders, would have to fall like manna and while the needs of barbour | imposition which will not be min- craft using, the prays most batained longer than is demanded by from heaven studied, these should not be allowed the obscurity of the financial to jeopardise the lives of our situation citizens. There have been cases)
Permanent Levy?
“Crown Agents?. “While this undoubtedly is go- Ing a bit too far, it does ilustrate
we want to prENE.
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The members of the Canadian prezident, Mise Noreen Lam celebrated the (Supt-Matron for The Hong Kong on with Sanatorium); Secretary, Miss
dia-Fany Lee (Diocesan Krok Hotel School) Treasurer, Mr. LogEZI
of cars going over the prays into Much as I dislike striking in an exaggerated way the menzes the harbour with resultant loss of pessimistic notes, or casting to our local medical efficiency life. It is amazing that there damper on the spirits of my threatened by the Government's Chi have not been many more official colleagues, in my judg policy The real menace, however, opening
"Cars are in charge of driverament the question whether this is to the livelihood of a section of their third of varying driving ability, and levy is in fact an emergency the community, many members o innumerable people are crossing measure or becomes a permanent, which have served the Colony at right angles to them. – During measure liable to be made lätill well for a long period of years.
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