THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 13, 1988.
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CHOLERA RAGES IN WAICHOW
Canton, To-day.
A review of conditions in Hong Kong and the in- tentions of the Government in respect of the Colony's principal problems, including the prospect of further taxation, was given by His Excellency the Governor in Legislative Coun- cil to-day when the draft estimates were in- troduced.
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His Excellency said, in part:- There are only two major items
I intend, therefore, in the near future to appoint a committee to make a tho- of financial policy of which I will rough, but I hope not prolonged, exam- make mention: the first is the ination of this problem, which I believe change in the system of water fin-to be, on a long view, the most impor- ances and the second the method of tant financial quesion now facing the
Colony. making what is known as the mili-
The subject of economics leads na- tary contribution.
turally to that of trade: 'the main Regarding the former, I hope that facts of the situation are too well- the scheme now approved, which is known to call for recital here. Sum- set out in detail in the estimates, will marised they are that the total visible be found to be a satisfactory com- trade of the Colony was during the promise between the merging of water first eight months of this year greater finances in the general revenue and than for the same periods in 1987 expenditure, and the complete separa- and 1936 by 15 per cent, and 58 per tion which some have advocated. The cent, respectively. As, however, this new arrangements are designed to apparent prosperity is due to
misfortunes of our neighbours It is Govern- secure ultimate control by ment while ensuring, firstly, that in no sense gratifying to its imme- adequate provision is made for the diate beneficiaries, maintenance of
The problems of the Colony relevant capital equipment and, secondly, that to transportation are numerous water consumers pay no more and of first-rate importance. Hong Kong no less than is necessary to meet the is classed among the principal sea- true costs of supply.
ports in the world; it is in process As for the military contribution, of becoming a very important junc- could not fail to be struck, soon after tion for an increasing number of air my arrival, by the innumerable prac services and there is a prospect of tical difficulties produced by the a big increase in its railway traffic. present method of calculating the It is scarcely necessary to add that contribution and I addressed
these problems cannot be considered Secretary of State some months ago altogether independently of each other. proposing a new method of assessment The rapid growth in the use which would do away with those this airport, with its prospect embarrassments. I have not yet had greater expansion in the near future, a reply from the Secretary of State, calls for consideration being given to but I sincerely trust that some im- the adequacy of the existing accom provement in the present method may modation and administrative arrange
ments. As Honourable Members are be agreed in the near future.
aware, the aerodrome serves a dual THE OUTLOOK Turning to economic issues in gener-purpose, being used both by the Royal al it appears, at any rate on the sur-Air Force and civilian aviators. It face, that the actual financial outlook is to be expected that the former use is satisfactory. With a large nominal will grow rather than diminish, but surplus and a prospect of a larger re-I am not able to make any useful venue this year than ever before in forecast of its growth. Civilian ma- the Colony's history, there seems to be chines, however, are coming in rapid- no danger of shortage of cash; though it is pertinent to add that conditions in the Far East make it advisable to re- view the figure which has in recent times been looked upon as a sufficient cash balance, viz., $10,000,000.
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ly increasing numbers and tonnage. For instance, during the first seven months of this year 7,700 passengers used the aerodrome, that number be- the ing more than double that for whole of 1987, while goods and mail But the economic problems of a com- tonnage for the former shorter period munity are not confined merely to was four times that for the previous from, questions of cash finance; they in- twelve months, The revenue
the clude also the right development of fees and licences collected by.
services the essential social
which Air Services Department also shews bring in their own returns. As the the very rapid growth of this traffic. Financial Secretary's memorandum In 1987 it amounted to $25,800: the first seven months of 1988 have makes clear, the estimates of expen- diture which are now before you show already brought in $85,600. to which big increases in the fields of public should be added $16,800 on account health and public safety, including of charges for storage, rent and rates defence, and much of that increased collected by the Treasury.
There are five air lines already us- expenditure must be looked upon not
in-ing the airport and it is inevitable only as permanent but also as
the that the number will grow. There is dicative of greater demands of
that same nature in the future. On the the further important factor other hand, while the Colony is the modern aeroplane tends to take not likely to experience financial progressively longer runs in which to stringency this year or next, it is not become air-borne. In view of these to be expected that its revenues will important issues I have appointed maintain their present -dimensions, small expert committee to examine the partly fortuitous as they are, when existing aerodrome in the light of its Sino-Japanese hostilities come to an probable future needs and to advise end. The prospect must be faced, upon what steps, if any, should now therefore, that either the policies re- be taken to meet them. presented by these developments of THE SOCIAL SERVICES
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the social services must be reversed. The two principal causes of hu- or more revenue must be found. The man ill-being, malnutrition and slum former alternative la, I hope, un-housing conditions, dominate. I regret thinkable: as for the latter, it will to say, the lives of a very, large ma- not be seriously contended that this jority of Hong Kong's population. My community is heavily taxed at present predecessors set on foot two lines of and I believe that I seriously contend- inquiry which aimed at combatting ed that this community is heavily tar- these two enemies of human health, ed at present and I believe that I The Nutrition Research Committee correctly interpret the sentiments of appointed by Government in. 1937 has the majority in asserting that fur- presented an interim report. The passenger and cargo vessel, built by Cholera during the last few days secse policles could be borne without blems, and through its own efforts as Over 50 persons have died from ther taxation to provide the amount committee's main function was to fos-
necessary to
develop ter research into local nutritional pro- Harland and Wolff at Belfast for in Walchow, objective of the hardship, provided the Union Castle Company's South
that fair and well as through existing social wel- African service, was launched yes ports from that city.
Japanese drive, according
to re-equitable means of levying it arelfare organizations to make avaliable
found,
to the people of Hong Kong the ad terday. The naming ceremony was performed by Mrs. T. E. Water wife The authorities are much
How that should be put into effect vantages of the modern knowledge of con- I am not prepared at this stage to nutrition. of the South African High Commis-cerned and fear the disease will say: it is a subject for close expert
HOUSING sioner in London.
spread rapidly when refugees from examination. Our present sources of The actual report of the Dimensions of the vessel are the coast pour into the town. revenue are few and not very dexible, Commission, which will i Moreover, owing to our special, econo the hands of membarazo length 594 feet, breadth 76 feet, Doctors are being sent from mic conditions, certain obvious sour pregnant and there la depth 87 feet. Her passenger ac Canton to Walchow to cope with ces of revenue appear to be ruled out; it thoughtful and Inform commodation is 200 first class and the situation.
but I am sure that it would not be of the principali: Our Own Corres beyond our abilities to devise means Kontak problems 886 tourist, British Wireless, pondent.:
of broadening, the basis of taxation (Continued