HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL.
A meeting of the Legislative Council' was held yesterday afternoon in the Council Cham-
B. I'ensent:--
C.M.G.
HIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL VIL LIERS HATION, C.B. (Commanding the Troops). Hon. A. M. Tumeox (Acting Colonial Serretury).
• Birth and extraction avo Euble to and do-suffor that they would not oppose big Bill because ares at the Peak where one enjoys a more or more or less when they are obliged to live they had had the reasons explained to them stil less temporate climate. The hón, seuior mom- bar for the Chinese has mentioned that. continnonsly under conditions of tempomature they think, I suppose, the reasons were sufficient; md environment which are to them sunatural bu. at the same time unanimously have request there is a minority who still do not view | with favour. Well, I would conditions of life such as are to be found ined the Government to be so good as to this Bill all tropfeul countries, and which are at all times altor somewhat the phraseology of the Bill. only remind that minority of the vari trying to those who are forced to live in the In Committee I hope I will be able to lay before ous Statutes on the Statute Book by which H18 EXCELLENCY THE OFFICEL AB-lower levels of tropion places. But that the Council some suggestions as to the altera privileges are accorted to the Chinese com MINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT, F. II. MAY, inconvenience and that danger which exist tion of the Bill which, if found by thomunity that are not accorded to the Europeam
everywhere aro accentuated in this island
Council not objectionable and quite na effective community. I would remind them of the con- of Hongkong by the necessity which arises in ferrying out the principle of Bill, I hope stant endeavour of this Government, supported
which compois from the restricted
this Council, and the constant efforts made for the The population to live together closely every mendior of this Conncil will consent to un-by the willing co-operation of the nominee of
they can point out n groot venson for con- crowded. It is undesirabltas far as I can see Unt
ing to any conclusion otherwise, for the sake of the welfare of the Chinese community. One Hon. Sir H. B. HEIKELEY (Attorney-1 lower levels should be wader this agenviable
necessity, which is due to the fuel of the restrict.uuity and to settisfy the Chinese also who have of the last Ordinances we passed was a Bill by Hoй. L. A. M. JOHNSTON (Asting Colonialed aron in which thousanda havotolive where there Treasurer).
is onlyroom for hundreds. to this other fact: that this continued illux inte Hongkong is simply enormous, attracted here as they are by the fact that they security to life and property to a greater extent than can be obtained elsewhere in the East Well, Sir, we welcome the Chinese who like te come here, and pat no limit upon their unmbers. But it is not possible to reserve within the urEL that is below the line which is ordinarily known as the 700 feet contour that limit within
General.:
Hon. A. W. BREWIN (Registrar-General). Hon. Captain L. A. W. BARNES-LAWRENCE R.N. (Harbour Master)
Hoa, P. N. H. Joxes (Acting Director of Publie Works),
Hey, Sir C. P. CHATER, C.M.G.
Hon. Dr. Ho K&L. CLM.G.
Hon. WEI A YUK
Hon. H. E. POLLOCK, K. C. Mr. R. F. JOHNSTON (Acting Clerk of Council).
NEW MEMBER.
of
Hou. P. N. H. Jones, Acting Director Public Works, took the oath and used his
seal as a metaber of Council.
FINANCIAL.
The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY, hid on the tablo Financial Minutes (Nos. 21 to Zil) and moved that they be referred to the Finance Connittoo.
to
Now this fact is due
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so far granted this concession. There was a minority in these aretings who are not compromising anyone, but who are dead against the principle of this Bill, and on no account would support a Hill of this kind; but, as I may as the majority have expressed their willingness to fall in with the principle of the Bill lonk certain terms of the Bitl be altered I think ray colleague and myself will be justified in offering no eggposition to this Bill. In Committee I hope u fair hearing shall be afforded us, and I what I propose as an
amendment meet with the approval of the Council I hope that a change in the phraseology will be conceded. With these few remarks 1
do not offer any opposition.
Hon. We Yux--Sir. I log to say I quite agres with what my senior colleague has been saying, and I beg to support what he has said already in his speech.
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which the conditions of healthy life can be found as it rule. We want many people here and live and trade and promote the prosperity of themselves and the country if they choose to come. the same time, wish and everyons, I think, in this honourable council, or outside of it, wishus to preserve at the same time the greatest area capable of being inhabited without that
Hon. Mr. POLLOCK--Your Excellency. Ihave elose crowding which in all countries
very much pleasure now in supporting this Bill detrimental. but especially so in tropical and perhaps as I was one of the gentlemen who The ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER second countries, as this one is. This crowding goes
were approached in connection with the draft- ed, and the notion was agreed to.
every day, and will continue to going of the petition from owners of property at The vast majority of the people the Peak, the petition upon which the present hero-cf Chinese people. Bill is founded. I may state. Sir, that there was no intention at all on the part of the movers in this of introcing anything in the way of class legislation against the Chinese The Freunds upon which we movel were simply and solely the question of the pablic health. We recognised, as the hon. and learned Attorney-General has pointed out, that it was imperative in this Colo- ny, under the tropical and somewhat unnatural
there should be some reservation
The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY laid on the table the Report of the Finance Committee (No. 4), and moved its adoption.
The ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER second- ed, and the motion was agreed to.
PAPERS.
The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY hid on the table the following sessional papërs Kopart of the Director of Public Works for the year 103, tropical diseases research, financial returns for the year 1903, returns of the
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at all events- have never lived upper levels about the 700 feet contour, and therefore the Government in casting about for in oren that is desirable and necessary for reservation avau havo determined upon fixing on a locality which has never hitherto been Therefore, we propose oconpied by Chinese, by this Bill to reserve an area within the Peak
will
from he free Knit which
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which this Council amended the law relating to cubicles. Now the cubicle is a thing that touches the Chinese community very nearly, and we have been advised by our sanitary advisers | not to live any enbietes at all in Chinese
this hon. Council. tenement-boatses; bal recognising that to enforce such a law in its entirety would entail great hardship ou the commusity, mulitis it, by allowing a certain number of cubicles as a miniman in each house. I simply mention that is an indication of concessions ando" by the Government, supported by this Commeil, in the interests of the Chinese community as a whole, and there fore in the interests of this Colony as a whole, The hon. nior Chinese mambor has inlicated that he has cortuin.
in committee, and all I can ments to move say is I have no doubt they will receive the very earnest consideration of this Council; wad if we can meet his wishes in any way it will afford us a great deal of pleasure to do -ko, (Applause.)
mend.
The second reading was carriol, at the Council went into Committee on the Bill,
Section was as follows:--After the pressing of this Ordinahes the Hill District shall be rë served as a place of residence for persons other than Chinese, and no Chinese shall, except as hereinafter provided, reside within the limits of the sail Districts
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CORRESPONDENCE.
JAPAN DURING THE WAR
ASSURANCE TO TOURISTS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS,"
Japanese Consulate. Hongkong, 19th April, S-As wquated by the inayors of the principal cities of Japan, I beg to ask that you will be good enough to insert the endlosed telegraphie communication received from our Foreign Minister, Baron Komura, in your news coln mus of the 2016 instant.-~Yours faithfully,
MASAICHI NOMA,
Cosul for Japan.
[ENCLOSURE.]
In answer to enquiries, too numerong fo be dealt with individually, and in the hope of cor- recting certain erronouns impressions that prevait abroad, we, the Mayors of the principal cities of Japan, beg to give our assurance that throughout the Empire of Japaus nerinal con- ditions prevall, and the country is now, in war time, as orderly as in times of
Business men and travellers conteni peace. plating a visit to our Empiro will encounter no inconvenience nor be exposed to any dinger. The ordinary means of communication by In and sen are not, and cannot be, interrupted, as Japan und its territorial waters are not included within the war zone, sad by reason of the pùsi-- tions and advantages of our feet and armies,
Hon. Dr. Ho KAT proposed that this be deleted and that there be substituted for it clause to the effect that after the passing of the Ordinance, and subject to all previous ro servations, it shall be lawful for Chinese to re- side in any locality below the 788 feet contour. and, with the consent of the Governor in Coun-Japan is insured against invasion. cil, but not otherwise, in any locality within
(Signed) the Peak district. There were many Chinese
Mayors of Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagasaki,
Subordinate Court for the year 1903, roport on the spéculative buildor, because as the pressun. conditions under which we live here. that ho said, who objected to the wording of Saikyo, Kobe, and Nagoya,
tho Health and Sanitary condition of the Colony of Hongkong for the year 1903, and Blus Book for the year 1903.
NOTICE OF QUESTIONS.
HOLL Mr. POLLOCK-Your Excellence, I beg to give notice that I shall ask cortain questions at next meeting of Council of which I gave notice on Friday last. I understand the Government is not prepared to answer these questions now. I beg to give notice that I shall ask them ut next meeting.
HIS EXCELLENCY-The clark โปร questions ?
Hou. Mr. POLLOCK--Yes.
goes on from year to year it may come to pass that houses that have not so far existel there tensment houses-way in future find their way to the Peak. It may be more convenient for the speculator in Euilding and letting houses, instead of going over to Kowloon side to go up to the Peak, and conditions would be created so that perforce the Chinese would be compelled to live there and introduce the conditions that are undesirable, and which now exist below, Therefore, I say that those who support the pro. the position that it is desirable, if possible, that the area I have referred to should be reserved will. chooss is the no doubt, say that the best place place
Lave tre
choven; that in, the Peak District. Therefore, the Government han decided to ask the Courell to pass the Bill. Of course, it is obvions to anyone who reads this Bill even casually that it is by no means prevent the Chinese, qua Chinese, living on the Peak, The Chinese gentleman, if he desires, can do so. There is no indication that they will be desirous in the future, but danse 5 says, "It shall be lawful for the Governor-in- Council to exempt any Chinese from the operation of this Ordinance on such terms as the Governor-in-Council
EMPLOYMENT OF PILOTS. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL Ured the sycon‹ rouding of the Bill entitled 'an Ordinance to provide for and regulate the Employment of Pilots. He said-The object cf this Bill is to provide for the exercising of control over pr sons who practise as pilots in the waters of tho Colony. There is at present, I understand, a so-called pilot service, but the men who ply for hire as pilots are not licensed or
the qualified in
sende of luuving passed hal the approval under examination of any person competent to say whether the an offering his services as a pilot kuows the Proper thing to do.
sense it may be said that a place like this dows not require pilots; the navigation is open, there is nothing intricate outside of the Colony, and there is no need to have pilots to bring ships into Hongkong or take them out. But apparently the Harbour is so extremely crowded and the difficulties of finding their boriks so considerable, that the Government has
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In this proposed amendment of his the principle of the Bill retained and there could he 3141 reason. able offence in its wording. The eld reservations were excepted and the consent of the Govorner in Conncil was necessary. He did not think there could be any objection lo the substation.
HIS EXCELLENCY said he did not know tint the Goverment would go so far as to allow Chinese to live anywhere beyond the other ru-
servations; still more reservations might become.
Decessary as the Colony developed.
Hon. Dr. 11 Kar argued that in that case the now laws would anouil this one.
higher levels for Europeans and their wives and families. I think. Sir, that those mombers of this Council who have been here like myself during the past 16 or 17 years will realise how much the Penk has been developed since the tramway went up there.. You, sir, will no donḥ é remember that before the Peak Tramway was ' one--which was as long agons May. 1885 there were only a very few houses up ut the Peak, at upart frein the few at Magazine Gap which were lived in all the year round, those for who lived on what we may call the Peak proper never live there except hi the summer, but came down in the winter. Since the tram Thore has come all that lias een altereil.
heen what зацу be
11. tormed ha regalar rash of non-Chinese up to the Penk until at the present day, as it is well known, the sites which are available for fresh houses to be built at the Poak, especially in view of the land which has very properly been reserved, is very limited inled. Therefore I think the hon. nad learned Attorney-General night have spoken even more strongly than he did, for not merely is it undesirable that there should be any rush up to shall think the Peak, but one may see that in the course of a few years' time it would be a very difficult
It is not to prevent the Chinese, as such. living at the Peak: but we wish to hure a place that is healthy and not overcrowded, and can never be overcrowded.
The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETALLY seconded. The Hon. Dr. Ho KA--Sir, the Bill. the second reading of which has been just moved, has a
to
, and therefor I have rory much pleusare in supporting this Rill.
His EXCELLENCY.-Gentlemen, I have lis tanel to the speech of the hon, senior member for the Chinese with a great deal of interest, and
it utfords
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SHIPPING NOTES.
THE DIVIDENDS OF THE GERMAN LINES.
The Norddeutscher Lloyd pays a dividend of 6 per cent, for the year 1901. No dividend was paid for the year 1902, The Haraburg-America i20 is also paying a dividend of 6 per cent. for
1903. against 4 per cent, for 1902. The imperial subsidy paid to the latter company for its East-Asiatic service will now cease, in consequence of the arrangement by which the | passenger traffic will in future be the aromojoly of the Norddeutscher Lloyd, only freighters being placed on this ran by the Hamburg- America Company,
WEATHER.
The Trieste, from Shanghai. reports fog. The Nittisdule. from Japan, reports thick Trizzly wedber und north-easterly wind in the Formusa Channel.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said that what Dr. Ho Kai proposed was exactly what the Bill pro- vided: it was a distinction without a differones. If the purpose of the Bill could be served there was no nverssity to insist upon any particular! form of words. He proposed to strike out clause Sand make some alteration in clanse 1, which would have the same efect. He moved that these clauses be struck out and the following substituted as clause 3: That it still not be lawful save in accordance with the provis ious of this Ordinance for any owner fessee, sub-lessec. tenant or ccupier of any land or of any house or building within the Hill. District to let or agree to let any such land or
The Jfyzon, from Liverpool, has over 8000 any suel house or building or any part thereof
tons of cargo for the Far East 2260 tons are tor the purpose of resilence by any but non- Chinese or to permit any but non-Chiness ta for Hongkong. The Hang Sang, from Shang- reside on or in any such land or Juuse or build-hai, has 800 tons of cargo for this port. The ing except in accordance with the provisions of
steamer Wathord, from Penang, has tons of this Ordinauer."
cargo for this port.
This was agreed to.
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Clanse wis allowed to stand as follows:-It Kill be lawful for the Governor-in Council to exempt any Chinese from the operation| of This Ordinance
such term the Governor-in-Council shall think it
Constructional Amendments proposed by the Attorney-General were made in various closes.
When the Council resumed,
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said he desired to
postpone the second reading of the Bill cutitled An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 8 of 1522 entitled The Banishmentand Conditional Pardons Ordinance, 1882" This trus agreed
to.
The Council adjourned till next Tuesday.
FINANCE COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Finance Committee was
the hell immediately after Council the Acting Colrain! Secretary Hon. A. M. Thomson) presiding.
The following votes were passed:
TROPICAL DISEASEN.
P.W.D. EMOLUMENTS.
ITEMS.
RICE.
Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co, received 2.300 tons of rice from Saigon yesterday by the i 3.5. Abiara.
NUGAR.
The Giany Bee arrived from Sourabaya, Java, yesterday with 2,300 tons of sugar for Chinese.
COAL.
The Sandyford, from Katchinotzu, bus 4.900 | tons of coal for Messra, Bradley & Co. The Neas, from Cardiff yesterday, Imas 4,1558 tons of enal. She is bound for Sasobo, Japan. Gear I arrived from Moji yesterday with 4,100 tons of coal for the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. MessYN. Dodwell & Co, received 5,200 tous of coal from Japan by d Nittisdule.
Yesterday morning wo mentioned that the German steamer Progrcas had arrived from the South with a lighter of 500 tons in tow. The lighter, which is consigned to Canten, has an interesting history. About a year ago the', Gorman steamer Pięciola was towing two lighters in the China Sea, and they broke udrift. One went ashore in the Tonkin Oulf, and the other somehow found her way to Tourune. After The Officer Administering the Government | lying on the sands for a year the former has just been rescual, and is being sent to Canton. coumended, the Council to vote a sum of $4.198,90 in aid of the yote Public Works Department under Personal Emoluments and Repairs ene be effected cheaper at Canton than
at Hongkong! Other Clarges. for the following items:- Executive Engineer at £40 per month. (2 days half pay from 2nd April, 1904. to 13th May, 1901), (Full pay from 14th May, 1901 to 31st
December, 1904), ...
thing indeed for Europeans at the Peak to obtain any fresh sites. As I lure said, there has been a regular rush of Europas up to the Peak. What is the case with regard to the Chinese? Although the fram was opened we find now that not a some 16 years ago singlo Chinmaŭ expept the class of domestic decided savour of the mataro of servants, etc.. exempted under this Bill is class legislation, and especially against the living at the Peak. That is a very good been approached by the shipping community and Chinese, and as such, it should be my proof cleed that the Chinese gentlemaca have duty to oppose it in us strong a munner 88 never felt daring the last 16 years any desire to asked to provide some safeguard that persons
possible; but, at the same time. Sir, I have had live up at the Peak. Therefore, Sir, I think it who offer themselves for pilots within the
the reasons carefully explained to me for the is quite clear that there will be no hardship at waters of the Colony shall know what to do. That application was considered, with the re. Muressity of such a Bill. I have considered all in enacting such a measure as this, and I sult that this Bill has been brought in. There these reasons very carefully and I must say, think it is absolutely imperative in the interests I am quite convinced of the of those who suffer from the hot climate ia no compulsion for anyone to take the pilot, personally.
και expediency of such that they should have this sanatorimm nor by taking the pilot to exempt a ship that reasonsbleness
a measure. The reason put forward was the takes him from any consequences that may ocr a collision or otherwise. Government limited space for this accommodation of Euro
The Officer Administering the Government necepts absolutely no responsibility in the peans at the Peak, and it was also necessary for
recommended the Council to vote a sum of matter. People are free to take the pilot or not the health reasons to live at a height of some
$1:50 (at 2-£100 in aid of the vote Miscel as they please: What the Government wants hundreds of feet from the level of the sea, not
aneous Services, being a contribution for the purpose of continuing the investigation of to do is to sea that no one shall offer his only for their own health, but that of their
great deal of gratifica-tropical diseases. services as a pilot who is not reasonably families and children, especially the children. tion to find that both he and his colleague are considered to be capable of performing the Having considered that carefully, I for able to support this Bill. When I received the duties of a pilot. I think, though the nuasure myself certainly think a concession from the petition asking for this legislation I recognised is a now our, it will be found useful in its appli-Chinese would not only be graceful bat justifi. that it was a somewhat delicate subject, that cution."
able, and I as a member of the Chinese com legislation of this kind might perhaps bear The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY second- | munity, and I believe my colleague also, agored the appearance of what has been called. ed, and the motion was agreed to.
to offer no opposition to this Bill, but will be class legislation. But knowing the Chinese glad to consent to a measure by which we know community well, baving had many years the health and happiness of a large section of experience of them, I relied upon their sound the European community will be promoted-penetical common-fense when I authorised the the section upon which the prosperity and well introduction of this legislation. I felt con- hoing of this Colony so much depends, and by vinced that when the matter iras thoroughly yielding them the principle of this bill we are explained to them they would, as the majority really promoting not only their wolfare, but of thes
appear to do, recognise that the welfare of the whole of this Colony is in
month- the interests of this Colony LS HILL RESERVATION. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second So far then, we do
a whole that the Europeau section of it not propose to offer this Bill, but as I should enjoy a healthy area whore they reading of tho Bill entitled tua Ordinance for his any opposition to Reservation of a Residential Aroa in the Hill
Chinese the and their wives ant their families the District. He said ---Sir, the necessity for this Chinese commenuity, of course, have something toxide. I need not dwell upon tho point, but I measure and the expediency of passing such a to say to this Bill In order to ascertain thoir may be allowed to remark that all of us here are There are no ide drones in this measure is, I think. very clearly if succinctly and views--those of the leading members only-workers, shortly stated in the objects and reasons uppeid. manifestly it is impossible for us or for the Colony, and a man vill work better, for himself ed to the ordinance itself. It will be found Government even to ascertain the views of the first no doubt, but after all in the interests of the
Maintenance of Praya wall and do I think it is Colony in the long run, when he himself and, stated there that "The reservation of this Chinese in general, nor
to necessary district is desirable in order that a healthy place aperative
do so-the if marriet, his wife and family, are in good held
also onables Europeans a series of health. of residence may be preserved for all those who leading Chinese "Lava are accustomed to a temperate climate and to meetings to consider the Bill and to sum to keep their families in the Colony instead whom life in the tropics presents the disadvant up, shortly, the result of it I wish to pat it of undergoing the expense and the anxiety of a age of an unnatural environment." Of course, it that the majority have, after three meetings separation which would be necessitated and was is known to everyone that all persons of European nstructed us, or let us know by resolation, necessitated in the past before they found this
The Council then went into committee on the Bill and considered it clause by clause, only a
で minor amendments being made.
On the Coqucil resuming, the Bill was read a third time, and passed on the motion of the ATTORNEY-GENERAL, seconded by the ACTING
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PELSONAL EMOLUMENTS.
£27.14.5
303, 4.7
£330,19,0 at 1-83.971. OTHER CHARGES. CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCES,
Executivo Engineer frem. 14th May, 1904.
to 31st December, 1904. ut 530 per
Total
PUBLIC WOLKS.
227.50
$1,138,90
The Officer Administaring the Government sum of recommends the Council to vote a $13,700 in aid of the vote, Public Works Recurrent and Extraordinary, for the follow- ing items:
PUBLIC WOLKS RECURKENT Maintenance of public cemetery ... $4,500
piers
7,200
$11,700
$2,000
Total,... ... $13,700
PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY. Now Territory survey...
This was all the business.
STEAMER MOVEMENT.
The steamer Algoa leaves Manila for this port this morning, and is dus here on Saturday, the 23rd lust.
WEATHER REPORT.
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report:---
On the 18th at 11.25 am. The barometer har rieen moderately in China and fallen rather rapidly in NE. Japan.
The greatest pressure is now found in N. China, and the least in the southern Philippines. Gradients are moderate on the China Coast, and moderate monsoon will be fund to prevail in the Formosa Channel and in the northern part of the China Sea.
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