HONGKONG
LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL.
NEW ORDINANCES,
A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon at the Council Chambers.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PERS8, FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 1918.
The CHAIRMAN This money is re corresponding to section 12 of the Act, because a general right of appeal is givenquired for general "works "undertaken since the framing of the estimates. Ons by the Magistrates' Ordinance, 1800.
item is for moving the public stables at 3. When the bill becomes law it will. also be necessary to make regulations Fanling to a more suitable site. Another hom. This village has developed very under section 1 of the Act. A draftitem is the widening of the rond at Hung. of the proposed regulations will be pub lished at the same time as the bill. They rapidly and on market days there is ace based on the regulations made in the such a congestion of traffic that the road way had to be considerably widened. A portion of the money is also needed for general road work at Shansuipo.
The vote was agreed in.
The following were present-- HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNDE. Sin United Kingdom. FRANCIS HENDY MAY, K.C.M.G...
H19 EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENIBAL F VENTRIS (General Officer Commanding Troops in China).-"
ANGLO-PORTUGUESE COMMERCIAL TREATY ORDINANCE, 101S.
The CMONIAL SECRETARY moved the first reading of a Bill insituled "An 'Hon. 31r. CLACD "SEVERN, C.M.G. Ordinance" to "repeal the Anglo-Portu- guese Commercini Treaty Ordinance, (Colonial Secretary).
Hon. Mr. A. M. THоuso (Colonial 1917. "Treasuror).
The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and Hon. Mr. E. 1. HALLIFAX (Secretary the Bill was read a first time. for Chiness Affairs).
Hon. Mr. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G. (Director of Public Works).
The Objects and Reasons" state :- The Anglo-Bortuguese Commercial Treaty Ordinance, 1917, was passed in order the enable the Anglo-Portuguesa Commercial Trenty to come into opera tion as regards the Colony of Hongkong, but, in view of difficulties which have Mr. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Clerk of arisen in connection with the application
Hon. Mr. H. E, POLLOCK, K.C Hon. Mr. D. LANDALE.
Hon. Mr. LAC CHU PAS"
Hon. Mr. Hc Foox.
L'ouncils).
PAFERS,
com.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by manil of H.E. the Governor, laid apin the table reports for 1017 from the Medical and Sanitary Departments, the Director of Education, the Land Officer, the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, the Superintendent of Prisons, the Captain Superintendent of Police, the Police Magistracy's Court, the Director of Public Works, the General 'Post Office and the Sea Territories.
outside the United Kingdom of Article 6 of the Treaty, His Majesty's Government have now decided that the Colonies and
Protectorates shall not adhere to the Treaty. is therefore, fressury to re- peal the above Ordinance,
UPIUM ORDINANCE, 1918.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY move first reading of a Bill intituled " Ordinance to amend the Opium Ordin- nee, 1914, and the Opium Ordinance,
1917.3
TRANSPORT AND TRAVELLING.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of ave thousand and twelve dollars in aid of the vote "Public Works Establishment, Other Charges, Transport and Travelling Expenses,
The CHAIRMAN's sun is required to supplement the transport and travelling expenses voted. The new road work undertaken in the New Turritories and outlying districts bas led to more Beld allowances to foremen and surveyors It is thought this sum will be sufficient for the remaining seven mouths.
The vote was agreed
10. WATER SUPPLY.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of seventy-five thousand dollars in aid of the vote Pubite Works, Recurrent, Hongkong Water "Works, (19) Maintenance of Lite and Hill District.
The Caucus-During the long dry season the new reservoir had to be depended upon for water and continuous pumping was necessary. The extra cost of coal was very considerable and resulted in this large supplementary vote being required,
The vote was agreed je.
MAINTENANUK OF BGILDINGS.
The CHAIRMAN-It was pointed_out the Police that several strects in Kow- foun were inadequately lighted, and now as lamps and new electric lights have been provided in some places. The total coat was $1,000 and $1,000 had been pro-: vid
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sant of two thousand nine
the vote was agreed to, hundred dollars in aid of the vote Public works, Recurrent, (*) Gas Lighting,
Kowloon.
The CHARMAN--The cost of the mid- tenance of the lighta has to be pro- vided for and a general increase of 20 per cent. has been granted to the Gas Company on their lighting contract from January 1st last, owing to the large increase in the cost of coal. The subject was gone into very carefully and it was at lust agreed that a 20 per cent, increase was fair.
The vote was agreed to,
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of four hundred and fifty dollars in aid of the vote Public Works, Recurrent, (30) Electric Lighting, Kow. loon.
The CHAIRMAN-The previous vote was for gas only. This 8450 is required for the electric lights in addition to the vote.
The vote was agreed to.
- DAMAGE BY RAIN. The Governor recombien ded the Council to vote a sum of three thousand dollars in aid of the vote Public Wars. Recur- rent, New Territories, Miscellaneous, (45) Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages,
The CHAIRMAN-This sum is repair. ed for the work of repairing the damage caused by landslides and the heavy rain.
The vote was agreed to,
THE RACECOCESE DISASTER. The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of two hundred and fifty- three dollars and sixty cents in aid of the vote. Crown Solicitor's Office, Special Expenditure, Happy Valley Disaster.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of thirteen thousand dollars in aid of the vote Public Works, Recur The CHAIEMAN-This sum is in con- nection with the enquiry into the dis the rent, (1) Maintenance of Buildings.
The CHAIRMANA number of smallaster at Happy Valley. The architect's fee for giving evidence and preparing Ansums, the largest being $1,500 and all the
others under $1,000, for the maintenance plans was $205 and the balance is for a of certain public buildings, police sta borthand writer transcribing the Cero- tions, marketa, schools, etc., amounting to ner's summing up. 84,340 were transferred to this vote froma the Improvement of Buildings vote. Cer tain buildings were added. The Govern ment purchased two houses on the reak, Lysholt was completely renovated and Tanderagee partly renovated, and also houses on Morrison Hill which came into the possession of the Government on the resumption of that property.
Thee" Colonial TREASURER conded, and the Bill was read a first time.
The vote was agreed to,
COLONIAL NURSING ASSOCIATION. The Governor recommended the Council to vote n'aum of five hundred pounds ca account of Miscellaneous Services, Grant in aid of the Colonial Nursing Associa
The Objects and Reasons" state rom 1. The object of this bill is to make
tion. His
two minor corrections in the texts of the Opium Ordinapce, 1914, and of the Opium
The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by COF- mand of E, the Governor. laid upon the table regulations inde by Honour the Chief Justice under Section -3 of the Legal Practitioners Ordinances. 1871, and 1913, and moved that they be approved,
Hon. Mr. Pecora seconded, and this was agreed to.
FINANCIAL MINUTES,
The CoueNIM. SECRETARY, by
many of H. E. the Governor, laid on the table Finance Minutes Nos. 28 to 5) and moved that they be rpferred to the Finance Committen
The COLONIAL TREASURER, Seconded, and this was agreed to.
The
moved
It
"CRANGER OF THE YEAR 1017. COLONIAL TREASURER the first reading of a Bill intituled, "An. Ordinance to authorise the appro priation of a supplementary sum of two milion seven bondred and fity-two thousand "one hundred and fifty-two dollars and fifty-eight cents to defray the charges of the year 1917."
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a first time.
Ordinance. 1817..
ti
. Cnus: 2 corrects an obvinus mistake" in "section 5 of the Opium Ordinance.
1917.
3. In section 2 of the Opium Ordinance, 1917, the word "resembling" is not
eiently exact, as resemblance might amount to a colourable imitation. Clause 3 amends the section so as to restrict it to colourable imitations. REGULATION OF CHINESE ORDINANCE, 1915
A Bi intituled "An Ordinance to amend the Regulations of Chinese Ordin- ance. 1988; was down to be read a first
time, but it was withdrawn.
Council then adjourned until day, August 5th.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
The vote was agreed to
"POLICE SEARCHING SHED AT TAIPO,
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars in aid of the vole Kowloon-Canton Railway, Special Expenditure, Palice Searching Shed on Railway Wharf at Taipo.
The CHAIRMAN This is a small shed built at the end of the pier at Taipo. It is an examination shed for the police and also forms a very convenient shelter in
wet weather.
The vote was agreed to.
LEGAL CHARGES.
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The CHAIRMAN - The Association is in great need of funds. It has done a great deal of work in Crown Colonies and Protectorates and H.E, the Governor wishes to bring before the Finance Com mittee the question of making a grant of £500 Lo the Association,
The voce was agreed to.
FERRY SERVICE.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum, of eleven thousand dollars in aid of the vote Public Works, Extra- ordinary, Kowloon, Miscellaneous, Re- sumption of Ferry Piers.
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The CHAIRMAN -- This vote appeared in the estimates of 1917 and has not been spent. It is therefore, merely a re-vote. The sun is necessary to acquire these piers for the new Ferry Service.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of six thousand and fifty dollars in aid of the vase Crowa Salici tor's Office, Other Charges, Extra Legis Expenses,
The CHAIRMAN-Since
the"
estimates were prepared the Government has had to employ additional legal assistance in one or two cases which the Attorney-Gen- Thurs-eral was unable to take. On the Assize
A meeting of the Finance Committee followed, the Colonial Secretary presid ing.
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WONG NEL CHEONG RECREATION GROUND.
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Hon Mr. POLLOCK At what stage that
question
CHAIRMAX Tenders have been called for. The service comes into force on January 1st next.
The vote was agreed to.
NAVAL TENNIS COURTS."
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of one hundred six hundred and fifty dollars in aid of the vote, Mis
cases the amount expended wits about $1,000 and another $1,000 is added for the rest of the year. The balance is for out-cellaneous Services, Improvement to side legal assistance in the recent banish. Naval Tennis Courts. ment case.
The vote was agreed to.
COAL BUNKERS.
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The CHAIRMAN -- This Gum provide two tennis courts, for the Tamar and the Royal Naval Dockyard. There are no naval funds from which the cost
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of one thousand two hund-can be defrayed. red dollars in aid of the vote Kowloon- Canton Railway. Special Expenditure, Brick Coal Bunkera,
The UHAIRMAN-This sum is for pro-
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of one thousand dollars in aid of the vote, Botanical and Forestry Department, Special Expenditure, Turf.viding brick bunkers for coal so that it
at Wong Nei Cheong Recreation can be measured with accuracy. Ground.
The vote was agreed to. The vote was agreed to...
The sum is to be expended as follows: -Harbour department, $15.1982; Mis- cellaneous Services, $2,648,50.16; Miling tary expenditure, $062.87; Public Works, recurrent. 320,108.45; Public Works, ex- traordinary, 207,495.28.
COPYRIGHT CEDINANCE, 1918.
The COLONIAL TREASURER moved the first reading of a Bill intituled, "An Ordinance to modify and to add to the provisions of the Copyright Act, 1911, in its application to the Colony of Hongkong."
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FIRE BRIGADE.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of one hundred and fifty dollars in aid of the vote Police and Departments, B-Fire Brigade, Incidental Expenses.
The Canvas-This sum is required to pay for the motor cars to convey men. bers of the Fire Brigade to outlying dis tricts. It is not a proper charge against the vote for incidental expenses which has hitherto barne these charges, and it is proposed next year to have a separate
The vote was agreed to.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and vote. the Bill was read a first time.
PULICE RESERVES UNIKOM. The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of six thousand dollars in aid of the vote Police and Prison Depart ments, Police, Other Charges, Cloth ing for Police Reserve.
The CHAIRMAN~~The original vote for
Plice Reserves Uniforms was 20,000 and up to the end of May 85,301.30 had been expended. This additional vote is re- quired to provide 450 capes at 86.20 each $2,700 and 450 pairs of boots at $7.95 cach 63,26% 50.
The vote was agreed to.
NEW TYPEWRITER
The Governor, recommended the Council to vote a sum of fifty dollara in aid of the vote Public Works Department, Estab lishment, Special Expenditure, Type
The Objects and Reasons" state:- 1. The (Imperial) Copyright Act, 1911, which extends throughout His Majesty's dominions, subject as regards the self-ing governing dominions to the consent of the legislatures of those dominions, was brought into operation in this Colony on 1st July, 1912, by a proclamation which was issued on the 28th June, 1919.
2. Section 27 of the Act gives to the legislature of any British possession to which the Act extends the power to modify or add to the provisions of the Act, within certain" limits. Sub-section (7) of section 14 expressly provides that that section shall apply with the neces sary modifications, and section 13 pro- vides that sections 11 and 12 of the Act. which relate to summary remedies, shall extend only to the United Kingdom. Supplementary legislation is therefore necessary bere (a) to make the necessary modifications in section 14, and (4) to provide for nummary-remedies.
3. Clause 2 of the bill makes the neces sary modifications in section "14 of the Act. The clause is based on a skeleton enactment which is intended to be adopt ed in the colonies generally.
4. Clause 3 is section 11 of the Act. It
is not necessary to enact any section
writer.
The CHAIRMAN-This additional sum
is required to supplement the balance of the vote for a new type-writing machine.
The vote was agreed to.
COLONY'S CONTRIBUTION TO WAR FUNDS.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote, a sum of one million five hundred
D'AGUILAR WIRELESS STATION. The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of seventy dollars in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Hongkong. Miscellaneous, Cape D'Aguilar Wireless Telegraph Station-Repairs to roofs, construction of a tennis court, and wire netting for same, water supply, paths, etc.
The CHAIRMAN This is a small batanes required for works at Cape d'Aguilar.
The vote was agreed to.
ROAD WIDENING,
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of fourteen thousand three hundred dollars, in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, New Territorios. Communications, (42) Roads (c) Ping Shan to Castle Peak, -Widening to ft.
The vote was agreed to.
CHABITABLE ALLOWANCES.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of five hundred dollars in aid of the vote Charitable Services. Other Charitable Allowances
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master of the
The CHAIRMAN - The "Kueichow "lost the sight of one eye when his boat was pirated. A certain sum was raised on his behalf by public subscription and this amount. is intended. to supplement that as there is no com- pensation otherwise and the Government thinks it certainly is a case in which some compensation should be paid to the man for the injuries received.
The vote was agreed to.
REPAIRS TO FIRE BRIGADE PLANT.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of five hundred dollars in aid of the vote Police and Prison Depart ments, H.-Fire Brigade. Other Charges. Repairs to Engines and Plant
The CHAIRMAN The original vote was and thirty thousand dollars on account for $3,000 but the repairs this year. of Miscellaneous Services, Contribution to have been very heavy. It is thought that Imperial Government for war purposes. this additional 2500 will be sufficient, but The CHAIRMAN-This representa next year & sum of $5,000 will be asked the Colony to H.M's. Government for Hon. Mr. POLLOCK-Have steps been general purposes of the war. Unoficial taken to improve the fire extinguish
sum of £250,000 which has been given by for.
members of sum being given appliances at nut of the surplus revenues of the Colony and the thanks of HM's. Government have already been received and published in the public Press,
The vote was agreed to.
PUBLIC WORKS IN THE NEW TERRITORY, The Governor recommended the Council
The CHAIRMAN—That comes next year. Certain things have been ordered, for both here and Kowloon. There is also a uestion of providing a fire station there.
was
to
WLDON, UK LIGHTING IN KOWLOON, The Governor recommended the Council
to vota a sum of thistame thousand dollars to vote a sum of four hundred dollars in in njd of the Public Works, Extra- aid of the vote Public Works Extra rdinery, Territories Communica-ordinary, (36) Extensions of Lighting, tions, (49) Roads, (f) General Works
Kowloon.
The vote was agreed to,
BATHING PLACES.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of forty dollars in aid of the vote Class I Item 9, Miscellaneous Services, Bathing Places, North Point and Kennedy Town.
The CHAIRMAN - This mail
sum is to pay the balance of wages of two watch- men at North Point.
The vote was greed to.
AMMUNITION.
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of nine thousand eight hundred and eight-three dollars and Sorty-nine centa in aid of the vote Hong- kong Defence Corps, Other Charges, Ammunition.
The CHAIRMAN--The ammunition · was ordered some time ago but the account from the Crown, Agent was not received until last April and no allowance was made in the current accounts estimate. It is, therefore necessary, in order to be quite correct to provide a special vote for this instead of paying for it out of the votes under the charge of the Defence Corps.
The vote was agreed to,
HONGKONG POLICE "RESERVE.
OLDEER ISSUED BY MR. F. C. JENKIN, C.B.F.
PATROL REPORTE..
Note 1, printed on the back of the pre- sent Patrol Report Form, is cancelled. These Reports will in future be sent to
this Office within 4 days of the ter mination of each Patrol period Reports for the period July 18th-August..
All
Sist will therefore be sent in on or before August, 25th. Reports for the month of July already sent in should be collected from this Office.
BELTS.
ranks will attend as under at HQ Office and draw belts. Platoon and Section Commanders will, attend in. uniformi Uniform ontional for other ranks
Monday, August 18th-No. 2 Pistoon,
5.15 to 5.45 p.m.
Tuesday, August 20th-No. 3 Platoon.
6.15 to 5,55 p.m.
Tuesday, August, 20th--No. 4 Platoon.
5.45 to 6.15. p.m. Wednesday, August ist-No. & Platoon,
to 6.45 p.m. Wednesday, August 21st-No. & Platoon,
to 6.15. Thursday, August 22nd-No. 7 Pistoon,
5.15 to 5.45 p.m.
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Thursday, August 22nd.-No, 8 Platoon,
515 to 8.15.
Friday, August 23rd No. 1 Platoon,
5.15 to 5,45 p.m.
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