I notice that it has been estimated that receipts from land sales will amount to $900.000 during the year, not a very large sum, for which, in my opinion, the land policy of the Government is to blame. The result of the present policy of short leases, for which a high premium de- marded, and a high Crown Rent imposed, in addition to onerous terms for road making and drainage, is the present abortage of better class honsex. This policy was no doubt inaugurated in the.
THE HONGKUNG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1918.
We consider the amount of $2,500 set down for afforestation in the Northern district as inadequate and would like to see a larger sum spent upon this work.
We are not satisfied that the Fire Brigade has an adequate permanent ats or that the equipment is suficient and up-to-date and we would like an assur nace from the Government that this very important matter is being fully consider,
ed and attended to..
Director of Public Works for whom I have a great respect, been here for his the estimates it, cannot fail to have Hon Mr. HOLTOAK-Sir, in studying somewhat Victorian ideas of the develop-struck any of the unofficial members--and ment of the Colony, are well-known, but know is has not failed to do so-that for this reply to be given with a young the salaries of Government officials almost and energetic Acting Director of Public throughout the Service are inadequate. Works at the head of the Department is That this is recognised by the Government amazing. We take it the reply means that is proved more or less by the fact of the the Government does not wish to construct constantly recurring duty pay, which the road, for although they say they know is added to the salaries, I conclude, by the of a better, nothing has been put in the Government because the Government
As regards education, Mr. Pollock estimates for this better road-on that recognises that the salary given is insuffi- quentary estimates were under discussion
prepared to vote a larger som for educe tion.
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interest of the Community as a whole. referred to this matter when the supple-side of the hill, at any rate. We should cient. Be that as it may, we all think and to prevent, as far as possible, profit before this Council and other bon be sorry to think that this proposed shelv. that the time has come for a rovision of being made in land transactions. While members have something to say on thising of the matter is due to pique, and salaries on modern lines and in tune with very small annual benait, as shown be subject. Generally speaking we would be that our road will be trotted out a fow the expenses of the day Under "Ad- the P.W.D. The road would open up ministration" we should like to see an years hence as a fresh proposal from
for itself in a short time many good building sites and would pay item included for the provision of a good fore wish $100,000 added to the estimates day has gone past when you can meet to the Peak is much wanted, and we there or car for Government. House. The
Motor access
for this road of the very large amount put down for antiquated method of Government House We would like to have some particulaes visitors to these shores with the somewhat reclamation at Samahuipo.
handled.
the estimated figure of $200,000, may have been secured to the Community it As to a better class school for which has been done at very great inconvenience ally I would rather we some scheme there appears to be a demand Person to those who wish to live in better class drawn up and approved whereby some houses, and the effect upon land transac Arrangement could be made by which the tions, as far as existing leased property Parents of European children, who under is concerned, has been exactly the op send their children to a cooler climate existing circumstances cannot afford to
We notice with surprise that no pray/ air, and, in keeping with the spirit of posite of what was intended for the do so without additional cost rather than clamation scheme, and we are quite at a car provided as part of the equipment of for their education, would be enabled to sion has been made for the Eastern Re-the day, we should like to see a first-class supply of new houses having been inter that public money, should be spent upon
loss to understand the very fered with, the value of house property establishing an expensive school in which the Government has in Wed Government House. And, if it is not out has been forend up both from a rental children. For instance would it not be offensive condition of the foreshore all
where the climate is unsuitable for Wanchai District is notorious, and the pleased if Government House was brought this matter. The overcrowding in the of place to mention it, we should be and sale point of view, by the ordinary possible to subsidise some school at along the Prava at low tide is also only more up to date in the matter of furni rale of supply and demand,
Weihaiwei, so that the fee charged the too well-known. As the cost of this very ture. It is probable that in the course of The Government's policy having check-parents would be the same as if the school ed the natural supply of houses it is for
public economy does not enter largely quently through Hongkong, than has been sure will fall upon the Marine Lot-holders distinguished visitors will pass more fre great mea the coming days, at the closs of the war, them to undertake the laying out of aites
into the question, and we would like to the ease in the past, and these things are and the leasing of these prepared sites
the work immediately commenced the know the cause of the delay and to see things which tend to make impressions low Crown' Rents to those who desire
which cannot be destroyed.C We are glad to hear that the outlying Police Station
much needed public work in situated in Hongkong?
Ender the head of Education," the
of Government schools, which was laid report of the Committee appointed by the Government to inquire into the teaching before this Council in May of last year, contained the following criticism with regard to the Baiyingpun school :-
"It is most unsuitable, being between two busy roads on a very narrow site. The accommodation is insufficient school should be built." and cannot be extended. A ...A new
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We now come, sir, to the estimates for the Public Works Department, and as my hon. friend who now representa Justices of the Peace is an expert in such matters he will be able to make more valu immediately to build. In what I have intend to refer only briefy to a few of by telephone Tai O is to be connected able criticisms than I can. I, therefore, maid regarding land sales I am speaking Works Extraordinary." Before doing so, should be connected with the Central Ex: the items under the heading **Public The telephones at all Police Stations entirely for myself, it is a matter which however. I would like to read you an I have not discussed with the other Un-extract from a speech I made in this Council and direct communication thus estimates for the year 1914 were under dis should like the Government to take imme established, instead of, as at present, eil on the 23rd October, 1913, when the through the Central Police Station. We cussion.
the Central Exchange. Me diate steps to effect this connection with
has been long enough without a clock, We think the station tower at Kowloon
and a suitable clock that would show the Estimates for any indication that the new and we would like to see this rectified Now, sir, I have looked in vain in, the time by night as well as by day, placed school unanimously suggested by that in the position which has already been Committee has been in any sense provided provided for it." tion, we are still very strongly opposed the shape of two matsheds ever since 1919 With regard to the Military Contributor or even that the temporary accom
modation which has been in existence. in
but for patriotic reasons we do not pro more anitable for teaching, in case another in principle to the method of assessment is to be replaced by a permanent building pose to press the matter until after the site, as recommended, cannot be found immediately. I visited this school with The injustice sonnel of the Fleet and the Army by the of the Peace only a few days ago, and
inflicted
upon the per- my hon. friend who represents the Justices Military Services are paid in Hongkong matsheds in which education is carried on rate of exchange at which the Naval and I have no hesitation in saying that the has been represented, as you know, sir, in that school are not suitable and are to the Government at Home, and so Lar resented by Chinese parents. I think has not been adequately adjusted would like to know whether any reply pret structure. The school is known to feel very strongly on this point, and the school or for the alteration of the We provision should be made for rebuilding has been received from the Secretary of be doing well, and it la crowded. You are State for the Colonies. We consider that turning away scholars because you cannot the amount required for this exchange accommodate them, and attempts are the revenues of the Colony during the war schools, but the scholars prefer to go to compensation would be a fair charge on made to persuade them to attend other and demobilisation of the Army.
The result of that
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official members. There is another point which requires consideration. Very large properties situated in the centre of both to is one that has been, called attention The first matter I would like to refer the City of Victoria and Kowloon are to by the hon. member who represents in occupation of the War Department. I had the honour of becoming a member the Chamber of Commerce. Shortly after Many of these sites must Be quite un-of this Council, His Excellency the suitable for Military purposes or for Governor announced that 1 had been appointed a member of the Public Works Military quarters and the whole matter Committee. That, air, is practically the requires looking into with a view to an
last I have heard about this Committee. exchange of property whereby the Carri-ever, meets, and as far as I know it has As far as I know, apparently it rarely, if BOC would find more suitable quarters not been consulted regarding the very and the business community more space are proposed in
large expenditure on public works which wa for development.
this Budget The unofficial members of this Committee are We shall be glad to hear that the Gov- quite willing to give any such advice ernment intend to take this matter up.
and assistance as they can in connection with these public works and regarding Storm Signals-On page 40 we have such works as the Public Works Depart the estimated cost of the Royal Observa appreciate the figure-head position which ment undertake, and they do not tory and I would like to point out that is at present accorded to this Committee we do not think the best results in the which must originally have been created interests of shipping will be obtained by,
for some useful purpose." the Hongkong Observatory having a dif. that when the Committees were re-arrang speech was ferent Storm Signal Code from that in pointed to the Public Works Committee ed for the following year I was not sp
As far as I can make out from the use at the Coast Forts of China. Before but was appointed by H.E. the Governor somewhat cryptic figures which I have this new Code was adopted, the matterjeet which I know very little about.
a member of the Law Committee a sub- received from the Colonial Treasurer, the was not sufficiently clearly explained to
Now, sir, it is the unanimous desire loon-Canton Railway has shown a loss working of the British section of the Kow. those who represent shipping here. With that the estimates for the Public Works blame the officials who manage the British of the unofficial members of this Council of $2,500,000 to date. I do not wish to out going into the merits of the dispute should in future be submitted in the first section of the line, but I am not convinced between the Royal Observatory and the and fully explained to them and discussed in their power to improve matters.
instance to the Public Works Committee that the Government have done everything Coast Inspector in Shanghai I may say by them before they come before this It is well known that the management that I think they both disregarded the We would like to see the Public of the Chinese section leaves much to be Hon. Mr. Horoak-Yes, I presume the interests of those who have to pay if prise all the unofficial members of Council. the Kwangtung Railway is necessary for HE THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING TEK
Committee enlarged so as to com- desired, that the junction of the line with grade of the school influences the salary. accidents result from the confusion they does not meet with approval here, or is tion of the
rise the inauguration of this procedure improved now Line to the Kwang the same grade hare created. An Observatory is of little beyond the power of E. the Governor, tung border Now, have the Gring about Hon. Mr. HoLYOAK-My hon. friend and also the comple: GOVERNMENT--The schools are of exactly use unless it is working in harmony ment for the time being, which I cannot any of these things which are so essential the senior unofficial member for the time
or the Officer Administering the Govern energetically attempted to with eighbouring stations and we wish believe it is, we wish the proposal sub to the future of Hongkong! I am not being has touched on the necessity for the Government to take up this question mitted to the Secretary of State for the sure that they have done so, I am afraid makings some provision for the sons and of Storm Signals with the authorities in For all such expenditure on buildings-administration of this place that these existing circumstances, are unable to send Colonies and his sanction obtained thereto, they are so wrapt up in the Municipal daughters of Europeans who, owing to China and arrange for the use of iden-as the Central Police Station extension, larger trading matters are neglected. I their children Home to be educated That tical codes. Every precaution should be European officers on Leighton Hill, Quar- other matters to attend to, are not inter-manent and growing population of this Imports and Exports Office, Quarters for think the Colonial Office, having many there is likely to be a more or less per- taken to avoid typhoon disasters and a ters for scavenging coolies, comprised in cated in British trade with China, of character is a fact that cannot be denied, heavy responsibility rests upon both the
items 1, 2, 3, 5 on page 97 would which Hongkong is the chief depot. I and that we must provide for their eduen all like to see the plans before
think Government of Colony is cannot be either.
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this one. question I would suggest that the grade of this school, in justice to the Head- In connection with the same
master, should be raised to the same grade because at the present time you have a as that of the Ellis Andoorie School,
number of boys at a smaller salary, h master teaching a considerably larger
ING THE GOVERNMENT-You mean the HIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINIS grade of salary.
We hope the "construction of this builquired to fit this place for the terminus Asylum, which has long been under con
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to tote the money. We particularly wish out of touch with the Foreign Office; who should take the form of an assisted school, to know in what way the $50,000 naked look after British trading interests else such as my hon. friend recommended for this year for the Imports and Exports where in this part of the world. Office is going to be spent. We wish to With a multitude of Government Do thoroughly up-to-date Central school, whether there should be provided a It is a matter for regret that so many know how it is proposed to construct this partments the Colonial Office, the For where a hnished education can be given conditions and distinctions have been ding; and are most strongly adverse sign Office, the Overseas Department of to boys and girls such as would fit them to any ploce-meil construction such as was the Board of Trade, the Ministry of Com for alter-life, is a matter for future dis attached to the War allowance to the adopted in building the Law Courts with merce-we have not even yet got a Com cussion, but it is a matter which, I fub payment of which a
of which we had previously such disastrous results. A contract for
complete construction
al Attaché in Hongkong; we have wit, deserves the very serious considers agreed and, upon further considération ach this should be let by, tender to alter the budget no provision i de Urder: Public Works Extraordinary 1
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no scheme. for improving British trade tion of the Government h of the subject, we wish the whole question months.
be finished within a year or eighteen In this no
Any other method we consider even the commencement of the works, re-for the improvement of the Lunatic referred back to the Secretary of State unnecessary and wasteful.
made for, im glad to find at last a sum of money for the Colonics and a recommendationing does not foreshadow continuation or four years is all that is necessary to had been part of a larger scheme to im of a great Continental Railway, and three sideration. I could have wished that this sent from is that the War Bonus as from of the irksome demands of this office, complete the connections onto an agree prove the whole of the Howgital system. 1st January, 1018, should be 10 per cent. which are only put up with as a warment between the Governments of Great have already dwelt on the on the present amount received by each the clerical labours in all shipping and I do not know, sir, whether you have friend who represents the Justices of the pearly increased Britain and China bag been arrived of on and my hous member of the Civil Service whether per that Hongkong owes its prosperity to the provision of a great harbour in China from the building point of view and has other offices. It must not be lost sight of read the recently published report on the Peace has dealt with the value of the site mancatly or temporarily employed with fact that until quite recently it was a free of suficient size and depth of water to suggested the remoral of the Hospital to -out condition or distinction. In the port, and the sooner it becomes again a provide for the confidently expected great more suitable site from the health point
meantime we propose to more in Com
free port the better med
increase of trade on the Pacific Ocean. Im of view That the present Hospital can mittee a supplementary vote of a suf. ficient sum, for this purpose.
Works
I would like again to protest against that report the cost of providing such a hardly be regarded as curatives from the the system under which all such public harbour at Shanghai or Taingtau i ceti- European point of view cannot be denied. are paid for out of revenue. The mated at Tia 100,000,000 or say I should like, also, to see some reference only businesslike way of supplying the £20,000,000 and it is considered by a com to development in connection We consider that & Committee should Colony with such works is by means of petent authority that it would cost about toria Hospital. The questions which I be appointed to enquire into and revise, quato sinking funds, which would provide kong Harbour to the same extent. It is replice which were, I co
short loans in local currency with ade the same amount to improve the Hongaked some tronths ago in Council received with Vic where necessary, the scale of pay drawn the amount required for each year while ships with a draft of from 40 to 50 feet ently unsatisfactory, and I had hoped by the entire Government Service. This repayment. We would like to see a scheme boraz improvement requires the earnest in long way in the Estimates this Tra
moro equitably distributing the burden of that are expected.
consideredomin should be done without any further delay of the kind adopted
This matter of Har that the questions would have borne fruit if is a matter that will probably take Board have represented to us the absolute sion to and discussion by the enlarged for tar The Unoficial members of the Banitary would form a Sitting subject forbairt Harroper
consideration of the Government and The Ho as originally intended for Boze considerable time to go into. The necessity for the provision of poultry Public Works Committee t
certainly was intended same Committes might, also enquire into cluded in the Estimates for that purpose. With the improved position in Europe the
market and we wish a sum of $50,000 in already referred. DRIER S
to which I have conside
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And I submit Fand regarding which we are not at all regret that we listened to the reply hider the work that it will be necessary to we welcome, but it was with very much of the war it behoves tu to seriously cou-
not the that the contributors are being of the Government to the question take in hand after peace has been declared
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naked by the hon., member who represants peace which we sincerely trust will b who repressata the Chamber of Commerce the road from Pekfolum to the Peak have fought and by those who have died matter, that there be proposes to ask for some information on acting under the best expert advice. I have been fighting the freedom of the
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