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THE HONOUR CONFERRED ON SIR that an independent grant of $25,000)]
HENRY MAY.
QUESTIONS BY HON. MR. LAU CH
PHÊ AND HON. HR C. b. ALABASTER,
SEVEN NEW BILLS.
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A-(a) The largest number issued in Colony in a anner which is very suit- any one yeh was 11,394, in 1948:able, but it is fitting that he should 8 448 licences have been issued to receive from the Sovereign whom he hus date in 1019, but a large number served am faithfully such a tribute of His annually should be made. This money sued in 1919 are not yet due for Majesty's favour as that now bestowed.
renewal would not be specially earmarked for
The members of this Council where Sir particular charities, but would be put in (It is proposed at present to refuse Henry May sat as Colonial Secretary and the hands of B Select Committee of
to issue licences unless theres afovernor for so many years will I think, Chinese with the widest experience of thell
some good reason for doing so
wish to record the feelings of the coin- various Committees. It is proposed that
Qa the care of boys arrested formunity on the honour that has been con- the Committee should consist of the two hawking without a licence, will the Gov-ferred on hita, and I therefore move the Chinese Members of the Legislative Coon-ernment have the law so amended as to following reseration. • eil, the two Chinese Members of the Sani- empower the magistrates to punish the
Hi Escer"NCY THE OFFICER ADMINIStary Board, and the annual heads of the parents or guardians instead of the boys
themselves 1
A meeting of the Legislative Council was held in the Conneil Chamber yester day at noon. There were pressot:— TERING THE GOVERNMENT. Hon. Mr. CAD Tung Wa Hospital and Po Leang Kuk.
A.-The Government does not propeso SEVERN. C.M.G.
under, the Chairmanship of the Secretary His ExceLLiver MAJOR-GENERAL For Chinese Affairs. Such a central or to amend the law in the manner suggest VENTRIS (General Officer Commandinganisation would undoubtedly have aed. The principles of vicarious respon- beneficial Influence in effecting economies sibility in criminal law, unless a party by comparison, and possibly by a carefa! is an accessory either before, or after the independent examination of books; such act, is not recognised in our legislation. an examination in fact as could only beESTIONS BY THE HON. MA. C. O. ALABASTER, Imade by Chinese.
Trons in China).
Hon. Mr. 4. G. M. FLETCHER C.B.E.
(Colonial Secretary).
Hon. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK (Attorney General).
Hon. Mr. McI. Miss (Colonial Treasurer)."
Hoa. Mr. T CHATHAM, (Director of Public Works),
Hon. Mr. E R. HALLIFAX, (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).
O.B.E
CH.G.
The COLONIAL SECKSTARY. by command of H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, laid upon the table Report of Finance Committee, No. 4. and moved O.B.B. that it be adopted
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The following questions were asked by the Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster.
the answers in each case bring rend by the Colonial Secretary
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The Members of the Legislativė Conseil desire to record their great, appreciation of the honour which has been conferred by His Majesty the King on Bir Francis Henry May. by conferring upon him the rank of Knight Grand Cross of the Distinguish- ed Order of Saint Michael and Saint George for the eminent services render- ed by him during his long career; in the Public Service."
The Hon. Mr. Lau Cao PAK-I have
much pleasure in seconding that resola
tion.
The resolution was carried inanimous ly...
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HOXOCK FOR THE GOVERNO R-ELECT, H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE
Q. When will the section of Corona The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and tion Road to the north of Fife Street be this was carried.
completed so as to develop building sites and to provide through traffic with a direct rate to the Taipo and Castle GOVERNMENT-Hanourable members will also have observed that His Majesty the King has been pleased to create Mr. Stubbs a Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George and to appoint the Lady, who is now Lady Stubbs, to be a Commander
the continuation of this portion of the road will be completed.
to say when arrangements admitting of of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. I propose to send, with the consent of honourable members, the following telegram to Sir Reginald -- Stubbs.
Q-Will the Government construct temporary ricksha road trom a point on the Yaumati-Kowloon City Road to the main gate of the Old Kowloon Walled Amorous houses to the west of it acces sible by wheeled vehicles from Yaunati?
'A.--A path suitable for jinrikishas in the position suggested is desirable and the question of the construction will be
considered
Q. Is it a fact that the new market at Samsuipo bar no supply of fresh
water 7.
Members of the Legislative Council, on behalf of the Colony, desire to con- vey to you and to Lady Stubbs their hearty congratulations on the honour which His Majesty the King has been pleased to conter."
It was unanimously agreed that the telegram should be sent.
VACANCIES DY. COMMITTEES. HE. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT—A vacancy, bas occurred in
a sum orú,dan) to, ipcal Chinese Mag Partment was already fully occupied with water from a well, the water being pump. I therefore appoint Mr. R. V.D. Farr to
Q-s it a fact that there are about 2,400 boat-builders at Cheung Sha-wan, to the north-west of Samsuipa, who bave wells surrounded by rubbish beans and no fresh water supply except four shallow
manure pita?
MARINE STOREY PROTECTION ORDINANCE, 1919.
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the Bill was read a first time.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY Seconded, and
TheObjects and Reasons" state: --
QUARTERS FOR CIVIL SERVANTS... The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Officer Administering the
A.The completion of the section of Government, laid upon the table the
Coronation Read referred to involves Report of the Public Works Committee certain negotiations with the lessees of a No. 2, and moved that it be adopted
large farm lot, which, obstructs the route The DIRECTOR OF FLIC WORKs second-of the road. It is not at present possible The Hon Mr. E. V. D," Tarr took the Bath upon taking his sent as a member, and this was agreed to..
The Committee's Report was as follows: of the Council.
Proposal to erect Quarters on Leighton The COLL:AL SECRETARY, by command fill for the Junior European Officers of of H.E. the Officer Administering the the Civil Service. The Chairman inform Government, laid upon the table Finaned the Committee that the Government cial Minutes Nos. 1 to 10 and mored proposed to arees two blocks of quarters City, so as to render the walled city and on Legatog til, caca containing tour that they be referred to the Financed houses, of & houses in all. The Committee
buildings would be two-storied, the floors of the upper storey being constructed of natoreed concrete and any roof prin- gipais required boing of steel. All pos- H-E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE bio measures were to be adopted in connection with the construction of the GOVERNMENT:-I should like to say a fenuildings, with a view to reducing the words with regard to Financial Minutes of umintenance as far as possible. No. 30 (recommending the Council to-tote As the Staff of the Public Works De-
A-The market je supplied with fresh the Public Works Committee owing to the absence from the Colony of Mr. Holyoak. other buildings, the design and construed into a tank..... ties). In December last the Secretarytor tlon of the quarters under consideration
take his place. A vacancy has also arisen Q-Is it a fact that there are about in the Standing Law Committee by rea- Udinese Apairs brought to my notice the had been entrusted to Messra. Denison,
nancial position of the CineCharm and Gibba fono plans were sub-200 modern buildings (including a Public son of the retirement of Mr. Landale and ties, particularly the awong walospita mitted. Messrs, Denison, Ram and Gibbs Dispensary, a temple and several tac-1 appoint Mr. Johnstone to the vacancy. As you are aware, there are our principal had been requested to furnish on estimate rica) at New Samsuipo, accommodating about 6,000 people, who have no fresh local Chinese Charities receiving as of the cost of the buildings including water supply, except three street stand- ance from the Government, vit; the Tung their commission and all other charges. pipes?
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the first W& Hospital, the Awong Wa ospital, and had replied as follows:-
There are approximately 200 build-reading of a Bill intituled An Ordinance We have gone into the question of ings the number of the occupants as far the more effectual protection of the Chinese Public Dispensaries, and the
the cost of the two blocks including not known. There are three stand-pipes marine stores. fo Leung Kuk. The assistance given by
forming the site, approach roads, paths, on the new reclamation, and there are the Government is a very' small portion
etc. etc., as well as our commission, of the total expenditure incurred. I will
ten stand-pipes in old Samsarpo, with and believe that it will amount to in reasonable distance. take the Tang wa Hospital arst. 1his
$940,000 but the fluctuating prices o Hospital expends approximately $100,00
materials and workmanship make prie annually. Bine it was established, in
lag very difficult at the present_time," 1570 it has gained the confidence of, the community and the scope of its work has posal and of the plans generally, but The Committee approved of the pro- grown far beyond that of the original.
considered that the estimate, which Hospital Scheme, the Committéé at pref seat having to undertake a very wide amounted to $30,000 per house, was, un- range of duties including Flood Relief is duly high. They requested that tenders China, the care and repatriation of de might be invited sad that they should be stitute, returning emigrants, end, thẻ | barial of destitute dead. All these ext penses except the annual Government
The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command Grant of $8,000 are met by voluntary con of H.E. the Officer Administering the TW Hospital Committee are of Financial Returns for the year 1918, water fire: service at Cheung Sha-wan or tributions. The services rendered by the Government, also laid upon the table, the
Q-Is it a fact that there is no fresh as well as dealers in marine stores and compels such hawkers as well aå dealers great value to this Government. The Report on the Finances for the year 1918, Samsuipe, and that most of the build
to take out a licence for that purpose Kwong Wa Hospital, to which the Govern-Report on the Blue Book for 1918, Reportings are inaccessible from the Fire Float with the proviso, that such hawkers, can ment contributes "$5,500 a year, an off of the Harbour Master for 1918 and the A-It is the case that there is no freak only apply for a licence through a dealer, shoot of the Tung Wa Hospital, was Report of the Superintendent of Imports water fire service. All the buildings can who is required to put up security for opened in Yeumati in 1911. Ht was hoped and Exports for the year 1918,
be reached by hose from the fire-font. A such hawker (see clause 3). Such licence that this Hospital would, with the deve
REVINUZ AND EXPENDITURE IN 1918.
new motor fire-engine is due to arrive granted and held at the discretion of very shortly and it is proposed to use the Captain Superintendent of Police ing, but the population of the Peninsula Commenting upon the Financial Te this in conjunction with the fire-float in on such conditions as to fees and subject has remained so far of the poorer classes turns for 1918, the Colonial Secretary the case of fires at some distance from to such regulations as may be prescribed and the hospital, whose expenses amorit said the figures shown constituted
the sea. By this tacana a very effective by the Governor-in-Council (re clause to about 812,000 a year, haa en facoine tid record both as regarded revenue and ex-water pressure can be obtained.
4). only about $16,500, the deficit being bor auditure. ne revenue was $18,685,248 Q. Is it a fact that the Kowloon Re rowed from the Tung Wa Hospital and which was 23,607,143 more than the re servoir has considerably more water in made good as opportunity occurs by fente in 1917 which constituted the pre-it this year that at the same period last special appeals in the richer districts, oua record. The expenditure for 1918 year, and that the mains from the re outside Kowloon. The popularity of this was 818,232,172 which was $4,111,897, more servoir run within easy distance and 25 Hospital is growing and there seins het than the estimate and 2,161,more a convenient level for supplying Sam Likelihood of the income from the penins than the expenditure in 1917. The prin suipo and Cheung Sha wan! sula meeting the expenditure in the near pal figures of expenditure were A The reply to the question is in the fturel
$3,100,000 given to the limperial Govern afirmative. There is only one main. The Chinese Public: Dispensaries, in ment and also $1,051,000 given to the ImQWhen will an adequate supply of situted in 1905 with the special object perial Government in respect of the water (1) for domestic use, (2) for fire of familiarising the people, with Wexters Special War Rate.. Other items were service be provided for (a) New Samsui hawker to buying stores of the same kind methods and gaining the confidence of 7,000 representing the tower cunt A-In-1914 the reclamation and laying or kinds as the dealer who stands security,
po and (0) Cheung Sha-waniu an women and children, receive an annual advance on salaries approved last year out of Now Samsuipo were at their for him. grant from the Government of $3,000, and such sums as $50,000 to the West Much valuable work has been done by River Relief Funds, 850,000 to the Tien to make provision for a water supply, hawker from selling any marine stores commencement and it was not possible, 6-Clause prohibits a marine stores these dispensaries, and the whole, cost tain Flood Relief and 68,000 to the The place has recently developed with of any kind. amounting to 840,000, with the exception Hallifax disaster Fund."-
great rapidity and an adequate water of the grant from the Government, has querionS ET THE MON. ME LAU CEU FAR. service has for some time past been been met by voluntary subscription. The
The Hon. Mr. Lau CHU Pax naked the urgently required. An improved service Po Leung Har to which the Government following questions, the reply in each for the Kowloon Peninsula is also a penditure of about $3,000, makes no contribution has an annual case being read by the Colonial Secre matter of pressing necessity. At present commercial conditions bas to be wider in the whole supply comes through one 19 its area that section 1 of Ordinance 4 Owing to the Government having taken There being rumerous complaints main. During the war it has been impos of 1875, prohibits dredging without the per control of the Ferry between so rezarding the refusal of the Polica Desible to get new material, t a new 18" written permission of the Harbour Master kong and Yaumati a grant of 5000 partment to annum which was made by the old Fetry many cases, will the Government state: piper and accessories for a complete day wharf or dock or shipping or victual. issae hawkers' licences in main for the general service and the in certain waters if within 100 yards of Company to the Kwong Wa Hoepital a) What was the largest number of Samuipo service are on order. It is log or engineering or repairing yard. of course, been discontinned and
hawkers licences that had ever not known when when they will be de Claus 13 relates to penalties. Government has gained accordingly A
new issued, and what is the total livered. It is not proposed to provide a
10 Clause 13 refers to certain marks the same time certain dues connected with it.
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-The object of this bill is to prevent thefts which take place in and in the stores which are defined so as to includa neighbourhood of the harbour of marine Aihe boat-building establishments in coal, and though based upon the provis the area between Bai Aok and Laichikok signs of Ordinance 4 of 1876, it is "much wider in its scope than that Ordi- employ some 470 persons. with the large majority of inhabitants of belonging to companies,. firms, and in nance inseruch as coal and marine stores the New Territories they get their water dividuais as well as to the Crown are the number of wells and their location includes for the first time marine bawkers supply from wells. The allegations as to liable to be stolen. The Ordinance also have not been investigated.
In common
2-Every dealer in marine stores is re- quired to keep a book with reference to: such stores (see clause 5).
the goods of the dealers or hawker and 3.--Clause & enables the police to inspect the books and papers of the dealer."
4-Clause 7 prohibits a dealer in or hawker of marine stores from selling pro- visions of any kind.
3-Clause 8 restricts a marine storea
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7.Clause 10 enacts a penalty for being found in possession of any marine stores and not being able to account for same.
6-Clause 11, which owing to, modern
Public Dispensaries went with the fol()-In view of the fact that the re reclamation and laying out in this the piers which were paid to the Chinese Yumber of current licerices. that I water service at Cheung Sha Wan until on certain of His Majesty's stores and
rights, and have been lost to that Char ty. Farther, site long used as a market
at Sham Shui Po all the revenue o which was paid to the local public.de pensary, has been taken over by the Government within remitent loss of bo tween $2.500 and $3,000 to the Chines
Public Dispensaries Fund. In these ciz
cumstances it would seam raseonahlo tit this Government should grant some stra assistance to the Chinese Charities, and I
farther progress has been made with the neighbourhood.
cation of such marks to such stores
enacts a penalty for the unlawful appli
stores.
fusal to issue.
such licences may operate hardly on many
11-Clause 1 enacts a penalty for deserving t poor people and of the considera TuR HONOUR ACCORDED TO BE BERRY MAY obliterating marks on His Majesty's tion the
who are unable to - ELE. TAX OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE obtain three
12-Clause 15 confers power to appre GOVERNMENT-I feel sure that the promo bend suspected offenders and clause 18 ters in this Colony, whether in-tip of our late Governor to be a Knight empowers the police to stop and search
the number of may go
bad charac ructions will be given to the Grand Crows of the Most Distinguished boats and persons on suspicions Captain Baperintendent of Policy Order of St. Michael and St. George haa 13 Clause 17 preserves the power of not to withhold licences from ap given general satisfaction in the Colony prosecution under other Ordinances plicants atheralus, unlew they are His long and distinguished career ds. 1 (1:18 repeal Ordiannes of known to be bad charactersŸ believe, to be commemorated in this 1875.