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has been an increase in the price of materials and consequently there is a smaller revenue. With reference to the large expenditure on the Canton and Kowloon Railway, we closed the Capital Account in 1913 at a figare of over fifteen million dollars, so that now we have to "charge capital, expenditure to the ordin-
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 1919.
SPORT.
CRIONET.
K.C.C.. CRAIGENGOWER.
CIVIL SERVICE ». UNIVERSITY,
been put in in order to relieve another I trust we shall be able to make arrange- The meats for a large extension of prison inspector who had gone on leave. policy of providing inspectors for relief industries so that a man's term of in- purposes is not one that the Government prisonment may not be entirely wasted
At Happy Valley. to-morrow at 213 has ever encouraged and it is not thought but will assist him to earn an honest desirable to depart from that policy bylivelihood when he comes out if he wishes p.m. The following have been elected appointing additional persons for whom to do so. With regard to the Kowloon for Kowloon:-. P. Bobinson, C. J. The second Railway and its linking up with the Stapleton, J. V. Braga, E. L. Braga, there is no definite work. ary expenditure of the railway. We de inspector was required for Quarry Bay Hankow line, I think everyone inside D. M. Goodall, B. D. Evans, A. de Sousa cided not to increase the capital and but the Government thought it desirable the Government, or out of it, fully me. Pestonji, E. H. Taylor, H. Overy, and therefore we bave to show all expenditure to carry on the existing arrangements.. the importance of this connection, and P. W. A. Wilkie. in the estimates. The question of pro. The Peak Signal Station is to be main-we have lost no opportunity of pressing the matter; but as the her, member is tained. It has been in existence for a riding faunches and general assistance in the harbour in typhoon weather has great many years. It is one of the things aware the state of affairs in China, and been referred to a Committee who are people Brst see on approaching Bongin Kwangtung in particular, has not beer guing to consider how the subject can. If for no other reason than a best be dealt with. I hope that when the sentimental one it was thought desirable to maintain it. It has beer, decided not next typhoon season, comes round we shall have authe arrangement which will be in to alter the present method of signalling, as the suggestion for the installation of working order in sudden emergencies
diaphories at Waglan and Gap rock had Regarding the Department of Importa been found impracticable as sport from and Exports the question of permits pow the expense which was considerable the in existence and which, as I mid last year.necessary power was not available. We bought a house recently adjoining the But bon members Victoria Hospital which may either be must remember that the Government has used itself or may be used as Sisters' now instituted certain statistics of tradquarters and thus release the present The quarters for 4 maternity ward. which were acknowledged to be of great
matter will be considered as soon as the use, and it is impossible for these statis ties to be in any degree accurate and satisfactory, unless we have some method of checking the imports and exports of
Ag a war measure. will of course hav to be reconsidered.
the Colony. With regard to the search ing of passengers, sheds have been pro
Principal Civil Medical Officer returns to the Calons. It is quite possible there fore that the original intention of having
a maternity ward will before long be
realised. Referring to the question of
put before the Council a short time ago
%%
The undermentioned team will repre-
Wa match`against the University on the Uni- such as to make it extremely easy to get sent the Civil Service C. in a friendly anything done in the near future. have not lost sight of the matter and werersity ground, tomorrow at 213 p.m. - Smalley, H. E. Strange. I G Piercy. shall do all we can to get this extension R. P. Hutcheson, A. E. Wood, Dr. madis.
The hon. member went on to speak of B. W. Bradbury, R. C. Witchell, A. K. a trivial point, which mostly concerns MacKenzie, W. Syme Thompson, W. H. myself, of the payment of rent for furni-Edmonds, and H. Kelly. are in Government House. I must say QUEEN'S COLLEGE ↑. K.C.C. “A” XI. I do not agree with the hon. member in
A friendly "match will be played be bis views. I do not objees to having to pay that rent and there is certainly an tween Queen's College and 'K.C.C. "A" advantage from the point of view of the team on the latter's ground, to-morrow Colony that the Governor does pay rent at 215 p.m... Teams: --- If I was not required to do so I should
Queen's College:--Å. A.
Rumjahr
probably be much more extravagant than (capt.), Key Wal-Jam, Fat Lik-cha
am in the provision of furniture, A. B. Ismail, S. A. Ismail, 8. D. Imail. everything I desired. The same remark Carream, and D. Laing..
penalty if I could be provided with. H. Ismail, Ip Kan, S. Abbas, J.
K.C.C. AE. J. Edwards, LA E. applies to much the same extent to other furniture in Government bungalous. The B. Hodge, L J. Blackburn, D. Blenkiron,
vided as were asked and it may be pos- housing 1 would like to say that the plan amount at present is waall but it mightJ. M. Jack. F. Lobel, G. E. Caville, N. sible now to have mon European' super of erecting fats and a hotel in Kowloon be larger in the future. If the members L. H. Railton, F. W. Richmond, W. T. vision The question of the Government taking over lime washing will be consider
of the service shared my views they would Elsen, and D. J. Purve
edi As we did not know that the hon. member, was going to raise the point we have not made any enquiries as to the possibility of the Government doing
i but We are glad to hear
the hon.
opinion members
D[ are that the Government can do this work
has been very carefully considered with the best expert advice, and opinions from many people living in the, Kowloon Peninsula have been taken to ascertain whether the scheme was the best we could The result has been carry into effect. that
that it is proposed to go on with the botel fur which there is a very great It is essential for the large at any rate better than private indivinamber of tourists and others who con duals. The question, of vernactuar edasi stantly come to the Colony and for people. tion has been referred to. As I have said who do not object to a hotel as a perman- before the Government wishes to give ent residence. The site is the best, we every possible assistance for providing could have in connection with the ship proper buildings and it is going care
ping and it is proposed to proceed with fully into the question of the best places this part of the plan. As regards the for vernacular schools. A large sum of
demand.
FOOTBALL.
HONGKONG F.C.. SOUTH CHINA ATHLETIC.
see that beavy necessary furniture should be provided in Government quarters. It is matter on which a difference of opinion exists especially in the case of married officers whose wives take great
The following will represent the Hong- I may say at once I am not kông Club in their opening League game objection to certain types of furniture provided. referring to this Colony. The hon. mem with South Athletic on the Club ground ber who spoke text referred to the imto-morrow, kick-off at 4.30 p.m.-G. portant question of salaries. That matter Rodger; J. MacCubbin and F. Block; is not before the Council and I do not MacPhail, J. Stewart and M. Li Railton; propose to deal with it in detail except Meridith," B. Fasco, D. Reichelman, to say that I rather imagine a certain
H. M. McTavish (capt.) and J. Rodger." delay is due to the fact that I felt it
Reserve:-E. Rits necessary to go Home on leave before taking up my present appointment, and
moner has been contributed indirectly by Hats it is probable that that part of the the Secretary of State, for reasons of his
the
Chinese. This should be taken
opposite who said that he thought the
schere will be dropped and in place of tent at a fairly low rate of interest to
E.B.C. v. R.GA. (R.),
The following will represent the L.R.C. own, thought it advisable to keep the
in the League match against the B.G.A.
I had had an opportunity of becoming (kick-off, 3 p.m.):-A. Q. Madar; A.
spoke as if this mean sort of windio of A. - Ismail, and N. Bunjaho; G. A
Lato consideration by the hun: member sums will be loaned by the Goverty recorimendations of the Commission until (R.), on the Military ground, to-morrow Chinese should subscribe towards this Companies and others who are prepared acquainted with them. The hon. member Salim, and B. Hydor; M. S. Harteam, direct manner under the local shipping and subject to such conditions as will, duty pay was particular to this Colony Hyder, A. Rahman, A. L, Andree, S.
some
to erect dwelling houses of a good type work. They have subscribed in an in-
obviste the possibility of exorbitant renta control scheme and their contributions may be made available for providing this being charged That policy to
of education The extent has been approved by the Secretary particular form Government recognises the importance off of State and it is proposed to proceed with it at once. The question of the pro- the subject in every way and will deal vision of sites for better class nouses in with it at the earliest possible moment. Victoria is certainly met by the proposed construction of a tram at Wanchai Gap. I do not think I need refer again to the: The number of sites in the best part of commercial wireless station. It is not a the Hill district undeveloped in consider subject in which the Government can doable and I have great hopes myself of seeing in a comparatively short time a
and expressed a desire to know the name of the gentleman who originally intro duced it..
Bon, Mr. SuEWAN-ÑO.
1
Rumjan, and A D. Hassan. Reserves: V. Rumjahn and C. G. Markar.” “
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE «. HONGKONG UNITED.
His EXCELLENCY-Oh, well I misunder stood the hon. meraber, Duty pay har
The following will represent St beca in existente for many years in other Colonies. I rather think if anyone is Joseph's Collage in their second division
p-m. sharp-Mario Silva; D. Urquhart responsible for its adoption when origin. League match with the Hongkong United West Africa, it is Mr. Joseph Cham. 3.
and E. Cordeira; A. Urquhart, S. A. ally, introduced somewhere. I believe in.C., to-morrow, on the Navy Brounded
anything more and I cannot say whether very large number of houses on the slopes berlain, and I do not think it will be amid and F. Piana; A. Osmagad.
there are any prospects of such a station being erected. It would be an Imperial question and I can say nothing more on the subject. The question of providing Jarge recreation grounds comes next think the Hon. Senior Unofficial member spuke of golf links. This Colony is not a very suitable one for reserving such
been there many years ago if there had been any means of getting there. Government will continue to do its utmost to provide further sites for building and in connection with the advance of money such provision is essential,
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large areas as are required for golf links raised by the various hon, members have members have pressed that the estimates Children's Le and enjoyable two hours'
but I have an idea on the subject of recreation grounds. A good deal of
of "the
are
to the criticisms of the hon. member who suggested the Ismail and A. Rahmin. The application of it to this Colony I know, but I will reserve my information. It is to my mind not entirely unworthy to man should receive more say that a money when doing bis work than when he is not. I think these are all the de
The variety entertainment to be given tails" which strike me at the moment. H.E. THE GOVERNOR-Honourable gen: There is one point of procedure to which tomorrow evening, at the Theatre Royal, Several hon.in aid of the funds of the Ministering deserves every sup- tlemen. I think the points of detai! I should like to refer.
bright been fairly fully dealt with. There are should be referred to the Public Works port. A
diversion Is nasured. Amongst the amateurs who have
their help promised one or two points, however, on which Committee., I am somewhat surprised at dive
Buy a few words The senior
proaches the estimates in this Colony song at the piano; and Mrs. Mauricu money will be required but I am sure the Chinew member referred to "the questi the manner in which the Council: ap-1 Light Col. Crosse who contributes a own in amateur well-known in protection China of Hongkong The estimates for which I have been per Mianey, a lady well
in I backward in Registered Companies. That is a mattersonally responsible for the last seven theatrical circles in Calcutta, who is at which I would rather not discuss round years were slanys examined with great present in the Colony en route for House. Bay this table.
isses Weather Chin-Chin It is,
Nice
issue on
who will
present Hong- estimates and the hon. member will agree cars almost item by item, by the Finance
matter of consider. Committee of the Council which consisted the pott
kong with me that it is
whole of the unofficial members of the Ronald Bentley, who haps
the less said about it the better.
Twankey This body examined the esti- amusing comedian we are such an Aladdin when it was performed will have to be met. There is no objection Another matter of international bearing Council.
was that relating to revenue from opium.
mates sometimes before the firet reading in erable reduction has already and sometimes, and more usually after, recently by the Naval Yard children,
Chinese servant-boy, and his been uaoficial members being placed on the Public Works Committee. As regards the Secretary. I do not know whether hun. referred to a selected committee for con
hive read the somewhat sideration. This is the course I expect English will provide much of the huinour was good enough to say that the Treaty and the Covenant of the League of bos embers that it should be followed kong, with shrewd topical thrusts. and action taken by the Government prevent
but if they have they will find in this Colony, it is in accordance with tuneful duet relating to a ride on the Peak Tramway, are other attractions. ed certain thing riots and had a
entails a considerable amount of work. Long of the "Prize Packets," who leave to the steadying influence on the community.
opium traffic which which it prevented from being exploited appears to imply that one of the results For instance the last estimates I dealt for Australia on Monday" by the s It also had what I consider a far greater of the establishment of a a League of with in 1917 entailed a sitting through St. Albans.
the Nations
Nations will be effect and that was it maintained
determined effort to 2
out the whole of the August race week. reputation of this Colony as a free suppress the opium trade, and one may which made me the most unpopular man
bebind imagine that with the new power
I cannot
but definite
Community will not
matter: ja the anything more recognise that there is an, increased
I
revuette
demand for recreation grounds which able international importance and per of myself and two other officials and the will have the assistance of Master
on the part of the Government to all The consider by my friend the Colonial the second reading and then they were Master Bentley will appear in the role of |
th
pidgin
rico question, perhaps I ought to anymous document known as the Peace led to find followed. If it is the wish of in the dialogue. An alphabet" of Hong-
something on that. The senior unofficial
20h
the early
paragraphs & my desire. I warn hon, members that it is will be the last appearance in Hong-
trade. The rice was not his effort will be more effective than the in Ceylon: I meant aix or seven hours
pot
of
and export prohibited
seized arge contracts to ho broken and of the past. We must, therefore, solid work for five days. Hon. members
thin
the
VANITY FAIR.
the Government trics to do bare is revenue from opium. It is possible that fully before committing themselves to season of "Vanity Fair," which has been
not to disturb the confidence people have the revenue will go to other pockets but such a course in this place as a free entrepot of trade, that is a matter which we must leave the Confidence is a very delicate plant and League of Nations to consider for itself once disturbed it that I consider in the
very difficult to get gue
point is that the reduction which
this seer must be regarded "to grow again. we had to deal es important object foreshadowing an even greater reduction rice question the most
hope
years.
it
Curs
All good things have an end and the They should consider among themselves and if they conclude delighting us all during the past few days, is no exception. To-night's per that this course should be followed, they formance will conclude the series, of might commission one of their number
editions" to which Edgar Warwick has to communicate with me. That will be been treating us. The occasion will be
made the best plan. I hope to fall in, with
a. special one, and a potpourri of their wishes, to the extent practicable all the numbers which have proved most The Bill was then read a second time successful during the season will be stag. diff-
Coupell went into committee to bed. There are many numbers that have and order to comply
in ord cult thing to get good English inter struck me was the large amount of ensider the Bill clause by clausa nearly as
tirely useless labour being done.
The Bill passed through committee the bill is being made up zoombly by the
late
achieved it Referring raised over
we
the qual
ad Legal depart for the
it. is
Very
I think the
in future
Referring to prison industries. I spent some happy hours going over the prison short time ago and the first thing that
The
a
-rgií.
been asked 19ble with general requests,
We are trying to devise a scheme culty, of course, is that there' is, not without amendment and, on" Council re. 1 audience. Requesta will be received 26 whereby it may be possible. member who represents the Justices of sufficient room in the prison, es situated sumring,
as nino o'clock. There will, however, the Pesce must know himself how difficult at present, to develop prison industries. to deal with the interpreters in the past hertion and that is the
The COLONIAL SEURTARY Moved thee some entirely fresh items included in it has been to
is only one way get
the programme. Bad bow very is a good
aituation
must be third reading of the Bull
The last appeaennes hers of this popu- very Telein 8-500, English shifted-out of Victorio. It will be: The Cotonia-Paziser-seconded-and-la-company will doubtless draw another interpreter to the € will have to make it worth while for. a costly business, but it is clearly impossible the Bill was read a third time and bumper house, and those who do not wish good man to embark upon it as a career. to increase the accommodation on the
to be disappointed will be well advised Frovision has been made for two Banitary present site and the population of the Ped
to arrange for their seats with as little The Council then adjourned until delay as possible. inspectors in the estimate when four were prison, unfortunately, shows no sign of
The plan is at Moutris's. saked for. One of these inspectors had diminishing. When adopting that course p.m. today.
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