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FINANCE COMMITTEE. "EPICUREAN PALATES."
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BRITISH MADE DUNLOPS TO BE MARKETING OF MONKEY FLESH
USED IN FUTURE.
IN HONG KONG.
SENTIMENT AND TASTE.
THE WEAR AND TEAR OF
TYRES.
A meeting of the Finance Committee of the Legistative Council was held in the Council Chamber yesterday morn ing when votes totalling 21,405 supplement the estimates for 1920 were
to
passed.
The Colonial Secretary presided and those present were the Director of Public Works, the Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowall, the Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird and the Hon. Mr. D. G. . Bernard.
Magnetic Instruments.
To certain class of Chinese in the Colony, monkey-flesh is supposed to be
palatable dish. They believe that it creates strength. So stated Mr. J. F Braga at the Sanitary Board yesterday,
when he called attention to the sale of monkey fash locally,
Dr. S. W. Tso agreed that it was abhor. rent to the majority of the Chinese, but some people had peculiar tastes.
Mr. J. P. Braga, pursuant to notice, asked:--
1-(e) Will the President be good enough to cause inquiries to be made! into the truth or otherwise of the report that monkeys are killed in Hong Kong and their flesh sold as food for human. consumption?
(b) If it is found that menkoy-flesh is sold for human food, will the Govern- ment favourably consider the enacting of a bye-law prohibiting such sale of monkey-fleshl
In connection with a vote of 30,700 for magnetic instruments for the Royal Ob servatory, it was explained that the in- struments were ordered on January 1935, on the recommendation of the Astronomer Royal, and the sum at 89,000 was placed" on the estimates for 1925 to meet the cost This was found insuficient, how ever, and the sum of $3,000 was placed on the estimates for 1028 to meet the cost of that" portion of the indent which On was not due for delivery in 1925. the recommendation of the Director of Scientific Research, Admiralty, certain
"My attention was drawn to this traf modifications to the instruments werd made at a cost of £110 which brought in 1995 and I have no reason to be- the total cost of the indent up to $12, 700.lieve that it has since stopped. Naither As one of the instruments were deliver the Medical Officer of Health nor the ed in 1925 the whole of the cost of the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon sees indent would be brought account in objection to it on Hygienic grounds and provided the purchaser, as I am satis- hed is the case, knows what he is buy. ing. Market. Bylaw 15, of course) pro- hibits the sale of such meat in the Mar
1926.
Prohibited In Markets. Mr. N. L. Smith (the President of the Board) replied as follows:
.kets.
any
Hon. Mr. H. W. Bino: If the order was placed in 1925 are the suppliers entitled to be paid for the instruments at the rate of exchange then ruling?
"As regards the second question, The CHALRHAN: The instruments have would appear to be impossible to pro- been paid for long ago by the Crownhibit the sale of this meat by a Byelaw Agents. Then we get a debit for them made under section 16 (39) of the Public later on in the year when the accounts Health and Buildings Ordinance unless are forwarded.
Police. Car and Cycles,
A sum of $1,200 was required for ro pairs to police cars and cycles.
A sum of 84,000 was provided in the 1928 estimates of which $3,807.09 has been expended up to September 30th leaving a balance of $132.92. The average month ly expenditure on this vote is $450 and sum of $1,200 is, therefore, required to supplement the vote to the end of the year. The number of machines in ust in 1926 was 43 as against 38 is actual usc in 1925. The two additional A.J.S. Combinations added this year were second band which required new tyres and certain spare parts. The main in- ercase under this item has been cost of tyres due to the fact that the present tyrea supplied do an average of 2,500 miles only whereas the normal average should be between 3,000/5,000 miles. The private garage account include a sum of 8250 for the painting and overhaul of the C.S.P.'s car which was an extra item.
Hon. Mr. Bid: Is there any ex planation why the tyres do an average
it were proved that no such meat can be wholesome; and still less docs sub-section (21) of the same section apply, Special legislation would accordingly be neces sary, and I am to say that the Govern ment will give full consideration to any recommendation made by the Board, on this subject."
Repugnant to Certain Class, Mr. Braga further remarked as fol- lows:-
KAIPING HOUSEHOLD COAL
In Lots of not Note Reduction in Prices. less than
ton
Delivered to Peak District (alove Bowen "Road), $24.00]
per ton.
Delivered to Bowen Road
and Lower Levels, $22.00 per tou.
Delivered to
Kowloon,
*$20.00
per ton
Orders. should be sent
In writing not
by telephone at least 24 hours, before the Coal is required
All orders must be ac- companied by Cash, Cheque,
Order
or Compra- dore payable
to
The Kailan Mining Ad- ministration."
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HATS, GOWNS,
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FOR XMAS GIFTS.
A CHINESE FACULTY. EXPANSION AT THE HONG KONG
UNIVERSITY,
$40,000 FROM F.M.S.
I was prompted to ask the questions to which the President has just kiadly answered not from a public health point of view. It was ht the instance of cer- tain Chinese ladies, and men also, that I have brought to the notice of the
The Taste of the Few. Boord the fact that monkey-desh is sold As far as I for food in the Colony.
Mr. Braga disagreed that most of the understand there is a sentimental objec selling was done in secret. It was ver- tion, that has been represented to me, is tainly no secret when a well-known local the fact that the very idea is repugnant paper advertised it. He, therefore, to the susceptibilities of a certain class thought that the agrument of secrecy aid of people who claim that their objections not apply in this case. No doubt there
As the result of donations from three should merit consideration. There is. &
were very few who ate monkey for food, great deal to be said in favour of their but why should they in such a civilized well-known Chinese in the Federated objectious; but I will limit myself to one community as they were, pander to the Malay States, totalling $10,000, a start. point only and that is, if the epicurean taste of the few. It certainly was not will be made. next week towards the palates of a certain type of gormands
University of Hong Kong. The CHAIRMAN: The Captain Super-must be satisfied, let it be done but not edifying. There were suficient supplies establishment of a Chinese Faculty at the intendent of Police thinks it is because at the expense of the reasonable objec of meat in the markets for focq.
Mr. Braga also mentioned that it had cellor of the University (Mr. W. W. they are Japanese tyres made in Japan, trons from people whose opinions are
been represented to him that the Bud Hemell, C.I.E.) paid a visit to Malays but whether that is the true reason or entitled to consideration.
dhists were also strongly against it. The in company with a Chinese lecturer of not I cannot say. Arrangements are. be-
sale of monkey flesh was largely carried ing made to try in future British made
I will read a rough translation of an on in plates like Hollywood Road and the University, and although no appeal Dunlop tyres...
advertisement. which has appeared in & the vicinity. He considered that if the for funds was made, the sum named was soon forthcoming when it was explained local Chinese newspaper announcing the
a Chinese Faculty. prohibiting the sale, legislation might sale of money-Hesh for the medicinal majority of the Board were in favour of that the University aimed at establish
J. will follow.
In connection with the scheme, two value it is claimed to possess. admit it is subtle method of advertis
The President said that some people Chinese readers and a translator have. ing There is a certain sense of humour in calling a stew of monkey-Resh seasoned apparently ate monkey flesh on account been appointed, whilst next year the There was for part-time work. There will be a with herbs, by the warlike announcement of its warlike properties whilst others Rev. H. B. Wells will give his services of meeting of the King of Monkeys considered it as medicine.
of 9,500 miles only.
Indian Police" Rations,
A vote of $7,500 was required for pay ment of rations for Indian Police. A sum of, 940,000 was provided in 1928 estimates of which 830,317.04 has been ex- pended up to October 31st. Although the strength of the Indian Contingent was in the neighbourhood of $25 for the first niste mouth of 1986, the arrival during the latter half of the year of co recruits, 4 November and 48 in December brings the average rations to be drawn up to 537 for the Fraz.
The CHAIRMAN: The Weihaiwei police are being replaced by Indian police. As and when the Weihaiwe agreement ex pires the men are allowed to go back to their country.
Widows and Orphans Fondons.
Gem of Health Preservation."
Some little time ago, the Vice-Chantar
PINEAPPLES FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
and the Five War Leaders. I wonder only the sentimental objection and the Chinese department under the Faculty if the advertiser claims for his soup of strong objections of the Buddhists against of Arts, and it is proposed train, new A quarter of 840,000 received is being monkey-flesh the rejuvenating qualities it. The Board could not deal with ques Covernment Cadets through its medium. tions of sentiment. The matter would of the gland of the same animal
The advertisement is in the following be considered by the Government after spent on a Chinese Library. --
having the best Chinese advice on the terms:
subject. "(Shop Name)"
He hardly thought it was a menning, Gem of Health-Preservation question for the Board.
The President also stated that the Those who wish to preserve and
matter was brought before him about, strengthen their bodies please note. Unusually big health-preserving food years ago by the S.C.A. The matter
The Philippine Plantation Company is was then discussed, and the M.O.E. did
experimenting with Philippine The CHAIRMAN: There are two votes brought into the world: Beneñtting any not take notice of sentiment or senti now:
man who eats it. Truly worth eating. mentality.
grown pineapples to determine whether which it was impossible to include in
Meeting of the King of Monkeys and Mr. Braga said that he thought it best they can be made to rival the Hawaiian His Excellency's message. One is for a
the Five War Leaders, ie, monkey-flesh mum of $250. The Widows and Orphans and five other kinds of meat, or five to have the matter thrashed out by the pensions are all being re-calculated in
strong medicine (drugs). Three kinds Board. He had brought it forward be the Treasury here. It has involved
of snake with soup. Fox flesh with soup. cause several representations had been great deal of overtime work and there Monkey-flesh with soup. Various kinds made to him. He was content to leave it
at that Bre four Treasury clerks for whom the of prepared bird food; too many to be Colonial Treasurer has recommended enumerated." Eurchase welcomed. Can bonuses. for the work they have done. be delivered to the house. Please try. This is a matter on which, we wished to Large quantities of snakes, foxes, and have the Committee's hutborily. The strange birds, newly arrived, for sale. Treasurer recommends a suni of $250 to be divided among four clerks, $100 for the senior and 800 for each of the othee
The vote was agreed to. 45
New Pumps.
The CHAIRMAN: A thousand dollars je
is required by the Public Works Depart
ment.
(Shop Name)~- Hollywood Hood."
The President remarked that the Chi- nese representatives might care to give their opinion on the subject. Pacullar Tastes,
Dr. S. W. Teo anid that many people
variety. This company is a branch to the Del Monte Fruit canners in the United States.
The experiments are now being carried on in Macar, Mindanao, where some. acres have been acquired by the repre- sentative of the company for planting. shoots.
Alleged Dissatisfaction. Mr. Braga pursuant to notice asked:
The test; however will not come until 2(a) is the President aware that dis- Batisfaction exists at the length of time the pineapples are ready for canning, taken in the consideration of applica, because it will then be determined whe-. tions for installing water closets, and in ther they retain their favour. while, in it not possible to expedite such con- the cans. If the experiments prove sideration in futureï
successful about 1024 hectars of land in
(6) Is it a fact that, when applications the Macar district will be planted with for installing water closets are refused, the fruit, according to officials of the the answer to the applicants is usually company-Manila Times, If one ate snakes given in a stereotyped form without any t The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: The had peculiar tastes.
Becretary is bound only by the instruc contract for two new or spiders even, or monkey it was en explicit reasons being stated for such re- excess, is on a pumps. There were one or two extra tirely, due to taste. He did not think fusal 7. V
(e) Is it not practicable in future totions of the Board's Standing Committee. items Steps had to be made to the that there was any shop in Hong Kong engine house 203 these were not shown selling monkey as food in the shop, state the grounds on which an applica. There is no stereotyped letter of refusal, on the drawinga
Peculiar individuals liked to eat monkeys, tion is turned down so as to enable ap though, I understand that the Standing The CHAIRMAN What caused the but the majority of Chinese were against plicants to meet any technical or other Committee frequently instructs the Secre eating food of that kind. He did not objections with a view to a reconsideratary to refuse an application without giving specific reasons. If the Board desires to modify the terms of reference The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: These think that legislation should be made in tion of their applications?"" particular steps were one of the items regard to the peculiarity of people's The President replying anid:-
I am not aware of any general disor the composition of this Standing Com They were not shown on the drawings tastes. A few eaters of morkey desh but they were necessary. It was a rather carried on quite secretly. There were satisfaction at the time taken in con-mittee, I consider that this should be the
only a few people who cared, for this sidering applications for water closeta, subject of a separate motion. A intricate piece of work. It means ex kind of food and anyone who sold mon- though I am occasionally asked to inves Dr. Too said he was a member of the tending the engine house and all the key flesh advertised only for sach a group. tigate the causes of alleged delays. From sub-committee, and when any amendment sections mains had to altered. It was a It was certainly not a general food for an examination of a very large number was made reasons were given to the ap-
job on which one could not so one's way Chinese people. Many apple were senti of such applications I am satisfied that plicant
Mr. D. Davies was appointed Secre-
very clearly when the contract was first mentally opposed to it The majority of no under delay ever occurs at the Secre entered into.
The vote was agreed to.
Chinese were against it, and, he, per-tariat of the Board. The Secretary, has tary of the Board, and Mr. J. Watson, The CHAIRMAN: These votos will pro- only held strongly against it. But he also system of periodical reminders Assistant Secretary
Those present at the meeting were vide for all the excus on local expendi. thought that that the people who ate which is aimed at the acceleration of ture up to December 31st. There may be monkey flesh did it secretly rather than rapers in process of circulation to mem Mr. N. L. Smith (President); the Hon. one or two excesses which we could not openly. It was only on very rare occa bers of the Board's Standing Cord M ET. Creasy (D.P.W.); Dr. Pope
sions that one saw advertisements, such mittes
Man dad (3.0.H.); Mr. J. P. Braga; Dr. Me foresee but we have made every effort to as Mr. Braga had cited. He quite agreed In notifying applicants of the Board's Gown; Dr. S. W. Tao, Dr. S. O. Hơ; put before you all the excuus on votes that such a thing was disgusting.
refusal to allow an installation the Mr. Wong Kwang Tin, Mr. R. A D. which is likely to occur before the end
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Forrest and Mr. David Davies.
of the year,
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