BUDGET FOR 1928 PASSED.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th, 1927;
In this connection advantage has been demolished for something this increase in his speech at the might be gained from an examina- like two years and during the whole last meeting of this Council, the tion of our financial position for of that period, there has only been Hon. Colonial Secretary charac small incrense." the past five years by comparing a temporary wooden bridge capable terited it as our revenue against our expendiof carrying Light motor traffic and said that it could not be con-
COLONIAL SECRETARY
REPLIES.
The Colonial Secretary" mid- The very, favourable reception ac-
like to thank my
honourable
School Fees:
H.E. THE GOVERNOR. The Government regrets that it
H.E. The Governor: I am deóply dees not feel able to foregs the grateful to the junior Chinese mem revenue to be derived from the ber for the reference to myself and small increase in the School fees. I thank all members, Oficial and
me to add. I now put it to the
second time.
The motion was carried and the Bill was read a second time... ..... --Council went into Committee to consider the Bill clause by clauen,
Upon Council resuming, The Colonial Secretary proposed that the Bill be read a third time,
(Continued from page 4).
ture, leaving out of our calculs For all practical purposes the posisidered a serious burden. I agres corded to the Budget by my und The increases were first suggested Uncficial, for the very friendly tions (for reasons I have, already tion to-day is the same as after the that the sum ia small when it is cial colleagues has robbed the task in 1926 and ware referred by the reception accorded to this Budget apread over the whole population, of replying to the debate of most
Director of Education to the Board and for the careful consideration HON. MR. W. E. L. SHENTON | stated) the revenue obtained from demolition of the bridge two years
or when it is compared with the of its difficulties. I would frat of Education for consideration. A gram to it. The Colonial Secretary amount spent on education by the The Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shentonlaad sales. In the year 1999, the ago.
Committee of the Board considered has replied so fully on points of: From a perusal of the estimates Government. But to those indivi- said:-Your Excellency,-In your surplus was $1,000,238.33, the year speech introducing the estimates 1023 shows a deficit of 8276,920.33.i: would appear that whilst a small duals who have children to educate, friends for their very kind. Te the matter and its report has been detail that there is nothing left for
increase is expected in business and particularly to those of the work ferences to the way in which the printed as a Session! Paper and the year 1924 I deficit of commercial transactions, a substan- ing classes earning from 830 to which are now before us, you have
ed. It is to my staff rather than for the infirmation of Honourable directed general attention to a re/ $1,426,094.33, the year' 1025 a defeit tint increase in immigration from 8100 a month, the additional fee Budget was presented, and explain has been laid on the Table to-day meeting that the BH- be read a
Hit by the prolonged to mysel! that any tribute should Members. The Board of Education trospicet of this Colony's history of $5,502,850, the year 1998 a deficit China may be looked for. I note would be a very serious burden
that whilst the fees for marriage indeed..
accepted the recommendations of for the past thirty years periad of 82,670,460, the year 109" an esti- licences and the registration off trade depression, with the cost of be paid.
living steadily rising, these people
the Committee and it is these pro- The Government is highly gratifi-posals which have been adopted by cf great interest, not only to the mated deficit, including land sales, births and deaths may be expected tready find it hard to make both residents of this Colony, but to all of $1,787,003 and the year 1998 an
ends meet and many parents of ed that its policy of economy con- the Government. large families are not a little exer-
There has been no general raising who are concerned in any manner
cised in their minds as to how they bined, as we hope, with no loss of of school fees, and in particular in the Far East Unquestionably,
are to keep their children at school efficiency has met with such un- there has been no increase in the Your Excellency's review will be
details of expenditure
A careful consideration of the when the increase takes effect. One animous acceptance by the Unofces for Vernacular Schools.
of the inevitable result would be that a closely followed in many parts of
the large number of children would cial Members of the Council. We the world. No resident of this
information that several steam have to be withdrawn from school are glad to find that, our loan pro- Calony could have listened to or
launches, motor boats, motor curs earlier than they would otherwise posals have met with approval and and machinery are to be purchased be to the detriment of themselves in this connection I would like to read Your Excellency's survey of
in the coming year, and it is to end, consequentially, of Society remind me of our outside critics events and figures without a feel-
be hoped that the selection will be Representations, couched in the ing of antisfaction as to the stable
confined to these of British manu- most earnest terms, from all classes
that even loans have to be paid for. facture and if construction is call- of the Chinese community praying Our modest lean, of 95,000,000, and basis on which this Colony rests, and a sense of pride in its con-
we admit it is modest, will cost us ultimately 8631,000 per annum, tiguous prosperity in the face of
have all adversities.
to increase by filty per cent, the public executioner's fees are expect- estimated deficit, including landed to increase to a similar extent.
British Producta, sales, of 82,079,683,
At the end of the year 1929 on the present basis of figures it would appear, that we shall have used up nur present liquid awets. Assum in the present conditions prevail for the year 1929, we shall be faced with having to exercise more rigid economy or lock for fresh sources of taxation, therefore, too much care cannot be exercised in emburk ing on new enterprises.'
We are, however, fortunate, in that "the ambitious programme which was undertaken in the part.
various departments reveals
and moreover, although we Your Excellency
has referred to three set backs in this Colony's career during the pericd under review; but close scrutiny of the figures goes to show that although we are at present ex- periencing a time of commercial depression, nevertheless its
re sources are stronger than they have ever been.
are:
1003
1919
1923
The revenue of 1006
venue for 1918 was 818,885,248 and
ed for or production possible in this Colony preference will as far as possible be given to this Colony. Similar principles might with ad will, I understand, have been comvantage he adopted by all Govern pleted and paid for out of revenuement Departments as well as by by the end of the year 1829. We private concerns in this Colony as must not be forgetful of the fact our industrial concerns require that those responsible in the past special assistance in these times..
will have every right to look to us
Kowloon Matters.
the
request.
Nor, have the fees "for the firm lower classes in King's and Queen's Colleges been raised.
The Colonial Treasurer seconded and the Bill was read a third time and passed.
H.E. The Governor: I thank hon.
mecabers very, sincerely for the provision cade for the Public services next year.
LOAN.
The Colonial Secretary moved the second reading of the Bill to make provision for a loan of $5,000,000 for the carrying out of public works.
certain.
The effect of the changes is to Waatsal and Taumati Schools into bring the fees of the Ellis Kadoorie, like with, the fece for the lower Queen's classes of King's and Colleges the education given being of a precisely, similar character.
Apart from this, the increases THE FIVE MILLION DOLLAR have been in the fees for the higher classes which are mostly attended by the children of parents well able to afford the higher fees. "Increased fees for higher classes are already well known here and elsewhere, and are justified by the increased cost of the education given. Provision has been made for deserving chil- dren of poor parents by an increase in the number of free scholarships. The Government would not have agreed to incie ze the fees, hid it Water Supply and Mater Renta act been satisfied that no serious The Honourable the Senior Un-hardship is involved. The demand oficial Member drew attention to for the more expensive ensure it an estimated decrease in the re King's and Queen's Colleges great- venus from water excess supply ly
The and meter rents of 870,000. apparent decrease is due to an over estimate for 1927. The actual
rear-n to believe there is ample money in the Colcay to have enabled us to raise a larger lean, we do not wish to drain the money market of funds which ought to be held in readiness to finance the im
confidently looking forward..
·
revenues have been as follows:-
TB24 1923
✓ 1923
8340,834 8533,035 8473,070
$3,975,577. The revenue for 1923 tion at the junction between Des direction, increasing, the amount as they said that they did not grudge in the charge for water to shipping
was
821,131,881,
8358,249, for 1923 $3,485,787 and for
1026 8266,342,
800
Land Balca.
time to come.
Every
Since these ut
exceeds the accommodation available and the increased fees are still well below many of the fees paid at private and grant-in-aid
The Colonial Treasurer seconded
time.
1
and the Bill was read a second
Council weat into. Committee to consider the Bill clause by clause. Upon Council resuming,
The Colonial Secretary moved that the Bin be read a' third time.
The Colonial Treasurer seconded and the Bill was read a third time and passed.
Council then adjourned until next Thursday, September and.
A KISS FOR CINDERELLA"!
AT THE QUEEN'S.
BARRIE FANTASY ON THE SCREEN.
A CURIOUSLY INTERESTING
FILM.
+[BY OUR FILM CRITIC]
that the Government may see its way to reconsider its decision, have been made to my senior Chinese colleague and myself; and we fee bound to support this Heavy as our expenditure on edu- cation is. I respectfully submit that money to spent by the State should not be regarded as a strict- have handed down to us an inheri-
ly business investment, such as, for tance almost unencumbered, a posi
I desire, on behalf of the Kow:ample, money spent on a railway
when the outlay must be commen tion possibly unique, and posterity
loon
Residents' Arsociation, to for a similar stewardship.
We draw Your Excellency's attention surate with the direct return exprayed trade to which we are all
pected. The value of State educa to two matters Bathing facilities tion cannot be assessed in terms must also bear in mind that pos
and the Star Ferry Kowloon ap- of dollars: it is in many ways terity may have legitimate claims for borrowing, or circumstances proach road. As to the question of analogous to governmentai The years which Your Excellency may arise in the future, as in the bathing facilities, this matter has policy in regard to Public Health. been fully dealt with by the Bath Your Excellency has been even has chosen by way of comparison past, which may call for claims on
the Colony's credit, consequently it ing Bench Committee, and estimates more precise in stressing the point. with 100% would be undesirable to borrow up prepared in connection with their When replying to the unofficial A5 compared
1920. to the full extent of the Colony's Report. The Association, abilit members during the Budget debate 25 compared with"
compared with 1926. resources. I notice that the Gov appreciating fully the general fin- last year, you said that money
schools. The Government can safe- was ernment has not confined its bor-ancial position, so ably elucidated spent by us on education was of
ly promise sympathetic consider 87,035,011 and for 1909 88,104,907, rowings to money in the past for by the Honourable Colonial Secre- the utmost value to British in- on page 66 of the estimates (item tary, hopes that Your Excellency terests in China, and you further.
tion to the alaims of the grant-in- a difference of 8930,904. The re-
aid schools, and the sums provided 19) I find we have borrowed a will be able to tee your way, year expressed your agreement with the
show that that sympathy will have for 1090 $14,689,671, a difference of mechanical device, now in opern- by year, to allocate money in this Chinese unofficial members when
For 1927, in view of the increase a very practical application. the expenditure..
Turning now to the remarks of for 1928 Yorux Road Central and Pedder conditions improve. Whilst I am 824,793,762 and
difference
"Street, for keeping the public of informed by people who are able to terances were made, nothing has and for wharf, and building sup- the Honourable Memler represent- of 83,052,181. The land sales for 1906 the Colony presumably in the right speak with personal knowledge, that occurred to justify a change of plies from which an increase of ing the Justices of the Peace, I in this Colony far more has been policy on the party of the Govern 100.000 was expected, the estimate, should like to express my agreement were 8119,941.83, for 1908 880,358.19, path.
I would therefore respect based on normal years, was placed with his tribute of praise to our The period through which the done by the Government to assist ment. for 1018
1920 8209,250,23, for
Colony has now passed has been a public bathing than in Shanghai, fully but strongly urge your Excel at 8840,000. The year has not been predecessors for handing down to very difficult one for every basi- Singapore, Colombo and ma lency to postpone enforcement of normal and we now
expect to us a practically unencumbered in ness concern, and though we ap- other places, nevertheless one should your decision until times are bet-realize qnly $520,000 from this heritance, and he may rest assured pear happily to have turned the not lose sight of the fact that sea
mew enterprises Land sales, if I may be permitted corner, and there are signs of bet bathing in this Colony has increaser. If this small financial gain source in 1927. We hope for a bet that every care will be taken before
"A Kiss for Cinderella" is which might encumber the estate.
Barrio in his most whimsical mood to say 81, should not be taken into ter times, nevertheless a very con- ed in popularity enormously in the is placed against the hardship to ter year in 1928 and have estimated embarking on eansideration when calculating this siderable improvement will be re-
The Government will not over- last few years that it makes for the people who will be unable to car revenue at 8370,000.
bear the extra burden, and the bad
The Cost of Living."
-another Peter Pan with its genius. the views of Honourable Colony's revenue, as they vary acquired, before the former position health and hygiene, and is, there effect which the increase will have look
the advantages of
The Honourable Member referred veiled by the somewhat artificial dording to the whim of the specu- is again reached. At the present fore, of general benefit to the
on the community through a set Members on lator and are a varying factor over it cannot be denied we are chiefly Colony. It should not be forgotten back to education, it will at once afforestation and on the necessity to the continually rising cost of sentiment of Dear Brutus. It does which there is no control. Large suffering from the disturbed cend that a large proportion of the bath be apparent that the balance for improving the local supply of living in this Colony. The Gov- not make an entirely successful revenue from. land sales unfor- tions in China, but there is, never- ing public, are, for various ren-weighs heavily in favour of post- regetables and similar commodities. ernment will take note of and fim. To produce it was & task at which the most experienced direc- tunately indicates either trouble in theless, a general all-round want of sons, without motor transport. or
ponement.
Thest matters have received much consider the Honourable Member's China or an unhealthy financial confidence, which ia nasisting to matshed.
There is a further matter in con- consideration from Government in suggestion, but I fear that the in- tor might tremble, and the result condition in this Colony. It must stagnate every market.
As regards the Star Ferry Kow-nection with education, to which I recent months, and the Honourable crease in the cost of living is due makes us wonder whether the direc also be borne in mind that by res effort, whether by legislation or by loon approach road, the congestion
he might create out of such mato- the good work being done by the ment has no control. ot
Colonial Secretary, in his speech the large reclamation individual effort to restore the cld at most times of the day is appall desire to call attention. The Hon. Membet himself drew attention to to causes over which this Governor rushed in unaware of the chaos schemes now in, course of develop confidence and re-establish institu- ing and the Association have pre- at the last meeting of this Council,
New Territories Agricultural Show I regret I cannot agree with the rial, or whether he was alternately submitted to ment, the demand for Crown Land tions and concerts to their former pared and
Your
and the demands of the box office. is likely to be restricted for some position, should be the aim and Excellency an elaborate scheme, warned non-Government schools re Committee. The Government hopes Honourable Member's remarks on swayed by his artistic conscience
that the labours of the Committee, the subject of the proposed new ceiving grants under the Grant
Accountant in the Even the mysticism of Maeterlinck cbject on all sides.
which it heres will met with Your Cede, that in future a limit must which it desires to encourage in post of a
film For the purpose of my argument,
Excellency's approval. -
be fixed for grants under the every possible way, will stimulate Supreme Court Registry. The Gos would prove more malleable
ernment is fully satisfied as to the convention, than the delicate fabrie therefore, I propose to reduce the
Code; and that expansions involv. the interest of the farming com-
af Barrie's imagination, yet we.. A matter of great concern and
munity and lead to increased pro- need for this appointment, revenue from land sales during the
have not heard of a screen inter- ing claims beyond the amount pro-
Reference was made to the Tai
Fretation of year 1923 to a normal basis, and undoubted importance, is the con-
The Government is glad to find Po Bridge. The Government reisa for Cinderella"
The Blue Bird." for the purpose of demonstration tinually rising cost of living in
vided in the Estimates would not duction. It affects everyone, tion, to draw Your Excellency's at- be admitted by the Government as hat its proposals for the increasegrets the delay in the rebuilding curiously unequal. Some of it is 1 shall adopt the year 1928, and the this Colony. position, therefore, is, that the but more 9 that large body of tention to their request for a mar a legitimate charge on the revenue. difference in revenue between 1808 casential residents, who are em-ket. There are now 200 completed While I recognise that a limit must or val, and forme meet with ap of the damaged bridge, but the tedious some even vulgar, and ret and 1008 was 8930,501 between 1918 ployees, and without whom the houses and the remainder will, I be set to such grants owing to the proval, and welcomes and endorses | fact that this bridge had been there are gleams which lighten the and 1920 83,975,577 and between Colony cannot exist. This matter believe, be completed next year. need for economy, I venture to the recognition of the good work damaged on no less than three of whole and arouse the hope that of the Police and District Watchensions made it necessary to take some day the screen may realise its 1923 and 1996, after deducting the should receive special consideration This scheme provides bomes for a bone that the Government will con-
fantastic. land sales of the year 1993 and add and it might be possible to hold section of our community which has sider special applications in a sym- Ferce, under the Captain Superin exceptional care with the site and unique opportunity for dealing with
construction is the fourth design the Chinese Acnirs respectively.
Twenty per cent, Sugar" is ng the land sales of the year 1928, representative Inquiry to accer- a real call on our assistance, and Fathetic and liberal spirit, for any tudent of Police and Secretary for the design. The bridge now under the
which was made by the Engineers part of Hollywood's recipe for any. $449,728. We, consequently, arrive tain, if possible, its causea, also to whilst the Association Appreciates action tending to retard
school
Harbour Proposals, at this conclusion that, notwith appoint a permanent official to the very substantial sur budgeted natural expansion of a
and, as compared with the earlier
A Kiss for Cinderella has flm, The Government a pleased to designs will result in a consider about three times that amount, but standing the fact that revenue in keep a continual watch on the post- for the coming year in favour of which is is doing good work would 1023 was about three and a half tion and
deplored. troubles would appear a great boon to them..
My senior Chinese colleague and Seesional Paper No. 8 of 1927 have bridge. The work is being pushed
Harbour as set out in it is hoped thoroughly satisfactory perhaps that is excusable 1908, and the expenditure even to be the various profits which are In conclusion, may I express the
note with satisfaction
It is not until Cinderella arrives been approyed by Honourable Memon with the utmost vigour, and it at the dream ball that this film can greater, after deducting the large made from the time foodstuffs ar- desire on behalf of my brother!
bars. It is also gratified at the apis expected that it will be finished claim any originality, The sky land, sales of 1923 and putting thema rive in the Colony until they reach Justices of the Peace whom I have $10,000 has been provided in the
Eforts the honour to represent that a new
Estimates for the purchase of on the basis of 1920, L.: 8286,342, the ultimate consumer.
palace as one first sees it has 4 which on, the present estimates is a might be made to bring the retail eyele of prosperity is, now before water-meters for Kowloon. This is proval shown towards its proposals early in November next.
The Honourable Member's views hint of "Kubla Kahn" but the-in- for improving the Medical and
as to the utilization of local and terior wavers uncertainly between but regrets that practical tween 1908 and 1908 as compared with the supplier. It must the old cordial and friendly re- demand, hitherto, made by the
ties prevent it from acceding to the launches, motor cars and other and vice of which Hollywood in with 1923, our record year, and borne in mind that the facilities lations with the neighbouring pro- Chinese without result, is now
inducements for spending vines of China and her people, being met, it only the question last request that private practitioners material are endorsed by the Cev so fond, and the genuine stuff that
if to a partial ex- 1928 is most illuminating, because and
be allowed to practise in Govern ernment and will be borne fully dreams are made of." Cinderella, the figures show a loss of revenue money have much increased in re- which must redound to the mutual tent.
in mind..
as Barrie draws and Betty Bronson for the year 1908 of 8930,304, whilst cent years, also that the residents benefit of all, and go a long way year, and it is gratifying to us for the year 1926 only 8449,728, or of the Colony are living at a to assist in the all round commer to find that our representations ment Hospitals.
bare borne fruit.
The question of the Vehicular
Three other matters were referred acts her, might very well have nuated favourable to the year 1020 by standard of luxury hardly contem- cial prosperity. (Applause.)
On behalf of the Directors of the Ferry has not been lost sight of,
to by the Honourable Member her king and queen on rocking 8181,076. The position between the plated fifteen or twenty years ago.
I year 1820 and the year 1928 is too note that it has been found HON. MR. R H. KOTEWALL. Tung Wah and Kwong Wah Hospi- but it is an expensive undertaking Bathing Beaches, The Star Ferry thrones, but the strap banging device tals we beg to thank your Excel and more investigation has been approaches at Kowloon and the and the slight nuance of drunken- necessary obvious even for comparison.
to detail cficer
Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotevall said: lency for having sanctioned the found necessary than was at first Kowloon Tong Market. These are ness, that shrouds their royalty are Such a state of affairs after the specially to look after the account-- trying and difficult years through ing and financial work of the Sir,-The task of presenting the payment of the cost of free burials anticipated. The information will all matters which the Government figments of a very different mind. which this Colony has passed when Supreme Court. I have dificulty views of the Chinese community in carried out by these two institube laid before Honourable Members views sympathetically; all of them. And so it is all through. How tras
The Chinese community is as econ as it is available.
came up for consideration with the to dreams are the street lampa disrupting elements
done in understanding this necessity be the Budget has fallen on me this tions
As regards the Water Supply, year's Budget, and all were reluct which light the ball and their boss everything in their power to rain, cause in years past when the year, and my senior Chinese, keenly sensible of the sympathetic'
as Cinderella makes her trim-nant your Excellency
that very busy officer, my Honour antly omitted for want of funds." able Friend the Director of Public it, can only be matter for mutual business of the Courts was greater league desires me to say that be interest which
all the takes in their welfare.
No Fears For The Future.
entry and how utterly falas ther and congratulation outstanding than it now is, no such provision associates himself with
Works, is engaged on the prepara Chinese Loyalty.
tion of a comprehensive report on It was not to be expected thatment of pert "principal girl evidence of the..great strength of, was made or considered requisite. views and sentiments I am about ita resources and the stability of
Ravages Of Malaria.
to expresa,
I must not conclude, sir, with the various possible schemes for the Government's proposals would shoeblacks.
Again as twelve o'clock striker,. Arising out of the item"" Assess-
out associating the Chinese com supplying the inhabitants of this pass without criticism, but I am when through Cinderella's eyes, its constitution.
I have noted with particular ed Taxes" which appears on page unity with the congratulations as Colony with that most precious of most grateful to Honourable Men · you see the palace fading the "The Loan" "Policy.
interest the provision which is 6 of the draft Estimates, I beg to well as the assurance of loyalty all commodities, good water, and bers for the very temperate criti-glowing, and Cinderella is her The Honourable the Colonial being made deal with malaria, bring to your Excellency's notice and support Lendered by the the results of his labours will in due cim to which they have subjected self drifting helplessly among the Secretary has, in the co. se of his and instructing the villagers in an anortaly which exists in the pre
Senior Unoticial course be laid before you for con- the Budget proposals for the year crowd, borne away by a force beyond Unques- speech, intimated the policy of sanitation and hygiene.
sent method of valuation under the Honourable
"Member.: During the troublous sideration. When the necessary 1928. The Budget had perforce to Your Excellency, to finance certain tionably in the past the ravages of Rating Ordinance. This is to
representation of the awakening schemes of general public utility malaria have robbed the Colony of sten in, some cases in which the times through which the Colony has information has been collected His be shorn of all these large and at her control-then there is an exact
parsed, the community has been Excellency intends, as he promised tractive schemes which make boom from a dream.. coming under the category of an immense as if possible to owner of a partially occupied greatly heartened by the practical last year, to appoint a Commission time Budgets so pleasant and to A Kiss for Cinderella" is a Public Works Extraordinary, by so great that it is impossible to house bas to pay a larger sum for
popular. We are still moving in most interesting film both in its of this Colony This policy effort-is-too-great to deal with this. though not new to the Colony is scourge. Hound up with malaria rents he receives-for-one month
Cost Of Living.
Kowloon Tong...
I further desire, on behalf of the Kowloon Tong Residents Associa
#j
M
times as great as the revenue in One of the vestigate generally. Kowloon Tong, a market will be/te a retrogressive step, to be much find that its proposals with regard able saving of Public Honey, and Barrie does incline to the sugary so
that
to the
hich figure, the actual position be-consumer into more direct contact us and that the future has in store welcome news in that the popular Sanitary Services of the Empire resources in the matter of the setting for scenes of "luxury
have
ELIA
be
Josus secured on the public revenus value it in money, therefore, no the rates for one quarter than thepathy shown by His Majesty's to consider the whole subject.
Government on more than one The Government is very pleased diffienk times, but, relying on that success and its failure, but it is to exceptional, as the previous polier and other diseases are sanitation/The payment for rates is altogether occasion. The loyalty which to find that the Council so whole | co-operation which has in the past be regretted that the first part was
the Chinese feel towards the heartedly endorses its efforts to pro- been given so freely also spon- too drawn out. But despite this we out of proportion to the rents re- has been to meet, as far as possible, and hygiene in our villages, beceived; and I submit that the Or- Government is equalled by the vide the Colony with an Aerodrome taneously by our undicial col-recommend it to you,
Betty Bronson acts remarkably all expenditure out of current re- cauce cleanliness and cure in the diance should be, so amanded as loyalty they feel for your Excel suitable for modern aircraft, and leagues, the Government has no venue. Whilst it cannot be denied villages will go a long way to to give the Assessor discretionary Jency personally. The patience, trusts that the hopes of the full fears for the future and fully shares She gives exactly the picture of that it is unfair to make the pre- eradicate malaria.
power, which he has not at present, judgment and untiring zeal which amount of the suggested Imperial the very justifiable confidence ex-child with hals starved body and sent generation pay for the advan Under public works recurrent, to make a special valuation in these you have displayed in governing Contribution will not be disappoint pressed by the spokesmen for the over-excited brain. What Barris unofficial side of this Council. We tenderly auggests, so that his Cinde- tages which posterity will reap the the Honourable Colonial Secretary
CLSEN. Happily, such cases are the Colony in these extremely diffied.
cult times have won the respect, Turning now to the remarks of are convinced that we can, without rella is as unreal as Margaret the mcat advantage of, nevertheless has dealt with the maintenance of
the present condition of the bridges and the upkeep of our situ but where they exist, they co admiration and, I may say, affec- the Honourable the Second Chinese an undue increase of the bar dream child of Denz, Brutus
stitute an obvious injustice.
tion of the people. Your example Member, I can assure him that his den of taxation, maintain the Miss Bronson cxpresses in all its Colony's finances, the utmost care splendid roads. I would, however,
School Fass.
has been an inspiration to us all representations on the subject of efficiency of our Administration, and pitiful tragedy. So poignant is she. should be exercised in embarking like to draw the Honourable e
The item Public School Fees!! an inspiration which has steeled us the Assessed Taxes will receive the at the same time make, steady and that the sold humanity of Tom on new schemes, confining them at Colonial Secretary's attention to far as possible to cessatial require the fact that the Taipo bridge, on page shows an increase of against adversity-and-renewed out most careful consideration from the solid it quick and unspectacular More of the Policeman is a verr
Government which is in the main line of trafic, 807,000. When commenting upon faith in the future. (Applanine.) mente, as against Jururies.
*)
progress.
welcome relief,