GOVERNOR CRITICIZES LUXURIOUS
TENDENCIES.
MILITARY CONTRIBUTION: NO HOPE OF REDUCTION.
BILL PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10.)
Post Office Message Fass. The message fees are divided no. follows:-
.$328,700
Wireless menanges Semaphore messages. Advices of incoming' ships
may be of interest to state that rent is now to be paid at the eurrent rate instead of at the privileged rate of 810-1 The Government servant can be made 1,200 to bear his proportion of the burden in other ways than through the assessment and there is no inten- tion of letting him off too lightly.
10
$330,000
(Explanation can be shortly given 11 песеевагу.)
Transport of Borvants,,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1930.
justified.. I doubt whether any their rates, but some undoubtedly Chancellor of the Exchequer would have, whila a large number of the be prepared to accept duch anships using the pont belong to com. argument. It is necessary to con-panies working on a sterling basis, sider to what such high cost of which certainly cannot reasonably living is due, Is it due merely to complain of what I am convinced
in a perfectly equitable ris
Buoy Charges,
it
an increase in the cost of néées- sarios and a certain mensura of luxurios, or is it dus to people having adopted a more luxurious I have not considered whether style of living! If, as I believe, in posible to discriminato in the latter is largely responsible for pect of buoy charges between const the present high, cost of living, Ial and ocean-going steamers. cannot possibly accept the argu-doulit it, but will go further into mont. as a reason for imposing no the matter. further taxation.
I
An rogards the suggestion that Comparison With Malaya. the fees be reduced if the position at some future date justifies it, I Comparisons proverbially arc
can only say that I cannot possibly odious, especially if they refute
give an undertaking which would one's own arguments After 3etter my succemore, but of course year of Malaya, I am convinced that the cost of living is higher it is always open to reconsider any there than here, and that taxation, should it appear to be either too farm of taxation at any time, though far from burdensome there, is markedly duigher than in this onerou, or impolitic Colony. To tako one important form of taxation which looms large in the discussions on the bill, the municipal assessment and entes hoth in Singapore and Pe nang total 22 per cunt, inclusive
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Sports News
The Colony appears to mo to have greater needs in the matter of such institutions as the Govern want Civil Hospital, the gaol, the female prison and the mental hos pital. It is proposed to provide for the new Government Civil Hoa- pital and the go out of loan funds, and an application will be made for assistance for these works Fund-I-trust that the application I.R.C. START SEASON WELL. from the Colonial Development
will be successful.
As regards on aquarium no doubt it is an attraction which even I should like to see but I am afraid this incidence will have to wait till better days.
Water Supply.
The Colony has passed through many anxious times in respect of greatly impressed by the success ita water supply, but I have been with which this essential problem has bech tackled. I need hardly As regards expenditure, natural-aay that there is no intention of ly there have been considerable in- slowing down on approved schemes, ereases to meet the ingrased dollar and provision will be made for cost of sterling salaries, and of them out of loan funds. The fur purchases inde i sterling. I can ther extennions of the schemes have assure Honourable Members, how been submitted to the Secretary of
CRICKET NOTES. R.H.K. YACHT CLUB.
[By L. B. W."]
1
ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS.
A SUCCESSFUL SEASON REPORTED
The surprise of the week in the second division was the overwhelm- ing defeat of the University seconds nt the hands of the Indians at Sookunpoo. True, the I.R.C, were ¦
The twenty-sixth annual general expected to win, but nobody thought meeting of the Royal Hong Kong in spite of the fact that when these the Commondare (Mr., E. W. Car they would do so by eight wickets, Yacht Club was held yesterday with teams met earlier in the season thepenter) in the chair, Sookunpoo men won by 10 wickets.
On the day's play, the Indians Chairman said that the report and
Addressing the mooting, fully deserved their win. Their accounts had been in the hands of bowlers wore in the best of form, members for one week and they and though the fielding was per will see from it that the Club has haps a trifle patchy, some very nice had a successful sonson. There had catches were taken, especially by
tho
"Royaltics on Wireless Tele have misread the entry under Trans- I think the hon, member must graphy was the heading under.
part of Government Servants. The which Licence fees for Ship Staincrease entered is from $250,000 to of general water rate, and educa. Í ever, that the greatest economy State, and I expect a spécial export their wicket-keeper, S. Ismail been keen interest in the sailing tions were proviously entered. All 8300,000 only: not. $350,000 as he tion rate. In Ringapore there is consistent with elviency la bolag to arrive here early in the forth by the way, is a younger brother races and ho hoped for a continu-
Wireless Licences are now merged in the one entry on page 7 Wire less Licences 811,240.
Kowloon-Canton Railway. The Operating Expenses are now considerably, greater than they were, owing to:-
1.- Revision
Wages.
pl
Salarica
and
e-Special revision of Engine
per annum.
tion.
exercised.
has it. The difference in the ex- in addition a 2 per cent improve change rate alone would bring themont rate, but of coures this is
coming year to assist us with his figure to some $345,000, but Goy earmarked for special purposes. Lertain posts which are at present able, in view of the magnitude of Apart from a decision not to fill advice. This is considered desir ernment hopes to secure certainThe revised figure for Hong Kong vacant, the question of actual re- economies which will keep the
our proponls, and it is possible to expenditure within the estimated of 17 per cent inclusive compares, trenchment of paste must await the arrange for this advice at a lower figure. It must be admitted, how this class of taxation in Malaya, ment Commission. The membora botaible, owing to the visit of such therefore, very favourably with recommendations of the Retrench-fer than would ordinarily be ever, that in a matter as uncertain I confess that I had made up my of that Commission are dealing an oxpert to Singapore, who will Pranges, the effort may fail; but mind that it should not be raised with the question very thoroughly, by able to combine his work in the it will be honestly made.
by more than 3 per cont., and and Government is most grateful two colonies in one visit to the steadily resisted suggestions to
Enat en- pro-adopt a greater rise. After combo them. I trust that their
[quiries will lead to further econo- ing the estimates very carefully is. however, I was forced to the con clusion that, if any lower rate were imposed, the deficit on next year's working would be higher than is instified, and I reluctantly came
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Colonial Development Fund.
iso
I may say, with reference to the suggestion of my honourable friend, Mr. Braga, regarding local re cruiting, that it is a question that
Government Salarios.
The burning question of Govern- ent salaries was fully discussed last Juno and has been touched on today. It looms large in the pub.
who
unce of this during the ensuing sca of the Indians' first eleven stumper. six wickets which cost just under gave a handsome cup to be compet Arculli bowled quite well for his on. The Scandinavian members three runs each. I have been tolded for by International Corinthian be under-bowled himself. This is brews, which he hoped would prove such beings are inclined to go to on certain days had been given to the worst of a bowler-capthin as a popular race this season. Facil
extrens-either going on long or not bowling long enough!
tub the newly-formed Foncing Club
ties for the use of the gymnasium
The lawn bowls team finished in the fourth position, which is tho highest place they have gained so
ar
D. Mohammed, the LT.C. left hander, again rattled up sixty, odd runs, for the second week running, though his knock wa somewhat There being no comment on the lucky. He is most unorthodox but accounts, they were passed unani. he gets the runs right enough and mously. after all that, is the thing that Get the runs quickly in counts.
Election of Officers.
The following officers and com
B00:
to the conclusion that a 4 per cent have had under considerationic eye. I am satisfied that the
Was necessary. Before decid. ever since I came here and I have basic proposals were on the whole afternoon cricket: Young, Hayiomitters wore electód for the now
I explored ing on this increase other possible sources of revenue, bnt there appeared to be none which would produce the necesary amount required, or the incidence of which would be equally equit able,
The difficulty of finding a moro equitable form may be ga
therod from the unoficial reports,
not only asked the Retrenchment Committee to consider it but I have instructed several departments to see how far it is possible to achieve something on those lines.
Education.
do
}
Commodore: Mr. E. W: Carpen- er Vice Commodore:-Mr. R. M.. Dyer, C.B.E.; Roar Commodore'; Mr. H. S. Rouse.
men's wages and allowances. 3-Rise in contract price of coul
Sheung Shui Station. and oil and petrol.
The hop, member voices a 4.Higher cast of materials and test. against the expenditure of stores owing to low exchange. 843,100 on. Sheung Shun Railway In 1931, when we hope to be able Station for the benefit of a few to bring the three new express gollers only. Here again I fear engines into service on the Canton he has been misinformed. During run, we shall be further burdened the last three months there has by depreciation on these engines been an average per month of over amounting to a minimum of 818,000,000 passengers (excluding golfers)
equitable, but feel that the abnor. Esmail played a really good knock utilising the station, which, besides effecting a junction with bus ser-
a rate of oxchange is perhaps un but if he could only let those off Thus in 1931 Operating Expenses rires on the importnut cross road
duly favourable. I considered the ones alone instead of nibbling at are likely to be more than 15 per between Un Long and Sha Tau
on the rate of conversion of sterling question of putting,
low limit them, he would be an even better
1 bat. cent, over the figures for 1922. In Kok, has had an important effect
The undergraduates failed an in salaries into dollars, but was of order to cover this additional out-
Hon. Secretary: Mr. R. J. Vor team. II. Normanbhoy was dismiss- lay, it is under consideration to the revival of the market at
opinion that it was unwise to aise the Local and Joint Sectional Shek. U Hai. The revenue from
this at once. On the one hand, ed early-s smart catch behind the ; Assistant Hon. Secretary- this source has averaged over the Fares (of which the last revision period about 82,300 a month. The
but if the presons policy is to be creased in proportion to the fall leg side effected his dismissal.
Education costs us a good deal, local cost of living might have in sticks, taken vary low down on the Mr. M. I. De Ville; Hon. Libra
Mrs. H. S. Rouse; Hon.. was in May, 1929) from January 1, fares per mile more into line with $10,000 per annum; and in additional committee of the Chinese Cham. At the same times, I have given self right have gone up. Neither gond-length balls and both paid the ham, & Matthews, 1931, to a rate which will bring the golfers bring in at least an extra of the recent meeting of the renor maintained, the cost is unavoidable, in the dollar, while the dollar it. Then Scully and Silva hit out at Treasurers-Messrs. Lowe, Bing- those charged on the Chiness Sec-again there are freight and goods her of Commerce.
Bailing Committee: - Rear-Ad- Three sources great deal of thought to the ques-of these eventualities has occurred, full penalty the former was taken charges. The station has, in fact, were recommended, including ation of our policy, and confers to and it is necessary to review that point and the latter at cover." mira! R. A. S. Hill, O.B.E., RN.. become an important one to the tax on betting. This has some some doubts whether it is citirely position. I am prepared, subjert A., T. Normanhhoy and K. T. Loke Mr. A. L. Shields. Mr. V. Goul system; and there was real merit and need not be irrevocably justified. I have been struck by the to the Secretary of State's approx. then engaged in a long partnership turn, L. Col. Stoken. Mr. M. L choice between the alternatives of turned down, but I think that it is high age of a number of the pupils al, to agree to the suggestion re- and though this did not result in De Ville and Mr. C. E. L. Grist,
advisable, to see the effect of it in at our schools, It seems to
a lot of runs, put a stop to the rot
Rowing
Committee:-The Hon, abandoning or rebuilding.
garding the basis of conversion of England. In any event, twenty that, owing
Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G., Mr de Present system, sterling salaries fato dollars. Half for a while; when they were separ per cent. would kill it and a res, they stay there for three to four conable
be converted at the current ated, wickets bogan to fall rapidly D. H. Crawford, Mr. R. percentage would
than more not years
Schmidt, Mr. G. T. Padgett, Mr. is justified. rate, or more properly speaking, again. bring a huge amount. Meanwhile Naturally the longer the boys are the Treasury rate, of exchange, and
K. S. Robertson and Mr. A. „‚Ħ. the Amusement tax will be applied kept at schools, the fees at which the other half at la ed. to the to racing clubs.
This was the only league Exture Chambera are admittedly too low cover the dollar. The estimates next year 1
over the week-end, though quite a
Bowls Committéo, :---Messrs.
incurred by Government. cost, the greater is the expenditure have boon prepared on the basis of crop of friendlies was played In a 19, 4d. dollar, and it is estimated their game with the Hong Kong and to grant in aid schools might will effect a reduction of 8488,998 ercio crented something of a sensa. Further assistance to vernacular that the adoption of this proposal Cricket Club juniors, Club de Ro- be considered if economics can be
tion by winning by 100 runs. This in the expenditure, thus reducing offccted in other directions. Ithe estimated deficit to
was made possible by a great in- think that the whole of our educa reasonable figure. 16 as to one to Remedios, who played a very enter the report of the General Com
orenings fur soventy odd runs by
The following are extracts from tign policy must be overhauled and make the necessary, alterations in
propose to sock the advice of the the estimates without causing un- prising innings. This player bats
mittoo:→→ Educational Board,
due delay in submitting them to the left-hand but what helps him most
The General Committee has plon- With regard to the Medical De-Secretary of State, but I give you is a wonderful pair of eyes. Et partment, 1 am sorry that our fin- assurance that this beain will bits tremendously hard toe and fire in presenting to members the let for tender, this would have toancial position does not enable Dr. De adopted, subjcot to the Secretary should get quite a lot of runs dar accounts and reports of the various committees for the past year: from Wellington to go as far as he had of State's approval. I trust that ing the senson.
The llecreio are a very much im- perusal of these it will be seen tail. It is contained in the follow. Iject has been so exhaustively dealt Colony where there is no income hoped in his work of improvement this step will go some way to meet-
and extension
tine in were, however, approved in con-Government officers.
of this departing the criticiens regarding the inproved side this year and should that the Club, after a succesful ment. Certain new appointments crease of the dollar emoluments of gain make a bold bid for cham-Fear is at the present
pionship honours. The inclusion of flourishing condition:
Rear-Admiral. A. §: Hil), A. P. Guterres has strengthened nection with this year's estimates, and some have actually been made for their nearance of the continu-cellent and their hatting fairly clock, which proves of groat
I thank the Unofficial Members them a lot. Their fielding is ex. C.B.E., kindly presented an elec It is proposed to defer others for ance of their whole hearted support. reliable.
service in the Club House Bar, Mr. the present, The appointment, I felt confident of such support, but
A. L. Shields two useful starting however, of a venereal disease apoci. Fit is none the less gratifying to re-
Civil Service juniors beat Crai- guns, Mr. F. C. Hala Rowing alís-will be proceeded, with, and Iceive the assurance given.
Goulborn and gongower seconds by five wickets; Cup and Messre. trast will be made in the. near
I am sorry that my first Budget I.E's trounced the Polico Recrea. Cooke a Chinese Junk's compass; future. I am particularly anxious in this Colany is not a more plen- tion Club while this Diocesan Boys these, together with the Scandine- that this bannds should be improysant one, but with the restricted School had a runaway, win against vion Cup and International Row- the matter of social hygiene, Hong cadeasured to provide for ade the last match, A, Prata played a ud, as there is no donut that, in resources at my disposal, I have the Royal Corps of Signals. In ng Shield are evidence of the keen Kong is distinctly backward.
Local and Joint Sectional carn- ings are, however, muly about 45 per cent, of our total earnings, so there will still be a heavy decrease in net carnings, until we are in a position to raise the Through Fares
I would only mention further alen. This is not considered advis that the Government has hot lost able until the track on the Chinese sight of the opportunities that may Section is put in a condition suit be offered by tho. Colonin! Develop able for the safe and proper work-ment Fund. But assistance from it ing of the new express engines, is not to be had for the asking: when the duration of the through it is hedged round with necessary journey is anticipated to be reduced conditions which are being carefully explored in the interests of some of the larger developments-such na the Onol which the Colony has in the Government Civil Hospital and
to little over three hours.
Technical Instituta.
The increase referred to is en- tirely due to the adoption of the recommendations of the Salarios Report in the form in which they were accepted by this Council.
Vote for Furnituro. ---
The reply to the question on the Furniture Vote requires some do--
ing figures: Furniture:
(a) Head 20. 8/H.
១.
13.
1030. ..$10,500
7,000
view.
H.E. THE GOVERNOR,
II. E. the Governor said:- Honourable Members:-The sub-
with that there appears little Joft
I wish to thank the Colonial Se-
I consider that the proposed tax on jewellery would be almost im possible to enforce and any at tempt to do so would in my opin- ion be doomed to failure.
The proposal regarding buses and ferrios entails the raising of the cost of essential services, 60 also raising the cost of living: It must be remembered that we tax sents in busos and if the services wore
be taken into account. In
tax assessment. seems a fair form for md to say. In the first place, bo remembered that the
of taxation. In this corincotton
erstary for his able exposition of military contribution is high, and (b) Head 31. S/H. 30 (H.K.) 22,000 the, Budget, and bath him and his that of the 4 per cent additional 02 (Kow.) 5,000 officers for the great help that therrate, we only actually receive 3:2 ** (N.K.) 1,000
per cent, directly for ravonua pur 112 (N.T.) 3,000 have given me in the final prepara-
tion of it. I also thank the senior poses. (e) Supplementary Supply:
Unofficial Member, and through
Shipping Chargos, P/M, 5. Hem 78.......$4,500
him the other Unofficial Members, 01.... 1,100
As regards the military contri. For their congratulations on the 110... 2,000
efforts made to deal with what is bution it has been suggested that 355.150 admittedly a very difficult Budget reduced. Efforts have been made we should try to get the more tage In 1031 there is one vote only. In the circumstances the tribute is Vato under Head 29. 3/11, 7 for generous. I also thank the Mem- in the past to get a revision but all servicca 848,000,
bers for their careful consideration with little success, and I may say at once that in my opinion thera It will thus be seen that the total of it, and for their helpful com
is not the slighest chance of induc Estimate for 1931 is considerably ments and criticism. In view of
tho ing less than the 1030 expenditure; and the difficulties involved and the the increase of 831,500 to which essity for increasing taxation, attention has been drawn is an in- I feel gratified that, there has been crense only over one part of the so little criticism. original vote for 1930.
Public Works.
A more
· PASSED ¡UNANIMOUSLY.
1
1
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so gather they must have come en considerably.
W. Ramsay, J. Bentley and E. B. Reed.
Minett, Mers. E. 8. Carter, G. T. House Committee: Dr. EP Padgett and B. E. Maughan.
Committee's Report.
works.
to Rowing Club and the Victoria Recreation Club took part in the inter-club rowing events. It is pleasing to note that the V.R.C. Owing to the fact that no fxture. are reviving their activities, as i'a cards have been sent to this office Rowing Club and it is hoped that The formal resolution, to move (except 0.9.C.C., and LA.C.), I do inter-club contests will continue,
second reading, of:
not know how many games are down The Garraion held their annual for decision this week-end. All I rowing rácce from the Club Houss A Bill to apply a sum not know in that the Recreio and In- on two afteneons in April. When ceeding twenty-three Imillion
dian Recreation Club are meeting presenting the prizes at the close three hundred and sixty-five thou in their league fixture at Bookun of a successful mocting, B. E. Mo- sand three hundred and thirty-five poo. Both teams will be taking the jor-General JW. Bandilands, C.B.. dollars, the Public Service for field fall of confidence and the C.M.G. D.S.O, thanked the mer the year 1931,
Indians will no doubt try to get bors for the use of the Club facili- was then put to the Council
thoir own back on the Recreio lade tins for the evante. mushki His Excellency intimated that he who won when they met in the The General Committee have af- would not go into details unless lengue Inst Saturday. It ought to lowed the merabers of the newly-
interest: shown for the Club's wel quate maintenance and for the up-beautiful knock for the school, put-fare. The Club are also indebted to an old member for the renowal keep of efficiency to a reasonably ting together over seventy runs, safe level. We have, so to, speak, a Macdonald, and Anstruthor, both of worn-out parts to the four-oar In the public Works Department good deni in hand, and will not of the R.E.'s, got 05 and 03, not racing boats. stony-hearted Home
During the year the Club Houss Treasury to agree to any material certain voles under manually ro-suffer much if the rate of progress, out, respectively, against the Police. reduction. I may remind you that current expenditure have been re-which must naturally be commen- With all respect to them, the Police has been thoroughly renovated and we only pay 20 per cont. so long as..duced, but I am satished that the aurate with our resources, in some bowling must have been rather loose the members thanks are due to the cost of the garrison cost more reduced votes should be sufficient to what slowed down. Meanwhile, I as I have seen both these players Mr. Carter for the time and trou It has been my misfortune in two than that. It must also be remem maintain the necessary amount of look forward with confidence to im in action many a time but neither ble he has spent on the various It is now considered more satis auoccasive years in Malaya and bored that the cost is aimet afficiency. As regards Public Works proved conditions, and am convine-gare the impression of being run- factory to group all Furniture items here, to submit a Budget in which entirely on a sterling basis and Extraordinary, as the Colonialed that we need have ao fear as getters. The Intter knocked up At the Clowing Cruise the Can- under the one hond and in future it has been necessary severely to that the sterling value of our con- Secretary pointed out in his anneth, regards the future prosperity of sixty odd runs about two weeks ago one nexount with departmental sub-restrict expenditure with a view to tribution is adversely affected by very little new work is contemplat. this Colony. divisions only will be necessary as reducing the deficit on the year's the low dollar. The reply to the cd, spart from that, the cost of against five main accounts will re-working In both places prosjjer-
which is to paid Tor from locat question regarding the exemption lative departmental allotments. ous years have been succeeded by
the mattor is still under considera-Leen restricted to 21 millions, I ant Public Works Extraordinary has A number of the smaller points lean ones, with the resuls that of the profit on exchange is that Although the amount allotted for raised by my hon. friend Mr Braga serious need for economy has tion. Meanwhile favourable con- must be met by the reply that, how- arisen. In spite of the most care-sideration has been given to the spend the whole of this during the the
in hopes that it will be possible to evor ready the Government may be ful pruning of the ratimates for to admit the desirability of his 1931, it is impossible to avoid proposal that. capital expenditure
og certain undertakings should be year. The amount usually provid suggestions, economy must be our extra taxation unless there is to first consideration for the time. be a dangerous loss in officiency.
taken inte nocoumb with a view. No doubt some or entirely spent. te exemption.
you may They will, however, be borne in
High Standard of Living.
appointed that it has not been mind..
As regards the increase in ship- possible to commence further de He would acom to be Inbouring Coming to Hong Kong a little ping charges, fully appreciato sirable works, and 1. share in that under a misapprehension in his beaver five months ago, I was struck that it is undesirable to make such disappointment. In particular for lief that the City Magnates of the hy the fact that here, as in Malaya, chargos unduly heavy in a port instance I was very anxious to Colony who occupy palatial resid- the country pessoasses, considerable like this, which depends so much a new ward built at the Kowloon ences free of rent esenps assess amenities, which it has been for on its shipping for its prosperity. Corerament Hospital, and had members wanted to propose amend-be very interesting game, and formed Fencing Clab the use of mant. The properties, concerned tunate enough to acquire on a low At the same time, the argument made up my mind to make promunte, if any, to specific clausea, whoever wins will probably do so the Club Gymnasium on two nights are liable to assessment with the basis of taxation. This high alan can be, overdone, and there is no vision for this; but I am afraid rest of the Colony and the Govern- dard was attained in both places reason either why fair charges that I must defer my hopes for Excellency has just told us that Clubs have done very well so Lar cess.
Dr. Rotowall: Although Your by very narrow margin, Both & week and wish them every ment cannot
be further concerned de a result of prosperous yours, should not be imposed, or why the another year. Meanwhile, the
A Batisfactory offer was received with the precise incidence of the and now that we have happened imposition of such fair charges maternity hospital there, which is there is little likelihood of any re- and no doubt both will field their
Club cruising yacht tax as between the firnus concerned on lean years it is a question, the should have any marked influence a large work, will be proceeded duction in the Military Contribu-strongest teams; may the best side for the
Typhoon," And she was sold in and their staffs. The lion. member ther that standard should he al
the shipping using this port. with. While it is not proposed to tion, I should like to request that win 1.
March of this year to Mr. I W couples the Highest placed mom lowed to deteriorate or whether, in The additional amount to be paid, start Any new road of
Showana member of the Club. In bers of the Civil Services" with the erdor to mainain' it, some measure when spread over the large num- portance, considerable sums have nity on the matter be brought before
FANLING GOLF.”
accordance with the policy that City Magnates in this connection: of additional taxation should, beter of ships affected, wil mean been entered for general exten. His Excellency, in reply, stated
initiated the building of this class, but Government property is by law imposed. I cannot believe that the a very small average increase.sions and improvements to roads.
RESULTS OF BOGEY, POOL.: of boat by the Club, it is hoped. tot amenable to the assessment Colony would choose the former als ! hope,
therefore that the camol's Hong Kong is fortunate in that all the speeches at the morn
to put in hand shortly the com procedure:
ternative. Any increase of taxa-hack will be sufficiently strong to having a considerable mileage of ing's Council would be sent to the
The results of the Bogey Pool at struction of a similar type of boat The arrangement of salary condition is unpleasant, but if high hear the extra straw placed upon excellent roids, though I cannot but Secretary of State. Correspond Fanling during the week-ond were to replace it. tions as between Government and standards are to be maintained it. The present charges were imfeel that some have proved mere ence between Sir. Cecil Clementi as follows:-W. C. Shields
·Despite the fact- that a mall. is cervante ), a matter apart, and and I do not believe that this posed when the dollar was 2s, Old, silditions to the amenities of the and the Secretary of State would up winner
losa, $974.23, is shown on working, Me latest ruling on that question Colony cannot afford to maintain and the revised rates are no mors place, rather than of a develop also be made available to members. Olior seres K Macfarlan and in part find an alarm thinkin juga midable you had therint la pierre de tes potverledende hence and frying pan mission, as adopted. That report | been argitad, that the cost of living fall in the dollar. It may be an of development in certain directions and carried unanimously, after. J. H. Genre (10) all squaro; 8. J. eets out very fully the housing con-is high in Hong Kong, and there exaggeration to say that most of have been retarded, owing to gen which His Excellopoy declared the 11. Fox (12) all square, ditions of the service, though it fore an incremes of taxation is not the dollar companies have raisederal depression.
Council adjourned sine die.
There were: 47 entrich.
the views of the Chinese comumu."
the Secretary of State..
(
想
the secounts for the year can be Cub has been able to most excop. tional expenditure.In houso-ropaire during the year