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FINANCE
COMMITTEE
MEETING
NO REPEAL OF MUZZLING ORDER AS YET
Central British School Questions On Rabies At The
Final Payments
%
OVER $350,000 VOTES TO BE CONSIDERED
totalling Supplementary votes $354,314 will be considered by the Finance Committee when they meet after the Legislative Coun- cil session this afternoon.
The memorands explaining the items is as follows:
ESTIMATES, 1937 Medical Department: Re-
palts and replacements $ 1,300 Provision made in Es-
timates
$ 2,000
A sum of $2,000 was, provided In the Estimates for repairs to the Clayton Disinfecting Barge. This estimate was based on renewal of the Gas Cooler part only but the collapse of the Combustion Cham- ber has necessitated further un- foreseen essential repairs. The re- cent heavy increase in the cost of steel plates and material also con- tributes to the excess.
QUEEN MARY HOSPITAL Queen Mary Hospital $ 266,940 Provision made in ES-
timates
Balance
$ 591,000 $3,915,000.00
Estimated sost Total Expenditure up:
to 31.12.36
$3,057.080.45
$857,830.55..
Provision made in 1937
Estimates
$ 591,000.00
Balance required to
complete
$ 280,939.55
It was anticipated that payment In respect of materials would be made last year but, owing to the late arrival" of shipments from England. charges are now due for settlement this year.
This item has already been in- formally approved.
BOWEN ROAD BRIDGE Public Works Extraordin- ary. Construction of a bridge overspanning Bo-" wen Road
$1,750 In connection with the COBM struction of Borrett Road to pro vidě motor access to the Milltary Hospital at Bowen Road. It is con- sidered advisable to construct bridge overspanning Bowen Road In such a manner that it will per- mit the future widening of Bowen Road.
The cost of Berrett Road in- clusive of such a bridge as would accommodate the present Bowen Road is being, met by the Military Authorities. The additional cost of a bridge having a wider span. as above, is estimated at $1.750.
This item has already been in- formally approved
QUARTERS Prisons Department: Rent of Quarters for Indian Warders
Provision made in Es-
timates
$1,400
3,000
Urban Council
In answer to a question by the Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan at the fort- nightly meeting of the Urban Counell yesterday, Mr. R. R. Todd, ohairman, said that the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon will not re- commend that Government 'repeal the muzsling order until he con- siders, that all circumstances render it a safe action to take.
Chairman announced At the end of the meeting the Mr. C. J. Roc, secretary, would be going away on leave on 8a- turday and he said he felt sure that members present would join him in wishing Mr. Roe bon voyage and a pleasant leave. Mr. Todd then introduced Mr. W. G. Harrison who would be taking over Mr. Roe's duties.
Those present at the meeting were Mr. R. R. Toda (chairman)." the Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington, the Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson, Dr. R. A. de C. Basto, Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy. the Hon. Dr. L Shu-fan, Mr. A el Arculli, Dr. S. N. Chau, Mr. W. N.
Tam. Mr. B. Wong Tape. Mr. C. Champkin and Mr. C. J. Roe (Se- 'cretary).
DR. LI'S QUESTIONS Pursuant to notice the Hon. Dr. Ll Shu-fan asked:-
When was the last case of hu- mau and/or animal rabies report- ed?
Answer: The last case of rables (animal) was reported a few days ago. on May 14. 1937, from Talpo in the New Territories. Previous to that the last case was in March, 1936, from Sheung Shui in the New Territories.
Dr. Li: Assuming that there will be no further cases reported, when will be the probable date of re- pealing the muzzling order?
Answer: It cannot be assumed that no further cases will be re- ported. Suspected cases occur from time to time. The Colonial Vetër- inary Surgeon will not
recom- mend that Government repeal the muzzling order until he considers that all circumstances render it a safe action to take.
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NO RECORDS KEPT Dr. LI; How long is the present muzzling order in force?
Answer: The present muzzling order has been in force since April 24, 1933.
Dr. L: Is there any record of the number of permits issued, per- mitting the movéniafit of dogs across the harbour? (b) If there is, what is the total number during the last quarter of last year?
Answer: There is no record of the number of permits issued for the movement of dogs across the Harbour. See the above reply.
NO STIPULATED FEE Dr. LI: Is it a fact that:
(a) No permit is issued to any- one to take a dog across the har bour, unless it is first inoculated by an authorized veterinary sur- geon?
that
(b) Most of such inoculations are performed by the Colonial Veter- inary Surgeons at the Government office?
(c) A stipulated fee is charged ? · Answer; (B) No. (b) No. (c) "Government has, never stipulated
any fee.
Dr. Li: if the answers to (V) (a) (b) and (c) are in the affirmative:
(a) What is the fee charged? (b) Who is the eventual recipl- ent of the fee?
(c) If the fee is not paid into the Colonial Treasury, theo. In view of the anomaly. Is the Gov- ernment prepared to withdraw the privilege granted to those conduct- ing private practice within Goy- ernment offices?
Answer: All answers to Question V are in the negatives
QUESTION OF SALARIES Dr. L: Is it ä fact, that the Government Veterinary Surgeons are receiving salaries in full?
Answer: The salaries of the Gov- ernment veterinary surgeons are, like those of all civil servants, sub- Ject to a temporary levy.
INOCULATION OF DOGS
Dr. Li: What is the "number, if any, of private veterinary sur- geons practicing in the Colony?
Answer: There are five private Veterinary surgeons practicing, in the Colony.
Dr. Li: In view of the simplicity. of inoculating dogs, and the al- most continual prevalence of rab- les, state any good reason qualified medical practitioners of good standing should not be au- thorized to perform inoculations.
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Answer: Though there is, no law which forbids a qualified medical practitioner, to perform an anti-
rable inoculation on an animal. It is usual for medical practitioners to leave this veterinary practice to properly qualified veterinary ŝur- geons.
LICENCES GRANTED
The list of licences granted by the Urban Council between May 11 and 24, inclusive, were:-
Food factories 3; food preserving 2; Laundries 1; offensive trades 2; eating houses 3; and swine 10.
Electrical work including alarm bells and tele- phones.
1,500 3,400
$ 11,400
POLICE QUARTERS
Installation of Tele- phones, etc.. In Breezy Polat, and Arbuthnot Road, Quarters vacated by Prison Depart- ment
This sum is required to meet the salary of Mr. J. L. Tetley who was appointed as Asilstant Monopoly Analyst transfer from the Furniture
on Medical Department as from 1st May. The provision, of the addi- tional past is considered necessary. When the Estimates for 1937 were
In view of the increase of work in framed it was expected that VIC-connection with the control of 4 toria Gaol would be closed by the liquor and tobacco revenue and the end of March, 1937, and that there- campaign against dangerous drugs. alter these quarters would not be and has already been approved by required. Owing to the "delay in
the Secretary of State, and by the the completion of the Hong Kong Finance Committee, but no pro- Prison and to the increased num- vision was made in the current ber of prisoners it is unlikely that.
year's Estimates. Victoria Gaol will be closed before the end of this year, It is there. fore necessary
to retain No. 69, Wyndham Street for housing In- dian Warders, and an additional $1.400 is required for this purpose. TRADE SCHOOL EQUIPMENT
| Education Departments
Tools and Equipment..... $ 5,339 Provision made in Es-
timates
$19,200 During 1936 Mr. White, Principal of the Trade School, when on leave
The consequent vacancy in the Medical Department will be filled in the ordinary course.
CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL Now Central Britian
School
$ 54,000 Estimated cost-Head 34 sub-head 40. page 103 of 1936 Estimates Actual cost of work to
31.12.36
'Balance
Estimated
expenditure
up to £1,500 approximately $24,- to complete 000-on secondhand equipment for the School, this sum being pro- | Estimated saving On vided for under the heading "Trade' original. Estimate
$552,000
465,899
85,302
54,000
31.302
In England was authorized to spend
¦ School" on page 71 of the 1930
Fatimates. Orders to almost the It was expected that the work totaj of this sum were placed, but would be completed in 1936 and owing to difficulties in obtaining no provision was therefore made deliveries from the manufacturers, in 1937 Estimates. This expecta- only $18.422 was expended up totion was not realised and a vote the end of 1936, leaving a balance or $54,000 to meet anal payments
is requested;
of $5,578,
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A re-vote" of $5,339 is now re- quested to meet the cost of those. items of equipment which have been delivered, this year.
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L AND E. SALARY
Office: Personal
luments. Salary for Mr. J L Tetley at £475 p.a. from 1.5.37 --to 31.12.37.
Provision made in Es-
timates
$ *7,200
$366,226
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CLEARING STATION). Gaol Clearing Station
$ 11,400 Consequent on the transfer of the Prison from Victoria to Stanley, it is proposed to convert that part Victoria Gaol formerly used as Administrative Office. Reception Office, Hospital Block and "D Hall. Into a Gaol Clearing Station,, and for this purpose it will be necessary to carry out the following works! — Alterations and repairs
to buildings.
6,500
$ 4,900
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AQUARIUM
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Meeting On Friday
At L Council Meeting held on May 21 it was arranged that this month's meeting should be held on Friday May 28 at 8.30 p.m. at the laboratory of the Biology De- partment of the Hong Kong Uni-, |.versity. A talk will be given by' the Hon. Secretary on "An intro- duction to tropical fishes," Speci- mens of the fahes spoken about will be on view, and at the close
of the meeting a free distribution of these nshes will be made to all ordinary members of the Society."
Amongst the Ashes to be given away will be specimens from India, Burma, Malaya, Dutch East Indies, S. America, Mexico.
Many of these fishes will be pairs suitable for breeding this year. Members are requested to bring containers. Specimens of local Ashes may also be on view and for distribution.
It is proposed to hold on ont-
It is proposed to hand over to the Police Department the quaring on Sunday May 30 to the ters at Breezy Point and Arbuthnot Fanling district. The Society how Road formerly occupied by the
possesses a large seine net and on its first trial a haul; of over 2,000 staff of the Prison Department."
The Quarters at Breezy Point shes was obtained. A full dia- will be occupied by married Police cussion of the outing will be made Officers now
at the meeting on Friday when in privately rented flats at East Point,
final arrangements will be made. The Quarters, at Arbuthnot Road.
All members are earnestly" re- will house all the Anti-piracyquested to attend Friday's meeting Quards staff (Europeans, Indians and Sunday's outing as the Society and Northern Chinese) in addition has been very inactive so far this
year. If married Police Officers who are at
sufficient support present residing in rented flats in forthcoming it is proposed to ar- Wanchal. There will In conse
range many more meetings and. quence be savings on the Folice outings during the summer months. vote for Rent of Stations and Married: Police Quarters.
The changes will entail the fol- lowing expenditure:-
Breezy Point. Installation of Telephones
and Alarm Delis .....
Arbuthnot Road. Alterations to buildings... Installation of Telephones. Alarm Bells, Lighting and Heating equipment
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Total
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$2,506
1,500
800
$4,900
*RENT OF TELEPHONE Rent of Public Tele-
6.5
CROWN LAND SALE
A Crown land sale was held at the FW.D. offices yesterday after- noon when New Kowloon. Inland Lot No. 2577 was purchased at the upset price of $8,800 by Mr. M. A. Xavier, architect, on behalf of a client. The auctioneer WES Mr. H West, Superintendent of Crown Lands and Surveys.", The lot la situated at Grampian Road, Kow- loon City, and occupies 13,200 square feet.
phone for the Acting
Colonial Becretary's telephone; Colonial Becretary.......
The amount quoted represents Owing to changes consequent on such rent for the maximum Dosai the departure of His Excellency the ble period, viz. from the 16th Governor, provision is required for | April to the end of the years,” payment of the rent of the Acting Total
$354,314
| BUILT-UP
AREA NOW DEFINED
Traffic signa marking the built- up areas of the Colony to which the 30 m.p.h. speed regulations ap- ply, have been erected and are to be seen in the following places:
Wong Net Chong Road, at the south end of Broadwood Road and the HK Sanatorium;
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Stubbs Road, to the south of Temple Towers;
Magazine Gap Road, near the Police Sentry Box;
Conduit Road, at Hatton Road; Victoria Road, at the Chung Shing Bathing Shed;
Pokfulam Road. just beyond the University Pavilion:""
Causeway Road, at- Moreton Ter- ace (100 yards east of the Tram and the French way terminus) Hospital.
KOWLOON The boundaries of Kowloon are along
Boundary Street. The Boundary of New Kowloon is a line from the Lalchikok Gaol on the Castle Peak Road to the Kowloon. Water Works on the Taipo Road. The signs, two in number, are placed one about 200 yards past the Latchikok Gaol on the Castle Peak Road, and other about 100 yards, past the Police Station near the Reservoir on the Taipo Road.
GERMAN PLANE DUE.
The giant 16-passenger Junker JU-52. monoplane, which will in- augurate a thrice-weekly service between Pelping and Hong Kong is. due to arrive at Kal Tak Air Port to-day.
The machine is flying out from. Germany, and will be taken de- livery of by the Eurasia Aviation. - Corporation in Shanghat
EUROPEAN, FINED
M. H. Large of No. 1. Kimberley Villas, was summoned before Mr... K. M. A. Barnett, at the Kowloon. Magistracy for allowing his dog to. wander in Nathan Road without a lead or muzzle on May 6. De- fendant pleaded that the dog had slipped out of the gate uninten tionally. through the fault of a car- penter who was engaged to fix the gate. A fine of $10 was imposed.
The funeral of Mr, K. Sumeda, one of the victims of the Dofima Maru disaster, took place at the Japanese Crematorium yesterday afternoon: