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SPORTS G GENERAL
HONGKONG ST. LEGER WILL BE MAIN GIFT WILL EVENT AT THE VALLEY
RACES TOMORROW
There should be a big attendance at the Valley to-
·morrow afternoon when the Hongkong Jockey Club pre- sent their eight race programme for the Eleventh Extra Race Meeting. The public's interest will undoubtedly be centered on the Hongkong St. Leger, in which a keen tussle is expected between Navylight and Eve of Harvest.
The former, understand, will be ridden by one of the Moller brothers, who is making a special trip to Hong- kong for this purpose.
Eve of Harvest will be taken
TOMORROW'S
RUGGER
Continued from page 9
The security to life and pro- perty which Hongkong has al- ways offered has certainly for the last quarter of "a century one of our principal assets, as the Financial Secre- and tary has pointed out: even if that has stood out rather more sharply since 1927 this fundamental fact remains as before.
Army-Club Team To been
Meet Police Navy
The following have been select- ed to represent the Army and Club against Police and Navy
D
ART. PROGRAMME
NOT BE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1939.
MONETARY
(d) We feel that it would be un- wise to lispose, a tax of this nature until a substantial body of opinion in the Colony believes that the tax can be levied fairly and efficiently,
(0)
The imposition of Income Tux should to some extent be com- pensated for by the remissien other forms of taxation.
AUTOMATIO REPEAL
add to those answers but I will REASONABLE STANDARD RATE
Two shillings was regarded by renew the undertaking given by the herourable gentleman, the Government as a reasonable stan– Financial Secretary, on October 12 dard rate for an income tax here. by reiterating that Government, | should one be imposed, and so it In putting into effect the approval | came about that the ten million given by you to those estimates figure was mentioned. I recognize | « will keep a close watch upon the the motive which has prompted revenue and will govern its ex- the honourable and learned 'mem- penditure both on public works ber. Sir Henry Pollock, to propose The second and in respect of the filing of new the very handsome sum of three deal with certain objections which appointments in accordance with million dollars as a maximum for have been voiced against the im- the financial outlook from time to the Colony's contribution; but, in position of an income tax
the absence of any real informa- these one is that, once established
time.
and
third points
Of
Annual Meeting when she! hal owned candidate will have 1 genderson: 3/Lt. N. H. Cuthbert- deliberate policy. Capital expendi- the expenditure side of which the Lo's definition, which 'he expressed / Purposes should be introduced I
NEXT FEATURE
The next feature of interest will be Lucky Lad's attempt to quality This for the Autumn Champion. chestnut, winner of the Australian Pönter Champions at the 1930 Annual Meeting and the Queens land Autumn Champions last De- cember, has not yet scored a win at Extrt Race Meetings during this year and unless successful to merrow, will have no other occa- sion to qualify.
their
CASTLE PEAK HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION)
This should be another good betting race as with the promo- tion of several pontes to the first section and the redistribution of weights, punters will find their task of picking the winner a fair- ly difficult matter; Wilber and Phoenix should run prominently though the latter did not finish too well on Wednesday morning.
4. G. Taylor.
Fixtures
Sporting
TODAY BADMINTON—Y, M. C. A. Badmin
ton, in the West Lounge, 6 pm. POLO-Royal Scots v. H.K.S.BRA,
(Boundary Street), 3.30 p.m.
TOMORROW
ΠΟ
imposes
FINANCIAL FUTURE
Both Mr. Shields and Mr. Pearce
contribution to the resources of
of peace.
their competitors
neces-
OT
of
$
The subject which has occupied tion about the Colony's aggregate on the plea of the necessity of at Causeway Bay on Saturday at In view of Navylight's magnif-4.15 pm-L/Sgt Lang (Army),
almost the whole of the debate, income and until the means of war the tax would remain in The acceleration of the Air Raid however, is not reflected in the raising the contribution have out by Mr. Hearne, and in cent gallop last Wednesday, the H. Stewart, J. C, Charters. H. Precautions programme to which estimates. On October 12 in my been settled, I think it wiser at join that if eventually it is agreed
To that I would re peace time. view of this pony's pronoun- Cire stable should hold the ad-
Bidwell and Gar. Richards Mr. Pearce has referred is, as address I outlined to the Council this stage to leave the question of that an income tax bul for war In addition the Shang (Army); F. Cessford and J. Rhonourable members are aware, aa proposal for a war-budget, on amount at the honourable Mr. ced improvement since the vantage.
should have no objection to the nished behind Navylight in pull of 5 lbs. in weight, apart from son (Army). R. G. Castleton. A. Fture which in more normal times largest item would be Hongkong's as follows:
"As we are all agreed that the inclusion of a clause which would the Trial Plate as well as the the difference in weight for in- Walkden (Capt.); C. F. Needham might have been spread over al
ches, Galaxy should have the Hongkong Derby, it will be better of Hectic View in
and Capt. Duke (Army); G. God- number of years has already been His Majesty's Government for the Colony should make the best con-efect an automatic repeal of the frey. Lt. Ridsdale (Army) and Amet in part by supplementary successful conduct of the life and tribution of which it is capable, measure at some stated time, for Interesting to watch the per- tussle for the minor position,
votes during the current year death struggle in which Great the problem confronting this example, at the end of the finan- formance of the Sassoon can-
Reserve: 2 Lt. Pinkerton (Army). the funds to be voted for 1940-41 Britain: but I have no doubt that raising the money."
funds being readily available, and Britain is engaged. I say Great Council resolves itself to one of cial year next after the conclusion didate in this mile and three!
merely continue that policy. Such honourable members realise that
The other objection is of smaller quarter event.
«NOT MONETARY GIFT special expenditure is of course Hongkong's future is as deeply
calibre, though I believe that it is While on non-recurrent and
this subject I would very potent: It is the fear that concerned with the outcome of observe that there has been an income tax precedure is commitment on prosterity.
that struggle as is the United assumption
in several quarters sartly inquisitorial to a high de- Kingdom itself.
that Government's intention has gree and that the business secrets I suggested that, that contribu- been that Hongkong's contribution of merchants and manufacturers have suggested that the uncertion might have two objectives, to His Majesty's Government would thus become the prey of tainty of the Colony's financial firstly to cover our expenditure on would necessarily take the form either future should have been reflected local defence and other expendi-jof a monetary gift sent from here blackmailers. in the ordinary budget which is ture caused by the war, and to London. Such is not the case now before us and that it would secondly to provide, according to and I take guch blame as the false have been prudent to aim at a
a free gift to "His impression deserves for not being our · means, considerable addition to surplus
Majesty's Government in ald of more specific in my first utterance balances.
the prosecution of the war against on the subject. Rather, what I Germany. I also suggested that had in mind—and similar sugges- that gift might consist either of tions have appeared in the local cast or kind or both.
construction at our expense and in our yards of DUTY OF COLONY
vessels for the Royal Navy, such In setting that idea before the Council I had in mind, as I have as mine-sweepers, one or two of It would savour of unreality to firmly still, the thought that it is which would make a very valuable kunpoo; St. Joseph's Y. Police, make no provision for war ex- the duty of this Colony to help to addition to our defences here and Caroline Hill: Kwong Wah v R. penses in 1940 and it is fair to bear the Empire's burden to the others, no doubt, could usefully be Scots, Boundary Rd. Second Div. point out that if the transfers utmost of its power, even though employed elsewhere: alternatively, "A" (4.15 p.m.); Kit Che v. R. A. suggested are made to the pro- that utmost would be, monetarily our contribution might be towards
the Royal Air Force. o. C., St. Joseph's; 8th RA. v. posed war budget the present de-speaking, as insignificant as was Secondly, as to the method of
ficit of about half a million on the the Widow's Mite; and, secondly, I' S. China, Stanley: (2.45 p.m.):
I personally still obtaining funds for our purpose. Club V. 5th
Club: ordinary budget will at once become considered, as R. A..
a surplus of about two million consider, that an income tax was
I frankly confess to surprise that be completely frank on the sub- Eastern v. 30th R. A., St.
dollars.
the best means of collecting that so many members of this Council fect, I admit my belief that the "principal contribution to the Joseph's. Second Division "B"
and responsible bodies outside the (4.15 pm): Kwong Wah v. Engi-
As the honourable the Financial Council should have been ready to peace-time-I repeat, peace-time -revenue of this Colony should neers. Chatham Rd.; (2.45 p.m.):
express themselves so definitely on Secretary has said, when that pro this very complex question of income from an income tax. Tr- R.A.F. v. R. Scots, Kowloon:
posal was made public we were
ean be ranged His (4.15 pm): University v. Kow-
come tax not only in the face of vial arguments not without good reasor for be- loon, Kowloon: (2,45 p.m.): Police said;-
leving that an income tax levied the findings of an expert com- against its equitability in a com- mittee but even without waiting munity composed, of different races for the purposes which I have
to see the Government's actual with different standards of living: mentioned would, be accepted
Un!- versity: Recreio Juniors v. Can- trai British School (King's Part); KC.C. v. D.B.S. `(K,C,C.). FOOTBALL-First DIV. (4.15 p.m.):)
Middlesex v. S. Chlas “A." B00-
Emergency Call is able to find the distance more suitable than when last started and If ridden by one of the better, Jockeys is In the New Bridge Handicap worth a small bet each way. T-CRICKET-LR.C. Junters v. over six furlongs, Lucky Lad will bute, if he makes up his mind to have 162 lbs, to carry, with Lan- have a go at it, will have no cashire Chips at top weight (165 trouble in beating this field but I lbs.), but the distance is definite must warn punters that any bet ly against the former and in ad-made on this grey le nothing but dition, the opposition will be com- a mere gamble. Tiny Tim can be posed of such well-known sprint- recommended as the one to bring ers as Courting Eve. Crifiel. Derby in the big money. Day and Double Finnesse. These latter three ponies with Cocklerol as well, are in at very low weights and I am afraid the Lacky candi- date has a difficult task in front of him in trying to beat this formidable fleld.
TAIPO HANDICAP
i
SHUM CHUN HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)
This is the first leg of the Daily | Double and I am quite in agree- ment with the rumour that Boolat Bay is the one to follow in this race.
It is also rumoured that Mr. Needa w have the mount. It can safely be assumed that in which case the combination Confusion. Bay will accept for this should
Galveston do very well. mile event as he has to have an- Bay is next in line and this grif- other stare in order to quality for an will be the main opposition to
Le-Boolat Bay. the Autumn Champions un cember 18. In view of this bay's For the minor position, we have sterling display in the October to consider the chances of Taxing Handicap, when he had. I believe. Master, Rose Queen and Advanc- more than the "short head" ver- ing Time. At the 9th Extra Race dict left in him at the finish, Mr. meeting, Dawn Star was well sup-. Black should open his account to- ported for no apparent reason but tomorrow on this pony.
ran badly. I am afraid this "grey has not advanced much in form since then.
There are several good ones' lu at low weights, particularly Lill- ber, whose 1:24-2/5 for the six
Lovely Star won the second sec- furlongs at the last meeting con- tion of the "C" Class at the same siderably enhances her chances, meeting and is considered is some Blue Express is also back at work quarters as a fair prospect though and with Mr. Encarnació up. 15 I am convinced that this "run- not entirely out of the running. away" contender is up against
much better animals tomorrow.
However, King's Warden, in my opinion, will be the one to pro-
vide the real opposition. as this
Prey has been improving steadily
NEW BRIDGE HANDICAP
This alx furlongs sprint should
'and may strip in better condition produce quite a close finish be- than a month ago when he was tween Lancashire Chips and placed third in a sprint race in
Courting Eve exceptionally fast time.. Велг Both these ponies are fast and Claw has been left out of the capable of keeping up with the reckoning as I anticipate this old other sprinters such as Double timer will be sent out to make the Finnesse and Derby Day. The lat- pace for his stable mate and con-ter will probably fade out coming sequently may not finish too well,
round the bend but Double Fin- CASTLE PEAK HANDICAP nesse with only 140 lbs. will make
a better fight of it.
(FIRST SECTION)
Mr. Li Tse-tong on the other - hand agrees that current se- tivities should be disturbed as little" as possible, and this, of course, is the general view of His Majesty's Government' at home.
HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR
Excellency the
Governor
the
v. Signals, Boundary Rd. Third Honourable Members, All Div. (2.45 p.m.): 12th R.A. v.main points relative to the 1940-41
contribution.
Press-was the
*
But that is not so: the honest taxpayer has nothing to fear from an income. tar: his return of income support- ed. where necessary, by balance sheet or a profit and loss account, neither of which would reveal trade secrets. would normally be accepted without examination, of his detailed accounts. This fear of Inquisitorist methods is, 1 so sure, sincere; nevertheless has по Justification in reality,
it
PEACE-TIME REVENUE Lastly, in order that I should
R.A.S.C., Stariley; (4.15 p.m.): En-estimates which have been raised generally by the people of the Co-Proposals in detall or hearing any but these arguments have little gineers v. 5th R.A. Military; (2.45 [on the unofficial side of the tony as appropriate at this junc-exposition of the case. p.m. R. Scots v. S. China, Soo-Council during the two days of ture. kunpoo; R.A.M.C. Electric, debate have been answered and Caroline Hill; 24th R.A. v. Inter- in my opinion answered adequate
ly. I have, therefore, nothing to national (Military. 2.45).
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Ideal Conditions At H.K.
;
R.A. Mid-Week Shoot: Record Score Equalled
Ideal shooting conditions were again in evidence on Wednes- day when 73 members ared at the Kowloon City Range, at 200 yds. and 500 yards. But at 600 yards visibility was very poor, improving somewhät, later,
However, that exposition has now been given, and given by. one who is master of his sub- Ject; and there móveótur, no vote to be cast on the issue at the present time, so no boats have been burned as yet.
weight when opposed to the un- deniable basic equity DI a tax which is assessed In accordance with ability to pay. More than one un-official member has re- minded me during thệ debate of the shortcoming of this Colony's administration,
I could not. If I would, add any- thing of value to the masterly reply which the honourable Mr. Caine has made to the principal objections which have been raised to the introduction of income tax
I freely, though with deep re- he has shewn that some of the I have said that I would not go gret, agree that in primary educa- apprehensions which the announ- over the ground trodden by the tion, in facilities for sick poor and cement of Government's proposals honourable the Financial Secretary sick children, in housing of the has roused have been unduly and I do not wish to elaborate the
NOT DETEERED
I do not attempt to disguise
magnified and that others have no case for income tax today: but I poorer classes, in town planning foundation in fact. I feel quite wish to make two or three points and in other respects the provi- sure that most, if not all, of the in connection with the proposals alon made by this Colony is grave- opposing arguments adduced here outlined by myself on October 12, ly lacking. have found voice in every country The first I have made already,
SOCIAL ILLS where Income tax has .been
What Government has in con- mooted.
templation is a free gift to His from myself the fact that in or- Majesty's Government while en-der to cure that complexity of so- So far as administrative dim-gaged in a life and death struggle: cial ills it would be necessary to culties are concerned, I have It on it would be utterly illogical, to say raise a great deal more revenue the authority of the Secretary of the least of it, to describe as free and I again state my conviction State that we should not be deter- a gift wrung from an unwilling that the only proper way of rais- red by fears on that ground, for community by the use of the om-ing the necessary amount would experience has shewn in many clal majority in this Council; no be by putting the revenue on an
Income tax foundation Colonies that these can be success-such thought has ever entered my & fully overcome; and it may be of mind.
981 interest to members to know that, apart from the Dominions,. income tax is already part of the financial
The record score this season of 101 with S.E, (b) Rifle was equalled by C. Sgt. P. Hale of 1/Mx, Regiment, who obtained a possible at 500 yards, thus taking the Nett Spoon and the pos- sible button.
Possibles were also obtained. by
30
971
¡SI, C. C. Chan, L/Sgt. K. C. Hoo &I. G. C. Chau Lucky Lad is also dangerous. and L/Bgt. W. Henderson. Handi- L/Bgt. K. C. Hoo 3 35 31 31 There are about half a dozen but as mentioned above, six fur-cap spoons in S.R. (b) were won Lt. A. J. Le ponies with equal chances here longs is a trife short for this by L/Sgt. K, C. Hoo of HKP.R., and I am. therefore, leaving my chestnut and he will have to de- Mr. A. F. Evans of RAF. Rife Club Capt R.T. Guscott 2 $2 selections until Saturday, and will pend mainly on a fying start to and Capt. C. Newton 1/Mx. Regi-L/Cpl. 8. G. confine these notes to comments) be up with the leaders.
Tomado ment
on the ones that are worth watch-Star is another pony that can ing, The Leopard won his last finish well but starts slow
race so convincingly that he 18 the first one to come to my mind. Strathbannock is the form bet
and even with 188 lbs, this chest-! nut should be well up.
are
Kut Cheung and Guinness Time both fairly well weighted though the latter, to the surprise of many, stayed the distance at
SHUM CHUN HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION)
In spite of Läughing Girl look-
Scenic View, though
Seelleur
Scr. 33
A few
steps, mostly tentative, have been taken during the last two years TAXATION COMMITTEE
towards the solution of the Doubt has been thrown this various problems which these so- afternoon upon the actual conclu- cial diseases set up but the real 95 structure of fifteen British Co-
sion to which the Taxation Cora-nght has got to come.. 93 Ionies, while several others committee came in respect of income 93 template its introduction..
These latter remarks at such a
tax After detailing the argu time as this may be regarded as 92 But although i do not propose ments against and for such a inopportune. I have made them 921 to add to or to reiterate the points measure they reported as fol- because I hope that the day may
made by the honourable the
last week and secured the Nett Spoon.
& $2 33 Brighty
Nil 28 With the S.E. (a) Rifle, Cpl. Capt. C. Newton 3. 31
/m. W. Kloord. 2 32 33 27 B/m. R. Langford of 1/Mx, repeat-
P.P. Serieira
Ber. 31 29 31 L/Cpl. D'Aquino, A. 3 31 20 30 Major 8. White 3 32 31 28
Mr A. F. Evans (
Capt
82
21
Financial Secretary, there are one
91. 自1
ed his high score of 91 made
or two aspects of the matter on which I have a word to 32.y. Firstly as to the amount that the
201 Colony should contribute, for I note that every member here sup- ports in one degree or another the misking of such a contribution. In
90
89
4 33 31 25
3 31
80
88 this connection: I wish to dispose
Heap Spoons went to L/Cpl. T.L/Sgt. W. Ren
бегвоп
3 28 35 29 ing very well and a likely win-H. Wood, 2/R. Bcota. L/Cpl. J. 2/20.0. Dawson 1:30 22 28 ner, I prefer the chances of Royal Hawkins. R.ES.. L/Cpl. J. Dry P.S.M. V.Cooper Scr. 31 Highness, provided Mr. Needa is 1/Mx and Bdsm. D. Bolam 1/Mx Capt. P Bale at the control...
L/Cpl. G. F BELILIOS SHIELD ..
Morton Mr. W. Tremouth 5 30 30 26 88 of an apparently
SE (1) CLASS
Cpl. R. Langford' Ser. 32 32 27 HK Police Reserve a HM. /OPL T.H. Wood 8 27 31 29
L/Sgt. G. Puren,
Bingh
4.31. 29 27. L/Bgt. T. Baker Bcr. 28 29 31 W. B. Nun 4 31
·J. E
the 8th Extra Meeting and paid a weight, will do better as the race was as follows:
at top The draw for the Bellios. Shield handsome one must realize that this entrant is over one mile, and should there-
WAS
section.
dividend.
However,
|Double:
·
HE. Police vs. Naval Range
י *
Hawkins
widespread
delusion that Government has determined to raise a war budget 871 revenue of $10,000,000 per annum or of any other pre-determined
66 688 ZSBËBÛ BP A BE
then racing in the second fore at least secure a place. Sal-Staff. section of the "Class whereas vage Master has gone off some- tomorrow, he will be in the first what in form and, will find it hard Dockyard.
eved to secure a place. This is RAF. vs H.K.V.D.C.
R. Engineers vs. 1/Mx. Regi- Of the lighter weights, I think the second leg of the Daily
ment Plam View the most dangerous as
The 1st round must be fired by LAO, J. Berry 930 28 this black has been only just be NEWCASTLE HANDICAP
31/12/39.
Major 8. White bind the placed pontes several
Everything · points to another The 2nd round must be fired by Op A Moody times recently.. This Time a an-
CBM, P. Maalen 3 29 29 25 L/Cpl. J. Dry
927 29 2 other one that will make the other win for Roolly but such a great 31/1/40.
The Final round must be fred LAC, W.J. Gash 827-31 -2583 -starters race all the way. Estover deal depends on the start that I
Bdsm
D. Bolam 11, 25 and Double Chance are both fair, cannot count on it as a cer- by 29/2/40.
The finishing date for the 30 L/Set W. Hen- ly fit, with my preference for the tainty, although this bay' mare
Gerson
9922- 29 29 should be prominent. Brutus was Roll is 20/3/40. Intending com-Bov. LP Ward 10" 29 28 27 latter. in view of the distance.
taken out by Mr. Pih earlier in petitors should enter without de 2/001. J. M. HONGKONG ST. LÆGER the week and if this jockey gets lay for BR, (a) or BR, (b).
Xavier The winner of the former will 20. Charan There can be no doubt this the mount the others will find it
Bingh classic will be fought out between dificult to beat this combination, receive the NRA, Silver Medal, and of the latter the Donegall only two of the ponies entered. Violet Queen finished with quite Eve of Harvest and Navylight a burst at the last meeting, badge. have both been specially prepar-look out for this mare tomorrow. ed for this gruelling race and A Roaring Time and Macquarie there should be little, in 'It at the River are about the best of the re-
maining entries. Onish.
‚LEADING · SCORES --
The leading scores; on Wednes-
• BR, (b), GLASS CENT
27.73
リ
7 28 25 26
23 29 24
/Bgt. F. Tollison
Summ
No such statement has ever been made by a "Government officer; "presumably the error took ita rise from too hasty a reading of a few paragraphs of the honourable the Financial Secretary's speech
this Council on October 12, which appear on page: 143 of this year's records.
מן
As he made clear in mentioning that figure, it was no more than || a guess-work estimate by the Taxation Committee of what might be the outcome of a two-shilling income tax, and that guess in- cluded, of course the large amounts Denotes winner of Possible but which would have been transferred ton
from the Hamé Government in- come tax revenue to the Hong- kong Treasury.
Denotes winner of Nett Spoon.
57 Denotés, winner of Heap Spoon,
HD 200 500 600 TL. Winner of or will have his C/Bgt, P. Hale Ber. 34 28 23 191* handicap reduced by one point.
·lows:~...
come when I shall preside over å
Our conclusion is that the ad- meeting of this Connell with a vantages of an efficiently adminis bill before it for the imposition, tered income tax over other forms
are overwhelming from the point of or re-imposition, of income tax as view of equity, and that, if it be a peace-time, measure, in order considered that the tax is capable that we may begin to tackle in of successful administration in the practical. earnest those social
It should be imposed as problems. Colony
SCOR
as additional revente on substantial scale becomes a neces-
But that is looking some way,
The immediate question sity. In view, however, of the un-ahead. doubted force of many arguments before this Colony, though not to opposing the introduction of the day before this Council, is whe Lax locally, we must qualify our rether we should discharge our ad commendation in five ways
a We must not be taken as mitted duty to Great Britain expressing the opinion that such means of an income tax or some substantial extra revenue is actually other revenue-raising measure necessary; in so far as more re-
· 1 ·aak no more than that the
vetine is needed owing to the measures. growth of the Colony that very growth is likely automatically to in- who have reached a conclupt crease the reverma, while it is out contrary to income tax should in side our province to consider how
far it may be needed to finance new the light of the Honourable the Financial Secretary's speechind or improved services.
(b) The possibility of the suc- the very cogent remarks ich cessful working of the tax should have fallen from the honorable first be the subject of a detailed and gallant member the. Cheral Investigation with the assistance of Oncer Commanding the fitish an expert, preferably familiar with the collection of the tax in an Eastern country.
Troops in
China, closely re Examine the reasons, whi led (o) The imposition of the tax them to that conclusion, aving involves a new departure in fiscal during the process an ope mind policy. We desume that it would) and a single eye for the jod of not be passed through Council by the Colony and the Empl the the of the omcial majority and that unofficial members of Comell wil expect to receive, before agree- ing to the imposition, some indice
tion of the heads of expenditure to which. Its yield will be applied.
thip
It is not the ease thị the whole community of long- kong is opposed, eife in Continued on Back kre-
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