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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1929.
DEBATE ON BUDGET OPENS.
(Continued from Page 7.)
Loans.
com-
Incidentally we are informed that fication at the provision of $50,000 the staff of Government Marine for a Harbour Dispensary Launch. Surveyors has grown to such di- The boon to the large boat-popula- imensions that it seems doubtful tion must be inestimable, particu whether there is sufficient ship larly in the treatment of building and ship repairing work municable diseases. It is a matter now going on in the Colony to keep of common knowledge that the them all fully employed.
boat people are either indifferont (8). On the same page 27.weto medical treatment, or unable to It may well be asked how are notice the item "Training expenses leave their craft and go ashore for all those schemes to be financed.) of G.MS. In England $20,046,” treatment, in cases in which imme- We are of opinion that much as We should like to know why the diate medical attention is un we may regret it, we have now Government is to be held respon-urgent necessity. The floating arrived at the parting of the ways aible for the training of the Gov-population.come Into the scheme. —we cannot continue to pay for ernment Marine Surveyors in Eng-of things to a fur greater extent the permanent works out of cur- land and also why the amount for than can be imagined from the rent revenue-posterity must con- such training has increased from angle of public health; and vince tribute to the benefits posterity $7,200 in 1929 to $20,945 in 1930. the mountain cannot KO will receive. We are of opinion) (9) On page 30, we would ask Mahomet, Mahomet must go to that although it may be possible for an explanation of the new the mountain. The new scheme to make economica in many direc-item "Allowances, to 17 Diesel is therefore one that must have the support of all classes of the tions, nevertheless current re-Engineers at $120 each.".
community. venue is obviously insufficient and a carefully considered policy of municipal loans must be resorted to.
Treasurer's Memorandum
Revenue,
on
(10) In connexion with the new item on pure 34 "Inspection | Officer (Fire Brigade) $5,400," we should like to be informed us to the necessity for such an Inspec tion Officer and what duties he is to perform.
We notice a paragraph in the Pienie Loss, Treasurer's Memorandum on Re-(11)With regard to the item on venue, which states that arrears:Page 63 "Launch to replace S.D., of premia are due from the Kow $30,600, we understand that this Inunch was wrecked near the loon Tong Estate and the Praya Fotau Mun in returning from a East Marine Lot Holders; and we picnic excursion. at Shek O-a
should be glad to be informed what is the amount of the arreurs
of premia which is due from each of those bodies respectively.
In connexion with the Praya East Reclamation, we should like to know when the Government proposes to put up lights along Lockhart Road on that Reclama tion, no us to enable motor. vehicles to use, that road at night as well as by day, between Ar- senal Streat and Percival Street, and thus to avoid entirely the tram route at night for that dis- tance.
Various Items.
very
unusual
we
Cuts Deplored.
of
to
any
The two items "Subsidies to Schools in the New Territories" and "Subsidies to the Elementary Vernacular Schools in Hongkong" in the Education Estimates show a decrease of $5,000 each; and no explanation is given for the reduc- tion. In the absence explanation we are unable to offer any Intelligent comment on the matter, but speaking generally we consider that the subsidies hither. route-and the Government hus given instruc- large. should be glad to learn whether to provided are by no means too
tions in order to prevent a repet!- We also note that on puge 102 tion of such costly picnic proceed- of the Estimates the grant la afi ings at the expense of the revenue of the University School of this Colony.
Chinese is reduced from $46,000 (12) We should like particulars to $40,000; but, again, no explana- of the "Building grants $60,000" tion is given. It would be in- (Item 28 on page 63).
teresting to know what has hap-| (13) On page 85, Item 51 "Kew-pened since the 1929 Estimates loon British School," we regret to were framed to account for this see that the Government only pro- reduction." poses to spend in 1930 $60,000`on this work out of a total sum of $725,000 required to complete the school. Why is this?
(14) In connexion with Item 57 on page 86 "Port works $2,000," I will now bring this long this suggested expenditure seems speech to an end in the orthodox to us to be wholly inadequate in fashion, by firing off at the Go-
view of the need which has existed vernment, on behalf of myself and for many years past for the build my Unofficial Colleagues, a broad-ing of an arm to the Typhoon side of remarks and questions in Refuge at Yaumati, in order to regard to various items in the ward off the damaging effects of Estimates which have not yet a typhoon wind from the South. been dealt with by me.
We venture to hope that this work will, therefore, receive the early. attention of the Government..
(1) On page 6 we notice an item "Carriage, Chair, etc., Licences $230,000," and would suggest that, in future Estimates, it would be interesting to have a separate heading for motor vehi- ele licences instead of. lumping them together with chair and rick
sha licences.
conne-
(2) On "page 9, in xion with the item "Public Schools Fees," we would ask the Government to consider whether the fees charged in public schools Sught not to be reduced.
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(3) On page 9 we notice the item Message Fees $160,000." Does this mean wireless message fees, and, if so, why are the estimated receipts for 1930 less
than those for 19297
(4)
10 and 20 we On pages notice the items of $2,000 and $500 respectively for Afforestation in the Northern and Southern Dis- tricts of the New Territories re- spectively, and would suggest that in future years that expenditure might be doubled.
(6) In connexion with the Post Office (page 21) we suggest that
the accommodation on the ground floor and in the basement is insuf- ficient for its requirements.
(15) In connexion with the Grants-in-aid, on page 101, my Honourable friend.
Dr. Tso, desires us to draw attention to the fact that a grant-in-aid is urgently needed by the Mun Sang College which is the only Anglo-Chinese Middle School in Kowloon City:
Conclusion.
We have not attempted to deal with the recommendations of the Salaries Commission, which are not included in the figures of the present Budget, because we pre- sume that those recommendations will be later on brought before us by the Government in due form, by
motion..
The European Members of this Council consider that the time has now arrived when an area of land should be set apart by the Govern- ment for the making of golf-links by members of the Chinese com- this will be one of the points re- munity. They understand that ferred to by the Senior Chinese Unofficial Member in his speech. SIR SHOUSON CHOW.
Expense of the Colony's
Administration. 1)
of
rea-
The honourable senior, unofficial member has given the reasons for the unofficials' attitude in oppos ing the creation of a Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. These sons are that the Reserve may, to a certain extent, detrimentally affect the Volunteer Defence Corps; that the Reservo is un- necessary here; and that naval work should be left to His Majesty's Navy.
Retrograde Step..
↑ In addition to these arguments, the Chinese members niso consider it impolitic to embark on further military or caval expenditure, albeit such is specifically for de- fence purposes. At a time when the thoughts of all are concentrat- ing
оп Universal Peace it is somewhat disconcerting to find in the Estimates a comparatively large vote for the creation of a Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. I This, it seems to us, is a retro- grade step: it is entirely alien to the spirit of international concord and fraternity, which is rapidly gathering weight and momentum, The clarion call is for the total abolition of war, and for the re duction of the weapons of destruc- tion to a bare minimum required for police and defence purposes.
Would it not be a happy gesture for the Government, in this public manner, to abandon this Reserve Force, and thus demonstrate that even such a comparatively small though important, British Colony as Hongkong is completely at one with the British Empire in advanc ing by every means possible tho works of peace in the genuine and noble resolve to hasten the coming of that day when "Man to man the World o'er shall brothers be"?
(6) On page 27 what is the meaning of the sudden appearance
The Hon. Sir Shouson Chow, The honourable senior un- of two items:-19 Coal for Offices,
official member having already $5,000; 20 Rent, light & water al said:
Sir-The views I am expressing, commented upon the overcrowded lowances for Slipway staff, $2,9347
Marine Surveyors' Dept.. with the exception of one. given state of the Prisons, I need only (7). On page 27 we notice that, by way of personal explanation, say a few words on the Female: although the Government Marine are the joint views of the three Prison. I am told that the ac- is unsatisfactory, Surveyor's Department already has Chinese members. The honour-commodation 4 launches, namely, one steam-able senior unofficial member and that the lot of the female driven H.D. 3 and three motor- having ao fully and ably repre- prisoners can be made less hard. driven, H. D. 6, 7 and 8, the Har-sented, the collective opinion of Since Mrs. Southern and her bour Department is asking, in addi- the unofficial members, it only helpers have undertaken the work tion to the new motor-launch for the remains for me to touch upon a of visiting this section of the G.M.S. Department, now under con- few points affecting the Chinese Gaol, some improvement has been effected, and it is sincerely hoped struction, an additional motor- principally, launch for this Department and desire to call attention to
In the Estimates of Revenue, we that they will continue this good also a new launch for the carriage increase of $400,000 in the item munity feel very grateful."
the work, for which the Chinese com- of Stores and Relief.
"Tobacco Duties" over the ap proved Estimates for 1929. We assume that the increase is due to the new scale of duties Intro- duced in February last under the Tobacco Amendment Ordinance of 1929; and we hope-though we are by no means sanguine that the anticipated revenue will be realised.
Olo Custom and Health. While we endorse the 'policy of}: the Government in developing the preventive side of the Medical De partment's, work, may we respect fully ask that that policy may be
In view of the fact that every shipyard in the Colony can now be reached by bus or tram, with a considerable saving of time, over travelling by launch, and also that (see page 27) the Marine Surveyor and his 13 Assistant Surveyors re- ceive conveyance allowance, the
carried out in a liberal and sym- necessity for the use of launches
pathetic spirit, and with due re- by the G.M.S. Department is limit
Representations have been made gard to the susceptibilities of the ed to the inspection of vessels lying to us. by the Chinese General people? Some medical men who afloat in the Harbour which are not Chamber of Commered on behalf may be highly qualined in their numerous enough to warrant any of the Chinese tobacco trade, that profession, and who may have the Increase in the number. launches under the amended, scale of duties best intentions in the world, many allotted to the G.M.S. Office be 75 cents per pound is now imposed be led by their enthusiasm and yond the four completed launches en tobacco, irrespective of the zeal into the, introduction of mea above referred tä.
quality, and that consequently
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development is going on almost from day to day. The Govern/ ment would do well to earmark specific sites for the provision of these "lunga which are so Q5
In these circumstances we sug gest that the unfinished new motor launch, be utilized for other pur the higher grades tabacco, result The Tung Wah Eastern Hospital poses to be determined later and ing, in smuggling of the former is ready to be opened this year The honourable senior unofficial that the second new motor-launch on an extensive sexle. The effect but the Government, in the belief member has asked for the provi-sential to the health of the people, and the new steam-launch be pot of this could be a loss of legitimate that it could not be for want of sion of more recreation grounds. We are aware of Your Excel- bifilt at all, seeing that the Kau trade in the lower-grade tobacco, funds, has made no provision in and open spaces. We strongly fency's personal sympathy with Sing, which (we understand) 1 with the loss of revenue to the the Estimates for 1930. Wo are endorse this recommendation, be the need for recreation among all capable of ateaming at 91⁄2 knots on Government.
happy to say that arrangements one: boller, seems to be eminently suitable for stores and relief work. adverse factor we suggest that the tenance of the Hospital is as been neglected, particularly in the struct the Public Works Depart In order to counteract this have been made whereby the main cause in the past this very neces- classes of the population, and we sary provision has unfortunately trust that you will see it to in- We would add that other sub- Superintendent of Imports and sured for two years, thus enabling heart of the city.ment to allot a piece of ground to departments of the Harbour De Exports may make a thorough it to be opened at the end of No- partment seem to have numerous investigation into the matter invember next; and we therefore very little thought was taken by lid, and, pending such allotment Before the era of towd-planning the Chinese community for a golf- Lunches under their control and co-operation with the Chinese.
of Com ask that the Government will be successive Administrations for the and completion of the link to set that if, by chance, an additional General Chamber Iaunch is occasionally required by merce who would, I am sure, so good as to make a substantial days when unhealthy congestión aside certain days of the week for the G.M.S. Department, that be found only too willing to dosist grant to this most deserving and in the heart of the city would be the playing of golf by Chinese on ged much needed institution. If it be severely and scroly felt as it is some of the existing recreation Department ought to be able in every way they could. to obtain it for the special The Mountain and Mahomet Inconvenient to make provision into day. What has occurred on grounds, kalenda p
Turning now to the Estimates the Estimates now, perhaps a the Island should be made impos- The recent development in the ocasion by applying to another sub- department in the Harbour Office. of Expenditure, we express gratisupplementary vote could be taken, sible on the mainland where rapidu (Continued on Page 9.)–