12
THE
HONGKONG
PENINSULA "HOTEL:
HONGKONG HOTEL: REPULSE BAY HOTELA
ĮPEAK HOTEL,
" AND
SHANGHAIĮ
ASTOR HOUSE: PALACE HOTEL: MAJESTIC HOT L.
HOTELS
LIMIT.D.
In assortation with the Grand Hotel Des Wagons Lits, Peking.
Hotel SAVOY
The Newest and Finest Hostelry in THE Colony
Convenient. Cosmopolitan
KOWLOON HOTEL
KOWLOON,
Under the Personal Supervision and Attention of
l'hone Nos
K-608 & K.609
Mr. Mrs. H. J. WHITE,
Cables
"KOWLOTEL** Hongkong.
PALACE HOTEL.
Tol. Kowloon No. 3,
Tol. Address "Palace."
A First Class Residential, and Tourist Hotel with all the Con-
THE HONGKONG" TELEGRAPH.
DEBATE ON BUDGET OPENS.
that we
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1929.
The give it that adequate support
which would justify us in conting ing to call it a University on the English model. The minimum an- nun! sun which the Government. should contribute to the University is $200,000.
I hope your Excellency's offorts on behalf of the University to ob- oftain an allocation of part of the Boxer Indemnity moneys may yet be successful. In the field of education what better cause could be found?
amanufacturing centre. probabilities aro that it will substantially increase in the not distant future. This carries with it in those days certain Govern- (Continued from Page 9.)
ment obligations to see that the The Honourable the Colonial factories are conducted according Secretary consoles us with the fact to modern hyglonic methods and proper lines: The can finance the contem-operated on
the Inspector plated increases in the Estimates Report of without recourse to increased taxa Factories (Annex B) to the Re tion, a very satisfactory state of port of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs for last year is illuminat affairs, but it certainly appears to me having regard to the general ing and clearly indicates a case for further investigation. The tenor of the Estimates that such ennot be the position much longer, time is not far off when more I will not dwell on the water advanced factory legislation and question, Government Civil Hoe largely increased factory inspee- pital, the Gaol, the Playing Grounds, tion will have to be taken in Port Facilities, markets, the uncom-hand but this possibly has already pleted part of the 70 feet road be received your Excellency's con tween Causeway Bay and Taikoo sidoration. Sugar Factory, Aviation and Broad- casting; they have already been lealt with by the Honourable the Senior Member, but I have in addi- tion, a number of my favourite schemes, and I will now deal with what I regard as some of our most pressing needs In, "this, the most progressive and up-to-date Colony of the British Empire."
Our City Hall, :
Are we proud of our City Hall? True it was an appropriate build- ing 40 to 50 years ago and the Colony must still be grateful to a generous Government and public men who provided the site and building. Is it at all in keeping with the present requirements of the Colony? Recently His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester visited the Colony and the Theatre being the most central position was chosen for his official reception
space is so unfortunately the limited that many were unable to receive Invitations, almost to the extent of causing, general dissatis- înction on such an auspicious oc- cusion.
Appalled.
Such being the vista we have before us, can it be wondered that one is appalled at the large ex penditure..of money that lies ve- fore us? Ni mortalibus 'orduí est, Some of the propositions call for Widows & Orphans Pensions: immediate adoption. They can no "I cannot help mentioning the longer be delayed. Some may pos- financial position of the Widowssibly be held in abeyance for A little longer but as surely as night. and Orphans Fenslor Fund.
follows day all must eventually be taken in hand.
As far as I can find no fund has been set apart to meet these We collect the sub- liabilities. seriptions and pay them into our current account and use them as the revenue of the Colony. I find on page 11 of the Estimates the sum of $19,000 is expected to be received next year.
KOWLOON PROBLEMS. Hon. Mr. Braga on Municipal....
Matters.
The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga said:-Your Excellency, My re
to
A provident fund of this naturemarks on the Budget will he should, in my opinion, be absolute, limited almost exclusively
matters concerning Kowloon. ly secure and should be kept se- parate, and apart as a Trust Ac-They are not intended to dilate I believe there was î upon the numerous subjects "in-i count. time when there was a separate volving heavy expenditure making up the Budget for 1930, That fund for widows and orphans, but this has long since been merged in ground has been very fully and very ably covered by the Honour- the Colony's general funds.
The Colony miny at some future able Senior Unofficial Member as The Unofficial spokesman on this time be called upon to make a capital provision for these liabidecasion. It is matters of so- litles.
University.
called municipal interest with which I am at the moment prin- cipally concerned.
Conspicuous among the omis I see there are two grants to
the list of Public the University, one of $50,000 and sions from the other of $40,000, (items 25 Works Extraordinary which the and 26 on page 102 of the Es- Honourable Colonial Secretary in timates). The University serves his Budget speech described 23 a most useful purpose not only as
"that very popular vote to which an educating factor but in pro- members of the public are inclined to turn first to see whether their viding the Colony with useful citizens, am sometimes inclinedown favourite schemes have been either this included" is any reference to the to wonder whether
the commercial Kowloon Tong market. This The late Sir C. P. Chater, for Government or many years member of this Coun- concerns of this Colony avail them
the Senior Unofficial Member this" cil, left a very interesting and valu-selves sufficiently of the facilities, omission has been alluded to by
The floors of the reception halls have to be shored up whenever a public reception or entertainment is library and given the public museum must be the cause of dis- appointment to any visitor who happens to be passing through the Colony.
ventences of a Home Under Entirely European Management, Coryable collection of pictures depicting which our University provides, afternoon. Permit me, Sir, to|
Lounge and Billiard Saloon. Three minutes from Ferry., Families specially
catored for. Moderato terms.
EUROPE
After dianei dancing every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Mrs. J. H. Oxberis,.
Proprietress.
Cables:-
"EUROPE".
Singapore.
HOTEL
SINGAPORE
Grill
THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD.
Arthur Elell Manazing-Director.
Ci
the Colony's history from the It appears to me there must be earliest times, and also a collection many positions which our Univer- of china representing a life work, sity graduates could fill with case but we have nowhere to house these and possibly distinction. generous gifts. Surely the time has come when a suitable City Hall Theatre and Assembly Rooms must he provided?
I notice that we, contribute the sum of $1,200 per annum to the City Hall (item 21 on page 101), a very small contribution.
Vehicular Ferry.
"י
Year after year, the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce re- fer in their annual report to the need of a Vehicular Ferry between the Island and Kowloon. The Public Press constantly refer to it. Are we any nearer the acquisition of such a means of communication which appears to be only too obvious and which must have a most beneficial effect on the whole Peninsula? What is our position? It appears to me to be a disgrace to the community that it is im- possible to get a motor vehicle from the Island to the mainland or vice versa between the hours of 7 p.m.
and 9 a.m. and then only by very antiquated means and laborious methods a mere sep to the public. Sessional papers have been issued but we neem no nearer a solution. Is it that Government's terms are too exacting or is it that no cut been
My personal opinion is that our contribution to the University is wholly insufficient.
course
point out that the failure to in-
elede the Kowloon Tong Market in the list of public works may be, regarded as a slight on, and acant who have the honour of repre- consideration for, the gentlemen The conception that the Uni-sentation on, the Sanitary Board. Moreover, provision for a market versity is a luxurious appendage to Kowloon Tong was forcefully the ordinary educational still lingers here, though it has urged in this Council in a speech been entirely abandoned in Eng- last year by the Hon. Mr. Shenton. land. Universities are no longer Hope was raised that Kowloon the preserves of the intellectual Tong residents would soon be rich but are accepted as an in- given their market when reference tegral part of the community's was made to the subject by the life. They are expected to per- Colonial Secretary in his Budget form a social service for the whole last year. This is what the official surrounding district by maintain- spokesman said:"In New Kow- place, Shamshuipo, ing and improving the cultural loon, market extensions hold standards, by providing a steady prominent stream of highly educated men and Kowloon City, and Kowloon Tong women for the various professions all receiving an allocation." And and commerce and by increasing the result is like unto the answer of St. James: "It" is even a the sum of human knowledge.
vapour that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away,"
The Estimates Sub-Committec of the Sanitary Board, on which was privileged to serve this year, recommended to the Government. the erection of a public market
Pertinent Facts,
There also seems to be an im- pression abroad that because a University: nccepts Government assistance it must of necessity sacrifice it dignity and lose its that were so, independence. If then there is not a University in Great Britain that can command respect. They have had to ask for a substantial dole which has been the more readily granted
A
RUNNYMEDE HOTELLI PENANG and dried policy has yet bett because of the very important part of public markets is peculiarly
(Incorporated to the Straits Settlements.
LARGEST BALLROOM IN THE STRAITS.
Overlooking the Sea;
Hot and Cold Running Water.
Highest Quality Catering.
Modern Banitary System European Chef.
PRODUCTS DIRECT FROM LONDON MARKET. CABLES." RUNNYMEPE."
WILLIAM HAROLD PERRY — Manager
Just
the Very
Brand.
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA, LTD.
ASAL
BEER
tione
Printed and Published for the Proprietors by FREDERICK PERCY FRANKLIN, at 1. and 3. Wyndham Street, in the City of Victoria. Hongking
obligation like a road or is it a matter for private enterprise?
Rond to Canton,
within the Kowloon Tong Estate. Later at a meeting of the Full Board on the 23rd July, 1929, a motion was unanimously adopted approving the proposal. When it is remembered that the question within the province of the Sanitary Board to consider, the rejection of the Board's recommendation to the Government is difficult of Batis- factory explanation to those out- side the secret councils of the Government.
Children's Playground,
the modern University must play This Government aid too has been Imperilling the Kiven without autonomy of these institutions in England for there has been no in- How many more years shall we
terference of any kind on the part be talking of the motor road to
of the Government as appears Canton? Rumour has it that the from the very interesting speech contract for the construction of the of the Right Honourable H. A. L.. motor road in Chinese Territory to Fisher in his centenary address In the opinion of residents of our boundary has already been at University College London in Teim Sha Tsui, another matter of given out and I have myself seen April 1927.
the part: immediate attention on the pegging out, close to our own
Up to the conclusion of the more or less urgency calls for boundary. We are, however, al- Great War, the Oxford and Cam- of the Government. I refer to the most entirely in the dark as to the bridge Universities, did not re- children's playground. This also position.
quire Government financial assis-has been, sympathetically touched tance, but at the conclusion of the War it was found that they would upon by the Senior Unofficial Member. Residents of Kowloon not be able to continue their ae- tivitica as in the past unless sub-begin almost to despair that ever be considered worthy stantial Government financial as children across the harbour will of Govern- sistance was granted, and this
ment in the provision of a suit- applied even more to the other of the solicitude
convenient Universities..
able ground in a. locality where children could run and play about within an area objectionable from the A Royal Commission was ap free pointed presided over by the Right features to be found in the railed-. Honourable Mr. Asquith in the in portion of the railway ground year 1919 as a result of which on Chatham Road dignified with very large Government, grants the name of a "Children's Play- were made, and to-day roughly.
Home For the Infirm, Hongkong is a great international port and as such there is a constant stream of individuals looking for employment. Some are attracted by the prospects of possible work. some because they are unable to get work elsewhere. There is also another class, who cease to become employable. The able bodied are found employment by the Gen- eral Charities Organisation, the Hongkong Benevolent Association and other charities but it is of the the fast class I now speak. It
Royal Commissioni.
is impossible to and work for the Government provides, dither ground. them. They wander between the direct or through local authorities. In the senior morning news Sailors' Home and the Hongkong 50% of the revenue of Oxford Paper of the 10th September will.]
Benevolent Association and often
through no fault of their own be University, 45% of the revenue of be found a plaintive appeal on come a charge on the Colony. Birmingham University, 70% of behalf of the children of Kowloon. They are of various nationalities the revenue of Bilstol University should not be surprised if it be and 60% of the revenue. of Leeds that of some British mother vainly and, as far as possible, they Univeralty. In fact out of the pleading for an amelioration of a should be repatriated, but there total income of the Universities of condition not too creditable to the is still a residue for whom a Great Britain about.50% is con- Colony in the matter of play- refuge should be provided. We tributed by either Government or grounds at Kowloon. A brief ex- tract from that letter may serve have to old age pensions or in-
local authorities. surance. They are nevertheless
The conclusion that follows some useful purpose if,perchance, an obligation of the Colony.
from an examination of these it escaped notice from those to. Factory Legislation.. facts la that this Colony must ac-whom the letter was designed to cept the Hongkong. University as appeal. The writer condemned The Colony is slowly but sure- an Integral and essential part of last year's saving of $22,000 on
(Continued on Page 3.). ly becoming, for various reasons, its education scheme and most
1
EDNA FORBES'S most popular story now a most entertaining picture!
great picture from great book/
Mother Knows Bert
LIAM
Bij.
Edna Ferber
MADGE BELLAMY LOUISE DRESSER BARRY NORTON JOHN BLYSTONE production
The part realisation of an a bi ion - vaudeville success - and. then the contact with romance- te awakening on be part of the girl that therz is something in life more than just the f otlights - the tra silion i character- the plant- ing of the ae da fcombat between the artificial and the real
AT THE
QUEEN'S
TADY TO SA URDAY At 2,3,5,10, 7.15 & 9.20.
THE
MYSTERIOUS LADY
with
GRETA
GARBO
terious
MysterQADY
AT WORLD
STO-DAY TO SATURDAY CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE DAILY FROM LIS..
A gripping r›n nce of wo lig sishattered by elesumsi atisl er dence,
THE PRICE OF HONOUR
AT. THE
TO-DAY TO SATURDAY
STAR At 5.30, & 0·20-