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20
30
40
50
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THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1935.
ruised by them are numerou
duties de- and acquaintance with the varied. It is well-nigh Impossible, manded" and ciwerfully rendered in even though advance.coples of the this important Government depart unofficial members #perches arement Personally, I woult recom-
incin
that Government retain the Sister, In addition, to the
furnished to the Government a day or two before-hand, for all the criticisms
Public visit the Kowloon Hospital, convenience demands attention to the inadequacy of the service.
and suggestions to be given udegitale | departe requirement of another from
consideration.
It is not
Matron, on the staff of the rule of Great Britain is grounded
Furthermore, no opportunity what- Medient. Department, Instead រ upon co-operative endeavour, employ soever, is afforded the public to dispensing with her next year, al- nent of the natives of the land in
formulate and express their views ou though I am not unmindful that the administrative posts of all grades, he points raised before they are dis-Sister will be replaced by two mid- has proceeded for. Here in Hongkongpond of for good or ill. It lan
dollar 31
Falary, we lag ber
behind. The present policy esgnised rule of administration the
good
wisest step to pursue on the does not conduce to the best interests everywhere to ascertain the trend of
of ground of econoniy, consonant with of the Colony, for, apart from inanubile opinion upon debatable issues cial reasons, good men will not.com.
before proceeding to action. I woud the efficiency of the hospitals.
appreciation must be mit their life-career to a service in
therefore make the suggestion that in
of the Government's ex- which there is for them very little future a separate, date, say a work
in the aubstitution
ՈՐ scope for betterment In spite of the later, miny be set aside for the third sterling paid men whose duties en highest qualities and qualifications.
reading..
Lig efficiently performed by Asinlle members of the start. have repeatedly urged the scheme to
TOURIST TRADE
The Government are to be con- gratulated upon the offeint uld and encouragement they have given to the project for printing out the ...a project which holds out the
better things to come. hope of
This scheme is the outcome of suggestions made by the Hon. Mr. Mackie and myself in the Budget debate last year, and it is gratifying to see the promptness with which those sugges. tions have been taken up by the Government.
In this matter, it seems that the Government have been more apprecia- tive of the public's needs and intersats than the public itself. I say this be cause I am Informed that the response of the community to the appeal and by the Travel Association for funds bus bern disappointing. of the amount that has been subscribed, the bulk comes from public companies and European firme, Although these companies represent Chinese capital to no smull extent, It is a pity that the direct response from the Chinese community has been so mengre. shout like to see n much more in- dividual and direct encouragement from that quarter.
1
|
A PERSONAL NOTE
of
- in the
past; it can be
trial,
Finally, Homuniin taxpayers make a point of the inequity of the public amenities they obtain on the whole Government to which they pay the sanie proportional rates an Laxes as residents in other parts of the Colony. This is a problem to which It appears dificult to turn n denf car, and one whose urgency demands immediate and satisfactory { solution.
NEW TERRITORY PRODUCE For the marketing of Netv Terri- tury produce it is satisfactory to note that provision has been made for increased fan facilities in Kowloon for the sale in bulk of vegetables. This was recommended by the 1933 New Territories Produce Marketing The scheme ajipears to
-1 apologise for having spoken #0 long; but na this is my lust appears RECO in this Honourable Council, I trust that you, Sir, and my honourable colleagues will be indulgent, It is lo
stage, is one that isduction. In this connection I have Ime a striking co-incidence that my codable both from the point of ferven 1 Chinese letter from the last utterance in this assembly shouli view of economy and the absorption Executive Committee of the New ue on the Budget, an instrument which has been almost my constant
of norrow I can observe the growing concern since 1963,
problem and it tendency of the local unemployment authority whose duty it is effective behoves those in ly to check this undesirable growth to adopt remedial Biensures for its
revention.
repeated today. The Committee.
be doing mucit good, and in the to broaden this successful opinion of the District Officer (North) which has passed its ex- it is stimulating Incal
vegetable
анчів!
in the
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS
IN
local men for employment. To my Territories Agricultural Aver
SHUMCHUN amusemeNTS
iment
who seek permission from the For thirteen years in the Colonial
ment for the farmers to erect separate Secretary's Office it was my duty to
sheds on sites on which they sell in
And in which the day preparation of the
time, could sleep at night, to avoid the Estimates; even after my resignation
necessity And from the Government Service, I still
expense of com
constant performed this duty for the Govern
travelling. The Agricultural Associa ment for a year-during the Way, in
tion will be glad of permission for 1910, to be precise; and from 1924
the erection of matsheds for the dis- until now the Budget has ever occupi The Colonial Secretary refers to poul of the farmers' produce in the ed my close attention, as a "member the Treasurer's field memorandum to
numner suggested. Where the provi- chenper perishable produers in oppositim." So, as it is thirty-explain the decrease in railway resion of
can be сля two years since I first directed my ceipts. One of the reasons given for
obtained without
any infringe mind to the annual Estimates, it i
of the Sanitary regulations, this decreuse is a reduction in "the perhaps littime that my last word
passenger traffic to Shumchun," I there is every reason to hope that fiere should be of them,
do not regard the diminution of the Government might ace fit to provide
the desired facilities, Shumchun traffle with any regret or
The District misgiving.
каз
Officer (North) re- Frankly, I would
in his that the
stimulation of that traffic is cords
annual report that May 1, la conclusión, assecinte my.
unwise as is undesirable. 1 "development in lay-out areas involves self with the Honourable Senior Un know that I am treading on thin ice Government in a recurrent expendi when I say that the faellition afforded and the growth of the Yuen for the maintenance of ronds, official' member in his expression af congratulations and thanks to all in conspicuous public places for draw. te those responsible for the produgon ng attention to the amusements" in Long Market is stated as being most of the Budget before --to Sir question such as exist beyond our the conclusion that the development striking. Thèse statements lend to Thomas Southern am Mr. D. W border are, to put it mildly, in bad Tratman, to the Hun, Colonial Trea-form. โล it too much to hope that of the New Territories is proceeding
may be removed?
Apare
With such development, con- Mr. A. W. G. IL and to
to whom
offer few of the
1
transporting larger and salient features, un his
Structural materials, principally
· well-
they appear to me, of the Colonial Secretary's statement that invite com-
outlying districts. With hea me. I now approach tore, familiar loads, the strengthening of rouds and subjects Bearer my They deal
home ground. Poli is almost imperative if the with questions affecting their vigilance in preventing the use exercise, as we know they do, Kowloon.
if roads by trucks and lorries ex- ecoding a certain maximum specified weight. It should also be nurted that some of the bridges were constructed many years ago, and the time seems to have arrived when their safety might be looked into before any seri-
us mishap occurs.
in
that the benefits will accrue only to surer and the Hon. Dirretur of Public | to to this stage. i have dealt with tractors may sinticipate the near
avail myself of the opportunity which this meeting affunds, to impress upon all that this project is
will undoubtedly bring Very bir results. Sonic
may Think gertain cinges of the community; but 1 assure them that s large inther of development of the visitors and the Colons as a resort chinot
but be be, directly or indirectly, of value TO everyone, whether he be the bead of large firm, or small tradesman, or even a ricksha-puller. It is to be hoped that everyone will reali le The) prent potentialities of this or
anisation, and support it to the best of his ability.
11
BATHING PAVILIONS
In some ways connected with the project are the bathing-pavilions at North Paint, which are a distinct at | traction to visitors from Canton und
Works Grantham, sincere felicitations merited promotion.
It is a matter of grent regret to all of us that illness overtook Sir Thomas Southern and Mr. Tratman just on the completion of their ardu ogs Inhuur on the Estimates. I offer them my deepest sympathy, and wish them a speedy and complete recovery. I desire
sire also to congratulate Your Ex- cellency on hensive
15
more
KOWLOON SEAFRONT
fucid and pure by preson of
on the statesmanlike composition.
which accompanied your The Calong is fortunate that at a time when it is deprived of the able other neighbouring regions. At the guidance of both the senior offerals | risk of appearing inportunate,
in the civil administration, the ten would once more urge the Governporary control of its affairs should ment to
to conserve, as long as possible, rest in such capable hands.
these pavilions which are also a very necessary renn of recreation and health to large numbers of our in- babitants.
Meanwhile, with a view to main- aining and enhancing the amenities of the Colony, it would be, wise for Government to look for and reserve other sites which would serve the same purpose, and be envy of acre is ito people of the middle "und lower
classes.
MUNICIPAL RECREATION
GROUND
ugh recreation
modie attempts nere in linitiate such a scheme by private enterprian, but far one reason or auther, they through.
SURVEY
STRESSES NEEDS OF KOWLOON
The first is that "un the
ber
Department.
· POOR LIGHTING
for
ment confidence of any projected scheme under consideration with re- gard to this matter is much to be regretted. Mr. C. F. Strikland's re port, of the 29th June, 1935, tabled at the lust meeting of the Council, industries
in question. Some
114-
of
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vitality and a spirit of courage and duences, continue to retain their! enterprise that cannot easily be sub- dued.
EXCHANGE PROBLEM
YOUTH STEALS
MONEY
In conclusion, I wish to make no LENIENT VIEW TAKEN
more than a brief reference to ex- -change-and-to the financial-distress
evident on all sides in the Colony, accentgated and, to some considerable
exchange. To justify this asscelation
body
The cutting down of expenditure to a road from Ngau Shi Wan realise that this matter is, so
deplored.
BY BENCH
A young lad, Pun Tong-hol, uged
to a
piria to undertake a project of this ath Sentember, 1935, informs the Plighted as at Kowloon. The obtle their ttractions to tourists and motori kong' wnd plays an important part in the Colony from the country three
The re-laying of the untidy upen the Railway fence on Chatham Road involves a very slight
the expenditure for
improvement which the site will offer to residents in the vicinity and to visitors to the Colony. To take in hand one section is
PIGS AND POULTRY pra
raiseworthy in itself. This partial improvement Ізбам become very Song disappointment must be ex- noticeable. Kowloon residents wift | pressed at the absence of reference to the matter of a breeding and appreciate prosecution of the work to include the entire strip of land as poultry farming on the mainland. wn as may savings can be made in This disappointment is emphasized by MR. J. P. BRAGA'S the expenditure of the Public Works the fact that a Committer of a few WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO., LTD.
There all to commendĮ
end of Hongkong's leading residents and the beautifying of open sences on the businessmen have devoted much time Peninsula. One
aesthetle grounds it and thought in collating evi
evidence and is highly desirable, and, added to in the formulation of recommendations that recommendation, in the absence failure to let the public into Govern far adoption by the Government. The of publica
parks improvements are called for in the interests of public convenience and necessity, Let us bope that it will not be long before the The Hon. Mr. J. P. Bruga spoke finances of the Colony will permit of as follows:Your Excellency, Two a public band-stand on this magnif- statements in the Colonial Secretary's cent ground by the sea where music The amenities of the Colony can" Budget Speech appear-to-me-to-con--can be discoursed-of-an-evening-in does not deal specifically with the
the warm summer time. of a public recreation ground open te further be enhanced by the provision tict; they call for some ructions
of the Secret he opened."
A small public work of much utility surance might be forthcoming from all_rections of the community, where
of State six more commends itself for the benefit of the Government that an enterprise gulf, Football, Ennis and other forms opium shops
There those who have to resort to the Kow-
so much potential value and the trade extent, even brought about by the high 16, was charged before: Mr. Mac- of recreation would be available ut are at present seven such shops. The foon Hospital for medical attention to be crented thereby in the Colony of neute financial distress with a high fadyen at the Central Magistracy small feex to those for whom private Colonial Treasurer disputes the fore and advice and to bus patrons also. has not been lost sight of and that exchange I have only to point to the this morning with the theft of sports clubs are in no need to point out how such the sale of opium still declines and for the buses is provided for use in the immediate future.
There expensive.
cash of the revenus derivable from. Te the ordinary, burver it will be implementation of the Committee's languishing sale of our industries $1.05, the property of Ho Sing,
that seen that no shelter or waiting place recommendations will be brought and the frezen condition of facilities would sild to the attractive,
the stage of accomplished fucts capital investments which have com Read Central, ground floor. nearer
our shopkeeper, at No. 108, Des Voeux the opium monopoly ness of Hongkong. The municipal the estitute for 1938 İs perhaps who make
use of the Hospital. I resents of Euglural and other countries | "rather
to crisis in the course of the last optimistically placed
The formation and Inauguration of twelve months-a perind which every; that defendant was seen to steal the it fret sure a suitable cover or shelter
Sub-Inspector L. Tyler stated depend te a great extent on the p$300,000." It is regrettable that the can be erected in the open space at
the Equine Sports Club at Shatin re- vision of
Prognises I synchronised gromus. Colony is going to increase the num- the junction of Argyle and Watering opens the vision of a large inter- with a high Exchange and abnormally! money from a shelf on the top of From time to fine during the t
of its opium shops. 1 is Ronds, at comparatively small cost, national park and playground in that high in relation to China.
complainant's stall. The money fifteen years, there have
been"
decision that, in the opinion of many. that would be greatly appreciated. district. When funds are avaliable Owing to
the starting of the first section of Frederick Leith-Ros
the arrival of Sir was contained in a tin box. He is indefensible en any grounds wint
in China, the increase
I attempted to run away after having might be soever. The
to snatched it, but was caught by com- Batisfactory
round to Shatin sight he speaks, sub jutier. But it is evident plainant and handed over accompanied by
The first section is the explanation of the altitude adopted for lighting both on the Island and commenced.
that the level of exchange in the detective who appeared on the am informed that Government are by the Secretary of State since there in the mainland is greatly to be Tak Aerodrome to Mu Yue Tung. .I
stretch from beyond the Kai Colony in relation to Chinn's exchange seene. magpared to consider applications for
and to work prices generally, is an Accidents occur through The idea should commend itself for bis purpose with regard to an oil exist serious doubts as to the wisdom
rk
important factor in the commercii. Asked why he had committed the blade at Aberdeen, but it is dire of the continuance of a contentious our and insufficient lighting, more so
the scenic beauties of the country and and industrial prosperity of Hong- theft, defendant said he came to in palle thoroughfares so policy.
dimly eult in these times for private enter A telegram from Geneva, dated the
tion is imposed upon
ear owners in Hongkong.
nny budget, not only in regard Government, in magnitude, Yet the scheme is Eastern world that the League Coun- presence
to daya nga in search of work, but had The recurrence of armed robberies expenditure, but even more so, in the been unable to find any employment. which may well be considered as a cil paid a tribute
recommendations
in the New Territories has been giving long run, in regard to revenue. publie necessity from the point of
to the Chinese Coroner's Jury during the year, to
residents cause for anxiety and alarm, therefore hope that the benefits of le stale so that he might pay for community, as well as of the matecal suppression, and expressed the hope reduce it. It is noticed that on the The situation is. I am happy to think, Sir Frederick Leith-Ross's expert ad- his fare back to the country.
vice and great experience will be more His Worship warned defendant profe to the Colony, which have
that it would finally rid Chinic of Hongkong side a saving of $15.00 engaging the attention of Governinens available for this Colony as well as that snatching was a serious offenco mentioned. It
and the step proposed, monk of the Chim and that he will in due time in Hongkong, but in view of hi the drug evil. On the ground of would therefore be
is proposed for 1936, and at New for increasing the strength good policy for the Government to expediency alm, the Colony should, Kowloon a saving of $1,000, $10,008 Police to combat the growing crits of be invited to visit Hongkong in pur-youth, he would not send him to undwinke th› financial etap
to my mind, forego an item of revenue in all. Whether the economy is
son. is robbery and banditry should help to which wis quired, much of which might be for the great beneficial resuits
wise one remains to be proved, but
But restore confidence which has been pected to be reimbursed in course the extinguishment f
the on
oplum public
opinion strongly advocates badly shaken through the prevalence ime through free,
monopoly would bring about in the to
better and improved
the lighting for Colony, Hongkong has acted in
the of robbery with violence in far-off the
of pedestrians and districts in the Turriturices, personal safety past at the behest of the League of motor car, drivers. Owners of motor Nations on the I should like, if 1 may, to dwoll pay
question of one of vehicles contribute quite an apprecia- of the social evil, undible amount of moment on the relationship between
its well now forestall the in-1
The revenue in the Hongkong and Camon. That my
petrol they consume and for the
taken to make such readjustments as essential to maintain relation diented "necessity of tightening up licences they pay
will lead to a reduction in chargen with our pzichten: all
regulations with regard to opium. Neglected Homuntin tumours for
on shipping, Although still severely That the relations now subsisting and Support is it to this suggestion by
some minor favours as a despised child
depressed, shipping is likely to be our cartial and avimpathetic, everyone will the Colonial Secretary's remark-the of a
paternal Government. The entirely
mainstay in the years immediately also admit. But the exelange of conflicting statement that "this
of locality is favoured as the home nu
for the [The Hoi. Mr. J. J. Paterson said:—abeul and should be encouraged as friendly visits from time to line.
Colony must carry out its inter quite a number of families. Having future when it is realised that Govern StrIn the absence from the Colony much as possible. The danger that versary and gratifying us it is, national
regards | nowhere else to.
ofment pursues
of the Judiciof the Hon. Mr. I work might be driven from this play, dozens of We not enough.
mus, and discriminate employment of asked to say on behalf of the Cent-pert on account of charger higher emicavour toplum."
children living in the district have assist and to so-ojwrate with each other in the active promotion of inter-
SOCIAL SERVICES
of necessity to use the streets as labour, preferably in works of a re-mittee of the Chamber of Commerce, then are levied elsewhere is obylous for the which he represents, that the Com to everybody. The Chamber of Com- playgrounds. Residents justly claim productive character, und port trafe, for the interests of the
benefit of the
mitter inds itself in general' agree-merce alse hopes to see a reduction, The wisdom of refraining front for some reserved open space ent
partly lies.
ment with the observations made in in postal ebarges. High exchango the fortune of the one are bound up
Instead of timidity that might
this debate by the Hon. Sir Williain recently has not helped business but vices will commend itself to most oft-repeated complaint of the pre- with those of the other.
dictated the holding up of works of Shenton. The speech of the Honour it has helped the Government to meet citizens. I no convinced that much could be
An Important aspect of the valence of malarial mosquitoes in the
able Culonial Secretary in introducing its liabilities to other Administrations achieved in this direction, were serious question of these services tins, I am district since the early days, of its great public utility and for the protes the Budget inlicated, that the polley for postal services. Some readjust- steps taken, towards formulating n
afraid,
never been emphasised in the settlement continues to persist. It is tion of Society, the Government is of the Government at present is to meat scens to be dac.
Unstinted pust. common policy, and it is my varnest
praise and credit alleged that the presence of market continuing major works at an ex
expenditure; the only question: curtail
everyono is hope that Governinen will give this
conut fairly be withheld from the Kardens in the vicinity, la to be held penditure in the aggregate of more is whether the proposed reductions the Committee of the Chamber of doing, for possibilities of economising, various religious instter the consideration which its
irres-purity responsible for malaria; it is than 18 million dollars. This can be far enough. We agree with Sir
Aut. aut down to its credit. Added to those William Shenton that they do not. worth inquiring into.
Commerce also suggeata that abolition importance deserves,
establishing institutions
phitun
This last summer enses of malaria large public works are such as have
Econiunile nationalism all over the of the Government telephone system Initiated and com- have been very numerOUN. Despite pleted by private enterprise with sub- and while the disease continues with scen
world restricts the free flow of trade, might be considered. throple work and maintaining
It scarcely to Now, reverting to the direct subject staffs for whose services the Colonias complaints in the columns of the local scribed money. Only a few of the its present virulence Longkong, which maintain a separate system to serve
contributions represent a very amall newspapers urging
ones need be men- most important of the Budget, I put forward for Your part of the capital involved, part of finensures; the district has been com-
has been built up on the opposite. subscribers whose names accupy Dix Excellency's consideration suggen which is from abroad, in the erection paratively
like deepening of the port,
the
bound to suffer. port, policy,
Circum-pages In the Telephone Directory and [tion relating to the discussion of the
electric supply schenies on both
stances compel us | annual Estimates in Council. Hither. 19 Buildings and the upkeep of the much has been done to eradicate the sides of the harbour, and the bulk top to bottom to reconsider from it might be cheaper in the long rum
ovil, Flushing facilities, due to the
the scale of an ad- to add them to the system which to, with one or two exceptions, the special personnel who form such an
Inck practice has been to pass the second important, amongst our
of drainngs improvement, are transportation services on land and by ministration which has grown up in serves 270 pages of subscribers. important
water. These public and private mare and third rendings of the Appropte
assste.
conspicuous by their absence.
prosperous days. The Cam the search for ways and means of devious
achievements reflect It le with regret. I noto a proposal, tion B at one sitting. The
creditably on the mittee of the Chamber of Commerce reducing the cost of administration. route and infrequenty of skill and exemplary spirit, bath of fully appreciate the Government's un-which must, I think, occupy a great on the Budget is an accusion of great Department of the salary of one
to effect a reduction in the Medical buses, especially during business
hours, causes considerable Importance to
In the Government and of its inhabitants, willingness to sacrifice any source of deal of attention in the next fer --the--- - community.
convenienco to a large number of and proclaim that Hongkong and its revenue in times like these, neverthe years, perhaps the Government will Speeches are made by alment overy Nursing Sister. I have had the bene Individual toniker, and the points
.fit for some time of personal residents, and to those who have to dependencies, despite extraneous in less they hope that opportunity will be consider this suggestion.
آوا
ענן
NATIONAL view of the health and fitness of Government in the matter of opium improve the fighting rather than to
SILK
STORE
AT
KING'S THEATRE
BUILDING
D'AGUILAR ST.
No Reasonable
Offer
Refused
for we.
MUST CLEAR
RELATIONS WITH CANTON
obligations
#5
others,
PUBLIC WORKS Government's decision to prosecute advanced public works of grent magnitude to their conclusion is gratifying and must be endorsed as
tisfactory. There need be
uf hour
two places are inter-dependent, and reducing expenditure for social ser- by for the children to play in. The keeping its deste in whase safe-
BUDGET DEBATES
pective of their tations,
of
neglected, and
bing toned,
The
finve
prison, but would bind defendant over in a bond of $50 to be of good behaviour for one year. Defendant
MR: PATERSON'S wuld be sent back to the country to
SPEECH
EXPENDITURE CUT FAVOURED
his district of Hoi Ping with money from the Poor Box.
Looking around,
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In