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HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL about to sever his connection with it, but I look forward to continuing in the enjoyment of that assistance and co-opera- tion which he has rendered in the past in matters in which the Government may consult him. I would now ask the Coun- cil to adopt the following resolution:- "This Council desires to record its heartfelt thanks to Sir Kai Ho Kai for the assistance which he has at all times uagrudgingly rendered in the work of the Council, and its deep appreciation of the valuable services rendered by him to the Colony throughout the twenty-four years of his service as a member of the Legislature." (Great applause.)
HON. MR. POLLOCK--Sir, I beg leave to second the resolution which has just been read, and to heartily endorse your Excellency's remarks with regard to the valuable services which have been render- ed by Sir Kai Ho Kai during the past 24 years both within and outside of the walls of this Chamber. As an unofficial member, I shall very much miss the bene- fit of his counsel and co-operation, and I very much hope that he may be able, for many years to come, to continue to devote his talents to those numerous other fields of public duty and activity which will still lie open to him. (Applause.)
HON. SIR KAI HO KAI--May it it please your Excellency.-In proposing
resolution just now
the
I am gifted with fluency of speech. you said I wish very much, and I should be very much obliged to your Excellency if you could assist me in any way to lay hold of that gift now; for I cannot pos sibly find words and expressions suffici- ently adequate to Excellency and the seconder, my hon. convey to your friend Mr. Pollock, my heartfelt thanks for the very handsome and complimentary manner in which you proposed the resolu tion and in which he seconded it. Also to my colleagues on this Council, both official and unofficial alike, for the cordial way and kind manner in which they have received that resolution. I feel, Sir, your extreme kindness all the more keenly be cause I feel that I do not deserve half of the words you have said of me-for one thing, because I am fully conscious of my many shortcomings and imperfections during the long period I have had the honour of serving on this Council. There is one thing and one only, that I can claim for myself, and that is, that I have always during the past tried to do my
best in the discharge of my public duties. and in no instance have I permitted my personal inclination or self-interest to interfere in the discharge of my public duties both inside and outside this Coun- cil. (Applause.) Now, Sir, I am sure in the present circumstances, when my heart is full and emotion is strong, you will excuse me from saying anything more except that I do thank you, Sir, and all hon. members of this Council, for your kindness to me during the past, and for the special kindness you have shown to me at the present moment. I wish simply to bid you, Sir, and all my honourable col- leagues, a formal farewell, and to assure them, Sir, that in the future, as far as my failing health will permit. I shall, to the best of my ability, over be ready to co- operate with your Excellency and the members of this Council in promoting any measure for the good of this Colony. (Applause.)
The resolution on being put was carried nnanimously.
Jurors' List
The Jurors' List was then considered in
camera.
The Opium Farm
to
adjourn the Council until Monday, theie
HIA EXCELLENCY-I propose being other important business to tran- sact in view of the taking over of the Opium Farm by the Government, and we will now proceed to the consideration of the Jury ist in private.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
A meeting of the Finance Committee presiding. was held, the COLONIAL SECRETARY
The following votes passed :-
West End Playground
were
The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $200 in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Hoog kong, Miscellaneous, Levelling portion of West End Park to form playground,
Cheung Chau Police Station The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $2.990 in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Territories, Building, Police Station, Cheung Chau,
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HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Kiligge Improvement The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $10,400 in aid o vote Public Works; Extraordinary, New Territories_naneous, Improvement ****p Liu Village.
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„The Governor recommended the Council to tote sum of 8500 in aid of the vote Secretariat for Chinese Affairs, Specia! Expenditure, Books and Bookcase.