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HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,
THE COLONIAL SECRETARY proposed that the Bill be read a third time.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and the Bill was read a third and passed.
H.E. THE GOVERNOR-I thank Hon, Members very sincerely for the provision made for the Public Services next year.
THE FIVE MILLION DOLLAR LOAN.
THE COLONIAL SECRETARY moved the second reading of the Bill to make provision for a loan of $5,000,000 for the carrying out of certain public works.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and the Bill was read a second time.
Council went into Committee to consider the Bill clause by clause.
Upon Council resuming,
THE COLONIAL SECRETARY moved that the Bill be read a third time.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed.
Council adjourned until next Thursday, September 22nd.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
A meeting of the Finance Committee followed, the COLONIAL SECRETARY presiding.
H.E. The Governor's message No. 11, comprising votes totalling $216,498 was considered. All the vote were approved.
THE CHAIRMAN-I have one item which is not on the agenda to bring before you. The typhoon in August blew away the foundation, house and fittings of the Beckwith bell. Certain mechanical parts of the bell were on shore at the time undergoing repair. The cost of restoring the damage done by the typhoon will be about £655 and I would ask your authority to order the fittings, etc., by cable so that the bell may be restored as quickly as possible. A formal vote will be placed before you at the next meeting.
This authority was given.
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