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but their remuneration would be recouped to
the Government out of the revenue of the
Trust.
(84) I have thus outlined my conception of the Trust which,
after careful consideration, I recommend should be established as
the solution of the problem of Hong Kong's Harbour. I have
refrained from going into much detail, but, if the scheme be
adopted, I presume it would be necessary to pass an Ordinance
authorising it, the exact scope and wording of which would be
carefully attended to by the legal officers of the Government.
I can fully appreciate that difficulties of some sort
are bound to arise in carrying the scheme into effect, but, if
the proposals herein contained meet with the approval of the
Governor, then with good-will and determination on the part of
the commercial interests coupled with the loyal co-operation of
responsible Government officials, there should be no difficulty
which cannot be surmounted.
(85) I have been impressed not only by the great natural
advantages of the Harbour, but by the enterprise of the members
of the business community of the Fort; they seem to be worthily
carrying on the tradition handed down by their predecessors who,
by courage and foresight, securely laid the foundations of this
thriving Colony which is so valuable an asset to the Empire. I
have no doubt that the same spirit will be brought to bear in
connection with the proposed Harbour Trust with the result that
in due time, after the existing world troubles are over, there
should be still greater prosperity in store for the Colony.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT.
(86) As the terms of my reference embrace the future
development of the Port, I must deal with several matters concerning such development which have been brought under my
notice during the Inquiry.
(87) Piers. As already stated, while the piers for the large