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7. The ordinary expenditure in 1889 was $1,459,167 as against $1,461,459 in 1888, the extraordinary expenditure being $374,551 as against $530,870. The total expenditure, therefore, in 1889 was $1,833,718, being $158,611 less than in the year before.
8. The decrease in the amount expended on extraordinary public works in 1889, when compared with 1888, is, to a considerable extent, attributable to a large amount spent in 1888 for the distribution of water, and for the purchase of land for a new central market in the city of Victoria.
9. It may be added in connexion with revenue and expenditure that the Chinese inhabitants contribute, by a voluntary assessment among themselves, towards the pay of what are called district watchmen, who are appointed by the Governor under an Ordinance passed in 1888, for protecting those portions of the town especially allotted for the residences of the Chinese inhabitants. In 1889 the amount contributed by them was $7,350, to which $2,000 were supplemented by a grant-in-aid from Government.
10. The military contribution so-called was in 1889 the same as in former years, viz.: 20,000l. a year, although it has since been increased, under the instructions of the Imperial Government, to double that amount on the assumption that the garrison is to be considerably enlarged.
But the amount paid for this military contribution by no means represents the entire cost entailed on the Colony for military purposes. The military property, which is of considerable extent, is situated in the centre of the town; it is in itself of great value, but apart from this it pays no rent nor taxes.
Legislation.
11. There were 35 Ordinances passed during 1889, the principal being an Ordinance referring to Chinese emigration, an Ordinance to regulate the construction of buildings in the Colony, and one providing for the extradition of Chinese criminals. Some laws of importance have been passed since the commencement of the present year, and several of more or less consequence, including a new Ordinance on bankruptcy are under consideration.
Education.
12. Two additional schools subject to Government supervision were opened last year, the present number being 99.
The total number of scholars in Government schools during the year was 2,388 as compared with 1,933 in 1888; in grant-in-aid schools 4,814 as compared with 4,325.
The total expenditure for these schools amounted to $44,321, which was somewhat less than in 1888, owing to a discontinuance
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Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941
PAPERS RELATING TO
Expenditure.
7. The ordinary expenditure in 1889 was $1,459,167 as against $1,461,459 in 1888, the extraordinary expenditure being $374,551 as against $530,870. The total expenditure, therefore, in 1889 was $1,833,718, being $158,611 less than in the year
before.
8. The decrease in the amount expended on extraordinary public works in 1889, when compared with 1888, is, to a considerable extent, attributable to a large amount spent in 1888 for the distribution of water, and for the purchase of land for a new central market in the city of Victoria.
9. It may be added in connexion with revenue and expenditure that the Chinese inhabitants contribute, by a voluntary assessment among themselves, towards the pay of what are called district watchmen, who are appointed by the Governor under an Ordinance passed in 1888, for protecting those portions of the town especially allotted for the residences of the Chinese inhabitants. In 1889 the amount contributed by them was $7,350, to which $2,000 were supplemented by a grant-in-aid from Government.
10. The military contribution so-called was in 1889 the same as in former years, viz.: 20,000%. a year, although it has since been increased, under the instructions of the Imperial Government, to double that amount on the assumption that the garrison is to be considerably enlarged.
But the amount paid for this military contribution by no means represents the entire cost entailed on the Colony for military purposes. The military property, which is of considerable extent, is situated in the centre of the town; it is in itself of great value, but apart from this it pays no rent nor taxes.
Legislation.
11. There were 35 Ordinances passed during 1889, the principal being an Ordinance referring to Chinese emigration, an Ordinance to regulate the construction of buildings in the Colony, and one providing for the extradition of Chinese criminals. Some laws of importance have been passed since the commencement of the present year, and several of more or less consequence, including a new Ordinance on bankruptcy are under consideration.
Education.
12. Two additional schools subject to Government supervision were opened last year, the present number being 99.
The total number of scholars in Government schools during the year was 2,388 as compared with 1,933 in 1888; in grant-in-aid schools 4,814 as compared with 4,325.
The total expenditure for these schools amounted to $44,321, which was somewhat less than in 1888, owing to a discontinuance
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