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evidence opposed to the clamourous, the workmen employed there THE HONG KONG TRANSFER & LIGHTER CO.. for retrenchment and still moro are subject to this form of ail- ment in a malignant form. I can economy.

some

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I suppose there must be ready appreciate how research work has nf the recommenda- first to be undertaken before re this very subject has been exer-acceptance cising the Directorate of certaintion of the Board of Education medial measures can be under- public companies in Hong Kong "to raise slightly the fees for taken on a large scale. However, with the object of instituting some of the higher classes in the in his counted desire to assist drastic economy and so that what public schools While acquiesc private enterprise, I trust the was once conceded as a privilegeing in this recommendation, it Honourable the Director of Medi- in the heydey of the Colony's may not be amies to enquire if cal and Sanitary Services, will prosperity may not be perpetuat the Medica! Oficer for Schools is endeavour to take early and ed into an extension of that pri- quite satisfied that the furniuro effective steps to rid Taun Wan of the Government and Shan Tseng Bay of Malaria, vilege to the point of economic in

schools is all that is desired. For the extensive 'existence of which- unsoundness.

The cast of transport of Gov. instance, enquiry may be institut cannot but seriously retard the ernment servants will increased to ascertain whether the desks rapid development of districts from $250,000 in 1930 to $350,000 and benches are of the standard that are so full of promise of be- next year. This large increase type and so designed as to be free coming important industrial cen- I anticipate from danger of injury to the tres in the New Territories in the calls for comment.

that the health of the little children at near future. Government's reply

Government I have carefully searched the tending certain

Draft Estimates for a sum of greater the growth of the Colony schools. the larger must be the numerical

On certain items of special.cx- $1,000 which had been promised strength of its personnel, hence

penditure under the Canton for forestry work in certain areas the higher transportation cost. Kowloon Railway vote, comments in Kowloon, and principally for This being the case, Government should not be above accepting, have been brought to my notice ornamental trees in the parks and as representing, the considered open spaces of Kowloon Tong. mutatis mutandis, the hint con- tained in one of the recommenda- opinions of a number of residents: To my regret, I cannot discover tions of the recent Salaries Com-living out in the New Territories. any such item of proposed expen As they form fair criticism, no diture. This small sum of money mission' which reported upon the question of the salaries to the apology is needed for submitting would be very well spent and help In the to improve that part of New Kow them for consideration. Shanghai Municipal Council's Staff, both, foreign and Chinese.first place, the Railway Adminis-loon as the "Garden City" on the

on ita Mainland. tration is congratulated Regarding local applicants for foresight in the provision of Municipal Service the Commis $1,340 for the Approach Road to knowledge that the series of sion recorded that:-

Fanling Station. It is very de-open-air regimental band con- "In view of the high cost of sirable that this road be placed in certs which has just concluded

were a source of infinite enjoy~! obtaining and maintaining for. eign employees in the Council's proper order.

In the absence of any explana-ment to some hundreds of Kow- service, including passages, long leave and other benefits,tory.note, the item of $8,250 for loon residents during the few hot a new air compressor and motor summer evenings when they were the Commission is of the opinis queried. It is held that if the provided with excellent and the- ion that local residents, for apparatus is for paint spraying roughly enjoyable music supplied the military bands on the eigners domiciled in China,

grounds of the Kowloon Football and Chinese should be appoint purposes the proposal should not by

The Finance Committee lub. ed wherever possible, provided be concurred in.

Criticism is rather more un-

a sum of that they possess the necessary generous when it comes to sub- of this Council voted qualifications and experience for the position to be occupied, head 41-"Sheung Shui Station, $1,200 for band concerts during I am not 1930. It is not such a large sum Extensions, $43,100." thus reducing the heavy costs so great a user of the railway as that it might not appear as a re- of appointments from abroad."

to be in a position of being a fair curring item each year under I hope I deem it pardonable for giving critic; but if the presumption is Miscellaneous Services. prominence to this recommendatrue that the station is to be ex-my suggestion will receive Your tion of the Shanghai Salaries tended at a cost of $43,100 for the Excellency's Commission because there is so benefit of a few golfers only, then sideration. rauch excellent material obtain the proposed expenditure requires My hope of an initial vote for able in the Colony whose employ more careful scrutiny. ment would mean a large saving

:

It is a matter of common

favourable con-

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the preliminary construction of Sub-head 46 is the re-appear the first section of the Circular! in the cost of transport services alone. The Colony has founded ance of $40,000 for "new body-Road in the New Territories as

There are far work for 4 coaches."

as Ma-Yue-Tong has been and is maintaining a University technical men who advocate that, doomed to disappointment. of its own at some sacrifice. Why before incurring this expenditure, looked in vain for the re-inclusion GENERAL. NOTICES not find greater use for the pro enquiries might be made of, and of the item that first appeared in ducts of our own seat of learning tenders invited from, firms in the the. Estimates for the current among the technical men whom Colony capable of building rail-year. I am conscious of the fact NAVY LEAGUE. the University is turning out in

greater numbers each year? If war coaches, of which there are that the advisability of the con- several. In this connection there struction of this road is debata- the rumour is well founded that are those who hold that the pre-ble. Amongst the opponents of THE PRESIDENT and Members our graduates have to seck lucra sent third-class coaches are of an the project were ranged my un- THE

of the Committee of the tive employment outside the entirely unsuitable type for the official colleagues of this Council.

of the traffic on this line.

I draw attention to this subject: Hong Kong Branch of the NAVY Colony, then the truth LEAGUE will

the saying is painfully forced upon The advantage of assisting not so much because I entertain CENOTAPH on TUESDAY, Octo-one that "a prophet is not with local industries is obvious. While any hope of success in these hard For the best Permanent Finger &ber 21, NELSON DAY, at 11 am out honour save in his own coun on this subject, I trust Your Ex times, but that a scheme which, Marcel Waves. Hair Cutting and

There has been too great for the purpose of laying a try,"

a tendency for the sons of the cellency will kindly direct that the to my mind, will in the end prove

deliberations of the Empire Con- remunerative will not wreath on the Monument."

They will later proceed to the soil" to be passed over in Hong ference be closely watched in sight of entirely. I cannot appre a Kong. This tendency ought to be arder that fuil benefit be taken of cinte the diffidence in embarking checked, and a new policy in its recommendations, with special upon this project when it is augurated whereby qualified local reference to Empire trade prefer-known to the Government that men be afforded facilities for ad. елсе. Our local industries need there are a few prospective appli- vancement in the Colonial Ser-all the assistance they can obtain cants for building siten as soon for their maintenance and de-as a working plan of the new road We have a shining and out velopment. It has been regret-should be available to them and standing example from amongst fully observed that a few are likely residential plots shown on the unofficials of this Council of struggling with intensive com such plan.

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MEETING

will be held untiring energy there should have sibility of successful competition. total outlay is not going to be (weather permitting) at Happy been no limit to his promotion: The Colonial Secretary in his very large; it will recoup itself in Valley on SATURDAY, 26th Octo- but the discouraging and discri speech hinted that "the share a few years and besides add to service regulations market indicates that commer-the amenities of Kowloon, which ber, 1930, commencing at 2 p.m. minatory

The first bell will be rung at stood in the way. I may say that cial undertakings are expected to is fast growing into a large and

these régulations do not excite prosper." It is sincerely to be beautiful city. 1,30 p.m.

any great enthusiasm in local en-hoped that there may be early

It was just a month ago that! listment for Government service fulfilment of this prophecy, to the Biology Buildings attached to For a long period of years a effect which Government can do the University were publicly position of trust and responsibi its part by Becuring for our in- opened by Your Excellency. It is lity was held by another local dustrial undertakings & measure only in the fitness of things that officer, who retired with a unique of freedom from unfair competi- the thought suggests itself that a record of 55 years' service with tion against which we have ao Public Marine Aquarium be estab the Government. His successor strenuously to fight.

lished in the not distant future. Badges admitting non-membere was another Hong Kong man In another direction also could I hope I may be justified in the to the Members Enclosure and who has honourably earned hip Government assistance be, most Club Rooms at $5 for Gentlemes retirement on pension after not helpful. There is the Imperial submission that this is an oppor- and $2 for Ladies, are obtainable many years short of 40 years in Colonial Development

tune moment for bringing for. Fund,

ward the suggestion. Apart from through the Secretary upon Intro-public employment. His place Could not Hong-Kong petition the economic and scientific as duction by 2 member,

such has been filled by a Cadet Officer for the allocation of its quote pects of such an institution, the member to be responsible for pay drawing emoluments on a basis which might be utilised, among popular interest which the pro Manila or ment of all chits, &c.

the computation of which affords other purposes, towards promot-Ject will accuse is certain to be model. In this connection a short LAMMERT BROS.

A suitable site for the extract from the general report Badges admitting to Members" Enclosure will not be on sale. tng, fostering and developing pri

the benefit of Hong Kong?. The Aquarium should be in the area of Mr. David G. Stead, Fisheries the Race Course.

COASTWISE present appears to be the ideal reserved for à Public Park recom- Enquiry Commissioner, upon the mended by the Playing Fields fisheries of British Malaya is well moment for an appeal to be made Committee near the Police Train worth consideration.

the to the Right Honourable

ing School. There are public "I would even go so far as to Secretary of State for the aquaria in Manila, Batavia, Japan, suggest," Mr. Stead wrote, "that Colonies when a comparatively and Honolulu. Your Excellency in a country of such mixed na small round sum in aterling would is probably better acquainted tonalities, where human inter- there need be no fear that an represent a large amount when than anyone of us with the Public ests are so diverse, a large well- aquarium at Kowloon will not converted into Hong Kong dollars, Aquarium in Singapore. I am established public aquarium pay, always provided that it is While on the subject of indus-given to understand that there would be really of national bene properly designed, constructed, tries, I would not like to miss need be no doubt as to the ultimat as well as of great assistance and "run." this oportunity of offering conate financial success of a well in municipal organisation and Your Excellency, I apologise for gratulations to the Department of established aquarium in a large order. Mr. Stead moralises that the inordinate length of my Government concerned on the centre of population, such as "it has come to be recognised in speech. I justify it on the ground businesslike expedition displayed have suggested in Kowloon. The most parts of the world, at the that this is the one occasion in in pushing ahead with contingent Aquarium in Manila, though present time, that it is far more the year when Unofficial Members works in connection with the small, maintains most interesting easy to control a people who ate of Your Excellency's Council have large private reclamation of the exhibits. There were in June of able to satisfy, by proper means, the opportunity of placing their Teun Wan foreshore. From an this year 891 exhibita, which at their natural desire for recréa views very fully before Your Ex- Industrial point of view, with the tract a great deal of attention. tion and amusement." He re- cellency on matters concerning advent of electrical power, I en It cost Ps. 60,000 to build and leas garda a public aquarium as "an the administration, finance, and vision the genosis of a flourishing than Ps. 8,000 for its maintenance essential institution" and argues municipal needs of the Colony. and important township in the in 1929. There were 80,000 that even if it did not "pay from Better far. that criticians be ad- Taun Wan district of the New Visitors last year and a small the strictly financial point of vew vanced openly in the honest con Territories witir the completion entrance fee is charged, elemen- it would still be a very cheap viction of their soundness than The Newspaper Enterprise, Ltd. of this Important reclamation, tary pupils being admitted free means of granting to the public that there be tacit acquiescence Like the Shan Tseng Bay district It should not be difficult to plan very valuable educational facili in proposals with which one does Tsun Wan enjoys the unenviable an Aquarium for Kowloon on the ties share the view that not inwardly agree. reputation of being very malari.

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