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REFORM CLUB PLATFORM

Page 1)

(Continued: from a vote in the forthcoming election, | case of' fire occupants could have Thin End of

"If they are given the right to courrele staircases, so that in

"The object of this provision in every right given there is al- ways a corresponding duty or ob- in our platform is quite frankly figation, and with the realisation to Insert the thin end of the

that they are Hong Kong citizens wedge, our final aim being to

they will be equally prompt with creaton Cofinet system, it is es-

other citizens of the Colony to do sential that members. should

their best to safeguard the inter- stort possibly in 1 relatively well es the external sec- small way to gain experience of departmental responsiblilty, and urity of Hong Kong in an om-

ergency," said Mr. Woo. this we propose to do by giving at least two unoilicial membera of the Executive Council the res. ponsibility to head two govern- ment departments—any depart- ments on that Council-This, we hope, will give them the sense of departmental understanding which would otherwise be lacking the present system of complete, division of the Legislature from

the Executive,

51

"The matters before you are of the greatest Importance to the citizens of Hong Kong. The plat- form contains comprehensive scheme of what the Reform Club will advocate and if in sufficient

will power,

the introduce in Legislature of this Colony if its and unce members are elecibel,

| nccepted, we must as a Club re- quire the support of every mem ber for the

this platform.

principles of

"I look forward with hope to the citizens of this Colony aμ»

Droving

with your platform their vote and assure you that 1 10F one, without four or favour, shall work solidty 10 introduce as a fact what are the now meroly

proposals of our platform,"

A Compromise

Mr. F We, with seronded, was a said the draft platform sort of rampromise, atul text into awaskeleration the clarum of the people a Hong Kong . whole it advented the employment of locul permanel, whicheven gent

de, in the verament Deputer ents

el to h ter

the thing Su for they Kulig boys a break. have distinged the duties very well.

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For Citizens Speaking in support of the draft Mr. T. Addis Martin platform inid a policy such as that adyo- ented by the Club, was obviously for the true citizens of Hong Kong whose home it has been för gen- erations and whore home it will continue to be for generatione to come under an enlightened and efficient adtrinistration basing its strength on direct representation, "Forty thousand of the best troops have been pitchforked out of their homes into this Colony which is tangible evidence that the democratic way of life is go- ing to be defended by democratic obligations," said Ms. Martin.

In the matter of finance Mr Martin

advocated that budget meetings should be communitier open to the public and the Presa that the tax-paying community He would be better informed. also suggested that the present hod of presenting the Budget ould be improved to make it un- derstandable at least to the busi-

ness min.

Bluzy

A supporter of the system of Martin "pay us you earn" Mr. said assuming Increase in taxe- is inevitable, auch untapped sources of revenue M a Colony Lottery-a good revenue raiser in other parts of the Empire

uld be considered, niso a head tox, though on the latter there has been sure rumbling of dils-

proval,

the

*irst principle of

Our problems of housing, edu- ration and merieine have been that of the overshadowed by thousands of unfortunates

com- ing from the neighbouring pro- vince, but in these days when we The majority of the panopte its

find ourselves 1 table even to Hong Kong Pre Chinese and cope adequately with the para regad must be given to

mount viales of the Hong Kong claims to determine what an besluiten proper, we should apply In the weltpatrisftatem of the Ch

things lony, muld M Woo, win Taal besume of this the that, at dealing with these prob

, suk Mr. Martin. petite to the Governor - ¦

Government's policy of Jenst the bar asked that

the resistance in stealing with Leerdaal view of it dish mi

in

Jamsing problem by requisitioning Catality showed

was criticised by Mr. Martin who Tavour of the Chinese who Ehungu

a pincing the bunden on the od British subieets truld

landford and interfering with the ily could be regarded as rikazell,

elementary low of supply and of Bong Kong, have the anglai

demand, hud the effect only of elarding natural expansion and enterprise.

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Social Services

Absence of a civic and sub- tural centre was also criticleod by Mr. Martin.

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to make their escape.

He urged the adoption of the Abercrombie Report, particularly the removal of the dockyard and the barracks in Wanchai and P.M. Nathan Road. Now that the Ser-, 12.30...“Hong Kong vices have agreed to move out," let there be no excuse for further shelving of the scheme, urged Mr. Ma.

On Use subject of education Mr. Ma said he championed a plat form calling for free primary education for the children of all Hong Kong residents, and those who have been here for the last 10 years. He said if these people nad borne the burden of taxation directly or indiretly for 10 years or more, they had earned the right for their children to have free schooling..

"Much brains have been ex- ercised during the last week 50- garding the luck of sportsmanship and its Importance to the com- munity," said Mr. Mo, "but un- less the nest tradition of sports- manship Is Ingrained into

Lho young

minds are still impressionable, it is futile to expect them to be taught when they are old enough to play in league games."

while "their formative

On the subject of agriculture in the New Territories Mr. Mu stressed the necessity of giving more encouragement to the far- mers. He attacked the marketing control scheme which he said, though conceived with the best of intentions, was actually causing great hardship to the farmers. They had protested against bla control for the lust four years, but without avall, said Mr. Ma. The present system of administra- tion in the New Territories with power veated in one set of off- Ctals, was unjust, und properly accredited spokesnien of villages were often prevented from "tak- ing representations. It was about time the whole system of adinins-

tration should be reviewed, urged Mr. Ma.

DI

"No platform is perfect and no committee infallible, and ours is no different, but it is a compro- mine between idealism and ren- ism. It is a compromise between

thought opposite schools of the many facets of life in Hong Kong. We may disagree on some we nat of the objectives, but admit it is on historical document on which a small body of men, having dedicated themselves for the reform of Hong Kong, could confer, argue and compromise on vorne common grounds," said Mr. Ma

Civic Rights

The last speaker, Mr. M.A. da Silva, unld that though there might be divergent views among members of the Committee they were all ogreed on the general outline of the platform.

The main point of Mr. Silva's talk was his advocnéy of the for-

On Hong Kong's charitable and social servicea Mr. Martin vented greater use of Govern- ment grants but subject always | motion of a Civic Rights Com- to adequate Clovernment supervi- sfon.

mission ananced but not control- led by Government. He said:-

"If the particular complaint is referred to a single man at some obscure desk in some ment department or is merely aired in couple of letters ad- dressed captiously and vainly to done, but

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On the subject of public ser- ires Mr. Martin stood for the of control. Experience mithu Isowhere has shown that Gov- rment is not a good business non, he said. It is agreed that oine control over prolits is de- sirable and that a reasonable a newspaper, nothing

if that particular complaint is argla should be available

brought to Government's atten maintain the incentive of eco-tion in on organised manner, af- omy and efficiency.

to

and

For those who are still leiding tention and remedy can be ob- heir wounds from the enemy octained. Again, on the other hand, are frivolous uption--the man who was un- many complaints

and without foundation lucky enough not to have been a pre-war civil servant or through should first bo investigated before straitened circumstances. could it is brought to Government's at- not participate in the financial tention and for both sides of this therefore opportunities enjoyed by the few question, you should immediately after the war, Mr. have a Civic Rights Commission. Martin said it was the Club's in- which will deal with the matter tention to make

urgent repre- in an organised and forceful man- sentations for an equitable share ner.

of reparations, starting first with "For such a Commission, funds the valuable alien properties still are needed and can only properly unrealised in the Colony,

come from a democratie Govern- On Government spending Mr.ment, In such a manner that Martin advocated buying in the there is no economie control by cheapest markets and a review of Government, over the head or the present arrangement of buy chief and personnel of this Civil. ing through Crown Agonta when

Rights local facilities for prompt delivery

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COAL AGREEMENT

but the particular the employment of local out later, personnel in the civil service Mr. significance of this item in the 11.19-Alardeal. Martin, said, the local boy of platform. Is that even with a re- rought, bied and died in the de- representative Executive Council, Portuguese extraction who had presentative Legislature and fence of this Colony, should not vigilance on behalf of the rights of the private citizen and the com- be disappointed.

munity should be maintained by an organised and jealously watch ful Civil Rights Commission,

More Hospitals

Pro-Hong Kong

This last and perhaps some of the things said by my colleagues or even myself in the past or even

(Continued on Page 14)

Washington, December 8. Mr. John L.. Lewis tonight an-. nounced the settlement of a con- tract with a number of soft coal operators, mainly in Kentucky, producing almost 2,800,000 tons annually.

The contract calls for a Wage

-Associated Presi

The next speaker, Dr. RHS Lee, advocated more hospitals and more clinics. Existing.hospital and Inedical facilities were deplorably Inadequate to cope with the Co- tony's increased population, sald Dr. Leo who also advocated today might lead to a misunder-increase of 95 cents a day and a system of travelling clinica for standing that we are anti-Govern 15 cents a ton, increase in the the New Territories.ment. This is a 100 per cent royalty for welfare and paruloge.

The spodkor stressed the Im portance of social welfare in a community like Hong Kont Health and happiness of the peo- pl was the best guarantee of their loyally and Integrity, In- stances were, not wanting where hations have perished because they have failed to recognise their obligation towards the welfare of their people.:

The next speaker, My Me Man- fal, spoke on housing, education and agricultura,

On housing roform Mr. Ma said few people realised, how many

not.

people in Hong Kong did have

abed to, alespin, No "raform is compista untis every- ono had a bid to sleep in that he could all his own;" And of the alumns Mr. Ma sold until every cubicle had a window lo give the occupants' naluro's" gift of light, and jienst/ air,"wo would sep, no dimination in the incidence, of tuberculosis-

On the rondval of nightsoil Bar, Ma urged that there should be at Janet Fond flush water refoset Fin bath house."The present:nightsöll abmoving system was a disgrace!

modern city like Hong Kong. **ke Free Education U OPENIC @Mr. Ma's next point on hou~ Basu anda that the progant wooden

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