No. 9.
No. II.
SCR.
Hongkong, 28th October, 1891. I have to thank you for your letter of the 24th instant, in reply to mine of the 19th ultimo, in which you state that :-
"There is no reason to suppose that the Scheme will be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the Ordinance."
I have also to thank you for your courtesy in telling me that, in view of the carrying out of the Scheme, the Government now invite me to make a claim for my proportion of the $180,000 set apart for compensation to Pier owners.
I do not, however, acquiesce in the opinion that a Crown Lessee of a Marine Lot has no claim to compensation when the very thing that makes the Lot valuable, namely, access by water, has been taken away.
The Hon. W. M. GOODMAN,
Acting Colonial Secretary, Hongkong.
I have, &c., (Signed)
THOMAS HOWARD.
Suz.
Hongkong, 4th November, 1891. With reference to my letter of the 30th October, claiming compensation for our Pier in front of Marine Lot No. 184, I have now to inform you that the weight of the stones thrown upon a mud bottom close to our Pier has made the Pier rise to the extent of about two feet at one end: and I suppose, as the work progresses, the same effect will be produced over the greater part of the length of the Pier, and thus damage the whole.
I shall be glad, therefore, if the Government will tell me if my claim of $16,000 will be allowed, so that I may commence the removal of the Pier.
I have, &c. (Signed) THOMAS HOWARD,
The Hon W. M. GOODMAN, Acting Colonial Secretary, Hongkong.
No. 12.
SIR:
No. 10.
Hongkong, 30th October, 1891.
In compliance with the invitation of the Government, contained in your letter No. 1918, under date 24th October, now to make such representations as to the amount eventually to be paid to us for the removal of our Pier, opposite Marine Lot No. 184, I have to submit that the time has now arrived when the amount set apart for us should be paid.
For, although the Pier has not been removed, yet with the work of Reclamation now going on close to our Lot, and that which has to be done, as laid down on the plans, our Pier will be an obstruction to the boats coming to our Godowns, and the removal of the greater part thereof has therefore become a necessity.
And as you have already informed me that the scheme of Reclamation will be carried out, it is best that the whole amount apportioned for our Pier should now be paid.
More particularly so, when it is borne in mind that our claim against the Government will be lessened by the amount we now receive, when the Government has to resume Marine Lot No. 184; for it will be remembered that we are not consenting parties to the scheme of Reclamation in so far as the aforesaid Lot is concerned; and I have already in a previous letter, intimated to you that when access by water is taken away, our Godowns, as such, will no longer be valuable, and consequently the Government, as I am advised, will have to pay full and fair compensation in accordance with the covenant in the Crown Lease.
I believe Mr. Price caused a schedule to be made of the apportionments for the Piers, and so far as I remember, my views accorded with his in that matter, but what the amount apportioned to us is, I do not know; but I estimate the present value of our Pier, with the cost of removal at the sum of Sixteen thousand ($16,000) dollars.
I hardly need say that I shall be glad if you will give this matter your earliest attention, for I want to begin to remove the Pier at once.
The Hon. W. M. GOODMAN,
Acting Colonial Secretary, Hongkong.
I have, &c.
(Signed)
THOMAS HOWARD.
No. 657.
SIR,
Surveyor General's Office, Hongkong, 10th November, 1891.
In reply to your letters of the 8th ultimo and 4th instant respecting the compensation claimed by you for the removal of the Pier in front of Marine Lot 184, I am directed to inform you that your claim will be considered together with those of the Pier Owners whose Piers will have to be removed during the construction of the Praya Reclamation authorized by Ordinance 16 of 1889.
I have further to inform you there is no objection to you removing your Pier at as early a date as you may think fit, but the actual compensation to be given to you cannot be settled pending the settlement of the compensation to be given to Owners of the other Piers above referred to.
SI,
TROS. HOWARD, Esq.
No. 13.
I have, &c. (Signed)
FRANCIS A. COOPER,
Acting Surveyor General,
Hongkong, 29th April, 1892.
On the 19th September last, I wrote to the Acting Colonial Secretary with reference to compensation for Piers under the Praya Reclamation Ordinance,
Since that time our Pier was damaged by the work of the Reclamation and with the consent of the Government, the greater part of it has been removed and the use of it has thus been lost.
I have therefore, now to ask if His Excellency the Governor will give instructions that the amount of our claim, if in order, may be paid; and if not in order, I should feel obliged for information as to what is wrong with it.
The Hon. G. T. M. O'BRIEN, C.M.G.,
Colonial Secretary, Hongkong.
I have, &c.
(Signed)
THOMAS HOWARD.
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No. 9.
No. II.
SCR.
Hongkong, 28th October, 1891. I HATE to thank yon for your letter of the 24th instant, in reply to mine of the 19thr ultimo, in which you state that :-
"There is no reason to suppose that the Scheme will be carried out otherwise than in
accordance with the Ordinance."
I have also to thank you for your courtesy in telling me that, in view of the carrying out of the Scheme. the Government, now invite me to make a claim for my proportion of the $180,000 set apart for compensation to Pier owners.
I do not, however, acquiesce in the opinion that a Crown Lessec of a Marine Lôt has no claim to compensation when the very thing that makes the Lot valuable, namely, access by water, has been taken away.
The Hon. W. M. GOODMAN,
Acting Colonial Seeretary, Hongkong.
I have, &c., (Signed)
THOMAS HOWARD.
Suz.
Hongkong, 4b November, 1891. Wir reference to my letter of the 80th October, claiming compensation for our Pier in front of Marine Lot. No, 184, 1 lave now to inform you that the weight of the stones thrown upon a mud bottom close to our Pier has made the Pier rise to the extent of about two feet at one end: and I suppose, as the work progresses, the same effect will be produced over the greater part of the length of the Pier, and thus damage the whole.
I shall be glad, therefore, if the Government will tell me if my claim of $16,000 will be allowed, so that I may commence the removal of the Pier.
I have, &c. (Signed) THOMAS HOWARD,
The Hon W. M. GOODMAN, Acting Colonial Secretary, Hongkong.
No. 12.
SIR:
No. 10.
Hongkong, 30th October, 1891.
Is compliance with the invitation of the Government, contained in your letter No. 1918, under late 24th October, now to make such representations as to the amount eventually to be paid to us for the removal of our Pier, opposite Marine Lot No. 184, I have to submit that the time has now arrived when the amount set apart for us should be paid.
For, although the Pier has not been removed, yet with the work of Reclamation now going on close to our Lot, and that which has to be doue, as laid down on the plaus, our Pier will be an obstruction to the boats coming to our Godowns, and the removal of the greater part thereof has therefore become a necessity.
And as you have already informed me that the scheme of Reclamation will be carried ont, it is best that the whole amount apportioned for our Pier should now be paid.
More particularly so, when it is borne in mind that our claim against the Government will be lessened by the amount we now receive, when the Government has to resume Marine J No. 184; for it will be remembered that we are not consenting parties to the scheane of Reclamation in so far as the aforesaid Lot is concerned ; and I have already in a previous letter, intimated to you that when access by water is taken away, our Godowns, as such, will no longer be valuable, and consequently the Government, as I am advised, will have to pay full and fair compensation in accordance with the covenant in the Crown Lease.
I believe Mr. Price caused a schedule to be made of the apportionments for the Piers, and so far as I remember, my views accorded with his in that matter, but what the amouuk apportioned to us is, I do not know; but I estimate the present value of our Pier, with the cost of removal at the sum of Sixteen thousand ($16,000) dollars.
I hardly need say that I shall be glad if you will give this matter your earliest attention. for I want to begin to remove the Pier at once.
The Hon. W.-M. GOODMAN,
Acting Colonial Secretary, Hongkong.
I have, &c.
(Signed)
THOMAS HOWARD.
No. 657.
SER,
Surveyor General's Office, Hongkong, 10th November, 1891.
Ix reply to your letters of the Suth ultime and 4th instant respecting the compensation claimed by you for the removal of the Pier in front of Marine Lot 184, I am directed to inform you that your claim will be considered together with those of the Pier Owners whose Piers will have to be removed during the construction of the Praya Reclamation authorized by Ordinance
16 of 1889.
I have further to inform you there is no objection to you removing your Pier at as early a date as you may think fit, hat the actual compensation to be given to you cannot be settled pending the settlement of the compensation to be given to Owners of the other Piers above referred to.
SI,
TROS. HOWARD, Esq.
No. 13.
I have, &c. (Signed)
FRANCIS A. COOPER,
Acting Surveyor General,
Hongkong, 29th April, 1892.
Os the 19th September last, I wrote to the Acting Colonial Secretary with reference to -compensation for Piers ander the Praya Reclamation Onlinance,
Since that time our Pier was damaged by the work of the Reclamation and with the consent of the Government, the greater part of it has been removed and the use of it has thus been lost.
I have therefore, now to ask if His Excellency the Governor will give instructions that the amout of our claim, if in order, may be paid; and if not in order, I should feel obliged for information as to what is wrong with it.
The Hon. G. T. M. O'BRIEN, CM.6»,
Colonial Secretary, Hongkong.
I have, &c.
(Signed)
THOMAS HOWARD.
637
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