CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7] — Page 266

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Goverment House,

Hongkong, 3rd June, 1901.

C.C

23451

260

I have the honour to report that on 29th November, 1900, I opened a new pier bearing the name Blake Pier.

I agree with In Fiddian that this should be considered when dealing with Estimates as a whole.

Referring to your despatch No. 201 of July or August, I propose to insert a vote for demolishing but to defer expenditure until I charge income for next year? In 1902, apparently, C.P.L. Sir M. ommauney on 9 July said to proceed. But I should be glad when they have their Clock Tower, when their Sphinxes do come forward.

10/7 alouu, Pier.

2. In the course of my speech on that occasion, I expressed a hope that I should be able to insert in the Estimates for 1902 a sum to cover the cost of demolishing the present Clock Tower and constructing a new Clock Tower with conveniences in the shape of shelters and lavatories.

3. In furtherance of the hope thus expressed, I caused particulars and conditions of competition (of which a copy is enclosed) for designs for a new Clock Tower at the entrance to Blake Pier to be drawn up and published.

As a result, three designs were sent in, and I invited the Gentlemen who formed the Public Works Committee of the Legislative Council to inspect and report on those designs. A copy of that report is transmitted herewith.

4. I agree with the recommendations of that report and propose to provisionally insert in the 1902 Estimates a sum of $50,000 to provide for a commencement on this much needed improvement being made next year.

5. From the enclosed copy of a report by the competitor 'Bon Accord', who is Mr. H. G. C. Fisher of the Public Works Department, dated April, 1901.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

&C...

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Goverment House, Hongkong, 3rd June, 1901. C.C 23451 260 I have the honour to report that on 29th November, 1900, I opened a new pier bearing the name Blake Pier. I agree with In Fiddian that this should be considered when dealing with Estimates as a whole. Referring to your despatch No. 201 of July or August, I propose to insert a vote for demolishing but to defer expenditure until I charge income for next year? In 1902, apparently, C.P.L. Sir M. ommauney on 9 July said to proceed. But I should be glad when they have their Clock Tower, when their Sphinxes do come forward. 10/7 alouu, Pier. 2. In the course of my speech on that occasion, I expressed a hope that I should be able to insert in the Estimates for 1902 a sum to cover the cost of demolishing the present Clock Tower and constructing a new Clock Tower with conveniences in the shape of shelters and lavatories. 3. In furtherance of the hope thus expressed, I caused particulars and conditions of competition (of which a copy is enclosed) for designs for a new Clock Tower at the entrance to Blake Pier to be drawn up and published. As a result, three designs were sent in, and I invited the Gentlemen who formed the Public Works Committee of the Legislative Council to inspect and report on those designs. A copy of that report is transmitted herewith. 4. I agree with the recommendations of that report and propose to provisionally insert in the 1902 Estimates a sum of $50,000 to provide for a commencement on this much needed improvement being made next year. 5. From the enclosed copy of a report by the competitor 'Bon Accord', who is Mr. H. G. C. Fisher of the Public Works Department, dated April, 1901. THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &C... 8cc.
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Goverment House, Hongkong, 3rd. June, 1901. C.C 23451 260 I have the honour to report that on 29th. November, 1900, I opened a new pier bearing the name Blake LA Sagree with In Fiddian that this a Hing I be considered when dealing whithi Estimates as a whole ? Celegraph as he Enggents Vaggleape Telegraphy Refening to No. 201 9/vu Smit. 350 pun July or sir. you despatch No. 201 Proposed Insert vote as 10 detomizing but to inless expenditure until I chaggy incon for + year? In 1902 appared C.P.L. Sir M. ommauney 9 July So proceed. But I should be unlined Wher then have their Clock Tower, when ther Sphinctes do com forward. mito 10/7 alouu, Pier. 2. In the course of my speech on that oeca- sion, I expressed a hope that I should be able to insert in the Estimates for 1902 a sum to cover the cost of demolishing the present Clock Tower and constructing a new Clock Tower with conveniences in the shape of shelters and lavatories. In furtherance of the hope thus expressed Eclosure !. Jated J 3. I caused particulars and conditions of competition (of which a copy is enclosed) for designs for a new Clock Tower at the entrance to Blake Pier to be drawn up and published. docure 2. As a result, three designs were sent in, and I invited the Gentlemen who formed the Public Works Com - mittee of the Legislative Council to inspect and report on those designs. A copy of that report is transmitted herewith. I agree with the recommendations of that The May, 1901. 5. report and propose to provisionally insert in the 1902 Estimates a sum of $50,000 to provide for a commencement on this much needed improvement being made next year. 6. From the enclosed copy of a report by the competitor Bon Accord', who is Mr. H. G. C. Fisher of the Public THE RIGHT HONOURABLE beure april, 1901 JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &C... 8cc.
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Goverment House,

Hongkong, 3rd. June, 1901.

C.C

23451

260

I have the honour to report that on 29th.

November, 1900, I opened a new pier bearing the name

Blake

LA

Sagree with In Fiddian that this

a

Hing

I be considered when dealing

whithi Estimates as a whole

? Celegraph as he Enggents

Vaggleape

Telegraphy

Refening

to

No. 201

9/vu

Smit. 350 pun

July or

sir.

you despatch No. 201

Proposed

Insert vote as

10

detomizing but to

inless expenditure until I chaggy

incon

for

+ year?

In 1902 appared

C.P.L.

Sir M. ommauney

9 July

So proceed. But I should be unlined

Wher then have their Clock Tower, when ther

Sphinctes do com

forward.

mito

10/7

alouu,

Pier.

2.

In the course of my speech on that oeca-

sion, I expressed a hope that I should be able to insert in

the Estimates for 1902 a sum to cover the cost of demolishing

the present Clock Tower and constructing a new Clock Tower

with conveniences in the shape of shelters and lavatories.

In furtherance of the hope thus expressed

Eclosure !.

Jated J

3.

I caused particulars and conditions of competition (of which

a copy

is enclosed) for designs for a new Clock Tower at the

entrance to Blake Pier to be drawn up and published.

docure 2.

As a result, three designs were sent in,

and I invited the Gentlemen who formed the Public Works Com -

mittee of the Legislative Council to inspect and report on

those designs. A copy of that report is transmitted herewith.

I agree with the recommendations of that

The May, 1901.

5.

report and propose to provisionally insert in the 1902

Estimates a sum of $50,000 to provide for a commencement on

this much needed improvement being made next year.

6.

From the enclosed copy of a report by the

competitor Bon Accord', who is Mr. H. G. C. Fisher of the

Public THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

beure

april, 1901

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

&C...

8cc.

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