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protection of the pier will be necessary. Should it,

however, be found that protection is required, the Camber

suggested for the purpose by Mr. Lindsey would be available

as a wharf for Steemers of the draught of vessels engaged

in the coasting trade. In any event it is proposed to

preserve running powers over the siding to the Wharf end

Godown Company's premises, and this would serve to meet

the Ferry Service to the Company's pier at Tsim Sha Tsui

in the event of the service to the Railway Ferry Pier

being suspended in very rough weather, and a Flag Station

can be located in the vicinity if found advisable.

(3).

The justification of laying the

siding to the Wharf and Godown's premises along Salisbury

Road.

The location of the siding to the

Wharf and Godown Company's premises is one which has in-

-volved the discussion of many alternative proposals.

Under Scheme III the length of this siding is increased,

but only in consequence of the fact that the length of the

main line is decreased, and as Hr. Lindsey has shown,

the

profit which is likely to accrue to the Railway from the

earnings of the siding apart from the question of rent

which is receiving consideration

will fully justify the

expenditure.