CO129-576-10 Estimates 1940 6-10-1939 - 22-10-1940 — Page 377

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MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.

SUB-HEAD 3.-The cost of the decennial

census due in 1941 depends on population. Owing to influx of refugees it is estimated that the population will be over two million in 1941, about twice that in 1931. With stationery excluded com- parative costs are 1931 $57,000 and 1941 $80,000.

SUB-HEADS 4-5.-For the Centenary of the British Occupation of Hong Kong it is proposed to hold celebrations on a scale similar to that of the Jubilee of His Majesty King George the Fifth. To mark the occasion it is proposed to erect a bronze statue, larger than life size, of His Majesty King George the Sixth in robes and crown. The statue will be sculptured by Mr. Gilbert Ledward, R.A., who has already done a bust of His Majesty.

SUB-HEAD 13.-It is proposed to make an annual grant of £100 to the Colonial Empire Marketing Board. The work of this body is to stimulate public interest in the Colonial Empire and to promote the sales of colonial products in the world's markets.

SUB-HEAD 30.-An annual grant of £50 is proposed towards the work of the Victoria League in London. The objects of this organization are to promote the social welfare of Colonial Students in London, and to assist them in entering academic institutions, in obtaining lodgings, and in general in finding their feet in a strange country. A grant is also made by the Governments of the Federated Malay States and the Straits Settlements.

SUB-HEAD 33.-The sum of $60,000 provided for maintenance of Chinese Internees is provisional only.

SUB-HEADS 44 AND 45.-Owing to the gradual replacement of officers pay- ing 6% of salary towards rent without residential allowance by officers paying 12% but drawing residential allowance the expenditure under the heads of rent allowances to senior and European subordinate officers is declining.

SUB-HEAD 46.-The amount provided in 1939 proved to be under-estimated. The present provision corresponds with the actual expenditure in that year. As pay- ment is in accordance with regulation restriction is impracticable.

HEAD 19. POLICE FORCE.

SUB-HEAD 12.—A token sum of $10,000 is provided for emergency ex- penses arising from the Sino-Japanese conflict.

SUB-HEAD 46.-An ultra violet ray unit is needed for examination of forged documents, invisible writing et al. The use of such equipment is general in modern police practice.

Personal Emoluments.

The Sino-Japanese conflict has resulted in a heavy increase in population in particular among the necessitous classes. This entails increased police work for which new staff is required. Chief increases are :-

1 Assistant Superintendent,

7 European Lance Sergeants.

14 Cantonese Sub-Inspectors,

2 Cantonese Lance-Sergeants, and

37 Cantonese Constables.

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HEAD 20A.

POST OFFICE.

SUB-HEAD 11.—The maintenance of supplies of the Postal Guide is con- sidered to be in the public interest, and it is proposed for this purpose to reprint annually with amendments in future. For this purpose $1,500 extra is provided of which about half will be recovered from sales.