[ { "id": 329371, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-223 - Governor Sir Bowen Acting Governor Marsh & Others - 1885 [11-12]", "page_number": 150, "title": "CO129-223 - Governor Sir Bowen Acting Governor Marsh & Others - 1885 [11-12]", "content_text": "# COMPLIMENTARY FAREWELL BANQUET TO SIR GEORGE BOWEN, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG\n\nLast night a complimentary farewell banquet was given to His Excellency Sir George Ferguson Bowen, G.C.M.G., Governor of Hongkong, in St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall. There was a numerous attendance, the banquet being the largest that has ever taken place in this colony, no less than 160 gentlemen sitting down to dinner. The chair was occupied by His Honour Chief Justice Sir George Phillippo, and the Vice-Chairmen were the Hon. T. Jackson, Hon. F. D. Sassoon, Messrs. A. P. McEwen, C. P. Chater, and J. Melville Matson. The Governor sat on the right of the Chairman, and Vice-Admiral Vesey Hamilton, C.B., on his left.\n\nThe following gentlemen formed the General Committee:-\n\n| Name | Title/Honour |\n| --- | --- |\n| His Honour Sir George Phillippo | Chairman |\n| the Hon. W. H. Marsh | C.M.G. |\n| the Hon. Frederick Stewart | |\n| the Hon. E. L. O'Malley | |\n| the Hon. A. Lister | |\n| the Hon. J.M. Price | |\n| His Honour Mr. Justice Russell | |\n| His Honour Mr. Justice Ackroyd | |\n| the Hon. W. Keswick | |\n| the Hon. T. Jackson | |\n| the Hon. F. D. Sassoon | |\n| the Hon. Wong Shing | |\n| the Right Rev. Bishop Raimondi | |\n| Monsieur Leon Dejardin | Consul for France |\n| Dr. O: F. von Mollendorff | Consul for Germany |\n| Colonel Withers | Consul for the United States |\n| Dr. P. B. C. Ayres | |\n| Messrs. C. D. Bottomley | |\n| E. R. Belilios | |\n| A. Coxon | |\n| C. P. Chater | |\n| G. de Champeaux | |\n| W. H. F. Darby | |\n| W. M. Deane | |\n| W. Durran | |\n| Major-General Gordon | |\n| Messrs. M. Grote | |\n| David Gillies | |\n| H. Hoppins | |\n| E. H. Huntingdon | |\n| Rev. W. Jennings | |\n| Messrs. John Macgregor | |\n| A. McConachie | |\n| A. P. McEwen | |\n| J. Melville Matson | |\n| Mortimer E. Murray | |\n| H. N. Mody | |\n| G. E. Noble | |\n| L. Poesnecker | |\n| A. G. Romano | Consul for Portugal |\n| C. Stiebel | |\n| J. Thurburn | |\n| A. G. Wise | |\n| H. E. Wodehouse | |\n\nThe Working Committee consisted of the following gentlemen:-\n\n| Name | Title/Honour |\n| --- | --- |\n| the Hon. J. M. Price | |\n| the Hon. T. Jackson | |\n| the Hon. F. D. Sassoon | |\n| Messrs. C. D. Bottomley | |\n| A. Coxon | |\n| C. P. Chater | |\n| W. M. Deane | |\n| H. Hoppins | |\n| A. P. McEwen | |\n| J. Melville Matson | Hon. Secretary |\n\nSubjoined are the names of the other subscribers to the banquet in the order of signature:-\n\nVice-Admiral Hamilton, Major-General Cameron, Major Brooke, R.E.; Messrs. A. Findlay Smith, H. M. Bevis, D. H. Mackintosh, W. Gaskell, S. Barff, D. Noronha, J. Dyer Ball, H.C. Setna, E. E. Pallanjee Setna, S. D. Sotne, J. Jamasjee, H. St. Clair Greeley, H. F. Hayllar, D. Musso (Consul for Italy), A. Seth, L. P. Marques, J. A. Carvalho; Colonel Crawford, R.A.; Messrs. A. G. Stokes, A. K. Travers; Captain Long, R.N.; Major Riddell, R.A.; Commodore Morant, R.N.; Captain Pearson, R.N.; Messrs. H. H. Jukes, N. A. Sieba; Captain Rumsey, R.N.; Major Dempster, A.P.D.; Lieut-Colonel Murray, C.B.D.; Dr. Manson; Messrs. S. E. Shellim, J. T. Chater, E. C. Ray, G. T. Jordan, C. C. Cohen, V. H. Deacon, C. E. Bowles, D. E. Sassoon, Sidney Hancock, E. Jones Hughes, W. Hartigan, B. Byramjee, W. G. Humphreys; Major Tripp, Captain Francis, Lieuts. McCallum, Mossley, Woolley, and Holmes, Hongkong Volunteer Artillery; Mr. H. Poate; Dr. Hungerford, Army Medical Department; Messrs. A. Falconer, R. C. Wilcox, T. I. Rose (Consul for Siam), Granville Sharp, Teiske Minami (Consul for Japan), H. Z. Just, J. H. Stewart-Lockhart; Lieut-Colonel Le Masurier, C. and T.D.; Lieut. Farquhar, R.N.; Messrs. E. Bebre, G. T. Hopkine; Lieut. A. K. Knapton, R.N., Flag Lieut.; Messrs. N. G. Mitchell-Innes, C. Heyman, D. B. Tata, J. M. E. Machado, F. Machado, A. F. Alves, A. J. Rozario, A. P. Guterrez, J. G. T. Hassell, A. P. Stokes; the Very Rev. G. Burghignoli, Mr. C. A. Tomes; Captain Maturio, R.A.; Messrs. Samuel Hughes, Dinshaw Nowrojee, J. K. Dealy, and John D. Humphreys.\n\nThe following were invited guests, in addition to the guest of the evening:- Rear-Admiral Rieunier, Captain Dupuis, Captain Blanc, French Navy; Colonel Walker, R.E.; Dr. Fisher, R.N.; Major Davies, Assistant Military Secretary; Colonel Foster, Captains Power and Bolton, Lieuts. Parkin, Little, Metcalfe, Bramwell, Drew, Lowther, Podler, and Quartermaster Wallace, Northamptonshire Regiment; Captain Hoffmeier, H.I.G.M. Navy; Commanders Alleyne, Davis, Hill, Moore, and Hotham, R.N.; Lieuts. Breeks, Bowen, and Somerville, A.D.C.s; Messrs. Dent and Keey, R.N.; Messrs. Clement Allen and E. E. Porter.\n\nSt. Andrew's Hall was decorated with festoons of green leaves, flags, and pot plants, and made to look bright and pretty, and three long tables were set out, taking almost the entire length of the room, with a cross table at the head, in the centre of which sat the Chairman, with a Vice-Chairman at the head of each side table, on either hand, and another at the foot of each of the three tables.\n\nSt. George's Hall was also neatly decorated, the doors being curtained with flags, and ferns, moss, and pot plants being used with good effect. A capital dancing floor was prepared. The ante-room was decorated in the same way, and a portion of the Chamber of Commerce room was partitioned off and a refreshment buffet established there.\n\nThe entrance hall and staircase were also very effectively decorated with pot plants and wreaths of green leaves, presenting a very pleasing appearance.\n\nThe banquet commenced at 7.15 o'clock p.m., the Band playing \"The Roast Beef of Old England.\" The following were the after-dinner speeches:-\n\n## Speech of the Chief Justice\n\nThe CHAIRMAN- The first toast on the list for this evening is the usual loyal toast, the health of Her Majesty the Queen. I ask you to join me in drinking that toast.\n\nThe toast was drunk upstanding, with three cheers.\n\nThe Band- \"God Save the Queen.\"\n\nThe CHAIRMAN- The next toast on the list is the health of the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family.\n\nThe toast was drunk with similar honours. The Band- \"God Bless the Prince of Wales.\"\n\nThe CHAIRMAN- Gentlemen, the next toast I have to propose is the health of His Excellency the Governor. (Applause). We are met together on this occasion, as you all know, in compliment to his Excellency the Governor, and for the purpose of bidding him farewell publicly, as he is shortly about to depart from us, in all probability never to return. It is now nearly three years since he first assumed the government of this Colony. He came to us at a somewhat critical period of our history, no novice in the management of affairs, but as an old and tried Governor, with great experience in the conduct of business, having successfully governed some of the most important colonies in the British empire-colonies which have already made a place in history and which are undoubtedly destined to take a foremost place among the nations of the world. (Cheers). For his services before he came amongst us, he had already received from the hands of Her Majesty one of the highest rewards that it is usual to bestow for distinguished public service, viz., the Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George. (Applause).\n\nHis services to this community have been recognized on more than one occasion, and only recently in their farewell address by the Legislative Council-(applause)-body which, comprising as it does nearly all the members of the Executive Council in addition to some of the leading members of the general community, has naturally been brought into more intimate relationships with the Governor than any other portion of the public and is best able to judge of their value. (Hear, hear).\n\nIt would ill become me on the present occasion and in the present assembly, which is not met together for political purposes, and especially in my position, to enter into any question having any bearing upon politics. (Hear, hear). This I can say for myself that I know that His Excellency has always taken a very great interest in everything that he considered was for the best interest of the community-(applause)-and I think I can take it upon myself in the name of all who are present to assure the Governor in similar language to that used by the Legislative Council in its farewell address, that his administration will always be associated in our minds with much personal kindness, consideration, and hospitality (cheers)-a hospitality which I may observe owed a great portion of its charm to the deserved popularity of Lady Bowen and her daughters in the first portion of His Excellency's administration, a hospitality which was not slackened during their necessary but regretted absence, and which has again during the last few months been brightened by the presence of one of His Excellency's daughters and of his only son. (Renewed and prolonged applause).\n\nI am sure also that we all sympathize with the Governor in the prospect of his approaching retirement from public life. It will undoubtedly be a trial to him to give up the active pursuits in which he has been hitherto engaged, the pleasures as well as the anxieties of public life, and the degree of state to which he has been accustomed, for the comparative simplicity and retirement of private life. We have all of us, however, to look forward to relinquishing the active pursuits of life, but there is some consolation for us all if we are able to carry with us in our retirement the assurance that in the days of our activity we faithfully endeavoured to perform our various duties to the best of our ability. (Applause).\n\nBut the Governor, with his experience, need not, unless he pleases, live merely a life of lettered ease, and there are more useful services in which he can be engaged than even in administering the affairs of an important Colony such as this. There has been of late a growing tendency both in the mother country and in the Colonies to tighten and strengthen the bonds of union now existing between them-(applause)-and there has also been a growing and strong desire to enter into closer relationship between ourselves and our great kindred nation. (Hear, hear).\n\nNext year will be an eventful year in this respect. The new buildings of The Royal Colonial Institute will be opened-a Society of which Sir George Bowen has long been a member-(applause)-and which, together with its off-shoot, the Empire Club, has done so much to bring Colonial questions prominently forward before the public at home. Leading colonists from all parts of the Empire will take part in the Colonial Exhibition, to which we are about sending our modest contribution, including many from Colonies over which Sir George Bowen has had the honour during his long career of having been appointed Governor.\n\nThere will also be the American Exhibition of Inventions, which will attract to London many of the leading citizens of the United States, and to welcome whom a Council consisting of most of the leading men in the British possessions, and amongst whom I have no doubt Sir George Bowen's name is already to be found, has been formed by American residents in London and promoters of the Exhibition, avowedly for the purpose of strengthening the friendly relationships between the great English-speaking nations who have one language and one literature in common, whose great men and our great men, and whose noble women and our noble women are the same-(applause)-and who all inherit the glorious deeds and love of liberty of our ancestors. (Renewed applause).\n\nAnd to crown all, it will be the jubilee year of our Most Gracious Sovereign Her Majesty the Queen. (Loud cheers). The movements which have commenced cannot fail to be accelerated by these events, and His Excellency will no doubt be called upon to take an active part in them, and if, as the result of the consultations and deliberations which are even now taking place, any satisfactory measures can be discovered which will have the effect of bringing Great Britain and Ireland, their colonies and dependencies into closer union, especially if in addition we and our kindred nation, the Great Republic of the United States of America (loud applause)-the citizens of whom I believe venerate and respect our Queen in almost if not in quite the same degree as we do ourselves (applause)-could be brought closer and more unitedly together, it would be of so great a service to the world at large as to reflect the highest amount of credit and honour on all concerned in bringing it about. (Hear, hear).\n\nSuch a union would hold out no menace to foreign powers but would, I should hope, have a tendency to hasten the period when reason and not force, right and not might, shall prevail among all the nations of the earth. (Cheers).\n\nIn conclusion, I may say I know that I can safely assure the Governor of the best wishes of you all (hear, hear and cheers)-that he may have a safe and pleasant voyage home-that he may thoroughly enjoy himself during his stay in that old and interesting country which he purposes visiting on his way-(hear, hear)-that he may have a happy meeting with the remainder of his family in England (applause)-and, if so be that he never returns to us again, we trust that he will continue to take the same kindly interest in the welfare of the Colony that he has taken since the first day he came among us-(hear, hear)-and that, again using similar language to that contained in the address before referred to, we hope that he may long enjoy the rest earned by more than a quarter of a century's service and that his unequalled experience may be found of service in the Councils of the Empire. (Cheers).\n\nI have now the great pleasure of proposing the health of His Excellency the Governor, Sir George Ferguson Bowen, and to ask you to unite with me in wishing him all happiness, prosperity, and success in his future career. (Loud cheers).\n\nThe Band- \"God Save the Queen.\"\n\nThe toast was drunk with musical honours and three times three.\n\nHis EXCELLENCY, who was received with prolonged and most enthusiastic applause, said- Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, I thank His Honour the Chief Justice for the flattering and eloquent speech in which he has just proposed my health-a speech, I may add, which derives additional weight and significance from his own high office and character, which are most fully appreciated throughout this Colony. (Applause).\n\nPage 150\nPage 151", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-223 - Governor Sir Bowen Acting Governor Marsh & Others - 1885 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 333615, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3]", "page_number": 437, "title": "CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3]", "content_text": "کچھ \n\n5\n\nproposes to do-what? Not to make them a handsome present, not to do anything pleasing to them, but to put his hand into his pocket and make himself a handsome present. The park is for our own amusement and gratification, and probably certainly not for the recreation of the whole community, but only a section of the community—the section which you expect to put their hands in their pockets and subscribe towards the rejoicings. The Government have voted the money, the land is the property of the Government, and only the Government can do the work. The only thing we can do is to urge the Government on and say that if they will be so good as to get the work done this year and pay out the moneys voted for it we will put our hands into our pockets and pay the balance it may stand in need of. I put it the thing is utterly inadequate, utterly unworthy of the community, and almost ridiculous. The park would be a useful thing, but not for the jubilee celebration of Her Majesty. If we do anything let us do something that will be a credit to ourselves. I simply moved the amendment to the second resolution with a view of eliciting the opinions of the meeting. I loyally accept the decision. We are to have a permanent institution, but let it be something worthy of the occasion. As Mr. Ryrie says, we are wealthy enough to put our hands in our pockets and establish a well-endowed charitable institution of some kind, and if we are to have a permanent institution I do urge upon you, gentlemen, that this meeting should do something worthy of the occasion and of Her Majesty. I have much pleasure in seconding the amendment moved by Dr. Ho Kai. With regard to leaving the exact nature of the institution to the decision of Her Majesty, of course something must be suggested. Nothing can be left to Her Majesty except that perhaps half a dozen schemes may be submitted to her with suggestions, and she may choose one of them as most acceptable to herself. But with the broad general principle of the amendment I do most sincerely hope you will concur—that the permanent memorial take the form of a charitable institution the nature of which shall be in accordance with the wishes of Her Majesty the Queen.\n\n€ 189.\n\nMr. R. FRASER-SMITH—Your Honour and gentlemen, although there may be some difference of opinion as to the form the permanent memorial should take, I think there cannot be two opinions as to the pliability of conscience displayed by the learned Queen's Counsel who has just taken his seat. About ten minutes ago we had him contending the proper mode of celebrating the occasion would be to subscribe to the institution in London, and now we hear him advocating a charitable institution. There is certainly a great inconsistency in this as the two things happen to be as opposite as the poles. With reference to the only sensible objection raised to the Park by Dr. Ho Kai, which was that it had already been named the Bowen Park, that does not happen to be the case. I happened to be present at the little amusing farce which took place in Happy Valley two years ago, and what took place was that the Surveyor-General said it was the unanimous opinion of the people of the colony that the park should be named the Bowen Park. But the Surveyor-General had never had the sanction of the community to make that statement; and all Sir George Bowen said was that he was very glad to hear it. It was perfectly well understood that when the park was completed it should be named the Bowen Park, but it has never been so named, and therefore the objection is the merest phantasy. With reference to what Mr. Francis says as to its not being a suitable memorial, not good enough, I think nothing more suitable could be devised. A thing that is to tend so much to the health and recreation of the community is better than a charitable institution, which can only cut one way. The objection of a few Chinese is that the Chinese will not benefit by it. Who will benefit by a charitable institution? The Europeans? Certainly not; the Chinese and the Chinese alone. (Hear, hear). But the Chinese will benefit by this park; they benefit by it now. Anyone who frequents the Race-course as much as I do will see hundreds of children playing on it now. How many more hundreds will go there when it is put in proper order! I am certainly in favour of Mr. Chater's proposal until something else of a definite nature is put before the meeting. Nothing else definite has been put before the meeting, and until something better has been put forward I will certainly support Mr. Chater's proposal. (Applause).\n\nHon. A. LISTER—May I be allowed for one moment to protest against the idea that the Government is in any way pledged to complete the Park at Wong Nei-cheong? A very singular delusion seems to run in the minds of Dr. Ho Kai and others that when a certain sum of money is written down on paper it represents so much cash. A sum of $25,000, I think, was, in a moment of enthusiasm, put down as a possible sum which might be spent on a public park; but that sum was very quickly withdrawn, and the idea of spending anything was given up. Then the modest sum of $5,000 was put down and was spent. And what did it do? It reclaimed that little corner as you go into the valley, and that was all the Colony got for $5,000. A proposal was made to spend another $5,000, but the Surveyor-General said he preferred to do the whole thing or nothing, and he declined to do any patchwork. (Applause). He declined to spend $5,000 this year and $5,000 next year. He said it would simply be making matters worse; creating mud heaps was, I think, his expression. The Government has spent $5,000 to put a little corner in order, and it may in future years, if there is any available surplus, devote a little more to the same purpose. I should say that may occur, if nothing unforeseen happens, in fifteen years, or may be twenty years. (Laughter).\n\nHon. A. P. MACEWEN—Sir, I would simply say I do not consider any scheme which has been included in the Government estimates as fit and proper for the present occasion. Mr. Fraser Smith has said that no other definite scheme has been put before us, but I may say that shortly before I came into the room this evening I received a communication from a mutual friend who asked me to propose the following. I am sorry he is not here himself. He suggests, and I to a very great extent agree with him, that subscriptions to the jubilee commemoration should be devoted to the enlargement and restoration of the City Hall, which should hereafter be called the Victoria City Hall, and that a Committee be appointed to obtain plans and estimates, the same to be submitted to the subscribers. I may perhaps state the cost would amount to something like $30,000, and there is no doubt that sum could be very easily subscribed in this colony. It would at the same time benefit the Chinese and be a great source of pleasure to many Europeans, and it is a scheme I should support.\n\nThis proposition was not seconded.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN, in putting the amendment proposed by Dr. Ho Kai, said—Considering that we have declined to consider the proposal put forward by the Prince of Wales to subscribe to the Institute for Great Britain, India, and Colonies, perhaps the next most graceful thing we could do would be to leave the disposal of such funds as we may subscribe to the decision of Her Majesty herself, and that the Committee which may be appointed should be empowered to make out a list and forward it to Her Majesty, or it might be submitted hereafter to another public meeting. However, the resolution and amendment have been proposed and seconded, and it is a question for your consideration.\n\nThe amendment was then put and lost, and Mr. Chater's resolution for the formation of the Victoria Park was carried by a large majority.\n\nMr. FRANCIS proposed the appointment of the following gentlemen as a general Committee: Major-General Cameron, Vice-Admiral Hamilton, Sir Geo. Phillippo, Commodore Morant, Colonel Storer, R.E., Colonel Ryan, R.A., the Right Rev. Bishop Burdon, Dr. Chalmers, Rev. A. Gase; the Consuls for France, Japan, United States, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Peru, Siam, and Spain; Messrs. Ackroyd, Ayres, Bell-Irving, Bottomley, Chater, Coughtrie, Crawford, Darby, Deane, Francis, Grote, Hoppius, Huntington, Inchbald, Lister, Humphreys, Li Shing, MacEwen, Mackintosh, Marty, Mehta, Mody, Poesnecker, Rano, Ross, Russell, Ryrie, Rutter, F. Stowell, Shellim, Stiebel, Thomsett, Thorburn, Walter, Whitehead, Wodehouse, Wong Shing, Von Bose; Colonel Anderson, Captain Bunbury, Major Chaytor, Messrs. Danby, Ford and Gillies, Dr. Ho Kai, Messrs. H. MacCallum, voQubae, Mitchell Innes, Orange, Price, Turner, Wai Yuk, Travers, Lockhart, Chan Kwan-i, Yeung Pun-nam, Ka In-tong, Lai Ling, Choi Chee Bee, Chan Ping, Wong She-tai, Ho Kwan Shan, Leung On, Lo Hok-pang, Kaw Hong-take, Lau Yam-tsun, Tseng Sz-kai, U Lin-nn, Lau Wai-chan, and Fung Wa-chun.\n\nHon. A. LISTER seconded, and the resolution was carried.\n\nOn the motion of the Hon. P. RYRIE a vote of thanks to the Chairman was carried by acclamation.\n\n431", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 333710, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3]", "page_number": 533, "title": "CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3]", "content_text": "Enclosure 3.\n\n3534\n\nPETITIONS AGAINST THE OPIUM BILL.\n\nThe ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY-The Clerk of Councils has received two petitions about the Opium Bill. I move that they be read.\n\nThe CLERK OF COUNCILS read the petitions as follows:- To HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT, AND THE HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.\n\nThe humble petition of Shellim Ezekiel Shellim, of the firm of David Sassoon, Sons & Co., Jacob Silas Moses, of the firm of E. D. Sassoon & Co., Buttonjee Dadabhoy Tata, of the firm of Tata & Co., Marcus David Ezekiel, of the firm of Abraham Ezekiel & Co., Mahomelbhoy Khetsey, of the firm of Tharia Topan, Jafforbhoy Khetsey, of the firm of Jairazbhoy Peerbhoy & Co., and Hormusjee Merwanjee Mehta, of the firm of Framjee Hormusjee & Co., all of Victoria in the colony of Hongkong, for and on behalf of the opium importers and wholesale opium merchants of the said colony,\n\nSHEWETH-That at a recent meeting of the opium importers and wholesale opium merchants of this colony, held for the purpose of considering the Bill now before your Honourable Council, entitled \"An Ordinance for the better regulation of the trade in opium,\" it was inter alia resolved that the said Bill, if passed in its present form, would prejudicially affect their trade, and that your petitioners should be appointed a Committee to take such measures as they might consider advisable to bring their complaints before your Honourable Council.\n\nThat while fully recognizing the necessity of carrying out the object aimed at by the said Bill, namely, the prevention of opium smuggling into China, and while sympathizing with its spirit, your petitioners submit that the means by which it is proposed to effectuate such object would inflict serious injury upon the opium trade, and especially on the aforesaid opium importers and wholesale and retail opium dealers, and prove a blow to the general commerce and prosperity of this colony.\n\nThat your petitioners believe that the end intended to be accomplished by the said Bill could be attained by other and less objectionable means, and that your petitioners are prepared to co-operate with your Honourable Council and the executive in attaining the desired object.\n\nThat inasmuch as the Bill affects private interests, and was only brought in and read a first time on Friday, the 18th inst., it is desirable to postpone the second reading thereof so as to enable the persons who are more immediately interested, as well as the general public, to acquaint themselves with its scope and object.\n\nYour petitioners therefore humbly pray\n\n1.-That the second reading of the said Bill may be postponed until such day as your Honourable Council may under the circumstances deem meet.\n\n2. That your petitioners may be heard by Counsel at the bar of your Honourable Council as to their objections to the said Bill in its present form.\n\n3.-That the said Bill may be so amended or modified as to remove the objections of your petitioners, or that it may be withdrawn and a fresh Bill introduced such as the necessity of the case requires.\n\nAnd your petitioners will ever pray, &c.\n\nHongkong, 22nd March, 1887.\n\nS. E. SHELLIM.\n\nJ. S. MOSES.\n\nR. D. TATA.\n\nM. D. EZEKIEL.\n\nM. KHETSEY.\n\nJ. KHETSEY.\n\nH. M. MEHTA.\n\nThe humble petition of the undersigned merchants and traders resident in Hongkong respectfully showeth-\n\n1. Your petitioners are dealers in opium residing and carrying on business in Hongkong.\n\n2.-At the meeting of your Honourable Council held on Friday, the 18th March instant, a Bill was introduced and read a first time entitled \"An Ordinance for the better regulation of the trade in opium,\" and the said Bill is framed for the purpose of regulating the movement of raw opium in this Colony and of prohibiting the purchase or sale of raw opium in quantities less than one chest.\n\n3. Your petitioners deal largely in raw opium, buying and selling it in quantities less than one chest, and have a large capital engaged in the said business, and they employ in their said business many hundreds of persons.\n\n4.-If the said Bill becomes law in its present form the business hitherto carried on by your petitioners will absolutely cease and can no more be carried on; the capital therein employed will be idle, the hundreds of persons now occupied in the said business will be thrown out of employment, and your petitioners will all of them suffer grievous loss and injury, and some of them will be irretrievably ruined.\n\n5.-Your petitioners respectfully submit that the objects proposed to be attained by the said Bill may be far more effectually carried out by means other than those contained in the said Bill, and without loss or injury to any class of the community; and they therefore humbly pray that on the second reading of the said Bill they may be heard by their counsel against the said Bill under the provisions of the 47th of the Standing Orders and rules of this Honourable Council, and that they may have due notice of such second reading.\n\n(Signed) WING KAT CHEUNG,\n\n&c. &c. &c.\n\n527\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY-As regards the prayers of these two memorials, that the petitioners may be heard by counsel before this Council, I am advised that they have no right to appear by counsel under the provisions of the Orders of this Council, 47; but as I think this is a subject that ought to be well and thoroughly ventilated I shall offer no opposition if, after the second reading has been moved and seconded, any member moves that they may be permitted to appear by counsel and if the Council approves of that motion. I propose that the second reading should be moved and seconded to-day, and that the further discussion be adjourned.\n\nTHE OPIUM BILL.\n\nThe ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I beg to move the second reading of the Bill for the better regulation of the trade in opium. In doing so I shall endeavour, as briefly as possible, to lay before the Council the circumstances which have made the Ordinance necessary. I might almost say, imperative. You are all aware that the collection of the maritime customs in China are entrusted to two different departments-the foreign collectorate, which collects all import and export duties on goods carried by foreign vessels to and from treaty ports, and the native collectorate, which collects all dues and duties on goods carried by junks to and from both treaty and other ports. By the treaty of Tientsin the duty on foreign opium was fixed at thirty taels per picul. In the North, foreign opium is mostly carried in foreign ships, and the duty is therefore collected by the foreign collectorate, while in the South a great deal of the opium is carried in junks to treaty ports and non-treaty ports, and some is taken overland and pays duty to the native collectorate. All this opium has hitherto paid duty according to the manner in which it was carried. Junk-shipped opium has paid twenty-five per cent. less than steamer-shipped opium. Besides this duty on opium there is another tax called likin, which is imposed by the Viceroys of different provinces. It has varied in amount from time to time, and has sometimes been less in one province than in another. With the collection of the likin the foreign collectorate has, hitherto, had nothing to do. It was collected at the ports and at various places in the interior. It is important to bear this in mind because according to the Additional Article the likin duty is now fixed at eighty taels per picul, and this will in future be collected by the foreign customs and before the opium is taken possession of by the purchaser. The attempt which the Hoppo and the Viceroy made to collect the duty and the likin here led to a great deal of smuggling, and in order to prevent this both the Viceroy and the Hoppo organised preventive services. They had cruisers and steam launches, and they established stations at the entrances to Hongkong Harbour. They overhauled all junks passing these stations and what has since been called the blockade of Hongkong began.\n\nI am not going to allude to this at any great length because you are all aware of the abuses which arose from this system and the complaints which were made from time to time as to the alleged illegal seizure of junks trading to and from this Colony. I know it will be said that these complaints have now ceased and that the blockade is a thing of the past. This I shall allude to further on. This blockade was a constant source of complaint. On the one hand the Chinese authorities complained that smuggling was carried on to a large extent and that they had a right to do all in their power to prevent it. On the other hand the colonists contended that Hongkong was a free port, that they had nothing to do with smuggling, and that the authorities had no right to injure their trade while engaged in protecting the revenue. Voluminous correspondence took place on this subject. I will quote only two passages. The first runs as follows: \"Moreover there can be no doubt that the action of the Chinese revenue steamers, sailing vessels, and boats in the harbour of Victoria, within sight of the whole community, not only keeps up a feeling of irritation among the British residents, but is calculated to create a false impression among the Chinese in the colony, by whom the tacit acquiescence of the British Government in these extraordinary proceedings is not improbably attributed to fear of the Chinese authorities, and to recognition of their unjust pretensions.\" The second extract is one from a report.\n\nPage 27", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 335261, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 543, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "coloured lanterns, which sparkled brightly on the still water. The floating Fire Engine, decorated with a row of red lanterns, was especially noticeable. Several of the steamers were illuminated. Among these the Scottish Oriental Co.'s steamer Phen Chom Klas with hull, masts, and yards outlined in vivid crimson, looked like a phantom ship in the darkness. The China and Manila S. S. Co.'s steamer Zafiro was similarly illuminated but with white lanterns, and had a most pleasing effect. The hull and paddle-boxes of the China Navigation Co.'s steamer Hankow were traced out in lines of living fire, and the river steamer White Cloud was similarly lighted up. The Douglas steamer Thales, the telegraph steamer Sherard Osborne, and the little steamer Sea Gull were also illuminated, and the Austro-Hungarian Lloyd's steamer Titania used her electric search light with great effect, throwing it over the shipping at intervals. Red and blue lights were burned by the Douglas steamer Formosa and some other vessels, and rockets sent up by them occasionally. Many of the junks and cargo boats displayed coloured lanterns, adding to the general radiance along the foreshore. During the day most of the vessels in port, both British and foreign, dressed ship, as did also the men-of-war. We have already referred at some length to the brilliant exhibition of coloured lights made by the Victor Emanuel and the British men-of-war at night, which excited so much admiration, and so greatly enhanced the effect of the general illuminations.\n\nAT KOWLOON.\n\nAcross the water the principal show was made by the Water Police Station at Tsim Tsa-tsui. This building both from its elevated situation and large dimensions is well adapted for illumination. Between the turrets on the top of the building were the words \"God Save the Queen\" formed in lanterns, the letters being seven feet in height, and at the points at the corner of the turrets pyramids of lanterns. A row of lanterns was fixed round each turret. Another row of lanterns ran round three sides of the parapet of the whole building, at intervals of about a foot, a second row being placed round the top of the first storey. Between the pillars in front hung one large red lantern with a small one on either side, and one large red lantern in each window of the front and the east and west sides of the building. A row of red and white lanterns was also placed on the railings round the entire compound. In front of the flagstaff was erected a device showing a crown above and the letters V. R. below, on either side of which were the dates 1837 and 1887 in letters and figures about seven feet high, all being in red except the crown, which was of white and yellow lanterns. There were about 1,200 lanterns used altogether in the illumination, which was very effective, standing out well and being very conspicuous from all parts of the harbour. During the day the top of the building was dressed with flags. Fireworks were sent up from the Praya below the Station on both nights.\n\nTHE FIREWORKS.\n\nThere was a double display of fireworks—one on the Parade Ground of Chinese fireworks, and the other of European afloat from barges. The Chinese fireworks commenced soon after eight o'clock, and were let off from a scaffolding erected at the southern end of the ground, just below St. John's Cathedral, in the yard of which a large number of spectators had gathered. Below on the ground round the scaffolding the crowd was so dense that the whole space was one mass of heads. On the harbour the European fireworks were sent up from barges, one moored near the Harbour Office, and the other nearly opposite to the City Hall, and they consisted chiefly of rockets and Roman candles, both of which were excellent. A fire balloon was sent up from one of the men-of-war soon after nine o'clock and somewhat later descended on the Cricket Ground. Great crowds assembled on the Praya to get a good view of the fireworks and the men-of-war illuminations, all points of vantage being occupied thickly.\n\nThis part of the programme was unhappily attended with fatal disaster. About quarter past eleven o'clock the fireworks on board the cargo-boat Stornoway suddenly exploded, killing two men of the Royal Artillery, who were in charge. It is supposed that some sparks from a falling rocket must have ignited the fireworks; no want of caution seems to have prevailed, the sad catastrophe being a pure accident.\n\nPage 2\n\nWith such an imposing and general an illumination, where so many worked untiringly to promote the success achieved, it is impossible to mention all those to whom credit is due, but to Mr. Stewart-Lockhart, the indefatigable Secretary of the Committee, the Hon. J. M. Price, the Surveyor-General, the excellence of whose taste has been so often demonstrated, ably seconded by Mr. Bowdler, Mr. Sampson, and other members of his staff, Mr. J. S. Brewer, who had charge of a large portion of the street decorations, Mr. Danby, who was responsible for the stretch of Queen's Road from Icehouse Street to the Bank, and many others who gave willing co-operation a special mead of praise is due for their cheerful labours. The Gas Company are to be congratulated on the success of their work, which while severely testing their producing powers was not too great for their resources, thanks to the energy of the manager, Mr. Cross, supported by his trusty assistants Messrs. Bramsey and Terrey.\n\nTHE JUBILEE DRINKING FOUNTAINS.\n\nThe six Victoria Drinking Fountains erected at the expense of a philanthropic and liberal Parsee resident and presented by him to the city as a memorial of Her Majesty's Jubilee, were thrown open to the public on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, and were promptly surrounded by little knots of Chinese, who expressed much delight at the novel gift. Numbers of persons quaffed the crystal from the iron caps, for sightseeing is thirsty work and procession following still more so. The fountains will certainly not lack patronage.\n\nTHE UNVEILING OF THE STATUE OF SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY.\n\nA large number of persons assembled in the Botanic Gardens on Thursday afternoon, the 10th November, to witness the unveiling of the Statue of Sir Arthur Edward Kennedy, G.C.M.G., C.B., formerly Governor of Hongkong. Among those present were the Acting Chief Justice (Hon. J. Russell), the Colonial Secretary (Hon. F. Stewart, LL.D.), the Acting Attorney General (Hon. E. J. Ackroyd), the Colonial Treasurer (Hon. A. Lister), the Harbour Master (Hon. H. G. Thomsett), Hon. A. P. MacEwen, the Registrar-General (Mr. J. H. Stewart-Lockhart), Right Rev. Bishop Burdon, Colonel Anderson, 58th Regt., Lieut.-Colonel Cook, Assistant Commissary-General, Major Dempster, A.P.D., Messrs. T. Jackson, W. H. Forbes, H. E. Wodehouse, C.M.G., C. D. Bottomley, Chal. Alabaster (H. M. Consul at Canton), E. R. Belilios, S. E. Shellim, Arthur Kennedy Travers, N. G. Mitchell-Innes, R. Lyall, &c., and a number of ladies. In the absence of the Surveyor-General (Hon. J. M. Price), who was unable to attend the ceremony owing to indisposition, the necessary arrangements were carried out by Mr. E. Macleod, of the Survey Department. Shortly after three o'clock His Excellency arrived, accompanied by his Private Secretary, Mr. Slingsby Bethell, H. E. Major-General Cameron, and Lieut. Somerville, A.D.C.\n\nMr. T. JACKSON, one of the Committee for the erection of the statue, then stepped forward and read the following address:—\n\nYour Excellency,\n\nThe Executive Committee of the Kennedy Memorial Statue, thinking that it would be both convenient and gratifying to the public to take advantage of these Jubilee holidays, have invited your Excellency to be so good as to perform the ceremony of unveiling the Statue of the late Sir Arthur Kennedy.\n\nSir Arthur arrived in this colony early in 1872 as Governor, and remained as such until 1877, when he left to take up the Government of Queensland. After administering the Government of that colony from 1877 till May, 1881, he left for England with a view to retirement from the public service, in which he had served continuously from 1827, and the details of which are recorded in the Colonial Office List.\n\nWhilst on the voyage home, his health, which had been indifferent when he started from Australia, became worse, and he died at sea on the 3rd of June, 1883, about 100 miles from Aden.\n\nThe news of his death, received here in July, cast a gloom over the colony, for no Governor was more respected and beloved by any community, and he well merited the name which was given to him here by public acclaim, \"the good Sir Arthur.\" On the 14th July a very largely attended public meeting was held in the City Hall, when resolutions of sympathy and condolence were passed, and forwarded to his family in England, and at the same meeting it was resolved that a public statue should be erected to Governor Kennedy's memory. A Committee was appointed, and numerous and handsome subscriptions came in from all classes and creeds in the Colony. Messrs. Rouse, Sassoon, Forbes, Price, and Jackson were nominated an Executive Committee to arrange all details. Signor Raggi was entrusted by the Committee with modelling the Statue, which was cast by the eminent founders Messrs. Young & Co. of London.\n\nThe Government has been good enough to grant...\n\nPage 11\n\n537\n\n} \n\n32", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 362127, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-274 - Public Offices & Others - 1896", "page_number": 352, "title": "CO129-274 - Public Offices & Others - 1896", "content_text": "Maclean, Peter Macpherson, M. J. B. Maitland, A. W. Maitland, J. A. \n\nMaitland, W. M. \n\nMajor, F. \n\nManger, A. \n\nMarkes, C. R. \n\nManson, Patrick, M.D. \n\nMarshall, F. J. \n\nMarshall, G. \n\nMarshall, H. \n\nMartin, C. K. M. \n\nMatthews, G. A. \n\nMitchell, E. W. Mitchell, W. F. \n\nMelhuish, C. J. \n\nMiddleton, Leonard \n\nMidwood, L. \n\nMiller, J. I. \n\nMody, H. N. Moore, Lewis \n\nMollison, J. P. \n\nMollison, J. R. \n\nMorgan, F. A. \n\nMorrison, G. J. Morriss, Henry \n\nMorris, Herbert S. \n\nMorris, John \n\nMoses, D. M. \n\nMoses, J. S. \n\nMossop, W. H. R. \n\nMurray, W. C. \n\nMuirhead, Rev. W., (Hons.) \n\nNewman, W. \n\nNelson, H. H. Noble, G. E. Noel, G. W. Northey, H. A. \n\nOdell, Jno. \n\nOdell, Walter L. \n\nOrme, Peter \n\nOrr, Wm. S. \n\nco \n\nO'Shea, H. D. Osborne. J. H. Owston, A. \n\nParr, R. B. Parsons, J. R. Paterson, W. Pearson, B. H. Phillips, George Pigott, H. C. \n\nPlatt, W. A. C. \n\nPoate, W. H. Poate, H. Pollard, E. H. Prentice, J. \n\nPrice, G. U. \n\nProbst, E. A. \n\nProvand, A. D., M.P. \n\nPugh, William Pye, R. \n\nPowell, Charles S. \n\nReid, David \n\nReid, Duncan J. Reid, J. P. \n\nRennie, Sir R. T., Kt. \n\nRichardson, Thos. W. \n\nRichard, Timothy \n\nRickett, J. \n\nRitchie, H. A. \n\nRobison, R. D. \n\nRogers, E. \n\nRoss, Alexander \n\nSanderson, J. L. P. \n\nSassoon, Sir A., Bt., C.S.I. Sassoon, Reuben D. Sassoon, Arthur D. Sassoon, Edward A. \n\nSassoon, Fredk. D. Sassoon, D. R. Schmidt, W. Scott, E. J., M.D. Scott, J. H. \n\nScott, J. L. \n\nShand, W. J. S. \n\nShaw, J. E. \n\nShewan, R. \n\nShellim, Ed. \n\nSim, E. C., Maj.-Genl., R.E. \n\nSimpson, Jas. \n\nSingleton, P. A. \n\n7 \n\nTottie, W. H. \n\nTrotter, D. A. Turnbull, Wm. A. Twentyman, J. R. \n\nVeitch, Geo. T. \n\nWade, Sir Thos. F. G.C.M.G., K.C.B, \n\nWake, J. P. \n\nSkottowe, E, B. \n\nSmith, J. R. M. \n\nWalford, A. B. \n\nSmith, Sir Cecil C,. G.C.M.G. \n\nWalter, James \n\nSmith, J. C. \n\nWalter, John \n\nSmith, G. Mackrill \n\nWalter, W. B. \n\nSmith, Herbert \n\nWardlaw, J. C. \n\nStanford, J. W. \n\nWatmore, Robert \n\nWebb, Edward \n\nWetmore, W. S. (Hony.) \n\nStewart, Gersham \n\nStowart, H. D. \n\nStewart, Jas. \n\nSteele, H. \n\nStrachan, W. M. \n\nSuch, H. J. \n\nSutherland, Sir T., K.C.M.G., M.P. \n\nSwire, J. S. \n\nSwire, J. \n\nStokes, A. P. \n\nSt. Croix, W. de \n\nSutter, W. \n\nTalbot, W. H. Temple, Francis Tennant, H. Theodor, F. E. Thin, Geo., M.D. Thompson, G. 8. Thorburn, J. D. Thorne, C. Thorburn, John Till, W. W. \n\nWestall, R. R. \n\nWheeler, E. \n\nWhite, Aug. \n\nWhittall, E. \n\nWhitehead, T. H. \n\nWilkinson, H. P. \n\nWilkinson, H. S. \n\nWilson, Jas. \n\nWood, A. G. \n\nWood, H. W. \n\nWood, Thos. \n\nWright, A. \n\nWright, J. H. Wrightson, C. W. Wylie, R. A. \n\nYoud, F. M. \n\nYoung, W. S. Young, J. M. \n\nZimmern, A. \n\nA reducte \n\ntodd \n\nFerent Total \n\n347 \n\n405 \n\n$ \n\n5 \n\n415", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-274 - Public Offices & Others - 1896.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 381143, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7]", "page_number": 671, "title": "CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7]", "content_text": "Wedd\n\ndependent as it is upon the business incidental to a great shipping port of call. The Governor observes with satisfaction that the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce are prepared to accept cheerfully the increased taxation that will probably be necessary to meet the heavy expenses of contemplated measures for the general improvement of sanitation.\n\nI have the honour to be, Sir,\n\nYour most obedient servant,\n\nT. SERCOMBE SMITH,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nTHE SECRETARY,\n\nChamber of Commerce.\n\n31.The foregoing statements prove that the local Government has failed to give effect, save in a very qualified form, to the measures so frequently urged upon it by its own Medical Officers and other experts; its efforts, so far, have met with so little result, indeed, that the Colony is now suffering severely from the annually recurring visitations of plague and, in a lesser degree, of enteric fever and small-pox. The inadequacy of the measures adopted by the local Government in dealing with so grave a crisis may, we submit, be regarded as equivalent to a tacit admission on its part that it is beyond its Power, of its own initiative, to undertake the gigantic task which a thorough and efficient reform of the Sanitary conditions of the Colony, with the heavy expenditure and sacrifices attending it, would involve\n\nThe conviction has consequently been forced upon us that no really effectual measures will be taken to grapple with the Sanitary problems of the Colony and to arrest the progress of disease until an appeal is made to the responsible Minister of State for his intervention. These annual epidemics are pressing acutely on the Commerce and Industries of the Colony, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain labour, whether European or Chinese. This year the Plague has again produced a cessation of Emigration, and the loss to the Shipping and Trade generally through quarantine restrictions and other delays has been very great. Native workmen are leaving Hongkong in thousands, and there is not an important industry or commercial undertaking in the Colony, employing and dependent on Chinese labour, that has not suffered.\n\nUnder the circumstances hereinbefore referred to your Petitioners most humbly Pray that you will be pleased\n\nthis 25th day of June, 1901.\n\n1.-To appoint a Commission consisting of a person or persons wholly unconnected with the Colony to proceed forthwith to Hongkong to investigate and report\n\n(a) On the Sanitary Condition of the Colony; (b) On the measures to be adopted for the improvement of the City of Victoria and of the Colony as it at present exists.\n\n2.That you will be pleased to attach to the said Commission some independent Sanitary Expert to advise.\n\n3. That after receiving and considering the Report of such Commission, you will give directions for the Recommendations of that Commission to be forthwith carried into effect.\n\nT. H. WHITEHEAD, J.P. (Mem. Legislative Council)\n\nJ. C. VICTORIA (Rt. Rev. Bishop of Victoria)\n\nL. M. PIAZZOLI (Rt. Rev. R.C. Bishop of S. China)\n\nNO. J. FRANCIS, K.C.\n\nEDWARD OSBORNE, J.P. (Mem. Sanitary Board)\n\nC. GERLACH, M.D.\n\nWILLIAM HARTIGAN, J.P., M.D., D.P.H.\n\nF. OSMUND STEDMAN, J.P., M.D., B.Sc. (LOND.)\n\nJ. W. NOBLE, D.D.S.\n\nFREDERIC H. BOWERS, D.D.S.\n\nG. MONTAGU HARSTON, J.P., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (LOND.)\n\nR. MACBEAN GIBSON, M.D., C.M. (EDIN.)\n\nL. R. BELL, D.D.S.\n\nROBERT LAMORT, M.D.\n\nG. APACIBLE, M.D., B.A.\n\nF. P. SOARES, P.M.\n\nHERBERT W. BIRD, A.R.I.B.A.\n\nCHRIS. B. THOMAS, A.R.I.B.A.\n\nWM. DANBY, J.P., M.I.C.E.\n\nA. DENISON, J.P., A.M.I.C.E.\n\nL. GIBBS, A.M.I.C.E.\n\nB. BROTHERTON HARKER, C.E.\n\nW. H. WICKHAM, A.M.I.E.E., A.M.I.C.E.\n\nR. K. LEIGH, J.P., M.I.C.E.\n\nED. ROBINSON, J.P.\n\nH. W. SLADE, J.P.\n\nH. A. RITCHIE, J.P.\n\nW. HUTTON POTTS, J.P.\n\nJ. ORANGE, J.P., M.I.C.E., M.I.M.E., M.AM. Soc. C.E.\n\nCLEMENT PALMER, J.P., F.R.I.B.A.\n\nAGOSTINHO G. ROMANO (Consul-General for Portugal)\n\nJ. J. LEIRIA (Vice-Consul for Brazil)\n\nW. D. BRAIDWOOD, M.A.\n\nJ. A. SWANN, L.R.C.S., L.M., L.R.C.P., L.M.\n\nF. MAITLAND, J.P.\n\nJ. H. COX, J.P.\n\nW. J. McLOUGHLIN, P.H., C.H.\n\nB. BYRAMJEE, J.P.\n\nM. G. SASSOON, J.P.\n\nE. SHELLIM, J.P.\n\nA. J. RAYMOND, J.P.\n\nC. S. GUBBAY, J.P.\n\nD. E. BROWN, J.P.\n\nR. L. RICHARDSON, J.P.\n\nR. SHEWAN, J.P.\n\nJ. A. MCKAY, J.P.\n\nG. W. F. PLAYFAIR, J.P.\n\nCHAN A FOOK, J.P. (Mem. Sanitary Board)\n\nD. MACDONALD, C.E.\n\nA. E. GRIFFIN, A.M.I.C.E.\n\nW. G. CLARKE, A.M.I.C.E.\n\nW. POATE, J.P.\n\nD. GILLIES, J.P.\n\nC. S. SHARP, J.P.\n\nT. H. REID, J.P.\n\nA. S. GOMES, M.D., M.R.C.S.\n\nW. H. SHIRRIFF, M.B., C.M., L.S.A.\n\nB. FITZALAN HOWARD, B.A.\n\nR. CHATTERTON WILCOX, J.P.\n\nFRAMJEE H. ARJANEE, J.P.\n\nC. W. DICKSON, J.P.\n\nB. LAYTON, J.P.\n\nF. HENDERSON, J.P.\n\nG. C. ANDERSON, J.P.\n\nJ. C. COHEN, J.P.\n\nD. K. ROHRMANN\n\nWM. A. CRUICKSHANK\n\nE. BRUCE SHEPHERD\n\nA. H. RENNIE\n\nALFRED CUNNINGHAM\n\nH. T. WILGREES\n\nPHILIP W. SERGEANT\n\nT. COCHRANE\n\nJ. A. LEE\n\nJ. J. JUDAI\n\nGODFREY C. CO.\n\nMASTER THOS. ARNOLD\n\nA. CAMPBELL MACMILLAN\n\nHENRY HUMPHREYS\n\nE. NIEDHARDT\n\nF. W. R. LEMM\n\nE. D. HASKELL\n\nW. H. RAY\n\nA. TURNER\n\nG. H. MEDHURST\n\nJ. D. AULD\n\nG. R. EDWARDS\n\nA. ELLIS\n\nS. FULCHER\n\nR. T. HEAD\n\nW. PARFITT\n\nH. P. WHITE\n\nL. S. LEWIS\n\nP. A. COX\n\nA. A. SKELTON\n\nT. HALL\n\nC. J. TYNDALE-LEA\n\nA. SINCLAIR\n\nJ. GALT\n\nJ. KIRKWOOD\n\nJ. R. WILSON\n\nC. KLINCK\n\nR. O. RUTHERFORD\n\nH. JEWITT\n\nE. O. MURTHY\n\nF. P. DE V. SOARES\n\nA. MCINTYRE\n\nJ. DOUGLAS\n\nE. JOHANNSEN\n\nC. BELL\n\nJ. I. ANDREW\n\nW. S. BAILEY\n\nJ. ANGUS\n\nW. McCLURE\n\nD. MACDONALD\n\nG. L. TOMLIN\n\nC. PEMBERTON\n\nH. PINCKNEY\n\nJ. HASTINGS\n\nJ. SCOTT HARSTON\n\nC. EWENS\n\nH. F. R. BRAYNE\n\nO. D. THOMSON\n\nW. J. HUMPHREYS\n\nM. J. D. STEPHENS\n\nV. H. DEACON\n\nF. B. DEACON\n\nF. C. BARLOW\n\nP. W. GOLDRING\n\nA. FAIRALL\n\nA. BABINGTON\n\nC. D. WILKINSON\n\nE. J. GRIST\n\nH. K. HOLMES\n\nF. H. YEATS\n\nE. F. GROS\n\nH. E. TOMKINS\n\nC. FITTOCK, JR.\n\nT. G. WORCESTER\n\nF. R. SMITH\n\nR. FLINT\n\nGEO. ECKLEY\n\nE. A. KATSCH\n\nE. G. BARRETT\n\nE. J. LIBEAUD\n\nA. E. WHEELEY\n\nCHAS. E. MALIGNY\n\nR. KOZHEVAR\n\nJOHN PRESTAGE\n\nH. HYNDMAN\n\nF. GOMES\n\nH. KUMMEL\n\nF. LANDOLT\n\nJ. GRANT SMITH", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 417691, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-353 - Public Offices - 1908", "page_number": 403, "title": "CO129-353 - Public Offices - 1908", "content_text": "purchase the specified amount, and no other quantity than that specified in the licence. The purchaser has to hand over to the opium shop one copy of the licence on purchasing, and retains the other himself. Purchasers with a licence are subject to arrest and punishment.\n\nWe contend that the Government of China having, by Articles 5 and 10 of the British Treaty of Nanking, 1842, expressly agreed to abolish the practice named in Article 5 of the Treaty, and having agreed to---\n\n\"Permit British merchants to carry on their mercantile transactions with whatever persons they please,\"\n\nit is a gross abuse of this Treaty if the provincial authorities of the Two Kwongs are allowed to carry into effect the enactments contained in the notification above referred to. It is obvious that if clauses 1, 2, and 3 are carried into effect, the result will be that a certain number of native establishments selling raw and prepared opium will be ascertained, registered, and licensed, and this will curtail the sale of raw opium, and only the native establishments registered and licensed will be competent to purchase raw opium from the British vendor, and whether the purchase by the native opium shop be made direct or through an agent, the result will be the same. In effect, the British merchant will have his trade cut down to the limits of those who are permitted by the provincial authorities of the Two Kwongs to trade with him. Such a monopoly would prevent other dealers from participating in the opium trade, thus destroying healthy competition, and thereby crippling business and causing a heavy loss to importers, who will be at the mercy of the few native shops who hold licences authorizing them to purchase raw opium. Holders of licences would be able to combine to dictate purchasing prices, feeling confident of their position as monopolists in the trade.\n\nWe submit that the scheme is illogical, and is contrary to Treaty, and is illegal.\n\nWith regard to clause 4, viz., \"that after ascertainment and registration of the number of shops in the Province of the Two Kwongs no new opium shops doing business in the buying and selling of raw and prepared opium may be established,\" the result of this clause will be that a monopoly will be created amongst a certain number of existing opium shops, which shops will, as time goes on, decrease in number by either (a) retirement from business; (b) seizure and closure by the authorities of shops for an infringement or alleged infringement of the law; (c) the purchase by capitalists of the shops and of the licences.\n\nIn the course of time, therefore, the sale of raw opium will be in the hands of a few, thus creating a monopoly. In this regard we would point out that it would be obviously difficult for a native shop to judge whether or not a licence was a genuine licence. If a licence presented by a purchaser is found to be false, the proprietor of the opium shop is liable to have his shop seized and shut up, and he would sustain the loss of his entire capital through perhaps no fault of his own. This would open the door to fraud, inasmuch as false charges could be trumped up against opium shops in order to get them seized and closed in order to obtain the forfeiture of their capital to the Chinese authorities. This, again, will ultimately result in the authorities farming the licensed shops out to those capable of paying heavy sums for them over and above the ordinary licence fees.\n\nIf these conditions are to prevail, native merchants will be chary of entering into the business, and the trade will consequently get into the hands of a few traders. We predict that in a short space of time the provincial authorities, either by closing the existing shops or by farming them out to a few, will get the whole trade into their own hands, thus creating a monopoly, which is expressly contrary to the Treaty of Nanking.\n\nWith regard to clause 6, on each and every occasion that an individual wishes to purchase opium, this burdensome procedure has to be carried out, and on each occasion the purchaser has to pay a licence fee. This will of necessity hamper trade and prevent freedom in the buying and selling of raw opium.\n\nWe contend that all the regulations, as we have in some detail pointed out, form the nucleus of a monopoly which will monopolize the raw opium trade in the province of the two Kwongs into the hands of a few individuals, and possibly into the hands of the Provincial Government.\n\nIt would also be greatly prejudicial to the interests of the Indian Government if such a scheme is permitted to be enforced specially in the present unsettled and unsatisfactory state of the opium trade owing to the action of the Chinese Government\n\nPage 5\n\n399\n\nin closing up the public opium dens, and importers, in view of the further uncertainty of demand from those who would hold a monopoly, would curtail importation, which would mean a material reduction of their purchases from the Government of India's monthly sales.\n\nWe think therefore that it is advisable to lay the matter before you, so that immediate steps may be taken to stop the regulations being carried into effect, and we trust that you will support us in protesting against this proposed infringement of our Treaty rights.\n\nIn further support of our contention we would beg to refer you to the following :- Article 5 of the British Treaty of Nanking 1842:\n\n\"The Government of China having compelled the British merchants trading at Canton to deal exclusively with certain Chinese merchants, called Hong merchants (or co-Hong), who had been licensed by the Chinese Government for this purpose, the Emperor of China agrees to abolish that practice in future at all ports where British merchants may reside, and to permit them to carry on their mercantile transactions with whatever persons they please; and His Imperial Majesty further agrees to pay to the British Government the sum of 3,000,000 dollars on account of debts due to British subjects by some of the said Hong merchants, or co-Hong, who have become insolvent, and who owe very large sums of money to subjects of Her Britannic Majesty.\"\n\nArticle 10 of the same Treaty:\n\n\"His Majesty the Emperor agrees to establish at all the ports which are by Article 2 of this Treaty to be thrown open for the resort of British merchants, a fair and regular tariff of export and import customs and other dues, which tariff shall be publicly notified and promulgated for general information; and the Emperor further engages that, when British merchandize shall have once paid at any of the said ports the regulated customs and dues, agreeable to the tariff to be hereafter fixed, such merchandize may be conveyed by Chinese merchants to any province, or city in the interior of the Empire of China, on paying a further amount as transit dues, which shall not exceed per cent, on the tariff value of such goods.\n\nArticle 14 of the French Treaty of Tien-tsin of 1858:\n\n\"Aucune Société de Commerce privilégiée ne pourra désormais s'établir en Chine, et il en sera de même de toute coalition organisée dans le but d'exercer un monopole sur le commerce. En cas de contravention du présent Article, les autorités Chinoises, sur les représentations du Consul ou de l'Agent Consulaire, aviseront aux moyens de dissoudre de semblables Associations, dont elles s'efforceront d'ailleurs de prévenir l'existence par des prohibitions préalables, afin d'écarter tout ce qui pourrait porter atteinte à la libre concurrence.”\n\nAlso to the correspondence entitled “An Opium Monopoly at Nanking\" at p. 3 of the Appendix to the Report of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, 1907.\n\nFinally, we submit that so long as the Indian Government cultivates the growth of the poppy and sells opium, it is logical that any interference with Treaty rights with regard to the sale of opium in China should be rigorously protested against, and that every means should be taken to compel China to carry out and fulfil her Treaty obligations.\n\nWe submit further, that the Chinese Government should not be allowed to make any regulations contrary to Treaty which will affect the free sale of opium from India, the growth of which, under agreement between the British and Chinese Governments is to be reduced gradually over a period of years.\n\n[2020 -3]\n\nWe have, &c.\n\nDavid Sassoon and Co. (Limited),\n\n(Signed)\n\nPer pro.\n\nE. SHELLIM, Manager.\n\nCAWASJEE, PALLANJEE, And Co.\n\nE. D. SASSOON AND Co.\n\nE. LABANEY.\n\nPhirozsha B. Petit and Co.,\n\nS. D. SETNA, Per pro.\n\nTata, Sons, and Co.,\n\nB. D. TATA.\n\n(And four other firms.)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-353 - Public Offices - 1908.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 417939, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-353 - Public Offices - 1908", "page_number": 651, "title": "CO129-353 - Public Offices - 1908", "content_text": "5\n\npurchase the specified amount, and no other quantity than that specified in the licence. The purchaser has to hand over to the opium shop one copy of the licence on purchasing, and retains the other himself. Purchasers without a licence are subject to arrest and punishment.\n\nWe contend that the Government of China having, by Articles 5 and 10 of the British Treaty of Nanking, 1842, expressly agreed to abolish the practice named in Article 5 of the Treaty, and having agreed to---\n\n\"Permit British merchants to carry on their mercantile transactions with whatever persons they please,\"\n\nit is a gross abuse of this Treaty if the provincial authorities of the Two Kwongs are allowed to carry into effect the enactments contained in the notification above referred to. It is obvious that if clauses 1, 2, and 3 are carried into effect, the result will be that a certain number of native establishments selling raw and prepared opium will be ascertained, registered, and licensed, and this will curtail the sale of raw opium, and only the native establishments registered and licensed will be competent to purchase raw opium from the British vendor, and whether the purchase by the native opium shop be made direct or through an agent, the result will be the same. In effect, the British merchant will have his trade cut down to the limits of those who are permitted by the provincial authorities of the Two Kwongs to trade with him. Such a monopoly would prevent other dealers from participating in the opium trade, thus destroying healthy competition, and thereby crippling business and causing a heavy loss to importers, who will be at the mercy of the few native shops who hold licences authorizing them to purchase raw opium. Holders of licences would be able to combine to dictate purchasing prices, feeling confident of their position as monopolists in the trade.\n\nWe submit that the scheme is illogical, and is contrary to Treaty, and is illegal.\n\nWith regard to clause 4, viz., \"that after ascertainment and registration of the number of shops in the Province of the Two Kwongs no new opium shops doing business in the buying and selling of raw and prepared opium may be established,\" the result of this clause will be that a monopoly will be created amongst a certain number of existing opium shops, which shops will, as time goes on, decrease in number by either (a) retirement from business; (b) seizure and closure by the authorities of shops for an infringement or alleged infringement of the law; (c) the purchase by capitalists of the shops and of the licences.\n\nIn the course of time, therefore, the sale of raw opium will be in the hands of a few, thus creating a monopoly. In this regard we would point out that it would be obviously difficult for a native shop to judge whether or not a licence was a genuine licence. If a licence presented by a purchaser is found to be false, the proprietor of the opium shop is liable to have his shop seized and shut up, and he would sustain the loss of his entire capital through perhaps no fault of his own. This would open the door to fraud, inasmuch as false charges could be trumped up against opium shops in order to get them seized and closed in order to obtain the forfeiture of their capital to the Chinese authorities. This, again, will ultimately result in the authorities farming the licensed shops out of those capable of paying heavy sums for them over and above the ordinary licence fees.\n\nIf these conditions are to prevail, native merchants will be chary of entering into the business, and the trade will consequently get into the hands of a few traders. We predict that in a short space of time the provincial authorities, either by closing the existing shops or by farming them out to a few, will get the whole trade into their own hands, thus creating a monopoly, which is expressly contrary to the Treaty of Nanking.\n\nWith regard to clause 6, on each and every occasion that an individual wishes to purchase opium, this burdensome procedure has to be carried out, and on each occasion the purchaser has to pay a licence fee. This will of necessity hamper trade and prevent freedom in the buying and selling of raw opium.\n\nWe contend that all the regulations, as we have in some detail pointed out, form the nucleus of a monopoly which will monopolize the raw opium trade in the province of the two Kwongs into the hands of a few individuals, and possibly into the hands of the Provincial Government.\n\nIt would also be greatly prejudicial to the interests of the Indian Government if such a scheme is permitted to be enforced specially in the present unsettled and unsatisfactory state of the opium trade owing to the action of the Chinese Government\n\nin closing up the public opium dens, and importers, in view of the further uncertainty of demand from those who would hold a monopoly, would curtail importation, which would mean a material reduction of their purchases from the Government of India's monthly sales.\n\nWe think therefore that it is advisable to lay the matter before you, so that immediate steps may be taken to stop the regulations being carried into effect, and we trust that you will support us in protesting against this proposed infringement of our Treaty rights.\n\nIn further support of our contention we would beg to refer you to the following:- Article 5 of the British Treaty of Nanking 1842:\n\n\"The Government of China having compelled the British merchants trading at Canton to deal exclusively with certain Chinese merchants, called Hong merchants (or co-Hong), who had been licensed by the Chinese Government for this purpose, the Emperor of China agrees to abolish that practice in future at all ports where British merchants may reside, and to permit them to carry on their mercantile transactions with whatever persons they please; and His Imperial Majesty further agrees to pay to the British Government the sum of 3,000,000 dollars on account of debts due to British subjects by some of the said Hong merchants, or co-Hong, who have become insolvent, and who owe very large sums of money to subjects of Her Britannic Majesty.\"\n\nArticle 10 of the same Treaty:\n\n\"His Majesty the Emperor agrees to establish at all the ports which are by Article 2 of this Treaty to be thrown open for the resort of British merchants, a fair and regular tariff of export and import customs and other dues, which tariff shall be publicly notified and promulgated for general information; and the Emperor further engages that, when British merchandize shall have once paid at any of the said ports the regulated customs and dues, agreeable of the tariff to be hereafter fixed, such merchandize may be conveyed by Chinese merchants to any province, or city in the interior of the Empire of China, on paying a further amount as transit dues, which shall not exceed per cent, on the tariff value of such goods.\n\nArticle 14 of the French Treaty of Tien-tsin of 1858:\n\n\"Aucune Société de Commerce privilégiée ne pourra désormais s'établir en Chine, et il en sera de même de toute coalition organisée dans le but d'exercer un monopole sur le commerce. En cas de contravention du présent Article, les autorités Chinoises, sur les représentations du Consul ou de l'Agent Consulaire, aviseront aux moyens de dissoudre de semblables Associations, dont elles s'efforceront d'ailleurs de prévenir l'existence par des prohibitions préalables, afin d'écarter tout ce qui pourrait porter atteinte à la libre concurrence.\"\n\nAlso to the correspondence entitled \"An Opium Monopoly at Nanking\" at p. 3 of the Appendix to the Report of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, 1907.\n\nFinally, we submit that so long as the Indian Government cultivates the growth of the poppy and sells opium, it is logical that any interference with Treaty rights with regard to the sale of opium in China should be rigorously protested against, and that every means should be taken to compel China to carry out and fulfil her Treaty obligations.\n\nWe submit further, that the Chinese Government should not be allowed to make any regulations contrary to Treaty which will affect the free sale of opium from India, the growth of which, under agreement between the British and Chinese Governments is to be reduced gradually over a period of years.\n\n[2020 4-3]\n\nWe have, &c.\n\nDavid Sassoon and Co. (Limited),\n\n(Signed)\n\nPer pro.\n\nE. SHELLIM, Manager. CAWASJEE, PALLANJEE, AND Co.\n\nE. D. SASSOON AND Co.\n\nE. LABANEY.\n\nPhirozsha B. Petit and Co.,\n\nS. D. SETNA. Per pro. Tata, Sons, and Co.,\n\nB. D. TATA.\n\n(And four other firms.)\n\n647", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-353 - Public Offices - 1908.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 420510, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-358 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [10-11]", "page_number": 400, "title": "CO129-358 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [10-11]", "content_text": "Page 397\n\n...\n\ngenerous arrangement the Chinese should on their part abide\n\nby the Treaties and by their undertaking.\n\nWe trust the Chamber will bring the strongest pressure\n\nto bear on the various Authorities concerned with a view of\n\nprotecting the opium trade during the few years left before it\n\ntotally ceases. This protection is, we think, rightly due\n\nto British Merchants, who are within a brief period compelled\n\nto give up a trade in which they have been engaged for the past\n\nseventy or eighty years,\n\nWe have etc,\n\nDavid Sassoon & Co. Ltd.\n\n(ad) E. Shellim, Manager.\n\nE.D.Bassoon & Co.\n\nS.J.David & Co.\n\nE. Pabaney.\n\nCawasjee Pallanjee & Co.\n\nH.M.H.Nemanzee,\n\nBy his Attorney. H.A.Shirazi.\n\nF.P.Talati.\n\nM.H.E.Elliss.\n\nAbdoolally Ebrahim & Co.\n\nBO*19:198\n\nPage 397", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-358 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [10-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 420685, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-358 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [10-11]", "page_number": 575, "title": "CO129-358 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [10-11]", "content_text": "in fact all roads led there. Two stands had been erected close to the respective statues, and before eleven o'clock these were filled with a very representative gathering. The day opened beautifully fine, the sun shining from a cloudless sky while an invigorating, cool breeze had the effect of tempering the atmosphere. Among the many who were present were the Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett (Chairman of the Coronation Committee), the Hon. Mr. E. Osborne, Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., Mr. H. N. Mody, Mr. J. R. M. Smith, Hon. Captain Badeley, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., and Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, C.M.G. (members of the committee), General Sir Joachim Machado, K.C.M.G., Captain Goulden, the Hon. Mr Rees Davies, Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Gompertz, the Hon. Mr. P. N. H. Jones, Captain Heathcote, A.D.C., Mr. Ng Rom Taz, Captain Lyons, Capt. and Mrs. Blancflower, Mr. T. J. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kemp, Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kemp, Mrs. and Miss Lyon, Mr. MacEwen, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. N. Mody, Hon. Sir Francis Henry and Lady May, Miss May, Mrs. Badeley, the Hon. Mr. F. A. Hazeland, Mr. G. S. Gubbay, Mr. D. H. Haskell, Mr. and Mrs. Shellim, Mr. Mok Man Cheung, Mr. Wong Kum Fuk, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hazeland, Captain Affreixo, Captain Grenfell (Tamar), Mr. D. R. Law, Mr. E. G. M. Fletcher, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gresson, Mr. Sassoon, and a great many others. The Governor was expected about ten o'clock and before that hour all the troops had been placed in their positions, and were in readiness for the arrival of His Excellency. The greatest possible interest was manifested in the proceedings by the community, and crowds were pressing in every direction with the idea of obtaining a glimpse. Some were fortunate enough to have a view, but hundreds were unable to see at all. All the places of advantage were taken, and numbers of people witnessed the ceremony from the verandahs of the buildings opposite.\n\nThe troops included the massed bands, 100 men of the Royal Navy, 100 men of the Royal Marine Light Infantry, 90 files of the Royal Artillery, 40 files of the H.K.S.B. Royal Garrison Artillery, 70 files of the Royal Engineers, 90 files of The Buffs, 40 files of the 105th Mahratta Light Infantry and 40 files of the 13th Rajputs. There were also Colour parties of The Buffs, Mahrattas and Rajputs—all the units in Hongkong being thus represented. A company of the Buffs was formed round the Statue of Queen Victoria, where the 13th Rajputs surrounded on three sides the Statue of Queen Alexandra. Facing it, on the opposite side of the road, were the 105th Mahrattas, with the massed band behind. Another company of the Buffs was stationed at the side of the central figure of the Royal group, while on the other side, a good muster of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps were drawn up in line. Two companies of the R.G.A. were stationed at the entrance to the square at the Des Voeux Road end, while another body of the same regiment formed up on the Praya near the north end of Statue Square in readiness to fire the Royal Salute. A detachment of the Royal Engineers mounted guard around the Statue of the Princess of Wales. The \"tout ensemble\" formed a brilliant spectacular display, of which Hongkong may well be proud. Everything was done with that promptitude and willingness characteristic...\n\nPage 571", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-358 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [10-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 423374, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-362 - Public Offices - 1909", "page_number": 777, "title": "CO129-362 - Public Offices - 1909", "content_text": "# KANALÁÖNNEN LEA \n\n2 \n\nVarious reasons are assigned for this unexpected revival of activity on the part of the Canton authorities, the most likely being that it is due to the impending arrival of the new Viceroy, who is known to be an advocate of strong measures for the suppression of opium smoking.\n\nThe opium dealers of Canton, who have practically gone out on strike and have refused to import or sell another ball of opium until their friends are released, regard the present action of the authorities as the beginning of a movement to make the sale and preparation of opium a Government monopoly.\n\nThey say that if the rule regarding the production of a special permit for every purchase of opium is strictly enforced, they will be obliged to close their shops, as it will be quite impossible for them to carry on business under such irksome restrictions.\n\nI explained in a previous report the manner in which sales to country customers were effected.\n\nI am addressing a further despatch to the Acting Viceroy on the subject of the reported formation of an opium monopoly in the Nam Heung prefecture, referred to in Messrs. Sassoon's letter, copy and translation of which will be forwarded to you in due course.\n\nI trust the action I have taken in this matter may meet with your approval.\n\nSir,\n\n## Inclosure 2 in No. 1.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n**HARRY H. FOX.**\n\nMessrs. Sassoon and Co. to Acting Consul-General Fox.\n\nHong Kong, August 25, 1909. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of the 24th instant, contents of which have our careful attention.\n\nWe note that one of the Viceroy's secretaries said he would do his best to get the release of the men connected with the Chuen Fook Cheong opium hong, and we trust this will be done without delay. In the meantime our trade is disorganised. Business for the Canton market is entirely at a standstill, and deliveries have ceased. A trifling sale has been made for local requirements at a decline of 15 dollars per chest, and the Calcutta market has declined 30 rupees, from 1,350 to 1,320 rupees per chest. The fact that the Chinese have stopped shipping to Canton is very serious. It involves the importers in losses in interest and charges, and an increased risk in view of the decline in prices. We would request you to kindly bring this dislocation of our trade to the attention of the authorities, and to insist on them being released without delay.\n\nAnother interference with the opium trade has also been brought to our notice to-day. It appears that a monopoly is being attempted in the Nam Hung prefecture. The sole power to sell prepared opium is being conferred on a company, to the exclusion of all other retail dealers, who are ordered to close their shops. Furthermore, every holder of raw drug is required to pay a tax, the amount of which is not yet known, based on the quantity of prepared opium that can be obtained from a ball of the raw drug.\n\nWe telegraphed to you this morning as follows:-- \n\n\"Prices declining. Deliveries Canton ceased. Reported Nam Hung prefecture attempting monopolies and taxing raw opium.-SASSOONS.\"\n\nThe heavy stocks in the hands of the importers here, in Shanghae, and Calcutta render our position a very serious one, and the stoppage of deliveries and the decline in prices cause us serious concern. We have no doubt that you will bring all these points forcibly to the notice of the authorities, and point out to them that they cannot at their will violate the treaties and place British merchants engaged in the opium trade in a position of insecurity.\n\nWe beg to again tender you our best thanks for all the steps that you are taking on our behalf.\n\nWe have, &c. **David Sassoon and Co. (Limited),** \n**E. SHELLIM, Manager.**\n\n## Inclosure 3 in No. 1.\n\nActing Consul-General Fox to Acting Viceroy Hu,\n\nYour Excellency,\n\nCanton, August 25, 1909. On the 6th July I had the honour to address a despatch to your Excellency, in which I asked your Excellency to renew the assurance given by your predecessor that the new regulations for the control of the purchase and sale of raw opium would not interfere with the wholesale trade carried on between the British importers in Hong Kong and the Canton dealers.\n\nOn the 16th instant I had the honour to receive your reply informing me that you had instructed the Opium Prohibition Bureau to investigate the matter and take action accordingly.\n\nI now learn that the Bureau have suddenly and without warning seized and thrown into prison an opium dealer, trading under the style of Ch'uan Fu Chang at Hing Loong Street, Canton, who although himself provided with a licence in accordance with the regulations, sold opium to a person who had omitted to take out a permit. In consequence of this opium dealers in Canton have become alarmed, imports of Indian opium from Hong Kong have ceased entirely and the trade is disorganized.\n\nI learn further that the Opium Bureau have the intention of levying additional taxes on both raw and prepared opium, amounting to some 26 taels per ball.\n\nI have the honour to observe that, with regard to this matter of opium prohibition, I have received explicit instructions from His Majesty's Minister in Peking that foreign opium should be excluded from the operation of any regulations dealing with the wholesale trade. I have been directed to inform your Excellency that no protest will be made as long as the licensing regulations are carried out in a proper spirit and in such a manner as not to interfere with the wholesale trade between the British importer and the native purchaser.\n\nThe action of the Opium Prohibition Bureau in suddenly arresting this opium dealer, and the consequent stoppage of business in raw opium, constitutes a serious interference with the normal course of trade, and it is my duty, therefore, to protest formally against the Bureau's action.\n\nAs regards the proposed additional taxes on raw and prepared opium, I would remind your Excellency that to tax imported opium while still in its package is contrary to treaty, and that in the case of prepared opium it has on more than one occasion been settled by our respective predecessors that such taxes can only be imposed with the sanction of the Wai-wu Pu and the consent of His Majesty's Minister in Peking.\n\nThe bureau would therefore appear to be acting precipitately in this matter and without first consulting the higher authorities.\n\nI have therefore the honour to request that your Excellency will give this matter your serious consideration and, if the facts are as stated, issue stringent instructions to the bureau concerned not to interfere with the wholesale trade in Indian opium between Hong Kong and Canton.\n\nThis trade, by agreement between our respective Governments, is being reduced in volume every year, and prohibitive measures on the part of the Canton Opium Bureau are therefore uncalled for and only tend to disturb the friendly relations which so happily exist between Great Britain and China at the present time.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n**HARRY H. FOX.**\n\n## Inclosure 4 in No. 1.\n\nSir J. Jordan to Prince Ching.\n\nYour Highness,\n\nPeking, September 16, 1909. I have at various times during the past year invited the attention of the Chinese Government to the measures taken by provincial authorities for controlling the sale and consumption of opium, and your Highness was so good as to assure me in your note of the 22nd April that the stringent prohibition of opium, which was being enforced in Chekiang and other provinces, did not affect the foreign drug.\n\nPage 770", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-362 - Public Offices - 1909.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 428089, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-371 - Public Offices - 1910", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-371 - Public Offices - 1910", "content_text": "13\n\n2\n\nA letter on the subject signed by all these firms has since been received by the Chamber of Commerce, a copy of which I beg to enclose for your Excellency's information.\n\nWe are given to understand that Mr. Consul-General Fox at Canton has endeavoured to get this question set right, but that the latest interview he had with the Viceroy was of a very unsatisfactory nature.\n\nThe restrictions which the Chinese authorities are now attempting to impose upon the trade in foreign opium are much the same as those of which we complained last year when the question was fully set forth in our telegram to your Excellency of the 24th September, 1905, advised in our letter of the 9th October, 1908, with which we forwarded a copy of a letter from the opium merchants in Hong Kong dated the 23rd September, 1908.\n\nThese letters and the enclosures so fully explained the situation that it does not seem necessary to again go over the ground.\n\nThe arguments which were then put forward against the action on the part of the Chinese officials apply with equal force in the present instance and were practically admitted by your Excellency, as would appear from the concluding paragraph of your despatch to the Governor of Hong Kong, dated the 5th February, 1909, when you suggested that foreign opium should be excluded from the regulations which had been drawn up to control the wholesale trade.\n\nWe trust, therefore, that your Excellency will be good enough to again take the matter up with the Wai-wu Pu and with the same happy result that attended your efforts last autumn.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nE. A. HEWETT, Chairman.\n\nP.S. Since writing the above, I have received a letter from the Hong Kong Government which gives your cable reply to the Chamber's telegram.\n\nI would ask you to accept the best thanks of the Chamber for your prompt action towards the protection of British trade.\n\nE. A. H.\n\n3\n\nGovernment have given the Chinese Government most practical support by definitely reducing shipments of opium from India to China, and in the course of a few years this trade will entirely cease; therefore, these vexatious regulations of the Chinese Government are absolutely unnecessary as far as the trade in foreign opium is concerned, and we must conclude that they are being imposed by them in order to derive financial advantage from the situation.\n\nThe fact that for a considerable time the Kwantung authorities have, with impunity, been infringing the treaties and ignoring the promise given to the British Minister by the Wai-wu Pu has led to these obstructive regulations being enforced in other districts, and complaints have been received from Hoihow, Nam Hung, and Watin to the effect that monopolies are being established, and in Wutin (Fokien province) the importation of foreign opium has been prohibited.\n\nOnly recently Sir Edward Grey, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, stated in Parliament that, while he is prepared to give legitimate support to the Chinese Government, the treaties must be firmly adhered to. We maintain that the British Government have given the Chinese practical proof of their desire to co-operate with them by reducing the yearly import of foreign opium into China, and in consideration of this generous arrangement, the Chinese should, on their part, abide by the treaties and by their undertaking.\n\nWe trust the Chamber will bring the strongest pressure to bear on the various authorities concerned with a view to protecting the opium trade during the few years left before it totally ceases. This protection is, we think, rightly due to British merchants, who are within a brief period compelled to give up a trade in which they have been engaged for the past seventy or eighty years.\n\nWe have, &c.\n\nDavid Sassoon and Co. (Limited),\n\nE. SHELLIM, Manager.\n\nE. D. SASSOON AND Co.\n\nS. J. DAVID AND CO.\n\nE. PABANEY.\n\nCAWASJEE PALLANJEE AND Co.\n\nH. M. II. NEMANZEE (by his Attorney,\n\nH. A. Shirazi).\n\nF. P. TALATI,\n\nM. H. E. ELLIAS.\n\nABDOOLALLY EBRAHIM AND Co.\n\nInclosure 3 in No. 1.\n\nBritish Opium Firms to Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.\n\nSir,\n\nHong Kong, September 29, 1909.\n\nWE have the honour to bring to your notice the fact that the opium regulations that the Kwangtung authorities attempted to bring into force last year, and which, through the energetic action of His Britannic Majesty's Minister, were promptly withdrawn, have again been revived. It is needless to trouble you with a recital of the details, as same are very fully set forth in a letter to Mr. H. H. Fox, His Britannic Majesty's acting Consul-General at Canton, dated the 23rd September, 1908, and to the Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong, dated the 9th December, 1908, which appeared in the report of the Chamber of Commerce for last year.\n\nRecently the Kwangtung authorities, contrary to the undertaking given by the Wai-wu Pu to His Britannic Majesty's Minister that the regulations would apply to native opium only, have taken definite action by imprisoning a partner in the Chuen Cheong opium hong in August last and subsequently closing up the shop. Mr. H. H. Fox has been actively engaged in endeavouring to prevent this arbitrary enforcement of the regulations, but has been unsuccessful, and has had to refer the matter to His Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking.\n\nThe Viceroy at Canton, in a despatch to Mr. Fox, while ignoring the various arguments placed before him, states that it is the duty of the Chinese Government to carry out the edicts with the utmost energy, \"as the foreign Powers were unanimous in their sympathetic assistance,\" and furthermore lays stress on the desire of the Hong Kong Government to prevent the smuggling of opium into Hong Kong as an excuse for levying increased taxation on opium in Canton.\n\nWe beg to enclose copy of the Viceroy's despatch to Mr. Fox, dated Canton, the 17th September, 1909, for your information. The existence of treaties between China and foreign Powers is entirely ignored; neither is any reference made to the undertaking given barely a year ago to the British Minister by the Wai-wu Pu, to which we have referred in the first part of our letter.\n\nA most important fact to which we beg to draw your attention is that the Indian\n\nSir,\n\nInclosure 4 in No. 1.\n\nViceroy Yuan to Consul Fox.\n\nCanton, September 17, 1909.\n\nWITH reference to your despatch to my predecessor dated the 27th August, 1909, on the subject of the new regulations for the limitation of the sale of raw opium, stating that you had learnt that the Opium Prohibition Bureau had suddenly, without warning, arrested the manager of the Chuan Fu Cheng raw opium shop in the Hsing Lung Street, you requested that a careful enquiry might be made into the circumstances.\n\nOn receipt of your despatch, the Acting Viceroy Hu instructed the bureau to make an enquiry and report, and a note was at the same time sent to you in reply. The officials of the bureau state that, by the order of the late Viceroy Chang, dated February-March, it became their duty to issue licences to shops selling raw opium and to individual buyers. This procedure was in accordance with the regulations submitted to the Throne by the Government Council, and approved. A proclamation was issued at the time, and all raw opium dealers were summoned to the bureau and commanded to observe the regulations.\n\nThe statement that no warning was given is therefore difficult to understand.\n\nFor the raw opium shops, however, while professing acquiescence, secretly ignored the regulations, with the result that very few people took out buying licences. Several months past, with a reckless indifference to instructions, the dealers have been illicitly selling opium in this way. The bureau had discovered that ten or more of the raw opium shops had been obeying the regulations, and were willing to carry out", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-371 - Public Offices - 1910.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 428208, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-371 - Public Offices - 1910", "page_number": 133, "title": "CO129-371 - Public Offices - 1910", "content_text": "Inclosure 7 in No. 1.\n\nBritish Opium Firms to Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.\n\nHong Kong, September 29, 1909.\n\nWE have the honour to bring to your notice the fact that the opium regulations that the Kuangtung authorities attempted to bring into force last year, and which through the energetic action of His Britannic Majesty's Minister were promptly withdrawn, have been again revived. It is needless to trouble you with a recital of the details, as same are very fully set forth in a letter to Mr. Fox, His Britannic Majesty's acting consul-general at Canton, dated the 23rd September, 1908, and to the colonial secretary of Hong Kong dated the 9th December, 1908, which appear in the report of the chamber of commerce for last year.\n\nRecently the Kuangtung authorities, contrary to the undertaking given by the Wai-wu Pu to His Britannic Majesty's Minister that the regulation would apply to native opium only, have taken definite action by imprisoning a partner in the Ch'uan Fu Chang raw opium hong in August last, and subsequently closing up the shop. Mr. H. H. Fox has been actively engaged in endeavouring to prevent this arbitrary enforcement of the regulations, but has been unsuccessful, and has had to refer the matter to His Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking. The Viceroy at Canton, in a despatch to Mr. Fox, while ignoring the various arguments placed before him, states that it is the duty of the Chinese Government to carry out the edicts with the utmost energy, \"as the foreign Powers were unanimous in their sympathetic assistance,\" and furthermore lays stress on the desire of the Hong Kong Government to prevent the smuggling of opium into Hong Kong as an excuse for levying increased taxation in Canton. We beg to enclose copy of Viceroy's despatch to Mr. Fox dated Canton, the 17th September, 1909, for your information. The existence of treaties between China and foreign Powers is entirely ignored, neither is any reference made to the undertaking given barely a year ago to the British Minister by the Wai-wu Pu, to which we have referred in the first part of our letter.\n\nThe most important fact to which we beg to draw your attention is that the Indian Government have given the Chinese Government most practical support by definitely reducing shipments of opium from India to China, and in the course of a few years this trade will entirely cease, therefore these vexatious regulations of the Chinese Government are absolutely unnecessary as far as the trade in foreign opium is concerned, and we must conclude that they are being imposed by them in order to derive financial advantage from the situation.\n\nThe fact that for a considerable time the Kuangtung authorities have with impunity been infringing the treaties and ignoring the promise given to the British Minister by the Wai-wu Pu has led to these obstructive regulations being enforced in other districts, and complaints have been received from Hoihow, Nambung, and Wuting to the effect that monopolies are being established, and in Wuting (Fokien) the importation of foreign opium has been prohibited.\n\nOnly recently Sir Edward Grey, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, stated in Parliament that, while he is prepared to give legitimate support to the Chinese Government, the treaties must be adhered to. We maintain that the British Government have given the Chinese practical proof of their desire to co-operate with them by reducing the yearly import of foreign opium into China, and in consideration of this generous arrangement the Chinese should on their part abide by the treaties and their undertaking.\n\nWe trust this chamber will bring the strongest pressure to bear on the various authorities concerned with a view to protecting the opium trade during the few years left before it totally ceases. This protection is, we think, rightly due to British merchants, who are within a brief period compelled to give up a trade in which they have been engaged for the past seventy or eighty years.\n\nWe have, &c.\n\nDavid Sassoon and Co. (Limited),\n\nE. SHELLIM, Manager.\n\nE. D. SASSOON and Co.\n\nS. J. DAVID AND CO.\n\nE. PABANEY.\n\nCAMAJEE PALLANJEE AND CO.\n\nH. M. H. NEMAZEE (by his Attorney,\n\nH. A. Shirazi).\n\nF. P. TALATI,\n\nM. H. E. ELLIAS.\n\nABDOOLALLY IBRAHIM AND Co.\n\nSir,\n\n7\n\nInclosure 8 in No. 1.\n\nViceroy Yuan to Acting Consul-General Fox.\n\nCanton, September 17, 1909.\n\nWITH reference to your despatch to my predecessor, dated the 27th August, 1909, on the subject of the new regulations for the limitation of the sale of raw opium, stating that you had learned that the Opium Prohibition Bureau had suddenly without warning arrested the manager of the Ch'uan Fu Ch'ang raw opium shop in the Hsing Lung Street, you requested that a careful enquiry might be made into the circumstance.\n\nOn receipt of your despatch the Acting Viceroy Hu instructed the bureau to make an enquiry and report, and a note was at the same time sent to you in reply. The officials of the bureau state that, by the order of the late Viceroy Chang, dated February-March, it became their duty to issue licences to shops selling raw opium and to individual buyers. This procedure was in accordance with the regulations submitted to the throne by the Government Council and approved. A proclamation was issued at the time, and all raw opium dealers were summoned to the bureau and commanded to observe the regulations. The statement that no warning was given is therefore difficult to understand.\n\nThe raw opium shops, however, while professing acquiescence, secretly ignored the regulations, with the result that very few people took out buying licences. For several months past, with a reckless indifference to instructions, the dealers have been illicitly selling opium in this way. The bureau had discovered that ten or more of the raw opium shops had been obeying the regulations and were willing to carry out these precautionary measures, but two shops, the Chuan Fu Chang and the Chun Fu Hsing, relying on their comparatively large capital, had attempted to monopolise the trade. Their arrest by the police officials was supported by conclusive proof, and the sentence imposed on them to stop business, which was reported to and approved by the Acting Viceroy Hu, was a measure of exceptional clemency. The man Liang Hsi Iou who was arrested was the manager of the shop in question, and the intention of the police was merely to obtain from him the licence of the shop for cancellation, when he would be released. The owner of the shop, however, in a reckless manner was making delays and remained in hiding. The measures that had been taken were those laid down by the regulations for the punishment of recalcitrant raw opium shops, and were in no way the concern of foreigners.\n\nThe raw opium shops numbered over twenty, and all were carrying on their business as usual. No dislocation was being caused to the trade of either Chinese or foreign opium merchants. The officials of the bureau further remarked that the Imperial commands for the prohibition of opium had been in force for three years, and that confirmatory edicts had repeatedly been received. The whole nation had received these edicts in an obedient spirit, and the foreign Powers were unanimous in their sympathetic assistance. It was therefore their duty to carry out their instructions with the utmost energy, for the whole principle of controlling opium would be defeated were individuals to be allowed to buy opium without a licence, or opium dealers to sell to such persons. It would also be impossible to second in a worthy manner the friendly assistance of foreign kindly disposed Powers.\n\nWith regard to the increase in price of prepared opium, there was no violation of the terms of the Chefoo Convention, as the price was increased (i.e., a tax levied) after the opium had been imported and the packages opened.\n\nIf it\n\nIn June-July of this year the British consul-general had forwarded a translation of a memorandum drawn up by the Governor of Hong Kong. The governor stated that it was beyond the wit of man to devise a satisfactory method of stopping the smuggling of opium into Hong Kong, for the reason that the price of opium in Hong Kong and in the straits was many times higher than in the south of China. was desired to stop this traffic and thereby fulfil the promise contained in China's undertaking with Hong Kong, the only possible method was to raise the price of opium in China and bring it to a level with the price obtaining in Hong Kong. There would then be no profit attached to the smuggling into Hong Kong. If, therefore, measures could be taken to secure this increased price, the prevention of the smuggling traffic would meet with success, and the assistance would be rendered both to their efforts to stop consumption and to the revenue of China.\n\nThis, the bureau observed, was a really intelligent and far-seeing exposition of ...\n\nPage 131", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-371 - Public Offices - 1910.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 433432, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-381 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [11-12]", "page_number": 13, "title": "CO129-381 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [11-12]", "content_text": "# DEATH OF HON. MR. WARREN BARNES\n\nSeldom has Hongkong been so deeply stirred as it was on Saturday night when the news became known that the Hon. Mr. Warren Delabere Barnes, Colonial Secretary, had expired that evening with startling suddenness on the Polo Ground at Causeway Bay. Mr. Barnes had taken part in a practice match on the ground, and as the last chukka was finished he rode up with the other players in answer to the bell. Before he reached the pavilion he was seen to fall upon the neck of his pony.\n\nAs he did not rise, the others, who included Surgeon Hastings, R.N., rushed to his assistance and were horrified to discover that he was dead. The shock to all present was great, and a painful impression was created when the tragic occurrence was reported in the city. The body was removed to the Government Civil Hospital. Heart failure was the cause of death.\n\nA dance which was to have been given by Lady Lugard at Government House on Saturday night was at once abandoned.\n\nThough Mr. Barnes had only been in Hongkong some three or four months, he had made for himself many friends who, with the general public, will regret his sudden and untimely death. In the short time in which he had been here, he proved himself a very capable official, and acquired a knowledge of local affairs which was remarkable. This was recognised by His Excellency the Governor, who had contemplated a journey to India to be present at the Durbar, leaving Mr. Barnes to administer the Government during his absence. In the Legislative Council, the late Colonial Secretary showed a good grasp of most matters which came up for discussion, and won the good opinion of members by his readiness and lucidity in debate. Moreover, his courteous manner charmed all, and this aspect of his personality endeared him to all with whom he came in contact both officially and socially.\n\nMr. Barnes was educated at King's College School and Pembroke College, Cambridge. He went to the Straits Settlements as a cadet in November, 1888, passing his final examination in Chinese in 1891. Two years later, he became Third Magistrate at Penang, and afterwards became acting Protector of Chinese in Perak. His next position was to the post of warden of mines in Perak, to which he was appointed in 1896, and three years later, he was transferred to Pahang as warden of mines, Protector of Chinese, and senior magistrate. In December, 1901, he was promoted to Penang as assistant Protector of Chinese, and two years afterwards, he was acting Commissioner of Lands and Mines in the Federated Malay States, which was followed by his selection to act as British Resident at Pahang. He was chosen in 1904 to discharge the duties of acting Protector of Chinese for the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States.\n\n## THE FUNERAL\n\nThe funeral took place yesterday, the cortege passing the monument shortly after 4:30 p.m. The large and representative attendance bore testimony to the esteem and respect in which the deceased gentleman was held. The cortege, as it wound its way to the cemetery, was headed by the K.O.Y.L.I. band playing funeral marches. On either side of the hearse, which was laden with wreaths, walked four members of the Hongkong police and members of the Executive and Legislative Councils. Then followed His Excellency the Governor and other members of Council, Mr. C. Clementi (Assistant Colonial Secretary), the A.D.C's., the Consuls, a detachment of police, and a large number of naval and military officers, including Major-General Anderson, C.B., the Officer Commanding the Troops. The attendance included His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni, His Honour Mr. Justice Gompertz, Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. A. M. Thomson, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. C. H. Ross, Hon. Mr. Edward Osborne, Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Messrs. J. M. Ede, J. H. Kemp, P. M. Hodgson, F. Hazeland, J. R. Wood, E. R. Hallifax, R. O. Hutchison, H. Nesbit, H. P. Tooker, T. L. Perkins, H. G. Fisher, H. R. Phelips, G. N. Orms, J. D. Lloyd, M. Breen, R. H. Crofton, E. S. Lindsey, A. H. Harris, N. J. Stabb, W. Dickson, C. D. Melbourne, J. W. Lee-Jones, David Wood, A. Shelton Hooper, H. J. Gedge, H. L. Dennys, H. W. Looker, G. K. Hall Brutton, F. Shellim, W. E. Clarke, T. F. Hough, J. M. Beck, T. Hose, B. A. Hale, H. W. Bird, P. M. Dyer, Rev. Father Spada, Dr. G. P. Jordan, Dr. F. Kay, Dr. G. L. Fitzwilliams, J. Lambert, and many others, including Mr. Chan Kai Ming and other representative Chinese residents.\n\nThe police bore the body to the Civil Service section of the cemetery, and the remains were laid to rest on a little plateau surrounded by pine and palm trees. The funeral service was conducted by His Lordship the Bishop of Victoria, assisted by the Rev. F. T. Johnson (Colonial Chaplain). Wreaths were sent by Major-General and Mrs. C. A. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Stabb, the Governor, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lauder, the Captain Superintendent and the members of the Police Force, the Superintendent, officers, and members of the Fire Brigade, the officers of the Army Service Corps, the officers of the R.G.A., the officers of the K.O.Y.L.I., His Honour Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Alabaster, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Phelips, the Committee of the Po Loung Kuk, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Gedge, the members of the Hongkong Polo Club, Hon. Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Atkinson, Mr. F. J. Halton, Mrs. E. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Looker, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hewett, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Dr. J. W. Noble, the Government Auditor and staff, the Government Civil Hospital, Commodore and Mrs. Eyres, and the Opium Farmer.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-381 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 435279, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-384 - Public Offices - 1911", "page_number": 59, "title": "CO129-384 - Public Offices - 1911", "content_text": "## Enclosure 2 in No. 1\n### Prince Ching to Sir J. Jordan\nMay 25, 1911\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's note of the 19th instant (précis of note quoted).\n\nMy board at once requested the Canton Viceroy by telegraph to take the necessary steps, and the latter now replies that orders have already been given for the withdrawal of taxation on all foreign opium imported prior to the 8th instant.\n\nI avail, &c.\n\n(Seal of Wai-wn Pa.)\n\n## Enclosure 5 in No. 1\n### Opium Merchants to Commissioner of Customs\nMay 12, 1911\n\nWe beg to inform you that last week the Ying Fat Yuen hong cleared from us four chests uncertificated Malwa opium. The opium arrived in Amoy on the 8th instant, and the customs officials there insist on the payment of duty and li-kin on this lot at 350 taels per picul, unless he can produce the necessary permit from you.\n\nAs we can guarantee that these four chests were uncertificated opium, and can prove this from our books, we shall be much obliged if you will be good enough to issue the necessary permit.\n\nYours, &c.\n\nE. D. SASSOON AND CO.\n\nP.S.-These four chests arrived by the \"Delta,\" the 17th February, 1910.\n\n## Governor Sir F. Lugard to Sir J. Jordan\nHong Kong, May 15, 1911\n\nI HAVE the honour to forward, for your Excellency's information, copy of a despatch which I have addressed to the Governor-General of India on the subject of the new Opium Agreement with China.*\n\n2. I take this opportunity of enclosing also a copy of a joint letter by four local opium merchants pointing out that certain chests of uncertificated opium in transit between Hong Kong, Shanghai, and coasts ports on the 8th May, 1911, had to pay the enhanced duty levied on opium, and I shall be glad if your Excellency will take steps to obtain a refund to the merchants concerned.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nF. D. LUGARD.\n\n## Enclosure 6 in No. 1\n### Commissioner of Customs to Opium Merchants\nMay 13, 1911\n\nWITH reference to your application concerning four chests uncertificated Malwa opium which arrived in Amoy on the 8th instant, and for which you request Kowloon passes, I beg to say that my instructions were to issue such passes for opium in stock in Hong Kong and checked by me on the 8th May. I regret that I cannot accede to your request.\n\nYours, &c.\n\nA. H. HARRIS.\n\n## Enclosure 4 in No. 1\n### Opium Merchants to Governor Sir F. Lugard\nMay 13, 1911\n\nWE beg to inform you that on the 6th instant Mr. E. Pabaney shipped to Shanghai, per steam-ship \"Chinhua,\" 100 chests Bengal opium, of which 37 chests were uncertificated, and 63 chests were certificated. As the opium arrived in Shanghai after the new agreement came into force on the 8th instant, the customs authorities in Shanghai refuse to pass the uncertified opium under the old tariff.\n\nConsidering that all the stocks of uncertified opium in Hong Kong and the treaty ports on the 8th instant have been passed for 110 taels duty, it is unreasonable that such opium in transit between Hong Kong, Shanghai, and coast ports on that date should have to pay the enhanced duty.\n\nAnother instance of a similar nature has arisen with regard to four chests uncertificated Malwa shipped to Amoy by a local dealer, Ying Fat Yuen. We beg to enclose copies of correspondence between Messrs. E. D. Sassoon and Co., and the Commissioner of Customs on the subject, from which you will gather the necessary particulars.\n\nWe shall be much obliged if you will kindly bring the matter to the notice of His Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking.\n\nWe have, &c.\n\nDAVID SASSOON AND Co. (Limited). \nE. SHELLIM, Manager, \nE. D. SASSOON AND CO. \nE. PABANEY. \nA. J. RAYMOND, \n(per pro S. J. David and Co).\n\n## Enclosure 7 in No. 1\n### Sir J. Jordan to Governor Sir F. Lugard\nPeking, May 31, 1911\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's despatch of the 15th instant, in which you were good enough to enclose copy of a communication which you had addressed to the Viceroy of India on the subject of the new Opium Agreement with China.\n\nYour Excellency also forwarded to me copy of a joint letter from four local opium merchants regarding the levy of the enhanced duty on certain chests of uncertificated opium which were in transit between Hong Kong and the treaty ports of China on the 8th May, 1911, the date of the signature of the agreement.\n\nIn reply, I have the honour to inform you that this question had already been brought to my notice by the opium merchants both at Shanghai and Hong Kong through the medium of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. It was held here that the proper construction of the agreement of the 8th May was that opium in transit on that day between the treaty ports in China was liable to the old duty of 110 taels, but that exemption from the new duty of 350 taels could not be claimed for uncertificated opium which was passing between Hong Kong and a treaty port in China on the 8th May.\n\nTo begin with, the Chinese Government had been extremely reluctant to give opium stored in Hong Kong the benefits of the new arrangement, and in construing the agreement they refused to consider Hong Kong as on the same level with the treaty ports in China. Had the amount been small, they might have been prepared to stretch a point, but when they found that it was 341 chests, they definitely refused to consider it, and pointed to the fact that over 4,600 chests of certified opium had been cleared at Shanghai at the old rate of duty just before the 8th May. This had, from their point of view, deprived them of a revenue of considerably over 1,000,000 taels, and they absolutely declined to undergo any further pecuniary sacrifice.\n\nThe opium merchants also represented to me that, although the Imperial edict proclaimed in Canton abolished all illegal taxation from the 10th May, the provincial authorities were still levying ... \nPage 58", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-384 - Public Offices - 1911.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 437573, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-389 - Governor Sir Lugard Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [3-4]", "page_number": 229, "title": "CO129-389 - Governor Sir Lugard Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [3-4]", "content_text": "Extract from the \"Hongkong Daily Press\" of 18th March, 1912.\n\nPage 46\n\nSIR FREDERICK LUGARD'S FAREWELL.\n\nTOUCHING SCENES.\n\nOn Saturday, Sir Frederick and Lady Lugard bade farewell to Hongkong, and the regret felt by the community as well as by Their Excellencies in having to say \"good-bye\" was deep and poignant, culminating in scenes which were most touching and most impressive. The regard and affection in which the occupants of Government House have been held by the entire Colony is perhaps unprecedented in the history of Hongkong, and while their departure was viewed with sadness it was also tinged with sympathy—sympathy for Lady Lugard in the long and trying illness which has afflicted her here, and sympathy for her husband, whose domestic grief was not allowed to interfere with the discharge of the many duties which His Excellency saw in his high office. Thus it was that the departure of Their Excellencies on Saturday had a solemn aspect; it was more impressive than many where a \"good send-off\" was given. The occasion was too sad even for the cheers which were called for in the City Hall. Most throats felt too husky to allow of that volume and ring which should characterise such compliments. Everybody was sorry, and none more so than Sir Frederick and Lady Lugard.\n\nPRESENTATION OF THE ADDRESS.\n\nThe regret of the Colony at the departure of H.E. the Governor and Lady Lugard and its appreciation of their beneficent stay here was expressed in the Address presented to Their Excellencies on Saturday morning.\n\nThe ceremony took place in the City Hall, where were attended most of the leading residents of all races. The route from Government House to the Hall was lined by troops drawn from the K.O.Y.L.I. and the R.G.A., and on the arrival of the gubernatorial party at the Hall they were met by Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., Sir Kai Ho Kai, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. Rees Davies, K.C., the Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., the Hon. Mr. E. Osborne, the Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, C.M.G., and Messrs. C. Montague Ede, N. J. Stabb, W. Dixon, T. F. Hough, G. H. Medhurst, J. W. C. Bonnar, Murray Stewart, E. Shellim, and others including many ladies.\n\nLady Lugard, whose presence at the City Hall was hardly expected in view of her illness, was carried upstairs in a chair, and when she was assisted out of it to take her seat in the chair alongside her husband on the red carpetted dias the audience was deeply affected by the touching scene. Her Ladyship, however, smiled on the gathering, and so far as appearances went gave little indication of her suffering. There was a good colour in her cheeks, but this was probably the flush of excitement. She was fashionably attired in a cream satin costume with black revers and wore a black picture hat with large upstanding ostrich feather. She carried a bouquet of red roses. When the gathering was seated,\n\nSir PAUL CHATER, addressing His Excellency, said:-We have asked you to come here to-day, Sir, to present to you on your departure from the Colony which you have served so eminently an address of farewell from the community. That the duty of reading that address has fallen upon me is an honour of which I am vastly proud. With your permission, Sir, I shall now read the address.\n\nTo His Excellency SIR FREDERICK JOHN DEALTRY LUGARD, Knight Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George, Companion of the Bath, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.\n\nYour Excellency:\n\nHis Most Gracious Majesty the King having summoned you to serve as His Representative in another part of the Empire, we, residents in the Crown Colony of Hongkong, desire, on this the occasion of your departure, to testify to our appreciation of the advantages which we have derived from your tenure of the high office of Governor and Commander-in-Chief.\n\nThat high office you assumed nearly five years ago, and, ever since, we have been learning to realise more and more your merits as an administrator. The fame of these was world-wide before you came among us, but it rested upon success achieved in dealing with administrative problems different from those arising here. The problems which arise here demand from the Head of the Administration not only firmness; not only a high sense of duty; but also broad sympathy with, and wise consideration for, the thoughts, the feelings, the customs and the faiths of our heterogeneous population.\n\nIn dealing with our administrative problems you have displayed that sympathetic insight which is the secret of their effective solution. Especially was sympathetic insight needed to solve the problems presented to you on arrival, arising out of the state of the law relating to the preservation of the public health. The need for revision had been already acknowledged, and the work begun, but upon you fell the task of completing it, and of inspiring confidence that all unnecessary rigour in carrying out necessary reform would be systematically avoided. The assurances given by your Excellency in the Legislative Council, together with the example of your earnest endeavours to secure efficiency without inflicting hardship, earned the gratitude of the community in general, and of the Chinese section of the community in particular. (Applause.)\n\nPage 225", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-389 - Governor Sir Lugard Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [3-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 438129, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-390 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [5-6]", "page_number": 335, "title": "CO129-390 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [5-6]", "content_text": "David Sassoon & Co., Ld.\n\nCOPY.\n\n324\n\nThe Hon. Colonial Secretary,\n\nHongkong, 14th June, 1912.\n\nC. O.\n\nSir,\n\nPresent.\n\nWe beg to bring to your notice that a paragraph has appeared in yesterday's issue of the Chun Ngoi San Po to the effect that the Peking Government have sanctioned the exportation of native opium from the Province of Kweichow and that the Financial Department of the Province have issued a proclamation to all the native Customs and Likin Stations to collect the newly proposed duty from the 1st day of the 4th moon. We enclose a copy of the above paper for your information.\n\nWhile China is imposing restriction after restriction on the trade in Indian opium, she is now allowing native opium to be exported from one province to another. Is this the measure of China's earnestness to suppress the opium habit? Her insincerity is too apparent to need any comment, and her action can only be described as scandalous. We cannot believe that His Majesty's Government, from whom we have every right to expect the fullest protection, will allow the present intolerable state of affairs to continue.\n\nWe shall thank you to draw the attention of the British Minister and Home Authorities to the above and to kindly impress upon them the fact that while the British Government confesses itself unable to give British merchants the protection of the treaties, the Indian Government, the sellers of the opium, refuse to take even temporary measures to relieve the present grave situation.\n\nWe have etc.,\n\n(Sd.) E. Shellim,\n\nManager,\n\nDavid Sassoon & Co., Ld.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-390 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 438700, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-392 - Governor Sir May - 1912 [9-10]", "page_number": 13, "title": "CO129-392 - Governor Sir May - 1912 [9-10]", "content_text": "The Honourable\n\nThe Colonial Secretary,\n\nPresent.\n\nHongkong, 29th August, 1912.\n\nSir,\n\n5 OCTIC,\n\nWe have the honour to inform you that we are in receipt of a telegraphic message from Calcutta to the effect that by the S.S. \"Clara Jebsen\" 300 chests of uncertified Bengal Opium have been shipped for Lacao. It is difficult to exaggerate the effect of the smuggling of cheap uncertified opium from Lacao into China is having on our trade. We understand that the British Government and the Hongkong Government have been negotiating with the Portuguese Government and the Government of Lacao for some time with the object of bringing the opium trade at Lacao within legitimate limits but so far from any relief being experienced we have to record the above heaviest single shipment yet made to Lacao. The price of certified for China is today Rupees 5,550 while uncertified is Rs. 1,850, the difference Rs. 3,700 (about $2,500 besides the evasion of the duty and likin $650 altogether $3,150) is so heavy that smugglers find no difficulty in surmounting all obstacles in getting their opium into China on a wholesale scale.\n\nWe have the honour to request you to telegraph this heavy shipment of 300 chests uncertified for Lacao to H.B.M.'s Minister at Peking and to the Foreign Office. We shall be pleased to defray the cost of the messages.\n\nWe have etc.,\n\nDavid Sassoon & Co., Ld.\n\n(Sd.) E. Shellim,\n\nManager.\n\n(Sd.) E.D. Sassoon & Co.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-392 - Governor Sir May - 1912 [9-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 442475, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-400 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [3-4]", "page_number": 43, "title": "CO129-400 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [3-4]", "content_text": "No 80.\n\nC.O.\n\n42\n\n10593\n\n31 MAR 13!\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE. HONGKONG.**\n\n7th March, 1913.\n\nEnclosure 1.\n\nSir,\n\n2383\n\n8. Referring to your Despatch No. 25 of 24th January, 1908, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. E. Osborne tendered his resignation of his seat on the Legislative Council on 30th January owing to his departure from the Colony on retirement. I enclose copy of a letter which I caused to be addressed to him under date 3rd February.\n\n2. I have provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure appointed Mr. Edward Shellim to the vacancy and have now to recommend that the appointment be confirmed.\n\n3. Mr. Shellim is Manager of the firm of Messrs. David Sassoon and Company, Limited, and has strong claims to the seat by reason of long residence in the Colony, of the large mercantile interests which he represents and of his business ability. He has for three terms been Chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.\n\n4. Before offering the seat to Mr. Shellim I invited Mr. N. J. Stabb, Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, to serve, but after giving careful consideration to the matter he informed me that he was unable to spare time to undertake the duties. I then invited Mr. G. T. Edkins, Manager of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, to take the vacant seat, but his principals...\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P., &c., &c., &c.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-400 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [3-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 442478, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-400 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [3-4]", "page_number": 46, "title": "CO129-400 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [3-4]", "content_text": "# Legislative Council\n\n## BILL\n\n| Name | Date of Appointment | When Appointed |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| **H.E. Sir Francis Henry May, K.C.M.G., (President.)** | | |\n| **Official Members** | | |\n| H.E. Major-General Charles Alexander Anderson, C.B. | | 28th. October, 1910 |\n| Hon. Mr. Claud Severn | | 2nd. February, 1912 |\n| Hon. Mr. John Alexander Strachey Bucknill | | 13th. August, 1912 |\n| Hon. Mr. Alexander Macdonald Thomson | | 23rd. November, 1912 |\n| Arthur George lurchi-son Fletcher | | 19th. February, 1913 |\n| Hon. Mr. Alexander Macdonald Thomson | 26th. July, 1898 | |\n| Hon. Mr. William Chatham, C.M.C. | | 4th. July, 1912 |\n| Hon. Mr. Edwin Richard Hallifax | | 3rd. May, 1911 |\n| Hon. Mr. Francis Joseph Badeley | | 30th. April, 1912 |\n| **Unofficial Members** | | |\n| Hon. Sir Kai Ho Kai, M.B., C.M., C.E.G. | | 22nd. March, 1901 |\n| Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, C.M.G. | | 4th. October, 1906 |\n| Hon. Mr. Henry Edward Pollock, K.C. | | 1st. March, 1908 |\n| Hon. Mr. Edbert Ansgar Hewett, C.M.C. | | 22nd. October, 1908 |\n| Hon. Mr. Charles Henderson Ross | | 17th. January, 1912 |\n| (Vacant) | | |\n| Charles McIlvaine Messer | | 5th. March, 1913 |\n| Charles Montague Ede | | 1st. February, 1913 |\n| Edward Shellim | | bth. December, 1912 |\n\n## Enclosure 2\n\nProvisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure.\n\nPage 7", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-400 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [3-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 443304, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-401 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [5-6]", "page_number": 342, "title": "CO129-401 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [5-6]", "content_text": "## CONFIDENTIAL\n\nC.O. 23182\n(Rm9 7 JUL 13)\n[Rac2\n\n## GOVERNMENT HOUSE\nHONGKONG. 13th June, 1913.\n\n336\n\nG\n201\n\nSir,\n\nWith reference to paragraph 8 of my Confidential Despatch of 5th June, I have the honour to forward the enclosed copy of a letter which I have caused to be sent to the Government of India.\n\n2. Mr. E. Shellim of Messrs. D. Sassoon and Company informed the Colonial Secretary recently that his firm's charges for the supply of Raw Opium to this Government would be:-\n| Charge | Rate |\n| --- | --- |\n| Commission | 1% |\n| Storage and insurance | $2.25 per mensem per chest if the price was Rupees 3,500 or under; slight increase if value increased much over that figure |\n| All other charges | as per bills rendered; Government to have benefit of any rebates on the first item |\n\n3. Mr. Shellim said that the 1% commission is at the usual business rate and that it, of course, includes the work done by the firm's Calcutta house.\n\n4. If satisfactory arrangements cannot be made with the Government of India I propose, subject to your authorization, to purchase raw opium as needed from Messrs. D. Sassoon and Company or, should the market be favourable, to purchase in large quantities...\n\n...not my expense apart from other changes.\n\nI am afraid we will have to employ agents of some sort to get India to sell direct to us, whether Tassion is a good agent is another question. There is little, if any, chance of getting India to sell direct without having to employ agents.\n\nAs I think we can wait till it has been decided whether to appeal the decision and India is selling direct.\n\nThe arts plong...\n\nThe Right Honourable \nLEWIS HARCOURT, M.P., \n&c., &c., &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-401 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 444498, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12]", "page_number": 10, "title": "CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nA meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council was held yesterday at the Council Chamber.\n\nThe following were present:-\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT**, Hon. Mr. CLAUD SEVERN.\nH.E. MAJOR-GENERAL. F. H. KELLY, C.B.\nHon. Mr. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Secretary).\nHon. Mr. J. A. S. BUCKNILL, K.C. (Attorney-General).\nHon. Mr. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Colonial Treasurer).\nHon. Mr. W. Chatham, C.M.G. (Director of Public Works).\nHon. Mr. E. R. HALLIFAX (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\nHon. Mr. C. McI. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police).\nHon. Mr. WEI YUK, C.M.G.\nHon. Mr. E. A. HEWETT, C.M.G.\nHon. Mr. E. SHELLIM.\nHon. Mr. D. LANDALE.\nHon. Mr. LAU CHU PAK.\nMr. R. H. CROFTON (Clerk of Councils).\n\n## THE MILITARY CONTRIBUTION\n\nHon. Mr. HEWETT - Sir, I beg to move the resolution standing in my name, but before doing so I will make a few remarks on the subject. Once a year the unofficial members have the privilege of discussing the estimates for the following year, and for many years past a most important item of the estimates has been our military contribution, this year amounting to very nearly 17 lakhs out of a total revenue of 95 lakhs. We are unable to understand why we should not be allowed to discuss such a very important item of expenditure whenever the estimates are put before us. However, a higher power has ruled that this is not to be, although at the same time we do not see how it is possible that such a regulation has been laid down, and can only suppose that it has been done by the kindly forethought of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, who wished to save the unofficial members the almost useless and hopeless task of trying to get this excessive tax reduced. Therefore it is necessary, if we are to have any discussion at all on the question of the military contribution, to bring forward a special resolution, and I have done so this year because I think the time has now arrived to enter the strongest protest we possibly can against this unjust tax.\n\nTime was when feeling in the Colony was strong as to paying any tax at all. My predecessor, Sir Thomas Sutherland, speaking when the vote was brought before this Council, was no doubt voicing the feeling of the community when he said he considered the Colony should not be called upon to pay any contribution at all. However, a good deal of water has run under the bridge since then. Our views have changed and we have become more imperialistic in our ideas. I do not think we will find any people who will object to contributing towards the upkeep of the garrison of the Colony, but we do most strongly object to this excessive tax which is levied upon us. Your Excellency will remember that we have repeatedly protested against this tax.\n\nAt the present moment our revenue is 9 million dollars, and it is estimated that we have to expend about 10 million, and have to draw from our reserves in order to balance the budget. An important item of the revenue is a tax to which we object, and hope to see abolished eventually - I refer to the tax on liquor. Next year it is estimated to produce something like $700,000. That tax was enforced very much against the wishes of the Government, and very much against the wishes of the community. But money had to be raised for the time being, and we agreed to it. Out of that tax next year when money is raised to balance the budget we will have to pay no less a sum than $1,450,000 towards the military contribution.\n\nThere is probably hardly any Colony, if any Colony at all, under the British flag which is forced by geographical and other conditions to spend such enormous sums of money in public works. Situated as we are, in the region of typhoons, we have to spend very large sums on the refuge for small craft, on damage done ashore and afloat and by wreckage of houses; also by damage done to the public gardens, to trees, and by loss of life through the capsizing of boats. And that will always go on. We have to remember that through the formation of the island we have to depend upon our water supply for storage which is collected through a short time in the year; no one reservoir can drain sufficient water for our needs. I remember the time when the first Tytam reservoir was made, when people were saying, \"Thank goodness, there will be no more famine.\" Since then our water supply has been increased by two-thirds, and even this year we suffered from a very severe famine.\n\nThe sites for our buildings have been provided at great cost, being either hewn out of the hills or reclaimed from the harbour. The same applies to our roads, and I would remind you that a great many of them have been made for military purposes, notwithstanding the fact that they furnish a pleasant walk on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. That being so, it is imperative that we should have as much of our revenue as possible expended upon ourselves. Every few years we see some important public work completed, and we have to start on something else. Even now, although we are engaged on two very important public works costing millions of dollars, a reclamation scheme, the dredging of the harbour and other works must be carried out if this Colony is to hold the position it does.\n\nTherefore it is wrong, absolutely wrong, that the Home Government should force us against our will - for with the exception of Sir Henry May none of us support the tax put upon us now - to pay such an excessive share of our revenue for this purpose. I think that is all I need say, because the question has been frequently discussed, and the same thing has been said over and over again. As you are aware, however, a very important Commission met last Spring on the question of the military contribution from overseas possessions. I think that Commission closed in August or September last year, and we should be very glad to hear from his Excellency whether anything has been heard as to ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 444499, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12]", "page_number": 11, "title": "CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12]", "content_text": "# \nthe findings of that Commission. As your Excellency is aware, in June 1911, a motion was brought forward that the military contribution from this Colony should not exceed more than one million dollars in one year. Most of us were in favour of limiting it to eight lakhs, but the point was split and we recommended that we should pay a round sum of one million dollars. We thought that should be the very outside. With these remarks I beg to move the resolution standing in my name, which is as follows:- \n\nIt is hereby resolved that in the opinion of this Council it is expedient that the **\"Defence Contribution Ordinance, 1901\"** be so amended as to provide that the contribution in respect of any one year shall not exceed the sum of one million dollars local currency ($1,000,000).\"\n\nHon. Mr. Wat Yuk seconded the resolution. \n\nHon. Mr. LANDALE--I should like to say a few words in support of this motion. The amount of one million dollars in connection with the contribution makes it quite clear that it is not to contributing towards the defence forces that we object, but to the system under which the amount of the contribution is assessed. So much has been said on this subject that it is hardly necessary for me to repeat that when the Government of this Colony decides to undertake any large public work the cost of that public work has to be paid for out of revenue, and in order to raise that revenue taxation has to be imposed, not only to the full cost of that public work, but to a large extent twenty per cent. in addition. I think, sir, that such a system cannot be defended upon any reasonable grounds. And there is another view of this matter, which, I think, one is rather apt to overlook, and that is, that although the military contribution is the only direct contribution made in Hongkong, there is a pretty large sum of money which reaches the Chancellor of the Exchequer in London, indirectly from Hongkong. If you take, for instance, in the first place, the steamers - British steamers that use this port - and we should remember that the mainstay of this place is shipping - the great majority of them belong to companies registered in London. And the profits which these companies make upon the steamers coming here they have to pay taxes. Take another instance. The manufacturer makes a profit on any goods which he produces and sells in Hongkong and he has to pay on that profit an income tax. There is another - as everybody knows - very large sum of money sent annually from Hongkong, which when it reaches England is liable to income tax. It would be a very difficult matter to compute the aggregate of all these sums, but it must reach a very considerable sum of money. And this revenue would not exist if Hongkong did not exist. It may be said that this is an inopportune moment to raise this question of military contribution in view of the recent disturbances in China, but I do not think so. The recent additions to the garrison here were not altogether for the defence of Hongkong. They were for the protection of British trade in China. And if you apply my argument to the much larger question of the cost of protecting British trade in China, there can be no doubt whatever that the British nation and the British Government derive a very large revenue from that trade. I think that, taking this matter fully into consideration, the direct contribution from Hongkong is only justifiable on the grounds that the amount should be subscribed proportionately, and the amount from Hongkong should not be a very large amount. The only return which the British Government can make to those who work to produce the revenue which they collect from the trade with China is to grant them a certain measure of protection by the forces of the Crown, and surely it cannot be argued that we are not entitled to that protection. \n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT — I may say that it was with no sort of surprise that I understood that the hon. member who represents the Chamber of Commerce was to put this motion down for discussion to-day, because we know that year after year he has addressed this Council on the same subject. And it was with surprise that I found that he had put down this motion this year when we realise the amount which has to be allocated for the defence contribution is so much greater than it has been before. The hon. member again referred to the fact that the hon. members of this Council are debarred from discussing the subject of the defence contribution when the Supply Bill comes before the Council. That, of course, follows naturally from the fact that this contribution from the revenue is provided for by Ordinance, and therefore it would be quite out of order in the ordinary debate on the Supply Bill to discuss it. We have all listened with great interest to the arguments of the hon. member, and also to the arguments of the hon. member on my left (Hon. Mr. Landale), which, in some measure, were along the same lines. The discussion on this motion will, in the ordinary course, go Home to the Secretary of State, who will have the opportunity of reading it. But, on behalf of the Government, I may say we are unable to accept this motion, for, as the Council have already been informed, this subject has been considered by the Committee appointed by His Majesty's Government; and further, it is not a matter in which we are able to make any recommendation. \n\nHon. Mr. LANDALE-I presume, therefore, sir, you have no information of the result of that Committee? \n\nHIS EXCELLENCY-I have no information. \n\nHon. Mr. HEWETT-I ask for a poll, sir. \n\nA poll was then taken, and resulted as follows:- \n\n| Ayes | Noes |\n| --- | --- |\n| Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak | The Captain Superintendent of Police |\n| Hon. Mr. D. Landale | The Secretary for Chinese Affairs |\n| Hon. Mr. E. Shellim | The Director of Public Works |\n| Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett | The Colonial Treasurer |\n| Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk | The Attorney-General |\n| | The Colonial Secretary |\n| | H. E. the Officer Administering the Government |\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY-For, 5; Against, 7. The motion is lost. \n\nPage 69 \nPage 10", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 444949, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-405 - Public Offices - 1913", "page_number": 23, "title": "CO129-405 - Public Offices - 1913", "content_text": "# CONFIDENTIAL\n## RECEIVED 23 JAN 13\n### SECTION 1\n\n[53143]\n\n**No. 1.**\n\n**Colonial Office to Foreign Office.-(Received December 13.)**\n\nDowning Street, December 12, 1912.\n\nI am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to transmit to you, in reference to letter from the Colonial Office of the 21st November, copy of certain papers on the subject of the shipments of Indian opium for Macao.\n\nI am, &c.\n\nJOHN ANDERSON.\n\n**(Confidential.)**\n\n### Enclosure 1 in No. 1.\n\n**Governor Sir F. May to Mr. Harcourt.**\n\nHong Kong, October 23, 1912.\n\nIn continuation of my despatch of the 27th July, marked Confidential, I have the honour to confirm my telegram of the 22nd instant, informing you that 251 chests of Patna opium had been shipped from Calcutta to Macao, and to transmit copy of correspondence with Messrs. David Sassoon and Co. (Limited) on the subject.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nF. H. MAY.\n\n### Enclosure 2 in No. 1.\n\n**Messrs. D. Sassoon and Co. to Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong.**\n\nHong Kong, October 18, 1912.\n\nWe have the honour to inform you that we have just received a cable informing us that 251 chests of Patna opium have been shipped from Calcutta for Macao.\n\nWe have previously advised you of heavy shipments of Bengal opium for Macao, very considerably in excess of the legitimate requirements of that port, and believe that representations have been made to the Macao Government with a view of restricting their supplies to their actual requirements, and would be pleased if you could inform us if anything has resulted.\n\nWe have, &c.\n\nE. SHELLIM, Manager.\n\n### Enclosure 3 in No. 1.\n\n**Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong, to Messrs. D. Sassoon and Co.**\n\nHong Kong, October 22, 1912.\n\nI am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 18th October with regard to a shipment of Patna opium from Calcutta for Macao.\n\n2. In reply to the second paragraph, I am to state that His Britannic Majesty's Minister in Peking, in response to the communication which I advised you in my letter of the 11th September has been made to him in the matter, has informed his Excellency the Governor that the question of the large imports of uncertificated opium into Macao was not one which his Legation could take up vis-à-vis the Chinese Government, but that a copy of his Excellency's telegram had been repeated to the Foreign Office and the matter had formed the subject of representation by the Chinese to the Portuguese and British Governments.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-405 - Public Offices - 1913.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 447317, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-409 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [1-3]", "page_number": 415, "title": "CO129-409 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [1-3]", "content_text": "HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nEnclosure 3.\n\n25TH FEBRUARY, 1914.\n\n413\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.C.M.G.\n\nHON. MR. CLAUD SEVERN (Colonial Secretary).\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK, pursuant to notice, asked:-What steps Government propose to take, and when, for the preservation of the statues in Royal Square from contact with the public?\n\nHON. MR. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Treasurer).\n\nHON. MR. J. A. S. BUCKNILL, K.C. (Attorney-General).\n\nHON. MR. W. CHATHAM, (Director of Public Works).\n\nHON. MR. E. R. HALLIFAX (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\n\nHON. MR. C. McI. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police).\n\nHON. SIR KAI HO KAI, Kt., M.B., C.M.G.\n\nHON. MR. WEI YUK, C.M.G.\n\nHON. MR. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C.\n\nHON. MR. D. LANDALE.\n\nHON. MR. E. SHELLIM\n\nMR. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Clerk of Councils).\n\nMinutes\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY replied:--Provision will be made in the estimates for 1915 for putting railings round the statues. The Sanitary Department have been instructed to keep the pedestals in a cleanly condition.\n\nForeign Marriage Ordinance\n\nTHE ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the first reading of a Bill entitled, \"An Ordinance to amend the Foreign Marriage Ordinance, 1903.\"\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded and the Bill was read a first time.\n\nThe objects and reasons attached to the Bill state:-\n\nBy the Foreign Marriages Order-in-Council, 1913, promulgated on the 22nd November of that year, certain regulations are prescribed under the provisions of the Foreign Marriage Act, 1892, relating to the marriage of British subjects outside the United Kingdom. This Order-in-Council will be published shortly in the Gazette of this Colony.\n\nThe minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed.\n\nFinancial Minutes\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table Financial Minutes Nos. 5 to 8, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and the motion was agreed to.\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table the report of the Finance Committee No. 2, and moved its adoption.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and the motion was agreed to.\n\nThese regulations are intended to facilitate the performance of the contract of marriage by British subjects outside the United Kingdom and come into force on the 23rd March, 1914, from and after which day certain earlier Orders-in-Council, namely, the Foreign Marriages Order-in-Council, 1892, the Foreign Marriages Order-in-Council, 1895, and the Foreign Marriages Order-in-Council, 1903, are repealed.\n\nThese earlier Orders-in-Council and the new Order-in-Council of 1913 require in some small respects local legislation of reciprocal character, and to meet the requirements of the earlier Orders-in-Council the Foreign Marriage Ordinance, 1903, was passed in this Colony.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-409 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 447858, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-411 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [5-7]", "page_number": 76, "title": "CO129-411 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [5-7]", "content_text": "HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n28th APRIL, 1914.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR FRANCIS HENRY MAY K.C.M.G.\n\nHON. MR. CLAUD SEVERN (Colonial Secretary).\n\nHON. MR. J. H. KEMP (Attorney General).\n\nHON. MR. E. D. C. WOLFE (Colonial Treasurer).\n\nHON. MR. A. F. CHURCHILL (Director of Public Works).\n\nHON. MR. C. McL. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police).\n\nHON. MR. WEI YUK, C.M.G. HON. MR. E. A. HEWETT, C.M.G. HON. MR. D. LANDALE. HON. MR. E. SHELLIM. HON. MR. LAU CHU PAK.\n\nMR. M. BREEN (Clerk of Councils).\n\nMinutes\n\nThe minutes of the last meeting were confirmed.\n\nNew Members\n\nMr. J. H. Kemp, Mr. A. F. Churchill and Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe took the oath and assumed their seats as members of Council.\n\nThe Law Courts Building Contracts\n\nWith regard to Financial Minute No. 12, relating to a vote of $18,505 in connection with the building of the new Law Courts, the COLONIAL SECRETARY said:-I have a copy of the award given by Major Wenborn which I will circulate for the inspection of members of the Council.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY, in connection with Financial Minute No. 12, said:-It will be within the recollection of members that on the occasion of the debate on the Estimates for 1913 the honourable member nominated by the Chamber of Commerce animadverted upon the delay in the building of the Law Courts and the Post Office; and on behalf of unofficial members asked for a Commission to enquire into the administration of the Public Works Department and the cause of delays in carrying out Public Works. In consequence of those representations a Committee was appointed to enquire into the delay and excess expenditure Estimates in the case of the Law Courts and Post Office, and their report on the subject of the Post Office was laid on the table some months ago. It was impossible for the Committee to prosecute their inquiries into the building of the Law Courts, because the accounts for that work had, owing to disputes with the contractor, not been closed. The contractor claimed $55,448.23 for value of extra work performed in connection with the above building, and as no agreement could be arrived at on the subject it was agreed to submit the question to the arbitration of Major Wenborn, whose services were kindly lent by his Excellency the General Officer Commanding for the purpose.\n\nThe award is $32,360.35 less $15,854.58 overpaid to the contractor, or a nett sum of $18,505. The arbitrator's award is laid on the table for the perusal of members. His fee amounts to $2,000, and on the recommendation of the arbitrator it is proposed that this fee should be defrayed by the Government.\n\nMr. H. G. C. Fisher, the Executive Engineer in charge of the work...\n\nPaper\n\nFinancial Minutes\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of His Excellency the Governor, laid on the table Financial Minutes Nos. 9 and 12, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\nPage 74", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-411 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 455171, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8]", "page_number": 564, "title": "CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nTHE HON. MR. HEWETT-If this Bill becomes law I trust your Excellency will prove a true prophet on this occasion. We still contend that we shall benefit by the Chinese property in this Colony greater than by the adoption of this clause. I ask that the question be put to the vote.\n\nThe matter was then put to the vote, the voting being as follows:-\n\n| For the deletion | Against |\n| --- | --- |\n| Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak | All the official members |\n| Hon. Mr. D. Landale | |\n| Hon. Mr. E. Shellim | |\n| Hon. Mr. Pollock | |\n| Hon. Mr. Hewett | |\n| Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk | |\n\nThe motion for the deletion of the clause was rejected by a majority of one.\n\nTHE HON. MR. POLLOCK-I have certain amendments to move in the early part of the clause. In line 2, after the words \"any interests,\" the insertion of the words **exceeding with the profits or income thereof $2,000 in value.** The reason for suggesting this amendment is that it is obviously absurd that small debts such as I mentioned just now, coolies' wages, etc., should be reported.\n\nIt seems to me that this sum of $2,000 would, at all events, be a sum of some substance. Otherwise, every shop would have to report every little sum, and would always have to be looking up their books to see if a customer had died for fear of a penalty of $500.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER—Not at all.\n\nTHE HON. MR. POLLOCK also moved the substitution of the word \"partner\" for the words \"whether a partner, depositor or creditor.\" Another point I should like to make is that I think it is very unreasonable that the period for report should be one month. If there is to be any apportionment at all there should be reasonable time to go into the figures afterwards, and I think the time should be six months. I move that.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER--They can report in a very short time. Six months is absurd, Sir, from the date of receiving knowledge. Why not make it ten years?\n\n## HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nThe Bill passed through Committee with its printed amendments, and with the proposal of THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL that it be read a third time.\n\nTHE ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I think, in the first place, that $2,000 would be far too high a figure, and, in the second place, if any minimum figure were inserted, I think it would tend to encourage evasion. I think it would defeat the object of the Bill if any minimum were inserted, as it will often be difficult to ascertain the exact amount of the interest, with profits, and my fear is that the person liable to give the information might shelter himself behind the nominal value of the share or deposit, which might be much below its real value. If any hardship is found to be caused, or any undue inconvenience, by the absence of a minimum, I am sure the Government would consider the question.\n\nWith regard to the proposal to omit the depositor and creditor, I think that would very largely defeat the object of the clause. I think one month is sufficient time to allow for the giving of information. A person is only expected to give the information he can at the time, and the full information can be given later.\n\nTHE HON. MR. HEWETT--I think the suggestion of my hon. friend opposite of $2,000 is rather too high, but I think a limit should be made.\n\nTHE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—The danger is that if a minimum is inserted evasion will be facilitated.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY--We have very carefully considered this Bill and this particular clause, and I am prepared to allow it to stand and work, and if it is found to be unworkable, or found to impose undue or unreasonable hardship, alteration can be made. I cannot possibly agree to the abolition of depositors and creditors, or the extension over a month, and as regards the question of limit, I think the objection of the Attorney-General to this suggestion is very sound.\n\nTHE HON. MR. HEWETT seconded the Hon. Mr. Pollock's amendments, which were rejected, the voting being the same as in the case of the previous motion, with the Hon. Mr. Hewett.\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was then read a third time, and passed.\n\n## Page 560\n\n### Public Works, Recurrent, Hongkong, Miscellaneous\n\nupkeep of plant, repairs to dredger `St. Enoch`.\n\nThis was agreed to.\n\n### Pumping Station to Post Office\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of one thousand five hundred dollars in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Conversion of Old Pumping Station at Yaumati into a Branch Post Office.\n\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nA meeting of the Finance Committee followed, the Colonial Secretary presiding.\n\n### Public Works\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of twenty-two thousand eight hundred dollars in aid of the vote.\n\nThis was agreed to.\n\n### The Late Sir Kai Ho Kai\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of one thousand three hundred and fifty dollars in aid of the vote Charitable Services, Education of certain members of the family of the late Sir Kai Ho Kai.\n\nThis was agreed to.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 455815, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-424 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [9-10]", "page_number": 511, "title": "CO129-424 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [9-10]", "content_text": "77\n\nHONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nExpenditure\n\nGovernor, Special Expenditure. Colonial Secretary's Department\n\nand Legislature Colonial Secretary's Department.\n\nSpecial Expenditure Secretariat for Chinese Affairs.. Secretariat for Chinese Affairs,\n\n85,873\n\nThe Italian Convent\n\nHON. MR. H. E. POLLOCK moved the first reading of a Bill intituled, \"An\n\nOrdinance to provide for the incorporation of the Mother Superioress in this Colony of the Society of the \"Daughters\n\nof the Charity of the Canossian Institute,' by which the institution known as the Italian Convent is carried\n\n250\n\n57,452\n\nQui.\n\nSpecial Expenditure\n\nAudit Department\n\n100 34,146\n\nAudit Department. Special Expenditure\n\n100\n\nTreasury\n\n86,000\n\nHarbour Master's Department\n\n181,247\n\nHarbour Master's Department. Special Expenditure\n\n140,200\n\nImports and Exports Department\n\n967,774 22,649\n\nThe Objects and Reasons state that the Daughters of Charity of the Canossian Institute (best known as the Italian Convent) have acquired land in the Colony for the purposes of carrying on their charitable work. Difficulties have arisen, and may hereafter arise, in holding and dealing with such land, as it has at present to be vested in the name of some individual in trust for the Convent. In order to get\n\nover such\n\nRoyal Observatory Royal Observatory. Special Expenditure\n\nMiscellaneous Services\n\nJudicial and Legal Departments Judicial and Legal Department.\n\nSpecial Expenditure Police and Prison Departments... Police and Prison Department.\n\nSpecial Expenditure Medical Department\n\nMedical Department, Special Expenditure\n\ndifficulties it is desired that the Convent should be incorporated by Ordinance. Similar incorporation has taken place in the past in the case of other Missions for similar reasons. The present Bill effects such incorporation and contains the necessary provisions for evidencing the authority of the Mother Superioress for the time being.\n\n1,118,289 | 280,532\n\n830\n\n977,459\n\n3,860\n\n247,005\n\n2,674\n\nSanitary Department\n\n979,748\n\nSanitary Department Special Expenditure\n\nBotanical and Forestry Department\n\nEducation\n\nEducation, Special Expenditure Military Expenditure\n\nVolunteers\n\nPublic Works\n\nPublic Works Department Public Work Department.\n\nSpecial Expenditure\n\nPublic Works, Recurrent\n\nPublic Works. Extraordinary..\n\nPost Office\n\nKowloon-Canton Railway-\n\nPost Office Special Expenditure\n\nWorking Expenses\n\nExpenses of Construction\n\nCharge on account of Public Debt Pensions\n\nCharitable Services\n\nTotal\n\nHON. MR. SHELLIM seconded, and the Bill was read a first time.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY-Council stands adjourned until this day week.\n\n49,216 357,782\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE.\n\nA meeting of the Finance Committee followed, the Colonial Secretary presiding.\n\n2,300\n\n66,783\n\n455,294\n\n900 580,400 1,279,400\n\n474,789 1,310\n\n313,905\n\nJudicial Expenses\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of one hundred and thirty dollars ($130) in aid of the vote Judicial and Legal Departments, C.- District Officer, Other Charges, Northern District, Incidental Expenses.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—This sum of $130 is\n\nThe\n\n186,198 required in connection with the house of\n\n54,000 the District Officer at Taipo. gardens and grounds there have been put\n\n362,000 in very good \"order, and in order to keep them properly, certain implements have\n\n42,737 to be purchased: a lawn mower, roller and other things, and it is essential that\n\n$ 9,081,209 the implements shall be such as will last, and this sum is the lowest estimate at which they could be got. There are frequent changes in the holder of the office and the Government therefore purchased\n\nthese tools.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.\n\nPublic Works\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000) in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Hongkong, Communications, Roads, General Works.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—I will ask the Director of Public Works to explain this Vote.\n\nIn\n\nTHE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS—It arises out of the constructing of road, in front of new buildings erected. the case of Taiwong Lane the expenditure was $2,120, Amoy and Swatow Streets, half cost, $2,085, On Lan Street, $720, Wanchai Road and Burrows Street $870, Rutter Street, half cost, $425. After making provisions for other items which have been executed, a total sum of $2,850 is required, and this vote of $3,000 is asked for.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—In the case of Amoy and Swatow Streets and Rutter Street, half the cost has been paid by the owners.\n\nHON. MR. HEWETT—When there are estimates for work to be done cannot you allow some sort of margin for this sort of work? You refer to Wanchai Road, for instance. All these new buildings were started a long time ago, and you must have known that you would have to make roads.\n\n505\n\n78\n\nTHE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS—The provision made in the estimates this year is very small, I was absent from the Colony when the estimates were prepared and I am unable to explain why so small an amount was provided.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—The necessity for these things could not be foreseen. It was at the request of the owners of the private streets that the streets should become public streets, and it is the policy of the Government to take over private streets whenever that is possible.\n\nCompensation\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Compensation for the pathway along the eastern boundary of the Eurasian Cemetery.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—The existing pathway at this cemetery has been diverted in order to give right of way to the public over the existing path, and therefore the authorities of the cemetery have to be compensated.\n\nTHE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS—It is a case of taking over a path constructed by the cemetery authorities, and it will be very useful as a public path.\n\nHON. MR. HEWETT—Whom are you paying the money to?\n\nTHE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS—It goes to the cemetery authorities. The path affords very direct access to people coming from the Pokfulum district down to Kennedy Town to catch the tram there.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-424 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [9-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 455816, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-424 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [9-10]", "page_number": 512, "title": "CO129-424 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [9-10]", "content_text": "HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n28TH OCTOBER, 1915.\n\n503\n\n79\n\nPRESENT:-\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.C.M.G.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL VENTRIS (General Officer Commanding the Troops),\n\nHON. M. CLAUD SEVERN (Colonial Secretary).\n\nHON. MR. E. B. HALLIFAX (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\n\nHON. MR. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G. (Director of Public Works).\n\nHON. MR. C. MCL. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police).\n\nHON. MR. WEI YUK, C.M.G.\n\nHON. MR. E. A. HEWETT, C.M.G.\n\nHON. MR. E. SHELLIM.\n\nHON. MR. LAU CHU PAK.\n\nMR. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Clerk of Councils).\n\nMR. J. H. KEMP (Attorney-General).\n\nMR. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Treasurer).\n\nThe King's Appeal\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY-Before we proceed to the Orders of the Day I should like to say a few words concerning the appeal which our Most Gracious Sovereign has recently issued to all his liege subjects in the Empire to join in the tremendous struggle in which that Empire is engaged.\n\nNow, it is probable that but few in this Colony, comparatively few, will be able, for one reason or another, to respond to that appeal by going or offering their services to go to the front. But there is no reason why those in the Colony who have not yet joined the Volunteers, the Volunteer Reserves or the Special Police Reserve should not respond to the appeal by joining one or other of these three forces.\n\nI would remind those to whom I refer to remember that the stronger the Colonial armed forces of the Colony are, the more men can my gallant friend on my right, the General Officer Commanding, spare from the regular garrison to proceed to the front, and the more men can I spare from the Hongkong Police force.\n\nI have once more to remind His Majesty's liege subjects in the Colony that they are able here indirectly by their assistance to support their brothers-in-arms at the Front and in all the other parts of the globe.\n\nI had thought that joined the three Colonial armed forces which I have mentioned, but I regret to say that on making an investigation I find that in this little community there are still between 100 and 150 men who are as physically able to lend their services to one or other of these three forces as are the men who have been rendering yeoman service within the ranks of these forces in the past twelve months, and in some cases for many years before the outbreak of war.\n\nI see no reason whatever why the majority of the number I have referred to should not come forward and assist in the way I have indicated, if no other reason than that they should remember that the stronger...\n\nThe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.\n\nFinance\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table Financial Minutes Nos. 49 to 58, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\nPapers\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table the following papers: Quarterly Return of Excesses on Sub-Heads met by savings under heads of expenditure. Also report of proceedings of Finance Committee, No. 14, which was adopted.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-424 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [9-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 455825, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-424 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [9-10]", "page_number": 521, "title": "CO129-424 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [9-10]", "content_text": "HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY moved that the Bill be read a third time.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and the Bill was then read a third time and passed.\n\nThe Italian Convent\n\nHON. MR. HEWETT, in the absence of the Hon. Mr. Pollock, moved the second reading of the Bill intituled, \"An Ordinance to provide for the incorporation of the Mother Superioress in this Colony of the Society of the Daughters of Charity of the Canossian Institute, by which the institution known as the Italian Convent is carried on.\"\n\nIn doing so he said The Objects and Reasons of the Bill set out very fully the intention of the Bill. There has been considerable trouble in the past, and there will be considerable trouble in the future, in handling property which an Association of this sort necessarily has. They therefore ask for extra powers in dealing with this property in the same way that powers have been granted to other institutions. I beg to move the second reading.\n\nHON. MR. SHELLIM seconded.\n\nThe Bill passed through Committee without amendment, and\n\nHON. MR. HEWETT proposed that it be read a third time.\n\nHON. MR. SHELLIM seconded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY—Council stands adjourned sine die.\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE.\n\nA meeting of the Finance Committee followed, the COLONIAL SECRETARY presiding.\n\nPublic Works\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of nine thousand six hundred dollars ($9,600) in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Hongkong, Buildings, Married Quarters for Police.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN explained that this vote was asked for to meet certain increases in the cost of the work, which were discovered after the estimates had been made. In excavating the foundations it was found that it would be necessary to pile the whole of it. The supplementary vote was arrived at in this way, Total estimate, $69,500; amount voted this year, $41,300; amount expended total, $54,500 (including $15,400 previously voted but not expended in the last financial year, making the total expenditure to date $54,500, i.e. $15,400 + $39,100, though the latter figure was not stated). The total supplementary vote required is $14,000 (to reach $69,500). From this has to be deducted $5,000, retention money on the contract, leaving the $9,000 asked for.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.\n\nMilitary Expenses\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of four thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($4,125) in aid of the vote Military Expenditure, B.—Volunteers, Other Charges, Volunteer Reserve, Uniform.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN explained that this sum was to be expended in the purchase of greatcoats. Since the estimates had been drawn up it had been found that there was a very good chance of getting the coats made locally for a sum certainly less than they would have to pay for them if they were obtained from Home.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.\n\nKowloon-Canton Railway\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000) in aid of the vote of Kowloon-Canton Railway, Capital Account:—(1) Stations and Buildings...$40,000; (2) Signalling...$5,000. Total $45,000.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN stated that it was found that a sum of $40,000 more than appeared in the estimates for this year would be required, and that, of course, would come off the amount provided for the railway next year. In connection with the signalling, it was very difficult to estimate exactly what was required for this year until a signalling expert came out from England and was engaged on the work. The $5,000 was required to meet the expert's salary for the last three months of this year, and certain work which had to be done. It was in excess of the original estimate, but it was very difficult to make a close estimate in respect of the work, especially as it was in charge of an expert. What he required to be done or supplied must be forthcoming.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-424 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [9-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 456215, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-425 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [10-12]", "page_number": 381, "title": "CO129-425 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [10-12]", "content_text": "Page 375\n\n48\n\nThe parties hereto of the first Part.\n\nMalwa.\n\nDavid Sassoon and Co. Ltd.\n\nE. Shellim. (sd.)\n\nE. D. Sassoon and Co. Ltd. (sd.)\n\nS. J. David and Co.\n\nBengal.\n\n5\n\n134\n\nArchibald David (sd.)\n\n26\n\nE. Pabaney. (sd.)\n\nCawasjee Pallanjee & Co. (sd.)\n\nAbdoolally Ebrahim and Co. (sd.)\n\nArratoon V. Apcar and Co. (sd.)\n\n36\n\n71\n\n14\n\nR. Ho Tung per Ho Wing. (sd.)\n\nH. Nemazee. (sd.)\n\nM. H. E. Ellias per R. A. Dastur. (sd.)\n\nLau Tak Po by his Attorney\n\nLau Iu Chung.\n\nSigned by all parties hereto of the first part in the presence of\n\nTotal.\n\n139\n\n28\n\n40\n\n36\n\n9\n\n9\n\n3\n\n3\n\n5\n\n3\n\n9\n\n9\n\n30\n\n37\n\n56\n\n48\n\n45\n\n5\n\n319\n\n487\n\n319\n\n806\n\nHerbert W. Looker. (sd.)\n\nSigned by the Envoy in the presence of\n\nSin Tak Tan.\n\nIn Chinese characters. The Kiangsu, Kiangsi and Kwangtung's specially appointed Envoy Tsai Hsi Huang. (Seal).\n\nInterpreted to the Envoy by:\n\nWong Kwong Tai, his interpreter. (sd.)\n\nPage 376", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-425 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 460389, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-431 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [1-2]", "page_number": 522, "title": "CO129-431 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [1-2]", "content_text": "92\n\nSheriff, A. W. Shewan, A. Shewan, R. G. Showler, W. Y. Siegler, W.\n\nSimms, H. G.\n\n519\n\nS\n\n*Simpson, A. P. Simpson, G. *Simpson, Jae, Singlehurst, R. Singleton, T. A. Metcalf, H. E. *Meyer, J. *Michael, J. R. Middleton, W. B. O. Midwood, L. Milne, E. M. Milne, N. P. Miller, Geo. Miller, W. D. B. Milles, W. J., M.D. Mille, S. V. *Mitchell, W. F. Mocock, O. F. *Mobsby, G., C.M.G., F.S.A. *Moller, C. H. C. Moller, N. E. Mollison, J. P. Monkman, F. L. *Monro, James D.\n\nN\n\nNathan, E. J. *Nathan, F. 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Robertson, T. C. *Scott, John Robertson, W. Bruce Scott, W. L. Scott, J. S. Scott, P. R. Scott, Walter *Seymour, E. F. **Sharp, 0. 8. *Robertson, W. J. Robertson, W. R. Robins, G. U. \"Robinson, Oswald Robison, R. D. Rogers, E. Rooke, W. M. Rozeman, P. R. Ross, Alexander **Ross, C. H. Ross, W. Rouse, E. H. Rowe, E. S. B. Rowley, J. Russell, M.\n\nSharp, H. J. Shaw, O. R. Shaw, Dr. *Shaw, J. E. Shaw, J. R. Shaw, R. A. Shaw, R. W. Shaw, T. H. R. Shellim, Ed. Sheppard, G. W. *Blade, H. W. *Slade, M. W., K,C. Slater, G. B. Smart, J. D. Smith, A. Smith, A. Brooke +*Smith, Rt. Hon. Sir Cecil C., P.C., G.C.M.G. *Smith, D. Warres Smith, E. B. Heston *Smith, G. Mackrill Smith, G. Morton Smith, Henry Smith, H. Percy *Smith, H. Staples Smith, J. C. *Smith, J. de B, *Smith, J. R. M. Smith, J. Travers Smith, M. S. Smith, P. L. *Smith, P. Y. Smyth, F. Snow, J. H. Solomon, F. P. Somerton, S. H. Sopher, M. A *Souter, F, T. Southcote, W. E. Stabb, N. J. Stanford, J. W. *Stanhope, Rt. Hon. Earl Stanion, W. K. Stanton, A. L. Stanton C. Stenhouse, J. Stepheu, A. Stephens, M. F. Stern, J. Sterns, H. C. Stewart, C. E. **Stewart, Gershom, M.P. Stewart, H. A. **Stewart, H. D. Stewart, J.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-431 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [1-2].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 461592, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-433 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [5-6]", "page_number": 225, "title": "CO129-433 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [5-6]", "content_text": "# \n223 \n\n6 \n\nMr. Landale, the Hongkong head of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co., Ltd., and Mr. Shellim, the Hongkong head of Messrs. David Sassoon & Co., Ltd., as nominated members upon the Legislative Council, might not unnaturally have been expected to have some bias against the petition, but Mr. Landale informed me quite frankly that he was in favour of an Unofficial Majority on the Legislative Council and was generally in favour of the objects of the Petition but that he thought that it would be an ungracious act for him to sign because the Hongkong Head of Jardine Matheson & Co. had always been nominated by the Government to a seat on the Legislative Council, without the necessity of any election, and that, by signing himself, he might be affecting in the above respect the position of future heads of Jardine Matheson & Co. Mr. Shellim wrote to me that he was sorry that he could not see his way to signing the Petition as he did not consider the time opportune, but that generally he agreed with it and thought that it would have a better chance if brought forward at a more fitting opportunity.\n\nSir Paul Chater, who, as Mr. Chater, signed in 1894, the Petition to the House of Commons which asked (inter alia) not only for a British Unofficial Majority on the Legislative Council but also for freedom of debate and voting for the Official Members, expressed his unwillingness to sign any such Petition now, on the ground that the time was inopportune because of the war.\n\nMr. Edkins who is in charge of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire here, without committing himself to any definite view either for or against the objects of the Petition, stated that it would, in any event, be impossible for him, as paid Manager of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire, to sign any such Petition without first referring the matter home to the partners in that firm for their decision.\n\nMr. Stabb, Chief Manager of the Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank, stated his view that no change of any sort in the constitution was required.\n\nWith all due deference to Mr. Stabb's view I would point out:\n\n(i) That a former Chief Manager of that Bank, Sir Thomas Jackson, K.C.M.G. (then Mr. Jackson) signed the above-mentioned Petition to the House of Commons in 1894, at a time when he had not only been Chief Manager of the Bank for 18 years but had also had some personal experience himself as an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council.\n\n(ii) That all the Directors of the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank (except Mr. Edkins who adopted a non-committal attitude as above stated) are in general agreement with the Petition.\n\n5. With regard to the suggestion that the present time is inopportune for forwarding any such Petition (which suggestion seems rather like an echo of the utterance of His Excellency The Governor, in the Legislative Council, on the 23rd December last when I first raised the question) I would beg leave to state that it is fully and clearly recognized, that under the war conditions at present prevailing, no definite answer can be expected to this Petition until after the lapse of some months, but it is nevertheless earnestly and respectfully hoped that the consideration of this Petition will not be shelved until the end of the present War, because it is felt that increased Unofficial representation on the Councils is desirable before that time arrives, in order that a Government, more representative of the wishes of the business men of this Colony, may be established for the purpose of dealing with any trade and shipping problems which may arise in anticipation of the close of the War.\n\n6. I would also beg leave to draw your attention to the enclosed letter which I addressed to the four local British newspapers, enclosing a copy of the Petition, in which, in consequence of suggestions made to me, I promised that I would bring to your notice, in the covering letter forwarding the Petition, the desire expressed for a more comprehensive electoral body than the Chamber of Commerce or the Non-Official Justices of the Peace.\n\n7. I may add that it was deemed advisable to limit the signatories to those of British Race, and that no members of the Indian, Portuguese or Chinese communities have been asked to sign, though (as above stated), a few Indians and Portuguese have signed the Petition, presumably because they considered that they were interested as possible prospective voters, in capacity of Jurors.\n\n7. The Chinese Unofficial Members of Council have not signed the Petition, (no Chinese being invited to sign, as above stated). In connection with this latter point, it may be observed that, if two additional Chinese Members were to be added to the Legislative Council, in addition to the 10 Unofficial Members suggested in the Petition, the present proportion of Chinese Members to the rest of the Unofficial Members would be preserved. It should also be noted that the present Petition does not ask, as did the 1894 Petition, for a British Unofficial Majority, and consequently whether the number of Unofficials be 10 or be increased to 12 by the addition of two Chinese Members, it would be impossible to get an Unofficial Majority otherwise than by the combined European and Chinese Unofficial Vote. There would, therefore, be no risk whatever (as there might have been if the prayer of the 1894 Petition had been granted) of the wishes of the important Chinese community in this Colony being overruled by the vote of the British Unofficial Members outweighing the combined votes both of the Official and the Chinese Members. The power of the Governor to suspend legislation and of the Secretary of State to veto it are additional safeguards to the rights of the native population.\n\n8. I also enclose for your perusal articles by the four Local British newspapers on the Petition when it was first published in the Press, and the comments of the leading British newspaper in Shanghai, the North China Daily News (as copied into our Local Press) and also a Leading article of the Hongkong Daily Press upon the documents connected with the Petition of 1894, which documents were sent by the Hongkong Government to the Press for publication, on the 25th January, 1916, apparently in the hope that they would adversely affect the signing of the Petition.\n\n9. It is probably superfluous to point out that the solid Official Vote has constantly been employed for the purposes of voting down the Unofficial Members, and their wishes, and I will content myself, therefore, with citing two instances from the Hongkong Hansard for 1914.\n\n(1) On the 23rd April 1914 (see P. 39 of `Hansard`) the Motion of the late Mr. Hewett, in Finance Committee, in which he was supported by all the other Unofficials then present, for the adjournment of the Law Courts vote for one fortnight only, was defeated by the Official Vote.\n\n(ii) At the very next Meeting of the Council, on the 7th May, 1914 (see P. 47 of `Hansard`) the Motion made by me for a Commission of 5 Unofficial Justices to be appointed to inquire into the sufficiency in number efficiency and organisation of the Nursing Staff at the Government Hospitals was defeated by the Official Vote, with, I may add, very unfortunate results at the present time, for:\n\n1. The Government Civil Hospital is yet more understaffed than it was then for the carrying on of the ordinary work; and is in fact seriously understaffed in view of the annual recurrence of plague, combined with cases of typhoid and other serious diseases; and\n\n2. Sisters, who are due for leave and urgently require it after 4 years' work, are now unable to obtain it, and I may add that the difficulty of getting Nurses to come out to serve in the Government Hospitals in Hongkong is not in any way due to the War, for there is no similar difficulty experienced in getting Nurses to serve in Singapore and the Federated Malay States.\n\nIn making my Motion, on the above occasion, I said (see P. 44 of `Hansard`):— \n\n\"I think it is very much to be regretted that in this as in many other cases the Government of this Colony has treated the Unofficial Members in an adverse and hostile spirit instead of taking the Unofficial members into their counsel and co-operation.\"", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-433 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 461599, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-433 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [5-6]", "page_number": 232, "title": "CO129-433 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [5-6]", "content_text": "# Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th March, 1916.\n\nI am directed to inform you that a petition addressed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been forwarded to His Excellency the Governor by Mr. H. E. Pollock. In a covering letter to the Secretary of State the following passage occurs:\n\n\"Mr. Shellia wrote to me that he was sorry that he could not see his way to signing the petition as he did not consider the time opportune, but that generally he agreed with it and thought that it would have a better chance if brought forward at a more fitting opportunity\".\n\nI am to ask you to be so good as to let me have a copy of the letter referred to, or, if you have not got one, to inform me whether you are reported correctly in the passage I have quoted.\n\nI enclose a copy of the petition in order that you may see what it is that you were asked to sign and I should be obliged if you would return it to me with your reply.\n\nI am, Sir,\nYour obedient servant,\n**Claud Severn, Colonial Secretary**.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. E. Shellim.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-433 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 461625, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-433 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [5-6]", "page_number": 258, "title": "CO129-433 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [5-6]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n## The Removal of Trees from Royal Square\n\nTHE HON MR. HEWETT, in the absence of the Hon. Mr. Pollock, asked the questions standing in Mr. Pollock's name.\n\nThe first two were:-\n\n1. By whose orders were certain trees in Royal Square, which have been growing there for many years past, cut down on the 9th March and for what reason?\n2. Will the Government take prompt Action to prevent the further cutting down of trees in that vicinity?\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY replied - His Excellency the Governor, acting on the advice of the Executive Council, gave orders for the trees in Royal Square to be removed. There were altogether sixteen trees: eight in Chater Road, seven to the West of Queen Victor's Statue and one to the East, and eight in Wardley Street, three to the North and five to the South of the Statue.\n\nThe reasons which caused the Government to remove the trees were three in number: \n- (a) The trees were not of a suitable kind for an exposed spot as Royal Square. Some were Aleurites or Candle-nut trees and others - and these the poorer specimens - Celtis. As the result of more than ten years' growth only a few of them had good specimens.\n- (b) It was reported that the trees being in the middle of the roadway rendered it difficult to keep the surfacing material in repair, as it was impossible to repair the central portion of the road in conjunction with that of the side portions of the road.\n- (c) The view of Queen Victoria's Statue and that of the Square as a whole, owing to the trees being in the middle of the road, was much obscured, both from Chater Road and the South side.\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table the report of the Finance Committee (No. 3), and moved that it be adopted.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and the motion was agreed to.\n\n## The Privet Shrub and Hay Fever\n\nMr. Pollock's next question was:-\n\nIn view of the fact that the pollen from the flowering privet tends to induce coughing and catarrh, will the Government take steps to exterminate the privet shrub in the vicinity of dwelling-houses in the Island of Hongkong and in Kowloon?\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY replied:-\n\nThere is no evidence before the Government that in Hongkong the flowering privet causes that which is popularly known as hay fever. On the other hand, there are many other plants flowering in Hongkong, notably roses, which are well-known to induce the affection referred to. The Government is therefore not at present advised to destroy one plant which, if it induces hay-fever, is only one of many which are credited with the same result.\n\n## The Nursing Staff at Government Civil Hospital\n\nMr. Pollock's fourth question was:-\n\nWas any written representation sent in by the Nurses on the Staff of the Government Civil Hospital to the Principal Civil Medical Officer last summer upon the subject of the insufficiency in number of the nursing staff?\n\n## Proceedings in Finance Committee\n\n### The Law Court Buildings\n\nHis Excellency the Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $18,505, in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Hongkong, New Law Courts:-\n\n| Item | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| (a) Award in connection with the contracts for the construction of Buildings | $18,505.00 |\n| (b) Fee for Arbitrator of same | $2,000.00 (corrected to reflect the actual vote of $18,505.00 for (a)) is not needed, the total is directly given as $18,505.00 |\n\nHON. MR. HEWETT asked that this minute should stand over for further consideration.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN - You will see the award of the arbitrator is $16,505, as opposed to the claim of the contractor for a much greater amount.\n\nHON. MR. HEWETT - We recognise that the claim and the vote have to be paid. At the same time, we should like to have an opportunity of stating our views, as His Excellency has expressed a pious hope that members will make such observations as occur to them. A fortnight more cannot do much harm, and I move that the matter stand over for that time.\n\nHON. MR. WEI YUK seconded.\n\nA division was taken, the voting being as follows:-\n\n| AYES | NOES |\n| --- | --- |\n| Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak | The Captain Superintendent of Police |\n| Hon. Mr. Shellim | The Colonial Treasurer |\n| Hon. Mr. Hewett | The Attorney-General |\n| Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk | The Director of Public Works and the Chairman |\n\nThe motion for an adjournment was declared lost.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-433 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 462433, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8]", "page_number": 222, "title": "CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nThe purpose and object of my resolution, if it is carried, is briefly this: that it will make it a criminal offence to use or to imitate any alien enemy trade mark on the register at the present time. I do not ask for the confiscation of these trade marks or to utilise them for our own benefit; I ask for the absolute destruction of them, and nothing short of that. I do not even ask that they should be torn out of the register, but that they might remain permanently on it and be so endorsed that they will never afterwards be copied with a view to obtaining trade on those marks or to trade under the protection of them.\n\nI am quite prepared to be told that this is contrary to the Hague Convention, and that it is revolutionary legislation, which this Government cannot support. If it were submitted that they were private marks, I am well aware that it is a sacred duty to protect, in a state of war under the Hague Convention, trad. marks belonging to enemy firms. But, Sir, I contend that these marks are no more private than the property which has recently been sold belonging to liquidated enemy firms in this Colony, or even the German Bank which has recently been advertised for sale and will be sold next month. And if this were done, I would remind you that the blood of the Colonies has freely flown, and much wealth has been given and is being offered for the purpose of carrying the war on in our favour, and I am perfectly certain that the claims of the Colonies will be fully recognised; indeed, that they cannot be ignored when the time comes for the settlement of peace.\n\nAnother argument which might be advanced against this resolution is that suggested in the Government answers to my previous questions, that inasmuch as registration in this Colony is not effective in China, it would be useless to destroy them. It is admitted that registration in this Colony carries at the present moment, owing to the absence of any treaty with China upon trade marks, no weight beyond Hongkong. I claim that that is an additional reason why we should destroy the enemy trade marks. We are able to control the markets in China by so doing, because surely it is not conceivable that a British manufacturer would be likely to use upon goods entering this Colony, or for re-exporting to Canton, or the Hinterland, or the coast ports, a trade mark which it is a criminal offence to use within the borders of Hongkong. The Commonwealth of Australia has already introduced legislation prohibiting the possibility of any enemy trade marks entering her shores, and has suspended for the duration of the war all enemy trade marks on the register; some 500, I believe.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK: Hear, hear.\n\nHON. MR. E. SHELLIM: In seconding the Resolution, I desire to say that there is no intention on our part to embarrass the Government, but we consider the time opportune for the views held by the business men of this Colony to be fully and freely expressed and represented to H.M.'s Government.\n\nThe resolution does not exist in any other place, not even in Germany, and it is not usual for such a thing to be done. Knowing what we do of Germany, and all that she has done in this war, I find it impossible to believe that she will allow any British trade mark to remain on her register if it were not to her advantage to do so. I am prepared to be told that this is another nail in the coffin of the trade of Hongkong, and that this will mean driving trade away from Hongkong to the coast ports. I am one of those who believe that the presence of the Germans in Hongkong was never necessary and will not be in the future. I maintain that the trade of the Colony in the past has been obtained at the expense of the British merchant by a system which was largely immoral, immoral in the sense that the German trader created the obnoxious system of long credits, the aftermath of which has been that the liquidation of the German firms in Hongkong is not even now wholly completed.\n\nI conceive it possible, and I hope it may come to pass, that as a result of this war and the economic conferences which have already taken place, and which must take place in the future before peace is declared, that an agreement will be come to between Great Britain, France, and Italy that no German ships shall use the Allied ports for the purposes of trade unless it be upon such terms as shall be decided upon in relation to curtailing German competition.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK: I would like to say a few words in support of this resolution. I think that as a matter of fact, the hon. member who represents the Chamber of Commerce has really exaggerated the case against this resolution when he mentions trade marks as coming within the scope of the Hague Convention. That, I believe, is not so. There is no mention of the subject of trade marks in the Hague Convention. Even though they might come under the Hague Convention under the heading of \"Private Property,\" I should say that this is the sort of thing which must depend upon the legislation of any particular place as to how much or how little protection is accorded to trade marks. This is a matter of domestic legislation purely, and, as the hon. member on my left has pointed out, the views he has expressed on this matter are not merely his own views, but they are also the views of the Chamber of Commerce of this Colony, a body of gentlemen, who, I think, can be trusted not to advance any measure likely to be hostile to British trade interests.\n\nWith reference to the very interesting question which has been raised as to treaties, I read a report in the Weekly Times of the reply given to Professor Hewins by Mr. Runciman on the very subject of co-operation between the Allies for trade purposes, and certain remarks were made with reference to treaties, with special reference to their relation to trade marks. Mr. Runciman said: \"So far as the treaties with Austria and Germany are concerned, they are non-existent. When the war broke...\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY: The hon. member is carrying his argument a long way from enemy trade marks.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK: With all deference, Sir, it is a part of the whole question.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY: I cannot see that it is very desirable to refer to a large question of Imperial policy.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK: ...it is all wrapped up in the Imperial policy, and I submit I am not going astray. Even be that so, I should like it be noted that I speak on behalf of the merchants of Hongkong who have formed this very opinion. It is the united opinion of the Chamber of Commerce, representing the heads of the great mercantile houses here, the banks, and the shipping firms...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 462435, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8]", "page_number": 224, "title": "CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8]", "content_text": "# HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nThe object of this Bill is to provide for the taxation of tobacco consumed in the Colony. It is based on the Liquors Consolidation Ordinance, 1910.\n\nTHE **ATTORNEY GENERAL** then moved the suspension of the Standing Orders so that the Bill could be passed through all its stages at that meeting.\n\nThe Objects and Reasons have been submitted to His Majesty's Government, and their consideration has been invited on the subject. This case is not analogous to the legislation which the hon. member who spoke third on the subject referred to, and which, by the way, this Government got very little credit for at the time from unofficial members in Hong Kong or the unofficial public generally. That legislation was passed with and by the consent of His Majesty's Government. The legislation entailed by the resolution proposed is legislation which His Majesty's Government have most carefully considered and to which they cannot give their consent.\n\nI would appeal to hon. members that if this Council, in spite of the opinion given to it by the Attorney-General, passes this resolution and thereafter devotes much time to legislation which would inevitably be vetoed, it would be at a very serious time, embarrassing His Majesty's Government. I understand we are at war, and I understand that it is the duty of all the Colonies in all the corners of the Empire to rally to the flag and to assist His Majesty's Government in every way in its power. It may be that the discussion of this resolution may possibly be of some use, but it will be just as useful if the motion is withdrawn or a division is not pressed for. I therefore ask the hon. member not to press this resolution, which, I think, after what the Attorney-General has said, it will be realised is not convenient.\n\nTHE **COLONIAL SECRETARY** seconded.\n\n**HON. MR. HOLYOAK** - With all due deference, I regret that I am bound to ask for a division on the subject. I think that I may confidently say that the opinion of the Colony is not with the Government on the subject.\n\nA vote was then taken. All the unofficial members voted for the resolution, and all the official members voted against it. The resolution was thus declared defeated.\n\n## Tobacco Tax for Hongkong\n\nTHE **ATTORNEY-GENERAL** moved the first reading of a Bill intituled, \"An Ordinance to provide for the taxation of tobacco,\" \n\nTHE **COLONIAL SECRETARY** seconded, and the Bill was read a first time.\n\n**HON. MR. POLLOCK** - I rise to oppose the suspension of the Standing Orders. This Bill was only sent out with the Orders of the Day, and we were then told that it would only come up for first reading today. My objection is not a formal one. Hon. unofficial members had this Bill in their possession for barely three days—I saw it for the first time on Tuesday morning—and it is unreasonable to expect us to know much about it, because this Bill requires a great deal of study. I do not think there is an unofficial member who can be said to have had sufficient time to consider the measure and the Objects and Reasons, which are usually finger-posts to guide us where to look, are of the shortest possible nature in this Bill.\n\nBy the courtesy of the Attorney-General, I was supplied with a copy of the Straits Settlements Ordinance on this matter. That, I find, Sir, is quite a new measure, and, therefore, it cannot be said to have anything to recommend it from the point of view of experience. I find that there are various matters in regard to the measure which are very much open to criticism, and I do not mean merely small details.\n\nFor instance, this Bill proposes to tax retrospectively tobacco which may have been in this Colony for the last year or two. It is not proposed to tax tobacco imported into the Colony, we will say, today or tomorrow, but it is proposed to tax tobacco which may have been imported a year or two ago, cigars and cigarettes, and make them liable to duty. That, Sir, is one point. Another point in the Objects and Reasons is that this Bill is based on the Liquors Consolidation Ordinance, 1911. Clause 17 of the proposed Ordinance says that the owners, charterers, agents, masters, or compradores of any ship shall prevent the discharge of any dutiable tobacco. I cannot find a clause in the Liquors Ordinance resembling that. Clauses 2 and 28 refer to the same people; you again make them all liable.\n\n**HON. MR. POLLOCK** - I suppose that this Bill will mean an increase in the staff if it is passed. That seems to be the result of a Bill of this sort.\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY** - We have got a ...\n\n**HON. MR. POLLOCK** - With ... again make them all liable. Clause 41, retrospective application of the Bill will doubtless be considered, and after the Bill passes, should later on further amendments be considered necessary, they will doubtless receive the sympathetic consideration of the Government. which lays down that all persons embarking shall have their luggage searched is most extraordinary clause, and I think it will be difficult to find any precedent for such extraordinary legislation as that. It will mean a great deal of inconvenience when one wishes to leave the Colony. I think that this is the first time in the history of the Colony that passengers who embark here will have to undergo the inconvenience of having their luggage searched and have a white chalk cross or some other sign placed upon it showing that it has been examined by a Revenue Officer. Such an experience will be entirely new in the Colony, and I think it is a restriction of a most vexatious kind.\n\nWe are told that this Bill is founded upon the Liquors Ordinance, but there are great differences between this Bill and the Liquors Bill. These are points which I have so far been able to find out in connection with the proposed Bill, and I submit that it is not right and proper that this Bill, which has been put down for first reading today, should be rushed through in this way, and I beg to move as an amendment that the further consideration of the Bill be postponed for a fortnight.\n\n...to be produced, and we are going to employ an additional staff, the expenditure on which Mr. Hutchison estimates at $15,000 per annum.\n\n**HON. MR. HOLYOAK** - I beg to second that. I agree that insufficient time has been given for the consideration of the Bill, which is an important measure and which has so many controversial points. I may say, speaking on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, who have already considered the question in the brief time allowed, that they consider the principle of retrospective taxation grossly unfair. The Colony was for some time in the position of Fiji. And there the principal source of revenue was the import duties. Now, I know what has happened there, and I have learned that if you want to tax new matter, you have to put the tax on very quickly or otherwise you will simply play into the hands of the dealers and merchants and lose untold revenue and see undone what you have really worked for. In Fiji, it was the custom to table this money to be raised by the Bill without any notice being given to official members whatsoever. It was introduced and put through at a sitting. Now this is a Bill for the taxation of tobacco. In connection with the measure, on April 27th, we wrote to that august body, the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, and I do not call them august ...\n\n| Column 1 | Column 2 |\n| --- | --- |\n\n**HON. R. E. SHELLIM** - I beg to differ from the Hon. Members who have just spoken. The principle of the Bill having been accepted, I am of opinion that it should go through at this sitting. In Committee, various amendments, such as ... for ... \n\n## Page 33\n## Page 220", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 462623, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8]", "page_number": 412, "title": "CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nbeen submitted to His Majesty's Government and the consideration of His Majesty's Government has been invited on the subject. This case is not analogous to the legislation which the hon. member who spoke third on the subject referred to, and which, by the way, this Government got very little credit for at the time from unofficial members in Hong Kong or the unofficial public generally. That legislation was passed with and by the consent of His Majesty's Government. The legislation entailed by the resolution proposed is legislation which His Majesty's Government have most carefully considered and to which they cannot give their consent. I would appeal to hon. members that if this Council, in spite of the opinion given to it by the Attorney General, passed this resolution and thereafter devotes much time to legislation which would inevitably be vetoed, it would be, at a very serious time, embarrassing His Majesty's Government. I understand we are at war, and I understand that it is the duty of all the Colonies in all the corners of the Empire to rally to the flag, and to assist His Majesty's Government in every way in its power.\n\nIt may be that the discussion on this resolution may possibly be of some use, but it will be just as useful if the motion is withdrawn or a division is not pressed for. I therefore ask the hon. member not to press this resolution, which, I think, after what the Attorney General has said, it will be realised is not convenient.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK - With all due deference, I regret that I am bound to ask for a division on the subject. I think that I may confidently say that the opinion of the Colony is not with the Government on the subject.\n\nThe vote was then taken. All the unofficial members voted for the resolution, and all the official members voted against. The resolution was thus declared defeated.\n\n## Tobacco Tax for Hongkong\n\nTHE **ATTORNEY-GENERAL** moved the first reading of a Bill intituled, \"An Ordinance to provide for the taxation of tobacco.\"\n\nTHE **COLONIAL SECRETARY** seconded, and the Bill was read a first time.\n\nThe \"Objects and Reasons\" state that the object of this Bill is to provide for the taxation of tobacco consumed in the Colony. It is based on the Liquors Consolidation Ordinance, 1916.\n\nTHE **ATTORNEY-GENERAL** moved the suspension of the Standing Orders so that the Bill could be passed through all its stages at that meeting.\n\nTHE **COLONIAL SECRETARY** seconded.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK - I rise to oppose the suspension of the Standing Orders. This Bill was only sent out with the Orders of the Day, and we were then told that it would only come up for first reading to-day. My objection is not a purely formal one. Unofficial members had this Bill in their possession for barely three days. I saw it for the first time on Tuesday morning, and it is unreasonable to expect us to know much about it, because this Bill requires a great deal of study. I do not think there is an unofficial member who can be said to have had sufficient time to consider the measure, and the Objects and Reasons, which are usually finger-posts to guide us where to look, are of the shortest possible nature in this Bill. By the courtesy of the Attorney-General, I was supplied with a copy of the Straits Settlements Ordinance on this matter. That, I find, Sir, is quite a new measure, and, therefore, it cannot be said to have anything to recommend it from the point of view of experience. I find that there are various matters in regard to the measure which are very much open to criticism, and I do not mean merely small details.\n\nFor instance, this Bill proposes to tax retrospectively tobacco which may have been in this Colony for the last year or two. It is not proposed to tax tobacco imported into this Colony, we will say, to-day or to-morrow, but it is proposed to tax tobacco which may have been imported a year or two ago, cigars and cigarettes, and make them liable to duty. That, Sir, is one point. Another point is that the Objects and Reasons state that this Bill is based on the Liquors Consolidation Ordinance, 1916. Clause 17 of the proposed Ordinance says that the owners, charterers, agents, masters or compradores of any ship shall prevent the discharge of any dutiable tobacco. I cannot find a clause in the Liquors Ordinance resembling that. Clauses 27 and 28 refer to the same people; you again make them all liable.\n\n| Point of Criticism | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Retrospective Taxation | Taxing tobacco imported a year or two ago |\n| Comparison to Liquors Ordinance | Clause 17 differs significantly from the Liquors Consolidation Ordinance, 1916 |\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK - I suppose that this Bill will mean an increase in the staff if it is passed. That seems to be the result of a Bill of this sort.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY - We have... Clause 41, which lays down that all persons embarking shall have their luggage searched, is a most extraordinary clause, and I think it will be difficult to find any precedent for such extraordinary legislation as that. It will mean a great deal of inconvenience when one wishes to leave the Colony. I think that this is the first time in the history of the Colony that passengers who embark here will have to undergo the inconvenience of having their luggage searched, and have a white chalk cross or some other sign placed upon it showing that it has been examined by a Revenue Officer. Such an experience will be entirely new in the Colony, and I think it is a restriction of a most vexatious kind.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK - With all deference, Sir, I think there will have to be an increase of staff. That seems to be obvious to anybody taking a commonsense view of it. There must be some staff employed in connection with the matter. I am satisfied that some other measure, such as an increase in the Rating assessment, could not have been devised to give us the extra revenue needed without any additional cost for collection. We do not know exactly what revenue we shall get from the measure; we are acting very much in the dark, as to the exact amount to be produced, and we are going to employ an additional staff, the expenditure on which Mr. Hutchison estimates at $15,000 per annum.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK - I beg to move as an amendment that the further consideration of the Bill be postponed for a fortnight.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK - I beg to second that. I agree that insufficient time has been given for the consideration of the Bill, which is an important measure and which has so many controversial points. I may say, speaking on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, who have already considered the question in the brief time allowed, that they consider the principle of retrospective taxation grossly unfair to the Colony and a thing almost, if not entirely, without precedent.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY - Hon. members who have lived in the Colony, which is a free port, for a number of years are no doubt unaware of what happens in Colonies where the principal source of revenue is import duties. Now, I was for some time in the Colony of Fiji, and there the principal source of revenue was the import duties. And knowing what has happened there, I have learned that if you want to tax new matter, you have to put the tax on very quickly or otherwise you will simply play into the hands of the dealers and merchants and lose untold revenue. One is therefore forced to see undone what you have really worked for. In Fiji, it was the custom to tax... I am particularly interested in knowing what this money to be raised by the Bill is for. On April 27th, we wrote to that august body, the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce...\n\nHON. MR. E. SHELLIM - I beg to differ from the Hon. Members who have just spoken. The principle of the Bill having been accepted, I am of opinion that it should go through at this sitting. In Committee, various amendments, such as...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 462859, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8]", "page_number": 648, "title": "CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8]", "content_text": "10. The value of the opium remaining to be taken delivery of is approximately $8,500,000 representing 922 chests and this amount still remains undelivered.\n\n11. After the assassination of the Envoy, the undersigned despatched various letters and telegrams to his brother, the newly appointed Envoy, with a view to the continued performance of the Agreement, but no steps were taken by the new Envoy to perform the Agreement.\n\n12. In the meantime, smuggling of native opium is taking place, which the Chinese Authorities are too indisposed to stop.\n\n13. It is, perhaps, hardly necessary to point out that the locking up of such enormous resources totalling $8,500,000 is a serious handicap and embarrassment to the undersigned and restricts their employment of such resources in developing other avenues of trade and is deleterious both to their interests and to the interests of the port as a whole.\n\n14. The undersigned desire the assistance of the Government and of His Majesty's Minister in Peking in bringing pressure to bear on the Chinese Government to perform its obligations under the Agreement as speedily as possible and to resume taking delivery of the opium still remaining undelivered.\n\nWe have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient Servants,\n\n**DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD.**\nE. SHELLIM,\nManager.\n\n**E. D. SASSOON & Co.**\n \n**S. J. DAVID & Co., LTD.**\nARCHIBALD DAVID,\nDirector.\n\nH. M. H. Nemazer.\n\n**ROBERT HO TUNG**\nby his Attorney,\nHO WING.\n\nPer Pro. **CAWASJEE PALLANJEE & Co.**\nR. B. COOPER,\nE. PARANEY.\n\n**ABDOOLALLY EBRAHIM & Co.**\n\n**ARRATION V. APCAR & Co.**\nM. H. E. ELIAS,\nLAH TAK PO.\n\nTHE HON. COLONIAL SECRETARY.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 462861, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8]", "page_number": 650, "title": "CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8]", "content_text": "## THE PARTIES HERETO OF THE FIRST PART.\n\n646\n\nand of not less than 35 chests during November 1915 and shall thereafter without fail take delivery each month commencing in December 1915 of not less than One Sixteenth of the balance of all opium purchased. If the Envoy shall not have taken delivery of any monthly quantity or any portion thereof within 30 days after any month the parties hereto of the first part shall be entitled to sell such opium either by public auction or private contract and the Envoy shall pay to the parties hereto of the first part all losses damages costs charges and expenses incurred or sustained by them.\n\n7. The Envoy shall in respect of all opium purchased under this Agreement pay to Messrs. David Sassoon & Co. Ltd. for each chest of opium taken delivery of by him the sum of $3,500 Mexican dollars in accordance with the Agreement between the Envoy and the Shanghai Combine dated the 1st May 1915 in addition to the price for such chest as hereinbefore provided.\n\n8. All payments to be made by the Envoy for all opium purchased shall be made to Messrs. David Sassoon & Co. Ltd.\n\n9. As security for the performance by the Envoy of his obligations under this Agreement the Envoy shall deposit with Messrs. David Sassoon & Co. Ltd. on behalf of the parties hereto of the first part the sum of Five hundred thousand dollars in the Hongkong Notes of a British Bank carrying on business in Hongkong. Such deposit shall be paid without fail as to Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars within three days after the date of this Agreement and as to the balance on or before the 31st October 1915.\n\n10. Messrs. David Sassoon & Co. Ltd. shall deposit the said sum of Five hundred thousand dollars in the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on fixed deposit. Subject to the provisions of clause 12 hereof the Envoy shall be entitled to all interest allowed by the Bank in respect of the deposit.\n\n11. After the Envoy has taken delivery of all opium purchased except the last 100 chests the parties hereto of the first part shall if no claim shall exist against the Envoy in respect of all opium purchased or any part thereof and subject to any operation of clause 12 refund to him out of the deposit on the clearance of each of the last 100 chests the sum of Five thousand dollars.\n\n12. The said sum of Five hundred thousand dollars deposited and all interest accrued or accruing thereon shall be held by the parties hereto of the first part as security for the performance by the Envoy of his obligations in respect of all opium purchased. If any claim shall exist against the Envoy by reason of his failure to perform any obligation of his in respect of all opium purchased the parties hereto of the first part shall be entitled at the expiration of Eighteen months from the date hereof without notice to the Envoy to satisfy such claim out of the said sum of Five hundred thousand dollars and all interest accrued or accruing thereon but the Envoy shall remain liable to pay the balance of any such claim to the parties hereto of the first part.\n\n13. The expression the parties hereto of the first part where used throughout this Agreement shall mean and include all the parties whose signatures appear at the end under the heading \"The parties hereto of the first part.\"\n\nAS WITNESS the hands of the parties hereto the day and year first above written.\n\nDavid Sassoon & Co. Ltd. \n(Sd.) E. Shellim \nManager\n\n(Sd.) E. D. Sassoon & Co.\n\nS. J. David & Co. Ltd. \n(Sd.) Archibald David\n\n(Sd.) E. Pabaney \nDirector\n\n(Sd.) Cawasjee Pallanjee & Co.\n\n(Sd.) Abdoolally Ebrahim & Co.\n\n(Sd.) Arratoon V. Apear & Co.\n\n(Sd.) H. M. H. Nemazee\n\n(Sd.) R. Ho Tung per Ho Wing\n\n(Sd.) M. H. E. Ellias per R. A. Dastor\n\n(Sd.) Lau Tak Po \nby his Attorney \nLau Iu Chung\n\nSIGNED by all the parties hereto of the first part in the presence of :- \n(S.) HERBERT W. LOOKER \nSolr. \nHongkong.\n\n| Malwa | Bengal |\n| --- | --- |\n| 5 | 8 |\n| 134 | 26 |\n| 48 | 36 |\n| 40 | 71 |\n| 36 | 14 |\n| 30 | F |\n| 37 | 139 |\n| 48 | 28 |\n| 45 | 1 |\n| 5 | 319 |\n| 319 | 487 |\n| | 319 |\n| TOTAL | 806 |\n\nSIGNED by the Envoy in the presence of :- \n(Sd.) 江蘇江西廣東特派員蔡乃煌 (The Kiangsu, Kiangsi & Kwangtung's specially appointed Envoy, TSAI NAI HUANG)\n\n(Sd.) SIN TAK FAN, \nClerk to Ewens & Needham, \nSolicitor.\n\nINTERPRETED to the Envoy by :- \n(Sd.) Wong KWONG WAL \nhis interpreter.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 463466, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "page_number": 558, "title": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n## 32\n## 550\n### 23RD APRIL, 1914,\n\n**PRESENT:--**\n\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.C.M.G.**\n* **HON. MR. CLAUD SEVERN (Colonial Secretary)**\n* **HON. MR. J. H. KEMP (Attorney-General)**\n* **HON. MR. E. D. C. WOLFE (Colonial Treasurer)**\n* **HON. MR. A. F. CHURCHILL (Director of Public Works)**\n* **HON. MR. C. McI. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police)**\n* **HON. MR. WEI YUK, C.M.G.**\n* **HON. MR. E. A. HEWETT, C.M.G.**\n* **HON. MR. D. LANDALE**\n* **HON. MR. E. SHELLIM**\n* **HON. MR. LAU CHU PAK**\n* **MR. M. BREEN (Clerk of Councils)**\n\n## Minutes\n\nThe minutes of the last meeting were confirmed.\n\n## New Members\n\nMr. J. H. Kemp, Mr. A. F. Churchill and Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe took the oath and assumed their seats as members of Council.\n\n## Paper\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of His Excellency the Governor, laid on the table the following papers: Financial Returns for the year 1913; Sessional paper No. 4 and Jurors' List for 1914; Despatch from the Secretary of State (`Sessional Paper No. 5`) transmitting letter from the War Office with enclosures relating to the cost of the Garrison in Hongkong for the year 1912-13.\n\n## Financial Minutes\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of His Excellency the Governor, laid on the table Financial Minutes Nos. 9 to 12, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\n### The Law Courts Building Contracts\n\nWith regard to Financial Minute No. 12, relating to a vote of $18,505 in connection with the building of the new Law Courts, the COLONIAL SECRETARY said: - I have a copy of the award given by Major Wenborn which I will circulate for the inspection of members of the Council.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY, in connection with Financial Minute No. 12, said: - It will be within the recollection of members that on the occasion of the debate on the Estimates for 1913 the honourable member nominated by the Chamber of Commerce animadverted upon the delay in the building of the Law Courts and the Post Office; and on behalf of unofficial members asked for a Commission to enquire into the administration of the Public Works Department and the cause of delays in carrying out Public Works. In consequence of those representations a Committee was appointed to enquire into the delay and excess expenditure over Estimates in the case of the Law Courts and Post Office, and their report on the subject of the Post Office was laid on the table some months ago. It was impossible for the Committee to prosecute their inquiries into the building of the Law Courts, because the accounts for that work had, owing to disputes with the contractor, not been closed. The contractor claimed $55,448.23 for value of extra work performed in connection with the above building, and as no agreement could be arrived at on the subject it was agreed to submit the question to the arbitration of Major Wenborn, whose services were kindly lent by his Excellency the General Officer Commanding for the purpose. The award is $32,360.35 less $15,854.58 overpaid to the contractor, or a nett sum of $16,505. The arbitrator's award is laid on the table for the perusal of members. His fee amounts to $2,000, and on the recommendation of the arbitrator it is proposed that this fee should be defrayed by the Government. Mr. H. G. C. Fisher, the Executive Engineer in charge of the...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 463486, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "page_number": 578, "title": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n## PRESENT:-- \n\n29TH JUNE, 1916.\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR** SIR FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.C.M.G.\n**HIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL F VENTRIS** (General Officer Commanding Troops in China).\n**HON. MR. CLAUD SEVERN** (Colonial Secretary).\n**HON. MR. J. H. KEMP** (Attorney-General).\n**HON. MR. E. D. C. WOLFE** (Colonial Treasurer).\n**HON. MR. E. R. HALLIFAX** (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\n**HON. MR. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G.** (Director of Public Works).\n**HON. MR. C. McL. MESSER** (Captain Superintendent of Police).\n**HON. MR. WEI YUK, C.M.G.**\n**HON. MR. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C.**\n**HON. MR. E. SHELLIM.**\n**HON. MR. D. LANDALE.**\n**HON. MR. LAU CHU PAK.**\n**HON. MR. P. H. HOLYOAK.**\n**MR. A. G. M. FLETCHER** (Clerk of Councils).\n\n## Minutes\n\nThe minutes of the last meeting were confirmed.\n\n## Papers\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table the annual report of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, for the year 1915.\n\n## Financial Minutes\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table financial minutes Nos. 13 to 15, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee. THE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\nRegarding financial minute 13, the recommendation of an honorarium of £200 to Mr. F. Browne, late Government Analyst, HIS EXCELLENCY said - Council are asked to vote £200 as an honorarium to Mr. Frank Browne, late Government Analyst, who retired on account of ill-health. Mr. Browne was a very valued public servant, and was one of those who never spared himself. In 1897 he recommended to the Government that the laboratory should be opened for the use of the public on payment of fees, and that recommendation has had far-reaching effects. Signed certificates by the Government Analyst for the analyses of ores are received all over the world as a valid certificate of the quality of the ore, and the Colonial Government incidentally reaped last year no less than $16,000. It is not possible to increase the pension of an officer for the services I have indicated, but I think it would be a graceful tribute to his efficiency and utility if the Council voted him the sum mentioned in the financial minute.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK - I have not received a copy of financial minute 14, relating to the vote of $5,000 on account of the Kowloon-Canton railway. HIS EXCELLENCY - That has been withdrawn. The amount is on account of typhoon damage, and the full extent of the damage has not yet been arrived at.\n\n## Honorarium\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on Committee, No. 3, and moved that it be adopted. THE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\n## Enemy Trade-Marks\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK gave notice that at the next meeting of the Council he will move the following resolution: - That it is expedient that all trade marks belonging to alien enemies and on the Register here should be expunged, and it is therefore resolved that they be struck off the Register forthwith, and that subsequently to such trade-marks being struck off the Register, that Section 19 of the Trade-marks Ordinance of 1909 be amended by providing that no trade-mark shall be registered at any future period, which is identical with, or so closely resembles, as to be calculated to deceive, one which has been so struck off and that: Section 3 of the Merchandise Marks Ordinance of 1890 be amended so as to make it an offence under that Ordinance to imitate or apply to goods any trade-mark identical with, or so nearly resembling as to be calculated to deceive, a trade-mark which has been so struck off.\n\n## Nursing Staff at Government Civil Hospital\n\nHON. MR. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C., asked: \n1. How many Sisters are there now on the Nursing Staff at the Government Civil Hospital? What is the number of Sisters on such Staff borne on the Estimates for 1916?\n2. What steps is the Government taking to remedy the deficiency in numbers in such Staff of Sisters, and when will such steps result in such deficiency being remedied?\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY replied as follows:\n1. There are now on the Nursing Staff at the Civil Hospital one Matron and five Sisters; and two Sisters, Private Nursing Staff, assist at that hospital when their services are not required for private nursing.\n2. Under the heading Civil Hospital in the Estimates for 1916 provision is made for seven Sisters and for two Sisters, Private Nursing Staff. This provision includes Sisters who would in the normal course be absent on leave. Two Sisters are at the present time absent on leave and it may be found necessary to invalid one of these from the Service.\n\nIt is assumed that the hon. member's second question is intended to refer to the Staff of Sisters under the Medical Department generally. Provision is made in the estimates for fourteen Sisters, exclusive of two Sisters, Private Nursing Staff, and there are at the present time five vacancies, if allowance is made for the retirement of the Sister who is now absent on sick leave.\n\nAs a temporary measure this Government now employs, to make up for vacancies on the usual staff, one fully trained European Nurse, one probationer Nurse, one Japanese Nurse, one Chinese Nurse trained in a hospital managed on European principles, and two Volunteer Aid Detachment Nurses.\n\nThis Government has on several occasions made urgent representations to the Secretary of State for the Colonies regarding the necessity for filling the vacancies on the Staff of Sisters. A telegram was received in October last to the effect that there was no immediate prospect of obtaining a suitable candidate; and in a further telegram dated the 8th January Mr. Bonar Law stated that the Colonial Nursing Association were unable to say when they would be in a position to recommend candidates.\n\nApplication was thereupon made to the Government of New Zealand, who in due course replied by telegram regretting that, owing to the scarcity of trained Nurses, due to the large number on active service, it was not possible to spare any for Hongkong.\n\nEnquiries were also made in India, Japan, Shanghai, and Tientsin. Negotiations were opened three months ago for the engagement of five trained Nurses from Japan, and three of these are due to arrive in the Colony very shortly, their passage money having already been remitted for the purpose. Enquiries received from India point to the probability that Nurses may be forthcoming from that country at the commencement of 1917; if there should then be vacancies.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 463491, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "page_number": 583, "title": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nEmpire, but I am here to protest against it. The purpose and object of my resolution, if it is carried, is briefly this: That it will make it a criminal offence to use or to imitate any alien enemy trade mark on the register at the present time. I do not ask for the confiscation of these trade marks or to utilise them for our own benefit, I ask for the absolute destruction of them, and nothing short of that. I do not even ask that they should be torn out of the register, but that they might remain permanently on it and be so endorsed that they will never afterwards be copied with a view to obtaining trade on those marks or to trade under the protection of them. I am quite prepared to be told that this is contrary to the Hague Convention, and that it is revolutionary legislation, which this Government cannot support. If it were admitted that they were private marks, I am well aware that it is a sacred duty to protect, in a state of war under the Hague Convention, trade marks belonging to enemy firms. But, Sir, I contend that these marks are no more private than the property which has recently been sold belonging to liquidated enemy firms in this Colony, or even the German Bank which has recently been advertised for sale and will be sold next month. And if this were not so, I would remind you that this Power, upon whose behalf the Hague Convention may now be invoked, has treacherously trampled upon every treaty and agreement to which she has put her name, and that by her infamous and monstrous conduct of this War, her wilful murder of innocent and defenceless women and infants in arms on land and sea, to say nothing of the ruthless sinking of hospital ships and the barbarous treatment of her prisoners of war, she has deliberately sacrificed every right and claim which any International treaty, obligation, or Convention could possibly have given her, and for years to come she must expect to reap the whirlwind of dishonour she has sown. Such a country is surely not deserving of the least consideration from us. And the resolution is so revolutionary as perhaps some might be led to believe at first sight, because the Commonwealth of Australia has already introduced legislation prohibiting the possibility of any enemy trade marks entering her shores, and has suspended for the duration of the war all enemy trade marks on the register; some... not the same... thing like 500, I believe.\n\nI am told that the present is an inopportune time for such legislation. I may remind you that at the outbreak of war we were quite unprepared for it: we only had the navy mobilised, and I say it would be little short of a crime if we were to wait until the conclusion of the war to introduce our economical and fiscal reforms; and I say also that it is with the memory of previous mistakes ringing in our ears that we must prepare for legislation which will prevent the Germans from trading, and their trade marks within the confines of the British Empire for ever afterwards. I am equally prepared to be told that it is not for this Colony to dictate to the Imperial Government on measures of this sort. I contend we have every right to pass such a resolution, and then to pass the Ordinance which will be the natural corollary of it, and, if necessary, it should go Home, even to the extent of being refused the Royal consent. But I cannot believe that the Royal consent will ever be refused to such an Ordinance if it were passed. I would remind you that the blood of the Colonies has freely flown, and much wealth has been given and is being offered for the purpose of carrying the war on in our favour, and I am perfectly certain that the claims of the Colonies will be fully recognised; indeed, that they cannot be ignored when the time comes for the settlement of peace.\n\nAnother argument which might be advanced against this resolution is that suggested in the Government answers to my previous questions, that inasmuch as registration in this Colony is not effective in China, it would be useless to destroy them. It is admitted that registration in this Colony carries at the present moment, owing to the absence of any treaty with China upon trade marks, no weight beyond Hongkong. I claim that that is an additional reason why we should destroy the enemy trade marks, and I claim this, further, that we should be able to control the markets in China by so doing, because I do not conceive that a British manufacturer would be likely to use upon goods entering this Colony, or for re-exporting to Canton, or the Hinterland, or the coast ports, a trade mark which it is a criminal offence to use within the borders of Hongkong. I am certain that that would be the attitude of the British manufacturer.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK: Hear, hear.\n\nHON. MR. E. SHELLIM: In seconding the Resolution, I desire to say that there is no intention on our part to embarrass the Government, but we consider the time opportune for the views held by the business men of this Colony to be fully and freely expressed and represented to H.M.'s Government. Such legislation as that suggested by this resolution does not exist in any other place, not even in Germany, and it is not usual for such a thing to be done. Knowing what we do of Germany, and all that she has done in this war, I find it impossible to believe that she will allow any British trade mark to remain on her register if it were not to her advantage to do so. I am prepared to be told that this is another nail in the coffin of the trade of Hongkong, and that this will drive trade away from Hongkong to the coast ports. I am one of those who believe that the presence of the Germans in Hongkong was never necessary and will not be in the future. I maintain that their trade in the Colony in the past has been obtained at the expense of the British merchant by a system which was largely immoral, immoral in the sense that the German trader created the obnoxious system of long credits, the aftermath of which has been that the liquidation of the German firms in Hongkong is not even now wholly completed. I conceive it possible, and I hope it may come to pass, that as a result of this war and the economic conferences which have already taken place, and which must take place in the future before peace is declared, that an agreement will be come to between Great Britain, France, and Italy that no German ships shall use the Allied ports for the purposes of trade unless it be upon such terms as shall be decided upon in relation to curtailing German competition.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY: The hon. member is carrying his argument a long way from enemy trade marks.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK: With all deference, Sir, it is a part of the whole question.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK: I would like to say a few words in support of this resolution. I think that as a matter of fact, the hon. member who represents the Chamber of Commerce has really exaggerated the case against this resolution when he mentions trade marks as coming within the scope of the Hague Convention. That, I believe, is not so. There is no mention of the subject of trade marks in the Hague Convention. Even though they might come under the Hague Convention under the heading \"Private Property,\" I should say that this is the sort of thing which must depend upon the legislation of any particular place as to how much or how little protection is accorded to trade marks. This is a matter of domestic legislation purely, and, as the hon. member on my left has pointed out, the views he has expressed on this matter are not merely his own views, but they are also the views of the Chamber of Commerce of this Colony, a body of gentlemen, who, I think, can be trusted not to advance any measure likely to be hostile to British trade interests.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK: It is all wrapped up in the Imperial policy, and I submit I am not going very astray. Even be that so, I should like it be noted that I speak on behalf of the merchants of Hongkong who have formed this very opinion. It is the united opinion of the Chamber of Commerce, representing the heads of the great mercantile houses here.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY: I cannot see that it is very desirable to refer to a large question of Imperial policy.\n\n## Page 29 \nHONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL \n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK: ... \n571", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 463496, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "page_number": 588, "title": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n## 38575\n### 3RD AUGUST, 1916.\n\n**PRESENT:--**\n\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR** SIR FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.C.M.G.\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL F. VENTRIS** (General Officer Commanding Troops in China).\n* **HON. MR. CLAUD SEVERN** (Colonial Secretary).\n* **HON. MR. J. H. KEMP** (Attorney-General).\n* **HON. MR. E. D. C. WOLFE** (Colonial Treasurer).\n* **HON. MR. E. R. HALLIFAX** (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\n* **HON. MR. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G.** (Director of Public Works).\n* **HON. MR. C. McI. MESSER** (Captain Superintendent of Police).\n* **HON. MR. WEI YUK, C.M.G.**\n* **HON. MR. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C.**\n* **HON. MR. E. SHELLIM.**\n* **HON. MR. D. LANDALE.**\n* **HON. MR. LAU CHU PAK.**\n* **HON. MR. P. H. HOLYOAK.**\n* **MR. A. G. M. FLETCHER** (Clerk of Councils).\n\n## Minutes\nThe minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed.\n\n## Papers\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table report of the proceedings of the Public Works Committee held on July 27th and it was adopted.\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, also laid upon the table the Medical and Sanitary reports for the year 1915, the report of the Director of Education for 1915, and a diagram of the low level dam under construction at Tytam Tuk, showing the progress up to June 30th, 1916.\n\n## Finance\nBy command of H.E. the Governor, the Colonial Secretary laid on the table Financial Minutes Nos. 18 to 19, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\nBy command of H.E. the Governor, THE COLONIAL SECRETARY laid on the table report of the proceedings of the Finance Committee No. 5, and moved that it be adopted.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\n## Nursing Sisters in the F.M.S.\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table the following correspondence regarding the supply of Nursing Sisters in the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States:-\n\nExtract from a letter from the Principal Civil Medical Officer, Straits Settlements, to the Principal Civil Medical Officer, Hongkong, dated the 14th July, 1916:\n\n\"I have only managed to obtain one nurse since war and we have had three in order for some long time past. We get all ours through the Colonial Nursing Association except four. These we promote from amongst the probationers. Certainly two of these four are our very best nurses and especially useful on account of knowing the languages.\"\n\nExtract from a letter from the Principal Medical Officer, Federated Malay States, to the Principal Civil Medical Officer, Hongkong, dated the 13th July, 1916:\n\n\"We are not getting nurses from England to fill our vacancies. We have been very hard pressed indeed lately. Help was given by the resignation of a nurse belonging to a private association who was taken on.”", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 463510, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "page_number": 602, "title": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n## 47\n### 5TH OCTOBER, 1916.\n#### 589\n\n**PRESENT:-**\n\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR**, Sir FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.C.M.G.\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL F. VENTRIS** (General Officer Commanding Troops in China).\n* **HON. MR. CLAUD SEVERN** (Colonial Secretary).\n* **HON. MR. J. H. KEMP** (Attorney General).\n* **HON. MR. E. D. C. WOLFE** (Colonial Treasurer).\n* **HON. MR. E. R. HALLIFAX** (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\n* **HON. MR. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G.** (Director of Public Works).\n* **HON. MR. C. McL. MESSER** (Captain Superintendent of Police).\n* **HON. MR. WEI YÜK, C.M.G.**\n* **HON. MR. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C.**\n* **HON. MR. E. SHELLIM.**\n* **HON. MR. D. LANDALE.**\n* **HON. MR. P. H. HOLYOAK.**\n* **MR. A. G. M. FLETCHER** (Clerk of Councils).\n\n## Honour for Ng Fuk Shan\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY**, before proceeding with the agenda, addressed Mr. Ng Fuk Shan, formerly chief accountant in the Police Department, as follows:\n\nI have the honour to inform you that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of your appointment to be a Companion of the Imperial Service Order, and I have now very much pleasure in handing you the badge of the Order and I will presently ask the Clerk of the Council to read His Majesty's Warrant. It affords me peculiar pleasure to perform this duty, because I am not unmindful of the many valuable services which you rendered to me personally during the nine years I had charge of the Police Department, where you acted first as clerk and then as chief clerk and accountant of that department. Those nine years are a short period of your total services to this Colony. You joined the service in 1874 as clerk at the Magistracy and you afterwards transferred to the Police Department, and before you retired you completed no less than 41 years' service. I know that I voice the wishes of the whole Civil Service when I say that they and I most sincerely pray that you will long be spared to enjoy the distinction which you have received.\n\nThe Clerk of the Council then read the Warrant, and the badge of the Order was presented to Mr. Ng Fuk Shan, who thanked His Excellency and retired.\n\n## Minutes\n\nThe minutes of the last meeting were confirmed.\n\n## Papers\n\n**THE COLONIAL SECRETARY**, by command of His Excellency the Governor, laid upon the table the following papers:\n| Paper |\n| --- |\n| Correspondence relating to the petition for greater representation of the public on the Executive and Legislative Council |\n| Report of the Director of Public Works for the year 1915 |\n| Correspondence relating to the Kowloon Bay reclamation scheme |\n| Quarterly return of excesses on sub-heads met by savings under heads of expenditure |\n\n## Finance\n\n**THE COLONIAL SECRETARY**, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid upon the table report of meeting of the Finance Committee held on August 3rd (No. 6), and moved that it be adopted.\n\n**THE COLONIAL SECRETARY**, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid upon the table Financial Minutes Nos. 20 to 29, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\n**THE COLONIAL TREASURER** seconded, and this was agreed to.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 463514, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "page_number": 606, "title": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n## 70\n### 14TH OCTOBER, 1915.\n\n**PRESENT:**\n\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR F. H. MAY, K.C.M.G.**\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL F. VENTRIS (General Officer Commanding Troops)**\n* **HON. MR. CLAUD SEVERN (Colonial Secretary)**\n* **HON. MR. J. H. KEMP (Attorney General)**\n* **HON. MR. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Treasurer)**\n* **HON. MR. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G. (Director of Public Works)**\n* **HON. MR. C. McI. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police)**\n* **HON. MR. WEI YUK, C.M.G.**\n* **HON. MR. POLLOCK, K.C.**\n* **HON. MR. E. A. HEWETT, C.M.G.**\n* **HON. MR. E. SHELLIM**\n* **HON. MR. D. LANDALE**\n* **HON. MR. LAU CHU PAK**\n* **MR. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Clerk of Councils)**\n\nThe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.\n\n## Finance\n\n**THE COLONIAL SECRETARY**, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table Financial Minutes Nos. 46 to 48, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\n**THE COLONIAL TREASURER** seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\n## Papers\n\n**THE COLONIAL SECRETARY**, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table the following papers: Report of meeting of Finance Committee, held on September 10th, which was adopted; also financial statements in connection with the estimates for 1916, and an abstract showing the difference between the estimates of expenditure for 1915 and 1916.\n\n## The Budget Statement\n\n**THE COLONIAL SECRETARY** moved the first reading of a Bill intituled \"An Ordinance to apply a sum not exceeding nine million eighty-one thousand two hundred and nine dollars to the Public Service of the year 1916.\"\n\n**THE COLONIAL TREASURER** seconded.\n\nH.E. **THE GOVERNOR** then said - It is usual for me to address members of this honourable Council at some length on the Bill which has just been submitted instead of at the second reading, so that my remarks may possibly be of some assistance to the members in considering the estimates. In addressing you on the present financial position of the Colony, and on the position which we anticipate as a result of the year's working, I may remark that on the whole, considering the abnormal situation created by the war, there is no reason to be dissatisfied.\n\n### The Financial Situation\n\nIt was anticipated that the balance of Assets over Liabilities on the 31st December, 1914, would amount to $2,826,375, but the sum actually brought to account was $2,910,473. The revenue for 1915, as revised, is expected to yield $11,380,605, or $27,027 less than was estimated. The expenditure for 1915, which we originally estimated at $12,486,771, is now expected to fall short of that figure by $58,525. I must explain, however, that after the Estimates had been prepared last year, very considerable economies were made. When sending the Estimates to the Secretary of State, I stated that it would probably be necessary to curtail expenditure in order to meet an abnormal situation, and the Secretary of State subsequently requested that this might be done. A list of Public Works Extraordinary, which it was possible to postpone, or on which expenditure could be reduced, was, therefore, drawn up. The total reduction amounted to $491,150 and the principal items were as follows:-", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 463518, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "page_number": 610, "title": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n## Expenditure\n\n**Governor**. Special Expenditure.. Colonial Secretary's Department \nand Legislature Colonial Secretary's Department. \nSpecial Expenditure Secretariat for Chinese Affairs.. Secretariat for Chinese Affairs, \nSpecial Expenditure\n\n| Department | $ |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Italian Convent | 85,873 |\n| | 500 |\n| | 2. |\n| | 86,951 |\n| | 250 |\n| | 57,452 |\n| | 100 |\n| | 34,146 |\n| | 100 |\n| | 66,006 |\n| Audit Department | 181,267 |\n| Treasury | |\n| Harbour Master's Department | 140,200 |\n| Imports and Exports Department | |\n| Royal Observatory | 967,774 |\n| | 22,649 |\n| Miscellaneous Services | |\n| Judicial and Legal Departments | |\n| Police and Prison Departments... | |\n| Medical Department | |\n| Sanitary Department | |\n| Botanical and Forestry Department | 379,748 |\n| Education | 49,216 |\n| Military Expenditure- Volunteers | 357,782 |\n| Public Works | 2,300 |\n| Public Works Department Public Work Department. | 66,783 |\n| Post Office | 455,234 |\n| Kowloon-Canton Railway- Working Expenses | 300 |\n| Expenses of Construction | 580,400 |\n| Charge on account of Public Debt | |\n| Pensions | |\n| Charitable Services | |\n| Total | 9,081,209 |\n\nHON. MR. H. E. POLLOCK moved the first reading of Bill intituled, **An Ordinance to provide for the incorporation of the Mother Superioress in this Colony of the Society of the \"Daughters of Charity of the Canossian Institute,\"** by which the institution known as the Italian Convent is carried on.\n\nThe Objects and Reasons state that the Daughters of Charity of the Canossian Institute (best known as the Italian Convent) have acquired land in the Colony for the purposes of carrying on their charitable work. Difficulties have arisen, and may hereafter arise, in holding and dealing with such land, as it has, at present, to be vested in the name of some individual in trust for the Convent.\n\nIn order to get over such difficulties it is desired that the Convent should be incorporated by Ordinance. Similar incorporation has taken place in the past in the case of other Missions for similar reasons. The present Bill effects such incorporation and contains the necessary provisions for evidencing the authority of the Mother Superioress for the time being.\n\nHON. MR. SHELLIM seconded, and the Bill was read a first time.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY - Council stands adjourned until this day week.\n\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nA meeting of the Finance Committee followed, the Colonial Secretary presiding.\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of one hundred and thirty dollars ($130) in aid of the vote Judicial and Legal Departments, O.- District Officer, Other Charges, Northern District, Incidental Expenses.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN - This sum of $130 is required in connection with the house of the District Officer at Taipo. The gardens and grounds there have been put in very good order, and in order to keep them properly, certain implements have to be purchased; a lawn mower, roller and other things, and it is essential that the implements shall be such as will last, and this sum is the lowest estimate at which they could be got. There are frequent changes in the holder of the office, and the Government therefore purchased these tools.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.\n\n### Public Works\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000) in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Hongkong, Communications, Roads, General Works.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN - I will ask the Director of Public Works to explain this vote.\n\nTHE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - It arises out of the constructing of roads in front of new buildings erected. In the case of Taiwong Lane the expenditure was $2,120, Amoy and Swatow Streets half cost, $2,085, On Lan Street, $720. Wanchai Road and Burrows Street $425. $870, Rutter Street, half cost. After making provisions for other items which have been executed, a total sum of $2,850 is required, and this vote of $3,000 is asked for.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN - In the case of Amoy and Swatow Streets and Rutter Street, half the cost has been paid by the owners.\n\nHON. MR. HEWETT - When there are estimates for work to be done cannot you allow some sort of margin for this sort of work? You refer to Wanchai Road, for instance. All these new buildings were started a long time ago, and you must have known that you would have to make roads.\n\nTHE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - The provision made in the estimates this year is very small. I was absent from the Colony when the estimates were prepared and I am unable to explain why so small an amount was provided.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN - The necessity for these things could not be foreseen. It was at the request of the owners of the private streets that the streets should become public streets, and it is the policy of the Government to take over private streets whenever that is possible.\n\n### Compensation\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Compensation for the pathway along the eastern boundary of the Eurasian Cemetery.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN - The existing pathway at this cemetery has been diverted in order to give right of way to the public over the existing path, and therefore the authorities of the cemetery have to be compensated.\n\nTHE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - It is a case of taking over a path constructed by the cemetery authorities, and it will be very useful as a public path.\n\nHON. MR. HEWETT - Whom are you paying the money to?\n\nTHE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - It goes to the cemetery authorities. The path affords very direct access to people coming from the Pokfulum district down to Kennedy Town to catch the tram there.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 463519, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "page_number": 611, "title": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n## 28TH OCTOBER, 1915.\n### 598\n\n**PRESENT:-**\n\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.C.M.G.**\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL F. VENTRIS (General Officer Commanding the Troops)**\n* **HON. MR. CLAUD SEVERN (Colonial Secretary)**\n* **HON. MR. J. H. KEMP (Attorney-General)**\n* **HON. MR. C. McI. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police)**\n* **HON. MR. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Treasurer)**\n* **HON. MR. E. R. HALLIFAX (Secretary for Chinese Affairs)**\n* **HON. MR. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G. (Director of Public Works)**\n* **HON. MR. WEI YUK, C.M.G.**\n* **HON. MR. E. A. HEWETT, C.M.G.**\n* **HON. MR. E. SHELLIM**\n* **HON. MR. LAU CHU PAK**\n* **MR. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Clerk of Councils)**\n\n## THE KING'S APPEAL\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY**.-Before we proceed to the Orders of the Day I should like to say a few words concerning the appeal which our Most Gracious Sovereign has recently issued to all his liege subjects in the Empire to join in the tremendous struggle in which that Empire is engaged. Now, it is probable that but few in this Colony, comparatively few, will be able, for one reason or another, to respond to that appeal by going or offering their services to go to the front. But there is no reason why those in the Colony who have not yet joined the Volunteers, the Volunteer Reserves or the Special Police Reserve should not respond to the appeal by joining one or other of these three forces. I would remind those to whom I refer to remember that the stronger the Colonial armed forces of the Colony are, the more men can my gallant friend on my right, the General Officer Commanding, spare from the regular garrison to proceed to the front, and the more men can I spare from the Hongkong Police and other Departments of the public service. I have once more to remind all His Majesty's liege subjects in the Colony that they are able here indirectly by their assistance to support their brothers-in-arms at the Front and in all the other parts of the globe. I had thought that there were but few who had not already joined the three Colonial armed forces which I have mentioned, but I regret to say that on making an investigation I find that in this little community there are still between 100 and 150 men who are as physically able to lend their services to one or other of these three forces as are the men who have been rendering yeoman service within the ranks of these services in the past twelve months, and for many years in some cases before the outbreak of war. I see no reason whatever why the majority of the number I have referred to should not come forward and assist in the way I have indicated, if for no other reason than that...\n\n## Minutes\n\nThe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.\n\n## Finance\n\n**THE COLONIAL SECRETARY**, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table Financial Minutes Nos. 49 to 58, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\n**THE COLONIAL TREASURER** seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\n## Papers\n\n**THE COLONIAL SECRETARY**, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table the following papers: Quarterly Return of Excesses on Sub-Heads met by savings under heads of expenditure. Also report of proceedings of Finance Committee, No. 149, which was adopted.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 463524, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "page_number": 616, "title": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nage and pension. To my mind it is absolutely unnecessary, and in that direction it is proposed to make an economy; that is to say, that while there will be quite sufficient supervision, a great deal of the work done in these purely native wards will be taken up by the Chinese dressing staff. In any other Colony of which I have had experience—in India for instance—if you ran a hospital on the lines of the Government Civil Hospital you would rapidly go into bankruptcy. I am quite sure the Chinese members of the Council will fully endorse the policy of the Government in making reasonable economy in the direction I have indicated. I may add that before this unfortunate war broke out I had in contemplation the opening of a hospital in Kowloon. I obtained estimates for building and the cost of running, and the medical department, of course, tacked on this very expensive system of European trained nurses, and sent in a bill which I could not possibly pass. The end can be attained, and I think will be attained, in due course of time, if we start this dresser system, which is quite efficient, and is of very much less cost. I will now put the amendment to the vote.\n\nTHE HON. MR. HEWETT demanded a ballot on his motion, and the voting resulted as follows:\n\nFor the amendment: Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Hon. Mr. E. S. Shellim, Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, Hon. Mr. Hewett.\n\nAgainst: all the official members. The amendment was declared lost by votes 4 to 4.\n\nCouncil then went into Committee to consider the Bill clause by clause.\n\nOn Council resuming,\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY moved that the Bill be read a third time. \nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and the Bill was then read a third time and passed.\n\n## The Italian Convent\n\nTHE HON. MR. E. A. HEWETT, in the absence of the Hon. Mr. Pollock, moved the second reading of the Bill intituled, \"An Ordinance to provide for the incorporation of the Mother Superioress in this Colony of the Society of the Daughters of Charity of the Canossian Institute,\" by which the institution known as the Italian Convent is carried on.\"\n\nIn doing so he said: The objects and reasons of the Bill are set out very fully the intention of the Bill. There has been considerable trouble in the past, and there will be considerable trouble in the future, in handling property which an Association of this sort necessarily have. They therefore ask for extra powers in dealing with this property in the same way that powers have been granted to other institutions. I beg to move the second reading.\n\nHON. MR. SHELLIM seconded.\n\nThe Bill passed through Committee without amendment, and the Hon. Mr. HEWETT proposed that it be read a third time.\n\nTHE HON. MR. SHELLIM seconded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY—Council stands adjourned sine die.\n\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nA meeting of the Finance Committee followed, the COLONIAL SECRETARY presiding.\n\n### Public Works\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of nine thousand six hundred dollars ($9,600) in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Hongkong, Buildings, Married Quarters for Police.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.\n\n### Military Expenses\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of four thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($4,125) in aid of the vote Military Expenditure, B.—Volunteers, Other Charges, Volunteer Reserve Uniform.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.\n\n### Kowloon-Canton Railway\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000) in aid of the vote of Kowloon-Canton Railway, Capital Account:\n| Item | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| (1.) Stations and Buildings | $40,000 |\n| (2.) Signalling | $5,000 |\n| Total | $45,000 |\n\nThe vote was agreed to.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 463551, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "page_number": 643, "title": "CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nA meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council was held on October 31st at the Council Chamber.\n\n**SIR F.**\n\nThe following were present:- **HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.C.M.G.**\n\nHis EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL VENTRIS (General Officer Commanding Troops in China).\n\nHon. Mr. CLAUD SEVERN (Colonial Secretary).\n\nHon. Mr. J. H. KEMP (Attorney General).\n\nHon. Mr. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Treasurer).\n\nHon. Mr. E. R. HALLIFAX (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\n\nHon. Mr. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G. (Director of Public Works).\n\nHon. Mr. C. McI. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police).\n\nHon. Mr. WEI YUK, C.M.G.\n\nHon. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C.\n\nHon. Mr. E. SHELLIM.\n\nHon. Mr. D. LANDALE.\n\nHon. Mr. LAU CHU PAK.\n\nHon. Mr. P. H. HOLYOAK.\n\nMr. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Clerk of Councils).\n\n## MINUTES\n\nThe minutes of the last meeting were confirmed.\n\n## PAPERS\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table Sessional Paper, 16, being an abstract showing the difference between the estimates of expenditure for 1916 and 1917.\n\n## FINANCE\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid upon the table report of meeting of the Finance Committee held on October 17th (No. 8), and moved that it be adopted.\n\nThe COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid upon the table Financial Minutes Nos. 34 to 38, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\n## UNOFFICIAL REPRESENTATION\n\nHon. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK asked:-\n\n1. (i) (a) 1913, $8,400; 1914, $6,323; 1915, $7,811. Owing to delay in presentation of the account, a sum of $539 in respect of drugs ordered for 1914 was not paid until 1915. It is regretted that a mistake was made in respect of the total expenditure in 1914. The amount was $9,781.\n\n(ii) 1914, $2,742; 1913, $2,785.\n\n2. (i) On the 22nd August, September 1, 6-15, 19-30. October 1, 4, 9-12. On no occasion was the Sister without a Nurse's assistance. Owing to leave and sickness, it was not possible to give effect to the allocation arranged by H.E. the Governor. Since the 28th July, three Sisters have been granted long leave to England; one sister was on sick leave from the 8th to the 17th September, and one has been similarly absent from the 13th September up to date; while under the new system of granting one and, if possible, two days off in the month, 11 days off were given to the Sisters in August, 11 days in September, and 5 days in October up to the 12th instant. This short leave absorbs one Sister.\n\n3. The value of the consignment was $501.89.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY: I have no objection to the hon. member sending the letter to the Press.\n\nAs regards my power to refuse to accept a question, that has been established by precedent in the House of Commons, and it has certainly been established here by various precedents. I regret very much that the question of the hon. member found its way into the Orders of the Day; that was quite inadvertent.\n\n## GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL\n\nHon. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK asked:\n\n1. Of the sums of $9,905, $10,147, and $9,714 stated at the last meeting of Council to have been expended in the years 1913, 1914, and 1915, respectively, will the Government state:\n (i) How much of that expenditure represents drugs and disinfectants:\n (a) supplied from home;\n (b) purchased locally?\n\n (ii) Whether it is not the fact that the price of drugs and disinfectants has gone up considerably since the beginning of the war, with the result that the same sum of money purchased considerably less drugs and disinfectants since the war than it did before the war?\n\n (iii) Whether any savings were effected on the amounts voted for drugs and disinfectants in the years 1914 and 1915, or either of them, and, if so, what were the amounts of such savings?\n\n2. With reference to the allocation of Sisters at the Civil Hospital which was announced by His Excellency the Governor at the Meeting of Council on the 3rd August last, namely:-\n - Morning: 1 Sister on each floor of A Block; Operating Theatre, 1 Sister;\n\n (i) On what dates between the 22nd August and the date of these questions (12th October) it has been found possible to carry out the said intended morning scheme of allocation?\n\n (ii) On what dates, between the said dates, one Sister alone had to attend in the morning not only to the two floors in A Block but also to the Operating Theatre as well, that is to say, to do work which, under the above scheme of allocation, is supposed to be done by three Sisters?\n\n3. What was the value of the drugs and disinfectants consigned to the Hongkong Government, which went down in the `Yasaka Maru` in December, 1915?\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY replied as follows:-\n\n## A CORRECTION\n\nHis EXCELLENCY: Before proceeding with the Orders of the Day, I should like to correct a statement which I made at the last meeting of the Council. In summing up the charitable and other contributions made by this Colony to the war, I said that the Tai Yau Bank had contributed one aeroplane at a cost of £1,500, and that the community of Hongkong had contributed two aeroplanes at a cost of £3,000. As a matter of fact, the Tai Yau Bank contributed half the cost of three aeroplanes, and the Hongkong community the other half. Therefore, the Tai Yau Bank's contribution was considerably larger than I stated. I regret the error.\n\n## TRUSTEES' ORDINANCE\n\nThe ATTORNEY-GENERAL introduced a Bill intituled, \"An Ordinance to amend the Trustees Ordinance, 1901.\"\n\nThe Objects and Reasons state that the object of this Bill is to empower trustees to invest trust funds in the loan authorised by the recent War Loan Ordinance, 1916.\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded.\n\nThe ATTORNEY-GENERAL then moved the suspension of the Standing Orders to allow of the Bill being taken through the remaining stages at that meeting.\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\nThe ATTORNEY-GENERAL then moved the second reading of the Bill. In doing so, he said: The object of the Bill, Sir, is to give trustees power to invest trust funds in the Hongkong War Loan.\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a second time.\n\nCouncil then went into Committee to consider the Bill clause by clause. The Bill passed through Committee without amendment, and on Council resuming, the ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved that the Bill be read a third time.\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was then read a third time and passed.\n\n## THE BUDGET\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY moved the second reading of the Bill intituled, \"An Ordinance to apply a sum not exceeding eight million, six hundred and five thousand...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 464600, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-437 - Public Offices - 1916", "page_number": 160, "title": "CO129-437 - Public Offices - 1916", "content_text": "## Agreement\n\n9. As security for the performance by the envoy of his obligations under this agreement, the envoy shall deposit with Messrs. Sassoon and Co. (Limited), on behalf of the parties hereto of the first part, the sum of 500,000 dollars in the Hong Kong notes of a British bank carrying on business in Hong Kong. Such deposit shall be paid without fail as to 250,000 dollars within three days after the date of this agreement and as to the balance on or before the 31st October, 1915.\n\n10. Messrs. David Sassoon and Co. (Limited) shall deposit the said sum of 500,000 dollars in the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on fixed deposit.\n\n11. After the envoy has taken delivery of all opium purchased except the last 100 chests, the parties hereto of the first part shall, if no claim shall exist against the envoy in respect of all opium purchased or any part thereof, and subject to any operation of clause 12, refund to him out of the deposit on the clearance of each of the last 100 chests the sum of 5,000 dollars.\n\n12. The said sum of 500,000 dollars deposited, and all interest accrued or accruing thereon, shall be held by the parties hereto of the first part as security for the performance by the envoy of his obligations in respect of all opium purchased. If any claim shall exist against the envoy by reason of his failure to perform any obligation of his in respect of all opium purchased, the parties hereto of the first part shall be entitled, at the expiration of eighteen months from the date hereof, without notice to the envoy, to satisfy such claim out of the said sum of 500,000 dollars and all interest accrued or accruing thereon, but the envoy shall remain liable to pay the balance of any such claim to the parties hereto of the first part.\n\n13. The expression \"the parties hereto of the first part\" where used throughout this agreement shall mean and include all the parties whose signatures appear at the end under the heading \"the parties hereto of the first part.\"\n\nAs witness the hands of the parties hereto the day and year first above written.\n\n### The parties hereto of the first part:\n\n* **David Sassoon and Co. (Limited)**: \n * E. SHELLIM, Manager\n* **E. D. SASSOON AND Co.**\n* **S. J. David and Co. (Limited)**: \n * ARCHIBALD DAVID, Director\n * E. PABANEY\n\n**[This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.]**\n\n## OPIUM\n\n**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\n`[191153]`\n\n### No. 1\n\n### [December 14]\n\n## SECTION 1\n\nSir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received December 14.) (No. 314.)\n\nPeking, November 20, 1915.\n\nI HAVE the honour to enclose herewith copy of a despatch from His Majesty's consul at Nanking reporting on the measures taken during the last seven months for the suppression of opium in the province of Kiangsu.*\n\nThe account given of the extensive smuggling of opium at Shanghai is confirmed by intelligence from other sources. It is becoming increasingly evident that the agreement between the opium \"combine\" and the Kiangsu authorities, which was reported in my despatch No. 107 of 15th May last, convenient though it is proving as a solution of the problem of disposing of stocks, has had a retarding effect on the general policy of suppressing the consumption of opium.\n\n(Copy to India.)\n\n| Malwa | Bengal | \n| --- | --- | \n| 5 | 8 | \n| 134 | | \n| *Consul Wilton, No. 79, November 2, 1915. | 26 | \n| | 36 | \n| | 40 | \n| CAWAŠJEE, PALLANJEE, AND CO. | | 71 | \n| ABDOOLALLY, EBRAHIM AND CO. | | 14 | \n| ARRATOON V. APCAR AND CO. | | | \n| H. M. H. NEMAZEE | 139 | | \n| R. Ho Tung per HO WING | | 28 | \n| M. H. E. Ellias per R. A. DASTUR | | | \n| SAUGOURA | 48 | | \n| Lau Tak Po: By his attorney LAU FU CHUNG | 5 | |\n| | 319 | 487 | \n| Total | 806 | |\n\nI have, &c.\n\nJ. N. JORDAN.\n\nSigned by all parties hereto of the first part in the presence of:\n\nHERBERT W. LOOKER.\n\nSolicitor, Hong Kong.\n\n(LS.) [In Chinese characters.] (The Kiangsu, Kiangse, and Kwangtung's specially appointed Envoy Tsai Nai Huang.)\n\nSigned by the Envoy in the presence of:\n\nSIN TAK FAN.\n\nClerk to Ewens and Needham, Solicitors.\n\nInterpreted to the Envoy by:\n\nWONG KWONG WA1, his interpreter.\n\nPage 158", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-437 - Public Offices - 1916.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 465282, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-438 - Public Offices - 1916", "page_number": 81, "title": "CO129-438 - Public Offices - 1916", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nThe purpose and object of my resolution, if it is carried, is briefly this: That it will make it a criminal offence for such legislation. I may remind you that at the outbreak of war we went quite unprepared for it; we only tendered mark on the register at the present time. I do not ask for the confiscation of these trade marks or to utilise them for our own benefit, I ask for the absolute destruction of them, and nothing short of that. I do not even ask that they should be torn out of the register, but that they might remain permanently on it and be so endorsed that they will never afterwards be copied with a view to obtaining trade on those marks or to trade under the protection of them. I am quite prepared to be told that this is contrary to the Hague Convention, and that it is revolutionary legislation, which this Government cannot support or pass such a resolution, and that we have no right to dictate to the Imperial Government. If it were submitted that they were private marks, I am well aware that it is a sacred duty to protect, in a state of war under the Hague Convention, trade marks belonging to enemy firms. But, Sir, I contend that these marks are no more private than the property which has recently been sold belonging to liquidated enemy firms in this Colony, or even the German Bank which has recently been advertised for sale and will be sold next month. And if this were not so, I would remind you that the blood of the Colonies has freely flown, and mud or wealth has been given and is being offered for the purpose of carrying the war on in our favour, and I am perfectly certain that the claims of the Colonial will be fully recognised; indeed that they cannot be ignored when the time comes for the settlement of peace. Another argument which might be advanced against this resolution is that suggested in the Government answers to my previous questions, that inasmuch as registration in this Colony is effective in China, it would be useless to destroy them. It is admitted that registration in this Colony carries at the present moment, owing to the absence of any treaty with China upon trade marks, no weight beyond Hongkong. I claim that that is an additional reason why we should destroy the enemy trade marks, and I claim this, further, that we should benefit China by so doing, because I surely do not conceive that a British manufacturer would be likely to use upon goods entering this Colony, or for re-exporting to Canton, or the Hinterland, or the coast ports, a trade mark which it is a criminal offence to use within the borders of Hongkong. I am certain that that would be the attitude of the British manufacturer.\n\nIt has been suggested that such legislation as suggested by this resolution does not exist in any other place, not even in Germany, and that it is not usual for such a thing to be done. Knowing what we do of Germany, and all that she has done in this war, I find it impossible to believe that she will allow any British trade mark to remain on her register if it were not to her advantage to do so. I am prepared to be told that this is another nail in the coffin of the trade of Hongkong, and that this will be driving trade away from Hongkong to the coast ports. I am one of those who believe that the presence of the Germans in Hongkong was never necessary and will not be in the future. I maintain that the trade of the Colony in the past has been obtained at the expense of the British merchant by a system which was largely immoral, in the sense that the German trader created the obnoxious system of long credits, the aftermath of which has been that the liquidation of the German firms in Hongkong is not even now wholly completed. I conceive it possible, and I hope it may come to pass, that as a result of this war and the economic conferences which have already taken place, and which must take place in the future before peace is declared, that an agreement will be come to between Great Britain, France and Italy that no German ships shall use the Allied ports for the purposes of trade unless it be upon such terms as shall be decided upon in relation to curtailing German competition.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY The hon. member is carrying his argument a long way from enemy trade marks.\n\nHON. MR. E. SHELLIM In seconding the Resolution, I desire to say that there is no intention on our part to embarrass the Government but we consider the time opportune for the views held by the business men of this Colony to be fully and freely expressed and represented to H.M.'s Government.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK I would like to say a few words in support of this resolution. I think that as a matter of fact the hon. member who represents the Chamber of Commerce has really exaggerated the case against this resolution when he mentions trade marks as coming within the scope of the Hague Convention. That, I believe, is not so. There is no mention of the subject of trade marks in the Hague Convention. Even though they might come under the heading of \"Private Property,\" I should say that this is the sort of thing which must depend upon the legislation of any particular place as to how much or how little protection is accorded to trade marks. This is a matter of domestic legislation purely, and, as the hon. member on my left has pointed out, the views he has expressed on this matter are not merely his own views, but they are also the views of the Chamber of Commerce of this Colony, a body of gentlemen, who, I think, can be trusted not to advance any measure likely to be hostile to British trade interests. With reference to the very interesting question which has been raised as to treaties, I read a report in the Weekly Times of the reply given to Professor Hewins by Mr. Runciman on the very subject of co-operation between the Allies for trade purposes, and certain remarks were made with reference to treaties, with special reference to their relation to trade marks. Mr. Runciman said: \"So far as the treaties with Austria and Germany are concerned, they are non-existent. When the war broke...\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK With all deference, Sir, it is a part of the whole question.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY-I cannot see that it is very desirable to refer to a large question of Imperial policy.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK -It is all wrapped up in the Imperial policy, and I submit I am not going astray. Even be that so, I should like it be noted that I speak on behalf of the merchants of Hongkong who have formed this very opinion. It is the united opinion of the Chamber of Commerce, representing the heads of the great mercantile houses here, the banks and the shipping firms, and beyond that it is very largely, if not unanimously, the opinion of the British community at large... \n\nPage 28 \nPage 120 \n\n7699", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-438 - Public Offices - 1916.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 465284, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-438 - Public Offices - 1916", "page_number": 83, "title": "CO129-438 - Public Offices - 1916", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nTHE ATTORNEY GENERAL then moved the suspension of the Standing Order so that the Bill could be passed through all its stages at that meeting.\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK-I suppose that this Bill will mean an increase in the staff if it is passed. That seems to be the result of a Bill of this sort.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY--We have got an increase of staff. The retrospective application of the Bill will make them all liable. Clause 4, the \"Objects and Reasons\" state that the object of this Bill is to provide for the taxation of tobacco consumed in the Colony. It is based on the Liquors Consolidation Ordinance, 1916.\n\nThe consideration of His Majesty's Government has been invited on the subject. This case is not analogous to the legislation which the hon. member who spoke third on the subject referred to, and which, by the way, this Government got very little credit for at the time from unofficial members in Hongkong or the unofficial public generally. That legislation was passed with and by the consent of His Majesty's Government. The legislation entailed by the resolution proposed is legislation which His Majesty's Government have most carefully considered and to which they cannot give their consent.\n\nI would appeal to hon. members that if this Council, in spite of the opinion given to it by the Attorney-General, passes this resolution and thereafter devotes much time to legislation which would inevitably be vetoed, it would be, at a very serious time, embarrassing His Majesty's Government. I understand we are at war, and I understand that it is the duty of all the Colonies in all the corners of the Empire to rally to the flag, and to assist His Majesty's Government in every way in its power. It may be that the discussion on this resolution may possibly be of some use, but it will be just as useful if the motion is withdrawn or a division is not pressed for. I therefore ask the hon. member not to press this resolution, which, I think, after what the Attorney General has said, it will be realised is not convenient.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK-With all due deference, I regret that I am bound to ask for a division on the subject. I think that I may confidently say that the opinion of the Colony is not with the Government on the subject.\n\nA vote was then taken. All the unofficial members voted for the resolution, and all the official members voted against it. The resolution was thus declared defeated.\n\n## Tobacco Tax for Hongkong\n\nTHE ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the first reading of a Bill intituled, \"An Ordinance to provide for the taxation of tobacco.\"\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a first time.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK-I rise to oppose the suspension of the Standing Orders. This Bill was only sent out with the Orders of the Day, and we were then told that it would only come up for first reading to-day. My objection is not purely a formal one.\n\nI am not satisfied that some other measure, such as an increase in the Rating assessment, could not have been devised to give us the extra revenue needed without any additional cost for collection. We do not know exactly what revenue we shall get from the measure, we are acting very much in the dark, as to the exact amount to be produced, and we are going to employ an additional staff, the expenditure on which Mr. Hutchison estimates at $15,000 per annum.\n\nBy the courtesy of the Attorney-General, I was supplied with a copy of the Straits Settlements Ordinance on this matter. I find, Sir, that this is quite a new measure and, therefore, it cannot be said to have anything to recommend it from the view of experience. I find that there are various matters in regard to the measure which are very much open to criticism, and I do not mean there are only small details.\n\nThe Bill proposes to tax retrospectively tobacco which may have been imported a year or two ago. It is not proposed to tax tobacco imported into this Colony to-day or to-morrow, but tobacco which has been imported a year or two ago will be liable to duty. That, Sir, is one point. Another point in the Objects and Reasons is that this Bill is based on the Liquors Consolidation Ordinance, 1911. Clause 17 of the proposed Ordinance says that the owners, charterers, agents, master or compradores of any ship shall prevent the discharge of any dutiable tobacco.\n\nHON. MR. E. SHELLIM-I beg to differ from the Hon. Members who have just spoken. The principle of the Bill having been accepted, I am of opinion that it should go through at this sitting. In Committee, various amendments, such as Clause 17, can be considered.\n\n...merchants and use untold revenue and see undone what you have really worked for. In Fiji, it was the custom to table a Bill containing alterations of this kind without any notice being given to unofficial members whatsoever. It was introduced and put through at a sitting.\n\nNow this is a Bill for the taxation of tobacco. In connection with the measure, on April 7th, we wrote to that august body, the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, and I do not call them august...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-438 - Public Offices - 1916.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 466857, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916", "page_number": 439, "title": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916", "content_text": "22686 Princes Buildings, 438 9th March, 1916.\n\nREG 13 MAY 16\n\nTo His Excellency The Governor,\n\nI have this day posted to the Secretary of State for the Colonies the Petition for greater representation in the Councils of this Colony, and a copy of the signatures thereto, with a covering letter and the enclosures thereto; and I now enclose copies of the reply from the Secretary of State, together with the lists containing the original signatures.\n\nI would most respectfully draw the attention of His Excellency to a paragraph in the said covering letter, and now specially appeal to His Excellency's sense of fairness to the Petitioners and their cause, to request that I may be furnished with copies of all enclosures thereto which are sent by His Excellency The Governor to the Right Honourable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, with reference to or in any way connected with the above Petition.\n\nI am, Sir, Your obedient servant, H. E. POLLOCK,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th March, 1915.\n\nI acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9th instant stating that you had forwarded to the Secretary of State for the Colonies a Petition, with copy of the signatures and a covering letter and enclosures, praying for greater representation in the Councils of the Colony, and enclosing copies of the documents sent in original for the information of the Governor.\n\nI transmit to you a copy of Colonial Regulation No. 213 and to point out that the publication of the Petition to the Secretary of State for the Colonies does not serve any useful object.\n\nWith regard to your request that all despatches from the Governor to the Secretary of State on this subject should be published, I am to point out that His Excellency has no objection whatever to that course but since the correspondence will be addressed to the Secretary of State, its publication is a matter for the Secretary of State to decide. I trust you will appreciate the importance in a matter of this kind of referring the opinions of Messrs. Landale and Shellim to the principals. I attach for your information the enclosed correspondence on the subject.\n\nI also forward for your information correspondence with the Chinese Unofficial Members of Council on the subject of your statement that no members of the Chinese community had been asked to sign the Petition, which I may here observe was deposited in the office for anyone to sign who might wish to do so.\n\nI am, Sir, Your obedient servant, AUD...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 466859, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916", "page_number": 441, "title": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916", "content_text": "Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong,\n\nTHE HONOURABLE\n\nCOLONIAL SECRETARY.\n\n14th March, 1976.\n\nSir,\n\nPrinces Buildings, Hongkong, 22nd March, 1916.\n\n446\n\nSIR,\n\nI am directed to inform you that a petition addressed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been forwarded to His Excellency the Governor by Mr. H. E. Pollock. In a covering letter to the Secretary of State a passage occurs of which I enclose a copy.\n\nI am to enquire whether Mr. Pollock approached you and Mr. Lau Chu Pak or either of you on the subject of your signing the petition, and if he did approach you what your reply was.\n\nThe Honourable\n\nSIR,\n\nMr. WEI YUK, C.M.G.\n\nI am, Sir, Your obedient servant, (Sd.) CLAUD SEVERN,\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th March, 1916.\n\nI am directed to inform you that a petition addressed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been forwarded to His Excellency the Governor by Mr. H. E. Pollock. In a covering letter to the Secretary of State a passage occurs of which I enclose a copy,\n\nI am to enquire whether Mr. Pollock approached you and Mr. Wei Yuk or either of you on the subject of your signing the petition, and if he did approach you what your reply was.\n\nThe Honourable\n\nSIR,\n\nMr. LAU CHU PAK.\n\nI am, Sir,\n\nYour obedient servant, (Sd.) CLAUD SEVERN,\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nHongkong, 15th March, 1916.\n\nWe have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 2003/1915 dated the 14th instant enclosing a copy of an extract from Mr. H. E. Pollock's letter, etc,\n\nIn reply, we beg to state that Mr. Pollock had twice spoken to us on the subject of the Petition to the Secretary of State for the Colonies and we suggested that we had better be left alone as we had heard no mention of the matter by the Chinese public nor had they approached us on the question.\n\nThe Honourable\n\nThe Colonial Secretary,\n\netc etc., etc.\n\nWe have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient servants,\n\n(Sd.) WEI YUK\n\nLAU CHU PAK.\n\nYour letter to me of the 18th instant did not reach my office till the 30th (on which day I was absent from the office) and I now beg leave to reply to it and to its enclosures, and beg to request you to kindly transmit this letter of mine to the Right Honourable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, at the same time as you forward to him your letter to me of the 18th instant and its enclosures,\n\n2. With regard to the third paragraph of your said letter I beg leave respectfully to point out that the request contained in my letter to you of the 9th instant was not a request that all Despatches from the Governor to the Secretary of State on the subject of the Petition should be published, though I should, if I may be permitted to say so, welcome such publication, but my request was, in fact, for something different, namely, that \"in justice and fairness to the Petitioners and their cause, I may be furnished with copies of all Despatches and of all inclosures thereto which are sent by His Excellency the Governor or the Hongkong Government to the Right Honourable The Secretary of State for the Colonies with reference to or in any way connected with the Petition.\"\n\n3. I am much obliged to you for forwarding to me copies of correspondence which has passed between Mr. Landale and Mr. Shellim and the Chinese Members of Council and yourself, and beg to say as follows:-\n\n(1) With regard to Mr. Landale's letter to you of the 16th instant, I adhere to and repeat the statements which I made in paragraph 4 of my covering letter, of the 9th instant, to the Secretary of State, because those statements are absolutely true. I may add that Mr. Landale never gave me to understand that he could not sign the Petition (of which I left a copy with him for perusal) without first referring the matter home, and that the only reason which he gave me for not signing the Petition is the reason which I have quoted in paragraph 4 of my said covering letter.\n\nAs Mr. Landale did not ask me to treat what be said to me as confidential, I cannot admit that there was any impropriety on my part in quoting him, or that there was any necessity for first obtaining his sanction,\n\n(2) With reference to Mr. Shellim's letter to you of the 16th instant, in which he seeks to qualify what he wrote to me by a previous verbal conversation, I beg leave to state that, at the only verbal conversation which I had with him on the subject, he asked me to leave a copy of the Petition with him (which I did) and told me that he would put his views into writing and send them to me, which he did on the following day, and he admits that I have correctly quoted to the Secretary of State what he (Mr. Shellim) wrote to me.*\n\n* Printed in Appendix below.\n\n(3) With regard to the Chinese Members of Council, the question arose, while I was discussing a draft of the Petition with them, as to whether the Chinese should be included in the Petition, and the Chinese Members said they had better be omitted. Accordingly, when the Petition was printed in its final shape and ready for signature, I did not invite them or any of the Chinese to sign the Petition, which was not sent to any Chinese Club, Institution or Store. Moreover the Petition expressly states, in its terms, that it is a Petition by \"British Residents\" and it was, therefore, not open, (as you suggest in your letter under acknowledgment) \"for any one to sign who might wish to do so.\", The Petition of 1894, on the other hand, was, by its\n\nRace. terms, open to signatories of\n\nI am, Sir, Your obedient servant,\n\nH. E. POLLOCK.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 466860, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916", "page_number": 442, "title": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916", "content_text": "SIR,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office,\n\nHongkong,\n\n27th March, 1916.\n\nI am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 22nd March on the subject of the petition to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\nThe Hon. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C.,\n\nAPPENDIX.\n\nI\n\nam, Sir,\n\nYour obedient servant,\n\nCLAUD SEVERN,\n\nColonial Secretary,\n\nHongkong, 13th January, 1916.\n\nDEAR POLLOCK,\n\nI am sorry I cannot see my way to signing the Petition and I do not consider the time opportune. Generally I agree with it and think it would have a better chance if brought forward at a more fitting opportunity,\n\nYours sincerely,\n\nE. SHELLIM,\n\nPage 441\n\nFaggots\n\nSir F.I.\n\n1916\n\nHONG KONG\n\n16222\n\nW8.\n\nBeet\n\n18222\n\nAPP 16\n\nClaim of M. Luffield.\n\n4 Apl. Discusses the intervention of the God?\n\nThe Colonial\n\nLast previous Paper. The 6.0 with ref. to the\n\n& refers to the proceedings of Conference in 1887\n\n2003\n\nAnso\n\ncans.\n\nCoffee\n\n... \n\n \nfor couf 29th Apr.\n\nergog\n\n--hobs/\n\nNext subsequent Paper.\n\nYhty\n\nMr Collis\n\nM4 Grindle.\n\nAm. 9. Piggott\n\nSir G. Fiddes.\n\nmacemate. We did nothing that the application for costs would not have been made by solicitor: we said that the solicitor must have made application that \"...within advised that there is no reason why ... 29/53 As washers & make a further application for ... to balance\".\n\n \nI fail to see the discourtesy to which Mr. Piggott takes much exception.\n\nI am inclined to...\n\n \n(90002) W.I. 25800-6. 45,000. 12/15. BM & S.\n\nI... Mr Piggott that the S&S.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 467873, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6]", "page_number": 176, "title": "CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6]", "content_text": "GOVERNMENT HOUSE. HONGKONG. 10th May, 1917.\n\nWith reference to Mr. Bonar Law's Circular Despatch of the 25th September last, I have the honour to forward for your consideration the enclosed copy of a letter from the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, to whom that Despatch was referred on the 20th of November last. On the 15th of March the Despatch and the Chamber's letter were considered in Executive Council and it was agreed that the papers should be circulated, with the permission of the Chamber, among the Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council with a request for an expression of their opinion; and that thereafter I should draft a Despatch for the consideration of the Executive Council. The papers were so circulated on the 4th of April and were returned on the 12th of April. Mr. Holyoak minuted \"I do not think anything can usefully be added to the Chamber of Commerce's replies\": Mr. E. Shellim wrote \"The Chamber of Commerce's letters are in harmony with the views of business men in the Colony\": Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., added \"I agree with the views expressed in the Chamber of Commerce's letter of 8th January, 1917, to the Colonial Secretary\". Messrs. Anton, Lau Chu-pak, and Wei Yuk, C.M.G., merely initialled the covering minute paper.\n\nAt the meeting of the Legislative Council held on the 5th of April Mr. Holyoak, the Unofficial Member nominated...\n\nHE RIGHT HONOURABLE WALTER LONG, M.P., &c. &c...\n\nPage 31\n\n1", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 467897, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6]", "page_number": 200, "title": "CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\ncan believe them. Therefore, our decision is that we cannot accept the resolution on its merits. I wish to say that I think the whole question has been summed up in a very terse and very statesmanlike manner by my gallant and hon. friend who sits on my right (the General Officer Commanding).\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK—Sir, before replying to the arguments I would like to ask the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak if he has consulted the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in this matter.\n\nHON. MR. LAU CHU PAK—There has not been opportunity of consulting the Chinese Chamber of Commerce on the matter. I have consulted many of my friends outside and have expressed their opinions.\n\nnow policy of retaliation, I do not call it retaliation, I call it just retribution, and there is a wide and vast difference between the two words. It has been said that there will be no advantage if this resolution is carried out, and that no lasting peace will be assured. I cannot conceive a condition of peace within this Colony if any Germans are admitted within its domains within the next two years. Personally I should be the first to break the peace. Reference has been made to the punishment of the leaders who organised this war, and who have prepared for it for years, but no attempt has been made to rebut the argument made that this war is being waged by the German people, and the characteristics which have been displayed in the perpetration of the atrocities of this war are to be found in the national character of the people, man, woman and child, as I said before, and will not be eradicated for a term of years. Therefore we say that they are unclean and that we will not be associated with them if we can possibly avoid it. Accordingly I have avoided anything in moving the resolution which could be called exaggeration. One could speak with greater stress, and far greater freedom if one could draw a picture of the conditions which imagination, the aftermath of this war will inevitably produce. But the whole burden of my resolution has been lost sight of in every argument advanced against it. I do not ask this Council to endorse a resolution pledging this Colony to legislation that for ten years after the war Germans shall be excluded from coming within our shores. What I ask for and plead for is that we shall pass this resolution and send it home to the Home Government as an expression of the Colony's opinion; an expression of opinion coming from the commercial men of this Colony. The remarks which have fallen from H.E. the Governor are a deliberate flouting of the studied opinion of commercial men of the Colony, who have carefully considered the question and come to a decision, and to tell them they are mere pigmy champions compared with the past is an insult to the Chamber of Commerce—I cannot explain it how you can. With regard to the remarks which have fallen from my hon. Chinese colleague, I would point out that this resolution has been on paper for a fortnight, which gave ample time for him to consult with The Chinese Chamber of Commerce if he had desired to do so. Apparently he did not. I have also consulted many Chinese in connection with this matter, and many have told me their opinions.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK—In dealing briefly with the debate which has just taken place, I would like in the first place to resent in the strongest possible manner the studied insult to the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. We know exactly where we are. There is no longer any really big man in Hongkong. That covers a variety of firms whose interests cover millions and millions of dollars. And I am astounded that the Governor of the Colony should give utterance to such words. That being so, and that being the attitude which is being adopted towards the Chamber of Commerce, I will proceed to deal with the more or less weak arguments of the Government side. With reference to the past, the giants of commerce, whose shades have passed beyond the grave. They never had to deal with such problems as face us to-day in the world-wide war, a war which has been waged under conditions the like of which they never saw or dreamed could be possible. And I think, in the light of these studied, and I say so advisedly, these studied atrocities which have been perpetrated by the Germans in this war, and of which we have not yet reached the end, we are entitled to say that those are conditions which are new to the world and which must be faced anew. And I cannot believe that any man gathered around this table can face calmly the possibility of sitting, within two years from now, next to a German in any public building or in connection with any joint interests in this Colony. It has been said that what is advocated is a...\n\nPage 39\n\n...he had desired to do so. Apparently he what it involves is in the best interests did not. I have also consulted many of the Colony, so I leave it with you. Chinese in connection with this matter, and told not many...\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY—I have one more remark to make, and that is that I do not think any unprejudiced person would consider that the words I used in reference to the deceased William Keswick and the deceased Sir Thomas Jackson [Mr. HOLYOAK—And others] could, by any stretch of the imagination, be construed into an insult to the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce or its Committee. I will now put the motion.\n\nThe resolution was then put to the meeting, and the Governor declared that the \"Noes\" had it.\n\nChinese merchants have frankly that they desire the German trade to return to the Colony; they very much deprecated such trade and the system which had been adopted in the past. I was astounded to hear the words fall from the lips of the Attorney-General that there were some virtues in the credit system. There is a virtue in the credit system, provided it is under control, but, speaking from experience, and from a deep knowledge of the subject, I say that the credit system practised by the Germans, which was not controlled, was positively immoral. The British banks who helped them to use that credit realise it to-day. I know perfectly well that there is a section of the Chinese community which lived and had its being, so to speak, from the credit system which the Germans adopted in this Colony, and who have excluded for that reason the wider question embodied in my resolution. They remember that it was their living in the past. But there are wider questions then that for the Colony to deal with and therefore contained in my resolution. That resolution has been carefully considered by the Chamber of Commerce, and we are of the opinion that...\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK asked for a division, and this resulted as follows:—\n\nFor the resolution: Hon. Holyoak, Hon. Mr. Pollock, Hon. Mr. Anton and Hon. Mr. Shellim.\n\nAgainst the resolution: Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk and all the official members.\n\nThe resolution was then declared lost by nine votes to four.\n\nThis was all the business. Council was adjourned sine die.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 467908, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6]", "page_number": 211, "title": "CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6]", "content_text": "346\n\nEndlosure\n\nTHE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND\n\nSHALL WE INVITE THE GERMANS TO RETURN?\n\nCHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE-AFFIRM THE\n\nCOMMITTEE'S DECISION.\n\nEXCEPTION TAKEN TO H.E. THE GOVERNOR'S REMARKS.\n\nREMARKABLE SIGNS OF UNANIMITY.\n\nThere was a large and thoroughly representative meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber of Commerce Room yesterday, when certain resolutions were passed which directly concerned the question of the return of Germans to the Colony after the war, and also the remarks made by H.E. the Governor at the last meeting of the Legislative Council when replying to the motion proposed by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak in connection with the same subject. The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, presided, and he was supported at the head of the room by the Chamber Committee, viz., Hon. Mr. E. Shellim, the Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton, Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Mr. C. Montague Ede, Mr. A. S. D. Cousland, Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. G. T. Edkins, Mr. S. H. Dodwell, and Mr. N. J. Stabb. There were also present the following:\n\nSir C. P. Chater, C.M.G.; Mr. H. A. Cartwright, Mr. W. Dunbar, Mr. A. G. Gordon, Mr. R. Hancock, Mr. W. Logan, Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C.; Mr. M. S. Sassoon, Mr. M. P. Talati, A. B. The Swedish Trading Co., Ltd., (G. Ladin): Arculli Bros., (O. el Arculli); Asiatic Petroleum Co. Ltd., (W. H. Bell and W. Manning); The Bank Line, Limited, (T. A. Loughlin); The Bank of Taiwan (N. Yanagita); Banker & Company (A. Bryson); Banque de l'Indo-Chine, (L. Berindoague); Botelho Bros., (B. J. Botelho); Bradley & Co., Ltd., (F. C. Butcher); British American Tobacco Co., Ltd., (V. L. Fairley); Butterfield & Swire (G. T. Edkins); Caldbeck, Macgregor, (F. W. S. Evans); Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Ltd., (J. H. Wallace); Cawasjee Pallanjee & Co. (R. B. Cooper); Carmichael & Clarke (J. B. Thomson); China and Japan Telephone and Electric Co., Ltd., (W. L. Carter); China Light and Power Co., Ltd., (T. Leeman); China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd., (H. H. Tayler); China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., (C. H. P. Hay); China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd., (G. M. Shaw); China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd., (B. W. Tape); Compagnie Des Messageries Maritimes, (P. Thomas); Connell Bros. (J. L. M. do Rozario); David Sassoon Co., Ltd., (Hon. Mr. E. Shellim); S. J. David & Co., Ltd., (Archibald David and O. I. Ellis); Dodwell & Co., Ltd. (S. H. Dodwell); Dennys & Bowley, (F. B. L. Bowley); Donnelly & Whyte, (D. E. Donnelly); Douglas S.S. Co., (H. P. White); Eastern Asbestos Co., (K. S. Morrison); Fire Insurance Association of Hongkong, (E. A. M. Williams); Fung Tang, (C. M. S. Alves); The General Electric Co. of China Ltd., (A. Basil Raworth); Gibb, Livingston & Co., (A. O. Lang); Green Island Cement Co., Limited. Gilman & Co., Ltd. (W. L. Pattenden); (R. Henderson); Goddard & Douglas, (T. Arthur); A. & S. Hancock, (H. Hancock); W. A. Hannibal & Co., (W. A. Hannibal); Hongkong, Canton & Macau Steamboat Co., Ltd., (W. E. Clarke); Hongkong and China Gas Co., Ltd., (George Currie); Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd., (F. Graham); Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., (W. S. Brown); Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd., (F. J. Tavares); Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (N. J. Stabb); Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd., (W. E. Roberts); Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., (R. M. Dyer); Hughes & Hough, (T. F. Hough); W. G. Humphreys & Co., (W. M. Humphreys and W. G. Humphreys); J. D. Humphreys & Co., (Henry Humphreys); J. D. Hutchison & Co., (T. E. Pearce); Holloway & Newall, (A. A. Claxton); S. C. Ismail & Co., (S. E. Ismail); W. C. Jack & Co., Ltd., (W. Jack); Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., (Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton); Johnson, Stokes & Master, (H. J. Gedge); Kailan Mining Administration, (J. H. C. Goodban); Lane, Crawford & Co. (A. H. Skelton); Lowe, Bingham & Matthews, (A. R. Lowe); Linstead & Davis, (E. Maitland); Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co., Ltd., (J. de B. Lancaster); W. R. Loxley & Co., (M. P. Beattie); Leigh & Orange (A. E. Griffin and G. G. Wood); Macdonald & Co., (D. Macdonald); Marine Insurance Association of Hongkong, (S. J. Chinchen); Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., (C. Champkin and E. L. Sim); N. Mody & Co., (H. K. Erani); N. S. Moses & Co., (N. S. Moses); Nestle's Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co., (A. G. Coppin); New Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd., (W. Sinclair); N. Y. K. (B. Mori); Pabaney & Co., (A. B. Avasia); Patell & Co., (M. J. Patell and N. B. Karanjia); P. & O. S. N. Co., (E. V. D. Parr); Pentreat & Co., (C. B. Brooke); Reiss & Co., (Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak); Robertson, Wilson & Co., (G. H. Wilson); Alex. Ross & Co., (A. S. D. Cousland and D. K. Moss); E. D. Sassoon & Co., (C. S. Gubbay); Shewan, Tomes & Co., (J. M. Gordon); H. Skott & Co., (G. E. Wetton); Soares & Co., (A. M. L. Soares); Standard Oil Co., of New York, (W. D. Kraft); Stewart Bros., (E. Ormiston and H. B. L. Dowbiggin); H. Stephens & Co., (H. Stephens); The Texas Company (J. H. Brister); Thomas Cook & Co., (J. Bentley); Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., (C. Montague Ede); United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ltd., (A. Ritchie); Union Trading Co., (S. M. Churn); Union Waterboat Co., Ltd., (G. Morton Smith); Vacuum Oil Co., (C. C. Stark); A. S. Watson Co., Ltd., (H. Humphreys); Wilkinson & Grist (C. E. H. Beavis); Harry Wicking & Co., (A. Forbes); C. E. Warren & Co., (C. E. Warren); B. Monteith Webb & Co., (B. Monteith Webb); Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd., (E. Ono); Yuen Hop Hong, (S. H. Leung); and Mr. E. A. M. Williams (Secretary).\n\nThe Hon. Mr. HOLYOAK, who was loudly applauded as he entered the room, and also when he rose to speak, said:- As it is past the hour for which this meeting was called I will proceed to address the meeting upon the subject for which you have been called together this afternoon. Briefly it is this.\n\nThat a resolution which was unanimously adopted by your elected committee was rejected in the Legislative Council, and we have now brought it before the meeting to endorse or not as seems fitting to you.\n\nThe resolution which I have to propose, and which in substance is identically the same as that proposed in the Legislative Council in your name, is as follows:-\n\nIt is the opinion of the Chamber that it is in the best interest of the Colony of Hongkong that persons of German nationality should be excluded therefrom for a period of at least ten years following the declaration of peace; and, that, subsequently, they be only admitted into the Colony under strict licence.\n\nNow, gentlemen, I contend that, speaking on behalf of the Chamber, there was not the slightest need on the part of the Government to debate this resolution.\n\nIt was largely academic, it did not seek legislation, it merely asked that the considered, and carefully considered, opinion of your elected Committee should be put before the authorities at Home, who are shortly to meet to consider this very question. We claim that we have a right to a voice, inasmuch as while the greater Colonies will be represented directly by their own representatives, we as a Crown Colony will be represented by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and therefore a direct communication from this Chamber in no uncertain manner should be sent Home, quite apart from Government despatches and recommendations which might not be known to us.\n\nNow, gentlemen, we further contend that this resolution was never seriously discussed by the Government in Council, and that His Excellency's speech, if it was not flippant in argument, was at any rate unfortunate, to say the least of it, in its choice of language. (Hear, hear.)\n\nIt has been said, it was said in Council, that the appeal made was largely one appeal based on sentiment, and was one which ignored economic facts. In the first place, gentlemen, it is impossible in connection with this war to ignore sentiment. (Applause.) The entry of England into this war in the very first place was entirely and absolutely due to sentiment, namely, that we should fulfil our treaty obligations to the nation of Belgium.\n\nAnd, gentlemen, it is impossible to conceive that as a result of this war sentiment in connection with it will die down for many years to come, and therefore we cannot afford to ignore it. (Applause.) You will notice that I am endeavouring in presenting this case to present it without passion, and to deal with it calmly and logically as it presents itself and as I trust it will appeal to you.\n\nCommittee, I propose now to deal with the economic argument to which, it has been said, we did not sufficiently dwell upon.\n\nGentlemen, I really felt it was unnecessary to argue it at length because the disclosures in connection with the liquidations were such common property in this Colony that it did not seem necessary to argue them at length, but as it seems desirable to speak more fully upon it I will proceed to do so.\n\nI said in my speech that the return of the Germans to Hongkong would be inimical to the interests of Hongkong. That is the basis of our economic argument. (Applause.)\n\nTo your Chamber, and to your Committee, I propose now to deal with the economic argument to which, it has been said, we did not sufficiently dwell upon.\n\nGentlemen, I really felt it was unnecessary to argue it at length because the disclosures in connection with the liquidations were such common property in this Colony that it did not seem necessary to argue them at length, but as it seems desirable to speak more fully upon it I will proceed to do so.\n\nI said in my speech that the return of the Germans to Hongkong would be inimical to the interests of Hongkong. That is the basis of our economic argument. (Applause.)\n\nTo your\n\n[April 27th, 1917.\n\n209\n\n349\n\n8\n\nApril 27th, 1917.] CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.\n\ndevelopment any big commercial\n\ncome the expression of opinion of businessmen of Hongkong, men, gentlemen, that at least 60 per cent. of the German trade in this Colony was done in British cargo. Now, gentlemen, let us pause for a moment to consider what that means.\n\nI mean that if we are not alive to the possibility of competition, and knowing well we can meet them and overcome them, then we shall deserve all the competition we may possibly have to meet.\n\nThe Hon. Sir PAUL CHATER- then said: Gentlemen, while I yield to none in my detestation and horror of the Germans and the unspeakable atrocities committed by that nation since the commencement of the War, at the same time I cannot find myself in accord with the suggestion that it is in the best interests of the Colony of Hongkong that persons of German nationality should be excluded therefrom for a period of at least 10 years following the declaration of peace, and that subsequently they be admitted into the Colony under strict licence,\" save and except under conditions which are, I am convinced, beyond the bound of practical politics, namely, that the same stand be adopted and maintained by all the Allies in the Far East- France, Russia, Japan and most particularly China.\n\nGiven these conditions, then I am with you. Except under these conditions to exclude the Germans from our Colony would be merely to drive them to neighbouring trade centres, where once established they would prove a serious menace to our welfare and trade, not to mention the loss of benefits to be derived from the use of our Harbour by their shipping, and of shipping under their control. (Voice-Rot. They have no shipping. Who wrote it?)\n\nI deem it inexpedient that I should here mention in detail the place where they could exert and unless China sides with us) so establish themselves in our immediate neighbourhood.\n\nThey must be as well-known to you all as to me, but I shall be only too pleased to give my views in full to your Committee if and when they wish.\n\nIt has been argued that with no coaling facilities on the way German shipping will find a difficulty in reaching these distant waters, but can we for a moment suppose that she will not find means to overcome this difficulty? What about the use of oil fuel in place of coal? It would be easy enough for steamers using oil to reach Dutch ports in the East Indies and there replenish their stock for the further voyage to China, and Japan.\n\nThat China has at the moment broken off diplomatic relations with Germany we all know, and I trust that the day is not far distant when she will be numbered amongst our Allies; but to imagine for a moment that when peace is established she will continue to decline to trade with her is to my mind absurd.\n\nI have read that the German Concessions at Tientsin, Hankow and elsewhere, now being taken care of by China, will eventually be handed back to her, and we know Germans to-day are tolerated and trading in Shanghai.\n\nI maintain then to exclude them from this Colony only would be a suicidal policy. (Voice-No, no.) It may be said that we have got on very well and prospered without them during the war-granted but shall we not do so to a greater degree on their return! (Voice No.) Nor do I think we have much to fear for our trade from their competition for many years to come, particularly in view of the statement which has been put forward that they will have to compete without the banking and discount facilities in London which they formerly enjoyed.\n\nIn support of the remarks of our worthy Chairman as regards this resolution, and to add that it might be considered a matter of common and ordinary precaution.\n\nGentlemen. We desire these sentiments to be sent home to the Home Government.\n\nThe Prime Minister, very wisely, since the beginning of the war, has acted in consultation with the best technical and business brains of the country-(applause)-and we are encouraged to think that his Government will welcome...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 468443, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "page_number": 206, "title": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "content_text": "HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\nRETURN OF GERMANS AFTER THE WAR.\n\n196\n\nTHE RESOLUTION.\n\nThe following resolution was passed by the Committee of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce and afterwards submitted to the Hongkong Legislative Council through the Chamber's representative, the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak:-\n\nIT IS\n\nTHE OPINION OF THIS CHAMBER THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COLONY OF HONGKONG THAT PERSONS OF GERMAN NATIONALITY SHOULD BE EXCLUDED THEREFROM FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 10 YEARS FOLLOWING THE DECLARATION OF PEACE; AND THAT, SUBSEQUENTLY, THEY BE ONLY ADMITTED INTO THE COLONY UNDER STRICT LICENCE.\"\n\nA meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council was held on April 19th at the Council Chamber.\n\nThe following were present :-\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.C.M.G.\n\nMAJOR-GENERAL HIS EXCELLENCY VENTRIS (General Officer Commanding Troops In China).\n\nHon. Mr. CLAUD SEVERN, C.M.G. (Colonial Secretary).\n\nHon. Mr. J. H. KEMP (Attorney-General).\n\nHon. E. D. C. WOLFE (Colonial Treasurer).\n\nHon. Mr. E. R. HALLIFAX (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\n\nHon. Mr. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G. (Director of Public Works).\n\nHon. Mr. C. McI. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police).\n\nHon. Mr. WEI YUK, C.M.G.\n\nHon. Mr. LAU CHU PAK.\n\nHon. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C.\n\nHon. Mr. E. SHELLIM.\n\nHon. Mr. P. H. HOLYOAK.\n\nHon. Mr. C. E. ANTON\n\nLETTERS PATENT.\n\nThe Letters Patent constituting the offices of Commander-in-Chief and the Governor of Hongkong were read.\n\nPAPERS.\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid upon the table the report of the Police Magistrates Court for the year, 1916, and also the quarterly return of excesses on sub-heads met by savings under heads expenditure for the first quarter of 1917.\n\nTHE OFFICIAL MAJORITY.\n\nHon. Mr. P. H. HOLYOAK asked the following questions:—\n\n1. Will the Government state whether the attention of the Secretary of State for the Colonies is especially drawn on all occasions to motions made by Unofficial members which have been defeated by the use of the Official majority against the unanimous vote of Unofficial members of Council?\n\n3. Will the Government also state whether on all occasions when a Bill, or any part of a Bill, is passed by the use of the Official majority, against the unanimous vote of the Unofficial members of Council, a special explanation is given to the Secretary of State for the Colonies to justify the use of the Official majority, and are the circumstances of different cases fully set forth in a special despatch?\n\nMr. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Clerk of Councils)\n\nMINUTES.\n\nThe minutes of the last meeting were confirmed.\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY laid on the table report of proceedings of Finance Committee, No. 4, and moved that it be adopted.\n\n3. Will the Government state when the German Bank and other German private property will be sold by public auction?\n\n4. Having regard to the fact that the German Bank property has already been advertised for the prescribed period of three months, will it be considered necessary to advertise it again for any period longer than this?\n\nThe COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\na few days!", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 468447, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "page_number": 210, "title": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "content_text": "Cei\n\n- 13\n\nhelped them to use that credit realise it would day, I know perfectly well that there is a section of the Chinese community, which lived and had its being, so to speak, from the credit system which the Germans adopted in this Colony, and who have excluded for that reason the wider question embodied in my resolution. They remember that it was their living in the past. But there are wider questions than that for the Colony to deal with and therefore contained in my solution. That resolution has been carefully considered by the Chamber of Commerce and we are of the opinion that what is involved is in the best interests of the Colony, so I leave it with you.\n\nwith them if we can possibly avoid it. Accordingly, I have avoided anything in moving the resolution which could be called exaggeration. One could speak with greater stress and far greater freedom if one could leave oneself free to imagination, and draw a picture of the conditions which the aftermath of this war will inevitably produce. But the whole burden of my resolution has been lost sight of in every argument advanced against it. I do not ask this Council to endorse a resolution pledging this Colony to legislation that for ten years after the war Germans shall be excluded from coming within our shores. What I ask for and plead for is that we shall pass the resolution and send it home to the Home Government as an expression of the Colony's opinion; an expression of\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY--I have one more opinion coming from the commercial men of mark to make, and that is that I do not think this Colony. The remarks which have fallen from H.E. the Governor are a deliberate flouting of the studied opinion of commercial men of the Colony, who have carefully considered the question and come to a decision, and to tell them they are more pigmy champions compared with the past is an insult to the Chamber of Commerce--explain it how you can. With regard to the remarks which have fallen from my hon. Chinese colleague, I would point out that this resolution has been on paper for a fortnight, which gave ample time for him to consult with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce if he had desired to do so. Apparently, he did not. I have also consulted many Chinese in connection with this matter, and many Chinese merchants have told me frankly that they did not desire the German trade to return to the Colony; they very much deprecated such trade and the system which had been adopted in the past. I was astounded to hear the words fall from the lips of the Attorney-General that there were some virtues in the credit system. There is a virtue in the credit system, provided it is under control, but, speaking from experience, and from a deep knowledge of the subject, I say that the credit system practised by the Germans, which was not controlled, was positively immoral. The British banks who\n\nThe resolution was then put to the meeting, and the Governor declared that the \"Noes\" had it.\n\nHon. Mr. HOLYOAK asked for a division and this resulted as follows:-\n\nFor the resolution:- Hon. Mr. Holyoak, Hon. Mr. Pollock, Hon. Mr. Anton, and Mr. Shellim.\n\nAgainst the resolution: - Hon. Mr. L. Chu Pak, Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, and all the official members.\n\nThe resolution was then declared lost by nine votes to four.\n\nThis was all the business. Council was adjourned sine die.\n\nCHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE-AFFIRM THE COMMITTEE'S DECISION.\n\nThere was a large and thoroughly representative meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber of Commerce Room on April 24th, when certain resolutions were passed which directly concerned the question of the return of Germans to the Colony after the war, and also the remarks made by H.E. the Governor at the last meeting of the Legislative Council when replying to the motion proposed by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak in connection with the same subject. The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, presided, and he was supported at the head of the room by the Chamber Committee, viz., Hon. Mr. E. Shellim, the Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton, Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Mr. C. Montague Ede, Mr. A. S. D. Cousland, Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. G. T. Edkins, Mr. S. H. Dodwell, and Mr. N. J. Stabb. There were also present the following:-\n\nSir C. P. Chater, CMG.; Mr. H. A. Cartwright, Mr. W. Dunbar, Mr. A. G. Gordon, Mr. R. Hancock, Mr. W. Loran, Mr. M. §. S. C. Ismail & Co. (S. E. Ismail), W. C. Jack Fassoon, Mr. M. P. Tulati, A. B. Arculli & Co., Ltd. (Hon Mr. C. E. Auton); Johnson, Bros. (C. el Arculli); Asiatic Petroleum Co., Stokes & Master (H. J. Gedge); Kailan Ltd. (W. H. Bell and W. Manning); The Mining Administration (J. H. C. Goodban); Bank Lane, Limited (T. A. Loughlin); The Lane, Crawford & Co. (A. H. Skelton); Bank of Taiwan (N. Yanagita); Banker & Lowe, Bingham & Matthews (A. R. Lowe); Company (A. Bryson); Banque de l'Indo Chine (L. Berindoague): Botelho Bros. (B. J. Botelho); Bradley & Co., Ltd. (F. `C. de B. Butcher); British American Tobacco Co., Ltd. (V. L. Fairley); Butterfield & Swire (G. T. Edkins); Caldbeck, Macgregor (F. W. Evans); Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Ltd. (J. H. Wallace); Cawasjee Pallanjee & Co. (R. B. Cooper); Carmichael & Clarke (J. B. Thomson); China and Japan Telephone and Electric Co., Ltd. (W. L. Carter); China Light and Power Co, Ltd. (T. Leeman); China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd. (H. H. Tayler); China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (C. H. T. Hay) ; China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd. (G. M. Shaw); China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (B. W. Tape); Compagnie Des Messageries Maritimes (P. Thomas); Connell Bros. (J. L. M. do Rozario); E. D. Sassoon & Co. (C. S. Gubbay); Shewan, Tomes & Co. (J. M. Gordon); H. Skott & Co. (G. E. Wetton); Soares & Co. (A. M. L. Soares); Standard Oil Co., of New York (W. L. Kraft); Stewart Bros., E. Ormiston and H. B. Dowbiggin); H. Stephens & Co. (H. Stephens); The Texas Company (J. H. Bristol); The Swedish & Co., Ltd. (W. C. Jack); Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. (G. Luding); Gibb, Livingston & Co. (A. O. Lang); Green Island Cement Co., Ltd. (R. Henderson); Gilman & Co., Ltd. (W. L. attenden); Goddard & Douglas (T. Arthur); A. & S. Hancock (H. Hancock); W. A. Hannibal & Co., (W. A. Hannibal); Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd. (W. E. Clarke); Hongkong and China Gas Co., Ltd. (George Currie); Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. (F. Graham); Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. (W. S. Brown); Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (F. J. Tavares); Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (N. J. Stabb); Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd. (W. E. Roberts): Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. (R. M. Dyer); Hughes & Hough (T. F. Hough); W. G. Humphreys & Co. (W. M. Humphreys and W. G. Humphreys); J. D. Humphreys & Co. (Henry Humphreys); J. D. Hutchinson & Co. (T. E. Pearce); Holloway Newall (A. A. Claxton); Insurance Association of Hongkong (E. A. M. Williams); Fung Tang (C. M. S. Alves); The General Electric Co. of China Ltd. (A. Basil Raworth); Linstead & Davis (P. Maitland); Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co., Ltd. (J. J. Lancaster); W. R. Loxley & Co. (M. P. Beattie); Leigh & Orange (A. E. Griffin and G. G. Wood); Macdonald & Co. (D. Macdonald); Marine Insurance Association of Hongkong (S. J. Chinchon); Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd. (C. Champkin and E, L. Sim); N. S. Mody & Co. (H. K. Erani); N. S. Moses & Co. (N. S. Moses); Nestle's Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. (A. G. Coppin); New Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd. (W.Sinclair); N. Y. K. (B. Mori); Pabaney & Co. (A. B. Avasia); Patell & Co. (M. J. Patell and N. B. Karanjia); P. & O. S. N. Co. (E. V. D. Parr); Pentreath & Co. (C. B. Brooke); Reiss & Co. (Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak); Robertson, Wilson & Co. (G. H. Wilson); Alex. Ross & Co. (A. D. Samson); David Samson & Co., Ltd. (Hon. Mr. E. Shellim); S. J. David & Co., Ltd. (Archibald David and O. I. Ellis); Dodwell & Co., Ltd. (H. Dodwell); Dennys & Bowley (F. B. Howley); Donnelly & Whyte, (D. E. Donnelly): Douglas S.S. Co. (H. P. White); J. Eastern Asbestos Co, (K. 8. Morrison); Fire\n\nPage 210\n\nPage 211", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 469620, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-445 - Public Offices - 1917", "page_number": 494, "title": "CO129-445 - Public Offices - 1917", "content_text": "# CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE-AFFIRM COMMITTEE'S DECISION\n\nThere was a large and thoroughly representative meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber of Commerce Room on April 24th, when certain resolutions were passed which directly concerned the question of the return of Germans to the Colony after the war, and also the remarks made by H.E. the Governor at the last meeting of the Legislative Council when replying to the motion proposed by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak in connection with the same subject.\n\nMr. Holyoak, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, presided, and he was supported at the head of the room by the Chamber Committee, viz., Hon. Mr. E. Shellim, the Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton, Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Mr. C. Montague Ede, Mr. A. S. D. Cousland, Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. G. T. Edkins, Mr. S. H. Dodwell, and Mr. N. J. Stahl. There were also present the following:\n\n \n A. & S. Hancock\n (H. Hancock)\n Arculli Bros.\n (G. el Arculli)\n \n \n Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd.\n (W. H. Bell and W. Arthur)\n The Bank Line, Limited\n (T. A. Loughlin)\n \n \n The Bank of East Asia\n (N. Yanagita)\n Banker & Company\n (A. Bryson)\n \n \n Banque de l'Indo Chine\n (L. Berindoague)\n Botelho Bros.\n (B. J. Botelho)\n \n \n Bradley & Co., Ltd.\n (F. C. Butcher)\n British American Tobacco Co., Ltd.\n (V. L. Fairley)\n \n \n Butterfield & Swire\n (G. T. Edkins)\n Caldbeck, Macgregor\n (F. W. S. Evans)\n \n \n Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Ltd.\n (J. H. Wallace)\n Cawasjee Pallanjee & Co\n (R. B. Cooper)\n \n \n Carmichael & Clarke\n (J. B. Thomson)\n China and Japan Telephone and Electric Co., Ltd.\n (W. I. Carter)\n \n \n China Light and Power Co., Ltd.\n (T. Leeman)\n China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd.\n (H. H. Tayler)\n \n \n China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.\n (C. I. P. Hu)\n China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd.\n (G. M. Shaw)\n \n \n China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd.\n (B. W. Tape)\n Compagnie Des Messageries Maritimes\n (P. Thomas)\n \n \n Connell Bros.\n (J. L. M. do Rozario)\n David Sassoon Co., Ltd.\n (Hon. Mr. E. Shellim)\n \n \n S. J. David & Co., Ltd.\n (Archibald David and C. I. Ellis)\n Dodwell & Co., Ltd.\n (S. H. Dodwell)\n \n \n Dennys & Bowley\n (F. B. L. Bowley)\n Donnelly & Whyte\n (D. E. Donnelly)\n \n \n Douglas S.S. Co.\n (H. P. White)\n Eastern Asphalt Co.\n (K. S. Morrison)\n \n \n Fire Insurance Association of Hongkong\n (Sir C. P. Chater, C.M.G.; Mr. H. A. A. M. Williams)\n Fung Tang\n (C. M. S. Cartwright, Mr. W. Dunbar, Mr. A. G. Alves)\n \n \n The General Electric Co. of China\n (A. Basil Raworth)\n Gilman & Co., Ltd.\n (W. L. Pattenden)\n \n \n Goddard & Douglas\n (T. Arthur)\n The Green Island Cement Co., Limited\n (M. Gibb)\n \n \n Livingston & Co.\n (A. O. Lang)\n Swedish Trading Co., Ltd.\n (G. Ludin)\n \n \n Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd.\n (W. E. Clarke)\n Hongkong and China Gas Co., Ltd.\n (George Currie)\n \n \n Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd.\n (F. Graham)\n Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd.\n (W. Brown)\n \n \n Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co. Ltd.\n (F. J. Tavares)\n Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation\n (N. J. Stabb)\n \n \n Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd.\n (W. E. Roberts)\n Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.\n (R. M. Dyer)\n \n \n Hughes & Hough\n (T. F. Hough)\n W. G. Humphreys & Co.\n (W. M. Humphreys and W. G. Humphreys)\n \n \n J. D. Humphreys & Co.\n (Henry Humphreys)\n J. D. Hutchison & Co.\n (T. E. Pearce)\n \n \n Holloway & Newall\n (A. A. Claxton)\n S. C. Ismail & Co.\n (S. E. Ismail)\n \n \n W. C. Jack & Co., Ltd.\n (W. C. Jack)\n Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.\n (Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton)\n \n \n Johnson, Stokes & Master\n (H. J. C. Goodban)\n Kailan Mining Administration\n (J. H. C. Goodban)\n \n \n Lane, Crawford & Co.\n (A. H. Skelton)\n Lowe, Bingham & Matthews\n (A. R. Lowe)\n \n \n Linstead & Davis\n (F. Maitland)\n Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co., Ltd.\n (J. de B. Lancaster)\n \n \n W. R. Loxley & Co.\n (M. P. Beattie)\n Leigh & Orange\n (A. E. Griffin and G. G. Wood)\n \n \n Macdonald & Co.\n (D. Macdonald)\n Marine Insurance Association of Hongkong\n (S. J. Chinchen)\n \n \n Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd.\n (C. Champkin and E. L. Sim)\n N. Mody & Co.\n (H. K. Erani)\n \n \n N. S. Moses & Co.\n (N. S. Moses)\n Nestle's Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co.\n (A. G. Coppin)\n \n \n New Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd.\n (W. Sinclair)\n N. Y. K.\n (B. Mori)\n \n \n Pabaney & Co.\n (A. B. Avari)\n Patel & Co.\n (M. J. Patel and N. B. Karanjia)\n \n \n P. & O. S. N. Co.\n (E. V. D. Parr)\n Peninsula & Co.\n (C. B. Brooke)\n \n \n Reiss & Co.\n (Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak)\n Robertson, Wilson & Co.\n (G. H. Wilson)\n \n \n Alex. Ross & Co.\n (A. S. D. Cousland and D. K. Moss)\n E. D. Sassoon & Co.\n (C. S. Gubbay)\n \n \n Shewan, Tomes & Co.\n (J. M. Gordon)\n H. Skott & Co.\n (G. E. Wetton)\n \n \n Soares & Co.\n (A. M. L. Soares)\n Standard Oil Co., of New York\n (W. D. Kraft)\n \n \n Stewart Bros.\n (E. Ormiston and H. B. L. Dowbiggin)\n H. Stephens & Co.\n (H. Stephens)\n \n \n The Texas Company\n (J. H. Brister)\n Thomas Cook & Co.\n (J. Bentley)\n \n \n Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.\n (C. Montague Ede)\n United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ltd.\n (A. Ritchie)\n \n \n Union Trading Co.\n (S. M. Churn)\n Union Waterboat Co., Ltd.\n (G. Morton Smith)\n \n \n Vacuum Oil Co.\n (C. C. Stark)\n A. B. Watson Co., Ltd.\n (H. Humphreys)\n \n \n Wilkinson & Grist\n (C. E. H. Beavis)\n Harry Wicking & Co.\n (A. Forbes)\n \n \n C. E. Warren & Co.\n (C. E. Warren)\n Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd.\n (E. Ôno)\n \n \n Yuan Hop Hong\n (S. H. Leung)\n Mr. E. A. M. Williams (Secretary)\n \n \n\nThe Hon. Mr. HOLYOAK, who was loudly applauded as he entered the room, and also when he rose to speak, said:— As it is past the hour for which this meeting was called I will proceed to address the meeting upon the subject for which you have been called together this afternoon. Briefly it is this. That a resolution which was unanimously adopted by your elected committee was rejected in the Legislative Council, and we have now brought it before the meeting to endorse or not as seems fitting to you.\n\nThe resolution which I have to propose, and which in substance is identically the same as that proposed in the Legislative Council in your name, is as follows:-\"It is the opinion of the Chamber that it is in the best interest of the Colony of Hongkong that persons of German nationality should be excluded therefrom for a period of at least ten years following the declaration of peace; and, that, subsequently, they be only admitted into the Colony under strict licence.\"\n\nNow, gentlemen, we contend that, speaking on behalf of the Chamber, there was not the slightest need on the part of the Government to debate this resolution. (Applause.) It was largely academic, it did not seek legislation, it merely asked that the considered, and carefully considered, opinion of your elected Committee should be put before the authorities at Home, who are shortly to meet to consider this very question.\n\nWe claim that we have a right to a voice, inasmuch as while the greater Colonies will be represented directly by their own representatives, we as a Crown Colony will be represented by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and therefore a direct pronouncement from this Chamber in no uncertain manner should be sent Home, quite apart from Government despatches and recommendations which might not be known to us.\n\nNow, gentlemen, we further contend that this resolution was never seriously discussed by the Government in Council, and that His Excellency's speech, if it was not flippant in argument, was at any rate unfortunate, to say the least of it, in its choice of language.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-445 - Public Offices - 1917.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 476727, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6]", "page_number": 543, "title": "CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6]", "content_text": "# Enclosure 4\nPrince's Buildings, Hongkong, 17th June, 1918.\n\nThe Hon. The Colonial Secretary.\n\nSir,\n\nIn reply to your letter of the 14th instant I beg leave to inform you that Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Mr. Holyoak, Mr. Ho Fook and myself are still prepared to endorse His Excellency the Governor's proposals, notwithstanding the increase in amount required to carry out the proposals by including certain low-paid Civil Servants.\n\nMr. Lonsdale has minuted as follows:- \"I would like to see the rates of pay before agreeing to the extension of the bonus\", and Mr. Shellim has minuted:- \"I agree with Mr. Lonsdale\". Under these circumstances I should be very much obliged if you would kindly circulate the rates of pay to these latter two gentlemen for their information and further opinion on the matter.\n\nI am etc.,\n(sd.) H. E. Pollock,\n\n## Page 540 \n\n| Column 1 | Column 2 |\n| --- | --- |\n| ... | ... |\n\nNo original table content was found in the provided text. The garbled text appears to be OCR errors and is not reconstructable into meaningful tabular data.\n\nPage 540 is indicated, but there is no clear content related to it other than the letter.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 476728, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6]", "page_number": 544, "title": "CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6]", "content_text": "# No. 2921/1918\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, \nHongkong, 26th June, 1918\n\nSir,\n\nReferring to your letter of the 17th June, \nI am directed to state that Mr. Landale and Mr. Shellim have \nbeen informed of the rates of pay of the most subordinate \nofficers of the Civil Service; and they have concurred in the \nextension of the bonus.\n\nI am, etc., \n**(Sd.) Claud Severn** \nColonial Secretary\n\nThe Honourable \nMr. H. E. Pollock, K.C. \nEnclosure 541", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 476754, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6]", "page_number": 570, "title": "CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n(c) Every Civil Servant in whose case the Governor has decided that such Civil Servant should be enrolled,\n\n(d) Every person who has reported himself at the office of the Deputy Assistant Adjutant and Quarter Master General under the provisions of section 9 of this Ordinance.\n\n(e) Every person who has been convicted of unlawfully failing so to report himself and who has not successfully appealed against such convictions.\n\nProvided that it shall be lawful for the Governor to omit from such Enrolment Lists the name of any person who before the 20th day of May, 1918, applied to the Military Service Commission for permission to volunteer for active service outside the Colony.\n\nIn the original draft of the Bill, the date up to which the names of volunteers could be omitted from the Lists was June 1st, but as the telegram relating to conscription was published in May, the Government suggested that the date should be changed from June 1st to May 1st. Upon the motion of Mr. Pollock, the date was finally altered, as shown above, to May 20th, when the telegram relating to the introduction of conscription was actually published.\n\nClause 13 was amended to read as follows, the second and third sections being additions:\n\n(1) The Tribunal shall, for the purpose of any enquiry which it is authorised under the provisions of this Ordinance to make, have all the powers of the Supreme Court in respect of the following matters:\n\n(a) enforcing the attendance of witnesses and examining them on oath or otherwise;\n\n(b) compelling the production of documents; and\n\n(c) punishing persons guilty of contempt.\n\n(2) Every British subject ordered to attend before the Tribunal, and every Civil Servant whose case may be enquired into by the Governor under the provisions of this Ordinance, shall, on oath if so required, truthfully and fully answer all enquiries which may be addressed to such British subject or Civil Servant by the Tribunal or by the Governor, as the case may be, and shall produce any documents in his possession or under his control which the Tribunal or the Governor, as the case may be, may order such British subject or Civil Servant to produce.\n\n(3) If any such British subject or Civil Servant, as the case may be, fails to comply with any of the provisions of sub-clause (2) of this section, he shall upon summary conviction be liable to a fine of two hundred and fifty dollars and to imprisonment for any term not exceeding six months.\n\nTHE HON. MR. POLLOCK inquired whether permission would be granted for counsel, solicitors, or other agents to appear for parties before the Tribunal and the Governor-in-Council. He said: I think that power should be inserted in the Bill itself. If the Attorney-General has not drafted it, may I suggest that the matter be brought up in Committee on Monday next?\n\nH.E. THE GOVERNOR: We leave it to the Tribunal to fix its own procedure. There is no objection to any man, if he desires, being represented before the Governor-in-Council by counsel, solicitor, or other agent.\n\nThe Council was then adjourned until Monday at 2:30 p.m., when the Bill will be finally passed through the Committee stage and read a third time.\n\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nA meeting of the Finance Committee followed, at which the COLONIAL SECRETARY presided.\n\nThe Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of six hundred dollars (`$600`) in aid of the vote Crown Solicitor's Office, other charges, extra legal expenses.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN: Owing to the great pressure in the offices of the Attorney-General and Crown Solicitor, it was desirable that in certain recent criminal cases, counsel should be instructed to prosecute. This vote is to cover fees of counsel in two cases and the cost of an opinion in another case.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.\n\nPage 566\n\n# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nPRESENT: 10TH JUNE, 1918\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.C.M.G.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL F. VENTRIS (General Officer Commanding Troops in China).\n\nHON. MR. CLAUD SEVERN, C.M.G. (Colonial Secretary).\n\nHON. MR. J. H. KEMP (Attorney General).\n\nHON. MR. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Treasurer).\n\nHON. MR. E. R. HALLIFAX (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\n\nHON. MR. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G. (Director of Public Works).\n\nHON. MR. C. McI. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police).\n\nHON. MR. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C.\n\nHON. MR. E. SHELLIM.\n\nHON. MR. D. LANDALE.\n\nHON. MR. LAU CHU PAK.\n\nHON. MR. P. H. HOLYOAK.\n\nHON. MR. HO FOOK.\n\nMR. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Clerk of Councils).\n\nThere were also present in the Council Chamber eight or ten members of the public, including Mr. A. H. Harris, Mr. F. C. Jenkin, Mr. Eldon Potter, and Mr. Crew.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\n## Questions by Mr. Pollock\n\nTHE HON. MR. POLLOCK asked the following questions:\n\n1. Will men, who are eligible for service under the General Military Service Ordinance, and who are either,\n\n(a) Members of the Belchers 6-inch section who have been through special training there and have passed in gunnery tests, or\n\n(b) Men of the Engineer Section who have passed in the required tests,\n\nbe given the opportunity of proceeding to England and of there joining up with some unit in which their training here will be of use to them and to the Empire?\n\n2. Will men who joined any of the various branches of the Volunteer Forces of this Colony either before the War or within 3 months after its commencement, and have not been home for over 5 years, be given the option of proceeding to England to join up?\n\n3. As regards Government Civil Servants,\n\n(1) Will not those Civil Servants who have left for home, under the express undertaking of the Government of this Colony to the effect that their Military pay shall be made up to their full Civil pay, be given the benefit of that undertaking and not be compelled to come in under the new scheme for separation allowances, insurance, etc., against their will and contrary to the said undertaking?\n\n(2) Will all Civil Servants who have gone home to fight, other than those falling under the above head (1), and if not, upon what classes of such Civil Servants, be allowed to enjoy the privileges under the new scheme?\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid upon the table the report of the proceedings of the Finance Committee and moved that it be adopted.\n\n4. (2) Will the Government, in the case of those who have left, or may leave, the Colony on War Service, take steps for the purposes of insuring that their rights under the Widows and Orphans Pension Ordinances or regulations are not lost or prejudiced by any omission to keep up the periodical payments to the Fund?\n\nPage 570\nPage 571", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 476757, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6]", "page_number": 573, "title": "CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nThe **ATTORNEY-GENERAL** Government do not consider that men must be obtained at all costs, because the bill itself recognises that the essential interests of the Colony must for Imperial reasons be protected, and to say that the policy of the bill is to obtain men at all costs is not to represent it correctly. It is also not true that the Government consider that the days for the protection of trade are passed, because they propose to protect the essential elements of trade. But the days have changed, and the need for men is so great, as your Excellency has said, that there must be some change in the standard. It is impossible to keep to the old standard of maintenance of trade as it existed a year or two or three years ago. I only want to point out that the Government do not say that men must be obtained at any cost or that trade must not be protected. But they do say that only the essential elements of that trade must be protected in view of the very urgent need of the Empire for more men.\n\n## Debate on Amendment\n\n**HON. MR. HOLYOAK**-I must press the amendment because it represents the very strong view of the Chamber of Commerce. You cannot separate Hongkong from Shanghai, or Hankow or Canton. We are interwoven, body, continually corresponding, and in many cases the head of the business is here. Therefore, you cannot separate British trade in China, as it is inseparably bound up with Hongkong, and to ignore that would be fatal to British interests.\n\n**HON. MR. LANDALE**-I think, Sir, you touched on one of the vital points when you referred to the transfer of men. The transfer of men to and from Hongkong is just one of the things we wish covered; otherwise, it would make it impossible to control a large business from Hongkong.\n\n**H.E. THE GOVERNOR** We recognise that trade in China controlled from here is one of our essential interests. Really, gentlemen, we might talk around the subject for a week and not be able to get any more satisfactory definition than that which stands in the Bill. As I said before, that is why we have this Tribunal, in order to arrive at an understanding on what are the essential interests of the trade of Hongkong. I regret that I cannot accept the amendment. I think it is too wide. How could any man say what number of men in Hongkong is required for the essential British trade interests in the Far East! It is tremendously wide. An argument might be put forward based on trade in Newchwang, with which we might have nothing whatever to do.\n\n**HON. MR. SHELLIM**-Would you add the words \"essential trade interests controlled from the Colony?\" These are the exact words used by your Excellency.\n\n**H.E. THE GOVERNOR**-It is not necessary to put those words into the Bill. As I say, when the Government solemnly undertakes to interpret the phrase in a certain way, that is as good as its being brought into the Bill. We laid down the form when we included in the term \"essential interests\" the essential trade interests and trade in China controlled from Hongkong. It is not necessary to put that into the Bill.\n\n**HON. MR. HOLYOAK**-The Chamber of Commerce discussed this in Committee at very considerable length and passed a resolution unanimously that they wished these words in the Bill. If your Excellency refuses to include them, I have nothing further to say except that your Excellency places your wisdom above that of the Chamber of Commerce Committee on a matter of trade, and I regret that I must press for a division.\n\n**H.E. THE GOVERNOR** The amendment is too wide altogether. You wish to divide?\n\n**HON. MR. HOLYOAK**-Yes.\n\nA division was taken, and the amendment was lost, all the unofficial members voting for it.\n\n**HON. MR. HOLYOAK**-I must protest against the use of the official majority against what is, from the leading merchants of the Colony, a specialised opinion to defeat their unanimous wishes. It is not as though this matter had not been brought forward without due consideration, nor as if we had not seriously considered it.\n\n**THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL**-Is the hon. member in order in discussing an amendment which has been passed?\n\n**H.E. THE GOVERNOR**-The amendment is lost.\n\n## New Clause Added\n\nOn the motion of the **Attorney-General**, the following new clause, No. 16, was added:\n\n| Clause | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| (1) | It shall be lawful for the Governor to appoint three persons, two of whom shall be commercial men, to act as Assessors upon appeals to the Governor in Council under the provisions of this Ordinance. |\n| (2) | Every such assessor shall, during his tenure of office as such assessor, be entitled to be present at all proceedings whatsoever in any such appeal. |\n\n## Third Reading\n\n**H.E. THE GOVERNOR**-The member must give us some credit for having experience in drafting a Bill, for seeing the danger of adding lightly new words which may lead us into unforeseen depths. I would ask the honourable member, after the assurance given on the first reading of this Bill and the explanation given at this meeting, to accept the third reading without a division.\n\n**HON. MR. POLLOCK**-I think we ought to divide on the third reading.\n\nA division was then taken- All the unofficial members voted against the third reading, with the exception of the **Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak**.\n\n**THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL** moved that the Bill be read a third time.\n\nWhen the question was put to the **Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak**, he asked if it referred to the Bill as a whole, and being informed that it did, he gave his vote in the affirmative.\n\n**HON. MR. HOLYOAK**-I challenge a division on this.\n\n**H.E. THE GOVERNOR**-I should be sorry if this Bill were not passed unanimously. I think that the subject is a difficult one, but I think many of the difficulties of which the Chamber of Commerce is afraid will disappear when we come face to face with the problems.\n\n**HON. MR. HOLYOAK**-What we want is protection in the Bill, Sir.\n\nThe Bill was then read a third time and passed.\n\n**H.E. THE GOVERNOR** There is no further business. The Council stands adjourned sine die. I wish to thank honourable members for the patient consideration they have given to this Bill. I am quite certain that the legislation we have just passed will result in no inconsiderable addition to the fine contribution in manhood that the Colony has already made to H.M's. Army, and that the operation of this Ordinance will redound to the credit of this Colony.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 477069, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-449 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [7-9]", "page_number": 299, "title": "CO129-449 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [7-9]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG. 3rd August 1918.\n\nThe Hon. Colonial Secretary,\n\n**PRESENT.**\n\n51018 \nPR 23 OCT 15 \n296 \n\nSir,\n\nWith reference to the Government's proposal for the widening of Queen's Road East (the Plan for which we have seen), we would strongly urge that this work be undertaken in whole forthwith and that provision be made therefore in the estimates for next year.\n\nTo carry out the scheme piecemeal as owners pull down or property is destroyed by fire would, in our opinion, mean the postponement thereof for an indefinite period, and it might well be 20 or 30 years hence before the whole scheme were completed.\n\nThat such an improvement in this congested thoroughfare is much needed, there can be no manner of doubt, and we think that the additional cost involved by its immediate performance is fully warranted in the present state of the Colony's finance, such difference being, we understand, not more than £200,000 over the estimate for a piecemeal job.\n\nWe should also like to enquire what steps, if any, it is proposed to take in the near future for the widening of the Shaukiwan Road from Causeway Bay onward, a very much needed improvement in these days.\n\nWe have, &c.\n\n(Sd.) H. E. Pollock \n(Sd.) David Landal \n(Sd.) Lau Chu-pak \n(Sd.) Ho Fook \n(Sd.) E. Shellim", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-449 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 477330, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "content_text": "## GOVERNMENT HOUSE. HONGKONG. 2nd. October, 1918.\n\nReferring to Viscount Harcourt's Circular Despatch of the 28th. April, 1915, and to your Circular Despatch of the 22nd. December, 1917, I have the honour to forward for your consideration and approval the enclosed Certificate of Naturalization of Mr. Raymond Menashih Joseph, who was born in Bagdad in Turkey-in-Asia on the 31st. of March, 1877, together with the following documents in support thereof:\n\n1. Memorial by the Applicant.\n2. Statutory Declaration by the Applicant.\n3. Statutory Declaration by the Honourable Mr. E. Shellim.\n4. Statutory Declaration by the Honourable Mr. E. Shellim.\n5. Statutory Declaration by the Honourable Sir C. P. Chater, C.M.G.\n6. Statutory Declaration by Mr. C. S. Gubbay.\n7. Statutory Declaration by Mr. E. Howard.\n8. Statement by me.\n\nMr. Joseph, as you will see from the first paragraph of his memorial, became a Naturalized British subject on the 22nd. August, 1912, and left for Shanghai in October, 1915, as Manager of the firm of Messrs. David Sassoon.\n\nI am, however, in doubt whether a certificate is required at all in this case. An essential condition to the grant of a certificate is that the applicant shall satisfy the Secretary that he intends, if this application is granted, either to reside in His Majesty's dominions or to continue in the service of the Crown [1914 Act, sec 2(1)(4)].\n\nIs this \"residence in His Majesty's dominions\" for the purposes of the above enactment? I think we had better first ask the C.O. for their opinion on this question and then (if necessary) ask the H.O. whether they are in accord with the C.O.'s view.\n\nC.O. 57703 \nRECS \n[RFG]30 NOV 9\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE WALTER LONG, M.P.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 477417, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "page_number": 102, "title": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "content_text": "# Enclosure 6\n\n## HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nPRESENT:-\n\n3RD OCTOBER, 1918.\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT, HON. MR. CLAUD SEVERN, C.M.G.**\n\n| REC | C.O | REG: 31 EC18 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 110 | 63 | 63100 |\n\nFinance\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, laid upon the table the report of the proceedings of the Finance Committee, No. 6, and moved that it be adopted.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL F. VENTRIS (General Officer Commanding Troops in China).\n\nHON. MR. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Colonial Secretary).\n\nHON. MR. J. H. KEMP (Attorney-General).\n\nHON. MR. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Treasurer).\n\nHON. MR. E. R. HALLIFAX (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\n\nHON. MR. C. McI. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police).\n\nHON. MR. T. L. PERKINS (Director of Public Works).\n\nHON. MR. E. SHELLIM.\n\nHON. MR. D. LANDALE.\n\nHON. MR. P. H. HOLYOAK.\n\nHON. MR. HO FOOK.\n\nHON. MR. H. W. BIRD.\n\nHON. MR. CHAN KAI-MING.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, laid upon the table Financial Minutes Nos. 62 to 78 and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded.\n\n## Government's Intervention in Legal Proceedings\n\nH.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT - With reference to Financial Minute No. 63 (covering a sum of $151,039.70 for legal expenses) I should like to explain to the Council the manner in which the Government became liable for this expenditure. The expenditure in question represents the costs incurred by the Government owing to their intervention in an action originally commenced by the Official Receiver under the Companies Ordinances, i.e., O.J. Action No. 61 of 1914. The case first came directly to the notice of the Government in the form of a representation to the effect that the Official Receiver, owing to lack of funds, was unable to continue the proceedings. It was pointed out that, in consequence of the extraordinary length of the proceedings, the shareholder who was providing the funds for the Official Receiver had, in supporting the winding up proceedings and the action, already spent a considerable fortune and the whole of his resources.\n\nMR. A. DYER BALL (Clerk of Councils).\n\n## New Members\n\nThe Hon. Mr. T. L. Perkins and the Hon. Mr. Chan Kai-ming took the oath upon becoming members of the Council, during the absence on leave of the Hon. Mr. W. Chatham and the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak. The Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird, elected by the Justices of the Peace to serve, during the absence on leave of the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, took his seat for the first time having taken the oath previous to the meeting.\n\n## ESTIMATES FOR 1919", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 477423, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "page_number": 108, "title": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nprepared to solve them. The words of the Prime Minister uttered two years ago seem to me peculiarly applicable to the present time. He was speaking after some very gallant actions of our men, when our hopes of victory ran high:—\n\nThey have given courage meaning, they have given standard, a new rating it means something different, it means more than it ever meant before. We never knew we were capable of such great things, and if we do such things in war we can also do them in peace. Peace has its sacrifices, peace demands valour, peace demands devotion; and it will be an unutterable insanity if the lesson which this war has taught us of the possibilities of our people in unity, in sacrifice for a common end, in devotion to the cause of a common humanity, should be lost when the flag has been brought back triumphant from the field of battle and planted on the field of labour and of toil.\n\nThe Bill was read a first time and the Council then adjourned until October 17th.\n\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nA meeting of the Finance Committee followed, the Colonial Secretary (A. G. M. Fletcher) presiding.\n\n### Launch Repairs\n\nHON. MR. LANDALE—Is the whole of this amount for that one case?\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—The whole of it, and I would ask leave to add $830.45 to the Financial Minute in connection with the costs of the criminal proceedings which were only taxed this morning.\n\nHON. MR. LANDALE—Before incurring so large an expenditure would it not have been possible to lay the matter before the Legislative Council?\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—It was hardly realised, I think, that the expenditure would come to anything like this sum. It was, as you know, a very long case. The Government anticipated, when they intervened, that the remaining part of the proceedings would be very short, and we were advised that the chances of success were considerable.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER—One difficulty about bringing it before the Council would have been that it would not be considered proper to discuss an action which was still going on.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK—Were the Government aware that the Official Receiver had brought this action in his name?\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of five hundred dollars in aid of the vote Harbour Master's Department, Government Marine Surveyor's Office, Other Charges, Launch Repairs.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—This is for special repairs to the engine of a launch.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.\n\n### Legal Expenses\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of one hundred and fifty-one thousand and thirty-nine dollars and seventy cents in aid of the vote Crown Solicitor's Office, Other Charges, Extra Legal Expenses.\n\n#### Discussion in Committee\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—This vote has already been explained by H.E. the Officer Administering the Government.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—No, they were not at first. The Official Receiver was an officer recently appointed; He has a large discretion in such matters, but the ordinary rule is that the Official Receiver does not bring an action in his own name unless the funds are ample to cover the costs. When he began the action, of course, he had a very large sum of money, and it was very reasonable to think that that sum of money would cover any possible costs.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK—H.E. the Officer Administering the Government referred to a very large sum of money which had already been spent. Can you tell us what amount that was?\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—I think the shareholder spent $125,000 out of his own pocket.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK—Did you think at that time that the matter might have been brought before the Council before embarking further?\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—As the Colonial Treasurer has pointed out, it was a rather difficult matter to discuss in Council. It was a very urgent action still going on and, as H.E. the Officer Administering the Government explained, the Government did not come into this action except at the wish of the Court. They began by taking criminal proceedings. If the Government had known they were going to take up this case, they very possibly would have put forward the question of money, but in instituting criminal proceedings, the question did not arise.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK—What safeguard is there against any similar incident happening?\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—I think it is a peculiar case and it is not likely to happen again.\n\nHON. MR. LANDALE—Could not a vote on account have been taken when it was seen that a large sum of money was involved?\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—Yes, that might have been possible.\n\nHON. MR. LANDALE—I think that the question of the expenditure of so much public money should have come up.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—The Government felt themselves driven to take proceedings on the evidence put before them, and the Government decided that the proper course was to take criminal proceedings. They had no option and they took those proceedings and asked the Court to stay the civil proceedings. The matter went before the Full Court who expressed a very strong opinion against the criminal proceedings and were not prepared to stay the civil proceedings. The Government felt they were bound to follow the wishes of the Court and so took what was apparently the only course.\n\nA vote was accordingly taken and the financial minute was passed by a majority of seven votes to four. The Hon. Mr. Landale, the Hon. Mr. Holyoak, the Hon. Mr. Shellim, and the Hon. Mr. Bird voted against it. The two Chinese representatives voted with the official members.\n\n### Repairs to Lifts\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of one thousand eight hundred dollars in aid of the vote Miscellaneous Services, Lifts Maintenance.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—This is for renovating the steel ropes of the lifts in the Supreme Court.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.\n\n### Landslides\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of eleven thousand dollars in aid of the vote Public Works, Recurrent, New Territories, Miscellaneous, (45) Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—This vote has been occasioned by the heavy landslides which occurred after the heavy rains recently.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.\n\n### Naval Tennis Courts\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of two hundred and fifty-eight dollars in aid of the vote Miscellaneous Services, Improvement to Naval Tennis Courts, etc.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—This is to assist in making tennis courts in the Naval Yard.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.\n\n### Fire Float\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of seven hundred dollars in aid of the vote Police and Prison Departments, B. Fire Brigade, Other Charges, Repairs to Engines and Plant.\n\nHON. MR. LANDALE—I am not questioning the decision of the Government. What I object to is the expenditure of public funds without coming to the Legislative Council. The only way we can stop that is to vote against it.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—You wish a vote to be taken.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN—Unusual repairs were required to be made to the fire-float.\n\nThe vote was agreed to.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 477425, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "page_number": 110, "title": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "content_text": "# Enclosure 7.\n\n## HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n### PRESENT :-\n\n17TH OCTOBER, 1918.\n\n**C.O. 118/63100**\n**REGE 31 EC 18 78**\n\n1st Lieut. Peter K. Olitsky, M.R.C., U.S.A., of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, New York.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT, CLAUD SEVERN, C.M.G.\n\nH.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT- I do not intend on this occasion to deal in any exhaustive way with the very interesting and instructive report written by Lieutenant Olitsky as a result of his investigations of the outbreak of epidemic Meningitis in Hongkong in the early part of this year which has been laid before you to-day. I think, however, that honourable members will agree that the Colony is indebted to Lieutenant Olitsky for the painstaking care with which he studied, during quite a short period, conditions entirely new to him with the result that he has been able to give some very practical advice as to how this threat to the public health may best be met.\n\nThe portion of the report that will appeal most strongly to the ordinary reader is that contained on pages 9 to 10, namely, the course of the epidemic and the factors contributing to its dissemination, especially the facts as regards overcrowding on pages 9 and 10. I feel sure that honourable members will realise what the work entailed in getting rid of such overcrowding, quite apart from the expenditure, would amount to. The task of correcting the errors of the past will, however, have to be faced if the community is to be protected against serious epidemics of disease. In this connection, I would direct attention to the interesting comparison on page 16 of the report between the overcrowding in Hongkong and Canton and to the statement in paragraph C (1) of the summary on page 21 that the greater number of cases developed in cold weather as compared with hot weather is due to overcrowding becoming greater, and the effect of cold weather on the meningococci.\n\n### PRESENT:\n\nHON. MR. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Colonial Secretary).\nHON. MR. J. H. KEMP (Attorney-General).\nHON. MR. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Treasurer).\nHON. MR. T. L. PERKINS (Director of Public Works).\nHON. MR. E. R. HALLIFAX (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\nHON. MR. C. McI. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police).\nHON. MR. D. LANDALE.\nHON. MR. P. H. HOLYOAK.\nHON. MR. HO FOOK.\nHON. MR. H. W. BIRD.\nHON. MR. CHAN KAI-MING.\nHON. MR. S. H. DODWELL.\nMR. A. DYER BALL (Clerk of Councils).\n\n### New Member\n\nThe Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell took his seat as a member of Council vice Mr. E. Shellim.\n\nThe Minutes of the last meeting were confirmed.\n\n### Epidemic Meningitis\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, laid upon the table `Sessional Paper, No. 10`-report on the investigations of the outbreak...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 481968, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919", "content_text": "DATED 13th July 1918.\n\nTo HIS EXCELLENCY SIR FRANCIS HENRY MAY, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE COLONY OF HONGKONG AND ITS DEPENDENCIES AND KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE MOST DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF SAINT MICHAEL AND SAINT GEORGE, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME.\n\nThis is the memorial marker \"C. S. G.\" referred to in the Statutory Declaration of Charles Sassoon Gubbay declared before me this 14th day of August 1918.\n\n[Signature of the Justice of the Peace]\n\nThis is the memorial marked \"E.S.\" referred to in the Statutory Declaration of Edward Shellim declared before me this 3rd day of August 1918.\n\n[Signature of the Justice of the Peace]\n\nThis is the memorial marked \"E.H.\" referred to in the Statutory Declaration of Edward Howard declared before me this 20th day of August 1918.\n\n[Signature of A. Wilkinson, A Commissioner for Oaths or Justice of the Peace]\n\nThis is the memorial marked \"C. P. C.\" referred to in the Statutory Declaration of Sir Paul Chater, Kt. declared before me this 6th day of August 1918.\n\n[Signature of Meinktomu, A Justice of the Peace of the Colony of Hongkong]\n\nMEMORIAL of RAYMOND MENASHIH JOSEPH.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 481981, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919", "page_number": 29, "title": "CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919", "content_text": "HONG KONG\n\n4. \"B\" 23 THREE DOLLARS\n\nIn the Matter of the Application of Raymond Menashih Joseph for a Certificate of Naturalization under the British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914\n\nand\n\nIn the Matter of the Statutory Declarations Act, 1835.\n\nI, EDWARD SHELLIM residing at No.102 The Peak Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong and carrying on business at No.8 Des Voeux Road Victoria aforesaid Manager of David Sassoon & Co. Ltd., Merchants, a Justice of the Peace for the Colony of Hongkong and a Member of the Legislative Council of the said Colony do solemnly sincerely and truly declare and say as follows:\n\n1. I have been a householder in the Colony of Hongkong since the year 1903.\n\n2. I am the Manager of David Sassoon & Co. Ltd. Merchants carrying on business at No.8 Des Voeux Road Victoria aforesaid.\n\n3. I am a natural born British Subject having been born at Twickenham, England, in the year 1869. I am not the agent or solicitor of the applicant Raymond Menashih Joseph.\n\n4.\n\n5. I have known and been well acquainted with the Applicant the said Raymond Menashih Joseph since the year 1899.\n\n6. I have read the Memorial of the said Raymond Menashih Joseph which is now produced and shown to me and is marked \"E. S.\" and can state from my personal knowledge of the said Raymond Menashih Joseph that the statements contained in the said Memorial are to the best of my knowledge information and belief strictly true and correct and I can further say that the", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 481993, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919", "page_number": 41, "title": "CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919", "content_text": "8.\n\n31\n\nStatement by the Officer Administering the Government.\n\nI certify that E. SHELLIM who made and signed the two Declarations marked with the letters \"A\" & \"B\" is the Honourable Mr. Edward Shellim, Manager of David Sassoon & Co., Ltd., an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, a Justice of the Peace, &c.: C. P. CHATER who made and signed the Declaration marked with the letter \"C\" is the Honourable Sir Catchick Paul Chater, C.M.G., an Unofficial Member of the Executive Council, a Justice of the Peace, &c.: C. S. GUBBAY who made and signed the Declaration marked with the letter \"D\" is Mr. Charles Sassoon Gubbay, Manager of E. D. Sassoon & Co., a Justice of the Peace, &c.: and EDWARD HOWARD who made and signed the Declaration marked with the letter \"E\" is Mr. Edward Howard, a Bill and Bullion Broker of this Colony.\n\nI am not personally acquainted with the said Mr. RAYMOND MENASHIH JOSEPH as he has been a resident in Shanghai, but from the statements made and declared by the said Mr. Raymond Menashin Joseph at His Britannic Majesty's Consulate-General at Shanghai, and from the declarations referred to above, all of which are made by well-known and respected residents of the Colony who I am satisfied are fit and proper persons to make such declarations, I am satisfied as to his character and recommend that this certificate should be granted.\n\nAansteven\nOfficer Administering the Government\n\nGovernment House,\nHongkong, 2nd. October, 1918.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 504733, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-495N - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [11-12", "page_number": 1, "title": "CO129-495N - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [11-12", "content_text": "TPE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 1926.\n\nTHE BONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1916.\n\nTHE BUDGET PASSED.\n\nCOMMENTS AND CRITICISM OF UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS.\n\nTHE SHING MUN VALLEY WATER SCHEME.\n\nH. THE GOVERNOR ON THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF KOWLOON.\n\nAt the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon there was a full and animated debate on the estimates for 1927. Sir Henry Pollock presented the collective views of the Unofficial Members and the Hon. Mr H. W. Bird and the Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard also dealt with points of particular interest. Sir Shouson Chow spoke on behalf of the Chinese. Replies to questions relating to their various departments were made by the Colonial Treasurer, the Captain Superintendent of Police and the Director of Public Works. The Colonial Secretary reviewed and answered the various questions very fully and the Hon. Mr. E. P. H. Kemp wound up the discussion by explaining the Government's views on the Water Supply and Education. The meeting closed at 9.30 and the estimates were approved shortly before 10, when Council adjourned sine die.\n\nA considerable amount of criticism was levelled against the suggested postponement of the scheme for linking the island with the Shing Mun Valley water supply. Most of the Unofficial Members of Council apparently thought that the decision not to link the pipe lines across the harbour was due to the desire to save money. His Excellency's explanation was of particular interest. It would appear that the expense of laying the pipes across the harbour does not influence the question one way or the other. His Excellency's view broadly is that the future is with Kowloon as far as residential developments are concerned and that the water from the Shing Mun Valley will, a few years hence, all be needed for Kowloon. There is a project for building another reservoir for Hongkong with a storage capacity of 200 million gallons. The facts in connection with the various schemes are to be collated and probably a Committee will be appointed to consider them before any definite policy is decided.\n\nAfter the minutes of the previous Council meeting had been confirmed, the Colonial Secretary moved the second reading of the Bill intituled An Ordinance to apply a sum not exceeding $17,741,500 to the Public Service of the year 1927.\n\nSIR HENRY POLLOCK'S SPEECH.\n\nHon. Sir Henry Pollock said: Your Excellency, as spokesman of the Unofficial Members of this Council, I have the following remarks to make on the Estimates for 1927.\n\nIncreased Expenditure Probable. Obviously the weakness in silver and exchange points to increased expenditure during the coming year being heavier than that which has been estimated by the Government. At the risk of repetition, I would like to refer to the Water Supply on the Island.\n\nAs regards the Water Supply, we regret that the Estimates for 1927 do not provide for the bringing of the water from the Shing Mun Valley as was originally intended and we understand that the Government will give the Unofficial Members of this Council every opportunity for investigating the proposed expenditure of $90,000 on improvements to Kowloon Pier (Star Ferry Wharf) (item on page 6 of the estimates) and also on the proposed expenditure (in item 55) of the large sum of $895,000 for surfacing the road to the Kowloon Hospital. What type of surfacing is to be used in the case of the latter item, and in the case of item 32 on page 6: We should also like particulars of the proposed method of laying out the side of the Kowloon Physical Training Ground (item 32 on page 80).\n\nWhile on the subject of increased water supply for their wants, we therefore congratulate the Government on its wise decision not to increase the taxation in directions other than the levy for increasing the supply on the Island. The Government's side of the bargain is perforce a bigger impost on wines and spirits.\n\nThis Colony has been through nearly two years of a trade depression unprecedented in its severity, and any new taxes of a general nature will retard its recovery. It is true that on the mainland, houses standing isolated in a dreary waste of third-class shipping are being created in Kowloon, but we hope that the Water Works for Chinese houses will be carried out as soon as possible. We have been informed that over 20 applications for the installation of meters in Chinese houses have been granted, in spite of the present depression, and such an undertaking is in consonance with the Government's obligations. As I said in this Council some time ago, it would be fair to pass such a loan on to posterity, for the work which it funds will last.\n\nHON. MR. D. G. M. BERNARD.\n\nHon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard said: Your Excellency, I wish first of all to congratulate the Colonial Secretary on the clear and able speech he made in moving the Estimates for next year.\n\nWe shall also like further information regarding the Chatham Road line Extension (item 54) as the proposed remaining expenditure seems large and we wish it had been obtained in the short period he mentioned.\n\nWe also wish to know whether the Government has decided to defer any expenditure on the Port Development Department into the Public Works Department, while, on grounds of economy, not, why the sanction of the further markets, which have been recommended by the Sanitary Board, is not being processed with.\n\nAs regards item 45 (contribution by Government towards fund for Redeclamation) of which the estimated expenditure for 1927 is to be $200,000, we desire to be informed what is now the contract into for the completion of this reclamation and whether it is anticipated that payment of $200,000 will complete the work on the particular item in question.\n\nIn this connection we may add that it would be a great convenience to Unofficial Members if, in all cases in which a Budget vote is taken, you lay before you on this occasion, a complete work on the particular item in public announcement of your policy.\n\nWe trust that that policy will be a liberal one.\n\nChinese Appreciation. Economy. Land Sales. The Trade Loan.\n\nThe Honourable Member representing the Justices of the Peace, speaking on behalf of the Unofficial Members, has to tender his thanks to the Government for the assistance it has rendered to the business community by means of the Trade Loan. The Honourable Member would not have been able to weather the severe economic storm that has hit this Colony had it not been for the Government's timely action.\n\nMay I, as a spokesman of the Chinese Community, express our cordial appreciation to you, Sir, and to the Honourable Senior Unofficial Member, Sir Edward Shellim, for having so sympathetically broadened the basis of the Trade Loan.\n\nOn the 22nd July, when the question was at its height, the Government had to take energetic action to prevent speculation. We are glad that the Government has seen fit to bring the largest possible number of people within the scope of the Loan.\n\nAs regards the proposed expenditure of $250,000 on Kowloon Point, I would like to deal with this matter somewhat fully. We regret to note that the rain from the point of view of expenditure of public money has been costly. We consider that it is most unjust that the amount of revenue which we secure in order to meet the sum of over $1,000,000 paid in making good the damage done by the phenomenal rainstorm in July should be regarded as a Military Contribution, and we desire to protest against an arrangement whereby the Home Exchequer benefits by this Colony's misfortunes.\n\nAppreciation of Services.\n\nOn the other hand, we desire to express our high appreciation of the excellent work done by the officials in the Public Works, Harbour and Sanitary Departments and by the Members of the Police Force.\n\nSatisfactory Bases of Revenue.\n\nIn conclusion, whilst our above remarks for the most part involve considerable investigation, we trust that the words we have used may be of a critical character in regard to matters of detail. We desire to congratulate Your Excellency on the comparatively good state of our finances.\n\nA Crying Scandal.\n\nThe late Sir Henry May on that occasion said: \"In 1920 the Government favoured motor buses, in 1921 and 1922 trams, and in 1924 motor buses again. Does this indicate that the Government has made up its mind that never again will the water supply be allowed to lag behind the increase of population? You see all this water being wasted and you have heard the capacity of this great reservoir, but you cannot put it down and do nothing more. You have only made provision for 25 years and the first thing we have to do is to link up the Shing Mun supply without giving portion purposes in respect of expenditure on Chinese wines and spirits.\n\nCar Water Supply.\n\nIn 1920 the Government favoured motor buses, in 1921 and 1922 trams, and in 1924 motor buses again. Does this indicate that the Government has made up its mind that never again will the water supply be allowed to lag behind the increase of population? You see all this water being wasted and you have heard the capacity of this great reservoir, but you cannot put it down and do nothing more. You have only made provision for 25 years and the first thing we have to do is to link up the Shing Mun supply without giving portion purposes in respect of expenditure on Chinese wines and spirits.\n\nThe passenger traffic carried by the Star Ferry Company has increased very largely during the past year. In September last there were 8,500 third-class passengers carried, which is an increase of 114% over the same period in 1925; first-class passengers averaged 5,000 per day, an increase of 119%; third-class 9,060, an increase of 327% over the same period two years ago.\n\nThis question of transportation is of importance to a growing city like Kowloon, comfortable, adequate transport is absolutely necessary to distribute the population and ease the congestion in the central districts.\n\nHaving now given credit where credit is due, it is our unpleasant duty to refer to Your Excellency that we have received many complaints that Chinese teachers on the harbour have been in the habit of demanding \"squeeze\". This complaint is not new, for I remember that the late Mr. Lau Chu Pak drew attention to it in this Council some five or six years ago, but we are informed that the practice has become more acute during the last eighteen months. We know how difficult it is to detect and prevent such malpractices, but we hope that the energetic Captain Superintendent of Police and the Superintendent of Imports and Exports will do everything in their power to put down the evil which has become a crying scandal.\n\nEducation.\n\nIn the estimates of the Education Department we notice that the salaries of Anglo-Chinese and Vernacular masters rise from $700 to as high as $4,000 per annum each. If the system is wrong, and the maximum salary is far too high. We should like to know at the same time whether it is the intention of the Government to apply the same scale of salary to other branches of the subordinate service.\n\nWe should like to know whether the Government contemplates laying a new sewer as the Harbour should be proceeded with forthwith.\n\nProposed Separate Medical Staff.\n\nAs regards the proposed increase of staff in the Medical Department, we should like to have further information as to the nature and extent of the radiological work, which is apparently in tended to be put in the charge of one Medical Officer.\n\nHospital Accommodation.\n\nWhilst dealing with the subject of Education, we note that the cost is $81,163,643, we not only noisy and colourless; the pre-capital outlay for King's College and Queen's College is $132,215 and $31,179 respectively.\n\nThe Need for Checking Extravagance.\n\nI know, Sir, you are deeply interested in this important matter and I believe you are now looking round to find a way to increase the storage supply on this island.\n\nWith all due respect, Sir, I consider that in doing so you are making a mistake--because whatever reservoirs, and I am not suggesting that you should not build them, are built on the island we are still dependent on the rainfall till then, whilst with the Shing Mun supply we have a storage of nearly 200 million gallons a day, and remember, Sir, that this supply is from a perennial spring and is not subject to the caprice of rainfall.\n\nI am not relished that the Chinese are viewing with increasing disfavour the Imports and Exports Office. Fully justified as the Hon. Shouson Chow said: Sir, All to our satisfaction the greater importance with regard to Head 25 on page 18 the views and observations which have been made on Vernacular education since I have heard arguments against large expenditure renewed. Will the Government explain to us the cost of education is, as has been weighed by those in its favour.\n\nThree million gallons a day means that for the year for the branch responsible for searching teachers for opium and of the Department for 1927 is to be $124,000 and it is estimated that approximately the same amount in our legal drugs (2) the number of searches made very year the population is increasing; (e) approximately the number of searches made by the Medical Department, Civil Hospitals and Sanitary Department are yielded by them.\n\nIt may be pointed out by the honourable senior member that at present we do not get full value for our money, and the ought not to be rebuild above its present conditions.\n\nIn connection with Education, we should like to know (1) The cost of running King's College and Queen's; or what was actually received in 1925 from each of these Colleges respectively, and (2) The amount received in 1925 from each of these Colleges respectively.\n\nMilitary Contribution.\n\nFinally, I wish to associate myself with the Senior Unofficial Member against the way in which the Military Contribution is calculated.\n\nLiquor Duties.\n\nOn page 9 the items Liquor Duties from the strength hydrants is one of which, in making good the drainage. I feel sure, Sir, that it only requires representation to the Government before it is too late to put this matter in the proper groove to house this matter.\n\nThe honourable senior member has suggested a change of situation will place the labour although an additional Revenue is anticipated from the higher duties just made on Chinese wines and spirits.\n\nI would ask you, Sir, not to reject on principle the proposal to increase the duty on wines and spirits. It strongly endorses his memorandum whenever the matter is further considered.\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER.\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer: Sir, During the preparation of the estimates it is always difficult to forecast when the average rate of exchange will be for the next year. In July when the estimates were first considered the exchange was 2/4 but when the estimates were finally completed then was reduced to 2/2.\n\nTHE BUDGET PASSED (CONTD.).\n\nTHE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.\n\nThe Director of Public Works said: Honourable Members have referred to the incidence of the 1st January, 1929, and it is anticipated that this period will not be exceeded.\n\nThe sum of $200,000 was more than sufficient to meet the requirements of the Government Civil Hospital would result in further overcrowding the remaining hospitals in that area while the removal of the existing Star Ferry standing raised as long ago as 1922. There has been considerable correspondence with not make the opportunity of making representations to the Government before they are proceeded with, and a report being now prepared.\n\nAs soon as possible. There are nearly 700 to be accommodated, and the scheme has been initiated owing to the unsatisfactory state of the existing Kowloon Hospital.\n\nThe arrangement proposed will enable residents of the Colony, are admitted to the hospital and receive from and even so the Viceroy will be asked to submit medical plans with a view to meet, it possible, the criticisms raised in regard to the proposed expenditure on Kowloon Hospital.\n\nThe Captain Superintendent of Police: Sir, I wish to preface my remarks as in the past, both on the grounds of the doubts raised in regard to the proposed expenditure on Kowloon Hospital.\n\nThe way in which the Honourable Members have given to this Council I have the honour to introduce into this Council I said, when producing the estimates for 1927.\n\nEducation. Queen's College, 1925. Expenditure $132,215. Fees... $10,509.\n\nThe Sanitary Board.\n\nThe Government is glad to know that the Colonial Council does not oppose the small increase in the water charges. It appreciates the anxiety of Honourable Members that the bathing beaches should be improved.\n\nKowloon Traffic.\n\nAs the Honourable Member pointed out the proposed improvement on Kowloon Point and the traffic question in Kowloon and the proposed vehicular ferry service are inter-related subjects.\n\nMilitary Contribution.\n\nOn the subject of military contribution the actual works prepared on Kowloon Point have been dealt with by the Honourable Member the D.P.W. and that education is provided too cheaply.\n\nLiquor Duties.\n\nThe Honourable Senior Chinese Member, Sir Shouson Chow, said: Sir, After full consideration it is the present opinion of the Government that the scheme should be carried out as a Government undertaking and not as a private enterprise.\n\nAs regards transport services, a very important matter for Kowloon, The Government is of opinion that trams would not be as satisfactory as buses, and it is therefore, not the intention of Government to propose a tram service either initially or at any future date.\n\nThe whole question of the detailed proposals on this subject by interning the Council. As a further safeguard we have had been used, in renewal would have been made the action of the Assessors tends, and fortunately, we have a Director of Education who possesses vision and sympathy, or reserving sites for the future by restricting development harbour and Sanitary Departments and consideration of the Government, and the Council who wishes to find out whether the European scales is the same as that adopted in England and America is being properly conducted can see these books.\n\nThis includes not only the most Police Force. The Government desires to go through into the whole gazette and Government does not consider it feasible, just now, to raise the point expected back shortly it is intended to issue a Sessional Paper giving details of the work of the District Watch Force, and Mr. Nicol who has been making enquiries on the subject of the fees charged for Chinese Asics, the Public Works, Education has recently been made the subject of a Sessional Paper when published will be laid before the Council.\n\nThe Senior Chinese Member, Sir Shouson Chow, and Mr. Bernard have laid stress on the proposed work. The Government places a high sale. The Government is glad to note that the new Weir to the new scale of salary for Anglo-Chinese and Vernacular masters is $1,900 and $2,400 per annum and it is from the Liquor Duties and to the fact that the reduction of temporary men who are inferior to the fully occupied with the work which has proved his worth, who will be in charge of the X-ray plants at Civil Hospital: it is able to gradually unertake, in addition, with electrotherapy comprising X-ray therapy, diathermy, galvanism and faradism and also the subordinate clerical service scale already the third reading of the Supply Bill.\n\nThe Honourable Member asks if the Government Service the Honourable Member has in mind but in order to produce that result it is necessary to put searchers through the rough cation staff by excavation, weak of his own special subject. He will be in charge of the X-ray plants at Civil Hospital: it is able to gradually unertake, in addition, with electrotherapy comprising X-ray therapy, diathermy, galvanism and faradism and also the subordinate clerical service scale already the third reading of the Supply Bill.\n\nThe estimates at present before the Council. The Estimate of revenue for the current year, but in this I fear the ads very shortly. The Police Force was not strong enough to supply the men. Therefore, 76 searchers were engaged temporarily and it is proposed to continue this arrangement.\n\nThe proposals for the general lay-out of the area around and approaches the Kowloon Hospital. The Honourable Member the passed on receipt the temporary men front to patrolling, to man courts and turrets.\n\nAs regards the document Civil Hospital Accommodation. The Government is preparing a Sessional Paper setting out its proposals regarding the rebuilding of the hospital.\n\nThe Honourable Member asks it of revenue. would have to be Amendment in rate or railler. The Government considers that the rate problem in Kowloon can best be solved by bus service under taken by private enterprise and is not just a great many of the complaints made against the present bus systems are gradually being removed.\n\nThe present bus systems are gradually being improved and it is expected that to the Police Force I was enabled to comprise the misc.ing and formation of the area, to the question of hospital accommodation and we are not sure what other branches of the Government Service the Honourable Member has in mind but in order to produce that result it is necessary to put searchers through the rough cation staff by excavation, weak of his own special subject.\n\nCOLONIAL SECRETARY'S REPLY.\n\nThe Colonial Secretary said: My dear honourable friend, Henry Pollock, that the expenditure on education exceeds the amount which it was proposed on a former occasion, has been authorised annually ever since.\n\nAs regards markets, extension should be spereason, has been authorised annually ever since. There are my less than on the completion of this scheme is its vained in the speeches of unofficial members of Council, and before Honourable Members the views of the Government on the remainder The figures asked for by my honourable friend are as follows:\n\nDe Ropkins at Shen Shui Po and Sai Ying Pun, $16,000 for Crown Lands and approximate for cases and taxes. In addition for existing markets and ten gratis tables were discussed. The sale in those camps Government did not turn postables were working in conjunction with sure wharf loaders. The work Constables were discussed and a four postables were working in conjunction with sure wharf loaders.\n\nKing's College, Queen's College, 1925. Expenditure $132,215, $31,179. Fees $10,509, $6,451.\n\nThe Sanitary Board was asked for improvements in future proposals which it may lay before this Council, as 15 temporary searchers and two police searchers will be considerable area available for immediate sale.\n\nHonourable Members should like first to thank honourable Members on the official side.\n\nExpenditure. I did not affect in surfacing at the junction of Budget, the Parcher has been visurissen. The sum of $50,000 at the University in medicine, obstetrics and surgery, and it is essential to have a high sale. The Government is glad to note that the new Weir to the new scale of salary for Anglo-Chinese and Vernacular masters is $1,900 and $2,400 per annum and it is from the Liquor Duties and to the fact that the reduction of temporary men who are inferior to the fully occupied with the work which has proved his worth, who will be in charge of the X-ray plants at Civil Hospital: it is able to gradually unertake, in addition, with electrotherapy comprising X-ray therapy, diathermy, galvanism and faradism and also the subordinate clerical service scale already the third reading of the Supply Bill.\n\nNeed for Checking Extravagance.\n\nThe Honourable Member for the Justices of the Peace has the honour to introduce into this Council I said, when producing the estimates for 1927.\n\nEducation. Queen's College, 1925. Expenditure $132,215. Fees... $10,509.\n\nThe Sanitary Board.\n\nThe Government is glad to know that the Colonial Council does not oppose the small increase in the water charges. It appreciates the anxiety of Honourable Members that the bathing beaches should be improved.\n\nKowloon Traffic.\n\nAs the Honourable Member pointed out the proposed improvement on Kowloon Point and the traffic question in Kowloon and the proposed vehicular ferry service are inter-related subjects.\n\nMilitary Contribution.\n\nOn the subject of military contribution the actual works prepared on Kowloon Point have been dealt with by the Honourable Member the D.P.W. and that education is provided too cheaply.\n\nLiquor Duties.\n\nThe Honourable Senior Chinese Member, Sir Shouson Chow, said: Sir, After full consideration it is the present opinion of the Government that the scheme should be carried out as a Government undertaking and not as a private enterprise.\n\nAs regards transport services, a very important matter for Kowloon, The Government is of opinion that trams would not be as satisfactory as buses, and it is therefore, not the intention of Government to propose a tram service either initially or at any future date.\n\nPage 363\n\nTHE BUDGET PASSED (CONTD.).\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY.\n\nThe Colonial Secretary said: My dear honourable friend, Henry Pollock, that the expenditure on education exceeds the amount which it was proposed on a former occasion, has been authorised annually ever since.\n\nAs regards markets, extension should be spereason, has been authorised annually ever since. There are my less than on the completion of this scheme is its vained in the speeches of unofficial members of Council, and before Honourable Members the views of the Government on the remainder The figures asked for by my honourable friend are as follows:\n\nDe Ropkins at Shen Shui Po and Sai Ying Pun, $16,000 for Crown Lands and approximate for cases and taxes. In addition for existing markets and ten gratis tables were discussed. The sale in those camps Government did not turn postables were working in conjunction with sure wharf loaders. The work Constables were discussed and a four postables were working in conjunction with sure wharf loaders.\n\nKing's College, Queen's College, 1925. Expenditure $132,215, $31,179. Fees $10,509, $6,451.\n\nThe Sanitary Board was asked for improvements in future proposals which it may lay before this Council, as 15 temporary searchers and two police searchers will be considerable area available for immediate sale.\n\nHonourable Members should like first to thank honourable Members on the official side.\n\nExpenditure. I did not affect in surfacing at the junction of Budget, the Parcher has been visurissen.\n\nPage 364", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-495N - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [11-12.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 } ]