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        "document_key": "CO129-050 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [5-6]",
        "page_number": 255,
        "title": "CO129-050 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [5-6]",
        "content_text": "which have remained in the \n\nJis \n\nyears \n\nKomal Kest for unclaimed, shall be remitted to Her Majesty's Treasury. In this mode of dealing with these balances all \n\nthe \n\nthe members (present) of Legislative Council have concurred, with the exception of the Acting Attorney General. \n\nI have the honour to be, With the highest respect, Your Lordship's, Most obedient \n\nServant, \n\nThe Bowring \n\nGor8344 Hong Kong \n\nEntered. \n\n249 \n\nSir \n\nSir Charles Trevelyan \n\nMINUTE \n\nwith Bidurch MRE!lic! \n\nRAZ \n\nMEJ Ball \n\nW. M \n\n1855. \n\nL \n\nWith reference to your \n\nletter of the March I am \n\ndirected by Secretary \n\nSir William \n\nMolesworth to transmit \n\nto you, to be laid before the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, copy for the accompanying \n\nAround 26 July /or \n\nTranscript of an Ordinance \n\npassed by the Legislature of Hong Kong on the 14th of June 1855 entitled No 6 of 1855 \" An Ordinance \n\n\" to \n\nrepeal \n\nOrdinance No \n\n7 of 1854 entitled an \n\nOrdinance to provide for \n\nI made the following corrections:\n1. \"remainch\" -> \"remained\"\n2. \"murde\" -> \"mode\"\n3. \"there\" -> \"these\"\n4. \"exccation\" -> \"exception\"\n5. \"Attornes\" -> \"Attorney\"\n6. \"Stumble\" and \"Mist\" are likely OCR errors and were left as is because they appear to be part of a signature or unrelated text; however, \"Servant\" is a likely correct word following \"Most obedient\".\n7. \"Gor 8344\" -> \"Gor8344\" (removed space)\n8. \"Ster\" -> \"Her\" (in \"Ster Majestys\" -> \"Her Majesty's\")\n9. \"Storey honey\" -> \"Hong Kong\" (contextual correction)\n10. \"Ordinaun\" -> \"Ordinance\"\n11. \"Orclinance\" -> \"Ordinance\"\n12. \"Sir Willians\" -> \"Sir William\" (corrected spelling)\n13. \"MRE!lic!\" is unclear and was left as is due to lack of context.\n14. Formatted the text into paragraphs using HTML `` tags as per the instructions.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-056 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [6]",
        "page_number": 141,
        "title": "CO129-056 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [6]",
        "content_text": "Page 171\n\nMitchell and I sat there a long time, talking to him, and then passed out of the house and went home.\n\nWhile in the Drawing Room there were no occupants but the aide to Colonel Caine, two young Gentlemen of the Diplomatic Department. Myself and my wife besides the servants, we all retired to our Rooms into which I did not enter that night.\n\nVery truly yours,\n\nSigned Charles Williams Commissariat\n\n31st May 1856.\n\nCopy. Mr War Department at my request.\n\nMy dear Sir,\n\n140\n\nBow Hory. 28th May 1856.\n\nIn reply to your query, as to my opinion respecting the rumour which has gone abroad, as to your state at the Governor's dinner on 13th Inst. I have no hesitation whatever in stating that I saw nothing in your manner, or conduct which could warrant the supposition that you were in the slightest degree inebriated.\n\nIt so happened that I was seated on the opposite side of the table to you at dinner and therefore could not have failed to remark anything unusual in your Conduct. I also saw you engaged in Conversation with the Honble Storey General after the company had risen from the table, and up to the time of your leaving Government House.\n\nMy dear Sir,\n\nThe Honble The Chief Justice.\n\nFaithfully yours,\n\nSigned J. C. Rowland\n\nBar Department.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]",
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        "title": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]",
        "content_text": "therefore deemed it\n\nunnecessary\n\nto consult the Acting Surveyor\n\nGeneral on the practicability of adding another storey and\n\nthe means of the additional room thus gained to make the station\n\nmore efficient. It is much to\n\nbe regretted that the deceased\n\nActing Surveyor General Captain Cooper, R. E. did not make\n\nhimself accurately acquainted with the necessities\n\nfor accommodation in the new\n\nbuilding required before submitting the Estimates to me; but as\n\nthe Station being more than half completed, I considered that the\n\nbest plan for me to\n\npursue was to make the edifice\n\nnow in\n\nconstruction as complete as\n\ncircumstances would admit\n\nof, and not to allow\n\nthe expense already\n\nincurred to be all thrown\n\naway. I forward a copy of the present Acting Surveyor General's report on the additional storey and hope that\n\nyou will\n\napprove of my proceedings, as the\n\nurgencies of\n\nour present position\n\nincreasing the demand for additional Police facilities.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-069 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12]",
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        "title": "CO129-069 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12]",
        "content_text": "# SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE\n\n## ARRIVALS\n\n### AT HONGKONG\n\n24, l'Oriental, Bergen, from Singapore, 10th July.\n24, Robert Henderson, Cubitt, from Macao, 24th July.\n24, Carmel, Fittock, from Port Phillip, 15th April.\n26, Tory Won, Air, Chaps, from Amoy and Sawtow, 23rd July.\n25, Wrathorn, Bruce, from London, 21st March.\n25, Eagle, Wills, from London, 5th April.\n26, Boreus, Jybaev, from Batavia, 3rd July.\n26, Str. Auckland, from Whampoa.\n\n## DEPARTURES\n\n### FROM HONGKONG\n\n24, Kimanglen, Muller, to Manila, 23rd.\n24, fileneathra, Yeo, to Foochow.\n25, plans, Chase, to Manila.\n16 Raped (Sam), Rodke, to Shanghai.\n\n## PASSENGERS\n\nPer Robert Henderson,—Mrs Cubitt, Der Pomnia,—37 Chinese.\nPer Str. Torymon,—Mr Meyor, Mr Sinclair and 6 Chinese.\nPer Cornwall,—257 Chinese.\n\n## KEPORTS\n\nSwatow, July—The E. van Dum lent her being towed off the banks, was allowed to drift on the rocks. She has therefore abandoned the voyage to Shanghae, putting her cargo into the Gramzidt, and going to Hongkong for repairs.\nThe E of Alur & Keilee has been taken up to load for Shanghae.\nThe Malabar, Marlight and Aniba were long overdue from the Straits.\n\n## BRITISH GUN BOATS ON THE RIVER\n\n## MERCHANT VESSELS—Continued\n\n| Gun | Name | Tonnage |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Forester |  |\n|  | Surfug |  |\n| 97 | Drake |  |\n|  | Wynjatt |  |\n|  | MERCHANT VESSELS—Continued |  |\n|  | Gun Name | Tonnage |\n|  | Colander |  |\n|  | sereaad Master |  |\n| 75 | Watchful | 40 |\n|  | Whitched | 40 |\n|  | Gapin |  |\n|  | Wan |  |\n|  | Vensl |  |\n|  | Hanover, barque |  |\n|  | De bere |  |\n|  | Baigneco |  |\n|  | Yout |  |\n|  | Western |  |\n|  | Gossgares |  |\n|  | Kork | 46 |\n|  | Tti Janus | 40 |\n|  | Blackford | » |\n|  | Arbur | 80 |\n|  | Swainso1) | 60 |\n|  | Philip |  |\n|  | Mangleng la |  |\n|  | Herman, barche |  |\n|  | Malabar, berque |  |\n|  | Papero, bilg |  |\n|  | Nelicht |  |\n|  | Kientzfeld |  |\n|  | Her |  |\n|  | Siemseen and ev. |  |\n|  | Siemen and ro. |  |\n|  | Moter |  |\n|  | sinussen and co. | British |\n| 60 | Perry |  |\n|  | Pauli | 60 |\n|  | Bicknell |  |\n|  | Ala, snip |  |\n|  | Villiers | 60 |\n|  | Melay |  |\n|  | Furtubise, allga |  |\n|  | Richte |  |\n|  | KTrusther |  |\n|  | Balfor | 40 |\n|  | (Wine |  |\n|  | General still, with inston |  |\n|  | Turner and en. |  |\n|  | Valley Maliomet | der |\n|  | Kimnidee, elp |  |\n|  | :Neau |  |\n|  | Ladin, que | 1.log da |\n|  | Marrabant, Shilp | LAS41 |\n|  | Federer, ship |  |\n|  | Fabr | patan, ship |\n|  | Storey |  |\n|  | Banhington Irving, Phi | Darrant Rirlwind, slings |\n|  | French, | Turner and en. |\n|  | Meicber and ca. | Order |\n|  | pina mud ro | Pirzpatrick |\n|  | . Bayd and co. | Turner and vo |\n|  | Spanish. | Gravina, brig |\n|  | Breathe | Advance, barque |\n|  | Hope, barque |  |\n|  | Ban Juan, hazque |  |\n|  | St George, ba: que |  |\n|  | Prisia Westphalen, har | \"efer |\n|  | Ferrera |  |\n|  | Fonseca and ca. | ordeira |\n|  | korder | Order |\n|  | L | Salaber |\n|  | F. 1.5me and co. | forder |\n|  | HRAZIT | W. Pa and co. |\n|  | jkdgell | Pardins, 11. & ca. |\n|  | Prussian, | Typhoon, the |\n|  | Veik | Wm. Puslan & co. |\n|  | igenrepe | Diedlo nud co |\n|  | Fub-show-fu | British Baltasara, barglio |\n|  | hemants | Nettreet Premer |\n|  | Fonseca and corp |  |\n|  | Rus and es. | Beneathra, sinj |\n|  | Jones Yeo |  |\n|  | Benkin, K. & eneneiictor, Lanqua | Prindsay and co. {uimelin, tarque |\n|  | Morning | SONAR |\n|  | des Javine..and co |  |\n|  | ins-eil and co | sley and co. ramjee and co |\n|  | Dent and 40. |  |\n\n## TRADING STEAM VESSELS\n\n### 18 CHINA WATAR 8.\n\nBritish Hongtons,--Hongkong, Iran Prince, Lady M. Word Rose and Singapore, - Local trade, Fei-ms, Sharweck, nod Sir Forbes,-f Mardo-Ann.\nWhampoa Formosa, Shang-hai and Princess Charlotte-Amey Route, Tory wan,Fulechow fu Boste, Manila, Shanghae Route Ader, Chusan, Liellespont, and Sectland, -In Shuaj An-Meier, ond Plat.\n\n## VESSELS AT HONGKONG, NAÇÃO AND WHAMPOA UNDER DESPATCH\n\n### For London\n\nNew Great Brian, M. Prizes.\nChristie, W. Spartan, M.\nWhis wind, M.\nFur Buntary.\nThe Sir Isaac Newton, from Cardiff to Hongkong, was spoken 5th June, Lat. 37. 30' Long, | W. Irving, M..\nThe hefty, from Card B to Bengkong, was Ei3than isth Taly, Lái Thử Long là 20.\nThe Courter, Tom Rangoon to Hongkong was spoken 9th July, Last. 8. 10' Long, 107, 55'.\n\n## SHIPS OF WAR AND TRANSPORTS\n\n### IN CHINA\n\nAlligator.\ngong Canton Satp.\nfor Calcula.\nMartsbon, M.\nFor Si-gazere,.\nJeannette, M.\nFor Manta.\nBeila Carmen, M.\nTimanden, W.\nTherese, 1.\nNorman Morrison, H.\nFor New York.\nFor San Francisco.\nEarly Bird, H.\nFrowning Beauty, H.\nPalmeno,.\nFor Australia.\nAmsterdam, M.\nCichone, i.\nFur Shanghe.\nAdvance, W.\nAria, V.\nGabales, H.\nMonster, H.\nNanny, H.\nProgress, H.\nWinged Racer, H.\n\n## SHIPPING\n\n### IN CHINA\n\nStaring, burq.\nBurchill.\nBuerkast and ea.\niligentia, ship.\nForter.\nDene and co.\nPencils 16M barque.\nInlin.\nCalcutta.\n¡Goff'choli! Ship.\nCatcili.\nCanton.\nCeccon Brig.\nHongkong.\nChel. St.\nMeleverty, P. C.\nitrlard.\n\n## MERCHANT VESSELS\n\n### Dutch Vessel\n\nCor.\nBabes Lemuri, ship.\nSebo Kitson, slúp.\nBritish.\nMazeppa, schooner.\nBuftua.\nJardine, M. &.\nHowsou.\nbeat and ex.\nneten.\nDent and co.\nDayrell, schooner.\nZayer, schooner.\nWinson.\nHeat and co.\nFitoper.\nPolter.\nPittock.\nVaucher Fra:01.\nJardine,.\n\n### American\n\nCianat, step.\ni ellars.\nAurkinand, bau.\nM Waterer, schoons.\ntrials, barque.\nTrooper.\nschaeffer and co.\nNelson king.\nrystal Paine, slip.\nShew.\nBitapose, alp.\nantit.\nLiday co.\nDora, alip.\nManka.\nJardine, M. & co.\nBritish.\nProming Heauty bar.\nwikon.\nNeave, it and co.\nAbbotsford, barque.\nlord Gitted, Ur.\nBroker, Cr.\nGabura, skip.\nHow.\nParser ander.\nBangkok, ship.\nGew of the.\nburg.\nwart.\nstemszes and co.\nGlendeagh, ship!.\n131 Dongal.\nMody and co.\nTuer.\nGlendower, sp.\nJarvis.\nlusson, Lt.\nacon, whip.\n1 Part.\noscil and eo.\nDader.\nManda Atheliogjahip.\nCoppell.\nNeuroa, hig.\nReynolds.\nPanza, bu.\njardlue, M. &ca.\njhug ardier and ca ing.\nKmith Brewin.\nRowman and to.\nNoma, atque.\nP&P Cania & calambang, barque.\nPrince Charlie, barque.\nPrend.\ntlehard Battersby barq.\nColmeen Family, ship.\nAghaeffer and coStornoway, ship.\nCurbell.\nHart.\norbett.\njander.\nFarments Castle, ship.\nprecis so.\nKing.\n!! nekat.\n| \nde, id co.\nLipale.\nPatan, ha que.\nHugera Thie.\n\n## THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.\n\nPage 236 \nPage 2521 \n... \nPage 214",
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        "document_key": "CO129-082 - Sir Robinson - 1861 [8-12]",
        "page_number": 404,
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        "content_text": "400 \n\nobliged to resign his appointment under the Colonial Government in consequence of ill health, and I have appointed in his stead, from the 6th instant, on trial, W. C. H. Storey, who will draw the same rate of pay, namely one guinea per diem. This outlay is provided in the Estimates for the current year.\n\nOnly two applications were made for the vacant post and, at the recommendation of the Surveyor General, I selected Mr. Storey.\n\nIn the event of his not answering, it will be necessary to make some other arrangement as to the post. The present rate of remuneration was an allowance to a fixed Military Officer receiving at the same time his own pay.\n\nI have the honor to be,\nMy Lord Duke, Your Lordship's\nMost Obedient Servant,\nRegent G. Robinson",
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        "content_text": "## S. R. Rogers.\n\n### FEBY\n\n\"Elliot \nsurkhagen 4 Fortescue \nPaluf Newastle \n\n214 \n1119 \nAkah \n401 \nh.13 \n\nEntered \n162. \n\nI have received your \nJeaf: 8:214 of 125 Decr, reporting that Lieut. C.E., the Assistant to the Surveyor General's Office \nat Hongkong, had resigned in consequence of ill health. I approve of the proposed selection of Mr. C. H. Storey to be Lieut. C.E.'s successor under the Govt of Hongkong, and I \n\nshare your \n\nFir Hercules Robinson \nto \nThe Duke of Newcastle. \nN214. \n\nReceived \nReporting temporary appointment of Mr. C. H. Storey \nas Assistant \nEngineer in the Surveyor General's department.\n\n### Hongkong 12 December 1861.\n\nTo \nThe Duke of Newcastle.",
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        "content_text": "237 \nNo of Despatch | Date of Despatch | Subject of Despatch \n---|---|---\n4861 | 13 November | Reporting Mr Alexander's appointment to seats in the Executive and Legislative Council, during Mr Mercer's absence from the Colony.\n202 |  | Original (Continued)\n203 |  | Reporting changes in appointments in the Supreme Court - consequent upon Mr Collins declining office of Acting Registrar.\n204 |  | Reporting provisional appointment of Mr Francis Chorley to be a member of the Legislative Council in the place of Alex John Dent, resigned.\n205 | 19 September last | American \nIn answer to Despatch \"Separate\" of 19th September last, reporting that Mr Congar will be recognized as Consul, on his arrival in the Colony.\n206 |  | Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 85 of 25th September 1861\n207 |  | Forwarding Requisition for 200 Barrels of Portland Cement\n208 |  | Reporting measures taken for recruiting for the Hong Kong Police in India.\n \nMalexande Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nInclosures\n\nSchedule of Despatches transmitted by The Governor of Hong Kong to The Secretary of State for the Colonies by the Mail Steamer Aden, via Southampton, on The 15th December, 1861\n\nNo of Despatch | Date of Despatch | Subject of Despatch | No of Inclosures\n---|---|---|---\n209 | 27 November | Replying to His Grace's Circular of 19th August 1861, respecting security for discharge of duties. Submitting for approval Supplementary Estimate CV: 26 of 1861 for the formation of Public Gardens in Hongkong | \n210 |  | Reporting Mr Smale's appointment to the seat in the Executive Council, vacated by the Chief Justice | None\n211 |  |  | None\n212 | 4th December | Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 95 of 9th October 1861. | \n213 | 5th December | Reporting appointment of Mr George Brant as \"Bailiff of the Supreme Court\" - Usher and Pastor | \n214 | 12 December | Reporting temporary appointment of Mr H. Storey as Assistant Engineer | \n215 |  |  | 134\n216 |  |  | 144\n217 |  | The Surveyor General's Department | \n218 |  | Reporting apprehension and detention of Jean Baptiste - \"Ville d'Agen\" case, with a view to proposed surrender to the Chinese Government. | \n219 | 24th October 1861 | Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 104 | \n220 |  | Acknowledging Despatch No 104 of 24th October and forwarding superannuation Certificate for Mr William Chapman. Renewing application for Postage Stamps. Respecting the proposal for sorting the mails between Singapore and Hong Kong - commending a successor to delay Chapman. | None\n\nJP Caldecotty  \nActing Colonial Secretary. \n \n-1862-",
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        "document_key": "CO129-088 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1862 [10-12]",
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        "content_text": "The question for Your Consideration, His Excellency the Acting Governor, is what he may be pleased to direct for the prosecution of the service at the present time without further delay. For, as the Staff is now constituted, I am, with my Staff, unable to execute the work, the Storey not being a Surveyor. I am unable myself to leave the Colony for a lengthened period, indispensably necessary in effecting a survey which will occupy the whole of the winter months, say four months at least, of constant employment for one man.\n\nI have already had surveyed a portion of the Coast line and contiguous land, and arranged a plan for its sale whenever instructions may arrive from home with reference to the appropriation of a site for the cantonment. I have also obtained a copy of the Sketch plan of the Peninsula made by Lieutenant Bird, late of the Royal Engineers; this is admirably suited for general purposes in ascertaining localities, but is quite insufficient for the determination of the boundaries of properties, or correct measurements of length, or surface.\n\nUnder these circumstances, I am induced to request that I may be authorised to make arrangements with Lieut. Bird, who is at present unemployed, for carrying out the work as rapidly as possible, so as to have the whole of the field work finished before the return of hot weather. The area of the Peninsula is about 1,800 acres; on ordinary land at home (exclusive of Village Surveys on a large scale), such an area might be executed for £1 1s. an acre, the details specially not being numerous. Kowloon is...",
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        "document_key": "CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10]",
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        "content_text": "276\n\n3.\n\nMr Alves has been in the service and was highly recommended by the Surveyor General who, at the same time, expressed his regret at losing his services.\n\n4.\n\n... survives.\n\nI have appointed Mr Black Storey, Jr, to be Assistant Clerk in the Surveyor General's Department in the place of Mr. Alves promoted, and I have to ask Your Grace's approval of these arrangements.\n\nI regret that owing to the peculiar circumstances of Hongkong I have been unable to comply in these cases with the rule that requires appointments of this kind to be made subject to approval pending confirmation.\n\nI have the honor to be, My Lord Duke, Your Grace's, Most Obedient Servant,\n\n1",
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        "document_key": "CO129-094 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [11-10]",
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        "content_text": "981\n\nCHANGES in the HOLDERS of OFFICES and APPOINTMENT in the Offices of HONGKONG, for the Quarter ended 30 September,\n\n  \n    OFFICE\n    If appointed by Her Majesty's Govern- ment in England, date and annual Salary\n    If newly appointed by the Governor, date and annual Salary\n    If promoted from another Office or Government situa- tion in the Colony, descrip- tion of former appointment\n    Name of the Officer who formerly held the appointment, and annual Salary\n    Name of the Officer who is now holding the appointment\n    Date of Governor's Despatch respecting the Change of office or ap- pointment, or the new appointment\n    Remarks\n  \n  \n    Bailiff of the Convict Hulk\n    \n    $480\n    \n    L. Avetoom Thompson\n    F. Birch (Acting)\n    Col. See letter 13987 13th Augt 1863\n    \n  \n  \n    Clerk in the Superintendents Office\n    \n    $240\n    \n    \n    A. Alves\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Registrar General's Office\n    \n    $1,440\n    \n    F. Birch (Presigned)\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Temporary Clerk in the Surveyor General's Department\n    \n    $960\n    \n    A. Alves\n    I. Phillimore\n    Letter No 970 18th Augt 1863\n    (dismissed)\n  \n  \n    Head Turnkey of the Convict Hulk\n    \n    $420\n    \n    \n    W. R. Williamson (resigned)\n    Col: See letter 1012 14th August 1863\n    $1920\n  \n  \n    Superintendent of the Convict Hulk\n    \n    $960\n    \n    W. R. Williamson\n    C. Storey (Acting)\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Interpreter\n    \n    $420\n    \n    D. Morrison\n    Leong dry bing yix thing mory (Resigned)\n    \n    $5824\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    $384\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Temporary Clerk in the Surveyor General's Department\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    Col. See letter N3/043\n    \n  \n  \n    Turnkey\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    Col: See Class letter 12/09 21st Augt 1863\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    Col: See letter 10210 21st August 1863\n    \n  \n\nPage 101\n\nM.165 of Draws also half salary as Usher of the Police out September 1863.\n\n11034 26th Augt 1863\n\nConst No 121 of Salary reported in 24th June Acting Governor's Despatch 1863\n\nNo 158 A 22nd August 1863\n\nNo 42 of 14th February 1863\n\nNo 121 of Salary reported in Acting Governor's Despatch 1863\n\n29th Augt 1863\n\n4 29th Augt 1863\n\nsoy 2 of 14th February\n\nPage 102",
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        "content_text": "60\n\nM37 and 38 54 December last, I am induced to do so at the present time, not only in further exemplification of the circumstances therein, but with a view to the immediate employment of an Assistant Surveyor General who may be in the Office for a short time before my departure from the Colony with a view of saving much time, and preventing irregularities and inconvenience consequent upon the transfer of such miscellaneous services as have to be performed.\n\nAs I conclude that Mr. Wilson, Assistant Surveyor General, will be entrusted with the charge of the Department in my absence. It will in such case be necessary to find a qualified person temporarily to fill Mr. Wilson's post, and in my opinion it will not be possible to do so at Mr. Wilson's salary, viz: £350 a year. I have therefore the honour to request that His Excellency may be pleased to sanction the employment of Mr. Bird, late of the Royal Engineers, as Acting Assistant Surveyor General at the same salary as that enjoyed by Mr. Walker, and Mr. Storey who lately held the same appointment, viz. £525 per annum.\n\nAnd I have to report that Mr. Wilson is engaged in making himself acquainted with the duties of the service under my direction.",
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        "content_text": "64\n\n1\n\nslight assistance in that branch of Departmental work; on his promotion to the Treasury I was enabled to secure the services of Mr Storey Junior, a young man with admirable testimonials as Surveyor and Draughtsman, calculated in every way to be of much service to the Department, inasmuch as he can prepare many professional papers which an ordinary Clerk cannot, and in the event of any absence of the Surveyor General or the Assistant Surveyor General he could take up a portion of their work, not only in the Office but out of doors also. Under these circumstances and taking into consideration the amount of work to be performed by the Office, I trust His Excellency may approve of Mr Storey's Salary being raised to $100 a month on the understanding that his services out of doors are to be given if necessary.\n\nMr Storey is at present in the Provisional Establishment at $80 per mensem. On this subject Mr Storey has addressed me a letter which I enclose for His Excellency's consideration.\n\nWith regard to the actual Clerical duties in the Department, I may crave reference to the circumstances affecting the disallowance of a temporary Clerk by His Grace",
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        "content_text": "LJ\n\nOur Storey ft to Surveyor General.\n\n71\n\nSurveyor General's Office,\n\nVictoria Hong Kong,\n\n31st March, 1857\n\n(Copy)\n\nI beg to draw your attention to the fact, that for the last three or four months the greater portion of my time has been employed in drawing, and as it is more than probable that, in future, this is likely to be the case, thereby involving professional and not clerical duties for which I was engaged.\n\nI have the honor to request that the Works be pushed on with the same spirit when I find that I am unable to live on any income, and have to give up a certain portion constantly.\n\nIf it is necessary for the proper supervision of the works notwithstanding they may be under the examination of the Overseer of Works.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\n(Signed.) W. Wilson,\n\nAssistant Surveyor General.\n\nThe Surveyor General.\n\nLY.",
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        "content_text": "that\n\nyou\n\nwill do me the favor to\n\nrepresent the same to His Excellency the\n\nGovernor with a recommendation that my salary be increased\n\nand placed upon a proper basis for professional services\n\nI have, &c.,\n\n(Signed) Charles Storey, Junior,\n\nAssistant Clerk.\n\n \n\nA\n\n{\n\n(Copy)\n\nSurveyor General to Colonial Secretary.\n\nXCR(72)\n\nSurveyor General's Office, Victoria, Hong Kong,\n\n25th November, 1863.\n\nSir,\n\nIn continuation of my letter No. M36 of this date, I have the honor to request that you will move His Excellency The Acting Governor to authorise an allowance for chair or house hire to Mr. Wilson and Mr. Drestage, as the distances to the various works in progress are so considerable from the centre of the town.\n\nThe Honorable Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\n ",
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        "content_text": "34.\n\nfrom the Colony. Mr Wilson with \n\nKind, I fear, even \n\nr \n\nwith the assistance \n\nof Mr Storey and the Overseer of Works that his staff will be insufficient for the proper discharge of the \n\nnumerous duties the Office is called upon to undertake, and if he may obtain in the future Assistant he is himself unacquainted with the complications of my Department, his own duties and that of his staff will be still more difficult of execution.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\n(Signed) Char: St George Cleverly\n\nSurveyor General\n\nI Copy\n\nN38\n\nSurveyor General to Colonial Secretary.\n\n35.\n\n76\n\nSurveyor General's Office, Victoria Hong Kong\n\n35th December, 1863.\n\nI have the honor to submit for the consideration of His Excellency The Acting Governor the accompanying letter to my address from Mr Wilson, referring to the work of this Department in the event of his being called upon to act for me during my absence and in doing so beg to make the following remarks in continuation.\n\nThe humble\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary",
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        "content_text": "57\n\nThis time is fully occupied in experimenting and attending the various works that are being executed and would be unable in any way to fill his Storey's place. I would beg that you would lay before His Excellency The Acting Governor for his consideration the fact that his Storey is probably better acquainted with the class of work that is required here than any one else who might be appointed when the time of your departure is settled, and that in the event of my Storey leaving the Government Service, there might be difficulty in again obtaining his services when required.\n\n86\n\nI have, &c.,\n\n(Signed) W. Wilson, Assistant Surveyor General.",
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        "content_text": "83\n\nsmall. Supplementary Staff will be necessary for Kowloon when works of any magnitude are undertaken for that District.\n\nAs regards Mr Storey's application for an increase of Salary His Excellency regrets that he cannot entertain it. The office of Assistant Clerk has been borne on the Estimates for many years at $960 per annum. Mr Storey has only filled the appointment for a few months and is merely performing the same duties as his predecessor.\n\nHis Excellency sees no reason, therefore, for altering the standing of the Office. If Mr Storey is well qualified for a higher post His Excellency will be glad to consider his claims for promotion on the first suitable opportunity; but there is no reason for permanently altering the Salary of the Assistant Clerkship.\n\nFor salaries are rarely reduced, and were Mr Storey promoted he would be succeeded by some one for whom the present Salary would be ample remuneration.\n\nWith reference to Mr Wilson's letter of the 24th Ultimo transmitted by you with your recommendation, His Excellency considers that both the Surveyor General and the Assistant Surveyor General should...",
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        "content_text": "180\n\nand\n\nengage\n\nin private practice.\n\nAs this is more\n\na\n\nMilitary than a\n\nColonial question I referred In Storey's letter\n\nto the Commanding Royal Engineer in China,\n\nand\n\nbeg to forward Colonel Moody's\n\nin\n\nobservations upon it\n\nfor your\n\nConsideration\n\nThe only officer of the Royal\n\nEngineers at present\n\nin the service of the\n\nColony is Lieutenant Williams who,\n\nmy Despatch No.  by of 10th\n\nMay last, is temporarily employed at\n\nreported\n\nin\n\nKowloon.\n\nLieutenant Williams\n\nis quartered at Kowloon in Command\n\nof\n\na\n\nCompany of Sappers, and is thus enabled,\n\nwithout\n\nneglecting\n\nhis Military duties, to\n\ndischarge the duties required from him\n\nby the Colonial Government in a\n\nvery\n\nefficient\n\nmanner.\n\nThe\n\narrangement has\n\nbeen sanctioned by Commanding Royal\n\nEngineer\n\nChina.\n\nand the\n\nGeneral Commanding in\n\nIt is in no way prejudicial to\n\nImperial interests, and is decidedly advantageous\n\nto the Colonial Government; for a competent Civil Engineer\n\ncould not be found\n\nto accept\n\nthe temporary appointment involving as\n\nit does\n\na residence at Kowloon - for any\n\nthing like the same remuneration as that allowed to Lieutenants Williams.\n\nI have the honor to be\n\nYour\n\nSir,\n\nMost Obedient Servant\n\nHerbert G. Robinson\n\nX",
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        "content_text": "Page 187\n\nI am not aware of this — Our Mr. Medlin late (W. in the R. E. Dept.) resigned his appointment by permission on obtaining a private appointment out here, but in his resignation forwarded through me, he especially stated that he would pay the expense of the passage of his relief out here, but this was not required by the Home authorities.\n\nThus to ...\n\nThis resignation also gave promotion in the Department; and I speak for the good of the Service when I state that such chances for prizes will naturally raise the standard and encourage the development of the abilities of all candidates for the Civil Branch of the R. E. Dept., and by this means ensuring to H.M. Government, a superior Class of public Servants; and with that view I would afford every facility for material benefit & progress to those reasonably deserving, provided it did not interfere with the due performance of their public duties.\n\nI do not think that in a Colony, or at-home, the system of protection as proposed by Mr. Storey will do public good.\n\nPrivate practitioners of ability & perseverance will work their way according to their merits; and it will be on their own merits that the Public, who is their employer, would judge — tact and undue protection would be unjust to the Public.\n\nAs far as regards the employment of Imperial Servants by the Colonial authorities it appears to be natural that punctual assistance should be afforded whenever necessary as long as it is not detrimental to the service on which the Claim is made.\n\nIn fact, Mr. Storey appears to consider that the Colonial government are not to make use of any advantages at their disposal by the temporary loans of Imperial Servants, but are to be obliged to use and pay \"private aspirants\" at higher rates whether they like it or not.\n\nIn any Colony, I consider, as C.R.E., I am bound to afford all assistance in my power through myself or my Department to the Government, whether Imperial or Colonial, consistent with the approval of the Major General or other Officer Commanding; and none of Mr. Storey's remarks give me reason to alter my opinion.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nLir,\n\nYour most obedient Servant,\n\nHampden Murray\n\nB. C. R. E. in China\n\nP. P. I enclose a more detailed statement of the employment of Clerks of Works R. E. D. by my Head Clerk of Works, who has now been in the Colony for some years. All ...",
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        "content_text": "191\n\nany\n\nIt has been a British Colony since the late C. S. Medlin arrived with Anthony Kay on 21st April 1861 and remained here until 26th Jan 1862. During the whole of which time he did not do private practice. He was on the latter date sent to Shanghai on duty, at which place his death occurred. The Surveyor General (who had hitherto engaged several persons in all their works but was on the eve of leaving for England) being about to enter upon some extensive works of Hong Kong, and some of the Treaty Ports, thought it would be to their interest to add to their staff an Architect who would be entirely at their command; the head of their branch at Shanghai has made an offer to W. Medlin for him to enter their service at a salary of £1000 per annum with board and lodging! Of course to Medlin whose pay in the Dept was but £369, the offer was tempting and he sent in his resignation for acceptance in the usual way, coupled with the offer to pay the passage out of his successor.\n\nHis resignation was duly accepted by the home authorities without the latter condition. The services of both W Storey and his son who at the time held appointments in the Surveyor General's Dept, and were also engaged in private practice, were, it is true, available and could have been more quickly obtained than those of Mr. Medlin.\n\nIn conclusion I would beg to remark that it does seem somewhat peculiar that Mr. Storey should complain of any persons holding Govt appointments doing private practice.",
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        "content_text": "158\n\nCommanding Royal Engineer, and also calling your attention to the number of Portuguese holding clerkships under this Government, which circumstance he considers has had an injurious effect upon the prospects of his own son, who was on a desk in the Surveyor General's Department.\n\nMr. Storey's complaint against the Royal Engineer Department was necessarily referred to Colonel Moody for his observations, but the explanation was made for your information and not for Mr. Storey's. If it had been submitted for Mr. Storey's perusal, he would have made a rejoinder, which in its turn would have had to be referred to Colonel Moody, and the correspondence would have been interminable.\n\nAs regards Mr. Storey's son, I need only observe that he was on application appointed in August 1863 to be assistant Clerk in the Surveyor General's department, but he had no sooner obtained the post than he sought to have the emolument of it increased to an amount more commensurate with what he conceived to be his capabilities, and failing in this, and in obtaining promotion as rapidly as he expected, he...",
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        "content_text": "## Appendix B.\n\n169\n\nExtract from the Surveyor General's letter No. 15 of the 26th March 1854, to the Monthly Colonial Secretary - \n\nWith reference to the last promoted Officer I may observe that I have regularly instructed the gentleman who filled the office of third Clerk. I gave him some instruction in drawing, and he was enabled to render slight assistance in that branch of Departmental work. On his promotion to the Treasury I was enabled to secure the services of Mr Storey Junior, a young man with admirable testimonials as a Surveyor and Draughtsman, and every way calculated to be of much service to the Department, inasmuch as he can prepare professional papers, which an ordinary clerk cannot, and in the event of sickness occurring to the General or Assistant Surveyor, he could take up a portion of their work, not only in the office but out of doors also; under these circumstances, and taking into consideration the amount of work to be performed by the Office, I trust this addition of a third Clerk's salary being made will be found necessary on the understanding that his services are to be given not only in the office but out of doors also.\n\n12.",
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        "content_text": "2448 \n\nSub569 \n\nAssumptions, \n\nMr Mercer \n\nto \n\nThe Honble R. Cardwell \n\nReceived \n\n2 Enclosures. \n\nNo48. \n\nat the Civil Hospital. \n\nof 1855 on work executed \n\nReport and Estimate 1.2/3 Forwarding Supplementary \n\n40 \n\n\nAbstract of Letter No 41 of 30th March, 1866 \n\nfrom \n\nThe Acting Surveyor General Wilson to The Honorable The Acting Colonial Secretary, \n\n\"With regard to the amounts said \nto be due for work at Civil Hospital, \nI received a lawyer's letter in January last claiming two amounts namely, Two thousand seven hundred and ten dollars, ($2,710) and ($530) Five hundred and fifty dollars, in reply I stated that \nan account must in \nthe \nfirst \nplace be sent in detail, duly certified \nto by her Storey, who \nwas Assistant \nEngineer at the time the work \nwas performed \nThese details",
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        "content_text": "## Mr Mercer\n\nThe Rt. Honble Edward Carswell, M.P.\n\nReceived in the Vice Admiralty Court.\n\nChanges in Appointments.\n\nAnnex No. 146 - 17 Aug/65 Financial.\n\n7781 Hong Kong\n\n**RECEIVED AUCI2 1865**\n\n368\n\n9th June, 1865.\n\nSir Hercules Robinson,\n\nOn the 7th February last, Theodore Ridley was appointed Assistant Clerk in the Surveyor General's Office on probation for three months in the place of Mr. C.A. Storey, who...\n\nThe Right Honorable Edward Cardwell, M.P.",
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        "content_text": "# CHANGES in the HOLDERS of OFFICES and APPOINTMENT in the Offices of HONGKONG, for the Quarter ended 31st March\n\n| OFFICE | Name of the Officer who formerly held the appointment, and annual Salary | Name of the Officer who is now appointed and annual Salary | If appointed by Her Majesty's Government in England, date of authority of the Secretary of State | If newly appointed by the Governor, date of authority | If promoted from another Office or Government situation in the Colony, description of former appointment | Date of Governor's Despatch respecting the Change of office or appointment, or the new appointment | Column for Remarks |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2nd Sorter in the General Post office | I. M. I. Alve (transferred to the D. A. Cesta) | $1,080 |  |  |  | Colonial Secretary's |  |\n| 3rd Sorter |  | A. S. S. Aguila (promoted) | $8460 |  | 3rd Sorter in the D.A. Asta | 11th February 1865 | #840 |\n| 4th Sorter in the General Post Office | A.S.S. Aguila (promoted) | & Aquino | $720 |  | 5th Sorter | 24th February 1865 | #720 |\n| 5th Sorter in the General Post office | J. Gidley | I. Gg. Rocha | $720 |  |  | 25th Feby 1865 | #720, 78 of 9th June 1865 |\n| Assistant Clerk in the Surveyor General's Department |  | I. Storey | $960 |  | (resigned) |  | #960 |",
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        "content_text": "## Davis' Despatch N. 7 of 20th May 1844.\n\n2. Mr. Cleverly was appointed Assistant Surveyor by Sir Henry Pottinger on the 23rd September 1843, and Sir John Davis approving of the arrangement continued him in the appointment.\n\nThe Blue Books for 1844-45 also show M. Cleverly as holding the post of Assistant Surveyor General.\n\n4. This post has been sometimes held under the title of \"Assistant Engineer\", and has been filled by Captain Comper, R.E., M.F.L. Walker, Lieutenant Bird, R.E., and C.H. Storey, all of whom were appointed in the Colony.\n\nI have the honor to be,\nSir,\nYour most obedient Servant,",
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        "content_text": "# \n\nvarious incorrect ones\n\nDe \nde Jun 1862 de 54 Kolme on \nproved that have free \nappointments should be \nDe \ncreated. Very \na new \n\n# \n\nIstorey might be \nhe \ndispensed with. \n\nThis proposal was \napproved and the \nappointments \nfilled \n\nSwinger sent with £900 \nA. \nAn \nAri \nas General \nOverseer \nof works with £250 \nper annum, and he added \nthe \noffice of \nAssistant \nExpencer which is borne \non M. Estimate \nat a \n\" \nSalary of \n£525 \nand which \nis held at present \nprovisionally as \ntemporary \n\n2. \nMeasure \nby \n#1 \nfrom home \n\nIt is plain \nthat the \nOffice \nthus \ncreated in 1862, \nunder the title of Turnkey's \nDeputy \nwith \nan allowance of £700 a year, and later as Deputy \nConduct. \nWas the same \nas that which \nthen existed under the \ntitle \nwith \n7 \nAssistant",
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        "document_key": "CO129-115 - Sir MacDonnell - 1866 [9-10]",
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        "content_text": "Evening\n\nthat was their only objection to a Stamp Act it was absurd. There were objections once in England against Stamps, but ultimately it was found out that the principle was equitable and right, and now no one said a word against it. There had been a great deal said at the other meeting about the military contribution (laughter), but they seemed to have been satisfied with it! (cries of \"no, no.\") He was not standing there to answer any one of the arguments about the Governor. He admired His Excellency's policy in steering clear of everybody. What was the use of a Governor in a Colony like this, if he would not take up a position and adhere to it? Oh, it was said, but he ought to refer to the upper crust, to the crême de la crême of the colony (such laughter). But he must not get all the cream; let the skim milk come in (renewed laughter). The fact was that the rich people intended to leave as soon as possible, and leave their predecessors to pay the taxes (loud laughter). Mr. Barnard again urged that the Stamp Act was commendable, as it would make foreign bank-shareholders pay towards the support of the colony. The Act would make very little difference to the merchants, who would charge their client's pockets, and not their own; and he was certain it would prevent litigation. He had not long been in the colony, when he said to the Attorney General \"How is it you have no Stamp Act here ?\" He replied, \"I do not know; but I hope we shall get one, one day.\" It would prevent a large amount of perjury and litigation. As for its being \"vexatious,\" all taxation was vexatious; people who paid it were most anxious to be rid of it. The memorialists represented a large section of the community but not the whole of it; and as for the Chinese really he thought the Governor was right (no, no). Mr Barnard pointed out that the memorialists had not indicated a satisfactory substitute for the Stamp Act, expressed his own willingness to consent to a tax on professions or trades, and avowed his belief that the time would come when even the memorialists would be perfectly satisfied with the Act (great laughter).\n\nThe CHAIRMAN then read the resolution again, and asked if anybody would second it.\n\nMr RYDER: I second the motion.\n\nMr STOBEY rose to speak to the motion, With reference to the proposed appeal to the Secretary for the Colonies, he must confess that from his experience he thought it would be a mere loss of time and paper. They knew very well what reply they had received to their protest against the military contribution; he was quite sure that rarely, if ever, would they find the Colonial Office step in between their Governor and his policy, so long as they did not see any actual injustice inflicted. As to the Governor's speech. He confessed that when the Stamp Act was introduced, he was opposed to its schedule, but he did not sign the memorial because he did not think that due consideration had been given to His Excellency's letter.(hear). The public seemed at that time to be seized with a rabid desire to do something against the Governor, and His Excellency's letter was entirely ignored. His Excellency had clearly said that he was open to conviction, and not only himself introduced modifications of the original schedule, but invited suggestions for further amendment. But no such advice as he sought was over tendered to him; and in his (Mr S.'s) opinion His Excellency had shown a manly, straightforward spirit in passing the Act as he had done. It was now perfect, as far as it went; but the Governor would modify it still further, if required on good ground (cheers).\n\nPage 205\n\nAs for the Governor's reply to the Memorial, he considered it to be perfectly unanswerable; he had cut the ground from under the memorialists' feet completely-(cheers). If there was one point more than another to which that remark would apply, it was that relating to the item of $4,000 dollars for road at Kowloon. His Excellency said the Government was bound by agreement with its tenants to incur that expenditure. The ground at Kowloon was sold four years ago, and the new road was then shown. The person who owned the land would have been able to deal with it had faith been kept with him; and he (Mr S.) said there was an honesty displayed in the Governor's determination to fulfil faith with the public that deserved commendation (cheers). The land was sold on the condition that the road should be made. Mr Storey supported His Excellency's views with respect to the water-rates. It was notorious that the existing water rates were paid by numbers who did not receive the supply of water they were entitled to (cheers), and he could scarcely see why, when the promised supply was given, an additional payment should be demanded by increase of rates (cheers). He was paying coolies to bring water to his house-water for which he already paid rates, and he knew many persons who were in the same condition. In the speech His Excellency had met this question and every other with argument fairly, openly, and honestly, with perfect honesty to the public and to his own convictions; and he (Mr S.) was sure that His Excellency's policy would turn out to be the most honest in its results (cheers). He repeated it would be a waste of time, under the circumstances, to send any memorial to the Secretary of State. But before concluding, he would remark that there was one thing the public had to thank the memorialists for. Had it not been for the severe opposition, partly personal opposition ---- for which they had to thank the memorialists, the Governor would not have had an opportunity of showing what stuff he was made of (cheers). He hoped His Excellency would long remain in the Colony-(cheers), and he would gladly pay his quota of taxation under the new Stamp Act. The suggested increase of the house duty would have been infamous, for it would have pressed heavily on those who were now sufficiently hardly pressed (cheers) The Governor had hit the right nail on the head, when he placed the additional taxation on the shoulders of those who could best afford to bear it-(cheers).\n\nThere being no one else desirous to address the meeting.\n\nThe Chairman put the motion. Half the number of those present held up their hands in its favour; of the remaining moiety, only eight voted at all, and they declared against the resolution, which was accordingly carried.\n\nMr ARTHUR here rose and remarked there had been a good deal said about bankers in regard to this Stamp Act. A case had arisen the other day in regard to which he had received a letter from His Excellency in which he found the Banks after all were going to get off easier than they had at first supposed.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN then declared the proceedings at an end, and the meeting broke up.",
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        "content_text": "\"Heonghing Mercury\" \n\n209\n\nTHE\n\nHONGKONG MERCURY\n\nAND SHIPPING GAZETTE.\n\nFRIDAY, 21ST SEPTEMBER, 1866.\n\nIt is not very easy to make out with what object the Meeting was summoned the other day by the Anti-Stamp Tax Committee. If only for the purpose of hearing read to them by Mr. MACLEAN the Governor's reply to the Memorial and Protest, it was ill-advised and unnecessary. His Excellency, by having his reply printed for circulation among the members of the Committee and others and by sending copies to the local papers, did more to give publicity to his case than could possibly be done at any public meeting likely to be got together in Hongkong. If the object in view was, not only to lay the Governor's reply before the public, but also to point out to the community the fallacies contained in that document, the inapplicability of some of its arguments and the weakness of others, and to elicit an expression of popular dissatisfaction and devise further plans for the defeat and overthrow of the obnoxious measure—the Public Meeting of Monday last was a complete and startling failure.\n\nThe Meeting was in the first place insignificantly attended. Neither in members nor in respectability could it compare with the first. The gross misrepresentation that stated the Meeting to have been well attended, “the Court House being filled and many being unable to obtain seats,” was worthy of the Journal in which it appeared. The part of the Court usually occupied by the bar and officers of the Court was certainly full and many gentlemen were compelled to stand. But the other half of the Court House ordinarily appropriated to the public was not quarter filled, while on the occasion of the first meeting every seat was occupied and the passages were crowded. With the exception of the members of the Memorial Committee, but few of the taipons were present in the body of the Court, and if many of those who were there could not find seats it was because the furniture from the offices of the Court had been moved into the Court-room out of the way of the white-washers, and the place was lumbered up with desks and tables.\n\nIn the second place, the only expression of popular feeling elicited on the occasion was in favour of the Stamp Act and in support of the Governor's speech or letter in reply to the Memorialists and protesting members of Council. Mr. GRANVILLE SHARP, while smoothing down the ugly passions of his hearers with one hand, dealt them some awkward hits with the other, justly ridiculing the idea—first propounded by the merchants themselves, although afterwards taken up and considerably improved by a section of the local Press—of a general exodus from Hongkong as the immediate consequence of the Stamp Tax. His speech went farther than the purely ridiculous aspect of the question, and unmasked those who, paying not one single cent of taxes, would impose a double burden on the small middle class here which does pay taxes. Mr. BARNARD, if he did nothing else, made the meeting laugh at him, if not with him, and made certain uncomfortable disclosures as to the motives of some of the more virulent opponents of the new finance measure.\n\nIt was really very unkind of the gentlemen present, when, at the commencement of his oration, Mr. B. stated that he proposed to say something about the Stamp Tax, although many there might think he knew nothing about it—to shout \"hear! hear!!\" in such a significant way; and it was really cruel when he referred to \"the most respectable men in the Colony\" to cry \"name! name!!\" so persistently that the unhappy gentleman yielded to the clamour. We don't envy him his task of explaining away what he then said. Mr. STOREY's speech was very good in its way. Perhaps it pledged himself too earnestly for the good behaviour of the Governor, and for his honest and uprightness of intention, but Mr. STOREY felt strongly and spoke strongly. That question to which the speaker referred pointedly, as evidencing the Governor's good faith—the question of the Kowloon Land Lots—is one which at a very early date will, we believe, become the subject of litigation between the Crown and its tenants and of earnest public discussion. There were three speakers, and all spoke in favour of the Stamp Act. The few words uttered by Mr. BOSMAN were undeserving of the name of a speech, and Mr. McDOUALL's utterance was a palpable confession of defeat. \"We have nothing to say,\" i.e., we are answered and silenced—\"somebody else speak.\"\n\nWhat a pitiful position the Chairman must have found himself placed in! Long pauses; speeches in opposition to the objects for which the meeting had been summoned; no one to raise a voice in reply; an indifferently worded resolution carried as listlessly and as indifferently as if it were not of the least importance; failure in every way. Mr. MACLEAN felt it deeply and \"dismissed\" the meeting, like a pack of troublesome schoolboys, and as if he were heartily glad to be done with the whole affair. We regret for that gentleman's sake, that he did not meet with the support from his colleagues which his own conduct throughout the business eminently merited.",
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        "content_text": "# OFFICE OF SURVEYOR GENERAL\n## ESTIMATE OF THE EXPENSE NECESSARY TO BE INCURRED FOR Alterations and Repairs to Police Stations, including Plan or Description.\n\nA sum of $10,000 has been expended under Report and Estimate No.3 of 1868 in alterations and additions to the several Police Stations in the Colony. It is now proposed to still further extend these alterations and to provide proper Stabling for the Police with the view of obviating the necessity of hiring stables. The sites selected as the most suitable for the Branch Stables are: Compound of No. 7 Police station, at West Point; and on Government Ground immediately adjoining No.1 Police Station at Causeway Point. Accommodation for three horses will be provided within each stable with proper room for Fodder and Saddlery.\n\nAt No. 5 Police Station, it is proposed to add another storey, and on the 3rd floor a room for a Fire Engine is also to be provided.\n\n| Police Station | Description of Work | Estimated Cost |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| No. 5 | Add another storey, room for Fire Engine |  |\n| No. 7 | Stabling | 200 |\n| No. 1 | Stabling | 48 |\n| Central | General repairs | 200 |\n| New | Stabling | 4450 |\n| No. 23 | General repairs | 1400 |\n| No. 5 | New room for Inspector and Engine house | 600 |\n| No. 7 | Stabling |  |\n| No. 28 | Cells and General repairs | 500 |\n|  | New room for Indian Constables, rearrangement of Cookhouses, Bathrooms, and Privies | 500 |\n| Show-Hee-Wai Station | General repairs; Cookhouses, Privies, and Bathrooms have to be pulled down and re-arranged | 300 |\n|  |  | 30 |\n\nApproved,\n**(signext)**\nR.G. MacDonnell,\n**Governor**",
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        "content_text": "(Art. of Instructions, No. 38)\n\nSupplementary-\n\nREPORT AND ESTIMATE No. 26 OF 1889.\n\nOFFICE OF SURVEYOR GENERAL ESTIMATE OF THE EXPENSE NECESSARY TO BE INCURRED FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL DATED June 23rd Quarters for the Gaol Staff - 1869.\n\nPLAN ON DESCRIPTION.\n\n  \n    MATERIALS TO BE PURCHASED\n    MATERIALS ISSUED FROM STORES\n    LABOUR\n    PARTICULARS OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED\n    PORTION TO BE DONE BY CONTRACT\n    TOTAL\n  \n  \n    $\n    C.\n    C.\n    \n    C.\n    $\n  \n  \n    This estimate provides for adding an additional storey to the house of the Superintendent of the Gaol, and to the quarters for Turnley's Bricklayer, also for creating a verandah on the East side of the Superintendent's house, and on the North side of Turnley's quarters. The building will be brick, plastered except the lower portion of the piers of the verandah, which are of granite. The floors of the verandahs are to be laid with tiles. The roofs of both buildings are to be flat, and covered with tiles, to avoid shutting out air from the adjacent buildings.\n    \n  \n  \n    The sum of $28,000 is provided in the Estimates for 1869, for a New Magistracy. Quarters for Gaol staff. It having been decided to postpone the building of the New Magistracy, the sum of $9,820 is now required for the additional accommodation for the Gaol staff only.\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    1338\n    Excavator\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    3561\n    Mason\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    1300\n    Carpenter\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    695\n    Bricklayer\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    740\n    Plasterer\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    150\n    Painter\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    100\n    Glazier\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    180\n    Plumber\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    225\n    Blacksmith\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    8921\n    \n    \n    Rebuilding north wall of Turntley's Quarters\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    899\n    \n    \n    Casualties\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Approved,\n    \n  \n  \n    (signed) R. G. Macdonnell\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    TOTAL\n    $9820\n  \n\nLamourrie\n\nIn 16571/1",
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        "content_text": "## (6) \n## (7) \n217 \n\nThe foregoing table only gives the number of people who were found dead or dying under the ruins of houses, but it is feared, although no record can be obtained, that a very large number must have received bodily injuries, as it is known that as houses became unroofed and were threatened with annihilation, their inmates left them and went into the streets when the latter were quite dark and when building débris, roofing tiles, and other missiles were being hurled from every housetop with force almost beyond credence.\n\nTowards 2 A.M., the violence of the wind had driven before it such a large volume of water into the harbour through the Lyeemoon Pass, that at this hour, which under ordinary circumstances should have been that of low water, the sea had risen considerably above the datum of high water and was washing over the lower portions of the City. Before 3 A.M., the Gas Works were submerged, and the gas supply being cut off, the City was during these most anxious moments suddenly plunged into darkness. About this time, Mr. CREAGH, the Deputy Superintendent of Police, and some other gentlemen who had collected together a few volunteers to put out a fire, which had broken out in Jervois Street, report that the latter as well as the streets between it, Bonham Strand, and the Praya, were four feet under water, that the people were up to their waists in water, and that the waves were buffeting the fire engine so that it could not be used. This evidence is corroborated by the marks left on many buildings after the sea retired, among others, the Harbour Master's Office had five feet of water in its lower storey.\n\nThe entire sea frontage of the City has been very seriously damaged. The Praya wall for a length of a mile between the City Hall and Toong Kai Street has been broken up, and will have to be entirely rebuilt with new material. From Toong Kai Street as far as the Sailors' Home, a distance of one mile, the wall shows so many breaches, and is altogether so undermined that it is still a matter of doubt whether long sections of it may not require rebuilding in like manner. In many places from the Eastern Guard House to East Point, the sea wall has also given way and will require reconstruction on a more solid basis than has hitherto been adopted in Hongkong. But as the very important subject of the sea defence of the City is one of special report, now under preparation, it will be premature to dilate upon it in this memorandum.\n\nGovernment House, together with the Law Courts, the Lock Hospital, and the Government offices, have escaped with greater immunity than any other buildings. In the latter, a chimney stack was blown down and fell through the roof; with the exception of this, and a few doors and windows blown in, there has been no damage of any consequence to report.\n\n### Government Civil Hospital\nThis ricketty old structure has been left in so ruined a state as to be no longer habitable. During the earlier stages of the gale, the doors and windows fronting the North were blown in one after another, and the wind having found a vent into the upper storey soon upheaved the roof, carrying away portions of it to a distance of 200 yards. The brick verandahs on some of the wards fell in. For more than an hour, the terrified patients ran considerable risk of being killed, and Dr. CLAPHAM, the Resident Surgeon, informs me that owing to the intense darkness and the deafening roar of the wind, it was with the utmost difficulty that he succeeded in getting them together and sheltering them in one room of the lower storey, which had fortunately been but lately repaired, so that it was able to hold out till daylight.\n\n### Victoria Gaol\nVictoria Gaol has portions unroofed, some of the windows of the north-eastern frontage blown in, and glass broken. A survey was held under my direction after the typhoon, but no part of the Gaol was found so unsafe as to render possible the escape of prisoners. The principal damages to this building have been since made good.\n\n### Stone Cutters' Island Gaol\nThis huge and imposing pile, founded by SIR HERCULES ROBINSON and designed to accommodate a convict establishment of 600 persons, is now a heap of ruins. Many of the main walls are so cracked and so much out of plumb that they will have to be knocked down to prevent future accidents. The greater portions of the roof fell in, carrying away and crushing under it the long galleries which divided the lines of cells. The basement portion of the eastern wing, which was used as a Powder Magazine, was buried in débris, and the fall of the building entailed considerable risk of an explosion. The powder was, however, subsequently removed from under the ruins, and safely stored in the Hulk which is anchored off the island. The upper floors of Stone Cutters' Island Gaol were fortunately not tenanted.\n\n### Central Police Barracks and Police Stations\nOf all the Police buildings, the Police Officers' quarters have fared worst. These were unroofed and had some of the doors and windows in the North front blown in. The house was otherwise very severely shaken, some of the chimneys being blown down through the roof. The Central Police Barracks have also been partially unroofed, and much of the woodwork is destroyed. In the outlying villages, the Police Stations of Shau-ki-Wan and Stanley have suffered most; both have been very severely shaken, and I fear the latter will have to be almost entirely rebuilt. The Police Station at Yow-ma-tee was for a time four feet under water, and when the sea receded, it left a steam launch and other craft stranded on its basement floor.\n\nThe wharves, both public and private, built out at right angles to the Praya along the whole extent of the City, have been swept away or otherwise injured, with the exception of the Peninsula and Oriental Steam Ship Company's new jetty and the Hongkong Pier, both timber structures. Of Government piers, but few have been left in such a condition as to be worth repairing, and it is deserving of attention that those apparently solid structures which were made of ashlar granite succumbed long before the timber jetties in their neighbourhood.\n\nAfter the sea retired, the Praya embankment, which previously formed one of the most capacious business thoroughfares of the City, was left in places like a sloping beach covered with the stones and concrete débris of the sea wall, together with wrecks and spars. All these heaped one upon another rendered the embankment almost impassable. In places where the sea wall was knocked down and the embankment behind it scoured away, some of the large mansions fronting the sea, and which are occupied by the principal merchants of the Colony, were already being undermined by the waves, and they would have inevitably fallen had the gale lasted a few hours longer.\n\nThe whole of Victoria is drained and sewered into the harbour, the drainage being led out at intervals along the Praya wall. The destruction of the wall, entailing the destruction of the sewer outlets, plugged for a time every channel of escape, and the sewage becoming dammed and stagnant, after twenty-four hours became putrid. The clog was rendered still more effective by the mass of sand which the waves washed onto the ruins, so that many of the sewers became tightly packed with débris, their walls blown in, or so shattered as to require rebuilding, imbedded in it. The natural result was a most pestilential smell, rendered still more deleterious by the deadly fœtor of decomposing human bodies which continued to be washed ashore for several days. Happily, however, in spite of the hot weather which followed, the Public Health has not suffered, and after forty-eight hours, when the panic had in a measure subsided, and workmen could gradually be got together, gangs were employed to clear away the débris and to restore things to their normal condition.\n\nIn the country, many isolated houses have been knocked down, and the paddy fields and meadows under cultivation, which skirt the foreshores of the island, have for the most part been inundated by the sea. The rice crops have been destroyed, and much misery has been entailed upon the poorest of the community.\n\n### The General Post Office\nThe General Post Office, though it does not show many external signs of injury, has been greatly strained, owing to the weakness of the roof timbers. These have been in many places hollowed out by white ants, which for a short time back have infested the roof. I fear that a new roof to a portion of the house will be necessary.\n\n### Markets\nThe six principal markets of Victoria have experienced the fate of other buildings; in some cases, having their roofs untiled, in others, as in the Central market, having portions of their outer walls damaged.\n\n### Public Schools\nThe insecure foundations of the Central School, made manifest by the earthquake of five months ago, have become still more so since the typhoon. Portions of the roof have come away from the walls, and these have got slightly out of the perpendicular. A part of the tiling over the western Class Room has been stripped off, and some damage done to doors and windows. As it is contemplated at no distant date to erect a new School with increased accommodation, it will not be necessary, in regard to the Central School, to go to greater expense than will suffice to maintain it safely for a year or two to come. Three out of the four other Public Schools of the City have escaped with trifling damages, but the fourth one, i.e., Syingpoon School, has lost the roof off its western front.\n\n### The Police Courts\nThe Police Courts have been partly unroofed, and the eastern verandahs laid in ruins.\n\n### Harbour Master's Office\nThe unsheltered site of this public office, which is only 50 feet away from the Praya wall, exposed it to two dangers, and it has come through the ordeal much better than could have been expected. While the gale was stripping off the roofing, the sea that had flooded down the Praya was battering against its walls. At one time, there were five feet of water in the basement, and the breakers were sending their spray over its roof. In spite of this, the damage is attended with surprisingly small loss, being limited to portions of the roof which are untiled and to doors and windows which are shattered and unhinged.\n\nI have the honour to append herewith an interesting report from the Superintendent of the Government Gardens, upon the damage done to the gardens and plantations of the Colony. When we call to mind the constant and laborious care which has been taken to induce upon this bare and ungenerous soil an artificial vegetation, and the successful and gratifying results which had so flattered these efforts, we cannot but be disheartened at the disastrous finale which has closed the efforts of so many years. A large proportion of the handsome and well-grown Banians and India rubber trees which lined the streets of the City and the roads leading out of it have been blown down, and so many have been injured that we may not enjoy their grateful shade for years to come.\n\n### Government Telegraph Lines and Clock Tower\nThe Government Telegraph lines throughout the island were destroyed, the wind in many instances snapping the telegraph poles close to the ground. The shore ends of the submarine cables were also broken, and communication severed. The Clock Tower was much shaken, and the dials of the town clock were blown in and shattered to pieces. The Harbour Officers' quarters have been very much shaken, and the tower over the building will have to be pulled down, as it is injured beyond repair.",
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        "content_text": "## (6)\n\nThe foregoing table only gives the number of people who were found dead or dying under the ruins of houses, but it is feared, although no record can be obtained, that a very large number have received bodily injuries, as it is known that as houses became unroofed and were threatened with annihilation, their inmates left them and went into the streets when the latter were quite dark when building débris, roofing tiles, and other missiles were being hurled from every housetop with force almost beyond credence.\n\nTowards 2 A.M., the violence of the wind had driven before it such a large volume of water in the harbour through the Lyeemoon Pass, that at this hour, which under ordinary circumstances should have been that of low water, the sea had risen considerably above the datum of high water and was washing over the lower portions of the City. Before 3 A.M., the Gas Works were submerged, and the gas supply being cut off, the City was during these most anxious moments suddenly plunged into darkness. About this time, Mr. CREAGH, the Deputy Superintendent of Police, and some other gentlemen who had collected together a few volunteers to put out a fire, which had broken out in Jervois Street, report that the latter as well as the streets between it, Bonham Strand, and the Praya, were four feet under water, that the people were up to their waists in water, and that the waves were buffeting the fire engine so that it could not be used. This evidence is corroborated by the marks left on many buildings after the sea retired; among others, the Harbour Master's Office had five feet of water in its lower storey.\n\nThe entire sea frontage of the City has been very seriously damaged. The Praya wall for a length of a mile between the City Hall and Toong Kai Street has been broken up, and will have to be entirely rebuilt with new material. From Toong Kai Street as far as the Sailors' Home, a distance of one mile, the wall shows so many breaches, and is altogether so undermined that it is still a matter of doubt whether long sections of it may not require rebuilding in like manner. In many places from the Eastern Guard House to East Point, the sea wall has also given way and will require reconstruction on a more solid basis than has hitherto been adopted in Hongkong. But as the very important subject of the sea defence of the City is one of special report, now under preparation, it will be premature to dilate upon it in this memorandum.\n\nAfter the sea retired, the Praya embankment, which previously formed one of the most capacious business thoroughfares of the City, was left in places like a sloping beach covered with the stones and concrete débris of the sea wall together with wrecks and spars. All these heaped one upon another rendered the embankment almost impassable. In places where the sea wall was knocked down and the embankment behind it scoured away, some of the large mansions fronting the sea, and which are occupied by the principal merchants of the Colony, were already being undermined by the waves and they would have inevitably fallen had the gale lasted a few hours longer.\n\nThe wharves, both public and private, built out at right angles to the Praya along the whole extent of the City, have been swept away or otherwise injured, with the exception of the Peninsula and Oriental Steam Ship Company's new jetty and the Hongkong Pier, both timber structures. Of the Government piers, but few have been left in such a condition as to be worth repairing, and it is deserving of attention that those apparently solid structures which were made of ashlar granite succumbed long before the timber jetties in their neighbourhood.\n\n## (7)\n\n224\n\nIn regard to Government buildings, I have the honour to report that nearly all have suffered to some extent, and that estimates of the cost of their repairs are being prepared and will be duly submitted.\n\nGovernment House, together with the Law Courts, the Lock Hospital, and the Government offices, have escaped with greater immunity than any other buildings. In the latter, a chimney stack was blown down and fell through the roof; with the exception of this, and a few doors and windows blown in, there has been no damage of any consequence to report.\n\n**Government Civil Hospital**. - This ricketty old structure has been left in so ruined a state as to be no longer habitable. During the earlier stages of the gale, the doors and windows fronting the North were blown in one after another, and the wind having found a vent into the upper storey soon upheaved the roof, carrying away portions of it to a distance of 200 yards. The brick verandahs on the South side were forced out of the perpendicular until they toppled over, and a part of the ceilings of the wards fell in. For more than an hour, the terrified patients ran considerable risk of being killed, and Dr. CLAPHAM, the Resident Surgeon, informs me that owing to the intense darkness and the deafening roar of the wind, it was with the utmost difficulty that he succeeded in getting them together and sheltering them in one room of the lower storey, which had fortunately been but lately repaired, so that it was able to hold out till daylight.\n\n**Victoria Gaol** has portions unroofed, some of the windows of the north-eastern frontage blown in, and glass broken. A survey was held under my direction after the typhoon, but no part of the Gaol was found so unsafe as to render possible the escape of prisoners. The principal damages to this building have since been made good.\n\n**Stone Cutters' Island Gaol**. - This huge and imposing pile, founded by SIR HERCULES ROBINSON and designed to accommodate a convict establishment of 600 persons, is now a heap of ruins. Many of the main walls are so cracked and so much out of plumb that they will have to be knocked down to prevent future accidents. The greater portions of the roof fell in, carrying away and crushing under it the long galleries which divided the lines of cells. The basement portion of the eastern wing, which was used as a Powder Magazine, was buried in débris, and the fall of the building entailed no inconsiderable risk of an explosion. The powder was, however, subsequently removed from under the ruins and safely stored in the Hulk which is anchored off the island. The upper floors of Stone Cutters' Island Gaol were fortunately not tenanted.\n\n**Central Police Barracks and Police Stations**. - Of all the Police buildings, the Police Officers' Quarters have fared worst. These were unroofed and had some of the doors and windows in the North front blown in. The house was otherwise very severely shaken, some of the chimneys being blown down through the roof. The Central Police Barracks have also been partially unroofed, and much of the woodwork is destroyed. In the outlying villages, the Police Stations of Shau-ki-Wán and Stanley have suffered most; both have been very severely shaken, and I fear the latter will have to be almost entirely rebuilt. The Police Station at Yau-ma-tei was for a time four feet under water, and when the sea receded, it left a steam launch and other craft stranded on its basement floor.\n\nThe whole of Victoria is drained and sewered into the harbour, the drainage being led out at intervals along the Praya wall. The destruction of the wall, entailing the destruction of the sewer outlets, plugged for a time every channel of escape, and the sewage becoming dammed and stagnant, after twenty-four hours became putrid. The clog was rendered still more effective by the mass of sand which the waves washed on to the ruins, so that many of the sewers became tightly packed and imbedded in it. The natural result was a most pestilential smell, rendered still more deleterious by the deadly fœtor of decomposing human bodies which continued to be washed ashore for several days. Happily, however, in spite of the hot weather which followed, the Public Health has not suffered, as after forty-eight hours, when the panic had in a measure subsided, and workmen could gradually be got together, gangs were employed to clear away the débris and to restore things to their normal condition.\n\nIn the country, many isolated houses have been knocked down, and the paddy fields and meadows under cultivation, which skirt the foreshores of the island, have for the most part been inundated by the sea. The rice crops have been destroyed, and much misery has been entailed upon the poorest of the community.\n\nI have the honour to append herewith an interesting report from the Superintendent of the Government Gardens, upon the damage done to the gardens and plantations of the Colony. We cannot but be disheartened at the disastrous finale which has closed the efforts of so many years. A large proportion of the handsome and well-grown Banians and India rubber trees which lined the streets of the City and the roads leading out of it have been blown down, and so many have been injured that we may not enjoy their grateful shade for years to come.\n\nThe Government Telegraph lines throughout the island were destroyed, the wind in many instances snapping the telegraph poles close to the ground. The shore ends of the submarine cable were also broken, and communication severed.\n\nThe General Post Office, though it does not show many external signs of injury, has been greatly strained, owing to the weakness of the roof timbers. These have been in many places hollowed out by white ants, which for a short time back have infested the roof. I fear that a new roof to a portion of the house will be necessary.\n\n**Markets**. - The six principal markets of Victoria have experienced the fate of other buildings; in some cases, having their roofs untiled, in others, as in the Central market, having portions of their outer walls blown in, or so shattered as to require rebuilding.\n\n**Public Schools**. - The insecure foundations of the Central School, made manifest by the earthquake of five months ago, have become still more so since the typhoon. Portions of the roof have come away from the walls, and these have got slightly out of the perpendicular. The western Class Room has been stripped off, and some damage done to doors and windows. As it is contemplated at no distant date to erect a new School with increased accommodation, it will not be necessary, in regard to the Central School, to go to greater expense than will suffice to maintain it safely for a year or two to come. Three out of the four other Public Schools of the City have escaped with trifling damages, but the fourth one, i.e., Saiyingpoon School, has lost the roof off its western front.\n\nThe Police Courts have been partly unroofed, and the eastern verandahs laid in ruins.\n\n**Harbour Master's Office**. - The unsheltered site of this public office, which is only 50 feet away from the Praya wall, exposed it to two dangers, and it has come through the ordeal much better than could have been expected. At one time, there were five feet of water in the basement, and the breakers were sending their spray over its roof. In spite of this, the damage is surprisingly small, being limited to portions of the roof which are untiled and to doors and windows which are shattered and unhinged. The meteorological station was, however, entirely swept away, and not a trace of the instruments remains. The Harbour Officers' quarters have been very much shaken, and the tower over the building will have to be pulled down, as it is injured beyond repair.\n\nThe Clock Tower was much shaken, and the dials of the town clock were blown in and shattered to pieces.",
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        "content_text": "524\n\nas far as\n\nThe Hospital for Deaf patients has been arranged as possible on the system adopted for most of the Hospitals recently erected; having the Wards in pavilions plans at some distance apart and connected by Corridors. Each pavilion has three storeys; the lowest storey is a basement, used also as offices and in others introduced with the view of raising the floors of the Wards.\n\nCases\n\nAt some little distance above the ground level. The two upper floors in each of 5 Pavilions are fitted up as Wards.\n\nThe entire design contemplates 5 of these Pavilions. The 1st Wards having accommodation for 62 Patients. The Pavilion occupying the centre space in the front of the Building is devoted, on the Ground floor, to the Taking department, and on the Upper floor, to the Operating Theater. Four Towers at the angles of two of the Pavilions afford space for Nurses Rooms and sullerin attached to the Wards and above lies.\n\nfor separate Rooms for Special cases. While the topmost storey of each Tower will contain cisterns for the Storage of Water. Means will be provided in the basement beneath the Taking department for warming the wards by means of hot water in winter and for a constant supply of hot water at all times for the general service of the Hospital.\n\nThe Plan is so arranged as to prevent as far as possible any disturbance of the existing surface of the ground which, if desirable, may be left untouched except so far as may be necessary in order to provide secure foundations for the walls, but it would probably be desirable to remove all boulders and large stones from the entire area covered by the building and to lay a thickness of Concrete over the whole surface. The concrete should be about 6 inches thick.\n\nThe Taking Department has a Room, a Waiting Room for Patients and a Surgeon Physician's Room with lavatory and WC attached. Under the Centre Pavilion on the opposite side of the Corridor are offices and Servatories for the use of the Assistant and Student.\n\nOn the Ground floor, between the Pavilions on the south side, provision is made for the Kitchen, scullery and the necessary office and store Rooms. In a corresponding position on the north side, there is a Laboratory and the stores for drugs and various implements.\n\nProvision is also made on the Ground floor for a Day Room for Nurses and a certain number of Sleeping Compartments for Nurses when off duty.\n\nOf the principal Wards, 4 are ...\n\n.3",
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        "content_text": "弯\n\n580\n\nCoby...\n\nLondon Office of the Inspectorate\n\nwas left likely hi\n\nthai Donnell You with 8875/75\n\nHongkong Receipt\n\nKort\n\nGeneral of Chinese Maritime\n\nCustoms\n\n8 Storey's Gate St James' Parks. S.W.\n\nMy\n\n6th September 1875-\n\nDear Sir Rechard,\n\nI have\n\nTelegram from\n\njust received\n\nMr Hart and\n\nenclose his reply\n\nto your message\n\nof the 18th August last.\n\nshall be happy to telegraph\n\nany further message or messages\n\nyou may think it desirable\n\nto send him.\n\nYours te\n\n(ad) J.D. Campbell",
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        "content_text": "581\n\nLondon Office of the Inspectorate General of Chinese Maritime Customs.\n\n8 Storey's Gate St James' Park. S.W.\n\n6th September 1875.\n\nExtract from Mr Hart's Telegram (in cypher)\n\n\"Inform Sir Richard present system although expensive is paying ... maintains fleet for Coast police, still if England is willing China is also willing to put this work under the foreign Inspectorate and ...",
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        "content_text": "(10)\n\nRecommendation.—The Committee recommend the adoption of a rule that this punishment (handcuffing and \"chaining\") should only be employed in cases of great necessity, as where a prisoner is in a state of great excitement and irritation and has used or threatens to use violence.\n\nSuch restraint should not be continued for more than 24 hours consecutively without an order from a Visiting Justice specifying the cause thereof and the time during which the prisoner shall be kept in such restraint, which order the Superintendent shall preserve as his authority. This shall not affect the power of the Superintendent to make a prisoner work in leg-irons.\n\nSOLITARY CONFINEMENT AND DARK CELLS.—Solitary confinement will be considered separately as forming part of the punishment to be undergone in carrying out a sentence. Of course, it is applicable to breaches of Gaol Rules as well.\n\nIt means in England confinement by day and night in a light cell without any occupation or any possibility of speaking to any other prisoner. The Turnkeys who bring in the meals are forbidden to speak.\n\nDark Cells are a form of this punishment and a very severe one.\n\nThere are no proper dark cells in the present Gaol, as all admit some light. Intense darkness is the essence of the punishment, and is most irksome.\n\nThe Committee recommend that a certain number of \"solitary cells\" be so constructed as to be capable of being turned into \"dark cells\" provided care be taken that proper ventilation is secured.\n\nThat power be conferred on the Superintendent to confine misbehaving prisoners in dark cells for not longer than 12 hours and with the consent of the Visiting Justices or the Police Magistrate for the day, for 24 hours, care being taken that such prisoner be visited by a Turnkey at regular intervals with a light and that such Turnkey be strictly ordered to report at once to the Superintendent any injurious effect he may observe.\n\nBread or Rice and Water for Europeans and Chinese. For the former it is a very efficacious punishment, for the latter it is not so as it differs but little from the ordinary diet, and as they have hitherto been relieved from all labour whilst under this punishment, it has no deterrent effect.\n\nThe attention of the Committee has been called to one very great evil attending dietary punishment, inflicted for a breach of Gaol Rules.\n\nThey conflict with the dietaries awarded as part of the punishment under sentence. The Rule as to bread or rice and water at present is this. Prisoners sentenced to 14 days imprisonment and under, are kept the whole time on bread or rice and water, all other prisoners are kept on this diet for the first 6 months of their sentence during 10 days of each month from the 1st to the 5th and the 16th to the 20th.\n\nThis was an alteration from the Amended Regulations of 1872, by which the first 10 days were passed on this diet.\n\nThe difficulty is that when bread or rice and water is ordered as a punishment for some Gaol offence immediately after the termination of a period of penal diet as part of the punishment under the sentence, the prisoners are apt to complain to the Medical Officer of weakness or ill-health. Either extra rations or a return to the full ordinary diet have in many cases been ordered by the Medical Officer, and thus the intended punishment is defeated.\n\nRecommendation.—The Committee strongly advise that the Superintendent be empowered to give as punishment for Gaol offences, Solitary confinement for not more than 3 days consecutively, extra shot-drill with the 32lb shot if necessary, or \"stone-carrying,\" or extra \"oakum-picking,\" \"irons,\" \"chains\" and \"handcuffs\" under the limits proposed, in the place of dietary punishments.\n\n(11)\n\n\"Crank.\"—The present Acting Superintendent is of opinion that this punishment should be reserved for offences against Gaol discipline.\n\nThe Committee are of opinion that unless the crank can be used more extensively as a punishment by way of hard labour under sentence, it will be of advantage to adopt the recommendations of the Superintendent, as it would then take the place of dietary punishments, of which the mischief has been pointed out.\n\nMr. TONNOCHY desires to state that he is strongly opposed to any reduction in the powers at present possessed by the Superintendent to administer any punishment allowed by the Regulations on his own and sole authority for offences against the Gaol Rules.\n\nSolitary confinement generally (\"Separate\" System).—The possibility of introducing this system depends to a great extent upon a reconstruction of the present Gaol. The whole subject was referred to the Surveyor General, who gave his opinion in a written communication and explained his views to the Committee.\n\n181\n\nBy pulling down the range of buildings occupied at present by the Magistrates' Courts and the house of the Captain Superintendent of Police, and using this space for building ranges of wards, and by altering the basement floors of the present Gaol and the upper stories and the women's ward, the whole Gaol might be adapted to the \"separate\" system and at least 500 cells provided.\n\nThough strongly recommended as making the Gaol more complete, this proposal may be considered too extensive at present, and the Committee have not thought it necessary to go minutely into details or to ask the Surveyor General for an estimate of the cost.\n\nBut the Committee are of opinion that although they are not in a position to recommend a reconstruction of the whole Gaol, the partial adaptation of the present buildings to solitary cells might be carried out at no great expense and with very excellent results especially in the case of Chinese prisoners convicted for the 2nd or 3rd time.\n\nThe Surveyor General made a calculation that by converting the basements of the Gaol, the present wings, 63 solitary cells could be constructed, and by adding 12 by converting the women's ward would make 75.\n\nIt has been proposed that the present Dead House and Store Room contained in the same yard which is 44 feet long by 14 broad should be converted into a women's ward with 2 rooms for the Matron. The space is sufficient as 20 women are the maximum number confined at any one time on record.\n\nThe objection has been raised that there is no yard annexed in which the women could take exercise, and that the Police latrine is on the other side of the wall.\n\nBut these objections might possibly be overcome, but still they are of weight. Another proposal is that the range of buildings at present forming the Magistrates' Courts shall be given up to the Turnkeys and Gaol Officers and that their present quarters should be occupied by the Hospital on the lower storey and by the women's ward on the upper, and that over the Turnkeys' cook-houses quarters for the debtors should be built.\n\nThis is a plan which the Committee (although they strongly recommend, if it could be entertained, the larger scheme of reconstruction) consider ought to be brought prominently under the notice of His Excellency.\n\nA site for Magistrates' Courts, it is stated, was procured some time ago, just below the present residence of the Captain Superintendent of Police, and the dilapidated condition of the Courts now in use rendering it very improbable that they can stand much longer, the Committee would strongly recommend that new Courts be built on the site indicated, and that the present building be employed as quarters for the Gaol Officers as long as it is habitable.\n\nThe Committee think it only necessary to make these suggestions without going into question of cost or questions of general expediency. The requisite information would of course be sought for from the Surveyor General, should the suggestion be entertained.\n\n17",
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        "content_text": "4\n\n535\n\nin its entirety on the ground that it contains detail, which should be the subject of special report and that it was in some part misleading. The Administrator records his agreement with this, and leaves to Mr. Smith's discretion \"to apply the pruning knife to all cases forwarded to the Storey General to his recall, and on the 19th April Mr. Bramston minutes it \"seen and returned.\"\n\n#\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary has failed to find record of the Commission to which your Lordship refers.\n\nHe has ascertained from Mr. Price and J. Arpe that they made no report of the Land in 1875.\n\nThey allege that they were merely requested by the Governor to acquaint themselves with the subject, that they took notes for their own information, but that those notes were not made official.\n\n5\n\nI fear that Mr Cecil C. Smith's account of Dr Arpe's report on the health of the Colony in the Year 1874, that \"it is in some few points misleading\" is correct.\n\nThe Vos Say confidence in the value of Dr Arpe's writing reports has been somewhat shaken by the admission recently made that his report on the prevalence of the contagious...",
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        "content_text": "581\n\n- ject had not prepared sue for it; and Jam loen opet at a loss to understand the marked change in His Excellency's love, at I aux altogether unwilling to believe that an unfortunate difference of opinion between this excellency and myself on the subject of Public Sanitation which prosé al au interviews on the 12th July last- behoren us, in which His Excellency wa Or a curried auray by conger as to accuse me of unproperly confederationg with the Surveyor General to defeat His Excellency's policng in that matter, cace have colored his judgement- subject altogether foreign to it. But uncomfortable and difficult as the personal position is in which His Excellencey's decision has left me I certainly should not have troubled Your Lordship witte this case were it at one of a public Gravity allogetter outside the encrits of the private controversy between my seebordinate and peyself.\n\nI do not propose to trouble your Lordship witte any comments at lengthe upon the correspondence which sufficiently conveys its own storey, and the foreseect -- position encry be thuis briefly summarised. Towards the end of last year it was brought my notice that Dr Wharry to express regulations extoring upon private Practice. His attention being called to thee, 29th Dec 1870 rule upon the su object Plobarry Kealect 2010 emba 18 the matter in a way my laying a formal complaint against him before His Excellency the Governor 2nd !: which he consitated 31 Deccu-Br1 1.0. Rs. 78 12 expon 8 Whurry was in refiling directed to conform to January 1830. the lorens of for Arttuur Kennedy's minute the same subject - 5th Increls 1873 where - by he had been informed that his salary had been fixed with the distured understanding that it was to command his whole time and Services 8.8 ho 70 45 January 1880\n\nAbout their live the necessities of thee. Coloring having required thee crection of a temporary Small Pry Hospital of which His Excellency the Governor had decided Went Dr. Wherry should take clearge, Blshurry made objections to the Hospital which at my ser and Jemmary 1880 - Gecest the fut cald writing, and which were que città a queene in which I forwarded by the Considered it may deeley to designate 8/sharry's objections simply feevolvers excuses. In reply Dis Excellmers regritted test I Wokwizy should thous le dispositions list. to curry out. D'Ayees instructions and sobered him to latte charge without delay CS.O. See 2.10 £3 \"Jemmary 1220 16 February 1200 6.00 44. 2 thril 6 as to the Severn A This 8 Whwizy did but on the 18th February he represented to sue that he was suffering from exhaustion and overwork, and unable to perform his duties, and requested fourteen day's have of absence. This complaint having led to the appoutunut of a Committee of Enquiry consisting of Dessuty Lungeon General Machuimon CB. and D1Brien, the concluding paragrapple of the report by these gentlemen in which thing found that the duties of D'Woleurry could not be considered excessive or of such an nature as to preclude their efficient perfourence arduous",
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        "content_text": "Brought forward # 88,250.\n\n11. Public Urinal in the principal thoroughfares of the City.\n\nThis provides for the purchase and freight from England of 4 galvanized water untuvial and fittings, and for constructing 200 urinals on the principal thoroughfares of the City. The number may be increased if they are found to be of public convenience.\n\n12. Re vote. Conversion of Lock into General Hospital 15,000\n\nThis project approved by the Secretary of State and the total cost of which is $30,000 consists of the adaptation of the present Lock Buildings to General Hospital use by the extension of the second storey, the addition of a new outbuilding, and rearrangement of the old. The first instalment of $18,700 was voted in the supplementary estimates of 1880.\n\nNote. The estimate of $30,000 does not include a detached residence for the superintendent.\n\n13. Maintenance of Praya Wall -\n\nThis provides for the maintenance and incidental repairs to the Praya wall in front of the City and for dredging and removing the sand from the sewer outlets.\n\n2000\n\nCarried forward # 106,200\n\n457\n\n \n\nPage 457 appears to be delineated by the context, the above is the proofread text.",
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        "content_text": "## paragraphs of this letter, as to \nthe prudence of providing for future demands \nby raising \nthe number of beds from eighty four to one hundred at an \nadditional outlay of $6000, making the total cost $144,000 \nas under :- \n\n| Item | Description | Cost |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. | Scheme sanctioned by Sir Michael Hicks Beach | $30,000 |\n| 2. | Detached residence for Surgeon | $8,000 |\n| 3. | New Storey to brostern Block (16 beds) | $6,000 |\n|  | Total | $44,000 |\n\nAs soon as these two points are settled, it will be possible to begin work, and cost of the building. \n\nI would respectfully suggest the matter should receive early attention.\n\nI have the honour, &c.  \n[signed] **I.M. Prici**  \nSurveyor General.",
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        "content_text": "for teaching purposes also, as it is roomy enough to hold two large classes without them being in each other's way.\n\nIt is intended to have an iron balcony gallery running off from the lobbies of the Lecture-Hall, with rooms arranged on each side.\n\nThe Class-rooms are arranged such that each large class-room opens into four smaller rooms on the four sides of the hall at a level corresponding with that of the upper floor.\n\nThe large central Entrance door to the Lecture Hall is shown in the Southern Elevation, and is intended for special occasions such as public Prize-day when a large number of guests assemble.\n\nLeading from the Class-rooms are glass doors to enable the European teacher to supervise the Chinese Assistant teachers.\n\nUpper floor. Drawing No. 14\n\nIn this storey, the general arrangement of class rooms is the same as that in the lower floor, the sole difference being that a large portion of the East wing is devoted to the offices.",
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        "content_text": "(\n\n9051\n\nGeneral has not hitherto advised\n\nany such proceedings. He further\n\nstated that he was\n\ninformed that\n\nthe present has in hand\n\nabout four hundred pounds (£400) - worth of Oriental Bank Notes\n\nin its hands. Now that a liquidator has been appointed, the proper legal step would, à\n\nBonnik, be to formally demand\n\nin the Bank payment of\n\nthese notes and order that the\n\ninterest thereon from the date of such demand, but the Secretary of State's\n\ntelegram was brief and from\n\nothers doing\n\nso. What\n\nthat; and the interest on\n\n£400 at 5 per cent, would hardly\n\nrepay the\n\nexpense of telegraphing for further instructions.\n\nTo the Treasurer, W. H. Lister writes that the notes of the Oriental\n\nBank Notes held by Government with others are in the Treasury. So far\n\nnothing has been done hitherto but to collect them together in the Treasury. W. H.\n\nLister agrees with the Storey General; - and remarks that\n\nit would be better to leave us\n\nto manipulate this matter\n\nas circumstances on\n\nthe\n\nspot may seem to require; for\n\nwe",
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        "content_text": "228 \n\n1 \n\nprevents this line being a very important factor in the mail routine, but it has been possible to establish, by its means, a direct Parcel Post to most countries of the Continent of Europe. There was no parcel post to several important European countries (France for instance) whilst the others were served by a circuitous route via Gibraltar and London. Only six parcels were despatched by the German Packet which left on December 27th. It might be well for German residents in China, who are desirous of getting out any small articles from Germany, to let their friends in that country know that they can now forward parcels not exceeding three kilogrammes in weight to Hongkong or Chinese ports at a fixed postage of Fr. 4.25 per parcel.\n\n7. The following figures as to the arrivals of the first two German mails in London may be of interest.\n\nFrench Mail\nGerman Mail\n\nLeft Hongkong\nSeptember 2\nSeptember 3\n\nSeptember 30\nOctober 1\n\nArrived in London\nOctober 4\nOctober 4\n\nDays\n32\n31/2\n\nNovember 1\nNovember 4\n\n32\n34\n\n8. A correspondence has taken place between the Imperial Post Office, the Colonial Office, and this Government, as to the renewal of the Contract for transporting the English mails between Brindisi and Shanghai. There were only three offers, those, namely, of the P. & O. Co., of Mr. ALFRED HOLT, and of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. One of the tenders of the first-named Company has been accepted, the mails to be carried for £265,000 a year for ten years. The report of this Department on the subject will be found in the Appendix (B).\n\n9. Although the proposed trans-pacific line of steamers between Hongkong and British Columbia will not do much for this Colony so far as postal matters are concerned, its establishment is to be desired on many other grounds. Since the Pacific mail packets commenced running between this port and San Francisco, correspondence with Canada has increased in the most marked manner, chiefly owing no doubt to the numbers of Chinese who have settled in Victoria (B. C.) and elsewhere.\n\n10. The dispute between the Pacific mail Company and the United States Government, which led to the discontinuance of carrying inward mails from San Francisco by the Company's vessels, has been adjusted, and the mails now arrive by every steamer from San Francisco as before. The inconvenience of having the return mails frequently despatched from here on the day fixed for the leaving of the English or French packet still continues.\n\n11. There has been no extension of Money Order business during the year, which is not a matter of regret, as the Money Order system was really growing too fast for the limited resources of the Department to keep pace with it. It has been found absolutely necessary to have more clerical assistance in the Money Order Office, and this has been provided without very much difficulty. The want of room, however, is increasingly and severely felt, and a simple remedy is not so easy to devise. The business of the Money Order Office, like too much of the work of this Department, is carried on in a dark and crowded corner, where literally there is often not room to turn, and where every square inch is economised as if it were a ship's cabin.\n\n12. This want of room is yearly becoming a more serious question. The Sanitary Board has pointed out that the quarters inhabited by the Chinese staff are overcrowded. They certainly are according to European ideas, even according to Chinese ideas there is not much room to spare. When foreign countries begin to claim their International right to have direct Parcel exchanges with Hongkong, it will be very difficult to see where the necessary room is to come from. A little additional space may be gained by building, and by a re-arrangement of verandahs &c., and then (unless it were possible to put on an additional storey) the limit will have been reached, and at much sacrifice of light and air. The Colony will be face to face with a demand for a new Post Office.\n\nThe present building was finished in 1865, and was evidently intended to be final. When the office is rebuilt it should be constructed, not for existing needs, but for those of twenty years later.\n\n13. The Secretary of State has consented, in view of the representations of this Department, to allow the employment of unsalaried probationers, in the Post Office only. Postal work is distinctly work which has to be learnt, a beginner, however intelligent, is somewhat worse than useless; he gets in the way, has to be shown everything, and he makes mistakes. Hence the desirability of having an extra hand always in training, so that when a vacancy does occur it has not to be filled by a raw recruit.\n\n14. It may perhaps be permissible to point out how, in this Office, unlike most other Post Offices, everything has to be filtered through two languages, one of which at least is but very imperfectly understood by many of the clerks who use it. At home a postman reads the address on a letter and delivers it accordingly. Here he depends on one or two hastily written Chinese characters, and if there happens to be a similarity in sound between the name as dictated, or as written, and some other name (Cooper and ... for instance) the chances of a mistake are very great.*\n\n*A letter was handed to a Chinese postman who was told to take it to Mr. X. one that did not lend itself to Chinese pronunciation, the sobriquet of long-bearded X. had been invented to prevent errors. The same difficulty \"Do you mean long-bearded X?\" he asked. The name being applies to names of streets, &c. Richmond Terrace is called the New six houses, West Terrace the Old six houses, the Albany is Figure 1 Bow Che (because of its shape). Pedder's Hill is the Two Flagstaffs (though there are no flagstaffs there now), the Wellington Barracks are called after a Chinese character (冖) which their ground plan is supposed to resemble.\n\n15. A Committee consisting of the Acting Harbour Master, the Director of the Observatory, and the Postmaster General was appointed to examine into the question of signalling the English mails from Kowloon Point. It was found impossible to devise any efficient and inexpensive signal which would not clash with the weather signals made at that station. It was therefore recommended that the use of the Kowloon Point gun for mail signals should be discontinued. Fortunately no inconvenience has arisen from the arrival of an unsignalled mail, a circumstance which may be due to an unusual freedom from fog during the year. It is to be hoped that some day all difficulties of this kind will be obviated telegraphic communication with the projected Gap Rock lighthouse, which would give the community here four hours notice of the approach of the mail.\n\n16. In the meantime a direct telephone line between this Office and the Peak signal station is much to be desired. What with clouds, night-fall, flags blowing straight on end, and other circumstances, the Post Office too often obtains the minimum rather than the maximum of information from the Peak.\n\n17. There have been two casualties during the year. The steamer Douglas was lost on February 10th with coast mails on board, which were not recovered. Communication between the Coast Ports and Hongkong having been interrupted for several days by the Chinese New Year holidays, the mails were unfortunately exceptionally heavy. The Madras was lost with a mail for this Office from Nagasaki. Most of the correspondence was subsequently recovered by H. M. S. Midge, and forwarded to destination.\n\n18. The service to Japan has gone on fairly well, the mails having been forwarded without many excessive delays. The English mail of January 22nd was sent on to Kobe in the City of Rio (via Yokohama). It would have been better to keep it here a couple of days longer for the Zambesi, but at the time of its despatch it was not known when that vessel would start. The English mail of September 3 was sent to Yokohama in the Claymore, whereas it should have been kept for the Stettin. The German service was a little new at the time, the Stettin was not notified, and it escaped notice that there would be a German Packet leaving within a day or two. As far as is known these were the only occasions on which this Office failed to secure the earliest opportunity for a mail for Japan except one instance (the French mail for Yokohama of October 22nd) in which it was so doubtful which steamer would arrive first that this office would not take the responsibility of diverting the mail from its ordinary route via Kobe. Against these may be set the fact that, on July 13th, the Agent of the Pacific Mail Co. courteously detained the San Pablo for the arrival of the English mail, thus saving the Yokohama community a delay of probably at least two days.\n\n19. The abolition of accounts with the London Office, referred to in the last Annual Report as under consideration, has been carried out, and our relations with the United Kingdom are now simply those of the Postal Union, with a special payment of £6,000 a year in addition. The saving of labour, copying, &c. is very considerable.\n\n20. The state of several of our Postal Agencies, specially those of Amoy and Foochow, was taken into serious consideration by the Government on the earnest representations of this Department. It was felt that the existing condition of affairs could not be allowed to go on, and that, unsatisfactory as it might be for Hongkong to be saddled with the whole expense of improving these Agencies, improved they must be—or abolished.* The Estimates for this year would accordingly have embodied provision for a considerable increase of staff at Amoy, had not a proposal been made which promised an entirely new departure.\n\n21. This was a proposal from Mr. Commissioner KOPSCH, on behalf of the Chinese Government, to take over, as a step towards the establishment of a national Post Office, the Postal work carried on by this Government at eight of the Treaty Ports of China. The report of this Department on that proposal will be found in the Appendix (C).\n\n22. Mr. Kopsch's scheme has of course raised much discussion, especially in Shanghai, where a public meeting was convened to consider the matter. The tone both of this meeting, and of the some articles and correspondence in the newspapers, was most fair, reasonable, and moderate. Some of the objections raised possess much force, though only one has as yet been put forward which can be regarded as a real obstacle to the proposal.\n\n23. How China may elect to develop her Postal system is not in any special way the affair of Hongkong, but a single remark on the subject may perhaps be allowable. To demand that so huge an Empire shall be covered with a network of courier services organised by the Imperial Government before that Government may attempt the much more modest task of carrying on the small coast service at present conducted by this Colony, is, as one of the speakers at Shanghai graphically put it, like insisting that a boy shall not go near the water till he has learned to swim. Any successful postal system in China must begin from the coast, and with steamer communication. It may then possibly be pushed up the rivers as steamers are admitted to them, and extended to a few of the shorter land routes, especially as railways are introduced. To make haste slowly should be the motto, and the avoidance of huge schemes like a pestilence the policy of the Chinese Post Office of the immediate future.\n\nThese remarks must not be taken as implying any reflection on the officers in charge of the Agencies in question, whose only fault was their inability to do impossibilities, or to be in two places at once.",
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        "content_text": "7\n\n1\n\npeoples, and to discuss in general the requirements of good sanitation which are now recognised as desirable and necessary, and to discuss the relative merits of some of the chief methods employed for obtaining them.\n\n112. Many experienced medical men who have practised in China have recorded the opinion that typhoid fever is almost unknown there. It would appear that some have concluded from this, that the filth and stenches with which the Chinese surround themselves are not only harmless, but even beneficial; that they have discovered the true art of living, and that they should be allowed to do in Hongkong as they do in the City of Kowloon, and elsewhere, in their own country.\n\n113. It will therefore be well to examine the evidence on which these conclusions are based, and to see whether, according to the scanty statistics available, the Chinese are so healthy a race that it would be presumptuous for westerns to interfere with their time-honoured habits.\n\n114. With regard to the absence of certain diseases, with due deference to the experienced men who state this fact, it must be observed that their evidence is not quite complete. On the mainland, no vital statistics are kept, and by far the greater majority die without consulting a European physician. Even in Hongkong, the greater number of deaths are registered by Chinese doctors, who, with very few exceptions (those trained in England), do not distinguish these diseases from others similar in their general characteristics. Other medical men, while admitting the rarity of typhoid fever, assert that malignant fevers, apparently filth fevers, are but too common. Dr. Dudgeon, of Peking, in his paper on the habits of the Chinese, records three severe epidemics of cholera in China between 1820 and 1868, so this form of filth disease is not unknown.\n\n115. Even assuming the absence of certain forms of disease, and a comparative immunity from epidemics, there is no ground for the assertion that the violation of the laws of health is not punished, in China as elsewhere, with a general lowering of vital condition, and not only by intermittent scourges of epidemic disease.\n\n116. It is stated that hitherto Hongkong has escaped the epidemics which have afflicted other places in the neighbourhood. The settlement is but 4 years old, and the subsoil beneath the city may not yet be sufficiently saturated with filth to make it a hotbed for disease and breeding ground of filth poison. It is somewhat premature to assume that this happy immunity will always continue, for the process of saturation is slowly but surely going on, and if unchecked cannot fail to bring forth abundant fruit, in the form of misery and disease.\n\n121. I think that the foregoing facts clearly show that the health of the population is not so good as to make it presumptuous to attempt to reform time-honoured abuses; on the contrary, to my mind they prove that reform is urgently required.\n\nI deem it unnecessary to refer to those parts of Mr. Chadwick's report which refer to the deficient supply of water as I hope all deficiencies in that respect will soon be remedied by the completion of the magnificent Tytam scheme. To illustrate his statements respecting the existing defects of house drains, Mr. Chadwick writes as follows:-\n\n29. The usual type of Chinese house in Hong-kong is essentially different to that in use on the neighbouring mainland. This is due to some extent, no doubt, to European influence and example, but principally to the necessity for economy of space on account of the high price of land and the great cost of preparing level sites for building. This shows that the Chinese are not averse, as commonly supposed, to changing their habits to suit altered conditions.\n\n30. According to immemorial custom, in one respect at least, the street frontage of the house is narrow, being 13 to 16 feet only. The depth back from the street is large, varying from 30 to 60 feet. Even the houses of the wealthy are formed by uniting several of those narrow units by doors or archways in the party walls.\n\n31. If the site be level, the houses are often half back-to-back, no lane or passage being left between them. If the ground be sloping, there will be a lane or gallery at the back, often not more than 5 feet wide, sometimes less, and frequently this lane will be at or near the level of what is the first floor in the street in front.\n\nThen he gives certain instances and he says:-\n\n36. In the house in Kai-ming Lane, like the great majority of dwelling houses, the upper floor is divided off by board partitions into cabins about 9 feet long and 10 feet wide. Each of these forms the dwelling of an individual or family. These cabins do not extend to the full height of the storey. On the contrary, they are but about 7 feet 8 inches high; for in order further to economise space, a platform or floor, locally known as a \"cockloft,\" is constructed above them. The cockloft is almost universal in dwellings of the middle and poorer classes.\n\n37. In this house, in the upper floor only, there were five families including 16 souls. There were here three cabins and a platform extending over them, and over the passage. Hence the total cubic space per head was ... cubic feet, and this includes the whole domestic accommodation, with the exception of the cookhouse, and not sleeping room only, which in the case of the cabins does not exceed 130 cubic feet per head. It must be remembered that the lower floor rarely belongs to the inhabitants of the upper floors. Very frequently each floor is leased separately from the owner, or from his tenant, and sublet again to individual lodgers.\n\nHe then describes a house in Taipingshan Street, giving the number of inhabitants and the cubic space per head, and then he describes some other houses, he says:---\n\n53. Fig. 21, Sheet IV, shows No. 22, Station Street. The number of inhabitants is given in the drawing and the cubic space per head, exclusive of the cookhouse, which is separated from the main building by an alley, spanned by a narrow gangway. It seems almost impossible to conceive how so many inhabitants could be stowed away in so small a space. Indeed, some had come out into the street to do their work, namely picking oakum.\n\n54. Fig. 2, Sheet IV, gives the section of a somewhat less crowded building. In the upper storey, 25 chair coolies lodged, having erected bunks to sleep on. Here the cubic space per head amounts to 400 on the upper floors. The lower storey was occupied by seven artificers, who used it as a workshop and dwelling. It should be noted that the only ventilation for the ground floor cookhouse is a hole 3 feet square in the floor above, so that the whole of the space, nearly 50 feet long, is lighted from one opening only.\n\nIn none of these buildings is there any such thing as a latrine.\n\n55. Fig. 23, 27, Sheet V show the details of a block of buildings in the district of Taipingshan. It will be observed that there are two floors below the level of the ground on the one side. Also that the middle of the block derives its sole light and ventilation from a narrow central alley arched over at both ends.\n\nThe ground or basement floors which open off this alley are chiefly tenanted by sellers of vegetables. They wash their wares in the alley, and, as the central channel is carelessly laid, the whole place is continually damp and offensive.\n\nThe dwellings of these unfortunates are quite dark. The drainage intended by the architect is shown in the section, a square channel running from cookhouse to cookhouse. Some of these dens were untenanted, so it may be supposed that even poor Chinese shrink from inhabiting such holes as these.\n\n57. This block is new and of decidedly superior construction, and on the whole well kept. The drainage, however, was remarkably defective; the drain from the central portion of the block passed down behind the retaining wall forming the back of one of the houses facing Queen's Road, and out under its floor to the main sewer. Being badly made, leaky, and untrapped, a most abominable nuisance ensued. This house was intended as an hotel for Europeans.\n\nNow in the ordinance, the whole of one part and a great many sections relate to drains. The necessity of putting these enactments in, the importance of the matter may be judged from what Mr. Chadwick says about drains. You will find he attaches great importance to them. In paragraph 42, he describes the materials used in the construction of house drains, and then he says:--\n\n43. Of late years, the Government have made the connexion to the main sewer, and constructed the house drain up to the front wall of the house. The remainder of the drain has been left to the uncontrolled intelligence of the Chinese builder. No care whatsoever is taken as to line, gradient, or workmanship. In February last, a new drain was being constructed in the following manner. The drain was square, 1 foot 3 inches wide by 1 foot 3 inches high. The sides were of brick on edge, and did not rest on the tile which formed the sole. Under these circumstances, it need hardly be said that a great proportion of house drains are but elongated cesspools, the greater part of their fluid contents filtering into the subsoil. In one case, a drain was found having no bottom but the natural soil.\n\n44. Instances are to be found, where the outer wall of one property is built so close to that of the adjacent house, as to leave an inaccessible space between them, which serves as an open drain. In one case, the space between two houses was but 8 inches wide, and it received the filth from windows of cookhouses looking into it (Cleverly Street). Something similar was found in Jose Jane opening from Ladder Street. As the arrangement of the houses is characteristic, it is shown in Fig. 44, Sheet X. Here a drain certainly went down into the gulley, but what became of it could not be discovered.\n\n45. The slope from the upper cookhouses is conducted down by a pipe of rough earthenware, coated with plaster. Frequently this is inside the house, in which case it simply delivers its flow on to the floor of the cookhouse below, as in the case of the house shown in Fig. 1-3, Sheet I.\n\nAt other times, it is put outside the house. As the upstairs lodgers have no convenience for getting rid of rubbish, much is stuffed into the down pipe, choking it, causing it to leak, and saturate the walls with the filthy fluid oozing from its imperfect joints. For the same reason, the house drain also is frequently obstructed.\n\n46. Trapping, disconnexion, and ventilation of houses may be said to be unknown. The drain gas has a free channel to the interior of the house, except when the drain is blocked up with filth. Even houses of Europeans may be found, where waterclosets and baths, within the house or in a verandah, are connected to the drains, without ventilation or disconnexion of the soil pipe, and without any proper trap.\n\nIt is not to be wondered after these exposures that we have inserted a good deal about drains. There is another extract about them which I would wish to read to you.\n\n184. I have left the consideration of one of the most important improvements to the last, namely, the redrainage of the houses. This is so universally and ...\n\n33",
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        "content_text": "argently required that it should be undertaken at once, and special means will be required to affect it.\n\n185. The importance of the house drains and the danger incurred by neglect in their construction have been already pointed out. In England, with workmen to some extent familiar with the work, it has been found next to impossible to secure proper design and execution by leaving the work to private builders, no matter how complete are the regulations drawn up for their guidance. The necessity for complete and accurate work is not recognised, and as badly done should be taken up again. The cost also is vastly greater than if the work be carried out on a large scale by a central authority.\n\nWith respect to the defects in existing houses in paragraphs 146 and 148 Mr. Chadwick speaks as follows:\n\n149-A moment's consideration of the examples of Chinese dwellings which I have given-examples not selected for badness but fairly representative-will show that overcrowding exists to a very serious extent, both as to the number of inhabitants within a given cubic space, and to the provision of proper proportion of open space for light and ventilation, and for giving free access to the building. Other sanitary defects also are equally apparent. The type of house in Hongkong is quite identical to that in use on the neighbouring mainland, and I am certain that the lower-class population is more densely packed together in Hongkong, and worse provided with appliances for cleanliness than they are in China.\n\n118.As to the arrangement of the buildings on the ground, the construction of buildings on sites partly excavated in the side of a hill is most objectionable, for the basement or lower storey is rendered damp by the percolation of water from the hill above, and the production of malaria is the consequence.\n\nIt is well known that buildings on such sites are exceedingly unhealthy, and that the most efficient means be adopted effectively to cut off the subsoil moisture from the floor of the house. In Victoria, not only are these precautions neglected, but the condition is aggravated by the use of the retaining wall of the ground above as the back wall of the house, no space whatsoever being left. The construction of buildings without a proper space between their wall and the ground behind should be absolutely prohibited. These extracts, which could easily be multiplied, not only from Mr. Chadwick's report, but others by the Surveyor-General and Colonial Surgeon, show clearly the necessity of remedying the sanitary defects in our midst. Were it necessary I am sure your Excellency, who, I believe, made an inspection of the town two years ago with my hon. friend the Surveyor-General, could testify to the evils which call for immediate remedy in our midst.\n\nI now pass to the second point. Given these evils, what proof is there or what assurance can be given that if these laws are passed and the works carried out we will be any the better for them? I hope it will not be thought I wish for one moment to read to this Council a lecture on sanitary science. I shall be as brief as possible, but I wish to quote a few instances to show the beneficial effects which follow on all sanitary improvements and what an effectual preventive against cholera and other diseases a good sanitary condition is.\n\nIt is only about forty years since efforts began to be made in England to ameliorate the great mass of the people. Before that time, the benefits derivable from sanitary science seemed to have been forgotten or ignored until the powerful voice of cholera, typhus, and other diseases roused the people from their lethargy I trust that we, being forewarned will be forearmed and profit by the experience of others, and that we will seriously follow out that good old maxim, prevention is better than cure.\n\nMany lives have been spared and much misery saved by sanitary measures. Mr. Baldwin Latham, in his work on Sanitary Engineering, after stating the importance of sanitary measures, gives a table showing the results in twelve towns in which sanitary measures have been adopted. He then says:-\n\nIt will be seen by a glance at the above table that the sanitary works which have been carried out in the places named have had a marked effect in staying the ravages of disease and death, and they have also had the effect of prolonging the average duration of life. The good that has arisen from the provision of sanitary works wherever properly carried out, may be taken as the harbinger of more hopeful times, when the benefits of sanitary measures will be better understood, and more extensively adopted.\n\nHe then speaks of the loss of life and the national prosperity being impeded by the neglect of sanitary measures. He points out that health is the capital of the labouring man, and says it has been calculated that for every unnecessary death we have twenty-eight cases of sickness. He then says that the expenditure in Croydon has amounted to £195,000.\n\nThe average mortality of the town of Croydon for seven years, previous to the construction of sanitary works, was 23.63 per thousand, and for thirteen years since they have been in operation it has been 18.64 per thousand, showing a saving of 5.03 per thousand per annum. The mortality in the year 1843 was 28.16 per thousand, and in the year 1867, 16.6 per thousand; in 1843 the population was 19,339; in 1867 it was 50,750 showing that the population increased 100 per cent. and the death-rate reduced 40 per cent. between the extreme periods.\n\nThen those figures are worked out and he shows what the saving has been in money. You have 2,439 funerals saved at £5 each, £12,195. For cases of sickness prevented £60,975, and the value of labour saved consequent upon the prolongation of life and the absence of sickness, £186,929. The figures add up to £249,999, whereas the expenditure was only £195,000. But this money argument is a most sordid one, for who will attempt to set a money value on human life, which is priceless. And when we see in one small town 2,439 persons saved from death, it shows us the great responsibility incurred by those who have charge of sanitary matters if they neglect the warning. It is as if we took the same number of people out of their homes and put them to death. This is really what we do if we allow them to breathe poisoned air, or allow them to drink impure water when we can prevent it.\n\nI have trespassed so much on your time, that I have little time left to speak of a subject which I feel to be most important, and that is the comparative immunity from invasion of cholera and other contagious diseases which attention to sanitary matters confers. I do not know whether any of the hon. members of the Council have had the sad experience of going through a severe experience of cholera; if so I am sure they will all agree with me in saying no sacrifice is too much, and no trouble too great to take if we can keep this dread enemy from our doors.\n\nI will ask the Council to bear with me for a few moments while I read one or two extracts from some papers which were read at the annual meeting of the British Medical Association at Cardiff in 1885. There was an appalling epidemic of cholera raging at that time in Spain. In four days it had attacked 9,437 persons and it proved fatal in 3,633 cases. Cardiff itself had been attacked once or twice, and therefore there is a certain appropriateness in dealing with the subject on that occasion and in that town.\n\nDr. Pringle, Surgeon-Major, and late of the Sanitary Department of the Bengal Army, who had had some experience of great cholera epidemics in India, read the first paper. After giving his reasons for saying that cholera is imported and speaking of quarantine, he says :-\n\nI am convinced that, if attention were more paid to local sanitation, with the view of preventing the disease from obtaining a footing, and not so entirely devoted to the efforts to keep it out by sanitary cordons and quarantine, we should hear less of those melancholy tales of panic and death Local sanitation therefore, both as regards the locality and its inhabitants, is the preventive measure against cholera of any practical value.\n\nBy sanitation with reference to the locality, I mean the systematic search for, and removal of, all those conditions, either local or personal, which tend to produce, by means of the air breathed, or water or food taken, derangement of the bowels producing diarrhoea, or the specific local condition interfering with the biliary secretion, which too frequently results in dysentery.\n\nBy sanitation locally, with regard to the inhabitants, I mean the allaying of that alarm which too often ends in panic, and which is the most fertile exciting cause of liability to a choleraic seizure. This should in reality be more easily attained than the sanitation of the locality, as it is entirely due to the idea that cholera is both infectious and contagious, when, in the strict sense of the term, it is most certainly neither.\n\nBefore I proceed further, I think it most necessary to point out clearly that local sanitation will fail to produce its full and characteristic beneficial results, if delayed till the epidemic is near at hand.\n\nUnheeded warnings bring their own punishment, and Spain now suffers from the neglect of July, 1884. True, sanitation is now thought of and attempted, but too late, the pestilence is in their midst, has succeeded in securing a good footing, and has found a population ready, by the consequences of want of sanitation and pauperism, for its fatal grasp; it is thus we hear of the appalling mortality given by the correspondents of the Journal of this Association in Spain.\n\nWhen the inhabitants of a locality see measures taken to secure a high state of sanitation, their confidence is secured, and their moral courage to successfully meet the pestilence is both roused and established.\n\nThe next paper is by Dr. Paine, who was Medical Officer of Health for Cardiff and who spoke from personal experience. Speaking of the anxiety that then existed in England as cholera was raging in France, he says:-\n\nEven bold men grew grave, and asked, in anxious tones, how far we were prepared to cope with a foe which spread like a whirlwind and numbered its victims by thousands. The inquiry was not an unnatural one for those who have not had occasion to mark particularly the great strides in sanitation which the last thirty years have witnessed, and who do not know with any precision the strong bulwarks which these improvements constitute against inroads of\n\nPage 34",
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        "content_text": "epidemic disease. This year again the anxiety has been renewed, and, as we meet in Cardiff, a port which, owing to its intimate shipping connection with the Spanish ports, is of course proportionately liable to the introduction of the epidemic, it may not be considered inappropriate for me instead of entering into any lengthened exposition of the etiology of zymotic diseases, to explain the practical lessons in sanitation which are, I think, to be learned from certain previous outbreaks of cholera and zymotic diseases which have come under my observation during the time I have had the privilege of advising the authorities of this town.\n\nThen he gives you a history of the three epidemics of cholera in Cardiff, and the measures which had been taken, and this is the result of his experience:—\n\nThe experience of Cardiff may, therefore, be taken to prove that by increased sanitation cholera is robbed of its chief terror. In the outbreak of 1849, there were all the unsanitary conditions of soil, drainage, polluted waters, and general circumstances which could contribute to the spread of the epidemic, and we see that then it was limited mainly to the area in which it throve with such fatal vigour. In 1854, the second outbreak came before there was improvement in the drainage or water supply, and again we find the same area to be the centre from which it spread, modified, however, by the change in the location of patients, and by the prohibition of the use of polluted water. In 1866, again it visited the town in as virulent a form as before, but was met and checked at once by the improved sanitation and water supply; while the only striking incident of the epidemic was one isolated case which demonstrated the enormous power for evil which polluted water possesses. The lessons are the same as those to be learned in other places and countries, but here they are, however, perhaps, more sharply inculcated. Foul water, running kennels, noxious cesspools, open drains, stagnant pools, and all noxious abominations which, in the former times, abounded, are the conditions under which zymotic germs live and thrive and multiply; and cholera is a powerful enemy to be dreaded. Change these conditions, give pure water, good drains, and healthy arrangements, and its power is gone.\n\nThen in the discussion which followed Mr. Dyke says-Cholera had its source in filth, if this were removed cholera ceased.\" Again, Surgeon-General Cornish, of Madras, says-\" He laid special stress upon the practical fact that both in India and in England sanitary measures, improved water supply, drainage, and better housing had enormously improved public health and diminished the liability to cholera.\" There was another paper read by Dr. Aitkin, about the Quarantine Congress then sitting in Rome, and the great faith set in quarantine. He says-\n\nMost of these smaller states have not even tried to institute any sanitary administration; and where they possess the rudiments of such a service, the health officers themselves are not educated to believe in the value of local sanitation.\n\nIt is useless to try to impress on such men that they must free their subsoil from pollution by a thorough system of drainage, must keep their water supply and the air of their city and villages uncontaminated by the products of the decomposition of organic matter, and must house their teeming populations somewhat better than their pigs, when their one notion is that typhoid fever and cholera spread exactly in the same way as scarlatina or small-pox. The views of the two schools are hopelessly divergent that many years must pass before we can expect any general concurrence in our belief that a thoroughly practical and well-considered system of hygiene, efficiently carried out, is the one method by which such diseases as typhoid fever, diphtheria, and cholera can be banished from our midst, or, when accidentally introduced, be confined within the most modest limits.\n\nThe editor of the paper says, \"There is much that is mysterious in cholera, but this one point is clear, that by the removal of these local unsanitary conditions and by the proper management of imported cases, towns and districts may be effectually defended from its epidemics.\" These, sir, are facts, and facts which should greatly encourage all those who have to deal with sanitary matters. I have no doubt you will have to meet some opposition, which all sanitary reforms at one time or another encounter. I trust I have redeemed, though at a length which I greatly regret, my promise to show the necessity of the legislation which we propose and the benefits which, judging from the experience of others, we may confidently look forward to derive from any sacrifice which the legislation may impose upon us. I now pass to the Ordinance itself. It is divided into nine parts. The first contains the definition clause, and the constitution and powers of the Sanitary Board. You will find by section 13, the Board has power to make regulations concerning no less than twenty-six different matters, the most important of which I consider are numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, and 15. I will not mention what these are because honourable gentlemen have the Ordinance before them. All the bye-laws made by this Board are to be submitted to the approval of the Legislative Council, and looking at the importance of the matters dealt with, I think you will all agree this is a very proper condition to make, in order that the bye-laws may receive publicity and discussion. Among the powers given to the Board are those of entry on any premises on suspicion of the existence of a nuisance; the issuing of notices requiring the abatement of any nuisance, and if the terms of the notice are not carried out, the execution by the Board itself of all necessary works.\n\nPart 2 deals solely with the measures to be taken in case the Colony is threatened with any formidable epidemic. Part 3 deals with house drains. It may be said that a great many of these details might have been dealt with in the bye-laws, but looking at the importance of the matter, the principles involved, and the fact that this is the first serious attempt to deal with this question, it is deemed advisable to incorporate them in the Ordinance, in order to afford the opportunity of full discussion thereof. By section 48 power is given to the Board whenever it has reason to believe the drains of any house are in a defective state, to enter the premises and open the drains. If they are found in satisfactory condition, the drains are to be replaced at the cost of the Board, and if not, they are to be repaired at the cost of the landlord.\n\nPart 4 relates to the windows of domestic buildings, the space underneath the floors, and the size of the windows. Part 5, which is very important, deals with buildings erected on a level site excavated out of a slope or declivity, and from the extracts I have read from Mr. Chadwick's report it will easily be seen some legislation on this point was necessary. Any person who shall erect on a site excavated out of a slope any building shall leave between his wall and the slope a clear intervening space of four feet. If the basement story of the building is intended for cellarage or purposes other than human habitation it may abut against the hill to the height of the basement story. But if the basement is intended for human habitation that is not to be permitted.\n\nPart 6 relates wholly to privies. Part 7 regulates the space to be left in front of and behind domestic buildings. Fifteen feet is to be left in front of the house, and along the entire back of the domestic building, a clear space of at least 10 feet in width is to be left. A modification is made in the case of those houses which have in accordance with section 56 left a space of four feet between the external wall and the slope of the hill side. There is a provision contained in section 71 whereby the enactments of the two preceding sections may be modified if they cannot be adhered to without undue sacrifice of property.\n\nWith respect to buildings erected on land purchased of the Crown after the passing of this Ordinance, they are obliged to leave a backyard of ten feet for one storey, fifteen feet for two storeys, and twenty-five feet for three storeys. That is a condition which can easily be imposed, because everyone purchasing the land will know beforehand the restrictions imposed on him, and will pay for the land accordingly.\n\nWe now come to a very important part of the Ordinance, dealing with overcrowding. You have seen from Mr. Chadwick's report that the place is greatly overcrowded, and you have seen, in outbreaks of cholera and other diseases, the ill effects of overcrowding, and therefore we have laid it down that every domestic building found to be inhabited in excess of a proportion of one adult to every 300 cubic feet of clear internal space shall be considered to be in an overcrowded condition and be deemed a nuisance. This matter has been carefully considered by the Sanitary Board and they have come to the conclusion that the minimum space to be allowed is 300 cubic feet for each individual. If this were put into force and carried out strictly at once, it is calculated it would turn out about 20,000 people; therefore it is not intended to carry it out all at once, but bit by bit. This section will therefore only apply to certain districts named in an order of the Governor in Council. The Government hope to be able to place a large quantity of land at the disposal of builders, and so provide for those turned out by this Bill, and so, by acting with tact and moderation, it is hoped no hardship will arise.\n\nSection 87 says that no person who shall erect a domestic building shall let the same until it has been inspected and certified as having been built in compliance with the provisions of the Ordinance, and as being in every respect fit and proper for human habitation. At the end of the Ordinance you will find some bye-laws for the proper maintenance of common lodging houses. I do not think any great principle is involved in these bye-laws.\n\nPage 60\n\nPage 35",
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        "content_text": "was to make the owner or occupier of the whole house responsible, because the houses were let out in portions to irresponsible persons. I propose therefore that the clause be left over for further consideration, in order that we may see how far the motion of the hon. member might be granted without upsetting the object of the Registration Ordinance.\n\nThis suggestion was adopted and the clause left over for further consideration.\n\nHon. C. P. CHATER—Sir, I beg to propose an amendment in subsection 11 of clause 3, which as it stands reads as follows—“New Building—Any structure, begun after the commencement of this Ordinance or of which the enclosing walls have not been carried higher than the footings, or such old buildings as shall for the purposes of re-construction be taken down to an extent exceeding one half, such half to be measured in cubic feet.” This really appears to me like retrospective legislation, and I would propose that the words “or of which the enclosing walls have not been carried higher than the footings” be struck out. Then I have also to propose an amendment in the second portion of this clause. I propose that it read “or such old buildings as shall, for the purposes of re-construction, be taken down to an extent exceeding two-thirds, such two-thirds to be measured in cubic feet.” If a landlord has a house of two storeys and would like to take down one storey, or to put it in other language, a ground floor and first floor, and he wished to take down the first floor to make improvements, he would come immediately under this Ordinance, because in doing so he would have to take the roof off and that is measured in cubic feet. He would therefore become liable to examinations and all sorts of troubles. I would not mind if the section read “more than half the house or more than one storey”, but if it is to be measured by cubic feet, the roof would come in and affect it very materially, and improvements which would otherwise take place, would be stopped.\n\nThe SURVEYOR-GENERAL—The first portion of this sub-section is taken verbatim from the law of England. Well, it is not too much to refer your new law to new buildings not one inch above the level of the ground. And with regard to the second portion of the clause I would explain to my hon. friend that the cube mentioned here is not the cube of the house, that is, the space enclosed within the four walls and the roof. The meaning is a cube of masonry, or work, so that the roof would in no way affect it. It is a cube of solid masonry, not a cube of space enclosed.\n\nHon. C. P. CHATER—Still, sir, I think my amendment would come in. The half of the house would be one floor, but if the roof were included in the measurement it would be nearly two-thirds. If the clause stands as it is people would rather not pull down and reconstruct properties, to be brought within the Ordinance.\n\nThe SURVEYOR-GENERAL—Then my hon. friend proposes two-thirds instead of one half?\n\nHon. C. P. CHATER—Exactly.\n\nThe SURVEYOR-GENERAL—I think that is a very fair concession.\n\nHon. P. RYRIE—Would it not be well to define the cube?\n\nThe SURVEYOR-GENERAL—It is of no great consequence. Probably, sir, the best plan would be to postpone the consideration of this clause until we have had an opportunity of looking at the English legislation.\n\nThe ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL—It would facilitate matters very much if hon. members would let the Council know beforehand what amendments they mean to submit.\n\nHis EXCELLENCY—Of course it would. It is only fair to the Government that they should do so, because we want to sound this matter thoroughly and if necessary go and satisfy ourselves practically if there is any doubt on the subject. It would be well if hon. gentlemen could give notice of these intended amendments. I have no objection to let this clause stand over for future consideration.\n\nFurther consideration of the clause was postponed accordingly.\n\nHon. C. P. CHATER proposed an amendment in Clause 4. The Clause reads as follows—“The Board shall consist of the Surveyor-General, the Registrar-General, the Captain Superintendent of Police, the Colonial Surgeon, and not more than six additional members, four of whom (two being Chinese) shall be appointed by the Governor and one elected by the Chamber of Commerce and one by the Justices of the Peace. Non-official members of the Board shall hold office for three years.” The hon. member said—\n\nThe section as it now stands provides that the board shall consist of ten members, four Government officials and six additional members, four of whom shall be appointed by the Governor. It further provides that one shall be elected by the Justices of the Peace and the sixth by the Chamber of Commerce. In place of the last one being elected by the Chamber of Commerce, I beg to propose he be elected by the tax-payers whose names are included in the special and common jury lists and such tax-payers as are exempted from service on juries on account of their professional avocations. The remaining four I would also propose should be elected by the Crown lessees or their agents, two of them to be Chinese. I think a board such as this should be representative of all parties concerned, more especially those very closely affected by the Ordinance. You have here four Government officials, one member elected by the Justices of the Peace, and I think the Crown lessees who pay pretty nearly all the Crown rents to the Government ought certainly to be represented. This Board, if it is not a Municipal Board to-day, will probably drift to that in a very short time, and I am told in every part of the world members of Municipal Councils are elected by the tax-payers and the Crown lessees; and however many there are in number I do not say the election should be confined to the Crown lessees only, but they should have the right of selecting four out of the ten.\n\nHon. A. P. MacEwen—Sir, I beg to second the proposal of the hon. member. When this Bill was sent up to the Government by the Sanitary Board, it contained a provision that two members should be elected by the tax-payers whose names were included in the special and common jury lists and such tax-payers as are exempt from service on juries by reason of their professional avocations. It was considered by the present Sanitary Board that the franchise should be extended in that direction. There are many people in the colony, tax-payers, entitled to a vote, and it would give them an increased interest in the affairs of the colony if the franchise were extended to them.\n\nThe ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Sir, I was going to propose that the words “and one elected by the Chamber of Commerce and one by the Justices of the Peace” be struck out, and that in lieu thereof the following should be inserted “and two shall be elected by such tax-payers as are included in the special and common jury and by such tax-payers as are exempt from service on a jury on account of their professional avocations,” so that the unofficial members will be six. Of the four appointed by the Governor two would be Chinese. And there would be two appointed by the tax-payers whose names stand on the jury list and those tax-payers who on account of their professions are exempted from serving on juries.\n\nThe SURVEYOR-GENERAL—That is the old Bill, is it not?\n\nThe ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL—That is the old Bill. It is proposed that those exempted from service on juries such as barristers and factors, shall be entitled to a vote. I don't know whether my hon. friend maintains his amendment.\n\nHon. C. P. CHATER—Yes, sir. I stick to my amendment. I am very strongly of opinion the Crown lessees should have a voice. The Board is intrusted with great powers and really the Crown lessees who pay the Crown rents ought to have a voice in it.\n\n34\n\nThe COLONIAL TREASURER—Before the amendments are put, may I suggest to my hon. friends a little verbal amendment, a substitution of the word “ratepayers” for “taxpayers.” We have really no taxpayers. The stamp tax is really the only tax we have. “Ratepayers” is the proper term.\n\nThe ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE—I think it might facilitate matters if this were left over for consideration and these amendments put in print, because the wording of them requires consideration. I think hon. members who wish to propose amendments should send them in such a form that they could be printed and circulated in some such way as is done in the House of Commons. Of course this need not be done with verbal amendments, but in case of amendments like this, going to the whole root of a section, it would facilitate the work of the Council very much if they were put in print. I therefore request that further consideration of this section should be left over and that the amendments be put in print and circulated before the next meeting of the Council.\n\n44\n\n1",
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        "content_text": "was 814. Looking westward from under the arch the avenue extending to Ice House street formed a perfect picture in the day time with its strings of flags spanning the road at short intervals. If the flags could have been replaced by lamps at sundown the night effect would have been much enhanced, as there was a want of over-head light to complete the thing, notwithstanding the brilliancy of the house illuminations.\n\nMessrs. Siemssen and Co., next door to the Bank, had a large display of Japanese lanterns of a unique description in lines and curves. Victoria Building (occupied by Mr. Chater's office, and those of brokers, merchants, &c.) had a brilliant gas illumination over the front of the porch showing the Queen's head in a wreath, with \"1837\" and \"1887\" to the left and right, and a 4ft. star on each side of the porch. The whole portion and the cornices of the building were also completely outlined with gas jets. Underneath the cornices were lines of red, white, and blue cloth inter-woven and looped up with rosettes, and there were masses of green foliage under the windows. On the porch was also a trophy of flags with a shield bearing the British Lion and on two other shields were the Prince of Wales's coat of arms. The street decorations of this section converged at this point, a large lantern hanging from a convenient branch of the tree opposite, and strings of smaller lanterns running from it to the posts from which the flags were stretched across the road. Messrs. E. D. Sassoon and Co. had their hong illuminated with a large number of white and red lanterns tastefully arranged. Messrs. Pustan and Co., at the corner house, had rows of various coloured lanterns running the whole length of the building and coloured glass lamps along the parapet.\n\nThe New Oriental Bank at the corner of Queen's-road and Duddell-street had a profuse display of coloured lanterns hanging from bamboos at the top. The Chartered Bank, at the opposite corner, was illuminated with lanterns and glass lamps on the first and second floor, and the ground floor had lamps hung round the arches of the building. The Chartered Mercantile Bank, on the opposite side of Queen's-road, had lanterns following the lines of the building, with \"V. R.\" in small glass lamps in the centre. Along the remains of the adjoining house, now in course of demolition, rows of lanterns were hung. The Telegraph Companies' offices had a large display of lanterns. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh had a \"V. R.\" in red lanterns, and a large number of variegated lanterns.\n\nThe Hongkong Hotel made a large use of gas in its illumination. On the Queen's-road side it had 6 ft. Crown, and the letter \"V\" on one side and \"R\" on the other, each 4 feet high. On the Pedder's street frontage there was a 7 ft. star with the \"V\" and \"R\" the same as in Queen's Road. On the Queen's-road side were the words \"God bless our Queen\" in English and Chinese, and \"Victoria's Jubilee,\" and the arches on the ground floor had lanterns running round them. In Pedder's-street the verandah arches were filled up in the same way on the ground and first floors, with a lamp at the entrance bearing the words \"The Jubilee Year, 1887.\" There were also shields and trophies of flags. The hall of the Hotel was brilliantly illuminated with lanterns, some with mottos, one of them very practically conveying the recommendation \"Let us drink to the health, long life, and happiness of our gracious Queen Victoria.\"\n\nThe Victoria Dispensary, on the opposite side of the street was decorated with flags and the chambers above were illuminated with Japanese lanterns. Mr. Piron's, Mr. Kahn's, Mr. Henerfanth's, and Mr. Lang's establishments were also illuminated with lanterns. The large house jointly occupied by Messrs. Adamson, Bell & Co., Messrs. W. G. Humphreys and Co., and the Chinese Insurance Co. had an elaborate design carried out in lanterns. On the top floor was the word \"Victoria,\" each letter occupying one arch, with a frame of coloured lanterns. On the second floor was \"Regina,\" with the end arches filled in with a cross, and on the ground floor were the figures \"1837-1887.” Messrs. Heuermann, Herbst and Co. had the British and German flags flying from the top floor with the red and white ensigns and the Union Jack hung together in the centre, and the arches of the building filled in with lanterns. Lock Hing had a fine show of expensive Japanese lanterns on the front of his house, and strings of lanterns from a flagstaff at the top.\n\nMessrs. Kruse and Co. illuminated their building with lanterns of various descriptions, and on the first floor had large ones with \"V. R.\" and ensigns painted on them. The hong of Mr. A. R. Marty, the ground floor of which is occupied by the store of Gaieu Frères, had the arches of the first and second floor outlined with small colored glass lamps, with clusters of the same hanging from the centre of each. There was also a wedge-shaped transparency projecting into the street with \"V. R.\" on each face, and the building had flags running up at each side. Atack's store was illuminated with lanterns with the Union Jack painted on them.\n\nTurning back along Queen's-road to the westward, passing the houses already described, we arrive at the Clock Tower, the central point and most striking feature of the illuminations, being conspicuous at once for the beauty and boldness of the design on which it was treated. The whole of the four sides were covered with small glass lamps, with paper lanterns running down the corners, and a little relief work at the top. Craning the neck upwards for a close view gave little idea of the splendid effect when the Tower was seen from a distance, either from the water or from the higher levels. One is tempted to regret that such a thing of beauty should have to fade so soon into its natural sombreness and resume its position as the antithesis of \"a joy for ever.\" The design for this illumination was by the Surveyor-General, and it was carried out by Mr. Andrew Millar. The Post Office had a gas 4-feet crown with two \"V. Rs.\" in monogram, two Masonic stars, and the building outlined above the first cornice with jets. Both on the front and the Pedder's-street side there were a large number of cylindrical lamps of various colours closely packed along the horizontal lines of the building. The Supreme Court also had gas illuminations-the Scales of Justice as the centre piece with a 24 feet star above and “V. R.\" in monogram on either side, and the side pillars and top cornices outlined with jets. The Hongkong Club, on the opposite side of the road, had a 9 ft. star and two 2 ft. stars in gas, with red and white lanterns outlining the building, and large lanterns hung along the verandah.\n\nMr. Humphreys had devoted great attention to the illumination of the Hongkong Dispensary, which looked remarkably well with its numerous transparencies. In the centre of the first floor verandah was a pagoda, the other openings on each side being filled up with large portraits of Her Majesty in youth and in 1887, painted by a Canton artist from engravings; On the top storey were great masses of ordinary sized Japanese lanterns, and on ground floor were lanterns with transparencies at the doorway. The d'Aguilar-street and Stanley-street frontages were decorated with lanterns in rows. Ching Choong's cigar store, next door to the Dispensary in Queen's-road, had an effective display of transparencies and lanterns, and Tarachand Thawardas & Co.'s Indian store was decorated with small oil lamps. Wassiamull Assumall's curio shop was illuminated with Japanese lanterns and a large number of small coloured lamps. Achoo's cigar store had also a good display of lanterns. Messrs. W. Powell and Co., occupying the Victoria Exchange jointly with Messrs. McEwen, Frickel and Co., had filled in the upper verandah with an elaborate design of which the centre piece was a portrait of Her Majesty. The verandah railing was covered with foliage on which were shields, \"England's Queen\" on one and \"India's Empress\" on the other. There was also a trophy of flags, and a number of lanterns. On the ground floor there were lanterns with the various ensigns painted on them. Messrs. N. Mody and Co.'s illumination attracted general admiration. Along the arches of the verandah in bold letters ran the scroll \"God bless our Empress\" worked in small gold coloured oil lamps on white ground. There was also a small portrait of the Queen and stars. On the floor above was a crown with the letters \"V. R.\", and lanterns hung between the pillars of the verandah. Over the entrance on the ground floor was a star of coloured oil lamps, and the gate was covered with foliage. Messrs. Gaupp & Co.'s store, under Messrs. N. Mody & Co.'s offices, had lanterns hung round the arches of the verandah with the Union Jack painted on them. Yee Chun, Loong Shing, Cheong Wo, and Ahoy, occupying adjoining shops, all contributed to the general display. Messrs. Falconer and Co.'s establishment, part of which is occupied on the upper floors by the China Traders' Insurance Company and the North China Insurance Company, had long rows of lanterns with the Union Jack painted on them, running along the top cornice and the verandahs, and up the sides. Messrs. Fournier and Co. had the arches of their verandah hung with lanterns.\n\nPage 540\nPage 541",
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        "content_text": "96\n\nSun Shing had clusters of lanterns hanging in the arches, and the Medical Hall had strings of lanterns. The Pacific Mail Company's office was tastefully decorated with rows of lanterns, with the American flag and the Union Jack floating at each end, and small flags of the two nations crossed in the centre. Crossing over the street and proceeding eastwards, passing the Victoria Hotel, already described, we come to Messrs. Turner and Co.'s hong, where there was a pretty arrangement of Chinese lanterns. The China Fire Insurance Company had banners hanging from each window, and \"God bless our Queen\" worked in small oil lamps in front of the verandah. Acbee's furniture store had small coloured oil lamps along the balustrading of the verandah, and strings of Japanese lanterns. Messrs. Framjee Hormusjee & Co. had large clusters of coloured lamps hanging in each of the verandah arches, five on each floor, with stars of small coloured oil lamps on the pillars of the upper floor with spear heads of the same description of lamps on the end pillars, the whole forming a very beautiful display. Rose and Co. had a row of lanterns in front and Messrs. Wotton and Deacon a double row. Messrs. Lane, Crawford and Co.'s premises were tastefully decorated with two \"V. Rs.\" worked in flowers on the top of the porch, lanterns hanging in the porchway underneath, and clusters of lamps on the pediments.\n\nWestward of Pottinger-street one of the most striking illuminations was that of the Stag Hotel, which had a gilt framed oil painting of Her Majesty, with lamps round the arches of the verandahs of all four storeys, and a good display of lanterns on the side of the house. The Man On Insurance Co. also had an effective display, a large number of lanterns being used, many of them of unusual patterns. The Ko Shing Theatre had a \"V. R.\" in glass transparency over the door and the year \"1887.\" Lai Hing and Co. had a gaudy illumination, \"1887\" in the middle with the \"V\" on one side and \"R\" on the other. Other houses illuminated were The Land We Live In tavern, the Rose, Shamrock, and Thistle, the London Hotel, W. Peterson's boarding house, the German Tavern, and the Grand Hotel. The Fire Brigade Station had on the front face of the tower a design in small oil lamps - \"1837-1887\" in the middle, with the \"V\" and \"R\" on the right and left respectively. The Queen's-road side of the building had coloured lanterns. On Chinese establishments which had lit up we read the names of Ses Woo, tailor, Wang Hing, jeweller, Wing Hing, dealer in porcelain, Yu Chong, also dealer in porcelain, Tang Cheong, tailor, Kum Kee, Chinese shipping agent, E. Sing, printer, Fuk On, \"Agent in Sailors and Fireman,\" Yip Sang, dealer in curios, Woo Choong, compradore, Hung Shing, curio dealer, King Wo Shing, Him Wo, Ah Nam, tailor, Yee On, tailor, Yen Sing, curio dealer, Nam Hing Loong, compradore, Achan, photographer, Nam Shing, tailor, Yong Heng, dealer in Chinese goods, Aping, tailor, Ahing, tailor, Song Yuen, photographer, Sun Shing, curio dealer, whose show was considerably above the average; Wah Loong, dealer in Chinese goods, who also made a good show; Fung Hing, tailor, Teen Seng, printer, Seng Yuen, portrait painter, and Sam Hing Street, who had quite a brilliant display. Our enumeration, however, gives the names of only a small fraction of those who took part in the illumination and includes none of the large native hongs who have not their name in English on their signboard. The Chinese participation in the illumination as regards shops and houses, was very general, and in almost every street the Kai fong had done something in the way of erecting arches or sheds for the numerous entertainments and exhibitions of marionettes.\n\nGoing up Ice House Street, we noticed a square of white lanterns at the top of the Ice House, and at Afong's studio lanterns in clusters. Both Messrs. Gibb, Livingston and Co.'s and Messrs. Carlowitz and Co.'s hongs were brilliantly illuminated with rows of lanterns, and looking down Duddell-street steps the illuminations of the same houses on their other side were seen, as were the lanterns which lighted up the front of Messrs. Reiss & Co.'s premises. A fine gas illumination at Messrs. Noronha and Co's, in Zetland street, also showed up well from this neighbourhood. The design was \"Q. V., star, R. I.\" with the figures \"50\" beneath. The Masonic Hall had the square and compasses on its northern face, and the Masonic Club a similar design in red and white framed in blue lamps on the north, and on the south side the monogram V. R. in red lanterns above the entrance. Going along Albert-road the Public Offices were found in darkness, but the top of St. John's Cathedral tower was illuminated with blue lanterns and formed a conspicuous object from many points of view. St. John's Place was almost covered with lanterns, chiefly white and red, which had a most effective appearance standing out from the surrounding darkness from the few points from which they were visible.\n\nGovernment House had on its northern face the motto \"Domine salvam fac Reginam,\" illuminated by gas in globes in 4ft. letters; a 6ft. crown, two 7ft. stars, \"V. R.,\" two masonic stars, a half star of 10ft. diameter in the centre of the top cornice, two half-stars at the corners of the cornice, and a line of jets up the sides and along the top cornice; the effect of all this light artistically arranged was very fine. The other side of Government House was not illuminated, but the roadway, with numerous lanterns dotted about in the trees and on the bank of the Public Gardens and the small oil lamps running along the walls, was like a picture in fairy land. The entrance to Government House was decorated for day effect with imposing shields and trophies of flags. The Royal Artillery Mess in College Gardens was well lit up with lanterns and had a device springing from the roof.\n\nIn Stanley-street Messrs. Rozario and Co. had a gas illumination showing \"R. & Co.\" and the Oriental Dispensary, and Messrs. Dunn, Melbye & Co.'s and Mr. Brandt's establishments were illuminated with lanterns. In D'Aguilar-street Messrs. Gilman and Co. had a transparency over the door with the name of the firm and a large mass of lanterns. Messrs. Grossman and Co.'s hong was also lit up with lanterns, and amongst the occupants of Club Chambers on the opposite side of the street lanterns were hung out in profusion by Messrs. Justus Lembke & Co., Mr. Naudin, the Telephone Exchange, and the Punjom Mining Co. Messrs. Guedes and Co., at the corner of Wellington-street, had red and white lanterns on the top floor. Messrs. D. D. Oflia and Co. had lanterns arranged in the arches of the verandah and in lines below, and Mrs. Heymans, dressmaker, hung out the red ensign grouped with two French flags in the centre, and lanterns along the verandah. A large proportion of the Chinese in this street had also illuminated, amongst them Kwong Shing, contractor, Bing Shing, bootmaker, Chan Hang, printer, Yee Hing, contractor, Ling Atin, contractor, Wah Suo, picture frame maker, Hung Qua, portrait painter, who showed a specimen of his skill in a portrait of the Queen; Pow Chin, contractor, Sang Cheong, and Chee Sing, printer.\n\nIn Lower Wyndham Street the Club Germania was very tastefully illuminated with Japanese lanterns. The entrance was lined out in red and white lanterns, with one bearing the Union Jack in the centre and at the doorway the German and British flags were draped. Above was the red ensign with the German flag on each side. The remainder of the building was covered with white lanterns. The opposite buildings, occupied by Messrs. Raedecker & Co. and the China Mail, showed strings of coloured lanterns on the verandah of the upper storey, and many of the houses further up the hill were similarly decorated, one Chinese house occupied by Europeans, however, having flags and lamps stretching far across the road. The parapet of the tower of St. Paul's College was fringed with coloured lanterns, and from the summit rose a lofty cross formed by white Japanese lanterns, which from its commanding altitude was very conspicuous. Darkness reigned at the corner of D'Aguilar-street, but a very showy and well-designed arch was erected to form the entrance to Glenealy.\n\nThis was of imperial yellow picked out with leaf decorations and with green pediments. Over the archway were the words in scarlet on a blue ground \"Salve Imperatricem,\" and the face of the structure was ornamented with gilt stars and the arms of the three kingdoms on shields. Numerous coloured lanterns were suspended, and when illuminated it proved exceedingly effective. The road up Glenealy was lined throughout with various coloured lanterns, and the rockery in the centre half way up was covered with a pyramidal structure of lanterns. Mr. Bottomley's house and grounds at the foot of Glenealy were most tastefully lit up with lanterns and little glass lamps; the latter glittering among the trees had a very charming effect. Upper Wyndham Street and Hollywood Road were partially illuminated, but without any general design. Messrs. B. Mijran & Co., S. J. David & Co., Messrs. Kaw Hong Take & Co., and Messrs. Mirza Ebrahim & Co. were among the most brilliant, and further on several Parsee firms, Messrs. B. N. Mehta & Co., Tata & Co., Mehta & Co., and others, had quite a large display of lanterns in various designs.\n\n535\n\n9.",
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        "content_text": "designs. In Lyndhurst Terrace, the premises of Messrs. Belilios & Co. were gay with two gas stars, and the letters V. R. E. I., also in gas, and a display of lanterns. Messrs. H. M. M. Ally & Co. had a rather novel illumination of glass lamps with coloured lustres pendant over the door and lines of small glass lamps ranged round the building. In Peel Street Messrs. R. Habibhoy & Co. had a fine gas star, flanked on either side by the letters V. R. and a large number of Japanese lanterns tastefully arranged. On the opposite side the Parsee shopkeepers had their stores illuminated with lanterns. Mr. Stringer's premises were also illuminated with coloured lanterns. The central portion of Gage Street, which is occupied by Parsee and Indian firms—viz., Messrs. Cawasjee & Co., Tharia Topan, P. F. Tolates, A. M. Apcar, Abdoolally Ebrahim & Co., H. A. Asgar and H. Esmail on one side, and on the other by Messrs. H. H. H. Faack & Co., R. Devjes, R. S. Woonwalls & Co., B. C. Vania, and Abdulcadur Esmaljee—was decorated with lanterns on both sides, and across the street something like a network of lanterns was constructed, which formed a pleasing novelty.\n\nMany of the houses in Gage Street, Hollywood Road, and other parts, which one of the unofficial members would fain see removed outside the town, were gaily decorated, in some instances with little regard for expense.\n\nThe Central Police Station and Superintendent's quarters were lighted with coloured lanterns, and Arbuthnot Road was brilliantly illuminated. The houses of the French Consul and Dr. Stewart were gay with coloured lanterns and Mr. J. A. Carvalho and Mr. J. M. Machado showed gas stars with \"V. R.\" on either side. Remedios Terrace looked most imposing, being simply but tastefully decorated with handsome Japanese lanterns, arranged to show off its arches and proportions; this terrace was conspicuous from the water and elsewhere. \"Duart,\" the residence of Mr. A. G. Romano, Consul-General for Portugal and Consul for Brazil, was ornamented by strings of lanterns round the parapet, and festoons of the same in the arches of the verandahs, while a capital gas illumination over the entrance gate added much to the effect. This consisted of a star in the centre, \"V. R.\" on the sides, the arch being outlined by gas jets and surmounted by a large crown in gas.\n\nThe Lusitano Club displayed a gas star with \"V. R.\", and the Parsee Club a device in little glass lamps of \"V. R.\" and a crown. Several houses in Old Bailey Street and Elgin Terrace were illuminated and some in Staunton Street. The Central School had a device in gas, representing a Crown with the inscription beneath \"Vivat Regina\" and four Chinese characters three feet in height on either side. The expenses connected with the illumination of this building were defrayed by the scholars attending the school.\n\nIn Caine-road, the house of Mr. Remedios and the private house of Messrs. Russell & Co. were decorated with lanterns, the garden of \"Rose Hill\" being also illuminated. The approaches to the Italian Convent were lighted up by coloured lanterns, and the Spanish Dominican Procuration made a goodly show in lanterns, the highest portion of the premises being topped with a lofty cross formed of red lanterns, which was very prominent on that level. The American Consulate was bright with many tinted lanterns, and \"Kingsclere,\" the residence of Mr. E. R. Belilios, was gay with bunting and lanterns arranged all along the handsome and massive iron railings just erected in front of the house. The next two houses and the Police Station were both decorated with Chinese and Japanese lanterns, and Mr. J. H. Smith's residence at the junction with Castle-road was profusely covered with Chinese lanterns of different colours. The two houses beyond in Castle-road were also illuminated, and a string of parti-coloured lanterns stretched all across the upper storey of West Terrace. Mr. A. J. de Rozario displayed a complete and excellent device in gas, a crown on the top, with a star beneath, in the centre being the figures \"50,\" flanked by the letters V. R. The Japanese Consulate showed the flags of England and Japan on either side of the porch, strings and festoons of lanterns, and a transparency over the gateway with the Royal Arms and motto—\"Long life to the Queen, Prosperity to the Empire.\" At Burey Lodge, the residence of Mr. H. N. Mody, there was a profuse display of lanterns ingeniously worked into a well-considered device. In the centre a crown, with likeness of the Queen below, and underneath the words in lanterns \"Long live our Queen.\" On either side of the portico were two large bunches of lanterns on frames, and the railings in front were decorated with flags and lanterns. Forest Lodge was tastefully and neatly illuminated with lanterns, and \"Dinder\" showed up well in long lines of light around the house. The Hon. C. P. Chater's residence was illuminated by white lanterns marking out the arches of the verandahs, while rows of coloured lanterns lit up the garden. \"Craigengower,\" the residence of Dr. Carvalho, and \"Idlewild,\" the residence of Mr. W. R. Loxley, were decorated with lanterns, and the London Mission and Ball's Court in Bonham Road were also illuminated.\n\nAlong Robinson Road illuminations were partial. \"Stonehenge\" was lit up by lanterns, and some fireworks were let off from this residence. \"The Bungalow\" was decorated with flags and lanterns, and \"Rocklands,\" \"Lena Cottage,\" \"Stonehaven,\" \"The Rockeries,\" \"Fernside,\" \"Excelsior,\" \"Burnside,\" and \"Cringleford\" were all illuminated with lanterns. St. Joseph's College hoisted a red cross formed of Japanese lanterns. Only one of the houses in Belilios Terrace was lighted up, but there was quite a display in a small way in Mosque-street and Junction, most of the houses showing coloured lanterns. At his residence in Seymour Terrace Mr. Hancock displayed two fine gas stars with the monogram \"V. R.,\" and in the same terrace Mr. E. J. Coxon had strings of lanterns running up his flagstaff. \"The Castle\" was also illuminated. The houses in the Albany were most of them illuminated and \"Kurrahjeon,\" the residence of Mr. J. M. Armstrong, \"As You Like It,\" the residence of Mr. First, and the Blue Bungalows were gaily lighted by coloured lanterns. Mr. Poesnecker displayed a fine five-light gas star, and several other houses on the upper levels were illuminated, among which may be mentioned \"Harperville,\" where Mr. Bruce Shepherd had a display of lanterns. The Pavilion of the Ladies' Recreation Ground was lighted up, and a string of lanterns stretched down the different tennis courts presented a conspicuous line of light to gazers from below.\n\nPage 13\n\nThe decorations were chiefly confined to the central and western districts, the Wanchai district taking little part in them, being practically cut off from the other part of the town, where the populace congregated. The illuminations at the Barracks, however, well repaid a walk some distance to the eastward. The triumphal arch at Murray Barracks we have already mentioned. The motto on one side was \"The tribute of the nations\" and on the other \"To the Wife, Mother, Queen.\" The Officers' Mess at Murray Barracks was well lit up with lanterns showing Queen Empress on the front in large letters, and \"58,\" the number of the Regiment, on the end facing the Parade Ground. North Barracks were illuminated with red, white, and blue lanterns in strings, and the barracks recently converted from Chinese houses with white and coloured Japanese lanterns. Head-quarter House formed a very prominent feature in the illuminations with its long strings of coloured lanterns running up to the flagstaff. The Naval Yard had flags over the gateway and several anchors in gold on it, lanterns along the workshops, and lanterns in strings running from the flagstaff. The Commissariat buildings were very effectively treated. \"1837 1887\" stood out in figures of gold on a red ground, with \"God save the Queen\" in white lanterns, and transparencies under the arches. The Temperance Hall was illuminated with red and white lanterns, and Ating, the contractor, made a neat display of lanterns and transparencies. The little Police Station here also contributed its quota to the general effect. The Ordnance Store had \"V. R.\" in small white lamps, a shield with field pieces for the device, and lanterns on the face of the building and among the trees. Farther on we noticed that Man Yuen compradore's shop, the French Convent, Mr. Dorabjee Nowrojee's bakery, E-Tack, contractor, several houses occupied by Europeans, and Mr. J. S. Lucas's store were all illuminated with lanterns or glass lamps. The Government School opposite the Wanchai Market was also illuminated at the expense of the pupils, and the market had an ornamental porch erected. From the upper levels we saw several masses of light, which we took to come from Morrison Hill and the East Point Sugar Refinery; and the Hon. J. Bell-Irving's and Messrs. Jardine Matheson and Co.'s junior mess were dressed with lanterns, while the Lee Yuen Sugar Refinery had a fine triangle in lanterns.\n\nIN THE HARBOUR,\n\nThe harbour was a goodly sight to see, from whatever point beheld. The fleet of steam-launches and small craft gently gliding over its surface were nearly all decked with white or coloured lanterns.\n\nPage 536\n\n10.",
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        "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",
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        "content_text": "Lot of Jen-chi to be dealt with.\" I find from the above report that by Article XXI of the Treaty of Peking \"if criminals, subjects of China, shall take refuge in Hong Kong, they shall upon due requisition by the Chinese Authorities be searched for, arrested, and delivered up.\"\n\nIn the present instance a provincial graduate named Lo Jen-chi carried off by mistake the examination papers of another graduate named Lo-tai-jao, on the matter coming to light, instructions were issued for his arrest. He voluntarily appeared in Court and the ex-Magistrate Chang investigated the matter, took down the evidence, and arrived at a decision. On the 29th of June Lo Jen-chi took advantage of the absence of his custodian to escape, and it has been discovered that he fled to Hongkong and is residing in the top storey of a foreign hong in Sam Shih-chien.\n\nIt is my duty, therefore, to request his rendition in accordance with the Treaty, and I have to request that you will transmit this Despatch to the Governor of Hongkong and act on His Excellency's direction to have Lo Jen-chi arrested and conveyed in custody to Canton, delivered through you to me to be dealt with, and thereby preserve the entente cordiale.\n\n(Signed) Chang Chih-lung Gov. General of the Two Kwang.\n\nMinute by the Colonial Secretary.\n\nForwarded to the Hon: The Attomey General for his opinion.\n\n(Signed) F. Stewart Colonial Secretary.",
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        "content_text": "## 244 \n## 252 \n\naccompanying this letter, will be accepted as they stand, e.g., the provision of a complete Barrack for an Infantry Battalion at Kowloon, the raising of the rest Married Quarters one-storey, the building of Married Quarters above Kennedy's Stables and the Racquet Court, and perhaps some other suggestions.\n\nIt is desirable that well-considered site plans for these should be reported upon by a Board and forwarded at once, in order to save time, in advance of the report on the general scheme, and the detail drawings for such buildings should be at my hand.\n\n(11.) The question of water supply and disposal of the drainage in the case of all new Barracks should receive special consideration and mention.\n\n(12) A separate communication is addressed",
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        "content_text": "Page 128\n\nE \n\n1 \n\nEnclosure 1. \n\nThe Daily Press. \n\nHONGKONG, DECEMBER 19th, 1893. \n\nTHE BELILIOS PUBLIC SCHOOL. \n\nINAUGURATION CEREMONY. \n\nYesterday afternoon, in the presence of a large and representative gathering, the colony received, through His Excellency the Governor, the most princely gift which has ever distinguished the generosity of any one of its citizens. The Belilios Public School for Chinese girls, presented to the Government by the Hon. E. R. Belilios, and inaugurated yesterday with all due ceremony, is a fitting monument to the munificence which in so many ways has been identified with his name, and will stand as a lasting testimony to the public spirit of the donor. The inauguration was rightly made a function of an attractive, and even imposing, character, and the occasion, beyond its inherent significance, was marked by many features of special interest. It was a red-letter day in the history of education in the colony, a red-letter day for the rising female population, and a red-letter day for the Hon. E. R. Belilios himself.\n\nThe lengthy programme which had been arranged for the afternoon commenced at 2.30 with the cadet corps and band meeting at headquarters and marching through the town to the new building. This was the first public appearance of the corps, whose formation was due to the energy of Dr. Eitel, and the young cadets created a very favourable impression as they passed through the streets, their smart appearance in white tunics being an excellent testimonial to the care which has been expended on their drill and the natural aptitude of the lads themselves. At 3 o'clock, the scholars, in gay holiday attire, met at their respective schools and then proceeded to the new establishment. Shortly before 3.30, the Cadet Corps were formed up in front of the school as a guard of honour, and the public then began to arrive in large numbers. Among the early arrivals were Hons. E. R. Belilios, Hon. J. J. Roswick, Hon. E. Bowdler, Hon. G. T. M. O'Brien (Colonial Secretary), Hon. R. M. Rumsey (Harbour Master), Hon. N. G. Mitchell-Innes (Colonial Treasurer), Hon. Ho Kai, Hon. W. M. Goodman (Attorney General), Dr. Eitel, Mr. Lethbridge (Acting Captain Superintendent of Police), Dr. Ayres (Colonial Surgeon), and Mr. W. Chatham (Acting Director of Public Works). Then followed His Excellency Sir William and Lady Robinson, H.E. Major General Barker, Capt. Sterling, Capt. Murray, and Mr. C. Platt, H.E. Sir E. Fremantle arriving later. The Governor and the members of Council were then invited to inspect the new building, and the greatest satisfaction was expressed on all hands during the tour of the school. The official party, and subsequently the public, were evidently delighted with the magnificence of the place—the architectural beauty, structural conveniences, and the general appointments, and Mr. E. A. Ram (the architect) was warmly complimented on the result of his work. The building stands as one of the architectural ornaments of the city, and marks our progressiveness in an important direction.\n\nThe building is a three-storied one, with its principal facade towards Hollywood Road. The style selected by the architect is an adaptation of the English Renaissance, and the premises present a strikingly handsome and commodious appearance. The nature of the site has rendered it expedient to make the access from the Hollywood Road directly on to the first-floor level,\n\n47. 128\n\n'Rec? \n\n20. \n\n194\n\nand this arrangement has the advantage of obviating the necessity for scholars having to ascend more than one flight of stairs to their classrooms. Considerable care has evidently been bestowed upon the sanitary arrangements, which are on the most modern plan, all the fittings being of the most approved pattern. The block devoted to this department is cut off from the main building by a verandah and is practically surrounded by outside walls—a great desideratum from a sanitary point of view. The accommodation consists of six wash-basin and six W.Cs to each storey, the floors being of English tiles with dados of the same material. From an educational point of view, the school should be a great boon to the community, providing as it does for the accommodation of between 600 and 700 scholars. There are twelve classrooms, one upon each floor, and each will seat 48 children, with the exception of one which has an infants' gallery for 80 pupils. These classrooms are so arranged that those on each floor can be thrown into one by means of large sliding doors. All the apartments are airy, comfortable, and convenient. To the rear of the school, upon Gough Street, there is a commodious open playground with a concrete pavement, which forms a pleasant open space in a somewhat crowded locality. The cost of the building was $30,000.\n\nTHE PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PLAYGROUND. At four o'clock, His Excellency and Lady Robinson and the official party descended the steps into the playground, and the band played the National Anthem. There was a very large concourse of spectators, who were accommodated with chairs arranged on three sides of a large table on which the silver key of the building rested. The children were arranged on one side, with the Cadet Corps drawn up in line facing them. A great number of ladies graced the interesting function with their presence.\n\nMr. Chatham (Acting Director of Public Works) said—Your Excellency, I have been requested to state that the building, for the opening ceremony of which we are met here to-day, has been completed and furnished in a manner befitting the promise made by the Hon. E. R. Belilios to Government at the time when the site was handed over to him for the purpose. I need not trouble you with any statistics about the accommodation afforded and other matters. As a point which may not be touched on by the Inspector of Schools, however, I may mention that the requirements of the climate in a structural sense appear to have been provided for by the architect, Mr. Ram, who has evidently bestowed great pains on matters of arrangement and construction. School buildings in England have become almost palatial in their size and external and internal arrangements within recent years, and I think that the building before us to-day shows that we are not behind in this respect in Hongkong, but are keeping pace with the times. I can only add that I consider the colony must be congratulated on this important addition to its establishments for educational purposes.\n\nDr. Eitel said—Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, My colleague, the Director of Public Works, having stated the grounds on which this new school building commends itself architecturally as acceptable to the public service, it remains for me to add a few words concerning the educational import of the new building. Sir, standing as we are, on ground which, from the earliest years of the Colony, has been associated (as a missionary residence) with education, on ground sacred since 1862 to the memory of the most faithful labours, for the education of the Chinese, connected with the name of the late Dr. Stewart, it may well befit the occasion to survey briefly the bearings of the educational movement in this Colony. The schools of Hongkong are the offspring of three distinct educational agencies: the Chinese, the Church, and the State. Ever since this dot in the ocean has been peopled, the leaders of the Chinese inhabitants have gone their own way in the matter of education, accepting neither aid, nor control, nor even advice from Church or State. Of some 300 schools now at work in this Colony, well-nigh 200 are the exclusive creation of the Chinese Kaifong or the Tungwa Hospital Committee. As Chinese trade has gone its own way\n\nPage 129",
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        "content_text": "## Transcript of Proceedings\n\nMr. Leigh valued each of the five houses of Mr. Palmer at $1,200, although he said they might today be built for much less, making $6,000. The land he valued at $14,000, it containing 2,910 square feet, which would make the value of the square foot $4.86. But, he said, let us say $4 a foot for this claim and add $100 for old material. The area is 580 square feet, which at $4 a foot would be $2,320 and, adding in the $100 for old matter, would make a total of $2,420. Now if the owner puts in about $900 more, for that money he could build another four-storey house and would have a good income-bearing investment.\n\nHis Lordship - Just what do you mean by undeveloped and over-developed property?\n\nMr. Leigh - I call property undeveloped which in its present condition is not earning a fair return on the investment but which by judicious expenditure of a reasonable amount of money could be put in condition to earn a proper return on the investment; and, on the other hand, I consider a property over-developed when it has more bricks and mortar and finishings on it than can be made to yield a reasonable return. The $900 estimate I have made in this case is what I should consider fair and sufficient outlay for the purposes intended.\n\nThe second house of this claim, the larger one, I value at $1,300. It is in good condition and is 17 feet wide. It is lighted on three sides and has a shop on the ground floor and the upper portion is used for dwelling purposes. The house is exceptionally well built and is, I should say, twenty-odd years old. The rent, as returned by the assessor, was for 1892 $35 and for 1893 $30 per month; there was no return made for the smaller house. The Assessor assessed the rentals for the three years at $340, $320, and $300. I have averaged the rent at $31.66 a month, which gives for the year $373.92. Deducting for repairs, Crown rent, taxes, and fire insurance, and capitalising at 7 per cent. for 14 years, although really it ought to be 14.28 years, we should arrive at a value for the house of $4,300. I make no deduction for depreciation by the wear of the house during the years of the capitalisation, for that is allowed for in the value given to the property today. And that is just where the value of a surveyor's services comes in. Almost anyone can value a new house, but a house that is in good condition makes no difference whether it is old or new. Some people, in fact, much prefer a house that is well dried out and has stood the test of a few years' trial. If a house is in good condition and is properly cared for it will last the fourteen years of the compensation and probably even much longer. Adding then the 10 per cent. for compulsory sale gives $1,730, which, added to the $2,420, makes $7,392, including the 10 per cent. The house is in a thoroughly sanitary condition.\n\nIn making the valuation of 57, Square Street, I follow the same method and make the same deductions as I have in the other ordinary cases and as has been followed in the colony for years. In some houses it would make no difference whether there were mezzanine floors or not, where one person takes a whole floor, for he then subdivides it to suit the conveniences of his family; it only affects houses used for coolie lodgings, and in those it will be very difficult to prevent overcrowding, for they will put in cubicles and other devices. No Chinaman will sleep on the floor, not even under the new Ordinance. I do not allow in these estimates for concreting the floors. The property now belongs to the Government and it will have to provide for this.\n\nChan Kwai, landlord of the property, was then called as witness and said - I was offered verbally by Mr. Palmer $2,600 for the one piece, but did not agree to sell as I had fitted it up to use for my business. I bought it five years ago and paid $2,200 for it with the house on it. The same year I also bought the corner house and paid $3,130 for it.\n\nHon. F. A. Cooper, Director of Public Works, was then called as a witness and stated that he had examined the property 57, Square Street, and he found that the rentals returned for 1893-1894 amounted to $300 and that the rentals for the big house for three years were respectively $340, $320, and $300, and the little house $140 for each year; therefore, calling the large house $300 and the small one $140, the total rent would be $440 per annum; deducting $90 for the sundry items embraced in the Crown rent and so forth would leave a net rental of $350, which, at twelve years' purchase, would amount to $4,200, from which should be deducted $400 that it would be necessary to expend on the property to put it in a sanitary condition.\n\nAt this point a general discussion arose between the members of the Board and the representatives of the Government as to whether the Government had not represented the very worst side of some of these tenements, the Board saying that at the first session the Government had brought in witnesses concerning the worst rookeries in the colony and these they hardly thought fair average illustrations of the coolie lodging houses. The special cases to which the Board referred were three witnesses introduced by the Government at the first session, who testified that one, a coolie, who lived at 44, Market Street, had one of these places to sleep in and paid only 25 cents a month. He said he earned 150 cash a day, when work was good, but other days only 30 or 40 cash. A coolie woman also appeared and said that she and her husband had a cockloft where they lived and paid 10 cents a month for the two. Another coolie, who was more of a capitalist, deposed that he had a room for himself and wife and two children on the ground floor for which he paid one dollar a month.\n\nMr. Cooper then said that the Government could produce any kind of specimens the Board might care to see, but that these were fair representatives of that class among which the plague had been most destructive and who were the tenants of these cheap overcrowded places and were those it was most necessary to guard against as they were the most apt to introduce and spread contagion. He then continued his description of the property and said that No. 57, Square Street, had three storeys, which by mezzanines had been converted into six, and No. 65 had two storeys that had been made into four by the same process. The cubic capacity of No. 57 was 31,000 cubic feet, which at 3 cents a cubic foot for construction would make $930, but he estimated its present value at $498. The cubic capacity of No. 65 was 15,700 feet and would cost to construct $471 and its present value he estimated to be $282. He thought the depreciation of No. 57 was fully 25 per cent. and that of No. 65 at least 40 per cent. He estimated the value of the ground of No. 57 at $2 per square foot and of No. 65 at $1.80.\n\nHe then entered upon a long statement of the value of property all around this property as found from sales and other entries in the public records, showing that property in that vicinity varied from $1 to over $5. He considered these houses were a bad case of overcrowding, there being 46,700 cubic feet, which, less one-third for walls, flooring, and other parts of building, furnishing and personal effects, left 31,000 cubic feet of air, which divided by 400, the amount specified in the new Ordinance, gives accommodation for 30 persons, which at $4 per head per year would return $524 gross, less 13 per cent. for taxes $41.80, collection expenses at 5 per cent. $26, fire insurance 1 per cent. on $140 $14, and 3 per cent. for repairs, making $120, leaving net income of $200, which would make at a twelve years' valuation $2,400, but there were really other deductions that should be made, reducing it to $2,340. There are cubicles and short doors that do not comply with the law and must be taken into account, which will cost something and will necessarily reduce the rentals. The floors also have to be covered with concrete. It would cost $400 to $500 to repair the houses as they now stand. He said that his valuation had been made recently and that doubtless the houses had depreciated considerably through standing open and vacant since the plague. These houses, he also said, were supposed to be part of that block in which no cases of plague were reported.\n\nThis terminated the proceedings of the day and the Court adjourned until today (Monday).",
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        "content_text": "# \n\nthe \n\n[these buildings it will be remembered the Sanitary Board condemned 100 odd houses in other parts of the city. These houses were, by the way, a fake, a mere expedient, not resumed by Government. Yet we see that these houses are being cleared, renovated, and occupied, whilst we are hesitating as to what might be done with this land property in our hands. There are good and bad localities in every city in the world. There is the East End and the West End of the city of London. It would be wise, sir, to reserve in our midst a cheap, healthy district for the occupation of our poor. We should not compel them to pay high rents or compel them to desert this island 'for fresh woods and pastures new' on account of high rent. It would be tantamount to spending money in the desert air. The land is not adapted for much improvement, and it ought therefore to be left alone. If the Public Works Committee think of dividing their time and labour, let them divide them in the east and west ends. If the Government have time and money to spare, better let the money out in the construction of a tramway round the island, and open out cheap sites and thus relieve the over-crowding that is going on in the centre of our city. This is a matter which concerns almost every resident in the colony, and it affects the public purse. It is a huge venture to take speculations of a large undertaking. In order to be sure they are not making a mistake it would be wise to seek for the advice of experts outside this Council, and I beg to propose this regulation--\"That, before a final decision as to the condemned area of Taipingshan be arrived at, a Committee formed of representatives of the community, to consist of Messrs. Granville Sharp-laughter)-W. Dauby, S. G. Bard, and A. Denison, be appointed, to associate themselves with the Hon. the Director of Public Works, and conjointly give a report on the best means of disposing of property resumed by the Government.\"- On the last occasion this question was before the Council you kindly permitted all my official colleagues to vote as they thought fit on this subject. I hope on this occasion you will give them the same latitude, so that we may arrive at an honest decision.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY-I shall be glad to do so. Does anybody second the amendment?\n\nThere was no seconder, and HIS EXCELLENCY remarked - I am afraid you have no seconder.\n\nDIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS-I should like to make one or two remarks in reply. The hon. member has given me the credit of a good deal perhaps, but I think a more careful perusal of my report will show that in that report, especially as regards the source of infection, I absolutely confine myself to recording facts and not citing proofs entirely a medical question, and not an engineer. The hon. member has again referred to this wonderful and economical scheme, but I should like to point out one important matter that he has entirely overlooked. In the project I laid before the Public Works Committee the buildings had been laid out in such a way as to cause obstruction of back yards. If the scheme referred to by my hon. friend on my left is carried out a portion of the buildings, or the 417 houses which he takes credit for, will have to be devoted to back yards. If you compare the total area for domestic occupation as proposed in his scheme with that proposed by mine you will find that in the hon. member's scheme you will have to take from the area of each lot, probably in the case of three-storey houses fifteen feet and two-storey houses ten feet. If the hon. member will figure that out I think he will find that the area which is proposed to be devoted to streets or for the purpose of providing back yards to houses will not be of such magnitude as the back yards which it will be necessary to provide under his scheme.\n\nHe has talked about a business-like manner of dealing with the question. I must say that the remarks of the hon. member did not strike me as being business-like. He has talked about selling the land and then recouping the expenditure by raising the Crown rents. No man would buy land without first enquiring what the Crown rent was. So what he means by recouping after selling the land I am at a total loss to understand. He also states that the adoption of this report is great speculation. Well, sir, if speculation existed at all it existed when this Council passed the Ordinance for the resumption of Taipingshan. It is not a question of pecuniary profit; it is a question of sanitation, a question of doing something for the good of this colony. To talk about expenditure commencing at this period is, I think, quite out of the question. I think, sir, he touched on a great many matters which were totally irrelevant-about outside railways, which I must say I do not think would offer any return.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY-The amendment not having been seconded the resolution is carried.\n\nHon E. R. KELLIOS-I should like to point out that the hon. member did not follow my speech.\n\nThe ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL--The hon. member is quite out of order.\n\n# 594",
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        "content_text": "Enclosure 8.\n\n**IREC**\n\n20054\n\nRE15 EP 7\n\nExtract from the memorandum by the Attorney General on the recent Bribery Cases.\n\n556\n\nThe cases of Mr. Osmund and Sanitary Inspector Storey could not, probably, be brought within the criminal law, and these cases were dealt with by the Executive Council. They were not officers concerned whose business \"related to the administration of public justice\" but they were charged with misconduct as public officers.\n\nWith regard to Osmund, he had been 38 years in the service and had risen to the post of First Clerk in the Registrar's...",
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        "content_text": "471 \n\nTwo public staircases lead to the principal floor upon which are placed the Large Court, the Small Court, the Library, Judges' Rooms, Bar Robing-Room, and rooms for Solicitors, Witnesses, and for consultation.\n\nIn a Mezzanine over the principal floor the Attorney-General and Crown Solicitor and their Clerks are accommodated; this floor being about 20 feet high leaves a means of additional light for the Courts and Library available, and affords opportunities for ventilation.\n\nThe photographs which accompanied your letter have been of great use in leading us to a conclusion as to the general exterior treatment of the buildings. The existing Civil buildings are mostly of four or more storeys in height, each storey being about 20 feet from floor to floor and marked externally by a separate \"Order\". As it is not necessary or desirable that the Law Courts should be of so high an elevation as the neighbouring buildings, and as it is desirable that they should be invested with the character of a Public building, an endeavour has been made to give them the fitting dignity by the use of a larger treatment of the facades, i.e. by the employment of a \"colossal\" order embracing the two storeys and the crowning of the whole by a dome. The perspective sketch will show that this architectural treatment gives importance to a building less in height than its neighbours, and reduces by comparison, the scale of their various features.\n\nIf the general principle shown by these sketches should commend itself to those who have the consideration\n\n-3-",
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        "content_text": "# SYNOPSIS OF CONTENTS\n| From and to whom, and date. | Subject. |\n| --- | --- |\n| No. 1. War Office to Treasury, 13th November, 1898. | Requesting authority to purchase a piece of land (and building thereon) within the cantonment of Hong Kong, belonging to a private individual, for a sum not exceeding 30,000 dollars. Building to be utilized to meet requirement indicated by Items 7, 8, and 15 of the Barrack Accommodation Scheme. (See `[A 385]`.) |\n| No. 2. Treasury to War Office, 29th November, 1893. | Cannot concur in proposed expenditure until an agreement has been arrived at with the Colony as to the proportion of cost of the Barrack Scheme to be borne by Colonial funds. |\n| No. 3. War Office to Treasury, 23rd December, 1893. | Pressing for sanction of above proposal in view of the urgent necessity of housing the increased garrison, and the desirability of acquiring all property within the cantonment. |\n| No. 4. Treasury to War Office, 4th January, 1894. | Sanctioning proposal in No. 1. |\n| No. 5. Colonial Office to War Office, 4th July, 1895. | Transmitting despatch from the Governor, and proposing to approve suggestion contained in last paragraph thereof. |\n| The Governor, Hong Kong, to Colonial Office, 10th May, 1895. | Stating that the above-mentioned land, which is subject to a Crown rent, has been purchased by the military authorities, who claim that they should be exempt from paying the rent. The Governor thinks that the old ruling, under which such a course would have been admissible, has been superseded by the Colonial Office despatch of 30th December, 1894; and proposes, following the spirit of that circular, that the amount of the Crown rent should be entered to the credit of the Colony in the special account referred to in paragraph 4 of the despatch. |\n| War Office to Colonial Office, 3rd August, 1895. | Agreeing to proposal in preceding despatch, but suggesting that, instead of recording the rent annually in the special account, it would be better to enter the capitalized value thereof at, say, 23 years' purchase. |\n| Colonial Office to War Office, 8th August, 1895. | Agreeing to above proposal, but stating that the land will, in other respects, remain subject to the Crown lease. |\n\n## Correspondence Relating to the Purchase of Lands, &c., Hong Kong.\n\nPage 491\n\n**War Office to Treasury, 13th November, 1893.**\n\nSir,\n\nI am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acquaint you, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury that, ever since 1885, the great importance of acquiring all land belonging to private individuals within the cantonment at Hong Kong has been fully recognized.\n\nIn consequence, funds were voted in the Army Estimates for 1885-86 and subsequent years, with a view to carrying out a scheme of purchase, estimated at 64,170, and property was actually purchased from willing sellers to the amount of 36,068.\n\nThe purchases there came to an end, because the owners of the remaining two properties were unwilling to sell at a reasonable price, and there was no power to compel them.\n\nThe owner of one of these properties has now offered his building (Lot 73 B) to the Secretary of State for War, who has had it valued by the Director of Works for the Colony.\n\nThe plot in question is 7,040 square feet in extent, about three-fourths covered with substantial three-storey buildings of granite and brick, and the Director of Works reports that a fair value is from 25,000 dollars to 30,000 dollars.\n\nIn 1885 the then Surveyor-General valued it at 28,025 dollars, with the remark that in times of speculation it might bring in as much as 30,000 dollars, but at that time the owner asked and insisted on 45,000 dollars as the price of the lot.\n\nMr. Secretary Campbell-Bannerman considers it possible that he might be enabled to obtain the property for 25,000 dollars, but I am to solicit their Lordships' sanction for its acquisition for a sum not exceeding 30,000 dollars (which at the present low rate of exchange of the dollar would amount to 3,875), which sum, or so much thereof as may be required to effect the purchase, it is proposed to charge to the Imperial Defence Loan--\"Barracks at Coaling Stations.\"\n\nThe building in question would be utilized in the two upper stories as quarters for Warrant Officers and married soldiers, and on the ground floor as a school, and would be covered therefore by Items 7, 8 and 15 of the Scheme of Barrack Accommodation at Hong Kong which accompanied the War Office letter of the 27th July, 1893, `Hong Kong 2`.\n\nAnd the Colony will therefore eventually be called upon to contribute half the cost, or whatever proportion may be ultimately decided upon, as their share of the cost of providing barrack accommodation for the increased garrison.\n\nItems 7 and 8 came fourth and fifth in order of precedence in Return B, which was forwarded to you with the War Office letter of the 31st October, 1893, `Hong Kong 2`.\n\nItem 15 came much lower down in that Return; but as the ground floor is not well adapted for quarters, yet is very suitable for a school (which is much required), it is considered that it would be best to utilize it in that way.\n\nWM. WOODALL.\n\n*No. 3 of \"Barracks\" Correspondence (`A 335`).\n+No. 4 of \"Barracks\" (`...`). \n`Hong Kong 2`\n`4608` \nPage 491 \nNo. \n1 \n1 \n491 \nCorrespondence Relating to the Purchase of \nLands, &c., Hong Kong. \n\nbecomes \n\n# SYNOPSIS OF CONTENTS\n| From and to whom, and date. | Subject. |\n| --- | --- |\n| No. 1. War Office to Treasury, 13th November, 1898. | Requesting authority to purchase a piece of land (and building thereon) within the cantonment of Hong Kong, belonging to a private individual, for a sum not exceeding 30,000 dollars. Building to be utilized to meet requirement indicated by Items 7, 8, and 15 of the Barrack Accommodation Scheme. (See `[A 385]`.) |\n| No. 2. Treasury to War Office, 29th November, 1893. | Cannot concur in proposed expenditure until an agreement has been arrived at with the Colony as to the proportion of cost of the Barrack Scheme to be borne by Colonial funds. |\n| No. 3. War Office to Treasury, 23rd December, 1893. | Pressing for sanction of above proposal in view of the urgent necessity of housing the increased garrison, and the desirability of acquiring all property within the cantonment. |\n| No. 4. Treasury to War Office, 4th January, 1894. | Sanctioning proposal in No. 1. |\n| No. 5. Colonial Office to War Office, 4th July, 1895. | Transmitting despatch from the Governor, and proposing to approve suggestion contained in last paragraph thereof. |\n| The Governor, Hong Kong, to Colonial Office, 10th May, 1895. | Stating that the above-mentioned land, which is subject to a Crown rent, has been purchased by the military authorities, who claim that they should be exempt from paying the rent. The Governor thinks that the old ruling, under which such a course would have been admissible, has been superseded by the Colonial Office despatch of 30th December, 1894; and proposes, following the spirit of that circular, that the amount of the Crown rent should be entered to the credit of the Colony in the special account referred to in paragraph 4 of the despatch. |\n| War Office to Colonial Office, 3rd August, 1895. | Agreeing to proposal in preceding despatch, but suggesting that, instead of recording the rent annually in the special account, it would be better to enter the capitalized value thereof at, say, 23 years' purchase. |\n| Colonial Office to War Office, 8th August, 1895. | Agreeing to above proposal, but stating that the land will, in other respects, remain subject to the Crown lease. |\n\n## Correspondence Relating to the Purchase of Lands, &c., Hong Kong.\n\nPage 491\n\n**War Office to Treasury, 13th November, 1893.**\n\nSir,\n\nI am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acquaint you, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury that, ever since 1885, the great importance of acquiring all land belonging to private individuals within the cantonment at Hong Kong has been fully recognized. In consequence, funds were voted in the Army Estimates for 1885-86 and subsequent years, with a view to carrying out a scheme of purchase, estimated at 64,170, and property was actually purchased from willing sellers to the amount of 36,068.\n\nThe purchases there came to an end because the owners of the remaining two properties were unwilling to sell at a reasonable price, and there was no power to compel them. The owner of one of these properties has now offered his building (Lot 73 B) to the Secretary of State for War, who has had it valued by the Director of Works for the Colony.\n\nThe plot in question is 7,040 square feet in extent, about three-fourths covered with substantial three-storey buildings of granite and brick, and the Director of Works reports that a fair value is from 25,000 dollars to 30,000 dollars. In 1885 the then Surveyor-General valued it at 28,025 dollars, with the remark that in times of speculation it might bring in as much as 30,000 dollars, but at that time the owner asked and insisted on 45,000 dollars as the price of the lot.\n\nMr. Secretary Campbell-Bannerman considers it possible that he might be enabled to obtain the property for 25,000 dollars, but I am to solicit their Lordships' sanction for its acquisition for a sum not exceeding 30,000 dollars (which at the present low rate of exchange of the dollar would amount to 3,875), which sum, or so much thereof as may be required to effect the purchase, it is proposed to charge to the Imperial Defence Loan--\"Barracks at Coaling Stations.\"\n\nThe building in question would be utilized in the two upper stories as quarters for Warrant Officers and married soldiers, and on the ground floor as a school, and would be covered therefore by Items 7, 8 and 15 of the Scheme of Barrack Accommodation at Hong Kong which accompanied the War Office letter of the 27th July, 1893, `Hong Kong 2`. And the Colony will therefore eventually be called upon to contribute half the cost, or whatever proportion may be ultimately decided upon, as their share of the cost of providing barrack accommodation for the increased garrison.\n\nItems 7 and 8 came fourth and fifth in order of precedence in Return B, which was forwarded to you with the War Office letter of the 31st October, 1893, `Hong Kong 2`. Item 15 came much lower down in that Return; but as the ground floor is not well adapted for quarters, yet is very suitable for a school (which is much required), it is considered that it would be best to utilize it in that way.\n\nWM. WOODALL.\n\n*No. 3 of \"Barracks\" Correspondence (`A 335`).\n+No. 4 of \"Barracks\" (`...`).\n`Hong Kong 2`\n`4608`",
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        "content_text": "# HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 3RD, 1900\n\n## THE BELILIOS REFORMATORY\n\n## FORMAL OPENING BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR\n\nThe reformatory at Causeway Bay provided for the colony by the munificence of the Hon. E. R. Belilios, C.M.G., was formally opened by His Excellency the Governor (Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G.), yesterday morning in the presence of the Earl Drogheda, Viscount Suirdale, the Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G., the Hon. R. D. Ormsby, Mr. H. P. Tooker, and others.\n\nThe foundation stone was laid on the 29th January, 1898, by the then Governor, Sir William Robinson, G.C.M.G., and bears an inscription to that effect. The premises occupy a commanding site on a spur of Morrison Hill. They have a handsome front. The ground floor contains an office, a work-room, a reception room, & dining-room, and three cells. In the upper storey are three dormitories and the Superintendent's quarters, which comprise five rooms. There is accommodation for about 50 boys. The building is a valuable acquisition to the colony, and Mr. Belilios is deserving of the hearty thanks of the community for his generosity.\n\nMr. Belilios had provided a silver key for presentation to His Excellency, together with a beautifully chased silver plate. On the latter were inscribed the words: \"The Belilios Reformatory. Opened by H.E. Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G., Governor of Hongkong, 2nd April, 1900.\" The inscription on the key runs as follows: \"H.E. Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G., Governor of Hongkong.\" On each side of the door of the principal entrance to the premises is a plate bearing the inscription - in the one case in English and in the other Chinese - \"The Belilios Reformatory. This building was erected by the Hon. E. R. Belilios, C.M.G., the ground having been given by the Government. This reformatory was opened by H.E. Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G., Governor of Hongkong, on the second of April, 1900, in the sixty-third year of the reign of Her Majesty Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India.\"\n\nMr. BELILIOS said - Your Excellency, it is with sincere pleasure that I hand to you these keys with which I must ask you formally to open this institution. I regard it as a good omen for its success that two Governors of this colony have, so to speak, set their stamp upon this reformatory. On the 29th January, 1898, in the seventh year of his administration, Sir William Robinson laid the foundation-stone of the building - his last public function - and now your Excellency, his successor, will perform the ceremony of opening it, the stone recording the fact that Sir William Robinson laid it is before us, and the plates commemorating this function performed by your Excellency will be fixed in the walls.\n\nI trust that many youthful wanderers from the paths of virtue will in this institution learn to recognise that honesty is the best policy, and that the food won by honest toil is sweeter than stolen luxuries. Of course it will not do to expect too much at first as the fruits of reformatory discipline, but we may reasonably hope that when even Chinese boys are taken out of a crime-laden atmosphere, such as that prevailing in a gaol for adults, they will at least be more amenable to good influences and will at any rate escape contact with hardened criminals who delight in corrupting the minds of those whom misfortune or a sudden step may have cast in their way.\n\nI refuse to believe that Chinese boys are wholly callous and dead to appeals to their better nature. There must be a percentage who will strive to reform their ways when the opportunity is given to them, and to such I hope this institution will offer that chance. It was in that belief that I engaged to erect this building, and because it seemed to me so inexpressibly sad that boys of tender years should be cast into Victoria Gaol in association with depraved characters. This will be my last appearance for some time at a ceremony of this description, for I am about to leave the colony for a holiday which will extend over three years. I entreat that others will take up the good work.\n\nI have been able to do a little for the benefit of education, but there is much more to be done in this and other directions by those who have the means; for the colony is developing rapidly, the population is increasing, and the residents of British and foreign origin are now settling down and bringing up families in the shadow of these grand hills. If the Almighty is pleased with the means, I shall on my return, if these wants are not then provided for, do my utmost to supply them. Meantime I hope, as I said, to see others step into the breach and do what is possible to advance education, decrease crime and increase the knowledge and happiness of the community. I will now ask your Excellency to declare this building open. (Applause.)\n\nHis EXCELLENCY said - Mr. Belilios, I accept this building from you with great pleasure. I have been reading lately the account of the laying of the foundation stone of this reformatory by my predecessor, Sir William Robinson, in which he said that when money was required it was forthcoming. This question of a reformatory has been a burning question for 20 years in this colony. Twenty years ago it was brought to the notice of the Government by the then Acting Police Magistrate. From time to time it was looked into, and in consequence of representations made, I think, by General Gordon the Ordinance of 1885 was passed, an amending Ordinance being passed in 1889.\n\nI find that in 1893 there was a despatch from the Secretary of State in which the latter deprecated the apathy of the Government in this matter of reformatory, for it was found that those youths who were incarcerated in the common prison in Hongkong left the Gaol worse characters than they were when they entered the Gaol - in fact became hardened criminals. As Sir William Robinson stated when laying the foundation stone, you, Mr. Belilios, came forward and said you would give $12,000. Plans were prepared in accordance with your desire, but I may tell you, ladies and gentlemen, that $12,000 was found to be insufficient, and that a short time afterwards Mr. Belilios came forward and said he was prepared to give what was necessary to complete the plans which were being prepared. This was $18,000, which Mr. Belilios then gave and for which this building has been erected.\n\nI think the thanks of the community are due to Mr. Belilios for his munificence in this matter. A reformatory to be effective should be disciplinary and educational rather than punitive. I do not believe myself in a reformatory conducted on prison principles. The theory of reformatories is that they recognise the irresponsibility of childhood and early youth and the necessity of following out the injunction of Solomon, \"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.\" If you bring up children in a reformatory on the same principles as those adopted towards prisoners you are making them prisoners for life.\n\nI remember visiting a prison in Jamaica when the Superintendent mentioned that some of the prisoners bore most excellent characters whilst others had very bad characters. I asked, \"How do you account for that?\" \"Well,\" he replied, \"those who bear good characters were all brought up in reformatories.\" The fact was that they had been so trained that they had been turned into prisoners and were unhappy under any other system than the coercion system of prison life. Therefore, I say that the reformatory system should be an educational system, so that children would be equipped for the business of life when they left the reformatory.\n\nThe thanks of the community, I say, are due to Mr. Belilios for his munificence in this matter. In the future many a poor Chinese lad will have to thank this reformatory for his being rescued from possible crime and for a mental and physical equipment which will enable him to lead a respectable life. On behalf of the community, Mr. Belilios, I thank you for this reformatory which I shall now open with the greatest pleasure. (Applause.)\n\nHis Excellency then unlocked the door and accompanied by his party made a tour of the premises, with which he expressed himself as being well pleased.",
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        "content_text": "ENCLOSURE 3\n\nC. O\n\n266\n\n23454\n\n\"Bon Accord\".\n\nReport upon the proposed Clock Tower to the Flake Pier\n\nHongkong.\n\nApril, 1901,\n\n1\n\nHongkong\n\nI have the honour to submit the following\n\nDrawings for your consideration:-\n\nDrawing No. 1. General Plans,\n\n2. Elevation to Connaught Road.\n\n3. Side Elevation of Tower and roof over Pier,\n\n4. Section of ditto and ditto.\n\n5. Detail of Base.\n\n6. Detail of upper portion of Tower.\n\n7. Plan shewing drains, and the portion of Pier to be covered with roof.\n\nI propose to construct the Tower externally with granite.\n\nI would point out now that the present height of Queen's Buildings is about 120 feet to top of dome and with the finial added the height equals about 180 feet.\n\nThe new block of buildings at the junction of Des Voeux and ... Roads will be about 150 feet to the top of finial.\n\nThe entrance for Europeans from Connaught Road is through a Vestibule which leads into a Circular General Waiting Hall 25 feet in diameter, faced with granite and covered by means of a dome.\n\nI consider it advisable to provide niches in the wall for the purpose of placing figures in at a later date, should circumstances suggest such additions to an ornamental design.\n\nLadies Rooms,\n\nI propose to form the floor with tiles laid.\n\nOn the East side of General Hall access is gained to the Ladies Waiting Room 23'-0\"x 17'-6\", and from this room to the Ladies Lavatory, the dimensions of which are 19'-0\"x 10'-9\".\n\nThe Lavatory is fitted with basins, dressing table storey for the toilet. Leading from the Lavatory are two Water Closets each 5'-8\" x 3'-6\".\n\nThe walls to Lavatory and W.Cs. I propose to face with white glazed bricks and to form the floor with tiles.\n\nIf desired a Lantern light can be formed in the roof over Lavatory which would thus be given additional light and ventilation.\n\nThe Waiting Room floor I propose to form with hardwood blocks bedded on concrete.\n\nGentlemen's Rooms,\n\nOn the West side of General Hall access is gained to the Gentlemen's Waiting Room 23'-0\" x 17'-6\" (the floor of which",
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        "content_text": "661\n\na?\n\nf\n\n4\n\nHe recommended that continuous back alleys should be insisted upon. They had not got these yet in this Colony. He recommended that six hundred cubic feet of air space per head should be required in all rooms sub-divided by cubicles. The present law only required four hundred. He recommended that the ground surfaces of all dwellings should be concreted. This was not required until after the great epidemic of 1894. He recommended the formation of an Improvement Fund to carry out larger sanitary schemes, such as the purchase of insanitary properties and their demolition, and the acquisition of all privately owned public latrines. A similar scheme was recommended by the Board, on the initiation of the Vice-President a year or two years ago. He recommended the erection of model dwellings. The Board had this matter again before them now. He recommended that all roads and drains should be prepared before any building lots were sold,\n\n10.—Mr. Chadwick, referring to Model Dwellings, recommended:-\n\n182. To demonstrate the advantages which may be derived from good construction, and to show that they may be secured without any considerable additional cost, it will be well to construct some model dwellings.\n\nThe Sanitary Board in November, 1899, asked the Government to give a premium for the best design of a Chinese house, and also asked the Government to erect model dwellings at Taipingshan. Both requests were refused.\n\n11-In Paragraph 217, Mr. Chadwick recommended the construction of flushing tanks for sewers, remarking \"that the perennial flow of the Nullahs will, in most cases, suffice.\" These tanks have not been constructed and filtered water is used for the little flushing that is done.\n\n12.-In Paragraph 263, Mr. Chadwick pointed out the need of Urinals. There are still only but four very inadequate one-man public Urinals in the whole city of Victoria.\n\n13.--In Paragraphs 270 and 271 Mr. Chadwick referred to the native hawker nuisance. This nuisance yet prevails and was reported several times by the Sanitary Board to the Government within the last twelve months. The only reply the Board obtained was that the nuisance did not exist.\n\n14-Mr. Chadwick also referred in Paragraph 272 to the need of Public Bathhouses for the use of Chinese labourers, and recommended their erection. This proposal was again urged by the Sanitary Board, and in May 1901, after an interval of nineteen years, a number of matsheds were erected on the orders of H.E. the Governor as temporary Bathhouses.\n\nMi\n\n15.-Mr. Chadwick in his Report called attention to the defective drainage, and Mr. Cooper some years ago introduced the Separate System of Sewerage, but the benefits anticipated from it have not followed. That Separate System was without the safeguards Mr. Chadwick recommended; viz., abundant water supply; flushing tanks at the head of each drainage valley; pumping stations at each end of the city to relieve the intercepting main drain and to throw the sewage into the sea well clear of the city. On October 19th, 1904, the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce brought the question before the Governor of the Colony, in the hope of having the system altered, and pointed out that with regard to the drainage of the city, there is a wide-spread belief-but the\n\n44\n\n5\n\n0\n\n1\n\nB\n\n3\n\n\"Chamber has no means of verifying it-that the scheme, as drawn up by Mr. Osbert Chadwick, endorsed by Mr. J. M. Price, the late Surveyor-General, and approved by the Government, has not been carried out on the original lines, and that the separate system has been more generally applied than was intended.” The Chamber was also of opinion that \"the neglect of all effective Sanitary measures throughout a period of years, and in the face of continuous and repeated protests, makes it abundantly manifest that there has been no effective administrative Sanitary System in this Colony.\" It has been shown in Official Reports that the contents of the storm water drains are nearly as foul as those of the sewers, yet the inlets to the storm drains from the public streets are mostly untrapped; and the emanations therefrom are thus necessarily discharged direct into the streets. In lieu of an adequate flushing by the rains it has been found necessary to prevent choking to cause the sewers of this Colony by means of an elaborate system of chains and drags, gangs of coolies being kept constantly employed on this duty, which indicates either that the sewers have not a sufficient fall or that they are insufficiently flushed.\n\n16.-The late Dr. Ph. B. C. Ayres, C.M.G., Colonial Surgeon, in his Annual Report for 1882, said:\n\n78. This year the Report of Mr. Chadwick, the Sanitary Commissioner sent out from England to report on the sanitary condition of Hongkong, has been received in the form of a Blue Book, and fully confirms all I have said in my reports from 1874 till now, and proves that if I have appeared to act the part of an alarmist it has not been without good and sufficient grounds. It can only be with regret that any Colonist can look back on the past nine years that have been wasted, and the many great and valuable opportunities afforded for improved sanitation that in the last five years have not only been thrown away, but absolutely availed of to increase the number and size of the unwholesome dwellings so graphically described in Mr. Chadwick's report.\n\n79. In the report he begins by a general description of Hongkong, in which he states that, \"like the Europeans, few of the Chinese are permanent settlers, but only residents coming to Hongkong to avail themselves of the facilities offered by British rule for earning money with which they propose to return to their own country to end their days amongst their own people.\" Seeing the benefit that it is acknowledged they receive from British rule, is it too much to expect that they should be required to conform to British laws, instead of the British laws, against the interest of the British people, being made to conform to Chinese ideas? They do not come here with philanthropic ideas of benefitting the Colony any more than the Europeans, but with the same desire of realising a competence and clearing out as soon as possible. One would think, to hear the sympathy that has been wasted on the native population, that we had come here as conquerors of a populous place, instead of having converted a barren island into a prosperous Colony, in which every resident of every nationality is more or less a bird of passage, from the wealthiest merchant whether European or Chinese to the poorest coolie. It ought not therefore to be permissible for one section or the other of the community to convert the Colony into a pest-house for the purpose of realising possession of the Almighty Dollar more speedily than legitimately.\n\n81. Now what has been argued of late years is that the unwholesome style of building in Hongkong is peculiar to the Chinese, and therefore, though bad enough as one storied buildings, they have been permitted to make them three and four storied, and even then to subdivide each storey by",
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        "content_text": "DRAFT.\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMr. Stubbs 2024\n\n22/01\n\nStorey Ring\n\nMr.\n\n21. Turn Theme 20/01/11\n\nMr. Antrobus.\n\nMr. Cox.\n\nMr. Lucas.\n\nMr. Graham.\n\n24\n\nSir M. Ommanney.\n\nEarl of Onslow.\n\nMr. Chamberlain.\n\n24 68/7/01\n\n3 dsafli.\n\nfor\n\n29163.\n\n429;57.\n\nJapy.\n\nLuk\n\nfr\n\n703\n\n28th August\n\nDirected by Mr Salt Chamberlain.\n\n6 trauvant to yo before the laid before Plug. a copy of a despatch from the fort of Hong Kong\n\nSubject: Establishment of French Post office in Canton and the general question of British\n\nCopy Foo 132. 2 May/s 125057.",
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        "content_text": "that whilst the Government would prefer having this great scheme carried out in its entirety by the marine lot-holders themselves, in preference to undertaking the reclamation as a Public Work at its own risk, it would have no objection in the general interests of the colony, should a minority refuse to join in the scheme, to exercise the rights of the Crown and to undertake the reclamation itself in conjunction with the consenting majority of the lot-owners.\n\nHis Excellency is, therefore, prepared to recommend the project strongly to the Secretary of State, subject to the conditions which follow:\n\n(1) That the proposed reclamation, including the extension of streets and a new Praya roadway, be carried out in accordance with the general plan dated the 6th of August, 1887, which has received the approval of the Acting Governor and which may be seen on application to the Surveyor General.\n\n(ii) That the whole of the works, including the removal and re-erection of piers, and the extension, formation, sewering and channelling of the proposed new streets and new Praya Wall and roadway, except on such portions of the foreshore as are situated in front of Government properties, be carried out by the Public Works Department at the cost of the marine lot-owners.\n\n(iii) That the Colonial Government shall not be called upon to incur any expense whatsoever in connexion with the proposed works, other than the wall and reclamation in front of Government properties.\n\n(iv) That the proposed works, except as aforesaid, be defrayed from a General Fund to be constituted by the marine lot-owners for the purpose, and that before the commencement of the works each marine lot-owner enter into a written contract with the Government, binding himself to take up such allotment of the general reclamation as may be apportioned him by the Government, and that each marine lot-owner deposit at the Bank 25 per cent. of the total value of the contribution to the General Fund by way of a guarantee of his good faith, such deposit of 25 per cent. to be forfeited to the Crown in the event of the marine lot-owner subsequently failing to take up his allotment of the reclamation. The interest accruing on these deposits to be handed over by Government to the marine lot-owners.\n\n(v) That during the progress of the works all calls of money for works that may be made by the Government upon the marine lot-owners shall be duly honoured by the latter, provided that the amount of such calls does not exceed the value of the works actually done in their respective allotments.\n\n(vi) That immediately upon the completion of the reclamation of his allotment, including the construction of the extension of new streets and of the new Praya as aforesaid, each marine lot-owner take out a Crown Lease for said allotments paying an Annual Crown Rent for the same at the rate of $200 per quarter acre.\n\n(vii) That no rebatement of Annual Crown Rent shall be claimed by the marine lot-owners for their present holdings upon the issue to them of new marine lot leases for the reclamations, in consideration of which the Government undertake not to levy any premium on the latter.\n\n(viii) That any houses to be erected on the proposed reclamations shall be subject in respect of light, space and ventilation to the following structural provisions:\n\n(a) No private lane on which the houses shall front to be of a less width than 15 feet.\n\n(b) Every one-storied house to have a back-yard not less than 10 feet in width, and such width to be not less than 15 feet for houses of more than one storey.\n\n(c) Every habitable room in a house to have at least one window opening out into the external air, such windows to be of a size not less than one-tenth of the floor area of the room.\n\n(d) Every human dwelling to be furnished with a suitable privy placed in the back-yard.\n\n(ix) The Crown reserves to itself such portions of the reclamation as are required for the new streets and the new Praya, and the same, when constructed, shall remain the property of the Government.\n\n(x) That in the event of any marine lot-owner failing to take up his allotment, or to perform his contract or any portion thereof, in addition to the forfeiture of deposit as provided by the fourth condition, the contracts shall be cancelled and all rights of the lot-holder thereunder shall cease and determine.\n\nSubject to the foregoing provisions the Acting Governor would be prepared to meet the views and wishes of the marine lot-owners, and His Excellency will be happy to avail himself of your offer to act as an intermediary between them and the Government.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient Servant,\n\nFREDERICK STEWART, Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nHONGKONG, 6th October, 1887,\n\nWith reference to previous correspondence on the subject of the Praya reclamation project and in conformity with His Excellency the Acting Governor's desire that I should act in the capacity of intermediary or negotiator between the Government and the marine lot-owners, I have the honour to inform you that I duly invited the marine lot-holders' views and opinions on the Government conditions, and that the only questions and objections that have so far reached me from them are contained in the documents which I now beg to forward for the information of the Government.\n\nBy the enclosure marked A, you will see that the Chinese portion of the marine lot-owners have held a meeting to consider the Government conditions, and that they have passed a series of resolutions embodying the whole of their objections.\n\nTo facilitate matters between all parties, I venture to submit the following observations on the points raised in enclosure A, in the belief that my suggestions, if adopted, will secure the general adherence of the lot-owners to the project without, after all, entailing on the Government any very substantial sacrifice.\n\nResolution 1—I would recommend that this be granted.",
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        "content_text": "## Wednesday, 20th May\n\n### IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.\n\n#### BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIR HENRY S. BERKELEY (ACTING **Chief Justice**):\n\n##### THE GAGE STREET MURDER TRIAL.\n\nLiu Chui eling Li Kwai Fán was charged with the murder of Yueng Kuo Wán, the Reformer schoolmaster, in Gage Street, on 10th January, 1901.\n\nHe pleaded not guilty.\n\nMr E. B. Sharp, K.C., Acting Attorney-General (instructed by Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, Crown Solicitor), conducted the prosecution; and Mr. T. Morgan Phillips, barrister-at-law, was for the defence.\n\nThe following jury was empanelled:- Messrs. W. Nicholls, P. Dow, R. Saron, J. W. Crouch, P. Hardman, J. A. T. Plummer, and A. S. Anton. Foreman, Mr Dow.\n\nThe Acting Attorney-General, in opening the case, said the accused was charged as being a member, in fact the leader, of a gang of four men who committed this deed in concert together. All four of these men had been for some time known to the Crown by name, but the other three unfortunately were not before the Court. They had not been caught, and in all probability would never be found within the jurisdiction of this Colony, so that they could be caught. The prisoner only returned to Hong-kong last month and was arrested.\n\nThe circumstances of the murder were fairly notorious. Deceased lived at 52, Gage Street, in a corner house fronting upon that street and Aberdeen Street. He rented the whole of the first floor, consisting of a large room and two cubicles and a kitchen in the rear. The ground at the back was almost one storey higher than in front. The first floor was entered by the back from a lane and was practically on a level with the lane, which debouched into Aberdeen Street by a short flight of steps. Deceased conducted a night school for the teaching of English to Chinese boys and young men. The classes commenced at six o'clock, in the large front room.\n\nOn the evening in question, deceased was sitting at a table in the centre of the room, reading to a class from a book. The door was on the latch for the convenience of pupils arriving late, and it was consequently easy for anybody to enter without attracting any particular attention. The wife of the deceased man, her daughter, and two small children were in the cubicles at the back of the premises.\n\nAbout half-past six o'clock, a man suddenly appeared in the classroom. He was not noticed for a moment by a few there, but not by the deceased. This man walked a certain distance into the room, fairly close up to the table, and suddenly discharged three or four shots at the deceased. The shots took effect, and deceased fell forward onto the table. The pupils fled in panic, and in the confusion, the man who fired the shots, along with another man who accompanied him, escaped.\n\nHis Lordship: I presume you are going to prove this—that these officials publicly offered a reward for the man's apprehension or assassination.\n\nThe Acting Attorney-General: I shall prove that.\n\nThe circumstances of the murder continued. Deceased's wife and daughter rushed into the room, found him in a state of collapse, and called the police. When the injured man was taken to the hospital, Dr. Bell found that his injuries were too serious to allow of the extraction of the bullets. He died the next morning. Three bullets were found in the body, and the cause of death was certified to be internal hemorrhage. Deceased made a dying declaration implicating the Chinese Government, saying that they had offered a reward of $20,000 for his life.\n\nTam Chung, a Yaumati fisherman, said he made the acquaintance of the prisoner on his uncle's marriage boat at Yaumati in April, 1900. Witness went to live with him in the capacity of a cook. He left on the 5th January, 1901, as he was afraid of being implicated. The prisoner had pointed out this Yueng Kus Wan to him and asked him to assist in beating him. Witness refused.\n\nThe Acting Attorney-General continued, saying the Chinese Government had sent the man down from Canton, and \"everything was to be done.\" Prisoner reconnoitred the back of the house and presently came down and joined his two companions at the foot of the flight of steps. There they had a short conversation, and then the other two men went up the steps and entered the house, the prisoner mounting guard at the corner so as to command Aberdeen Street and the lane at the back of the house. The shots were fired immediately after these two men entered the house.\n\nPrisoner said he had come from Canton and asked witness to put him up. They refused. The prisoner disappeared and was not seen again. But presently, afterwards, the whole gang were back in Canton, where they stayed in Li Ka Chuk's barracks for ten days or more, during which time the murder was very frequently discussed, and the prisoner frequently referred to it, boasting that he committed the deed and claiming the reward for it.\n\nLi Ka Chuk, the mandarin in Canton, he said, offered a reward of between $10,000 and $20,000 to anyone who would kill Yueng Kus Wan. Prisoner asked the pilot to help him get someone to kill the deceased. Prisoner said that if there was a reward, he would get someone to kill the deceased.\n\nThe Acting Attorney-General concluded by saying that the jury must leave out of consideration any sympathy they might have with the Reform movement. Notwithstanding the extraordinary breach committed by the Chinese Government or officials of the fundamental principles of international rights and the intolerableness of having a foreign government's emissaries entering their territory for the purpose of murdering somebody who was under the protection of their flag but was obnoxious to that foreign government, it was conceivable that the Chinese officials who organised this affair were actuated by patriotic motives.\n\nE. W. Carpenter, P.W.D., was the first witness. He put in and proved plans of the house 52, Gage Street.\n\nHis Lordship: Because it is a very serious allegation to make against those officials.\n\nThe Acting Attorney-General: I think I will prove it to your Lordship's satisfaction.\n\nThe Acting Attorney-General continued, saying this mandarin really organised this murder, although he did not actually come to Hongkong; and some of his braves were in the gang who committed the murder. Yung Ching Kai, captain of the Chinese gunboat Ai Yui, came to Hongkong and acted as intermediary between the mandarin and his emissaries. Prisoner was the leader of the gang who committed the deed.\n\nAfter other witnesses had given evidence, Dr. Bell went into the box. He described the man's condition when brought into hospital and spoke to the dying deposition made by the deceased and written down by witness at the time.\n\nDeceased's deposition was to the effect that he was teaching at the English school in Gage Street when very quietly the murderer came in and shot him four times. He did not know...\n\nThe wife of the murdered man next gave evidence. When she heard the report of firearms, she said, she came out from the cubicle where she had been lying on the bed and met all the pupils running out. When she went into the front room, she found her husband leaning forward with his head on his hands. He was bleeding.\n\nA young Chinese who was a student of the deceased and who was in the room when the murder was committed gave evidence as to the deed.\n\nCross-examined—There was no other stranger in the room but the man who fired the shots. Prisoner was not there.\n\nCross-examined—Witness was a fisherman and had his own boat in Yaumati. He gave up cooking in January, 1901, before which date he had never been a fisherman. His uncle gave him the boat. Witness had a brother named Tam Tai who visited the house where he was cooking for the prisoner, but witness knew nothing about his antecedents, nor whether he was hiding from the police in consequence of...",
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        "content_text": "## IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION\n\n### BEFORE HIS HONOUR BERKELEY (ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE)\n\n#### THE GAGE STREET MURDER TRIAL\n\nA Liu Chui alias Li Kwai Fan was charged with the murder of Yeung Kue Wan, the Reformer schoolmaster, in Gage Street, on 10th January, 1901. He pleaded not guilty.\n\nMr. E. H. Sharp, KC Acting Attorney-General (instructed by Mr. F. R. L. Bowley, Crown Solicitor), conducted the prosecution; and Mr. T. Morgan Phillips, barrister-at-law, was for the defence.\n\nThe following jury was empanelled—Messrs. W. Nicholls, P. Dow, R. Saxon, J. W. Crouch, P. Hardman, J. A. T. Plummer, and A. S. Anton. Foreman, Mr. Dow.\n\nThe Acting Attorney-General, in opening the case, said the accused was charged as being a member, in fact the leader, of a gang of four men who committed this deed in concert together. All four of these men had been for some time known to the Crown by name, but the other three unfortunately were not before the Court. They had not been caught and, in all probability, would never be found within the jurisdiction of this Colony, so that they could be caught. The prisoner only returned to Hong Kong last month and was arrested.\n\nThe circumstances of the murder were fairly notorious. Deceased lived at 52, Gage Street, in a corner house fronting upon that street and Aberdeen Street. He rented the whole of the first floor, consisting of a large room and two cubicles and a kitchen in the rear. The ground at the back was almost one storey higher than in front. The first floor was entered by the back from a lane and was on a level with the lane, which practically debouched into Aberdeen Street by a short flight of steps.\n\nDeceased conducted a school for the teaching of English to Chinese boys and young men. The classes commenced at six o'clock. In the large front room, on the evening in question, deceased was sitting at a table in the centre of the room, reading to a class from a book. The door was on the latch for the convenience of pupils arriving late, and it was consequently easy for anybody to enter without attracting any particular attention. The wife of the deceased man, her daughter, and two small children were in the cubicles at the back of the premises.\n\nAbout half-past six o'clock, a man suddenly appeared in the classroom. He was seen for a moment by a few there but not by the deceased. This man walked a certain distance into the room, fairly close up to the table, and suddenly discharged three or four shots at the deceased. The shots took effect, and deceased fell forward onto the table; the pupils fled in panic.\n\nHis Lordship—I presume you are going to prove this—that these officials publicly offered a reward for the man's apprehension or assassination?\n\nThe Acting Attorney-General—I shall prove that.\n\nTam Chung, a Yaumati fisherman, said he made the acquaintance of the prisoner on his uncle's marriage-boat at Yaumati in April, 1900. About July or August of that year, he again saw him on that boat. Prisoner said he had come down from somewhere to look for some business but did not say where from; he stayed on Hollywood Road. Witness went to live with him in the capacity of a cook. He left on the 5th January, 1901. He had pointed out this house to Sergeant Sullivan. During the time he lived with prisoner, he remembered a pilot from the Au Fui coming to the house. On one occasion, he heard the pilot telling the prisoner there was a man named Yeung Kue Wan living in Hong Kong and asking what was his occupation. Li Ka Chuk of the Chinese Government, he said, offered a reward of between $10,000 and $20,000 to anyone who would kill him and also to give several buttons; could the prisoner get someone to kill him? Prisoner said that if there was a reward, he would get someone to kill him. Prisoner asked the pilot to stay for dinner. The pilot not only did so but stayed for several days. Prisoner asked witness to assist him to beat Yeung Kue Wan. Witness said he had classmates trading in this Colony, and it would be very difficult to secure his services. There were six men living in the house. All of these conspired to join the prisoner. He heard the people discussing what they were to do with the deceased; prisoner suggested that he and two others should go down the street, keep a watch on Yeung Kue Wan, and, if he went to a house where there were only a few people present, shoot him; if there were many people, they were not to shoot him; if there were a few people present, shoot him. Witness left the prisoner's house because he was afraid of being implicated. He went back to his uncle's boat on 5th January.\n\n| Name | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Tam Chung | Yaumati fisherman, acquaintance of the prisoner |\n| Li Ka Chuk | Mandarin in Canton, offered reward for Yeung Kue Wan's assassination |\n| Yeung Kue Wan | Deceased, Reformer schoolmaster |\n| Li Kwai Fan (Liu Chui) | Accused, leader of the gang |\n\nThe Acting Attorney-General continued his opening statement, detailing the events surrounding the murder. The murder happened about half-past six. Deceased's wife and daughter rushed into the room, found him in a state of collapse. Tsui Fak mounted guard at the junction of Gage Street and Aberdeen Street. Prisoner reconnoitred the back of the house and presently came down and joined his two companions at the foot of the flight of steps. There they had a short conversation, and then the other two men went up the steps and entered the house, the prisoner mounting guard at the corner so as to command Aberdeen Street and the lane at the back of the house. The shots were fired immediately after these two men entered the house. The gang of four got into a sampan and went out to the Harbour.\n\nE. W. Carpenter, P.W.D., was the first witness. He put in and proved plans of the house 52, Gage Street.\n\nDr. Bell gave evidence about the deceased's condition when brought into hospital. He found that the injuries were too serious to allow of the extraction of the bullets. Deceased made a dying declaration implicating the Chinese Government, saying that they had offered a reward of $20,000 for his life.\n\nThe trial continued with further witness testimony, including that of the wife of the murdered man and a young Chinese student who was in the room when the murder was committed.\n\nPage 369  \nPage 501",
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        "content_text": "## The 10 SEP 03\n### Government House, Hongkong, 8th. August, 1903.\n\nWith reference to your Despatch No. 290 of the 4th. September last, I have the honour to inform you that designs for the Post Office and other Government Offices were invited in December last by the Notification of which I enclose a copy.\n\n#### Enclosure 1\nthe December, 1900\n\n2. You will observe that the conditions as to premia were somewhat altered from what was set down in the Particulars of Competition which accompanied Sir William Gascoigne's Despatch No. 299 of the 9th. of July, 1902. In those particulars it was stated that a premium of $2,000 would be offered for the successful design and a second prize of $750 would be given for the design next in order of merit. It was added, under the heading \"**Ownership of plans etc.**\" that in the event of the author of the premiated design being engaged to carry out the work under the general control of the Governor, the premium would merge in the Commission to be paid, which will be 5 per centum upon the gross expenditure on the building including all permanent fittings but exclusive of shipping freight and Agent's charges on material obtained from Great Britain, and of all monies paid ...\n\n## Other Text\nBut completely the building hereafter, unless this site is isolated from the rest of Hongkong, which cast there were 67 in communication. Cater if it became necessary extrusion of hosed in seems 16 use one It for Jitu offices - this building it undesirable Chest private firms should occupy it.\n\nI think arrangements should be made that the new story be occupied by some other fort depart Mr Lucas made suitable arrangements for the private tenants from preventing the private having access to the lost offices. I simply tel approval of fourth storey. Sumy C.P.L is at once, Sir. Eve C. O. 178 33688 Ikrek\n\n**RES 12.19** can trust them.\n\nTelegraphic approval is strictly but suggest that it could be that it Dorpath that to hitter. if possible Arrange.\n\nThe Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain, M.P., &c. &c.\n\nPage 180\nPage 181",
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        "content_text": "## asia?ti \n\nsion. \n\nChief Clerk of Post Office,— \n\nCommon to Departments,— \n\nFour rooms. \n\nBath room, etc. \n\nUsual quarters for servants. \n\nTiffin room. Waiting room. \n\n**GENERALLY** \n\nLift and staircase to be provided to upper floors for the use of Europeans. \n\nA separate entrance to be provided for the use of Chinese to all parts to which they require access. \n\nAccommodation for 4 office boys or messengers for each Department. Separate lavatory accommodation on each floor for Heads of Departments, European Staff, and Chinese Staff. \n\nVerandahs will be permitted, extending over the footpaths, on the North, East and South sides of the building. \n\nThe building to be so designed as to be capable of having another storey added to it in future. \n\nBy Command, \n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th December, 1902. \n\n**F. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary** \n\n## COPY \n\n### Enclosure 4 \n\nC.O. \n`23688` \n`184` \n`19 10 SEP 03` \n\n## Report upon the Construction of the Proposed New Post Office and other Government Offices \n\n### Foundations \n\n#### CONSTRUCTION \n\nThe foundations to be constructed as shown on plans with hard-wood bearing piles, not less than 12\" in diameter, and driven down to hard ground, at a distance of 3.0\" centre to centre. The footings to consist of four courses of granite stones 12\" by 12\" in section, laid header and stretcher in alternate courses, upon a bed of cement concrete 3'.0\" thick, and of the width shown on plans. \n\n### Superstructure \n\nThe general walling to be of Canton red bricks with facings of Amoy bricks; the dressings, mouldings, &c., to be of plaster generally; but of stone where consistent with the question of cost. It is very desirable in a building of this character to dispense with external plaster surfaces where practicable, as they get shabby and delapidated so quickly, and call for such a heavy outlay for reparation and colour-washing. All flat roofs, and floors of verandahs, to be of steel and cement concrete. The flat roofs to be laid with a finishing surface of asphalte; and the floors of verandahs &c., be laid with English tiles. The whole of the ground floor to be vaulted, or formed of iron and concrete, and to be laid with encaustic tiles. The internal walls of Basement and of ground floor (excepting the Postal Hall, the Entrance Hall, and the Postmaster's Room) should not be plastered but should be pointed in cement mortar, and colour-washed to an approved light tint. Ceilings to be omitted where practicable and the joists (hard-wood) to be left exposed. This is a great protection from the white ant and from decay. \n\n### Ground Floor \n\n#### PLANNING \n\nThe plans speak for themselves, and follow closely the Instructions published in the Government Gazette. The private lane to the west appears obviously to be the best place for receiving and despatching the mails. Here the work can be done without obstructing, or being obstructed by, the general traffic; and the glass pent over affords protection from the rain whilst loading or unloading the trucks; the mail bags being delivered directly into, or despatched directly from, the sorting rooms; to and from which there is easy access by five doors. Pedders Street: the leading thoroughfare from Blake Pier and from the Praya to the centre of the European part of the town: would also seem to be marked out, by the nature of the site...",
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        "content_text": "# Enclosure\n**REC**\n**C. O.**\n35003\n[REG 28 SEP 03]\n216\n\n## PRESENT:\n31ST JULY, 1903.\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR**, Sir HENRY A. BLAKE, G.C.M.G.  \nHIS EXCELLENCY Sir K.C.M.G. (Commanding the Troops).  \nW. GASCOIGNE,  \nHon. F.H. MAY, C.M.G. (Colonial Secretary).  \nHon. Sir HENRY SPENCER BERKELEY, KT. (Attorney-General).  \nHon. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Treasurer).  \nHon. Commander R. M. RUMSEY, R.N., R.M. (Harbour Master).  \nHon. W. CHATHAM (Director of Public Works).  \nHon. Dr. J. M. ATKINSON (Principal Civil Medical Officer).  \nHon. Sir C. P. CHATER, C.M.G.  \nHon. C. W. DICKSON.  \nHon. Dr. Ho KAI, C.M.G.  \nHon. WE A YUK.  \nHon. R. SHEWAN.  \nHon. GERSHON STEWART.  \nMr. B. F. JOHNSTON (Acting Clerk of Councils),\n\n## FINANCIAL\nThe **COLONIAL SECRETARY** laid on the table Financial Minutes (Nos. 29 to 81) and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee. The **COLONIAL TREASURER** seconded, and the motion was adopted.\n\nThe **COLONIAL SECRETARY** laid on the table the Report of the Finance Committee (No. 6) and moved its adoption. The **COLONIAL TREASURER** seconded, and the motion was agreed to.\n\n## PAPERS.\nThe **COLONIAL SECRETARY** laid on the table the report of the Director of Public Works for 1902 and correspondence respecting the proposal to remove the Naval Yard.\n\n### THE NEW POST OFFICE\nThe **DIRECTOR of PUBLIC WORKS** laid on the table the following minutes of the Public Works Committee:-\n\n#### Competitive Designs\nAt a meeting held on 13th July the replies received from the various Heads of Departments to the request of the Committee for criticism of the designs submitted, which had been again closely examined, especially with regard to the Post Office arrangements, the access to the offices generally, and some of the principal matters of arrangement affecting the Departments to be accommodated, were read. The designs were numbered 2, the description of the proposed building which accompanied that design was read. Sir C. P. Chater then moved that the design numbered 2 be accepted. Mr. Shewan seconded. Carried unanimously. It was unanimously agreed that the design numbered 2 be awarded the further premium of $1,300 provided under the conditions of competition.\n\nThe Chairman having asked whether there was any other matter relative to the building which members desired to lay before the Government, Mr. Shewan moved that, in view of the great value of the property; the fact that the building is designed to take a fourth storey; and the probability that additional accommodation for some of the Departments to be housed will be required in the first place, be constructed four storeys at no very distant date; the building should, in height, be made four storeys high. Mr. Dickson seconded. It was pointed out by Sir C. P. Chater and Mr. Shewan that the building would be more in harmony with those adjacent to it if it were made four storeys high. The motion was agreed to unanimously.\n\n### VICT PRISON ON STONECUTTERS' ISLAND.\nThe **D.P.W.** also submitted minutes showing that at a meeting of the Public Works Committee on 20th July the Chairman laid before the Committee plans which had been prepared for the establishment of a Convict Prison on Stone-cutters' Island and explained that the scheme was capable of being expanded so as to provide for the removal of the entire Gaol to that place so far as such removal was deemed practicable.\n\nHe also read the report of a Committee appointed in 1901 to consider the question and certain recent correspondence between the Colonial Office and War Department on the subject.\n\n#### Competitive Designs for Post Treasury, &c.\nThe designs, three in number, were closely scrutinised and, after some discussion as to the best method of procedure, it was unanimously agreed that a comparative statement should first be drawn up, showing, in parallel columns, the requirements set forth in the conditions of competition and the extent to which these were fulfilled by the several designs and that this statement should be forwarded to the Heads of Departments to be housed in the new building with a request that they would criticise the designs and state which they considered best in point of arrangement as regarded their various departments.\n\nHonourable Colonial Treasurer moved:--That the Government be requested to have the report of the committee appointed in 1901 to consider the question of transferring the Gaol to Stone-cutters' Island, together with any subsequent papers bearing upon the question, printed for this Committee. Hon. C. W. Dickson seconded: For the motion...",
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        "content_text": "# A BILL\n\n## ENTITLED\n\nNo. 24-15.12.1903.] \n193\n\n**An Ordinance to amend The Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1903, (No. 1 of 1903).**\n\nBe it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:--\n\n1. This Ordinance may be cited as **The Public Health and Buildings Amendment Ordinance, 1903**, and shall be read and construed as one with **The Public Health and Buildings Ordinance No. 1 of 1903** hereinafter called the Principal Ordinance.\n\nC. O. \n1907\n\n## PART I.\n\n### Preliminary.\n\n2. Sub-section 14 of section 6 of the Principal Ordinance is hereby repealed.\n\nSub-sections 17, 26 and 51 of section 6 of the Principal Ordinance are hereby repealed and the following sub-sections are substituted in place thereof:—\n\n**Sub-section 14 of section 6 of Ord. No. 1 of 1903.**\n\n**Repeal of sub-sections 17, 26 and 51 of section 6 and new sub-sections substituted.**\n\n17. \"Cubicle\" means any portion of a room which is partitioned off for the purposes of being used as a sleeping place and which is not provided with a skylight, window or windows of its own (independently of the window area of the room in which such cubicle is created) opening either directly or across a verandah or balcony into the external air and having a total area equal to at least one-tenth of the floor area of such room and capable of being opened to the extent of one half at least and unless the glazed area of such window or windows is equal to one half at least of the total area of such window or windows.\n\n26. \"External air\" means the air of any space which is vertically open to the sky and unobstructed and which, when measured from and at right angles to the external surface of a wall, or where there is a verandah or balcony when measured from the external surface of such verandah or balcony, has a dimension of not less than 13 feet throughout the extent of any window opening in such wall, and when measured parallel to the external surface of such wall, verandah or balcony and in a horizontal direction has a dimension of not less than 5 feet.\n\n51. \"Room\" includes any sub-division of any storey of any domestic building other than--\n| Item | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| (A) | a cubicle. |\n| (B) | a drying-room, store-room, pantry, lobby or landing which is not used for sleeping purposes. |\n\n## PART II.\n\n### Constitution and General Powers of Sanitary Board.\n\n3. Section 8 of the Principal Ordinance is hereby repealed and the following is substituted in place thereof.\n\n**Repeal of section 8 of Ord. No. 1 of 1903 and new section substituted.**\n\n8. The Sanitary Board shall consist of the Principal Civil Medical Officer (who shall ex-officio be President of the Board), the Director of Public Works, the Registrar General, The Captain Superintendent of Police, the Medical Officer of Health, and not more than six additional members, four of whom (two being Chinese) shall be appointed by the Governor and two elected by such ratepayers as are included in the Special and Common Jury Lists, and also by such ratepayers as are exempt from serving on juries on account of their professional avocations. Non-official members of the Board shall hold office for three years.\n\nThe Principal Civil Medical Officer shall give such directions as may be necessary for carrying out and giving effect to the decisions of the Board, and shall be the administrative head of the Sanitary Department.\n\n$0-.12.03.",
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        "content_text": "can only speak a very rudimentary sort of Chinese. The affinities of the Minchia have yet to be studied, but they do not appear to be connected with any Thibetan or Shan stock, though the Shans once reigned at Ta Li. Near Hsia Kuan to this day is shown a \"wan jen tui,\" or tumulus of the 10,000 which is popularly supposed to be the grave of the warriors who fell in a great battle when a Chinese attempt to get possession of the country was defeated with heavy loss.\n\nThe Minchia are remarkable as being the only non-Chinese tribe in Yünnan which has mingled with the Chinese on something like equal terms; they have retained their lands and their language, but they have adopted the literature, the religious ideas, and, at least in the case of the men, the dress of the Chinese. A literatus of Ta Li who would be inclined to draw but little distinction between Kachins, Miao, Lisaw, and other wild tribes puts the Minchia on a higher level. \"They read books,\" i.e., the classics. It is to be feared that it would be a work of great difficulty to unearth Minchia ideas, which are covered by a superstructure of Chinese beliefs; merely as a guess, I suggest that they may be connected with the Man Tzu of Szechuan. The Minchia are peasants, and nothing more; the shop-keepers at markets such as Hsi Chon, 40 li north of Ta Li, or at Chiang Wei, at the north head of the lake, are Chinese. The Minchia villages and farmhouses are exceedingly well built, and I am inclined to think that the top storey, which is found in nearly all Yunnan country houses, but is so contrary to Chinese ideas, was derived from the Minchia. In the Ta Li plain, where wood is scarce, the Minchia house is a substantial stone structure built with the limestone and conglomerate which is littered about under the Tsang Shan; but the best type of Minchia dwelling is to be found in the Hoching Valley. It is commonly built round three sides of a square, the fourth side being closed with a wall in which there is a porch. The lower storey is of mud or sun-baked brick on a stone foundation, and sometimes with stone pillars, but the top storey is of wood, the architecture resembling that of a Swiss chalet. The section opposite the porch is usually the dwelling-house, while one of the sides is given up to the cattle, with a straw-loft over them, and the other side is used as a grain store. Comfort and cleanliness these houses are far superior to the Chinese, as I can testify after having enjoyed many days of Minchia hospitality, which is readily given in places where there are no inns.\n\nThe pure Minchia type resembles that of the Romany or gipsy, save that it is lighter in complexion; the Minchia women have natural feet, manage boats, carry loads, do masons' and bricklayers' work, and in the La Shi salt district I have even seen them acting as muleteers.\n\nWholesale commerce has quite deserted Ta Li, but there is a busy market every five days, and in the third moon occurs the annual fair, or \"yueh kai,\" a commercial event of some importance. It is held outside the West Gate, and lasts for five days, after which a good deal of business is done in the city itself for fourteen days before the merchants disperse. The number of persons attending the fair is given at various figures, but it is usually stated to be only one-third of the old days before the rebellion. The official Proclamations state that for the \"yueh kai\" \"myriads of merchants from the four quarters of the globe collect together dense as the clouds;\" but Chinese Proclamations have to be taken in a Pickwickian sense, and I believe that the present attendance is not over 5,000. Thibetans and representatives of all the tribes in West Yünnan come in some force, while besides Yünnanese there are, of course, Cantonese and Szechuanese; I am not aware that any natives of India attend. Drugs, including China-root, rhubarb, and musk, mules and ponies, Thibetan wools, tea and brown sugar in small cakes, cottons and cloths, are the chief objects of exchange, and I believe that the fair is still of sufficient importance to be worth the attention of British or Indian merchants desirous of opening up new lines.\n\nAmong other minor products of Ta Li I may mention pigs' bristles, which are of good quality, but not, perhaps, easy to collect in sufficient quantity, and straw braid used for the native sun-hats. The plaiting leaves to be desired at present, but this might be improved for foreign buyers, and the straw itself is of excellent quality.\n\nThe traveller who has passed through the rich fields and flourishing villages of the Ta Li Plain, and has enjoyed the double view of hill and lake (\"tsang esh esh kuan\") is interested to learn how this happy valley first came into existence. The curious folklorist may discern traditions of the early struggles of the first Chinese settlers in the legend of the advent of Buddhism, and perhaps of some geological cataclysm. In the ancient days the waters of the lake lapped the foot of the Tsang Shan, and there was no plain. The caverns in the hills were inhabited by a \"yao kwei,\" or monstrous being, who used to sally forth, and for his food tear out and devour the eyes of the Chinese in the neighbourhood. Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, pitying the sorrows of the black-haired people, appeared upon the scene disguised as a venerable Buddhist nun in her \"ka sha,\" or yellow robe and accompanied by a lame dog. Addressing the monster, she promised to supply him with the food which he liked on condition that he would give her a patch of dry land under the hills. \"How much dry land?\" asked the monster. \"The breadth,\" replied the goddess, \"of my yellow robe and the length of three leaps of my lame dog.\" After some haggling a contract on these terms was reduced to writing. But when the aged nun spread out the robe it covered a space of 15 li, and such was the uncommon agility of the lame dog that in three leaps he cleared a space of 100 li. For his food the goddess captured shell-fish, and gave the eye-like contents to the \"yao kwei\"; the voracious but unwary monster seems to have thought that he had been swindled, and became obstreperous; whereupon the goddess seized him and interned him in a hole or cavern in the earth near Hsi Chou, where there was only a small open slit through which he could breathe. In his struggles, his fiery breath issuing from the slit burned up the waters of the lake. But the goddess had cast a spell on the monster; so long as Chinese assemble at the West Gate of Ta Li during the third moon so long must the monster remain in durance vile; wherefore to this day, at the commencement of the great spring fair, the General comes out in state and fires off all his artillery, so that the dragon may know that the time of his release is not yet.\n\nIn case this bald narrative fails to convince the sceptical western, I may point out that the length of the Ta Li Plain from the upper to the lower pass is, in fact, 100 li, and its breadth 15 li. Is not the shore of the lake littered with empty shells, the contents of which have been devoured by the \"yao kwei\"? Is not there at Hsi Chou a long narrow strip of land stretching into the lake from which the water was blown by the struggling prisoner? Was not the contract between him and the goddess reduced to writing and engraved on stone that all might see? and finally, is it not a fact that to this day an annual crowd has assembled outside the West Gate for the third-moon fair, and that the \"yao kwei\" has never once emerged from his prison?\n\nFrom Ta Li city to the Shang Kuan (upper pass) is an easy march of 16 miles in a northerly direction across the level plain, between the lake on the right and the Tsang Shan on the left. The main caravan route is at the foot of the mountains, but the lower road which leads by the shores of the lake is much more agreeable, as it gives an opportunity of observing the lake villages which cluster on the stone bunds fringing the shore, and in the morning, of shooting some wild geese and duck as they fly back to the lake after their night feed in the fallow fields. Shang Kuan is a small tumble-down village with a li-kin and Prefect's tax station, at each of which about 1,000 taels are collected annually on goods going north. Travellers for Lichiang usually pass Shang Kuan to the head of the lake, and leaving the bridge of boats and the series of marshes through which flows the principal feeder of the lake, slightly to the east, enter the plain of Teng Chuan at the tiny city of that name. This plain is about ... miles by ... miles, and is well supplied with water from several large lagoons in which heavy crops of rushes are grown for fuel.\n\nAt Yui So, ... miles, there is a market where Chinese and Minchia exchange grain, opium, sugar, salt, cloth, pigs, mules, and cattle; and at miles ... the river is crossed at Chung So. It is here 25 yards broad, shallow, and flows for some miles between high artificial embankments, the safety of which are of prime importance to local agriculture.\n\nAt 15 miles the road and river leave the Teng Chuan Valley by a gorge. The road then leads through broken ground along the foot-hills of the east side of the Lang Kung Valley, past the hamlet of Ying Shan P'u, and through fertile country to Nui Kai, an important market of about 150 houses, and so to the north-east corner of the fertile Lang Kung Valley. At Kuan Yin Shan the road enters the hills and splits into two tracks, the one going a little west of north to Chien Chuan Chou (one long stage), and the other which I followed leading over an important pass into the Yang tsze basin. After leaving Kuan Yin Shan we commenced an ascent up a gorge by a fair road, and spent the night in a log hut on an open terrace in the hills (San Chiu Tang), whence there was a fine view. The next day we ascended the silent and frost-bound pass of Kwa La, past rhododendron scrub and frozen marshes, varied with patches of forest. At the village of Kwa La, which consists of a few wattle huts, we observed the plaited bamboo basket industry, which is of some local importance, and so descended to the guard station of the Hei Nui (the Black Ox), situated in a gorge by a rushing stream; here a salt road from Chien Chuan joined our route, and there is considerable passing traffic. At 13 miles beyond Hei Nui a road branches off east to Sung Kwei, which is an important market near the Yang-tsze. It is an entrepôt of the salt, sugar, and tobacco trade, and also a pony and mule market.\n\nPage 9\n\nAt ...\n\n248",
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        "content_text": "No. 47.\n\nThe Honourable\n\nSir,\n\nNo.2.\n\nC\n\n25670\n\nGeneral Post Office\n\nHongkong, 3rd June, 1904.\n\n147\n\nI have the honour to submit for consideration the following increases to the Establishment of the General Post Office and to ask for authority to include them in the Annual Estimates.\n\nRegistration Branch:- 1 Chinese Clerk @ $660 - $840 urgently required to look after the delivery of Registered letters addressed to Chinese. At present the postmen who deliver these are under the No. 1 Postman who is quite unable to deal with them, although honest and willing. He cannot count above fifty and has his letters doled out in bundles of that number. This system of dealing with letters by numbers instead of by addresses is bad and should be abolished.\n\nGeneral Branch:- Four Clerks - 2 @ $960 - $1,080 by $60 biennially, 2 @ $660 - $840 do. Two to supervise the coolies at the stamping counter and drop-boxes and to assist in sorting. Two for general duty work.\n\nGeneral Delivery:- 2 Postmen at $132 - $144 to meet the increasing pressure on the town branches owing to new 5-storey blocks, and increase of population in Caine Road.\n\nShroff and Stamp-vendor at $240 to relieve alternately the present staff of four who are on duty all day and who cannot be dispensed with.\n\nI have etc.,\n\n(Sd.) L. A. M. Johnston,\n\nPostmaster-General.\n\nThe Colonial Secretary.\n\n4",
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        "content_text": "# EDUCATION, ÍNSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS. OTHER CHARGES,\n\nPrincipal Grants under New Grant Code (C.O.D.185 of 1903).--The increase is due to the full effects of the increased grants under the new Code being felt for the first time in 1905 and is made up as follows:---\n\nEnglish Schools, Class I.\n\n1,400 Scholars at 30/- ($18), $25,200\n\nClass II.\n\n400 Scholars at $7, 2,800\n\nVernacular Schools, Class I.\n\n2,500 Scholars at $7, 17,500\n\n$45,500\n\nQUEEN'S COLLEGE.\n\nPERSONAL EMOLUMENTS.\n\nSecond Master's Allowance for Knowledge of Chinese.--Exchange Compensation is drawn on this allowance, which in Mr. MAY's--the only such case--is a personal allowance and is not on the same footing as the language allowances drawn by other officers. $180 was first inserted in the Estimates for 1893 as a personal allowance to this Officer.\n\nGymnastic Instructor.--On the recommendation of the Head Master a non-commissioned officer's services are to be obtained to give the necessary instruction when the new appliances arrive and the rate of remuneration is that fixed by the Military Authorities, namely, $1 per hour.\n\nMEDICAL DEPARTMENTS. PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS. Civil Hospital.\n\nMessengers.--A Coolie at $96 has become necessary for the Laboratory where a private coolie is at present employed on Government business.\n\nLunatic Asylums. Kennedy Town Hospital. Maternity Hospital. Cook--It has been found impossible to get and keep good cooks at $9 a month for these posts in consequence of general rise of wages of Chinese servants.\n\nOTHER CHARGES, Civil Hospital,\n\nMetallurgical Furnace for Laboratory. The present apparatus can only be used for ores and minerals in single quantities and the increased and increasing work requires more expedient methods. The one provided for will take 10 or more samples at a time.\n\nPOLICE.\n\nPERSONAL EMOLUMENTS,\n\n6 Telephone Clerks.--An additional Clerk was appointed in 1903 and paid from lapsing salaries. His services were necessary as complaints were made by the Sanitary Department at the delay and difficulty in communicating with the District Sanitary Offices through the Government Telephone Exchange.\n\nEuropean Force: Sergeants and Constables.--The differences between the amounts provided in 1904 and required in 1905 are caused only by stipulated increments falling due, and to the number of Sergeants or Lance Sergeants or Constables on dollar pay having been promoted in consequence of vacancies due partly to promotions of their predecessors some of whose salaries were fixed in Sterling or in Dollars or vice versa. There is no increase in the Establishment.\n\n17 Boatmen--It has proved impossible to secure and retain men for $8 a month and it was necessary in April last to raise their pay to $9.\n\nOTHER CHARGES,\n\nIncidental Expenses.--The reduction of $444 represents $72 Allowance to Boatmen at Cheung Chow now shown separately under Personal Emoluments, and $372 for wages of Coolies as explained in Mr. MAY's despatch No. 206 of 16th May, 1904, and approved by the Secretary of State in despatch No. 198 of 27th June.\n\nRent of Police Stations.--The increase is $240 for rent of house to accommodate the increased Chinese Detective Staff, but may not be required when the additional storey for the Central Station is completed or if there is room in the temporary accommodation provided during such addition: and $50 for taxes on house next to No. 2 Police Station.\n\nVICTORIA GAOL.\n\nPERSONAL EMOLUMENTS.\n\n6 Temporary Guards.--Owing to crowding of Gaol two Store rooms had to be converted into Dormitories to accommodate prisoners and these extra Guards were added to the Staff in consequence. They are provided for next year in anticipation of similar crowding.\n\n4 Cooks at $96.--The increase of $1 a month to 2 cooks was found to be necessary, $7 a month being insufficient.\n\nSANITARY DEPARTMENT.\n\nPERSONAL EMOLUMENTS.\n\nWatchman, Kwai Chung.--This is the revival of an appointment which existed up to 1900. It has been found necessary so as to ensure that the refuse from the dust boats is taken to the appointed place on shore and not deposited in the sea between Hongkong and Cheung Sha Wan.\n\nSanitary Inspector acting as Overseer to Cemeteries.--It was recommended by the Sanitary Board that this Overseer should be accorded this altered status and the salary attaching to it on condition that he devotes his whole time to the work. At present he is also Cathedral Verger, a position he will relinquish.\n\n3 Sextons, Sai Yu Shek Cemetery and Rent Allowance.--This staff is necessary but was overlooked by the Sanitary Department when the Cemetery was selected in May, 1903. Their wages have been paid this year out of lapsing salaries.\n\nEngineers and Attendants for Bath-houses. They are required for the Bath-houses in Cross Street and Pound Lane and for the supervision of the Disinfecting Tanks erected as a result of the plague experiment of Sir HENRY BLAKE in 1903. Their Wages have this year been paid out of \"Coolie Labour\" not having been estimated for.\n\nOTHER CHARGES,\n\nCemetery Incidental Expenses.--The increase is provided to meet cost of laying out Sai Yu Shek Cemetery declared a burial place by Government Notification of 22nd May, 1903, and cost of putting existing cemeteries in better order. The vote may be reconsidered for 1906.\n\nIncidental Expenses.--The reduction in round figures represents the sums of which the item has been relieved by separate provision being made.\n\nLatrine at Wanchai Gap Road.--A ventilating shaft with electric exhaust fan was installed to obviate complaints from the public, which had been frequent, of disagreeable smells in the vicinity of the latrine.\n\nPage 79",
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        "content_text": "## 33688/03.\n\n417\n\n? Say we shall be glad to know the probable cost in due course.\n\nThe Law Courts and the Post Office are approaching completion but I see that the former is now estimated at $768,000 instead of $400,000 and the latter at $872,000 instead of $500,000.\n\nIn the former case, I don't think there is any use making enquiries as to the increase because, so far as I can ascertain after a search through all the p.p., the original estimate does not seem to have been based on any data but to have been merely a guess, made apparently a bad one, before designs were prepared.\n\nAs to the General Post Office I would ask for an explanation. So late as August 1903, after full plans had been drawn up, the estimated cost of the original building was \"not to exceed $500,000\", and the addition of the fourth storey, agreed to at that time was to cost $85,000. The Architects' charges were to be 5% on a maximum of $500,000 for the first 3 storeys, and presumably at the same rate on the fourth storey, i.e., less than $30,000. There is therefore more than $240,000 to be accounted for.\n\nThe only other large works now going on are the Waterworks, the resumption of insanitary property and the Kowloon roads; these may last any time and cost almost anything. Certainly large sums will be required for the next few years.\n\nThe total of this vote shows a reduction of nearly a quarter of a million on last year.\n\n? Approve Estimates sanction ordinance refer to the few points above specified and appreciate manner in which Estimates have been framed.\n\nEstimates and ordinance to Audit Office `B/12`.\n\nPage 420\nPage 421",
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        "document_key": "CO129-352 - Public Offices - 1908",
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        "content_text": "The construction of the Sunning Railway has been progressing, though the final alignment beyond Kung Yik has yet to be determined. The General Superintendent states that this work is about to commence. Bridges on the Kung Yik-Sunning section are complete but are more rudimentary compared to those on the Hankow line, where supports and piers are made of solid concrete.\n\nThe Sunning section has been operational for about three months, with daily receipts amounting to approximately $300. While this is insufficient to make the line profitable, the management anticipates that the completion of the towns of Kung Yik and Sam Kap, and the extension of the line to Sam Kap, will significantly improve financial prospects.\n\nThere is a noticeable emphasis on aesthetics in the design of the first-class carriages and the Company’s offices at Kung Yik and Sunning. The office in Sunning is a substantial three-storey building, primarily accommodating Company clerks, which seems disproportionate to the line's current scale and prospects. The General Superintendent, Chin Poo, a Chinese man aged around 70 with 48 years of experience in the United States, oversees a large staff that appears to have limited work, indicating some slackness in management.\n\nBeyond Sunning, the line is managed by two Chinese engineers educated in America. Rails have been laid for about 9 miles, with a significant detour to avoid cultivated land. A bridge over a major stream near Sunning is under construction, though bridges and culverts beyond this point remain unstarted, with gaps in the embankment. The line will not open until it reaches Sam Kap.\n\nSam Kap, currently a marshland, is slated for development into a town with steamers connecting to Macao and Hong Kong. However, the prospects of Sam Kap becoming a major port are questionable. While it is the only feasible harbour along a considerable stretch of coast, with 6 feet of water at low tide and potential for dredging, it is exposed to typhoons and gales, making it unsuitable for ocean steamers.\n\nThe railway's profitability is likely to depend on passenger traffic and goods transport between Sunning and other regions rather than Sam Kap becoming a major port. The line is not expected to be an extraordinary financial success.\n\nNevertheless, the achievement of the Sunning people in raising $3,000,000 gold, largely from Chinese in the United States, to construct the railway, drain marshlands, and establish new towns is remarkable. It demonstrates their patriotism and progressiveness and may inspire similar initiatives elsewhere in China.\n\nThe Company plans to build a railway from Tam Shou Hau to Kongmoon via Sanui upon completing the Sunning line, with a ferry connecting to Kung Yik. This line, passing through populated areas with minimal need for major bridges, is expected to be profitable.\n\nA printed map of the Sunning Railway and a tracing of the proposed Kongmoon line are enclosed.\n\nCanton, April 21, 1908.\n\nPage 80\n\n26",
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        "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n## Revenue\n\nThe principal increases are as follows: $82,000 under the new general assessment, and additional assessments of new buildings; $6,500 under Companies local register; $6,600 under liquor licences; $4,000 under registration of deeds; $20,000 under medical examination of emigrants; and $5,000 under water supply. Last year's estimate for liquor has been retained, viz, $725,000. The actual receipts in 1910 were only $387,788, viz., $212,212 below the estimate of $600,000, which has nevertheless increased for this year to 7 lakhs. We expect, however, to realise $670,000 this year, and as the old stocks held before the duties were instituted are yearly decreasing, and looking to the fact that the scale of duty on Chinese liquors was doubled on March 16th, while the rebate is no longer granted to the Services, we anticipate that next year we ought to realise the full amount estimated, and I hope we shall exceed it. Our total revenue from opium and spirits amounts to only half that of the Straits, which has a population of only 65,000 more adults. Their figures stand at $4,441,963 and ours at $2,150,970. We lose the contribution of $27,000 from the Imperial Government toward the expenses of the Postal Agencies in China, the cost of which is now borne by the Home Government, though this Government continues to control them for the present.\n\nThe four heads under which revenue from land is shown exhibit an increase of $13,000, while markets show a steady increase, being $10,000 over the estimates of 1910 and $6,600 over the actual receipts. Class 4 is chiefly remarkable for the large increase of $16,500 in the sum received for conservancy contracts. The total estimated revenue is $7,077,488 as against $6,950,867 actually realised last year—an increase of six lakhs over the estimate of the current year and of seven lakhs over the actual receipts of 1910.\n\n## Expenditure\n\nUnder expenditure, two higher grade clerkships are created in the Treasury to assist in the formation of an examining branch in conjunction with the local audit of expenditure, which I am glad to say has now been instituted. In the Harbour Department, and in various other departments, a considerable economy, estimated at $4,700, has resulted from placing the purchase and issue of coal for Lunches under Commander Beckwith, and procuring it under a single contract. The amount now appears under Miscellaneous Services. Under Observatory, provision has been made to continue his salary to the present Director, till the end of June while on leave, as well as for his successor. Figg will then retire on pension after 20 years of service in this Colony, to which his long experience has been of great value.\n\nThe heading Miscellaneous Services includes a sum of $2,000, to which I invite the assent of this Council for the expenses of the Congress of the Far Eastern Association of Tropical Medicine, who will assemble in this Colony on January 20th next. We desire to afford a most cordial welcome to these representatives of scientific research in a field of investigation so vitally important to each one of us, and I take this opportunity of expressing an earnest hope that the Congress may be well attended, and that its deliberations may prove fruitful and stimulating.\n\nThe estimated revenue for the railway is put at $489,600. We have as yet no data from through traffic to enable us to judge whether this is a liberal or a cautious estimate. You will find a full explanation of its details in `Appendix II`. In class 3 of the revenue, \"rent of buildings\" has been increased by $11,000, to which extent I hope that the taxpayer will benefit in the shape of interest on the capital outlay involved by adding a third storey to meet further expansion. The sum shown is the rental we hope to receive until such time as the third floor may be required by Government.\n\n## Military Expenditure\n\n| Category | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Military Contribution | $1,372,089 |\n| Volunteers... | $306,949 |\n| Military Expenditure | $273,869 |\n\n## Public Works and Other Expenditure\n\n| Category | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Public Works Department | $575 |\n| Public Works, Recurrent | $429,100 |\n| Public Works, Extraordinary | $1,147,980 |\n| Post Office | $553,150 |\n| Kowloon-Canton Railway | $200,973 |\n| Kowloon-Canton Railway Special Expenditure | $65,000 |\n| Charge on account of Public Debt | $726,263 |\n| Pensions | $24,380 |\n| Charitable Services | ... |\n\nThe total estimated expenditure exclusive of Public Works Extraordinary is almost a million dollars less than the estimated revenue. Of this, a lakh derived from the special light dues is earmarked for typhoon refuge, but we are left with fully the average sum for expenditure on capital works, and the programme of these is as large as our staff of Engineers can properly supervise.\n\nIn laying before the Council the Estimates for the coming year, I shall endeavour, as has been my custom in the past, to afford a full explanation of all important changes in these estimates and of the reasons which have led to them. In doing so, I must of necessity ask your patience in dealing with figures, but I shall quote them as little as possible, the more so that I desire to avail myself of this annual opportunity of explaining to the Council the policy adopted and the progress made in various departments of administration.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY—In laying before the Council the Estimates for the coming year, I trust that the figures before you will, to some extent at any rate, justify the hope that we have placed our finances on a sound basis to meet our liabilities. In spite of the increase of pay given to cadets on sterling salaries, and the cost of the scheme for assisted passages to England for subordinate officers, in spite of an extra lakh to be provided for Postal transit charges, and about one and a half lakhs in railway expenditure, the total estimated expenditure exclusive of Public Works Extraordinary is almost a million dollars less than the estimated revenue.\n\nIf, as we all anticipate, the receipts from the railway increase each year, we may reasonably hope that the burden, which now, after deducting estimated receipts, stands at 32 lakhs, will be steadily reduced.\n\n## The University\n\nThere is also a sum of $9,000, to which I trust that this Council will annually agree, for the establishment of a Professorial ...\n\nTHE ATTORNEY-GENERAL seconded.\n\nPage 190  \nPage 191  \nPage 113",
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        "content_text": "## The COLONIAL TREASURER\nYour Excellency, I rise to reply to the honourable member who represents the Chamber of Commerce. His chief complaint seems to be that the statement of accounts did not seem to be a proper balance sheet of the Colony from a business point of view. In answer to that, I may say that it is not intended to be such. It is simply intended to be a statement of the situation of various accounts taken by themselves. The general statement of the assets and liabilities of the Colony is, by the Secretary of State's instructions, confined to a cash balance, and is in accordance with the form in use in the Colony for many years, and I am rather surprised at hearing criticism on it so late in the day. In the matter of details of expenditure quoted by him, I have to express a certain amount of regret at a statement being slightly deceiving. Footnotes 2 and 4 are the correct footnotes. Footnotes 1 and 3 to me are obviously in error, arising from the fact that the last £110,000 is taken at 1.9.\n\n## The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS\nSir, I will endeavour to reply to some of the points raised by my honourable friend opposite (Hon. Mr. Howell) with regard to public works. In the first place, he referred to the typhoon refuge and complained of the slow rate of progress. I cannot conceive from what quarter he obtained his information, because it is impossible for anyone to ascertain what the rate of progress on that work is. It is under water at the present moment and there is no portion visible. Therefore, if he obtained his information from outside sources, it must be mere talk without any knowledge of the state of work whatever. I submitted to this Council only a few months ago a diagram on which the progress made was shown, and that diagram showed satisfactory progress at that date. He referred to three years having elapsed since the work began, but the contract was only let barely one year ago. Now, the period allowed for the completion of the work under the contract is five years.\n\nIn the matter of the Post Office and the Law Courts, he confined his remarks to a criticism of the designs. In the case of the Post Office, the expedient of obtaining competitive designs was resorted to on the recommendation of some of his unofficial colleagues in bygone years. The recommendations were made so long ago as 1894, and when the site of the building was finally decided upon, the recommendation was adopted and competitive designs were invited. Those designs were submitted to the Public Works Committee, and that Committee selected the one executed as the best. Therefore, Sir, no blame attaches to the Government or anyone on this side of the House.\n\nWith regard to the design of the new Law Courts, he criticised that very severely, and asked who was responsible for it. That building was designed by one of the most eminent architects in England, who, among other works, executed the magnificent memorial which has been erected for Queen Victoria in front of Buckingham Palace. I consider him somewhat bold in venturing upon criticism of such an eminent architect, and question his qualifications for undertaking such a task. I am glad to hear he approved of the adding of an additional storey to the Post Office. That also was recommended by his unofficial colleagues on the Public Works Committee when the designs were under consideration. As for the question of letting it, that is a matter of policy I will not deal with in my reply.\n\nThe Tytam Tuk work, Sir, was the next item, and he animadverted on the small sum put down in next year's estimate for it. In a work of that nature, very extensive preliminary works have to be undertaken before anything can be done towards the execution of the work. When work is begun, it is confined to the carrying out of excavations, which is one of the cheapest items of labour involved in it. That, Sir, is the reason why the amount put down is so small. When the work reaches the stage at which it admits of cement concrete being deposited, then a much larger amount will be required.\n\nThe next item to which my honourable friend referred was the question of establishing a park around the golf links at Fanling. That, no doubt, Sir, will receive very careful consideration. It will probably mean displacing a certain quantity of agricultural ground in order to devote it to this purpose, and that matter should receive careful consideration.\n\nThe dredging of the harbour, I understood the honourable member to say he considered unnecessary. As time goes on and the draught of steamers increases, I presume it will be a common necessity, but at the present time, I agree with him, there is no pressing necessity for it. It is, however, a work which, in my opinion, will have to be undertaken some day.\n\nWith regard to the protection of the inlets of drains on the higher levels, that, Sir, is a matter which will be very easily remedied, and I will see that it receives attention.\n\nThen, Sir, we come to the charges against the administration of the Public Works Department generally, in which complaints have been made of waste of time and money and many other matters. I think my honourable friend might have confined himself to facts when he was dealing with such matters. He said, if I heard him correctly, that the Law Courts occupied 13 years and the Post Office 10 years.\n\nHon. Mr. HEWETT - About.\n\nThe DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - As a matter of fact, provision for the Law Courts was first made in the estimates of 1900. I have not beside me at the moment the date on which the contract for the foundations was entered into, but it could not have been before that date. We are in 1911, so the period occupied is somewhere about 11 years, instead of 13 years. In the case of the Post Office, the contract for the foundations was let in November, 1903, and the building has been occupied for the past four or five months, so the time occupied in its construction was about 7 years, instead of 10. That is a difference of 25 per cent. In the case of the foundations of the Post Office, the ship conveying timber for piles was lost on her way here. Her loss did not become known for some considerable time after it occurred, and some delay was caused in that way, which was absolutely unavoidable.\n\nThe honourable member rather galloped through the list of works of which he complained with regard to delay, and I could not follow him, but another matter to which he alluded was the filter-beds. That work, Sir, was carried out without the interruption of the supply of water to the city for a single hour, and anyone who knows anything of such a matter knows that it requires a great deal of trouble and care to accomplish. The work is not of a nature that could possibly be pushed. He alluded also to the paving of Lee House Street. Unfortunately, we had to depend upon some of his commercial brethren for the supply of the necessary paving blocks. They promised faithfully to supply them by a certain date, but did not fulfil their promise. I think, Sir, these are all the comments I have to make on the statement of the honourable member.\n\nPage 123",
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        "content_text": "12- \n\nand 40 Grant Vernacular Schools. The average attendance at all these Lower Grade Schools is 2,196. The total average attendance, \n\nat both grades of school, is 6,303, \n\nThe revenue derived from school fees was $76,056.25 (of which $40,435 was from Queen's College). \n\nTwo schools are limited to children of British parentage. Both these schools (one for boys, the other for girls) are under the Government. In 1911 the combined average attendance at them was 76. \n\nHigher education is represented by the Technical Institute, where instruction is given in the evening in Mathematics, Machine Drawing, Building Construction, Field Surveying and allied subjects; in Chemistry and Physics; in the English and French languages, Book-keeping and Shorthand. There is also a Teachers' Class, at which the junior Chinese masters of Government and Grant Schools are expected to attend. A Kindergarten Class has also been started for teachers in Girls' Schools. The Institute is furnished with a well-equipped laboratory. The lecturers are chiefly Civil Servants recruited from the European staffs of Queen's College and the Public Works Department. These officers receive fees for their services. \n\nThe Hongkong University building, the gift of Sir Hormusjee Mody, was almost completed at the end of the year and was opened in March, 1912. It is expected to be open for teaching in the autumn of this year. The first chairs will be those of Medicine, Engineering and Arts. On 31st December, 1911, the Endowment Fund amounted to $839,970.11 in Hongkong currency and a sum £40,098 7s. 3d. in sterling. \n\nV-PUBLIC WORKS, \n\nOf the important works in progress, the Post Office was completed by the middle of the year and the following departments were accommodated on three floors of the building :-Post Office, Treasury, Registrar General's Department, Sanitary Department, Education Department, the District Office for the South of the New Territories and the Audit Department. The extensive basement was partly utilized for postal purposes and partly for the storage of materials required by the Sanitary Department. A fourth floor, which is intended to provide for future expansion, remains unoccupied, but it has been decided to let it for offices in the meanwhile. The Law Courts were practically completed. Substantial progress was made with the Mongkoktsui Breakwater, but all the work executed was invisible, being below low water level. A contract for the reconstruction of the old Western Market was let in September, and fair progress with the foundations had been made by the close of the \n\nyear. \n\nThe following buildings were completed:-Kowloon Market; Additions to No. 2 Police Station; Staff Quarters, Kennedy Town Hospital; Police Station, Ts'un Wan; Reconstruction of Government Pavilions; Hospital at the Quarantine Station, Lai Chi Kok; Workshops and Sheds for Ambulances at the City Disinfecting Station; Coal Shed, Tai Po; Latrines in Mee Lun Tang and Rutter Street and a Trough Closet in Queen's Road West under the ramp leading to the Government Civil Hospital. The following building-works were in erection --Sanitary Office in Wanchai District; Additional Storey and Extensions, Yaumati English School; Market and Slaughter House, Aberdeen; Stables, Yaumati Disinfecting Station; Quarters for Searchers, Imports & Exports Office; Lighthouse and Quarters, Kap Shing Mun; an extension of the Maternity Hospital and the Reconstruction of Coolie Quarters at the City Slaughter Houses to admit of the provision of further accommodation for slaughtering pigs. \n\nThe diversion of Wongneichong Road past Inland Lot 1698 was completed and extended northwards to join the permanent alignment of that section of the road which had previously been formed. The area formerly occupied by No. 2 Tank was filled in. A path from Bowen Road to May Road, bifurcating towards the latter road, was completed and paths from Boundary Path to Kennedy Road and from Chamberlain Road to Plantation Road were in progress. A diversion of Bonham Road to admit of an extension of Inland Lot 751 was also in progress, the necessary works being executed at the expense of the lessees of the lot mentioned. A road to the site of a proposed Japanese Crematorium in Sookunpoo Valley was completed. In the New Territories, the sections of road extending from Ping Shan to Au Tau and from San Tin to Au Ha Gap were completed. As it was decided to utilize the last-named section for a light railway, to extend from Fan Ling Railway Station to Sha Tau Kok, the necessary extension of the road to the latter place was abandoned, a track for the light railway taking its place. The construction of this track and the laying of the light railway were carried out by the Railway Administration. A pier was constructed in Castle Peak Bay and connected with the road to Ping Shan and Au Tau. \n\nThe training of some of the nullahs between Bowen Road and Magazine Gap to the eastward of the Military Hospital was completed, and a considerable amount of such work was executed to the south of Magazine Gap in the valley below the Military Sanitarium, the Military Authorities sharing the cost of the latter work. A considerable length of the nullah at No. 12 Bridge, Shaukiwan, was also trained and the stream past Pokfulam Village was channelled and otherwise improved. In Kowloon, an extension of the nullah in Waterloo Road to the north of No. 4 Railway Bridge was carried out. Underground tanks were constructed at the junction of Arbuthnot Road and Wyndham Street and in Stone Nullah Lane for the purpose of flushing the low-level sewers, the necessary connections with the sewerage system being made. The laying of a sewer in Craig Road to intercept the drainage from houses on the southern slopes of Mount Gough, &c., was undertaken and connections with a number of the houses were carried out. Extensive drainage works were also executed in Shaukiwan West and Shamelippo. \n\n13",
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        "content_text": "68\n\nHONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nnot be lightly upset. It would be a very ungracious thing to do, and I do not think that it would be a dignified course for this Government to adopt. Therefore, I hope everybody connected with the Courts will give these arrangements a fair trial. It may work better than some of us think. One consolation about it is that it will be economical.\n\nA division was taken, and there voted against the Bill:- Hon. Mr. Ross, Hon. Mr. Osborne, and Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart - 3. The Hon. Mr. Pollock and the Hon. Sir Kai Ho Kai abstained from voting. The official members numbering 7 voted for the Bill, which was therefore passed.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY - Council will adjourn sine die.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommended the Council to vote a sum of Thirteen thousand Dollars ($13,000) in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Works.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommended the Council to vote a sum of Three thousand two hundred and fifty Dollars ($3,250) in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Buildings, Maternity Hospital.\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of Twenty-three thousand six hundred Dollars ($23,600) in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Buildings, Post Office.\n\nDisinfection Damages\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of Ten thousand Dollars ($10,000) in aid of the vote Sanitary Department, Other Charges, Compensation for damages by disinfection.\n\nPublic Works Extraordinary\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of Seven thousand Dollars ($7,000) for the following items:-\n\nCommunications, Hongkong Roads and Streets: -\n\n(e.) General Works, Drainage.\n\n(e) General Works, $2,400\n\nTraining Nullahs: -- $4,700\n\nMiscellaneous Drainage Works -- $500\n\n$7,000\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of Two thousand six hundred Dollars ($2,600) in aid of the vote Observatory, Special Expenditure, Instruments, etc.\n\nThe Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of Two thousand nine hundred and fifty Dollars ($2,950) in aid of the vote Public Works Extraordinary, Buildings, Yaumati English School, - Additional Storey.\n\nThe Post Office Buildings Vote\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN explained that this represented a claim by the contractor Sang Lee, who after a considerable amount of negotiation finally agreed to accept the sum of $23,000.\n\nHON. MR. MURRAY STEWART - On what ground did the contractor claim?\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN - Various additions to the works. The amount claimed was very much greater.\n\nHON. MR. MURRAY STEWART - Additional work done?\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN - I think the hon. member has been on the Committee.\n\nHON. SIR KAI HO KAI - Cannot the Director of Public Works give us some explanation?\n\nTHE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - The claim was more in the nature of a delay in payments.\n\nHON. MR. MURRAY STEWART - I ask, sir, for information because my recollection does not coincide with yours.\n\nto vote a sum of Seven thousand Dollars it was understood to be interest on ($87,000) in Public Works Extraordinary, 28",
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        "content_text": "# Scheme for the Erection Endowment and Management of the Matilda Hospital.\n\nA. ERECTION.\n\nLAND.\n\nThe Matilda Hospital is erected on Rural Building Lots Nos. 16 and 131 Mount Kellet Penk in the Colony of Hongkong and having a total area of 99,100 square feet. The Trustees have also acquired contiguous thereto Rural Building Lot No. 48 having an area of 20,886 square feet.\n\nBUILDINGS.\n\nThe general design and arrangement of the Hospital are best shown by the Plans which are attached hereto and are intended to form part hereof, but the following is a short description of the main details.\n\nCENTRAL BLOCK.\n\nBASEMENT.\n\nThe Basement is only intended as an air space between the ground and the Wards above. The portions under these are not intended to be used except four rooms for storage purposes.\n\nGROUND FLOOR.\n\nOn entering the building from Mount Kellet Road are the following rooms:—\n\nDoctor's consulting Room.\n\nWaiting Room. Office.\n\nBeyond these rooms are the Wards, one side of the building being for female and the other for male Patients. There are 3 Wards on either side containing 8 Beds, 3 Beds and 2 Beds respectively.\n\nAttached to each of the three Wards is a Scullery, and Drying Room, with a detached Wing containing two Bathrooms, two W.C.'s and Slop sink.\n\nFIRST FLOOR.\n\nOn this Floor are the Nurses' Quarters comprising:\n\nDrawing Room.\n\nDining Hall.\n\nFour Bed Rooms.\n\nTwo Bath rooms, W.C. and Pantry.\n\nFront and two side verandahs.\n\nOPERATION BLOCK.\n\nIn the rear of the Central Block and connected with it by the Main Corridor is a one-storied Block with\n\non one side,\n\nOperation Theatre.\n\nAnaesthetic Room.\n\nStore for Splints.\n\nDispensary.\n\nand on the other side,\n\nA One-bed Ward (with verandah).\n\nDrying Room.\n\nDrug Store and Doctor's Laboratory.\n\nIn the basement under Operation block are erected the following:\n\nKitchen,\n\nBoiler House.\n\nLarder.\n\nDisinfecting Room.\n\nCoolies' quarters.\n\nCoal store.\n\nOne room for servants\n\nOn the East Side of this portion of the basement is a yard into which open the quarters for the Chinese Servants such as Boys, Cooks, &c, comprising six rooms with bath rooms and latrines attached.\n\nOn the West side is another yard with six rooms for Amahs also with bath rooms and latrines attached.\n\nAdjoining the Operation Block is an Extension for delirious cases comprising:\n\nA Ward Attendant's room, Pantry, Bath room and W.C.\n\nDOCTOR'S HOUSE.\n\nThe Doctor's House in the rear of the main building is approached from the central corridor by a covered way and contains:\n\nDrawing and Dining rooms and Lounge.\n\nFour Bed rooms.\n\nDrying room, Pantry, Bathrooms. Verandahs.\n\nKitchen and separate Quarters for Servants.\n\nAt the North West corner of the grounds is a small Mortuary.\n\nELECTRIC INSTALLATION AND LAUNDRY.\n\nTo the West of Rural Building Lot No. 16 on Rural Building Lot No. 131 is a building containing:\n\nBattery room for electric light installation with engine room under. Laundry.\n\nExtra Servants Quarters, Kitchen and Latrine.\n\nMATERNITY WARD.\n\nUpon Rural Building Lot No. 48 above mentioned the Trustees are erecting a two-storey brick building for the purpose of a Maternity Ward as an addition to the Main Hospital and to be connected with it by a covered way.\n\nThis building is designed to contain the following accommodation but the walls are of sufficient thickness to carry another storey if an extension of this Ward is required.\n\nGROUND FLOOR.\n\nMain entrance from Mount Kellet Road. Hall. Delivery Ward with bath room attached. One large double bed Ward capable of holding four beds if necessary. Two single bed Wards each capable of holding two Beds if necessary. Wide Nurses' Rooms. Doctor's Room. Baths, lavatories and other offices. Verandah on East Side, and open air terrace.\n\nBASEMENT.\n\nServing Room with band lifts to Ground Floor. Boiler Room. Servant's quarters. Service and Store Rooms.\n\nCOST OF THE HOSPITAL.\n\n(a) The amount expended in acquiring additional land and in the erection of the original main buildings and equipment thereof was,\n\n$539,074.86\n\n(b) The estimated cost of the erection of the Maternity Ward and equipment thereof is,\n\n$105,130.00",
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        "document_key": "CO129-446 - Others & Individuals - 1917",
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        "title": "CO129-446 - Others & Individuals - 1917",
        "content_text": "Telephone: VICTORIA 8630 (8 Lines). Telegrams: \"CAMOOM, VIC, London.\"\n\nAny further communication should be addressed to-\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN,\n\nquoting reference.\n\nTES: 01517.\n\nWAR TRADE INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT,\n\n8869\n\nLATE BUILDINGS,\n\nST. JAMES' PARK,\n\n(near Storey's Gate),\n\nWESTMINSTER, S.W.\n\nREG 17 FEB 17\n\n16th February 1917\n\nThe Chairman of the War Trade Intelligence Department presents his compliments to the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies and with reference to the latter's query of February 14 (Ref.6617) begs to state that the only member of the firm of Arnhold, Karberg & Co., whose signature appears on the appeal referred to in Transit Letter 01517 from the German Consul at Shanghai to the Foreign Office, Berlin, is: F. Lieb who signs for Arnhold, Karberg of Hongkong and Canton. For the further information of the Governor of Hongkong.\n\nMr. Fenson has the honour to state that the remaining signatures to the appeal are:-\n\n1. Korndoerfer,\n\n2. Michelau\n\n3. Fixe,\n\n4. G. Stave,\n\n5. F. Sommer\n\n6. Herbertz\n\n7. Roehreke\n\nof Belchers & Co., Shanghai\n\nof D.A.G., Shanghai\n\nDirector of the Chinese Association of Engineers, Shanghai\n\nof Ehlers Co., Tientsin\n\nof Carlowitz & Co., Tientsin\n\nof Jankow\n\nof Diederichsen & Co., Hankow & Tsingtau\n\nand\n\nof Leyer & Co., Tsingtau,\n\nDr. L. Kruecher, Director of the Shantung Railway Co.,\n\nF. Lecke,\n\nwhile as general organiser and secretary appears:\n\nH. C. du Plessis, of Bietas, Plambeck & Co., Tsingtau.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State\n\nfor the Colonies,\n\nColonial Office,\n\nS.W.\n\nPage 123\n\nPage 123",
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        "document_key": "CO129-453 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [1-3]",
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        "title": "CO129-453 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [1-3]",
        "content_text": "525 \n\nShipping control should be devoted to the erection on the Crown land on Salisbury and Nathan Roads in Kowloon of an up-to-date hotel to be managed in conjunction with the Railway, and of a large block of flats, the ground floor of each building to consist of shops, godowns, offices, and servants' quarters. I enclose a plan showing in green the land belonging to the Government which was purchased for a sum of $747,285.25 referred to in Sir F. D. Lugard's **Confidential** Despatches of the 3rd March and 4th June, 1909, and in pink the approximate area to be allotted to the buildings mentioned.\n\n4.\n\nAt the present moment, every hotel in the Colony is full, and many passengers by ships are unable to obtain accommodation of any sort. What will happen when the European population is again up to its normal numbers and the tourist traffic in full swing, I am unable to conjecture. In my telegram of the 11th March, I advocated the expenditure of $500,000 from Colonial funds for the erection of flats primarily for Military Officers and their families and for Civil Servants, and that scheme now awaits your approval. The scheme now submitted is for the general European community with moderate incomes. The Government alone can meet the need as the private Companies interested in housing look for high profits and charge the high rents now demanded. The Government is by fortuitous circumstances placed in possession of the means of relieving this intolerable situation.\n\n5.\n\nAs an example of the view held by land agents as regards rents for residential purposes, I may instance the Beaconsfield property just purchased by the Government. The top storey of this building consists of a series of large single rooms let to separate tenants, with no lavatory or sanitary conveniences of any kind. By the wish of the late Mr. Belilios, these rooms have been reserved for European occupation at a uniform rent of £35 a month each.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-461 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1920 [5-7]",
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        "title": "CO129-461 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1920 [5-7]",
        "content_text": "ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS,\n\n40923\n\nRESTRICTED\n\nHongkong, 20 Aug 20\n\nREPORT ON ORDINANCE No...............\n\n1.\n\nI have examined the accompanying Ordinance intituled\n\nAn Ordinance to amend the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance,\n\n1903.\n\n359\n\nand I am of opinion that the Ordinance is one which is not contrary to the\n\nGovernor's Instructions,\n\n2. The chief object of this Ordinance is to reduce the\n\nminimum statutory height of storeys in suitable cases in order\n\nthereby to lessen the cost of building.\n\n3. The reduction will apply to detached and semi-detached houses and to any other houses to which the Building Authority considers that the reduced minima should apply.\n\n4. A special definition of the term \"storey\" has been adopted for section 2 of this Ordinance because the general definition in s. 6(53) of the principal Ordinance excludes spaces with...",
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        "document_key": "CO129-467 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1921 [1-5]",
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        "title": "CO129-467 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1921 [1-5]",
        "content_text": "## The University is composed of three Faculties\nThe University is composed of three Faculties: 1.-Medical, which offers ample facilities for the practice of medicine. The medical laboratories were the gifts of various Hongkong Chinese residents. There is a large staff of instructors in medicine and all the principal medical practitioners in Hongkong give lectures at the University. Clinical work is carried on at the Government Civil and Tung Wah Hospitals. The degrees are recognised for registration in Great Britain by the General Medical Council.\n\n2.-Arts The establishment of this Faculty was largely due to the munificence of a Chinese gentleman in the Straits Settlements (Mr. Cheung Pat-zee). Its special object is to provide training suitable to those who desire to enter the public service or the higher branches of mercantile life. The course of instruction comprises English and Chinese literature, political and constitutional history, political economy, jurisprudence, international and commercial law, psychology, the school practice of education and history of educational theories.\n\n3.-Engineering. This Faculty is divided into three branches-Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical. The University has an exceptionally large equipment of machinery and apparatus, and has a number of laboratories and workshops. There is practically no place in China where students have such an opportunity of seeing all kinds of machinery in actual working and of learning their practical management. Several graduates have obtained an Honour's Degree awarded by the Examiners of the London University.\n\nThe University insists upon all students having a proper knowledge of their own language although instruction at the University is carried out in English. Students are required to pass an examination in written Chinese before entering, and two Chinese Professors, both Hanlin graduates, give lectures on the classics and history of China.\n\n## V.-PUBLIC WORKS\n\nThe extension of the Central Police Station was practically completed and the extension of the Harbour Office building to accommodate the Imports and Exports Department made good progress. Another storey was added to the Public Works Department Annexe, making the building a 3-storied one, and a similar addition to the European Lunatic Asylum to provide quarters for the warders was practically completed, that portion of the building hitherto occupied as quarters being utilized for the accommodation of patients. The erection of quarters for European Officers on Leighton Hill and the formation of sites for Senior Officers' Quarters on Mount Gough were begun.\n\nA second block of quarters (6 houses) in Kowloon for Subordinate Officers was completed as was also a market at Tai O.\n\nThe additional service reservoir and filter beds for the supply of the western section of the City were completed and the laying of a new 18\" main from Bowen Road to the Monument, Happy Valley, to improve the supply of water to the eastern section of the City was begun.\n\n### Progress on Water Supply and Road Improvements\n\nThe laying of the new 18\" supply main from the Kowloon Storage Reservoir to Yaumati was resumed towards the close of the year, a large number of the pipes required having arrived from England.\n\nThe widening and improvement of the old road, extending from the Aberdeen Paper Mills to near Little Hongkong Village, where it joins the new road, constructed in 1915, was completed and extensive improvements to the old Pokfulam Road, extending from the University to Aberdeen Docks, were undertaken. The new road from Repulse Bay to a point about half a mile east of Stanley and the widening and improvement of the old road from this point onwards to Taitam Tuk Dam and also from Taitam Gap to Shaukiwan were practically completed. The construction of a new road traversing the hillside in Wong Nei Chong Valley and extending to Bowen Road was well advanced. The widening of the eastern portion of Bowen Road and the construction of a new road from Bowen Road to Wanchai Gap were undertaken. The extension of Lugard Road to High West Gap, where it will join Harlech Road, was also undertaken. The new road from Shanghai Street, Kowloon, to the southern portion of the Taikoktaui Peninsula was completed and another new road from Kowloon City Road to the China Light and Power Company's new Station and the Duck Company's new houses at Tai Wan Bay was begun.\n\nIn the New Territories, extensive improvements in that portion of the Tai Po Road between the 9th and 18th milestones were still in progress. The new coastal road from Tsün Wan to Castle Peak Bay was completed, thus rendering available for motor traffic a circular route 57 miles in length.\n\n'Beaconsfield Arcade' was resumed by Government at a cost of $275,000 as was also Rural Building Lot 111, adjoining \"Victoria Hospital\". The last-mentioned building was resumed in connection with contemplated extensions of the Hospital. A commencement was made with the resumptions required in connection with the widening of Queen's Road East and of that portion of Wanchai Road extending from Queen's Road to Praya East.\n\nArrangements were made for the resumption of Kowloon Farm Lot No. 11 to enable Coronation Road to be extended northwards and the resumptions required in connection with the road improvement schemes mentioned in last year's Report were continued.\n\nThe work of providing scavenging lanes continues, compensation being paid where necessary.\n\nThe Shamshuipo Improvement Scheme made good progress, the demolition of old village houses and construction of new houses fronting on good, wide roads being continued.\n\nThe new ferry services from various points along the City front to Yaumati, Mongkoktsui and Shamsbuipo were inaugurated on the 1st January.\n\nThe re-grading of the upper portion of the Peak Tramway was completed, the depressors hitherto in use near Barker Road being abolished.",
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        "content_text": "September 3rd, 1921.\n\nST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE.\n\nIMPORTANT EDUCATIONAL EXTENSION.\n\nThe new class-room of St. Joseph's College form a striking addition to the architectural features of the Peak's lower slopes.\n\nWith the practical completion of these class-rooms the directorate of St. Joseph's College see the fruition of a scheme which has caused them anxious deliberation for a long time past. The old problem of \"cutting the coat according to the cloth\" has been an acute one, in this instance. Education, unfortunately, is not a form of enterprise for which unlimited supplies of money are available. The price of materials has risen so greatly of late that first one part of the scheme and then another has had to be sacrificed and, even then, the original estimate of $80,000 has been exceeded by about $30,000, and St. Joseph's are obliged to ask the Government to supplement its original generous grant. The Government promised $40,000, half the amount of the estimate and, as the total cost is larger than $80,000 through causes over which the directors have no control, and which they have done their best to counter-balance, by making cuts in the original scheme, it is hoped that the Government will see its way to increase its contribution so as to pay half of the final, instead of half of the estimated sum.\n\nIt had been hoped to provide laboratories for science teaching, but this very necessary acquisition to the College must await the generosity of Old Boys of St. Joseph's or other friends of education. A recreation hall and gymnasium is, also, urgently needed to accommodate the boys in hot or rainy weather. If funds had permitted, this would have been constructed, so as to join the old school buildings to the new, the whole forming three sides of a square.\n\nBut enough, for the nonce, of what might have been.\" It must not be supposed, from the foregoing hints of the aspirations of St. Joseph's, that what has been accomplished is a truncated and inadequate achievement. Far from it.\n\nOn the top storey, the ceiling is of moulded teakwood, which gives a very handsome effect. It would have been very pleasant to St. Joseph's, we imagine, to make an inaugural bonfire, this afternoon, of all their antiquated school furniture, and, after the fashion of the newly-married, have nothing but new furniture in the new home. Funds would not run to it; but one or two rooms are resplendent with new furniture—perhaps in the hope that some of to-day's visitors may be touched by the contrast and rise to the occasion.\n\nIt should be said that eighteen of the rooms will be used as class-rooms, one as a reception room and one as a scouts' hall. There are, in addition, in the towers at either end of the main building, masters' rooms, luncheon rooms for pupils and cloak rooms and lavatories, provided with the water carriage system.\n\nAN EARLY EDUCATIONALIST.\n\nThe exterior of the building is imposing. In a niche, on the level of the top floor, is a statue of St. John Baptist de la Salle, teaching a youth from an open book.\n\nThe sculpture is a copy, made in France, of the well-known statue by Falquière. De la Salle, who lived at the end of the seventeenth and the beginning of the eighteenth century, was the founder of popular education in France. He founded the Society of the Christian Brothers—devoted entirely to the furtherance of education—which has now extended over a great part of the world.\n\nThe original design of the building provided for facings with rubbed-red brick work, so that its appearance would have been in keeping with the French Fathers' Mission House near by. The cost proved prohibitive, however, and the exterior had to be plastered, instead. Such sacrifices as this, of course, grieve nobody more than the architects in this case, Messrs. Little, Adams and Wood—who, whenever they see the finished work, will probably be tempted to sadly contrast the real with the ideal.\n\nBANK OF EAST ASIA.\n\nNEW PREMISES COMPLETED.\n\nThe Bank of East Asia moves to its new offices, No. 10, Des Voeux Road Central, on Sept. 5th.\n\nThe term \"new offices\" seems permissible, in the circumstances, for, although the shell of the old building remains, the place has undergone such a complete transformation, under the direction of Messrs. Little, Adams & Wood, architects, that recent arrivals in the Colony might very reasonably suppose the building to be an entirely new one.\n\nWhat happened was that, after the Bank acquired No. 10, Des Voeux Road Central, the whole of the interior was gutted, and the place was given a new inside.\" Walls, roof and facade are the same; the facade, revealed to public view in the last few days, looks new, it is true, but this is because the granite has been \"punched.\" The roof, has been extensively re-laid; walls have been strengthened and new stanchions have been put in, so that the building, if not new, in the full sense of the word, is as good as new.\n\nThe building has, now, teak-covered concrete floors. The ground floor is arranged as banking premises for the Bank of East Asia, with treasury, book safe, and safe deposit vault of reinforced concrete construction and provided with Chubb's treasury doors. The brass counter fittings and much of the other metal work is locally made.\n\nThe two offices floors above are fitted as offices. All woodwork is of teak and is fitted with swinging, wall blackboards of American construction. All woodwork is of stained teak; the floors are of concrete, covered with teak, but, on the top floor, mosaic tiling in the public space is supplied by Messrs. Malkin, of London. Modern sanitary arrangements are installed throughout the building.\n\nTHE BANK OF CHINA.\n\nHONGKONG SKY-SCRAPER COMPLETED.\n\nAn enterprise which forms a landmark in the history of Hongkong—the Colony's first \"sky-scraper\"—entered on its final stage, this week and the Bank of China, in Queen's Road Central, is ready for occupation.\n\nMessrs. Little, Adams and Wood are the architects who have supervised this great project, which has cost $200,000, and has occupied the period since March 1920,—about 18 months. Mr. Foo Sik, the builder, is also the owner of the site.\n\nThe building is a six-storeyed one, reinforced concrete framed. It is 90 feet high, and when the next-door building is completed, in the same style, the whole block will measure a hundred feet square. To all intents and purposes, the two buildings will form a monster cube, within a few feet of being 100 feet wide, by 100 feet deep, by 100 feet high. The adjoining premises are being rebuilt, to the same height, for the Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank.\n\nThe ground floor of the new building is arranged as banking premises for the Bank of China, and the upper floors are available to be let as offices. The bank treasury, in the basement, is built entirely of reinforced concrete, with walls 2ft. 6ins. thick, lined with asphalte to keep the place dry, and further lined with pointed brickwork.\n\nThe building is faced in stone, up to the first floor level, and above that in rubbed green brickwork. The general effect is admirable and imposing. The green rubbed facing bricks form a new feature in building decoration, so far as any large building in Hongkong is concerned. All the floors and roof are of concrete, and the whole of the woodwork is of teak.\n\nThere are two handsome entrances to the building; one, in Queen's Road, to the Bank of China, and the other, in Duddell Street, for the use of tenants of the upper floors. Two Penrose passenger lifts serve the tenants. The building has a flat roof, so we may yet see the example of New York followed in Hongkong and have roof supper-dances beneath the stars.\n\nACCOMMODATION FOR 600 PUPILS.\n\nThe new class-rooms, erected at the northern end of the school playground, parallel with the existing buildings, provide upwards of 20 rooms and will comfortably accommodate 600 pupils, or 750 with only a little squeezing. The building is a four-storey one, of reinforced concrete, with five class-rooms on each floor, and verandahs giving, at one and the same time, access to the class-rooms and protection from sun and rain. The verandahs and corridors are paved with red quarry tiles, supplied by Messrs. Malkin, of London. The staircases are of concrete, each tread being ribbed to prevent slipping when exuberant youths are released from class and race downstairs, treading close on one another's heels.\n\nThe class-rooms are of an ideal size from an educational point of view, neither too large nor too small. Each room is fitted with ...\n\nSHENSI BRIGAND SHOT.\n\nReuter's Peking correspondent writes: A report from General Yen Hsing-wen, Tuchun of Shensi, says that Colonel Kuo Chien, the leader of the bandits who recently imprisoned Mr. Stevens, the English Missionary, has been executed. Kuo was the last of four bandit leaders who have terrorized various regions in Shensi for several years. Sometimes a partisan of General Chen Shu-fan, and at other times an open enemy of the Provincial Government and the people alike, Kuo is believed to have maintained close relations with Kuangtung for many years.\n\nWhen General Feng Yu-hsiang entered Shensi in June, Kuo came forward with an offer of assistance and subsequently requested permission to enter Sianfu. General Feng did not accept his offer of help, but allowed him to go to Sian.\n\nMeanwhile, however, Generals Yen and Feng had made close inquiries into the records of Kuo and other suspected characters.\n\nConvincing evidence of many crimes carried out by Kuo was secured, and he was summarily shot by order of the Tuchun.",
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        "content_text": "14. School education :- \n\n15. University education, if any :- \n\n16. Professional training as a teacher, if any:- \n\n(If a holder of the Board of Education's parchment certificate, the registered number of certificate and any distinctions in each part of the examination must be stated).\n\nName of School or College. Various Schools in Scotland.\n\nName of Principal \n\nDates of joining and leaving. and Scholarships, Certificates, Degrees and other Honours.\n\nIt should be stated whether the degree is Honours or Pass; also in what class or Division the candidate was placed in the examination qualifying for degree.\n\nUniversity of Glasgow Principal Storey; (1896 to July, 1906) Degree of M.A. (Ord.) 1901.\n\nLondon School of Tropical Medicine\n\nB.Sc. 1904.\n\nM.B., Ch.B. (with distinction in Medicine), 1906. M.D. (with commendation) 1920.\n\n1920 to Dec. 1920 D.T.M.&H. (London) 1920.\n\n17. Teaching employment \n\nName of School (or place) where employed.\n\nName of Principal or Employer\n\nDates of joining and leaving.\n\n  \n    Konice\n    \n    27-1959\n  \n  \n    Johnnn.\n    \n    919.\n  \n  \n    Burchill Fever Hospital\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Glasgow Egyptian Expeditionary Force\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    London School of Tropical Medicine\n    \n    44-2\n  \n  \n    (All employment to be entered in order of time).\n    Glasgow Western Infirmary Sir T. McCall\n    76-07\n  \n\n18. Other employment :- \n\n  \n    1.\n    Glasgow Hosp. for Diseases of Skin\n    \n    306-07\n  \n  \n    2.\n    Ditto\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    3.\n    Glasgow Fever & Small-pox Hospital\n    Dr. Brownlee\n    307\n  \n  \n    4.\n    Ruchill Fever Hospital - Glasgow\n    Dr. Johnsm\n    07-09.\n  \n  \n    5.\n    Wallasey - Cheshire\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    6.\n    Victoria Central Hospital, Walleraly\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    7.\n    R.A.M.C.-Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine, Mesopotamia\n    \n    15-20\n  \n  \n    8.\n    London School of Tropical Medicine\n    \n    21-22\n  \n\nPosition and character of work done, also salary received.\n\nLectures on \"Fevers\" to students and Nurses. Lectures and Demonstrations in Bacteriology to Medical Officers.\n\nAs Research Scholar, I took part in the teaching of Helminthology for D.T.M. course.\n\nHouse Physician. House Surgeon.\n\nResident Assistant Physician. Senior Resident Assistant.\n\nGeneral Practice\n\nX-Ray Radiologist.\n\nPhysician & Surgeon in C.C.J. Bacteriologist with E.E.F. Member of Filariasis Commission to British Guiana\n\n[OVER",
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        "content_text": "43\n\nHONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\nas they were established in the year 1903 in modern fashion of three stories. We have even tried our best to find suitable premises to move into but to our great difficulty we are unable to find even one. If these houses are really to be rebuilt it will cause hundreds of us to suffer ruin, starvation and homelessness. We beg of you to do what you can for us and the hundreds of us will thank you and never forget your kindness. Thanking you in anticipation and awaiting your esteemed good news, we have the honour to be.\"\n\nThe Building Officer reports that these buildings were erected in 1905 and that the condition of the property is good. There, again, Sir, is a question of disturbing people in their businesses, turning them out of premises reported to be in good condition and apparently the only reason or object for turning them out which can be discovered is that a plan has been submitted for erecting a Chinese residential hotel. Now, Sir, that seems to me a case which is exactly contrary to the Objects and Reasons put forward by the Government in 1921. It is a case of turning out present occupiers, who wish to stop on and who are willing to pay their rent, for the purpose of the premises being erected into a Chinese residential hotel for the use of all and sundry, including any persons from outside who may desire to come and reside in that hotel. It seems to me, Sir, it is quite contrary to the idea expressed in the Objects and Reasons of the first reading of the 1921 Bill to keep a roof over the heads of existing occupiers so long as they continue to pay their rents.\n\nThe third case, Sir, is the case of 23 Amoy Street, Wanchai. I received a letter from the occupiers of 23 Amoy Street, Wanchai, on the 30th of last month as follows:\n\n\"Sir, We, the undersigned, have the honour to approach you and respectfully beg of you intervention and that the proposal initiated by the owner of the above-mentioned houses to rebuild be rescinded on the following grounds: (1), That the said premises is still in its best condition, being only about seven years since its erection. There is no necessity for such action just at this critical moment when the Government is confronted with a housing problem, (2), The present owner, who just purchased the house about one and a half months ago, for speculation, has up to the present, not been able to show any claims that it can be inspected at any time at Mr. Hewlett's office. (3). With our present means, coupled with the fact that there is a shortage of houses at the present time, we are not able to find any accommodation elsewhere. With the foregoing reasons we sincerely hope the Government will give due consideration to the plight of the people affected should this action be put into effect. Thanking you in anticipation\". Then follow the signatures.\n\nThe letter was addressed to the Hon. Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.\n\nNow, Sir, that is a case where the premises are only seven years old. There cannot be any reason as far as the condition of the premises is concerned for having them reconstructed.\n\nI now go to other blocks of premises, also Chinese, Nos. 198-202 Hollywood Road and 11, 13 and 15 Taipingshan Street. These premises are stated to be very old and it is only fair to state that they are also stated to be in a dilapidated condition, not dangerous but dilapidated. In the case of these premises one naturally looks to see whether there is any good object for turning these tenants out, and also one would like to know in the case of these premises and the others I have referred to, what is to happen to the displaced tenants. In answer to my enquiries to the Building Authority on the subject of whether a plan had been sent in or not, I got this answer: \"No plan has actually been submitted but enquiries have been made by Messrs. Painer and Turner regarding a proposed cinema on this site, that is the site of these two blocks 198-202 Hollywood Road and 11, 13 and 15 Taipingshan Street. Apparently it is proposed to turn the people, who must number some hundreds out of these premises to make way for a cinema theatre.\n\nAnother case, Sir, to which I wish to refer is that of No. 340 Shanghai Street. This house was erected in 1921. The condition of the premises is stated by the Building Ordinance officer as \"OK.\" and his remark with regard to the plans for this house is that the plans have been submitted for rebuilding and the adding of an additional storey in conjunction with the rebuilding of the adjoining houses. Well, Sir, although it may possibly be a praiseworthy thing to rebuild the other houses, I submit it is nothing short of criminal in the present state of housing accommodation to sanction any scheme which involves pulling down a house which was erected as recently as the year 1921.\n\nNow I come to the last Chinese case with which I shall trouble the Council. It is the case of 18 to 24 Des Voeux Road West. These houses are reported by the Building Ordinance officer as being old but in fair condition. In this case plans have been submitted but not yet approved. Now, Sir, I think that I have stated quite sufficient to show that these cases which I have cited are cases which do inflict a very considerable hardship on existing occupiers, some of them old established business firms, persons who ask nothing more except that the pledge which the Government gave in the Objects and Reasons of the 1921 Ordinance should be maintained: that is to say, that existing occupiers so long as they continue to pay the rent shall be allowed to stop in possession of the premises.\n\nNow I have already, in connection with British people, referred to the imminent danger which there is in Kowloon unless some steps are taken by the Government, of numbers of British residents being shortly turned out of the central part of the Kowloon Peninsula. The remaining case which I will cite to this Council is that of the Portuguese in Belilios Terrace, but before doing that there is one which I have so far omitted to mention and that is in regard to the tenants of Rutter Street, who are Chinese working men. The Rutter Street houses are certainly old but they are stated by the Building Ordinance officer to be in fair condition. Plans have been submitted for rebuilding them. There is again, Sir, a question of displacing a number of tenants, many of whom are of the poorer class.\n\nThen there is the case of the Portuguese in Belilios Terrace. Sir, I cannot help thinking that that case also is a case of considerable hardship. These tenants, or many of them, have for very many years been residing in Belilios Terrace and all that they ask for is to be let alone. They do not see, any more than the Chinese in the cases I have mentioned are able to see, why they should without any fault of their own and so long as they are willing to pay the rent, be turned out and it is no satisfaction at all to them to tell them they are being turned out for the general public good. What is proposed to be done with them? I have made some rather searching enquiries in connection with that matter. So far as I can see no accommodation has been offered to them which is within the means of all of these displaced tenants. Belilios Terrace consists of four rows of houses and the average rent - except for certain corner houses and the houses which are of better construction on the topmost terrace - is between $73 odd and $85 a month.\n\n44",
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        "content_text": "363\n\nOther schemes for unkeeping.\n\nScheme for cheap bungalow.\n\nCommon lodging houses for coolies.\n\nMatsbeds for hearing labourers.\n\nSkogbai scheme for building cheap houses.\n\nSale conditions of Crown land to stipulate minimum number of houses to be built.\n\nbecause both are designed to encourage more buildings. We understand that since the terms for the latter scheme were given out to the public a few weeks ago, twenty applications for erecting blocks of houses on large areas have been received by the Government, whilst over 1,000 applications to build houses have been received under Mr. Fred Ellis' scheme referred to in paragraph 7 (3).\n\n37. We would take this opportunity of directing attention to the scheme of Mr. F. P. de V. Soares mentioned in para. 7 (2) of this Report.\n\n38. We would also call attention to Mr. Li Ping's letter (34) in Enclosure 1, in which he suggests that the Government grant a certain number of acres of land at a cheap premium and low Crown rent, for the purpose of building standardised two-storey Chinese tenement-houses for the Chinese working classes or those of moderate means, covering an area of 800 square feet each, and costing about $3,000 a house, which could accommodate 30 persons, and for which a monthly rental of $20, exclusive of taxes, could be charged, so that each man has only to pay 70 cents a month in rent. Mr. Li Ping suggests that suitable areas for the erection of such houses for workmen can be found at Wongneichung, Tai Hang, Quarry Bay and Shaukiwan on Hongkong Island, and at To Kwa Wan and Tai Shek Koo in the Kowloon Peninsula. Cheung Sha Wan seems also suitable for the purpose. (See also paragraphs 69 to 71 as to the advantage of standardization).\n\n39. Mr. Frank Smith in his letter (51) in Enclosure 1, gives an ingenious design for the erection of Chinese tenement-houses on the Praya East Reclamation, and works out a scheme for a tenement-flat consisting of a kitchen, a bed-room and a living room at $8 a month.\n\n40. Letter (12) from Mr. T. Rainsay in Enclosure 1, contains useful suggestions as to the building of a 5-room bungalow to cost $10,500, and a 3-room bungalow to cost about $7,500, provided that 50 or more are built, to one design, of certain materials which he specifies. The Hongkong Engineering & Construction Co. in letter (22) in Enclosure 1 deals with the question of erecting up-to-date 5-room bungalows with baths and sanitary conveniences. Mr. Y. Abbas in letter (30) sends a rough plan of a 4-room house, similar to one which he has built at Gindrinkers' Bay, which could be built for $5,000 to $5,500.\n\n41. There will also be found in Enclosure 3, an interesting and detailed scheme by the Hon. Mr. H. T. Jackman for the erection by the Government, of common lodging-houses for coolies, including the supply of food for them, together with a system of inspectors for looking after them.\n\n42. There are also suggestions in various letters in Enclosure 1, as to the erection by the Government of matsbeds to allow labourers to live rent free, so as to attract them to the Colony—see letters (19), (35) and (39).\n\n43. In his evidence (Enclosure 8 (2)) Mr. Lam Woo also mentions a scheme in vogue in Shanghai for building cheap houses. We consider, however, that, as such houses are necessarily built with more flimsy materials than those required by our Buildings Ordinance, the scheme would be unsuitable to Hongkong, owing to its liability to typhoons.\n\n44. In order to prevent purchasers of Crown land from building as few houses as possible, and as closely as they can, upon one side of the land purchased, and selling the remaining unbuilt-on portion for a profit, we recommend that the Government should stipulate for a minimum as well as a maximum number of houses to be erected on all Crown land to be sold in future.\n\n45. To ensure the success of efforts to encourage the building of as many dwelling-houses as would meet the present demand, we consider it desirable, in addition to granting land cheap, for the Government, in some cases, to afford financial assistance, by loans at 5%, to applicants for erecting houses for the accommodation of the following classes of persons:-\n\nBritish residents of moderate means.\n\nPortuguese and Indian residents of moderate means.\n\nChinese permanent residents of moderate means.\n\nThe Chinese working classes.\n\nSuch assistance, should be subject to a restriction against resale or alienation in any way for a term of 15 years, and subject to the restriction that the rent to be charged during that period is to give a net return not exceeding 8% on the capital outlay.\n\nGovernment loans (I) to build houses for tenants of moderate means.\n\nloans (II) to persons wishing to build for their own occupation.\n\n46. We also recommend that the Government, in addition to granting Government land cheap, grant loans at 5% to such persons as are approved of by the Governor in Council, for the purpose of enabling them to build houses for their own occupation, with terms as to repayment extending over a period of 20 years, and a covenant against resale or alienation in any way during such period of 20 years.\n\nbreach of building Covenant.\n\n47. We consider that in the past the Government has been rather lenient in dealing with delays in complying with building covenants, and we therefore recommend that, in future, the right of re-entry for breach of the building covenant be more strictly enforced. This will have the effect of speeding up building operations.\n\n48. Mr. L. G. Bird in his letter in Enclosure 8 (6), suggests that, with a view to saving time, the following sections of the Buildings Ordinance, No. 1 of 1903, should be so amended as to give powers to the Director of Public Works, acting as Building Authority, to grant modifications, subject to a right of appeal to the Governor in Council by the person dissatisfied with the decision of the Building Authority:\n\nSections 18 134 135 136 137 138\n\n153 162 175 176 179 180 188 216.\n\nThis matter we recommend for consideration in connection with pending amendments to the Ordinance.\n\n49. Complaints having been received that applications for Crown land have not been and are not now being attended to as expeditiously as they should have been or should be, we suggest that, in future, sites applied for should be put up and sold promptly so as to encourage building enterprises and to save the locking-up of capital. To enable the Survey Office of the Public Works Department to cope with the above work a recommendation for increasing its staff will be found in paragraphs 59 and 60.\n\nExtension of Building authority's power under Ordinance I of 1903.\n\nPrompt sale of sites applied for.\n\nSchemes for road-widening to be published.\n\n50. Mr. Lawrence Gibbs in his letter (8) in Enclosure 1, suggests that all proposed schemes for the widening of roads should be gazetted for general information. He subsequently informed the Chairman that plans which his firm had prepared for certain houses on Robinson Road had to be re-drawn, because a scheme for the widening of that road had not been disclosed to the public. We consider that, where possible, such road-widening schemes should be published.\n\n51. Messrs. Palmer & Turner in letter (10) in Enclosure 1, suggest that the Government should give greater encouragement to pioneers by constructing all sewers and mains, and training nullahs, et cetera, at Government expense in new areas about to be developed, even when the number of houses to be erected is small.\n\nEncouragement to pioneers developing new areas,",
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        "content_text": "366\n\nHeight of buildings in rural districts.\n\nConcrete-blocks and hollow walls.\n\nThickness of short walls.\n\nThickness of wall in Shanghai as compared with Hongkong.\n\nMaterials for walls in rural districts.\n\nWorkmen to occupy house in course of construction.\n\nSupply of skilled labour.\n\nEffect of guilds on labour.\n\nTribunal for labour disputes.\n\n14\n\n* 74. We also recommend that the present restriction on the height of buildings in rural districts to 35 feet be removed, subject to the Building Authority retaining the right to object to the design or external appearance of the building (see letter (8) in Enclosure I, and evidence of Mr. Jackman and Mr. White in Enclosures 8 (5) and (3) respectively).\n\n* 75. In letter (3) in Enclosure 1, it is suggested that concrete-blocks with a hollow space in them can be fitted together with much less labour than ordinary bricks, and the cheapness, dryness and coolness of hollow external walls are emphasized in letter (22) in the same enclosure. Upon this question of hollow walls, Mr. Jackman and Mr. White were of the opinion that there was no objection to such hollow walls if they were properly sealed with cement-concrete. We recommend that the matter be carefully gone into by the Public Works Department.\n\n* 76. In letter (8) in Enclosure 1, the suggestion is made that walls of short length and built in cement mortar may safely be of less thickness than is at present required by law. Mr. Jackman and Mr. White concurred in this view, which we support.\n\n77. Mr. Lam Woo in his evidence (Enclosure 8 (2)) pointed out that in Shanghai a less thickness of wall is required than in Hongkong, but the Acting Director of Public Works seemed to think that severer conditions of wind and weather exist in Hongkong than in Shanghai, and consequently the greater thickness was desirable here. We concur in the latter view.\n\n78. It is suggested in letter (24) in Enclosure 1, that for one-storey and two-storey houses in rural districts a mixture of cement, lime and decomposed granite might be allowed for walls; and Mr. White agreed, but added that, in such a case, proper supervision would be required during construction.\n\n79. The question of allowing workmen to occupy the ground-floor of Chinese tenement-houses when the building is erected up to the second-floor, so as to speed up the building operation and save some rents, is dealt with in para. 24 (3).\n\n80. The question of securing an adequate supply of skilled labour for the building trade is important, because it affects not only the building development of the Colony, but also the cost of buildings. In paras. 24 and 25 we have made recommendations with the view of obtaining a sufficient supply of such labourers by providing them with sufficient and cheap housing accommodation.\n\n81. One of the most serious obstacles to the supply of labour appears to be the large entrance-fees demanded of new members by some of the local guilds, thus debarring newcomers from the country (see letter (10) in Enclosure 1). We may add that it is stated in letter (40) that labour obtained from the guilds is considerably dearer than that from outside sources. The influence of guilds on the building development of the Colony is also referred to in letters (24) and (41).\n\n* 82. We strongly urge the Government, in the interests of all branches of trade in this Colony, to pass a law for the reference to a strong and independent tribunal, with one representative of the employers and one representative of the workmen as assessors, of all disputes in this Colony relating to wages to be paid to workmen, hours of employment, and holidays. Such a law is clearly desirable in the interests of workmen, no less than in those of employers, for it is of the utmost importance to the former to know that they have a definite tribunal to which they can appeal with the full certainty of their grievances being gone into without delay and without any cessation of wages such as is involved in a strike. In the course of his Report for the year 1922, the Secretary for Chinese Affairs remarks (at page 13): \"The general strike was largely a matter of the intimidation of willing workers\",\n\n15\n\nMr. Hallifax advocates as a remedy the establishment of an Employers Federation; but while we agree that the formation of such a federation may be desirable, we think that an arbitration tribunal as recommended by us should be established, and that a Judge of the Supreme Court should be given power to enforce the decisions of the tribunal.\n\n* 83. It would seem desirable to establish a trade school to teach boys carpentry, masonry, and other branches of the building trade. The industrial school which, we understand, Sir Robert Ho Tung and several Chinese gentlemen are contemplating should prove an ideal institution for the purpose.\n\n* 84. In letters (10) and (24) in Enclosure 1, it is suggested that the Government should grant permission to contractors to obtain stone, sand and earth from places as near as possible to the building works. We commend this suggestion to the consideration of the Government.\n\n* 85. We recommend that local architects furnish their contractors with sufficiently detailed drawings of the work to be done, at as early a stage of the building work as possible, by which much time will be saved, and structural alterations will be obviated. In this connection, we would call attention to letters (9) and (40) in Enclosure I, and to the evidence of Mr. L. G. Bird and Mr. Lam Woo in Enclosures 8 (6) and 8 (2) respectively.\n\n* 86. Architects could also help contractors by advising them as to what amount of materials is required, and when they should be ordered and delivered (see letter (9) in Enclosure 1).\n\nTraining boys in carpentry, etc.\n\nPermission to obtain stone, sand and earth.\n\nDetailed drawings to be furnished to contractors early.\n\nAdvice to contractors.\n\n* 87. It is also our opinion that, if contractors are paid more promptly, the cost of building contracts will appreciably be reduced (see letter (9) para. 10, in Enclosure 1). A fair allowance should also be made to contractors for materials on the ground (Ibid. See, too, letter (30)).\n\n* 88. In letter (9) in Enclosure 1, it is stated that unnecessarily heavy security is required from contractors by persons building houses, with the result that contractors have to provide for this item in preparing their tenders. Mr. Lam Woo also complained that securities are required from contractors when permits are issued to them for erecting scaffoldings, mat-sheds, etc.; and as this would tie up a great deal of money, which a small contractor can ill afford to have so employed, the cost of building is indirectly increased by reason of the fact that such contractors have to protect themselves by making their tenders higher. Mr. White informed us in his evidence that the system of security was introduced in order to exercise a better control over the contractors; but, in view of the existing high cost of building, we advise that, instead of requiring the contractors to put up securities in such cases, a prosecution should be instituted against any contractor who commits an offence.\n\n89. In letters (10), (24), (30), (35) and (40) in Enclosure 1, the greater employment of labour-saving machines or devices is advocated as being the means of minimising the cost of buildings. The appliances, etc., mentioned in these letters are:\n\nPneumatic Rock-Drills.\n\nMechanical Stone-Crushers.\n\nRock-Cutting Machines.\n\nConcrete Mixers.\n\nElectrically-driven Portable Wood-Workers.\n\nFloor-Planing and Sanding Machines.\n\nSteam Pile-Drivers.\n\n* There is no doubt that a wider use of such appliances will have the desired result in the case of big undertakings, and that the use of the first three in quarries would save much time and labour. In letter (30) it is stated that gravel-crusher effects a saving of at least 30%.\n\nSecurities required from contractors.\n\nLabour-saving appliances.",
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        "content_text": "# 104 \n## 26 \n\nDuring 1923 an Honorary Degree was conferred upon the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., who has held the post of Honorary Treasurer since the foundation of the University.\n\nA donation of $300,000 was received from the Hongkong Government in final liquidation of the balance of $1,000,000 which the Government promised in 1920 to contribute to the University Endowment Fund. A benefaction of $250,000 was also received from Sir Paul Chater to be known as \"The Chater Endowment Fund\", the income to be applied to the general funds of the University.\n\nThe total cost of the land, buildings and equipment of the University may be placed at approximately $1,750,000 and their replacement value at not less than $2,500,000, while the invested endowments exceed $3,000,000.\n\n## 27 \n### PUBLIC WORKS\n\n#### BUILDINGS\n\nDuring the year under review good progress was made on the following works:- In Hongkong, - Foundations and steel framework of the New Fire Brigade Station opposite the Central Market; site formation of the new Sai Ying Pun School; site formation of the new Queen's College Building; site preparation and retaining walls for the new garage on Stubbs Road. In Kowloon --- Medical Officers' Quarters and site formation of the Kowloon Hospital site; new market at Mong Kok Tsui. In the New Territories :- New Police Station at Shatin Police Block House at Castle Peak. The undermentioned works were completed :- In Hongkong:- Senior Officers' Quarters on the Homestead site at the Peak (except semi-detached houses) under Messrs. Little, Adams & Wood; Quarters at Leighton Hill, under Messrs. Dennison, Ram & Gibbs; Maternity Block and alterations to the Sisters' Quarters, Victoria Hospital; additional offices for the P.W.D; Miniature Rifle Range at the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps Headquarters. In Kowloon :- Police Stations at Yaumati and Mong Kok Tsui; additional storey to Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station. In the New Territories :- Quarters for Indian Married Police at Au Tau and Lok Ma Chow; additions to Land Court Building, Tai Po. Many other smaller works of minor importance were also accomplished.\n\n#### COMMUNICATIONS\n\nThe road and path from Wanchai Gap to Middle Gap; road contouring hillside above Conduit Road (1st Section); the low level road (25 feet wide) from Island Bay to Big Wave Bay; road from Wongneichong Gap to Repulse Bay Road (mile at Repulse Bay Road end); were completed. The road connecting Broadwood Road with Wongneichong Gap Road was nearing completion.\n\nSubstantial progress was made with the undermentioned works- Road from Taitam Gap to Shek-O (2nd Section Shek-O Gap to Shek-O Village); extension of the 20 foot road from Magazine Gap to Peak Tram Station, Chamberlain Road; road contouring Wongneichong and Tai Hang Valley (2nd Section).\n\nFair progress was made with the widening of the road through Quarry Bay Village, and road from Causeway Bay to North Point.\n\nMention may also be made of improvements being carried out to Kennedy, Bonham, Conduit, Pokfulam and Victoria Roads.\n\nIn Kowloon, the extension of Coronation Road northwards through the hill (formerly K.F.L. II) was completed.\n\nGood progress was made with diverting the roadway near the site of the new Kowloon Hospital, the extension of Waterloo Road, Tokwawan Road (section between Kowloon City Road and K.M.L. 90).",
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        "content_text": "46\n\n4\n\nSub-head 45. Provision of Traffic Protection by means of white lines and/or studs $6,000. Required for extending the present system of white lines and introducing aluminum studs where found desirable.\n\n46. Government Pavilions Peak (Water carriage system) $1,100.—Required for the installation of the water carriage system.\n\n47. Improvements to Mountain Lodge $5,500. This vote is required for out-houses to the Laundry, and a Tennis Pavilion, both being very desirable improvements.\n\n48. New Electrical Installation for Waglan Lighthouse $6,850.-Owing to additional requirements the present plant is not powerful enough to take the extra load. The vote is for the installation of a more powerful plant.\n\n49. Police Head Quarters, Central (Removal of C.D.I. Office, alterations to buildings and constructing of offices $10,000 --The proposal is to sub divide two of the large dormitories on the top floor of the New Block into offices for the C.D.I. and sundry other alterations to the old Building in order to adapt it for Dormitory accommodation.\n\n50. Traffic Lights and Danger Signals $2,000.-—It is found necessary to extend and improve the present system due to increased motor traffic.\n\n51. Pedestal Hydrants $10,000.--This vote is required for the extension of the present system of hydrants as required by the Fire Brigade.\n\n52. Gas Cookers and Geysers-Government Quarters $10,000.-Certain Government Quarters have had these fittings installed by the Gas Company. The vote is required to purchase these fittings in cases where it is considered desirable.\n\n53. Victoria Gaol-new floor to \"F\" Hall $2,800.--This work consists of the replacement of an old and unsatisfactory wooden floor by one of reinforced concrete.\n\n54. Additional storey to quarters, cookhouse, Victoria Gaol $2,500. This vote is for an additional storey to the cookhouse building of the European Warders Quarters to provide additional Servants accommodation.\n\n55. Furniture $20,000. This vote is necessary to meet the demands of all Government Departments for new furniture and fittings to offices and quarters.\n\n56. Upkeep of Government undeveloped sites $5,000.-This vote is to meet the cost of maintaining the various Government sites that have been partly developed but on which work, for various reasons, has been held up.\n\nWATER WORKS.\n\n57. Installation of Turbines and Pump at Bowen Road Filter Beds $20,000.- An economical method of raising water to the higher levels which will reduce the amount of water to be pumped at the Pokfulum Road Pumping Station, thus saving fuel costs (coal).\n\n58. New Principal Mains in City $20,000.—For general improvements to distribution system.\n\n59. New Supply main from Peak Tank to Victoria Gap $8,000.-—The present pipe has been found to be inadequate owing to development.\n\n5\n\nSub-head 60. Water Supply to New Tung Wah Hospital Site (Eastern) $5,500.—This amount provides for a water supply to the new hospital.\n\n61. North Point, Balance Tanks.-These are considered essential for the proper supply of the District.\n\nPORT WORKS.\n\nFraya East Reclamation :-\n\n62. Contribution by Government towards funds for Reclamation $129,000.- To provide Government's share of forming the Reclamation based on the revised estimate. This constitutes the final payment.\n\n63. Morrison Hill Development, Roads, Retaining Walls and Drains $15,000. -This work comprises the alterations to roads necessitated by the excavations at Morrison Hill-including retaining walls, road widenings and improvements. The vote is required for the completion of the work.\n\n64. Construction of nullah through Bowrington Canal from South of Praya to Leighton Hill Road $25,000. This work is for finishing off the nullah which it was hoped to complete in 1928.\n\n65. Dust Pier. (a) Centre Street $7,000.-(b) Widening Shoots $2,500.\n\nThese two items are necessary for providing improved facilities to dealing with the increasing amount of scavenging to be transported.\n\nPUBLIC HEALTH AND BUILDINGS ORDINANCE.\n\nre-\n\n66. Resumption for road widening scheme approved by Government as building occur $75,000.-As the reconstruction of old buildings takes place advantage is taken to resume portions of property required to permit of road widening. This vote provides the necessary funds for this purpose.\n\nKOWLOON\n\nBUILDINGS.\n\nSub-head 67. Lock up Store. Taumati Slipway, $2,500,-This vote provides for payment of Retention Money. The work will be completed in 1928.\n\n39\n\n95\n\n68. Raising of Time Ball Tower $705-This vote provides for payment of Retention Money. 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        "content_text": "# Extracts from the South China Morning Post, 25th January, 1929\n\nHis Excellency the Governor presided over the meeting and there were also present:\n\n* His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Major General C. C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G.)\n* The Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr. Wilfred T. Southorn, C.M.G.)\n* The Attorney General (Hon. Sir Joseph Kemp, K.C.)\n* The Colonial Treasurer (Hon. Mr. C. McI. Messer, O.B.E.)\n* The Director of Public Works (Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E.)\n* The Captain Superintendent of Police (Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G.)\n* The Secretary for Chinese Affairs (Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North)\n* The Harbour Master (Hon. Lieut.-Commander G. F. Hole)\n* The Director of Medical and Sanitary Services (Hon. Dr. W. B. A. Moore)\n* Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C.\n* Hon. Sir Shouson Chow\n* Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D.\n* Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes\n* Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes\n* Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton\n* Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga\n* Hon. Dr. S. W. Ts'o, LL.D.\n* Mr. H. R. Butters, (Deputy Clerk of Councils)\n\n## New Members\n\nThe Harbour Master, the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services, the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, and the Hon. Mr. S. W. Ts'o took the oath and their seats as members of the Council.\n\n## Welfare of Hongkong\n\nH. E. the Governor. - Honourable Members of the Legislative Council: It is a very real pleasure to me to find myself among you again. My experience of this Council has been a long one. I first sat here as Clerk of the Council on 10th December, 1900, and of those who then sat in this Chamber with me not one is here to-day: \"All, all are gone, the old familiar faces.\" But, although the membership of the Council has repeatedly changed, the mind of the Council, if I may so phrase it, has undergone no change whatever since first I knew it 28 years ago. It has at all times been the aim of all members of this Council, both official and unofficial, to do everything that in them lay for the welfare of Hongkong. That is why work in this Council is so pleasant; and that is why, even when matters of grave importance have to be considered, our debates are as a rule commendably brief. We all of us at all times have the same end in view and, therefore, we almost see eye to eye.\n\nOur first thought on entering the Council Chamber to-day must have been a feeling of gratitude to the Honourable the Director of Public Works and his staff for the improvements they have effected in this building. An additional storey has been successfully constructed. The work has been well done. It has been expeditiously done, and it will much facilitate the executive and legislative administration of this Colony. I am sure that all members will wish me to take this opportunity of conveying our thanks to the Public Works Department. (Applause.)\n\n## Welcome to New Members\n\nMy next duty, and a very pleasant one, is to welcome to this Council four additional members appointed under the change just made in its constitution. The harbour of Hongkong is the raison d'être of this Colony and its most valuable asset. It is, therefore, right and proper that the Harbour Master, who is the officer especially charged with the maintenance and development of Hongkong harbour, should have a seat in this Council. But, although the harbour may in a sense be described to be the life of the Colony, we its colonists could not live here as",
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        "content_text": "RECEIVED\n\n21 OCT 1830\n\nCOL.OFFICE\n\nT & M 14708\n\nStorey's Gate,\n\n44\n\nSt. James's Park,\n\nS.W.1.\n\n20th October 1930.\n\n12\n\nSir,\n\nWith reference to Mr. Ellis' letter dated\n\n30th September last (No.72724/2/30) I enclose two\n\ncopies of the Defence delivered to-day by His Majesty's\n\nAttorney General in the action brought by the China\n\nNavigation Co. Ltd.\n\nI am, Sir,\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\nAGN\n\nLa M Secretary of State,\n\nColonial Office,\n\nWhitehall, S.W.1.\n\nAGN/DFW\n\nH.G., H.K.\n\n18.",
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        "content_text": "At a Shipping Sub-Committee Meeting held on the 16th July, I submitted a report on the Harbour Improvement Scheme and put forward in same a proposal with regard to a passenger depot for River Steamers. The Committee of the Chamber of Commerce was subsequently informed by Mr. Fletcher that certain matters, with regard to Harbour Improvements were being suspended until the arrival of Mr. Duncan from Home. It occurred to me therefore that it might be opportune to put before the Government the scheme of the proposed passenger depot, even if you were not in a position to send in a considered report on the whole project of Harbour Improvements. To this end I addressed the Chamber of Commerce in a letter dated the 26th October, Since then I have received numerous enquiries with regard to the passenger depot, which seems to have aroused a certain amount of public interest. It has been suggested that I might go one step further and prepare a rough plan of what I have in mind. I accordingly made some rough sketches which have been set forth in presentable form through the kindness of Mr. L. G. Bird, of Messrs. Palmer & Turner, and you will now find upon the table the general outline of the scheme. This plan will perhaps make matters more clear to you, and I shall as briefly as possible explain the modus operandi of working the depot.\n\nBefore doing so however, I think perhaps I may say that the necessity of taking some definite steps towards the suppression of piracy and general lawlessness is becoming, every day, more pressing. Since we first discussed this scheme, piracies have been largely on the increase, and although the Hong Kong Government may have made certain arrangements with regard to better searching of passengers and their baggage, have arranged patrols to accompany the River steamers and although representations have been made to the Naval Authorities, no movement commensurate with the importance of the issue has yet been made, and if you approve of same, representations to the Government by the Chamber advocating this depot scheme will be in line with the strong resolutions recently proposed by the delegates of the Chamber of Commerce at Shanghai.\n\nIt is admitted by all that the present system of police inspection at wharves during all sorts of weather and at night cannot but be most unsatisfactory, and all who have any knowledge of Chinese criminals state that it is not likely banishees, bad characters, etc., will submit themselves to an eye to eye inspection by detectives in broad daylight or well lit rooms.\n\nI am not overlooking the prevention of piracy regulations, and while these in a measure may assist in quelling an outbreak on board, I am inclined to look upon them with mixed feelings, inasmuch as that while the regulations and the use of grilles and locks may have a deterrent effect and assist in preventing the control of the ship falling into the hands of pirates, there is another side to the question, namely, the ordinary perils of the sea. By this I mean that in the event of an outbreak of fire, or panic by collision, or stranding, the presence of grilles and the difficulty of gaining free access to boats, might be the means of bringing about a terrible calamity. Even since these notes were written, a serious accident has occurred in the Canton River, namely, the stranding of the \"HEUNGSHAN\" with over 500 passengers on board. I have not yet heard the official details of this casualty but it is evident that the personnel of the vessel must have done exceedingly good work in keeping order and in getting passengers to a place of safety. It is said in the Press that the Piracy Prevention grilles were pulled down. I do not suppose this is correct however. What I wish to impress upon you is that this accident happened in a river where it was a comparatively simple matter to speedily beach the steamer, but I leave you to consider what might have occurred had the vessel met with a similar mishap in some part of her route where there was no possibility of taking steps for safety as was so promptly done by Captain Thomas. These boats navigate mostly at night leaving and entering a crowded Harbour, which greatly increases the ever present dangers of navigation.\n\nIt is appreciated that those who were responsible for drafting the Piracy Regulations have done their utmost to give as free access to boats as possible, but it must be patent to all that grilles constitute a very grave danger in event of panic, to which Chinese passengers are particularly prone. We most of us remember the burning of the \"HANKOW\" which even when lying alongside the wharf with free and easy access to decks and gangways, resulted in a very large and regrettable loss of life. Again the stranding of the \"POWAN\" on Ma Wan Island was a casualty accompanied by loss of life, and obviously if grilles had been erected on these two vessels, the results might have been appalling.\n\nI mention this as it seems to me the best course of action is to adopt any means which will prevent pirates getting on board, and which may in the course of time lead to the gradual elimination of barriers below deck, it is with this object in view therefore, that I submit this scheme. The unsatisfactory position of affairs on the Canton Delta and the flouting of the British Flag together with the serious menace to the lives of Captains, Officers, Engineers and crew is a common and unpleasant topic, not only in this Colony, but in the Far East generally, and I think it behoves us to leave no stone unturned to press the Government to embark without delay upon such Harbour work as the Chamber considers essential and which will in the future be of benefit generally.\n\nIt may be thought by some, that the present Piracy epidemic is but a passing phase and that there is no call for permanent preventative measures such as suggested in this. I am not in agreement, as I think that the general change in Chinese mentality generally calls for regulations and restrictions which were not necessary some 10 or 20 years ago. Apart from this consideration however, I am strongly of opinion that the depot will be a valuable asset to one of the chief branches of the Colony's shipping business.\n\nThis particular depot will of course, take some time to build, perhaps a matter of 18 months, but the sooner it is started, the sooner it will be completed, and it will have the added effect of setting an example to other places, such as Canton, where in the course of time it might be possible for the Authorities to arrange similar berthing facilities.\n\nApart from piracy it has got to be remembered that the Depot would play a very important part in the health of the Colony, inasmuch as it will provide an excellent opportunity for medical inspection of the greater bulk of the passengers arriving from Canton. At present for instance, there is a small-pox epidemic in Canton, and so far as my knowledge goes, thousands of passengers are arriving in this Colony every day without any medical inspection whatsoever, and it would seem that Hong Kong opens its doors to all and sundry, whether they be afflicted with disease or otherwise. This in itself, calls for the gravest consideration, and it is generally thought that we must regard small-pox as being one of the epidemics inseparable from China, at least for many years to come.\n\nIn like manner the Excise and Revenue Department should welcome this scheme, as in searching ship's baggage and passengers they will have their labours largely centralised, and without doubt it should lead to economy in time and consequently number of staff, to say nothing of the inestimable advantage of improved control. I am not overlooking the question of the railway which in due course will bring many passengers to the Colony, but it should be a comparatively simple matter to arrange examination of Chinese arriving at stations on the Kowloon Peninsula. To cover cost of building and maintenance the Government could charge a small fee for every passenger passed through the Depot, this would in due course be collected from the Shipping Companies concerned who would make a surcharge on the passage tickets to recoup themselves.\n\nTurning to the plan, you will note from Sketch No. 4 that the depot has been shown as projected from the Praya, and in the vicinity of Des Voeux Road; in explanation I would say that this in no way indicates or suggests the possible site, it is merely shown to illustrate how it would abut on the Praya, if it was eventually suggested to erect same in such manner. On the question of site, I do not wish to speak, as this is a subject which calls for very careful consideration of facts which are outside my knowledge. Admittedly the Praya would be the most suitable place and it should be erected somewhere adjacent to the new ferry piers which the Government have under consideration.\n\nIn my original sketches a two-storey building was shown with examination rooms on the ground floor and on the upper storey. Mr. Bird suggested that possibly a two storey building in front of the present buildings on the Praya might raise certain objections in the way of outlook from present property holders. I do not know myself that this is any great disadvantage but I leave it to those more qualified to judge. A two-storey building would of course economise in space, but on the other hand would have the disadvantage of passengers having to move up and ...",
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        "content_text": "STOREY'S GATE, \n\nST. JAMES'S PARK, \n\nLONDON, S.W.1 \n\n36 \n\n5 \n\n209 \n\nLetters should be addressed to-\n\nTHE TREASURY SOLICITOR. \n\nand the following reference quoted on the \n\nLover and in the letter: \n\nT & M.14708. \n\nTelephone No.: VICTORIA 8220. \n\nEXTENSION: 209. \n\nTelegraphic Address: \"PROCTOREX, LONDON\"\n\nCode used: A.B.C. 6th EDN., 5 letter. \n\n101-NATIO\n\nFOR DISA\n\nSCHEME\n\nED MEN⋅ \n\nRECEIVED \n\n16 AUG 1930 \n\nCOL. \n\nFICE \n\nSir, \n\n14th August 1930. \n\nYour Reference 72724/1/1930. \n\nI am directed by the Treasury Solicitor to \n\nrefer to his previous letter of the 8th instant. \n\nIn order to assemble all the correspondence passing between \n\nparties in the action now pending between the China \n\nNavigation Company and His Majesty's Attorney General, \n\nthe Treasury Solicitor requested the Admiralty and the \n\nWar Office to obtain correspondence passing between their \n\nlocal commands in the East and the following shipping \n\ncompanies:- \n\nThe China Navigation Co. John Swire & Sons Ltd. Canadian Pacific Railway \n\nGeorge McL.Browning. \n\nMalteson & Co. Ltd.. \n\nIndo China Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. \n\nButterfield & Swire, \n\nMcKinnon Mackenzie & Co., \n\nJardine Matheson & Co. \n\nIn reply to a cable sent out by the War Office \n\nto the G.O.C. Hong Kong the following has been received:-",
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        "content_text": "PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY.\n\nNotes on 1931 Estimates.\n\nHONG KONG.\n\nSub-head \"11 BUILDINGS.\n\n1.—New No. 2 Police Station, $125,000. The new station is being constructed with pile foundations on the Praya East Reclamation and contains five European Flats of 3 to 4 rooms each and Barrack Room Accommodation for 50 Indian and 100 Chinese Police together with Charge Room, Offices, etc.\n\n2. Sai Ying Pun New Market, $125,000.—The building consists of three floors and contains the following stall accommodation:—48 Fish Stalls, 18 Vegetable Stalls, 18 Beef and Mutton Stalls, 12 Poultry Stalls and 40 Pork Stalls, together with Killing Room, Quarters for coolies, etc.\n\n3.—Victoria Goal New Printing Shop, $50,000.—This work was commenced in 1930 to permit of the Printing work being carried out more efficiently and to accommodate the new printing machinery which had already been obtained.\n\n4.—Additional Transmitting Block at Cape D'Aguilar W/T Station, $2,000.—Retention money. Work will be completed before the end of 1930.\n\n5.—Latrine at U Hing Lane, $16,000.—This work was commenced in 1930 and consists of a 40 seat latrine and urinal together with Quarters for Caretaker—it is of the water flush type.\n\n6.—Latrine on Praya East. $10,000.—This building consists of a 40 seat latrine and urinal together with Caretaker's Quarters—it is of the water flush type.\n\n7.—Latrine and Urinal at Davis Street (30 seats), $3,000. This building will be completed in 1930 and the amount provided is for retention money to be paid in 1931. The latrine consists of 30 seats and 2 Urinals on the water flush system with Quarters for Caretaker.\n\n8.—Infectious Diseases Hospital. $5,000.—The exact site for the new Infectious Disease Hospital is not yet selected but it is hoped to provide a suitable site and commence the work before the end of 1931.\n\n9.—Market at Praya East Reclamation one storey only (open type) constructed of reinforced concrete, $30,000.—This one-storey Market is urgently needed to relieve the congestion in the Wantsai district. The market will be erected on a site on the new Praya East Reclamation.\n\nGENERAL WORKS.\n\n10.—Roads, $60,000.—To provide extension of roads in areas in course of development. Roads are macadamised, kerbed and channelled, and footpaths laid as new buildings are erected during the year.\n\n11.—(a) Drainage Training Nullahs, $20,000.—To provide for training stream courses on areas under development assisting anti-malarial work.\n\n(b) Drainage: Sewage and Storm Water Drains, $60,000.—To provide drainage facilities to new schemes and properties under development.\n\nPage 430\n\nPage 431",
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        "content_text": "Letters should be addressed to- \n\n**THE TREASURY SOLICITOR**, \n\nand the following reference quoted on the cover and in the letter: \n\n`T & M.14708/L` \n\nTelephone No.: VICTORIA 8220. \n\nEXTENSION: 200 \n\nTelegraphic Address: \"PROCTOREX, LONDON.\" \n\nCode used: A.B.C. 6TH EDN., 5 letter. \n\n## NATIONAL \n## FOR \n## SCHEME \n## DISABLED \n## MEN \n## 12 APR 1932 \n\nSir, \n\n**COL OFFICE** \n36 \nSTOREY'S GATE, \nST. JAMES'S PARK, \n12 \nLONDON, S.W.1. \n\n11th April, 1932. \n\nYour reference 72724/2/30. \n\nWith reference to my letter of the 18th March 1932, the Court of Appeal today dismissed the Appeal of the China Navigation Co. Ltd. against H.M. Attorney General, with costs. I will send you a copy of the Judgment in the course of a few days. \nFRB/DEH \n\nI am, Sir, \nYour obedient Servant, \nReginald Stimpston \nfor the Treasury Solicitor. \n\nThe Secretary of State, \nColonial Office, \nDowning Street, S.W.1.",
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        "content_text": "Letters should be addressed to- \n\n**THE TREASURY SOLICITOR**, \nand the following reference quoted on the \ncover and in the letter: `72724/2/30`. \n\nTelephone No.: VICTORIA 8220. \nEXTENSION: 200. \n\nTelegraphic Address: 'PROCTOREX, LONDON'. \nCode used: A.B.C. 6TH EDN., 5 letter. \n\nDISABLED \nMEN \nSTOREY'S GATE, \nST. JAMES'S PARK, \nLONDON, S.W.1 \n\n29th May, 1931. \n\nSir, \n\nWith reference to my letter of the 19th instant, I attach for your information a copy of the Notes of Judgment in the Action brought by the China Navigation Company Limited against H.M. Attorney General.\n\nI am, Sir, \nYour obedient Servant, \nLewis C. Loud \n\nThe Secretary of State, \nColonial Office, \nDowning Street, \nS.W.1.",
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        "title": "CO129-532-7 Anti-piracy guards- China Navigation Company v. H.M. Attorney General 19-1-1931 - 20-4-1932",
        "content_text": "Letters should be addressed to- \n\n**THE TREASURY SOLICITOR**, \nand the following reference quoted on the \ncover and in the letter: \n`T.& M.14708/L.` \n\n**NATIONAL FOR DIS SCHEME** \n\nYour Reference No. `72724/2/30`. \n\nTelephone No.: VICTORIA 8220. \nEXTENSION: 200. \n\nTelegraphic Address: `PROCTOREX, LONDON`. \nCode used: `A.B.C. 6TH EDN.`, 5 letter. \n\nSTOREY'S GATE, \nST. JAMES'S PARK, \nLONDON, S.W.1 \n47 \n19th May, 1931. \n\nSir, \n\nWith reference to my letter of the 23rd April 1931, I have to inform you that Mr. Justice Rowlatt today dismissed the action brought by the China Navigation Company Limited against His Majesty's Attorney General. \n\nI will advise you if and when I receive Notice of Intention to Appeal. \n\nI am, Sir, \nYour obedient Servant, \nFRB/ON \nFRB \nDA \n\nThe Secretary of State, \nColonial Office, \nDowning Street, \nS.W.1.",
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        "content_text": "PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY.\n\nNotes on 1932 Estimates.\n\nHONG KONG.\n\nBuildings.\n\nSub-head 1.--New No. 2 Police Station, $125,000. The Station is being constructed on the Praya East Reclamation and fronts on Gloucester Road. Piling was carried down to solid ground and completed in October, 1930. Work under the main contract was put in hand in November of that year and the building will be completed during 1932.\n\n2. Sai Ying Pun New Market, $130,000. The new building is situated near the old market. Work was commenced in October 1930 and will be completed during 1932. After completion, the old market will be demolished and the site made available for other purposes.\n\n3.--Market at Praya East Reclamation. $17,000. This new one storey building comprising 36 stalls and caretaker's quarters is situate on portion of that section of the Reclamation which is bounded by Lockhart, Stewart, Hennessy and Fleming Roads. A contract for this work has been let and will be completed in 1932.\n\n4.--Latrine at Possession Point, $21,500. This work will be commenced in 1932. A larger Public Latrine is urgently required in this district to replace the existing inadequate convenience which requires to be resited owing to improvements contemplated in respect of the area known as Possession Point.\n\nGeneral Works.\n\n5.--Roads, $50,000. This sum is required to provide for road surfacing, kerbing, channelling and footpaths as new buildings are erected during the year.\n\n6.--Drainage (a) Training Nullahs, $20,000. This sum is required to cover the cost of stream course training arising out of new development.\n\n(b) Sewage & Stormwater Drains, $60,000. This is to meet the cost of providing drainage for properties on new areas under development.\n\n7.--Miscellaneous. $15,000. The vote provides funds in respect of various small works which arise during the year.\n\n8.--Waterworks, $10,000. Provides for extensions to subsidiary water mains and miscellaneous minor works.\n\n9.--Port Works, $5,000, covers expenses incurred in taking soundings, borings, and for preliminary investigations in connection with new and proposed harbour works, foreshore dumping etc.\n\nCommunications.\n\n10.--1st Section of the new 100 foot Road between Causeway Bay and Ming Yuen Gardens, $50,000. To provide for continuing the work on the new 100 foot main road between Causeway Bay and Quarry Bay. For the present it is proposed to limit this section to a width of 70 ft.\n\nMiscellaneous.\n\n11.--Chinese Cemeteries, laying out new areas. $6,000. To provide for additional burial areas in existing cemeteries.\n\nPage 330\nPage 331\n\nSub-head 12.--Rewiring of Government Buildings, $25,000. This sum is required for the replacement of defective and dangerous electrical wiring in Government buildings.\n\n13. Reinstatement of Government Retaining Walls, $5,000. Provides for the reconstruction of these walls where and when necessary.\n\n14.--Tsz Tsz Mui Quarry--Roofing to mixing plant. New high tension cable and Transformer House, $10,000. The vote covers expenditure necessary to protect the new plant recently erected and for transmitting electrical power to the machinery.\n\n15.--Chair & Ricksha Coolie Shelter at Barker Road, $1,500. The provision of this Coolie Shelter meets the urgent requirements at Barker Road Tram Station particularly in connection with the provision of conveyances to Victoria Hospital.\n\n16. Fire Protection at Government Civil Hospital—\"A\", \"B\" and \"C\" Blocks, $6,750. This vote provides for alternative means of escape from various floors on the above blocks in case of fire and is recommended by the C.O.F.B.\n\n17.--Rewiring of Alarm Bella at Victoria Gaol, $12,000. The wiring of the Alarm Bell System is rapidly deteriorating and has given cause for complaint by the Prison Authorities. The renewal has become an urgent work.\n\n18.--Removal of Fire Sub Station, Wanchai. $15,000. Owing to rapid development the removal of the present sub station which is sited on the line of O'Brien Road to a site opposite the old No. 2 Police Station is required.\n\n19.--Bay View Police Station, Hut to accommodate 10 double bunks, $2,500. Covers the cost of erecting a timber hut to house extra police as requested by Hon. I.G.P.\n\n20.--Replacing Aerial route by underground telephone cable between Victoria Gap & Gough Hill Police Station. $9,500. This important route is particularly liable to damage during typhoon weather. In order to assure an uninterrupted service an underground cable is necessary.\n\n21.--Reconstruction of Bowen Road Conduit-East of Stubbs Road. $3,000. The work under this contract will be completed during 1931 and the sum mainly covers the release of retention money.\n\n22.--Back Lane Service Pipe, $5,000. Provides for the extension to water service pipes in newly developed properties.\n\n23.--New Principal Mains in City, $15,000. To meet increasing consumption it is necessary to extend the larger distributing water mains.\n\n24.--New 8″ connecting mains to Shaukiwan. $5,000. This sum is required to complete the work.\n\nPort Works.\n\n25. Ferrn Pier (Western). $1,500. The work was completed during 1931 and this sum is to cover the release of retention money held under the contract.\n\n26.--Construction of a Rubble Mound at North Point, $20,000. The work prevents dumped materials for reclamation being washed into the Harbour.",
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        "content_text": "# PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY.\n\n## Notes on 1933 Estimates.\n\n### HONG KONG.\n\n#### Sub-head\n\n#### BUILDINGS.\n\n1.-New Government Civil Hospital, $300,000.--The scheme comprises the erection of a large Hospital Block of about 500 beds together with the following subsidiary buildings:-Sisters and Nurses' Quarters, Quarters for two European medical officers, a block of six flats for Chinese medical officers, a block of six flats for European subordinate officers, Students' Hostel, Quarters for Hospital servants, garages and mortuary.\n\nThe site is on the Pokfulum Road opposite the junction of Sassoon Road.\n\nThe work during the year will consist mainly of site preparation, piling and foundations and indents for materials from the Crown Agents which will be required for the early portions of work.\n\n2.-Market: Hennessy Road near Fleming Road, $27,000.-One half of this market, which is situated on the North side of Hennessy Road to the East of I.L. 2785, is already functioning. The sum now requested is to complete the second half, which will provide an additional 40 stalls. The building is of the open type, one storey in height with caretakers' Quarters on the roof.\n\n3.-Market: Bowrington Canal, $15,000.--The building will be sited over the canal opposite Russell Street and comprises an open one storey market of 16 stalls with caretakers' Quarters on the roof.\n\n4.-Market: Praya East, West End, $15,000.-This one storey open market of 20 stalls with caretakers' Quarters on the roof is sited near the junction of Hennessy Road and Fenwick Street. It is intended that this market should meet the requirements of the West end of the Praya Reclamation and adjoining area.\n\n5.-Latrine and bathhouse at junction of Hennessy Road & O'Brien Road, $22,000.---This new R.C.C. frame latrine of 28 water closets and 4 urinals will take the place of the conservancy contractors' existing dry convenience. It is not proposed to proceed with the bathhouse upper storey at present, but provision is made in the construction to take this second storey.\n\nPage 71\n\n#### General Works.\n\n6.-Roads, $50,000.-This sum, which is similar to that requested for 1932, is required to provide for the road surfacing, kerbing, channelling and footpaths of new roads as new buildings are erected or realignments of streets take place.\n\n7.-Drainage (a) Training Nullahs, $12,000.-This sum is required to meet the cost of training stream courses where this is necessary due to new development.\n\n(b) Miscellaneous Drainage Works, $50,000-Required to meet the cost of providing sewers and storm water drains for houses in newly developed areas.\n\nPage 386",
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        "content_text": "391\n\n- 6\n\n7\n\nKOWLOON.\n\nBUILDINGS.\n\nSub-head 52.-Kowloon Magistracy, $120,000.--The work consists of the erection of a Magistracy Building on the borders of King's Park and adjoining Gascoigne Road. The building will be of three stories and contain in addition to the two large Court Rooms, a small Juvenile Court, Waiting Rooms, Stores for Records, Cells and Detention Room, Quarters for Messengers etc., Magistrates' Chambers, Solicitors' Room and Office accommodation for the Administrative Staff. The top floor will consist of a European Flat suitable for the Police Magistrate.\n\n7\n\n12\n\n\"}\n\n15\n\n*1\n\nThe building will replace the old and inadequate temporary Magistracy now contained in what was formerly the Yaumati Police Station.\n\n53.-Kowloon Hospital-Additions, $180,000.-The additions consist of a new General Ward Block for 3rd Class patients, a block of Nurses' Quarters and an additional Medical Officer's House. These buildings are in accordance with the plans for an ultimate Hospital of 500 beds and form the next stage in its development. Tenders for the additions have already been obtained and by the end of the present year the buildings will be under way.\n\nThe sum provided in the Estimates is for the continuance of the work which, it is expected, will be completed early in 1934.\n\n54.-Ma Tau Kok Cattle Depot -Additional Lairage, $10,000.-The work consists of the erection of an additional lairage to accommodate the increasing number of cattle which it is necessary to house at the Depot.\n\n55.-V. D. Clinic, Kowloon, $7,500.-The work consists of the erection of a temporary Clinic for the treatment of Venereal Disease at Tsim Sha Tsui.\n\nThe building is of one storey and contains Waiting Room, Dispensary, Medical Officer's Room, etc.\n\nTenders have already been obtained for the work and the sum contained in the Estimates is for its continuance and completion in 1933.\n\n56.-Lung Hom Government Store, $1,000.-The vote is in connection with minor improvements to the Store area.\n\n57.-New Residence for D.R.O., $35,000.--Office accommodation at the Royal Observatory has become very limited. It is proposed to erect a detached house in the grounds to house the D.R.O. and use his old quarters in the main building as an extension to the offices. That these quarters are at first floor level is also convenient as this affords better observation in the direction of Lyemun during typhoon weather.\n\n58.-New Central British School, $70,000. The sum provided in the Estimates is to enable a new site for this building to be prepared on the south side of Argyle Street opposite the Kowloon Hospital,\n\n59.-Mong Kok Tsui New Market, $18,000-The proposed building is of the usual market type, one storey in height with open sides and caretakers quarters on the roof. Accommodation includes 21 stalls and a poultry killing room.\n\nSub-head 60.-Kowloon Junior School, New Drill Hall, $4,000.-The building erected will be of temporary construction in timber and will provide space which may alternatively be used for a Drill Hall or additional Class room.\n\n31\n\n\"J\n\n**\n\n73\n\n\"\n\n34\n\n61.-Wireless Station, Hung Hom, $41,000. To provide a new permanent station for the Broadcast Transmitter lately situated at the Peak. This Transmitter has been temporarily housed on the site on which it is proposed to erect the permanent station. This will reserve the Peak Station for reception work of a general nature. The existing reception station at the Observatory has become unsatisfactory owing to electrical interference from surrounding development. The new station will be sited on a portion of the area reserved for a Government Store immediately to the south of the junction of Chatham Road and Winslow Street.\n\n62.-Kowloon Fire Station Quarters for Sub. Officers, $2,000.-The Sub. Officers stationed at Tsim Sha Tsui have no separate accommodation. It is proposed to carry out internal alterations to provide this.\n\n63.-Latrine at the Junction of Ningpo & Woosung Streets, $6,000.--To convert the existing dry latrine into one with a water carriage system.\n\nGENERAL WORKS.\n\n64.-Roads, $130,000.-The vote will meet expenditure incurred by road surfacing, kerbing, channelling and the construction of footpaths in new areas under development.\n\n65.-Drainage (a) Training Nullahs, $1,000, makes provision for stream course improvement in areas under development.\n\n(b) Miscellaneous Drainage Works. $100,000.--This vote is mainly for the provision of Sewers and storm water Drains in areas under development,\n\n66.-Miscellaneous, $5,000.-The vote provides funds in respect of various small works which arise during the year.\n\n67-Water Works (a) Miscellaneous, $8,000.-Provides for extensions to subsidiary water mains and miscellaneous minor works.\n\n(b) Meters, $60,000.-To provide for the installation of meters throughout the year.\n\n68.-Port Works, $1,000.--Required for taking soundings, borings and preliminary investigations in connection with new and proposed harbour works, foreshore dumping etc.\n\nCOMMUNICATIONS.\n\n69.-Chatham Road Extension, $5,000.-Retention money in connection with the construction of a through road north of Hung Hom.\n\n70.-Improving existing main Roads for Motor Traffic, $50,000.--Necessary for strengthening main roads by forming R.C.C. foundations to meet the requirements of heavy and fast traffic.\n\n71.-Improving Waterloo Road from Nathan Road to Railway Bridge, $10,000.-To commence the widening to the south of the nullah in this section of road to its full width. The improvement is necessitated owing to the increased traffic due to development in the Prince Edward Road-Kowloon Tong areas.\n\n392",
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        "content_text": "393\n\n- 8 -\n\n9\n\nMISCELLANEOUS.\n\nSub-head 72.-Exhumation of Chinese Cemeteries, $5,000.-Required for re-tracing areas which fall due for exhumation during the year.\n\n73.-Chinese Cemeteries--Laying out new areas, $1,000.-To provide for new burial areas in existing cemeteries.\n\n74.-Refuse Dump at Yau Ma Tei, $6,000.-This is to provide facilities on the Eastern side of Kowloon Peninsula similar to those which have proved successful at Cheung Sha Wan in respect of the disposal of refuse by the Sanitary Department and is a continuation of work commenced in 1932.\n\n75.-Rewiring of Government Buildings, $7,600.—This vote is required to replace defective and dangerous electrical wiring in certain Government Buildings.\n\n76.--Resumption of Ma Tau Wai Village, $5,000.-The estimated total cost of resumption here was $100,000 but possession of most of the village has been obtained by exchange. There was no cash expenditure up to 31.12.31 and so far there has been none in 1932. This completes resumption.\n\n77.-Upkeep of Government Sites, $3,000.-A general vote to provide funds for the repair of channelling, maintenance of embankments, etc. on partially developed lots which have been re-entered by Government.\n\n78.-Mong Kok Police Station-Fence wall with railings, $3,500.-To close up the boundary wall of this station. This was not possible at the time of construction of the building owing to difficulties which delayed resumption proceedings.\n\nWATER WORKS.\n\n79.-Back Lane Service Pipes, $15,000.-Provides for the extension of subsidiary service pipes in back lanes in newly developed properties to obviate the necessity for direct connection to principal mains. These subsidiary mains are eventually paid for by house owners when connections are applied for.\n\n80.-New Service Reservoir, Yau Ma Tei Hill, $150,000.--Necessary to meet the growing demand for increased water supply on Kowloon Peninsula.\n\n81.-Distributing Mains, $20,000.-To provide for water mains to newly developed areas.\n\n82.-Distributing circuit for New Reservoir, $30,000.-In connection with the new Service Reservoir, Yau Ma Tei Hill. To improve the distribution and equalise pressure on the southern part of Kowloon Peninsula.\n\nPUBLIC HEALTH & BUILDINGS ORDINANCE.\n\n83.-Compensation and Resumption, $15,000.-For expenditure in the acquisition of buildings and land necessitated by Town Planning Improvement.\n\nNEW KOWLOON.\n\nBUILDINGS.\n\nSub-head 84.-B. & F. Department Quarters and Store at Sham Shui Po, $15,000.— Permanent quarters and a store for tools and materials are urgently required in Kowloon. At present all employees except those at outstations assemble daily at the Forestry Store, Kennedy Road and from there proceed to the different parts of Hong Kong and Kowloon. This arrangement causes not only waste of time, in the case of employees required in Kowloon side, but the cost of transport is heavy and increases annually. The building will provide accommodation for a Senior Forester, a Foreman and 20 men. The site is in Un Chau Street near its junction with Nam Cheong Street.\n\n85.-Market at Tong Mi, $22,000.-To provide for the erection of the usual type one storey open market comprising 24 stalls with caretaker's quarters on the roof. The site is on the west side of Lai Chi Kok Road, on that area reserved for the Sanitary Department according to the Town Planning layout.\n\nGENERAL WORKS.\n\n86.-Roads, $75,000-To meet expenditure for surfacing, kerbing and channelling roads made necessary by new development.\n\n87.-Drainage (a) Training Nullahs, $50,000, makes provision for stream course training in Cheung Sha Wan.\n\n(b) Miscellaneous Drainage Work, $150,000.-Required for Sewers and storm water Drains in areas under development.\n\n88.-Miscellaneous, $4,000.-The vote provides funds for various small works and contingencies which arise during the year.\n\n89.-Water Works, $4,000.-To provide minor extensions to subsidiary water mains in areas under development and miscellaneous minor works.\n\n90.-Port Works, $500.-Expenditure necessary in connection with preliminary investigations for proposed harbour works, foreshore dumping etc.\n\nCOMMUNICATIONS.\n\n91.-Tai Po Road adjoining Castle Peak Road, Improvements, $15,000.-- To regrade and improve the approach from the junction of this road with Nam Cheong Street to Pak Shu Loong Village.\n\n92.-Improving Existing Main Roads for Motor Traffic, $20,000.—To strengthen these roads which are now subject to heavy and fast motor traffic.\n\nMISCELLANEOUS.\n\n93.-Chinese Cemeteries--Laying out new areas, $2,000.-To provide new burial areas in existing cemeteries.\n\n94.-Exhumation of Chinese Cemeteries, $2,000.--Required for re-tracing areas which fall due for exhumation during the year.\n\n394",
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        "content_text": "# PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY \n## Notes on 1934 Estimates. \n### HONG KONG \n#### BUILDINGS. \n\nSub-head 1 - New Government Civil Hospital, $600,000.—To complete general site development and cover the cost and erection of steel framework of the main hospital block.\n\n2. - Market: Wanchai, $60,000. - The scheme is to reprovision Wanchai market on a site below the Naval Hospital and opposite the existing market. The existing building which consists of 44 stalls is old and congested. The new market will be a two-storey closed building containing 100 stalls and caretaker's quarters, etc.\n\n3. - Market: Bowrington Canal, $18,000. This market was referred to in Notes on Estimates 1933, page 1, sub-head 3. The building will be of the two-storey open type with caretaker's quarters, etc., and will now consist of 24 stalls. The proposed site is on Canal Road West approximately opposite Tang Lung Street.\n\n4. - Market: Arsenal Street, $18,000. - This market was also referred to in last year's Notes on Estimates at page 1, sub-head 4. The proposed site is at the junction of Arsenal Street and Lockhart Road. Accommodation will comprise 24 stalls and caretaker's quarters, etc., in an open type building.\n\n5. - Latrine and bathhouse at junction of Hennessy Road and O'Brien Roads, $3,000. - This work will be completed and payment of this sum is for retention money.\n\n6. - Upper Levels Police Station, $50,000. - The construction of this station has been long delayed. The proposed building is sited between High Street and Hospital Road, approximately on the area occupied by the old Police Training School. It will be five-stories in height and comprise, in addition to the usual station accommodation, four flats for European married officers, quarters for six single European officers, sixty Indian and sixty Chinese policemen and interpreters.\n\n7. - Senior Officers' Quarters, May Road, $100,000. - To provide quarters for twenty Senior Officers on a site immediately below May Road Tram Station. The quarters will consist of two blocks, each five-stories in height and containing in all five 5-roomed, ten 4-roomed, and five 3-roomed flats. The expenditure in 1934 will principally be in connection with site development and foundations, etc.\n\n8. - Quarters at Peak Wireless Station, $20,000. - To provide accommodation consisting of twelve single rooms with kitchen and lavatory premises for Chinese operators. At present, full use cannot be made of the station owing to lack of quarters.\n\n9. - Furniture Workshop and Store, $27,000. - A two-storey building of light construction sited adjoining the P.W.D. Store at Bullock Lane. The ground floor will be used as a workshop and the upper floor as a furniture store.\n\nPage 202",
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        "content_text": "## PORT WORKS\n### Sub-head 39. Construction of Rubble Mound between Oil Street and M.L. 321, $10,000\nTo complete the rubble mound in connection with the reclamation of the area in front of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club premises.\n\n### 40. Construction of Rubble Mound at Kennedy Town, $40,000\nTo complete the mound required to provide an alternative dumping area for recurrent dredging and building debris.\n\n## PUBLIC HEALTH & BUILDINGS ORDINANCE\n### 41. Resumptions for Road Widening Schemes approved by Government as rebuilding occurs, $10,000\nThis vote is to cover expenditure in connection with resumptions of private properties fronting on roads which require either widening or realignment.\n\n### 42. Resumption, Aplichau, $7,100\nTo resume certain areas which at present obstruct the economical development of the village.\n\n## ANTI-MALARIAL WORK\n### 43. Anti-Malarial Works including purchase of land, $100,000\nThis vote is for anti-malarial work in Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories. It provides for the training of stream courses, and draining of swamps to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes.\n\n## KOWLOON\n### BUILDINGS\n#### 44. Kowloon Magistracy, $120,000\nThe work consists of the erection of a Magistracy Building on the borders of King's Park and adjoining Gascoigne Road. The building will be of three stories and contain, in addition to the two large Court Rooms, a small Juvenile Court, Waiting Rooms, Stores for Records, Cells and Detention Room, Quarters for Messengers etc., Magistrates' Chambers, Solicitors' Room and Office accommodation for the Administrative Staff. The top floor will consist of two European Flats. The building will replace the old and inadequate temporary Magistracy now contained in what was formerly the Yaumati Police Station.\n\n#### 45. Kowloon Hospital Additions, $36,000\nTo complete the additions which comprise a new General Ward Block for 3rd class patients, a block of Nurses' Quarters and an additional Medical Officer's house.\n\n#### 46. New Residence for Director of Royal Observatory, $22,000\nTo complete the erection of a detached house in the Observatory grounds for the use of the Director.\n\n#### 47. New Central British School, Buildings and site formation, $50,000\nTo complete work on the site formation of this school.\n\n#### 48. Mong Kok Tsui New Market, $18,000\nThe proposed building is of the usual market type, one storey in height with open sides and caretaker's quarters on the roof. Accommodation includes 21 stalls and a poultry killing room.\n\n#### 49. Market at Tong Mi, $22,000\nTo provide for the erection of the usual type one storey open market comprising 24 stalls with caretaker's quarters on the roof. The site is on the west side of Laichikok Road, on that area reserved for the Sanitary Department according to the Town Planning layout.\n\n#### 50. Kowloon Hospital Out-patients Department, $70,000\nThe existing accommodation in the main hospital block is totally inadequate to cope with the increasing number of out-patients. The new block will be sited at the Waterloo Road-Argyle Street entrance to the hospital. It is one storey in height and consists of a large central waiting hall with consulting and examining rooms opening off.\n\n#### 51. Latrine at the Junction of Ningpo & Woosung Streets, $6,000\nTo convert the existing dry latrine into one with a water carriage system.\n\n#### 52. Accommodation for Mong Kok Fire Substation, $40,000\nTo provide accommodation for additional fire fighting appliances and personnel in the Mong Kok area.\n\n#### 53. Hung Hom Government Store, $20,000\nThe want of a building sufficient to protect stores from the weather has been apparent for some time.\n\n#### 54. Temporary Post Office Building at Kowloon Point, $30,000\nWith a view to the ultimate redevelopment of Government buildings at Kowloon Point and to meet the demand for better postal facilities, it is proposed to construct a temporary post office on the vacant land to the east of and opposite the Peninsula Hotel.\n\n### GENERAL WORKS\n#### 55. Roads, $80,000\nThe vote will meet expenditure incurred by road surfacing, kerbing, channelling and the construction of footpaths in new areas under development.\n\n#### 56. Drainage (a) Training Nullahs, $1,000\nTo make provision for stream course improvement in areas under development.\n\n#### 57. (b) Miscellaneous Drainage Works, $70,000\nThis vote is mainly for the provision of sewers and storm water drains in areas under development.\n\n#### 58. 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        "content_text": "## \nYou 534 \n26 X \nReports theft at the G.P.O. request authority for writing off $1589.09 representing the sum of the value of stolen Carl & Co. stamps. ? Approve write off \n25.11.33 \n\n## \nI see no alternative \nAllow \n27.11.33 \nD. C. I am inclined to think that we ought to show at any rate some reluctance to approving this loss being written off at present. The key was, apparently, the only Official key. We are not told 1) who was responsible for keeping it, 2) how it came about that \"the key\" became available to unauthorised persons, 3) Whether the shroff or shroffs in charge of the key gave security (as our may suppose they did) for the due discharge of their duties, 4) why this loss of $1589, or part of it...",
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        "content_text": "## No: 3470/7.\n\nMr. Gent,\n\nI attach a copy of a report by Mr. Hamilton (Assistant Auditor in Hong Kong) to the Acting Auditor regarding this loss of cash, which gives more information about the case than is contained in the Governor's despatch. I think that a further explanation is required with reference to:\n\n(a) The responsibility for the apparently inadequate system for the safe custody of the key.\n\n(b) Any reason why the officer responsible for the safe custody of the cash should not be held responsible for the loss.\n\n3 in shu not be deprayed by the shroff or shroffs concerned in the neglect of precautions. Hong Kong is about the last place in which any laxity in these matters should be allowed.\n\nMay I have your news? \nM.Gent. \n27 \n\nAl. Harding \nDirector of Colonial Audit \n5-Dec 1933 \nAudit.",
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        "content_text": "## DRAFT\n**(1)**\n\n# HONG KONG\n## NO. 482\n### GOVERNOR\n#### FURTHER ACTION\n\nDOWNING STREET, December 20, 1933.\n\nSir,\n\nI have etc. to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No.534 of the 26th of October requesting authority for the writing off of the sum of $1,589.09, representing the value of cash and stamps stolen during the night of the 22nd of September from a safe in the General Post Office.\n\n2. I shall be glad to be informed in the first instance of the name of the officer responsible for the apparently inadequate safe custody of the key of the safe, and also whether there is any reason why the officer responsible for the safe custody of the cash should not be...",
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        "content_text": "## 2nd Assistant Auditor, Hong Kong to Acting Auditor\n\n7th September, 1933.\n\n`Querid in (1) 33793/30`  \n`14 m. 33793/`\n\nActing Auditor,  \n26th September, 1933.\n\nIn accordance with your instructions, I visited the Post Office accompanied by Mr. Barton of the Treasury and examined the stamp imprests in charge of ten Postal shroffs. The resultant findings are attached here to and have been agreed to by Mr. Barton on behalf of the Treasury, and the total shortage of $1,589.09 accepted by the Postmaster General.\n\n2. It is difficult to refrain from adverse comment upon the system employed for the provision of security against theft. The facts show that the safe was opened by the burglar with the original key or a duplicate thereof, and on enquiry as to the provisions made for safe custody the following facts were elicited. The shroffs place their locked receptacles at close of business in this safe, the last shroff to do so is required to lock the safe and hand the key to Mr. Tam Sik Hung, the second Senior Mail Clerk. This latter officer, before closing up for the day, places this safe key in a wooden cupboard situated in the strong room used for locking up. This cupboard contains various letters awaiting despatch and other keys as well. The mail clerk, having locked up the offices, proceeds with a Chinese detective to search the building so as to be assured that no one is secreted on the premises. The strong room being locked and the general office closed, the mail clerk (Tam Sik Hung) delivers the key of the strong room personally to the Mail Superintendent, Mr. Hynes, at his private residence. Every morning this mail clerk calls at the Superintendent's house shortly after 6 a.m. and opens up the office, and at 7.45 a.m. the shroffs arrive. The key of the shroffs' safe is taken from the cupboard, and the mail clerk opens the safe and the shroffs remove their locked...",
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        "content_text": "## (2)\n\n8\n\nlocked receptacles.\n\nThe key of the safe during the day remains in the key hole of the empty safe.\n\n3.\n\nOn the morning of the robbery, however, the general office was closed by a locked grill gate and secondly by an inner door. Recently the Public Works Departments were making certain repairs to the hinges of one wing of this latter door and as a result threw out of alignment the door so that the lock would not work effectively until the person locking the door had raised one section of the winged door. I understand from Mr. Hynes that the mail clerk on arrival on the morning of the robbery found this door securely locked indicating that when last locked the peculiar action necessary to secure it had been performed, and suggesting that no one had passed through that doorway since it was fastened the previous night by the mail clerk.\n\n4. In view of the foregoing facts as furnished me by the Superintendent of Mails it would appear that the key of this safe, which should contain value amounting to $3,860, is never in possession of any senior officer whose duties include the custody or control of cash. The duties of the senior mail clerk and the Superintendent of Mails, I assume, do not have any connection with the accuracy of the cash and stamp holdings of the shroffs. It would appear to be a reasonable inference that such duties are embodied in the responsibilities of the Postal Accountant who should retain the key in his personal possession and open and close the safe daily after seeing that each shroff had removed or replaced his locked receptacle in the safe.\n\n5. Any system which permits the key of the safe to remain during business hours in the lock of the safe, I submit, invites robbery by providing the means for securing a duplicate key by impression.\n\nThe\n\nPage 9\n\n## (3)\n\nThe practice of permitting any shroff to close and lock the safe should be discontinued. Such duty would appear to be that of the officer responsible for the safe custody of the cash. I would make an additional recommendation, not specifically designed as an outcome of this robbery, each shroff should be provided with a small passbook and be required to enter therein each day after close of business the details of his stamp and cash holdings. This record would be valuable, especially so had it been in force at the time of this event.\n\nFinally, I would invite reference to Colonial Regulation 207 which prescribes \"that no officer will be relieved of any portion of his responsibility should he depute to his subordinates the performance of duties which he should have performed himself\" I submit that this regulation is applicable in respect of the system in force for the custody of stamp imprests in charge of Postal Shroffs.\n\n(Sgd) P.J.A. HAMILTON.\n2nd Assist. Auditor.\n\nPage 9\n\nPage 10\n\n| No. | Name of Shroff | Value of Imprest | Value found | Shortage | Notes |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | Kwong Kwai | $400 | $146.62 | $253.38 |  |\n| 2 | Au Wai Shau | $400 | $273.04 | $126.96 |  |\n| 3 | Lai Ying | $400 | $342.78 | $57.22 |  |\n| 4 | Ng Tim | $450 | $393.70 | $56.30 |  |\n| 5 | Wong Ming (Treasury) | $300 | $240.00 | $60.00 | All locked receptacles for these values appear to have been prized open. |\n| 6 | Ha Tsau | $400 | $219.13 | $180.87 |  |\n| 7 | Au Kit | $400 | $285.47 | $114.53 |  |\n| 8 | Woo Woon Luen (Tax correspondence) | $200 | $151.50 | $48.50 |  |\n| 9 | Ho Yuk Man | $500 | $171.03 | $328.97 |  |\n| 10 | Chan Ming | $400 | $17.64 | $382.36 |  |\n| 11 | Leung Chee (No. 2 Postman) | $10 | $8.40 | $1.60 |  |\n|  |  | $3,860 | $2,249.31 | $1,610.69 |  |\n|  |  |  | Less loose stamps found scattered on office floor | $21.60 |  |\n|  |  |  | Total shortage | $1,589.09 |  |\n\nAbsent in Aberdeen. P.M.G.'s findings accepted.\nP.M.G.'s findings accepted not checked.\nAccepted by Treasury and Post Office as correct.\n\nPage 10\nPage 11",
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        "content_text": "No. 534.\n\nLo.c \n\nC. C. \n\nSir, \n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.** \n\n26th October, 1933. \n\nI have the honour to inform you that during the night of September 22nd, a safe in the General Post Office was opened by a person or persons unknown, and cash and stamps to the value of $1,589.09 were removed.\n\n2. The safe in question is one used by the shroffs engaged in selling stamps for keeping cash and stamps overnight. During the day the safe is empty and it would appear that in the past no special precautions were taken to secure that unauthorised persons did not have access to the key with the consequent risk of a duplicate being made. This has since been remedied.\n\n3. It is thought probable that the thieves concealed themselves in the building, opened the safe by means of a duplicate key, and left when the doors were opened in the morning. The premises are searched nightly but it would not be impossible for anyone familiar with the building to evade notice; for this and other reasons it is suspected that the theft may have been committed with the connivance of a member \n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER, G.B.E., M.C., M.P., &c., &c., &c.** \n\nof",
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        "content_text": "## IT ON T at 2. 12 END \nof the Post Office staff.  \nEnquiries are still being pursued and a reward has been offered for information.  \nMeanwhile I should be glad to receive your authority for writing the sum of $1,589.09 off the books of the Post Office.  \n\nI have the honour to be,  \nSir,  \nYour most obedient, humble servant,  \nGovernor, &c.",
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        "content_text": "## SCHEDULE D\n\n### Matshed Regulations\n\n#### GENERAL\n\n1. In these regulations, \"matshed\" includes structure of wood, mats, palm leaves, thatch or other inflammable material.\n\n2. No matshed shall be erected or maintained within fifty yards of any other building unless with the permission in writing of the Building Authority.\n\n3. Every application for permission to erect a matshed shall specify the proposed dimensions of the matshed, the period of time for which such matshed is required and, if it is intended for habitation by more than two persons, the maximum number of persons it is intended to accommodate at night; and no matshed shall be used for habitation by more than two persons unless the permission to erect such matshed expressly states that it may be so used.\n\n4. No part of the structure of any matshed shall be within ten feet of any telegraph or telephone wire.\n\n5. The permit-holder shall be responsible for any act or omission by which any of these regulations is contravened and shall indemnify the Government and the Building Authority from all and every claim that may be brought against the Government, or the Building Authority, in respect of sanctioning the erection of the matsheds referred to in such permit.\n\n6. Any contravention of these regulations and any breach of the conditions of a permit will entitle the Building Authority to cancel and withdraw the permit without notice, and will render the person responsible for any such contravention or breach liable upon summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding one hundred dollars.\n\n7. Every matshed shall at all times be kept in a cleanly condition, and all garbage and other refuse matters shall be removed therefrom at least once every twenty-four hours and be properly disposed of to the satisfaction of the Sanitary Board.\n\n8. On the expiry of the permit the permit-holder shall remove such matshed without delay and shall clear the site to the satisfaction of the Building Authority.\n\n#### SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR MATSHEDS USED OR INTENDED TO BE USED FOR HABITATION\n\n9. The following regulations apply only to matsheds used or intended to be used for habitation by more than two persons.\n\n10. The site of every such matshed shall be levelled, and the site including the ground surface for a distance of not less than three feet from the outer walls of such matshed, shall be covered with a layer of good lime or cement-concrete at least six inches thick and finished off smooth to the satisfaction of the Building Authority.\n\n    Provided that in all cases in which the floor of the matshed averages at least two and a half feet above the ground and the space below such floor is not enclosed, or in which the matshed is erected over water, the foregoing requirements may with the permission of the Building Authority be dispensed with.\n\n11. No such matshed may be erected in such a manner that any part of any external wall of such matshed is at a less distance than eight feet horizontally from any hill-side or bank of earth.\n\n## Previous Regulations\n\n9. The roof and floors of any such verandah or balcony shall be provided, to the satisfaction of the Building Authority, with gutters laid to a proper fall and with down-pipes to carry off water,\n\n10. In the case of balconies any bracket which is not built into any party or cross wall or main wall other than the wall from which it projects, shall have its top member extended for a length of at least three feet underneath the floor joists.\n\n11. The foot-path or roadway underneath any verandah or balcony over unleased Crown land or projecting beyond any such verandah or balcony out to the kerb-stone shall be paved with fine cement-concrete at least four inches thick, or finely dressed granite stones, not more than eighteen inches square closely jointed and laid on a bed of lime-concrete, or with such other materials as may be approved by the Building Authority, by the owner for the time being of the property from which such verandah or balcony projects, who shall maintain the same in good order, to the satisfaction of the Building Authority: Provided that wherever the Building Authority may consider it expedient to do so he may lay or repair any such foot-path or roadway at the expense of the owner, as aforesaid, who shall pay into the Treasury, within seven days of the date of notice, the amount certified by the Building Authority as being due in respect of the work done, and in default of such payment the Building Authority may recover such amount by an action in the Supreme Court in its summary jurisdiction.\n\n12. All balconies hereafter erected at the first floor level and projecting over any street may be of a width equal to the width of the footpath underneath such balcony and if there be no footpath then the width of the balcony shall be determined by the Building Authority.\n\n13. All balconies projected over any street from any storey higher than the ground storey shall not be of a greater width than three feet six inches.\n\n14. No verandah or balcony shall hereafter be constructed over any street unless the building from which it projects has a clear and unobstructed courtyard, backyard, back lane, or other open space, belonging exclusively to such building and extending across the entire width and in the rear of such building and of a minimum depth of eight feet:\n\n    Provided that:-\n    (a) A bridge or covered way, not exceeding three feet and six inches in width, when such is necessary for giving access to buildings in the rear of the property, shall not be deemed an obstruction to such courtyard, backyard, back lane, or other open space, within the meaning of this regulation.\n    (b) The Building Authority shall have power to modify this regulation in any case in which he may consider it expedient to do so.\n\nPage 438\nPage 439",
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        "content_text": "## General Index - Continued\n\n| Party | 75 |\n| --- | --- |\n\n## TABLE OF CORRESPONDENCE\n\n### Remarks\n\n| Party | Ꭲ. S,-Continued. |\n| --- | --- |\n\n| STONES; Removal of | 118 |\n| STOREY; Interpretation of | 4(35) |\n| Height of | 11(proviso 3) |\n| STORM water-channels | 30, 31, 95(6) |\n| STOVES; Floor under | 121-124 |\n| STREET, Interpretation of | 63 |\n| Width of | 57, 90 |\n| Private | 116, Schedule D |\n| STRUCTURES; Inflammable | 4(29) |\n\n### Buildings Ordinance 1932\n\n| TIMBER Stores | 1 |\n| TYPE-plans | 2 |\n| TYPES of Architecture | 4 |\n| TENANCY Contracts | 3 |\n| TENANT, Interpretation of | 5 |\n| TENEMENT, Interpretation of | 4(36) |\n| TIE Rods | 4(1) |\n|  | 6(1) |\n|  | (2) |\n|  | (3) |\n| \"a\" substituted for \"the\" | (4) |\n| \"to an average added. the floor level\" | (5) |\n| \"garage and hoarding\" added. | (6) |\n|  | (8) |\n| Deleted. | (7) |\n|  | (9) |\n|  | (10) |\n| V. | (8) |\n| VENTILATION, of Buildings | (11) |\n| under floors | 70 |\n| VERANDAH, Interpretation of | 33 |\n| Obstruction in | (9) |\n|  | (13) |\n|  | 4(39) |\n| A definition of \"Cockloft\" substituted for that of \"Mezzanine floor\" which has been deleted. | 58 |\n\n### Regulations\n\n| Schedules A & C | 51-55 |\n| Rules as to | (10) |\n|  | (38) |\n\n### W.\n\n| WALLS: Interpretation of | 4(40) |\n| Cross | 4(11) |\n| External | 4(16) |\n| Main | 4(23) |\n| Partition | 4(28) |\n| Party |  |\n| Blue bricks | 4(30) |\n| Bonding of | 10 |\n| Boundary or fence | 23 |\n| Cross | (24) |\n|  | 19 |\n| Deleted and a definition of \"Mid-level District\" substituted. | 13, 14 |\n| Damp-proof courses for |  |\n| External | 16 |\n| Foundations for | 11, 13(8) |\n| Hollow | 17 |\n| Hoop iron courses for | 22 |\n| Lath and plaster |  |\n| Limitation of length of | 13 |\n| \"seven\" substituted for \"five\" |  |\n| Materials for |  |\n| Mortar for |  |\n| Partition | 23 |\n| Party | 22 |\n| Re-drafted to exclude \"vertical enclosure\" and \"cross wall or other partition\" which have their own definition. | 99 |\n| Retaining | 18 |\n| Tie-rods for |  |\n|  | 20, 138-152 |\n|  | 6 |\n|  | 10 |\n|  | 15 |\n\n### T\n\n| WATER-closets | 13(3) |\n| WEEP-Holes | 75-81 |\n| WELLS. | Schedule H. |\n| Required | 120 |\n| WOOD Plates | 18 |\n| WOOD-work near flues | 69, 70, 73 |\n| WOODEN Buildings | 74 |\n| WINDOWS, Interpretation of | 45 |\n| Obstruction to | 46 |\n| Floors | 9, Schedule D |\n| WORKS, Interpretation of | 35 |\n| Notice of intention to commence... | 4(42), 125(9), Schedule F |\n| Deleted |  |\n| Redrafted to conform with No. 27 of 1932, s. 2. | (17) |\n| Re-drafted to include hand power machinery. | (27) |\n|  | (18) |\n|  | (28) |\n|  | (19) |\n|  | (29) |\n|  | (20) |\n|  | (31) |\n|  | (21) |\n|  | (32) |\n| Added | (22) |\n| \"but not water closet\" added | (28) |\n|  | (35) |\n|  | (85) |\n|  | (24) |\n|  | (37) |\n|  | (38) |\n\n459",
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        "content_text": "## SCHEDULE D\n\n### Matshed Regulations\n\n#### GENERAL\n\n1. In these regulations, \"matshed\" includes structure of wood, mats, palm leaves, thatch or other inflammable material.\n\n2. No matshed shall be erected or maintained within fifty yards of any other building unless with the permission in writing of the Building Authority.\n\n3. Every application for permission to erect a matshed shall specify the proposed dimensions of the matshed, the period of time for which such matshed is required and, if it is intended for habitation by more than two persons, the maximum number of persons it is intended to accommodate at night; and no matshed shall be used for habitation by more than two persons unless the permission to erect such matshed expressly states that it may be so used.\n\n4. No part of the structure of any matshed shall be within ten feet of any telegraph or telephone wire.\n\n5. The permit-holder shall be responsible for any act or omission by which any of these regulations is contravened and shall indemnify the Government and the Building Authority from all and every claim that may be brought against the Government, or the Building Authority, in respect of sanctioning the erection of the matsheds referred to in such permit.\n\n6. Any contravention of these regulations and any breach of the conditions of a permit will entitle the Building Authority to cancel and withdraw the permit without notice, and will render the person responsible for any such contravention or breach liable upon summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding one hundred dollars.\n\n7. Every matshed shall at all times be kept in a cleanly condition, and all garbage and other refuse matters shall be removed therefrom at least once every twenty-four hours and be properly disposed of to the satisfaction of the Sanitary Board.\n\n8. On the expiry of the permit the permit-holder shall remove such matshed without delay and shall clear the site to the satisfaction of the Building Authority.\n\n#### SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR MATSHEDS USED OR INTENDED TO BE USED FOR HABITATION\n\n9. The following regulations apply only to matsheds used or intended to be used for habitation by more than two persons.\n\n10. 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All balconies hereafter erected at the first floor level and projecting over any street may be of a width equal to the width of the footpath underneath such balcony and if there be no footpath then the width of the balcony shall be determined by the Building Authority.\n\n13. All balconies projected over any street from any storey higher than the ground storey shall not be of a greater width than three feet six inches.\n\n14. No verandah or balcony shall hereafter be constructed over any street unless the building from which it projects has a clear and unobstructed courtyard, backyard, back lane, or other open space, belonging exclusively to such building and extending across the entire width and in the rear of such building and of a minimum depth of eight feet:\n\n    Provided that:-\n    (a) A bridge or covered way, not exceeding three feet and six inches in width, when such is necessary for giving access to buildings in the rear of the property, shall not be deemed an obstruction to such courtyard, backyard, back lane, or other open space, within the meaning of this regulation.\n    (b) The Building Authority shall have power to modify this regulation in any case in which he may consider it expedient to do so.\n\nPage 233\nPage 234",
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        "content_text": "## General Index,—Continued.\n\n## TABLE OF CORRESPONDENCE\n\n| Remarks | Party | T. | S, Continued. |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| STONES; Removal of |  | 119 | 4 (35) |\n| STOREY; Interpretation of |  | 11 | (proviso 3) |\n| Height of |  | 30, 31, 95(6) |  |\n| STORM water-channels |  | 57 |  |\n| STOVES; Floor under |  | 90 |  |\n| STREET, Interpretation of |  | 116 | Schedule D |\n| Width of |  | 4 (29) |  |\n| Private |  |  |  |\n| STRUCTURES; Inflammable |  |  |  |\n| SECTION | Buildings Ordinance 1932 | Ordinance No. 1 of 1903 |  |\n|  | 1 | 1 | 2 |\n|  | 4 | 121-124 | 3 |\n|  | 20 | 5 | 63 |\n|  | 4 (36) | 4 (1) |  |\n|  | 4 (1) | 6 (1) | (2) |\n|  | 6 (1) | (2) | (3) |\n|  | (2) | (3) | \"a\" substituted for \"the\" |\n|  | (3) | (4) | (4) |\n|  | (4) | (5) | (5) |\n| TENANCY Contracts | 3 |  |  |\n| TENANT, Interpretation of | 4 (37) |  |  |\n| TENEMENT, Interpretation of | 4 (38) | \"to an average added. the floor level\" |  |\n| TIE Rods |  | (5) | (6) |\n| TIMBER Stores | 13 (3) | 119 |  |\n| TYPE-plans | 172 (3) | 106-109 |  |\n| TYPES of Architecture |  | **garage and hoarding** added. | (6) |\n|  |  |  | (8) |\n|  |  |  | (7) |\n|  |  |  | (9) |\n|  |  | Deleted. | (10) |\n| V |  |  | (8) |\n|  |  |  | (11) |\n| VENTILATION, of Buildings | 70 | 33 |  |\n| under floors |  | (9) | (13) |\n| VERANDAH, Interpretation of | 4 (39) | 58 |  |\n| Obstruction in |  | A definition of \"Cockloft\" substituted | Schedules A & C |\n| Regulations |  | for that of \"Mezzanine floor\" which has been deleted. | 51-55 |\n| Rules as to |  | Re-drafted to exclude the walls of a central yard. |  |\n|  |  | (10) | (38) |\n| WALLS: Interpretation of | 4 (40) |  | (11) |\n| Cross | 4 (11) |  | (17) |\n| External | 4 (16) |  |  |\n| Main | 4 (23) |  | (20) |\n| Partition | 4 (28) |  | (14) |\n| Party | 4 (30) |  | (16) |\n|  |  |  | (22) |\n| Blue bricks | 10 |  | (24) |\n| Bonding of |  | 29 |  |\n| Boundary or fence | 19 | 13, 14 |  |\n| Cross |  | Deleted and a definition of \"Mid-level District\" substituted. |  |\n| Damp-proof courses for |  |  |  |\n| External | 16 | \"seven\" substituted for \"five\" | 99 |\n|  |  | (15) | (25) |\n| Foundations for |  | 11, 13(3) | (16) |\n| Hollow | 17 | Re-drafted to exclude \"vertical enclosure\" and \"cross wall or other partition\" which have their own definition. | (26) |\n| Lath and plaster |  | 22 |  |\n| Hoop iron courses for | 1 | 13 | 6 |\n| Limitation of length of |  | Redrafted to conform with No. 27 of 1932, s. 2. | 10 |\n| Materials for |  |  |  |\n| Mortar for | 23 |  |  |\n| Partition | 15 |  | (27) |\n| Party | 20, 188-152 |  |  |\n| Retaining | 18 |  |  |\n| Tie-rods for |  | Re-drafted to include hand machinery.. | (28) |\n| WATER-closets | 18 (3) | 75-81 | Schedule H. |\n|  |  | (19) | (29) |\n| WEEP-Holes | 18 |  | (20) |\n| Required |  |  |  |\n| WOOD Plates |  |  |  |\n| WELLS. | 9, Schedule D | 35 |  |\n| WINDOWS, Interpretation of | 4(42), 125(9) | Schedule F |  |\n| Obstruction to | 120 | 4 (41) | (21) |\n|  |  | (31) | (32) |\n| WOOD work near flues | 69, 70, 73 | 74 |  |\n| WOODEN Buildings |  | Added | (22) |\n| Floors | 45 | 46 | \"but not water closet\" added |\n| WORKS. Interpretation of |  | (35) | (85) |\n| Notice of intention to commence.. |  | Deleted | (38) | \n## Page 254",
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        "content_text": "# In the Privy Council\n\n## IN THE MATTER OF A REFERENCE UNDER THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE ACT, 1833 (3 and 4 Will. IV. ch. 41, Section 4)\n\n## AND IN THE MATTER OF PIRACY JURE GENTIUM\n\n### CASE FOR H.M. ATTORNEY GENERAL\nin support of the view that actual robbery is not an essential element in the crime of piracy jure gentium.\n\n### CASE FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES\nin support of the view that actual robbery is an essential element in the crime of piracy jure gentium.\n\n## RECORD\ncontaining the following documents:-\n| Number | Document |\n| --- | --- |\n| (i) | Order in Council dated 10th November, 1933. |\n| (ii) | Judgment in the case of `Rex v. Chung Tam Kwong` and 12 others. |\n| (iii) | Extract from the \"Archives of Maryland\" as to the trial of Thomas Smith for piracy in 1637. |\n\nTreasury Solicitor,  \nStorey's Gate, St. James's Park,  \nLondon, S.W.1.\n\nPage 40",
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        "title": "CO129-547-8 Piracy- case of Rex v. Chung Tam Kwong 22-3-1934 - 14-12-1934",
        "content_text": "# In the Privy Council\n\n## In the Matter of a Reference under the Judicial Committee Act, 1833 (3 & 4 Will. IV. Cap. 41, Section 4)\n\n## AND\n\n## In the Matter of Piracy jure gentium.\n\n# In the Privy Council\n\n## In the Matter of a Reference under the Judicial Committee Act, 1833 (3 and 4 Will. IV. ch. 41. Section 4).\n\n## AND\n\n## In the Matter of Piracy jure gentium.\n\n**CASE FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES.**\n\n**CASE** for His Majesty's Attorney-General.\n\nTHE TREASURY SOLICITOR,\nStorey's Gate,\nSt. James's Park,\nS.W.1.\n\nThe submission by the Secretary of State for the Colonies in support of the view that actual robbery is an essential element in the crime of piracy jure gentium.\n\n1. By an Order in Council dated the 10th November, 1933, the following question was referred to the Judicial Committee of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council for their hearing and consideration: \"Whether actual robbery is an essential element in the crime of piracy jure gentium or whether a frustrated attempt to commit a piratical robbery is not equally piracy jure gentium.”\n\n2. Piracy jure gentium, though it has been the subject of definition by judicial authorities and eminent lawyers, has never been the subject of definition in any statutes, although the legislature has from time to time conferred jurisdiction in respect thereof upon the Courts and has from time to time prescribed punishment therefor.\n\n3. At the outset it is submitted necessary to distinguish between piracy jure gentium and those crimes made piracy by statute and which may be conveniently described as municipal piracy.\n\nIn giving Judgment in the case of `Re Tienan (1864) 5 B. & S. 645`, Ld. Blackburn (at p. 687) said:\n\"But it appears clear enough, both from the American authorities and our own, that there are offences called piracy by the law of those respective countries which are not piracy by the laws of nations.\"\n\nTo the same effect is the following passage from Oppenheim's International Law 4th Edn. p. 506:\n\"Piracy according to the Law of Nations... must not be confused with the conception of piracy according to the Municipal Law.\"\n\nPrinted by HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE PRESS, Pocock Street, S.E.1.\n\n## Page 59\n**RECORD.**\n\n**Case for the Secretary of State for the Colonies.**",
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        "content_text": "# PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY\n\nThe following is a summary of the works carried out under this vote:\n\n## HONG KONG\n\n### BUILDINGS\n\n101. New Government Civil Hospital. This work consists of the erection of a New Government Civil Hospital, including the necessary quarters on an open site at Pokfulam. The scheme comprises the following buildings:\n\nMain Hospital Block. This building accommodates on the lower ground floor service rooms and stores; on the ground floor consulting rooms, offices, X Ray Department, kitchens, quarters for 6 unmarried Medical Officers, and a lecture wing for the use of the University students; on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors 500 beds for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class patients, with ward kitchens, operating and delivery units, duty rooms, lavatories, and on the roof a solarium.\n\nStaff Quarters. Accommodation is provided for a female Nursing Staff totalling 168, subdivided into 42 Matrons and Sisters and 126 Nurses and Probationers. The plans provide for the common rooms on the ground floor and there are quarters at the rear for 72 domestic servants of the nursing staff. A pair of semi-detached houses is planned for the European Medical Officers in Charge of the Hospital, and a block of 6 flats for married Chinese Medical Officers. A block of 6 flats will be provided for married European Subordinate officers. Accommodation for Dressers and Servants—136 unmarried men, 37 unmarried women, and 9 married men—will be provided in a detached Servants' Quarters Block.\n\nStudents' Hostel. Accommodation is provided for 26 medical students in a detached Students' Hostel Block of three storeys, containing common rooms on the Ground Floor and bedrooms on the two upper floors.\n\nA Contract for the Site Formation was let to Messrs. Sang Lee & Co. for $168,906.60 on 6th April, and satisfactory progress was made with the excavation and filling of the site and the construction of retaining walls.\n\nAbout 750 feet of the water conduit from Pokfulam Reservoir to West Point Filters was re-aligned inside the hospital area where it interfered with the layout, and the new portion of the conduit has been constructed in reinforced concrete.\n\n### 1933 Expenditure\n\n$63,989.84\n\n102. Market: Hennessy Road near Fleming Road.—It had been proposed to erect a one-storey market constructed of reinforced concrete similar to that just completed on the adjoining site, but it was decided not to proceed with the work as stalls were still vacant in that market.\n\nExpenditure\nNil\n\n103. Market: Bowrington Canal.—A sketch plan was prepared for a market containing 24 stalls, but owing to shortage of staff, it was not possible to proceed with the work.\n\nExpenditure\nNil\n\n104. Market: Praya East, West End.—A sketch plan was prepared for a market containing 24 stalls, but owing to shortage of staff, the work could not be undertaken during the year.\n\nExpenditure\n$299.43\n\n105. Latrine and Bath House at junction of Hennessy Road and O'Brien Road. This is a two-storey building, containing latrines on the ground floor and bath cubicles on the second floor, for men and women, with heating chamber and Caretaker's Quarters. A Contract was let to Messrs. Chung Lee & Co. for $12,150.00 on 9th June, and the contract was completed in December, but there were still at the end of the year a few items to be carried out departmentally before the building could be handed over to the Sanitary Department.\n\nExpenditure\n$15,511.33\n\n### GENERAL WORKS\n\n106. Roads. Consequent upon the erection of new buildings, kerbing and channelling operations were executed on twenty-seven roads, etc. Footpaths were paved and any necessary alterations in levels or alignment effected.\n\nExpenditure\n$33,694.35\n\n107. Drainage:—(a) Training Nullahs.—Stream-courses were trained in culvert section at North Point, Kennedy Road, and at Sookunpoo; nullah parapet walling was constructed at Shaukiwan for a length of 378 feet, and existing decking was extended at Macdonnell Road.\n\nExpenditure\n$6,925.64\n\n(b) Miscellaneous Drainage Works.—New sewers and storm water drains to a length of 7,789 feet and varying from 42″ to 4″ in diameter were constructed during the year, principally at Shaukiwan, North Point, Wongneichong, and on the Praya East Reclamation. The number of drain connections made was 146. Many new gullies with flat gully gratings were constructed and connected to the storm water drainage system.\n\nExpenditure\n$38,705.83\n\nPage 90",
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        "content_text": "## Q 44\n\nConcreting was completed by the end of December. The Inlet Control House and Draw-off Tunnel were also practically completed. The laying of the 18″ mild steel supply main from Nathan Road via Waterloo Road, together with the construction of the access steps from Waterloo Road, was completed. At the end of the year, there only remained the completion of the roof slab, and filling thereon, trimming, forming, turfing and channels to banks, and generally cleaning up the site.\n\n### 1933 Expenditure\n\n| Expenditure to 31st Dec., 1933 | $149,753.84 |\n| ------------------------------- | -------------- |\n|                             | $170,771.07    |\n\n## 176. Distribution Mains\n\nThe following work was carried out under this head: 496 feet of 12″ cast iron main were laid in Chatham Road at Hung Hom, 200 feet of 12″ cast iron main in Chatham Road near San Lau Street, 150 feet of 8″ cast iron main in Bulkeley Street, 57 feet of 8″ and 220 feet of 6″ cast iron main in Wuhu Street. 800 feet of 6″ cast iron main in Mody Road, 670 feet of 6″ cast iron main in Argyle Street at Ho Man Tin, 510 feet of 6″ cast iron main in Ching Lung Street. 220 feet of 8″ cast iron main were taken up in Bulkeley Street, 120 feet of 6″ and 110 feet of 5″ cast iron main in Wuhu Street, 560 feet of 4″ cast iron main in Mody Road.\n\n| Expenditure | $18,411.33 |\n| ----------- | ----------- |\n\n## 177. Distribution Circuit from New Reservoir\n\nThe following work was carried out under this head: 690 feet of 18″ steel main were laid from Nathan Road to Yaumati Service Reservoir, 600 feet of 18″ cast iron main from Yaumati Service Reservoir to King's Park, 4,020 feet of 12″ cast iron main in Chatham Road, 1,700 feet of 12″ cast iron main in Canton Road, 1,400 feet of 12″ cast iron main in Battery Street, 1,165 feet of 12″ cast iron main in Jordan Road, 310 feet of 12″ cast iron main in Salisbury Road. 84 feet of 12″ cast iron main were taken up in Jordan Road, 2,350 feet of 6″ and 985 feet of 5″ cast iron main in Chatham Road.\n\n| Expenditure | $76,824.79 |\n| ----------- | ----------- |\n\n## NEW KOWLOON\n\n### BUILDINGS\n\n## 178. B. & F. Department Quarters & Store at Shamshuipo\n\nThe formation to approved levels of an area of about 14 acres of low-lying land surrounding the new B. & F. Department Quarters and Store was undertaken. About one acre was completed at the end of the year. A Contract amounting to $10,750.00 was let to Messrs. Kin Lee & Co. for the erection of a two-storey building, containing two sets of quarters with kitchen and bathroom, latrines and store on the ground floor, and on the first floor a large dormitory for twenty men with mess room and kitchen. The Contract was completed in a satisfactory manner by the end of the year.\n\n| Expenditure | $13,395.21 |\n| ----------- | ----------- |\n\n## Q 45\n\n## 179. Market at Tong Mi\n\nThe work consists of the erection of a market of 36 stalls, but owing to shortage of staff it could not be undertaken during 1933.\n\n| Expenditure | Nil         |\n| ----------- | ----------- |\n\n### GENERAL WORKS\n\n## 180. Roads\n\nThe undermentioned roads were macadamized, kerbed, channelled and laid to approved levels, the footpaths being paved with granolithic paving or slabs and the necessary improvements made in front of new buildings erected during the year: Sai Kung Road, Shek Ku Lung Road, Sa Po Road, Tak Ku Ling Road, South Wall Road, Prince Edward Road, Fuk Wa Street, Maple Street, Po Kong Road, Cheung Sha Wan Road, Poplar Street, Apliu Street, Fuk Wing Street, Wong Chuk Street, Shek Kip Mi Street, Un Chau Street, Pei Ho Street, Shamshuipo Market, Kwei-lin Street, Kiu Kiang Street, Castle Peak Road, Tai Po Road, Nan Chang Street, Tung Chau Street, Hai-tan Street, Boundary Street, Lung Kong Road.\n\n| Expenditure | $74,636.85 |\n| ----------- | ----------- |\n\n## 181. Drainage\n\n### (a) Training Nullahs\n\nThe invert of the nullah in Sam Tak Road was completed. 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        "content_text": "# CHINESE HOSPITALS\n## (Government aided)\n\n30. The Chinese Hospitals.-Tung Wah, Tung Wah Eastern and Kwong Wah-are hospitals which are maintained by the Tung Wah Charity Organisation, a purely Chinese body. These institutions are under inspection by the Government Medical Department. Each has as its Medical Superintendent a Chinese Medical Officer who is paid by Government. The Medical staff consists of Chinese Medical Officers, qualified in Western Medicine, and Chinese Herbalists. The patient is given his choice of treatment.\n\n| HOSPITAL | No. of beds | IN 1933 | IN 1932 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | Western Medicine | Chinese Herbalist | Western Medicine | Chinese Herbalist |\n| Tung Wah-General | 414 | 4,491 | 1,600 | 5,086 | 1,560 |\n| Maternity | 24 | 57 |  |  |  |\n| Kwong Wah-General | 269 | 3,195 | 240 | 2,339 |  |\n| Maternity |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Tung Wah Eastern-General |  | 6,082 | 767 | 5,918 |  |\n| Maternity | 14 | 1,872 | 588 | 2,680 | 2,690 |\n\n31. Tung Wah Infectious Diseases Hospital.-Situated in Kennedy Town and adjacent to the Government Infectious Diseases Hospital is the Tung Wah Infectious Diseases Hospital, an institution containing 30 beds where 60 patients could be accommodated at a pinch. The treatment here is left almost entirely to the herbalists. During the year there were 137 patients, as compared with 77 in the preceding year.\n\n## Chapter V\n### HOUSING\n\nIn recent years some evidence has been shown amongst the artizan class of the Colony of a quickening social consciousness and the resultant desire to avail themselves of improved housing accommodation wherever such is made available. The unskilled labouring classes, however, are still found densely packed in tenement houses deficient in light and air. This class of labour has to find its habitat as close as possible to the scene of its labour, with the result that the Western part of the City of Victoria, which houses the native business quarter and closely adjoins the portion of the harbour handling the traffic from the West River and Chinese Coast Ports, is seriously overcrowded.\n\n2. These conditions are being slowly mitigated by the rebuilding of properties which from time to time are condemned for reasons of structural defects. This process of elimination is, however, too slow to create any appreciable improvement. The legislation now being contemplated, which calls for the provision of reasonable yard space, when made operative, will hasten the removal or reconstruction of much of the old property. This, whilst providing improved housing conditions, will no doubt mean increased cost of living to the labouring classes.\n\n3. Hitherto, the hostility of the property-owning class to the introduction of legislation requiring additional open space and per se reducing the earning power of the property has been the chief obstacle in obtaining improved conditions. It can, however, be recorded that this spirit of obstruction is less evident today as a result of education, and of the example set by some of the better class of realty companies whose blocks of tenement houses compare not unfavourably in essential respects with modern European practice.\n\n4. The housing of the Colony is all privately owned, and control is maintained by the operation of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, the provisions of which also mould the character of the housing. Generally the houses are built back to back in rows, separated by a scavenging lane six feet in width specified by the Ordinance. These houses vary in height from two to four storeys according to the width of the street on to which they front, whilst the average height per storey is twelve feet, a minimum being controlled by the Ordinance. The houses built prior to the 1903 Ordinance covering the greatest part of the native quarter are of depths varying from forty feet to eighty feet, with often less than 100 square feet of open space provided within the curtilage of the lot. After the passing of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance No. I of 1903, the amount of open space per house to be allowed within the boundaries of each lot is governed, \n\n27",
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        "content_text": "## CHINESE HOSPITALS.\n\n**(Government aided).**\n\n30. The Chinese Hospitals. Tung Wah, Tung Wah Eastern and Kwong Wah-are hospitals which are maintained by the Tung Wah Charity Organisation, a purely Chinese body. These institutions, which are assisted by Government, are under inspection by the Government Medical Department. Each has as its Medical Superintendent a Chinese Medical Officer who is paid by Government. The Medical staff consists of Chinese Medical Officers, qualified in Western Medicine, and Chinese Herbalists.\n\nThe patient is given his choice of treatment.\n\n| HOSPITAL | No. of beds | No. TREATED IN 1933 | No. TREATED IN 1932 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | Chinese Medicine | Herbalist | Chinese Medicine | Herbalist |\n| Tung Wah-General | 414 | 5,588 | 4,491 | 5,918 | 1,560 |\n| Maternity | 24 | 1,600 | ... | 5,086 | ... |\n| Kwong Wah-General | 269 | 6,082 | 3,195 | 6,190 | 2,339 |\n| Maternity | 57 | 4,096 | ... | 3,327 | ... |\n| Tung Wah Eastern-General | 1 | 240 | 2,560 | 2,680 | 2,690 |\n| Maternity | 14 | 767 | 588 | ... | 1,872 |\n\n31. Tung Wah Infectious Diseases Hospital.-Situated in Kennedy Town and adjacent to the Government Infectious Diseases Hospital is the Tung Wah Infectious Diseases Hospital, an institution containing 30 beds where 60 patients could be accommodated at a pinch. The treatment here is left almost entirely to the herbalists.\n\nDuring the year there were 137 patients, as compared with 77 in the preceding year.\n\n## Chapter V.\n\n## HOUSING.\n\nIn recent years some evidence has been shown amongst the artizan class of the Colony of a quickening social consciousness and the resultant desire to avail themselves of improved housing accommodation wherever such is made available. The unskilled labouring classes, however, are still found densely packed in tenement houses deficient in light and air. This class of labour has to find its habitat as close as possible to the scene of its labour, with the result that the Western part of the City of Victoria, which houses the native business quarter and closely adjoins the portion of the harbour handling the traffic from the West River and Chinese Coast Ports, is seriously overcrowded.\n\nThese conditions are being slowly mitigated by the rebuilding of properties which from time to time are condemned for reasons of structural defects. This process of elimination is, however, too slow to create any appreciable improvement. The legislation now being contemplated, which calls for the provision of reasonable yard space, when made operative, will hasten the removal or reconstruction of much of the old property. This, whilst providing improved housing conditions, will no doubt mean increased cost of living to the labouring classes.\n\nHitherto, the hostility of the property-owning class to the introduction of legislation requiring additional open space and per se reducing the earning power of the property has been the chief obstacle in obtaining improved conditions. It can, however, be recorded that this spirit of obstruction is less evident today as a result of education, and of the example set by some of the better class of realty companies whose blocks of tenement houses compare not unfavourably in essential respects with modern European practice.\n\nThe housing of the Colony is all privately owned, and control is maintained by the operation of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, the provisions of which also mould the character of the housing. Generally the houses are built back to back in rows, separated by a scavenging lane six feet in width specified by the Ordinance. These houses vary in height from two to four storeys according to the width of the street on to which they front, whilst the average height per storey is twelve feet, a minimum being controlled by the Ordinance. The houses built prior to the 1903 Ordinance covering the greatest part of the native quarter are of depths varying from forty feet to eighty feet, with often less than 100 square feet of open space provided within the curtilage of the lot. After the passing of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance No. 1 of 1903, the amount of open space per house to be allowed within the boundaries of each lot is governed... \n\n70",
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        "content_text": "381\n\nANTI-MALARIAL WORKS.\n\nSub-head 35.-Anti-Malarial Works including cost of resumptions, $60,000.---This vote is for anti-malarial work in Hong Kong. It provides for the training of stream courses, and draining of swamps to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes.\n\n11\n\nKOWLOON.\n\nBUILDINGS.\n\n36.-Magistracy at Yaumati, $100,000.-The work consists of the erection of a Magistracy Building on the borders of King's Park and adjoining Gascoigne Road. The building will be of three stories and contain in addition to the two large Court Rooms, a small Juvenile Court, Waiting Rooms, Stores for Records, Cells and Detention Room, Quarters for Messengers etc., Magistrates' Chambers, Solicitors' Room and Office accommodation for the Administrative Staff. The top floor will consist of two European Flats. The building will replace the old and inadequate temporary Magistracy now contained in what was formerly the Yaumati Police Station.\n\n37.-New Central British School and Site Formation, $300,000.-This provides for an anticipated expenditure of $300,000 on the main block. The work to be carried out by a Private firm of Architects.\n\n38.-Mong Kok Tsui Market, $5,000. This building is being erected in Mong Kok Road and is of the usual market type, one storey in height with open sides and caretaker's quarters on the roof. Accommodation includes 21 stalls and a poultry killing room. The sum given in the estimates is to complete the work.\n\n39.-Market at Tong Mi, $5,000. This building is being erected at the junction of Laichikok Road and Boundary Street and is of the usual market type one storey in height with open sides comprising 24 stalls with caretaker's quarters on roof. The sum given in the estimates is to complete the work.\n\n40.-Kowloon Hospital Out-patients Department, $54,000.-The existing accommodation in the main hospital block is totally inadequate to cope with the increasing number of out-patients. The new block is being built at the Waterloo Road-Argyle Street entrance to the Hospital. It is one storey in height and consists of a large central waiting hall with consulting and examining rooms, minor operating, dressings, injection, dispensary and laboratory rooms leading off from the Central Hall. The sum given in the estimates is to complete the work.\n\n41.-Furniture Workshop and Store, $2,000. This item appeared in the 1934 Estimates under the heading \"Hong Kong\". In view of the increasing number of Government Buildings on the mainland and the fact that a large area has been reserved there for a Government Store it was decided to erect this building at Hung Hom. It is of two stories, the ground floor of which will be used as a Workshop and the upper floor as a Store. The sum given in the estimates is to complete the work.\n\n42.-Temporary Fire Station, Shamshuipo, $2,000.-This item appeared in the Estimates under Head 33, S.H. 52. It was decided that this vote could best be utilised in providing accommodation for fire fighting and personnel in the Shumshuipo Area. The building is being erected in Laichikok Road adjoining the Shamshuipo Police Station and provides accommodation for two fire engines and dormitory for 14 men. The sum given in the estimates is to complete the work.\n\nSub-head 43.-Quarters for Gardeners at Kowloon Hospital, $1,200.-It has been found desirable to keep gardeners on the premises.\n\n14\n\nGENERAL WORKS.\n\n44.-Roads, $15,000. The vote will meet expenditure incurred on road surfacing, kerling, channelling and the construction of footpaths in new areas under development.\n\n45.-Drainage.-(a) Training Nullahs, $1,000.-This sum is required to meet the cost of training stream courses where this is necessary due to new development.\n\n46.-(b) Miscellaneous Drainage Works, $50,000-Required to meet the cost of providing sewers and storm water drains for houses in newly developed areas.\n\n47.-Miscellaneous, $7,000.-This vote is available for all Departments and provides funds for small works which arise during the year but are considered too small for a separate vote.\n\n48.-Water Works—(a) Miscellaneous, $6,000.-Provides for small extensions to subsidiary water mains and other miscellaneous minor works.\n\n49.-(b) Meters, $25,000.-To provide for the supply of meters throughout the year.\n\n50.-Port Works, $1,000.-Required for taking soundings, borings and preliminary investigations in connection with new and proposed harbour works, foreshore dumping etc.\n\nMISCELLANEOUS.\n\n51.-Refuse Dump at Sung Wong Toi, $3,000.-This is to provide facilities for the disposal of refuse and filling of the area.\n\n52.-Exhumation of Chinese Cemeteries, $1,000.-To provide for the removal of Chinese graves which may obstruct development.\n\n53.-Chinese Cemeteries-Laying out new areas, $4,000.-To provide for new burial areas in existing cemeteries.\n\nWATER WORKS.\n\n54.-Back Lane Service Pipes. $7,000.-To provide for the extension of subsidiary service pipes in back lanes in newly developed properties to obviate the excessive cutting of roads which would be necessary for direct connection to principal mains. These subsidiary mains are eventually paid for by house owners when connections are requested.\n\n55.-Distribution Mains, $5,000.-To provide for water mains in newly developed areas.\n\n382",
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        "content_text": "72\n\n16\n\nmental refreshment. Moreover, the present state of affairs amounts to the existence of an uninspectable private domain within the general system of education in the Colony.\n\n(6). THE VERNACULAR MIDDLE SCHOOL.\n\nThis Government school came into being in its present form in 1921. It was intended from the start to devote its time more to Chinese than to English studies, and especially to the study of the Chinese classics. Its staff is entirely Chinese. At first, pupils did not proceed from this school to the University, perhaps because of the difficulty of a Matriculation which was mainly an English examination, but for some years now they have been doing so. This change, and the insistent demand on the part of Chinese pupils for a knowledge of English, have had some effect on the time-table and on the character of the school. In the first year of the school's course, 22 hours are given to study in Chinese and six to study in English. In the seventh and penultimate year, 164 hours are given to English and 11 to Chinese. For the final year of the course, the corresponding figures are not available, but it is believed that an even greater proportion of time is given to English; for some of their English studies, the pupils attend classes under European teachers in a neighbouring Government school.\n\nIt is evident that this school tends to lose its special character and to become much like other Government schools, except for the absence of a European staff. It owed its origin partly to the conviction that Chinese was not taught satisfactorily in the Government English schools—a conviction for which there seems to have been good grounds. It is changing because it has not itself been able to teach English satisfactorily; the school is thus in the same danger as other Hong Kong schools of falling between two stools. On the other hand, if this school, whilst continuing to give substantially more time to Chinese studies than is given by other Government schools, and to be staffed only by Chinese teachers, succeeds in obtaining School Certificate results substantially as good as those of the others, certain interesting and important inferences will suggest themselves. The school appears at this moment destined either to lead other Government schools by achieving their results more economically, or to lag well behind them. Its future will be worth watching.\n\n(7). THE BRITISH SCHOOLS.\n\nThese schools are maintained by the Government exclusively for the children of those residents in the Colony who are not only British subjects but Europeans. They are sometimes referred to as \"European British.\" In other words, Chinese, Indians, and Portuguese are not admitted to these schools. This might appear at first sight a regrettable segregation of children from each other. A moment's reflection, however, shows that there is a very strong case for it on the ground of language alone. It is not possible to give satisfactory instruction in English to British and Chinese boys and girls of the same age together.\n\nThere are three primary schools, taking children from the age of about five to about nine or ten, and there is one other school (the Central British) which has an age-range of about nine to about seventeen, and so contains both primary and secondary classes. This last-named school is very badly housed, and the new premises which, it is understood, are to be built are certainly needed. When visited by the writer, it appeared to be rather lavishly staffed, with fourteen full-time and three part-time assistants for about 250 pupils on the books. It would be well to review the staffing at the first opportunity, which may possibly, owing to the small size of some of the present classrooms, only occur when the new premises are ready. As in all the Government schools, a staff in some degree larger than would be required at home is rendered necessary by the fact that, at any rate in the hot weather, one or two teachers will always be absent on home leave.\n\nIn 1914, the Director of Education wrote:- \"The Government realises the justice of making the ratepayers contribute as little as possible towards the cost of this special class of schools, and the fees are therefore put as high as the parents can afford.\" It is open to doubt whether that is true now; in 1933, the fees were $90—i.e., just about one seventh of the gross cost per head. $90 means in sterling from about £4 10s. to about £9, according to the rate of exchange. There would not appear to be any hardship in making the parents contribute a rather higher proportion of the total cost, and this could be done either by increasing the fees or by reducing the staff, or both. Similar remarks apply to the primary schools of this category, though it is true that in one at least of these schools, small classrooms make expensive staffing inevitable. The school last referred to is the Peak School. When seen by the writer, its classrooms were unduly crowded, and there is no doubt that more accommodation is needed. There is no room on the site, however, for building out from the present structure, and the only alternative is to add a storey. If that is structurally possible, a room should be built big enough for assembly, and this would release a small classroom to serve as an office for the Head Mistress. No increase of staff can be recommended. If the addition of a storey is impossible, it will be necessary, sooner or later, to build a new school.\n\n17\n\nIII.—CONTROL, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSPECTION.\n\nThe Education Department has at its head a Director, and under him, there is a headquarters staff consisting of six Inspectors, two British and four Chinese, and eight Chinese Sub-inspectors. The Medical Officer for Schools, though his office is at present in the same building as that of the Director, reports and is primarily responsible not to him but to the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services. The clerical staff appears to be sufficient for present needs.\n\nThe post of Director of Education was created in 1909, and has always been occupied by a Cadet. There have twice been Acting Directors who were not Cadets. This arrangement has its obvious and inherent disadvantages. The Cadet, coming to Education from some other Government Department, has to undertake work of which he knows nothing at all. In so far as his work consists in the supervision and control of an administrative machine, the situation of a newly-appointed Director does not differ from that of a new head of any other Department. But in Education, as in other departments, the cost of administration is justified only by the efficiency of the service administered—in other words, and putting it a trifle crudely, the office exists for the schools and not vice versa. In Hong Kong, the Director normally comes to his task knowing nothing about schools, except what he may have learned as a parent, and with no knowledge of the theory and practice of education current elsewhere. When he tries to find out what the schools are doing, he is unable to compare this with anything done or attempted in other places. He does not know whether the aims of his schools are the right aims, if indeed it ever occurs to him to ask what their aims are. His purely administrative work is considerable, and it naturally takes him a little time to master the mere routine of his job. There have been six Directors or Acting Directors since 1924, and it is, therefore, probable that during most of that time, the head of the Department has been mainly occupied in learning his way about his own office, with the natural result that continuity of policy and effective educational leadership have been lacking.\n\nOn the other hand, there are certain advantages. As a Cadet, the Director is of equal status with the heads of other Departments in the Colony, and thus better able to \"keep his end up,\" and to see that the service of Education is not starved in the Estimates. He has some knowledge, varying, naturally, with the individual's linguistic talents, of the Chinese classical language and of the Cantonese vernacular spoken in Hong Kong. He has presumably, as the result of a lengthy residence, some understanding of the native mind and character. None of these qualifications would be likely to be possessed by a stranger brought in to the headship of the Department, as an expert educationalist, from, say, England.\n\nOn the whole, however, it seems clear that the disadvantages of the system outweigh its advantages.\n\nAs for inspection, the work of the two British inspectors, both of them usually ex-head masters of Hong Kong schools, has tended to be more and more office work. Schools are visited regularly, it is believed, but inspection has been mainly an administrative matter. Sometimes useful suggestions have been made in schools, but in the main, there has been little attempt to give educational leadership and guidance. New teachers, British and Chinese alike, have not been seen at work by anyone but their own Head Teachers during the critical first year of their service. It is not intended and would not be just to blame any individuals for this, but it is an unsatisfactory state of affairs, and leaves the School Certificate Examination as the sole criterion by which a school's efficiency can be judged. Indeed, the writer derived the strong impression that a really searching inspection would be regarded in some of the Government schools as almost an outrage.\n\nNow it is time that this ceased. Hong Kong is a small Colony, and has too long been under the temptation to regard its own ways as educationally irreproachable. It is true that some teachers have given time when at home on leave to the observation and study of various educational activities, and they deserve credit for it, but this is not enough. The Colony's educational system needs more than anything else a breath of fresh air from outside.\n\nIt so happens that there is a very good opportunity for doing what is needed now. The post of Senior Inspector of English Schools is vacant, and it is strongly recommended that the vacancy should be advertised with a view to the appointment of the best man obtainable from outside the Colony. Varied educational experience, breadth of outlook, the force of character\n\n73",
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        "content_text": "# PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY\n## Draft Notes on 1937 Estimates.\n\n### HONG KONG\n\n#### BUILDINGS.\n\n| Sub-head | Project | Amount | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | Queen Mary Hospital | $591,000 | To complete all buildings and cover payment of retention money. |\n| 2 | Wanchai Market | $25,600 | To complete and cover payment of retention money. |\n| 3 | Trade School | $6,500 | To pay retention money. |\n| 4 | Government Stores and Workshops | $55,000 | To erect a covered store and office on the reclaimed area to the seaward side of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club premises. This is the commencement of a Central Stores development. |\n| 5 | Stanley Market | $18,000 | To construct a single storey market of the open type with caretaker's quarters adjoining. |\n\n#### GENERAL Works.\n\n| Sub-head | Project | Amount | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 6 | Roads | $30,000 | This sum is required to provide for the road surfacing, kerbing, channelling and footpaths of new roads as new buildings are erected or realignments of streets take place. |\n| 7 | Drainage (a) Training Nullahs | $5,000 | This sum is required to meet the cost of training stream courses where this is necessary as a result of new development. |\n| 7 | Drainage (b) Miscellaneous Drainage Works | $20,000 | Required to meet the cost of providing sewers and storm water drains for houses in newly developed areas. |\n| 8 | Miscellaneous | $20,000 | This vote is available for all Departments and provides funds for minor works which arise during the year but are considered too small for a separate vote. |\n\n#### WATERWORKS.\n\n| Sub-head | Project | Amount | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 9(a) | Meters | $20,000 | Provides for the supply of meters throughout the year. |\n| 9(b) | Distribution Mains | $5,000 | To provide for the replacement of water mains in existing districts and for water mains in newly developed areas. |\n| 9(c) | Miscellaneous | $8,000 | Provides for small extensions to subsidiary water mains and other miscellaneous minor works. |\n\n#### PORT WORKS.\n\n| Sub-head | Project | Amount | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 10 | Port Works | $2,000 | Covers expenses incurred in taking soundings, borings, and for preliminary investigations in connection with new and proposed harbour works, foreshore dumping, etc. |\n\n### COMMUNICATIONS.\n\n| Sub-head | Project | Amount | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 11 | Blue Pool Road | $9,600 | To complete the portion of this road giving access to Inland Lots Nos. 3685 and 3686. |",
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        "content_text": "# PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY\n## Notes on 1938 Estimates\n### HONG KONG\n\n### BUILDINGS\n\nSub-head 1.-Central Government Store, $205,000. This sum is to permit the further development on the Central Government Store which is being erected on the reclaimed area to the east side of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club premises.\n\nSub-head 2.-Central Magistracy-Alterations, $19,000.—To permit the replanning of the top floor of this building in order to provide a third court with Third Magistrate's Office and rooms for witnesses, and Fines Officer. There will also be a Juvenile Court with Waiting Rooms and Office for the Probation Officer. Increased office accommodation will be provided on the first floor.\n\nSub-head 3.-Wongneicheong Market, $18,000.-To construct a single storey market of the open type with Caretaker's quarters adjoining.\n\nSub-head 4.-Stanley Village-Two Latrines, $12,000.-To provide public conveniences in this village.\n\nSub-head 5.-Tytam Village Latrine, $4,500.-To provide a small public convenience in this village.\n\n### GENERAL WORKS\n\nSub-head 6.-Roads, $30,000. This sum is required to provide for the road surfacing, kerbing, channelling and footpaths of new roads as new buildings are erected or realignments of streets take place.\n\nSub-head 7.—Drainage \n| Item | Amount | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| (a) | $5,000 | Training Nullahs. This sum is required to meet the cost of training stream courses where this is necessary as a result of new development. |\n| (b) | $20,000 | Miscellaneous. Required to meet the cost of providing sewers and storm water drains for houses in newly developed areas. |\n\nSub-head 8.-Miscellaneous, $20,000.-This vote is available for all Departments and provides funds for minor works which arise during the year but are considered too small for a separate vote.\n\nSub-head 9.-Waterworks \n| Item | Amount | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| (a) | $25,000 | Meters. To provide for the supply of new meters throughout the year. |\n| (b) | $10,000 | Miscellaneous.—To provide for small extensions to subsidiary water mains and other miscellaneous minor works. |\n\nSub-head 10.-Port Works, $2,000.-To cover the expense incurred in taking soundings, borings, and for preliminary investigations in connection with new or proposed harbour works, foreshore dumping, etc.",
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        "content_text": "ENCLOSURE 2.\n\nSOUTH CHINA MORNING POST.\n\nFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1937.\n\nHONGKONG'S WORST TYPHOON\n\nWIND REACHES 164 M.P.H.\n\nFIRE DISASTER DEATHS EXCEED 100\n\nTHIRTY-ONE PERSONS BELIEVED DEAD\n\nAN ENTIRE BLOCK INVOLVED\n\nFIERCE GUSTS DRIVE BIG SHIPS ASHORE\n\nWEST POINT BLAZE SEVERAL VESSELS BELIEVED TO\n\nThe heaviest loss of life throughout the period of the typhoon was that in the disastrous fire which broke out in nine four-storey buildings in West Point during the height of the storm. Thirty-one persons were afterwards reported missing, and of these seven have been definitely found dead. As the bodies were brought out of the blazing buildings they were piled on the Praya preparatory to being removed to the Public Mortuary, but huge waves swept them all into the sea, and only seven bodies were recovered yesterday.\n\nThe premises involved were 131-139 Connaught Road West. The Central Fire Station received the first call shortly before 4 a.m., and fire appliances were immediately rushed to the scene, under the supervision of Mr. J. C. Fitz-Henry, Acting Superintendent.\n\nThe outbreak started, it is believed, at No. 131, the ground floor of which was occupied by the Tak Sang, rice-dealer. On the arrival of the fire engines, the blaze had already spread to the adjoining two houses. The fire-fighters were rendered helpless by the strong winds, but eventually succeeded in bringing two hoses into action. Unfortunately, by this time, the other houses had also been ignited, while those where the outbreak started were burning through. The street was flooded and the handicap under which the members of the Fire Brigade had to work could be gauged by the fact that the water was at one time up to the waists of the men.\n\nAs the fire engines arrived, a woman with a baby on her back was seen to jump from the top-storey of one of the buildings. Both she and the child were killed instantaneously. The ground floors of the buildings in question were occupied mostly by rice-dealers, and there were also two garages.\n\nTribute to Police Interviewed, Mr. Fitz-Henry paid great tribute to the splendid work and assistance given by the Police under Sub-Inspector Nolloth. The tremendous force of the wind made the work of subduing the fire almost impossible. Water in the roadway was waist-high; and it was found impossible to send the jets of water more than a few feet into the air, as the wind immediately transferred them into spray. It was two hours before anything could be done, and another three hours before the fire could be controlled. The collapse of Jubilee Street at one time during the night threatened to prevent the fire engines and ambulances from coming out of the station. A gang of coolies, however, were soon on the job and cleared it away partly, so as not to interfere with the work of the Brigade.\n\nMANY COLLAPSES\n\nSeveral Killed on Island And in Kowloon\n\nTHE BE TOTAL LOSSES\n\nMANY KILLED IN FIRE\n\nHongkong is recovering again from another typhoon. The swift-moving cyclone which formed east of Manila a few days ago lashed the Colony from midnight Wednesday until after dawn yesterday. Irresistible gusts continuously swept the streets, smashed plate glass windows, tore heavy signboards adrift, ripped and overturned parked motor cars and shifted everything movable.\n\nThe Observatory states it was the fiercest typhoon yet experienced in Hongkong. At 125 miles per hour the wind instruments at the Observatory ceased attempting serious register. An unofficial recorder declares the force reached 164 miles per hour. The barometer dropped to the low record of 28.298.\n\nHuge waves surged over the Praya, reaching almost to Queen's Road. Mariners on the harbour spent a night of unrelieved labour and anxiety. Among the many ships in harbour were some laid up because of the war, or under repair at docks and without steam. A score of these broke loose from their doubled moorings and careered drunkenly about the harbour in a macabre dance. Among them was the Van Heutsz with 1,260 passengers on board. Most of them grounded comfortably. A few are in bad position. One, the coaster An Lee, after colliding with three warships crashed stern first on the Central Praya wall and remained there poised with forepart in the water.\n\nAt the height of the storm a tenement block of nine four-storeyed houses in the Western District went afire and 15 inmates perished.\n\nRain, totalling 5.5 inches, persisted until 10 a.m., while relieved residents ventured from barricaded dwellings to survey shambles debris everywhere, much damage to property, some 20 ships ashore, scores of smaller craft sunk, and thoroughfares, with drains choked, a foot deep in water.\n\nThe shore damage, as usual, is largely superficial, but in the aggregate very great. Several buildings were unroofed, old houses collapsed, garden walls were blown down, roads blocked by landslides, fallen telegraph poles and uprooted trees.\n\nNo estimate of total damage is possible. Casualties are estimated at more than 100.\n\nWIDESPREAD DAMAGE\n\nA spectacular effect of the gale was this huge lattice-work formed by the scaffolding on the Central Fire Station, blown down into the street by the strong gusts.\n\n--Staff Photographer.\n\nCASUALTY LIST\n\n  \n    An Lee,\n    aground on Praya;\n    back broken and complete wreck.\n  \n  \n    Asama Maru,\n    aground in Sai Wan Bay,\n    no passengers; expected to be refloated shortly.\n  \n  \n    Bonneville,\n    hard on Stonecutters Island;\n    little damaged.\n  \n  \n    Dashing,\n    high on rocks,\n    Ching Hue Island.\n  \n  \n    Eng Lee,\n    hard aground,\n    Kowloon Football Ground.\n  \n  \n    H.M.S. Cornflower,\n    aground\n    Tonnochy Pier, Wanchai.\n  \n  \n    Gertrude Maersk,\n    aground Green Island\n    but later towed to Kowloon Dock; damaged in collision.\n  \n  \n    Feng Lee,\n    high on rocks adjacent to\n    Kowloon Dock.\n  \n  \n    Hong Peng,\n    ashore at\n    Taikoo Sugar Refinery.\n  \n  \n    Hsingking,\n    aground at\n    Capsing Island lighthouse.\n  \n  \n    Hunan,\n    ashore at\n    Ping Chau.\n  \n  \n    India,\n    S.O.S. for assistance when drifting in harbour\n    but later safely moored.\n  \n  \n    Kalgan,\n    drifted from\n    Cust Rock west of Macao. After passing Pratas and moored at Kowloon Wharf with severe damage from collisions.\n  \n  \n    Kausing,\n    total wreck on\n    Hue Island; all crew saved.\n  \n  \n    Kwangchow,\n    ashore on\n    Lamma Island, probably a wreck.\n  \n  \n    Luhsing,\n    aground off\n    Lower Laichikok Road.\n  \n  \n    Mao Lee,\n    sunk off\n    Kellett Bank.\n  \n  \n    Severn Leigh,\n    S.O.S. for assistance\n    \n  \n  \n    Sheng Lee,\n    hard aground off\n    Chinese bankers' bathing shed, North Point.\n  \n  \n    Shuntien,\n    adrift in harbour\n    but later moored.\n  \n  \n    Shenandoah,\n    sunk off\n    China Light Company and Power Company's works.\n  \n  \n    Talamba,\n    aground in\n    Lyeemoon Pass.\n  \n  \n    Tymeric,\n    aground at\n    North Point.\n  \n  \n    Tensing,\n    aground at\n    Stanley Bay.\n  \n  \n    Van Heutsz,\n    sunk off\n    Green Island.\n  \n\nTHREE DROWNED\n\nForeigner Loses Life When Launch Sinks\n\nSOLDIERS' FINE WORK\n\nThe captain, owner and two members of the crew of the Portuguese 180-ton motor-boat, Perola, drowned, when the vessel sank in Cheungshawan Bay about 3 a.m. yesterday.\n\nThe casualties were: Drowned: Manuel Rodrigues, Master, aged about 36; Li Lam, seaman, aged 56; Leung Khai-shui, Second Engineer, aged 31.\n\nMissing: Francisco Xavier Guerreiro, Owner and Chief Engineer, aged 39, of Woosung Street.\n\nSaved: Kam Hing, cabin boy, aged 21.\n\nThe last-named had a remarkable escape, for he clung to a piece of the wreck until he was rescued about four hours after the sinking.\n\nThe boat was built by the Kwong Fook Shing shipyard only last year. After making one trip to Macao, she returned to the Colony, sometime ago, and was lying off Cheungshawan Bay.\n\nThe bodies of the Captain and the two Chinese were recovered shortly before noon near the vicinity of the Ching disaster.\n\nThe three Chinese rescued were loud in their praises of the excellent work of the soldiers at Shamshuipo who made indefatigable efforts to save the boat's crew.\n\nMR. C. W. JEFFRIES, DIRECTOR OF THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY\n\nWhen issuing his official report on the gale yesterday morning, Mr. C. W. Jeffries, Director of the Royal Observatory, declared that it was the most intense he had ever known.\n\nIt is doubtful if a storm of greater severity has ever visited the Colony.\n\nThe wind force was of such an intensity that the register of the Observatory's anemograph was incapable of recording the gusts. The barometer minimum of 28.298 was the previous lowest reading of 28.590 on August 18, 1923.\n\nShortly after dawn yesterday morning the instrument recordings showed that the wind did not drop below 140 m.p.h. Two gusts in the early morning topped the index paper and it is estimated they were approximately 164 miles an hour.\n\nOne record, at least, was proved, as .292 lower than the existing low record established on August 18, 1923.\n\nMr. V. Sorby, General Manager of the Hongkong Electric Company, stated yesterday that his anemograph recorded 160 miles per hour.\n\nBetween 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. in Hunghom, near Bailey's shipyard, three were killed and one injured in another collapse yesterday morning.\n\nCollapses on the Island occurred at 234 Queen's Road Central, 11 Nullah Lane, 1B, Western Street, 1A Centre Street and 47 Third Street. In all these accidents there was only one fatality, at the collapse at Third Street. One man was killed and four were injured.\n\nTIMELY EVACUATION\n\nCOURAGEOUS ACTION\n\nEuropean Saves Six Chinese From Shenandoah\n\nThe hulk of the Shenandoah, once a luxurious yacht, ran aground near the wharf of the China Light and Power Co., Ltd. in Kowloon Bay, with ten Chinese aboard.\n\nDozens of trees were uprooted by the gales during yesterday.\n\nWASHOUTS\n\nNathan Road Blocked In Many Places\n\nRESCUE HEROISM\n\nPolice and Civilians Do Good Work\n\nCHINESE SAVED\n\nSome splendid rescue work carried out by a party of Revenue Officers and Police sergeants along the Praya. Seven of them—C. P. O. Buller, Mr. W. Ward, Sub-Inspector Goddard, Sergt. Davis, Sergt. Scott, Sergt. Hayward and Mr. Ellis linked together by ropes ventured out in treacherous weather to rescue crews from ships, and to save little children who were stranded in huts along the Praya.\n\nDarkness added to the terror of the night and the tremendous difficulties confronting the rescue party. Nevertheless, they succeeded in saving some 70 lives, all of whom received treatment for various injuries, none of them very serious, in the Imports and Exports Department.\n\nUnhappily it was found impossible to obtain enough dry clothes and several of the unfortunate men had to spend the early hours up to dawn in blankets.\n\nOne of the most dramatic episodes occurred about 5.30 a.m. when one of the Taikoo tugs was sunk as it approached the An Lee which had been driven ashore on the Praya. The line of the rescue party rushed to the scene and took six of these men off.\n\nAt the De Luxe Garage in Nathan Road employees had a narrow escape when the roof collapsed.\n\nA man and a child were killed when a house collapsed at the corner of Ma Tau Wei and Po Wah Wan Road.\n\nAt 7.20 a.m. the No. 8 signal (gale expected from S.E.) was hoisted. When the barometer read 28.298 it was .292 lower than the existing low record established on August 18, 1923.\n\nOver 160 M.P.H\n\nRAILWAY\n\nThe Kowloon-Canton Railway suffered damage from the gale, although the extent of the damage is not yet able to be accurately estimated.\n\nTwo washouts on the line were reported between Shatin and Taipo, but the entire train service has been suspended indefinitely and the head office is awaiting fuller reports as to the extent of the damage.\n\nARMY OFFICER'S BRAVERY\n\nCaptain Rybot, of the H.K.S.B.R.A., was responsible for an act of extreme bravery.\n\nA Great Name and a Great Gin—GORDON'S DRY GIN\n\nDISTILLERY, LONDON, ENGLAND\n\nKelly & Walsh, Ltd., Chater Road, Hong Kong.\n\nTHE CITADEL $6-50\n\nDr. A. J. Cronin's new novel\n\nThe unoffending profession of medicine has in these days sustained attack by two novelists of distinction, Sinclair Lewis and Dr. Cronin. Mr. Lewis wrote from without; Dr. Cronin's assault is upon interior lines. In \"The Citadel\" there are presented three types of good doctor: the general practitioner possessed of competent knowledge and a big heart, the physician or surgeon possessed of special qualifications, also with a big heart, and the bacteriologist, who, being less subject to temptation, needs, perhaps, less cardiac capacity. Against these stand the pompous old humbugs of the villages and country towns and the ill-conditioned sharks of the great cities.\n\nAll this is doubtless very true. But it is true not only of the doctors but also of humanity. What is not true is that a district of London called \"Harley Street\" is shark-infested, so that an honest man practises there at his peril. Dr. Cronin would deny, certainly, that he had made any such suggestion; but it is in this sense that his indictment has been read by many.\n\nIt may be conceded that, within limits, Dr. Cronin has presented a lively tale full of more or less dramatic incident.\n\nHONGKONG FOOT\n\nRINGWORM\n\nBAYER\n\nTRADE MARK\n\nFUNGOL\n\nSPECIFIC FOR HONGKONG-FOOT RING-WORM AND OTHER MYCOTIC INFECTIONS OF THE SKIN\n\nBayer Farbenindustrie Aktiengesellschaft, Leverkusen, Germany.\n\nONLY FOR EXTERNAL USE.\n\n'FUNGOL'\n\nA scientifically prepared specific for the treatment of Fungus Skin Infections\n\nThe new 'Fungol' cure for Hongkong Foot, which is now obtainable from all pharmacies, quickly stops itching and prevents the infection from penetrating further into the tissues.\n\n'FUNGOL' is a colourless preparation which leaves no stain, greatly simplifying the treatment of Hongkong Foot, and, above all, destroys the causal agent preventing the further spread of the infection.\n\nREACHES MACAO\n\nHeavy Damage To Fishing Craft\n\nMacao, Sept. 2. A severe typhoon struck Macao in the early hours of the morning after causing great damage to fishing craft here and ashore also.\n\nJunks sheltering in the inner harbour were torn loose and wrecked on the shore in many places.—Our Own Correspondent.\n\nROBBERY DURING STORM\n\nDuring the height of the typhoon at 4.30 a.m. yesterday, three men entered the first floor of 1080 Canton Road and robbed Lo Shiu-yuen, described as a kept woman, of money and jewellery to the total value of $540. Some loss of life is feared.\n\nThere were three other inmates of the house at the time. One of the robbers was stated to have carried a revolver.\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 364\n\nPage 364\n\nPage 365\n\nPage 365",
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        "content_text": "I would venture to spot that the time to bring in Sir W. Spens & the British is after it has been decided whether Council thu is fair chana of cooperation with China ao the Coffe 25-7 envisapd by It.\n\nIt would perhaps be premature to circulate copies of the Report to the A.C.E.C. at this moment, so we have plenty of copies available. I think it would be difficult to arrange a general meeting with the people mentioned in the end of the month at such short notice. Perhaps they could be sent copies of the Report with the intimation that we would perhaps like their views at a general meeting later on (after Dr. Storey's return), if this is possible. I make this suggestion very tentatively.\n\n12. \nA. N. Farquharson \n19/7 \n\nWith regard to para. 9 of Mr Mayhew's Note-(11) - the opinions of the Malayan Higher Education Committee were contained not in their report, but in their confidential Letter, of which I now attach an extract. I am not sure it was shown to Mr Sloss.",
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        "content_text": "(*4282-150) Wt. 38815-61\n\n10,000 12/39 T.S. 695\n\n(*5444-150) Wt. 45767-68 30,000 2/40 T.S. 695\n\n53614/40.1).\n\nsee\n\nC. O.\n\nMr. Monson 29/6/40.\n\nMr. Gent 29\n\nMr. Sir A. Burns.\n\nKnseen 29\n\n29/6 +\n\nMr. G. L. M. Clauson.\n\nMr. C. J. Jeffries. 29\n\nMr. A. J. Dawe.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S. 1.7.40\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nX\n\nSecretary of State.\n\n서\n\nDRAFT. TELEGRAM\n\nGOVERNOR, HONG KONG.\n\nFURTHER ACTION\n\nCopy\n\nTIM\n\nr\n\nSecnt\n\nLFF\n\nReceived. umpante\n\nSent\n\ncipher\n\n2-JUL\n\nImmedi\n\n17140\n\nRecyphered bat\n\n8.55pm Jase\n\nSMOREY AND CARSQİMLA\n\nNo 326 secret.\n\nIn view of the recent developments in the international situation in the Far East His Majesty's Government have decided that the administration of the Colony should be, for the time being, placed in the hands of a military officer of high rank and have selected Major-General E. F. Norton, C.B., D.S.O., M.C., at present commanding the Western District in India for this appointment.\n\nA dormant commission is being submitted to His Majesty to empower him to administer the government of Hong Kong in the absence of the Governor. I will telegraph as soon as Commission has been signed, and General Norton will be thus authorised on arrival in the Colony to assume the administration of the Government.\n\nHe will be given the temporary rank of Lieutenant-General while so doing.\n\nHe will travel from India",
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        "content_text": "G C\n\n14\n\n2\n\n1. Gov.\n\n159\n\nre: becks covering appol. of addit. expore. of fin, 247\n\n34,\n\nExtraordinary, Buildings, out-\n\nunder Head 30, P.W. Ex.\n\nF.N. head 5, bential your Store.\n\nAckl&aff this additional cup subject\n\n65 consent of leg. Co. also being Stained.\n\n1\n\nTartin\n\n19.4.40\n\natorice.\n\n2. 2.14 Khany. 156. Jam) — 223\n\nV\n\n3\n\nGov. H.K.\n\n229\n\n3-5-40.\n\nSeeks covering approval of addtl expert. of $16,500 under head 30. P.W. Extraordinary, Buildings Sub head 5, Central Gov. Stove.\n\n? ache and affore suljand\n\ncomment of leg co. also being obtained.\n\n4. Jo H.Kong. 190.(2 (in)\n\nto\n\nwal Greenwi\n\n7715740. 11. Jaran\n\n295/40\n\n24\n\natonce\n\n140,",
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        "content_text": "4282-150) (5444-\n\nW t. 38815-61\n\n10,000 12/39 T.S. 695\n\n-150) Wt. 43767-68 30,000 2/40′ T.S. 698\n\nC. O.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nBickle 2/5/40.\n\nSir A. Burns.\n\nMr. G. L. M. Clauson.\n\nMr. C. J. Jeffries.\n\nMr. A. J. Dawe.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\nDRAFT.\n\nHONG KONG\n\nNo.\n\n190.\n\nGOVERNOR.\n\nDvG.\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nt\n\n53827/40\n\nHong Kong\n\n3\n\nSir,\n\nDowning Street,\n\n24 May, 1940.\n\n(Sir Geoffrey Northcote)\n\nI have, etc., to acknowledge the receipt of despatch No. 229 of the 3rd May and to convey to you my covering approval of additional expenditure of the sum of $16,500 under Head 30, Public Works Extraordinary, Buildings, Sub-head 5, Central Government Store, on page 124 of the printed estimates for 1940-41, subject to the consent of the Legislative Council also being obtained.\n\nI have, etc.,\n\n(Signed) LLOYD",
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        "content_text": "No. 229\n\nSir,\n\n3\n\n4\n\nRECEIVED\n\n16 MAY 1940\n\nO. O. REGY\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONG KONG.\n\n3rd May, 1940.\n\n1. 53827/40\n\nIn accordance with Colonial Regulation No. 265, I have the honour to request your covering approval of additional expenditure of the sum of $16,500 under Head 30, Public Works Extraordinary, Buildings, Sub-head 5, Central Government Store, on page 124 of the printed estimates for 1940-41.\n\n2. In this connection I would invite reference to my despatch No. 159 of 2nd April, 1940, in which I sought your approval of a re-vote of $34,247, representing the unexpended balance of funds provided in 1939, which in addition to the $6,000 provided in the printed estimates for 1940-41 was intended to cover the completion of the buildings.\n\n3. Further expenditure is now necessary in consequence of a decision to transfer certain stores on charge of the Medical Department, whose present accommodation in the former Seamen's Institute at Johnston Road is both inadequate and unsuitable, to the new Central Government Store. As the enclosed storage accommodation at the Store is already filled to capacity it is necessary to enclose more space at an estimated cost of $15,500. A further sum of $1,000\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nMALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.,\n\n      &C.,\n      &C.,\n      &C.,",
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        "content_text": "$5 is required to meet the cost of shelves and racking for the Chater Collection of Porcelain which is also being transferred to the Store premises from the old City Hall building.\n\nThe consent of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council to this additional expenditure of $16,500 has already been obtained in Finance Message No. 4 of 1940-41, estimates 1940-41, Item No. 54.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient, humble servant,\n\nN.E. Sui\n\nColonial Secretary (for Governor).",
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        "content_text": "(*5074-150) Wt. 30863-45 20,000 10/39 T.S.695\n\nC. O.\n\n53827/40. Hong Kong\n\n6\n\nMr. Bickle\n\nMr.\n\nMr. C. J. Jeffries.\n\nMr. A. J. Dawe.\n\nSir H. Moore.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\nDRAFT.\n\nHONG KONG.\n\nNO.\n\nGOVERNOR.\n\n156.\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\n24/+ to 26..\n\nSir,\n\nDowning Street,\n\n20 April, 1940.\n\nI have etc. to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 159 of the 2nd April, and to convey to you my covering approval of additional expenditure of the sum of $34,247 under Head 30, Public Works Extraordinary, Buildings, Sub-head 5, Central Government Store, on page 174 of the printed estimates for 1940-41, subject to the consent of the Legislative Council also being obtained.\n\nI have, etc.\n\n(Signed) MALCOLM MacDONALD",
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        "content_text": "No. 159.\n\nRECEIVED\n\n18 APR 1940\n\n!\n\n53827/40-\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONG KONG.\n\n2nd April, 1940.\n\n7\n\n11-139\n\nSir,\n\nIn accordance with Colonial Regulation No.265,\n\nI have the honour to request your covering approval of\n\nadditional expenditure of the sum of $34,247 under\n\nHead 30, Public Works Extraordinary, Buildings, Sub-head 5, Central Government Store, on page 124 of the\n\nprinted estimates for 1940-41.\n\n2.\n\nIn this connection I would invite reference to\n\nmy despatch No.715 of 13th November, 1939, in which it\n\nwas pointed out that the revised estimated cost of this\n\nbuilding was $392,125. Expenditure during the financial\n\nyears 1937, 1938 and 1939 amounted to $351,878, leaving a\n\nsum of $40,247 required for completion. Of that sum\n\n$6,000 is provided in the estimates for 1940-41 and it is\n\nnecessary to supplement this by a re-vote of $34,247\n\nwhich is the unexpended balance of funds provided in 1939.\n\n3.\n\nThe consent of the Finance Committee of the\n\nLegislative Council to this additional expenditure of\n\n$34,247 has already been obtained in Finance Message No.2\n\nof 1940-41, estimates 1940-41, Item No.30.\n\n4.\n\nI would add for your information that the\n\nbuilding has now been completed and that the Controller\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nMALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.,\n\n&C.,\n\n&C., &C.\n\nPage 8\n\nof Stores occupied the new premises at\n\nthe end of January, 1940.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient, humble servant,\n\n1. Ant. hottest\n\nGovernor.\n\nPage 8\n\nage 8\n\nage 8\n\n53827",
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        "content_text": "EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.\n\n[July 21, 1939]\n\nBacteriology, general Pathology, special Pathology, and medical Parasitology. In the fifth year, each student spends three months attached to the department as a Pathology clerk and familiarises himself with the routine work carried out in the department. This is of considerable value, as all the bacteriological and serological specimens from the three University clinics in Medicine, Surgery, and Midwifery are sent to the Pathology department for examination. In 1934, there was a paucity of post-mortems for teaching purposes. Additional post-mortem instruction has now been provided at the Victoria Mortuary and is given by the Government Medical Officer in charge. Autopsies for the University clinical units conducted by the staff of the Pathology department are also utilised in the teaching. Each student makes a full report on the findings of twelve cases.\n\n17. Another improvement since 1934 has been the development of the Pathological Museum. A collection of specimens has been assembled illustrating the commoner morbid conditions, and histological slides of most of the specimens are available. The whole Museum has been fully catalogued, and a printed copy of the catalogue is presented to each student. The accommodation available in the Museum is now fully occupied, and schemes for expansion should be considered.\n\n18. One of the needs of the department is a lecture theatre; at present, all the lectures have to be given in one of the laboratories. The Medical Library is housed in part of the Pathology department, and there is no other space available for extension. During the time of my visit, mention was made of extending the accommodation by adding another storey to the building.\n\n19. In the Report made in 1934, attention was drawn to the necessity of strengthening the staff in the departments of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology. It was suggested that each department should be provided with assistants of the status of lecturers, capable of assuming temporary charge of the department during the absence on long leave of the Professors. It has not been feasible to adopt this recommendation for lack of funds, though each department has been provided with an Assistant to the Professor, not of the status of Lecturer. Between the Professor",
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        "title": "CO129-591-5 Report on activities of Post Office- Engineering Branch during Battle of Hong Kong 24-12-1943 - 26-2-1944",
        "content_text": "December 18th. The Engineer-in-Charge at Cape D'Aguilar, Mr. F.K. Garton, telephoned to say that the military forces manning the guns there were \"running off the station\", and he asked for information. The Postmaster General telephoned to Military Headquarters who said that D'Aguilar was being evacuated but they had forgotten to tell us. They said that our staff should obtain transport from the military people there. This information was passed on to Mr. Garton. He telephoned again a little later to say that he could not get any assistance at all from the military people, but that he had obtained a car and, after destroying as much as possible of the plant, he would proceed to town with his European assistant (Mr. A.V. Harbottle), his wife and a female Chinese servant. The Chinese staff were told to disperse. Mr. Garton had no information as to what route to follow or to avoid. His car was ambushed at Wongneichong Gap, his wife was killed, and the Chinese amah badly wounded.\n\nOn the loss of the D'Aguilar transmitters, two small ship-type transmitters were found in a local depot, and a quick search made for a suitable central location in which to install them. The telephone company agreed to let us have a supply from their generators if required and the adjacent building of Marina House was therefore chosen. The transmitters and receivers were installed and on or about December 20th communication was re-established with Chunking and Manila. Aerials again proved an awkward problem, for anyone going on the roof during daylight was promptly shot at.\n\nThese transmitters and receivers worked satisfactorily up to the time of the occupation, working from the telephone company's supply after the public supply had failed.\n\nIX. PEAK RECEIVING STATION\n\n1. This station came under casual fire early on, but was not much interfered with until about December 16th when it came under very heavy shelling. The military officer in charge of an observation post in the station grounds told the Engineer-in-Charge, Mr. H.S. Rees, to evacuate. Rees asked me for instructions, and I consulted the Postmaster General, who rang up Military Headquarters. They said that the Peak was \"the safest place to be in\". However, in view of the very heavy shelling of the site, the refusal of the Chinese staff to stay, the flimsy nature of the single-storey building and the repeated injunctions of the military officers there to evacuate immediately, it was not considered reasonable to ask Mr. Rees to remain. A few receivers were got down to town from this station but not much could be done as there was no transport and the approaches to the station were also being heavily shelled.\n\nNote: A Chinese technician who managed to get through to the station next day reported that the building was badly damaged from several direct hits and the site covered by shell craters. I confirmed this myself after the occupation.\n\n2. When the...",
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        "content_text": "44\n\nterms in Hongkong's housing vocabulary. (3) The \"cubicle\" ten feet or so square is often the home of a family of six. Tens of thousands of homeless \"street sleepers\" have been a municipal problem for many years, without perceptible improvement.\n\nAttempts at Denationalization\n\nHongkong was one of the first objectives of the new Chinese nationalism in 1924-27 and its administration has never recovered from the shock. Since then many efforts have been made, unsuccessfully, to denationalize its people and create a particularist psychology linked with loyalty to the British crown. In official dealings in the Chinese language the residents must describe themselves not as Chungkuo Jen, like the other people of China, but as Hua Jen, which is supposed to have a racial rather than national connotation. Government schools teach all higher subjects in English, ignore Chinese culture and political history, and produce, at best, competent bilingual clerks and monolingual (English) lawyers, doctors, engineers and junior civil servants.\n\nThe general strikes that tied up the colony in the early 1920s have left a heritage of fear of labor. The leading workers' organizations of the time, ranging from the seamen's to the barbers' unions, have been proscribed ever since as \"illegal secret societies.\" A paternalistic government Labor Office exists and arbitrates disputes.\n\nAs a byproduct of British democracy at home, many of these phenomena have been carefully described and often denounced in official Commission of Enquiry reports. But colonial realities and the power of local \"interests\" have prevented any remedies. The young civil servant coming out from England full of reforming zeal and changing, within a few years, into a defender of the status quo or automatic functionary escaping after office hours into cultural studies, is a typical and repeated symbol of this contradiction. (4)\n\n(3) The Annual Report of the Social and Economic Progress of the People of Hongkong, published by the Colonial Office in London, uses the following identical words to describe the typical Hongkong tenement in all issues from 1927 through 1938: \"The usual frontage of each house is fifteen feet ... and a depth of thirty-five feet, while each storey consists of one large room with a native type kitchen in the rear. This room is separated by thin partitions seven feet high into three cubicles, each of which may accommodate a family. A latrine is built at ground floor level, one to each house irrespective of the number of occupants, and is common to all. The houses are divided by scavenging lanes six feet wide.\"\n\n(4) Edmund Burney in his Report on Education in Hongkong, published on behalf of the Government of Hongkong by the Crown Agents for the Colonies, London, 1935, describes school premises as \"usually inadequate and sometimes abominable.\" He points out that graduates of Hongkong schools know neither Chinese nor English and pours scorn on institutions he visited in which Chinese boys were \"being taught not without some detail, about the religious wars in Europe in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries\" but nothing about China. One of his major criticisms is the insufficient expenditure on primary schools, which are \"all that the poorer Chinese can afford, and the government is giving least help to those who are least able to help themselves.\" For a description of Hongkong's economy and economic policy, see Report of the Governor's Commission to Enquire into the Causes and Effects of the Present Trade Depression in Hongkong, 1934-35.",
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        "content_text": "## \n\nroofs are intact. The buildings represent assets of considerable value to the University and, after repair, their value will be enhanced. Col. Amps hazards the opinion that, provided the necessary teakwood for joinery is available, there should be little difficulty in restarting the University by September, 1946. This, of course, applies only so far as reconditioning is concerned; there is the much wider question of scientific equipment and machinery which will be difficult to replace rapidly.\n\nIt would be out of place for me, after a short visit, to advance any firm opinion as to the future of the University, either as regards site or in regard to the varied aspects of its academic activities. As this Committee's report has been put forward, the best plan now will be for the Committee to be asked to report further on future development in the light of the present situation. In re-constituting such a Committee, it would, however, be advantageous for members to be included with experience of Higher Education and University activities outside Hong Kong. A further argument for re-constituting such a Committee is the fact that, since their report was issued, the Asquith Commission on Higher Education in the Colonies has put forward various recommendations, a number of which will doubtless have a bearing on future development of the Hong Kong school. Thus, in their future deliberations, the Committee would not only take into account local development but also the recommendations of the Asquith Commission.\n\nThere should be no question about the general policy of maintaining and improving Higher Medical education in Hong Kong. With the abolishment of the International Settlement in Shanghai, Hong Kong remains the sole bastion of British culture in this part of the world, and it is vitally important, not only that University teaching should continue, but that the standard of teaching should be kept at the highest level and the status of the University improved.\n\nIt is of first importance to reinstitute teaching at the earliest possible moment. At the time of invasion, there was an approximate total of 600 students belonging to all the faculties of the University. Out of this, no fewer than 346 succeeded in making their way into Free China and many of them were able to continue their studies in Universities there. Some twenty-three medical students completed their studies and graduated in Medicine, but a large number of students, some 180, are recorded as continuing their studies at various Universities in China. These should be enabled to return to Hong Kong and provision made for a limited number of fresh undergraduates.\n\nWhile, in the circumstances, it would be presumptive for me to express any fixed opinion about the lines of future development, it does not seem out of place to record briefly, as I see them, some of the arguments for and against the transfer of the University to another site. The handicaps of building on the side of a hill rising some hundreds of feet from the lowest level of the site are apparent; the advantage in building on a moderately level site where expansion can be freely undertaken without heavy work on the site itself is obvious. There is also the point put forward by the Committee that, by retaining the University on its present site, town development is being hindered. This is true; there is an urgent need for expansion of the urban area of Victoria, and one direction of expansion must be towards the present University site. Another advantage would be the provision of good athletic fields for the students. Further, much of the accommodation provided in the present buildings is rapidly becoming inadequate; not only so, but existing buildings are often incapable of expansion. This is noticeable in the case of the building which houses the schools of Anatomy and Physiology, where the building is incapable of expansion, either upwards or laterally; upwards because the existing structure will not support another storey and laterally because the site is too cramped. Although the Committee had in mind transfer to another site on the Island, there would be a better chance of securing a really first-class site if the University was erected on the mainland. Such a development, however, could not be justified unless security of tenure was had. This would not be the case unless the leasehold of the New Territories was greatly extended.\n\nOn the other hand, with abandonment of the present site, which is held on leasehold from the Crown, the value of the buildings would be sacrificed. Presumably, most machinery and all scientific equipment could be transferred to a new site. Transfer to the mainland of the University as a long-term policy would encourage development in the New Territories.\n\n42878-1 \n\n15",
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        "content_text": "53\n\nThe calculations given in the preceding section result in a density that is considerably lower than what has been adopted for certain post-war rebuilding at Kowloon. It is, however, very high compared with European standards, especially when recalling that the 200 persons per acre recommended for a very limited area in the London Plan received serious criticism from housing and town-planning reformers.\n\n21. The figures adopted (slightly modified from Mr. Owen's) are:\n| Category | Value |\n| --- | --- |\n| Persons per family | 7 |\n| Dwellings per building unit | 3 |\n| Building units per acre | 24 |\n| Persons per acre | 504 |\n| Persons per family | 3254 (per family, likely a typo and should relate to density) |\n| Dwellings per acre | 504 |\n\nIt was generally felt that this standard should be tried out in building before adopting it. Alternative figures for general distribution have been prepared for a reduction to 300 per acre. Before making a final decision on the target to be aimed at, it is strongly urged that this lower density should also be worked out, both in detail for housing accommodation and in its effect upon the total population the area will accommodate at this density. The Medical Officer's Report on his trial survey, the incidence of Tuberculosis in high densities, and the Social Workers' and Welfare evidence should be fully investigated and correlated before a decision is made as to whether the target should be 300 per net acre or 500; the former is, of course, preferable, and every effort should be made to realize it.\n\n22. In allocating acreage for housing purposes, a 'gross' acre must be considered to allow for all communal purposes, e.g., Community Centre, Shops, Clinic, Schools, local playgrounds (but not major open spaces); additional acreage should be allowed for those purposes. Thus, the 500 persons per net acre (which includes house plots and roads) will be reduced to 285 persons per gross acre. It is recognized, however, that in existing overcrowded areas, this target will be difficult to achieve, except under complete rebuilding, which should eventually take place. Open spaces, local playgrounds, and other community needs must be found as near as possible to the population to be served. Accordingly, in the calculations, the reduction of existing populations is taken at 500, but the siting for new populations (with the exception of Hung Hom, which has open space nearby) is taken at 285.\n\n23. This additional acreage introduces the principle of 'Community' Planning, which has not been developed in Hong Kong so far. It is acknowledged that it will take a long time to introduce a community structure into the monotonous building of 3-storey tenements. But a beginning should be made so that any new public or quasi-public building can be located with reference to this structure; and, of course, it must be introduced from the start in the layout of new areas.",
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        "content_text": "# \n41 \n- 3- \n\nIn this way the hospital bed capacity could be increased from the present number of 226 to over 300. In addition, certain other alterations would be necessary, such as the provision of two extra operating theatres, a clinical laboratory, increased facilities for X-ray work, etc.\n\nThe cost of all these improvements, for which tentative plans have been drawn up and are available for inspection, would be as follows:-\n\n| Item | Description | Cost |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. | Additional storey in Main Hospital | $630,000.00 |\n| 2. | Other alterations in Main Quarters for 29 Male Servants | $29,800.00 |\n| 3. | Quarters for 66 Female Servants | $35,000.00 |\n| 4. | New Nurses' Quarters | $90,000.00 |\n| 5. | Hospital | $445,000.00 |\n| **Total** |  | **$1,229,800.00** |\n\n## STAFF\n\nIt is at once obvious that the staff required for such a Hospital would be very considerably greater than that at present available. One of the chief advantages which would accrue to the Tung Wah Eastern Hospital is that the services of the senior clinical members of the University Staff would become available without any cost. In order that the scheme might work smoothly, it would be necessary that staff members at present appointed by the Tung Wah Hospitals Medical Committee should become integrated with the University Clinical Staff. To this end, the most important appointee would be the Medical Superintendent of the Hospital, who would be in charge of the general administrative work (and who might retain a part-time clinical interest), and upon whom the responsibility for a satisfactory liaison between the University and the Hospital would very largely rest. Other officers who would have to be either resident at the Hospital, or in close touch with it, would be House Officers (say 6 or 8) and 4 senior men (of rank corresponding to 1st Assistants to the University Clinical Units), say one each in Medicine, Surgery, and Obstetrics, and one in charge of the Receiving Room. It might be reasonable to request the Tung Wah Eastern Hospital to meet the expense of these appointments, as they are already doing in the case of 4 Medical Officers, on the understanding that the services of all the senior full-time members of the University Clinical Units would be available to the Hospital without cost.\n\n## SPECIAL COMMITTEE FOR THE TUNG WAH EASTERN HOSPITAL\n\nSo many special matters of administration would come up for consideration that it would probably be necessary to set up a separate Committee to deal with them. To this end, it might be wise if the Tung Wah Authorities sanctioned the setting up of a Special Tung Wah Eastern Hospital Committee, the composition of which should be mutually agreed upon by the University and the Tung Wah Authorities in consultation with the Government.\n\nAn additional reason for a very early decision lies in the fact that we must make an appeal to the Secretary of State for a grant to enable us to carry out the structural alterations outlined on page 3 of this letter. The University has no funds from which these charges can be met. A sum of money was earmarked in the Colonial Welfare and Development Fund for the promotion of higher education in the Colonies. This money is controlled by the Secretary of State, who takes the advice of a Colonial Universities Grants Committee which sits in London. That Committee has made grants in the West Indies and in Africa.",
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        "content_text": "# No.32.\n\n## Sec. 2220/45(IT).\n\n**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,  \nHONG KONG,  \n47\n\nSir,\n\n53556/49  \n17th February, 1949.\n\n**CONFIDENTIAL**\nI have the honour to refer to paragraph 13 of my despatch No.30 of the 15th February, 1949, on `54147/49`, in which I stated that the University proposed to ask this Government to make an application to you for a grant of £54,700 from the Colonial Development and Welfare Fund in order to convert the Tung Wah Eastern Hospital, a charity institution in Hong Kong, into an effective teaching hospital.\n\n2. The hospital itself is possibly the best planned place of its kind in the Colony, and with modification and extension should give the University a large out-patient department and a modern hospital of some 320 beds. It lies in close proximity to a densely peopled industrial area and should never suffer any lack of patients. The nature of the changes that the University thinks essential are shown on the second page of a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Hospital Advisory Committee on the 18th November, 1948, which is Annexure 1. On page 3, the work to be undertaken, with the architect's estimate of the cost, is set down under five heads, and totals nearly $1,300,000 (£81,250). They are:\n\n| Item | Description | Cost |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| (1) | Additional storey in Main Hospital | $630,000.00 |\n| (2) | Other alterations in Main Hospital | $29,800.00 |\n| (3) | Quarters for 29 Male Servants | $35,000.00 |\n| (4) | Quarters for 66 Female Servants | $90,000.00 |\n| (5) | New Nurses Quarters | $445,000.00 |\n|  | Total | $1,229,800.00 |\n\n3. This Government accepts the view that the provision of new Nurses' Quarters can hardly be regarded as a work for which assistance can be sought from the Colonial Development and Welfare Fund for the conversion of a good general hospital into a teaching hospital. Adequate nurses' quarters must be regarded as a part of a good general hospital. If the other charges could be met from a grant from the Colonial Development and Welfare Fund, this Government would find the money to meet the cost of the block of nurses' quarters, which is estimated at about $445,000 (£27,800). The works for which a grant is asked...\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE  \nARTHUR CREECH-JONES, M.P.,",
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