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HONGKONG

LEGISLATIVE

COUNCIL.

COMPULSORY MILITARY SERVICE. A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative

· Council was held yesterday at the Council

Chamber.

The following were present

HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR FRANCIS HENRY MAY, K.O.M.G.

HIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL F VESTRIS (General Officer Commanding Troops in China).

Hon Mr CLAUDE SEVERN, "C.M.G. (Colonial Secretary).

Hou. Mr. Mcl. MESSER (Colonial Treasurer).

Hon Mr. J. H. KEMP (Attorney General)

Hon. Mr. E. R HALIFAX (Secretary. for Chinese Affairs),

Hon. Mr. W. CHATHAM, C.G. (Direc tor of Public Works).

Hon. Mr. Wer YCK, C.M.G. Hon. Mr. Lau CHU PAK

Hon. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C, Hon, Mr. R. G. SHEWAN, Hen. Mr. C. E. ANTON.

Hon. Mr. B, H. DODWELL

Councils),

MINUTES.

EXPORTATION OF BAW. OPIUM.

ANG TAUDE

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, AUGUST SED, 1917.

The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and this was agreed to, me kur

QUESTIONS BY HON. MR. POLLOCK. The Hon. Mr. H. E. PoLock then put the following questions sign

The minutes of the last meeting were be completed? confirmed.

for

The CHAIRMAN: The first of themo items in re-vote. It has been impossible to get the capstan so far but in the mean- time it was decided to go on with the foundation for the winch, and that work has been done. The tender of Wing Lee was 8331.32 In connection with the work cortain stores had to be purchased.

The vote was agreed to. ******

IMPORTS AND EXPOETS OFFICE Governor recommended the Council to voto a sum of one thousand five hund- red and sixty dollars ($1,500) in aid of the vote, 7Imports and Exporty Office, Personal Emoluments

The CHAIRMAN This is to pay the salaries of six temporary 5th grade clerks from, June 15th to September 31st, 1917, their salaries are at the rate of $460 year each the official salary of a 5th grade clerk. Their work is bringing the arrears of records up to date and the preparation of special statistics, which work it had been decided to undertake. Three of these clerks will probably e required permanently.

The vote was agreed th.

INTIMATIONS

LANE

xdifinal

CRAWFORD & Co.

(ESTABLISHED 1880)

HON 1741

SHIPCHANDLERY DEPT.

SOLE AGENTS

FOR

CHAS. PRICE & CO. (LONDON),

ENGINE OIL.

ROADS AND GENERAL WORKS The Governor recnamended the Council- to vete a sum of ive thousand dollars (5,000) in aid of the vote fublic Works, Exordinary, Hongkong, Comunics VALVOLINE CO. (NEW YORK),

The CHAIRMAN: This vote of General tions) (8) Roads() General Works Works

is always a difficult one to estimate

ENGINE OIL,

not contemplated in the special circum- The COLONIAL SECRETARY moved the stances of Hongkong at present. Since following resolution: Whereas by the the 10th of May, 14 more men have left provisions of sub-section (5) of section here for the front, of whom four are 10 of the Opium Ordinance, 1014, it is Civil Servants. Deducting this number provided as follows:-No person aball from the estimate of 76, it follows that export or aid or abct the exportation of in the opinion of these well able to judge any raw opium from the Colony, if such there may still be about 61 imen fit for exportation shall have been notified in active service who could be spared with- the Gazette in pursuance of any resold-out interfering with the business of the tion of the Legislative Council as being cities responsible for the defence of the

Colony and by the local Military Autho illegal. Now it is hereby resolved that the exportation of raw opium to Mexico Colony, The Military Service Commis is illegal and it is further hereby sion is still in being, and will be kept resolved that a notification shall be made in being for the purpose for which it in the next issue of the Gazette to this was appointed, and I trust that recruits the Armies outside the Colony will effect."'

be forthcoming down to a point when the Military Authorities will have to step in and refuse to let more then go. I have said that I informed the Secretary of State that the numerical strength of the existing Volunteer Forces would not be -Will the Government take steps to increased by compulsory service for local prevent the Chinese from digging in the defence; and this, perhaps, requires some mad or turning up the mad with their further explanation The correspondence hands on the foreshore between Arsenal with Mr. Long had reference only to Street and the North Point Hotel? men of British race, and practically all 2-Will the Director of Public Works residents of British race, who are physi state what steps, if any, have been taken, cally fit, are niready enrolled in either and, if so, when, for the construction of the Volunteers the Volunteer Reserves; the promised Road to connect Nathan or the Police Reserve. There are of Road, Kowloon, with Coronation Rond course, in the Colony many British sub Mr. G. G. M. Flarence, (Clerk of Hae any contract been signed for the jects of non-British race and the Bill work, and, if so, when? When is it before Council gives powers of compul. estimated that such connecting road will sion over all British subjects. It is not, however, the intention at present to call ed as folup men other than those of British race, for house it is 10 over mest to ARCH. EADIE & CO. (GLASGOW), The COLONIAL SECRETARY replied Lows:-Legislation would be necessary at any rate in any large numbers. I will be built, and the Government has to stop the practice referred to, as thore is far from the intention of the Govern- carry out its obligations, in this case it is Decessary to form a channel for the The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command is a common law right to take shell fish.ment to discourage men of non-British

A nuisance is undoubtedly occasioned by race from joining the local forces and road and land adjoining an Inland Lot the odour which emanates from the strel recruits who may wish to volanters will at Shaukiwan at a cost of 8950, and as BAXTER & CO. (DUNDEE), CANVAS.

kind before the end of the year it is he is welcome in the future as in the there may be other expenses of the same past. The Government fully appreciates Chinese, the good work done by many of Portuguese, and Indian race, both in the Volunteer Forces and in the Police Reserve, I may mention that the Police Reserve will not be affected by the pre- sent Bill, and members of British race nerve a total hongkong Defence Corps ferred to the I may take this opportunity to mention that the Consular Representatives of Portugal, Japan, the United States of America, and the Netherlands have con- veyed to me an offer from their com- patriots to assist in the protection of the Colony, as members of the Police Re- serve, or in any other way that might be considered suitable. I have not found it necessary to avail myself of these offers, but I am sure that hon. merabers and

The CHAIRMAN: The office which was. the community at large will endorse the

factory one, and a new one is now rented ed of the spirit in which they were made for $95 a mouth instead of $10 a month. high appreciation which I have express-use up to July was a very unsatis-

(Applause,)...AA

It was, however, necessary to pay rent on both offices daring the month of July. Therefore the sum required is six months' rent at $25 equalling $150 and $10 for the old office, making 3160 less $10 for sÍK months saved by not having the old office, leaving a balance at $100. The second is to pay for alterations, required in the branch office, counters, cupboards and safes!

The vote was agreed to.

PAPEES,

of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table the following papers:--Report of the Post Unice for the year 1918; Report on the

New Territories for the year 1916; Report of the Police for the year 1916; Report on the Botanical and Forestry Department for the year 1916; Report of the Kowloon-Canton Railway (British Section) for the year 1018; Report of the Director of the Royal Observatory for the year 1918; Report of the Registrar of the Supreme Court for 1916; Report of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs for 1916; Medical and Sanitary Report for the year 1918. Also quarterly return of excesses on sub-hoads, met by savings ander heads of expenditure; report on the West River Flood Relief Fund, 1914, report of the Commission appointed to report on the teaching of English.

FINANCIAL.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table, Financial Minutes Nos. 20 to 32, and moved that they be referred to the Fin- unce Committee.

The COLONIAL TREASUREX seconded, and this was agreed to.

RENT ALLOWANCES.

ches of foreshore between Arsenal Street and Causeway Bay which are exposed at low tide; but this nuisance is mainly due to causes other than the digging for shell fish. It will be finally abated when the reclamation scheme, now under con sideration, is put in hand. As regards of foreshore the remaining stretch. referrent to the Government is not intis fed that any nuisance calling for

or special legislation exists.

(a)-Tenders for the work involved have been called for in the Gustle of the 20th July, Nego tiations for the resumption of certain land required in connee tion with the scheme were under taken in April last and have not yet reached a conclusion. (6.)-No contract has yet been signed

for the work.

(.)-It is anticipated that the work from the date of signing the can be completed in three months

contract

LOCAL DEFENCE CORPS FOR

HONGKONG..........

The Bill was then read a first time. H. F. THE GOVERNOR Council stands adjourned until this day week..

FINANCE COMMITTEE.

A meeting of the Finance Committee followed, the COLONIAL SECRETARY presid ing

- KOWLOON-CANTON, BAILWAY,

The Governor recommended the Council to Fote a sum of nine hundred and seventy-five dollars (8975) in aid of the Construction, Heating Expenditure, vote Kowloon Canton Railway, Special Apparatus for Stores Office

The CHAIRMAN: This money was voted last year but it was not expended and it has to be voted this year.

The rote was agreed to N

PUBLIC WORKS, EXTRAORDINARY

PAINTS AND OILS.

thought desirable to take a vote of $5,000 GOUROCK ROPE WORK CO.

to be on the safe side...

The vote was agreed to.

(PORT GLASGOW), CANVAS.

CO.

The Governor recommended the Council GARLOCK PACKING to vote a sum of eight hundred and fifty dollars (8850) in and of the following

test d Imports and Exports Depart

ment, Other Charges, Rent of Tai Po Branch Office ................. Imports and Experts Depart- ment, Other Charges, Altera- tion to New Tai Po Branch Offica

Total

KOWLOON-CANTON HAILWAY.

$100

760

8850

The Governor recommended the Council red and ten dollars (6,110) in aid of the to vote a sum of six thousand one hund vote, Kowloon-Canton Railway, Special Expenditure, Land, Site of New Carriage Shed, Survey

out the work on a certain small branch line. The Treasurer advises that it is: necessary to take a special vote tu cover these salaries and to put them together under this special heading.

months Hon. Mr. SuLWAN How many mo

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the first- reading of a Bill intituled, Au Ordi- hance to make provision with respect to military service and to provide for the establishment, maintenance and con- trol of a local defence corps." In doing II. E. THE GOVERNOR, with reference to

so he said: The objects and reasons -a voté the fancial minuto recommending a 04 $30,000 for rent allowances, suid: of this Bill give a full explanation of In Financial Minute No. 31 the Council what it is intended to do, but I wish to is asked to vote a sum of $30,000 under give notice that at the next meeting of

Services,

Rent the Council I propose to move un the heading Miscellaneous Allowances. As hon, members are amendment to the last clause of the Bill, There is a balance in hand belonging to aware, this Government has during recent years been engaged in building quarters the Volunteer Corps Fund, and it seems for the subordinate European Staff, in necessary to deal with that fund, as the

The CHAIRMAN: This is really a sum to Revenue Officers, Ordinance under which it was created cluding Overseers,

amend

pay the salary of the assistant engineer Hailway Staff, and Sanitary Inspectors, has been repealed, and the

ment will be an amendment to provide

who has bien engaged on the new carriage and practically the whole of this staff

that the balance of the Volunteer Corps

shed and on other special works, and also is now adequately housed. In the

for the last three years the Fund shall be applied for the purposes

The Governor recommended the Coun-on survey coolie who has helped to carry estimates Council has voted rent allowances for of the Defence Corps in such a manner

as His Excellency may determine. I beg cil to vote u suni of one hundred and certain European married officers on

to anove the Arst reading seconded

twenty-five dollars (125) in aid of the small salaries, pending the erection of

vote: Public Works, Extraordinary, New The CULONIAL SECRETARY

Cheung quarters to be occupied by such officers

GOVERNOR Honourable Territories, Drainage (48).

tho at a oderate rental and in the estimates H E the

The CHAIRMAN: This is for for the current year provision has been members will recollect the circumstanes Chau Drain in Main Street. made for commencing the erection of which led up to the appointment of the drainage of the Main Street of Cheung these quarters at Leighton Hill These Military Service Commission. rent allowances approximate to the correspondence with the Secretary of Chau The expenditure on the work is difference between the rents which the State which preceded the appointment ng follows:-Amount of accepted tender of the Commission, I recommended, after $1,881 additional cost, for cement cen married officers in question are in

the fact paying and rents which consultation with His Excellency the crete surfacing, $212.84; total $2,123.54 the Government proposes to charge General Officer Commanding, under date The amount approved in 1917 estimates

The vote was agreed to. the when

quarters are available of the 22nd January, 1917, that compul was $2,000, leaving a defcit of $123 GE for occupation.. The case of the sory service for local defence should be senior European Staff has for some imposed, that a wider use of the local tisse past occupied my attention, and I force should be made, and that a further have been in communication wish the reduction in the regular garrison should Secretary of State on the subject. It is follow to a point at which every member impossible at the present time, while a of the existing Volunteer Force must be stale of war exists, to consider anything considered indispensable for the defence in the nature of a general revision of of the Colony. Subsequently, under date salaries, but after very careful considera- of the 27th February, I informed tion I have arrived at the conclusion Secretary of State that, if no such reduc that some relief is urgently called for tion of the regular garrison could be and since the principal item in the high made I was of opinion that the most of living here for senior officers is satisfactory course, to all concerned would In March that of house rent, the Secretary of be to adopt compulsion State desires that this Government Service outside the Colony Milither members of the Fire Brigade who have

In the

FIRE BRIGADERING The Governor recommended the Coun oil to vote a sura of five hundred and forty-eight dollars and twenty-five cents Prison Departments, Fire Brigade, (8648,15) in aid of the vote Police and Other Charges, Clothing, the

bat received authority to impose compul should adopt a similar principle to that

sory military service for locul defence, applied to the Subordinate. European Stall by providing quarters, at moderate On the 11th of April, I informed the

The CHALAMAN This sum of money

for the purchase of 21 brass helmets and 50 badge for members of the Volunteer Fire Brigade who took the place of the Proceded to the Front

The vote was agreed to KOWLOON AND VICTORIA BRITISH SCHOOLS

The Governor recommenced the Coun-

is 10.

The CHALKMAN: It is for the year.

month

Hon Mr. SURWAN: Are there any other The assistant engineer's salary is $500 a

salaries to pay !

The CHAIRMAN: No. The vote was agreed to.

U

KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY.

The Governor, recommended the Council to voto a sum of five thousand five hund-

red dollars (35,500) in aid of the rote: penditure, Construction:- Kowloon-Canton Railway, Special Ex-

Buildings and Fixtures, Loc

and Earringe Shed Earthwork (Loco Yard Exten-

sion)

Total

$5,000

500

$5,500

The CHAIRMAN: This is a re-vute because the work way not completed last year.

The vote was agreed to..

RENT ALLOWANCES.

(SAN FRANCISCO), ENGINE PACKING. MANDER BROS. (WOLVERHAMPTON),

OLSINA" WATER PAINT. SHIPS STORES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

DRINK

BEER.

"BULL DOG” LAGER

SUPERIOR TO Any German Lagen Been nyKE BREWED. BRITISH THROUGHOUT.

Brewed in Great Britain.

OBTAINABLE AT-

Wing On Co., Ltd.

Sincere Co., Ltd.

Sun Co., Ltd..

Cheong Tat

Nam Hing Loong.

Ty Sing

Sang Tal

Kwan-Tye5074

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Obtainable in Canton from

BINURBS CO., LTD.

Stocked by

TEL HONGKONG HOTEL

Ball Jou Sze

Bottled by British Labour.

PRICES DUTY PAID,

QUARTS-820.00 per case

oft düzen

or 86.10 par Doron

PINTS - 820.50 per case

of a dozen

or 83.40 per dozen.

Admitted to be the Best.

Lager Beer brewed,

FRESH STOCKS JUST ARRIVED.

The CHAIRMAN Yea

Hoo, Mr, SHEWAN Another man living

allowance !!

rentals for the Senior European Stam Secretary of State, in reply to enquiry, Feil to vote a sum of one hundred and The Governor recommended the Council also. It is of course impossible to build that compulsory service for local defence sixty dollars ($160) in aid of the role to vote a sum of thirty thousand dollars in the Hongkong Hotel will not get his

not increase the numerical 1. Education,Bowloon and Victoria

1200 | ($30,000) on account of Miscellaneous houses forthwith for the many officers would concerned, and any scheme that may be strength of the existing Volunteer British Schools

officiency The CHAIRMAN 1 This sum

sua is required Services" Rent Allowancen evolved will necessarily be spread over a Forces, but that increased Aumber of years. In the meantime it would result from a re-organisation by the Kowloon and Victoria British The Governor recommended the Council proposed to grant rent allowances to under compulsory service, which the schools for examination fee payable to to vote a sum of forty thousand dollars

The CHAIRMAN He will not. Hon. Mr SHEWAN Therefore he suffers

Hon MT SHEWAN With regard Minute 51, how is this money to distributed

The CHAIRMANA careful table has been drawn up by the Government applying the rules which hon meinbors can see if they wish to

Hon

officers who are in separate, occupation General Officer Commanding and I were the University for which no estimate ($40,000) on account of" Miscellaneous although he sends his wife, and family Mr. SHEWAN Those rules I have

The CHALEMAN-That I cannot say I never agreed to, if you refer to what were

of a house or flat, and the sum of 830,000 engaged upon. On the 11th of May, I was made. There has been a saving on Bervices Purchase of Lysholt at the home to economise?

was informed that the War Office had the vate for Queen's College, Other Pur Peak zach rent allowances for the whole of the the already much reduced garrison. On so that the net increase is only $80, explained Nos. 31, and 39 of the dollar to send wife and family the money being given to the positions or mentioned in the minute is to provide decided against a further reduction of poses and University framination Fees, The CHAIRMAN II.E the Governor has is an old economy with the present rate laid before Unofficial members. And is

current year to some filty officers. The the 8th of May I was asked by the Secre next minute, the recommendation of $40,000 for the purchase of Lysholt,tary of State what was the total of

recruits who have gone home from

Hong

The vole was agreed to

BIOSHA SHELTER

Hon. Mr. POLLUX With regard to No 39 These figures, of course, have only been laid upon the table this after soon, and hon, members have not had any I suggest the

the matter be postponed for s opportunity of considering this matter.

The CHAIRMAN Certain individuala," } Hon. Mr. Saswan Selected by whom The CHAIRMAN Selected in secordance with the rules.RELE

Hon. Mr SaKWAN-Those who do not The CHAIRMAN-Those who have no bur

allowances,

home.

to certain individuals?

Hon. Mr. BREWAN-I strongly object to It will give rise to a great

Ben de bera of the Servics. THE CHAIRMAN The only objection is it on these grounds. It seems to me most barning and jealousy, aron deal of heart unfair. that the money should be paid at once, and I can asenre hon. members that the purchaser is making nothing out of it

Hou, Mr. BHEWAN--Who is to reside 10 this house

The CHAIRMAN That is not settled yet Hon., Mr. Sakwas-Is it intended for THE CHAIRMAN-I think so

The ChainMax-It is a purely tempor ary measure, REPARARE

Hon. Mr. SHEWAN-Temporary measures have a habit of lasting very long

The CHAIRMAN-I think the hon member 11-aware that certain representations have been made. I propose to put Minute 32 to the Committee. These in- dividual cases will not commit members to any policyjne

15 in persuase of that policy. The sub- ject matter has only arisen during the kong for military service, and what The Governor recommended the Council number was still available. On the 19th to vote sum of eight hundred and fifty Last day or two, and the sum you are asked to vote las only been arrived at of May, I replied that 375 men had gone dollars (3850) in aid of the vote Public this morning. The Government was from here to the front and, after con Works, Extraordinary, Kowloon, Build bidder through Mr. Henry Humphreys, added that under the policy hitherto Point

sultth the Military Service Commission, inge, 31, Richa Shelter at Kowloon The CHAIRMAN This sum is required for the property known as Lysholt! at the Peak and the purchaser was Mr. adopted of reduction of staffs to a Ho Kun Tong When I informed him tuinimum, but of non-interference with owing to the increase in the coat of that he had been bidding against the any existing business, irrespective of materials and the increase in contract

he said he was quito un-nature and imperial importance; about rates since the estimate was framed 13 rent houses will not get these allowances Government servanto N Government,

Ver Hon. Mri Pottoor Wo bave to pass aware of the fact and he could not have 75 more men of British parentage fit for 1918. The total cost of the shelter

the vote for $40,000 to day or to leave it? The CHAIRMAN No A small rent.. been aware of it and he very generously active military service might be obtain $2,880 The vote was for $2,000, den of ront will not receive these Hon Mr. Surwand FreÐ PASS

Hon. Mr. POLLOCK-I understand from The CHIRWAN-It must be passed at offered to stand aside and let the Governed, and I added estimates of larger The vote was agreed to,

Hon Mr. BaXWAR Therefore the man degrees of REPAIRING YARD TO LAUNCHES.E ment Aquire the property which is numbers under one pereasing

The Governor recommended the Council living conomically will be discouraged the papers that the purchaser paid so once I thinking dalalega do d

Hon. Mr. POLLOCK-If it were not so with stablished the Govern ever thousand sight

The OHAIRMAN Yes, he paid 2.000 1 should certainly propose a postpone theran mentioned in the Financial inesses. The estimate of 225 6. hundred and fifty dollars (35,850.00) in and men living extravagantly will be much for it. Minute is therefore desired to be voted very rough one, and I am inclined to aid of the vote, Public Works, Extra-

The CHAIRMAN-I do not think because but there are points connected with it. ment, but we have to make up our minds In order to noquire this property.

think that it was too high On the fist ordinary, Kowloon Miscellaneous, Re- FRANCE MINUTES VECf May, in forwarding the report of the pairing and Coaling Yard for Govers they are paying high rente for their houses I can assure you he is not making a cent at once.

they can be considered extravagant. Ninety eight per cont, are those who have profit out of this USA The CHURMAN-The purchaser of the The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by, command Military Service Commission, endod ment Launches made up as follows:

separate hossen or. Bata, and betages they od Hr. Potok I do not think we property is not making a cent profit out. of H., E. the Governor, laid on the table the suggestion of the Commission that Cost of Capstan of Winch... 5,407.00

Hon. Mr. SHEWAN-Better pass it to-day report of the proceedings of the Finance compulsion for military servics beyond Foundation for Winch 331.23 Bundry Stores, LOC., *----*** 1177

weck's delay will cause any trouble. occupy them it canot be seid that, they ought to ra this today. I do not think fami Committee, No. 8, and moved that it be the Colony should be adopted. On the 10th of July I was informed that, while

Hot, M. SHEWANA bachelor living in The CHAIRMAN Of course there are the

conditions of the purchase. adopted for RASURER seconded, and compulsory military service outaide the

n home by himself gets an malowanen 1 Colony was not definitely excluded, it is

eminently suited for this purpose and stringency involving

The COLONIAL this was agreed to.

interference

Total

$3,850.00

encouraged

of

in case he backs out of it.

Both votes were agreed to.