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COLONY'S TAXATION

INCREASED.

50 PER CENT, INCREASE IN RATES.

LIQUOR AND TOBACCO DUTIES ALSO RAISED.

ueeting of the Legislative Couqeil was held in the Council Chamber at noon yesterilus. There were present;~ HIS EXCELLENCY TUS GOVERNOR (Sir

Rsɑisun 'EbWARD STUBES, K.C.M.G. His Excetuaser, THE GENERAL OFFICE COMMANDING THE TROOPS (Major. General Sir G. M.. KIRKPATRICK, K.C.B., R.C.S.1).

and also a considerable increase in revenue was expected from water. Since, there have been various causes for con sideráblo dolay in bringing forwned the Bill for increasing the Stamp Duty, and it is unlikely that the Bill will become law before the end of this month, so that out of the millian it was proposed to raise from that source probably a much staaller sum will he available. Also, with regard to water no measures have been Hon. Mr. J. H. KevP, R.C., C.B.E. settled yet for increasing the revenue

(Attorney-General),,

from water and only a portion of the Bum that it was hoped to get will be realised." As regards the buoys in the

Hon. Mr. Clap Seveny, C.M.G., (Colonial

Secretary).

Hon. Mr. Mct. MassEL, O.B.E.

(Colonial Treasurer)

Education).

Hon. Mr. S. B. C. Ross (Secretary for

Chinese Affairs).

Hon, Mr. T. L. PERKINS (Director of

Public Works).

be

Hon. Mr. E. A. laviNG (Director of harbour, the Governor has given a pledge that for this year no increase will made in taxation on shipping. although the amount of shipping visiting the Port, or lying in the Port, is for greater than in former years. It is possible, that the estimated sum of $18,000 will be realised without any increase in the present raten. However, it will be clear to hon, members from what I have said that without any increase in taxa- tion, beyond what has already been allow. ed for, the estimated deficit of 82,000,000 Mr. S. B. B. McELDERRY (Clark of will be increased to something like

Councils).

Hon. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK, ETC. Hon. Mr. LAU CHC-PAK. Hon. Mr. P. H. HOLYOAK.

Hon. Mr. Ho Foox.

Hon. Mr. H.-W. Bred.

Hon. Mr. A. G. STEPHEN.

Mr. H. W. Bird and Mr. A. G. Stephen having been recently appointed by HE the Governor to be members of the Legislative Council, took the prescribed

oath.

THE MINUTES.

i

The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed by the Council and signed,

(d)-In the remaining portions of Hok Un and Fuk Tsun Houng (ie.,. Kowloon Marine Lota, Nos. 20. es and 39) and the remaining por tion of Shaukiwan, Road as für as and including Inland Lot No. 1,300 and in the remaining per

→THM - RESOLUTION;": The resolution dealing with "liquae. duties was in the following terms :-

Resolved that on and after the 7th day of April, 1981, the duties payable upon intoxicating liquors heretofore or here alter imported into distilled, made ori tions of Shaukiwan East and prepared in the Colony shall he West, Taing Shui Ma Tau, Po follows, namely:- Kan Wat and Sai Wan Ho (Tai Om all brandy and

Foo Street, etc), and in Kowloon City or more particularly in the areas edged blue on the said plans. marked A and B

from present percentages to 171 (e)In roadwod Road Nos. 4 to 21

or more particularly in the area edged green on

the said plan marked A:-

from, present percentages to 18% -In To Kwa Wan, Taipo Rond (New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 33 and New Kowloon Farin Lot No. 6):-

from present percentages to 14% "(g)-In the remaining portions of the

Hill District and in Wong Nei Chung. Sookonpo, fwat Chuẩn. Long, Quarry Bay, Sui Wan Ter- race, Aberdeen, Mongkok and Ma Tau Wei or more particularly in. the areas edged yellow on the said plans marked A and B:- from present, percentages to 13 (4.)In any other place:-

from 7% to 10%

The

The GOLOSIAL TREISERER: In seconding the resolution I take the opportunity for informing hon. members of the way in which the various percentages appearing in the resolution have been fixed. #3,000,000. I should add that under the basis of the system has been to allot cer- heading of "Opium "we do not expect tain percentages to certain services, the that $4,000,000 will be raised, so that the total of such percentages being the per- deficit will be something like $3,000,000, if centage payable. The services taken for the total of all the expenditure estimated this purpose have been the Police, Fire for is all incurred. and no increase Brigade, Water and Lighting.

At pre

is made in taxation." Elving regard to scat Police is taken at 8 per cent, re that position it has been decided to induced to 7 per cent, in outlying districts; crease certain taxes and these resolutions Fire Brigade at 4 per cent.; Water at which will be brought forward will proper cent. and Lighting at 1 per cent., vide for that. They refer to increases in making a maximum of 13 per cent. In H.F. THE GOVERNOR asked if there were the Assessed Taxes, increases in liquor the last few years the cost of these and any notices of motion.

NOTICES OF MOTION. “

There was no response.

REPORTS, ETC.

HOTEL GARAGE. By command of H.E. the Governor, increased stares will be collected is per cent. was added all round, and the

HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE.

Telephone No. 483.

SOLE AGENTS

IN

HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA

FOR

THE STUDEBAKER CAR

We have just received a consigamsat of these Cars covering

BIG SIX TOURING

(7 Pasager)

SPECIAL SIX TOURING

(5 Passenger)

(5 Passenger)

(Passenger)

SPECIAL SIX SEDAN

"LIGHT SIX TOURING.

FIRST CLASS LIVERY SERVICE.

1348

FURTHER REDUCTIONS

IN

MILLINERY

In order to clear all our remaining stock of Millinery by Saturday next, we have decided to make further reductions. The majority of these Hats are all quite up-to-date and fresh. but we have to make room for New Summer Goods coming forward this month.

NOTE THE PRICES

Usual Prices $39.50 to $39.50

Special Price $15.00 each

Usual Prices $25.50 to $35.50

Special Frice $10.00 each

Usual Prices $19.50 to $24.50

Special Price $7.50 each

Usual Prices $13.50 to $15.50-

Special Price $5.00

50 Hats at $100 each.

30 llats at 50 ets, cach,

each

25 Hats at 25 ets. each.

COME EARLY TO GET FIRST CHOICE

WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO., LTD.,

HONGKONG

714.

duties and increases in tobacco duties. other services, has greatly increased and The aingunt expected to be realised for the necessity for an increase in revenue the portion of the year during which the has arisen. During the war an extra

the COLONIAL SECRETARY laid on the table about $900,000. It is hoped-it is practi- money received therefrom paid to "Im. the Regulations made by the Governor- cally certain that under "Expenditure," perial Funds. This increase was, how in-Council under section 3 (8) of the there will be considerable savings under ever, temporary and ceased' on the ter Vehicle and Traffic Regulations Ordi certain heads, which may amount to mination of the war. In increasing the nance, 1912, as amended by the Vehicle 500,000, so that with the taxes which assessed taxes it seems more equitable to will be collected under the resolutions, follow the system that has stood the test and Traffic Regulation Ordinance, 1821; the Bye-laws made by the Governor-in-together with the savings in expenditure, of time and adjust the increases accord- Council under section of the Holt's end of the year will probably be about than to add a fixed percentage all round. it is expected that the deficit by the ing to certain services received, rather Wharf Ordinance, 1921; the annual re- port of the Director of the Royal Obser-

In the resolution that is before this H.E. THE GOVERNOR: Would the Coan Hon. Council the existing system has vatory for 1999), and the annual reporteil be willing to take the resolution as been retained, but the percentages alloted of the Land Officer for 1920.

to the various services increased as

FINANCE.

The COLONIAL" SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table Finance Minutes Nos. 10 to 17, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee

$1,300,000.

Police from 8 per cent, to 13 per cent.; in outlying districts from 7 per cent. to 10 per cent.

rend!"

The COLONIAL SECRETARY: If the Coun- follows:- eil will take the resolutions as road, the Colonial Treasurer will explain the re-arrangement of the assessed taxes and I will explain the changes in the tobacco duties and the liquor duties, The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and The text of the resolutions is rather long. the motion was agreed to. Vje

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The COLONIAL SECRETARY, also laid on the table the Report of the Finance Co. (No. 9) and moved that it be adopted.

The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and the motion was agreed to t

REPORT OF BATHING FACILITIES. The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command by H.E the Governor laid on the table the report of the Committee of the Council'on bathing facilities and moved that it be adopted.

The COLONIAL THEABUKKE Seconded. HE. THE GOVERNOR: Does anyone wish to say anything

There being no response, the motion was carried,"

50 PER CENT. INCREASE IN RATES.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY I

Before gor ing the resolution which stands on the Agenda in my name, and two other resolutions which do not appear on the Agenda paper-thore is the same reason for bringing forward those resolutions.... it will be convenient to the Council that I should make a few remarks which apply to the three resolutions generally. They are, of course, brought forward with the object of raising more revenue It was obrious when the Estimates of revenue. and expenditaro were before the Council last autumn that some measures would Bave to be taken to make our revenue and expenditure for 1031 balance as nearly as possible. As the Esti mates stand, there is an estimated deficit of $2,012,800, but in draw ing up theso Estimates the revenue from stamps was reckoned on as $1,000,000 more than would be brought in by the stamp duties at their present level Pro vision was made also for an increase is the rates paid for buoys in the harbour,

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H.E. THE GOVERNOR; I understand the Council agrees to the resolution being taken, na read."

The COLONIAL SECRETARY: Then I beg to move the resolution that is on the Agenda under section 31 (1) of the Hating Ordinance 1003.

THE RESOLUTION.

The resolution was in the following terms

Besolved by the Legislative Council that the percentages on the valuation of tenements payable as rates in the under- mentioned districts be altered on and after the 1st July, 1991, as follows:-

(a)-In the City of Victoria:---

from 13% to 20% "(6.)-In that portion of the Hill Dis trict bounded on the north, south

Fire Brigade from 1 per cent, to 11

per cent.

Water from 2 per cent. to 3 per cent,

Lighting, from tå per cent to 2 per

cent."

Making a maximum of 20 per cent, against a previous maximum of 13 per cent.

The increase of Revenue should be

about 1,000,000 a year,

The resolution was put sad passed nem cons

J

INCREASED LIQUOR DUTIES. The COLOSTAL SPORETARY:( I beg to move the

resolution made under the provisions of Section 41, (1) of the Liquora Consolidation Ordinance, 1911, and Ordinance 9 of 1911. I will explain

and west by the 700 feet contour to the Council the figures that appear in and on the cast by a line drawn the resolutions about the increases: On all north and south passing through brandies and liquore, the increase is trom the Wanchai Gap; and in such

other portion of the Hill District,80 to $10 a gallon; whisky, gin, rum and aa may by order of the Governor other spirituous liquors, $4 to $6; be notified in the Gazette:

champagnes and other sparkling liquors,

from 13% to 20%

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()-In Kowloon Point, Yaumati, $4 to $10; port, sherry and madeira, Hung Hom, Hung Hom West, $3 to $4, still wines in bottle, #2 to #3; Mong Kok Tsui, Taikoktani, Fuk other still wines in wood, $150 to $1.50; Tsun Heung with the exception

of Kowloon Marine Lots Nos. 36,all other intoxicating liquors, 30 centa 29 and 33, Shamakuipo, Homún to 40 cents; all spirits of wine and tin, Hok Unand Kowloos City arrack. 4 to $6 a gallon. The other Road from Hung Hom Police

Station to the North as far as figures, for native liquors under (a) the and including Kowloon Inland increase in to do cents from 40 cents; Lot No. 1,150 and Kowloon,

Marino Lot No. 67, Causeway) 80 cents was formerly 50 cents; Bay outside the City Boundary, (c) 81 was formerly 60 cents; under. Tai Hang or San Teun, Tung Lo (d) $1.20 is at present 80 'conts; (c) $1.60 Wan, Whitfeld, the "Shaukiwan

Road na far as and including. In wan #1; and (ƒ) 20 cents instead of 10. land Lot No. 1,700, and in Sai I may point out certain Wan Ho and Shaukiwan East clause (3). After Hongkong, New Kow. changes in and Shaukiwar East and Wast

along the main road and in Iloon or Cheung Chauja added in land Lot No. 1,891 or more parti three places where the names occur. cularly in the areas edged red on Under clause (3) the rates are 8 and 7 the plans marked A and B dated

the 5th day of April, 1921, signed cents in place of 6 and B cents. by the Treasurer and deposited at the Treasury

The COLONIAL TEEK

from present percentages to 20% "and the resolution was carried.

seconded,

liqueurs

On all whisky, gîn, rùm, and other spirituous liquors

$10.00 per gallon..

0.00

On all champagnes, and On all port, sherry, and

other sparkling wines. 10.00

'madeira

On all other still wines

in bottle.... On all other still wines

in wood'

1.00

3.00

$.50

On all other intoxicat

ing fiquors excepting spirits of wine and native wines and spirits 0-40 On all spirits of wine

and arrack ....................... 6.00 On all native wines and, sjurits;—

(a.) $0.00 cents a gallon on the native liquors known as Liu Pun and Sheung Ching and on the following sweetened, prepared, and medicat ed wines:-

No Mai Tonu, Hak No Mai, Mau- Kan, Yuk Lao, Ning Mun Tasu, Ting Mui. Muk Kwa, Sun Fung. Wu Tau." "Shut Li Tra Shan Kat, Lung San Tsau, Tei Kuk, Sam Pin, Tit Ta, Fung, Shap, and Wai, Shang.

All such liquor shall contain not more than 25 per cent. of alcohol by weight.

(b.) 80.60 cents a gallon on the native-

fiquor known n. Sam Ching, con- taining not more than 33 per cent. of alcohol by weight:

(c) $1.00 a gallon on the native liquor, known at Fa Tsau and on the following sweetened, prepared, or medicated wines:-

Ng Ka Pel Mui Kwai Lo, Sz Kwok Eung, Fu Kwat Muk Kwa, Yan Chan Le, and Ko. Leung Kon.

All such liquor shall contain not,

more than 15 per cent. of alcohol by weight.

(d.) 1.20 a galloon on the native liquor

known as Fan Tsau, if containing. 50 per cent, or under of alcohol by weight, with the addition of six cents for every one per centum between 50 per cent.and 55 per: cent. of alcohol by weight

(e.) 21.30 a gallon with the addition of ten cents for every one per centum above 53 per cent. of" alcohol by weight on any native liquor containing above 55 per cent. of alcohol by weight...

(1.) 80.) cents per gallon on al

native liquor distilled in the New Territories, not including New Kowloon and the Island of Cheung. Chau, for consumption in the sail Territories.

Further resolved that:

(1). On native wines and spirits de

olared or labelled as belonging to any of the above division, the Appropriate duty therein laid down shall be paid. except that on any native liquor however declared or labelled found by the Government Analyst or

such person as the Governor may from time to time appoint in that be half to contain more alcohol than. is permitted in the division to which it is declared or labelled as: belonging there shall be paid the appropriate duty of the division in which the amount of alcohol found has placed it: each division. in such case shall represent native liquor of the limit of strength in " alcohol therein stated and irree- portive of any definition or des eription of such liquor, and on. any native wines and spirits not declared or labelled as belonging. to any division there shall be paid the duty appropriate to the divi sion in which the smount of, Alcohol found by the Government Analyst or such person as the Governor may from time to time appoint on that behalf has placed it

(8.) Stills in the New Territories (not. including New Kowloon and the Island of Cheung Chau) shall be prohibited from sending liquor produced in these stills to Hong- Long, New Kowloon or Cheung Chau: provided that any licensee of a distillery who desires to send such liquor to Hongkong, New Kowloon, or Cheung Chau may be granted a permit to do so, upon payment of the duties charged in, Hongkong, New Kowloon, Cheung Chan

(3.) On intoxicating liquors, other than spirits of wine, arrack, and native wines and spirits, stored in a general bonded or licensed ware- heuso at the date of the passing. of this resolution, imported, into.. distilled, made, or prepared in the Colony above the strength of- 18deg, under proof there shall be paid an additional duty of 8 cents for every degree above such strength in the case of brandy, and of 7 cents for every degree above. such strength in the case of any other liquor.

The resolution made by the Legislative Council under the provisions of Bection nance 1911, on the 1st day of March. 41 (1) of the Liquors Consolidation,Ordi 1916, and published in the Gazette of the said lat day of March, 1916, as Gloveru. ment-Notidestion No. 90, is hereby dan.

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