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KOWLOON QUESTIONS, YEAR'S ACTIVITIES OF THE RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION.

THE 'KOWLOON HOSPITAL

THE HONGKONG DAILY PR 88, THURSDAY, MARCH 28RD, 1922.

As to the question of a hospital for Kowloon,' the Chairman said:-Over twelve months ago, the late Mr. Noronha, Mr. C.. A. de Rosa presided at the speaking at the annual meeting of the annusi moating held, last night, at Association, regretted that there was to St. Andrew's Church Hall, of the Rowthing fresh to report as to the Hospital, An exhaus and to-night there is not a great deal loon Residents' Association.

more to sky. There are still very few visible signs of fulfilment of our desires, for, as ret, although the site was decided upon fully eighteen months ago, tenders for the erection of the building have not

tire review of the year's activities, waa given by the Chairman and afterwards the Rents Ordinance, the Cemetery, site and other questions were discussed.

even been called for. But I shall be able

A question which had exercised ́the The CHAIRMAN said that although the minds of the Committes was the proxi-Government had absolutely declined to mity of the proposed Cemetery near He reconsider their decision he thought the Mun Tin to the projected Kowloon Hos views of the meeting should be communi- pital. It was felt that it would be a pitycated to the authorities, and this was if the Government opened up this parti-agreed to cular area as a cemetery and that the locality should be reserved for the ereo- ton of dwelling houses. Bepresentations had been made to the authorities in this sonso.

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The CHAIRMAN mentioned that there was possibility of the Rants Ordinance.being abrogated and the Association intended to take strong action in favour of its

continuance.

Mr. R. E. GUNN asked if the Bents FACILITIES FOR RECREATION. Efforts La secure Recreation Ordinance was working hardship on the Ground in Kowloon had not.

landlords. If so, landlords might ba

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to show that the fault for the interminlar, brought any result. An enquiry as abir delay eaunot be laid at the door of to land for a football ground had been the K.RA. ·

received and the incoming Committee would take up the matter with the Gov. ernment Plenty of land was available

Our hopes were raised high when, in the Budget for 1991," a sum of $50,000 was

expected to raise rents if the Ordinance was abrogated. The prime motive was to keep the landlords from raising the rents. If there was no danger of the landlords raising roata the Ordinance was not hart-

THE CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW. The OHMAN mentioned that the membership had remained constant during ther year; the subscription was only 8 a your and be funds available, therefore, did not permit of printing a full report of the Association's activities. The letters sent and received would convince memset aside for the provision of a hospital and a small exproditare would provide a them but, addel Mr. Guno, "if it is for Kowloon, it being explained that the suitable fold. In the matter of taxation. If the Government think the rent fixed by hurting them, we want it."-(Laughter.) Government, intended, in the first in Kowloon was not given preferential treat the Ordinance is the right return for stance, to commence with a small build-ment and, although Hongkong was their landlords' money the Ordinance ing, capable of extension when the needs better served in regard to open spaces should be continued indefinitely. of Kowloon became better known. How- near the town, that was no reason why.

bers that the Association had been full

of activity.

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ROCALNO.

Continuing, the Chairman said :-

One of the very first subjects which the

Association took up after its establish ever, time went on with no indications/the mistake should be repeated in the to whether the Ordinance was needed was j

Peninsula.

The CHAIRMAN said that the best test as

ment and has closely "watched since-of activity on the chosen site, and accord-

Land sales as a means of whether all houses were cocupied. When was that of housing and increased house ingly, in March, 1991, representations were producing revenue should not be carried

some houses were empty the Ordiosocu rental. When the Government proposed, once more made to the Government, that out

to the extent of sacrificing the might be abrogated. At present, although in April last year, to increase the Assess it was not then possible to give any date, "lungs" of a growing town, and if money new buildings were going up, they were. ment Rate from 15 per cent. to 20 per but that when detailed plans were finish

must be found why not have recourse all occupied immediately.

The meeting approved representations cent, the Committed very vigorously proe, tenders would be invited. In July, to a loan which is the usual expedient tested on the ground that bouse rents the Government invited the Association followed by every Government or Muar being made to the Government in favour were already exorbitantly high and that to send two representatives to a meeting cipality in the world to finance large of the continuance of the Ordinance. tho residente of Kowloon suffered dis of the Public Works Committee at which public works! The Chairman also sug abilities as compared with residents in Victoria. We pointed out that Kowloon the plans of the hospital were to be congested that a few thousand dollars in subsidies to military bands would result

Feninsula and the Island.

CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM... The Chairman continued: Your Com-

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The election of officers was then pro Mr. Hicks proposed that Mr. C. A. da Roza be appointed Presi dent and remarked on the hard work that Mr. da Roza had put in se Vice-President Mr. JOHNSON and Acting-Secretary. woonded and the resolution was carried with applause..

has no trams, no hospitais, an uncertain sidered. The estimates presented at the in a great boon to the residents of the coeded with water supply indifferent street lighting. no cemetery and is insuficiently policed; Budget meeting of the Council showed and we also emphasised the fact that that a total sum of $350,000 had been house rents in the Peninsula had already sot down for the hospital, that the esti reached a limit beyond which it would be iniquitous to go. Frther, we urged the mated expenditure up to, alat. December, establishment of a Fair Kents Board as 1921, was $50,000, and that it was emitter have not lost sight of the Constitu- being highly necessary to stop the con- stantly, recurring increases landlords were imposing.. In May last the Committee combined with the Constitutional "Reform Association in a public meeting of protest against the Government's rating, pro posal and it was gratifying to learn, subsequently, that the Government had abandoned its proposal.

THE LENTS ORDINAVEL.

ported to spend 820,000 on the under taking during the present year.

In the

The chat for a hospital for Kowloon has gone beyond the point of argument; it is admitted

tional Reform qucation. At a time when greater measure of self-government is being granted to other Crown Colonies, Bongkong seems to have been left far behind. Colonies of far less commercial

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Mr. B. WYLIE was elected Vico-Presi dent on the motion of Mr. PURVES, seconded by Mr. Sazorṛ.

Mr.

The CHAIRMAN proposed that Mr. 'A.. Morley be elected hön, recretary. Stokes seconded and it was carried. Mr. F. P. Shroff was elected hop, treasurer.

The following were appointed to the committee:-Dr. Thomas, Dr. H. Balesa, the Rev. G. R. Lindsay, Mesare. T. A. Martin, A. G: Howlet, A. Hicks, P. V. Botelho, J. Johnstone, R. Fackhart, 7. Pareous. T. Petrie, 8. Hidden, W. J.

D. A. Purves and J. E. "Anderson

The Committee wrote to the Govern ment enquiring the aproximate date of completion, and was informed that traders would probably be invited in about two months from the data of the importance, and greater military import- letter (December 28th last) and that the ance, if military importance be a dis- frat portion of the building would take ability as has been alleged, have been This announcervent was a most immed about two years to construct. jately followed by the introduction inte opinion of the Committee this delay is granted popular forms of Goverment, and the Legislative Touncil of what was per unwarrantable. Since the receipt of that we trust the day is not far distant when haps the most important legislation of they, your Committee has once again the Colony of Hongkong will enjoy the year-the Rents Ordinance. There have tise, urgency of the matter, expressing its same benefits.

written to the Government, emphasising boon two subsequent Ordinances passed disappointment at the length of time es in order to make the original Ordinance timated to be necessary to erect the mitteo's deep regret at the death of the The Chairman expressed the Com. thoroughly watertight and your Com-building, and once more suggesting that to Mr. E. J. Noroaha; he could per. mittee is confident that members share the whole scheme be placed in the hands sonally testily to the great amount of Stokes, F. P. de Y. Soares, R. E. Gunn, with them the gratification at the fact of outside, contractors under the super- that the Government of this Colony has vision of one of the local firms of work Mr. Noronha did for the Associa wen fit to set and act strongly--in the

w architects.

tion. He also recorded the resignation interests of householders. We sincerely

by Mr. W. "Jackson of the office of hon

THE SERVANTS' PROBLEM. hope that the Government will continua ita

Becretary and» treasurer. Mr. Jackson

The CHAIRMAN mentioned that the notice policy of protection and wis refrain from

held the post from the inception of the imposing any additional burder by way

y the Government. The Association; he was a hard worker and his convening the meeting announced that the of a rates revision on the rent-paying Genaus taken hast year showed that there place would be difficult to fill.

scrvants' problem would come up for dis- community. The housing shortage in this were over 3,000 non-Chinese residing on

He said there were many Colony, and especially in the Kowloon the Kowloon Peninsula and for these. Peninsula, is still acute and we trust that 3,000 residents there is absolutely no The annual meeting having been post. rumours, but nothing definite, as to the the Government will not suspend the ope- hospital accommodation whatsoever on poned in consequence of the strike, the sonally, he thought that what they heard proposed attitude of the servants. Per- ration of the Ordinances have referred the mainland.

Surely we have some Chaingan was able to include the follow were only rumours but it was best to to until the housing supply is adequate ground for complaint in the fact that, ing reference to the Association's, share in prepared and he invited members to ax- to the community's needs.

whereas a site was decided upon so long coping with the troubles of that period. press their views. The Peak residents There is no doubt that the Government go as September, 1920, renders have not He said:

were "forming an association very much lound assistance and moral backing from yet even been called for and two years The Committee are pleased that the oa the lines of theirs, and, ho believed, the many letters which we sent it prior are expected to elapse between the time Association has been of practical use to intended to take up the servant question. to the framing of the Benta Ordinance of commencement of work and the com- the residents of Kowloon during the If so the K-R.A should join forces, as in which we exposed cases of raising and pletion of the first part of the building. recent strike by attending to the this question, affected the whole Colony, I think members will appreciate the fact We can only express the hope that the sale of meat, broad and milk at the and no section could take independent that as the Government moved so strong. Government will now see that the scheme depot at the Kowloon Railway Station, ly in the matter the publication of much is rapidly pushed forward and that its which was arranged by the Government, correspondence on this point was render-fulfilment will not be in any way delayed and I take this opportunity to convey ed unnecessary. At the present time by other works, such as the general the Association's thanks to the many there is an encouraging activity are development of the locality in which the gentlemen who volunteered for the work gards house building and the hope of hospital will be situated. In any caso, of your Committee is that the time is not this Association has already intimated far distant when the supply of houses to the Government in a report on the sub will be adequate to our requirements.

MOTO 'BUSES.

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THE STRIKE.

DISCUSSION BY THE MEETING.

ject, the necessity of peace and quietude DISCRIMINATION BETWEEN PASSENGERS.". for patients should be kept in view and ro buildings, either residential or indas .Mr. ANDERSON asked as to the conduct Last year there were published in the trial should be allowed in the vicinity of the motor 'bus service. He said the Government Gazette lengthy regulations of the site. These disadvantages, exist buses did not seem to keep to scheduled governing the establishment of a proposed ing in the case el, the Government Civil ne trois further they en la were motor thus service. Those regalations Hospital, should not be duplicated on ing clothes, so long as they could afford to pay ten cents, were allowed to take were very largely based on our recom- this side of the harbour. mendations and it seemed that

first clase seats in cars. It was objection at last

able to have people in very dirty clothes Kowloon was to have an adequate and

and smoking bad cigarettes sitting next The CHAIRMAN said that as regards to ono on the buses.

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TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.

cussion.

action.

be

Mr. A. MORLEY, thought that the time was inopportune; it would be better to could be done by discussing the problem let things die down a bit." No good in public. As to paying servants during the period, they went on strike, Mr. Morley suggested that this was purely af individual matter. If servante had be haved reasonably well, in leaving things it was open tond coming back promptly.

employers to Fo boped the Association would not lend itself to anything in the Lature of ro was an idea that we should get our own prisals. In some people's minds there back but the Association should be dis creet in such a matter. The registration cheap transportation service." Tendera | Traffic control in Kowloon is very much

of servants had been found in Shanghai were later asked for and given. But, to better to-day than it was a your ago.

not to be workable because of solid regret of the whole community, that Definite routes have been laid down for

The policy scheme was dropped by the Govern-rickshas and motor cars approaching and routes and times the Association might be Opposition by the servants.

savoured of autocratic restriction and be ment and bas never

beard leaving the ferry wharf, and using other able to Through private enterprise, roads in the Peninsula. Much better con- but the by writing to the Company did not think the Government would give i exclusion of coolies would present its could see, the howover, Kowloon new possesses a motortrol is exercised by the police. Caution a lot of dificulties. If a man could pay its support. As far as he cou 'bus service which is a means of edy signs for motorists, in English and his ten cente he did not see how he could cheap and efficient transport. Although Chinees, are now displayed in Nathad be

prevented from riding

Cunny agreed with the Chair. this amall pioneer service has its value, Rond and it would be of great assistance it is, by its very nature, of little or no to the police if residents would take care man and remarked that passengers could benefit to the European residents of Kow. always to observe these signs and the of some artist in dress before they were not very well bo subjected to the scrutiny loon who had been led to expect some signals of police officers. It has been thing very much superior in every way. brought to notice that ricksha coolies allowed to travel. If people wished to As the development of outlying districts have often been encouraged by the pas transport they must put up with their advantage of a very cheap method of for the purpose of providing European sengers to act contrary to signe and residential areas in one of the obvious signals. It is hoped that all: Kowloon ngabours on the 'bus. He would do is shortly leaving the Colony on retire- -needs of Kowloon it is the hope, not only residents will ico-operate to prevent viola precate, the Association raising such mont was proposed by the Chairman who

sinca

boed

of this Association but of retilente genotions of regulations which have been de rally, that matters will not be allowed signed for their special benefit.

to remain where they are at present, sad that before very long we op this side of the harbour will possess modern travelling facilitics better suited to our needs..

MEDICINE AND WATER.

matters with which the Committee had The Chairman briefly referred to other

dealt during the year. One was the in *** WHY NOT TRAMWAYS?

convenience caused to Kowloon residents In this connection it is to be hoped by the lack of dispensing facilities after that the Government will seriously con p. The Government regrotted its sider the advisability of providing an inability to interfere" but the Committee efficient and modern tramway service still felt that in the case of druge ur- When one remember that on the Hong- gently needed at night Kowloon was very kong side tram-cars run to such outlying ill provided for. Surely, it should not districta as Quarry Bay and Sbaukiwan be beyond the capabilities of the Goyera there is rely reason in our suggestion ment (the Chairman remarked) to give Hunghom, Kowloon City, etc, could be prise fails to meet this real want.

take

quetion.

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Mr. W. J. STORES agreed. No attack had been made and, until it had been, the Association had nothing to act upon. meeting; it must be left to a committee. Preparatione could not made by a public

The subject then dropped.

" VOTES OF THANZE.

A vote of thanks to Mr. Robertson, whe

The report and accounts were then said the Association was grateful to Mr. sdopted.

Robertson for many years of splendid service Thanks were also recorded to the retiring President, Captain Wheeler, the strike. and to the Chairman for his work during

_THE_COLLETÉRY_AUTE.

to hear members views with regard to The CHAIRMAN said they would be glad the hospital question.

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Mr. CURRY: I think we had better con- centrate on the cemetery the hospital scheme being so far away. Perhaps we

THE PEARL OF THE FACIFTO. « shall all be dead before it is settled.

The CHAIEMAN said that the Govern- The glories of the waltz should be ment would not reconsider its decision on quickened afresh by The Fearl of the the cemetery question, but Mr. F. F. de

Pacific composed by Maud Fitz-Stabbs, SCARES said thought the Govern- better known locally as Mrs. Harry ment would move the cemetery.

Woods. Already a popular success in Mr. T. W. HOBERTSON thought that the Australia, that Sham Biri Po, Hongkok, Yaunati, | little" more protection, if private enter site of the cemetery-just behind King's and "Orlaid on the "Heather'

"waltzes, by the same similarly served, more especially in view The Committee has received many couro building site. The cemetery the Pearl" will soca become a

Park-would make a very recreation composer, there is every reason to believe favourite such cars would a would undoubtedly during ertain hours of the day and of Mr WJ STOKIS agreed.

the fact that the roads along which plaints as to the indifferent water supply should be miles further Wowloon beyond. The tune is not flamboyant but in dancing circles in the Colong, and open up much desizable territory for re-having to pay exorss water charger for was expanding so fast that, in a very few is simple and sweet and ideal for its pur- sidential purposes. There is no reason nothing more substantial than air reyears, the proposed cemetery site would be post, the second movement, in particular, why a circular route could not be designed, gistered by the meters. An improvement in the middle of the town to cater for all thess, districts. This is had been promised by the Government in amatter which might well engage the the course of the next four months; an of a town now. early attention of the incoming Com additional wain was to be laid in Tai- mitten

kooktezi Road.

Mr. SOARES: It is right in the centre Mr. Brons: It is far more valuable as a building site.

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