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THE BUDGET DEBATE."

CRITICISMS BY UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS.

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"REPLIES BY OFFICIAL MEMBERS.

A meeting of the Council was held in

gent:-

THE SUPPLY HILL

the Council Chamber yesterday, Pre- The CotesIL SECRETARY moved the second reading of the Bill intituled An HIS EXCELLENCY TUE OFFICER ADMINISTER-Ordinance to apply a'sum not exceeding

ING THE GOVERNMENT (Mr. CLAUD

17,908,016 to the Public Service of the SEVERS, C.M.G.)

year 1993.

H.E. the General Officer in Command of the Troops (Major-General Sir Jos FOWLER, EC.M.G., C.B., D.S.0.)." Hon. Mr. A. G. M. FLETEBRA, C.M.G.,

C.B.E. (Colonial Secretary).

HON. MR. E. V. D. PARR. The Hon. Mr. E. V. P. Pann: It is

So-

Hon. Mr. J. H. KEMP, K.D., C.BE/alloitted that the outstanding fenture Are their quarters adequate and their is just as much building going on there,

(Attorney-General).

Treasurer).

Hon. Mr. D. W. TRATAN (Colonial Hon. Mr. ER HALLIFA, O.B.E.

(Secretary for Chinese Affairs). Hon. Mr. E A. Inviso (Director of

Education).

Public Works).

Hon. Alr. E. V. D. PARK.

Hon. Mr. A. O. Laso,

Hon. Mr. Chow SHov-SON. Hon. Mr. A. R. LOWE.

Hon. Mr H W. BED....

Hon, Mr. Na Hox Tsz.. Mr. A. DYER BALL (Clerk of Councils).

MINUTES.

to

The minutes of the last getting of the to increase. Coutell were confirmed and signed.

BINANCE

"Government laid on the table Financial

mitter.

"

The COLONIAL TREASURER Becondel and the motion was agreed to.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H.E. the Officer Administering the Government also laid on the table the Report of the Finacce Committee (No. 12), and moved that it be adopted.

The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded and

the motion was agreed to.

ONIUM AND SMUGGLING.

tho

THE LUIGUR GUILDS.;

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THE EXPENDITURE ON THE POLICE FORCE. Goverument work, the building of houses. "We re-echo your bope, Sir, that tho for the stuffs, has had to be abandoned restoration of peace and tranquility in owing to excessive costs, which ris-nets on China will before long render the task the community and makes the resona. of the Palice in Hongkong a less arduous house, shortage still further "acute. one than it now is, but fear that at long as building plans cannot be carried present this is a forlorn hope. We note out, for these reasons, Senior Government that the cost of the police establishment European Servants should be granted a is to be advanced by some $170,000 to a house allowance and this ought to apply total of $1,625,000. I found necessary, to bachelors as well as families wherever this sum must still further be increased, they may be domiciled for the time being," The question, however, is whether the The matter of building costs has beet Colony is getting full yalue for these referred to before in this Council and," large sumap whether every man, Euro- might not have assumed its present, pro- pean and Native, in the force is assisting portions if the Goyarument" had" deals our mergetic Captain Superintendent of with it sooner. The building contractors, Poliw to the best of his ability; whether ride a recent letter which appeared in the Chinese and Indian constables

the local Press, and advices addressed by receive adequate-juditecment not to fail them to their employers, say, that thei in their duties when temptations arises!

angunt of building at present, going on Discipline is, of course, of paramount importance, bus to the men hare to sul in this Colony is such that there are not. out to too many irksome drills off duty enough workmen in the Colony to cope with it. What does Shanghai dod. There living conditions such as to promote of the Budget is the present satisfactory contentment and efficiency! Are

and is it trus that certain work is costing. position of the Colony's finances, the language allowances sufficient and dis. mare here than it is being regularly. actual balance for 1921 being 8478,745. tributed to the best advantage. That carried out or there? Why is the supply the Europeans should speak, Chinese and labour into the Colony being unlaw Land sales, amounting to 22.500.000 (due the Chinese speak English is most.

fully restricted? the foresten circumstances you important.

There has, T believe, never miration, Sir) and the Colony's" extensive been a rise in the history of the Colony it is the unanimous opinion of my un when the efficiency of the Force was more oficial colleagues, and I believe I am HOR, Mr. T. L. PERKINS (Director of Programme of building new roads. is necessary than it is to-day. It seems a voicing the opinion of all right thinking

largely responsible for this satisfactory question whether the sentences imposed men and women in the Colony, that the .. state of affairs. With a continuance of by our Magistrates are suficient, and Government should take immediate steps, this wise policy, the 8000,000 esti- whether if they were empowered to uso by legislation if necessary, to bring all the "Cat" more frequently, it would labour guilds, untons and likes associa mated from Land Sales during the not tend to deter cowards who snatch tions in Hongkong under stricter control coming seat may be on the conservative women's-purse bags. We know that the We have had a most unpleasant expert side, whilst, given wise and progressive quality of mercy is not strained but ence and a bitter lesson in the last general light sentences under present conditions development, assessed taxes, "liquer and in most cases at least will not prevent strike, which practically paralysed th tobacco revenue, stamp duties, water crimes. We are gind to note that theconomic life of the Colony. No-one can excess and postage should also continue European strength is increased by 32 ympathise more than we do with the men, the majority of whom are recruited legitimate and reasonable aspirations of From the Royal Irish Constabulary. Now the labourer for the betterment of his cou. that this, one of the finest forces in the tions of living, but we strongly con As regards Opium revenue, I hold that Empire, has been disbanded, should the den those, who, under the cloak of serv opportunity not be seized to at leasting the interests of the labouring classes. what I have said before in this Council double this number I personally am promote their own interests solely, at the." The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command

on these occasions has proved in the ene of those who think it should. For cont of the whole community. It is of H.E. the Officer Administering the interval to be correct.. The Government's instance, more European officers are re generally these men, who, while doing the quired to saperintend and assist the Breatest mischief to Society, escapo Minutes Nos. 81 to 83 and moved that difficulty in suppressing the smuggling of native police and preventive officers in punishment when the law is transgressed, the drug will increase in my opinion, the search for arms, opium, etc., and for they pull the strings Behind the scenes. they be referred to the Finance Com rather than diminish, though they may that more furopeans are required, for.me legislaion enacted which will there are equally other important duties and at a safe distance. We want to sea disecurage the trade by limiting the The policing of our harbour requires effectually put a stop to agitation and prevent supply and increasing the price, thereby constant and vigilant attention. The intimidation, and will also banding this additional revenue to the been appreciated, but pilferage from unscrupulous persons. My colleague, the improvement during the past year has labour unions being made the tools of smugglers. So long as China continues ships and lighters continnes and we hope Hon. Mr. Bird mentioned last year sums to grow the poppy, 1 maintain, Sir, that the rigilance of the police will also con of money which new workers have to pay da entrance fees before they are allowed tinue to improve. this cause will best be served by the

to start working here and which, of UCATIONAL MATTENS, Government controlling the import of

course, many cannot pay and so have to. Under Education we note that one stay away. Now the contractors, who opium into China. Fining ships will not Shorthand Teacher only is mentioned on have written the above letters, must acc prevent the smuggling, for ship's officers page 53 and we consider that the Govern that this is one of the chief causes, if not cannot fairly be held responsible whore ment should do more to excourage the the 'cause, of their present troubles. This. PUBLICAN LICENCE-FEES,

the police fail. The Hon. Member, re- Hongkong is lamentably behind any other allowed to remain one of legitimate younger generation to take ap. shorthand important building question must bui The COLONIAL SECRETARY moved the

presenting the Chamber of Commerce business centre of the Empire in the lack supply and demand, and the Govern- following resolution i

Resolved that the scale for fees payable urged last year that these penalties of elementary shorthand writers, and it ment's plain duty is to see that the should not be imposed on ships, where cannot be too well known that the reces development of the Colony is not stuiti- for Publican's Licences as specified in

sity for stenographers will increase as fied or impeded by prices reaching a the Second Schedule to the Liquors it can be proved that all possible reason the business of the port increasca More higher point than the general trade of the Consolidation Ordinance, 1911, Ordinance able precautions have been taken by the consideration in the education of the Colony can support. The high water No. 9 of 1911, shall, with effect from the 1st December, 1922, be replaced and Masters and Officers to prevent sugal European children of the commark has now been reached. Contractors manity is called for.. We do not grudge and the workmen themselves stand to lose that the following scale, shall be spegling. The Chamber of Commerce have our Chinese friends and neighbours being moat if the present state of things goes. stituted therefor :-

similarly arged that the Government better off than Europeans in Hongkong from bad to worse. Publican's.licence:-

The Director of Public Works is ope should adopt the same attitude as the in this respect but it is not everybody Chinese Maritime Customs in this re-afford to send their children Home to be Foint.

among the European comununity who can rating successfully quarry works at North Cannot the P.W.D. similarly educated and with the expansion of the make their own bricks for Government. Colony this question of the education of buildings and thus remove another causa We approve of the Harbour Master's foreign children requires more attention of present increased cost?

We note that the estimated, expendi- $1,000 appointment being restored to the posi

ture on new pumping plant for Tytam $2,000

Wa come now, Sir, to the Public Works Tuk is $311,000. Bave the Government tion relative to other Departments which Department policy and we note the considered the question $3,000

of electrical " 35,000 it formerly held, and the shipping com Government think they will probably pumps for this extension? If so, what is. $50,000 and over 88,000 munity will, 1 ain quite sure, be glad to reach the 7 millions estimated to be the relative capital cost of the steam (b)-Elsewhere in the Colony the hear that our present Harbour Master is already allotted to several large works for operation, and what is the relative spent, as a considerable part of this sum and electrical schemes completed ready publican's licence fees shall be at will beseft by the change. half the above rates!

actually in progress. We hope this does cost of operating same? We shall be glad to know how the not mean that the money is not to be . The COLONIAL SECRETARY wid: This resolution makes certain alterations and matter of Wireless Position Finders spent to the best advantage and full value.

It is noted that the estimated cost of: received, for it seems very problematical in one respect an increase in fees now stands at present? The importance of whether so large à sun, under present Hill district has been increased from. gus lighting for the City subarbs, and charged for publicans' licenses. The

our Harbour increases

every year and conditions, can be properly spent. Would $65,000 to $78,000 and the electric light- existing scale is under a rateable value the necessity for these Wireless Finders not much wastage be avoided by drawing ing has been decreased from $45,760 to up a more modest programme and getting gas,000. Is it the intention of the a fee of $1,500, under $8,000, fee of in times of fog becomes more urgent,

arrears brought more up to date We Government to increase the number of $2,000; under $10,000, a fee of $2,000: The members of the shipping community should like to know when the Peak motor gas, lamps and decrease the number of under $32,000, a fee of $3,000 and above with whom I have consalted consider that rond is going to be finished? It was electric lamps? Have the Goverament a rateable value of 832,000, a fee of $3,500, The old schedule dates from the time when this instrument is a necessity, and it is completed in time for the last summer the beries system of electric lighting for understood this road was to have been considered the advisability of adopting: there were a number of small and some hoped that when Hongkong sets the rains, but at present it does not seem that streets which gives such excellent results." what diereputable public houses in the Colony which were gradually eliminated example, the Chinese, Maritime Customs it will be ready even for by next year's in Shanghai and further has the ad- by the Government. The result, of course, will follow suit by erecting similar2000. I am one of those who make vantage of being controlled from one or was favourable to the larger premises Wireless Position Finders along the of new roads in the Colony so long as

no apology for approving of the building two points t

REORGANISATION OF PUBLIO - WORKS which remained. Altogether there ar

they open new building sites and this Bow five fully licensed houses. It is

contend, shown to be amply

DEPARTMENT." thought equitable to alter this schedule I think what the Hon. Member for the Policy is,

justified by results. The Unofficial Mom

In view of the large amount of money to suit existing conditions and this has Chamber of Commerce said last year bers, however, would like to be assured expended on public works, we are of been done by increasing the intervals on the abject of the Observatory has that the $492,000 for the Shek- Boad opinion that further reorganisation of between the rateable values, increasing been amply justified in the interval, and includes the cost of metalling and tar of the Director of Public Works should this department is desirable. The duties. the fees charged for the largest premise it has been proved conclusively that painting and decreasing the fees for the smallest expansion" is necessary. We approve. We should establishments: The actual result of this therefore, a new, transit instrument and regarding the following items-No. 65 by this officer should be carried out by like some explanation amount of detail work at present hurdled be advisory only, and y the enormous increase will be that the fee for the apparatus for remitting wireless time Page 78- original estimate for the Kow- his senior assistants, each of whom Hongkong Hotel, which is assssed at signals which is to be purchased, but the loos Hospital $250,000, revised estimate should have charge of his own depart $180,000, is increased from $3.500 to $8,000 question arises why this instrument” was

$534,000. The King Edward Hotel and the Repulse not erected before the present typhoon

No. 79 (B) training nullah, Waterloo powers and responsibilities. Such an ment and have considerably increased Bay Hotel remain as at present and the season and whether, if it had been, the Palace Hotel, Kowloon, is decreased from serious. loss of two ships, in one case 21,000, increased to $48,000

Lord Nullah, extension to Temple, arrangement would tend to expedite the $1,000 to 8000. It is not a question of with ralasble lives, might not have been No. 98, page 80: quarters for Inspector remove the present delay experienced in * carrying out of public works and should raising revenue but of adjusting the averted. The matter is to be referred to of Vernacular Education in the New obtaining Government, sanction for the balance by reducing the sum the smaller the Government and if what I have hiat- people are paying and which they comed at proves to have been the case then Territories, Taipo, $15,000 incressed to erection of buildings, sanitary works, plain is not a fair one. V

indeed someone has blundered. My 36,000. Will this building be required etc. Quite possibly an increase up the The ATTORNEY-GENERAL seconded and colleague from the Chamber of Commerce for a native or a European I

salaries of the senior technical staff would the resolution was passed.

No. 106, page 81: what annual revenue be involved, but it is not unlikely that has more to say on this subject, but before leaving it I would mention the is anticipated from the construction of economies in other directions would be

Water Bost of our The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command intendent of Police, which Captain Buper $440,000 Dock at Lai Chi Kok, effected and the Government would have sbody of senior technical assistants of HE. the Officer Administering the was on his own initiative, to Shanghai The cost of building in the Colony i sach sccustomed to the control of a de Government laid on the table, an Order and Manila to consult with the Police increasing beyond all bounds and in my partment, and of fried administrative in Council under the Societies Ordinance Departments there in order to compare opinion underprent conditions it is powers from which, to select-- futurs 1020 declaring the society known as the notes and possibly bensfit the Colony by not likely to be less for some time to Directors and Assistant Directors of Hongkong and Wuchow Steamers Indes their experiences. It might be suggested come, if indeed at all in our time. I say Public Works as required. In making trial Association to be an unlawful that the Director of the Observatory emphatically that it is the Government's these remarks we are not ariticising our society, as it is being used and is likely would be well advised to pay the obsex bounden duty to look round and see how hard-working Director, but are desirous to be used for purposes, incompatible with vatories of Sicawei and Manila & similar bet they car remedy this serious state of helping in what it is thought it:bo¬ the posch and good order of the Colony."visit.

of affairs. It is fairly well known that coming a two arduous task for one man,”

(a)-Lo Victoria and Hill District (as defined by the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance." (90) ;- spect... When the rateable, value of thej

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