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GOVERNMENT'S POLICY CORDIALLY ENDORSED.

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OF THE HIGH COST OF LIVING.

The feature of the Budget, Debate in the Legislative Council. yesterday afternoon was the very cordial approval of the Govern ment's policy expressed by the Eascial Members. It was the unanimous opinion that the Government were proceeding on the right lines in studying economy and conserving the Colony's finan cial resources.

For the first time in the history of the Colony the collective views of the Unofficial members of the Council were presented by one of the Chinese members. This fact was commented upon in a very felicitous manner by the Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard who complimented Sir Shouson. Chow upon the way in which he had performed the task entrusted to him. The compliment was thoroughly deserved for Sir Shouson Chow made an admirable speech which was followed with the closest attention.

The Hon. Dr. Kotewall, speaking on behalf of the Chinese community, entered a strong plea that the Government would" re-consider their decision to raise school lees in the Colony, and subsequently, after approving the Government's décision to admit men as well as women to the Victoria Hospital, suggested that the patients in the Government hospitals might, if they so wished, be attended by their own doctors. The Colonial Secretary, in his reply, however, expressed the opinion that the higher school fees as now arranged would not indict the slightest hardship on Chinese families. He also intimated that the Government could not allow Boctors to attend Government hospitals for private practice,

The Hon. Mr, W. E. L. Shenton addressed the Council on behalf of the Justices of the Peace. He suggested the possibility of holding an enquiry into the reasons for the constantly increasing cost of living. The Government promised that this question should receive their earnest attention, but thought it would be found that the high cost of living was due to causes entirely beyond the Government's control. Mr. Sheaton also pointed out that while next year the fees for marriage licences and the registration of births were expected to increase by fifty per cent. the fees for the public executioner were expected to increase to a simila extent

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H.E. The Governor presided.oyer the meeting of the Council and those present included HE. The General Officer Commanding The Troops. (Major-Genéral C. Laard, C.B... C.M,C.), the Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr. W. T. Soathorn, C.M.G.), the Attorney-General (Sir Joseph Kemp), the Colonial Treasurer (Hon. Mr. C. Mcl. Messer, O. B.E.), Hon Mr. E R. Hallifax, C.M.G., C.B.E. (Secretary for Chinese Affairs), Hou. Mr. H. T. Jackman (Acting Director of Public Works), Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolle (Captain Superintendens of Police), Hon. Sir Shouson Chew, Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Hon. Mr. W. EL Shenton, Hon. Mr.. A. C. Hydes, Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., Hod. Mr. J.. Owen Hughes and Mr. E. W. Hamilton (Deputy Clerk of Councils). The Colonial Secretary formally moved the second reading of the Ordinance to apply a sum not ex- ceeding $17430,103 to the Public Service of the year 1999.

The Colonial Treasurer seconded, HON. SIR SHOU-SON CHOW Hon. Sir Shou-aon Chow said Sir, The Cuty devolves on me, as the senior unofficial member of this Council for the time being, to pre- sent the collective views of the unofficial members on the Budget this year, leaving to my honourable colleagues to bring forward in- dividually any special points they may wish to make.

Historical Retrospect.

presents a step in the right direc tion; indeed, we feel that even more should be done than has been hitherto, in the way of in creasing Carestry work in the New Territories. The aim should be to make the Colony, as far as possible, self-supporting in the matter of its supplics of firewood. This applies also to other essential commodities Territories and in this connection, we would respectially commend to the Government's notice the good work being done by the New Territories Agricultural Show Com- mittee. Surb work deserves the fullest encouragement and support. of the Government and the public. The Government, might well con sider establishing, or at least as- sisting private enterprise to estab lish, experimental farms for the growing of vegetables, etc., sa that the Colony may be more indepen- dent of outside supplies...

Police And District Watchmen. The increase on the head "Police Force is undoubtedly large. But there can be no cavil nt it, because the Colony's expansion makes it necessary. The steady growth of the population, owing to the peace and security that can be enjoyed within our borders, has meant the filling up of a large number of empty houses in recent months; and many houses which were in course of construction or were in contem plation before the outbreak of the Strike in 1995, are now completed. This means additional areas to be protected by the Police. The dis turbed state of the adjoining Main- land, too, has, caused many thou sands of people in seek refuge in Heng Kong, and it is inevitable in the nature of things, unfortunately, that these should include a pec centage of bad characters. There- fore, it is only proper that the police should have the numbers necessary to cope with their heavier responsibilities. The Police and the District Watch Force also. may add-have performed yeoman service during another year of strain and anxiety. Their zeal and good work must be a source of pride to the Hon. Captain Super- intendent of Police and the Hon. Secretary for Chinese Adairs, to whom we wish to tender our con gratulations on the able manner in which they have applied the firm and tactful policy laid down by your Excellency.

Piracy

We concur with the Government's policy of contributing towards the cost of threo armed launches for anti-piracy work in the delta. It is essential that everything in our power should be done to protect our commerce from the depre dations of pirates. Two weeks ago the British steamship, Kochow was last year-that posterity should bear pirated on the West River. On this its share of the cost. The decision occasion: His Majesty's Naval vessels to font the loan is welcome for the took action against the villages further reason that it restores to from which the pirates came, and our surplus balances the large sum it is sincerely to be hoped that this of 81,916,406 which has already will have proved to be a salutary been expended therefrom on water lesson. In the existing state of or our minds, that the loan, are of the greatest value in afford- works development. There is no lawlessness adequate Naval patrols when placed on the market, will being protection to trading vessels: taken up without the least difficulty, nor if action can be taken against since it cannot fail to commend the haunts of the pirates after a itself to all sections of the com-

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Malarial Research." Proceeding to deal with individun! Malaria has long been a serious items in the Estimates, I should problem in the Colony, and we wel like to refer, first, to the item come the appointment of a specially "Survey of Steamships which trained malarial

be to investigate ferred to during the Budget debate day A Colony like this cannot Fees of Court: or Office." gratulate your Excellency on the hare examined with care the ses the steps to be taken to deal with estimated capacity of 200 million Hong Kong does not intend to go We local conditions, and advise as to nearly a year ago as having an stand still, for to stop is to go back. able manner in which, at the last sional paper dealing with increased the disease. The Hon. Mr. Shen- gallons, we cannot think that this back. The vitality it has shown in meeting of this Council, you re- viewed the financial bistory of the expenditure in the Harbour De ton will make further reference to will do much towards meeting the the face of Colony during the past thirty years.

partment, and additional revenu: this subject in his speech, but growing needs of the island as it years more than justies in recent our faith Your masterly survey has been read be derived from raising the may say here that we hope the ap would increase our storage capacity in the future. Your Excellency has by the public with the greatest arvey fees. That the Harbour De pointment marks the beginning of by less than 10 per cent. At that referred to the wonderful results. interest and "pleasure, for it is a partment has been under-staffed an organised effort to eradicate debate your Excellency stated that that can be achieved, when Britons record that awakens our istent was clearly shown at the inquest on malaria entirely from this Colony you hoped before long to lay on the and Chinese collaborate in the deve Fride in the Colony's achievements, those who lost their lives in the s.s. where it still takes such beavy toll table of this Council a sessional lopment of a country. An example and kindles fresh confidence in its Leung Kwong disaster recently, and every year.

paper giving very full information of this is to be seen in the present future.

we are glad to learn that steps

ou every aspect of our water supply splendid co-operation between the The Budget.

problem, and furnishing all the British and Chinese sections of the our Kowloon-Canton Railway. The

At the outset we wish to con. appears on. page 9 under the head whose duty if search officer Reservoir. If this was the one re-to regain the premier position one

Victoria Hospital.

have been taken to remedy this. The Government's intention to

the same measure of loyalty and co-operation in that future to which and unshaken faith. (Applause.) we are looking with steadfast hope

It is further very gratifying to hear admit men as well as wamen to the data necessary for. formula and Colony needs only the loyalty and We desire also to congratulate that arrangements are being made Victoria Hospital has our cordial future policy in this respect," you, Sir, and the Hon. Colonial whereby a special Hong Kong approval, as we consider this an that a Commission would be ap-co-operation which were displayed Secretary on the manner in which passenger certificate issued in Hong economical arrangement which pointed to study it. The import by all sections of the community in the Budget has been framed, and Kong will have equivalent value all might well have been made long ance of an adequate supply of the face of the big crisis of 1925 to prosented to, this Council. Your over the world with the passenger ago. Your Excellency will, we fresh water for the island of Hong make it invincible against all at- Excellency and the Hon. Colonial certificate issued by the Authorities hope, carefully consider our sugges- Kang and Kowloon cannot be over tempts to check its progress and Secretary have placed the Colony in the United Kingdom, Naturally tion that patients be granted the emphasized and we trust. Sir, that we can assure you, Sir, with all in your debt by the care and fore- all this involves more expenditure right of being treated by their own this sessional power will not be confidence, that you can count upon aight you have bestowed upon this on the Harbour Department, bat doctors if they so desire. Although unduly delayed. onerous task; and I wish to assure We do not grudge this, as we that suggestion when first made

Aerodrome. you that the unofficial, members realize that our prosperity and did not receive official approval, fully endorse the conservative future development depend upon we feel constrained to point out drome, to which your Excellency The proposal to build an acro- policy you have pursued. Although the attractiveness of the port, and onee, more that its adoption, be-alluded in your speech at the last we think we are right in believing the facilities we are able to offer sides bringing increased revenue to meeting of this Council, affords HON. MR. D. G. M. BERNARD. that the Colony has weathered the ships which make use of it. It has the Government through scyerest storm that has ever always been

our desire to see patients being encouraged to use is keeping fully abreast of the more pleasing evidence that the Colony aflicted it, we cannot yet afford

low as possible, to the hospital, will give greater satis- times. When the aerodrome is com- said: Your Excellmey, the Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard charges as to relax our vigilance, and · our

encourage watchword must still be economy here; and

shipping to come faction to the public, with whose pleted Hong Kong will have an im Senior European Unofficial Mem- we should be very money it was that the hospital was portant new asset, and will take its ber of this Council, I wish to as consistent, of course, with efficiency, much opposed to any increase in built in celebration of Her Majesty place as a link in the chain of sociate my colleagues and myself and the essential needs of the

charges. which might militate Queen Victoria's jubilee." Colony's steady expansion/

against this. Bat the increase in the survey fees are small and sp pear reasonable, and we do not feel that any protest can be justifi- ably raised against them.

Water Excess Supply And Meter

Rants.

airways with which the Imperial with the address which has just Probationer Nurses. The Proposed $5,000,000. Loan.

Government is binding the Empire been delivered by the Senior Un- The increased use being made of yet closer together. The commu official Member. This is the firit. We must express our gratification

the services of locally trained pronity'a satisfaction with the prospect occasion on which the views of the that the Government has been able

bationer nurses is welcome, for not of this new acquisition to our com- Unofficial Members have been pre- to avoid imposing any fresh taxa

only are those nurses doing very mercial and social amenities is in-sented by a Chinese. Member, and tion. The Public appreciates the

useful work, but they will in time creased by the knowledge that the I wish to take the opportunity of regard the Government has shown

be the means of spreading a know- Secretary of State for the Colonics congratulating my in this respect,"

honourable a any extra On the same page, under the ledge of Western medicine and has proposed that the Imperial friend on the able manner in which burdens in these try'ng times would same head, we notice a decrease hygiena throughout South China, Government shall bear three-quar-ho has performed this very impor- have been most unwelcome. The of as much as 870,000y against the Vehicular-Forryje ters of the cost, and the Colony tant-duty. Ia bis concluding re- *- Colony's satisfaction is increased item Water Excess Supply and In connection with the Estimate one-quarter. It is sincerely to be marks he drew attention to the by the knowledge that, despite this, Meter Bents." There is no doubt of the Fublic Works Department hoped that this proposal will re- necessity of co-operation between there will be no check to pro- that the population of the Colony we should like to refer to the ceive the approval of His Majesty's British and Chinese which I think gress, thanks to the Government's has materially increased during the scheme for a vehicular ferry. We Government. decision to Boat a loan of 85,000,000 past twelve months, and we are hope that the matter will not be. Concinding Remarks. for the purpose of financing certain therefore, at a loss to understand lost sight of, and we await with urgent essential public works. This why such a large shrinkage in the interest the report we understand express our entire agreement with Before concluding, Sir, I wish to policy has our full approval and receipts is anticipated. We shall be the Government will publish when the sound policy you are pursuing that to-day the Unofficial Members unqualified support. The works in glad if your. Excellency will give us the matter has been fully consider in husbanding the financial question will benefit speceeding further information on this point. generations even more, perhaps, The Colony's Supply Of Essential

cd.

is generally recognized as being essential for the well being and fore especially gratifying to End progress of the Colony. It is there

re have been happy to leave the ex- sources of the Colony while at the pression of their collective views ou Water Supply.

same time pushing ahead essential the Budget in the hands of the it is only fair-ne I had the honour The sub-head Afforestation which has had to stand over is in without undue financial strain. their behalf I want to thank him Another important public, work public works that can be undertaken Senior Chinese Member and on to point out when addressing-thie-u unter District Office, North: (page creased water supply We note Hong Kong, to-day, with all its for the able way in which he has Council on a similar occasion in 19), is increased from $1,000 to that a sessional paper will shortly troubles; Is still one of the greatest presented them (Applause). 1023, and again in November of 82,000. This, in our opinion, re-be issued on the proposed Aberdeeni ports in the world, and may look (Continued on page 9.)

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