1929-06-28 — Page 3

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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1929.

HONG KONG TREES AND FLOWERS.

REPORT ON THE BOTANICAL AND FORESTRY... DEPARTMENT.

The weather throughout the whole ↑ Collison Prohibited area:-Acacia year (1999) was very favourable for confusa, acacia pennata, bischofin boch gardening and forestry opera-javanica, leucaedh glanca, spondis tions. The fourth quarter was ex-lutea, sapium sebiferum, aleùrites ceptionally dry and sanny, and Fordii, erythrina erista-galli, gledits winter-flowering shrubs, trees and chiaustralis and adenanthera in- annuals were much better than dur-termedia. ing the past few years.

Typhoon signals were hoisted on only two occasions during the year, and no damage was done to either plantations or coadside trees by gales which usunity destroy large numbers of young trees during the latter part of the year,

The rainfall for the year was 80.39 inches in 180 days as against 120,19 inches on 176 days'in 1027.

Miscellaneous Planting.The planting of trees on roadsides and vacant plots to replace those killed by the severe gales of 1997 was carried on up to the end of the year.

On banks which are not allocated as playing fields in King's Park 203 mixed towering trees and shrubs and 780 creepers were planted, Serious damage was done to trees, shrubs and creepers by gonts which are from time to time grazed in the Park.

LABOUR GOVERN- MENT'S POLICY.

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3.-The inmediate signature of the Optional "Clause, "the conse quout acceptance of the jurisdie- on of the Permanent Court of International Justice in all justici able disputes and the signature of the General Act of Arbitration, Conciliation and Judicial Settle ment, drafted and approved by the Assembly of the League of Nations In 1929,

-The repudiation of the agree ment with regard to military and naval forces which the Conserva Live Government has attempted to negotiate with France.

5. The immediate and uncondi- tional withdrawal of all foreign troops from the Rhineland.

Gardens, Parks, and Grounds. Botanic Gardens.-A granite me morial in the shape of a Pai Laa was erected at the top of the main entrance steps in the Old Garden by the Imperial War Graves Com- mission in memory of the Chinese, in the service of the British Govern-cuttings, all were doing well at the

7.-The establishment of the full- ment who died through enemy action end of the year.

est possible publicity with regard during the Great War 1914-1018, Trees Felled.--In connection with to international relations and Two rockeries, were removed to trafic requirements large shade policy, the publication of any in

trees were removed from the follow ternational agreement not yet dis- ing areas:-Canton Road, Kowloon, closed, or disclosed only imperfect- adjoining Naval Hospital, Queen'sly, and the submission of all inter- Road East, Wood Road, Wanelni, national engagements to the House Nathan Road, Kowloon: Fellings of of Commons.

6. The promotion of interna-

ling golf course 500 mixed trees

On the low hills adjoining Fan- tional economic co-operation, as recommended by the International Economic Conference of 1997, and were planted.

The open space adjoining Taipoternational Labour Office.

a cordial co-operation with the In- Market was planted Banian

make room for the memorial.

A very large specimen of banian (ficus retusa) adjoining the Azalea terraces, which was one of the oldest trees in the gardens, died and

was removed.

Grass Caterpillars (Thinlleta signifera) mande their appearance on lawas Juring the autumn: they were destroyed by dressings of diluted Jeyes Fluid, the dressings are most effective when applied at night.

The total number of trees, shrubs and plants sold during the year was

1.888.

Government House Grounds,

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pine and wild trees were carried out in areas damaged by fire and in connection with the development of building sites and extension of roads.

area

Undergrowth Clearing. The total cleared in connection with anti-malaria measures amounted to 3,10,345 square feet, for other pur poses such as cutting of traces for surveys, nullah training, road mak

A number of chrysalidocarpusing and other public improvements lutescens were planted to form a the areas cleared Amounted to screen on the east side of the guard | 1,083,295 square feet. house. Tennis lawns were regularly watered during the dry season and were further given such attention as they required, grass banks were regularly cleared of undergrowth.

The whole of the interior of the house was decorated on June 4 the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty the King, portions of the several house were decorated on other occasious during the year.

Mountain Lodge Ground's

8.-The systematic use of the League of Nations to promote the utmost possible measure of co- operation between the nations of the world.

9. The establishment of diploma- tie and commercial relations with the Russian Government.

British Cammonwealth of Nations,

1.The establishment of the closest possible co-operation, on terms of complete equality, between Great Britain and the Dominions. Insect Pests.-Pinetree câter-

2. The recognition of the right. pillars (dendrolimus punctatus) of the Indian people to self-govern made their appearance in largement and self-determination, and numbers during the early months of the admission of India to the the year in many parts of the British Commonwealth of Nations Colony. The usual method of des. on an equal footing with the self- truation and burying was carried governing Dominions. out and a total amount so dealt with amounted to 14,506 pounds.

Protection of Plantations.All fire barriers were cleared before the commencement of the dry sea- A. number of young trees of

son. ia Taipo Forestry Reserve a made, at Mount sinensis and casuarina equisetifolia in length was were planted in various portions of Collinson Prohibited area the bar the grounds to replace those des rier undoubtedly saved the majority troyed by the gale during the pre-of the young trees in the aren from

total destruction. vious year. Lawns were given such attention as they required and the valley was cleared of undesirable undergrowth

3.-The establishment of safe. guards against the exploitation of indigenous peoples by European capital, the prevention of forced labour and of injurious or inequit able conditions of employment, the

Every Woman ressus, macrocarpa, ennninghamit new section of barrier three miles protection of such people in the

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Colonial Cemetery,

A number of chrysalidocarpus latescens were planted as a screen near the caretakers quarters. The grass plots on either side of the central walk were planted with a row of phoenix roebelini. A number of trees overgrowing and likely to

causé damage to headstones were removed. All grass plots and banks were given such attention as they required

Forest Fires.

During the year 68 fres occurred, no very serious damage was done to pine plantations, the majority of the fires appeared to be caused by the careless dropping of lighted matches or tabacco; one man was apprehended at Wanchai Gap on February 17 in the act of deliberate- setting fire to grase and young trees, and he was subsequently con- victed and imprisoned.

Twenty-five of the fires occurred on the days of the Ching Ming and Chung Yeung Festival. Eleven of this number commenced in ceme teries and were due to carelesa bandling of fire crackers or sacri- feial papers.

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Kowloon Hospital Grounds. The extensive grounds of this hospital were taken over by this Department in January. The major During the driest seasons of the portion of the grounds was laid out year a continuous watch was main- as lawns and grass slopes, and,intained for plantation and grass suitable areas flowering shrubs and fires; a senior forester wn

on

palms were planted owing to the at the office telephonds on all holi-

faree of the wind which blows across days and Sundays, and by this the grounds during the greater part means a lorry and foresters could be of the year the flowering shrubs sent out to the scene of the fires have not grown well. Bamboo within few minutes of a telephone hedges were planted to act as screen report being received. between the various blocks of quar- rites triloba) was planted by the ters. A row of shade trees (aleu-

side of the main approach road

Mount Collinson Prohibited área, The prohibition of entry to this aren in order to prevent damage, to the trees contained in it has so far been successful and has un doubtedly saved large numbers of trees from being destroyed by theft and fire.. There were no prosecu tions in respect of unauthorised

Children's Playground. The lawn at the west end of Queen's Gardens was taken over by this Department in January and maintained as a playground for use of children of occupiers of the ad-persons catering the area and the only damage during the whole year

cutting and one сабе of petty damage to the iron notices.

occupation of their land and in the exercise of civic rights, the develop- ment among them of the services of health and education, and their preparation, by all possible mears, for full self-government at the earliest practicable date.

4.The strengthening and exten- sion of the authority of the Man dates Commission of the League of Nations.

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3. The development, in operation with the ather States composing it, of the economic re- gources of the British Common- wealth of Nations, and the estab lishment of machinery for the ad- vice and supervision of intending emigrants.

Political Democracy.

1. The maintenance of the un- questioned supremacy of the House of Commons.

2-Uncompromising resistance to the establishment of a second. chamber with authority over finance and power to hamper the House of Commons and defeat de- mocratic decisions.

3. The abolition of plural vot-

of full 4-The establishment

ing. civil and political rights for Civil

Servants...

5.-Drastic legislation against corrupt practices at elections, and the abolition of practices which confer special political advantages

upon wealth.

6.The establishment of com plete publicity with regard to Party funds, and the termination of the practice of selling so-called honours.

joining Government quarters.' was a very small amount of grass- Wales and England, with autono-

Herbarium and Library.

7.The creation of separate legis- lative assemblies in Scotland,

mous powers in matters of local concern.

Since the treating of the interior of the building with hydrocyanic gas by the Government Analyst in June, 1927, no live insects have been [A.F.B. 8.] found among the books and plant

specimens.

Plant specimens of botanical in- terest and economic value were identified for local collectors and collectors outside the Colony, dried plant specimens were supplied to ed of a second and in some cases

Seven persons who were convict-paths were given such attention aÐ.

they required. various institutions outside the

Forestry Licences, New Ter- of a third or fourth forestry offence ritories.-Fees collected during the Colony,

Facilities for study were afforded were banished during the year, yenr amounted to 83,734.99

during 1997 fifteen persons were to visiting botanists who passed banished for similar offences. The against $4,099.70 in 1927. through the Colony, from time to absence of these persons from the

Agriculture, Etc..

Forest Guards Bervice, The total number of persona ar- rested and charged with forestry offences during the year was 981 assion of the path, which will even- Forest Service Paths.-The exten- against 356 in the proceeding year; tually give access to all parts of of these 248 were fined or imprison- Taipo Forestry Reserve was in pro ed, 25 cautioned, six were discharg-gress at the end of the year, all old ed and two bound over.

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areas which were re-tions, the first the sum of 850 in in the following year. afforested by this method were respect of damage caused by un- The cultivation of foreign, veget- Mount Collision, West Bay, Stanley authorised removal of earth, the ables is still on the increase in Catchwater, Pokfulam Valley, Kow-second $100 in respect of damage many parts of the Colony loon Bay, Castle Peak, Shek Li Pui caused by caroleas removal of Inspection of Nursery Stock and Reservoir area, Kowloon Tsai, Taipo boulders,

Vegetablo Products.-Thirteen con- Forestry Reserve and Ping Shan The notices, which are posted in signments totalling 17,340 bulbs of On suitable areas a total of 1,680 all parts of the Colony prior to the Narcissus Tazetta were inspected pounds of Pinas Massonians and 155 Chinese New Year appear to be and passed for export to the United WF00 ON HEKEE are within

WHY Continue to suffer when HONG KONG HANSARD RE- pounds of Leucaena glauca, were bringing about the desired effect of States of America and Honolulu, six your reach-Pimples, Calarch, Asthma, of the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Bown by the broadcast method.. lessening the heavy damage to the consignments totalling 195,000 bulbs Bronchitis, Cough, Constipation, Dia-for the Bession 1928...

Broad-leaved Trees Planted Chinese New Year Flower (Enkian- were inspected and passed for ex-betes, Dropsy, Rheumatism, and many

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Groups of the following trees were planted in the most suitable areas in the Colony, the major portion of such work being carried out in Taipo Forestry Reserve and Mount

years.

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