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THE HONG KONG · DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1929.

MR. BRAGA VOICES SOME · KOWLOON

GRIEVANCES.

* PLAYGROUNDS, PARKING SPACES, AND "UNDESIRABLES.”

COLONY'S NATURAL BEAUTIES NEED ADVERTISING.

apparent in the congested "district of the island will be perpetuated in Kowloon.

Street Obstructions.

"While on the subject of sanitation it becomes my duty respectfully to invite Your Excellency's attention to the serious obstruction of public

School Fees.

In the matter of school lees I wonder if Government can effect a revision so as to reduce the cost of lees, which are a heavy drain on the residents of this Colony.. A fortnight ago, the Hon. Colonial Secretary spoke of next year's Budget as one of "a forward

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CANADA'S PRODUCTION OF somewhat higher than in the pre-

COBALT.

rious year when 81,673,409 worth was shipped to other countries in cobale alloys, metallic cobalt, cobalt oxides, cobalt salts and cobalt ore. SHOWS DECIDED INCREASE Cobalt is used in the form of oxide

["D.P." Special Bervice.]

"

as a pigment in the manufacture of earthenware, porcelain and enamel- ware, producing the well-known "cobalt blue colour. It is also

Ottawa, Ont.-Canada produced used in manufacture of driers for 70,000 pounds more cobalt in 1999 paint, and varnish. Cobalt metal thap in 1997 according to finally chiefly used in manufacture of

scillite"

cobalt-chromium-tunga- revised data on the output of this metal, of which Canada produces ten aller for high-speed cutting about one-half of the world's sup- ply.. The Dominion Bureau Statistics reports that the output last year totalled 036,500 pounds ns against 880,300 pounds in the pre-

vious year.

ol

The aggregate value was however lower at $1,072,320 rompared with 81,764,334 in 1097.

tools.

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The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, who followed, said his remarks on the Budget would be limited almost exclusively to matters concerning Kowloon. They were not intended to dilate upon the numerous sub. jeca involving heavy expenditure making up the Budget for 1930. That ground bad been very fully!

The Canadian cobalt production and very ably covered by the Honthorughfares at Kowloon and the policy in services rather than in

was chiefly from the cobalt district ourable Senior Unolicial Momber same, may be said of similar, con-

material works." What more tan of Ontario where this metal occurs as the uschficial spokesman on the ditions obtaining on the Island-by gible proof can there be as a prac-in association with silver. In addi-

148 p.m.-Weather report. licensed stallholders for the sale of tical demonstration of the Govern- tion to the exports from Ontario,

the Bureau states that there was a 5.30. to 6.30 p.m.-Programme "of foodstuffs that should be kept ment's earnestness than by begin- small shipment of ore containing Chinese music. (Columbin records within the limits of the markets or shops especially licensed for the a small way to reduce the gold, arsenic and cobalt from the supplied by Mesers. Wo Shing Co..

cost of living to residents in Hong province of British Columbia to | Ltd.). purpose. There is flagrant abuse Kong? Reduction of school fees Australia. The remainder of the 7.49 p.m.-Evening weather re- of the conditions attached to these something to start with. After all, world's supply is produced in the part. licenses. A drive any afternoon it is by contentment with the com- Belgian Congo where the cobalt

8 p.m.Evening programme. through the thickly inhabited dis-

moa lot that one gauges the suc: occurs in association with copper.

(Columbia records supplied by tricts will convince the most un

cess of any administration, and

Canada's exports of cobalt in Messrs. Anderson Music Co., Ltd.). observant that certain roadways on

**contentment" has been described

10.30 p.m.-Close down.

occasion. It was mutters of eo called municipal interest with which he was at the moment principally concerned. Mr. Braga continued:

Kowloon Tong Market. Conspicuous among the omissions from the list of Public Works Extra-ordinary-whien the Hon. Colonial Secretary in his Budget

peech described as "that very the Peninsula, as well as on the by a great English casayist as the 1928 were valued at 81,734,461 ur

popular vote to which members of Island, have been converted into the public are inclined to turn first open market places by the advan to see whether their own favourite tage taken by permittees in exceed- schemes have been included "-ising the privileges conceded under any referente to the Kowloon Tong the terms of their licences. This market. This omission has been abuse of privilege makes it difficult alluded to by the Seuror Unofficial for sanitary regulations to be en- Member this afternoon. Permit forced, not to speak of the serious, me, Sir, to point out that the obstructions to traffic. failure to include the Kowloon Tong Market in the list of public works 'may be regarded as a alight on and scant consideration for the gentle | men who have the honour of repre- sentation on the Sanitary Board, Moreover, provision for a market in Kowloon Tong was forcefully urged in this Comcil in a speech laet year by the Hon. Mr. Shenton.

Hope was raised that Kowloon Tong residents would soon be given their market when reference was made to the subject by the Colonial Secretary in his Budget speech last year. This is what the oficial spokesman said:"In New Kow fonn, market extensions bold a pro- minent place, Shamshulpo, Kowloon City, and Kowloon Tong all receiv ing an allocation." And the result is like unto the answer of St. James: It is even a vapour that; appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away."

Philosopher's Stone."

The New Circular Road.

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It is on the question of the Sai DAILY SHARE QUOTATIONS.

Attraction for Tourists.

HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE.

$1,235

19 ex div.

T180.

$750

8225

Kung Road that I am afraid I must sound the discordant note where the considered opinions of uncficial members, are concerned. There is no comparison between the districts,

those embraced Manuring of Market Gardens,

within the Circular Rond out to Pursuing further the subject of Sai Kung, curving round to Shatin, Boyers Ballers sanitation, I myst once again urge and those districts mentioned by upon the attention of Government the Senior Unoficial Member, . On the intolerable nuisance created by the first section of the projected market-gardeners in various locali Circular Road within not more ties in New Kowloon. Again and than about twenty minutes' drive again have I been approached to when the road is completed by make representations to the Bani-motor-car to the Ferry whar-will tary Authorities for the abatement be found beautiful undulating land of the very objectionable practice in some places, and in another a of the use of human manure by plateau available for building-sites market-gardeners in the vicinity of that will outrival any in the Colony, dweiling-houres. I must not, how the Feak' not excepted. ever, fail in my appreciation of the successful efforts exerted by the oflcers of the Sanitary Department, As an added attraction to tour. $830 in mitigating the auisance in some ists visiting Hong Kong the Cir cases, especially a recent ene atcular Road will be an eloqueat ap- Shamshuipo. But the persistence peal for those whose business it is $241 of permittees in reverting to the to attract and will be benefitted by insanitary and offensive practice the tourist trade. Nature has gift- $310 when vigilance is elightly, relaxed ed this Colony with much that is calls for the immediate cancellation beautiful and compelling admira- The Estimates Sub-Committee of of the permits. Notorious offen- tion; it is the backwardness, of our the Sanitary Board, on which I was dera can be found any day within enterprise that is so behindhand privileged to serve this year, re- the Kowloon Tong Estate...

with our advertising literature and commended to the Government the

the judicious use of publicity that Parking Space at the Ferry." has not made frown to the world erection of a publié market within the Kowloon Tong Estate. Later,

Much disappointment has been a large the beauties of the Island at a meeting of the Full Board on felt with the recent statement from and on the mainland so as to at July 33, motion was unanimously the Hon. Colonial Secretary in this tract a larger number of visitors to adopted approving the proposal Council that unattended cars and these shores. When it is remembered that the motorcycles will not be permitted question of public markets is pecuia future within the equare outside !

It is the exalting of Hong Kong's $335 liarly within the province of the the Star Ferry Pier. On behalf ei Sanitary Board to consider, the motorists I an appealing to Your natural beauties that I would com. rejection of the Board's recom- Excellency for a reconsideration of mend to the, notice of our business. mendation to the Government is the projected scheme of arrangemen-ship-owners, hotel-proprietors difficult of satisfactory explanation mert whereby the privileges now and the numerous chop-keepers, all to those outside the secret councils enjoyed by them will be completely of whom stand to gain by more

removed. One of the great advan-visitors coming to Hong Kong. 21/ tages enjoyed by Kowloon "motor- The Sai Kung Road will play its ists is the ability to reside in part in the way of an added attrac In the opinion of residents of suburban areas away from the con- tion. If it doce not at first pay Tsim Tsa Tsui, another matter of gested districts in the city. A con- for itself from the proceeds of land more or less urgency calls for im- tributary factor of that advantage sales, the indirect profits brought 8131 mediate attention on the part of the ownership of a car in the to lleng Kong cannot be ignored 84.53 the Government. I refer to the ease of a family man, and of a in the whole scheme of things for children's playground This also motor-cycle in the спве a! the Colony. I do not, therefore, T.145 has been sympathetically touched bachelor. Under the new parking share in the unofficial condemnation 17.90 upon by the Senior Unofficial Mem-scheme forecasted by the Govern of the Sai Kung Road... ber. Residents of Kowloon begin ment it will become difficult for

His Excellency: "I have listened almost to despair that children owner-drivere. to enjoy the benefit with very great interest to the across the harbour will ever be of suburban residence uniess at an speeches made by honourable up- considered worthy of the solicitude increased expenditure, and it must official members of this Council this of Government in the provision of he remembered that magy men afternoon and I wish to take them Ruitable ground in a convenient with families and young men in into very careful consideration. I locality, where children could run this Calory are not blessed with therefore think the most judicious and play about within an area free too much of this world's riches, course is to adjourn the Council at from the objectionable features to With many, despite appearance-this stage until Monday afternoon be found in the railed-in portion of which must be maintained-it is a when the official replies to the the railway ground on Chatham real struggle for existence. The epeeches will be given.

The Council then adjourned. Road dignified with the name of railway land near the Ferry Pier **Children's Playground."

could be applied to better use, and

of the Government,

Children's Playground.

In the senior morning newspaper | for the benefit of a larger number,

joyed for

of September 10: will be found than the concessions presently en-

plaintive appeal on behalf of the

1

Boost Eong Kong!"

consideration which BALLANTINES' children of Kowloon. I should not may or may set outweigh the

be surprised if it be that of "some larger benefis cinimed for motor in use for almost 100 years. British mother vainly pleading for ist.

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 19.

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Sale Nominal

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Docks, Wharres,

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H.K. & K. Wharf... $130

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H.K. Docks

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T161

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T8.13

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Miscellaneous

an amelioration of a condition not too creditable to the Colony in the matter of playgrounds, at Kowloon, The presence of dieorderly houses A brief extract from that letter on Nathan Road in the very heart may serve some useful purpose if, of the residential district calls for perchance, it escaped notice from attention. They were permitted at those to whom the letter was de-a time when family residences did not exjet in such large numbers in signed to appeal.

The writer condemned last year's Kowloon and at Yaumati. saving of $22,000 on the proposed women of these houses sit on the children's playground da an elo window sills and obtrude themselves quent and practical comment on on the public gaze in a the high falutin sentiments ex- thoroughfare every evening, and pressed at the last Legislative from midnight onwards the noise Council meeting." The writer de- from what may be termed the "red PURE scribes the Chatham Road play light" district of Yaumati deprives ground as "drab, dusty and in the residents of the nest which they evening a coolies' "epittoon; it is look for in undisturbed sleep.. positively dangerous. It fronts a long stretch of straight road which,

The hills of Kowloon have a very offers a temptation to motorists, which, as a whole, they do not and bare appearance, especially that cannot be expected to resist, The portion about the railway cutting railings are about a couple feet and on the heights of Hunghom. higb, and take an active child of The expenditure of a couple of four some five seconds to scale. It thousand dollare for a couple of is easy to save money by allow. years may alter the barences. of ing such a wretched place to go Kowloon bills and the aspect of the .unimproved.

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