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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1930.

LIVELY MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

DIVERGENT OPINIONS ON INSTITUTION OF LOCAL CERTIFICATES OF HONOUR.

CHINESE MEMBERS SOLIDLY. IN. FAVOUR OF THE NEW FORM OF RECOGNITION.

QUESTIONS ON R.T. KAUSING FOR HON. COMMANDER HOLE.

An interesting meeting of the Finance Committee took place at the Council Chamber yesterday when the Government presented supplementary estimates for 1929" and of 1930 totalling $118,0000.

The Hon. Commandor Hole, in answer to Sir Henry Pollock, gave further information as to the sequel of the stranding of the launch Kausing.

The proposed institution of local" Certificates of Honour was discussed at length, it being thought unwise by certain members to introduce different grades of recognition for public services. The Chinese members, however, were solidly behind the proposal for the introduction of these Certificates, and expenditure of 81,063 in connection therewith was duly authorised.

Further improvements to Garden Road were asked and promised. A question as to when the Kowloon Tong Market might be ready, secured a promise for its completion by about the end of the year.

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Kowloon is to have six band concerts and Sir Henry Pollock asked that Hong Kong should not be left in the cold. The Government replied that they will consider the request.

FULL REPORT OF QUESTIONS

Those present were as follows:- Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C.M.G.;

C.B.E...(Chairman).

Hon. Mr. Mcl. Messer, O.B.E. Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E. Hon. Comdr. G. F. Holo, R.N.

(retired).

Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C. Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow.

Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes,

Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes.

AND ANSWERS.

Sir Henry Pollock: I rather sym Pathise with Mr. Braga. When I saw this item, I asked whether it

·was' necessary.

Mr. Braga: That's it. It is throwing away good money.

Mr Owen Hughes: Recognition of service of what nature, may I ask, Mr. Chairman ?

Mr. Hynes: There are not sup- posed to be grades, Sir?

I think we should show some sort of recognition to the people.

Dr. Katewall pointed out a small

error in his senior colleague's state-

ment. The District Watchinen Committee was not consulted over, this matter.

Mr. Shenton: In this to be con- fined to the Chinese, Sinf

The Chairman: Non-Europeans. Indians will be included.

The Chairman: This matter first Dr. Tso: Any money spent for came up for consideration in the the recognition of service is money

We well spended, I think. It will en time of Sir Edward Stubbs. were informed that the Straits had courage people to come forward. 1 accepted the suggestion and it was is not very common for those who recommended that we also accept. have performed public service to have their work brought to the notice of the King. Many men in the S.C.A. for instance, have done very well and deserve some sort of honour and encouragement. As I have said, anything spent on this sort of encouragement is always worth all the money that has been

Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton. Hon, Mr. J. P. Braga. Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G... Hon. Dr. S. W. Tao, O.B.E

THE KAUSING INCIDENT.

We are now prepared to accept it after the approval of the Secretary of State and His Majesty. There is "SUITABLY PUNISHED.”

nc fear that this Certificate will The estimates for 1020 were all introduce further grades.

Mr. Braga again emphasized that passed, but the first item for 1930 was the signal for questions. this point was that the creation of was for $17,100 being special ex-such recognition would lead to in penditure for repairs to the Kau-viduous distinction creeping in.

is a superfluous expenditure and I sing.

will vote against it."

Sir Henry Pollock: I should like to ask in connection with this matter when the inquiry was held on the stranding of the Kausang.

Commander Hole: The inquiry was held and the master of the Kausing was found at fault and suitably punished by His Excellenes the Governor..

Sir Henry Pollock: What do you mean by suitably punished 1

Commander Hele: I have not the permission of the Hon. the Colonial Secretary to answer that question."

The Chairman: I see no reason for not disclosing it.

Commander Hole: His increment of salary was deferred for one year. For the next nine years of service he will be one increment behind.

Sir Henry Pollock: What is the value of the increment?

Commander Hole: £10. He will loso roughly £90 by it.

The vote was then passed.

Chinese Support.

It

Mr Kotowall: As far as my memory serves me this matter was brought to the notice of the Chinese members of the Council about three years ago. We gave it our very fullest and careful consideration." think it was first instituted in the Straits Settlement and the Federat- ed Malay States and the Govern ment of the Straits Settlement had expressed their views that the pro- posal was very well receivd by the natives, for whom this was prin- cipally instituted. Of course, there was distinctions from His Majesty the King such as the M.B.E. and O.B.E. and so on, and it was con- sidered that a new form of recog- nition which was not Imperial but purely local for the Chinese in Hong Kong who might have rendered public service was desirable. We have carefully considered this ques tion and we hold the opinion that CERTIFICATES OF HONOUR.it will serve a useful purpose.

am prepared to support you, Sir, and my friend Sir Shou-son Chow FOR NON-EUROPEANS ONLY.

has just intimated to me that ho The next item to be discussed was too, is fully prepared to support $1,003 for Certificates of Honout. you, ho having shared the delibera It was proposed to instituto a local Certificate of Honour as a means of recognising services rendered to this Colony.. The Certificate of Honour will consist of a scroll and a silver gift medallion.

tions with me.

As regards creating inviduous dis tinctions I think the objection is not very strong. I am sure the Government of Hong Kong can be trusted in giving recognitions of this nature. I support the item, which has received the sanction of His Majesty the King.

SIR WILLIAM PEEL, K.B.E., TO BE

GOVERNOR OF HONG KONG.

DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN MALAYA. MUNICIPAL EXPERIENCE IN SINGAPORE- AND PENANG.

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The news, cabled yesterday by Reuter, and confirmed by the Colonial Secretary, that Sir William Peel, K.B.E., O.M.G., Chief Secretary to the Government of the Federated Malay States, had been appointed Governor of Hong Kong was receiv ed with vary great satisfaction in Hong Kong.

AN ALL-ROUND

ADMINISTRATOR.

Municipal Experience.

The appointment came somewhat, acting Collector of Land Revenue at is a surprise, and Sir William's Penang. District Officer of: Tampin, F.M.S. acting Secretary to the had not been mentioned Resident of Selangor, acting Dis among the many distinguished por-trict Officer of Lower Perak, Chief sons whose likelihood of receiving Assistant to the District Officer at Kinta, and Registrar of Titles, the post had been discussed.

South Perak While Sir William Peel has not had experience, of China, he has speat the whole of his official career in Malaya and is, therefore, thoroughly conversant with Eastern affairs and must have had much personal contact with the many and prosperous members of the Chinese Community in the territory where he has held a number of increasingly important offices.

Having become President of the Municipal Commissioners of Penang in 1911 he was promoted to the rank of Officer Class 3 in 1912, and con- tinued to hold the Penang appoint.

ment.

Six years later Mr. Peel (as be then was) became President of the Municipal Commissioners of Singa pore, and on January 1, 1919, was raised to the class of Officer 1. B. Aa appointment as Joint Passage Con- Sir William Peel was born in troller for Malaya in 1919 was fal 1876, being the son of the late Rev. lowed by the post of Food Controller and Chairman of the Shipping Com- W. E. Peel of Boston Spa, York-mittee in May of that year. Having shire. Educated at Bilcontes School and Queen's College, Cambridge, he took his degree in 1896, being 11th Wrangler.

All Round Experience. Joining the Colonial Civil Service in 1897, he was appointed a cadet in Malaya and arrived at Singapore in October of that year. After pass ing his examination in Malaya he became District Officer of Province Wellesley, being promoted to acting Second Assistant Colonial Secretary in 1969. A year later he became acting Assistant Superintendent of Mr. Shenton: Until I saw this Indian Immigration at Singapore, minute I had not heard of this item. having beld in the meantime the As this appears to create a recog-posts of Assistant Colonial Secre- nition to non-Europeans and it is tary and Clerk of Councils. sa strongly supported by the leaders

Subsequent appointments were of the Chinese community to whom

acting Second Magistrato at Penang,

spent on it.

it will principally apply. I should like to support it too.

Mr. Owen Hughes: I should like to support it too.

The Chairman: Do you wish a note of dissention, Mr. Braga

Mr. Braga I do, Bir.

The vote was then passed.

SESSIONS CALENDAR..

THREE CASES FOR TRIAL

ON MONDAY, There are three trials at this month's Criminal. Sessions which IMPROVEMENT TO GARDEN will open next Monday at 10 am.

The trial of Lam Hing and Lam Ming indicated charges

of murder and wounding with intent to commit a piracy on the 8.8. "Hai- ching will be before the Chief Jus- tice (Sir Henry Gollan).

ROAD.

· FURTHER WIDENING IS DESIRED.

A vote for $6,000 for the widening of Garden Road at the junction with Queen's Road to complete the work commenced last year also evoked several questions.

I Mr. Owen Hughes asked if it was the intention of the Government further to improve Garden Boad on the west side of its junction with Queen's Road, pointing out that at present it was lop-sided!

Mr. Creaay: The P.W.D. has been considering the matter for long time. The expenses for such widening will be very high because it means the removal of a latrine and it is dificult to find a new site.

Mr. Owen Hughes: It is im- Ferative to remove it as soon as possible!

Sir Henry Pollock: Is this some thing special for this Colony or is it for all Crown Colonies in general 1 Mr. Braga: The Honourable Mr. Creasy: Can you suggest a

The Chairman: If I remember junior Chinese member's explanu the history aright it originated in tion instead of convincing me or

tinction for the Chinese was super-

site 1

Mr. Owen Hughes replied that

the F.M.S. where, the desirability winning me over to his side rather he could not as that was a matter of some form of local recognition emphasizes my objection to the in- for the engineers and those in was conceived. It is now intended stitution of this Certificate.

charge of the technical side to con- that all Crown Colonies should

Mr. Braga anid that a special dissider. adopt this idea,

The Chairman pointed out that fluous and be thought publie money with the increase of motor-car was being wasted. No one exceed ed him in his admiration for the Chinese but he really thought this proposal was inadvisable.

Mr. Braga's Opposition. Mr. Braga Is it a recognition below the M.B.E. for example i

The Chairman: You may take it

to be so.

Mr. Braga: Is it necessary to cause this extra expenditure when we have so many forms of recog- nition in the Colony. There are already other lunda "available in Hong Kong for recognition in the caso of life saving, etc., I am very much afraid, Sir, that there will be no end to the lines of distinction caused by these various forms of recognition,

Mr. Owen Hughes: Can you give us a better idea of the services which call for receipt of this de coration? Is it life saving or public service?

The Chairman: Public service.

Sir Shon-son Chow Approves. Sir Shou-son Chow: With refer- ence to this particular business we have been consulted and the Dis- The Chairman: I would draw the triet Watchmen Committee was con- Honourable members attention to aulted and our object chiefly was the last line of the item which to encourage loyalty in the Chinese atates: The Secretary of State has who had done good public service signified His Majesty's approval of for the Colony and the usual honour the institution of the Certificate of given to the Chinese here is the Honour.

J.P. That is the ordinary honour. Mr. Braga: To my mind it is for a British subject. As in the n superfluous expenditure, oven F.M.S., we thought this new recag- thought it is a small one of about. nition could apply admirably to the 81,000. I hate to think that we are Chinese of Hong Kong who had going to start these various forms done public services.

traffic, the need for the intrine had decreased as there were practically no chair coolies at the foot of

Garden Road.

Mr. Shenton: It is desirable that the corner should be widened.

Mr. Owen Hughes: To bring the curve. in line with the curve "on -the-other-side. We should have an

estimate prepared for that.

Mr. Creasy: We will see what can be done."

Mr. Owen Hughes: "And also if that latrine in necessary f

Mr. Creasy: The whole matter will be considered.

This vote was also passed.

KOWLOON TONG MARKET.

READY BY END OF THE YEAR.

When $10,000 was asked by the Government for a permanent market in Kowloon Tong Mr. Braga askod: How soon can tenders be called for

I cannot the Kowloon Tong Market and how

to ho ready!

of distinction. To my mind a great agree with Mr. Braga that this soon can the market be expected deal of service in this Colony goes money is wasted money because by unrecognised and unsolicited, so people who have contributed good why create a new form of recog- service deserve a certain amount of nition of practically no value. I honour and recognition. A Euro think we ought to draw a line some-pean may be awarded an honour to which a Chinese may not be entitled. where..

The Chairman: Tenders will be called for immediately and the work should be finished by the end of the year.

The vote was granted.

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Saita Rayaichi will be on trial be fore the Puiare Judge (Mr. Justice" Wood) for offering a bribe to a police officer.

The last case, also before the Prime Judge, is against four men, Chan Man Ying, alias Chan Kwai, Lam Yip Kwong, Li Wing Yip and Lam Kat Choung. Two of the accused have to answer a charge of assault

by two or more with intent to roh, while the others are charged with being accessories after the fact to the same offence.

BAND CONCERTS. COUNCIL MEMBER WANTS MUSIC ON THE ISLAND. A vote asking for $1,200 for Public Band Concerts in Kowloon drew acme questions from Sir Henry Pollock before it was passed. The item read:-

"It is proposed to provide six Public Band Concerts during the year in Kowloon. All arrangements will be undertaken by the Kowloon Residents' Association and Govern- project to the extent of not more, ment has agreed to subsidize the than $200 per concert conditional on admission being free to those who do not wish to pay for seats."

Sir Henry Pollock I am not clear about this item. Ts it a mis print. There is no mention of a band concert on this side? Are the concerts, for Kowloon only?

The Chairman: For Kowloon only.

Sir Henry Pollock: Is there no arrangement for band concerts on

this side 1

The Chairman: 'No,

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Sir Henry Pollock: I would like to ask you how soon the Govern- ment intends to do sot

The Chairman: The question has not been considered yet. It was tried here last year.

Sir Henry Pollock: The year be- fore last→→→→

The Chairman: The question can be further considered.

Sir Henry Pollock: I would like to see a similar vote for a band concert either in the Public Garden or Public Square,

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All other items for which sanction was asked were passed without

served as acting Control of Labour and Chairman of the Eure- pean Unemployment Committee, he was created, in 1920, Controller of Labour for the F.M.S. and, Straits Settlements.

* Recent Dutias, : After being British Adviser to the Government of Kedah and Resident Councillor in Penang, he was ap pointed to his present post of Chief Secretary to Government of the F.M.S. in 1920, acting as Officer Administering the Government and High Commissioner of the Malay States during May and June, 1927.

'Sir William was knighted in 1928 having received the C.M.G. in 1926.

Lady Peel, is the daughter of the late W. D. Laing. She married Sir William in 1911, and they have two sons.

Sir William is a devotee of the outdoor life, his recreation being riding and golf.

ROUND THE COURTS,

BANK NOTES ALLEGED TO

BE FORGERIES.

A Chinese married woman named Shur Sze, living at 374, Queen's Road West, appeared before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at Central Mogi- stracy yesterday for possession of 103 local bank notes of $50 denomination alleged to be for- geries

The woman entered a

plea" of guilty, but the accused was remand- ed for 48 hours in police custody on Sergeant Clark's application for time to make further enquiries and bring evidence to show

notes were forgeries.·.

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that the

DISTILLERY 'MEN WANTED.

That warrants have been issued for the arrest of Woo Bang, mas- ter of the Tung Ah Distillery, Poo Toi Island, and Lai Yung, licensee of the Tung Ah wine shop, Was mentioned in Court when HoYou, a third man was charged with unlaw- ful possession of 120 gallon jars of spirits other than that produced at the distillery, and on another count of unlawful possession of 320 gallons of Chinese wine on which. A remand was granted for 24 duty had not been paid. hours on bail of $1,000.

THEFT OF IRON BARS.

A rather cool method of getting away with 82 bars, of iron worth $100 from contractors' matsheds in Prince Edward Road was revealed when two men were brought before, the Kowloon Magistrate to answer

charge of theft.**

It was shown that the second de fendant, à street coolie, knew noth- ing of the theft but had assisted the other in transporting the iron by hiring a truck. He was die charged.

Sergeant Fowlie said that the truck was passing along Pitt Street whore Chinese detectives discovered the theft.

The first defendant, who had been previously convicted, was given siz weeks' hard labour on each charge:

DOG OWNER FINED.

Among the cases in Kowloon against the owners of dogs was one in which Mrs. U. M. Streller was summoned for landing an animal from the e. President McKinley without obtaining a permit. A fine of 85 was imposed..

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