1935-08-23 — Page 7

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

MEETING

City Development Fund

Approved

At a meeting of the Legislative Council held yesterday after- noon at the Colonial Secretary's Office, presided over by Sir Thomas Southern, "(Officer Administering the Government), Hon. Mr. RH. Henderson, Director of Public Works revealed that as i result of the Government's attention having being: drawn to the matter by the Kowloon Residents' Association, certain provisions were being enforced with regard to the Children's Playground at the Junction of Middle and Chatham Roads, in Kowloon, and amongst other items, the Finance Committee will be asked for a supplementary vote for the provision of trees, which would af- ford shade during the hot summer months.

As regards providing hygienic appliances for drinking water, the Hon. Mr. Henderson said that drinking fountains are being supplied at each of the grounds.

Those present at the meeting in- i cluded:

Major General 0. C. Borret, General omcer Commanding Troops, Hong Kong.

The Attorney General (Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Kü. Q.B.E.).

The Secretary for Chinese Af- fairs (Hon, Mr. N. L Smith).

The Colonial Treasurer (Hord Mr. E. Taylor).

Hon. Dr. W. B. A. Moore (Acting Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).

Henderson

R Hon. Mr.

M. (Director of Public Works

Hon. Mr. M. J. Breen (Postmas- ter-General).

Hon, Sir Henry Pollock, Kt, KC. Hon. Sir William Sherton, Kt. The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewali. C.M.G.

Hon. Mrs. J. P. Braga, O.B‚Ë, Hon. Dr. S. W. Tso, O.B.E.. LL.D. Hon. Mr. W. H. 'Bell."

The Finance Committee will be asked to approve a supplementary vote for the provision of trees.

4. The Government is at all time ready to consider any sug Bestions which may be addressed to it by responsible persons.

The Colonial Treasurer in the absence of the Colonial Secretary moved:

That the Report of the Finance Committee (No. 11), dated 11th July, 1935, be adopted.

This was put to the meeting and carried unanimously.

CITY DEVELOPMENT

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The Colonial Treasurer, the Hon. Mr. E. Taylor then moved the following resolution:

That this Council approves the expenditure during 1935, of $27',- 439,18. from the Government House and Cy. Development Fund, al- located as fol'cws:—(1) City Deve- lopment (b) Resumption of In- Mr. H. R. Butters (Deputy Clerk and Lot No. 564-$271.439.16. of Councils).

Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau.

MR. BRĀGA'S QUESTIONS

The Hony Mr. Jose Pedro Braga, pursuant to notice, asked the fol- lowing questions:-

Addressing the meeting, he said: Your Excelléncy:-The Resolu- tion standing in my name is for the expenditure of certain sums from the Government House and City Development Fund. 1. Has the attention of Govern- As Honourab e Members are ment been attracted by certain aware. Government envisages in recent letters in the local English the City Development scheme cer- newspapers concerning the 11- tal alterations in the layout of satisfactory condition of the the area bounded by Ice House. Children's Playground at the junc-Street, Queen's Road, Garden Road tion of Middle and Chathan Roads and Lower, Albert · Road and as in Kowloon

2. What steps, if any, has, Goy ernment taken to remedy the coa- ditions complained of?

early as 1932 it was foreseen that the resumption of I. L. No. 5€4 might be necessary in this connec tion. After protracted. negotia-

3 Wul Government effect imme-tions with the lot holders It be-. diate improvements in the direc- came evident that it would not be tions of

pcssible to arrive at an agreed (a) rendering the playground valuation of the property and Gor free from the objectionable. fea-ernment, accordingly resumed the tures specified in the letters re-site in December, 1934, and sub- mit the question of the value of (b) providing hygienic appliances the property to arbitration. The for drinking water;'

Board of Arbitration awarded the

ferred to in Question 1;

(c) "more effective guarding of sum of $257,157.-in respect of the the grounds to prevent lis use by property, and costs to each party lolterers, and others whose presence | Logecher with an award to a mem- on the ground might be open to ber of the board totalling $1,375- objection;

In addition to these awards ac- (d) the provision of trees in suit- érued interest from the date of able places on the ground to sup- of payment amounting to $12,907.16

shade in ply

the hot summer was payable by the Crown, making months;

the aggregate cost of resumption (e) the exclusive use of the play- $271,439.16. Your approval of this ground by children only with their expenditure s requested. attendants?

The Hon. Mr. Hendersen second- 4. Will Government considered the resolution which was carried. favourably the innovation of n- unanimously, vit'ng written suggestions, for the With reference to this resolution, improvement of the playgrounds the Hon, Sir Henry Pollock asked at Kowloon, from mothers for the where the lat in quesiton WAS benefit of whose children the situated, and was informed by the grounds are maintained? -

Colonial Treasurer that it referred to the 20s situated at the corner of Ice House Street, opposite the new National City Bank.

Approval of the Council was then

In answers to the questions of the Honourable Mr. J. P. Brage O.B.E, the Hon. Mr. R. M. Hender- son, said:

1. No, but the matter was sub- sequently brought in the notice of the Government by the Kowloon Residents Association.

sough. by the Attorney General, who rose to move:

•

the

That the amendment to Scavenging and Conservancy by- 2. Two additional watchmen are laws made by the Sanitary Board now employed making three in all under seciton 16 (7) of the Public These are under the supervision of Health and Buildings Ordinance, the Custodian of Playgrounds and 1903, on the 2nd July, 1935; be ap- who in addition to daily duty also proved. pays surprise visits in the even- ings.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1935.

OBITUARY

Mr. A. R. Cader

It is with deep regret that wa have to record the death of Mr. Abdul Rahim Cader who died early yesterday morning at the Government Civli Hospital, follow- ing an operation.

The late Mr. Cader was 54 years „of age; and 36 years ago, the was employed in the Railway Company at Canton for a period of eight

years.

Deceased then came down to Hong Kong and joined the Char tered Bank of India, Australia and China, with which firm he served for 24 years.

Some years ago, the late Mr. Cader started the Hong Kong Dry- Cleaning Company, which closed down during the Strike in 1925.

The news of his death cast a

gloom over a large circle of friends and relatives, especially the Indian Community in Hong Kong.

The deceased is survived by a wife and elgh; children, three fons and five daughters. One of his daughter is married to Mr. F. D. Pereira, the well-known local sportsman, and reporter of the

South China Morning

Limited.

Post,"

THE FUNERAL The funeral took place yesterday evening at the Mohammedan Cemetery, Happy Valley, and was well attended. The service was taken by the Mulvi of the Mosque.

The principal, mourners at the funeral were the deceased's wife, three sons, five daughters, and his son-in-law.

THOSE PRESENT Amongst the large number of friends and relatives who had gathered to pay their last respects were: Dr. H. el Arcufll, Mrs. A. Moosa, Misses M. and K. Tiu, N. B. Sufflad. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Abbas, Messrs. 8. R. Ismall, A. G. Sumad, A. K. Suffiadi S. A. R. Ismall, A. K. Minu, Y. Waná), D, M. A Razack, A. O. Madar, R. M. Omar, V. M. Omar A. M. Omar, U. Rumjahn, K." M. Omar 8. À. Cassumhoy, G. J. Lenz, J. M. A. Rumjahn, S. Curreem. 3. A. Isnail, S. A. Sepher, A. F. Castilho, J. Ligores, R. Nazarin, A. H. Hamet, D. Rumjahn, A. M. Wahib, §. A. Rumjahn. S. Abbas, A. Lock 'Boy Scouts of the 1st Hong Kong Troop. under Assistant Scout Master Mr. M. G. Lenz and many others.

FLORAL TRIBUTES Wreaths were sent by Mr. and Mrs. Lo Slu Man, Mrs. Wong Chi Sek, Miss A. Carmo, Messrs. F. H Mody. J. E. Kotewall. Tip Chuck Ping. Wan Chuek Ming. Luk Kul, Ng Fal, Local Staff of the Char- tered Bank of India, Australia and Chind, The Bombay Silk Store, The Nam Cheung Money Changer and many others.

INFORMATION WANTED.

The Bureau of Foreign Trade of the Chinese Ministry of Industry is now in process of compiling a book entitled "Importers and Exporters Guide" which is expect-. ed to be published shortly.

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CORRESPONDENCE

Reduction Of Rates Sought

The following four letters were and in view of the fact that the sent to the Hong Kong Electric number of subscribers to your Co., Ltd., the China Light & Power system has fargely increased I Co. (1918); Ltd, the Hong Kong beg to suggest that following rates Telephone Co., Ltd, and the Honz | of charges:— Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd. by the ChairTTERTI of the Chinese. General Chamber of Commerce. regarding the reduction of rates

20th August, 1935. The Manager Hong Kong Electric Co. Ltd.. China Light & Power Co., Ltd.

Dear Sir, I am directed by my Committee to submit to you the following recommendations with a view to securing a reduction of

your electric service charges and deposit requirements,

"At 'a' recent

meeting of this Chamber especially called for the purpose, the question of your service charges and deposit re- quirements was brought up and considered. Arising out of this meeting a Sub-committee was ap- pointed to Livestigate the matter and see whether this Chamber would be justified" in approaching you to make reduction in respect of your service charges and de- posits.

This Sub-Committee has » now presented a report which this Chamber has fully considered and came to the conclusion that it should make the request to you for reduction."

Service Rate for Resident

per month Service Rate for Business

$6,00

House per month. $8.00 Deposita to be reduced to $25.00 Outlying Districts reduction. 'in

proportion.

I may perhaps add that I hope the present rate of exchange is working to the benefit of your Company."

This Chamber has also taken

the liberty to look into the ordin arices governing your Company and notes that it is entirely at your Company's discretion to re- duce its rates of chargés,

I can also násure you that a large section of the public support this appeal to you for reduction, I have no doubt therefore. that you will give this matter your due consideration and hope your de cision will be favourable.

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'I am, Sir.

Yours faithfully,

Sd. WONG KWONG-TIN,

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Chairman.!

20th August, 1935. The Manager

Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd..

Dear Sir, I am directed by my Committee to submit to you the following recommendations with a view to securing a reduction of your gas service charges and de- posit requirements.

Despite the fact that your Com pany has reduced its rate of charges from 16 to 15 rents per unit from last month, the reduc tion is not to the public's satis taction as in view of the general economic depression prevailing in the Colony and in view of the fact At a recent meeting of this that the present rate of exchange Chamber especially called for the and the low price of the materials purpose, the question or your ser- is working to the benefit of your vice charges and deposit require Company. I am directed to sub-ments was brought up and con- mit that the rate of charges (for sidered. Arising out of this meet- light service) should be reduced ing a Sub-Committee was ap- to 12 cents per unit, which is the pointed to investigate the matter same rate this Chamber recom- and see whether this Chamber mended to the China Light and would be justified in approaching Power Co. (1918), Ltd, Kowloon. you to make reduction in respect With regard to deposits I am | or your service charges and de- also directed to suggest that you posits. will reduce same by half or even one-third of the amount now required by your company so as to obviate the tying up of funds by your subscribers.

This Chamber has taken, the Liberty to look into the ordinances göverning your Company and notes that it is entirely at your Company's discretion to reduce its rates of charges.

I can also assure you that a large section of the public support this appeal to you for reduction and I have no doubt that you will give this matter your due con- sideration and hope that your de-

this cision on

matter will be favourable.

I am, Sir. Yours faithfully,

J

This Sub-Committee has now presented a report which this Chamber has fully considered and came to the conclusion that it should make the request to you far réduction.

Despite the fact that your Com- pany has reduced its rate of charges as mentioned in your an- nouncement on July 8, 1935, such reduction is not to the public's satisfaction as in view of the general economic depression pre- valling in the Colony and in view of the fact that the present rate of exchange and the low prices of the coal and other materials is working to the benefit of your "Company. I am directed to submit that the rate of charges should be reduced to $2.40 per 1,000 cubit

SL WONG KWONG-TIN, | feët ·

Chairman.

20th August, 1935. The Manager, Hong Kong Telephone Co., Ltd.,

Dear Sir, I am directed by my Committee to submit to you the undermentioned recommendations by way of reducing your telephone charges and deposits."

Moreover, this Chamber has found out that in 1914 your Com- pany reduced its rate to 2 per 1,000 cuble feet when the rate of Mr. M. O. Hau of the Bureau is

the dollar had gone up to 1/11-1/8 now in Hong Kong and is busily

and at 1928 exchange rate of engaged in collecting Information

2/0-1/4 the price of gas was $2.50 and material for the book. It is

at 1830 exchange rate of 1/8-5/8 his earnest desire that Chinese

the price of gaa was $3; at 1931 and foreign firms and factories. in

exchange rate of 1/5-1/4 the price Hong Kong and South China will

At a recent meeting of this of kas was

month 84; the with full particulars of their purpose, the question of your ser inclusive average exchange rate of kindly co-operate and furnish him Chamber especially called for the (between and 1st and 20th day), establishments. Such information vice charges and deposits was 2/-3/4 the price of gas is still $4 are to be forwarded either directly brought up and considered, As a when the consumption is below to the Bureau of Foreign Trade, consequence of this meeting, a 5,000 cuble feet Shanghel, or c/o Mr. Lin Chia- Sub-Committee was appointed to. From the above table you will min, Central News Agency, Churig-investigate into the matter and see observe that when the exchange Central, Hong Kong, tin Building, Des Voeux Road, whether this Chamber would in came down you increased the rate any way be justified in requesting of charges but now the rate of you to make certain reduction in exchanges goes up you should re- respect of service charges and deduce your charges even to the posita.

formér rate as in 1914. I there- This Sub-Committee has now fore beg to suggest that a reduc- presented a report which this tion up to 32.40 per 1,000 cuble Chamber has fully considered and feet is a very fair rate or charges came to the conclusion that it during this time. ⠀⠀ ̈ should make the request to 301 for consideration.

made for insertions.

No charge or obligation will be

for the payment of any such duty, which may be due, before a succes- wassor is registered without probate of

administratieon."

The Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith sec- anded this motion, which

A drinking fountain is being sup-carried plied at each ́ ground.

As Cox's Road crders have been given for a concrete post and wire fence in addition to the existing bamboo fence which is being re- patred.

The first reading to amend the law refsing to ordinances, etc, and another to regulate certain official signatures were next placed before the Counell, the Attorney General Brising to move;"

Additonal attention is being "A Bill to consciidate, amend and paid to keeping the grounds tidy. simplify the law relating to Lar

3. The regulations made under ceny and Kindred Offences." Section of the Public Places Re A Bit to amend the law relat gulation Ordinances of 1870, and ing to the fals fication of docu-

set forth in Government Notifica- ments and to amend the Forgery ion No. 700 published in the Ordinance, 1922 "Gazette of 6th November, 1931, "A Bill to amend the law relating

apply to the children's playgrounds to false personation" at Chatham Road and Middle AB'l to amend and consolidate Road, Kowloon, ị cho the faw relating to dang

The Inspector General of Police arugs a will take steps to enforce stricter compiliate with these fegulations

Is are proposed to amend the te gulationï with a view to prontit ing any adult not in charge child from entering the grounds?

"A Bil to amend the Summary. Offences dinance, 1932

A Bin to regulate certain oficial, and to provide for the

ees there!

"A Bill to amend the law relat ing to Estate Duty and to provide

These were seconded by the Hon. Mr. Smith, and when put to the meeting, met with no opposition.

The meeting then terminated with the second and final reading of "A Bill to amend the Crown

Solicitors Ordinance, 1912, and to repeal the Crown Solicitors Amendment Ordinance, 1935, which was moved by the Attorney General and seconded by the Hon.

Mr. Smith.

It was announced by the Omeer Administering the Government that the next meeting of the Legislative Council will take place on September 5.

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In view of the general economie depression prevailing in the Colony

with regard to deposits I am also directed to suggest that you will reduce same by half or even one-third of the amount now re- quired by your Company so as to obviate the tying up of funds by your subscribers

and

000, One was for Charitable Serais Chamber has taken the vices in relation to the Alice Berty to look into the ordinances Memoria And Alla ed Hospitals and the other for Public Works governing your Company

métes that it is entirely at your Extraordinary rethe Kowloon Company's discretion to reduce its Buildings for the Magistracy at rates of chargén é yaumatı onun

Another fem for $50,217 can also assure you that a for the Kowloon Canton Railway this appeal to you for

large section of the tublid This was in the nature of special and vend aghot that expenditure for two additional sec-re this matter your and class coaches.

kaetation, did hope that Other items were $3,000 rewards side for the Police Force: $13

•for the towe Volunteer Defence Corp the Botanical G partment and $180,

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Bums totalling $165,712 came up for appropriation at the meeting of the Finance Committee of Legislative Council held yesterday two items of which were for 150, ance for the Supreme Court

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