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best interests of the Colony, for, apart from financial, seasons, good

men will not commit their life career to a Service in which there is for them very little scope for betterment in spite of the highest qualities and qualifications..

TOURIST TRADE

have

The Government are to be con- gratulated upon the oficial ald and encouragement they given to the project for promoting our "tourist trade." a project) which holds out the hope of better things to come. This scheme is the outcome of suggestions made by the Hon. Mr. Mackie and my- self in the Budget debate last

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sympathetic," everyone whil admit, But the exchange friendly visits fragt time to time. necessary and gratifying ass, is not enough. We should endea your to assist and to co-operate with each other in the active promotion of interport trade, for the interests of the two places are interdependent, and the for-

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the other. I am convinced that much could be achieved in this direction, were serious steps taken towards lormu- lating a common policy, and it is my eartiest hope that Government will give this matter the considera- tion which its importance deserves.

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afforded in conspicuous public places for drawing attention to too. "amusements" in question such as exis, beyond" our border art, to put it mildy, in bad form. Is it co much to hope that they may be removed?

Up to this stage I have dealt with a few of the more salient "reatures,

THE MAINLAND

the same proportional rates and taxes as residents in other parts of he Colay. This is a problem to which it appears difficult to turn a deaf ear, and one whose urgency demands immediate and satisfactory solution.

MARKETING SCHEME For the marketing of New Ter-

note that provision, has been made for increased lan facilities in Kow- loon for the sale in bulk, of veget-

planation. The first is that on the instructions of the Secretary 1 S.ate six more oplum shops would be opened. There are at. present seven such shops. The Colonial Treasurer disputes the forecast of the revenue derivable from the sale, of oplum. He as- serts that the oplum monopoly s declines and the estimate for as they appear to me of the Co-ritory produce it is satisfactory to 1938 is perhaps "rather optimisti- lonial Secretary's statement that cally placed at $300,000." It is re-invite commenta: grettable that the Colony is going

I now approach more familiarables. This was recommended by to increase

New Territories Pro- opium shops, It is a decision that, subjects nearer my home ground. the 1933

The in the opinion of many, is inde-They deal with questions affecting duce Marketing Committee,

scheme appears to be doing much fensible on any grounds whatso- Kowloon

The re-laying of the untidy good, and in the opinion of the ever. The increase might be ac- companied by some satisfactory cpen space by the Railway, fence District Officer (North) it is stimu- lating local vegetable production. explanation of the attitude adopt-on Chatham Road involves a very

In this connection I have received ed by the Secretary of State since slight expenditure for

provement which the site will a Chinese letter from the Execu- there exist serious doubts as to the wisdom of the continuance of offer to residents in the vicinity tive Committee of the New Ter- Association, and to visitors to the Colony. To ritories Agricultural a. contentious policy.

from the take in hand one section is praise-who seek permission

for the farmers to worthy in itself. This partial im- Government.

very no- erect" separate sheds on sites on provement has become ticeable. Kowloon residents will which they could sell in the day In which they could appreciate prosecution of the work time, and to include the entire strip of land sleep at night, lo avoid the neces- is son as any savings can be "sity and expense of constant made in the expenditure of the travelling. The Agricultural Asso-

A telegram from Geneva, dated the 8th September, 1935. informs the Far Eastern world that the

community. finally rid China of the drug evil

BUDGET DEBATES Now, reverting to the direct sub- year, and it is gratifying to reject of the Budget, I put forward the promptness with which those for Your Excellency's consideration suggest'ons have been taken

a suggestion relating to the discus- by the Government. In this mat-

sion of the annual Estimates in ter, it seems that the Government

Council. Hitherto, with one or two have been more appreciative of

exceptions, the practice has been the "public's need and Interests

to pass the second and third read-League Council paid a tribute to than the public itself. I say this

the Chinese Government in the ings of the Appropriation Bat because I am informed that the

matter of oplum suppression, and one sitting. The debate on the response of the community to the

Budget is an occasion of great im-

expressed the hope that it would appeal made by the Travel Asso-

portance to the ciation for funds has been disap-speeches pointing. Of the amount that has been subscribed, the bulk comes from public companies and Euro pean firms. Although these com-" panles represent Chinese capitat to no small extent, it is, a pity that the direct response from the Chinese community has been so meagre. I should like to see much more individual and direct encouragement from that quarter.

are made by al. most every Individual member. and the point raised by them are numerous and varied. It is well- righ impossible, even though ad- vence copies of the unofficial members' speeches are furnished to the Government a day or two beforehand, for all the criticisms and suggestions to be given ade- quate consideration. Furthermore, по apportunity whatsoever is

the im-

Public Works Department. There ciation will be glad of permission

On the ground of expediency alone, the Colony should, to my mind. forego an item or revenue for the great beneficial results which the extinguishment of the oplum monopoly would bring about Hong Kong has in the Colony. acted in the past at the behest of the League of Nations on the question of one of its features of the social evil, and it may well before the Auances of the Colony the desired facilities. now forestall the indicated "neces-

is all to commend the beautifying | for the erection of matsheds för of open spaces on the Peninsula. the disposal of the farmers' pro- On aesthetic grounds it is highly duce in. the manner suggested. Where the provision of cheaper dealrable and, added to that re- commendation, in the absence of perishable produce can be obtain- public parks improvements are ed without any infringement of-

called for in the" interests of pub-the Sanitary regulations, there is

lic convenience and necessity. Let as hope that it will not be long

will permit or the erection of a

I avall myself of the opportunity afforded the public to formulate sity of tightening up regulations" i public band-stand on this magni-

which this meeting atfords, to

and express their views on the

with regard to oplum. Support is

.cent ground by the sen where ì music can be discoursed of an

summer

Impress upon all that this project points raised before they are dis-lent to this suggestion by the evening in the warm

is one which will undoubtedly bring very valuable results. Som may think that the benefits will accrue only to certain classes of the community; but I assure them that a large influx of visitors and the development of the Colony as a resort cannot but be. directly or indirectly of value to everyone, whether he be the head of a large firm, or a small tradesman, or even a rickshaw-puller. It is to

be hoped that everyone will realise the great potentialities of this drganisation, and support it to the best of his ability.

BATHING-PAVILIONS

MUNICIPAL RECREATION

GROUND

posed of for good or ill. It is a re- cognised rule of good administra- tion everywhere to ascertain the trend of public opinion upon de- batable issues before proceeding to action. I would therefore make the suggestion that in future 8 separate date,

say a week later, may be set aside

for the third reading.

A PERSONAL NOTE I apologise for having spoken so

Colonial Secretary's remark-the conflicting statement that "this" Colony must carry out its interna- tional obligations regards oplum."

that

time.

sence of

every reason to hope that Goy- ernment might see it to provide

PIG BREEDING

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The District Officer (North) re- cords in his annual report that "development in lay-out areas, in- volves 'Government in a recurrent expenditure for the maintenance of roads, etc.,", and the growth of A small públic work of much the Yuen Long Market is stated as utility commends itself for the being most striking. These state- benefit of those who have to re- ments lead to the conclusion that sort to the Kowloon Hospital for | the developmerit of the New Terrl- SOCIAL SERVICES

medical attention and advice and tortes is proceeding apace. With contractors The wisdom of retraining from to bus patrons also. To the or- such development, reducing expenditure for social | dinary observer it will be seen that may anticipate the necessity for services will commend Itself to no shelter or waiting place for the transporting larger and bülkler most citizens. An important as-buses is provided for those who structural materials, principally pect of the question of these ser- make use of the Hospital. I feel steel, to cut ying district. With vices has, I am afraid, never been Mure a suitable cover or shelter heavier loads, the strengthening long; but as this is my last ap- emphasized in the past Unstint can be erected in the open space of roads and bridges le almost pearance in this Honourable Coun-

ed praise and credit cannot fairly at the junction of Argyle and imperative if the Police exercise, cil, I trust that you, Str, and my be withheld from the various re- Waterloo Roads, at comparatively we know they do. their vigil- honourable colleagues will be in- ligtas associations, irrespective of small cost, that would be greatly ance in preventing the use dulgent. It is to me a striking co- their denominations, for establish appreciated,

roads by trucks and forries ex- In some ways connected with incidence that my last utterance Ining Institutions, for philanthropic BETTER LIGHTING URGED ceeding a certain maximum speci this project. are the bathing this assembly should be on

the work and maintaining large staffs The cu.ting down of expenditure | filed weight. It should a so D pavilions at North Point, which | Budget, an instrument which has for whose services the Colonial for lighting both on the Island noted that some of the bridges are a distinct attraction to visitors been almost my constant concern. contributions represent 2 very and on the mainland is greatly to were constructed many years ago. from Canton and other helgh-since 1903. For thirteen years in small part of the" capital involved, { be deplored. Accidents occur and the time seems to have arr bouring regiona. At the risk of the Colonial Secretary's Office it part of which is from abroad, in | through poor and insufficiented when their safety might 06 appearing Importunate, I would was my duty to assist in the pre- the erection of buildings and the lighting, more so in pubic thor-looked into

serious before any once more urge the Government raration of the Estimates; even upkeep of the special personnel aughfares so dimly lighted as at mishap occura. to conserve, as long as possible, | after my resignation from the Gov- who

T such an Important Kowloon. The obligation is im- these pavilions which are also aernment Service, I still performed amongst our important assets. posed upon Government, in pre- Some disappointment must be very necessary mepris of recrea- this duty for the Government for

It is with regret that I note a

recommendations by expressed at the absence of re- tion and health to large numbers a year--during the War, in 1916, to

proposal to effect a reduction in Coroner's Jury during the year, to ference to

of pig of our inhabitants. Meanwhile, be precise; and from 1923 until

the Medical Department of the improve the lighting rather than breeding and poultry farming on with a view to maintaining and now the Budget has ever occupied salary of one Nursing Bister. 1 to reduce . It is noticed that the mainland This disappoint- enhancing the amenities of the my close attention, as a member have had the benefit for some on the Hong Kong side a saving ment is emphasised by the fact Colony, it would be wise for on opposition." So, as it is thirty-time of personal acquaintance of $15,000 is proposed for 1936, that a Committee of a Government to look for and re- two years since I first directed my with the duties demanded and and at New Kowloon a saving Hong Kong's leading residents and serve other sites which would mind to the annual Estimates, it cheerfully rendered in this impor- of $1,000, $16,000 in all. Whether businessmen have devoted much serve the same purpose, and be is perhaps fitting that my

fast i tant Government

the economy is a wise one.remains time and thought In department,

ccllatine easy of access to people of the word here should be of them.

Personally, I would recommend to be proved but pubic opinion evidence and in the formulatio middle and lower classes,

retain the strongly advocates better and im- of recommendations for adoption Government Nursing Sister, in addition to the proved lighting for the personal by the Government. The fallure departmental requirement of an- safety of pedestrians and motor to let the public into Government drivers. Owners of motor confidence of any projected sche- Other assistant Matron, on the car staff of the Medical Department vehicles contribute quite an ap-me under consideration with re- instead of dispensing with her preciable amount of the revenue gard to this matter is much to be unmindful that the Sister will be next year, although I am not in the petrol" they consume and regretted: Mr. C. F. Strickland's

for the licences they pay.

report, of the 29th June, 1935 replaced by two midwives on a

Neglected Homuntin clamours | tabled at the last meeting of the dollar salary. It is not the wisest for some minor favours as a des- Council, does not deal specifically step to pursue on the ground of Pised chlid of a paternal Govern-with the industries in question. economy, consonant with the em- ment. The locality is favoured as some assurance might be forth- the home of quite a number of coming from the Government that ciency of the hospitals,

families. Having nowhere else to an enterprise of so much poten- such facilities would add to the whom I also offer sincere felicita- EXPERIMENT APPROVED attractiveness of Hong Kong. The tions on his well-merited promo-

play, dozens of children living in tial value and the trade to be "Unfeigned appreciation must be the district have of necessity to created thereby in the Colony has municipal resorts of England and tion. It is a matter of great re-expressed of the Government's use the streets as playgrounds. not been lost sight of and that other countries depend to a great gret to all of us that illness over-experiment in the substitution of Residents justly claim for some implementation of the Committ extent on the provision of such took Sir Thomas Southern and Mr. Sterling-paid men whose duties reserved open space near by for tee's recommendations will be recreation grounds: From time to Tratman just on the completion can be efficiently performed by the children to play in. The oft-brought nearer the stage of time during the last, Afteen years, of their arduous labour on the Asiatic members of the sta1 repeated complaint of the pre-complished facts in the immediate there have been spasmodic at Estimates. I offer them my dee- have repeatedly urged the scheme valence of malarial mosquitoes in future. tempts here to initiate such a pest sympathy, and wish them a to Government in the past; it can the district" since the early days scheme by private enterprise, but speedy and complete recovery. I be profitably repeated to day. The of its settlement continues to per-

'INTERNATIONAL PARK The formation and inauguration for one reason or another, they desire also to congratulate Your proposal to broaden this success sist. It is alleged that the pre-of the Equine Sports Club at dell through. I am informed that Excellency on your lucid and com-ut trial, which has passed 1's ex sence of market gardens in the Shatin re-opens the vision of a Government are prepared to con- prehensive presentation of the perimental stage, is one that is vicinity is to be held partly res-inige international park and play- sider, applications for this purpose Budget, and on the statesmanlike commendable both from the point ponsible for malaria, It is worth ground in that district. When with regard to an avaliable site at commentary which accompanied of view of economy and the ab- Inquiring into. This last summer funds are available the starting Aberdeen, but it is difficult In your exposition. The Colony is sorption of local men for employ-cases of malarla have been very of the frat section of the circular these times for private enterprise fortunate that at a time when it ment. To my sorrow I can pb numerous Despite, complaints in road from Ngan thi Wan to Bal to undertake a project of this is deprived of the able guidance of serve the growing tendency of the the columns of the local news-rung, round to Bhatin might be. magnitude. Yet the scheme is both the senior officials in the local unemployment problem, and papers urging anti-malarial mear commenced. The Arst section is one which may well be considered civil administration, the tempor-it behoves those in authority sures, the district has been com- the small stretch from-beyond the 28. public necessity from thel point of view of health and fitness rest in such capable hands.

ary control of its affairs should | whose duty. It is effectively to paratively neglected, and nothing Kal Tack - Aerodrome to Ma Yus check this undesirable, growth to much has been done to eradicate Tong. The idea should commend adopt remedial measures for its the evil, Flushing facilities, due itself for the scenic beauties of prevention,

to the lack of drainage improve the country and their attraction The Colonial Secretary refers to ment, are conspicuous by their to tourists and motor car owners the Treasurer's lucid memorandum absence. The devicus route and in Hong Kong.NE to explain the decrease in Railway infrequency of the buses, espacial. The recurrence of armed röð. receipts. One of the reasons given ly during business. hours causes beries in the New Territories has for this decrease is a reduction, In considerable inconvenience to a been giving residents cause" for the bassenger trafic to Shum-large number of residents, and to anxiety and alarni. The situation chun." I do not regard the di-those who have to visit the Kow- is, I am happy to think, engaging

!1, minution of the Shumchum tramcoon Hospital, Public convenience the attention of Government, and with any regret or misgiving demands attention to the inade the step: proposed, among others, The Hon, Mr. JP. Braga said:- Frankly, I would say that the quacy of the service. Finally, Hotor increasing the strength of the Your Excellency. Two state-stimulation of that frame is as mantin, tarpayers, make a point of Police to combat the growing evils

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS May I, in conclusion, associate The amenities of the Colony myself with the Honourable Senior can further be enhanced by the Unofficial member in his expres- provision of a public recreation ston of congratulations and thanks ground open to all sections of the to all those responsible for the pro- community, where golf, football duction of the Budget before us tennis and other forms of recrea- to Sir Thomas Southors and Mr. tion would be available at small D. W. Tratman,

to the Hon. fees to those for whom private Colonial Treasurer and the Hon. sports, clubs are too expensive. Director of Public Works, and to There is no need to point out how Mr. A. W. G. H. Grantham, to

of the community, as well as of the material pronts to the. Colony which I have mentioned. It would therefore be good policy for the Government to undertake the financial outlay required, much of "which" might be expected to be reimbursed in course of time through feen.

RELATIONS WITH CANTON'

I should itke, if I may, to dwell ffor a moment on the relationship between Hong Kong and Canton.

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THE KOWLOON MEMBER

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The Opium Menace

That it is essential to maints in the Colonial Secretary's unwise as it is undersirable, or the inqully of the public amenities of robbery and banditry should

good relations with our neighbour

all recognize. That the relations Budget Speech appear to me to know that I am treading on thin they obtain on the whole from a now subsisting are cordia and Cyndict, they call for some ex ice when I say that the facilities Government to which they Day

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