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Q-Do you think it is worth while doing away with this system? Would, it be any injury to the Colony to do away with it?
A-The Colony would have to have some similar system.
1910
Q-You don't think it would make very much difference if the Colony dealt di- rectly with the original firms?
A-No, I do not.
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TSANG KING, declared:—
By the Chairman.-How long have you been a contractor in Hongkong? A-For the last thirty years.
Q-And, during the time you have been a contractor, you have done work both for Government and private owners ?
A-Yes, for Government and private owners.
Q-Do you do work cheaper for private individuals than you do for the Govern- ment ?
A-Yes, a little cheaper than for the Government.
Q-Why is that?
A-Well, the reason why I charge less for private work is because the work is not of first class quality.
Q-Then you charge the Government more because you say the work you do for- Government is better?
A-Yes, a great deal.
Q-You need not be afraid to state your real opinion regarding any question I ask you.
You answer what is asked you without any fear.
Witness.-I will tell you the truth.
Q-Do you find it easier to do work for the Government, or for private individuals?
A-Well, it is like this, if I go in to see an architect, as he is a private individual, I can see him and consult him at any time.
Q--And you find it difficult to consult with Government officials?
A—Of course, it is not very difficult to see the Government officials, but the Government only pays once a month.
Q-And how often do private individuals pay?
A-Well, sometimes once in a month, and sometimes twice in a month.
Q-Do you find that you get payments more easily from private individuals?
A-Yes.
Q-Well, what difficulties do you have? Do you have any difficulty in get- ting your pay from the Government?
A-No, there is no obstacle in the way, but there is a little delay in measuring the work, and then, after the work is measured, I get my pay.
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