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moreover, only be maintained by the use of a very large fleet of Tankers, owing to the long distances of transport. Further difficulty would arise due to the necessity of H. M. Ships docking elsewhere whilst the dock was used for water storage.

Sixteen nullah supplies in Hong Kong between Kennedy Road and Shaukiwan have been tapped and these will supply a considerable quantity of water for washing pur- posés. Notices that 'this water must be boiled' have been posted to warn the public that the water is not potable.

The A.P.C. have kindly lent two 50 ton tanks which are being erected in Kowloon (Waterloo Road) and this will furnish a plentiful supply from the old original Waterworks wells. Similar notices with regard to the water being non potable have been posted here.

The Godown Company have opened wells on their property at Kowloon Point for the purpose of supplying their launches and Ferry Boats, etc., and for washing pur- poses; the water being under the direct control of the Company.

The possibility of utilizing the Victoria Recreation Swimming Tank for storage pur- poses has been noted. The capacity is about 150,000 gallons, which could easily be in- creased should the tank be requisitioned for this purpose.

A tank at Kennedy Town has been set apart for the purpose of supplying water to launches at Hong Kong.

Numerous old deep Public wells, both in Hong Kong and Kowloon, are being opened up to supply water for washing purposes, it being clearly notified that such water is not to be used for potable purposes.

The Peninsula Hotel has arranged for a permit for an independent supply from Tin Kau, and Messrs. Watson & Co.'s Aerated Water Factory are likewise obtaining a supply from Junk Bay.

raised.

The question of cutting off all main supplies to W. C.'s is under consideration.

The question of having water distilled by the Naval Distillation plant has also been

The most urgent need at the present time is the conservation of the existing Reservoir supplies, which is being secured by every additional outside source of supply.

Appendix "C."

PROPOSALS OF THE KOWLOON RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION.

The General Committee of this Association have carefully considered the Water Emergency at their Meeting on the 10th June and at a special meeting held on the 17th June, and in addition their Sub-Committee have met on several occasions to consider pro- posals to assist in coping with the situation.

The Association unanimously agree that the tank and well system of supply for Kowloon would be costly, unsatisfactory and unnecessary. The obvious and most satis- factory method of distribution is through the existing mains.

The Committee therefore submit schemes for the two divisions into which the pro- blem naturally divides itself.