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An extraordinary general meet--system may be in the future, the matter. for Tugrot that ing of the Kowloon Residents' Ass, immediate cred in Kowloon is for a the “individual” has been entirely aceiation was held yesterday even, i system, of mator-buses, which is a ignored in the allocation of ing, by kind permasión of II. E. the pre-requisits to prospective house-$1,000,000 under the Government's Governor, in the Kowloon Dritish owners embarking upon the eree-

Building Loan Scheme. It views School. There was an attendance of tion of dwelling-bouses. There is with apprehension the firing of about 60 and Mr B. L. Frost, Fre perhaps no immediate prospect of this further power in the hands of saltat of the Association, sccupied a profitable return for any indivi- the landlords, particularly after the chair, supported by the follow, dual or company promoting much the repayment of the loans by the ing members of the Committee.a system of conveyance, and your latter, having in mind the continu Capl. F. T. Wheeler Vice-Pre-Committee, therefore, advocate 50 growth of the Colony. It may sident), Mr W. Jackson Hen.that the Government should ex-be pointed out that one of the local Sevistary and Treasure. Drtend its heartiest support to the estate Companies having obtained Strahan, Messrs. J. Caer Clark originators of such a system, even large loan from the Government Juhastane, T. Petrie, A. Hicks, though it may be of the most at a very low rate of interest has L. J. Blackburn, D. J. Hanscom,

modest pretensions at its incep lately sold 11 of its houses to pri E. J. Narooba, J. Parsons, C. A. tion, providing, of course, that, vate individuals, charging the Înt- da Roza, F. P. Shroff, F. P. with experience and increased ter as much as 3 and 8 per cent. de Y. Saares, and C. A. Easto.

patronage, improvements and ex- for the mortgage of same, a case The President, addressing the tensions would be introduced to of large praft and quick return. meeling, said:—

render it thoroughly efficient. The third subject I have now Gentlemen: One of the ob Apart from the question of sites to dwell upon is that of Lighting. Ljects of this Association the greatest obstacle to the erec-The amount provided for in the is to consider, and, if thought tion of detached and self-contain current year's Estimates for light- desirable, to make representations ed dwelling-heuses is the excessive ing in Kowloon is $20,000, as com to the Government with regard to cost of construction; not neces-pared with 521,500 for 1919, a re- the annual financial Estimates arily of materials, bat owing to duction of $1,500. In such affecting Kowloon and its adjacent the unreasonable provisions of the rapidly growing district as Kow- territories, and this meeting has. Public Health and Buildings loog there should not be any cur- therefore, been convened in order Ordinance and the vexatious retailment of expenditure under this to give all members of the Associa-

strictions of the Building Authori-head Your Committee has, there- tion an opportunity for submitting y. Your Committee would gladly fore prepared a chart of addition- any suggestions which they welcome a declaration from the al lights which it proposes to re- may think the Committee Government that it would be pre-quest the Government to instal should make to the Govern-pared to grant extensive modifica-without delay, and it would sub- ment. The Committee, as you ions of the Ordinance in question, mit that provision should be made will presently learn, has In order to permit of the erection in the Estimates for the ensuing already considered and discussed of wooden dwelling-houses. These year for such other lights as may various subjects, and I propose to would not only be less expensive suggest themselves in the course outline its views before calling to build, but your Committee of the next twelve months. An apon you to express your opinion learns from those having exper-other point in connection with the on these questions. It should ence of such buildings in the most question of lighting in Kowloon is however, be understood that the trying climates that their stability the excessive charge of 35 cents Committee will be glad to hear the is beyond question. It should not per unit for electric current, as views of any member present, and be too much to expect the Govern-against only 18 cents in Hongkong.| that all points raised will receivement to erect a few of such haases, The time is most opportune for the the earnest consideration of the for sale or for rent not only to Government and Kowloon con- Committee, and, if deemed advis-serve as models but also to give umers to seriously consider what able, submitted to the Government. an exact idea of their cost. It will pressure may be exercised to per- The first subject 1 propose to be remembered that the Govern-suade the China Light and Power deal with 13 the Kow-meat a few years ago erected Company to reduce its charges, loon Hospital. As the result of several of these houses at Taipo, not only for light but also for correspondence on this subject, some of which were subsequently beating and motor power. There we were regassted by the Govern disposed of as places of residence are already numerons industrial ment to express our opinion as to to private citizens. Should the factories од the peninsula, the most suitable site for a hos Government be disposed to re- and, with heating and motor pital in Kowloon. A sub-commit-peat that enterprise, it would power at even tee of this Association, composed satisfy a public need by at least per anit (the price charg of Drs. Balean and Straban and instituting enquiries regarding ed in Hongkong), there the Hon. Secretary, was appointed the possibility of adapting such would be a further increase in the to report upon the matter, and it houses to local requirements, number of factories, etc. In Kow- suggested a site covering about 20 Buildings of this type are to be loon. Sooner or later, an electric acres and embracing a hill lying found in numerous cities through-tram system will have to be establanding places on the Peninsula and drains, it should not be too between the roads from Kowloon out the world where the ravages lished in Kowloon, and no doubt we invite the Government's atten much to expect that the present, City to Shamahnipo and from of the white am are equally en-arrangements could be made for tion to the desirability, for an antiquated “buckst system" would Waterloo Road to Kowloon City. dored. They present a pictures the installation of a large electric disturbed ingress and agress for be replaced in the near future by The Association has received a

que spectacle in the suburbs of plant with the requisite capacity Pedestrian traffic on the Kowloon the "flush system,” to the benest communication from the Govern-Shanghai. Singapore. Penang. to cope with all future demands] Wharves. The numerous liners fof the bealth and for the frester · ment stating that it considers that Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and at a reasonable rate per unit. using these wharves demand that | convenience of Kowloon | kouse- the site referred to is the most even in the larger cities of Aus- I now come to the question of better facilities be obtained for holders. suitable for purposes of the Row-tralia, New Zealand, Tasmania, "law and order" as enforced by the passenger traffic to and from "Having already referred to the, loon Hospital, and that questions and in Japan, Korea and Formosa, the Police. Sometime ago it was these vessels the safety of life and question of an improved system of detail are under consideration not to mention Java, places where advocated that the Land and limb being the primary considers of conveyance, I now have to re- It now remains for us to vigorous generally similar, if not more Water Police at Kowloon Point tion,

{fer, but briedy, to the kindred sab- ly urge upon the Government that exacting, climatic conditions pre-should be maintained separately. There appears to be no proper¦ject of Motor Roads. We are cos- no time should be lost in clearing vail. The provisions of the Ordin-This, your Committee understands, regulation of the traffic on the vinced that there are more urgest the site, preparing the plans, and are regarding the thickness and has not been effected, and it trusts roads. At the Ferry Wharf an In-needs in this Colony, and, in Kow- inviting teaders for the construc-height of walls must also be con- that the advisability of such a dian constable makes things worst loon, for that matter, but the As tion of the hospital. In the event siderably modified; at least, so far course will not be lost sight of by than they need be and at the lamp sociation appreciates what the of the Fablic Works Department as Kowloon suburbs are concern the Government, especially in view opposite the Dairy Farm there is Government has done by openi considering that it will be fully ed. Such a concurrent attitude of the extension of the Land a Chinese on point duty who sel- up so much of the mainland 'bj" occupied with various other im on the part of the Government Police duties due to the inaugura-dom or never attempts to regulate means of wide thoroughfares. We portant works during the ensuing would at once encourage the large tion of the Kowloon Fire Brigade the traffic at that spot. Motor feel, however, that it would be year, we regard it as desirable number of residents who are eager Station. which is gradually, if cars and motor-bicycles race up a true economy were the Govern that the whole of the operations and ready to remove to the out- somewhat tardily, approaching, and down the roads at speeds well 'mént to pursue a polley of maca- included in this work should be skirts of Kowloon, thus helping completion. It is not an exaggera | over 20-miles per hour, and no one-damising all these reads sa oppor- immediately entrusted to one of not only to see the housing pro- tion to state that the European attempts to stop ths proc- tunity presents itself, thus avoid- the local firms of architects, as blem but also to develop the Kow-Constable in the thoroughfares of tue although they are driving the constantly recurring ex- HONGKONG JAPANESE

has been done in the case of other luon Peninsula and its environs, Kowloon is surveyed as a

to the danger of the penditure entailed by repairing Covernment buildings, arch as the to the undoubted enhancement of aris: and I understand that public. MASSAGE ASSOCIATION.|| Leighton Hill quarters for its sub the attractiveness of the Colony. recently,

On the Taipo Road the damage which usually results there were only there are numerous signs warning after a heavy rainfall. We trust that Your Committee anticipate that two European constables available motorists at what speed to drive. The objects of this Association the Government will pursue this objections would be raised by the for patrol duty, which, of course, but in Kowloon, excepting those are sufficiently comprehensive 40, course, as the need for the hospital Government experts to all or any refects the law-abiding nature of recently erected at the Children's include within their purview * is of extreme urgency.

of the proposed modifications of the inhabitants! We do not con-Playground, there are nane, not subject conducive to the The next question we have to the Public Health and Buildings sider the Water Police complement even in the vicinity of the schools. physical development di the consider is the Housing Problem Ordinance, but the time has now quite within the scope of our ac- We would commend this matter youth of the districts, and It has been somewhat disappoint-arrived when the Public Works tivities, but we would certainly to the Government to be dealt with I now have much pleasure in ing that the correspondence which | Department should be expected to press for has passed between the Govern-render every and equal assistance numerical strength of the Land under

an increase in the urgently and to place Kowloon dealing with the matter of accom

similar Regulations as modation for athletic pursuits. ment and the Association regard to the general public, as well as Police, not only of Kowloon Point, Hongkong, to be looked after by a Kowloon possesses venues for MERCHAST SHIPPING WAGE

ing the housing problem to How to all architects and contractors. but also of Yaumati and at all special Traffle Inspector with the many forms of sports but there CRISIS, It is reported that a crisis hassociation not having received a Ordinance which safeguard the

loon remains incomplete, the As The sanitary provisions of the stations in the New Territories.

necessary police under him.. ;is still no suitable accommodation While upon this subject, I would arisen in the British merchant reply to its last letter on the sub-public health are no doubt neces- take the opportunity to refer to gaged our attention is Drainage indulge in the popular game of foot Another subject that bas en- for the youth of the peninsula to shipping service affecting all ject, dateu April 26th, 1920. Your sary, but the requirements regard- the lack of application of the re- Complaints continue to be received ball, When itisrealised that during ranks and ratings, whe complain Committee is fally convinced that in the structural strength of gulations governing the launch of the offensive smells from the the coming season there will be that consideration of their claims the problem would not present materials, the thickness of walis, traffic at Kowloon Police Pier and drains in Kowloon, the usual in two Football Clubs at Kowloon, for increased pay bas been persist any difficulty if the Government and height of storeys could cer- the apparent total lack of any re-dication that something is amiss namely, the Kowloon Footballi ficently delayed by the shipowners.would only extend its encourage-tainly be relaxed so far as There is at present a minimum ment to the large number of Kow clasively Earopean dwellings are the roads.

ex-gulations governing the traffic, on with the system. Investigations Club and the Club de Recreio, both of all kinds, especially for abipage scale of £20 per month on joon residents who are eager and

by the Sanitary authorities do not, of which will be entered in the building and engineering works.basis of which all seafarers are ready to build their own dwelling- the Government may be for the rauch trouble and avoidable inconthe evil to its source," and we division) and that they have little concerned However solicitous With regard to the former, appear to have resulted in tracing League (the former in the first Complete stock, Best terms paid. Claims for an increase houses.

bava now been presented through suitable building lots along the dwellings, surely, if the prospec- could be prevented by the obser- Sanitary Department and the Fab absolutely nose for a home

There are innumerable safety of the cecupants of such ventence to persons using launches would, therefore, suggest that the facilities for practice, and their respective organizations by Taipo Road. on the new road from five house-owners are prepared to vance of the regulations govern lic Works Department make match, the small under all the officers, from captains Kowloon City to Mong Kok Tsui, invest their capital in such types ing the use of this pier. downwards, and by the engineers and at Kowloon Tong and He of buildings, it is a matter forquently, as may be observed, Kowloon's drainage system with east of the Diocess, School te stokers, and selmen. The

asking for en Mun Tin. These sites would be their own individual decision if faunches lie alongside the pier a view to discovering and roy unsuitable for either purpose, it engineers aro immediate increase of 50 per cent,, readily taken up if obtainable at they are satisfied that they will steps idly waiting, for some un- ing the cause for complaint there will be readily conceded that the on current monthly rates and cost of not more than 5 cents experience no difficulty in obtain-known reass, to the great incon by safeguarding the public health, subject is worthy declare that they will not wait per square foot. This is quite a ing a ready spyraisement of such vemence of other launches wait. We would also urge the Govern. It has been until after September for the reasonable fixare, as some of the investment by insurance and morting to go alongside. The worst ment to take advantage of the of the bearing of their claim. Officers most suitable sites at the Peak, gage companies. Such buildings offenders in this regard are the pending visit of Sir Charles the Ballway are demanding an increase of 40 Bowen Road, and at Pokfulam would be wall within the means of water. Police, and it is to be hopea Fitzmaurice, a noted drainags ex- Hangham H per cent. in their pay, and the are being advertised for sale a large number of the members of that the practice of monopoliking pert, to report upon the Colony's

esmen and firemen have put by the Government at only 12 cents this Association. Furthermore, the accommodation of has only present, lem of sewige forward graded scale giving per square foot. But the Govern the sodat molved being compile a

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