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COUNCIL MÉETING.

LAY OUT OF STAR FERRY

"APPROACH.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JANUARY

men, As this is the first meeting of the Council" this year, it in necessary to appoint the Standing point the following members who Law Committee. I propose to ap-

have agreed to serve: The Hon. Attorney General (Chairman), the Questione relating to the lay-out Hon. Colonial Secretary (Tren of the Star Ferry approach at surer), Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Kowloon Point were asked by the Hon. Dr. Kolewall and the Hon. Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga at yester Mr. Shenton. I also take this op- day's meeting of the Legislative portunity of wishing all members Council. The Colonial Secretary, of this Council, and through them In his reply, stated that the the whole Colony, a happy, peace Kowloon Residents Association ful and prosperous New Year. were sending in a fresh plan show-

Ing the proposed improvements. "This plan had not yet been re-

ceived.

* His Excellency the Governor Bir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.), presided and others presont were: WHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding The Troops (Major General J, W. Sandilands CB, C.MG, DSO).

The Colonal Secretary (Hon.) Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.).

The Attorney General (Hod. Sir Joseph Kemp, I.C., G.B.E.), des The Secretary

for Chinese Affairs (lion.. Mr. E. R. Halifax. UMG.).

The Colonial Treasurer (Hon. Mr. C. Mel. Messer, OB.E.).,

Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy (Director

of Public Works.).

Hon. Mr. B. D. C. Wolfe Inspec tor General of Police).

Hon. Commdr. G. F. Hole, R.N., (Retired) (Harbour Master.)

Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington (Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).

Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C. Hon. Sir Shou-aon Chow... Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G.|| LL.D.

"Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes,

Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hügben.

Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton,

Hon. Mr. J P. Braga.

Hon. Mr. S. W. Ta'o, C.B.E.,

LL.D.

Mr. E..I Wynne-Jones

Clerk of Councils.).

(Deputy

Standing Law Committee.

H.E. The Governor-Gentle

Star Ferry Approach, Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga asked the following questions:

1. Will the Honourable Director of Public Works lay on the table of this Council, at the carliest convenient date, a full report, supplemented by a plan, on the scheme for improving the approach to the "Star". Ferry Pler Kowloon Point, showing-

(1) any proposed change in

the position of--

(a) the ricksha, coolid

shelter, and

at

(b) the adjoining pub

lic convenience; (i) the provision, if any,

of parking spaces for

(a) attended, and (b) unattended

tor-cars and mo. tor-cycles; (ii) an improved arrange

ment for parkin" -ublic motor-buses?

mo-

2. What in the estimated cost of

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London, Jan. 2

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packages are to be left in the godown All broken, chafed and damaged

8th January, at 10 am, where they will be examined on the

The Daily Herald describes com- plete independence as the goal of the All India Congress instead of change involving no immediate con- Dominion Status, an academic

sequences. The same peals to Gandhi to co-operate with the Government that nothing can be achieved by a and points out

mer "we will not play" attitude, No claims will be admitted unless i

The Times is encouraged by the notified and/or application for survey Driven by triple turbines, and using attitude of the Indian Liberals and made in writing within seven days oil fuel, the Venezia will be capable Moderates and welcomes the pro- after landing of the goods, or in any takon the goods are spood of 20.4 knots. She waspect of "for the first time an

delivery of originally a coal burner, and it is this organised force emerging in Indian

Claims will not be recoverable un- change that has been the most difficult politica with a sense of realities

less part of the reconstruction operations, and a determination to face them." within fourteen days of final dis

complete accounts are sent in: She is 275 feet long and 32.1 feet The Conservative organs general-charge of vessel. wide, her promenade deck being 254 feet long. When she sails from ly deplore the activities of Gandhi Hongkong she will carry European

and his followers.—Reuter. offleers and engineers and a Chinese crew.

of

It is not yet definitely known when the work will be completed, but it is believed that it will not be many weeks before this worthy addition to the river service makes her maiden" voyage.

of the

2. This information cannot be given until the scheme is settled. 3. This question will not arise until the scheme has been ap proved.

Position Summarised.

"London, Jan. 2.- The proceedings of the Indian Congress concluded yesterday, and the Times In a leading article says.

"Whether the new

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"The formal outcome of the regaining control of India's course. hubbub at Lahore is that three At Madras they were urged to take main propositions, have been carit by Sastri, whom India respects, ried, not without confusion, by the more than any other statesman, the scheme and the period re. Ferry Pier at Kowloon Point are persuasive eloquence of Mr. Gandhi. hardly excepting Gandhi himself." quired for its completion? under consideration at the present 3. Will the Government include time. A meeting on the site hen the first place, members of the The Guardian urges the moderates, Congress Party reject the offer of who have many distinguished the proposed scheme in the tween representatives

participation in the London Con- leaders, to organise the party with list of urgent Public Works Police department and the Kow-ference and pronounce their goal to a policy likely to yield practical re- Extraordinary and ask for a lon Residents Association took be the complete Independence of Aults by securing the co-operation applementary vote from the place on the 9th December, 1920. India. In the second place, they are of the British Government. Finance Committee of this after which the Kowloon Resi called upon to boycott the existing The Labour newapaper, the Daily Council to defray its cost and dents Association representatives Central and Provincial Legisla-Herald, suys Gandhi and his col- with a view to inviti ten-stated that they would send in a ders for enrrying it out with fresh plan showing the proposed elections, and to resign such seata foolish blunder in committing the tures, to take no part in future leagues have made a singularly ⚫ as little delay as possible? improvementa which would be a The Colonial Secretary replied: modification of a plan submitted as they may hold at present. In Lahore Congress to a futile policy 1. Fresh proposals for the lay-previously. This lan has not yet the third place, they authorize their of mere negation. The policy of out of the approach to the Star been received. It is proposed to committee, whenever they deem fit, the British Government and of thin issue a Sessional Paper on this to launch a programme of civil dia- Government of India in the face of matter as early as possible..

in clear. obedience, including a general re the Congress. resolution fusal to pay taxes.

Nothing which has passed at likely to strengthen them, even as he path by which it is sought to Lahore calls for even the slightest platform is

change. The goal has been declared. an Indian political party, must be regarded as very questionable. reach that goal has been outlined. Meanwhile one of the first results The new spirit which Mr. Benn has been the emergence in force of and Lord Irwin have brought into the Liberals, meeting in almultane Anglo-Indian relations and into the The Attorney General moved the ous congress at Madras who have methods of Indian Government first reading of a Bill intituled lost no time in welcoming the Lon-endures. The invitation to the "An Ordinance to amend further don Conference and have recogniz- Indian leaders stands. There will the Opium Ordinance, 1923." Heed publicly the rights of the States be no deflection either to the right said: This Bill involves no ques- in greater united Indin, and have or to the left. If, indeed, there are tion of principle except principle roundly deplored the turmoil in on the part of the more irresponsi long since accepted, namely, that which the ery of independence must ble elements outbreaks of violence, our control of oplum should be as involve their country, and the or of defiance of law, they will be close dis possible, The Bill is in- transference of allegiance is cer- dealt with firmly. But firmness in tonded to stop up some small gaps tain to be more rapid as the enthu maintaining order will be accom- panied by equal firmness in adher ing to the policy of friendship, con- ciliation and of steady pursuance of "It is sufficient for the moment the path of self-government.” to note that the actual Madras--"a constitution based on Dominion Status, subject to such safeguards and reservations as may The following Bills passed their be necessary for the period of remaining stages and became transition"-are not after all in- law;

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