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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1933.

COAL DUMP SCANDAL

KOWLOON DEPUTATION VISITS

COLONIAL SECRETARY

Following on the recent public meeting of ·· Kowloon residents in connexion with the seafront coal dump, repre- sentatives of the residents concerned walted upon the Colonial Secretary yesterday,

The deputation was received in the afternoon and remain- ed an hour, during which Mr. J. A. Tarrant, put their views forward fully and asked if the Government would take steps to remove the coal dump.

In reply the Colonial Secretary stated that the development of the land abutting the cool dump was, being carefully con- Hiddered with a view to Port development, and that the view of the delegation would be put before H.E. the Governor as soon as possible.

revenue already being recolved by the Government from this area in question. or Interfere with any fur- ther increase arising from de- velopments in, contemplation,

Furthermore, We are assured that on the harbour frontage many other sites are available for use as coal dumps, equally suit- able and convenient to the con merchant, and which would not create a nuisance to the public.

Question to Government, Before taking further action in this matter we, the deputation ap- pointed by the property owners, Iessees and tenants of the afflicted ares, on their behalf most respect- fully beg to enquire what are the Intentions of the Hongkong Gov- ernment with regard to the coal dump la question; whether in view of the complaints and pro- tests that have been expressed has

The deputation, consisting ofĮment between landlord and ten-thereanent, the Government Messra, E. A. Sykes, R. J. Shrigley) ant.

taken, or contemplates taking, any action to secure its removal. Or, on the contrary, whether the Gov-

and J. A. Tarrant, duly waited on In respect of these properties, the Hon. Mr. D. W. Tratman, Act the Colony receives large sums

ernment will allow the said nui- Ing Colonial Secretary by appoint-annually in rates and taxes. ment at 3 p.m. yesterday. Mr. C. This happy condition of affairs sance to persist and be further in- 1. Terry being unavoidably ab-has been maintained uninterrupt definitely extended with the seri- that seem in- sent from the deputation owing to edly for many years, to the satis-ous consequences urgent business.

faction of all parties concerned. avitable

con-

On behalf of the deputation, the Now, however, it is definitely

A Second Cardiff, In a recent issue of the Hong- views of property owners, lessees threatened with interruption, and of property and tenants etc, were with serious consequences. That kong Daily Prese a remark was at- placed before the Colonial Sceremenace is the extensive dump of tributed to the Manager of the tars, and Mr. Tarrant as spokes-coal and coal dust which has been Kowloon-Canton Railway to the man said:

recently placed on the Kowloon effect that Hongkong was not a

sea side resort and that The brea in Kowloo which Canton Railway land abutting on from earliest times may be con- the sea front opposite to Chatham sequent on the development of the coal mining industry in Canton in sidered as essentially the Euro-Rand.

the near future, Hongkong would pean residential reservation, is Early Vacation Suggested.

become a second Cardiff. Assum- comprised within the following This coal dump constitutes a boundaries.On the East, Chat- nuisance to occupiers of houses ing that report to be correct we ham Road: the North, Austin and tenements in its vicinity, and submit that that remark is entire- Road; the West, Nathan Road; and owners of property have become ly irrelevant to the subject under the South, Salisbury Road.

alarmed at the, consequences to review. As a matter of port de- .. Over forty years ago, there them of its continuance and poss velopment the future storage of existed in that arena such desirable sible development. Tenants are coal will naturally receive dun at- and well-known residences disturbed in the quiet enjoyment tention, but we feel confident that Victoria View, Knutsford Terrace of their premises by this nuisance, for storing coal the area in que- not be considered. tion would Canton Villas, Lycemoon Villas, their continued occupation is ren.

detached houses. Adered Impossible,

and they will Also, that coal from Canton would few years later were added Gomes naturally vacate them at the be water borne.

In fine, it has been our enden- Villas, The R.A Mess premises, earliest opportunity. These Ormsby Villas and many smaller ditions were confirmed at the re- your to treat this important mat- residences extending from Chat- cent publle meeting of property, ter with all possible reserve; but ham Road to Nathan Road. owners, lessees of property, pro- we would most respectfully im-

Enormous Capital Invested.

and many

con-

spective investors and builders press upon you that the interest- This area has always been re- and tenants generally, when a re-ed parties are eagerly and patient- garded as eminently desirable for solution was unanimously passedly awaiting news of the Govern- reasons of its health, convenience, to the effect "that the existence ment's intentions, sincerely enter pleasant surroundings and out of this coal dump constitutes a taining the hope that therein they look. The past three decades nuisance to the tenants of the will not be disappointed.

neighbouring houses, renders the neighbourhood undesirable RA 11

de- remarkable

have witnessed volopments particularly

during

Criticisms and

press.

+

Colonial Secretary's Reply. Mr. Traiman, in reply, said that the last few years. All this re-residential district, and seriously the matter of the coal dump would presents an enormous capital in depreciates the value of adjacent be laid before H, E, the Governor for further investigation at an vestment. Further important de- velopment is expected, schemes property."

experiences of early date. having been recently devised, and tenants expressed at that meeting

Hung Hom Bay, on which the land acquired for the erection of have been reported in the local railway land in question butted, had been definitely ear-marked for European residences on an exten-

that sive and elaborate scale, involving

Considering the great interests Port development; and in further considerable capital ex- penditure. During the very long involved which affect all parties connexion two technical reports concerned, including the long-had been made and offcially print- vd some years ago. This Port de- period under review it cannot be gainsaid that the development of kong Government, it seems this residential area has had the yond comprehension that the Kow-velopment, and the land, and aca loon Canton Railway, a depart frontage in question, would be recognition, approval, and

ment of the Hongkong Govern-very carefully watched by the Gov -couragement of the Hongkong

ment-should-have permitted the ernment,"

The matter-of-the-coal-dump, Government.

land under their control to be used

en-

be-

The population of the aforesaid for the purpose stated, thereby therefore, is now dependent on area must be very large; it could creating the conditions we have the decision of H.E. the Governor. be ascertained. The rateable briefly endeavoured to describe. value of properties therein com-

Interests Ignored.

prised would total a considerable "In this matter the interests of sum. It represents a very import-property owners and residents do ant revenue to the Colony, which not appear to have been taken into promises to be greatly increased consideration. rather that they by the building schemes now in were ignored, or treated as non- contemplation.

existent.

Big Revenue Supplied.

It is presumed that the railway The present position may be land in question has been let with briefly summed up as follows: the object of obtaining revenue

area a vast therefrom. We are not In this residentini amount of capital is invested in that its proposed letting for such property by various corporations, a purpose was put to public Len

advertised. Hud companies, and private persons. der and duly

aware

In order that these properties inat been done we feel sure that should prove permanent and re- public interest would have been munerative investments, expense aroused immediately, and if it has not been spared in equipping were a question of the Govern- the houses and tenements with ment greatly needing the revenue the most modern conveniences and to be derived therefore, or con- appliances,

sidered that noch land should be

The great number of residents earning revenue, other and very in this area pay a very consider- desirable schemes would have! able total sum in. respect of rents been proposed, tas is new being and rates; and paying such rent done) from: which a greater re- and rates, they are entitled to the venue might be assured.

"Moreover such other schemes quiet enjoyment of their premises,

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