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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1933.

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MADAME VERA has just received model conte, Jackots and furs of all kinds from the Siberlan Fur Store, Shanghai. Andre's Beauty Parlour. Gloucester Arcade, Tel. 27078.

TO LET

NOTICE

reapon-

The interests and siblities of the undersigned in the Firm of HALL AND HALL Hitherto carrying on business na Architects, Civil Engineers and Surveyors at

...

WILLIAM HALL, Hongkong, 12th October, 1033.

NOTICE.

HALL, at the same address.

the

HARRY WAY, GEORGE ALBERT VICTOR HALL Hongkong, 12th October, 1933,

DR. KOTEWALL ON OUTLOOK.

(Continued from Page 5.)

NORTH POINT BEACH.

This concession

more

all

NEW ASSESSMENT TAX SYSTEM

SPIRIT OF OPTIMISM.

THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

POOR PAY.

inducement and brighter prospects are offered, it will be difficult to secure the proper type of men for these posts.

יי

SHING MUN MALARIA

Tho Hon.

com--

Hon. Colonial Secretary in his prudent to doludo ourselves with Budget speech pointed out what he the belief that the downward

It was hoped to recruit for those considered to be 'drawbacks in the course of our trade has touched allocation of Cadet Omeers and that lowest level, or that its pre- posts young men of education who clerical officers to individual de-sent condition will not continue will, after a few years training, be competent to take their place in partments instead of showing them for some time.

Any unwise action on the part Commissioned ranke: I fully agree endor what he called General Staff, and he proceeded to give an 11 of the Government in the way of to the creation of these new posts. EVERY EFFORT TO

MEET DANGER lustration of the obfuscation to taxation would therefore impair our It is a policy in the right direction. It opens a way for the bettor Nos. 20-22, Queen's Road, Central, rospective amounts of the contriwhich the system was said to have chance of recovery, Fortunate class of Chinese to take an interest

MANY PROBLEMS "Kayamally Building" connod nabutions from these two sources.

given rise. I respectfully submit for the Colony, the present Budget

Colonial Secretary says in his

IT. Wellington, from the 12th day of,October 1933,

that the illustration is not auf- clearly indicates that Your Excel in the Police Work. As The Hon. All claims against the and Firm

helent reason for a roversion to lency is of the same mind.

speech, our Police Force must D.M.S.S., anid-In reply to the ENLIGHTENED POLICY. grow with the times. If some Honourable Senior Unofficial Mem- up to that day will be liquidated

While I am still on the subject the unsatisfactory system of lump-

Commissioned · Officers of the bar 1"have the honour to state - by the undersigned.

of Public Works Extraordinary, ing salaries under 'Omnibus' heads |

If the presont caroful and en- Cantonese Contingent bo Chinese, that the greater part of the ex- may I take this opportunity to which, when, in vogue a few years express, on behalf of the Chinese ago, gave the public no iden of lightened policy of the Government it will be a saving in the persanal penditure incurred by the Medical Community, our grateful thanks to what any one department spont. wore continued, I have not the least emoluments of the Police Depart Department an anti-malarial mea aures at Shing Mun is debited Your Excellency for the sympathe-Changes in the personnel of the doubt that Hongkong, with its geo- ment,

against the Shing Mun Loan Ac the manner in which you havo administration are bound to occur graphical and other advantages, dealt with the petition to allow the after the preparation of the au- would be among those countries

But turning to Head 20 in the count and therfore does not appear existing bathing pavilions at nual Estimates, but it should not first to recover from the general

however, Estimates I was surprised to find in the Medical Department's on-

timates, North Point to remain where they be very difficult for the accounts depression. There are,

The whole area nurrounding WE, the undersigned have THIS are. Though Your Excelleney was to be adjusted at the Treasury. not wanting a class of people that the emolument provided for TO LET-GROUND FLOOR AND DAY, purchaset the practice of unable to grant the request in The views of the unoffeinl men-though fortunatoly the number in these new posts is nothing better the site for the Dum la broken country consisting of granito DASEMENT, (bath-room and Flush). MR. WILLIAM HALL hitherto toto, you have permitted the bera have always been that the small-who believe that Hongkong than that of a Junior Chinese

of each department will never regain its former pros Clerk of the VI class.

hills separated by stoop sided I consider the pay is too meagre Newly-built concrete house, No. 30, carried on by him as Architects, pavillone to remain until the beach estimates

mencement of operation the Wyndham Street, ouitable for allee, Civil Engineers and Surveyors is rouuired by the Government for should embody as far as possible perity, and who go about bemoan.

expenses-personal emolu to all and sundry their dismal to Indien men of education to take alloys. At the date of alo. Kwang Sang Ilong, 250, Des under the name of HALL & HALL public purposes.

is much ap-ments, other charges and special forebodings. Such people de infinite up suck a responsible post. I may narrow Invorts of these valloys were drained by boulder-boddod - Voeux Road,

at 20-22, Queen's Road, Central,

Is expenditure-chargenble, to that harm to the Colony in these days say that the Chinese Company of LETA

inrgo four-storied are "Kayamaily Building," AND willpreciated by the public, and TO

proof of Your Excellency's solicl-department, and they are glad that when investors are holding tight the Police Reserve is a good re-streams fed by Innumerable seopages and springs. Wherever proof concrete godown situated at continue the practice under

the Government Auditor who com-are pursuing a policy of more than men wanted. But unless botter possible the hill sides had been terraced and Irrigated for the wot Wongaha facing Shameen, Conton,

munity, consisting of 3,260 sq. ft. suitable for style or firm name of WAY AND fade for the welfare of the com-theso views have the support of their purse-strings, and financiers cruiting ground for the

cultivation of paddy. The country My colleagues and I realise that mented on the subject in his re-ordinary caution. Motor Car Show Room or Engineer.

abounded with potential breeding sooner or later these pavilions will port for the year 1930. ing Work Shop etc. A separate

place, of anopheline mosquitoes have to move olaqwhere, and we buliding having windows facing front

I should like to see evinced u A BLESSING. and side roads. Modornic rental.

["leo cannot think of any

greater spirit of optimism in my

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nany of which were difficult to suitable site than the Salwan I join with the honourable suvior fellow-citizens a greater faith in

bring under control. Apply Kwong Sang Hong, Ltd., 260, Des Voeux Road, Central, Hongkong.

Beach contemplated by the Gov-unofcial member in expressing the Colony and its future. Only a Under Hend 22 of the Estiinates

DIVISION OF LABOUR. satisfaction that Your Excellency week ago we read in the Press the provision is made to take over Tho has not found It necessary to re-heartening words, of Mr. Neville Tsan Yuk Maternity Hospital next! By mutual agreement it was. sort to fresh taxation. There are Chamberlain, who is not a man year by the Medical Department, early decided that there should We hope, however, that before some people who expected even given to making extravagant state- I should like to point out here that be a division of labour in carying AIRLIE BOTEL, 25. Nathan Road, A Lecture on "Humanity in

was this hospital is situated in the out the scheme for malaria con- Kowloon, Under British Ownership Islam' will be delivered by Dr. giving notice to the bathing clubs reduction of taxution, but personal-ments, that Great Britain

Northly I cannot see how the Govern-seeing the beginning of a perman- poorest district in the Colony. It trol. The Medical Department and Blanagement, Central Location near Star Ferry, Spesial summer Khalid Sheldrake, Life President definitely to move from

Homelike of the Western Islamic Associa-Point, the Government will have ajment could have taken off any ont advance and progress, and that is n boon to the peoplo living there undertook responsibility for in-

motor-road. sufficiently wide for taxes yielding substantial revenue she could look forward to the fu- beenuse of its nourness to their vestigation in effect. rates now atmosphere. Telephone 57357.

tion of London, at the Theosobuses, constructed from Shaukiwan without having to sacrifice some of ture with every confidence, for the home and it saves them the ex- for antilarval measures phical Society's Lecture Room at to Salwan Beach. If funds per- the essential public works or es- upturn was definite and continuing penses of conveyance in case of than drainage for drug pro- That steadily. These good signs have sickness if the hospital were to phylaxis and for treatment. 17. Queen's Road Central, on mit, this new motor-road could, santial public services. Thursday, the 12th October at with advantage, be extended so as there is no fresh taxation is in not yet manifested themselves here, situate at n distance. The various The Engineering Staff undertook to.link up with the Shaukiwan- itself a blessing for which we but knowing Hongkong as I do clinics carried on by the hospital to do clearing and drainages, the All interested are cordially In-Shek-O road at Big Wave Bay. I should all be thankful in these its natural advantages, its remark such as the baby clinic, antenatal construction of buildings and respectfully commend this sugges- days of shrinkage in public and able resiliency, the peace and clinic and the treatment of woman general sanitary requirements. It security it affords the people, its diseases and the V-D clinic wore was understood that the two De- tlon to the consideration of the private Incomes.

I hope, however, that no one good government, and the policy Initiated by the late Dr. Mrs. partments should work in full co- Government.

as of justice and tolerance which Hickling whose energy and hard will construe these remarka

operation. Your Excellency's working were unsurpassed. It All the privately owtied land [evidence of any complacency on characterises

Innaministration1 am confident that was entirely due to her that the within a radius of half a mile

Was this Colony will have its share in hospital

successfully from the lines had been resumed The honourable senior unofficial my part in regard to member has stressed the necessity creasing cost of administration.

The increase has been steady the recovery of international trade carried on and her memory will In order that there may be full for anti-malarial measures to be and enormous during the last and prosperity, which from all in never be forgotten by those who control over this area. In Malaya adopted at the Shine Mun water several years, and 1 view it with dications are at last returning to a associated with her in her work.

I am now expressing a hope that it was found that half a mile was the normal flight of beyond works. I strongly endorse his re

these clinics may continue to be marks, for a malaria outbreak of grave concern and apprehension, sorely stricken world,

HUGE INCREASE.

carried on either in the Tsan Yuk anophelines from their breeding a serious nature in Shing Mun Valley would delay the completion

or somewhere else close to the places. It is hoped that the same locality as may be conveniently applica in Hongkong,

The Resident. Medical Staff, all arranged; so that the poor of the Western District may continue to receive the benefits which they count include one Chinese Medical have enjoyed during the last ton Officer, two Dressers and a gong of coolics. Two Anti-Malarial. Inspectors who are in training at the Malaria Bureau and will short- ly join the Resident Staff,

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ASSESSMENT TAX

On and after the 11th October. the business of the above Cor-

Let us compare the actual ox-MR. poration will be carried on in the of the works, which should on no. Old City Hall Building adjacent to account be permitted when we are penditure of the year 1926 with still suffering from annually rete estimated expenditure for next the present Building.

curring water shortage. The pos- year, exclusive of Public Works

(Continued from Page 1) Entrance to the premises will sibility I have mentioned is by no Extraordinary.

I take the year 1926 because it be from Queen's Road.

means remote, for it might be re-

a year of trade depression Government Certificate that their called that when the Kowloon-was

con- somewhat similar to, although not merchandise is definitely of British I. N. MURPHY, Canton Railway was being Actg. Chief Manager. structed, an outbreak of malaria at as severe as, the one we are under-origin, the cause of their present grievands would be at once removed. Shatin Valley considerably imped-coing.

The total expenditure for that It may be argued that with the éd the progress of the work.

In regard to the new Govern-year was $18,801,715, while that existing machinery at their dis- ment House, the Chinese mombers, fur 1984 is estimated to be $29,posal the Government is unable to Mr. having examined the proposal in 750,745. The increase is $10,946-certify the Goods. If that is the Customa at home all its aspects, acquiesce in the 030, or as much as 58 per cent. case then the abandonment of the present house in only eight years! The time has must be prepared to accept aup- and site, and the location of the certainly come when a halt should pllors' declaration of origin, if new house at Magazine Gap. In be called to this increasing ex-necessary, supported by a certifi view of the distance of the new penditure, especially when the cate from a recognised Chartered site from town, I would suggest Colony is passing through a trade Accountant.

of unprecedented that, when the Governor.moves Indepression

THE

INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS OF HONG KONG A Paper entitled "SURVEYING &

TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYING" will be read in the Institution

by Lieut-Comdr. G. H. Gandy, R.N. (retired)

to his new residence, the Gov. (severity. ernor's Book may be deposited at

the Colonial Secretary's Office for

TAXABLE LIMITS.

WORSE THAN 1925/26.

and

research

for

other

of whom are paid from Loan Ac-

HOSPITAL ERECTED. ·

T. N. Chau Pleads of fourteen betis has been erected

for Revision

EMPTY HOUSES

A small mosquito proof-hospital

and in a few daya time will be equipped and ready for occupation. A microscope has been provided. Mosquito proof quarters for the

Officer and for

the Medical

The Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau said:- Sir: As my two Chinese col-Dressers have been completad. leagues have dealt with the Budget Pending the completion of the so fully, It, only 'remains for me to hospital it was oranged that the. express concurrence in their re-travelling dispensary should visit Speaking as the representative marks. There is, however, a sub-three times a week and that a stock on this Council of the Chamber of feet about which, because of its of drugs and dressing should be the convenience of the public. I cannot agree with the opinion Commerce, I can unfortunately con- great importance to the Chinese kept near the lines.

The Malariologist supervises The matter may seem trivial, but expressed in certain quarters that arm the Colonial Secretary's ob community, I should like to say a in reality it means a great deal to Hongkong is still lightly taxed as aervations about the depressad state few words in addition to the obser- the investigative and preventive the large number of people who compared with other countries, of the Colony's trade and shipping. vations of the senior, Chinese mem-side of the medical activities and In the general opinion, things bor. I refer to "Assessed Taxes" the Medical Officer New Territories Members and their friends are call to sign the Governor's Book and that additional taxation is in-

as a mark of respect to the head evitable in the no distant future, are worse than they were during commonly called "Rates"," Invited to be present.

of the Government. I may man-It Is to be devoutly hoped that the the tion that my unofficial colleagues Government will not regard this support my suggestion."

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DAILY RECORDS.

Anti-malaria Inspectors from the Malaria Bureau visit frequent- ly for the purposes of collecting mosquitoes · and their larvae. Specimens caught are conveyed to the Bureau for identification and

the curative work. Both Officers political agitations of The recent request of the Hong- visit bi-weekly.

kong and Kowloon Property 1925/1920.

The Government bas heavy com- Owners Association for a change mitments in respect of practically in the method of assessment seems redeveloping the centre of Hong to me to deserve serious and

sympathetic consideration, The honourable senior unofficial is opposed to any new imposta: it kong, as well as large works in prospect on the Kowloon elde.

INEQUITABLE. member, on behalf of his unofficial simply cannot bear them. Experi- with a decreasing revenue and colleagues, has expressed satisfac- once has shown that there is a lessoned ability on the part of the tion that some concessions in the limit to the taxable capacity of the taxpayer to beur increased taxa tenement houses by the house in method of computation for Mill people, beyond which revenue, in- tion, it seems likely that there are stead of by cash floor, and of al- dissection. During this year 25,- tury Contribution has been secured stead of galning, will suffer difcult times ahead for the Colony towing a refund of rates only when 900 anophelinos caught in the from the War Offien through the Hongkong. has, 1. verily believe, as a whole, and many anxieties the whole house is vacant, is one linea have been identified and dis- Secretary of State for the Colonies. reached that limit. Only two for its administrators.

An examination of Appendix II on years ago the Government made a page 107 of the draft Estimates thorough revision of all licence and

has revealed that the total saving ather fees, and introduced many CHINESE POLICE

to the Colony by these concessions, new forms of,taxation, which have la only $119,105, an amount by no affected all classes of the com

means substantial, when we con-munity, directly and indirectly.

alder that the Colony has still to ff, theroforo, future Budgets had pay as much as nearly $5,000,000 to be balanced, the public would be offected by expect this to In 1934.

There are apparently some other economy in administrative ex- savings, according, to certain re-panditure rather than by increased marks of the Hon. Colonial Secre- taxation. tary; but the amount is not dis- closad,

Mr. Tratman at the last mooting

NOT AT BOTTOM.

QUESTION

Pay Offered Not Attractive

HON. DR. TSO'S COMMENTS

The present system of assessing

that is alearly inequitable. It does sected. The infection rate varied

not seem to be fair that rates from nil to 20% accordingly to should be required to be paid in the species and the sonació respect of a floor that is vacant, and

·

from which no ̈rent has been re- The lines are visited daily and colved.

any sick found there are examined Nor is the system economically and treated. A statement of sound, for it has the tendoney of vital statistics la sont daily to compelling landlords, as has been medical headquarters and records; pointed out by the senior Chinese are being kept. member, to close the whole- house

The daily sick rate among the when there are two or more floors

labourers so far as can be. vacant, in order to enable them to

ascertained from a shifting obtain a refund of rates.-

- population is about 64 off duty The Hon. Dr. S. W. Te'o said: CONCESSION AS EXPERIMENT: owing to sickness,

tek As I have sald, the Colony is

This may have the effect of

From time to time blood testa -Your Excellency My Hou of this Council and that "in add suffering from an economic depres Colleagues the Senior Unofficial spreading the population, but in have been made to ascertain the tion to relieving the annual ox-slon nover equalled in its history. Member and the Sonier Chinese these days of extreme commercial paraalte rates of the various penditure the concessions should it was bad enough in the yeare Member having respectively, fully depression, the sight of entirely sections of the labour force. It also release a certain portion of 1925 and 1926, when the economic the liability under this head which and financial fabrics of the Colony and ably represented the collective empty houses dotted about all over fins been found that a varying opinion of the Unofficial Members the town, does not conduce to a percentage of those “engaged aro appoara as a Suspenac Account in were shaken to their very founda and the joint views of the Chinese restoration of confidence, so essen- already carrying the parasite when the financial statement." A refer- tions by the General Strike and Members on the Budget, there tial to our economic recovery.. I they take up residence.pode se enco to the financial statement on Boycott directed from Canton. But remains little for me to any except sincerely hope that the Government The malaria situation at Shing" page 109, of the draft Estimates at that time it was only trade with that I wish to associate myself will accede to the request of the Mun' is a very dificult one to con- shows that the sum of $976,782.27 the neighbouring provinces that with the remarks and observations petitioners, and I venture to believe trol owing to topographical and is entered against Suspenso Ac-we lost for a while; wo still did which they have made in their that if the concession is made, the geological factors, the range of count. It le, I submit, a matter a fairly largo volume of business sporches.

revenue will not suffor, since many fight of malaria carrying 'anopho of importance to the nublic to with other countries which were However, I should like to make a of the houses now entirely vacant lace and the constantly shifting know how much of this sum repro- then enjoying varying degrees of fow remarks on the following will be at least partially occupied, santa concessions from the War prosperity. To-day the economic matters in which, I may say, I and rates will be payable in res- Ofice in respect of Military Con-depression is world-wide, and con- take a personal interest. post of such partial occupation. tribution.

sequently our trade with many The Hon. The Colonial Secretary The proposed method of assessment countries has greatly diminished, in his speech, drow the attention might be treated as an experiment and with curtain others almost of Hon. Members to the new grade which could be abandoned in favour of Sub-Inspectors in the of the old method in case the ro I now deal with a subject which stopped.

Though I am optimistic of the Cantonese Contingent, under Hend venue were found to have material; the honourable senior unofficia) |

ly suffered by the change. member has delegated to me. The future, I think it nevertheless im 20-Police Department.

· BLANKET HEADS."

population.

There is every reason to be- Have: however that the activit les of the medical staff and the engineering staff working la full co-operation will render the area" salubrious and maintain a good state of health; Is the labour engaged."