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to all in the Colony, and his work would speak for itself. He was a recognised authority at the Sanitary Board, and he had already had several years experience on the Legislative Council. He was for a number of years acting Attorney General, and as the temporary representative of the Chamber of Commerce he was a most nsefal critic of any laws laid upon the table, It might be said that his being a lawyer was somewhat of an objection against his representing a body such as theire, but h ́s answer was that the exercise of his profession brought him into contact with their commercial life at all points, and should any necessity arise for obtaining special advice on any particular subject, he was sure the expert opinion of the Colony would be placed at his disposal. The fact that he was connected with no particular branch of commerce seemed rather in his favour as be would be able to hold the scales with justice when any particular trade was affected by legislation. They all felt great regret that Sir Paul Chater was not going to represent them again. The Counc'l would be much poorer for the loss of his mature wisdom and ripe experience, and he would ask those present to think-in a place like this where it was difficult to obtain continuity-whether it would not be wire to fill the place of their veteran by a tried and trained succ s or. They had in Mr. Pollock a trusty knight who had carried himself well in many a combat. Where he had had to draw the sword in coutention he had wielded it with vigour. That sword was there keen of edge, of tried temper, reliable as ever. It was ready to their hand if they chose to wield it. Let them think well before they threw it down to take up an untried weapon. There was an old proverb that a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush, and he would remind them that when they had a good and tried man willing to serve them they might go further and fare wors". He thought it was right, and the other candidates showed their sense of fairness in the ma'ter in allowing Mr. Pollock to speak last, because he would have been at a disadvaulage in so far
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field for everyboly (hear, hear).
Such a principle had been the corner stone of our Empire, and one of the bulwarks of our com- mercial success. He did not intend to address electors on the subject of personal qualifications, but as the others had done so, he should set his views before them. It seemed to him that the two most important qualifications of a representative of the Colony on the Council were; firstly, that he should be accustom to public speaking, and secondly, that he should have some knowledge of the pro, er and correct method of drafting | laws, and especially that he should be a com- potent min to judge of the effect prop sed legislation was tik ly to have upon the com- mercial and other interests of the colony. It was true that in commercial matters he could not
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NEW KING EDWARD HOTEL.
THE FORMAL OPENING.
No.
An ora in the history of the King Edward opening of the fine new block of buildings which Hotel was marked on Dec 1st by the formal
will now constitute the hotel proper, the older portion being now described as the annexe. oerapie a striking place in the architecture of one will gainsay that the building just opened
te principal thoroughfare of the city. It is one of which the proprietors, Messrs. Dorabjes and Co., may well be proud, and with the attrac ive exterior supported by all that spells claim the expert knowledge possessed by Mr.auticipate that the hotel has a successful futuro coulfort and convenience for visitors they may Slade; neither in shipping matters could be
Built on the Praya reclamation ou very expen. claim a knowledge such as Mr. How tts.
sive foundations-on piles 40 feet long and But if ever h found himself in any cement concrete the new hotel is one of the difficulty whatsoever regarding these subjects he would at once ask the advice of the committes of the Chamber of Commerce, and he was quite sure from his previous experice of them, when he had the honour of being their representativa on the Council, such wou'd advice at all time,
be most freely afforded. He would next pass a few remarks on certain subjects which should be pressed her upon the Governnest and the Couuel. In the first place it seemed to
highest er etions in the vicinity. It has six storeys
and the height from pavement to roof is style of architecture is known as the French 105] feet, the flig staff rising other 24 feet, Its Rais ince, and the work so admirably designed by Messrs. Leigh and Orange, the architects, rests. There is a grauite basement lined with l's been accomplished with most satisfactory water-tight material to keep out the tides. Above semi circular arches borne on white granite is the ground floor, 24 feet high, consisting of piers and blocked columns, the spandrels being
which
him that thers was a nee ssity for increased vigour in the pos cation of publie works (hear, hear ). The completion of the new
4 in with moulded plaster ornaments of Post Office was ing nfly required; so also was
restrained design. A Roman Ionic colounads the increase to the water stora. (applaus() Another point which required attention was the runs through the first and second floors and question of surfacing of reads: he was quite three upper floors are designed with rusticated shortercolumns carry the intermediate floor. The sure no oue was satisfied with their condition
piers and with splayed shafts engaged. The when the weather was anyway moist. He would top flor forms an arcade or loggia with bold als direct attention, if elected, to the necessity
in steel and concrete for increase of the efficiency of fire extinguish-rophanging corners
the to keep
rain ing appliances, and would urge that anar angeles
off the ment should be come to by which this Colony adorn sach of the corners.
front, while tho usual flagstaffs when the number of cases of plague drops
The entrance should be declared to be no longer infected
Vaux Road is by a circular columns, with Ionic cips. Some comment has porth carried un two granite monolithic been mule locally about this corner, and critics will doubtless be pleased to learn that there were constructional reasons for not putting a Lower there as originally intended; moreover it was consi legel better to give greater space in the street, and as the angle lent itself to the convenient placing of fire places, these were inserted.
that when he entered the electoral fild the harvest had already been gathered by an early and energetic canvass on the part of those who opposed him. He appeared in the field somewhat in the position of a gleaner. When he started, he got encouragement, and when the votes came to be counted they hoped his sheaf would be as large, or even larger. than those who got there earlier and gathered in the corn (applause). All who believed that the best way
of obtaining satisfactory legislation was to pass it through the crucible of free discussion, he would ask to remember that when any question arose in the future requiring argumout, the debating, power of the unofficial side of the council would be much strengthened if they sent Mr. Pollook forward as their representative, (applause) as he had proved himself a skilful debater and a fearless critic. He had much pleasure in proposing that Mr. Pollock was a fit and proper person to represent the Justices of the Peace in the Legislative Council of this colony (cheers).
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hear, hear) Another thing urgeatly required was the provision of a new and much larger (yphoon "shelter. All karw what occurred directly the real signal was listed; Chinese sampons, juuks and cargo boats rushed into the far too limited accommodation at Causeway Bay for fear of being crowded out, and thin whole of the shipping was a standstill. Snelt a matter required to be urgently remedied. They would have perhaps noticed that quite recently the Government ha abolished the
An inspection of the interior shows trust for the resumption of insanitary pro-arranged with a view to scuring the greatest moli-us rooms, furaishel in gool taste, and perties. A scheme was inaugurated by "Mr.
in asure of comfort and May some time ago for laying aside so much of
convenience. The the revenue for this purpose. He considered is
woodwork consists chiefly of panelled teak, and the fout ensemble is pleasing. The bath rooms most proper that that trust should be continued, and was wholly or posed to the action of the
are equippol with the lifest design in baths Government in abolishing it. There should not be and are filed, and modern appliances are used the smallest difficulty in proeu-lug the necessary
in other conveniences. money for such a needed improvement. Another very important joint which to a certain extent was connectel with sanitation, was the question of the Government instructing Chinese tenants in this Colony in the principles of sanitation and cleanliness in their homes, A great deal was heard of the prosecutions of tenants for breaches of the law, but surely it was better to bring home to them the importance of clean- liess rather than bringing such prosecutions, the importance of which they could not up. Hepreciate. There was no use in saying that a bick courtyard was to he opened up to
The kitchens are interesting by reason of the sky if the tenant did not understand the up-to-date methods and apparatus scen the necessity of keeping it open. With there. There are separate kitch ns for cooking vegetables and preparing pastry, and & new patent cooker bas been introduced. The servants' quarters show every regard to sanitary requirements. Another feature worth mentioning is that all the ventilating boards are backed with copper wire gauz9 to keep mosquitoes and other ius sets out of the four
Mr. PLAYFAIR seconded. He did so with the greatest pleasure because it was his firm conviction that Mr. Pollock was a long way the best of the whole three (laughter.) He (the speaker) had represented them himself, and he knew the experience that was necessary. felt certain they would be doing the right thing in electing Mr. Pollock (cheers).
Mr. POLLOCK said he was sure a great many would sympathise with him in the fact that he was the last candidate in the field. When he mentioned his candidature to certain gentlemen they told him they were very sorry, but they had already promised their votes, being under the impression that there were only two candi- dates. He hoped those who promised their votes somewhat prematurely, under an erroneous impression, would consider the altered circum- stances and see fit to reconsider their decision. He was sure all deplored the retirement of Sir Paul Chater, and thought he correct in saying that when Sir Paul informed some of them of his retirement, he also told them that he proposed to nominate | Mr. Slade as his successor, but the speaker was quite sure that he should have ir Paul with him in the principle of a fair and open
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railway,
refereuce to the Kowloon-Cauton if elected he would, to the best of his power, urge the speely construction of that much needed work; because he felt convinced that it was necessary that we should be in touch with the marke's of China if this Colny is to safeguard and secure the proud and eminent If the electors position which it now holds. should honour him with their confilence, he purposed at all times to promote the public interests of the C-lony (aj plause),
The ballot was then proc eded, with, the result being as inder :—
Mr H. E. POLLOCK Mr. H. W SLADE
{! votes
23 velos
20 votes
On the ground floor are the office and bar room, the first floor being occupied ຄ g a dining room which is capable of accommodat in about 200 guests. In this room there are
portraits of the King and Queen. The second floor has a billiard room, reading room, smoking room, writing room, private dining room, ladies' tea and cloak rooms, all tastefully furnished; while on the three upper stories are the bed. rooms, well lighted and airy. The whole is fitted with electric light, and telephones are on
ach floor.
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The annexe is now used for bedroom accom.
midation, with the exception of the front portion l-t as a bank, and the old dining-room converted int a lar
In Dec. 1st a large number of friends and patrons visited the new premisos and `partook of the hospitality of the proprietors, who the recipients of many kindly ex- Mr. Pollock briefly returned thanks, and the pressed sentiments for the prosperity of the voters departed.
Mr. E. A. HEWETT
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