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not be allowed and the present Public Health and Buildings Ordicance was framed in order to prevent the existence in the future of such windowless cubicles. That is the history of the question in
We nut shell. # have admitted that the law A8 drafted is not operative. The question is-Shall we sit down and do nothing to improve the boasing of our population or shall we endeav. our to improve it? An hod. member las referred to the housing conditions in Cauton. Well, there is not the slightest doubt that the Chinese population in tanton is better housed t as the population of this wealthy Colony. I think that our endeavour should be to wipe out that disgrace, for it is a dis- grace What measures Bre bo: 1
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pre pared to say but the Government propose to appoint such a committee as is asked for by the mover of the resolution in order that this very difficult problem may be thoroughly examined by persons who have knowledge of the subject, by persons who have rested interests and by independent persons even though they have expressd opinions adverse to those entertained by the mover of the resolution. When Wo hare th+ result of the investigation and any suggestions that they may have to offer. I have no doubt that the Government will be in a much better position
come to some cou- clusion as to what ultimate shape the section in the amending ordinance will take which will deal with cubicles. If the hon. member will accept the resolutions in their amended form they can be now put, but if he wishes the resolutions pot as they stand the Colonial Secretary will put his resolutions &‹ amended.
The Hou Dr. Ho hAI-I accept the sugges. tion made by the Colonial Secretary.
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The Hon. Mr. WEI YOX-I agree. HIS EXCELLENCY-The Government's posi- tion is that they propose to accept Nos. 1 and 2 and 5 amended. As at present advised they cau not accept. Nos. 3 and 4. With regard to the latter I think they had better be put to the
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The Hon. Dr. Ho KAI-Very well. Resolution No. 1 was put and carried nem con. Resolution No. 2 was put and carried nem
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Resolution No. 3 w s put.
HIS EXCELLENCY-The ayes have it The Hon. Dr. Ho KAI-Divide.
On the vote being taken the Hon. Dr. Ho Kai and the hon. Mr. Wei Ynk voted for the resolution. The remainder voted against it.
Resolution No. 4 was put.
HIS EXCELLENCY-The ages have it The Hoo. Dr. Ho KAI-Divide.
The Hou. Dr. Kai and the hon Mr. Wei Yuk voted in favour of the resolution and the remainder voted against it.
2. If so, what, if any, special remuneration is it proposed to grant for the extra work under- taken by the following members of the Hongkong Civil Service? Mr. Bowen-Rowlands, Mr. J. Dyer Ball.
Mr. A. Chapmɩn, V.D.
[June 29, 1907.
HONGKONG SANITARY BOARD.
A meeting of the Sanitary Board was held on June 25th at the Board Room. The Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson (President) presided, and there were als present Hon. Mr. W. Chatham (Vice-President), Dr. F. Clark (Medion! 3. Will this remuneration, if granted, be dealt | Officer of Health), Dr. H. MoFarlane with by a special vote in the Legislative | (Assistant Medical Offcor of Health), Conncil?
Major T. P. Jones, R A.M.C.. Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Mr. H. Humphreys, Mr. A, Shelton Hooper, Mr. Lau Chu-pak, and Mr. G. A. Woodcock (secretary).
4. If not, has the proposed amount been already included in some previous vote, if so, which vote, or will the sum granted to those officials be paid out of Miscellaneous Charges ?
QUESTIONS.
Mr. HOOPER, pursuant to notice, asked: The COLONIAL SECRETARY replied-The 1. What action does the President propose Gover, mont propose to grant to Mr. Bowes- to take in the matter of the Comstories Bye- Rowlands. Mr. Dyer Bill, and Mr. Chapmat laws having regard to the statement of the a sum of 8200 each and to Mr. Wong Kwong | Government contained in the paper No. 25/1907 tin. First Interpreter in the Registrar-laid before the Legislative Council on 13th General's Department, a sum of $50 in respect instant by His Excellency the Officer Adminis- of the services rendered by them in connection tering the Government, to the effect that “the with the Commissiou. Financial Minute No. Government awaits the Board's recommendation 16 of 1907, which was recommended by the for amendment of such Bye-laws." Fionuce Committee 00 the 16th May and approved by this Council on the 23rd May, included a vote of $650 for this purpose. The payments await the sanction of the Secretary of State.
H18 EXCELLENCY – The Council is adjourned till this day week.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
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A meeting of the Finance Committee beld afterwards, the Colonial Secretary pre- siding. The following votes were passed:
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
The Officer Administering the Government recommended the Council to vote a sum of two hundred and fifty-two Dollars ($252) in aid of the vote, judicial and legal departments C.- Law officers, other charges, typewriter.
The Officer Administering the Government recommended the Council to vote a fifty Dollars ($50) in aid of the vote, judicial and legal dopirtinents, B.-Magistracy, other charges, advertisements.
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T Officer Administering the Government recommended the Council to vote a sum of five hundred and ten Dollars ($510) iu aid of the Fote, Education, d.-Department of Inspector of Schools, Victoria British School, prequal emoluments (Head Master, house allowance).
PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY,
The Officer Administering the Government
recommended the Council to vote a sum of thre thousand eight hundred and forty-nine Dollars ($3,849) in aid of the rute, Public Works extraordinary miscellaneous, reconstruction of retaining wall at Braeside luland Lot No. 1523. The Officer Administering the Goverumeut recommended the Council to vole a sum of two
Resolution No. was put, and carried nem thousand five hundred and fifty Dollars ($2,550)|
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HXCELLENCT-IL ouly remains for me to nominate the committee. I do not know whether they will all be willing to serve, but we will write to them officially to-morrow. nominate the Colonial Secretary who is trea- surer, and who will stand for finance, the Director of Public Works who will stand for engineering, the Medical Officer of Health, who will stand for public health the Unofficial Member who has brought forward these resolutions, and will stand for the ir- terests of the Chinese community, the Hon. Mr. tenry Keswick, who will stand for the kuropein property owners, the Wei uk who will represent the Chinese Mr. E. A. Raa), senior property owners, representative in the Colony of the local pra- tising architects, (I understand Mr. Dauby is much engaged at Canton) and Hon. Mr. E. Osborne who will stand for the monumental sense for which he is most justly celebrated. (Applause.)
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QUESTIONS, 'The Hon. Mr. HEWETT then asked the following questions standing in his name:-
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Will the Government state if it is pro- posed to recognise the special services rendered by certain Government Officials in connection with the Commission appointed to enquire into the working of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance P
in aid of the vote, Public Works, extraordinary miscellaneous, Queen's College latriues and urina'.
TYPHOON BRAVERY.
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MEDALS.
The following letter, addressed to both Mr. E. H. Grainger and Mr. A. M. Harvey of the Hongkong. Canton, and Macao Steamboat Company, Limited, tells its own story:
Colonial Scoretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st June, 1907 SIR, -I am directed to transmit to you the accompanying Medal, which His Majesty the King bas heen graciously pleased to award to you for.gallantry in saving life at sea in the typhoon of the 18th September last, together with a letter addressed to you by the President of the Board of Tr de.
His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government desires me to record the gratifica. tion with which he has learnt of this high recognition of your bravery.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Sd) A. M. THOMSON,
Colonial Secretary
2. Whether it is a fact that nofices are always served in the case of nuisances before prosecution, as stated by the filver Admin istering the Government in the paper No. 25/1907 in question No. 1?
3. What dotion does the President propose to take with regard to the statement "by the Officer Administering the Government in the paper No. 25/1907 referred to in question No. 1, that the Government is prepared to consider recommendations of the Sanitary Board for amendment of Bye-laws relating to whitewashing and periodical oleansings?
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The PRESIDENT replied:
1. I am prepared to move the appointment of a committed to report to the Board, the com. mittes to consist of the Captain Superintendent of Police, Mr. Fang Wa Chun, and the Medical Officer of Health.
2. As far as I am aware, the provisions of sections 29 and 22 of the Ordinance are always
adhered to in case of notices served for nuisances.
3. I am prepared to move the appointment of a committee to the Board, the committee to consist of Mr. Hooper, the Vice-President and myself.
Mr. HooPER-Sir, I cannot admit the accuracy of the answer you have given to No. 2. I believe the only way we can discuss any question is for a member to move the adjourn. ment of the Board. That is the procedure laid down.
The PRESIDENT -That is all right.
Mr. HOOTER-I move the adjournment of the Board,
The SECRETARY-You move the suspension of the Standing Orders.
Mr. HOOPER-Well, I will put it that way. I will move the suspension of the Standing Orders,
The PRESIDENT-I second that
Mr. HOOPER-The Commission's recommen dation on that point is in clause 281. We also recommended that in no case shall a prosecution be allowed unless notice to Abate a nuisance be Barved on the owner or occupier, in order that he may have an opportunity of doing the work required or appealing to the Board. H. E. the Officer Administering the Government Such notices are always served in the case of a nuisance." That is why I asked whether it was a fact or not. You, Sir, have just stated that it is a fact.
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he PAESIDENT—As far as I ameware. Mr. HOOPEE-As far as you are aware, or the Officer Administering the Government.?
Tao PRESIDENT – Ás far as I am aware. Mr. HOOPER-The question is whether the Officer Administering the Government is Ho made a reply that they were always served. I thought you would bare asked him.
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The PRESIDENT-The question, I take it, is addressed to me as President.
Mr. HOOPER.—It is addressed to you. The PB:SIDENT—And I stște, as far as I am aware.
Mr. HOOPER -Very well, Sir, would like to disabuse your mind, because ¿Pknow it is only an inadvertence on his part that would cause His Excellency to say anything not strictly true. I am sure he did not know it. [Mr. Hooper here read a summons against
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