With the improved position in Europe and the prospect of an early termination of the war it behoves us to seriously con- sider the work that it will be necessary to take in hand after peace has been declared
It is well known that the management of the Chinese section leaves much to be desired, that the junction of the line with the Kwangtung Railway is necessary for improved earnings, and also the comple- tion of the Hankow Line to the Kwang- tung border. Now, have the Government energetically attempted to bring about any of these things which are so essential to the future of Hongkong? I am not sure that they have done so. I am afraid
a peace which we sincerely trust will be they are so wrapt up in the Municipal worthy of the sacrifices made by those who administration of this place that these have fought and by those who have died larger trading matters are neglected. I in the great cause for which the Allies think the Colonial Office, having many have been fighting the freedom of the other matters to attend to, are not inter- | world. ested in British trade with China, of which Hongkong is the chief depot. think the Government of this Colony is out of touch with the Foreign Office, who look after British trading interests else where in this part of the world.
With a multitude of Government De partments the Colonial Office, the For- eign Office, the Overseas Department of the Board of Trade, the Ministry of Com merce we have not even yet got a Com- mercial Attaché in Hongkong; we have no scheme for improving British trade after the war.
HON. MR. HOLYOAK Sir, in studying
have the estimates it cannot struck any of the unofficial members and I know it has not failed to do so- that the salaries of Government officials almost throughout the Service are inadequate. That this is recognised by the Government is proved more or less by the fact of the constantly recurring "duty pay, is added to the salaries, I conclude, by the Government because the Government recognises that the salary given is insuffi- cient. Be that as it may, we all think that the time has come for a revision of
salaries on modern lines and in tune with Under Ad-
we should like to see an
In this Budget no provision is made for even the commencement of the works re- quired to fit this place for the terminus the expenses of the day.
ministration and three of a great Continental Railway, or four years is all that is necessary to item included for the provision of a good complete the connections once an agree ment between the Governments of Great Britain and China has been arrived at.
H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT --To what connections do you refer !
The day has gone past when you can meet motor-ear or cars for Government House,
visitors to these shores with the somewhat antiquated method of Government House chairs, and, in keeping with the spirit of the day, we should like to see a first-class car provided as part of the equipment of Government House. And, if it is not out Hox. MR. LANDALE--The connection of place to mention it, we should be of the Hankow railway with the Kwau- pleased if Government House was brought tung railway and the Kwantung railway more up to date in the matter of furni with the Canton-Kowloon railway. Iture. It is probable that in the course of do not know, sir, whether you have the coming days, at the close of the war. read the recently published report on the distinguished visitors will pass more fre- provision of a great harbour in China quently through Hongkong than has been of sufficient size and depth of water to the case in the past, and these things are provide for the confidently expected great things which tend to make impressions increase of trade on the Pacific Ocean. In which cannot be destroyed.
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Under the head of Education," the report of the Committer appointed by the Government to inquire into the teaching of Government schools, which was laid before this Council in May of last year, contained the following criticism with regard to the Saiyingpun school:
It is most unsuitable, being between two busy roads un a very narrow site. The accommodation is insufficient and cannot be extended.
A new school should be built."
Now, sir. I have looked in vain in the Estimates for any indication that the new school unanimously suggested by that Committee has been in any sense provided for, or even that the temporary accom- modation which has been in existence in the shape of two matsheds ever since 1912 is to be replaced by a permanent building more suitable for teaching, in case another site, as recommended, cannot be found immediately. I visited this school with my hon. friend who represents the Justices of the Peace only a few days ago, and I have no hesitation in saying that the matsheds in which education is carried on in that school are not suitable and are resented by Chinese parents. I think provision should be made for rebuilding the school, or for the alteration of the present structure. The school is known to be doing well, and it is crowded. You are turning away scholars because you cannot accommodate them, and attempts are made to persuade them to attend other schools, but the scholars prefer to go to this one.
In connection with the same question I would suggest that the grade of this school, in justice to the Head- master, should be raised to the same grade as that of the Ellis Kadoorie School, because at the present time you have a master teaching a considerably larger number of boys at a smaller salary.
HIS EXCFELENCY THE OFFICER MINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT mean the grade of salary ?
their children Home to be educated. That there is likel, to be a more or in per manent and growing population of this character is a fact that cannot be denied, and that we must provide for their educa tion cannot be denied either. Whether it should take the form of an assisted school, such as my hon. friend recommended, or whether there should
provided thoroughly up-to-date Central :chool. where a finished education can be given to boys and girls such as would fit them for after-life, is a matter for future dis- cussion, but it is a matter which, I sub- mit. deserves the very serious considera- tion of the Government.
Under Public Works Extraordinary I am glad to find at last a sum of money for the improvement of the Lunatic Asylum, which has long been under con- sideration. I could have wished that this had been part of a larger scheme to im- prove the whole of the Hospital system. I have already dwelt on the unsuitability of the present Hospital, and my hon. friend who represents the Justices of the Peace has dealt with the value of the site from the building point of view and has suggested the removal of the Hospital to a more suitable site from the health point of view. That the present Hospital can hardly be regarded as curative from the European point of view cannot be denied. I should like, also, to See some reference to development in connection with Vic- toria Hospital. The questions which I asked some months ago in Council received replies which were, I considered, emin- ently unsatisfactory, and I had hoped that the questions would have borne fruit in some way in the Estimates this year. The Hospital was originally intended for Europeans, and it certainly was intended for taking in maternity cases.
For a very considerable time past these cases have been denied entrance, and I submit that AD- the Hospital in Barker Road is not ful You filling the intention of the people who subscribed the funds in the first place, or achieving the object which it might
HỌN. MR. HOLYOK Yes, I presume the achieve in connection with the public grade of school influences the salary.
health. I shall propose, unless the Government sees its way to deal with this H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING | matter. that there be a Committee to THE GOVERNMENT - - The Schools of exactly the same grade.
HON. MR. HOLYOAK-My hon. friend the senior unofficial member for the time being has touched on the necessity for making some provision for the sons and daughters of Europeans who, owing to existing circumstances, are unable to send
inquire into the whole question.
Under the heading of "Roads," I would like to offer congratulations to the Gov- ernment upon the remarkable progress made on this side of the Island in improv. ing the roads for motor traffic. Last year I criticised sharply and, I think, with justice the money spent on roads on the other side at the expense of the improve-
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ments on this side. Since that time an energetic policy has been pursued and there has been a remarkable development in the road improvement between here and Deepwater Bay, upon which, on behalf of the unofficial members. I beg to tender heartiest congratulations to the Government. In the Estimates for the year 1919 I do not notice any reference to the road from the Dairy Farm to Aber- deen Dock, a part of which is still very dangerous. I hope in the coming year it will be possible to provide such inprove nents as will make the whole of that road in good condition. We hope, also, that Kennedy Road will be open to motor-cars, or, if the whole of it cannot be opened, that at least the first part of it will in view of the fact that very shortly it will be the terminus of the Peak Tramway for some months to come.
I come now, sir, to consideration of Charitable Services" and the grants-in- aid to charitable institutions, and I would suggest, sir, that votes towards the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals be increased from $300 to $1,000. The Hos pital is doing excellent work, and is in need of funds, and in view of the work it is doing, I submit that it should receive larger support than it gets from this
Government.
F was somewhat astonished to find $15.000 allocated in the Estimates to Ger- man charitable institutions, That can only refer, I presume, to the fact that it is intended to carry on work which was taken Over from German institutions such as the Hildesheim Mission for the Blind and the Berlin Foundling House. If this be the case I am amazed that the Government should use the word Ger- muan in connection with it, seeing how offensive that word is to all right-think- ing persons. It would have been better to describe the money as going in sup- port of charitable institutions taken over from Germaus.
My last criticism is in respect to the Widows and Orphans' Fund. I think the Government must be aware of the ex- treme dissatisfaction that seems to exist throughout the Civil Service in connee- tion with this Fund, and therefore I am sure it will be prepared to deal sympathe- tically with what have to say.
As far as I can make out from the Estimates, the sum of $53,000 was estimated as the revenue, and the outgoings were placed at $27.000, which leaves a profit for the year 1919 of $26,000. That. 1 presume,
it is intended to use as revenue. As far as I am aware this Fund began in 1891. Four per cent. was taken from the salaries of all Civil Servants and six per cent, was added by the Government. In 1908, by order of the Secretary of State, the Fund was taken over by the Govern- ment and administered, and since that time six per cent. has not been credited to the Fund.
My statements are open to correction. I mention these matters because I have had deputation after de putation during the last six months, and if the Government is not aware of the great dissatisfaction and the great suspi cion that exists in connection with the administration of the Fund the sooner it recognises it the better. The contention, apparently, is that, if the original funds had not been taken over by the Govern- ment, by this time the compulsory deduc tions enforced and the six per cent. Government addition would have grown now to something like a million dollars or over, and that therefore the pensions to individuals would be on a very much higher ratio than at present. the fact that a bachelor has to pay into there is a very considerable grievance at this Fund, willy nilly, and if he dies a bachelor he regains no part of what has been compulsorily taken. I submit that is a gross injustice.
Further.
On behalf of the Civil Servants 1 ask for a full statement and explanation of the pre- sent position, which seems to me to call for a very full investigation. If the needs require a revaluation of the Fund a Committee of Inquiry should be formed to revise the whole matter.
Hos. Mr. HO FOOK---Sir, | rise 10 endorse the remarks of the hon. member representing the Chamber of Commerce in reference to the Saivingpun School and the salary of its Headmaster. wish at the same time to touch upon the question of vernacular education in this Colony. At the beginning of 1917, in order to meet a long-felt and much-needed want, the Confucian Society, supported by the generosity of certain Chinese gentlemen, opened a number of free Chinese schools in different parts of the Colony for the education of the children of those who would otherwise be unable. through poverty, to send them to school. Mr. Lau Chu-pak, in his capacity as President of the Society, represented the
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Lake power to require them to furnish security for their future good behaviour, or, in default, to quit the Colony.
I am glad, sir, that in your Budget speech you expressed appreciation of the good work done by the Police Reserve in supervising the search of passengers' Since baggage at the various wharves. they were put on this work some five months ago on the recommendation of a Committee on which I had the honour to serve. not a single complaint of squeeze against the searchers has come to notice. On behalf of my Chinese colleague and myself as representing the Chinese community I desire here to re- eord our grateful thanks.
matter to the Government, and asked that the schools be brought under the Grant-in-aid scheme. Although the re- presentation was made as far back as March, 1917, i am sorry that no provi- sion for this very necessary expenditure has been made in the Estimates now be jore us.
It is no exaggeration to say that the children of the Chinese labour- ing class to-day have smaller chances of receiving even an elementary education in their own language than those of a ude or so ago when, as some of you may remember, the Government inain- Lained a number of free Chinese schools. There must be thousands of children here whose fathers belong to this class, and who are British-born subjects, and the State owes them the duty of giving them HON. MR. H. W. BIRD wish to fully at least an elementary vernacular educa associate myself with the words which tion so as to enable them to become useful have fallen from my colleagues, and to members of society.
I am, therefore, join in the congratulations to the Gov- strongly of the opinion, which, I know.ernment on the budget which is now before is shared by the leading members of the Chinese community, that the Government should re-establish free vernacular schools, and assist those free Chinese schools, which owe their existence to private enterprise, by bringing them under the Grant-in-aid scheme. If it is now too late to make provision for the latter in the Estimates for next year, I suggest that a supplementary vote be taken as soon as possible.
I propose to make a few further re- marks, which the other Unofficial members may or may not agree with, on several mat- ters which I consider of great importance. I regret to see that the Government pro- poses to spend $24,000 on additions to the Lunatic Asylum a building which is Why totally unsuited for its purpose. these premises and the Government Civil Hospital have not been pulled down years ago is a mystery that I cannot explain. Roth these buildings are a standing dis Arising out of the consideration of the
grace to the Colony, and I urge the Gov- estimated expenditure under Law and ernment immediately to take in hand the Order," I desire to make some suggest- formation of a site for the erection of ions for the suppression of serious crimes
#11] up-to-date hospital and attendant in the Colony. Murders, armed rob. buildings which will be worthy of the beries, cutting and wounding, and bur Colony for years to come.
I have sug- glaries seem to be on the increase, and I gested a site at Kennedy Town which, think that the number of such offences together with the large lot to the east- can best be reduced by stronger measures.
ward at present occupied as a timber It being taken to prevent, the smuggling of yard, presents great possibilities. arms into Hongkong and the unlawful would be easily accessible for stretcher possession of deadly weapons. Some mea-
cases by motor-ambulance, which means of sure of success might be achieved in this conveyance ought, to my mind, to be direction if notices in English and adopted even for the present hospital Chinese, warning passengers against in-for out-patients by tram, and harbour cases by launch. Before making my suggestions fringements of the Arms Ordinance, were
I consulted a well-known doctor who has posted up on board the steamers calling at this port. I have no doubt that owners and agents of such steamers would gladly co-operate with the Government in this matter. In the case of persons who are known to the Authorities to be undesirables and without regular employ ment, but who cannot for want of evid- ence be deported, the Government might
had long connection with a hospital, and the only objection he could see to the scheme was the fact that the slaughter- house was close at hand. I submit that that building could easily be located else- where. If, however, the Government will not look with approval on this sugges- tion, I have another to make, viz., that when Morrison Hill is cut down to pro-
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vide the filling for the Praya East re clamation a large area be reserved there for the Hospital and Asylum, and I would further suggest that the site be kept slight ly raised above the level of the surround ing buildings. This position, with a view over the harbour on one side and the Wong-nei-chong valley on the other, would, to my mind, be a good alternative, though personally I consider Kennedy
Town the better of the two.
a man there suffering in that man- ner, and he was placed in a ward with a lot of lunatics. I cannot imagine any thing more likely to send anyone off his head than to find himself in such com-: pany. Surely, sir, it cannot be right that such cases should be herded with those who are permanently insane.
I would have liked to see a small suni allocated for the purpose of providing some better means of displaying the names of the streets in the Colony, particularly on the upper levels and in the outlying districts. I have seen quite an artistic method of dealing with the subject car- ried out in combination with the lamp- posts. No one will dispute the fact that the lamp-posts in the Colony are far from being things of beauty, and yet there is no reason why they should not be artistic, As, however, the Government finds that and, with the name of the street worked it must increase the accommodation of in with the design so that it faces one the existing Asylum, I would ask them as one passes to and fro, an effect can be to provide a separate house for cases suf- obtained which is both pleasing and use fering from the effect of alcohol. On one ful. I offer the suggestion to the Govern of my visits as a Justice of the Peace Iment in connection with the vote of $12,000 which is partly for providing additional amps. There is a sum of $5,500 allowed in the estimates for a crematorium. We should like to see the plan laid on the table so that we may be sure of what we are going to get for our money whether sufficient accom modation is provided, or whether we shall have to spend more money in the near futu re As regards the Praya East reclamation I would like the Government to see whe- to say
There is one other matter which I wish a few words about, viz., the ther some scheme cannot be devised so Housing problem. It was not to be ex- that, when the ground is built upon, a pected that one would find anything in the uniform design for houses on the front budget more directly relative to the sub- be agreed upon. I think that if a com-ject than the provision of new roads open- mitter of architects wore formed and a ing-up new areas for building purposes. uniform type of design were drawn up because, up to date, no concrete proposals we should then have a fine front to display have been put forward, and I have no to the harbour instead of the ramshackle doubt that the Government is waiting for appearance which obtains on the Praya private enterprise to give them a lead over to the westward.
the fence. I see the provision of the urgently is the first step in the right direction, The provision of new roads needed fowl market has been ignored in but don't let the Government stop at that the estimates. One would have thought and think their work is finished that is that the case made out by the Unofficial the starting point. The next step is the members of the Sanitary Board was strong leasing of suitable sites at a reasonable enough to have ensured the necessary cost. By suitable money being forthcoming for this much are easily developed; not the kind where I mean sites that needed accommodation without the matter a quarter of one's capital is sunk in re- having to be brought up again, and Itaining walls and foundations. hink that those members, of whom my level ground, easy of access, is what is Fairly friend opposite is one, must be justly dis. wanted. appointed that, after a Committee had sites I will ask the Government to do And whilst on the subject of been appointed to inquire into the matter all they can to help owners and architects and strong representations made, nothing over the disposing of surplus spoil where has eventuated. Perhaps the member of there is considerable cutting to be done in the Board who asked for a fowl's para- the formation of a site. dise frightened the Hon. Director of to be carried down and put into junks It this spoil has Public Works, as the estimate given for the cost of making a site is vory greatly providing the necessary accommodation increased and forms one of the reasons seems to bear no relation to the sort of why building is so expensive. Finally, I place that is really wanted; #50,000 would suggest the Government lend the money be ample for the purpose, and if, as for the erection of houses at a low rate estimated, a rental of $300 a month can of interest. At Home and in various be realised then it is a good financial other places in the Empire the Govern transaction for the Government.
ment is, and has been for years. lending
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and prosperous Colony,
With regard to the question of a whole- sale poultry market, I also find myself in agreement with the honourable member representing the Justices of the Peace. I was a member of the Sub-Committee of the Sanitary Board mentioned by him, and I know how real and insanitary the nuisance complained of is.
I am sure that if the officials who have authority to deal with and dispose of this matter were to spend a couple of hours in Ko Shing or Li Shing Street while sorting of poultry is in progress, they would have the nuisance stopped in very quick time.
money for housing schemes. In New Zea- whom I ani now acting, would have land there is an Act of Parliament called | become, had he not had the chance of a the Government Advances to Workers Act free vernacular and English education in by which a man can borrow money from his young days. The probability is that the Government to make a home for him- Hongkong would have lost one of its self. In England vast sums of money most public-spirited and useful citizens. have been lent for this same purpose by There may, at this moment, be many the Public Works Loan Commissioners, youngsters among the poor who, if given which body gets its funds from the Na- the same opportunity, might one day rise tional Debt Commissioners, and there are to positions of honour similar to those other instances too numerous to mention attained by our friend, and render im- here. Therefore, 1 see no reason why portant services to the Colony. A system this Government should not do something of education which neglects the up-bring- similar. It seems to me that if the an- ing of the children of the poor must be ployers of labour and others who are wrong, and the sooner it is remedied the desirous of having an inexpensive home better it will be for the good name of this of their own were to meet together and |
otherwise progressive form some sort of Co-operative Building Society on the lines of those existing in nearly all the big cities in England some workable scheme might be evolved; but to command success, any scheme must have the Government's sympathy and co-opera- tion- not only must you provide suitable sites at a reasonable price, but you must rain the nullahs, lay the main drains, give us water and light and easy means of access. I would ask you, sir, not to dismiss this matter from your thoughts without grave consideration. The sub- jeet is one which is attracting world-wide attention. Every newspaper one takes up has reference to it. Madras has just started a housing scheme, and Singapore will probably be the next. Therefore, I would ask you to consider whether it would not be advisable to appoint a Com- mission to go into the question. If this is done. I feel sure that useful results will follow. There is one thing that this war has taught us, and that is to think more largely than before. Schemes that would have taken our breath away before the war have been carried out success- fully and with
great difficulty. Where there is a will there is a way, and I see no reason why, as far as public works matters are concerned, we should not strike out the word impossible from our vocabulary.
After all, the amount necessary for building the market is not so very large an outlay that the Colony cannot bear it especially when it will bring in a not inconsiderable revenue.
I therefore urge that the work be proceeded with at once.
HON. MR. S. H. DODWELL-The_ground has been so well covered by other un- official members that there is only one point I wish to raise, but that I think is an important one. It has reference to the controlled ships' accounts which were lightly touched on by the hon, senior un- official member of the Council. I that the fact that these controlled ships' presume accounts do not appear separately, does not mean that the local Government purposes appropriating the proceeds. I take it the accounts will not only be kept separate but that the proceeds will in due course be handed over to the Home Government.
Hox. MR. CHAN KAI MING - Sir, the views and suggestions of my Chinese colleague have my cordial support. As an old resident, I well remember the free Government vernacular schools mentioned THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS-I by him.
There are still living several think most of the points raised by the Un- prominent members of the Chinese con- official members in connection with Public munity who received the rudiments of Works are covered by a general statement their education at such institutions. It regarding the shortage of the staff in the would be interesting to speculate what the Department. Out of a total of 20 engi- honourable member of this Council for (neers we have 13 at the present moment.
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Out of a total of 30 overseers we have 18.
With respect to the Imports and Ex- ports offices the sum provided covers the building on the Connaught Road front. It will be completed within 15 months from July 12th of this year. Respecting the query as to why the whole scheme could not be carried out at the same time, the job has been divided in this particular way in order that the work of the Imports and Exports Depart¡ ment may be disturbed 28 little XLS possible. If the whole scheme had been undertaken it would have been necessary to provide temporary accommodation for the whole staff elsewhere in addition to living quarters for many other employes. Another consideration was that by deal ing with the block on Connaught Road first we were able to push forward the work rapidly and at the same time were given an opportunity to proceed with the drawings for the main block. As a mat- ter of fact, therefore, the whole scheme will be completed more quickly in this way. The same argument applies to the method of constructing the Police Station. By the time the foundation was finished, the contracts were ready for the superstructure, and if the iron work had not been delayed in America the whole building would now be finished. With reference to the Sham-sui-po reclamation, the total area is 525 acres of which 280 acres are building land. It is esti- mated that under that scheme more than 5,000 houses can be built. The part being dealt with at the moment comprises 70.78 acres, with a building area of 38 acres. It is calculated that this will be completed in about three years. On the building area 36 to 40 houses will be built per acre. The total cost of this part of the scheme is estimated $730,000. The delay in proceeding with the Praya East reclamation is duo to the fact that certain negotiations with lot holders are incomplete and also, to a certain extent, to the absence of engi- neers for carrying on this work. Jaffe and Mr. Duncan, who are ciated with this work are returning soon to the Colony. Their leave is up at the beginning of next year. A question has been asked with reference to the
telephones to the New Territory. If the telephones are connected direct with the telephone office, you will have to switch through to the Police Station and your line will be subsidiary to the Tele- phone Exchange, which does not appear
desirable. If you have two exchanges, you have to have two lots of wires, and it will be necessary to have a cross-switch somewhere. It might sometimes not be desirable that messages coming over on private wires should be available to those at the public switch-board. With refer ence to the carrying out of the plan of the Automobile Association a matter to which the bou. senior unofficial member
referred, and whom I would wish to thank for his compliments the matter is receiv- ing consideration. The plan is only a skeleton one, and some detailed surveys will be necessary before the whole thing сап be dealt with. At the present Government has more than it is able to moment, however, as I said before, the
do. H.E. will doubtless refer to the
Saivingpun school and to the question of placing those suffering from alcohol in the same wards with the insane in the Lunatic Asylum. With respect the Crematorium, it is partly Iv fault that the matter has not
the been
Public Works put before Committee. It was left to me to bring before the Committee and only the fact of extremely heavy pressure of other work kept me from doing what I should have done.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER I wish to make a remark in connection with the criticism regarding the form in which the accounts are presented. As a matter of fact, the reason for the form adopted was explained some years ago. Cash balances only are taken into account. The form is adopted from the regulations made by the Secretary of State. In connection with the loans, it was suggested that there is no information about the Sinking Funds. Every information with regard to the state of the Sinking Funds is given as on the 31st of December each year and a
statement is laid on the table with the annual accounts. That statement was laid on the table in May last.
HE. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT The question whether we might make use of the high exchange value of the dollar,
Tas COLONIAL TREASURER That is another point. That is a suggestion which may be considered. I have no re m: to make at present on that.
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Pension Tables prepared by Actuaries or orphans of contributors according to based upon the best mortality statistics available.
H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING | required to contribute 4 per cent. of their THE GOVERNMENT It should be remem salaries to the Fund. The Government bered that sterling securities are very much made in effect a large contribution to the depreciated.
Fund by agreeing to pay interest at the high rate of 6 per cent. on the monies THE COLONIAL TREASURER --Every belonging to the Fund which were deposit- thing will have to be taken into considerationed with it. Pensions were paid to widows Another important point to which refer- once has been made, is the Widows and Orphans Pension Fund, As a matter of fact, I quite agree with the statement pat forward by my hon. friend opposite that the time has now arrived for
Early in the present century it became fresh valuation of the Fund. It is very likely necessary to enable the pension system to evident that the Fund system, though that we shall find that the figures in the be started, was not altogether satisfactory, present schedule are much smaller than and the policy of successive Secretaries of the Fund could well afford, but it is State recently has been to get the Colonial absolutely impossible to say for certain Governments to take over the Funds and without a valuation by actuaries and to guarantee the pensions in return for experts in these matters. It is obvious that the six per cent., although it does not now form a book entry, must be in- cluded in the figures of the schedule; that is to say, the six per cent. is taken as the basis of interest on which all the tables are calculated, and the result must be embodied in the table. It is impossible, however, to say at present how the Fund stands without a real valuation. It is no good taking the Estimates and saying the balance is on one side or the balance is on
4 per cent. contributions. should take over the Fund was first placed'
The proposal that the Government before the Hongkong Government by the Secretary of State in July, 1902, and in February, 1903, your predecessor wrote stating that the Executive Council and the Directors of the Fund unanimously agreed to the adoption of that course. Correspondence followed--mainly whether the Pension Tables recently intro the other. Attention has also been called ed in Hongkong when the Fund was taken duced in Ceylon might properly be adopt- to the Controlled Ships Account. That account is kept quite distinct and separate forwarded a draft of an ordinance to over but in April, 1905, Mr. Lyttelton and is put as a liability of the Govern-effect the transfer of the Fund and asked that it might be introduced as soon as convenient.
THE COLONIAL SECRETARY --The hon. member representing the Chamber of Commerce has asked for a full statement regarding the Widows and Orphans' Pension Fund, and the Treasurer has outlined the position, stating that a valua tion is required, but has not given the details which will enable hon. members to understand how the present position has come about. In 1908, when the Fund was taken over, a sessional paper was laid on the table which contained a sketch of the history of the Fund up to that date. As the hon. member has stated, the Fund was estab- lished in 1891. Using the words quoted in the sessional paper:
To prevent the possibility of widows and orphans of deceased Colonial officials being left destitute through the omission or inability of the latter to make proper provision for them, Funds were estab- lished during the eighties and early nineties in Ceylon, Mauritius, the Straits Settlements, the Federated Malay States, Hongkong, Jamaica, Trinidad and British Gniana: and all permanent officers were
Servants,
That proposal was put before the Civil A Committee composed of Sir Henry Berkeley, Dr. F. Clark, Mr. L. A. M. Johnson, and myself, was appointed to enquire aand report upon the proposal. We reported in November, 1905:
(4) That the Service is unanimously opposed to the proposal that the Fund should be transferred to the Government.
(.) That a majority of contributors are in favour of a compulsory insur- anco scheme in place of the present Pon:tions Scheme.
(77.) That a minority prefer that the existing scheme should continue, but are of the opinion that the pens jons are insufficient in view of the large amount of the total annual contributions. They fur- ther suggest that the daughters of deceased officers should be support- ed from the Fund until marriage insterid of until the age of twenty- one years only.
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With regard to the question of the transfer of the Fund the Committee desire to point out that the Government has, under Section 13 of Ordinance No. 30 of 1890 and Section 5 of Ordinance No. 3 of 1900, guaranteed that all contributions shall during the continuance of the Fund bear interest at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum.
present circumstances the Government employs the Fund for pur- poses of General Expenditure paying per cent. compound interest for the use if the monepy.
The Committee under- stands that it is now proposed that the Government should continue to use the money but should cease to pay interest upon it.
the Fand are in no way injured. Government binds itself to pay pensions according to Pension Tables mentioned in the Ordinance, and the rates contained in those Tables are based on the assumption that compound interest at 6 per cent. is, and, will continue in effect to be, paid by the Government. The only advantage which Government obtains is that it is relieved from the necessity (inherent in the old system of these Funds) of con- tributing 6 per cent, compound interest on surpluses, should such exist, which had the effect of continuously increasing the surpluses and of throwing on the Govern- ment a larger burden than was reasonable or necessary. On the other hand if there were at any time a deficit, the funds The Government is apparently of the system would tend to increase that deficit, opinion that the annual expenditure in since the Government contribution would respect of pensions and cost of managge- then he calculated on a balance smaller ment will ultimately equal if not exeged than that needed to meet the future the sum of the hunual contributions liabilities of the fund, and the Govern- together with interest on the capital calment contribution would therefore be less culated at 6 per cent. The Civil Service on the other hand anticipate that the capital of the Fund will increase largely as to make it possible at some future date to revise and to increase the rates of pension; and they are prepared to undertake for themselves the risk that the Government now proposes to under- take, namely that the expenditure may eventually exceed the income,
· With regard to the second of the Com- mittee's findings it is urged by a majority of the contributors that each officer is in natural justice entitled to the eventual return with interest of that portion of his salary which he has been conspelled to surrender. They suggest in place of the existing scheme a scheme of compulsory Individual insurance based upon the pre- sent 4 per cent. reduction of salary with the stipulation that the policies shall be held by the Government or by a Board of Directors and that an officer shall have no power to alienate his policey from his wife or children or to discontinue his pay. ments thereon."
The Government accepted the recoin- mendation that the fund should hot be trans- ferred, and Ordinance 17 of 1906. was passeri, whereunder the Ceylon Tables and certain minor benefits were introduced, while the fund remained in the hands of the contribu- tors. This Ordinance was sent home, and it
was disallowed. The Secretary of State, towards the close of his dispatch, says:
I will now proceed to explain the reasons for the abolition of the Fund. By this course the interests of members of
than the amount required to maintain an equilibrium between the assets and liabili ties.
Thus the normal condition of the fund must be one of more or less unstable equilibrium, and this unsatisfactory con- dition would be intensified through the small
size of the Hongkong Fund. Besides those indicated above, the policy recommended has other advantages. The necessity for periodic costly and trouble- some valuations is avoided. Moreover the experience of other colonies has shown that where distinct funds with separate accounts exist it is difficult to satisfy the members who when the assets of the Fund have reached a considerable figure are apt to think that the pensions can be
considerably increased or the contribu- tions reduced.
I have felt it necessary to advise His Majesty to exercise his powers of dis allowance in respect of Ordinance No. 17 of 1906 and it is disallowed accordingly."
The matter was referred again to the Committee and they reported in June, 1907, as follows:
"That a large majority of members is strongly opposed to the Fund being taken over by the Goverment.”
"As regards the contention that the Government made in effect a large contrila tion to the Fund by agreeing to pay interest at the high rate of 6 per cent on the monies belonging to the Fund deposited with it" we would point out that the rate of interest changed in loans against first class security
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by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation since 1891 has been:
1.1.91-31.8.91 1.9.91-30.9.92
To the Public To the Govt.
7% per an. 5% per an. 6..
1.10.92-30.9.95
1.10,95 date
and on current account:
1.10.91-date 2% per an."
And it is within our knowledge that for some years past and for periods varying in length the Government's account with the Bank has been overdrawn as a result of currency transactions.”
"It is also evident from the figures that the monies belonging to the Fund have possessed a marketable value during the whole period equal to and during part of the period exceeding the Government's contribu- tion.
"Further, we have made enquiries and are informed on good anthority that the Fund could be lent out on mortgage at the present time at as much as 8% -9% and that this form of investment would offer the very best security to the Contributors. "
We would suggest therefore as a means of of relieving itself the burden of paying 6% on surpluses that the Government might itself invest or appoint trustees to invest the monies belonging to the Fund in approved local securities."
The matter was referred again to the Secre- tary of State, and the reply was: "I may say at once that I am not prepared to con- sider the substitution of an insurance
scheme for the Fund." and, again, I have therefore come to the conclusion that the original proposal that the Government should take over the Fund and guarantee pensions on the Ceylon pension tables in return for the four per cent. contributions must be adopted, and I have to request that you will take steps at an early date to introduce and pass the necessary Ordinance.” That was done, and Ordinance 15 of 1908 was duly passed. The Fund was taken over on the 1st of January, 1909, interest at six per cent. being credited up to that date. Hon, members have asked for the figures. I have worked them out roughly. taking the receipts the four per cent. contributions and deducting the pay ments,
expenses, pensions, etc. The capital sun would now be $1,117.335. The interest on that would be $07,000. In the figures before you to day the
estimated receipts are $53,000. That gives an income of $120,000. The expen- diture before you to day is estimated at $27.000. Although the Secretary of State has pointed out the undesirability of these valuations, I have no doubt he would be willing to consider the valua- tion of the Fund on the present basis. No doubt the Fund has been peculiarly fortunate in having no heavy pension calls upon it. One other matter I may mention. It is in connection with the Controlled Shipping Accounts. The money serves the purpose of an insurance fund against war risks. The whole money is kept available and apart.
H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT-- Before proceeding to deal with matters raised by hon. members which have not so far been dealt with I should like to state that the debate this afternoon has traversed more points and has been in every way more satisfactory than any 1 have listened to since I have been in the Colony on the second reading of the Supply Bill. It shows that hon. members are taking a very great interest, which the Government hopes hon. mem- bers will always take, in the affairs of the Colony.
I was particularly struck by the suggestion of the hon. member on my right, who spoke first, that the sug gested expenditure on public works should submitted to consideration by the Public
the Works Committee before Estimates are framed. The Government will always be prepared to receive sug- gestions as to the expenditure of public money, but it must be remembered that under the Royal instructions every ordinauer, vote, resolution or question.
object or effect of which may be to dispose of or charge any part of the revenge arising within the Colony shall
proposed by the Governor unless the proposal of the same by some other men- ber shall have been expressly allowed or directed by him." I come from the Straits Settlements, where the Estimates are considered by such a Committee as the hon. member proposes. The Com- mitter in Singapore consists of the Colonial Secretary and Treasurer with alf the unofficial members. The Com- mittee in Penang consists of the Resident Councillor and the unofficial members of Penang. They go systematically through th Estimat s item by item, possibly sitting three days a week, and the
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Estimates have a thorough revision after now than would have otherwise been the their first introduction. They thus come
case. The small sum for afforestation back to the Council for the second read- bas been mentioned. If it is found ing in possibly a very much altered form. that a larger sum than that provided
This year I am glad to see hon. members
used without have asked for information on certain larger
waste, the sum will certainly be asked points, and have brought forward a num. for. Afforestation in the New ber of most interesting and most useful Territories is an proposals, to which the Government will and if only keenness and assistance come-
important subject, undoubtedly give their best considera from the inhabitants of these territories, tion. With regard to the statement made it is quite possible that this scheme, which by the hon. member who spoke first that is being begun as a mere experiment, may the policy of short leases has resulted in develop rapidly, in which case the Govern. a shortage of houses. I do not know what ment will not hesitate to come to the grounds he has for making that state- Council for more money. What has been ment. A lease of 75 years, with the said with regard to the Fire Brigade will option of renewal for 75 years, cannot be be carefully noted for consideration. regarded as a short period. It is not as
Then, various members referred to several long as a lease practically in perpetuity points under education. I will deal first such as the 999 years' leases given in the
with vernacular education-a subject in early days of the Colony but it cannot be which I personally, am very interested suggested, I think, that a 75 years and was interested for many years before renewable lease, under such circumstances, coming to this Colony. In this Colony 1 would retard a builder in putting up delay which took place in dealing with the have made several suggestions, and any any kind of premises. The policy par- sued in recent years of insisting upon
very generous proposals put forward by an adequate building covenant has had
the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak and others in connection with Confucian schools was, very good results. Pursuing the same subject, the hon. member on my right,
I am afraid, due to my anxiety to try and arrive at a satisfactory arrangement and the hon. member who represents Mr.
when I had so many other things to do Lau Chu Pak, suggested, in addition to that I could not deal with it properly. making roads and opening up areas for Now, it is proposed to give a grant, but building, that the Government should
nothing appears in next year's Estimates level sites, build retaining walls, make because the grants do not become payable drains, and do other things. Whatever until after the close of next year, although the Government may do in Kowloon, these schools come under the grant system. where it may be possible, I think, accord- I think there is no doubt that the Govern- ing to the Government view, it is rather ment will consider the question of not too much to expect on this side. An in- only improving the vernacular schools, as teresting question is whether there might they are doing in the New Territories at not be some give and take in that matter, present, but will consider the question of as to facilitate the carrying out of making them froe or with merely nominal building enterprises with greater speed
fees. The site of the Saiyingpun school than would be the case if the present unsuitable and the buildings as not large for years past has been recognised as system continued in force.
The question with regard
enough for the purpose, but it is felt that Observatory I cannot go into at the it would be a waste of money to spend further sums in trying to improve the moment. I note what has been said present premises. I hope that before long those well acquainted with the sub- the school will be moved to a larger and better site, and then the Government, no ject, and I trust some arrangement may
doubt, will find a good use for the present be arrived at. On behalf of the Civil site of this school. The merits of the pre Service, I would thank hon. members for sent Headmaster are thoroughly recognis what they have said with regard to the ed, and he is a man who will get to the salaries of public servants. It is pro-
top of the tree in the Education Depart- posed that the salaries of the whole Serment without any doubt. The reason for vice should be revised, and the sugges- the difference between the salaries of the tions that have been made on that sub | Headmasters of the Ellis Kadoorie and ject will have the consideration of the Government, probably at an earlier date
about the different stormi
codes by
the Saivingpun school is merely that it was found opportune to appoint a cer-
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tain master to the Ellis Kadoorie school. hon. Chinese member who referred to the If he went to another post, his successor series of crimes will receive every con- would be on the same salary as the Head- sideration from the Government. master of the Saiyingpun school. There reference to education again, the sugges
differentiation between the two tion made by the hon. member who spoke schools in that sense. With regard to the first, will receive every consideration. His removal of the restrictions of trade, the suggestion was not for the establishment of a present rules under Import and Export central school for the sons and daughters of are certainly irksome, but they are war Europeans here, but that in certain cases measures. Nothing has been done, as far it should be made possible to send the as I know, to alter the character of Hong children away. Both sides of the question kong as a free port.
have to be considered. I am in entire sympathy with the question relating to a suitable hospital for Europeans. I did not fail to note the deficiency in this
HON, MR. HOLYOAK Permits.
H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING | Scuse when I came to Hongkong, and if THE GOVERNMENT - They do not alter the I can do anything in the matter I cer- The road from the Dairy character of a port as a free port. There tainly shall. are no duties except such as are imposed in the Straits and elsewhere.
Farm to Aberdeen Docks is being widened, and I hope will be fine road before long. The proposal made by the hon. member representing the Chamber of Commerce with reference to the support given to the sidered. The German charitable institu- tions are the Hildesheim Mission for the Blind and the Berlin Foundling Home. They are still receiving this grant of $15,000 in order to enable those in charge
to carry on.
Hox, MR. HOLYOAK—Tobacco.
H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING | Allice Memorial Hospital will be THE GOVERNMENT--There is a tobacco duty in the Straits, and the people there are very jealous of the freedom of their port. It was suggested some time ago to alter it. and the suggestion raised a tempest. With regard to the poultry market, if you want a poultry market you can have it at once. We all know the conditions of Ko Shing Street and Li Shing Street. I have been there myself and have seen them, and I should certainly object if I lived there. The site that has been proposed, however, is not a very good one, but if hon. mem- bers are quite clear that they want it at once they can have it there. The clock for the railway tower is on order and I hope it will come out when the restrictions allow. The metal in it weighs over a ton, which brings it within the class of goods which cannot be released at present. I trust we shall get an immediate answer from the Secretary of State with regard to the exchange rate of the dollar for payment of the Navy and Army here. I hope it will be as satisfactory as we all wish. As regards the joining up of the railway, I can only say that we have done everything we possibly can, and I shall be surprised if it does not come before long. We are ready to pay for it, and that ought to have some effect and as regards the Government not being pre- pared and not realising, as it was hinted, the development required here when the rail is joined up. I can say that is not the case, but as with so many other things the war has intervened. As soon as we can see our way, we shall get ready the necessary schemes. The suggestion of the
HON. MR. HOLYOAK - Are the German Superintendents still in charge?
HE. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT- -No. The German adies still remain there and the children and they will have to remain there, I think. Are there any other matters which have been brought forward which I have not dealt with?
HON. MR. BIRD | do not think it is quite correct to say that I suggested that the Government should build retaining walls. I suggested that the Government should provide suitable sites and by suit- able sites I mean sites easy to develop. They should make roads where sites easy of development can be obtained. not suggest that the Government should build retaining walls.
HE. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT—On this side we should have to have great faith and remove moun-
I will conclude by saying that every possible assistance will be given to hon. members with regard to the Estimates that may be required. All the Govern- ment desires is that interest. should be shown and proposals made which will be of public benefit.
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Council was then adjourned and the Bill considered clause by clause in Finance Committee, the Colonial Secretary presid- ing. The Bill passed through Committee without amendment.
The Committee then considered various Financial Minutes.
Cheung Chow School
The Officer Administering the Govern- ment recommended the Council to vote a i sum of one hundred and ten dollars in aid of the vote Education, A.- Depart- ment of Director of Education, Other Charges, Cheung Chau School, Rent.
THE CHAIRMAN The old school was reported unsafe structurally and other premises were rented.
The vote was agreed to.
Fire Brigade
The Officer Administering the Govern- ment recommended the Council to vote a sum of three hundred dollars in aid of the vote Police and Prison Departments. M. Fire Brigade, Other Charges, Re- pairs to Engines and Plant,
The Officer Administering the Govern ment recommended the Council to vote a sum of four hundred and twenty-four dollars in aid of the vote Police and Prison Departments, B.--Fire Brigade, Other Charges, Repairs to Engines.
THE CHAIRMAN ---These suns are 10 quired for extensive repairs to the fire float due to the bursting of a tube in the boiler.
The votes were agreed to.
War Bonus
The Officer Administering the Govern ment recommended the Council to vote a sum of two hundred thousand dollars in aid of the vote Miscellaneous Services. | Special War Allowance on Salaries.
THE CHAIRMAN-I understand that members wish to vote this sum and desire that a proposal should be sent to the Secretary of State that there should be a ten per cent. increase all round on all salaries.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER The Officer Administering the Government stated in his address that hon. members had already considered this scheme. I do not recollect it; at what meeting was it discussed!
THE CHAIRMAN It was considered by the 'nofficial members.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER--At private meeting?
THE CHAIRMAN - Yes.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER Upon what principle is the discrimination made --- 10 per cent. for married men and 5 per cent. for bachelors.
THE CHAIRMAN-It is not so much an allowance on salaries as compensation for the increased cost of living, and it was thought that in the case of married men, possibly with children, the expenses would be higher than in the case of bachelors.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER what is the reason for the discrimination between those who get ten per cent. and those who get nothing at all?
THE CHAIRMAN —Every one gets ten per cent. or five per cent. throughout the service.
HON. MR. HOLY AK- The Colonial Secretary does not come in the scheme.
THE CHAIRMAN-No; there are five senior officers excluded.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER What is the argument put forward?
THE CHAIRMAN That their salaries are comparatively large, and the rise in prices has not so directly affected them
THE COLONIAL TREASURER-How was the distinction drawn between those receiving about the same salaries ?
THE CHAIRMAN--A broad distinction was made between those holding what are known as staff appointments and those who are not.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER-· -A dis- tinction in name only. I think the vote comes under the wrong heading. It should come under charitable services.
The vote was then agreed to. Council then resumed.
THE COLONIAL SECRETARY reported that the Finance Bill had passed through Com- mittee without amendment, and moved its third reading.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER seconded and the Bill was read a third time and passed.
Chanell then adjourned sine dir.
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG. 23rd. October, 1918.
I have the honour to report for your
covering authority particulars of an exchange of land which has been approved by His Excellency the Governor at Ma Tau Kok in the Kowloon Peninsula, on behalf of the owner of Kowloon Inland Lots 1109 and 1094, shown edged in blue on
the enclosed plan.
An application was received for the reconstruction of a godown, show hatched in black on the plan, but since the situation of the lots interfered with the laying out scheme of the district, and part of the go- down actually stood upon a proposed main road, it was thought advisable to take advantage of the opportunity offer -red to adjust the boundaries of the lots in question.
In exchange for the Lots 1109 and 1094, the owner has been granted two lots bearing the same num- bers shown edged in red on the plan, and in addition has been given a lease without premium of the area shown colour-
-ed red on the plan.
This additional lease for 75 years,
renewable at a re-assessed Crown Rent for a further 75 years,
has been by way of compensation for
the above-mentioned godown, valued at £2,000
which will now be removed,
a shortage of 6,000 square feet in the new Lot
1109 edged in red.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
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There will be a decrease of $32 per
annum in the rent of Lot 1109, and the rent of the new Lot
The Govern- | shown red will be approximately 873 per annum. -ment will further benefit by the fact that the omers will eventually level and hand over the areas coloured green.
I have the honour to be,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Officer Administering the Government.
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KI. L. 109
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Mr. Lambert.
NO H. Read.
Bir G. Fiddes.
Mr. Hewins.
Mr. Long.
6th January 1919
I have eta to anch
the receipt of your dest. No. 302 of the 23rd of Oct.,.
convery to you i
my expproval of the exchange of
at Ma Tau Kok the Konfron
Peninsula, on behalf of the owner
Kowloon Inland Lots 1109d
1094, as and of
specified therein,
lease without
to the above owner
gracts of
premium of the
area shown coloured
red on the plan enclosed with
Ilave et.
your desk.
Signed WALTER IL LONG
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HONGKONG.
23rd. October, 1918.
Referring to your Despatch No. 175 of
the 13th. August, I have the honour to state that it would not, in my opinion, be fitting to allow Police Constable H. Phillips to derive any benefit from his contravention of the regulations, firstly in getting married without permission and secondly in failing to report his marriage. I shall be glad therefore if you will be
so good as to cause the sum of £50. 158. 3d. to be deducted from the man's pay by such instalments as you may think
I have the honour to be,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Claustevem
Officer Administering the Government.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
WALTER LONG, M. P.,
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Mr. Lambert.
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Gentlemen
ASE 24 Jam 1919
with ref. to the letter
from this Dept. of the 18 Aug.
1918, ancerning the overpayment
colonial alluce. to ape.
St. Phillips, Police Constable,
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which the remainder
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recovered.
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I have the honour to acknowledge the
receipt of your Despatch No. 173 of the 6th. August, and in reply thereto to furnish you with the following explanations:-
(a). Mr. Birbeck.
An allowance of 850 per mensem was approved for this officer in your Despatch No. 137 of June 14th., 1918, while acting as Headmaster of Wanchai School. It has been necessary to continue the arrangement outlined in Governor's Despatch No. 96 of the 23rd. Harob, 1918, and the £600 in question is the total amount required for the current year.
(b). Mr. Akbar.
Mr. Da Silva, 1st. Grade Clerk to Puisne Judge retired on pension on January 1st., 1918, being granted 2 months' leave prior to his retirement. During this period Mr. Akbar, 3rd. Grade Clerk and Indian Interpreter, Supreme Court, performed Mr. Da Silva's duties in addition to his own, necessitating long Court hours, and much daily overtime work, including Sundays and holidays. In the circumstances the Governor granted Mr. Akbar a bonus of $150, under the provisions of Hongkong General Order No. 118(1).
(o). Messrs. Ling Brown and Pryde.
Enclosures 18/2.
I en close copies of two minutes by the
Director of Public Works on this subject, the second of which,
E RIGHT HONOURABLE
WALTER LONG, M.P.,
Enclosure 3.
dated 6th. March, 1918, refers particularly to the sums of $16.33 and $138.06, concerning which you request an explana- -tion. It was considered that the bonuses recommended were reasonable, while the additional conveyance allowances were estimated to amount to the additional sum required for conveyance in connection with the extra duties. I would add that the sum of $1,671.58 referred to in Enclosure 1 was reported in the returns for the last quarter of 1917, and that approval for the payment was received in your Despatch No. 139 of 17th. June, 1918.
The cases (b) and (c) above have been
dealt with under the instructions contained in Mr. Lyttelton's Despatch No. 61 of the 7th. April, 1905. I enclose a copy of Hongkong General Order No. 181 which is based upon those instructions.
I would ask that this practice of grant-
-ing extra remuneration for overtime due to an officer's absence may be allowed to continue. The General Order is most carefully administered, its application to exceptional cases only being rigidly insisted upon; and it would be a distinct hardship upon a subordinate officer, who has per- -formed extra work willingly and well, that he should be required to wait for his remuneration over the long period involved by reference to the Secretary of State.
I have the honour to be,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Raustevern
Officer Administering the Government.
Enclosure 1.
Hon. Colonial Secretary,
RECE (REC 31 FC 18
Owing, principally, to the resignation of
Mr. Randall, Overseer, who was engaged on the Maintenance of Roads, and the dismissal of Mr. Fawcett, Overseer, who was engaged on the Maintenance of Buildings, both of which events occurred in August, 1916, coupled with the fact that it has not hitherto been possible to fill their places, the remaining overseers engaged on Maintenance Work have been called upon to perform extra duties to a
very considerable extent.
Endeavours have been made to fill the
vacancies, but without success.
Sergeant Bowles was lent
by the Military Authorities on the 13.11.16 but was recalled by them on the 31.12.16, the result being that his services were of practically no value, as he was only becoming acquainted with the work when he was withdrawn. Though nominally performing Mr. Fawcett's duties, he was really only learning them, the duties themselves actually devolving upon the other overseers who were called upon
to instruct him.
An attempt was made to fill Mr. Randall's place by the appointment of a Mr. Cornwall, who possessed no training or experience, but it proved hopeless and his services were dispensed with at the end of 3 months
(10.1.17
11.4.17).
In May 1917, Sergeant Grimes was seconded by the Military Authorities for service in this Department with a view to filling Fawcett'svacancy but, owing to the transfer of Mr. Hamer to the Imports & Exports Department, on the 1st. June, and the necessity of transferring Kr. Kynoch to the vacancy thus created, matters reverted to
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their previous condition, namely, two vacancies.
In addition to the vacancies already
mentioned, the post of Overseer at the Government Quarry
was vacant until the 26.2.17 when Mr. Thomas, Clerk of Works,
In my was deputed to fill it, on his return from leave. minute of the 28.10.16, I mentioned that great difficulty was being experienced in carrying on the work at the quarry,
The Mr. Pryde being obliged to work very long hours. question of a bonus for overtime was to be considered later, Mr. Pryde being permitted to draw half his initial salary
His acting appoint- and half that of a lat. Class Overseer. -ment extended over a period of practically 9 months and the extra salary which he drew during that period amounted to $159.90 or about $18 per month.
Finally, I may mention that Mr. Overseer engaged on Roads Maintenance Work in the City, was absent owing to illness for a period of 42 days (5.5.17- 15.6.17) and was #ubsequently granted leave for a period of
7.11.17).
2 months (7.9.17
With the completion of the Tytam Tuk
the Dam, which will occur in the course of a few weeks, services of Mr. Bolt will become available to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Randall's resignation and I hope shortly to make arrangements for filling Fawcett's vacancy.
As regards the latter part of 1916, Mr. Kynoch was remunerated for the extra work performed by him up to the time when Sergeant Bowles was appointed to per- -form Fawcett's duties. It is therefore only necessary to deal with the current year, except as regards the question
of a bonus to Mr. Pryde.
The arrangements for carrying on the work varied from time to time, The following is a brief statement of them, together with my recommendations as to
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the remuneration and allowances which should be granted to
the various overseers:-
Performed Mr. Fawcett's duties in addition to his own
From 1.3.17
from 1.1.17 to 28.2.17. continued to perform a portion
of Mr. Fawcett's duties up to 8.5.17. Bonus recommend-
2 months ✪ $70
1.1.17-28.2.17
1.3.17- 8.5.17 2 months & 8 days
Extra Conveyance Allowance, as
before, 4 months & 8 days @ $11.25 = 47.90
Performed a portion of Mr. Randall's duties in
addition to his own from 12.4.17 up to the present
time. This arrangement will continue until other
overseers are available. Bonus recommended: -
30.11.17 - 7 months & 19 days @ $40
= $305.33 Extra remuneration to continue until other
overseers are available.
Performed a portion of Mr. Randall's duties in
addition to his own from 1.3.17 up to the present time.
In addition to this, Mr. Brown has been addled with
extra work on account of the absences of Mr.O'Connor
(vide para. 7 ante). Bonus recommended :-
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amit ct amit mosì balzer drow tetif a al gniwolfot sał
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- 30.11.17
= - 9 months $40
Extra remuneration to continue until other overseers
are available.
Mr. Pryde.
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mads to JaOMO ŽAJB
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1.3.17 up to the present time. Bonus recommended
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1.3.17 - 30.11.17 9 months $40
Extra Conveyance Allowance 9 months
@ $11.25 +
101.25___
Extra remuneration and conveyance allowance
to continue until other overseers argavailable.
Bonus recommended for period 1.6.16 25.2.17
8 months & 25 days © $30
The lapsing salaries and allowances of the
vacant posts up to the 30.11.17 have been approximately as
follows:-
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Mr. Fawcett's post
Conveyance Allowance,
Mr. Randall's post Salary,
247 2,552
Conveyance Allowance,
247 1.469
De duct salary and conveyance allowance paid to
Mr. Cornwall,
Balance available $3,558
The following is a summary of the bonuses and
allowances I have recommendød:..
Mr. Kynoch,
" Brown,
. Pryde,
$1,671.56
W. Chatham,
Director of Public Works,
11. 12. 17.
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Enclosure 2.
Hon Colonial Secretary,
Adverting to my minute of the 11.12.17,
vacancies caused by the resignation of Mr. Randall and the dismissal of Mr. Fawcett have now been filled by the transfer
of Messrs. Bolt and Hoyem, who were, until recently, engaged
on the Tytam Tuk Works, The former was transferred on the 1st.
January and the latter on the 15th. January.
I now recommend that the following allowances
be made, in continuation of those specified in para. 9 of my aforesaid minute, to the overseers who carried on temporarily
the duties of Messrs. Randall and Fawcett:-
Mr. Ling.
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One month (lat.-31st. December ) $40
Mr. Brown.
of bisy sonewolle sonaysvnos bra qzsina Joubet
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teog «*Ilabosi .IM
sonswolfa sonaysTnçð
One month
Mr. Pryde.
aiɗaltava sozial
DIB Fasunod ant to wa a al aniwotfot sát
One month & 14 days (1st. Dec. 14th. Jan.)
Extra conveyance allowance (1 month & 14 days)
@ $11.25
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ADONYA .IM
‚axzow oiidut to zoto9%M
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The overseers have now reverted to their ordim
As the duties and have no claim to any further allowances,
additional periods are so small, it does not appear advisable to introduce any different system of remuneration than that
already sanctioned.
W. Chatham,
Director of Public Works,
6. 3. 18.
S eruzolondi
Enclosure 3.
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118.- (1) When an officer is on half-pay leave or a post
is vacant and the work of such officer or post is distributed
among two or more members of the same Department, no definite
acting appointment being made, no portion of the available
half salary or salary as the case may be shall be given to
members of the Department except in the shape of overtime
allowances, if overtime has to be worked in consequence of the
officer's absence.
(2) The fact that there is salary lapsing to the
Treasury owing to the absence of an officer on half-pay leave
or to any other cause should not form the basis of applications
from officers in the department in which such salary lapses
for extra remuneration not allowed by the Colonial Regulations.
But in special cases of hard and excellent work by an acting
officer or by officers among whom the duties of an absent
officer are distributed a gratuity may be recommended based
not upon the amount of lapsing salary, but upon the amount of
extra work done though it must not exceed the lapsing salary.
Buch gratuities should, however, be recommended only in
exceptional cases.
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Song Stong No 21
Emmens 20/1/19 Towell
Mr. Grindle.
Mr. Lambert.
Sir H. Read.
Sir G. Fiddes.
Mr. Hewina.
Mr. Long.
ONION thing
for 21st Jan. 1919.
I have ic. To ach. the
receift of your deep. No. Jest
of the ad Oct, 1918,
view of the exflus. givin, to
convey to your my affial. of the decial paymento
Messrs. Dirbeck, Akbar, Ling, Drown Pryde.
With regard
to the third para. of your
deof, I affue. the continence
of the practice of granting extra remuneration for
overtime, due to
obliged if
absence, but I devine that
more detailed explanation
may there of should
be suffled in future
(Signed) Smilner
Severn Conf.
Last previons Paper.
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HONG KONG
European reservation
named Cheung
Rr. 31 C18
island Chan
given considers that areno
биторами
indicated odd. be declared
Moervation.
tott Grindle
? approve
we that art
Stove Pr
G.G. 3.1.19
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(14174 h.) Wt. 5426-16
30m 11.17
D&S G122 41.
➜ CONFIDENTIAL,
[FF 31 °C 18
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
HONGKONG. 23rd, October, 1918.
I have the honour to inform you that during the past 10 years a number of houses have been built on the portion of the island named Cheung Chau, or Dumb-bell Island, shown on the enclosed plan, by British and American Missionary Societies as a place of residence for their work- -ers during the Summer. Several residents of Hongkong have also recently bought houses on the island, and others in- tend to do so. The number of sites suitable for houses is limited, and it has become a fairly compect European Community) which quite separate from the large Chinese fishing village, occupies the low lying ground in the centre of the island.
There is reason to believe that certain Chinese residents of Hongkong intend either to purchase land on the portion of the island referred to, if it should be put up to suction, or to apply for sites in the ordinary
Having regard to the fact that there are many other localities suitable for residential purposes on other is- lands, and all along the main road to Castle Peak now under construction, I consider it most desirable that the portion of the island I have mentioned, and also the other end of the island marked green on the plan should be declared a European reservation. The place has been made by the mis- sionaries and other pioneers and should, I consider, be
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
WALTER LONG, M.P.,
Ger 7174546
kept for those whose habits of life are sufficiently in harmony to form a Community.
I may refer in this connection to Sir
Henry May's Confidential Despatches of the 17th April, 1913, and the 5th September, 1917, which deal very fully with the question of European reservations.
I have the honour to be,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Canstever
Officer Administering the Government.:
CHEUNG CHAU
Tsin wan
Chung bue
firean i
Gendrinkars
La-ché sok
Sum shuu pè- ♫ Jai kok taksi
Stone Cintura
SULPHUR CHANNEL
CHINESE VILLA÷E
CEMETERY
Proposed Reservation. teen
Scale = 1 mile
VICTORIA HARBOUR
Hung ham
KOWLOON BAY
6J2!! Astong
135 Jam 1919.
tang long
Confl. 009
Emmens 11/1/19 Aweitere
Mr. Grindle.
Mr. Lambert.
Sir H. Rand.
Sir G. Fiddes.
Mr. Hewins.
Mr. Long.
I have rc; comf
to ach the
receipt of your ded. Ath 20 Oct. 1918, to inf. your
that I concus
proposal
that the portion's
island named
of the island
or Dumbell
Cheung Chan, Foland, marked the flam
you format
should be declared
Suropean reservation.
(Signed) WALLIS H. LONG
11.15 per
HONG KONG
GrabFC OCT 15
Jen венеанай
Sitication in
Arges that array events
an to Mir sky aor
Last previous Paper. apply to 14 koup.
Anod tel.
The /18.
rber's 54234
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band cofing to M. of M. officially
Mr Collins
& ask for abs ons
cofry to R.FT.E. Citée Blize
31/10/18
into these pointo.
than when the Fermant
Yes. The Im of the weat
who I raised artis
first adumbrated his scheme. I understand That they
satisfied that
danger of diverting the trans-rlichment trade in ore is negligible; first-brearen dirent Hansit to smelling centres other than H. King is much less convenient;
(14174-4 h.) Wt. 5426-16. 80m, 11/17
D&S. G122: 41.
second because
there would
theid because
the Johanese
advantage in it;
to the intent towhich
couvemently a profitably be carried
direct shipment of
Like Co.
will tote
The for ignores the pesduction
by the H. Kong suvelling works. I am
told that plastically all
ter is ovelled in
H. Kong.
foundries in the
to be 15
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that I can
why their produce should be
exemplest from
was the clones put
the 1.5. f omellato.
31.10.15
TELEGRAM from the Officer Administering the of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for
Dated 29th October, 1918.
Colonies. Rrat 30 OCT 18
(Received Colonial Office, 11.15 p.m. 29th October, 1918)
20 49260.
6.a.9. 50583.
October Chamber of Commerce joins wita me in urging most strongly that arrangements as to tin should not apply to HongKong. HongKong is merely a centre for transhipment and it is not a producing country. If maximum price fixed there is grave danger of Chinese Yunnan tin which now passes through Hongkong en route for various destinations being diverted overland at heavy loss to colony. It should be sufficient to fix price in consuming markets instead of in part of transit. Financial control over MBK here negligible at present.
second, because if
there would
the Johanese coun
advantage in it;
shand became
to the roland Bowhich
couvemently a profitably be carried
direct shipment of
plane whatever whe
The for ignores
will the
the production of
by the H. Kong smelting work. Sam
told that practically all
teir is melted in
H. King.
There seen to be 15 foundries in the
There is
Colony. one why Examplect from any
produce should
respective feed
the 1.5. f smellets.
As proposed
31.10.15
that can
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NR CONFIDENTIAL.
Rr 27 Cl
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG. 1st. November, 1918.
In continuation of Sir Henry May's
Confidential Despatch of the 21st. May, I have the honour to
report certain further matters that have arisen in connection
with the shipping control.
The question of the renewal of insurance
against war risk, referred to in paragraph 12 of that
Despatch, was very carefully considered by Sir Henry May. The
Vital Requirements Committee were, with one exception,
opposed to renewal; while the Unofficial Members of the
Legislative Council were divided on the subject. The Executive
Council, having the various opinions before them, voted with
one dissentient against renewal. The insurance was according-
-ly allowed to lapse.
The profits from the controlled vessels
approximate at the present time to some $300,000 monthly. The
money thus derived is kept separately and apart from revenue;
and it therefore remains available as a war insurance sinking
Londlosure!.
I enclose a list of the vessels now
under control. The first fourteen named were taken over at
the commencement of the scheme. The last three were
requisitioned in August.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
WALTER LONG, M.P.,
Ondosures 2 to
8.0 25732
regarding the
I enclose copies of correspondence requisitioning of the S. S. "Kolya".
It will be seen that in the letter of the
27th. July to the Commodore regarding the S. S. "Kolya" reference was made to the assistance that the vessel would be able to render in relieving the coal situation. Under the authority of your telegram of the 12th. May, 1917, the S.S. / "Wollowra" was requisitioned by the Naval Authorities on
behalf of this Government at the end of November, 1917; and she was employed in bringing the Kailan Mining Administra- -tion's coal to the Colony both for Government account and for distribution to certain essential industries. Since the requisition scheme came into operation the S. 5. "Telemachus", "Rotorua", "Patriot", and "Ching Chow" have been diverted to carry coal on various occasions; and the "Patriot" and "Ching Chow" are still employed in bringing the Kailan Hining Administration's coal. It has thus been possible to furnish supplies of coal and coke to the Naval and Military Authori- -ties, and to various industries such as the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, Hongkong Steel Foundry, Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Company, Hongkong Mectric Company. In addition, this Government has for some time past supplied, and still continues to supply at a cheap rate 1,200 tons of coal monthly to the Chinese Section of the Kowloon-Canton Railway. Without this assistance that section would be unable to continue its service, owing to its financial embarassment.
The requisitioned vessels have been put
to various other uses. In consequence of a request by the Government of the Straits Settlements for assistance in carry- -ing Chinese labour to that Colony the S. S. "Wollowra" was
chartered
chartered for that purpose at a very favourable rate. The
S. S. "Haimun" has been diverted to carry cement for Government Works at Penang. The S. S. "Haihong" was lent to
Enclosures $849.
2.0. 46922
the Naval Authorities to carry reinforcements from the Manchester Regiment to Vladivostock.
The accounts in connection with the requisitioned vessels are kept by Mr. F. W. Cary, Expense Accounts Officer at the Naval Yard, who is also Secretary to the Control Comittee. He is assisted by a European clerk in the Naval Yard. The audit is conducted by the Government Auditor, who at present confines himself to the checking of payments and receipts, with an occasional test audit of accounts and vouchers in detail; shortness of staff rendering it impossible to do more at the present time. I shall be glad to learn whether you consider a complete audit to be necessary. It must be remembered that this Government does not accept an Auditor's Certificate as evidence of the correctness of a vessel's accounts; but that Mr. Cary checks the vouchers in detail. A complete audit would entail very heavy work, of a mature to which the Goverment Audit Staff
are not accustomed.
I enclose copies of correspondence with
Colonel Thomson regarding the revised rates of hire for tramp steamers. The new rates were introduced with effect from date of requisition of the vessels affected.
I may take this opportunity to acknow- -ledge the receipt of your telegram of the 3rd. October. The question before this Government was whether, when a vessel was chartered by the omers at a low rate and was sub-charter- -ed one or more times at a largely increasing rate, the Government could make arrangements direct with the last sub-
-charterer
-charterer to hire the vessel to him at approximately the
rate which he was in fact paying.
With regard to my telegram of the 26th.
September, there were grounds for supposing that the omers
of a certain ship, in anticipation of the Government control,
had chartered her to certain conniving parties at a figure far
below her market value. The ship was diverted temporarily for
Government account; and, in view of the last paragraph of your telegram of the 3rd. October, the ship has been handed to
the owners who have chartered her to another party at a rate
approved by the Control Committee.
I have the honour to be,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Clausthorm
Officer Administering the Government.
Enclosure/
List of Vessels under control.
"Haitan",
"Haihong".
"Manapouri".
"Castlefield".
"Phoumpenh".
"Chingchow".
"Rotorua".
"Upolu".
"Telemachus".
"Patriot".
"Wollowra".
"Lien зhing".
.*Haimm".
"Brisbane".
"Amherst".
"Comelia".
"Hok Canton".
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TELEGRAM.
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Colonel Thomaon, Bombay.
Colonial Secretary, Hongkong. REC
22nd. July, 1918.
REG 27 8
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The Imperial Government have given permission, in reply
to my submission, for the Steamer Kolya to be requisitioned
and, after the completion of repairs, operated under the
Hongkong Scheme. As suggestions have been made by the owners
for the employment of the vessel under liner requisition, will
you please state whether or not you propose to requisition her,
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TELEGRA L
Colonial Secretary, Hongkong 27 C18
Colon Thomson, Bombay.
29th. July, 1918.
Your telegram of the 22nd. July. Steamer Kolya
will be most useful to this Government under local
scheme and necessary steps will be taken to requisition
Enclosure 4.
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· Kadrol,neamont fatnolOD
.arer,ylut .wes
GOVERMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG, 27th, July, 1918.
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malttalupaz od neúst eď [Ilw agete yzasesoom bas sandor
I have the honour to forr¤he înclosed
copy of a telegram received from Colonel Thomson regarding
the 5.8. "Kolya".
This vessel would be of the greatest assistance to this Government for purposes of relieving the coal situation; and I propose accordingly, if you see no
Colonel Thomson's objection, to send the enclosed telegram. telegram was in Admiralty Cipher, and I would ask you to be so good as to have the reply sent, at the expense of this
Government, in the same cipher.
I have, etc.,
Bd. F.H. MAY,
Governor, &c..
The Commodore-in-Charge.
Enclosure
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Admiralty.
6th. September,
Rr 27 C18
Tafel vyhrt .IVA,SKOHOKOH
beagione eit bzawrot of wonod sdt svad I
anibrager noemort fenoloð mort bevisası ustɣsist a to vgOJ ."ayfoX" .8,2 eut
JEarasta ont to ad blion Isasar sinh
edt gulvetiaz to asaoqtuq zot Jnsamisvað skilj od sonatalana on 996 woy ti. „ylanib tonna saógory I bus ¡noljautis Isoo a'noamodt fenofo , matga Ist basolone sit base of moitos (do
ad of woy dan blwow I bna zadqk0 y‡ fazimba ni saw asтyo Int aldt to satisque sit ta insa yişən edt svad of as boog da
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For Shipping Committee.
"KOLYA" transferred to
control of Andrew Weir & Co. under Liner Requisition.
Admiralty.
9th. September, 1918.
Your 952 Depship Bombay informed the Colonial Secretary Hongkong that the Imperial Government had given permission for "KOLYA" after completion of repairs to be
Acting under requisitoned and operated under the Hong Scheme. these instructions I have requisitioned "KOLYA" for the Hong Kong Government.
Coal is urgently required for the Dockyard and by arrangement with the Hong Kong Government I have taken the KOLYA on full requisition for so long as she is required to
Request instructions. complete Admiralty stock of coal.
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Admiralty.
12th. September, 1918.
"KOLYA". There appears to be misunder- Tour 577. -standing regarding permission stated to have been given by Imperial Government for vessel to be requisitioned after com- -pletion of repairs and operated under Hong Kong Scheme. This misunderstanding doubtless arises from Ministry's telegram of ( 18th. July to Zir@onique which was not intended to modify telegram 691 of 4th. June stating that vessel should be released to owners after discharge cargo. This release implied some period of freedom from requisiton and unless there are strong objections owners should be allowed to carry out charter to Andrew Veir & Co. under which vessel would be
operated
of berretalists "AXION"
.satt Immoð gaiqqinë rol
.nois istupefi zənli Tabor ** A zlə▼ wathna to lostnos
operated by that firm for British Government's account.
This would mean withdrawal of requisition which in the circumstancescannot be fairly maintained. Repeated to
Zirconique .
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Istuoiot ari hamtolat yaimed qiriaqət 200 twof
navia ber Jnamujetoð íatzequi edt tædt ancian。A VIBISTOS 2
að of sılaqar to molt(qmos zette "AYJUX" zot moleblazeq
zebnu gritɔā .emedɔë gn.Ħ edt zobku batatsqo bas bensflaluper
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.JNEMAISTOÐ gnol
yď bna bragdocɑ edt tot bazluper pitnsgru al Leo
odt nadej oved I jasmatavoð gaọl gnok add ddiw JnOMSJABTIS
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-moo tatts banoitiatupor eɗ at [seasy 101 Jnsmitavoð. Leins
aldt, a 13.foß gnol gnok Isbau betarego bna ariaqat to moltsiq.
to marys let a'qztetnim mort esatta aasitdvob galbaaðsteðnuaim
vilhom et bebastmi Jon saw dotie suplaceri3 of yINT THIBI
of blunde Ignasv jadi guidata soul Jits to 193 marza Ist
|baliqni sassist stat ogisɔ saradosib qutla exonwo of basssist
8x8 919di A8sinu bra noj izlupax mert moboart to boiroq suos
JUO XIIBO of bawolla að bluorie atenwo anoidos tdo gnotta
ad blow Iszasy dolda rahau .00 ± 11,7 WHIɓNA O‡ TAJTAŃS
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of batnaqeЯ .bonietniem ɣázlat od Jongo3sonaj amuotiɔ
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Enclosure
Translation of Code Telegram.
To......
Date....
REC 27 18
Shipping Controller, Bombay. .Colonial Secretary, Hongkong, .8th. October, 1918.
1625. Please explain circumstances of Grahams applying on behalf of Andrew Weit for licence for steamer "Kolya" for voyage from Calcutta to Durban in view of my 789 of 22nd. July your 89 of 29th. July your demi officials of 19th. August and 20th. August. Also please inform me your system of subcharters as vessels requisitioned by you are applying to me for licences at rates of freight as high as 77 Rupees per ton.
Shipping Controller.
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Enclosure
Translation of CODE Telegram.
Colonial Secretary, Hongkong.
R 27 C18
Deputy Shipping Controller, Bombay.
9th. October, 1918.
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To 28 suey yiul „baSS to 291 yu to weir mi nadruů od sttun [«Q .derana .djbs has deimpà „ddel to #leloittɑ Imsb tuoy yiul .ntes ZlocṛOT EN UTedındadua To modore Troy em mrotni ceneiq oei▲ to bejet da egoneoil rol em od zaiyiqgs one woy yd henoltisluper
.not req sesquí TV so dgid so Jégier)
Your telegram 8th. October. Kolya was duly
requisitioned under local scheme but Admiralty in
telegram of 6th. September notified that vessel was
transferred to control of Andrew Teir under liner
requisition.
SECRETARY.
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Enclosure
Translation of Code Telegram.
From......
REC ..Colonial Secretary Rongkong. ..Colonel Thomson, Bombay.
..19th. July, 1918.
ylub Bow aɣio „zafutoð „djé mezga ist wor
NË VISTIMbā žuď ensdon isool rebnu benoitteluper aaw Issast jant beitikon radnetqaƐ .48 to meras Int zenil zebnu zis) werħnd to Iozzmos of battaÎENSIJ .noitteluper
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Naval Authorities state that increased rates have
been approved for tramp steamers under Imperial requisition. Is
it the intention of the Shipping Controller that similar rates should be paid to trampe under Hongkong scheme if so should not the two cargo liners under that scheme receive corresponding
increase.
Secretary..
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Enclosure
Translation of Code Telegram.
..Colonel Thomson, Bombay 27 C18
..Colonial Secretary, Hongkong.
.....26th. July, 1918.
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I moistuper isirequl Tehnu stemede quand rol bevorige meed sodar Ilmie Jedd tellovén∞ gaiqqidƐ edit to moltmetal end di
Jon hinode os ti smeros scolanoli tebou eqment of bing ed hivors anitnoqretros eviest omadas dedd show creati ogrno owd and
.5800TONİ
832. Your telegram 19th. July. 434 Commodore
Hongkong is in the possession of the revised rates of hire introduced March 1st.,1918. London wires rates apply to Tramp Steamers and small steamers under Hongkong scheme but not to Liners Oilers and Coasters.
margele ebo to notdelenst
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bag Cavern Vel.
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HONG KONG
RG 4 NOV 18
M's Lefever
no suitable foot available for him. recommendo
he be inwalided
To W.A. Sefever 19 how. /18. J
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4. To var. 294, cons
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Mr Dinor
Cofy LE CA. ref 38635 wood
custrating them to terminate Me Lefeverá
in www ofthe result of his med exam
afformant with affect from the date of the
for's bat. Entegration of a grant of a panoner
lang matter for the consor
DAS G122 41.
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notice of termination can be given either by you or by us on behalf of the Government, and no special form of
The rules as to gratuity,173 notification is necessary.
leave etc. are shown in the "Conditions of Service”.
Capt. Wood
Will you please get out a precedent
sheving how we proceed in the case of the dis-
charge of a Policeman from H. Kong on the ground of ill bealth. I expect we shall have to do it ourselves,
different but the case is d÷rrenent from that or retirement ordinarily, since these police ran are :dd/dgiddy suc- cessive terms of five years with leave in between, and they get a bonus if they go before: be coming pen-
sionable.
Grown Agents
We love looked through
our records
since 1909 and
precedthat in the
of the discharge of a Polimer from H. K. on the
ground of ill health. Cam
proceed in this case.
2.72. Word
My Collins
"M" Department. Crown Agents Office.
12-11-18.
Write to all Lefever sazrightat, i neser
of fors til.
Jite MAD. report 1, the S.JS regeot's that he must call for hate of our
him to retire from his post with effect from [ Now] (date of fors til.), ma that portion of grant of gratuit
spension is being referred to for. for his
coto CA. - net 38630? coft for.
9.7.0. 13/01/18
Colonial Office.
trace no precenent.
W.A.Lefever was engaged in Hong Kong 29/12/14, no douot on the usual conditions.
The conditions of service were ameniei in 1915, but I attach for easy reference) a copy of them as
Presumably received from Hong Kong in January 1914.
Me Towell
Funderstand from CA. that Me Lefever is
enquiring when he well hear about his
gratuity.
? Fuf him that fare has not been time for a
rfly is be read from dad that he will be wild,
amo o come and une
15 14/19.
F.A. 6/2/19 12/6/2/19
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE IN THE HONG KONG POLICE FORCE
No married man will be enlisted, and no married quarters will
On attaining the be provided until after promotion to rank of Sergeant. rank of sergeant Officers whether married or unmarried will be required to contribute 4 per cent of their salaries to the Widows' & Orphans' Pension Fund.
per annum.
The pay is £100 rising by biennial increments of £10 to £120
Note For purposes of local payment 80% of this salary will be converted into dollars at the rate of 1/9 and the remainder at what will approximately be the average Hong Kong demand rate from the 15th of the preceding month to the 15th of the month for which salary is to be paid. In fixing the rate no fraction less than a farthing will be calculated.
Full pay will be drawn from the late of embarkation.
A bounty of £15 will be paid on enlistment.
Each Officer is allowed to remit home, through the Government, any aun not exceeding his half-day, but only at the market rate of exchange.
Subject to the 6.
The engagement will be for five years only. approval of the Captain Superintendent of Police and the Principal Civil Medical Officer a Constaple can re-engage for a further term of five"
7. At the expiration of each of these terms of five yes rat service he becomes entitled to a second class retum passage nome.
(a) And he can apply through the Captain Superintendent of Police for permission to return to the service within a perici not exceeding nine months.
(0) Should this application be approved, he will receive half-pay iuring his aosence and a return passage to the Colony,
(c) On his return he shall be reinstated in his relative position in the Force.
Should be not take leave out remain in the Colony at the expiration of each or either of these two terms of five years' servie, he will receive a sum equal to three months pay of his substantive rank by way of bonus.
9. Should he be allowed to continue in the Force on the completion of his second term of service, he may on his final retirement, be allowed a pension according to regulations from time to time issued by the Colonial Government with the approval of the Secretary of State. Under the regulations recently issues, no pension will be granted for less than fifteen years' service, nor until the officer has reached the age of 45 years, excent in case of retirement on the ground of ill-health
Should a Constable be compelled to retire througn ill-health before ten years, a gratuity of one month's pay for each year's service may be granted.
On joining the service each man has to provide himself with a uniform box, the cost of which is $5.
The hours of duty are such as the Captain Superintendent of Police may direct. They vary, but in the majority of cases do not exceed 8 hours in the 24 for Water Police, and 6 hours in the 24 for Land Police.
He will have to attend School for one hour each day four days
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14. Police Officers in charge of Stations in certain Rural Districts are required to perfora, in addition to their Police Duties, duties for the Sanitary Department, Harbour Department and Land Orrice without extra remuneration.
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he is passed as efficient. three or four days a week unti 1
16. fuel and
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TELEGRAM from the Officer Admil
NOV 18 Govern
181 ment of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
Dated 2nd November.
(Received Colonial Office 3.40 p.m. 2nd November 1918).
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With reference to your despatch of 23rd.
August No.182 no suitable post available for Lefever recommend that he be invalided.
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Messaga Foru; & 176
Tal Address -'' SIGNALLY, AVE," LONDON
Telephone: 3832 LONDON WALL Lines
TELEGRAM
ARSE CABLE STATI ELECTRA HOUSE, FINSBURY PAYEMENT.
GOVERNMENT.
won1.3 housu ba Upe
inquiry tổng this "Talcemia can be attended to
(PRIORITY.)
Outer Circir
Inner Cirrte
of this copy.
Remarks.
Examples, PW 3.46 pm. HL 3.55 ■.m.
Fin for list of Company's Stations in London and Telephone Numbers
Time Received
Clarka Yume and Date.
The first line of this Tele
contains the following particulars in the unde nasod:-Number of Message, Office of Origin. Number of Words, Date, Time handed in, (în Letters - see Ciuck shove,) and Official Instructions.
XJA 19 2
HONGKONG
CHAPELRIES
to your des
August he UNCOMIC 182
with of $5
SUITABLE
LEFEVER RARITATEM I INVALIDED "
I 3.5 Bok
ilable for
POST ARCHPASTOR
52872 Allong
Wa Lefever Sog.
Ms Emmens 14/1/18
19 No. 1918.
I am &c. to mif you
that the
Hadi Med. Glow, to this Deft. has
reported that
unfit for
active service in the Police Deft.
the Covello 2016.1.1% of tithing, that the 099 of
Cofy this to Mf. 18650.
Mr Immens to note
of Copy 60.5. 294,
I long to whom the matter
referred, has stated that there is no suitable vacancy
in the Colving to which
might be affid. Me Long
therefore regrates that he must to retire from
upon you
the Police service of St thing
from the clate of this
The question
the grant of a grativity for service in the Colony
is being referred to the oag
his woman.
1 codi G. Bi
14th Feb. 1919.
Wa Lefever, Sogn
381. Ommer + 7/2/19 Cowell 10.
Mr. Grindle.
Mr. Lambert.
Sir H. Read.
Sir G. Fiddes.
Mr. Howins.
Mr. Long.
with ref. to the letter
(cattley) this Dept. of the 19 the from your recent enquiry of the C.A.
оли т.с.
hat there has t
been sufficient time for
refly to be received
to the top which was
addressed
in Now. last
is the sag of thong
grant to
you of a grabaty in redfect of your
perrie in
The Police Dept. of Wong.
2. à fur.
be addressed to
comm. I will
receift of
minediately the refly from the 0.09
of Sokong.
(ed) G. Grindle
Last previous Paper.
16359 Row.
Fee to fou.
22 hou bo
Home Office I
11 Dec./18.57679
HONG KONG
со 52875
REC 4 NOV 18
Persons from thong interned in Australia
The Gard. Qust, enquires by it, as to disposal and of war of requested mistus: presumes bay will
be refatriated: they old not return to WK.
Mr. Collins
Calle Disor
See also 42633 beloir.
?Dft lerentl
che Comell
Mi Collins
Mu freen
See more
cirauden tel: 54149.
? Wait for reff to this tel
? Diff Commonto Pofe W. Deft to be cancelled
Next subsequent Paper.
6.0.54149/18 Creat Long s3125
See how on 537257
15/11/18
(141744 h.) Wt. 5126-16. 30m, 11/17 D&S G122 41.
Rea? 4 NOV 18
Telegram from the Officer Administering the Goverment of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. (Received Colonial Office 3.40 p.m. 2nd November, 1918).
Governor General Australia has enquired by telegraph what are my wishes with regard at end of war disposal of persons from Hong Kong interned in Australia. I presume that such persons will be repatriated to
their countries byt should be glad of instructions what reply should be sent. They should not return here.
Labi apong he "Bur”
spel. avonte wOP LEONIU POLS"
(Mega Form 54174.)
Tab Address "SIGNALLY, AVE,'
"LONDON Telophone-3832 LONDON WALL 14 Linge
TELEGRAM
GOVERNMENT.
ISSUED FROM CHIEF CABLE
(PRIORITY)
HRY PAYEMENT.
ELEX TRA
Doubtful words should be OFFICIALLY repeated. See Rufe Book NV No inquiry napacting this "Telegram can be attended to without production
Nee back of form for list of Company's Stations in London and Telephonh
Tifa Reosived. Clerk's Noma and Date.
Ouiet Circir AM inner Creig
M. PW 8,46 pm.
HL 9.65 a.m.
The first line of this Telegram contains the following pie Drs in the unfer Number of Message, Office of Origin, Number of Words, Date, Time handed i, (un Letters: see Clock sisve,) and Official Instructions.
HONGKONG
2 KC BG PHK
CHAPELRIES
for foul of
GLYPTICA HAS
ENQUIRED
by telegraph what are
ISTRIDINGS TORCHBOYS MY
with regard at end of war disposal &
WISHES RECIDIATE TIPSURLY reposal ED PERSONS
from Hong Kong
HIPPIADES
in Austratio
INTERNED LARACHNIFAN
I fracom
PLUMBOSTIB
to their
SUCH PERSONS
SURGELESS COUNTRIES
with at refily should the cent
SILVERGOD
repatriated
TOUCHPIECE / RELICTION should be glad of instruction BUT GENOVESAS FINK SPOT
they should not
REMUDARES SACKFUL ISILVERGOD SEDATION
RF. 23 C 18
bac Severn 1020 hen
Last previons Paper.
Andḍ Tel. 2. Jan 19
Уг алоб в
To C.Agents.
Jaw. /19
Sepp's Cafso
Apothecary
Appt. abd be filled of a soon as possible. When may the be expected
M: Corull;
whether they
? Ask Min of habour Appt Deft
furnish the names
any candidates who might be suitable 2.s
the post in question
and inform Gov. H.K. (that so
pt we have not been able to obtain
a suitable candidati for further efforts
"la Mm Rohinoor
Next subsequent Paper
(14174) Wt. 5426-16. 50m, 1197
being mads
23/12/18
but that
? any obrons. We have hied W.0.
D&B. G12/ 41.
Pharmaceutical Somaly.
CA. have nantly Shaina 6007 dispenens for E.A. (ex-sergeants disabled sergeant. RAME). F'an that Sugeant dispenser RAME will do for
this post and
It would be worth white
Commelting C.A. (perhaps first by telephone
-Int Ransom M.Deft)
they could find one?
to whether
H57226.12.18
Send the p. of for by minute tom Ransom asking him as
? Aak C.A. to advertire for a suitable candidatɛ, sending them a 189 copy of p. of fr., Enel in 13585/18, for tell them
to charge the cost of the advertisements to H. K. funds
+ inform Gov. H. K. by tel as proposed inguinate of 23/12/18
81/12/18
31.12.08 atone
26.12.18 atonce
Crown Agents
Could you find
suitable ex.
- grant or disabled sergeant, R.A.M.C, who
would do for the affrorntment of Apothecary
coloring offeri
B. A. Hinn
We have no candidate before
the qualifuation ramad
Colonial Office 27/12/18
Tut prisent with
The men for Part-affoma
mostly sanitary factors and not qualified dispensers
Probably the quiched way
to advertire.
probable
a R.N. or
li ford a man would be
R.M.LI Me
magher be
is reggeted by It. Kong justrum-1/30/14/65
Gar 73585.
TELEGRAM from the Officer Administng the Govern- ment of Hong Kong to the Secretar G 23 EC 18.
Colonies.
(Received Colonial Office 10.20.p.m. 21st
December 1918.)
l'y despatch 10th January 4. Appointment should be filled up as soon as possible. Then may
expected.
(Manga Pri
maupun JBIS')
Torte y EC 18]
GOVERNMENT.
(PRIORITYJ
VE, LONDON
Telephone 3632 LONDON WALL (4 Lines)
TELEGRAM
"UNIET CABLE STATION IR! HOUSE, FINSBURY PAVEMENT. REPLIES SVLD BE ORDERED
Via Eastern-
Doubtful words should be OFFICIALLY repeated. See Rule Book.
No inquiry romperting this Telegram can be attan-led to without production of thig (op,
See back of form for list of Company's Stations in Lond Clerks Names and Date.
and Telephone Numbers.
ORIGINAL
Chuter Circle
Inner Circle
SATRAL STATION
The first line of this Telegram ontains the following particulars in the order nanod:-Number of Message, Office of Origin, Number of Wonds, Date, Time handed in, (mn Letters: see Clock abova,) and Official Instructions.
XJA 3 21
HONGKONG
21: KA BG PHO
CHAPELRIES Late
hyouch 10 Ian appointmentshones be filled up as soon as jasuall
UBERGEDD
WT4 ALUNTIUM ESTO#UKE
lohen may it be expected.
Sent 12.20 Pmi
Apothecary
Feligroup
Bondenor Hong Kong
3=21.1/1/19
Mr. Bhatt
2 Jan 19 M.E.J.
upholding
Your telegra
telegra 21 December
calo hort
Unable obtain suitabl
plestiodon ebibab
candidate at present Further efforts being
Mr. Grindia.
Mr. Lambert.
Sir H. Read.
Sir G. Fiddes.
Mr. Hewins,
Mr. Long.
overleaf)
Zeltemen, gad
62030 Hay King
3 Jaw. 1919.
an att hansmit-
the accomp. paper of particulars of
the vacant cufft: of Afollesar
i the Mad:
Deft. of H.K., to request you to
suitable candidate for
advertise for
the post. The cost
the advertisementă
should be charged to I.K. funds.
9.7.0.1/1/1
du Baba Severn 308
WA Hifia
Rafar's partian
dfts (tel: 0.
Last previous Paper.
Coff C. Agents. 13 Jand and Teb. 10th Sebig you Copy Treamy 12756./1992 000 12/19
HONG KONG
Sterling Loans
Suggests
Conversion
[RE. 26 C18.
of the Sterling Loans
into a silver one & sends copy memo. Treas I sething out advantages of such conversion. If scheme approved, C. apto she be bad to purchase Ut Kong Inscribed Stook at or below yo a draw on Colony for the purpose: requests reply, the holegraph.
Lo Antrobus Grown Agents
this, please? of you prefer
the despatch &
observation
you officially.
in present circumstances looks attractive.
We should love to obtain Treasury
concurrence as
an ja ty
orifical
to the acceptance of the new bonds in security agst the 11 th Bank's sathismen NextHaubsequent Paper. Beckett
(14174—4) Wt. 5426-16. 50, 11,17
The shouls to glow if you would refer this
D & S. 122 41.
tus officially as is in a large gestion oth figures require some thought! There are howsay
bun at one. one or twos pirate which scar
sis istenßßen Hock is at present about 74, after allowing for 2 1⁄2 scenter interest accrued, to tut
Hoch at less be chouls certainly not obtine
than that, but we know that there is actualy market in the Back which is firmly held by
hes could doubtlen,
makes an oper to Investor. com often principend often, but we should it b
business with them at as likely to be able to de how a figure as 74. Scalculate their of the Hoykoy Auch could be bought at 78 the transaction might
he clove introut lows, bet dabe if that would be advisable,
Hals As regards puretining quivelant Sharks, any Selected must be of the same standing & rudarenable me orators the same dateat the Hoykoy thack, and it is not likely that be should be any more successful in purchasing teens time the the Haykony thanks, of conne sufficiently low price ughtles any stock which was at a Lelected the transaction might prove a food one it would he a pare speculations as, if the date The repayment differed from that of the Krystory thank it would not he certain at what price the stock right be When the way
was required, and if the rate of interess was different the chance of having the semount required bords depend on the accumulation Iten darige made between to amount of interest liability Each year on
Hay to Hack the internt carved out in vestiment It we have that this best bike the personal (chreit hononte prosibility of the actual parebone of Haykan Wack) tor speculations to be worth comidering. If you wished the question tones officiity we will, in the meanting book into the figures & meche in queries is to shut posibility tore might be of parting any of the H.K. Stock in.
The actual date of his de dumpteri shie Heyken Has is 15 April 1943 bat before has the power to resem at per at any time now
but notice.
Jan: 3.1919.
[Re: 26 C18
HONGKONG.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
2nd. November, 1918.
I have the honour to inform you that
during the debate on the second reading of the Supply Bill
in the Legislative Council on the 17th October, the Senior
Un-officiel Member (Mr. Landale) speaking on behalf of his
colleagues mede a suggestion to the effect that the Sterling
Loans should be converted into a silver one seeing that