PAPERS laid before the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL of Hongkong 1916
Table of Contents
1. Accident to His Majesty the King
Correspondence Regarding the
2. Central Police Station Extension
Report of the Public Works Committee on the
3. Estimates for 1917
Financial Statements in Connection With the
4. Estimates of Expenditure
Abstract Showing Differences Between the Estimates for 1916 and 1917
5. Executive Council
Correspondence Relating to the Petition for Greater Representation of the Public on the
6. Jackson, Sir Thomas
Resolution Passed By the Executive and Legislative Councils on the Death of
7. Jinrikisha Shelter adjoining the Star Ferry Wharf, Kowloon
Report of the Public Works Committee on the
8. Jurors
List of, for 1916
9. Kowloon Bay Reclamation Scheme
Correspondence Relating to the
10. Kowloon Railway Station
Report on Progress Up to 31st December, 1915
11. Legislative Council
Correspondence Relating to the Petition for Greater Representation of the Public on the
12. Public Works Committee
Report of Proceedings of the
13. Quarterly Return of Excesses on Sub-Heads Met By Savings Under Heads of Expenditure
For 4th Quarter of 1915
14. Quarterly Return of Excesses on Sub-Heads Met By Savings Under Heads of Expenditure
For 1st Quarter of 1916
15. Quarterly Return of Excesses on Sub-Heads Met By Savings Under Heads of Expenditure
For 3rd Quarter of 1916
16. Quarterly Return of Excesses on Sub-Heads Mey By Savings Under Heads of Expenditure
For 2nd Quarter of 1916
17. Reservoir adjoining Elliott Battery
Report of the Public Works Committee on the Substitution of Retaining Walls for Face Walls
18. Tytam Tuk
Diagram of Low Level Dam Under Construction at, Showing Progress to 31st December, 1915
19. Tytam Tuk
Diagram of Low Level Dam Under Construction at, Showing Progress to 30th June, 1916
20. Wei-Hai-Wei
Agreement for Removal of Prisoners Under Sentence from, to Hongkong
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HONGKONG.
ACCIDENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING.
Laid before the Legislative Council by Command of His Excellency
the Governor, February 24th, 1916.
The following correspondence has taken place between His Excellency the Governor and the Secretary of State for the Colonies with reference to the telegrams received reporting that His Majesty the KING had met with an accident when visiting the troops in Flanders:
No. 351.
SIR,
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG, 2nd November, 1915.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your code telegrams of the 29th and 30th October concerning the accident to His Most Gracious Majesty. These telegrams were published in the Press and quickly re-assured the public. On behalf of the people of this Colony I have now to convey my humble duty and to express the deep regret with which the news of His Majesty's misadventure was received.
The Right Honourable
ANDREW BONAR LAW, M.P.,
&c.,
&c.,
I have, &c.,
&c.
F. H. MAY,
Governor, &c.
HONGKONG. No. 338.
SIR,
DOWNING STREET,
18th December, 1915.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 351 of the 2nd November, regarding the accident to His Majesty the KING, and to inform you that it has been laid before His Majesty, who has commanded me to convey to you an expression of his appreciation of the sympathy of the people of Hongkong.
Governor
Sir F. H. MAY, K.C.M.G.,
&c.,
&e..
&c.
I have, &c.,
A. BONAR LAW.
No. 1.
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HONGKONG.
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS
PUBLIC
OF THE
WORKS
COMMITTEE
at a Meeting held on the 15th March, 1916.
Laid before the Legislative Council by Command of His Excellency the Governor, June 22nd, 1916.
PRESENT:
The Honourable the Director of Public Works, (WILLIAM CHATHAM, C.M.G.), Chairman.
the Colonial Treasurer, (ALEXANDER MACDONALD THOMSON).
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Mr. WEI YUK, C.M.G.
Mr. PERCY HOBSON HOLYOAK.
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ABSENT:
Mr. EDWARD SHELLIM.
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Central Police Station Extension.-(C.S.O. 1 in 4634/1912.)
The Chairman informed the Committee that the whole of the property formerly known as Inland Lot No. 3 had been resumed by Government at a cost of over $240,000 and that it was now proposed to utilize practically the whole of this area for the erection of a large block of Offices, Recreation Rooms, Dormitories, &c., in connection with the Central Police Station. He submitted plans showing that the proposed building would be 4 storeys in height and that, owing to the difference in level between Hollywood Road and the Compound of the Police Station, the two lower storeys, whilst standing above the level of Hollywood Road, would be almost entirely below the level of the Compound.
The plans showed that, in addition to the entrance-halls and staircase, the two lower storeys would contain a large gymnasium, two recreation rooms, a reading room, with bar attached, 3 rooms for the Police Reserves, a changing room, an armoury, three store- rcoms and a kitchen for Indian Constables, besides extensive lavatory accommodation for Europeans, Indians and Chinese. The main floor, which was approximately level with the Station Compound, would contain offices for the Assistant Superintendent of Police, the Chief Inspector and the Clerical Staff, a large room for Detectives, an apartment for Finger Print records, two detention rooms, a dormitory for 22 Indian Constables and certain lavatory accommodation. The top floor would contain dormitories for 22 Indian Constables and 102 Chinese Constables, together with the necessary mess rooms and kitchens and a scullery.
Two alternative designs, marked A and B, for the principal elevation, fronting on Hollywood Road, were submitted.
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The estimated cost of the building was $265,000.
After full consideration of the matter, the Committee agreed to recommend that the building be proceeded with in accordance with the plans submitted, the design marked "B" being adopted for the principal elevation.
Laid before the Legislative Council this 22nd day of June, 1916.
A. G. M. FLETCHER,
Clerk of Councils.
W. CHATHAM,
Chairman.
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1916
HONGKONG.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTIMATES FOR 1917.
Laid before the Legislative Council by Command of His Excellency
the Governor, October 17th, 1916.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities on the 31st December, 1915.
LIABILITIES.
C.
ASSETS.
CA
C.
Deposits not Available,
443,498.88
Subsidiary Coins,..
House Service Account,
3,950.97
Advances,
750,152.82
98,834.35
Postal Agencies,
11,861.73
Imprest.......
601,50
Overdraft, Bank,
2,397,698.38
Overdraft, Crown Agents' Current A/c.,
7,722.30
Crown Agents' Deposit Account,
Unallocated Stores, (P.W.D.),
Unallocated Stores, (Railway),..
1,137,391.30
814,584.44
109,818.46
Total Liabilities,
2,864,732.26
Suspense Account,
662.55
2,412,045.42
Debit Balance,
452,686.84
Total,......... .$ 2,864,732.26
Total,.........$2,864,732.26
[P.T.O.]
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ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ON 31ST DECEMBER, 1915, AND 31ST DECEMBFR, 1916,
(ESTIMATED).
1915.
Revenue,.
Expenditure,
.$ 11,786,106.73 15,149,267.54
Revenue, Expenditure,
1916.
$13,274,000.00
11,817.670.00
Deficit,...........
Balance of Assets, (1914),
3,363,160.81 2,910,473.97
Deficit, (1915),
Surplus,..... $ 1,456,330.00 452,686.84
Deficit, (1915),
452,686.84
Balance of Assets, (1916), $ 1,003,643.16
Dr.
LOAN ACCOUNT.
1915.
1916.
Cr.
1915.
1916 (Estimated).
Inscribed Stock Issues of 1893 and 1906 at
34% interest, to be paid off on the 15th April, 1943,
£1,485,732. 16. 5 £1,485,732. 16. 5 Sinking Fund,. £210,855. 8. 3. £236,190. 0. 0.
HONGKONG, 11th October, 1916.
E. D. C. Wolfe,
Treasurer.
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HONGKONG.
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ABSTRACT SHEWING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE FOR 1916 AND 1917.
Laid before the Legislative Council by Command of His Excellency
the Governor, October 31st, 1916.
INCREASE.
DECREASE.
PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS :-
PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS :
New Posts,...........
$ 54,890
Higher Exchange,
$ 33,819
Increase of Salaries,
13,317
Abolition of Posts,
58,552
Stipulated Increments,
40,196
Reduction of Salaries on new appointments,
42,897
Allowances,
13,016
Allowances,
8,594
Other Charges,
93,640
Other Charges,..
42,366
Do.,
Special Expenditure,
233,720
Do.,
Special Expenditure,........
154,303
Military Contribution,
666,085
Miscellaneous Services,
399,076
Public Works, Recurrent,.
8,800
Kowloon-Canton Railway: Expenses of Con- -
struction,
386,198
Public Works, Extraordinary,
266,000
Pensions,
21,300
Charge on account of Public Debt,
269,400
Charitable Services,
1,422
Total Increase,