A wireless telegraph bill regulate the use of broadcasting andj receiving radio sets has _been proposed and will be introduced to ithe next session of the Legislative Council. In view of the agitation [through the radi the Government has deemed it expedi lent to meet ithe situation by this proposed enactment, The general provisions of the bill are that the Governor-
{in-Council is given very wide power {to regulate wireless telegraphy within the Colony and in British vessels} fof local registration. Broadcasting, jand receiving instruments must be sensed. Failure to obtain a licence is an offence to be punished by a fine not exceeding 12 months.
Unlike Shanghai and Japan, Hongkong falls far behind in radio} Jdevelopment for thus far no broad~ leasting station for amusement. purposes has existed. At one time it, was. thought that the possession, lof a wireless set would. enable the jowner to receive or send out} secretly messages or intelligence
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