Plans, 1928.—A report by the Commissioner of Public Works is submitted detailing the improvements which have been effected during 1027 and outlining his proposals for the current year, The suggestions put forward by the Economy Sub-Committee are illustrated on the plans submitted and these the Commissioner of Public Works states will effect a reduction of approxi mately Tls. 9,000,000 on the estimated cost of the improvements \duled, The plans of the several districts are inspected and, subject to one observation, the recommenda tions put forward are approved.
Attendance of Chinese Representatives—On behalf of his col-
Teagues, Mr. Pei thanks the Committee for inviting their attendance at this meeting, He expresses the hope that the knowledge t be gained by attendances at these meetings will lead to a clearer understanding of the manner in which Municipal affairs are conducted and eventually secure the ce-operation of the Chinese residents in Municipal activities, He assures the Committee that he and his col Teagues on' the newly formed Budget Committee will do all in their, power to attain this end, Introduction of Corporal Punishment—In a report submitted, the Commisstoner of Police advocates that in view of the recent increase of kidnapping and armed robberies within the Settlement the strongest. possible representations be made Sor the inclusion of corporal punishment in the sentences imposed by the Provisional Court. It is Jed that similar representations made in the past have been un-Successful, but in view of the new Bandit Law recently enacted by the Chinese Authorities for dealing with crimes of violence it is unanimously decided that this matter be again taken up with the Consular Body.
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