formal channels of the Secretariat, "They always, back out by saying they can't do anything because of the international situation, 1. don't thinks Ihe Japanese would' object to the Chinese being compelled to move from th district," he concluded, Mr. W. A. Hogarth stated that the incoming committee should endeavour to assure themselves that their actions would not bring unwarranted repercussions as between the Council andthe Japanese or "Ta Tao" authorities, Such action would make it more diffeult for the Council to improve conditions. Tt "would be a wise step, he added, it members wore talk over the various questions with the "SAM. "before bringing them up at the Ratepayers' Mectin, In reply the Chairman stated that the Association would endeavour not embarrass the Council dealings with other authorities, He faded that It would confine itself far as possible to constructive ssu Jauestions to the Council.
'The committee was then elected as follows: "Messrs. 'N. F. Allman, Basset, JTW. Broke,' A. W. Buck, H.W. "Davis, J.-B, Bthrington, Frithjof Hoenhnke, L.' ¥. Hudec, G.E, Matthews, to prevent factories from spring up In the Western area, a non-mem= ber of the Association attending the meeting asked if It would not be possible for the authorities to out the power supply to such factories which could be classed as offensive, He added that if the power could bbe cut off, some measure of control could be exerted over these factorl many of which would" be com: pelled to move. tu reply the Chal man stated that he did not think 1 Council had any power in this dire than. The power supply was controlled by the Western District Power Ca. which supplied power to any consumer. regardless of the Counci Wishes, In the case of the, "Waterworks Ca,, however, it would be pos sible, he added,
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