THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST MAY, 1898.
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Compensation.---Correspondence with reference to the advisability of recommending the Government to grant compensation for cubicles destroyed by the cleansing parties was read, and laid on the table.
The Medical Officer of Health addressed the Board and moved -
That this matter be considered this day three months. The Acting Registrar General addressed the Board and seconded. The Captain Superintendent of Police addressed the Board. The Board divided-
Ayes.
The Director of Public Works.
The Acting Registrar General. The Medical Officer of Health.
The President gave his casting vote against the motion.
Motion lost.
Noes.
The President, The Vice-President.
Mr. N. J. Ene.
The Captain Superintendent of Police addressed the Board and moved---
That the papers be referred back to Mr. Bryan and himself for a further report.
Mr. N. J. EDE seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Swine-Pens.-Correspondence having reference to the removal of certain cattle sheds and swine-peus from the proxi- mity of the Native Plague Hospital at Kennedy Town was read and laid on the table.
The Captain Superintendent of Police moved—
That the Secretary be instructed to communicate with the owner of the adjoining property with a view to obtain-
ing permission for the temporary removal of the swine-pens thereto.
The President seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Lodging-House. An application that a matshed be licensed as a common lodging-house was read, The Medical Officer of Health addressed the Board and moved→→
That the Board recommend that the licence be refused.
The Acting Registrar General seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Reports. The Surveyor's report concerning the drainage of "Beryl," Kowloon Point, was read. The President moved-
That a notice be served upon the owner requiring him to drain these premises in accordance with the report of the
Surveyor.
The Medical Officer of Health' seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
The Surveyor's Report for the quarter ending 31st March, 1898, was adopted and laid on the table.
Rinderpest.-A recommendation by the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, that Sassoon's Villa be declared free from the infection of Rinderpest was considered.
The Medical Officer of Health moved-
That the premises be declared by the Board free from the infection of Rinderpest.
The Captain Superintendent of Police seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Allowance for Quarters.-An application for a full month's rent allowance on transfer was considered. The Captain Superintendent of Police moved--
That the Board recommend the Government to pay the balance of the month's rent allowance in this case. Mr. N. J. EDE seconded.
Question--put and agreed to.
Bake-houses.-An application for the registration of a bake-house was considered.
The President moved--
That the premises be registered as requested.
Mr. N. J. EDE seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Mortality Returns.-The returns for the weeks ending the 16th and 23rd April, 1898, respectively, were laid on the table.
Macao. The mortality returns for Macuo for the weeks ending the 17th and 24th April, 1898, were submitted. The President addressed the Board and moved—
That the Board recommend the Government to prohibit the immigration of Chinese from Macao, in accordance
with Ordinance 5 of 1895, for a period of 14 days from the 9th instint. The Medical Officer of Health addressed the Board and seconded. The Board divided—
Motion carried.
Ayes.
The President.
The Director of Public Works.
The Acting Registrar General.
The Medical Officer of Health.
Strangers were requested to withdraw.
A confidential meeting of the Board was then held.
Noes.
The Captain Superintendent of Police. Mr. N. J. Epr.
Adjournment.-The Board then adjourned until Thursday, the 19th day of May, 1898.
Read and confirmed this 19th day of May, 1898.
C. VIVIAN LADDS, Asst. Secretary.
J. M. ATKINSON,
President.