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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH JULY, 1881.
Break power of engines.
As to fittings
of engines, &c.
As to carriages.
Inspection of engines and carriages.
Ax to speed.
Points.
Schedule B.
(Applicable and extending only to the Tramways Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4).
Every engine used on the Tramways shall be fitted with such mechanical appliances for preventing the motive power of such engine from operating, and for bringing such engine and any carriage drawn or propelled by such engine to a stand, as the Road Authority inay, from time to time, think sufficient.
Every engine used on the Tramways shall have its number shewn in some conspicuous part thereof, and shall be fitted,—
With an indicator by means of which the speed shall be shewn ; With a suitable fender to push aside obstructions:
With a special bell, whistle or other apparatus to be sounded as
a warning when necessary; and
With a seat for the driver of such engine, so placed in front of such engine as to command the fullest possible view of the road before him.
Every such engine shall be free from noise produced by blast or clatter of machinery, and the machinery shall be concealed from view at all points above four inches from the level of the rails, and all fire used on such engine shall be concealed from view.
Every carriage used on the Tramways shall be so constructed as to provide for the safety of passengers, and for their safe entrance to, exit from, and accommodation in such carriage, and their protection from the machinery of any engine used for drawing or propelling such carriage.
The Road Authority, or any Officer or Officers appointed by him in writing, shall and may, on complaint made by any person, from time to time, inspect any engine or carriage used on the Tramways, and the machinery therein, and may, whenever he thinks fit, prohibit the use on the Tramways of any such engine or carriage which, in his opinion, may not be safe for use on the Tramways..
The speed at which engines and carriages may be driven or pro- pelled along the Tramways shall not exceed the rate of ten miles an
hour.
The speed at which engines and carriages may pass through move- 'able facing points shall not exceed the rate of four miles an hour.
Schedule C.
TOLLS AND CHARGES FOR ANIMALS, GOODS, &C.
Animals.
For every horse, mule, or other beast of draught or burden,
per head,
For every ox, cow, bull or head of cattle, per head,.
Per male
12 cents.
12
+
For every calf, pig, sheep, or other small animal, per head... 10
Goods und Minerals.
For all coals, coke, culm, charcoal, cannel, limestone, chalk, lime, salt, sand, fire-clay, cinders, dung, compost and all sorts of mature, and all undressed materials for the repair of public roads or highways, per ton... For all iron, iron ore, pig iron, bar iron, rod iron, sheet iron, hoop iron, plates of iron, slabs, billets and rolled iron, bricks, slags, and stone, stones for building, pitching, and paving, tiles, slates, and clay (except fire-clay), and for wrought iron not otherwise specially classed herein, and for heavy iron castings, including railway chairs, per ton, for all sugar, grain, corn, flour, hides, dyewoods, earthenware, timber and metals (except iron), nails, anvils, vices, and chains, and for light iron castings, per ton,.
For cotton and other wools, drugs (except opium) and ma- nufactured goods, and all other wares, merchandise, fish, articles, matters or things, per ton,
20
20
A
20
208
30
20
For opium, per chest,
Small Parcels.
For every parcel not exceeding seven pounds in weight,
each,
5
"
For any parcel exceeding seven pounds and not exceeding
fourteen pounds in weight, cach,
10
For any parcel exceeding fourteen pounds and not exceed-
ing twenty-eight pounds in weight, each,. For any parcel exceeding twenty-eight pounds, and not
exceeding fifty-six pounds in weight, each,
15
20
"
For any parcel exceeding fifty-six pounds in weight, such
sums as the Promoters may think fit.
Provided always, that articles sent in large aggregate quantities, although made up in separate parcels, such as bags of sugar, coffee, meal, and the like, shall not be deemed small parcels, but that term shall apply only to single parcels in separate packages.
Regulations as to Tolls..
A fraction of a mile beyond an integral number of miles shall be deemed a mile.
For a fraction of a ton, the Promoters may demand and take tolls and charges according to the number of the quarters of a ton in such fraction, and if there be a fraction of a quarter of a ton, such fraction shall be deemed a quarter of a ton.
With respect to all articles, except stone and timber, the weight shall be determined according to the usual avoirdupois weight.
With respect to stone and timber, fourteen cubic feet of stone, fifty cubic feet of China Fir, or Singapore Cedar, and forty cubic feet of any other timber, shall be deemed one ton weight, and so in proportion for any smaller quantity.