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No. 162.
THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH SEPTEMBER, 1875.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified that information has been received through the Acting Consul for France, that the ports of Hanoi and Haephong in Tongkin, will be opened for trade on the 15th instant.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th September, 1875.
CECIL C. SMITH, Acting Colonial Secretary.
No. 153.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Resolution passed at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held on Wednesday, the 25th August, 1875, is published for general information.
By Command,
CECIL C. SMITH, Acting Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th August, 1875.
RESOLVED
Under the provisions of Section 14 of Ordinance No. 1 of 1873,
That the Scale of Stamp Duties contained in the Second Schedule to "The Sheriff's Ordinance, 1873," be varied as hereinafter mentioned, that is to say:—
By striking out the last item, namely, the percentage charged upon arrests or seizures in execu- tion, and by inserting :-
"For every receipt or acquittance to the Sheriff for monies recovered by any arrest or seizure in execution, 2 per cent on the first $500 recovered, including the costs of recovery; and 1 per cent on every $100 or fractional part thereof above $500."
No. 155.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, until Noon on Wednesday, the 8th September, 1875, for the making up and supply of the undermentioned Winter Clothing for the use of the Hongkong Police Force, viz.:-
More or less.
[ 20 Fine Blue Cloth Suits for Inspectors and Jemadar.
275 Blue Cloth Suits for Europeans and Indians.
341 Serge Suits for Chinese.
150 Turbans.
340 Chinese Hats.
550 Pairs Chinese Shoes.
150 Pairs Chinese Stockings.
Blue Cloth, Buff Facings, Buttons, Mohair Braid and Cord, Serge for the Chinese Force, and Cloth for Indian Constables' Turbans only will be supplied from the Police Store.
No Tender will be received, unless the Person tendering shall produce a receipt to the effect that
he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $100 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown if such Person shall refuse to carry out his Tender.
Form of Tender and any further information can be obtained on application at the office of the Captain Superintendent of Police.
No Tender will be received unless sent in the Form required. The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th August, 1875.
Tender.
CECIL C. SMITH, Acting Colonial Secretary.
NOTICE.
A supply of Bronze Cent pieces have been received from England, and can be obtained in exchange on application at the Treasury.
Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 19th July, 1875.
C. MAY, Acting Colonial Treasurer.