87
C.S.O.
2329 of 1892.
C.S.0.
1980 of 1892.
C.5.0. 336 of 1892,
C.S.0.
1392 of 1892.
C.S.O.
WILLIAM ROBINSON.
The Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of Fourteen thousand Five hundred and Fifty Dollars and Forty-three Cents, ($14,550.43), for Military Contribution, being excess caused by lower rate of exchange than estimated for.
Government House, Hongkong, 28th September, 1892.
WILLIAM ROBINSON.
The Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of Two thousand Six hundred and Eighty-five Dollars and Twelve Cents, ($2,685.12), to cover the cost of the prolongation of storm water drains in Centre and Eastern Streets.
Government House, Hongkong, 29th September, 1892.
WILLIAM ROBINSON.
The Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of Three hundred and Twenty Dollars, ($320), to meet the charges made by the Water and Drainage Department for the supply of water to the Botanical and Afforestation Department during the current year. The water was formerly supplied free, but since this year has been charged for. Government House, Hongkong, 8th October, 1892.
WILLIAM ROBINSON.
The Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of Three thousand Dollars, ($3,000), as additional vote required to cover the total expenditure on the repairs of St. John's Cathedral Church.
Government House, Hongkong, 13th October, 1892.
The Committee agreed to recommend these votes to be passed by the Council.
1303 & 1350
WILLIAM ROBINSON.
The Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of One thousand Three hundred of 1892. and Four Dollars, and Seventy-three Cents, ($1,304.73), viz.:-
For a special Chronograph fitted with electrical control, battery, &c., for the Observ- atory, £114.0.1 @2/10d.-3804.73. The instrument was ordered in 1889, but was only received in the Colony this year.
For additional expenditure under "Laboratory expenses" and "Office Contingencies,"
$500.00, the votes for current year having been under-estimated.
Government House, Hongkong, 14th June, 1892.
The Honourable T. H. WHITEHEAD objected to the vote and the Committee divided with the following result :-
Aye.
Honourable E. R. BELILIOS.
No.
Honourable J. J. BELL-IRVING.
the Harbour Master.
T. H. WHITEHEAD.
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the Director of Public Works.
HO KAI.
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the Colonial Treasurer.
C. P. CHATER.
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the Registrar General.
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the Acting Attorney General.
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the Colonial Secretary.
The Committee is then adjourned.
Read and confirmed on the 21st November, 1892.
Laid before the Legislative Council on the 21st November, 1892.
F. H. MAY, Acting Clerk of Councils.
G. T. M. O'BRIEN,
Chairman.