C.5.0.
2700 of 1896,
23
WILLIAM ROBINSON.
The Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of Three thousand Six hundred and Five Dollars and Ten Cents, ($3,605.10), to meet the following expenses:
0.5.0.
2759 of 1896.
Health Officer's Office.
Coal, &c........
$ 120.00
Government Civil Hospital.
Provisions,
1,800.00
Surgical Instruments,..
285.00
Medical Comforts,
300.00
Light and Fuel,
800.00
120.00
150.00
30.10
$3,605.10
Washing,
Incidental Expenses,
Water Account,.
Government House, Hongkong, 25th November, 1896.
WILLIAM ROBINSON.
The Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of Four thousand and Six hundred- Dollars, ($4,600), to cover the amount under estimated in respect of "Miscellaneous Services
Other'
Government House, Hongkong, 30th November, 1896,
The Acting Colonial Treasurer seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.-The Colonial Secretary, by command of His Excellency the Governor, laid on the table the report of the Finance Committee dated the 5th August, 1896, (No. 4), and moved its adoption.
The Acting Colonial Treasurer seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
SANITARY BYE-LAW-The Colonial Secretary laid on the table an Amended Bye-law made by the Sanitary Board on the 13th August, 1896, under sub-section 4 of section 13 of Ordinance No. 24 of 1887, and moved that it be approved.
The Acting Colonial Treasurer seconded.
Discussion ensued.
Question-put and agreed to.
RESOLUTIONS. The Acting Colonial Treasurer moved as follows:---
1. "That the percentages on the valuation of tenements in Aberdeen at present payable as rates under The Rating Ordinance, 1888, as amended by Ordinance 5 of 1892 be altered from 7 per cent. to 9 per cent."
2. "That the percentages on the valuation of tenements in Shaukiwan, East and West, at present payable as rates under The Rating Ordinance, 1888, as amended by Ordi- nance 5 of 1892 be altered from 7 to 9 per cent."
3. "That the percentages on the valuation of tenements, payable as rates, levied within the
area. bounded—
On the North, by the Harbour.
On the South, by the contour of the hill-side 600 feet above sea level.
On the East, by a straight line from North Point to the western end of the
Taitam tunnel and produced to meet the southern boundary.
On the West, by the eastern boundary of the City of Victoria,
be altered from 7 per cent. to 9
The Colonial Secretary seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
per cent."
QUESTION. Mr. WHITEHEAD pursuant to notice asked the following question :—
Will the Government inform the Council whether the Police Department continues to furnish the Imperial Chinese Maritime Customs with information concerning permits issued for the export from the Colony of arms and ammunition?
The Colonial Secretary replied.
His Excellency then addressed the Council as follows:-
HONOURABLE GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,
The time having arrived when it is usual to convene the Legislative Council for the purpose of discharging those important duties which annually devolve upon it, I gladly resort to you for assistance and advice. The pleasure of inecting you again is enhanced by the satisfactory state of public affairs, especially as regards the finances of the Colony.