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his morning in the Hay heard tho Yan- Small Court...
the man nued: ruse, who formerly musician on board
it up and charged from #. 31. 17th Defendant admitted itted to the mili- peared from the de- Lontrose had calin- ut 10th May 1806, Camp about the 10th
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His Excellency therefore observed that be would do so, but not withdraw the indi- nane, only keep it back for a titoe.
The next Ordinance for consideration was
and ability to carry out such views; and
The Auditor General suggested that it might be left to the discretion of the Eini- gration Ullicer to fine any one found to have said. ho was willing and then after wards refused to go; an that the fine might be put against the compensation.
The Colonini Secretory said that it was
dangerous a very dangerous thing when disease gut amongst a large number of emigrants.
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this, and wade those swooping reforms,
were so vital in their character that he that, when those houses were thrown open not for his own special amusement bat for because the Governor occurred so often before long he believed that the emigration thought it would be better to make any for play, the taste for playing should grow the carrying out of the ordinance; if this ble to provide a sum in order that a fitting in the text of the bill; but although he from the neighboring Colony would be as general remarks he had to offer before stronger and stronger when all restraints was to be done oltioivutly, of course they reception might be given to the Prince claimed a considerable napacity for work, pore and free as the British Government going inte Committed.
were removed; and he was all restraints was to be done so ordinance; if this ble to provide were removed; and he was sure that gam- would get a steamer, but it only a sailing Alfred on his purposed visit to this Culony. he declined to carry out everything which could make it here. There were complaints
The Governor said that it was the usual ling was on the increase, except amongst vessel they would at least get rid of their The Governor remarked that he had no was stipulated for in every ordinance, there as well as here, and caces which way was stipulated for in everything which free as the Brity would be This power of the Bovernor, however, was merited redress. He had adoptad a very able meither had better follow the proca ortainly in the crime of the Colony, but ainance, the fees had been roduced because Prince's visit; but there was the surplus which way to go into Committee first; the honor Europeana. Statistics showed a decrease present fleet.-Rogarding the Harbor Or-official information as yet regarding the This power with any caprice, but for me, proposing an appeal uneil, and then heute Clerk of Council having not exercised with duy not exercised with any caprice, but for the simple machinery; but he thought first of dent: he was the last in the world to this he was inclined to attribute to other the object-via., of regulating the juuks to fall back upon. How much would Me publis benefit. Occasionally he had found, proposing an appeal to the Folion Magistrate interfere with perfect freedou, of discussion, ouusss than that of the garbling license. had now been attained. He still insisted: Dibb propos
les the power had been delegated in or the devetior in Uguneif, and then he bus the usual practice was the best.
10, $20,000. Thera was the Volunteer Police Force or upon the numbers of the junks being paint- Alr Virt ordinances to the Surveyor General, for decinest it scarcely necessary.
The Clerk of Council having read the gaizal and paid by the Chinese, which haded upon the side of the junk itself, and not Hia scellency said he thought that, instance, it was found that the controlling
Ordinaricu a second time,
excellent service; the decroase of upon boards which at any tomont could be the movements of the Princs were zoma- Fower was divested of power; and to
Mr Keswick then rose and addressed the uricas was oving mots to that than to the concealed, and he thought this was by no what uncertain, the vote hal butter stand remedy this the terin Governor" had
Council. He said that, ou looking over the gambling house legislation. He perfectly means an aureusable enactment. The only over for the present; it could be inserted been put in as the controlling power, to
revenue, he found that the feas Trota bil- agreed with the hon. member apposite as to Eardship los advanced by the junk-own in the Supplsinsntary Estimazes. The
ound that the king over the gambling og mors to that than to the boards which at akitsulf, and not prevent similar objections arising the
liard-tables, bowling-afleys, do, aniounted the growth of the expenditure, and thought ons was that the atmbers su painted fright thought, however, that the Comucil bad
Count fieli. had already mentioned the fact that
La $157,000, including the amount derived it was time a check should be put upon it.oned away the hal. If the members of butter be the Committee of Reception for many houses in the Colony were unaufe
The Governor remarked that the same from the gambling-houses. This latter was He foitud that, two or three years ago, with Council would only examine the returns of the ouusion, and as all arrangements would owing to the thinness of the walls; but principle of compensation now proposed had a somos of revenue of a very uncertain a far greater population, the estimated ex- the Barber Master they would find the devolve upon them, they would vote the the thickness now universally fixed for the been recognised in No. 11 of 1867; it was kind, and might by a change of Ministry at pelitura was $937,000; while for next fallacy of the alleged desertion of this Co-expenditure accordingly construction of walls had been ascertained, not the principle, but the machinery only home or by the influence of public opinion, year, with a population of only 115,000, lony by the Chinese; and it was a perfect This was agreed upon, and the Council and this was precisely that provided for by which was now. Although the montorial be disallowed. He did not object so strong the expenditure was estimated at a summat vel how they still resorted to the place, adjourned, the Governor remarking that be the Ordinner. The provisions of the bill forwarded by respected members of the ly as some did to the azistenes of that ro- over a million of dollars. With the present Singapore was suffering much more than kepad to have better light in the Council therefore, in this respect simply gave a legal Council to the Secretary of Stato, recom- venue; he thought that it was the best distress, he thought that the expenditure this Colony was from the present general de-Ruom by next musting. sanction to the existing practice. This new mending the abolishment of emigration, thing, which could be done to suppress should be reduced; and the new road to pression of trade; members would be sur ordinance, as the his active. This ow mending the abolishmont to, recom- venue; he thought base of that ro over a million of dollars stad at ordinance, as he had said, was not so did not obtain the support of the Secretary crime and control the gambling-houses the Gap, the gui-vessel and stom-launch, prised to learn that hundrutis of vessele
simping stringent in its enactments as the Metropo- of State for the Colonies, still it was import and the revenue having been derived, it was were items which could easily be dispensed came in here simply to see the place even litan Act. If in London you wish to build ant that the emigration should be kept as quite right to devote it to the expenditure with as unnecessary at present. He regard when they have nothing to sell; and it
The Austriau patriote rejoice at every a window, you must make it a certain dis- pure as possible; and in order that no of the Colony. But he most decidedly obeal the financial statement as far from satis hon, members would take an occasional pull proof of the reality of the ascundancy which tance in as protection against life and proceeding be allowed which night iving jucten to its being made flu basis in the factory, and he did not think the Councilcould down the harbour here, they would be able Baron Bush was employing for the re- he thought this was a very ausible provi- disgrace apon the British flag, the system estimates for so large an expenditura it take much pride to themselves in the man to note the difference between its appearance generation of the Empire. Austria, whose sion. And if you enclosed a building, be required to be very carefully watched. He was time that some eculiony should be ner by which they had arrived at a surples, and that of the flourishing Colony of Macao dissolution, after Königgrate people had enclave must be of a certain kind of wond thought that three clear days' noties pre-oxeroland; but he found that the Esecutive Essing that in obtaining it they had resort
ventured to place upon the order of the day and erected according to certain dimensionsvions to embarkation was quite enough expenditure had increased by $67,000 over to a mousure which was an invasion of the ing towards financial reefs of the carqué off political discussion in Europe, has yo- In fact, you wat with far more technical
The Colonial Secretary said
said that it was that of 1868, The Police represented general feeling of Engliaturen. By this State, he admitted that he could not have trieved her place among European States. restrictions in the Metropolitan set than in quite suficient time; it was found so at $19,952; Chaoin were in for $8,385; various means they had suddenly become solvent, used the same oist as that which hud gui. Although expelled from Germany, Austria restrictions ordinance if they enjoyed Carton under the British Unigrati rare in all to $3,614; and the Post Office ap- His Excellency, in reply, sun to a sub were going straight towards a surplus, is true that Prussia has wrested to herself the present ordinance and they enjoyed Canton under the Britisir Emigration sys- offices were increased by a sunt, smounting and now had a large balance in huud. del Mr. Keswick. Instead of steering to is now tuugh the initiative of her quite as much Fational liberty here as in tem; and if the Emigration Officer were in all to $3,614; and the Post Office ap: His Excellency, in reply, said that it was the breakers, he was of opinion that they Chancellor, the centre towards which the quite as much Fational liberty jord Canton under the Britist was found so at $19,952; The Police represented
other part of the world. Regarding careful, it would be amply anflicient noties, peared for $17,900. The increased expen- unneccssary to speak at length upon a sub were going straight towards a surplus, is true that Prussia has wrested to herself the cubic feet allowed to people occupying Mr Taylor salled attention to the feet diture in this factor establishment amount ject which had already been exhausted which if struck for once would not, he was some that Prussia has wrested to herself houses, six feet by five was as litle as could that no provision appeared to be made for ed to nearly $18,000, white the estimated but there was less resson to say anything sure, hurt anybody. As to the policy of the military leadership of Germany. Austria be allowed. But there were innumerable the public obtaining access to the various income amounted to some $2,000 less than because the failure in showing convincing not dealing with money which they had, it enour
renounces rivalry upon that ground; but clauses which he could mention; and alto depots.
Ito de the Ordinance
that of last year. It
last year, it was high time that reasons on the other side was so great. As was simply an abandonment of plain duty. now, on the other hand, strides forward at the foul of the Liber States, and is gether the subject was beyond the grasp of His Excellency replied that euch was the Colony should halt in its expenditure, to the uncertainty of this source of revenue, Had bdr Keswick anything to suggest the Council at one sitting. He would, how provided for either in the Ordinance or because it was something fearful the increase he could not see why it should be unces- Mr Keswick said that he would say a hereby even
thereby even a far more dangerous rival to Prussia than of old.. The reconciliation. ever, in justice to the framers of the Ordi- in the Regulations; but possibly it was lately made. Neatly $500,000 had been add-tain a long as he had no more reason few words which were suggested by what is tra nance, say that they had expended upon it not prominently enough noted. The public ed to the expenditure of the Colony during than at present to believe that it would had faileu from his Excellency. It was not with Hungary, the consolidation of the Is Empire at home and abroad, the founda s great deal of tium and labour in order would certainly be the best assistants against the lust five years; and if things went on na ba withdrawn and while he had this wish to hard up the surplus, but too of
Empire at Lone that it might be as little attingent as would irregularities.. Would it not be better to they wore doing, he was afraid that they he would certainly put it to some use. apply it to works of utility. There was tion of complete Constitutionaliam in both be consistent with the public safety as give the Governor power to frame rules would very soon not have my houses lof: So sunit as it can be shown to him but, by the water supply; he was informed that the portions of the realu, the promulgation,
As soon
ho with the Imperial sanction, of measures they had already in operation, by a sort of to be put in the form of a schedule 1 in the Colony to tax. He thought public reduction
He thought public reduction of the fees, a qual pe quo can be water was very scarec; and if it did not with
were eide wind, dust of the important points of Mr Taylor suggested the amendment of opinion abould be as far as possible consid-given at any time, in the shape of more furnish cases for the Polien Court, there whereby
whereby the Concordat was virtually ab- Cout here the bill, he would propose, without as yet Section 4 by this addition of words to the ered in regard to the expenditure, so that efficient detection of criminals, the exola were daily fights caused at the wella where regated, and civil and religious liberty ex- anticipating immediate legislation, that the affect that free access he given to all persons goodwill be preserved and the fairest taxasion of servants, &c., ho would deem it his wator was to be procured only once 01. time to avery Austriao, subject, these con
tended in full measure and for the first whole subject be referred to a committee, to the various depôts between the hoes of tien arrival a. There was ons itens of duty at oreo to reduce the fees. He had twice-a-day. Again, he would like to see stitut
of duty at onoo to reduce the fees. He had twice-a-day. Again, he would like to see
stitute the work which Baron von Baust $40,000 to which he most decidedly object been surprised to find that, when he was the Praya put into a proper state repair. Das fiveted in Austria in a brief period, He would suggest that the committee should am and 6 p.m. be formed of the three unofficial members His Excellency remarked that it was a od, viz., that for the two graft (the steamer taking from the licensees the gains secruing As he had said, he did not wish the money work rhien of salt is in a brief period a which itself secures its origins- of Council, and a few (say three) official great principle, and the alteration could at and launch); and there were many other from European visits, the licensees were hoarded, but spout naefully, not for
to a most brilliant place in history. wembors; the Surveyor General or Deputy last do no harm, although he did not matters which might be noticed, which ready and enger to give a larger stu. No vessel, which would saddle some $15,000 Surveyor General being one, and the Colo- believe anybody would go there: Un the called fut strong objection. For instance, information had oume to him which would
would on the expenditure for yearly maintenance, for General Teyor Geneth) official nial Secretary being prezident. He wonki suction conomming the medical inspection, there was the road to the Gap for which he had biu to think that no income from this but upon works which would induce the
once
nonchalous of his demeanour, and whoever not now propose the second reading of the the Governor observed that formerly the was certain the community at the present source would find its way into the Colonial Cinese to come to the Colony, bill, he was sure that the Committee medical inspector has been paid alad; moment had certainly no desire whatever, Treasury. They had made their Polica
The Governor replied that there was no nature will say to himself "That is, assured- Possesse only a slight knowledge of human would be able greatly to assist $1 would be able greatly to assist the Execu- but although not the slightest doubts were at a time like the present, when the popu- more efficient; and he saw un reason why use his repeating himself: he had already ly, ric commonpla tiva. In the case of another long ordinance outerturad of the present neupart of that lation was fecreasing. Although the Mint they should starve the public sorrire, unless stated that in providing an efficient Colonial e comonplace man!" His gently for the prevention of contagious diseases passé, still he old now do bis duty and had been closed for rome time, he observed certainly when they had no surplus. Ile voel, he was simply performing a duty in the Biggest upres, his fadly hisallad vibrating yet sonorous voice is sympathetic
degree, finely luut - strong commission in worked very reveive his salary although he rejected all that there was still a sua on the estimates did not see why they should not use the He did not wish to put even a four-oared fanturca in short, ever
everything in his person catisfaction anastasion ontagious discress uteriniod of at the slightest doglaltad; mon certain the comio the Gap for which informationer to give n
most beneficially. satisfactorily and huught that would be desirable system te double inedical In- tendente of Coining and Moti gentimen I was surely better that the money that it for a plain public duty and a necesary the elasticity and slight smil
the emigrants together. It was a truch more of $14,000, for the Master, Superinten numey for the improvement of the Colony,bout in the Estimates if it were not wanted, if it were not wanted, Mr Gibb mid he thought that would be desirable system than that formerly in dent of Bullion Office, Assayer, Suparin- What would be the use of keeping money unless a public duty had to ho done by express affability and heartiness, and give that characteristic which is the most satisfactory mode of dealing with vogne. Regarding the double inedical In-tements of Coining and Molting Depart in the Treasury for the use of other people doing so, and he would never ask the sold on found age xpress merma seldom found among German statesmen. the subject,
he was of opinion that it spections more tlie Co-be the elasticity and vivacity of youth
was ments.
He hoped that those It should Council to vote for anything unless it was frequently necessary, and he thought were no longer on this Civil List of this Co. be disposed of by the Council, than that it for a plain public duty and a necessary see
early sixty, he yet possesses that the Governor should have the power lony. Financially he did not consider that should be preserved for the Home Govern- vios.
When he speaks a slight is con
smile The Auditor General, called attention to W of dispensing with it when he thought fit. the Colony was at all in a satisfactory.con-ment or others who would certainly pounce
his lips, dition, when compared with previous years; upon it, if not expurulad here by those to the fact that as much as could be spout for stantly playing on
lips, which combined with the easy and graceful the year estimated for had been placed op forms in which he knows how to clothe bis that empowering the Governor in Council
and instead of being free of bankruptcy, whom it hulanged. to grant a PENSION of £200 a year to Cap
the ship was now again being steered upon
posite the Water Works and Praya items of
thoughts, maken a wonderfully pleasing and His Excelletty said that of course it did the breakera which it had escaped in 1903,
the Works and Buildings. $50,000 had an impression on his audience. In tain Quis, Superintendent of Police. His
captivating Excelleney observer that he was afraid he not follow that a power allowed was to be and the difficulties which had to be then
His Exealtenoy replied that he would be given to each of the two itens. His Excellency an a
conreatico he shows an amiable frankness did not look over the draft carefully enough, abused. It was the opinion of the Enigra. encountered he feared would have to be never give himself as a party to applying His Excellency, markel that he would in the manner in which he enters upou the
evident disconstruction had arisen tion Ufloor that the double inspection was again met in the year 1870
to the personal ad- $100,000, if he goetary remarked that commits himself by disarding political and ve ajeni discussion of the most important questions. oing described as this late often unnecessary, and he was phone fifty one thing he might as well here correct, Koswick went far beyond him on that point; the gun-vessel would give greater efficiency rathful statements regarding political and
the gambling money to the personal ad- have been only too glad to have spent froan Mr Quin possessed of The Governor remarked that there was vintage of the Golang
He disclaims all airs of Diystery, and never Superintendent of Police. He is 20 inch some
The Colonial Secretary disseminating any un- et,vantage experience, he was passessed of gain met in the year is would have to be such some experience, having passed one fifty one thing he might as well here correct, vantage of the Colony in that way. Mr $100,000, if he could.
so that no one else might fallinto the error and he claimed the support of Mr Taylor to tho Felice Department, and provide for diplomatic projects. A characteristic ex- thing, but actually an offleer of this Co thousand emigrants: Jong, and at this mument Superintendent
The Colonial disease wore finding its ment received by ageland. The wants on the estimatsmp duty was levied chief reasons for getting conton, of Custom bale. Supported by Herr von Beust does The Colonial Secretary remarked that if regarding the Mint, which Mr. Keswick had Aལ་
a niuch so that if he were arriv-small-pox or other disease were finding its mentioned. The officers of that establish and those who thought with him on this
xor point. Nohody was fauore reinerant, persons want which was much felt. ing in Hongkong now he could go and take way juto a ship even amongst ten in a thou- ment received by agreement a full year's Pot Noody was more reinerant, person possession of his quarters and draw his full sand, what a serious thing it might be.alary after their arrival in England. The ally, then he was to place the gambling to
a
salary after their arrival in England. The vente on the estimates; but what could be not much mistaken, the Governor in his own may be made just is honest a call- The Governing replied that the question Superintendent of the Bellon Office had on salary. They were therefore in this posi tion. Although it was a matter of policy was, whether the rule would be rabending no claim, owing to Mr Davics! realguation; do 7 So long in the Stamp duty was levied financial statement gave, as one of his any other profession, that Mr be
Quin should not hold this post for or not: he would leave the matter with the the appointment, was extine, and he had for the payment of the Military: Contrib chief reasons for getting a Colonial steamer, same time a skilful courtier, who threads sordid motives could justly be at who is affubdity itselt, Herr von Beust does no at item on his copy of the catiuates tributed in the community in dealing with ment m the opposite side. Now, why the huntours of his house with distinguishe no must item on his copy of the estimates tion, ve sordid motives could justly be at the existence of the contou of Custom his way clearly through intrigues and which he was not particularly well quali- Conseil.
The Colonial Evorelacy wild that it was But is to the other tattributed in the community in dealing with houren established by the Chinese Govern bils. Supported by his amiable consort, fied, still it, was not his fault that he was
like the carrying out of the terms of the agreement, have in the fact that such money should to Imperial policy with China, or sustain that
this fund. What personal interest could he on who is affabdity itself, Herr von Sexst does appointed to the place; and they by grant even more important in steamem like the currying out of the terms of the agreement,
shionld be should we att uppite side. Now, why Hedulable consort, attempt to inaugurate any new fact and spirit. His pleasant manners are grante
The Auditor General then lost and said ing him a pension simply made it worth Pacific Company's vessels, when sight or
and said sed or not? All he gained thereby was a boy w
ot in the least incompatible with the deci that gentlemma's while to withdraw. It nine hundred.
nine hundred went upon a passage of over that bio revenue sinen lust meeting haul made the subject of a series of personal policy in any way?
sion of his character; a Frenchman in been slightly reduced, the foes from junits attacks which he didn't much suial. People would not be dignified on the part of the thirty days.
was one a His Excellency replied that such People gilding to the Custom- The Auditor General reninded the Coun-aving been lessened from $20,000 to who Council to tell 317 Quin that he was not fit
Bevininer. for the appointment, that he was not outil that the P. M. S. 9. Co.'s ships had $15,000 while the exponditare bad buen who were religiously fuelined called trim reason he had given, but he did not ex demeanour, he is a German at heart.—
business cited tled to a Feusich and that he must go groatur facilities for the separation and slightly increased, by $7000 This letter anti-Christ, while others unfortquate in plain his reason for alluding to the Custom-
The newspaper which baz carried of the away. A preference was generally shown entinent of any diseased emigrants. He meant consister in part of the $5000 business called him a tyrank The Governor houses, as it was quite apart from the sub-
pala in Ecope for persistent and systema for Government appoiuimuts, as compar thought the power might be given to the formerly voted for the City Hall and was made a surt of Auut Sally, for the reject. He, however, preferred now to go
here was also an addition to the lot of the community generally. One man eritively upon Colonial duty. ed with the more lucrative positions in mer- Governor to disperse with the second in there was also an addition to the of certain means wrote a little letter, and The Colonial Secretary said that a sailing is endnuity is now for hire. The Froach
Salary of the Superintendent of the Civil
up the cantile houses, feesuse of the feeling of se-spection when ueceny. curity and the prospect of a pension after a Mr Keswick thought it might be dispen- Hospital, whose salary was now increased others with greater position wrote a big vessel wild be quite useless; le bad there Government, after having bought
to $2,400 in order to retain his services maintained sin promoted, and hit ascribed newsity of getting a strata, and he was donite, now invite new sealed tenders lettor; thus the health of the Colony was fore strongly urged upon the Governor the interests of the late proprietors of the certain period of servitude; and it wouldsed with at the Governor's discretion.
The Colonial Secretary asked whether From Mr Dasics rosignation, however, part-quito be a dangerous precedient to tell a man
was ly to this case. But anless he felt a go- taken.
printing and publishing it, under certain front who was honest and of the strictest into the single inspection would be inade on they had a sum of $3,840 to deduct from its recent improved sanitary conditions part quite prepared to justify the action he had from the printers of Paris for the right of grity to go away because he was unfit for board, or as the emigrants joined. the expenditure, which placed the rerolle mine sense of duty, would be thus expose The various items forming the Appropri- conditions, for a period of twelve years.
The Governor oxplained that be had the at about $1,860 more than the expenditure. things they could do--either turn off Mr Pacific steamers in his eye when making Regarding the Fost face, hadmitted that himself to all this! Certainly not, because alion Bill were the read ever, the Gov. The tenders are to be opened and the suc
often very incont the but it Quin in that way, or grant the proposed the suggestion, as it was often very incon- there was a small ruduction of over $2,000 it would do no good to him. The public erior remarking moanwhile that the mem-camful competitor declared at the Ministry pension. Mr Quin had served the Onlony venient for them to have a second inge in the estimated revenue from that of 1867, servico might starve; but that would not bers had butter be more careful than those of State ou the 24th of next month.
which was $62,386.67 for postage; but it soil had better sanction asus xpendi over at the supper table, when the lady which was $82,886.67 for postage: but it be to the advantage of the public. Thore who at home allowed millions to pass with to the best of his ability, There was one tion.
Tho Colonial Secretary then admitted was merely estimated somewhat lower. As was the new water reservoir and other out comment. He also suggested that the impression at first sight was being talked pension granted in this Colony, to a Bi
aya' notive after embarkation to there was it was probably much more
it was to preside over the shop, which was liberal but may not have that three daya' notice after embarkation to the considerabis inercase it the expendi. public works which he had been won Council had better sanction sous-expendi over at the supper table, when the de
it must be remom facilities. The taxation been wise, as he did not do very much for would probably be enough time to enable tare, it must be remembered, that the spelled to leave almost untouched and ture to provide gas for the Council Chamber, whose duty as to by then the lady the direct as candles fixed in various-sized beor-bottles cups and toe," said she always formed an opinion of a person at first sight, and the Colony; and it was only after continual the medical inspector to detect anything a corresponding increase of facilities. The it was probably much more to the direct as candles fixed in various-sized beor-bottles
marine sorting, cost above $7,000, but be taxation under the Stamp Act than tail to be improvised for the occasion. marine sorting, cost above $7,000, but he many Imagined $25,000, for
Ar Keswick suggested that the sum of generally found it be corect. "Mamania," pressure that that pension was passed. improper during his daily visits. That resisting policy he was inclined to The Auditor General asked whether, if was sure that everybody was willing to people gived that they owsi
youngest son, in a shrill voice, willing to the surplus of the present estimate. If $25,000, for a roud to the Gap, should be said they
There he
Strick out.
that attracted the attention of all present. think was correct, and the pension oughta Chinese merchant wished to visit Call-allow that it was a great benefit.
The Governor said that ho had found this Well, my dear, what is it?" replied the never to have passed, as it was a bad pre.fornia, he would be regarded as an emiwon also a considerable iotrope in this de could see his way to deal with those out.
demoney hree partoient from this Colony having assumed matos, he would do so; but as he cold Colony, and it had been crowded out over your opinion of the was when you Brat cedent; but here we bave a man in the Go-grant, and have to remate on board three partoient from this Colony having assumed money without putting it in the esti-
ematos, item on the estimates when he came to the fund inother. I want to know what the warnment service. If anybody had a but days before embarkation?
the expense of the postal mecies at the nut, he was bound to put it forward. Mr
mot, he was ter course to propose, he would bear and Lie Excelleney replied that such distien China purts; while $10,000 was put down gave a sudden
for the Yokoham Post Of 1 ought Colonial vowedl; which sum, by the way. But he had thought, if the Council su viewed
things. It was no hobby of his, this year. turn to the conversation. discuss it; but he didn't like an unreason- tions might safely be left to the Courts. It for the Yokoham Post Office toght Keswick had alluded to the $40,000 for the and over again to make room for other sow me! The question
in 1948, while the was for the construction as well as the it, that it might live proved beneficial in one ld school di orthodoxy, after preach- -able resistance,
***** did not necessarily follow that, when a also to be observed that in 1968, while the
A NOZED Scatch alorgymau, of the good question was referred to a lawyer, then Bessions, amounted to $134,000, the said that public opinion was very mines the members thought it should stand ovat, hotse, famous for ita hospitality, for supper ar it had been it, that it going ng villa sites. But, if ng an arouing a hospitality, for suppor read a secting judgmentse (laughter) empowering the Civil Lis comparison vas The Ordinance was then read a second question was referred to a lawyer, the Civil Establishments, exclusive of Civil List for the construction as well as the But he had thought, if the Council su viewed lime and passed A
judgment must be directly. opposed to and Pensione, amounted to $194,000, saaintenance of the vessel; and it had been it, that it night live proved benedicial in ch
aame item amounted in this detinato to only against it. But he would like very much there was the Magistracy which require and bod. After eleven tumblers of toddy public opinion was very nincs sense-by opening op villa sites. But, if old school of orthodoxy, after preach- EMIGRATION ORDINANCE-The Ordin common sense (laughter)
$117, UUR. It was yer Fixed Rstablish-Kong, and how he had suffered a sort of the Assistant Suprated. Sesoon as be to mus
difficult to divide to know what public opinion was in Hong rebuilding; and quarters for the Gael Stef had been consumed, the corvants were ance for "bettor securing the health and The compensation, clause, empowering $117,0. It was very difficult to divide against it. But he would like very mugh the members thought it should stand over, ag an syouing sermon, went to a farus-
The company kong, and how he was to get at it. for bottor securing the health and the payment of any sum not exceeding on, inents, and the comparison was not so easy pearly two years he had suffered a sort of the Assistant Superintendent canto out, heusekeeper want in gladly, carrying a tray. protection of Emigrants in Chinese pas was then struck out of the 18th section; easybearly which would be absolutely necessary when ordered in for prayers. The niece and the payment of any sum not exceeding $50, the Civil List from the Fixed Ratablish to know what public opinion was in Hong there was the Magistracy which require hose, famous for ita hospitality, for supper senger ships clearing from Hongkong was inents, and the comparison was not senger ships clearing from Hangu wa nice banteringessit for using a Chinese ves the Assistant t bext proaght quider the consideration of the time and pasend, being numbered 13 of detaile estimates, though it was wachsek; and he won it any the so-called Would have in obtaining a piece of land in to Dext brought under the consideration of the and the Ordinance was then read a stand in consequence, especially in one part of the pearly two years he had suffered a sort of which would be absolutely necessary when habe vonsumed, the corvants were
iwan Sesoon a Council. His Excelleney remarked that time and pasted, being numbered 12 of detaile estimates, though it was much bantering site for using a Obinoso rex. the Assistant Superintendent came out, ordered in for prayers. The niece and
cer was not to get a proper vessel any the tracy, these improvements won
another place. He the vicinity suitable the new the things into the middle o' the table, aud more clearly shown in another place. Hack and he would write any the so-called Would have to be erected. S soon as he beekeeper want in gladly, carrying & tray the Attorney General had been very earoful Ordinance eunsted to assimilate the atmites that the Police, the Post Office public opinion to turn rod and say that could see in table for the row Magis Mysie," said the minister; we'll just push
the the for be my Au succeed in obtaining a piece of land in to me the glasses, stay, stay, blize about it, in gider that no provisions were laws of this Colony respecting TREASONABLE and the Fire Brigado made lip a consider estimates could allow of its being built, tracy, these improvements won
would have to
10 they'll ue easier drawn back after exercise." beyond the rights they possessed for dealing OFFENCES to the laws of the United King able increase, and it was likewise true that While the Colony would not afford it, and beade
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then read a corond time and there was a diminution under the load of the certain duties had notwithstanding to be Mr
A LAUDABLE Spirit of economy and thrift with the subject. Meanwhile, they would do, was then read & orond time and there was a diminution under the lion of the go into its merits; and in nearly counter
doing so, he passed. His Excellency remarked that by us by the Fire Brigade and the Police able and humble Chineso junk, while at the
His Excel two words in the Tuching thees in this revozne, go into its merits; and in doing so, heden, a thus, and it was likewise true that estimates could allow De
plus where the rat American platform" again drew especial attention to the Section passed. His Excellency marked that by Miub; hat the latter was (18) which enacted that compensation be Ordinance, they had aspired to a power to Tsuching
Recibe unwitting insertion of two words in the lace by the Fire Brigade and the Patio done, he was coutont with a post unsuitsutisfied that the money should be spont in pervades the town of Saybrook (Conn.)-the the inclusion of the Gaming same time he perfectly coincided. with the The Governor agreed that it was a much was constructed-judging from the anusola paid to Emigrants fraudulently obtained legislate for the whole world a claim which House Liceuso Fees in the revozue, the public opinion which derided the use of more sensible way of sporting the money;tory reflections of Uuele Barnak, who
true again s shipped from Hongkong, if so decided legislate for the whole to a power to Touching the inclusie the Palin, he was coutent with a (nost 10 satishwick obeerred that he was quite ani shipped from Hongkong, if so decided even the most sanguine would not regard Auditor General remarked that it was tris such a craft. He thought it was time the but he thought the public were so enrap had been very sink in midsummer, but soon by the Bigration Officer: Sume objections as entitled to make. It was merely a they might be taken away but even sup. British tag floated over a vessel which turen with the zoud, that he placed it on got about again reply to Colonel Hig
the world--a clain which of the able and humble unsuit-satisfied that
tureyi asias intended to gregluginbotton's inquiryas tu his health, he said: state for next year could be respot gone sont site, and erect EA had been taken to the fact that too ditch transcript, mutalis mutandis, of the Bome posing they were, the estimate for next year could be
and in effecting the pro-Weat, power would to given to the Emigration Act on the entire subjost. The Ordinance showed a surplus of 8230,000 ani in the iso mean to do what he had gone ally rebuild the Civil Hospital on its pro- Waal, now, Kornel, sort o middlin', object he meant al in effecting this the estimates. Relat he placed it on got about again midsummer, but ston object he meant Obeer by this auction; but in such matters was numbered 18 of 1868.
absence of gambling monies, the public rally done, viz, judge by the best means intendent Such a process was, however, an was
bliurally done, viz, judge by the best means sont site, and erests house for the Super but tell you, (lowering his voice, Bowever, and shaking his head,) if I'd a died in they must trust somebody. The Enigra THE ESTIMATES The Governor then works wenld still go on and the Colour rally done, viz., judg
at his command what should be done, and tion Officer lind curtainly very extensive said that the Council was now called upon thereby be improved,
then do it. He had been very careful to slow, and present repairs were very expen-Layin' and harvestin', 'twould been more'n powers, but in onder that a just remedy
Mr Taylor nest ruse nud said that he take the advice of his Excoutive Conseil in sire; but the present aite was regarded as forty dullara daulage tu s to vote a second time the appropriation of
A cualous instance of the arbitrary a inight be provided, it was upcessary to delea sulu nut oxceeding $83,000 for the was pleased to learn that the foss draws the matter; and he was noir, determined to more accessible to tua safaring people and
Detailed for regulating. junks.com, but he the Executive Conseil that the keel of yores and Buildings $45,000 (Gun- lauate from some r gate sudi powers, and leave him to judge expenditure of the year 1069. Detailed for regulating junks coming into Harbor get rid of this unseemly appurtenance of to the Chinese than any yet proposed.it tion of the French anthurities with regard of such cases. If he believed that an entendentes had been placed before theat; had been consitiembly reduced, but he the Executive Government. He might to
He might was therefore agreed to transfer the item of to the press has been exhibited at Mar- well tell the Couloid, and she was to special osperity Hall), he suppos keping Eurpur Naple Marseille reproduced grant hul heen torn away from his relatives, and it was now the duty of members to could not think it right that the gambling as well tell the Council that the keel of $25,000 for the Gap Road from Roads tescilles. A short time since the Pays pube It was unt, in his opinion, enough merely pose any alterations they thonght fit; revenue should appear, not only bucanas it the Colanial vessel was laid, aid ab was to
As regards the listed a violent proclamation purporting to te surd him brick and feed him as su ani- nid to aagist the Executivo by mentioning was very uncertainsimroonf eveuue, imt be bo ustted the Victarla; if she were a sailing special expenses item of $40,000 (Gun- comanate from some rovo!ntionary commites
be called called
and fil would be fed some other vedrem was afich and sub vuins to be united or di-use it was derived from thunnaintenapes of vessel, Fer maintenance would cost some vessel sud City Hall, he supposed they in Paris, in which the assassination of the desirable, which would make the passage minished.
Kanpuror Napoleon
son was openly recommend Broker inte enruful: He did not think Keswick bigged, if he was in order to conduce to the gound of the Coling. The she, would cost about $12,000 or $18,000, the junk it seemed to him preposteroused. The Curier de Marseille reproduced
in or houses the existence of which was not likely $8,000 a year, while if suppfist with states would leave bim to ousider about keeping gged, if he was in order to conduce to ho gi ( Koswick) had. For the visiting Mr
would cost about $12,000 of $15,000. So had confused the new Colonial gun this proclamation, in common with many that the Fropused reward was sufficient to
hon. member opposite (BI) Koswiek) had. For the visiting of the Stations, (a duty Some had confused the new Colonial gun this proclamation,
he non send depart
this rosation, in common with Induce emigrants to allow themselves to to any a bay words before the Commeil wont hole to the good of the Colony. The
into Committee.
remarked that it was probably a wise step he probably ought to de offoner) he had vessel Fictoria with the former proposal of other semi-official papers it the domany taken. It was an entirely new clause His Excellency thought the general to put those houses under control by license, therefore endesYoured to provide, a bot- gunboat to act with the naval authorities; ents. For this it has been soized by the and was intended to afford redress in certain
counsy was to wait until the Council went and that crime had diminished in conso ter vessel than the forthor one, which be it was an entirely different thing.
were then read antsins nu article exciting to the overthrow The remaining torna were then read, commissary of police, on the ground that it cases. The same subject
same subject had occupied the course was to wait until the Counou went to put those houses under control
quence; but he begged to take quite oppo. could testify was not even seaworthy. This into Committee. attention of the overnor of Macao, an Mr Kegniek replied that the changes site ground. It was unschauls to expect new voel was, they ought to remember, without any further objection. vilcer who susied to possess the intention
with hard labor.
in (according to In- iheit the complainant Mr foodlake ap
this opinion, for he wrap went to Gaol.
be Kowloong case
tion of the Evidemos
the Inquest-wan
ow (Phursday).
& COUNCIL,
gislative Council was
(the 13th). Pre nor, Hon. Colonial Acting Attorney Ge Fenofal, Hon. Acting Low- Messrs W. Kes
J. B. Taylor.
An
resi
or of influential reai-
t meeting having been
the new SPIRIT LI-
read a second time liency remarked that
he last meeting, thin
is the Justices of the
es of a different aud
than those granted buses. It was an ob
itaclf to all; he had faed, and he thought of opinton on the
ce was classified as
NG ORDINANCE.--Iu till at the second- ernor remarked that subjects nuisafides could be of more uy comuavity Un fire and the falling 28. were endangered,
Iraft bill before the
ng could be conceived
CHIU in legislation
teen taken with this
en drafted upon aug
yor General; but he
it there existed a
standing, as to those who
med its
the
great advantage, and
to consolidate the law
and not to contiune
ve to amend another
ar. It was desirable
one subject should be
the four, corners, a
the
bre; and hence the asnot much in it that
machos
ne puiet bearing upon bing built of a proper thickness was hers of safety. One housa on the other side of
mine lives were lost
* things anything but
munity or conducive place. Be admisted
the Ordinance touch
try many residents
comprehensive ra politan Building Act. are much too various the Council to dis itting, although he rany propositions on
Many people for personally did all
Timat
of Police:
his post. The Council had therefore two
by
be
and
1868
Ply.
ox
there was
of
flat
For
this
of his in this is, that "Di
Mr Keswick further stated that, if he was pression of as a tale esprit by that call-
way.
ng He is at the
en of
of which
|
a-
A FIRST IMPRESSION. The subject of
spot
to
In
of the Imperial Cluvernaval,