No, 7079 —Makor 81, 1886;]
MEETING OF THE LEGISLA
TIVE COUNCIL
MY MINUTES,
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that this bill be referred to Special Com mittee, composed of the Acting Attorney General, Hon. Mr Kyrie, Hon. Mr Keswick Bon. Mr Jadson, Hon. Wang Shing and myself, to consider the details of the pending pro myself, to consider the details of the
yself, to consider thong schedule.Hon. schedule Shing schedule.
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with the freedom of the port, and I think it is a tax that will pt interfore The minutes of the last meeting were read with the prosperity of the Colony and confirmed.hand
REPATES TO MOUNTAIN LODGE WANTED.
The Acting Colonial Secretary laid on the table the following minuto -
The Officer Administering the Govern ment recommends the Council to vote the
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OKTENANCE.
THE CHINA MAIL.
The Religions Ceremonies and Festivals Ordinance 1880 was read a third time and passed.
boligve it will bring in 810,000 more than the Spirit Farm, and we have some basis to go on in stimating the ravante, whereas in the Spirit Farm we had no bathia day week. sis, only maro conjecture as to the amount it would bring in. I think that the amount which it was estimated the Spirit Farm would bring in, 853,000, was rather more
eum of 81,386 for general repairs to Monathan wo could expect to get, at least for a tain Ligu at Victoria Peak
This building, which fog This building, which for eight months in year or two. I think it desirable to rafer
in the year was, as for this bill at once to a Special Committee, as is submerged in fog. Races of I understand that twa of the unofficial back 1884, reported as showing, traces anes decay from wet-pot, and again in 1885 the members are about to leave the Colony, floors were reported as having slid facther As they have taken so much interest in this
I decayed Nothing on traction during to thoy gecommittee before long-ried decayed. Nothing has however been done bill, I thought they should have an oppor in the shape of reconstruction during the tunity of considering the schedule before laat two youra
they ge, and I hope it will come before the The Surveyor General reports that it is Special Committee before long.
The question was put and carried. not prudent to defer any longer the work of restoration, the structure having now be- come positively unsafo.
Govornuient Houso, Hongkong, 34th March, 1808,' On the motion of the Acting Colonial Secretary, the minate was referred to the Finance Committee.
TOTES.
The Acting Colonial Secretary then asked for Legislative authority for the following votos, passed by the Finance Committee, which was granted.:---
Chinese teacher for officers of the
Gaol
Exponses incurred in connection with the recent cattle epidemin Special cleansing of the City of
Victoria
PAPERN
THE SEIT GENER ORDENANȚE. The Acting Attorney General moved the first reading of a bill entitled the Spirit Licence Ordinance 1896 He said that, as bad just been mentioned, there was no- thing in the bill in the nature of a Spirit Farm, it merely reproduced several ordin- ancas which had regulated the tatter hitherto, and changed some of the retail and other fiances.
The bill was read a ficat tine?
· THE INCOEFDRATION OF THE DOMINICAN MISSIONS.
POSTPONEMENT,
THE INCREASE IN THE STAMP DUTY.
The following Minute by the Collector of Stamp Duty on a proposed increase in the duties by 50 per cent. was presented to the Legislative Council iliis afternoon Honourable Acting Colonist Secretary,
With referones to your note of February 20th, enquiring the effect of an increase of 20th, enquiring the effect of an increase of Stamp Duty of Stamp Duty of 50 per cent, I bag to report that the total collected by this Oboe in 1883 (the, lowest collection for five years past) $145,081.91 Deduct Court Fees, Sc., 14,260.74
8131,322.07
An increase of fifty per cont on the above would of course amount to about $65,000 a year, but there are some dutica which really could not be increased. A Receipt Stamp, for instance, could hardly
be more than three conte
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Proved an Proved an exception. When he felt hicu self dying he pressed a fow dollars, all his earthly possessions, into my hands. With eviday
his open ho showed his doop feeling of gra- titude, which his poor mutilated fougue could not express. Besides this patient wo
MEDICAL MISSION WORK IN FORMOSA
A copy of the Report of the Mankay Mission Hospital in Tamati for 1884 and 1885, jointly prepared by the founder of
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had two other cases in which the lower jaw, and uno where nearly half the face bad been shot away. Two of these reco- vered from their fearful, wounds.
The reckless attack of the French on Formosa interfered: vory materially with the Medical work in the country hote. For an entire year it was stopped. Now, thou Banda of non-converts boldly declare they missed our usual aid. When the blockade was raised and I got amongst the people, and sits for the extraction of teeth said crowds eagerly gathered around in town reception of Medical treatment
When walk-
place, was tolerably strong ovidence that many proofs of the advance of this form of and attend to their wants. Many came the subsequent fire could not have been missionary labour in China. Dr Mackay, trying sick children on their backs, whilst accidental. Immediately after the last tire is a true, regrets that the Chinese them-way daily travelled when building stone scores upon scores lined the winding path- the compradore of Masare. Pustan & Co.
churches on the aiton occupied by tho chapels which were levelled to the ground by Chinese mots Now I know all about the rush and exaltement in a Chinem town
or district when it is reported that a Fer ign Doctor is passing through giving mad & are brought, and one is almost expect cines. The blind, lepers and incurables
could acercely interfors with the sppoint 1, E. Lennert, J Fishor 3, A., forward to show that the plaintiffs word fact that they had received the goods of the one hundred dollars which had been meat of a chaplain. He dwait on the weed Wallace During the first round J. Fisher entitled to recover the amount they claimed mentioned in the three last accounts the agreed on an a fen in case the treatment for coutinuing matters ne they were at some kept the lead, but he got exhausted, and something like 36000. An the jury, had gouds said to be brought from Shaui was successful. Without cleaning the jury he and Fatahant in the books as to where killed fowl was then pound. The patient The members of the Legislative Council
length, and arged the bill to be withdrawn the rasa was assily won by K, Laminert. hourd in the course of the case, the plain and Fatahan. There was no detailed wound at all the surgeon united the skin
plai statement except wet this afternoon. There were pro
pending the final decision of the Secretary
the Secretary 5-LAND Jusr, (abore: 18). Entries:tifs who had never made their appearance statement except in the books as to where over it with common thread. A fnthly- of Stato..
V Dodd, NB. Arab, R. Hopkins, F. in the Colony boloro, commenced business the goods, came from. If frand was killed fowl was then opened, and its inside song: His Excellency the Officer, adtal
His Excellency--Hon gentlemen, I am The Acting Attorney General sooouded the
Gomes, R. Powers, S. Alunetat No. 1 Benham on 31st August 1881 intended, there was no doubt the books pressed against the wound. The patient 1881 intended, there was throsci. A froshly- nistering the Government (W. H. Marsh), vory glad to find that the measure which amendment, and on the suggestion of His
Excello Hon. Mr. Jackson withdrew Dude, distarice 15ft. in. made application to them, he believed, to it was perfectly possible for plaintiffs, not and orderly in
1, N8. Arb, distance lift. lin., 8, 7. A couple of days previously, on the 19th would be made to support it. The books died of course after a few hours of groat President; His Donour Sir Georgs Philbo Government is obliged to bring in to in Excelleney, Hon. Mr. Jackson withdrow
Dude, distarice 19ft. Din. Acrust, some Chinese Insurance broker were no evidence in ampport of the claim. pain
Generally the soldiers behaved quietly crease its revenue, in order to meet the in- the bill by consent.
masda upp goods.ston & Co. Hippo, Chief Justice; Hon. F. Stewarf, terest on the loan and sinking fund, should
His Excellen informed the Council that 6-8 Jer, (under 13). Entries insure their goods. The asnal application it was perfectly possible for plaintiffs, not and orderly in the Hospital, bearing their
5-Hi made application to them, he believed, to With reference to every one of these items tree Twas Ach, Colonial Secretary; Hon. E Ackroyd, meet with sach general approbation from be transmitted by last mail the resolution J. Machado, J. Alves, E Alves, T. Ach, Colonial Secretary Hon. A. Listot, think this is withdrawn by the and the romarks
Benklas who was not at present in the paper evidence sa to their purchase, but to no particular gratitude for the treatment Acting Attorney donoral Hon. A. Listot, all perías, holh offcials and non-offeinleinased unanimously at last meeting, and Oclay, W. Stopani, H. W. Fisher, W was made by Messa Pustou & Co. and Mr merely to bring inta Court, a handful of sufferings with great fortitude, but Bowing
Ray, E. Lammort, E Riy
one man, who had his I think this is a bettor measure than the by next mall he would transmit the ordi-
E. 12, B. inspecting the goods, he satised himmelt goods, to satisfy the jury that they were nowhole lower jaw and part of his tongno Colonial Treasurer, Bon. J. M. hea 3
inspect Price, Spirit Bill which was withdrawn by the nanes which hind been read a first time,1, B. kay, 3 ft. 7 in. ; 2, E. Lammert, Colony, went to the place and after call witnesses from the shope who sold the they received. But one man
a.ft. of in.
that there was something like 36000 worth toally sold. They ought to have done this carried away by a shot and whom we kept Burveyor General; Bon. P. Rycie; Hon. Government Inst year, for the reasons ex- and the remarks of the Chief Justice.
plained by the hon. gentleman who have as RELIGIOUS CEREMONERS AND FESTIVALS 7-THROWING CRICKET BALL, (shove 13). of goods in the place. A policy was at least with regard to the larger amounts alive for twenty-one days by injecting
or W Keswick Hon. T. Jackson; Hab. spoken. It does not interfere in nay
Entries:-R. Pawers, R. Hopkins, H. uod for 810,000 It did not matter that were seriously disputed, and they hid fluida through a tube into the esophagus, Wong Shing
F. Laamert, T. Singh, V. Dodd, what was the amount in the policy, the had plenty of time for doing so.. Jones, NS. Arab, S. Ahmet,
parties insured won only entitled to Evidence was then led at some longil 1, N. 8. Arab, distanos 65 parda; 2, T. the actual amount of the damage done, in support of theso alistamenta
Mr Francis, having summed up the erit Bingb, 63 yards.
The plaintiff represented that they would The other orders of the day were post-B-HIGH JUMP (above 13). Entries receive some 81,050 worth of goods more ones for the defence, the case was adjourned
-HIGH JUMP, (above 13). Entries
will sam up for the plaintifs. pofied, and the Council was adjourned muill
V. Dodd, N8. Arab, E. Hopkins, F. than what they had then in the shop. till tomorrow at 10.30, whon Me Loach
Within two months after the insurance was Gonies, R. Powers, B. Ahmet. 1, 8. Aluet, height, 4 ft. 4 in.; 2, N. eusted the place was burned down. But in the interval there had been two alarms 8. Arab, 4 ft. Sia.
of fes in the same chop. The first was 10, 220 YARDS, (open) Entries- the 30th September, with reference to Orley, H. Waggott, H. Hayward, J. which he proposed to give the evidence of Muchado, J. Alvos, E. Alves, H. W P.0 Pleips, who nesisted to extinguish Fisher, E. Rey, W. Stopani, J. Powers, that tire, and who would tell thers that W. Bay, G. Williams, E. Laminert, S. there was pretty strong evidence that there Ahmet, R. Piquer.
was kerming oil among the bedding he took 1, R. Piquer 2, J. Powers: 3, T. Orley out. On the 10th of October thura was n the institution, Dr George Leslie Mackay, This race was keenly contested, the winner second alarm of fire in the middle of the and Dr Johansen, and printed by Mr A. boing only a few fact it front and the second day, and on the 18th the place was entirely A. Mareal of amoy, has kindly been for and third being close together. Timo, 30 destroyed by fire. Now it had always
other. Timo, 30 destroyed by fire. Now it had always warded to us for notice. The report is one seconds.
been considered A. Marea of Amoy, has been considered that evidence of this 11.-THREE-LEGGED RACE Entries:-J. deeoription, of two or three fires, the cause of the most interesting medical missionarying amongst the farmers men and women Alves and C. Aitken, J. Carvalho and of which was unexplained, having oc- reports we have seen issued, and contains housee running and shouting for me to step in immonee numbers name from their W. Ray, G. C. Hayward and F. Gomes, curred within a very short time in the same J. Machado and R. Hopkins, G. Lohb and H. Waggott, R. F. Lannert and V. Dodd, R. Powers and S. Hayward, J. Fisher and G. Willius, G. ff. Arab and E. Ray, W. Stopani and N. S. sont for the books of the firm; and en alves show no inclination to start similar Arab.
examining them he found that three or four institutions and that many Chinese are still ,niways a most amusing one, was very considerable entries had been made at infatuated enough to prefer the mar This race, vinde rum íù three bests. In the first heat J. Al- the end of one of the books. These entries
Lu On the other hand there are duties which, vea and C. Aitken came in a long way ahead wore a sole of purchases made, not inderaus tinkering of a native quaok;
of the rest, the second being G. Lebb and Hongkong but than fifty of the rest, the second being . Lobb and Hongkong but on the mainland, and they but his report abundantly shows that would bear an increase of more than fifty. Waggott. In the second heat Dodd and hat the appearance of being very recently foreign medical treatment in gradually por cont. Our dulice on Bills of Exchange Ste krst, while Stopani and Lam: writton. The ink appeared to be quite
Mehta, were eneral-Sir, in pursu- and
and Promissory Notes, for instance, might mert and Hayward and Powers were a dead freaks, The Surreyor doneral-Sir, in purse and Promissory Notes, for instance, might, were first, 90ance of the actice I gave at the last meet be doubled without rendering them ex heat for the second place. In the final heat master to the circumstanco. and of comras benighted natives Daring the first year such proceedings. Mark well. At the places exert and Hayward and Powers were a dead freak He called the attention of his and surely becoming popular among the ed to pluck out an eye and stick in another at once, &co, Sea, Sco. I lay no stress on ing, I rise to move the first reading of Dessive. They will still be below the 050ing,
such 900 Bill entitled An Ordinance for the incor- charged at Bingapore, which they should Powers and Hayward being ascond. The the two previous fires in this hongo. All Dodd and Mehta again came in a good first, the reperi very soon reached this firm of
All with, which the report doals, Dr Mackay referred to above we have labored for mora 450pcs Missions in the Far East in Hong. roughly the increase I should propose, to apparent y laid theriaclyps out for this on the plaintife to prove their case. A few coptional facilities for extending a know-students the Preactiera bave labored 10 ro
poration of the Frocurator for the Domi- never exceed. I enclose & Table showing nican
East in Hout roughly the iusreams I should propose to race was well run, the young folke having things considered, they thought it fit to call and his assistant, Dr Johanson, had them a dozen years. We have travelled and dispensed continually, and my old kong. The object and intention of this give a general increase of 50 per cent, to Pparent y
sport
days after this one of the persons employed ledge of the advantages of foreign medical move human suffering in the Chapels sport. The Acting Colonial Secretary, by direo-Bill, Sir, precisely the same as was ex-the. Stamp Revenue. The result may be por
in to li Ping shop csive forward and gave tion of the Officer Administering the Go plained in the Council during the last sos- taken as about $71,000 a year.
GIRLS' BAO-100 yarda.
Twenty-six girls enterad for this race, information to Mesra Pustau that the fire treatment, and these opportunities, it is great success vernment, Inid on the table the following sion by the thon Attorney General; and 1 I should propose a special treatment of
Mhad
aused by the direct action of one pident from the report, wore angerly therefore has no new facts to adduce be the duty on Trausters of Shares. I had which was won in very good time by Mind been caused by the direct action of one evident from the report, wor
of the person who of the persons who are masters of the Report of the Superintendent of Victoria yond thuso fully discussed by Honorable meant to submit a suggestion for this on Hobson, J. Congherio and 2. d'Almeida ha e
shop, that the goods in the shop were grasped and made the most of. As there Gaol for 1885.
opportunityggestion Members during the debate, which will the first opportunity. The duty on uncom- being bracketted second.
nothing like the value alleged, that he had are some of the passages in the repert of Minute by the Collector of Stamp Duty bo in the recolection of the Council. plated Transfers at Singapore in just tireo 19-HALF UILE, (over 13). Entries: pawned part of the goods in the shop and on a proposed increase of the duties by There is no difference in principle between times what it is here, and is so arranged as N.S. Amb, R. Powers, V. Dodd, B. had got money from the pawnshops a very
general interest we make no apology for 60 per cent
the au called Blank Translered the proposed measure and that of last year. either to prevent the defrauding of the Re
Hopkins, 1 F. Lammert, F. Comes,short time before the fire. These facts were producing them. The first part is from Sintoment showing the total receipts and There is no objection in the designation of vonus which goes on by means of what are R. Piquer, B. Ahmet.***
confirmed by investigations made in the Dr Johansen's report, and the second for went about extracting or rather crading In North Formosa Native Doctors who payments in 18
the authority which would offend the sun-called Blank Transfers, or to compensate This proved one of the most interesting pan-shops. It was found that persons con- Comparative Statement of Expenditursceptibilities of any Honourable Mambor, for it. The result would be to treble the events in the day's proceedings. The boys nected with the Li Ping shop had pawned Dr. Mackay's ----
out tooth are entirely ignored. These men during the last ten years.
not avan my hos. friend on the left (Mr amount collepted.
If started even. At first S. Ahmet, who is a silk goods and other articles in which they (art
We have some reason to hope that parti were nogry at first, but now come Statement of the Assels and Liabilities Eyrie) who has boon to kind as to inform the Community would prefer increased had taller than the others, took the lead dealt. Vouchers were then called for three cularly the assalence rendered to wounded themselves to have teeth extracted in of the Colony on the 31st December me that he will be happy to second my mo. taxation to take the shape of Stamp Duties and maintained it for about two laps, when or four suspicions: iteras to which Messrs soldiers during the war has tomewhat con- the street, and publicly admit their inferior
formIf the Community would prefer increased 1885,
tion. Following the example of masny in rather than that of a Spirit Farm (the only he was passed by N. 8. Arab and finding Pustan's attention had been called. Then tributed to mitigate the hostile foelings of instruments and nitill Simes the French
ld be himself pumped out, he left the course, to and NEW STAMP ORDINANCE. venture in this Culony, I may mention that other feasible propcual so far) it would be himself pumped out, he left the course, to The Colonial Treasurer-Sie, I beg to the Dominicaa Mission has made a very very convenient, as all the machinery is in young Arub then took up the the cone were goods supposed to Le got from Sanui the Chinese population against Foreigners. left. I extracted 1,047 tooth, sed with the Young Amb then took up the running and and Fatehna which were stated to be three The Chinese of this place have bean of late Preschiers dispensed to 3,784 suffering move, the fint reading of a new bill large proportion of its savings out of existence, and there would be ne buildings, kept the lead till the end, coming in days distant at least, from Hongkong by no means hostile is us, but their feelings poople. Of those a few were very interest- entitled the Stamp Ordinance 1886. The landed property and while on the one larics, allorances, or new appointments about three yards in front the second. Nevertheless what professed to be vouchers changed, when they found themselves sud-g
hand the savings ou rental have been required. The very careful redistribution For the second place there was a close tie. and what were supposed at the time to be denly attacked by the Trench. The situation minute which has just beer laid on hand the savings on rental have been required. The very careful redistribution
lut en
situavion the table which I have prepared after con- undeniably its own money, on the other of the duties effected last year has proved
the other of the duties affected last year has proved R. Fique held that position till within a 146 criginal youshora, daly and properly stam of the bandfil of Foreigners loft during the
criginal youshora, duly and aiderable thought will really explain ovary hand they have had to register theis satisfactory in nearly every way, and it puts yards from the goal, when a spurt was made ved, for the purchas of aiderable thought will really ad about the purchases in the personal name of whatever the Colony in the best possible position for and young Lammert, who is under 18 years sont in within a few days after they were on the one side the attacking French these goods, were war in Tamaui was by no means agreable; thing that has to be explained
be the local pont in either raising or lowering, thens, which can of age; beat up and cams in at last about asked for. Eaqnities wore made by the throwing shells from their onormous guns Fab, draws attention to a glaring instance draft. I may mention that the Minute was person happened to be the local ngout in either raising or lowering them, which cas and young Lammert, who is under 13 years sent in within a few days after they were on
subject two foot in front of Piqua. written a month ago, but as it was natural Hongkong. They were compelled to adopt he carried out, and the law on the cubject of age; beat up and cama in at last about asked for. Buquinisse
employees of Messrs Puston & Co. in Ban- into our peaceful houses, on the other ly in a rough, hasty and incomplete for, this proteolion because they were unable to brought up to date, by means of little more
18. SACE RACE (opan) Entries-It.ui and Fatehan for these honge, the ad un excited Chinese mob eager to plunder of the evils of quarantine :----- it has since then baon most carefully to hold as a body incorporate their property in than a few clerical alterations
Powers, V. Dodil, T. Orlay, R. to the plaintiffs; and, although dut and out have been enabled to render coneiving 185 and we are now in receipt Powers, V. Dodil, T. Orlay, R. Hop, dresses of which had been obtained from and to drive the red-halved barbarians We have on several occasions drawn at-
from and to drive the re-bager lay, R. Hop, drosses of which for these honge, the adou peaceful houses, on the guns cast, and now embodies my recommend this Colony. Of course this was falt to be I may perhaps add a few words as to the
of affairs We have on several kins, J. Machado, J. Alves, E. Alves, the plaintiffs; and, although diligent en away. In this critical state of affairs wetention to the outbreak of cholera on board tions in the matter, and it really sums up an inconvenienca, us the Procurators of the evasion of Stamp Duties by Chineas.
S. Hayward, C. Aitkin, B. Shepherd, quiries were mado, they could not find out have been enabled to render some valuable the Queensland line steamer, Dorinda,
the Chinese by receiving and the whole of the debate which took place in mission are changed vary aften, but more Rather exaggerated fdons are current about
of communica F. F. Lamort, Frank Lammert, W. these hougs in the places in the interior service to the Chinese by receiving 185 the Finance Committoo, on the question especially would a difficulty be likely to this. The only Stamp Datics Chinese can especially Duties by Chiness:
Ray, W. Stopani, F. Gumas, NS. Arab, from which it was said the goods were pur-wounded soldiers into our Hospital, and tione from Brisbane which confirm the I may may also what. Ordinansa embodies arise in the event of the death of any pro- evade are those on documente passing en-
E. Lammert, J. Fisher, G. C. Hay chased With all these facts before them, giving medical treatment to 1,500 more suspicion that the disease, was true cholera, hardly any change at all but the curator representing the interest of the tirely amongst themselves and which they
ward, G. White, HB Fisher, he was Bare the jury would consider Mosers Although our help fall for short of the The disease manifested itself some days ordered by the fore of the present in bold in its own. But in all
Motreatment gadahen of two small amendments ordered by the mission in this Colony. The object there can succeed in keeping out of the Courts.
Pustau & Co. quite justified, not only treatment sick and wounded soldiers ought after the vessal tanohed at Bälaxis, and Becretary of Stato and which were intro- fore of the present measure is to empowe
empoet Nativt empower These, naturally, are mainly Agreements,
In the first at the second J. Fisher.stigations into the cause of this from the ling between Foreigners
nt to recive dining wat if these unfor- so-called dysentery werless the beginnings In the first heat only seven ran. The in the interests of the Company but to receive during war time, we have tried when it reached. Oooktown certain cases of strings of were stated to be preva duced in the form of a short norded or the Dominican Mission to hold in its own Promissory Notes, Receipts, and Native
dys dinanca These, of course, have been in-name as a body surperats property landed Drafits. But in all business which is not first was V. Dodd, and the second J. Fisher in the interests of the public, to have in- to mitigate the sufferings of these unfer-so-called
doubtless dinance. These, of course, have been in name as a body corporal prowith emailet boys in the race, came in fest by the first intance they got warr corporated, but there is no change in the or otherwise in the Colony. With regard purely native the Chinese must pay Stamp In the second haat G. White, one of the eatigations into the cause of the fire. In tunste mon, and to establish a better fee-lent. There were were seated to be preva which was first reported Ordinance worthy the name of chauge, and to sume of the Government regulations Duty, they cannot help it; and Chinesa mallest boys in the race, came in frat by the first intance they got warrants from the ling between Foreigners and Chinese in of the outbreak antess the beginninge Ordinance worthy the name of a crefore required in dealing with private applicar the western model every year. I am bound and rolled himself to the winning sinised from the Colony. They remained temporar
from Townsville When the vessel roached conducted more and more on several varda
several yards. G. Hayward who was second, Police Court against the supposed masters this place. several yardards before arriving at the goal, arrested, and Yung Fut and trained temporally
As the unsatisfactory the Hospital work lay, who repoe result of personal investig the whole of our attention may business
Dr be devoted to the shed fest that the tax to understand that the present rency and Nots duties were re-arranged on or three-fourths of the course had a good was leaving to address in the Colony, sud only
tions for metsares of this kind, & am given. schedule itself.
fall after be casas sud deaths, nodol every year. I am
every year, I am bound fell a teva G. Hayward who was securit Pelice Cintance they got warranta from the line on, and to establish a better for so-called dysentery wete
bound fell a few yards before arriving at the goal, of the shop. The mar Chang Quang was As the unsatisfactory state of my health Townsville she was inspected by De Ridg Hon. P. Ryrie-Aa F feel that this tax to understand that the present procurater to say moreover that since the Promissory and rolled himself to the winning string arrested, and Yung Fut and Li Ping van will compel me tu leave the Hospital work luy, who reported curtain care ded
for me as the result of personal investiga
muca has been able to satisfy Your Excellency and Note duties were re-arranged on a more G. White, in the final heat for mues than ished from the Colony. They remained temporarily in other hands, I may be at which,
as suspected cholera, the Secretary of State that he is the duly ac equitable scale they have been largely paid three-fourths of the course had a good lead, out of the Colony for same six months, lower to compare the numbers with those, tion, he regarded ing of this ordinance
foods so a panta a good lead, out of the the Colony. They ng van will compel me factory state of my health credited agent of the mission and also been on purely Chincas Notes, the lenders pro- but unfortunately he fell twice, and was leaving to address in the Colony, and only of former years, in order to show the gra Later on it appeared thas, quite a fa
our un able to satisfy you that he is commissioned ferring a cheap security to the risk of not passed, first by G. Hayward, who won by returned, some time towards the end of dual incresss of the popularity of our inocenrred amongst a large bedy of emigrants
abant a yard, and then by G. Fisher, who 1885. It was in November 1885 that the sititation.
on board, and that the captain and the ou board, and that time ago, when we were all so anxiously to present this application not only with being able to recover.
ommenced the sititatis of the
ship's doctor were all but disabled from the getting on his foot after a fall, struggled to present proceedings were commenced. The considering what side we should turn to the sanction and authority of his superiors
result of the long delay was that some of for an increase of the revenue, many means but at their express wish. With regard
overwork occasioned in attending to the CONSOLATION RACH-distance 100 yards. the witnesses who were available at tha
yards.me
ziale Buch a panic might have been or the goat, second. suggested themselves; but I think without to any private right involved in this
Entries:-Lobb, Williams, Fisher, White, sie were not now available for the purpose
pected when, instead of dealing with the doubt that the best way of meeting the measure I may perhaps bring to the
of the enquiry, Leung Quang, the man F. Laminert, and Alves. This race was who had informed Messrs Pustan about
outbreak at Torraville, it was decided by the Premier that the vessel should go on Deficit is by an increase in the stamp duties. memory of Hon, members that as far back Bren with the increase which is now pro- as last year the intention to bring on the first THE HONGKONG PUBLIC SCHOOL easily gained by Lobb who was fails a yard the plaintiffs' setting fire to their place, had
to Brisbane, the healthy and sick being in front of Fisher, who was about the same vanished within the last few days. Ho was posed of 50 per cent on most of the items, reading of this bill was notified in the
He
thus confined together for a still longer distance in front of the third.. bellove the stamp duties of Hongkung will dovernment Gazette of October in accord
rongkong the day before this tria. The concerned we may Hospital, but we regret syatau tem should at least be prepared vanished had bellare they are in the Straits Settle ance with standing order No. 49, and that Hongkong Public School, which were post- Mr F. W. Lummert's Mr Ct. £L drub's result of that be sufficient evidence that up to this time there exists no inclina of the system should por
The athletic sports in connection with the
com- As far as the number of admittances is period. The whole circumstances are ence, and he was not here now. The concerned we may be well satisfied with typical of the blandering of the quarantine be lighter than they
the TUG-TO-WAL. ments, in India or in than the Straits Settle ance with standing of other in accord ments, in Indis or in the United Kingdom. the Bill itself itself was printed and publieb
publish El would probably be that the success of our Hospital, but we regret systur This whu mamtain the efflemey I itself itself was printed and I am perfectly certain that this tax will noted in extent in the Gazette. That the poned from Saturday, came off this after-
there would not be of
votes
THE
is necessary, I beg to second the first read
Hon. T. Jackson-I would like to say
a
few words upon this Ordinance. Some
ta
;
revenue, that no better tax than that de-
a
this
· The bill was read a first time;
BILLS OF SALE.
If
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A. LATER, Collector of
1886, Stamp Office, 29th March, temp Revine.
SPORTS.
B. Piquer, R. F. Lammert, F. Lammert
Ahmet
side.
B. Powere
H. Shepherd
N.S. Arab Frank Lammert G. Fisher W. Stopani W Bay
F. Gomes
E. Lacnzert
A. Wallace
C, Lobb
s
side.
R. Piquer Ray R. Hopkins J. Machado T. Orley
Aitken Dadd
J. Bisher G. C. Hayward
M. Mehta
S. Ahmet T. Singh
SUPREME COURT
IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. Lobb, G. Fisher; the Judge was Ms (Before Sir George Phillippo, Chief Justics H. Foss the Starters, Mr H. F. Hayllar
Wednesday, March 3L. sud Mr. W. Watson Pike; Times Koeper, Mr R Hordor; Referee, Mr W. H. Young; Hon. Secretary, Mr T. Lammert,
at
1878
1879
1880
1833
1884 1883
734
1,04
1,348
1,040 1.938 TRE
to
with
Many were the longings for my return and The Chinese hers are not ungrateful. many wore the expressions of gratitude I
opt heard from those who attended Mackay
Hospital' and wore treated by Dr Johansen whose care, ability and meccas ara woll known,
CHOLERA IN BRISBANE.
The Lancet, in its ios of the 20th
of
to
at least be prepared in any way militate against the prosperity matter was not proceeded with then was noon can the Cricket Ground. The weather
put before the jury to prove to allowed to discharge its human freight before the jury to prove to tham tion on the side of the Chiness to establish to carry it out in a proper manner y but wo of the port. I would speak of the spirit due solely to the advice given by Your
that the fire was felonious y caused, for it similar institutions on this laland. At yet read that one reason why the vessel was ordinance very differently altogether as Excellency's predecessor in the Chair-that was rather threatening, and in the forenoon
did not pistter how strong the suspicion the Chinese army is still without anything not allowed to discharge its human freight or would vary materialy affect before proceeding to the first reading, the it was feared it would interfere seriously a tax, that due solely to the a lax, that would vary materially affect application and the Bill should be referred with the Sports, if not again cause their post.
was that it was not satisfied that the fire the most deplorable condittached to the Ridgley does so forcibly of the walke was that it was not accidentally caused, the which could be called a Medical Departat Tortilla was becative it was raining the prosperity of the port. I am perfectly
jury would have accidentally caused, to the Chinese arm this Taland to carry it out in old at least be proy jury would have to be satisfied that the fire ment. Wounded and sick suldipis are left hard, and the people would have required sure that this 30 por cent, additional charge to the Secretary of State. That was done, porement. However, although the Peak
dition was deliberately caused by the not of the in the most deplorable condition. The few tenis. But the action with regard to Dr. made by this stamp Ordinance will and the approval of the Secretary of State has was enshrouded with mist, the breeze kept
masters of the chop, or by some one at the Chinese doctors who are attached to the Ridgley to the most curious of all, remind- be so scattered over the persons Interceted now been given. Onitaarrival in the Colony of the rain, and the Sporta
were but littlo Charted in the trade of China that it will not it was proposed to take up this measure et interfered with in this respect. The
instigation of the masters and that it was any have only a very limited knowledge ing us as it does so forcibly of the usalÉAS that it will not the stage at which it was dropped. We grounds were gaily docked with flags, and-
done for the purpose of obtaining the ins- of their own Chinese medicines and none of and vaxatione regulations to which the be felt, or in any way interfere with the have nothing further to add, Sir, unless it the band of the Northamptonshire Regimient
the stage at which it was
rince money. He saw at a De Ridgley had gone on board to sid
He
onco that it would Surgery. They are as a class much de Turk adheres so fondly, and from which he prosperity of the Colony. If we had, on
be impossible for hire to get a verdict with spised and generally opinm-smokers and derives a substantial income in the Red the other hand, attempted to increase bo to express the hope that the terms of added to the attractions by playing several
reference to the felonious setting fire to the opium-deulers. Besides there there exist Son. Dr Ridgley had gune on board to aid the municipal rates, I think it would this Bill will commend themselves to Hon.
Hon pieces during the
place. With reference to whether the in the Chinese army some amateur surgeons, the overworked ship's docter with advice Mr Lammert's side proved to be the place have been a great mistake: I think that Members, who
am sure will be animated of the publis was not very large. There stronger in have been a grand property is very high. cities sad institutions the same faciles a number visit to the ground during the
getierally common soldiers. If one of these in forming a diagnosis, and it seedy that the tax on land and property is very high by every desire to extend to the public of the publio was not very large. There stronger and after pretty tough tassel claim was fraudulent, there would be a cer- generally somos soldiers. If one of these in forming
pulsumber of getto the ground durimsonly cesssence of Mrs Master. After giving the matter very careful con- charities sad institutions the same facilities were several ladies in the grand stand and carried the other side over the mark in 1tain amount of evidence, which, however, mati has been successful in the treatment of he had gone to the vessel in an unauthoris
institutions the the public of the purito-wals. The attendance
would not be so strong as if Leung Quang a few cases, his reputation is established ed ship. The renie, was that when he re- sideration indeed, I feel sure that this which are enjoyed by private individuals a number of gentlemen interested in the minute 44 seconds. stamp ordinance is the best and wisort in the holding and tenure of land, school paid a visit to the ground during the The prizes were distributed to the suc-hari been present; but there ware nisny and his confidence in his own skill quite turned the people clamoured to have him
How Me Ryrie--I have much pleasure brought out and some of which would ap-following occasion
leasure afternoon. Severst of the events were keonly cessful competitors in the grand staud, in suspicious circumstances connected with unbounded. I chanced to ocure into con- put in quarantino, and the Mayor, in or measure for raising the funds.
ass his residence, added that it must be tor Hon. W. Keswick Your Excellency, the in seconding the first reading of this ordin-oontested, and the boys showed adquable the absence of Mrs Marsh, by Mrs Bateman, the cup, some of which had already been tact with a surgeon of this class on the dering him to confine himself strictly
auce. My opposition last year had nothing which the races waro run,
din-training as will be seen from the times in the wife of the headmaster. remwka which have been made by my
year in the evidence yet to be given, which Doring the night following the Quest's gether with all the members of your to do with the rights of property; it was friend apposita leave very little for mu to
The Couswittee consisted of the follow-
gt meraen. a might justify them in finding that the birthday 1880, a young healthy coolis be family, until the Colonial Becretary had aby in sapport of this ordinance. It has against a title. I perfocily recognise that
ing om
claim was fraudule in finding that the boring the night following
and a bether claim was fraudulent and false. But even longing to a foreign mercantile firm in this been communicated with. It is curious to always appeared to jue that, when for bodies having property in this Colony barentlemen
supposing they did not consider the evidence place was stabbed in the abdomen. The read such an order emanating from supposing they did not conside. But even longay 1880, a young g the Queen's ethideu, added the self strictly tunately we are called upon for additional a right to be incorporated if they wish it Masters R, Hopkina, V. Dodil, F. Gomes,
sufficiently strong to justify them in finding wound was fhree inches long across the office where it should at least be knowi Therefore I beg to second the motion.
that the fire was feloniously caused or that median lina midway between umbilicusand that healthy men do not distribute chofers, rived from the stamp tax can posaitly be
& fraudulent statement of the value of the procemus kyphoides. As the knife had saade | and where it should be recognized that if dovisad. Its collection will add nothing to
goods was made, yet considering the nature large opening in the abdominal carity, a danger does attach to sú indiviḍnal his the expenditure of the Colony, and conse The Acting Attorney General, in moving
of the information in Merers Fustau's great part of the intestine had pressed finalf family should be much protected from increase in the amount charged the second reading of an ordinance to con
community. TED IMPUTED CLAIM VOL FILE INFURANCE hand and a good deal of Leung Quang's through the hole and was lying exposed to it as the remainder of the bonus ani will be a clear gain. It has the advantage solidate and amend the Law for preventing The following is the result of the events
statements were in evidens and consider the air. The man suffered very little pain Tortunately some better counsels, are also over any other tax which may be desised frauds upon creditom by Secret Hills HUNDRED YARDS, (under 13). Entries: fendants in this case, in which the partners with the purchase of theas neficies and the request of his friends I visited him the being urged to carry out Me Simon's code
has
The hearing of the evidenoo for the doing the suspicious circumstances connected and refused to go to the Hospital At the prevailing in the colony, for people are As my hou, friend has mentioned, land rates Sale of personal chattels, explained at which are charged are sufficiently onerous length the reformas which the messure was -T. Orlag, E. Bay, H. Waggott, H. of the La Fing Company claim front the state of the books, he submitted that these following morning, but even with earnest of maitary sugulations in face of cholers
Kennett, H. Hayward, J. Machado, Fire Insurance Co. of 1877 in Hamburg circumstances required from the agents of entreaties, I failed to persuade him to emergencies, and writers to the public pa to make it very desirable that they should introduced to efect. Under the new low not be added to. It is very important that all bilis of sals will have to be register pani, G. Williams, E. Launer, A. occurred in October 1884, ju their premises get very strong proof of the amount and a few houses away from the place cleanliness in all its forms. This will be not be added to. It is very monable, ad within five days of the date on Wallsce, G. White
J. Alven, B. Alves, W. Ray W. Sto 99,101.46 for loss sustained by a fire, which the pinigtits in this place that they should come to the Hospital, which was only pers are pointing out the importanes of Biring should be rendered as in living should be passible to do in this will be null and void, 8100 will also first, second and third, bei yue, 14 80-peared fod by Messrs Wotton and Devidents had for the plain then my advice, I found placing the quated and reza
shots popula ter the value of
every morning.ted as cheap as it is possible to do in this which they are made, or else they 1, J. Ocioys B, E. Lammers; 3, H. defendant Company, was commenced this The plainte entitled to indemnity man coupled was quite dark, extremely followed of fumigating letter bags and looks as cheap as it is possible to do in this will be null and void, and bills for Wagyott. This was a sary close race, or Leach, instructed by Mr Esens, op torily provrtant question now dress the wound by covering the exaed medical assistance to the stok Wo new
Orley Eller Under these string
which were insured in the offices of the value of the gords contained in the stores he was lying. The room the sick of far more avail than the action which was Colony, where we have a very poor papals very the morning. tion, population poorer than in almost chattels ouder the value of $100 will also
only for the hot they could satisfac narrow and sexy filthy. Under these wiring mp doctors with their families because Me Leash, instructed by Mr Esens only for then they could satisfac soupled was quite dark, extremely fallowed of fumigat any other port of the world oxoopt in China be considered null and void.
pad actually loat by the gumstances nothing could be done but to they perform the first duty which is rệp itself, and where in the interest of the pro- The Chief Justice explained that the conda
distance from each other. Time, 14 so-peared for the plaintifa, and Mr Francia, fire and
| exposed quired of them--namely, that of giving Shatructed Deacon, perity of the Colony it in desirable that ordinance was framed on an English net
hether suficient intesting with lint and carbolic oil. When We know taxation of direct kiad should be as light which had been prepares by a Committes 2-HUNDRED YARDS, (above 13). Entries: Appeared for the defendanta evidence had
thefore them to rotarned after two hours expecting that that certain quacantine restrictions existed as possible. The form in which this tax will who had made an exhaustive enquiry into
R. Powers, R. Hopkins, NS. Arab,
Mr Francis said the issues of the case justify them for the plain the patient had abanged his mind and would in the Australian colonies, bus hitherto ws 3. F. Lammert, Y. be spllected will not fall heavily, as I everything connected with the subject, and
follow advics busy replacing were threefold. The arat and greatest was tiffs for the amount claimed although follow my advice, I found one of these were not aware that they wers of so butt- Gor the question whether or not the premises in Mr. Danklan was not present, they were amateur army surgeon busy replacing the quated and vazations a character. conceive, on the trade of the port, which had been found to work satisfactorily,
8. Ahmet, Dodd, F. Gomes, were threefold. The Brat de in RILL Protection is afforded here to merchandise THE CATHEDRAL,
1, N. §. Arab 3, 8, Ahmet 3, F. question, No. 11 Bonham, ware set out fire bound to accept his statement that at intestine. This be managed by exercising | lakka
ab: 1. from all parts of the world, to the shipping Hon. Mr Jackson moved the second the ranning and osme in long way ahead sufre feltonksualy for the purpose of get the store, and the question arose at fored Eat for handling the tender Bank, Wins
Guties. Zu this race the fint boy did all by some of the parties interested in the the time the insurance policy was lasted a great deal of forse with his anwashed. which frequents our harbour, to the general reading of the Cathedral Ordinance.
the ranning and came in a long way shead goods, who were here as plaintiff, and so there were at least 80000 worth of goods in hands, causing the patient to shriek aloud long way shead goods, who were here se plaintiff, and at exercising
goods, wheely for the next ques quantity of had no reason told soms sutering ned. Altogether warkod: Ea Credit
Exchange commerce which centres bere, and it is The Colonial Trasurer seconded...
of the others. Time, 11 seconds
on what with pain My suggestion to use gicas die-
of good painly only right that these should contributa
ting the insurance money. The next ques quantity came into the atom after infected lint for handling the tender &Lox wards. They had no reason to dispate the exposed parts, patient's The Chief Justice moved as an amend. Long Jour, (under 18). Entries- tion that arose was this--was the claim put panty of good cans toto te dien to the cured parts, and to relieve the pater Bank, Wire something to the revenue of the Colony, ment that the bill be withdrawn and submits Orley 3. Machado, J. Alves, forward a fraudulent claim, either in respect plaintiffe statement that they sold some antiering by the administration of chloroform namely on bills of lading, policies of inanested to the Secrete J. Bank, Win
Secretary of State, for instructions
Alton, H. W. Faber. W. Stugani, W. of the amount of the goods of their value, 1600 worth of goods. Therefore; zum was declined. Altogether the Turgeon ance, bill of exchange and other documente as to what should be done in the ovens Rey, G. Williams, E. Lammiert, A. for if the claim was fraudulent the Insurance ing that they did not purchase anything made me feel that I was not wanted. Ea which have to boar a stamp, it is most of his adhering to his resolution to with- Indiciona, moat desirable, and fair and pro draw the polestastical grant. In the event 1 Orley, distanse 11ft in 2, 1. Of course mere exaggeration or a more claim a verdict for something liks 34500 or
desirable it is to Secretary drawn
drawing Wells, H. Waggott
would certainly be entitled to evidently fosted that I might cla'm some aw the bang withdrawn, the Chiedo FARDE, (under 15).topant worked this was whether the nanosed bean brought into
& oran per in every sense that a charge should be of the presstical grant. In the event 1 Orley, distance 11ft Hin 2, H. Company would be entitled to a verdict, they did not perchase soything made me feel that I was not warted. Ha
atstake the part of the plaintiffs in 80000 Bat the plaintiffs had to prove to part at the Harbor Ayak made on these. I have much pleasure in Jostlesked who were they to band-800 YARDS, (under 13). Entries - stating the entity or value of the goods this satisfaction of the jury, in a case at scption The Counting and her, has pleasure in Justice saing withdrawn, the Chief War, distance 111 in 2, H. Company would be entitled to a vera ing that they did not proefore, asium was declined. Als of chloroform
ad to prove The deals he hay feet expressing these views in sopport of this aver the church too, who would appoint B. Faber, W. Ray W. Stopeni, J. would not constitute a deliberata fraud, tended with many suspicious circumstances,ged sun bingonala fentiamant contested anderings of his wadion during the Praca war, Link bilan
chaplain, and who would dismiss him Alves E. Alves, Ji Machado, J. Car The third who was whether the jury wers that goods to the value of $2000 or $3000 login Thanh We hope this fat be the
saralho da Fiskur, - Jantzer Testisties, considering gel the vachatstances had been brought into the peamisel opener warning of Vodound Gold-Ival #9] donnayyattings And 991 of the many that evideños had been put
premises-10pman moder
Sovereign
time.....
Phillianthan.good, a first time The Colonial Treasurer I beg to more
a
it ever such a need should priser H
Government refused ita contribution, is
being but a short
meat
HONGKONG, March 31.
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