That the Palico would appose to have some
more than once turned its occupants into he water. One or two attempted to walk the pole but no serious effort to reach the box was made. In the lug of war the Scotch tone had the best of it and bit by bit drow their opponente to their and of the bath,
The following are the results of to-day's
400 p.m., Swix UNDER, WATER, Prizes)
arente's Brew
rosson for complaint, as $40 to $45 per month, whether in the currency of the Colony or converted into storling, is in Adequate rominabration for any European 24.15 p.m., SHORT RACs (lengths), Adequate rominabration for any European 2.4.18 p.m., SHORT RACE (lengths) out here, sud is, in itself, a temptation (Handicap). (Tmo Prizes.)
Grimble (acratch) Arthur, (3seo.), Then, Lam mort(5 nec.), F. Lammert (8 sec.), Fredericks (3 sec.), Cornish (5 poc.) White (19 so conds.)
This was a very close race. When near This was 's very paring the goal White, Grimble and The Lam
mert seemed nege in a line, and the two former came in almost together, the Umpire fornier came in almost together, the Umpire declaring it a dead boats 3-4:30p.m. PLONGE (Two Prizes.)
That the Folies are not the only body of men who have cause to complain at the decline in the remitting value or por chasing power of the dollar. That the question touches the whole com
manity more or less, but one for no ground for a grievance whore agreements ara oloar and distinct, whether at størling: át s fred erchanga ur in dollars. That agreements are agreements. That the rate of interest out here in exces- siro, and that were, the Local Bank to st onco take the bull by the bars and lower its ato from 7 to 6 or 5 per cent, it would quickly tand to ameliorate the prosent condition of business and give an impetus to trade that the Bank would be the first to gain by.
That with a local Directorate the reduction oculü be murdo on the spot without any of those references to London which are the bugbear to all other local pregrees Banking, Commercial, Governmental, or otherwise,
That the stability of Bank stook has been proved by the fairly steady quotations of the past week, in the face of Ren- ter's somewhat disquieting telegrams in regard to Bulgarian affairs. Thut Beuter's daily telegrams promise to shortly become relies of the past as re- gards Hongkong, and we may be de prived of the items of political intelli- ganco served up in the most delightfully
Bensational form.
st. Friedricks, 56 ft 2 in.***** 2nd, Theo, Lammert, 43 ft. 6 lo. Grimble and F. Lammert were the other competitors.
RACE. (Under 4-4.45 p.m., SMALL BOYS' RACE, (Under
14 yours of age). (Two Prizca.) Entries-Laminert (nemtch), Stopani (scratch), Rose, Gonsalves and Cock, (10 selends each); H. Haywards, (2060conds), The first and second in this race were very close to each other, the premier poai- tion being gained by E. Larimert, and the second by Cook, Rose, who was third, was very close up. Some of the young boys BWHm very well.
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That we will, in that sure, have to fall back upon the more reliable political data of the quotations for Console,
That, at the same time, Reutor's morengos
will be no inconsiderable low, and it is
fecal Government has not been too hasty
well.
(Two Prizes.)
THE CHINA MAIL.
bai in particular for the very able mannst in which they have steered the Bank through what may to called a Silver Crisis, with a compamtively favorable result (Loud Applause.) The offices of the Cor poration we remove I to the new preprises on the 18th inst. The Junior bong will most likely be Bady at the beginning of next year and I trust the Bank may go through year and I trust the Bank may throust * prosperous and successful career in the magnificent new building: (Applauss.) Gen: tlemen, before moving the adoption of the report and accounts I shall be glad ko answer any questions or give any informa tion with regard to the same.
After a paso the Uhairmen said No questions boing naked, I beg to move that The Report and accounts as presented he passed,
Me Davis seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously, the The Chairman then intimated that the Dividend Warrants would be ready on Monday.
This concluded tho businona,
CORRESPONDENCE.
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Home MacEwen Hon. F. D. Hansson.
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No. 7108 Avouer 28, 1886
That the delightful immunity from the
further loss to the Bank, (Applause). Your His long experieties he had invariably al The Colomini Treasure bog to second son why they were voted, Bat list is other reasons for contioning the present seat whistle Busance which immediate
Directors thought it advisable to make ad tained every Information he could desire, the smondment of the Acting Attorney not the fact. The sums of money enter stom thou that stated in the amendment
site t say is doing set your, have been on the expedite Acting Attorno ditional investments in Indian Government that discussion and argument had been as General and I would desire to say in doing spart from the estimates, excepting in thief the Attorney General, and suggested ly followed. Woelloy • new Harbour re
loans and the whole of the Bank's Reserve free as possible, and the only thing he summon that I voted for the motion of my hon: Iset your, have been comparatively small that the first portion of the amendment be gulation was far too great a pleasure to
Fund is at present invested in Government plained of as this that after very full friend on my left (Bun. A. P. McEweny The estimates are freed in the expendimitted
Adm Securities. (Applause.) Bills payable, ro- discussion in the Finance Committee the when he brought it forward in Financo ture and receipts of previous years, and the The Acting Attornor Goneral said he last, and that matters in this respol ure
solvable and discounted, Loaus and Credits, members were not disposed to discuss the Committee simply wishing the thle subject - incronso in the estimates, if there is any, is would accept the enggestion of the Chist fast merging into the old grooves.
sbow a falling off against last half year, maltor in Council, or state publicly their should be ventilated, thai no desire should explained in papers shicle are put before Justice, and in reply to a question as to which is the outcoms of the exceedingly opinion. Not that they had any objection, bo sudan in a somewhne thin meeting to the Connell and the same in the case it what the vote was by which the Connell That to fochid Chinese steand-launchos from
(Two all state of the trade lo. Obing during fire to their opiates being published, but it stile the question, and with a view of bring there is any diminution. If there is an in- unanimously approved of the prosont pursoti
dull in the opinions of
trade whithing whilst alongside the Prays, and
last six months. With reference to Ching was more out of a wish not to take up the ing the matter to a head. But & Treasurer grease the reasons for it are pointed out, co in 1884 said he referred to the Standing to allow stramen like the Hanko and Entries Fitz Lammert, Anderson, Loans the Bank has disposed of the romaid time of the Council, and the only recom-of the celony I have always beau opposed there is a decrease the rosasun for that are Orders which were adapted on the 10th plinity, be man- The water warranto Jifficulty in swim of Canton, authorized board of Gentle and sailed in Commune I think for it is now in the amond possible the Govery Hoods corne, and peel they Have It is hardly necessary Partridge to do so with impunity, le max. Shepherd, White, D'Almeida.
ing portions of the 4 and loans mid the mendation or amendment he would propose to any change being made in the present also stated and these papers are furnished April, 1834 The water was rather thick and the com- only one on our hands at present is the small or aiggest was that it should bo lift to one practice with regard to the Finance Go to the members, and are published in the The Colonial Transuror--Sir, I am co- L'estle unfair and inconsistent
petitors, bad considerabla Jifficulty in swim loan closed a short time so with the Hoppe of twa members to move that any import-mittag. It seems to me out unofficial newspapers; so that in regard to the bulk quested to ask it his Bonour the Chief petitors had was rather thick and the coming portions of the A sad of the romaid time of the Con with not to take up the the question, and with a voting to the Connell a thich are put buforo uld accept the anggestion of Bid he that any of friend put being they are and not being important take so perhaps Choy Havo malice-It is hor Commail is in That the Police should interview the mud ming straight. Anderson kept longest un of Canton, authorized by Imperial Decree, aut nister, after information had boon obfriends might voll scrept the compromise of the sooney voted for public purposes Justice would embody, either in the dor the water, 30 sec. He, however, made a which has not yet been disposed of Gentle ninet in Oommittee, instead of being dis which is put before thom, or rather the during the year the public have overy in amendment or in one of his own, the very ters of the Hankose and Pastridge in the cums when about half isngth and swam mun, may prodecessor in the Chair stated cusded and sailed in Committee, should be compromise of which they are minded formation But when the Council in not in impormat suggestion that when & report
The bath. At the final hant, bring half year sopedingly well inops of Johni ris) will hear similare cbtained all for any meme not take pisca in Finance forable that the Officer Administer to do that if the feeling of the Interests of posters
across the bath. At the final bant, F. Shep at the last meeting that 你
o had started the taken in the Legislative Council I think for it is an orising arrangement and not Session there are or may be certain matters of the Finance Committee is brought up herd made the greatest distances, covering half year expedingly well; nons of be rould iny hon: friend on herd made the greatest distances, covering half year expedingly well; none of us could iny lon: friend on my right (Hon. P. By mything now in the amendment of my of prassing importance in reference to which the officer who brings is up should state the 100 feet 4 in. The next were D'Almeida foresee the silver onlamity. Mr Johritis) will hear similar testimony that in hon friand opposite. It is now possible the Government must take some stepe. For reasons which have inflened the Finnnes and Lammert, who each made 90 feet The Walter, who has taken charge of the chief Finance Committee we hare sbtained all for any member who wishes that the dis instance, heavy foods corne, and perhaps Committee in the recommendations which place was given to F Lammert, D'Almeids chanagment in the meantime on the depar- the information we asked for, and have cussion should not take pinea in Finance $20,000 or 831,000 are wanted al ones. Is they have made.
ture of Mr Thomas Jackson, has had to go freely and fully discussed all the points Committee but in Counou, when the Golc-it preferable that the Officer Administering The Chief Justice. It is hardly necessary rofusing to make another trial.
feeling the Comail is in through very hard times indeed. We have brought before gs. Some mention has nial Secretary proposes that the matter be the Government should allow that expendi in do that if the scoring of torily car to thank him and Mr Cameron in Shang-been made of coercion, or quasi-coercion, in referred to the Finance Committee, to move turo on his own responsibility, or is it not favour of intr
connection with this vobs for the fortih, ne on amendment that the matter ba dis- better he should have a commitles of the The Acting Attorney-General Some ad cations, but so far an say memory serves ins, cusend ur open Coutier and I do not sup-whole Council to advise him and say it is dition might, perhaps, bo mado to Rule 26, everybody came round to the views expose that in any case such an amendment acessary to expend this money. With re. to the fact that the Chairman of the Com- pressed by Mr Kdawlok and Mr Jackson would be opposet. It is perhaps very un-gard to other matters, when the Council is mittes, in moring the adoption of the re- Chere was certainly no attempt at cursion, fortunate that two bratters of vary excep. sitting, invariably a minute explaining the port in Council should stats the reasona and the committee, after listening to the tonal importance the loan and the de- reasons why the Government requires the which have influenced the Finance Commit opinions, put forward was inanimous. I fencesworo referred to the Finance Com-money is laid on this table, and it is rafor- tes. think Mr Jackson, at one of the meetings uitton without ita occurring to any hon, rad generally to the Finance Commiton. The Acting Oolonial Secretary Cutterally of the Chamber of Commerce, Lore similar meinbar to take this course. And I must It is then opon to any hon. momber to the Finance Commiten give their reasona testimony. Therefore I ask, what are the remind my unofficial friends that Govern move that it be discussed in public. But if in their report.
that it be discussed
Big
reasons upon which we are paked to make a ment officers after ni-exposed to us it was discussed in the Gonnell, nocarding His Excellency-It is in opinion expross
upon mode of om opposite has when they will go on taken that atrag Ryrie That change in our mode of outrefing business? pition though they be, as Mr McEwen to our rules, and the rules of meat légiala ed in the Council of whichi dap notice will Laus quite bure if my Laus quite sure if my hon friend opposite has said are very much like other tive arromblies, if it was considered a mat be taken (Hon. A. P. McEwen) had waited some people when they find an ody way for that ought to be dealt with privately it The amendment was then pas in the fol (Bon. A
pat-in fol-—-- time he would have obtained a batter insight of doing things they will go on in that is quite open to any singlo member to order lawing form :- That it is not necessary to
to the working of the Finance Committee, way; if other wish trouble to be taken that strangers withdraw,
interfere with the present practice of Coun- and then if any defects were discovered in thyes done in the Council.
interfero That is p pat in the fonds they must at least take the touble them.
Hon. P. Ryrie That has never been all which has been in existence for many the agatam he could have suggested a remedy selves of suggesting the course which they do thief Justice-It has not boon done, Standing Rules atil Ordera of the Council and which was unanimously adopted by tha for the same. Now, with regard to publicity wish to be adopted. If your neighbour has The Chief I think every possible publicity is given, found some easy way of conducting his but the necessity right arise, and I must dated 10: April, 1884. Nothing is referred to the Finance Dom-business which is an annoyanes to you and say with these two votes on the Loan and follow- mittes except what goes through the Lagis. you won't take the trouble to tell im you the Fortifications the probability is that is Pen lative Council There is generally a can hardly expect him to desiat. Well, the they had to be discussed in Council it would Hea. Wong Bling minute of the Governor, stating his wants, Finance Committee has been found so have been necessary to do that, for there The Burger-than tral read first, and thero is a motion that it be convenient that perhaps it would never wers a great many matters introdused of a The Colonial Treasurer
convientred
The Acting Colonial Secretary referred to the Finance Committen; and have occurred to the Government to take confidential nature. Colonel Walter insist The Acting cloney-Generat on that mation it is perfectly opon to any uny other course with regard to the loaned he would not give any ovilonce that The Chiof duetire 5.-5.15 p.m., RUNNING Header from
hon. member to move that instead of ate snd fortifications, but it is perhaps a pity it could be used unless it way treated as conThe amendment was declared carried by s MIDDLE BERING BOARD. and Miedzy Braing Board. (Two Friz.) THE EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGNERS being so referred, it should be discussed did not occur to the unofficial members to fideatial With regard to the Loan, hen. amendment was declared carried by s
majority of three, publicly. If this is not it done, it is referred suggest another course sud that these mat merabers who were present must know there majority of three. Entries-Grimble, F. Lammert, White,
to the Finance diedussod and thrash the discussion. mere tint prosent and did that has been adopte of the world are they moving the second reach original ordin- to the Finance Committee, and there the tera were discussed in a way which, though were certain matters referred to by Mr THE FRENCH MAIL TEAMERS ORDINANCE. Fredericks, Curush, Arthur, D'Almeida. (To the Editor of the CHIA MATT."} Gritable and F. Lammert were almost a
Iloilo, 16th August, 1886. mun
mattor is thoroughly discussed and thrash. eminently satisfactory to those admitted to Jackson which he never would have mem- An ordinance continuing to the French Sre,-In your issue of 31st July I noticed out. Our meetings are certainly more the discussion, may have been satisfactioned in public. Therefore it seeing to me mail atemors the status of tien-of-war in to for the fast place, but on this last trial
fore it seems to me inbout was read a ontinue the reacties
another the first pince was given to F. Lammert,Brownie in one of his Murmursre free, and the matters are discussed more fory to those who were not prosent and did the best course is to continue the practice this harbour for unollur year Grimble being second, and White third markssthat the employment of foreigners completely than if we met in publio. There not know what was going on. At the same that has been adopted. With regard to the first and second time, considered in Com in British ships is 10 be deplorod, and are some hod. members who are good finansime I may point out that a grant deal of it estimates, in no part of the world are they anities, road a third time and proced. In
hea.
it card General mid-The original ordin- 6-5,3 p.m., CONSOLATION RACE, (in to 6--5,3 p.m., CONSOLLIIOS BACK,
lengths) (Handicap.)
Englishmen have only themselves to blame clers and understand questions very well, but was confidential and could have been con- considered more in detail then they are in moving the second reading, the Acting At
con-considered interes sait paya the shipowners to employ they have some dificulty in stating in public veyed in no other way. I am referring to this Council (hear, hear, from Mr Kyrie) torney General mid--The original ordin- gagn the shipowners to employ their opinions; and there are personal ques alkot explained at great lenght the nature traque fonts up, and have examined them which was on the 24th September, 1850. Only three entered for his race-Fra foreigners, This is a very broad assortion their opinions; and there are personal ques- meeting we had here when Colonel and hou. members will remember that once was passed in order to give effect is
bil dericks (15 seconds), Lawis (5 seconds), and can be understood in more ways thationz very often which are mentioned and Walker explained at great lenght the nature fraquent occasions we have bad the heads the th seation of the Postal Conventions
conde), and can be understood in more ways thnationz very often which are hour, hear, from Mr Hyrie) torney General mid-The origin Dr Thomson (scratch). Lewis made a false one. Would Brownie, be kind enough to discussed in Finance Committee which we of the fortifications. That mosting was an of departments up, and have examined them which was made between Great Britain dericks kept his start and came in in the exactly the same wages no the Britishore the Finance Committee far more in- anything more than listening to that ex. their abait That could not be donis putted to vessels belonging to the French Gor- start and did not continue the race. Fre inform us how it pays? They receiva would not be able to discess in public, utellectual treat to every member who as to the case of the increase in their de End France on the 24th September, 1858.
the Again, the Government is able to lay be- was presunt. I myself have seldom enjoyed partments, and even on the efficiency of That Convention stipulated that certain im remarkably good time of 72 seconds fere pub.munities be accord- Are we to assume that the foreigner is exilieir quo munitios and privileges should Denim better respian or Brownie will be good Hon. F. Byrie-I rise to
planation by a gentleman that ex. their stall that con on the efficiency of That Contentie 24th September, 1850 7.-8.00p.m., Bozdiera" Raur, (4 lengths.) better seanian or englucss than the English formation than it would be if the discussion planation by a gentleman who underlic. If such questions na we are in the habited to vessels belonging to the French Gor- stood his subject so thoroughly and of asking in Committes were put in Council ernment carrying mails, or vesseld en bides man I. Perhaps
were public.
stood his subjecte person would ans Op explainedtonal Walker's say who gavers, therefore, the are except this Another import the authoritminals Op explained it The principal P. order.
with suck admirable lucidi- the object which was obtained by this means. has been carried on to a great he withheld of any kind heather it is renshaable or cold have been things retain as they are excenting due. Another important reasons would Eighteen soldiers entered for this race, enough to enlighten as our this point. This which was sworn in two hests. In the first agitation has been carried on to a great fioancial questions if he did anav
Goancial questions no or, if he did answer them,, would not object which was obtained by this meaux. reporters been present I don't say who give such fulland complete auswers. It seems was that the mail steamers could not be no of any kind.
tu nie, heat the fimt waz Private Saunders, the extent in England and Scotland, and to be withheld on to torpantion should ty as Colonal Walker dia. But, had them,rson would either refuse to answered by them for the purposes asidis ther it is rongpuable or unreasonable Co to are, therefore, the better plan is to lat arrested for any purpose, thereby arcide Many of our oventry The Acting Attorney-General-It has shut and we should not have heard any have always felt there was official, but any English port the authorities would tion. A: P. McEwen Hear, hear reporters been present I don't say who given, or, if he did answer them, would not object which we purpose. The principal the third, Pri obliged to leave borne owing to the fearful second Private Gibbs and the third, Pri- wonder. Many of our countryman are on. & P. McEwen Hear, hear ther it is roupable or unreasonablo Co-
Countryman The Acting Attorney-General. It has ons Walker's mouth would have been things retain as they are except this ging derangement of the postal service.
lonel felt was ate Wankling In the second heat the obliged to leave horne owing to the fearful following was the order, 1st Pto
depression or staryo; and what do they inst been stated that a despatch on financial shut and we should not have heard any have always felt there was something dae Another important reason was that in
that a despatch on financial hub Walker's mouth would have ale, therefore, helt auswers. It seems was that was obtained by this m be confidentiel, hut there thing of that information on another thing the unofficial members have been somewhat which, the French Government might with and Pro, Mickley and the 3rd Pro. Confind it they manage to get to the Far East? matere may not be confidential, hut there thing of that information which we listened to the public, now, ugh the font beat un ve have the power to take any criminels In the final heat only five entered, Why that positions which are their (in a way be confidential reasons giving for to for an hour or two. Then another thing the upco, and no only the official, but any English port the authorities would topolised by moving a voto. It cannot be said, there- Great stress has been laid on the practice to blame for not taking the public more which the French Goverment might winh Saunders drawing back
The distance mauuer) birthright members have boun somewhat have the power to take any criminals
are Not Home wasonly a very taking the public more which wasonly two longthis. Docper came in a very Germans, Dattes are monopolised by moving a veto. It cannot be said, there to fur an hour or two. Then another thing the unofcit ad nu only the official, but any English port
two longtits. Cooper came in sory Germans, Danes, Swede, Norwegians and fore, that it is simply a question of figures, of the House of Commons, New, in the into their confidends. What I would cur to send home on these steamers out of their
Bnan open to peribus question, whether the good first, Warkling being sogond and Americans. I am not aware that suy of and that it is not confidential. But nan somewhat meagre discussions which take gest to that when the report of the Daca possession. It was therefore co
questions would sug
es is brought the bon, member moving grant these vessels the status of mon-of- Local Government has not been too hasty Gibb third Time, first heat 3m 16see, these nations sont any assistance to England cal matters are not the only questions; place in the House of Commons on the os mitteo is be when the report of the Oom possession. It was therefore agreed to Gibb third Time, frat beat Sm 16sec non son forcing his pay after they involve the conduct of a timates peuple are referred to by classes, its adoption should explain the reasons on war. Strictly speaking they have bot second heat 3iu Paso, final heat, 76 seconds, and Bruce when, forcing China queernent officer. Now, in proof of the as the Customs Officers, or Excisemen, which the Committee has arrived at its do altogether the status of men-of-war, second heat 3u 200, final heat, 76 seconds, Suften resons of
France Chitale my her ports, neither am went as status
am is to in its decision to withdraw its subscrip
her ports, seither anons that have taken place, Stam are spoken of as villains the lash fall wishes to explain bis view, it is que Dom, ordinances are not considerad, to defast the 8.-6.15 p.m., Tuo or WAR
one of them contribute one side, store lang decussions on the Stamp are of
have taken place, I may or perhaps Postmasters, and if thess ciston, and then, if any other members they are obliged is comply with
is quite pre some natoms regulations,ply
open Scotch Team-Maje Cochrane, Lieut. One of them contribute one tippettorale kona fast have taken
Lieut. ards the maintes koron that have taken place, I may or perhaps pe Officers, or Excisemen, which the Committed in the reasons on war. Strictly speaking they have not
arde the maintenance-of-ati of
to the long discussions on the Stamp are spoken of te willen and if these ciston, and then, if any ott sto That the community has never been rightly Anderson, Lieut. Lawrie, Mr Stewart to protect our Morni
Meskerge
an Loan Ordinance, and the very lightly on the individual; he has al- to him to get up and do so. If any bum, Before Fochfications: The discussion ways the pleasure of thinking he is an ex-member thinks on any matter suggestions course of justice, or deprive certain indiri.
the ways the pissauro si approached in the matter of these tele- Lockhart, Mr Guodlad, Mr Glass Other tour Mor
es: the American, bat, h
the
Canada) Ordinates lasted several ception to the general rule but here the from the public would, ba nadful, it is quite duals of their just rights. I believe some me, hud as soon as the individual at Arthur, Hayllar, de Rebeck, Dr. and an English firm all
e Loan we had class comiats perhaps of the Council adjourned for one or two mutings, unt and it has been finally doosted that those grama, kad as soon as the individual at nations,P. H. Grimble, George Grimble Spanish Mercantile Manahan
pense of Brmari aging of the tran
Garmin 13 French the Loan we had class coaxiata perhaps of one man, and if open to him to ask that its consideration be conflict arose here with the Messagorios
ersens raak mohite far of team hy lie talons quasi-publio expenso could read the mes Thompson Hayllar, de Robeck, Dr. and an English than t
under the Eng
The stops yerything I were to take up the time of the Council adjourned for one or two matings, until Officers, but that was satifactorily settled, The Scotch team pulled the other over which is also closed to himkat
cupsions, ByerythinI could refer to many cases where za tisins the majority of the members of with catoinal or civil justion
red, and on remarks the public shall have spoken; and I do not al fab
urged was after about two ruinates struggle get the astounding fact remains dias Chasera bere prevailed. With respect regard to individuals which would have Council
my points the opinions of the upmost necessary-have been made with think the majority of the members of privileges are not to luterfere in any wAY satio foreigners are entitled to the facial raambere prevailed With respect regard to individuals which would have Council would ever refuse to entertain his with equial or civil justice
the fortifications we had every detail fallen most aruelly on those individuals had request. It seems to me in that way the THE GERMAN MAIL EXAMERS ORDINANCE. MEETING OF THE HONGKONG AND privileges as an Englishmen by the Hong the fortifications we had every detail fallen most cruelly on those individuals hed request. It seems t
hop by given to us--the size and power of the they been published next morning in the public can be taken into our conïdence kong Marine Bohmen by the Hange the fortifications alle With respect regard to individu
This bill, which containe provision It is a vocy easy thing in reading the Acting Attorney General Ordinance, was The Admiralty are already alarmed at gune, the situation of the batteries, and newspapers. It is very easy thing to say much hatter than it we say that in all to those in the French Mail Orion similar CORPORATION.
the consta tial
a thousand men are not worth the salary these delicate inquiries that take place in read a first time. In moving the second the constaully decreasing numbers of the everything, everything.
His Excellency-And that was confiden- they are drawing, but it is a different thing the Finding Committee we should have re-reading, the Acting Attorney General The ordinary half-yearly mesting of the Royal Naval Reserve, but they have not got His Excellency Aud
to say that one gefortunate man, whose porters present. I would suggest to hon, said have shareholders in the Hongkong and Shang very far to look for thus cause. ShipowereThe why such a measure was necessary wah
a on the coast of China complain of no profdential, a great deal of consider the matters are now laid before was intended to establish a Gerunn line stenssity with That the roarks of the Deputy Chairman hai Banking Corporation was held in the on the coast of China complain of no pro The Acting Attorney General-Yes, console offerice is that he is a harmless nincom- members, offcial and unofficial, whatever have already explained the reason hai Banking Corporation was held in theat, but they have themselves to blame. fidential, and it was after the Committee poop, is not worth his sanall salary. Then opinions they have come with; they should respect to the French steamers and when it
when the Diros Foreigners entinted with the coast, gave repeat that more information can be more think, and at to-day's meeting of the Hongkong and City Hall this afternoon, when the Diroo Foreigners entered their service as juniora, ha received every possible information my hon. friend has made a great deal of consider the matters Laro now laid before was intended to establish a Gerunn lice Coast are that the decision was come to. Therefore the voto about this, that we did comistances, that things would not go on os was addressed to the British Foreign Office out the Loan, but that sim- theni, and if they think, under all the air-hero and in other colonies a métaorandum Shanghai Banks were apparently suffi- tors prosented the forty second report and became acquainted with the coast, gave that the decision was come to. Therefore the voto about the Loan, but that sim-theni, and if they think, under all the air-hero and
sore information can be gir
as breased to cently exhaustive to render no further the accounts for the past half year. Those scrape of information to their Consuls as to repeat that more information can be given ply amounted to this, that we did cumstances, that things would otently exhaustive to render no further the accounts for the past half year. Those sige, cost of running, &c., of the British in committee and tone if we had re- cal loss would be preferible the points have hitherto gone on, with the exception the steators of the line were to carry the of to of and matters can be more thak, and do think, tist though a lowell under the propused change as they by the German Governant stating that ship in which they were employed. This thing small a margin, that they were no present were Mr M Grote (Deputy ship in which they were employed. This thoroughly discussed than re-cal
maile in consideration havn suggest British Low such criminals, need so have suggested, they should give their official maile in consideration of receiving a Obstesian), Hon. F. D. SASSON, Han. A information was reliable and valuable when Eurors her the That it is difficult, however, to see how the Chairman), Hon. F. D. Sasson, Han. A. information was reliable and valuable when perfora hero. On the other hand, I used in discussion had been roduced to to have suggs go on, with th That it is doncial and private and benefors Mr F. Byrio, Mow the United Kan ons is a bon British it is said in the public interne funds, ho
P. MoEwan, Hon. J. Bull-leving, and viculated au printed but not in our fan not say that the Government has nothing small a margin, that they were no longer votes in favour of the old pristics being certain subsidy. They stated the new promises, official and private, are to Messe H. Hoppius, LH M. Huntington, guage. When in Hongkong, two years ago whatever hide, nothing to bang things that discussion I must say there was a guod
to be ashamed of worth fighting for. And with regard to continued. Portuguese in what it does, but there are many
Hon. P. Ryrie-Your Excellency, I be- when the steamer touches at a British And W. H. Hoppius, il-leving, and information they were empf the British in at that more info como to. That my hon terth his small mless nincome porters presenmittee rahake place ia add to the carbing power of the Bank, as and W. H. F. Darby, members of the Court Was astonished to so so way in not his concluding remarks would appear to P. it. I blak on these
of Dicostars: Mr merabers of the Court ge When in Hongkon of Directors; Mr Johan Walter, Acting employed in the Public Offices About that cannot be made public-departmental deal that could not conveniently have been lieve the moves of the resolution has the Colonial port, might demand a hearing before a British Judge, thus dolaying the Chief Manager; Hon. F. Byrio, Mosers the lowest position in the Civil Service of matters that it is not advisable or necessary made public. I would only refer to che right to reply.
that is the discussion on His Excellency Yos.
coucas of law and preventing the prompt have suggested, unless the croyde that W. Kerfoot Hughes, J. 7. Vorcou, B. W the United Kingdom is that of a Cust me to make public. I think on the go
Hon A. P. MoEwen I have nothing delivery of the mail, the Imperial Go- Davis, D. R. Crawford, J. F. C. da Roza, Tidewater, yet is ons is allowed to be that the present system has a great many the Stamp Ordinance. Considerable classes
vernment Inys great stress on these mail Mortimer E. Murray, J. B. Cox, F. Hen examined unless he be a free born British advantages over the one proposed. But of this community are in the habit of evad-more to say
ence said the reselatinterest, particulate a
Bie Excolleticy-Foz. members of Con-steamers being looket apon in nom said in the resolution. That in future ing the Stamp Ordinance. I do not refer derson, WA Leage, H. Z. Just, O. E subject; but in Hongkong the proference is it in aid in to rublic interest, and more to peuple of any particular nationality, but vil. The debate which has just taken place songs men-of-war. They accordingly ask That the general teneur of the statemente Obster, J. S. Moses, A. H. Chinny, Jas given & allerts, and relativee aiready in all matters of public of public funds, he there is disposition to evade the Stamp is a very important one, aut 1 shail make that the same privileges as are given to tha
Anderson, D. McCallock, A. E. Vanabar, Government positions strain every post disonsed openly in Council, and not, as
Muses, A. H. Obiar subject; but in be a free born British savo prosent system has the grund other matter and would only refer to Cope the mover of the Exoolkney, I be-ording to British rod thadas en Anderson, D. McCallach, A. R. Vanaber, Government positions strain every torve to particular the voting of be a a I made at the mesting should have fa 1. hfendel, S. Coxon, A. G. Stokos, get in their sisters, cousine and aunts, heretofore, so private mootings of the Fin- the least scrupulents of all clashes. Now, Secretary of State giving him the opportu despatch Jaid on the table, the Harle
Dance which runa inors or has through it ay duty to forward a report of it to the Messageries be accorded them. In th
which runa inore or less through taken place sense imen-es 1. kende Ray, Maht A. McConachie, Pay have been born in the doubt but the the Legislative Opportunity of exporter doing of what was said 1. discussed openly in Council, and not, as Ordinance which runs inors or less through it my duty to forward enable offent, and hopes may reasonably WH Ray, Monte Ed George, which is a manifest injustion to the tax as
J. & Allimais, P. Jordan, A. McConachie, payors and the children of British subjects & ce Committee. It cannot be said that when we discussed that Stamp Ordinance nity of giving anch directions in respect to Roseberry goes into the matter
British subject publicity does not exist at present, art spoken remarks about those people who are post any recommendation for the dayitsioneer hat understanding
alluding to the difhoullig mk fit. But I regret Today that Bodymont, HW Foss, Marso Steamboat Company surplus Portu havision on the subject. The great deal of what is have beau loft perience of B. Lyall J. Mosaly A. 8. Cohen, who have been born in the Colony When publicity does not exist at present, or that we had to make some very plain and out the suggestions that have been made as he After allud to the matter A Miaodlymont, HW, Foss, U. Wa war does come I have no doubt but the vote can be snatched or passed through spoken remarks about these people wire are my think fit. But I regret I cannot sup and ariscit with the Mesageries
dues come I have no doubt bathe the Legislative Council without the pain its Dommittes, or for the abalition of that to the Gover th That the friends of Caphin Beston, of the Richards, 0. Jackson, JR. Auton, & Macao Steamboat Company, will soonp in the Legislative Council without the public in the habit of defrauding the Government port any recommendation for the Editsion Be-Majesty Government are
dollars by taking the tainly not very referred to the Finans The Committee Caseid had there been aurka. The non- Mauri was adopted here P. & O. steamer Thames, will be glad to Hancocks: Dr Hartigas, Macgregor, the dollars, by taking the surplus Portu having every opportunity of exprising whenever they have the opportunity of of the public to the meetings of the pin prepared on that understandin a of the Coloni hear that this popular commander has H. N. Mody. A Veitch, H. M. Bevis, W. guess away as they are certainly not very their opinion on the subject. The mutter doing so, and I do not hesitate to say a anco Oommittes, or for the abolition of that in the Governors on the cont
ular commander has Gaskell, the notion convening the
Gaskell, V. A. O Hawkins, and others beneficial. Free trade has just gone too far is referred to the Finance Committee to in-great deal of what was said on that or Committee. I have had a very long ex- the steamers of the North Germ
The Committee casino would necessarily have been left perience of the working of Finance Com are intended to toock that the been fully oxonerated by the Board. Mr Walter read the notion convening the as it is giving every advantage to the lion quite and report upon. of Directors in London, and that he con meeting.the Reports and
at the expense of the long-suffering and many think necessary
threshon out the subject, and calls for any unsaid had thora been shorthand writers mitten, in other colonies, especially in sidized by the Imperial Gordenar
to eluci hero taking down the remarks. The hon Mauritius, where the same system avails Postal perponda and that it the wis evidence it may think necessary to eluci here taking down the remarks. The hon Mauritius, where the
eluci-hero tinues to command the Thames, which is The Chairman than read the Report, and heavily-tazed Boglishman,
said:Cantlemen, The Accounts which so- ac
I enclose my name and address, but not date the matter. Now, when this has been member in moving the original resolution which was adopted here in 1872. To my Her Majesty Cavernment wi
that the pri done in V I enclose my name and address, but not date theme Finance Committee, and when has introduced an entirely new feature into knowledge it has been going on in Mauritius vileges mentioned in Apy of the Postal now on the Australian route
company the Report just read fully explain for publication and remain
done art is laid whatever top the pin the alleged antiralyd bute and then who tend dial and lord's steamorsan poria of call to for: 30-years-on that the pri of the Postal the report is laid before the Legislative the case: I never heard that publicity was for 30 years auritus and larger Convention with France September 24th, the position of the Bank and your directors
Yours obediently, only regret having to touch the Equalization
Connell, there is nothing whatever to pre-objected to because of say one talking to island than Pagkong, and its expenditure, 1856, should be extended to its rentals SO Connell, there who has disented from the press. Nor do I bolluvo for one mo. I think, $750,000 a year. The rery gal the French Convention shall of Dividend Fund to enable them to declare
vent any mamber who so the report of the Finnate Committed to ask ment, sir, in the alleged discontent on this keanest inboat was taken thore in all votes remst in foros. The
horrexy gal the French Convention shall VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB. the usual dividend of £2 per Share. This
AQUATIO SPORTS, 1886,
has been rendered necessary by the extra- THE MEETING OF THE LE that the report be amended, or to move that matter. That, I think, is entirely a 4g of monoynd they were onrefully discus that the German nonditions are it be rejected, or, if he wishes to do so, toment of the fancy. There will always be sed; but hey were discussed in Financement as to a moral Govezz
report, if he wishes to do so, to m
are cause instructions to be Becond Day.
ordinary fall in silver
GISLATIVE COUNCIL.
give at length the reasons which led him to in every colony a certain amount of dis Committes first; and then when the
eclony a certain amount of dis Committee first; and then what the report saved to the Imperial Consular officers change which we have witnsssed during the Saturday, 28th August, 1886 last dive mbaths. It has not boss our The following is the full text of the give the vote he did in the Finance Coma content. It is the nature of an English was brought up and read, as I intend shall and to the Commanders of the North Ge
I
steamers and to the Agents of Umpires Major Ellis, Northampton policy to run large risks in exchange, speeches delivered in the Legislative Coun.mittee. I do not think it is right, there-man to grumble about something, and be done here in future, it was open for any man Lloyd's
any Custom Regnis- shire Regiment; G. E. Goodwyn, eq, the management having ways do all yesterday on the question of the abol Matters which are discussed there may be At the same time I have only oaz argument tays of importance of difference of opinion give all necessary facilities to the lapal
F. always,
fors, to say that publicity does not exist. whatever it done discontent will continue mezber to discuss it again and in any vist the Company in sill British ports of all to Grimble, Esc
voured to keep our gall liabilities as that
ritius, sictions and road the privities or of pub Starter:1. N. Thompson, Esq., A. M.D. nearly as possible covered by starling regnite tion of the Finance Committee which we discussed openly in Cntion now, whenever against the motiua of my hon. friend, and this was always done. In Mauritius, licee all necessary facilities to the local that is that it is not for the good of the left, they have got a very large representations and to judicial process and not to Official Time Keeper:T. Gas, Esq.
tances, but the decline commencing as it were compelled to summarise for our leat and I think the son. Mr. Keswick public service. I hope han, members of tive element in the Council, twelve leded, alim to exercise the privilege in question
advisable, her Handicapors James Sampson, Esq., did at a time when of seculty, the exit were compelled to summariss for car leathy hon member doems it possary or that is that it is not for non-fland, and this was always done. In Mauritius, Luceve all necessary facilities to the local
had spre night's issue ( had laid in funds largely in China as pre-
and the Hon. 1ft Tackson gave disir res the Council will not think I use discour beaides other uneficial metabors appointed to the detriment of publio justice or of pub- T. Glam, Eng.
The Annual Aquatic Sports which were had an unferenza pointed Inspector, cannot but feel hon discussed perhaps tee had better, yet they thought they are) said, the servants of the public, would ha publicity may by given after second reading of the bitte afrongly pro-
paration for its tea season hea unavoidably
the
Hon. F. D. Gas4000-Your Excellency cons when the reports on the important Laosa language when I say our convenience by the Governor, and they are perfectly to rigate; and if the be done it is unlikely The annual Aquatic Sports which, were had an unfavourable effect on our half years although rising to support the nation. I questions of the lost and fortifications were and comfort are nothing, the inoanvenience satisfied with the working of the Fineace that any practical difficnition will are bagan yooterday have turned out to be a profits. Our newly-appointed Inspector, cannot but feel that the financial affairs of brought up. They said, although the maxt to the Executive is nothing, the loss of the Committee. It is a great convenience. It Hon, P. Ryrie-Why not have that pat
profan adabiy much greater sucess than was at frat anti. Mir Noble: has mands a thorough must is invenience satisfied with the working of the Finance much greater auxcess than was at Srat anti Mir Noble, has made a thorough examina the Colony have been discussed perhaps ter had been fully considered in the Fin public time oven is only a minor considera enables the Government to give
tion of the Bratiches and boon fion of the Bratches and Agencies in Japan, more freely and in a somewhat less formal anco Committes, yet they thought they tion. We are as my hou friend opposite Council confidential information which they The Acting Attorney General no sipated. The weather for some few days Mans, and the Straits, and the Directors manner at the mostings of the Finance should, on this important quastion, give (Mr: Ryrie) said, the servants of the public, would never be able to do otherwise, and notice of the question on hook the
Manila, Committet without the presence of report their reasons; and dag Manila, and the Strait Agencies in Japan, more freely and discussed perhaps ter had been fully considerough the must to the Executive is not the inconvenience satisfied with the and they are perfectly to the detriment of publjo Fistics of
of the Finance should one and I believe they gave their for the public advantage and for the good word, what the estirantes come on, to sug-tested againstay haing added to the bill
Fince their reasons; and I believe they gave their and only the rousideration that this is not the fullest publicity may by given after second spacing of the bill.
when fullt publicble but moved the previously had been wet and depressing but have given effect to his recommcnslation by Committee, without the presence of report ones. I I pro
Ipro- Foll rping of the bill,
Eon. P. Rytie in cominitten yesterday forencon it cleared up and before all of tas velfare of this cumnat in pose there course teos, ie an, to sug yesterday forenoon it cleared up and before providing the full amount estimated to meet ers than would be the case should these reasons. Therefore, as I have said, inatters for the public advantage and for the good wards if any hon, member wishes,
hy pose, whan the estimates Corje tested agai all possible Inssen frota be able to state to air, bolding as I do the right of the coal as before the Legislative Council has other ousiderations of expediency or con befor them to the Finance Coinmittee, privileges granted to the Frenols stoners the entries wore closed at noon the number te posible: Inuses for doubtful accounts, gentlemen be admitted in future. Still, of public interest and the voting of public of the public service, by which I mean inwards if any bon, member wishes. I pro the entries wore closed at noon the number Gentlemen, I am glad to be able to state to air, bolding as I do the right of the commu funds can be now discussed in public and its best seose resolution. berg out from the shieli has a note or a class haing added to the bill
cloud at noon the number Gentlemen. Iso consideration the large nity to to criticise the views of the mom worked for many years, I bellore,
admitted in future. Sou that which a
commune wish the le to I commutands use the welfare of the community, guste different course sen to suge tasted against the bill being passed without of competitors had roached a goodly figure, you that taking into consideration the large nity to know what takes place, as well as before the Legislative Council whenever induces ma to oppose this resolution. All hitherto been followed. The practice has specifying the conditions. He did not
taking forward to the current half of the Finanne Can the press be want has been brought
kht Coun: to deny the German ateamers any of the The events were therefore well contested amount carried forward to the current half their right to criticise the views of the mom any member wishes it. This system has other considerstuins of expediency or con been to lay the estimates beforetica, his specifying the conditions. He did not wish
your we consider there is ample parision bonight
steamers, and the amount of skill and agility display. consider there is ample provision bers of the Finance Commitee, I strongly worked for many years, I believe, and has veníance ought to give place to that. As cil, refer them tomate before the Coun- to deny the German steamers any of the and the amount of skill and agility display in hand to cover all losses, whether from recommend that in future the press be in worked well, and, as I have said, ne com- to the statement of mas hun friend opposite and then ask the Council to vote eit bise, but but he thought they should not to granted od was certainly wat below the average fall in exchange or otherwise, which may presented This step, I am sure, will give plaint has been brought against it. But (Hon. P. Ryrie), who says he was oerced I propose this time that the Concil stipuld the status of men-of-war when it was really susant of skill and agility display. Year we consider there is one half their right to criticis pince, as well as before the Legier discussed in pubia and its best intervice, hy which I mean inwards if any hon, member given after second he question, but moved The distances in the mots were covered in have been Incurred since the sepuunts were great satisfaction to the taxpayers as well as it is said now that there is desire on the fan the vote for the fortifications, I will only go into Committee, si they do in England not intended to give them that statin, di
the mouse the item clock fair start for to the figures will be 10 Committe, has been van ont mason, therefore be as it on. P. Ry before we voted good time, but perhaps it was in the item closed on the 30th June, and that we now to the examunity generally.
closed on the accounts
part of the public that these matters should say any one who has had any experienes of aud rate separately the sums required for His Excellency and the Attorney General be mors of diving that the most proficiency was make a fair start for the present half year The Acting Attorney General-The pre bo made wore public. Well, the present trying to doorce my hon. friend into my the different departments. You will be stated that all that was gen to at home
a for Prentuna ole if Rom. P. Kyrid breves still persisted sharp, le prime being keenly competed (Applante) Parning to the figures of the sent motion it carried in its present shape, yatam ensures the publlo all the informs ouzan of Action whatever will see the stasked for so much for the Governors es
ace
tablishment, for instance, and any on. in his argument and proposed that the for and some clever graceful leaps being report I am pleased to state that our de will be nothing less than the abolition of ion it can require, and a recently as 1884 urdity of that remark.
Ryrie takan. Venteria the most ancocesful cota posits show an increase of about 4 million, the Finanse Committed, and I do not think these rales very unanimously paised by Hon. P. Ratio (laughing)verce is a member can ask graationa upou its but I clause containing the conditions should
cam Yenberday the most ancoonful composite show an ines the tooney markets at that any sufficient reason has been out reason given why we should change the The Chief Justice.I don't remember bad previously, nadered the papers in hume, and asked if they were council as taken. Texterday temble, who was first dollars to have decided to farther reduce this Committee information on has ever the font for any mother of our certain conditions before petitor was Mr. 6. Grimble, who was first dollars, but following the money markets at that any sufficient resson has been given this Council I have not heard any suffer little strongs you might use the word cajole, think it would be very difficult for bone tacked on to the bill. In the corse of his petitor was Me 6 Grimble who was first dollars, but following the tailion were rose Me 6. Grimble wimming hose we have for deposits in London by thheld, or that free dial jority motion to refer more that money Justice might perhaps ther his Honour the Chief Justice dikoz war ed in qua inatet inhould withhold, or that the when A-motion medo, to mor In two diving orenta and in mus swimming home we have decided to farther reduce the for that. It has not been assorted that in sut mason given why we should change the pet Chief Justinsect don't remember aviones questions
perhapa
* members to put these questions anless they protests, the hon. gentleman said thủy vers Today, the honours were fairly divided rate of interest for deposits in London by this Committee information has ever been system, and I therefore beg, sis, to move The Chief Juliet dan't remember had previously undered the papers in surely not to be bound by the officials at
I or making about
Finance Committee.
home, and What promised to be the most amusing per cent a saving by which the Bank should withheld, or that free discussion has ever the following mendingint That as it is your making say objections.
prolong
The Chief Justin Bat you see they were they not, and were to bindy do what erant of the evening the walking on a benet materially in course of time when he stopped, or that the official majority now pompelent for any mother of Council
bene materially and there greased pola the end of high the old deposits at higher rates imveien has ever been used or atherapted to be used when 6 motion to refer a matter to the certain conditions before we voted the bave got their answers already in Finance they wore tald
the old discourse Hon. F. Ryne Oh, I did. I wanted was have a we older
Committee bo confaiting a pia was somewhat marred allowed to run off-Questions bars been to silence or in any way to coerce the on. Finauce Dommitles is made, to more that money
Hoa AP Haokwen-May I sek whe. spoko in its favour, the & 98, was somewhat are the old deposits at high of time when her stop or that free discussion has ever seem, and I therefore bes, change the perhaps might use the word cajole, member can ask questions and any hori in his Byrid however still by the waywardness of the pig, who, during asked by some shareholdem with regard to offcial minority. At that discussion in it be discussed in Crunell, it unnsonry The Chief Justice I might perhaps, one of the rental satioined his liberation the sterling doppelts of the Bark and I am the Pirance Coromittee The Hon, W. How to Inbarters with the present practice of mako s for romelas de this subject. This ther his Honour the Chief Justion proposes a coast a third ur the bill sa p by Taping from the has and taking a spring pleased ca atata that these are written down wick was bore, and he bore very valuable Council, which has been in existence for has been put forward is if the Connell were to move an amendment embody into the water. The animal was rescued, to the curent rain of the day and that they testimony to the usefulness of the Finance many years and which was daanimously in the habit of roting large suma of raorey aaggestion
without the general publio knowing the rea- The Chief Justion aid there might be, Friday, the 17th September, at 4 p.m. bet in the attempt in replace him the canoe could all be covered this day without any Committee. He and hold to me that fat approved by the Council in 1884,
sage as soon as received, little did he care who paid for it so long as he did not. That it is wonderful bow little an Indt- vidual cares for anything under similar. circumstanoos-so long as he gets all be
Tante at the expense of others, it matters not who pays,
That the roulerks of the Deputy Chairman
questions.Desks Py
go to visit the buildings became consti Voents on fixed deposits.
he entertained of a better coming half Year than the one just closed.
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