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SUPREME COURT- IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. (Before Mr Justice Fielding Clarke, Prime Judge, and a Special Jury) Monday, Duc. 22.
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THE OIVIL ROSETTAL WALL CASE÷THE CONTRACTOR HUED FOR DAMAGES.
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proceded and whose duty it was to 800 that the works were curied on properly. Therefore if the fall of the wall was due to wegligence and if the plaintiff sustained any
age tiensby, the ingligence was that of the Government or ther overesor or fore-
House--Ply and Sheep Depts. In the Estimates for 1880 the catiuated Cont was $74,000. It has now rise to 8100,000, and, the Surveyor General thinks that this amount will be a close ap. proximation to the actus! cont.
The present system re piga and sheep cer-1889, tainly requires to be improved, and we re gard a new slaughter how as absolutely
necessary.
We cannot however but think that the am proposed to be spent is on altogether too extravagant a scale.
Jublic Laundries.
Civil Hospital Euf Quarters. Wo think it well to quote the Surveyor tieneral's own words from his letter of 17th Juno last to the Acting Colonial Secretary, para. 10:
acting under their orders and on their behalf.
Mr Hastings said the nation was brought under the provisions of Ordinance 3 of 1889, which extended Lord Campbell's Aut to this colony. The notion was not brought on behalf of the decoused for any suffering which had been incursed by him, but it was winss brought on behalf of his mother wind sle eupport he was, and the question which the jury had to consider was what pecuDI ary loss she sustained by his death. Evid-
g so important precedent for futuro grote on the subject to the Secretary of cupied my attention in connection with newspaper statement, having no authority mont in the minuto quoted, we deeply regret i to obtained, and a considorable sum would Governors in this colony to follow. I had Stato has not yet been replied to, and publie moneys and that is the market stalls to question the Colonial Government on the antinasnos of the practice, hitherto obbo realized for the site of the present wee- to boar in mind that I am not Governor, therefore I do not know if he agrees The unsatisfactory way in which the the subject, but I think it right to bring taining on the part of the Government, when termarkof. to boar is round that I am not Covers with my views. I may informative attention by the Acting Registese General fagkong Govermotit many have coming reasonably detailed statements re- with the Military authorities will soon bo merely acting for somborly clo. Ist with my view I may inform the market stalls were lat was brought to my the matter to your nitics, as it bears prima the outlay was on a limited seals, of making
and Preparatory work, Kennedy therefore he exceedingly careful in making Council dat there are three alternative attention by the Acting Registest General facie eviden of being correct, Pusibly for sudi largo votes of money with, at provid a precedent which one who may perhaps be proposals. Ons is to build no entirely now a few months ago. He went into the matter the Hongkong Goverumetit many have coming us with more complete information and
We' carnestly hope that the difficulties a precedent himiran of to-day might utgan, the is to extend the present pre. 1888 the end the amount of promin on the procedure is me fenght with supply. Grading upwards of 3020,000 to then opened up.
block, and a great reformsation has been made. In muuicated with the Chinese Magistrate at murs-rosanably detailed statements with the Military authorities will soon be here during the course of to-day might tot gan, the second is to build a new block,ind a great reformation has been made. In muuicated with the Chinese Magistrate
Send to presas 828.512 obtained in GREATES Adopt. The estimates were then considered and the third is to extend the present pre 18as the revenue derived from the stalls Kowloon and obtained some sanction for resting the proposed Public Works than the Military authorities will soon be in Finance Coromitten; put 1 am glad to mises. I pointed out to the Secretary of was 825,512 and the amount of promin on the prosedure, but if any arsh authority those which it has been customary to pot ever, to enable the proposed work to
the was to ace that rand that see that every consideration has been given tata that I was not in favour of the build- which claims were the made was $15,983 was obtained in is me fernght with supply. Government has invited is to be proceeded with with a view its disposing
enta that I was not derived from the
build-which on
In this case o Mui. Shi, a willow, ened. to them by the soficial mourats ning of a new gul, and I was not in favner At the end of the pretent year the revenue danger to our micable relations with sanction, its sppaling upwards of 3920,000 of the desirable building aitos, which will
urinaly question to thon opened up.
Hni Sui, contractor, for $1,000 dansgós för is own by the memoranda that of building a now block because to erect will amount to 849,648, and the matter has the Chiteso Goyuqument and a clear during 1891. We seriously question
the loss of her son, who was killed by the had been Inial un the table. With now bluck is to practically oreos a new buen su arranged that the amount of infraction of international rights and whether this amount is hot largely in oteces
The erection of a new gaal is, in our fall of a h undary wall while the defendant premia for which claims will be made will calentated to weaken our right of appeal to of the powers and the capabilities of the the gol; and if you oreet n now block the information that gold rogard Hon. mombora have referred to, I second staff required the cust of which ba only 8461, I think this must be consi- the Chiuras Government for redress under: Public Works department to make propor opinion undesirable and unessary ins was carrying ou some work at the Govern
is Sibt. inas-was would be emsidorable. In conclusion Idered in every way satisfactory. There is similar circumstances, the lats levying of uso of. We think such sums should be rated much as the present building has proved, unent Civil Hospital, Mr Hastings(of Mestre would remark that thing will lare in only one other point to which I would refer the salt gabello in British watora being an autions and with great eiraumspection, in the past, most healthy and it is in good Wotton and Denong's foc) appeared for be done, and that before very long, to pro-and that is that we should bear in mind instance; but under any circumstances the In addition to the information now sup repair. We think it is capable of extension the plaintia, and Sie Brushfield, instructed. vide caine further accutamodation. I mr- that of all the works that have been inserted employment of the Oplonial police beyond plied, wo earnestly desire to record in such a masser; as to provids for all e- by Be E dyk, was for stue defolant.
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word: Mesars E. Osborne, D. aced in the estimates the submitted in pre- larly in Her Majesty's squadrotating of the proposed works, stify the that it, and we will be prepared to voto andary wall between the book oranda self have visited the sol on sovoral ecca- in the estimates there is scarcely any the jurisdiction of the Colony and particu uur opinion that for the futurs before cassary requirements. Being informed that
we should be provided the requirements. Being inforced by Me E dyk, was for used, instructed. lar cases to give what is referred to as de- sions within the last two months. I find work that has not been submitted in pre- larly in a service which pertains strict being naked to vote we should be provided the two commissions which last sat on the Murso and G. A. Wieler.
The petition sent forth that tailed information, but all the information according to the Gaol regulations there vious years, I believe the only really now ly to Her Majesty's squadron is with reasonably detailed statements of each question had arrived at the conciunium that the Government have in their possession should to special accommodation for first works aro the Recreation Ground, Happy cortainly authorised by any existing of the proposed works, acting forth all ha there is cyovarewding we therefore recognise sou, le Ko Fong, was, in the premises 144 they certainly whit to give in connection elaan misdemeanants, for prisoners awaiting Valley, the lowering of Queen's Rond and treaties and pay lean to serions difficulties renant's which nears and stify the that it may be necessary to zistil the pre- Queen'e Itoad West, where he was employed they all public workation as I was curtainly Women are and dobiors they cart.inly d I did endeavour trial, fortal accommodation for first canal rotesthat-may-be-ught ne anlimited tion should a relations and
laat: ring Thors the training of Albany Nullah. In conclu and complications Situated as flanglang proposed expenditure; also, we think that best gal, and we will be prepared to voto as a tinsmith, on 30th October tasti a with all public works, and for deblera, and for women.
In conclut and complication to serions difficulties proposed works, acting out of orchquestion had arrived which last sat on the jury word: Mosary
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anglong forth ll is 14 givo auch information as I hand in hatid innanpecial accommodation for first class raission I have to my that with regard to any is on the slure of the southern part of the reasonably detailed designs, drawings, and the money for the extension in due couree. Loundary wall between the brok of the We have not voted the money for premises and the Civil Hospital grounda at any particular moment. I was certainly demo wants nor for prisoners awaiting trial.rotes that may be uraight-forward batwoan Chinese empire, grant sare and discre plans, should in cach instance be produced. at any particular moment. I was curtainly raisining of Albany Nullah. In conch under the impression that the documents Women are imprisoned in a house bared for this and the estimates that are animittel tion should be exercised in respect All this should be done, to submit, no such the requis te additious, as the aum re- Fell and buried him in the debris,
ample and sufli- quired is unknown, and no definits schemo hits Leath. The defendant was a den- juste time that we may have sufi-quired and with regard tahmittel tion should, great care and discrepably detailed designs, de think that sunt gaul, and our to uzind the prelo Ko Pong, was, at the plaintiff's drawn up by the Surveyor (oneral and laid the accusion and dobiera are not imprisoned next year and with regard to these call of international relations and
be. A debtor is to provide ved can be adopted, tions, I am &c. an the Council table offended a great deal in such a way as they should be. A debtor isaaten themselves, it will be my endea militt can best be arrived by the eient opportunity for due Inspection and has been determined upon; nor have plane tractor emphyed by the Government to carry out curtain work in the grounds of a of information. There were no less than not a criminal. He is merely sent to Gaol Tour to provide every particular possible, British and Chinese authorities keeping deliberation, and of becoming seqnaintas far as we know been prepared.
particular endea militernational relatii in reaped
We have rencon to bellova there are a the Civil Hospital, and the fall of the wall abo three reports of the Burvover (Soneral on for continement because he does not pay his and if the course suggested can be adopted strictly within their respecture jurisdic. cl with all the reasons for sanctioning
bistave
the proposed wovit and ascortsining the large number of mendicants who make their in question was caused by the wrongfui.ats, public works submit rover (Soneralt & criminal.hould be. A dehitur ex year and that are anti-Chinese empie the southere part of the proposed expands there is cystered at the concinath Murro and Gro: Masers B.
Therefore we ought to treat to have public works first considered by Lions, I am de public works submitted to the Council, unobs
east it is really likely to entaî).
way over to the Colony from the mainland negligence or defaulte of the plaintiff or his datod 17th June, another memorandum time with every respect and give him the Finance Committee, I for one sco no drawn up by him in connection with the every comfort consistent with the position objection to that course and I do not The extract from the China Afuil ro-With such evidences of wastefulness and of China. There seems to be a consensus servants in heaping a quantity of oxcavated extravagance as attended the building of the of opinion in favor of devising some system earth against the wall. The sum claimed ustimates of this year, dated 14th Austrat, holds. An important question is con believe the Governor or his return will ferrad to was as follows.
Thy steamer Fame left this purt, wo Victoria College, Are
connected with the whoroby criminals could be deported with as dam ges was $1,000, and a fliind dated 10th July. It appears I neeted with this matter-whother impri object to it either.
In the answer it was donied that the fall., was lab ring ander an erroneous impros-ainment for debt is or is not desirable. The report of the Finance Committee understand, yesterday. Baving on board a building of the Civil betal Staff Quarters sonid ressonable guamnico that they would
six-ponudar gan, Captain Superintendent at a cost of $73,060, and seem to be atten- not be able to return to this Colony, anding of the wall was the result of any sion; for I regret to find that the uneficiat My own opinion is that it is not desirable. was then adopted.
Deans, Inspector Daly, and ervoral polise dant on the tasking of the foundations of farther that nothing but Bogging for the negligence on the part of the defendant. members think that they did not get all the I think that in most colonies the couras information that they would have wishest, that has been adopted in Beglaudo THE LINNET, AND THE NANDA Deano, Inspector Daly, and several polise dant on the tasking of this foundations of farther that nothing out
England is fol-
non, with the object, an in alleged, of the New Central Market, and for other worst class of native criminals has any de- If the plaintiff had sustained-darog, which
terrent effect whatever,
was denied, it was not due to hin Mr Whitehead gave notice that at next searching Mirs Bay and the neighbourhood gooit rensuus, it is absolutely incumbent I must refer to one or two points Lowed not to imprison a man merely
un- on us
The separate system solitary contius negligence. The slefondant was employed in connection with the public works because he is unable to pay his debis; but meeting he would ask if the Government for a piratiesl jank. Their search was Uffe is to vote public monies cautiously and
his debts; but meeting he would ask if the Government successful, the junk wanted having left with dus circumspected of
ment euous to be an unknown quantity by the Government of Hongkong to carry muntioned in this memorandum. One is if you prova he has the means to pay and would state the reasons for the delay that says they visited a few hours previous The Resolution agreed to, after modifica. All are not agreed that it is the most deter out certain works in this grounds of the
successful, wanted left dus that be las contracted the centred in sonding out a gunboat to soarch to the Fame's arrival. We are always glad tion, by the Legislative the procedure that has been takon in re- will rot pay, or that he has contracted the
waks, debt without reasonable prospect of paying for the Nemon pirates.
to the Fame's arrival. We are always glad tion, by the Legislative Council on the 3rd rent. Its roformative effects are moro or Ciril Hospital. There was an overseer of
We are a t for the gard to the drainage and water works, rot pay, or that he has contracted the would stale the reasons for
pross
the part of the ultimo asked for a general Statengut less a apeculation. It will be unwise to forcuan from the Surveyor General's Da Now!
rigos junk been captured by of that the effects. His Excellency I may as well state now to see vigorous action on the part of the ultimo asked for month or two before Mr Chad to prosecute him for a fraudulent act and wick's departure from the Colony, he drow get him punished Contining bir merely the facts in
concernent. At police, but had the junk been captured by embodying reasonably detailed particulare experiment on a large scale in this direc-partnant, under whose control the works my attention to what I could not hulp con because he does not pay his debts scene 10 o'clock on the morning of the 11th, Com the Fame, or, what was possible, the Fame of each proposed work and setting forth the tien tamil more is known about this system's sidering as the very unsatisfactory stato of to me to bo contrary to the views of the modare Churcit eame the expenditure in connection with these present time. I have inquired into this apdare Church came to sue me end inform captured by the junk, we are sadly afraid nocessity for each work, in order that the effects.
present time. I have inquired into ibie od mas of what had taken place. At that that some question would have been raised Council might know exactly why and for
un important matters. He informed me, if watter, and I sin informed by those when of
The information supplied us has not in Funsaber rightly, that the Council had have considerable experience in this Colony time I had received no oficial report from as to this performance of Imperial duties by what they are veling the wonǝy. voted a lump sum for the carrying out of that it might be undesirable to interfere any one, or had the matter in any way been a Colonial tag. If we are going to have
to interfero a sufficiently detailed these works; and he drew my attention with this systom; and therefore if it is officially brought to my notice. Commodore gunboat well and good, but it is of little our opinion been of
related to use sending out one pop-go and a few nature, and wo desire to express a hope Church told me what had been related to use sending out une pop-go and a fow nature, and wo that sach Church told me what had been buy and therefore if it a
that previous to Luing asked to vete largo to the fact that the saburius of the officers to bo continued it is neccesary that sach him, and 1 iben suggested that it palies to capturo well armed junks.
turu, attached to this work were paid out of this reasonable accommodation as dehters should might te desirable to read & Ausboat. Well, gentlemen, after this correspondence, surus in the futuro, all such particulars will a I did not think it desirable, the ama, ba given as will enable us to judge of the have should be provided. There is still He expressed his willingness to do so, lump sum; nod it was very difficult to say have should be provided. There is a atili Famp send
He expressed his willinguess to do so. was very difficult to say have able accomodation as dehtore should him, and I iben nur related to use sending out one how much of thst zum would go towards more important matter in connection with told him that before sending a gunboat it should go in search of the pirates. What extent and natura
bost it should go in search of the pirates. What extent and nature of the work proposed and told him that before sending & unboat it Fame the netust carrying out of the work and the present gaol and that is the limited might be well if I could see Me MeLeasy I have said about the Fine was not directly of the cost which its completion will entail how much toward the payment of salaries. number of cabic feet that is allowed to Bight
to Brown, who probably know wall the locality referred to in the Hon member's question, in so far as such can possibly be ascertained.
las been Acting
on commented in
As an instance of how matters have been I considered this to be a very unsatisfac prisatera. I asked the Acllug Superin and might give some valuable information bat it
I thougin carried on we may be permitted to here tury way of dealing with the attor, and I tendunt of the Gaol the other day to in regard to what might be done. I in the newspapers, and
fair
the to
Gororpment quote as extract from the Surveyor Gene requested Mr Chadwick to draw up a mom give me some return on the question, randura pointing out what portion should and I find that in 7 cells the number of immediately neat for Mr McLeary Brown it only
and he was good enough to come with.
with and myself to state the reason why such a rai's letter of 17th June last to the Acting
Colonial Secretary:--| the 6th Decembor was bor was go towards carrying out the natual work prisonors on the 6th December was 8. in half
Wo think the proposed experimental The Colonial Secretary said that the I attempted to prepare a satisfactory had mentioned, and what proportion for salaries. He did whereas the proper number should be only Commodore Church
did whereas the proper number should be only in half an hour. I then told bin what course has been adopted. that, and then the remoran n was laid 3. This is totally contrary to the provisions motion been deceased--who only 18
and had only been at work for a year-- before the Council; and the Council was of the Health Ordinance and the Saperin which fact had of course proviously statement made by the China Mail in 1868 Batients for the new year, but failed, for scheme worthy of a fair tria. It has beence would be brought to show that the
Board. naked to arrive at a decision. I turk Indent of the Gadi in all and the Saperi come to his knowledge. Bo agreed with was not altogether correct. The main of the simple reason that for some of the strongly recommended by the Sanitary who was only 18 years of age. contributed an average amount of 33 a and the Come laid 3. This proper numbembor was 8 and hay sent for he dono naked to arrive at a decision. I think I tendent of the Gael in allowing such a stateme that it would be desirable for a gun-ject of the Fame was to intercept a gonboat, works included in the Batimates for 1889
The pecuniary risk is amall, while the month to the support of his widowed ma- myself made some observations when tha ao of things could legally speaking be prosecut-bat to go out, and he stated that be sold and it only nocidentally passed the place which had to be carried on to the present
estimates, so possible advantages to be derived are great, ther. It might be said that his might hot year, no detailed designé papera were hud on the table. The Council ed. It may be that Chinese do not object papera were lud on the table. The of that it would be desirable for a guarject of the Fame
continue to contributo that amount or any The concluding part of the Council meet far as I can ascertain, bad ever been pre- then approved of the sclisme and since then to this overcrowding, but we are not so ask Captain Stewart to accompany the where the pirates were
so such was agreeable to the Com.
at all, but the jury would have to consider pated, and it was hopolcos without assis there has been a division in the accounts. rush concerned with what the Chinesonboat if suc
tance, in the very limited tinde available be-
reasonable probability of his doing an, and had been accounts. raush concernding, but we are not ask Captain and he stated that he would and If any suggestion had been mails the Kaipan. I then wrote a note to this
fore the date fixed for sending in the Ea-
oveu of his increasing his contribution. the time that this schenzo gli hike as with the carrying out of the pro-dore. Captain Stewart is Oaptein cfing will be given to-morrow
slab have been vision of our law. I have made these re- Cummoder
wish this instur
A sum of $350 was claimed as the amount
our of 8350g further worked up in the directie hinted marks in order to show the Council that
Council that Commodoro, I did not note to the
The increase in the Estimate of the quar. which the pinirti would have to pay for at in the memorandum I am sure I would I did not submit the sole for the to be kept over for official correspondence. MEMORANDUM by the Undersigned Un.timates, to attempt to prepare all these
so I wrote. so I wrote a note telling him I had soen note telling him,
oficial Members of the Legislative estimates and designs.' Legislative estimates and designs.
And further the Surveyer General's letter ters for the Hospital, Stall from $49,000 to obtaining an adopted son to carry on ances
abership-a
of have been very happy to give my best con- Gaol without having giron the mattor Mr Maleary Brown and that he would have been very happs to In con- the fullest consideration. I understand the request Captain Stewart to communicate
Council of Hongkong regarding the
want sideration to any such suggestion. relay
Estimates for Fublic Works Extra of 14th Aeguas lust, also to the Acting $70,000 is thus accounted for. On my artral worship-a thity which was cast upon request Captain Stewart to communicate nection with this matter of drainage and sensor that the undicial members have with him in order that he might go with
rival I found the foundatious practically her by the law of China and the evasion of Colonial Secretary, para. 2-roads:- ordinary for 1801. water works the mainorandum suggests that not considered it proper so maintain this the gunbost if such ware considered desi.
The preparation of these Estimates has completed to the level of the ground dece, which would entail a penalty In connection with the Estimates for
involved an unusual amount of labour Oa these foundations, an expenditure of no His Lordship and he would exclude any they should be placed under the control of vote in the estimates is because they very rable. This was about 11 o'clock. During 1800 The Right Honorable the Secretary
We do not know whether itary Board. Now the question of paul bo Chosident dated 18th April last. the Sanitary Board. Now the control of vote in the estimat maintain this with him in order that he communicate
other the course of the afternoon I received an of Stato, Lord Kantsford, addressed a owing to the introduction of the new form lessen sum than $12,800 had been incurred. evidence that was offered on this point the amendment or of the reconstruction of new goal is to be built or whether the gaol official letter from Commodore Church most important Despatch to the Govern
Mr Hastings said he would like to point ration of properly say We do not know whether
Govern of Estimate and to the practice which ap- The designs were prepared, and it was in of Estimato and
deviate from them out the nature of the evidence his proposed the Sanitary Board may be one of import is to be
be one of import is to be extended and we have not had the farming me that the Linnet would ment dated 18th April last. We are fully pears to have prevailed in the past of practically impossible
to any anor; but I believe it be one of import is to be extended and we have and that it would be entrustful
but I believe it has been generally plans for the new gaol or for the exten- leave early next morning. I did convinced of the approptistonots of Lord sanctioning and commencing works before to any considerable extent without incure bring. It was an abrufate duty to pres understood that so long as there works are sion before us' With regard to the not, it is true, canaldar it necessary Kustsford's views and opinions therein prepared.
Knutsford's views and opinious therein detailed drawings and estimates had been ring additional expense in altering the vide an adopted son, under a pousalty.
foundations. As the Government was His Lordship By English law? actual construction it would be better te plons, it would scarcely have been use to request Commodore Church to send the expressed and that they apply with equal really and respectfully recom-committed to the work there appeared no Mr Hastings-No, by Chinese law.
ful to have laid unted with the viewed that if I am to blatious graphs of the ad
than complete leave them to the department prepared."
His Lordship I must exclude the evid. ed with then and themen: now entrustful to have laid plans before the Gutinicil to request Commodore Church to send the expressed and opinions therein detailed drawings and estimates had been ring additions
plata them ed with them and then transfer them to the wall I was acquainted with the view List at any particular titne. I consider it not greater force, to the Estimates for Sanitary Board. This was Mr Chadwick's taken by the Secretary of Stato: aathorities; and if I am to blame a sus particular attention to the concluding para-in all future cases lay a statemen: before was let by public tender. I can however to consider this as a necessity under Kng-
by the Secretary of Stato:ed that that was a matter for the Naval 1831. So much so that we dosire to draw mend that in the case of any new work other course open then to
proposed that the Surveyor General should as economically na possible and the contract anes. It is altogether out of the question opiuton, withraugh I do not think he had a hut he has been fucuished with cer- extent it is for unt reflextiny the Naval graphs of the said Dispatch. stung furling aguinat enlarging the powers tain particulars in regard to the dif-uthorities that the Linnet should go out
dir. extent it if I am to be Naval 1891. So much in the Ratinates
the Public Works Committes, giving the but regard this building as altogether on tial law, Pars, 11 reads
Exitengo was then called, most of which of the Sanitary Board it such vers thought feront schemes, and when he has expressed
ot wish to imply any us conti- ench one, and report poto should tion of such a large su,
was a ropotition of that ptron at the in- desirable. But witis regard to a Board an opinion as to which schome into beat any particular time. That did not strike do not wish in imply any doubt that fullest details and estimates. The Public too large and extravagant as ecale for the
se
I thought that a nues to remain batantial way necessity. datails of every during these Probs the
If feasible, we strongly urge the converquiry before the magistrato of this natura i may say that my followed it will be possible to buy the plane request a gunboat for a particular hour was nues to remain expansive, dan Afford to Finance Committee; and no voto should sion of part of these now quartore, which Mr Brushnell submitted for the defange
this naturis 1 may say that my followed it will be possible to lay the plans rac as part of my duty. I thought that to the Colony, provided the Revenue conti- Works Committee would then consider purpose for which it is intended.
Brushheti own opinion is this and I think it is und petit ply any doubt that.
and particulare before the Council. I dequest ench one, and report opon it to the and particnlara before the Council. I do rather a matter for the Naval authorities, construct in a pubstantial way many public basket from Council until the fullest are to cost such a large sus, into an addi- the opinion anteriained by that think that Linnsidid diotasis of every nature had been obtained tion of the hospital,
there are a great many im- Why the Linnet did not go until the following works of which there is pressing necessity, be asked from Council until the fullest are to cost such a large sau, into an addi- that the defendant was an employee of the
Government and working under Govern if you give a Board of this description, prisened in the Gaol who should not be more cut as
be morning I cannot take upon myself to say, but the way in which the Estimates havond considered during these preliminary
seat orders and supervision and could not Police Station, Kennedy Town. whether it be called a Sanitary Board confined there, and if it were possible to but I believe the Commodore's impression been framed of late years asetus to indicate stages. When money has been voted by the
therefore be held responsible. The over. or Municipal Board, power to spend money get rid of these prisoners it would lanve
would leave but I baliers the Commodore if to say, but the way in which the necessity, basket from Council until
We recommend that this Station should therefore be avana that the particular object in sending tendency to initiate numerous works on you must also giver you must also give it power to raise rates. very much cant space in the Gaol and the unboat was rather to obtain inform
passible. The wash again perhaps unnecessarily liberal scale, with Council on a definite Government statement Otherwise it spends money which belongs relieve the Colony of those who exatainly ation than the idea at that period of being out due regard to the capabilities of the detailed plans, no, material change should building
the and on the strength of carefully prepared be occupied as soon as possible. The seer from the Public Works doparimout, to somebody clae.
I drow towards in A long at wo have should never be 1.
titis abfectable really to do
tablectable really to do anything shores portance of the works, and the possibility to the Public Works Committes, and capied the building is certain to deteriorate it. The defondant obtained permission to money of our own to apend wo are careful tion of the Secretary of State to this subject. the pirate thing towards Public Works Department, the relative im detailed plans, no material change should building is to east upwards of $41,00, and rider whose control the work was, and the but he took no activa meisures to prevent in spending it, but if we have an un- when I wrote to him a short time in mind that the Namor camp in at of defraying the total expendi ure without the consent of the Council obtained a ultimately further expenditure will le
to the Public Works Committen, and work of primary importance. If not oc: at the wall if he had chresu to exercise it, in spending it; but if we have an un. when I wrote to him a short time catching the pirates. It ansh he borre portance of the works, and tho poseibility be permitted to be made without referance the Surveyor General reports that it is a power to atop the piling of the earth agains limited supply of the limited supply is oor nail stating equire serious consideration 'clock the previous day pre ha annet
pply of money of another person, ago. I received a despatch by last 3 o'elcok that morning and that what which the Colony will thus be ultimately
Such a course as this old
this sould end ultimately further expenditure will lei,
plane.excavated earth whers he did, or if as soon as the limited supply is over mail stating that the question was one had taken place had taken place about 1 committed,
there to the public inception and are of opinion tha
and even if he had not obtained. we can go to the other person and say we that would require serious consideration o'clock the previous day. If any of the pí-
PRZA. 12 reads
secure to the publio an efficient and ecessary.
Peak Residence, permission was a perfectly natural thing are thing are in debt
and you must pay, the same and he hoped that on the retejp of the
I shall be glad tureceivo at an early dato effective control over the inception and Reconstruction of Governor's Peak Residence, and ovse if
We are of opinion that a low summer that he should place it where it could be amount of caution is not adopted. There Governor the matter would be darefully he fore it seems to wo that if we give to a etudiad. It is quita feasible to and which it as impossible for the Council present une boing wholy unsuitable.
it seems to me that if we give to a etudiad. It is quite feasible to send might go the probability is that they would an accurate statement showing all the pub-osecution of extraordinary public works, and
for the Council prenent from the Gulony, but the Reve that was one of the things that in-thout on each up to the 31st of December medium of the Committees named, oard of this description the power to prisoners away from the Colony, but the have gone before the Linet arrived. I belic werks which are in contemplation, with over the expenditure thereon, a control residence at the Peak is necessary the moat conveniently put.
Me Haatiogs contended that the foreman The department was spend we must also give to it the power to dificulty is to keep them away
the power to dificulty is to keep them away. Alieve that was one of the things that in the estimated cost of each, the amount which it is impossible for the Conncil prenent une boing wholy unsuitable.
Dommitton on the statement of the Acting merely there to see that the work was
they the raise money from the tax-payors according prisoner is banished to-day. He goes to Duenced the Commodere in not despatching spout on each up to the 31st of December effectually to exercise except through the be soto of $1,000 passed in Finance from the Public Works departare
the Linnet till next morning.
I bo- Inst, on I be last, and the amount which it may reason The practice of sanctioning and com Colonial Secretary that we must vote the carried out according to specification and
The practice of sanctie to voto for a principle, we employ but to the amounts that may be necessary. Canton or ku Chinese Kowloon and believe there was cho
lieve there was another reason, and ably be expected that the Public Works drawemant was not in Government
dotcues wa Another point in connection with this comes back in a few days and he is sent
to spend on memorandum is the question of Gaui ex-ced to imprisonment. The difficulty is to that we that the Commodore thought Department will be able to spend on each medoing new works beforo dotcilat draw emant on the principle and in this case that the defendo tension. This is a question that has been keep such prisoners from coming back. I that going up the coast in daylight might during the year. I need scarcely point to jugs, designs, phone and cetimetes have wo are asked to voto for a principle, we employ but had an entirely independent
on as we are given to understand that
His Lordship in addressing the jury first going on aver since the year 1876, that is shall ocnsider the matter to the beat of my really pruve more useful than searching tau futility of placing on the Estimates besnoarefully prepared cannot be supported sincerely trust will not be increased litar employment
We further recommend that before sanc neither tho sits nor the building has been de
neither the sits nor the building has been de explained the law on the subject and then 16 years ago. A committee was then up ability and confer with the Governor on during the afternoon when darkness would sums largely in excess of the powers of that and should be discontinued. pointed to consider the whole question, his return, and I have no doubt when
whole question his return, and I have no doubt when como en very tons. These are the cir- Department to make use of. The stats-
cire Department to mould tioningfurther been suggested in this case that the fall of the wall wen and its report was sent to the Secretary of this question is duly considered, and when cumstances connected with what took placement requested should include details and biosing further new works than those already elded upon, and therefore the amount pies. went on to say that it had ogen sundested
explanations of the to completion.
not the result of negligence on the part of long correspondance then en- the Secretary of State's decision is on What day. As I have already man explanations of the item for Sanitary authorized, the many important public works ed was merely guess work.
We do not faul satiated that the enor the defendant or his workmen but on the sued between the Secretary of State and the obtained the Council will be preparedo'clock in the morning. I saw Mr Me. which about $50,000 has been spent), sud
naw the Commodore about 10 Works which was originally $1,500,000 (of already commenced alzalil be pushed on Water and Drainega Department. tained the Council will be prepared toned I saw the Commodore about 10 Works which
part of a Government overseer named We beg leave to make the following mons expenditure of $282,500, already part of thens Governor, Sir John Pope Honneesy, to vote any reasonable sum that rasy be Leary Brown about half an hour afterwards on to which no information has over read observations regarding the undormentioned voted on the sowerage cf Vietoria, was a Miranda, who unfortunately, was of the It was distinesly decided about that period required in connection with this matter. public works
desirable one to incur, but as the work has Court, but so far from the evidence a boat should be sent. It that a new gagi should be built at Stouc- That there has been a very considerable and I then expressed a desirs that the gun- ed me. The public works to which the observations regarding the undermentioned voted on the sawerage of Victoria, was Miranda, who unfortunately was put in has been sug- Colony is actually committed should be public works
been apmmenced and has therefore to be defendant carrying out that suggestion is cutters' Island. The military authorities increase of expenditura I quite admit. The gested tant in addition to the gonbont distinguished, and a statement made as to cutters atud to that course and fund public works has of it should be watched one of their candidly admit that works are altogether to delayed.
The Surveyor General stated in Finance however objected to that course and for the expenditure of this Colony in regard to having been sent, it might have been possi- the campurative urgency of all. I suums Committee that contracts have been enter. Jecision of Government to sanction and war. The defendant's overseer aid that on with, we do not disapprove of the would seem to be very much iho olker time being the scheme was abandoned. public works has of late gent's increased, blu for the Government to have sent off that oven
fanda ure forthcoming it will engene on with, we do not disapprove of the would seem
carry out the Hon. G. Chadwick's proposals although Miranda was there and they Chadwick's proposal anyone arders at all. The question came again under the con- It is increasing and it should be watched one of their
hed come
one of their own steamers, namely the take many years to carry out there the superstructure approximately about and plans, but we are now of opinions that would have chayed any orders from him, namely ho take many contemplated, and unless some $37,000. It is alm the cost of laying the decision was approbeer arrived at in such antycordanos with the specification, but sideration of the Secretary of State in 1883 with very great care. But I think it is fame. Now I candidly admit that on gratome now contemplated, and unless some $7,000. It is almost impossible to make a it would have been better, when such he is a matter of fact gave into anders at all many years to carry out the pro-ed into far the foundations but not for decision of Government to anction and war. The defendanty, much the other azd plans, bat. Chadwick's pron and war. The defend Fery much thoni when Sir George Bowen was Governor. He also our duty to bear in mind what the that particular day I did not think works are altogether postponed others of fixed contract for the cost of laying the decision was approved of by the Council, Mr Denry had told the jury that Mirands' a
the superstructure-approximately requested the Secretory of State in conso- Surveyor Ganeral says in his soport of the of sending off the Fame, because
pre sing necessity must be
foundations because en much depends upon was to see that the work was carried. uence of the large amount of public worke 14th August. He shows that of the pubile thought if a guoboat went off it was quences of the quence
And Para. 15 readsbordea then going on to allow the Cat Secretary cost to $1,880,000, there were remunerative But a few days afterwards some info che those works to which the Colony is already exactly what the amount to LORE
to allow the question of gaol works included in the catimates amounting in far better than to send any colonial steamer
cips of the information let for a lump sum but it is nevertheless a any possibility of any material alterations the workmon of the Government and undet the nature of the foundation. It was not a manner as would have guarded against out in accordance with the specification, but Pending the receips of the information the nature of the foundation, so that it should have been arrived at in such duty cy
a were let for a lump sum but it is nevertheless
that did not show that the workmen wer extension to be post this being done on the works to the total estimate. And there whereabouts of these to get the Fame uff to be of urgent extension to be postponed. The informs above asked for, I limit my approval, of State consented to this being done on the works to the amount of 81,310,000, nearly tion was received in connection with the those works to which the Colony is already exactly what the amount would be. The these plans, by a change of officere.
contract. It would be impossible to mayor of any changes in sud departures from the workman of the Government s
the actual control of the Government. Mr distinct understanding that the question two-thirds of the total estimate. And there whereabouts of these pirates and it attack committed, and to those which are deemed work is paid for according to how much is soms to a that it may be desirable Drary had further told them that it was
It us was not to be indefinitely postponed. In are one or two remunerative worka beside me it might be possible 1886 a commission was appointed to con- these mentioned by the Surveyor General, me it might be possible to get the Fame aff to be of urgent necessity.
of His Excellency, the for a larap sum until you know whaplain of the the Public Works might have beeps
done. I know
what you Sanitary Board so as to entrust it piling of
itpling of the earth against the overseer sidor the question of insufficient accom- The Council will remember that some few in a very short period of time, and I accord- In the minute of His Excellency the doo, do not super how you could let it sooner or later to amend the constitution pointed out to the defendant that thi sider the question of insuficient accom- The Council will remember that some few ingly requested that steps should be taken Officer Administering the Government on have to do. I have endeavoured to explain with the supervising authority of the Water source of danger, and although the overseer modation in the Gal. This commission mouth as they were asked to vote the to ascertain if abs could be sent off the Estimates for 1891, dated 20th Octo- that when the contract is let under the Supply and the Drainage Works, public from the Public Works, might have been i
tracked vary strongly recommended, what had been sum of $6000 for improving the Chinese system of measurement, it is the Engincor and private slike, when, the same shall be mare solicitons about the caffer than he already recommended by the Storetary of Recreation Ground. I visited the Chinese The Acting Colonia! Secretary, however, her last, Paragraph 7 reads that when the contract is let ander the Supply and the Drainage Works, public from the Public Works might have been
Scerclary, how off the Estimaistering the holoney the done. I do not according to how vary properly brought to my notice that in The Revised estimated ordinary exped in charge who measure up the work. The sufficiently completed.
expense it is matter State, that the Usol should be extended. Recreation Ground shortly after I assumed the year 1868 this very Fame was sent off diture for 1891 is $1,674,780, The es Engineer in charge of the work is responsible
appeared to have been, yet the question for They admitted that it was overoronded the administration of the Government, and on a very similar expedition, and the Secre- time ed extraordinary expenditure 8920 210 on all measurements of which he has dovernment Offices, Extension of Nito Law negligent and whether his negligence tion, and the Secre-time ed extraordi 1,074,780, The est charge who measures up the wark. The and private slike, who, the same shall be for the Public Works might have been They based their reccommendation princi- I must say that at that time the place was tary of Siste wrote out a despatch com- instead of 6804,270 as stated by the Officer bargo, elements
Courts!
th of pally on the ground that the separate in anual disgraceful stats, wore a plaining that avels had been done, nod I will Administering the Government a short Wo are strongly in favour of contracts,
tary of State wrote out a despatch com-jantead of $804,270 as blated by the Officer for the jury was whether the defendant was
Administ, coma omissions originally a commit the contract gums in 20
We are strongly in favour of contracts We are not satisfied that these works are ad the deaths of the plaintif system shoula round the princi- administration shortly after ince system should be had recourse to. They resort for thieves and blackguards than read you an extract from some of the corres-time ago, comu omissions having been being made for a lump sum. The Colony of urgant.or concluded that the separate system would anything else. I naked the Council pondenes that took place, at that period. made in the draf estimates as originally is committed to on unknown and unlimited therefore recoiamond that they be post what pecuniary assistance the plaintia, a be one that would have a very to vote-
money, which they agreed to The correspondens place at that period. made in the druk estimates as originally being made for a lump sum. The Colony of urgent or of eren pressing necessity, and on. To dealing with the question ut prepared. This makes a total expenditure expenditure if the contract sum is not fixed Pestions of Finance and of Expenditure her son and what she might reasonably woman 47 years of age, was receiving from beneficial effect in regard despatch from the Colonial Office, dated of $2,595,059 - instead therefore of having a
page poned. priscuoid. Now to Chinees do. I am glad to say that the result of the the correspondence is forwarded in prepared. This makes a total expenditure is committed to on unknown and unlimited wu stierefore recolamond that they be poat darnagee they would have to consider simply
I believe opinions expenditure which has been incurred has October 22nd, 1866. The first document balance of $40,0000 Imnd at tibe differ:"aud from the report of the been very successful. In company with is valy a formal despatch from the Secretary and of 1891 there is an estimated deficit for all measurements being made by the competence of the und Biffer and from the report the bun the Acting Registrar trouble and who Minister at Pk Minister at Peking ture is Caelic Works
We would urge the imperative necessity are matters which fali specially within the her son and what she might reasonably Fifance Commit:&o it appears October 22nd, 1866. The first document balanc Fiance Committen it appears that the bus taken a and the
for all measurements being made by the outpetence of the uncficial members expect to receive in the future.
The jury, after deliberating for a minats Fifance Committes it appears that the bun. the Acting Registras General, who has of State. It includes letter from the of about 6150,000,
be made or two, Engineer-not by the overscer-sed thatthe member regresouting the Chinese comms taken a great deal of trouble and who Minister at Puking addressed to But the bat estimated as mace zule bu nut in any one instance doparail. Essential works already commenced.
**But the greatest increage ou expencl. eu il Coun-assessing the damages at 8000
on be departedential is ting the Chipet the hun. they successful, incurred lag despatchpondence is that period. me ago, come ontent a short Chazgo,easurements of nity here is of opinion that the caparate desocres overy sredit for what he has Lord Stanley, and the Minister at Peking ture is caused by that as scen- from
this says
Lord Stanley, and the addressed to But the grastest increase on expendt. Engineer-not by the overseer-and that the No expenditare should ever be o
Judgment was given for this amount, eystani would not have any vary deterrent done, I visited the place a few days she har received a
er at Peking ture is caused by that estimated as scule be not in any one instance departed until it has been sanctioved by the Coan or two, returned a verdict for the plaintif
laster sary for Public no doubt that many in ago." I was very glad to observe an eu- from the British Donaul at Canton, effect. There is inago
We cannot but regard the increase in the and in course of construction should be with costs. Ass proof of the continued increase of prosincial this Colony who have given their attention ormona improvement since I last visited Mr Robertson, with reference to the sation expenditure under this head it is worthy of posed to be spent on this work as excessive The Unoficial members should be consultad to this matter have confidence in the sopa- the place in the month of April fart by the Colonial Police and that he agreed remark that in the year 1873 the amount o atravagans, and are decidedly of opi- before any moniss
sopa the place in the month of April Tuet. Estimate from $285,000 to $270,000 pro systematically pushed on and completed. con
The rats system, and their opinion has been son- Apart from that I wish to mention to with the general principle expressed by hir expanded on the Surveyor General's Desion that a reduction in the amount, can- are inserted
are inserted in fature Estimates, curred in over and
again by the Secre- the Council that the present revenue Robertson. Mr Robertson's letter was as partinent, on Public Works and Buildings, distent with efisiscos and, the Colony's he value of the Unofficial element lion In present revenue Robertson Mr Roberto and extravagant, and are decidedly of op before any moniss for new public works tary of State himself, Correspondence was with the general prisciple expressed by hit expanded tary of State himself. Correspondence was derived from the letting of the stalls follows 1-
Letter Roads, Streets and Bridges, amounted to quirements, can be effected.
efficiency lies in the direction of a right to be consulted parried on with the Secretary of State from te over 81,800 a year and therefore pre- British Consulate, Canton, July 19th, 8169,649, whereas for 501 the estimated
before anything is done which will com Gap Rock Lighthouse. the time that the report of this Commission suming this amouet will be continued the 1808; Sir-I have the honour to endloss an auta for the Surveys General's, the Water
mit the Colony to any serious expenditore, was sent Home up to within the last year. debt will paid off in four years A great extract from the China Mail newspaper and Drainage and the Sanitary Depart
last year you
Agrost extrast from the Chins Mail newspaper and Drainage and the Sanitary Depart-We heartily approve of this very desir, and it affording the public, through it. This was a petition by a debtor, Wiliam
in I am not sure that there was much corros-meny of the stalls are out yet let, and the published at Hongkong on the Istments amount to no less than 8020,279, able and necessary work, and sarnestly on opportunity of discussing every mat Goulbourn, for adjudication as a bankrupt. pondance during the conres of 1880; but in probability is that, this amount will be
inprobability is that you lot, and the patrast from the Chiour to endlose an aura for the ran for 501 the estimated quirements, oan and the Colony's
beinst., at ou Reco
forthe ter Mr Reers appeared for the petitioner. Me Connertkus with the estimates of this year increased and the: the debt we inst., stating that an armed steamer while the total amount estimated for the con- hope it will be pushed on to completion or before such matter is brought into
will very with the the debt will very with the Captain Superintendent of Police struction of such Public Buildings as have with all possible despatch.
lual operation. the Secretary then meat will the Secretary of State again drew my at shortly be paid off, perhapa in less than and a body of Palice on board had left te estually been commenced or are in contem
Praya Bedlamation.
Pablic Works Committes exists, and a body of Poperintendent of Police struction total amount estimated for the con- hope it will by work, and sarnestly and in affording the public, through tention to the fact that no provision had three years. At all even's a great improve search Mirs Bay and the neighbourhood plation is 24,540, 237, whick will have to be dite for proposed new Western Market,
you
Dame only, been made for Gaul extension. was then ment will be made for the benefit, I believe, for picatical jauk, which, however, was further increased should a new geal bo We are surry to observe that little pro-
(Signed) P, RYRIE - gress has been made with this work, though
C. P. CHAPER have been through the Caol, will also believe be found that visited a few hours previous to the stonere I siew of the above very clearly exit was commenced as long ago as 1888.
J. J. KESWEOK. visited a few hours previous village that was constructed should a new goal bo and I am still of opinion that it would not instead of being sort of bait arrival Now Mies Bay forms the back pressed and decided opinions of the Seore. We recommend that the undertaking be pro-
HO KAE be desirable to build a new and costly gaol characters, as it was formerly, it will weter of the Kowloon Peninsula, and, with ary of State regarding the Estimates for ceeded with, with as little delay as possible,
TH WHITEHEAD. if it is possible to extend the present geol really become a place for tree resegation the village which I presume was searched, 1800, and the great and growing increase of no au to permit of the construction? of the
to provide the additional accommode and for the apusenient of those who gato is in Chinese territory. I am not of course Public Works expenditure painted out by proposed now western market. A return on To His Esaallonoy the Officer Administer tion that is necessary. The despatch I it There is another matter which has oc- lin a position to verify the truth of this H.E. the Officer Administering the Govern- the heavy outlay to be incurred would then
nity
here
proposals.
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itzot found, having left the village that e mend that the undertaking be pro-
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IN BANKRUPTCY. {Before Sir James Russell, Chief Justice.)
IN TEU MATTER OF WILLIAM GOULBOVAN,
Reeco said the politian was filed on thị 18th inst, and the schednie has been filled. Chie morning The petitioner was unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The schedule showed that his naseta more shent $18,000, and his abilities about 87,00
Hie Lordship said he had locked over the schedule and it seemed to him that a good many of the xevels were not recoverable,
Adjudication was granted.