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and she has three torpedo-tubes. Her speed is 20.5 knots, and her complement 357 men. She is of the Diadem class, of which we have now the Amphitrite out here and have seen beside, the Europa herself, the Argonaut and Spartiate. This reinforcement of the British squadron, though late in the day, is welcome; but it caunot be looked on as final, seeing that Russia is still hurrying out more of her very latest and strongest ships-uuless, as we said the other day. Britain is prepared to take second place in Far Eastern waters.
THE NEW G.Q.C. IN HONGKONG.
The announcement which we made in our first "Extra" yesterday morning of the appointment to the position of Commander- in-Chief of His Majesty's Forces in China and Hongkong of
Colonel VILLIERS HATTON, CB., has been anticipated by rumour. Unfortunately a delay in the telegraphic service prevented us from announcing the news definitely yesterday Colonel VILLIERS HATTON was born just over 51 years ap in London, his father being Lieutenant-Colonel VILLIERS HATTON. He was sent to Efon for his education aud in 1870 joined the Grenadier Guards. Two years later he attained the rank of Captain; in 1882 he became Lieutenant-Colonel, and in 1900 Colonel. In 1898 he served in the Soudan || campaign under Lord (then Sir HERBERT) KITCHENER, being present at the battle of Khartoum, being mentioned in despatches, receiving the British Medal and Khedive's Modal with clasp. On the 1st November, 1900] he was placed on half- pay, having commanded the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards up to then. As to the date of Colonel HATTON's arrival in the Colony nothing cau as yet be ascertained. Major-General GASCOIGNE's term does not expire until the 17th November, for officially he is only on leave now.
HONGKONG SANITARY
BOARD.
(Daily Press, 23rd October.)
and the
A meeting of the Sanitary Board was held on Thursday afternoon in the Board Roon. Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Principal Civil Medical Officer (President), presided, and there were also present Hon. W. Chatham, Director of Public Works (Vice-President); Colonel W. E. Webb. R.AM.C, Mr. Fung Wa Chuo, Mr. Lau Cha Pak, Mr. A. Rumjahn, Hon. H. E. Pollock, K.C.; Dr. Pourse, Acting Medical Officer of Health; Dr. Barnett, Assistant Medical Officer of Health; and Mr. G. A. Woodcock (Secretary).
BYE-LAWS FOR SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS.
Draft bye-laws for regulating the slaughter of animals were submitted and approved.
SANITARY SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The report of the Sanitary Surveyor (Mr. J.J. Bryan) was laid on the table and passed.
Mr. RUJAHN said he observed that in this report the Sanitary Surveyor had certified a great number of houses as fit for habitation. The Sanitary Surveyor was practically a drainage inspector, and he could not find in the Ordinance that he had a right to do so. The Board had never deputed the Sanitary Surveyor to pass these houses, so far as he cou'd remember,
The PRESIDENT remarked that these oertifi- cates had been granted under the old Ordinance, the plans having been submitted before the new Ordinance was passed. The Sanitary Surveyor was authorised to pass the houses. Under the present Ordisanos it would be neces sary for the D.P.W. and the M.O.H. to pass
them.
MARKING OF SMELLS,
The Acting Medical Officer of Health sab mitted the following minute:-With a view to the marking of smells arising from latrines I would recommend the Board to approve of the
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
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use of dry earth only in all public latrines, ↑ is no market and on the 7th October 1903 that the attendant to see that it is freely thrown | the existing market is too small." into each soil-pin after each use. The P.W.D. Hon. Mr. Pollook minuted :- -"The C.V.S.'s might be asked to allow earth to be obtained smells often complained of near latrines are due partly to the chloride of lime which is used in the paus, especially during epidemic times, and I think that the value as a means of disinfection of chlorido of lims in this way is not great and that dry earth would be preferable.
it is a very good scheme. Saul is freely used Mr. Lan Cha Pak minutad:-"If practicable,
in Canton, and dry earth in the country, by the Chinese."
Hon. H. E. Pollock minuted:" Before the recommendation of the M.O.H. is adopted, the objections raised by Dr. Low30, and Mr. Có per and Surgeon-Major Westcolt in 1895 will have to be carefully considered."
Mr. A. Bumjahn :-" This question requires a very careful consideration."
Mr. E. A. Hewett :-" We must now bear in
mind that we have a far larger population to deal with than when the report referred to was written eight yours ago."
Hou. Mr. POLLOCK mored that the matter be referred to an existing sub-committee.
Mr. Fusa WA CHUN seconded, and the motion was adopted.
RAT-EUNS.
There was submitted a minute by D.. Barnett, Assistant M.O H.. suggesting an amendment to Sub-section 3 of Section 20 of Ordinance No. 1 of 1903, so as to provide for the closing up of holes in houses other than rat-holes
The matter was roferred to a sub-committee.
RAT-TRAPS AND BIS D-LIME. There was submitted a minute by the Secretary suggesting that householders be informed by advertisement that rat-traps and bird-lime may be obtrinel free of cost. Hon. Mr. Pollock minuted :-'
desirable."
Yes; very
The PRESIDENT moved and Hon. Mr. POLLOCK Seconded that advertisements be inserted in the English and Chinese news- papers; the motion was agreed to,
THE WAR ON MOSQUITOES.
Dr. Barnett submitted a minute relative to
the question of fumigating premises for mosquitoes, and suggesting that the people could quite easily carry ont the fumigation with sulphur. thus saving the Sanitary Department considerable expense.
The President thought iù future the house. holders should undertake it themselves.
Hon. Mr. Pollock thought it woull be useful to have notic-s printel in English and Chinese showing the proper method of famiga- ting for mosquitos.
This was agreed to.
AN EXEMPTION.
There was laid on the table an application for a modification of the requirements of Section 154 in respect of No. 15, Wa lu Fong West.
The President minated As this is a corner house exemption might be grauted.
Mr. Rumjabo: "I agrze with the President."
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In connection with an application for a licence to sell articles of food at No. 34, Quarry Bay, the C.V.S. reported that there was no market at Quarry Bay and recommended that a new market might be established between the villages of Saiwanho and Chualang.
Mr. Hewett minated his approval of the opening of a market for this district.
In response to a query by Hon. Mr. Pollock, the D.P.W, stated that the new road would pro- bably be open for traffic in about two months.
The PRESIDENT moved that the Board recom- mend the Government to consider the provision of a new market in this district and that the C.V.S's report be forwarded.
FOOD AND DRUGS ANALYSIS.
The results of the examinations made by Mr. F. Browne, Government Analyst, under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act for the quarter ended th September were 4 samples of whisky. 1 of brandy, 1 of beer, 1 of port wine and 4 of milk. Que simple of milk was found to be adulterated. The man was fined.
RAT-RETURN.
The rat-return showed that during the fortnight ended 19th inst. 654 rats had been destroyed. Of these 34 were infected.
WATER ANALYSI?.
The water analysis report sent in by Mr. F. Browne, Government Analyst, showed the water of all the public services to be of excellent quality.
AMOY DECLARED FREE OF INFECTION, The PRESIDENT said that infectious disease had ceased to exist at Amoy and moved that the Government be advised to withdraw the
proelina ion declaring it to be an infected port.
Hon. Mr. POLLOCK seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
There was no other important public business before the Board.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
At a monthly meeting of the General Com- mittes of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce held in the Chamber Room, City Hall, ou Tuesday, 6th O tober, 1993, at 3.45 p m., Presout:-Mr. E. A. Hewatt (Chairman), Mr. L. D. Law (Vice-Chairman), Hon. C. W. Dick- soa, Messrs. C. Michelau, N. A Siebs, J. R. M. Smith, H. E. Tomkins, R. C. Wilcox, A. G, Wood, Hon. H E. Pollock, K.C. (ex officio), and A. k. Lɔwe (Secretary).
MINUTES.
The minutes of the monthly meeting held 8th ultimo were read and confirmed.
NEW MEMBER.
The SECRETARY reported that since the last meating Mr. A. M. Essabhoy had been elected to membership subject to the usual confirmation by the members at the next annual general meeting.
QUARANT÷NE.
Read letter from Colonial Secretary dated the 15th ultimo stating that there were no
This matter was referred to a sub-committee. | quarantine regulations now oxisting in the
USING A BASEMENT FOR PREPARATION
OF FOOD.
Further correspondence was submitted re- lative to using the basement of No. 166, 1980's Road Central for the preparation of food.
Mr. Hewett miouted :-" The basement does not appear to be suitable for a bakehvus). The first floor (117. Wellington Street) could be used if bye-laws are complied with.“
The application was refused.
MARKETS AT SHAUKIWAN AND QUARRY BY.
In connection with an application for a licence to sell pork at 541, Suankiwan West, there was laid on the table a report by the Colonial Veterinary Surgaon in which he stated that the market was too small and rocom nended an extension.
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Read letter dated 8th ultimo from the Colombo Chamber thanking this Chamber for the information sent them as to the working of the 'Crown Agents' System and the Publio Works Department in Hongkong, aud also for the offer to continue the discussion of this question.
NEW CUSTOMS TARIFF FOR EUROPEAN RUSSIA, PROPOSED NEW CUSTOMS TARIFF FOR
AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.
Copies of tuese tariffs farnished to th Chamber by the Colonial Secretary on the 26th ultime, with a request that the Government would be glad to receive any observations thereon which the Chamber may be disposad to offer, were laid on the table. It was agreed to look into the mater and send the Government the results of enquiry.
THE SUGAR CONVENTION.
Mr. Hewett minated :- The C.V.S.'s report bears out what I have already statel as to the necessity for making sufficient market accom modation in this district. I do not however Further Parliamentary papers relating to the understand why the Sanitary Board should | working of the Brussels Couvention forwarded by be told on the 9th September 1903 that there the Government were laid on the table. It was