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Mr. F. J. BADELEY said that on visiting the Caroline cemetary he noticed that several graves had been covered with chunam, rendered in cement, and asked if it was a suitable material. He had ordered the sexton to discontinue the use of cement rendering until further instructed Under bye law 6 he considered they bad power to prohibit its use. The covering of graves was done by relatives of the deceased. If the Board undertook the work it could be done in a more uniform and satisfactory manner.
The M.O.H. minuted-The cemetery bye- laws require graves to be turfed, but there is nothing to show who is responsible for the turfing. I suggest that the Board have a contract for the work, as this will be far more satisfactory than leaving the matter to rela- tives of deceased persons. I do not think we can compel such relatives to do the turflug.
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were. It graves continued to be worshipped the ohunam covering would be kept in order. If not, the remaios could be disinterred after seven years.
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The M.O.H. asked if there was any objection on the part of the Chinese members to the graves being covered with turf. This allowed the air to get into the ground, which was an important thing, as it increased the rate of decomposition of bodies.
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Mr. FUNG WA-CHUN said there was objection other than the matter of expense.
The M.O.H. thought such was the case, It would be far better for the Government to take the matter in hand and have the graves covered with turf.
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The PRESIDENT -It is a question of fee. Either the Government take over the entire cost or increase the fee, and the Registrar General is against altering the latter. The question is, are we to ask the Government to bear all the expense.
Mr. HEWETT-What is about the cost?
The PRESIDENT-Something like $6 000 a
year.
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Mr. HEWETT-I don't think we ought to impose, extra cost on people who bury their dead here. If there is any further expense the Colony ought to bear it.
The paper was laid on the table,
A NEW MARKET.
The Hon. DIRECTOR of PUBLIC WORKS forwarded a letter stating that the new market at Mongkoktaui was non completed.
Mr. A. GIBSON, C.V.S., said he had seen the Hon. Registrar-General with reference to it and they submitted, for the consideration of the Board, that there should be 20 vegetable stalls; 4 poultry, 6 meat and 10 fish stalls.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
THE JAPAN-CHINA TREATY
The stalls are to be arranged accordingly. OUTBREAK OF FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE,
The M.O.H. furnished a minute in which he reported the outbreak of foot and mouth disease at the Dairy Farm, Pokfulam.
The PRESIDENT said there was no danger to be anticipate! with regard to this outbreak. The Medical Officer of Health had the matter
in hand.
The M.O.H. said everything was being done that could be done.
The hinute was laid on the table.
RAT RETURN.
For the week ending January 13th 661 rats were caught, 20 of which were infected. 642 rafs were caught for the week ending were infected. 20th instant, of which 21
CAPTAIN'S SUDDEN DEATH.
TEXT OF THE AGREEMENT.
The Treaty recently signed by Baron Komura and the Chinese plenipotentiaries at Peking in regard to Manchuria was approved by the Privy Council on Jan. 6th. A telegram to the Asahi giv ́s the following as the text of the I rosty:
Article I The Chinese Government agrees to all the transfers made to Japan by Russi by Articles V. and VI. of the Treaty of Peace between Japan and Russia.
Article II-The Japanese Government agrees to observe as much as possible the existing treaties in regard to the lease of land the construction of railways, which have been concluded between China and Russia.
In case of any question arising in future the Japanese Government will consult with the
Chinese Government before settlement.
Article ILL-This present Treaty will take effect from the date of signing and will be ratified by his Imperial Japanese Majesty and his Imperial Chinese Majesty, and ratifications will be exchanged in Peking as early as possible within two months from the date of signing.
In witness whereof the Plenipotentiaries of the two contracting parties have signed and affixed th ir respective seals on the Treaty done in duplicate in Japanese and Chinese.
Done at Peking, December 22nd, 1905.
KOMURA JUTARO, Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Special Ambassador; UCHIDA KOSAI, Minister Plenipotentiary; PRINCE CHING, Minister Plenipotentiary;
KU KO-KI, Minister Plenipotentiary; YUAN SHI-KAI, Minister Plenipotentiary, The Governments of the two contracting parties have decided on the following matters in which both parties are interested in Manchu- ria and agreed upon the following stipulations for their guidance:→
January 27, 1906.
within twenty Chinese miles of the place where Japanese troops are stationed.
Article IV. -The Japanese Government agrees to return to their respective owners all the Government or private property in Manchuria occupied or taken possession of by the Japanese army for military purposes, as Manchuria is evacuated; by the troops. Even b fore, the evacuation, such property, when useless for the needs of the troops, will be returned to the respective owners.
Article V.-The Chinese Government agrees to take all measures necessary for protecting the tombs of the Japanese soldiers. killed in bittle in Manchuria and the monuments erected in commemoration of their loyalty.
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Article VI.-The Chinese agrees to the military railway constructed be- tween Antongcheng and Mukden being trans formed into a line for the transmission of merchandise of all nationals and conducted by the Japanese Government. The term in which the railway will be conducted by the Japanese to be fifteen years from the date on which the transformation of the line is completed. Upon : the expiry of the term, the railway will be sold to the Chinese Government, its value being decided · by the experts, ons to be appointed by each of the contracting parties. During the time the line is under the control of the Japanese, Chinese troops, arms, and provisions will be transported according to the terms of the Chinese Eastern Railway Treaty. In affecting the transforma- tion of the railway, the Japanese authorities in charge will consult with commissioners to be appointed by the Chinese Government. Rates of freight on goods belonging to the Chinese Government or private individuals will be specially arranged.
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Article VII. The two contracting parties agree to make arrangements as soon as possible for connecting the service of railways in South Manchuria and those in China proper, in order to promote and facilitate the communications and transport of goods.
Article VIII.-The Chinese Government
agrees to exempt materials required for the railways in South Manchuria from all duties and likin.
Article IX-At Yingkow (Newohwang), Article I.---The Chinese Government agrees which is already opened to foreign trade, and to open the following cities in Manchuria to also in Antongoheng, Mukden and other places the residence of foreigners and foreign trade in Shingking province, which it is agreed to open with as little delay as possible after the evacuato foreign trade, settlements for the exclusive tion of Manchuria, “by the Japanese and
use of Japanese will be established and the pro. Russian armies:--
vision for this purpose made by the Japanese and Shingking Province-Whangfengcheng. Chinese authorities in a special agreement. Liaoyang. Sinminting, Tieling, Tangkiang ize, and Fakumeo.
Kirin Province :-Changchun (Kwangcheng tze), Kirin, Harbia, Ninguta, Hongchun
and Sanch'n.
Heilunking Province:-Tsitsikar, Hailar, Aihon and Manjuri.
Article II. The Chinese
with
the desire
agrees
Government having expressed its earnest desire for the speedy withdrawal of the Japanese and Russian armies asd railway guards in Manchuria.
the Japanese Government, and
being desirous of complying of the Chinese Government, make similar arrangements in case of the Russian Government agreeing to the withdrawal of its railway guards, or of any special under- standing having been arrived at between China and Russia in the matter. When order has been perfectly established in Manchuria and the Chinese authorities have become able to fully protect the life and properly of foreigners in Manchuria, the Japanese Government, common with the Russian Government, will withdraw the railway guards.
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Mr. A. W. Bignall, captain of the steamer Nanshan, died very suddenly) on January 21st at his residence, Leighton Hill Road. Deceased,
Article III.-The Japanese Government who was a very robust man, appeared in his usual health on Sunday morning, but on leaving will immediately inform the Chinese Government ahurch at midday he became ill. He proceeded of any locality in Manchuria which is evacuated to his residence, where it was seen he was by the Japanese troops, and on receiving such becoming worse, and about 8 o'clock Dr. information the Chinese Government is an Marriott was summoned and remained with him thorised to send a force of troops necessary for till 9.30. Notwithstanding his attentions, the the maintenance of the public security and order Captain expired about half-an-hour later. As to the locality evacuated by the Japanese the Doctor was unable to certify the cause of troops, even before the expiration of the death, the body was removed to the public term specified in the Japanese-Russian Treaty mortuary. Here a post-mortem examination for the withdrawal of the troops. In case of was made yesterday morning, which showed the sause of death to have been apoplexy. The deceased was married last month, and great sympathy is felt for the lady so suddenly
bereaved.
bandits molesting villages in the district still under occupation of the Japanese troops, the Chinese local authorities may send troops to arrest the bandits, but Chinese troops dispatched on this work shall not be allowed to enter
Article X.-The Chinese Government agrees to a joint-stock lumber company of Japanese and Chinese being formed with a view to carrying on a business of cutting lumber in the forests on the right bank of the Yalu. The Chinese Govern. ment further agrees that the area of land where the business will be carried on, the term of the charter. the process of the formation of the company, and the articles of the business, will be determined upon ia a special agreement. The interest in the company of the Japanese and Chinese shareholders will be equally divided.
Article XI-In regard to the trade on the froutier of Manchuria and Cores, treatment according to most-favoured-nation principle will be extended to each contracting party.
Article XII.—~The Governments of the two : contracting parties agree that in all the matters specified in the Articles of the Treaty signed this day and in the supplementary agreement, each party will give the must considerate treat ment to the other.
This agreement will take effect from the date of signing and is to be considered as ratified with the ratification of the Treaty signed this day.
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In witness whereof the undersigned have signed and affired their seals in paplicate in Japanese and Chinese, with due authority entrusted to them by their respective Govern. ments.
The Peking and Tientsin Times of the 10th says:-We are glad to learn that the German and Japanese Generals have effected a most amicable settlement of the late unfortunate fracas, and that perfect harmony has been re-established between the garrisons in Peking, the men being no longer confined to barracks,
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