February 9, 1907.]
been carried out-sometimes illegally carried out by the Inspectors, had been the main causa of the exodus of Chinese. Although the whole exodus was not to be attributed to section 175, there was no doubt that that section had had something to do with it. He thought it was time to look round and see what correspondirg good they had had to all the harm they had done
The resolution was carried.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
THE ROYAL VISIT.
MAGNIFICENT RECEPTION.
BRILLIANT SCENES AND PICTURESQUE CEREM NIES.
On Feb. 6: Hongkong was roused from its | THE CUBICLE QUESTIÓ ·.
routine of work-a day existence to gira welcome | Mr. R. HARDING, acting underinstractions of the tenant of the first floor of No. 57 Connanght Britain, and needless to say the wale ma was to members of the reigning family of Great Road Central applied under the proviso of sec- tion 19 of Ordinance 23 of 1903 for exemption | cordiality
a right royal one, dis'inguished by the greatest
and enthusiasm, from the requirements of such section in respect Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Con- Their Royd of three cubicles on the said floor. In the alter.naught and the Princess Patricia were received native he requested the Board to consider whe with many of the honours due to their exalted ther some modification could be made in regard position and even greater entertainment would to such on bicles, should the Board not be able hare been offered had they felt disposed to to consider either of these applications favour. accept it. ably, considerable hardship would be caused his loyalty and affection to the Throne which There was again that display of client.
royal visits, though fer and fir batwe in Hong oug, eroke on the part of the residents | of the colony, and all classes jined in ex. tending a welcome to our Royal guests.
Fortunately the weather was fine, and in the bright sunshine the ceremonies of the day were invested with A brilliance and a picturesqueness which pust have impressed the event on the memory of all beh olders. The day had been declared 8 public holiday.
Boo. Mr. HEWETT mionted-If the house has been built after the passing of the new Ordinanc›, no hardship is entailed by the ab. sence of cubicles as the man presumably was well aware of the law at the time the plans were drawn up.
The REGISTRAR-GENERAL-The cubicle question will never be settled so long as houses are allowed to be built which are uninhabitabl by more than one family without partitions of some kind,
The PRESIDENT mored that the Registrir General and the President be appointed a committee to grant permits on the recommenda- tion of the M.O.H. with regard to the retention.or otherwise of cubicles. There was no doubt, he continued, that there was considerable irritation with regard to the enforcement of that section. It entailed work of considerable difficulty on the inspectors who carried it out, and he thought it would be much more in accord with the wishes of the majority of the community if the informal uatices now issued by inspectors were done away with and issued as far as possible by the Medical Officer of Health. The sub-committee should act on the recommendation of the M.O.H., that
Was to not simply enforce the section as it stood they should at present, because in all probability it would be modified when the report of the Commission was considered. It was practically impossible | for, the M.O.H. to personally inspect every case to see whether a cubicle should be retained or not, but as far as possible he would visit test cases and be guided by the reports of the senior inspectors.
say,
Mr. HOOPER seconded. He took it that when an application was refused by the committee it would come before the Board.
The PRESIDENT That is so. It will, however, limit the business of the Board very much.
Mr. HOOPER thought the proposition was on right lines. If the section had been worked on those lines there would have been less friction and more satisfaction to the com. munity of Hongkong and to the Government,
The resolution was carried.
CEMETERY BYE-LAWS.
The revision of the Colonial Cemetery Bye- Laws
was submitted, Mr. Hooper expressing his satisfaction that the inequality in the scale of fees had been removed.
A MUNIFICENT GIFT.
WINDFALL FOR BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
and the populace, young and old, took advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the privilege so seldom given in this outrost of the mpira family and to participate if only at a distance at representatives of the reigning
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When day brok-yesterday there was an air of excitement easily felt, and this deepened shortly before sight o'clock told that the the morning advanced. The gun fired
P. and . steamer Delhi had maintain
ha punctuality which English mal and that the Royal visitors would Soldiers began to appear and take up their positions on the route from Blake pier to Government Hoam, while the regulations 10 the occasion
be here in less than an hour.
of traffic
Recessary were put into operation Burting was lavishly exhibited, and a pleasing animation charact-rised the city.
ON THE HARBOUR.
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Master's launch Victoria and welcomed the royal party to Hongkong; then Admiral Moore left his fligship, the King Alfred, and accom. pinied by other naval officers in port boarded the Delhi to gret Their Royal Highnesses. The British party was followed by a lapiness launch ou board of which was Admiral C. Tam tri, nud then came a French launch and cutter b'aring Commander Foulaeul and Captain Foltien to pay their respects,
After a brief stay on board, during which time alleges were turned on the Delhi, H.E, the
vernor returned to Blake Pier, and again the and O. ship. By this time the Delhi appeared Government linch Fictoria steam »l for the P to be in charge of the naval and military. bridge and the upper deck while the bluejacket Plum army officers took possession of the
WAN o be seen in the forward part of the main dark busily sign ling the set. In short, the anugu stir and bustle og ard the merchant- royal party were ready for the shore, and soon man at this tim proclaimed the fact that the
they were obirred des ending the gangway.
Four bus sounded just before the Harbour Mister, Lient Bookwith, R.N., pushed off with the distinguished visitors, and AN the Victor a
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gans of the British and foreign war vessels in port bolshed forth in a royal, salute, the echo of eich hat reverberating among the hills as if fa m ke mira pronounc « the hearty welcome of the pooulae. For a few moments tus harbour presented the a parancs of a asral bartlefeld, the warships being evveloped in dass σ ouds of smok», but with the firing of the last gun this Canilly cleared away and revealed them as gaudily dressed as any of the merchantmen. Che fit also, which hal bat displayed the Daion Jack at the psk while the Royal party wars on bird, was oberved to be a mass of bunting by the time th· landing was effectel.
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AT BL KE PIKR.
Bike Pier was of curset is scene of great preparations. It was here that the Royal visitors wertland and it was here that the people missed to witness the event of the day. For some days beforehand the pier had been overran by wurkmen and the activities were in progress,
gre 'est The resul: of all that carky was really remarkable. Blake Pior looked quite imp sing aud was certainly worthy of the honour of inviting Their Royal Highuesses to step ashore aud renew acquaint- anc with Hongkong. The pier itself hal an outline of renetian mast, from which were plants imparted a pleasing effect to the sides. suspuded streamers, while a wealth of pot A striking contrast to the green was the rich crimson cloth which covered the floor, and an- other touch of the picturesque was provided by the Blachi guard of honour which was pisted there. Stands had been erected at each side and these were crowd -d with ticket holders. The approach to the pier which had been raised the for the occasion was also' railed off, enabling police to rega'ate the traffo and the soldiers. ths batter to bold the ronte. The statue of the Duke of Connaught occupied the place of honour, facing the pier, and it certainly looked well with its floral embellishment. The buildings on the Praya lavish display being on King's Buildings, and were coverel with buuting, perhaps the most from the Hongkong Hotel to the new Post Office strings of flags crossed the road.
presents attractive features which are to be On ordinary days the harbour of Hongkong seen in few ports of the world. Grim rassels; of war, British and foreign, stately merc ant. men and out-of-date sailer lying at anchor amongst various native craft which to risitors, royal or otherwise, are always surces of wouder. Yesterday the natural beauties of our fine harbour were supplemented by the prettily dressed ships, launches and juuks. The Chines Dragoa floated from the peaks of most of the juuks lying in the West Point anchorage, while all the launches which formed the passed on their way to Blake pier displayed passage way through which the Royal party
various forms of decoration which but time and forethought could have so tastefully arranged. The pressmen ou the wa'er
were aboard the steam yacht Canada, which was kindly placed at their disposal by Mr. A. H. Rennie, and headed the right line of launches. shoreward from this pint of vantage, the Praya Looking was observed to be densely packed at an early hour, while unusual number of banners floating from the flagpoles of Europ-au residences, aud
By nine o'clock the people had begun to the decorations of Chinese hongs, pronounced assemble A dense crowd gathered at the the fact that it was a great gala day in Hong- approach to the pier, the balconies and kong. At ou early hour in the morning the
verandahs commanding a view of the place were sun was shining brightly, and gave promise of
taxed to the limit of their capacity, and other the beautiful day which succeeded. The heavy coizus of vantiga were secured by the more mist which obscured the Peak at eight o'clock, daring. H.E. the Governor and H.E. the had completely vanished by 9 am, and when about the hour when the Delhi was signa led, treueral having proceeded to the ship to pay their respects to their Royal Highousses, the roval passengers aboard a quarter of an hogaud most eyes were turnel seawards. the P. and U. liner dropped anchor with its people on shore had their excitement quickened later the city lay before them resplendant in forts of the Peak were visible. all its holiday array, and all the mausions and
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We are informed by a member of the Hong- kong Benevolent Society that a cheque for $10,000 has been received from Mr. H. N. Mody for the benefit of those who after by the Society. Mr. Mody has for
are looked quarter of a century beeu most literal in his donations to the poor and suffering, and de. serves every praise for his munificent gift. Now that a splendid start has been made to help & Society which is doing a noble work, but which is sorely in need of fuuds, it is suggested that other citizens should come for- ward with what they can spare and augment | launches. the handsome gift of Mr. Mody.
Langley on the Police launch display-d great As the Delhi steamed int› port, Inspector
the Assistant Harbour Master, and Messrs energy in clering the road, while dr E Jon-s, |
Molver and Mugens, boarding officers, wap14 otive in arranging the formation of the line of When the vessel made fast H.E. the Governor and others put off in the Harbour'
To
receive the Ryl party on the pier were H.E. Major Gn-ral Broadwood, .B., General Officer Commanding the troops in South China, Captain Bonham., A.D.C, Colouel Darling, Colonai Keat, Colonel Seymour, Colonel Aitken, Colouel Price, Colouel Moncrieff, Mjor Chichester, Major Row, Major illiamson, Major Philps, witü Capt. M. A. ilamer in command of the guard of honour. The Reception Committee, consisting of the following gentlemen,attended: Sir Paul Chater,