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Do. Military Forces.
Nagranki
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*Peking.
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Newbwang.
CORKA
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Fasan.
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PORT HAMILTON
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MALAY STATZE---
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ALL
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GOODS are now being sold of at REDUCED PRICKÁ. BONBONS and CRACKERS,
in groat Variety, ORNAMENTAL BOXES. CHOCOLATE CREAMS. CRYSTALLISED FRUITS,
AND
PURE CONFECTIONERY,
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LIMITED. Hongkong, at January, 1886.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28cx, 1886.
The British bangostina Spinanay want round to the Aberdeen docks yesterday.
o'clock for the South,
proximo.
of section 5. That section applies to ships of all descriptions coming within the meaning of the
Ordinke ---
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PRIZE DAY AT THE DIOCESAN HOME AND ORPHANAGE,
small hope who are sent by their paranta or
on newspapers in this colony think this is a provision which should not be admitted. They guardians to bring the daily household
all bars responsible-man-in-their offloor,- aud supply, and who have to wait an indefinise
The Portugo gonhost 'Rio Tina, Captata
The owner, agent, or master of drary steamship or why should it be necessary to go and make a de-
The ananal distribution of prizes at the veel propelled by steam haing within the waters of claration every timothey go to Canton or Mono? Diocossa Home and Orphanage took plass period while the water coolies. All their Audrale; left lers gestor day for Masso.
the colony aball, where sact ship os vol comes HOG TJACKBON-I think, Sir, before we yesterday morning. The Hon. W. Humjek The French ganhost Arpit, 4. Captain de within the meaning of this section, dansa the same to aseent to this subsectione caght to be informed presided, and there were prasent Mr. Mark stringa ef buckets. When a constable is
ba karveyed by one ce more of the Governmeal Sur- stationed at the Tank he should see, and al-Jonquières, left hare yesterday morning at 7
payors and Rush enrveyor or moroza shall there by the Attorney-dral what would be the and several other ladies, Hav. W. Joaning
law ca sahnilar question in England. I think it Colonial Chaplain; Rev. J. B. Ost, Rev, J. W. Waye does so if a European, that there is
apon, if stated that they sac with praprioty do so, We learn that the German gumbest Iltis, Com. give to such owner aclarations no follows"
would be a grant horising that printers or Edge, Mr. D. R. Cmwford, and Mr. Hamilt fair play-that the water carriers take their maades Houder, are at Canton, will shortly Then follow the grounds arou-which-ibo-do-ablishers could sat this a trip to Canton or Sharp. propor turn-but in his absence the right of leave that port for a craise on the coast of Ton curation may be made, amorst which is that Macne for twenty-four hours without waiting on The proceedings more eponed by the popils the strongest is the only law that provaila, quin and Anna, and will call at Hothow, Pak- the buil of the vessel is sufficient for the service the officials before whom this declaration in singing a hymn
required to be made. I think if they go away for lam, Buiphong, Tón, Tourans. Quinhon, and Coo- intended, and in good esalition. should my
Tho COLONIAL CHAPLAIN the said Mr. and any protest against it loads to^a
moug.
that froca the beginning of the year 1880, when vor six months to England they ought to make Keswick, ladies, and gentlemen, Ich regret most voluble entpouring of foul language The British stepner Glenfruin, Captain the Ordinance first one into feros, down to-I a declaration, but I certainly think they ought that the Bishop is abssat fram the co and strident abuse, variod. by na 90-Norman, which was is collision with the Datah think the beginning of 1883-the Government not to be placed in such a position that they on this occasion, and that the duty has de- arrange this moeting and say a few words about casional scrimmage, which is alwaye ac steamer Umorte, and whoes cage was decided Server under this Ordinansower looslly pannot go away to Marne, or Canton; or Bwatow valvod on me, as Saarotary of this institution, to companied by deafening yells and frantic in her favour at the Supreme Court of Tappointed from home, who has from that time me it would be very much trouble for a news trosokerens memory I have just jatted down a
pointed. In 1893 she Gererament Surveyor without going thranght all this formality.
The CRIE JUNTron-It does not appear to 126 present stata of the school. Having a very objurgations Boeing that the Tanks are day, to advertised to mail for London on the 4th
down to the present, sondüoted the business of surveying. Both under its old system Paper editor who leave the colony to send his for things Mr. Faleanor has informed me of aituated at the junction of five strepte, and
substitute round to the Supreme Court to sign and which have occurred to my own mind. Dar- Wo hear from Saigon that Mr. Chiarini, on that is to say when there were locally ap that eo large a section of the Chinese poleaving for Manila, lolared his intention to pointed officers and under the more recent his name tas papar. That doce not seem to being the past year we have had some changes in pulation derive their water supply from "do" that place as quickly as possible so sa to system by which the others wore appointed from any great trouble or hardship on his part. If the school. Mr. and Mrs. Piercy, the master and thom, it is surely not too mash to air that be at Hongkong daring the Races. Twelve now home, their services were carried out in nesord- exclude it from the Bill how are you to promatron, want home last spring efter many youn vide for the case of a man-I don't say the difloslty of continuous work, and it was at first a diflculty partermera, mola and female, are expected shortly ance with the directions given to other surveyors would arise very effan who wished to insert a how things wore to be managed. Fortunately a constable should be detailed for duty from Europo and will join the cirana in Hong by the Board of Trade--the regulations made by libellous article in a newspaper and tookad rantage for us Mr. Falconer ins given his sorvices to 122 at this apot during the hours the water is kong.
the Board of Trade for these exrrying out sar of the publisher's absence from the colong to do so? the school-apps-although he had to carry Yoys of a similar ebarnster in the home ports. procurable, to preserve the pance and re-
on, his own duties at the same time at the Central The Straits Timer of the 16th fast, says: The old surveyore guided themselves by these We have to take into consideration am not only gulate the movements of the carriers. The "Hir Egallons Rear Admirs! Kornitoff, the instructions, and the present Government Sat- the European proprietors, but the possibility of School. We have thus been placed at a little dis- reasonableness of this ouggestion will, we now Commander-in-chief of the Russian aqrveyor has guided himself in like manner by the the native praathoro is a native prots at pro-advantage owing to having to change the hours sent and it may insronieust being under regris- for touching, especially for day scholars. However, dron, arrived from Marseilles this morning by me. There has been no change whatever in venture to boliere, commend itself to Cap the M. M. mai steamer Bjamazi, ontwa nndor the law or the interpeatation of the law tration. Os toro ocasions within the last four I think the Government examination she tuin Deas. If for no other reason, it is stand he will not ease command before Mon by which they have andavoured to guide tham-years tonearticles have appeared in newspapers, the same rosnlts as in formur years, and I think desirable that the air should not be charged will leave in the M. . mail steamer Natal for instituted, inquiries have been been made, parti. well, who is to be charged f Axit was, in the the services of Mrs. Hayward as matrim. Mrs. day, when Hie Ereellaney Rear-Admiral Crown eros. As regards the practice which they kara and on both auoasions they are appeared when we havarvey reson to congratulate atves.on the newspaper proprietor wasbsent temporarily those results. We weroforiqnuts also in getting with obscenity on a spot in the vicinity of Marseilles."
cularly with referenco to the Canton Steninboat which the scholars of the Hongkong Public
Company, which, I believe, is especially concerned ones I refor to the parties admitted stones that Hayward haa dens her best to make the placo s in the question before us, and the following facts they had baan in charge of the paper and con- home for the borg, for it is a home as well as Sobool loiter nad play before and after
have been supplied us by the Government Licials duoted it during the absence of the waspaper school. We tach regret, that we are sat able to school bours. We may add that numerous
responsible for the performance of these service protetor, and thase vory provisions of the Or-take in more boys, owing to want of room. The dinance of 1Bit were brought into operation, and school is full and there are six waiting for ad- other smaller childron, girle as well as bogs,
dooked again in October, 1892, that is to say provisions, and had the proprietors not been they could be admitted. There are, I think, forty- The Kinking was docked in July, 1831; it was they were charged with an offence against these mission; some have had to wait for months before the pass the Tanks on their way to and from
some time slightly over your from the first. school, have to run the gauntlet of had
rary Government survey; it was for re-coppering the section, but the Attorney-General dropped of the school during the part yone which deserves Hoy. W.RESWICZ-That was not for the ordi- convicted of publishing the obscue articles ve boarders now in the institation and nine day. themselves they would have been liable under | scholars. There is one feature about the condnot language which unhappily most of them, from their knowledge of the vernacular, (understand too well..
Communications on Editorial matters should he nådronsað “The Băitor," and those on business "The Manager," and not to individuals by nent.
Correspondenta arus kapasted to forward their name and address with communications addressed to the Editor, not for publication, but as eridonee af road
faith.
All letters for publication should be written, on one mila of the paper azly.
at
Advnetisements and Stabsorptions which are not nederact for a fized paried will bo continued until Orders for extra copies of the Daily Prosa should be mont before 11, 5.m. on the day of publication
countermanded.
after that hour he supply is limited.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, JANUARY 28TE, 1986.
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The Penang Gudle waxes very wroth bonuse the exhibits which have gone forward from the Straits for the Indian and Colonial Exhibition there before being out home Mr. Curtis, of were not publicly sawn to the good people the Forestry Department, exhibited in his own forfora, S., which he is sending home, including house the specimens of timber, dried kavOS, traits proserved in bottles, rattans, rough and manufactured, and camerons other articles, op copying no less than ainetron osses, and farming & collection unique in itasit.
The ATTORNEY-GRHERAL-In 1883 it was
that being satisfied with their being punished for special mention. Mr. Falecer has undertaken publishing the obscene articles. Some one must to take the boys out during the trying summer be responsible during the absence of the proprie months. for pic-nics, and has taught them bow tor. You exuuct charge a max with a criminal to swim. (Hear, hear.) Net one boy could swim sot simply because he has signed a declaration as at the mencement of the summer but now And aftor all I don't see the hardship is in any water. We are indebted a good deal to the way so great, because all the substituto has to liberality of one or two gentleman for being able do is to stop into the Supreme Court and sign to carry out this shoot, for nothing can be done a declaration. I don't sea how you are to deal without expense in Houtken Mr. Jackson with it otherwise, under the circumstances of and Mt. Bdo have kindly given liberally this colony. It is not like England, where a for this work. By this means, and owing man does not leave the jurisdiction. Hore a mAD to the care the wastor and matron have taken may go away for a few hours and be out of the of the woholars, I am happy to say that during jurisdiction in a very short time:
the summer, which was a trying ora, there bas HIS EXCELLENCY-If I retomber aright, in been no sickness, that is, nothing worth mon- 1684 there was 33 article published in a Chinese tioning. That is all I have to say. I think and officers and the editor was scut for sad said he prizes.
Hon. W. Keswick asked how the prizes had The Cars Justice-In the two cases I been awarded. was in Mass and not responsible.
Mr. FALCONER said they had been awarded sa refer to one was in Mass and in Canton. I may mention that under-the-old the results of an exatainatier made by himself, Ordinance the declaration had to be made both vory mach in the same way as was done at the
Central School at the Magistrasy and the Supreme Court. In order to avoid that inconvenience under this Bill
Court.
nct docked, it was allowed to go over that time. It was laid np in May, 1884, and remained laid np, I believe, until August, 1884 and then At the regular sting of the Eothen Markit waa dockal and surveyed before being al- Llu Jang-fo, the Black Flag Chief, arrived at Lodge of Hongkene No. 24, beld on Tuesday Rocked in 1881, it was docked again in 1881, and printer and publisher it be is not in the colony ho tells as seventeen can trust themselves in the
lowed to reus running. Tho Kinngchaw waJ Canton on 20th instant, and was received evening, Wor. Bro. F. E. C. Georg was duly with high becours, all the civil and military installed as W. Bt. for fue ensning year, Wor. doclad again in 1833. It then left this line, officers being present to reesire him on his lend
Bro. Cristala, PM, acting as installing officer, and ran between Carton and Blacao, and we had ing. The pastic evinced great anxiety to get assisted by Wer: Bra B. C. Bay, LP.M. Wor nothing more to do with it. The White Cloud, a view of the chief
Bru. Gourg appointed the foliering ofboers and I bellovo, arrived loro in 1881, and she was and The following are the Europeans who were on invested those who wars prenant-S.W., Bre. decod in 1882 because of the pressure of work, and for the convenience of the Company. That board the British stsame Gorizih when she was P. Jordan; JW, Bro. G. C. Cor M.O., Bro. C. sank on the ersping of the 22nd inst-Captain Graat; 8.0. Bro. W. Baffey, J.G., Bro. M. is the report furnished to us by the Government These are thres Anderson; WC. Wurstick, chief mate; T. C. Falconar; Treasurer, Bro. J. Willmott; Reg. Surreyor. She was docked in 1883, docksi ni Taylor, accond mate; G. Williamson, third mate: AOD. Goardia: S.D., Bro E. Mackean; J.D, ships, I understand, belonging to the Company
of Marks, Ere. C. L. Gorham, Secretary, Bro. 1584, and dooked in 1385. T. O'Brien, first engineer; J. Ramany, seconds: 1.0. Br. J. Dyer Ball; and Ulustrate the rogularity and uniformity of engineer; A.Melatire, third engineer';, W. Ki-
Grimble. A Past Master's jewel was voted to will state the oase of another steamer subjected sailors. Except Captain Anderson and Dir. Worewick, who arrived here on the 20th by the Wor. Bro. .. Ray for his survioss in the chair to the same rule. It wan docked in 1831, docked Hou. P. Brug-May I ask the name of that steamer Folien, all the others more sont to Hong daring the past year, and a Treasure's jewel in 1882, dookart in 1883, and docked in 1884. korg through the British Consul at Amoy by
was voted to Bra H. N. Mody, the outgoing
Tas ATTORNEY-GENERAL-Yes, the Pingon. year. After the resting the brethren sat dawu te a cold collation, and the health of the Worship may say that the Board of Trade Regula. day.
tions, by which those Gavernment Surveyors oribe docking us the proper method of satisfying thetaselves as to the state of the vessel. It is not a mare gratuitoqs demand made by the Sur Tayors, it is really done in accordance with the regulations.
Hon. W. KESWICK-I beg to give notica A German ironded has bear ordered to the that at our next meeting I shall again bring for.
ward this subject, and move a resolation. Pirens.
Among the most important items of intolli gonca in last mail's papers as affecting the Far East is the announcement of the soot Indo-China S. N. Co. Scottish Oriental 8.8. Co-ing of the gentleman interested in the East Indios and China, bold under the auspices of the Loudon Chamber of Commerce," for the The LIST OF RESIDENTS now containsi parpogo of forming. Trado Sestion and chardsor, fourth engineer; and 20 firemton and Steward, Bro. W. Quinsey; Tyler, Bro. J. R. the procedure; subject to certain allevandos, newspaper inviting to murder tas French I will now ask Mr. Keswick to distribute the the names of TWELVE THOUSAND, THEES HUNDRED, AND Committed in connection with the Chamber,
Eronry B FOREIGNERS
to directly represent the large trading, com- arranged under su Alphabet in the strictest marcial, and shipping interests in the East order, the initials as well as the surnames Indios, Burmat, the Straits Settlements, the steamer Douglas, which arrived here yester. Treasurer, who had held the ofisa for three steamer P
The MAPS and PLANS have been mostly Hongkong, Indo-Chins, Japau, und Chius generally." The meeting, which was pra re-engraved in a superior style and brought apsided over by Mr. H. M. Maza2sos, and FLAGS OF MERCYTITE HODGES IN CHINA, CODE OF SIGNALS IN USE AL VICTORIA. Pea MAP OF THE ISLAND OF HONGTONG. PLAN OF THE CITY OF VITORIA. PLAN OF THE CITY OF CANTON
baing alphabetical.
to date. They now consist of
MAP OF THE FAR EAST.
PLAN OF FOREIGN CONGESTONE, SHANGHAI, PLAY OF YOKOHAMA, PLAN OF MARILA. PLAN OF SAIGON.
POAN OF TOWN AND ENVIRONS OF SINGAPORE PLAN OF GEonce Tows, PENANG.
Among the other contents of the book aro
:
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
last year from Carmany and ware sent down to
The two Chiness ironclads, which arrived out fnl Master and that of the visitors were draagzide themselves in carrying ant the law, do it will only be zecausary to go to the Supreme have mentioned that Mr. Lang, the assistant the South so that they might not be frozen in at most influentially attended, adopted a re- our of the Northern ports, are stillat Amoy. It is solution in accordance with the objects for not know whether orthor of the German officers, Captains Sobela and Mellor, who wore ox- which it was couvened. A number of thorough pressly engaged to take charge of them, are ly representatire men were nominated to now in command. Captain Sobolin's engage- form a Working Committee and the diffèrent nan runs for two years more, the whole term
countries of the East are suitably represented on this body. This is a step in the right direction and has long bean urgeatly advocated in Sur columns. In anion is (strength, and if the merchants, bankers, and
Au Augio-Chinese Calendar, Mesasime of Sun-shipowners concerned in trade with the ries and Sunset, Mean of Escometer and East combine to protect their interesta they Thermounter. Ruivfall, Bolinas, Festivals, & will be able to make their voice heard A full Chronology of remarkable avants sinon the adrent of foreigners to Chins and Japan. A description of the Festivals, Fasts, $%
observed by Chineso, Mahomedans, Parsecs, Tews, so with the days on which they fall. Comparative Tables of Money, Woights, &o. The Hongkong Postul Guide for 1885. Arrivals and Departures of Mails and Parosl
Past at and from London and Hongkong, Scales of Commissions and Charges ofùpted by the Thamber of Commerce of Hongkong, and Shanghai. Hongkong Chair, Jiarieksha, and Boat Hire.
This is contains the New Scale of Hong; kong STAMP DUTIES, also tables of COURT-FEES not olsa whera published. The APPENDIX consists of
FOUR HUNDRAN PAGER
The Contants of the Appendix ara too many
THEACIES WITH CHINA-
Great Britain, Nanking, 1842
Tiontain, 1853
Convention, 1860
Tientsin, 1885
United States, Tientsin, 1858
*
Additional, 1869
Peking, 1880
German, Tlentain, 1561
u
Paling, 1990
Rassia, Japan, Spsia, Brazil, and Pern.
TREATIES WITH JAPAN—
Groat Britain
United States
TREATIES WITH COBEA
TREATING WITH SILM
TREATIES WITH ÅNNAM
Netherlands
Gorna
TREATIES WITH CAMBODIA CUSTOMS TARIFFS
Chinese
Japanese IMMAL
-Siawase Corado
potentially in the aur Parliment. Thos interests have reisivad far too little atten- tion from the Imperial Government in the past, and it is high time that this negligenco should be combated, and the general ignorance prevailing at home on all matters concerning Hongkong, the Straits Settle ments, and trade with China, Japan, Siam, and other Eastern countries be corrected, by tho dissemination of accurate information
in buen fxed for three years. Captain Meller has been engaged for only six months, by the Viceroy of Chill, that great official sooming to believe his Chinesa offers to be capable of commanding these fine vossely.
Meiklejohn's Japan Directory for 1886 has just remind us. If it is brought up to date its some what late appearance may beansidered more of ao advantage than otherwise, se any change
aking place at the beginning of the year which wont be wartoned til they aro coraplutad. We do not pretend to eas as to the correctnes of the compilation, but for printing it is entitled first runk among the now numerous Incal directories in the Far East. It is wall arranged and hata marginal index and a coloured plan of Yokohama. An appendix gives the customs informatiori, do tarif, exchange tablas, postal and telegraphy The Yokohama and Kobo. Directories are arranged by the numbers of the lots; if alphabetical we think it would be more
con vouisal.
As will be seen by our Police Court report, tho and the most reliable news from Eastern case of the seizure of a Chinsun in this colony last week bra deisebment from a Chinese gua Asia. I avea that during the last two boat was again before the court yesterday after reara no fose than fifteen trade sections karenson a al remanded, nothing farther being done, on the application of Mr. Caldwell, tho defend
none
influence on the commerse of the United
ties in Cunton are proceeding to sok in the mat-
| between the Mediterranean and the Persian of this Company have ou more than one occasion
LONDON, 26th January.
THE GRECIAN DIFFICULTY.
HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
CHINESE FUBSTIVALS, ETC. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I ask leave to
introduce Bill entitled The Rigion Ceremonies and Festivals Ordinance, 1884" Amooting of the Hongkong Legislative Conn- The object. of this Ordinand is 'be make provi 2 was hold Fortesty afternoon, when there wasions with a view of providing for the regulation prsout
of Chinese procosions, fireworks, theatricals, &c. The Acting Colonial SmitETARY seconded, and the Bill was rend a first vine.
H. E. the Hya W. H. MARAR, O.M.G., Acting GOYERNOR.
Han. Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPI, Chist Justion, Hon. F. STEWART, Acting Colonial Secretary Hon E. L. O'MALLEY, Attorney-(feneral, Hom A. LISTER, Colonial Treasurer. Hon. J. M. PRICE Surveyor-General. Hon. P. FISIE
Hon. W. KESWICK, Hon. T.JACKSON. Hon. F. D. Sibsoon. Hon. Woro SE7NG........
THE KEGULATION OF NEWSPAPIES &c. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I have to ask that the Council allow the next subject on the notice paper, with regard to the Usury Lows, to staud over, and I move that the Council go into Con- mittoo upon the Bill entitled "A Bill to regulate the printing of newspapers and books at the keeping of printing presses within the colony," The ACTING COLOSIAL SECRETARY Unded and the Council went into Committee upon the Bill The first three sections were pamod The minutes of the previous meeting wore road with a few verbal alterations, but on the real and confirmed.
ing of Suhestion 3 of Section 4, which provides FEDDER': WHARF.
that when the publisher of a newspaper leaves tup colony temporarily a fresh declaration shall be rognized from another publisher, the follow ing discussion arose.
$1,300
MINUTES.
The COLONIAL TIKASUERE SOOVIĉed. Carried.
YOTEL
-The COLONIAL TREASURER Seconded.
Hon. P. RYRIR-The printers and pub lishors of newspapers in this colony think it rather hard that when they happen to leave the colony for a short time, they should have to send the person who is to not for them in their ab- save up to a magistrate to make a declaration. They leave an adegnato staff hazind them, and
nowspaper be subjected ton hardship which
The COLONIAL CHAPLAIN, Rid he ought to master, bad been mast assiduous in the dischargo HI EXCELLENOX-Is any sendment moved? {of his duties. Hei. T. Jacksox-I beg to move as au amendment that this section as adjourned untir we have further information as to what the law is in England. I think in cases of this kind it is always desirable to folloy clonaly the lines of the English law.
Hen, P. RYE-I bag to second that, The ATTORNEY-GENERAL--Thes we had bot ter let the whole class stand over until the next saeeting of the Council.
of
Mr. PALCORBE said that Mr. Lang hat ban also the principal swimming master, becanso very often he himself had not been abla to get off, and on those occasions Mr. Lang hul taken the te sponsibility, and it was a serious responsibility.
The distribution of prizes was then proceeded with, after whiot the Hon. W. KESWICK said-- Mt. Falconer, ladies, and gentlemen, 1 fel tay- self in a very novel position to-day. This is the first time such a duty as this has derived upon
The question that the farther consideration, and I beg you to consider the strangeness
Woever shall print or publish any sewapaper or paper without conforming to the provisions in Section or whoever shall print and publish or cause to ba printed for published may newqpaper or paper know. ing that the said provisions bere not been complied with, shall on conviction be liable to a prosity of not excoding $3,0) nod to imprasament for a term nok exceeding two years!
Hon. T. JACKS - gem to mo this section will have to stand orar tot, becauas it binges on soution 4.
Hon. P. RYALI have been informed this has been abandoned altogether in England.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-Who says no P H: EXCELLENCY (to the Attorney-General) Were you going to suggest an alteration in the penalty P
The ATTORNEY-GUNERAL-Yes; and I think should be altered in its character and reduced in
Subjects in China and Japan, 1865, 18771 | Passonger Kalea, which, as we announced in alociris light is the mainrest, as well as before asking the question of which I have given admitted by every member of the Connell that s adjourned.
1878, 1881
section 4 stand over until the next mosting of the position an exonse for any shortcomings was then pàt and carried nem. com,
on may part. I have listened with great atten- Section 5 was then road by the CLERE astion, as I am sure you must all have done, to the follows:-
Fromarks Mr. Jennings favoured with. To be informed that the Home continues to bauso ful, and to be doing a really good work in the colony, is very satisfactory, and that one of the scholars from this school has taken the inglest position in the medical eroination held at Tentsin by His Excellency Li Hung Chang, the Great Viceroy of the North, is, I think, a fe that this school should be very proud of (Ap plause. I have no doubt the education the is given in this place will in time to como pradress Fon P RIED-There is the antinat of time sobolars who will be equally coastal in their
efforts at position after leaving. It is to be ro penalür.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-AS regards thegretted that the Iome is not large enough to penalty, I am prepared to move an amendment, accommodate more boys, to whom it is ha in The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY--By di-
I the whole of section 4 wore objected to it evory respect. I think that in a sony like esction of H.E the Offer Administering this
would be well to let this stand over, but I under Hongkong, seeing we already have the site bere (tovernment I lay upon the table a minute of
stand the objection is only to sub-section 3, so and that the expenso would be coullmed in a Krest measure to the erection of the buildings. HE. relating to Pedder's Wharf.
that we might ge, on with this. The CLERK OF COUкotta read the minute as
it would be a pity if the requisite fonds could not be obtained for an oxtension. I think if an follow-
offert were made--and it is desirable it should of cinly printer matter to which reference is been formed in connection with the Landonaats solicitor. The case is one which is felt to
The Officer Acheisstoring the Gorosament to constantly required by residents and those Chamber of Commerce, with useful results; be of great importance, and the Chinese authori commenda the Council te revota the sum of $5,000
mede-it would be successful. It has boon having commercial or political relations with the bat we tako laars to prodiet that
institution now for a long time, and I remember which was not exsudel has ar on the moneras
long talked of. I have been connected with the Countries orabrand within the scope of the
tet, which will probably be the occasion of consition of Peidara Whart. The Sarvoor duneral has of them will have a CHRONTULE and DIRECTCEY.
more important darable diplomatis intercourse between Orestreamended that the pier should be nonatrected of everything else, and why should those car the Connoil will consider it desirable that it sideration, but wo have mover, somehow, obtained many years ago the matter was taken into on- Britain wa China. The complainant in the ouse *Arange wood," which is much more durable than the ordinary bard wood. This would raise the original to entertain an Advertisement, but insinde Kingdom then the East India and China for a number of atrocious and sanguinary orima, cries neog-aary to provĭis the additional eum of They love their representative behind them. its amount. I propose it be altered to "a penalty perhaps some are more prosperous also, and I is said to be wanted by the Foochow authorities stings from $10,963 to 811304. It therefore be is inflicted apps no other form of business
the raquisito fands. The colony is larger now, Trade Section just formad. Among the the blood of great numbers of riotima being upon $1,80, which, with the $5,00. In this year's estienten, and I think they have a grievance there. not exceeding $1,000 to imprisonment for think an effort might be made to ubin funda for the enlargement of the Home. Another matters which it is suggested the Now his head, and the roward offered for his capture and the $5,000 to be revator, will meet the reviend Hon. T. JACERON--Sir, Trotzole, with the terzo not exoceding six months,” Cheloo, with additions! Article. Saction should consider are the commercial tached to him. The complainuat, on the other
$1,000-hows that considerable importance is at estinto of the cost of the pior.
The CHIEF JUSTICE-The nature of the pan-tter touched upon by Mr. Joanings that of The Ocre Amitister og the Government remarks which have just fallon from the seator and all others not abrogated Frames, Tientsin, 1858
aspects of the Federation question; the de-hand, states that he is a useful trader and the commands the Connel to vote this additional sea of snofficial member. I think this chase is a little alty was the reason this was not pressed in the physical eduestion, is very important to boys vorations. I do not see say and for it at esses I have mentioned, because the court would leading a quiet life in school, heenuse the de valopment of the resources of India, and the he does not know why he was arrested.
The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY-I morall, and I think that is all logislation we should bare heen bound both to imprison the parties and relogment of physique and the promotion of haalth are two very essential things. I hope, promotion of trade with adjacent countries; We notice in the Last Fadia and Chine Ser-that the minute te referred to the Finance Com-consider, as far as possible, the convotings of inflict the fine.
therefore, that the question of a play ground the persons affected, and not put unnecessary The amendraent was carried nem com the extension of railwaya in India, Barmah, vice Times Table for 1856 issued by the Austro-mitter.
restrictions on them.
Sections 6 to 13 were paised without any ma. having been raised something may be done in so
(AP- quiring that canontial thing for boys. Hungarian Lloyd's S. N. Co., several remarkablo Siarn, and China; railway communication changes Tharing provious years the directors
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I quite agree with terial alteration.
It is very satisfactory to Bud that the the hon, mambóc who has just spoken that in all Saction 14 requires the printer or publisher plause,}
of a newspaper to enter into a bond with sureties. attendance has been good throughout the year Gulf and thence to India; the silver ques- English and German lines run between Barope France Committee be passed.
The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY-I move legislation" we ought to consider, as far unde all posible efforts to keep up with the
Tho ATTORNEY-GENERAL-This mention is and that the results of the examination have that the following votes recommended by the possible, the convenienes of the parties affected. tion; commercial relations with the Chinese and the Far East, but hitherto their steamers
At the same time, however, we must not forget one which goes along with soction & and it was been reported upon as satisfactory and folly up to what they have been to past times. Mr. and The votes were those referred to the Finance the public interests in which we are legislating. the oestion in which I proposed to introduce cor. Empire; port and shipping regulations; and hera run only once a month. It seems, bow- all other subjects in which those engaged in ever, that the cow efforts made by German Lines Committeent the previous mooting, relating to the At all events I submit to the Council that there tain lines-"imposed upon or adjudged against hire. Pioray, I understand, are on their way out itaran more atramers of a higher speet and Female Prieen, the recamation of foreshore atare really substantial reasons for this provision, him or may one acting for him in his absence" they will probably be bara in another month and Eastern trade are specially interested. This batter class has encouraged the Austrian Lloyds Kowloon, and the vote to the Strangar's Home and I should like those reasons to be thoroughly the object being that he should be liable for any I am sure the beys will all welcome them back. appreciated by the Council before I askyerto fange penalties that might be recovered against his although we have been exceedingly for tanate in Mr. Pieror's absence to hayo Mr. Fal- list alone comprises a pretty extensive pro-to do the same, aut from the begining of this in London for Asiaties, &0.
the clansa ia its proseit form, in a form, which, locum tenena while he was away, and thus it
ooner as master. (Applause). Boys, 1 wish you all gramme, but the other subjects" will always month. Some brand new steamers have just
pour their steamers will be despatched twice a Carried.
I admit, does subject the proprietors of news would not be necessary for the sabstitute to on- THE INSPECTION OF COPPER BOTTOMED papers ta certain inconveniences-which, for ter into another bond when he made the declara. Tory happy Chinese New Year; I hope you will prove a large sufficiency when the first named been put on the line to run between Trieste and
I think we had better let this stand over enjoy your holidays very much and that you will VESSELS.
wast of appreciation of what they amonat to, my tion.
return after they are over with rensyed zoal und Hongkong. items here been thoroughly thrashed out.
Only in November last we had
Hon. W. here the Auro-Hungarian Lloyd's stemmer
KESWICK-Your Excalleboy, hon. friends are rathor disposed to over-estimata, for consideration with section 4.
The further consideration of the section was strength (Applauso). Orders in Council for Government of H.B.M. Incidents like the anomaly in the Straits diphitrite, a splendid sensul atted up with the think it would be well if I made a few remarks at which are still inconvert the Corpoil that s
Mr. Falconer-Mr. Chairman, on behalf of Section 15 provides for the manner in which my oclleagues and myself, I have to thank you declaration from the proprietar of a newspaper
for the very kind way in which you haye spoken yesterday's issue, bas just been rectified by in the passengers orbius, and all the latest motive in order to make the meaning of the quse-
improvements, and Now We hoar that B tion more clear. The two gooden steamers in the tere provided by this section, namely bonds are to bo ened upon.
The Printer and Pahlsber of every newspaper or
The CHIEF STICK-Honds were required of us, and also for the very kind advice you have the formation of Now Bales removing the still fuar ship, the Pasidon, Lately built, belonging to the Hongkong, Cantos, and
dnot themselves in-life. I suppose this is about disability on British shipping, will ever and may be expected in the course of menth Macau Steamboat Campany here lately been paper, sbait appear befers the Registras and shall by the old law, but they are no longer required given to the boys as to the way they are to con
are sud subscribo in the Newspaper Begister in Eaginud, and the question is whether andar claration according to the form No. 1in the Sefajule the orcumstances of this solony wo-ought ́to the last time I shall have the privilege of að- anon be cropping up, and may require some that the outcoming stentlers, in addition to dock ausually Previous to recast times horenatn sanrized.
or two. We unto further, by the time table, required by the Marins Surveyor
dressing them in this place, becanes the holidays contiune them. more powerful taxence than that of the calling at the unal ports of Port Said and quite recent this boats were not required eo to This removes all question as to who is the
HIS EXCELLENTY-We have got a native are now conatusading, when they will go away. Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, single Suez, will also call onena rocath at Jeddah and dock, and it has always been considered that priator or publisher in case of a nesapaper con preas here, and I think they ought to be oun. I may say I never had more easily managed boys to deal with during my twenty-five years as a aining libellous matter, or any mattor in takinned. Massowab and prosend thence to Hongkong via wooden resaste which are coppered, when ex- banded, to ramove. The formation of the Adon, Colonka, Penang, and Singapore, not mined, unless some accident ocarred, or the ference to which legal proceedings may be The CHIEF JUSTICE-You cannot make a distaccher. The time I have been here has been a East India and China Trade Section in Lon-eating at Brindisi and. Bombay, and so keeping rossals were found to be in any way defective. necessary. That is admitted to bus rossenable tinction between the two.
happy time for me, and a happy time I think for were not required to dock for inspection, the and fair provision in the public intrast, Now don is therefore an event on whicit all resid-within proposed time of 67 days. The al
BIS EXCELLENOY-That point refers to Seo you il boys. We have had many a happy day bay, omitting Jeddah and Hasaowah, the lattor upon as injurious to thom. The case of iron is sabsection 3.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-Yes. I would the consequence is that under an urer-raling trip taking $1 days, the stoppage at Bombay in-seamers is, of cas, different. It is necas
By often as the printer or publisher who shall have anggest we adjourn the ossideration of all the Providence we have, I think, kept up our stand- ard of the port and maintained the good health made the aforesaid Declaration stal loare the Celtay sections from 14 to 18. chaded. The return mail from Hongkong tory that they should be doekend and cleaned, Trieste calls at all ports. Brindisi inotedod, and certainly once a year, if not more frequently temporarily, a Leclaration from another Printer
and reputation of the schoot. (Applause.). Carried.
The COLONIAL, CHAPLAIX-X understand the We are loth at all times to drag our owncomplishes the passage in 53 days, includiae tangot jusgine that the Merchant Shipping or Publisher renifert within the Colony shall bo
Section 19 requires a declaration to be made holidays continue till the 1st March. Mr. and particular grievances before the public, and six days' stay at Elambay.
Ordinance which was passed in 1879 or the earlior aonary.
by the keeper of a printing prers. The penalty is. Piercy I think will by that time have ur Dalinanes previous to 1875 were intended to I shall propose to add the words "permanently for failure to do so was, in the Bill as printed, will therefore say nothing of the personal Seamou ashore from Russian men-of-war are apply to axshi vessels as those I allude to, which or as well as temporarily absent. Suppose the 52,000 and imprisonment for a term not excood red in the colony. I thank you, Mr. Chair. suffering inflicted upon the staff of this jour.about the most nawelers visitors any port can trade in other than Ocean enters ranning printer or publisher who has made this declara and France and Siam, Additional Artiole tonal by the uptoar which almost ecaselessly receiva. Here and in Japan they have been the on a river and coming inte this barbation that he is the printer and publisher of a ing two years. This was altered, at the sugges. man and ladies and gentlemen, for your attend.
rages every day just in front of the office principal performers in many a disgraceful and ruaning more in the character of ferry boats. paper leaves the eclogy, and in bis absences the tion of the Attorney-General, to 31,000 imo hero to-day.
prisonment for a farm not expseding six months. Mr Marsh and the ladies, the visitors, the The procoolings terminated with cheers for brutal soene, and the Strait Tins of the 19th I do not think it was intended that the Ordinance paper isauss a number containing libellons mat and around the Tanks. In the interesta, net. devotes a long loader to the conduct of a thould apply to them. However, it is now con- ter, how are you to deal with that? You must
As in sention 5.
Hen. WONG SHING-asked if this section donors of prizes, Mr. Falosaer, and Mrs. Hay-
ward, however, of publia order, and of the large gang of Russian seamen ashore at Singapore e sidered by the affears administering that Or-have someone who is responsible,
Hou. P. RYKIE made some remark with rufor would apply to missionary presses.
The ATTORNEY-GarnEAL-Certainly.
The following is the prize list it is published, or to the following Agents-namber of boys engaged in fetching water, days previously, and to the general coudest dinaunes that it does apply to these resuls with
FIRST CLAN. of neutem of this nationality. On the occasion out any frosh legislation haring takou place one to another provision which our reporters
Hon, WONG SHING-Ther the missionarisk
Ist, Christian Wm. Diercks, watek, presented by we would call the special attention of the in question it seems there was a party of about on the subjust. Ify question to ascertain en were unable to hear.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-Oh yes, I have themselves canst be considered as printers and if the Hon W. Keswick Russian seamon ashore together, and at what principle or for what go there has been
Zad, Fred Southey, Box of Paints, prosented by FORKOSA.... „Messrs. C. Gerard & Co.
|Captaia Superintendent of Police to the Johnston's Plor, while a stessa launch was wait thie change. Wil your Hawkenoy's permis. no doubt whatever. The question which I love they go away they will bare to report it.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-No, because that the Committee of the Home. urgent pecessity for slutioning a cousable ing to take them off, they hung about the Datoh Bica I will read the question of which I hare board rated hers is whether a band is required is under subsection 3 of action 4 and the two FOOCHÓW. Messrs. Hedge & Co. NINGFO.Mess. Kelly & Walsh, B'ghai.bere regularly on duty. Not long ago this Consulata, quarrelling arong themselves and given notige
lat, Chan Wing Thing, "Grimm's Fairy Tales," or aut, which is a totally different matter. But -SHANGHAI... Mesire. Hall & Holts.
molesting passers-by. Two European constables
Lesu, Goo, Banker, Every Roy's Asenal.? pro- A differeses in lespretation baring bean give to this is a matter of registration, and I am under sections do not refer to the same stjert.
smendment.
santed by the Corumdites of the. Howe NOEBERN &Į Mosses. Hall & Holtz and Kolly moet aliafactorily apparent. The hubbub board their launch, but the crowd set upon since April, 1881, and praction having been intro y abeonce some registration is scossary
THIRD 1185,-* Section 24 authorising the Czia: Justice to Ho. P-RYE-If the publisher of the Times a scale of fees and make rules and regala- the police, and Inocked them down. Frver Ports}
1st, Hong King Leute, Harper's Young People," NAGABAKI MUSS. The C. & J. Trading Co. approaching a Sabbath calm, and the neigh induce him to get the sailors off, but he paid Gevorment state why the aberge is been ando,
& Walsh, Shanghai, and clamour were ancceeded by someti officer was prosoat, had the constablas tried to will His Einelterey the OBoar Admi-staring the goos to Brighton has he to make a declaration P
2nit, ung Ming, "On Howar's Boll," presented HIGO, OSAKA, Messrs. F. Walsh & Co.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL There he ¿ces not tiers under the Ordinance, was, on the motion presented by the Committes of the Home
by the Committee of the Hams.
ત YOKOHAMA.....Monsra. Kelly & Walsh. bourhood-always wore or less noisyen no heed to them, and winde zo effort to get us and a wor, wah, it is believed, unlessssary procedure leave the jurisdiction. If he went to Boulogne of the ATTORNEY-GENERAL, Strzok out.
The remaining sections of the Bill wors 3rd, Tam Wet Him."Conversation Book," pre- that would be another question. I am not pre. ........Messrs. Diaz Puertas & Co, joyed comparative, tranquillity. This calm men on board. After a time the Russians began adopted?
FOURTH CLAS3. unfortunately proved of a very tempor- of thon mudo un strongt to pash ons of tho pou lavalres a matter of legal interpretation I am an all fours with the legal provision which has was ordered to stand over.
The ATTORNEY-GESEBAL-As this question pared off hand to say the English law is precisely passed, and the consideration of the schedules
1st, Krok Cui, Mathematical Instruments, pre- sented by the Cozimittes of the Home. jary and therefore delusive character. The stables into the water. The constable then re-asked by his Frullency to reply to it. I would be in force hure for a long time, but if
Bod, Tam Wai Shua,Wood's Naml History," representative of order quitted the scene qstal the officer to ease the ares of one of state in the first plans, in answer to my bou.my hou. friend will give notice of nay quen-
The following Bills were read a third time nad
Forza Cx400. the seamen who had been particularly promin friend, that nothing to the information which tion of that and I will be happy to answor
1st, Frank Lapatey,The Golden Grasstopper," surer to pay otherwise than to Executors er Að- and disturbance are now again inter-not understand him, or took no notice. Just misinformed on a matter of fact. There has not identified as the publisher and printer of a paper ministratora small sume are on account of pay presented by Mr. D. B. Crawford
And, Edith Ackers. "Lättle Folks," presented by came up, and Thuy demanded that the seaman in the interpretation of the law regulating the declaration is worthless, and you anst bare soate batter Apportionment of Banta and other perio
3rd, Florence Ackers, BE Mesara. Kortas, Hargrase & Co. bem of coolice frequent the Tanks who above referred to should be given up to them, survey of coppered vowels since April, 1834, and oue sise in his place. That is all that this pro-dical payments; Bill to amend the law relat-presented by Mr. 1. B. Crawford, 100 LONDON......... Mr. F. Algar, Clement's Lane. fsich the water for sale or carry it for bouso.tat tan officer refused to do so. The came no new practice has been introduced since that vides; it morely provides that in the absence of ing to larcony and embaxxlement, Bill to
raper alleges that the appearance of genge of date at variance with the perseling followed as the printer some one else who is responsible for amend the law relating to the custody Mesra Street & Co. 50 Cornhill. holders at two cash per basket. The menusian sailors in the town is the sigasi for for book as lay. I may explain presis by what the publication of the paper shall be held respon infanta; a Bill to amend the law relating to *LONDON,
TANILA... Mesars. Bates, Hendy & Co. LONDON Mr. W. M. Wills, 151.Canton St.Furer consequently eager to save time and get the stampede at native women from their the practice it, and how it originated, pad what sible. Bursly that is reasonable. If you don't sales of Beversions. SAN FRAN'co.Mr. L. P. Fisher, S1, Merchants, their buckets rofiled with all possible de.houses to some place of purity, owing to the changes Lave taken place in the practise. The provide something of that kind you may as well
Exchange.
You are treatment they are proviously received at their survey of chips since the beginning of 1860, when do away with the low altogether. spatch. The result in frequent quarrels de The Straits Times arges that the Goythe Marchant Shipping Ordinance of 1879 camo leaving a loophets.
The Council adjourned uniti Wednesday next presented by hir. Faluemer. NEW YORK....Mr. A. Whnê. 253, Park Kow,"
Dally Prom Oflau, January 1886.--
lamong–themselves and with the crowd of crament should interfere in the matter....... into force, has poor regulated by suhazetion_8. Hon. P. BIRIE-The gentlemen who carry at four o'clock.
Rules of HB.M. Supreme and other Charts
in China and Japan
fables of Consular Fees
Code of Civil Procedure, Hongkong
Admiralty Rules
Farsign Jurisdiction Act
Regulations for the Consular Courts of Cuited
States in China
Rules of Court of Comeals at Shanghai
Chinese Passenger Åst TRADE REGULATIONS
China
Japan
Siam
IU
Castoms und Harbour Regulations for the dif. /ols in the Far East as well their friends alternati stoamer touches at Brindisi and Bom. frequent looking of worden vessels being locked that being so, the prarison which is objected to tion 14, tho consideration of which is adjourned. together and have worked hard together, aut
Customs Seizure, China
ferent ports of China, Philippines, Siam, &ores are to be congratulated. Piletago Rogalations
HONGEONG
So
Charter of the Colóny
ko.,
New Rules of Legislative Comeli
ko.
The Tranties between France and China, 1885,
Cheloo Convention, together with many ofbes items, have not appeared in previous is209s.
Orders may be sortto Daily Preasra, where MACAO Mr. F. A la Crès.
Masis. C. Gerstä & Co.
SWALOW AMOT
Mesare. Queich & Co.
SECOND CLASE.
SHANGHAI....Mesure. Kelly & Walsh was done for a time, and the result was interferol and tried to persuade them to go on the law ryulpting the survey of oppored vessels the impression that even in the ones of tompers Sections 20 to 23 were passed without materia? te., pressated by Mr. Low.
MANILA SAIGON TONQUIN... Mr. Ch. Dupont. BANGKOK. Mesare. Eamsey & Co.
SINGAPORE...Messrs. Sayla & Ca.
FENANG...Messrs. Haynard & Co.
COLOMBO caure, A. M. & J. Ferguson, CALCETTA......Messrs. Newman & Co. SYDNEY AND
BRISBANE... Messrs. Gordon & Gotoh,TM
Aduced since that cate, which in at Tarisnot with thnk which was fallowed for at leret as far back an 18,
to emburk of their own accord, and then some
DILLS PABBED,
sonted by Mr. Esiconer.
for some reason unknown to us, and riot eat in assaulting the police, but he either did has been obtained by the Government he is it. But you must have some one fxed and passed :--A Bill to empower the Colenial Tras resorted by the Committee of the Hima
mittant throughout the day. Large uum. they were paving a reinforcement of police been, as is assumed in the question, ang change If the real man is away from the clony kis or allowances to persona dovessel; Bill for the the Committee of the Hours Children's Brozd."
ADJOURNMENT.
SEC. PRES
Eort Hasaland, The Sunday's Ads," presented by Mr BYE. Crawford.
Grathor Progress DuriNG THE YEAR IN
BB Correspondence,”? Kong Tong You,
GREATEST PROGRESS Demo Tax YRAZ 19
Physical Gecgraphy-