MAIL SUPPLEMENT TO THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.
THE HONGKONG CELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILER,
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is perhaps ta be rezreitedcessions to China, and she
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1 sugeration of the Chief Justice, and
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HONG KONG, TUESDAY, MA; CHI 8TB, 1887.
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and that during the whole of that time wis has their remarkan Mr. Loxaronn's show itself from hor girilo pars to be
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Me A. G. Wrse-I beg to sooand Mr. Francis's as Queen, wife, or mother. It is a great event we are endled on to celebrate and I think in kaistance and influence of the Chambers (pleasant reading for the English merchants, avory member of the civilised world. (Applause). And there can be no doubt that that also would
Kou. Renk am sorry to hear the roestring to celebrate it worthily we ought to sink might be employed with a good prospect of Wisther any good gaalikely to result from It word almost amosary for me to do ay be a rory useful thing to be dont und wunlil amendenga Aucas; in regard to revind of the a formal remonstrance or not many be open more than to refer to the closet words of nirworthy of counection with Her Majesty's name,
public in the Legislativa Council when he moved is that there should be as institution foandod to an my right. I do object to nur fuads we may of all. This monoorial should not be designed to Whaturer differences of opinion there were MACAULAY mission the Chambers will be to question, but the chants apparently to friend. Mr. Chater, which have been unde Anutter proposition that as a put forward marks which have falien from my learned friend for some object which will add to the enjoyment at the patiemmering at the City Hall on Wed-well advised if they possess their souls thought so send repoustrated webinding his relation. But, gentlemen, it may be support and take care of the children who have subscribe in Wongkong Laing sent to Eagland promote the happiness of one class of the com- in patience for a little The same The Japan Mail, in twoarticles, supports Sira gull to reruisd year that, as far back as bean roseand from a life of infamy and ries, and no to bo doroted to ang institution. (Applause) inority cely, but we should strive to ernst see nesday with ward to the forms the per- remarks, apply with oven greater forco at FRANCIS PLUNKETT and
Iatuks the ver- the memory of ast if. as onu go War doubt that also would be a very asotul institution Althonghe we were good canush to get eoma thing to cocorate Im Najesty's virtuos Te mention of the Queen's Jubilee the local Charle
and in some degree chatts' remonstrance, aring their lotters, Majesty has been Anst the one in a colony such as this. Tare has also been a sort of "fund for the Irish fantino, as my friend which will be a boa to one and all. (Appinosa)
during the
whole of suggestion that it would be advisable to have knows, I don't think we should read the fands I think it we carry out the pretentioned in ough to take, there was none on the questo that of Shanghai It will not to repose Dietaphorically speaking, into slireds. The of Eachand, tha
end. I am sure this park, if tion of the Rohibiemorating liself. On this kurefy, 100, Decnuno representations { viewa exprossed by the merchants on Bevol those fifty years during which Great Brisia ( some charitable institution which would re- on this occasion out of the colony. We are the roselation wo will be doing a groul thing point inled it most hearty and gratifying have already been forwarded to the British points de not agree with those thor bad ex- has advanced in this must remarkable way, live the Tung Waa Hospital of the distrasiel good enough in this colony to sub-orihs for s towards tbul
the enjoyment of all classes. The European unanimity prevailed, and the meeting re-inister, to trustio is zoni te audeavour to preased in a memorial da ap some time/Her Majesty bus be at the end of affure. poor and form the nnelang of exterling beue-memorial to ur Majesty the Qusea, zul wo properly laid ant, wili costylbate very questir to
volence to those who need it, and of selecting should do it, bust.—
The CHAIRMAN-The hon. gentia isnt of section of the community will 2008 maako only deserving ensas. That also is an institution solved with acclamation that Dae ocean obtain the realbution of their hopes; it is do not appear to be burne ont by and whose virine we must all algire, ns a loving which we have not at proseut and which would order, bocangs that question will come up on the use of it, and I hope that in should be firing
tringle celebrated by Her Ma
Chinese will also inck there necessary to keep the question will in view report de
The town is jesty' legal and refresh Sit lotr WALSMAry memory,
wy should leave it open, aad simply say "and fed out its advantages. Hongkang. It is
extending on all sides, and I think we may with bas already made sone important laid theraelvos open to the strictures of the anthor, and an excellent grandmother to her every charitable parken's anpport if they con- that the meeting did not pay quere heed to
Mail. Our contempormy's articles are too chidrea's children. In her private life she has widered it were at all practicable. I de soi know liberal subscription to some public purpos
Hoa. P. Ryme-I am quite willing. Me confidence look forward to seeing the two cards 1 good stay
Era urge as a friendly request long for reproduction, ind we are reluctant Low most irreproachable and her sonduct Ims that any other proposal has been made-nobe
ap of the Weat liver. The therofore to ecument u them lest we been such as to draw forth the admiration of that have heard of silter publicy or privately Chairman, but I do abject to the colony seading the 10 som starter interchange of vine Anglo-China Esmab Conventin has not should unintentionally misrepresents their nearly the whole world. (applantsisi. Ia hor-but they are all for your consideration. I may woung ont toother institutions. Waucoq te ding connected by a tramway, which would bring to
The mondaient was then put to the mooting (Applause). nod as 16 the date of the celebration of the yot been ratific, and the trade regulations moaning, but we are bad to say that thoy political life, whatever way he been her likes say that at the preliminary insating, tots with tng to subscribecaouch uvaer to put up some me- Chinese in the colony. With these remarks I
sovereign, ever willing to bow to the with regard to the prapasal that a permanent
Dr. KA-Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, Jubilee. By this means greater prasinuity for the frontier have yet to be settled: the deal only with aida jau and leave the main stitution of 1, Thy to be to su regned to the time of holding the onlntration and murin to the Queen and we will is it. (Apphusel, hare much plass in souding the resolution. The resolution was carried amidst loud ap-I riso le proposo an amendment to the rosetation of fersing night doubtless have been ob opportunity therefore offers for the re-intro- question untouched. FAROES PLUN wishes of her people. (Applause) And now, manorint of the nilon your shout be and was lost.
raised there was some difference of opinion.
whien you have just board so able proposed by sal to do i The scheme for a park at Wong-noi-chong plansa. tainel, vieress it is to be feared that the duction of the question of opesing up the KETT's statement can lear only one censimest at the close of fifty
Hon. P. RYKIE-Mr. Chairman and goatlo-Mr. Chater and record by Mr. Ackroyd. I are not wholly satis- Weat River, and we trust that it will not be struction, namely, the British merchants are met, as it is apprecis of the Park are not
native arts as medinis fur of life, to celebrate what has been call was carried by a small majority. Tho-ques Meantime representations from are infatior negloted.
the Tubiing yeur Gentlemen, I think you will tion for this mooting it, what shall be done. rus, ufter the oloqunat words we have listened propose to strike out from the resolution the fed that the mutations carried by the
Carve the great commercial bodies in support of forging the sale of British sands of Fasten to agreeing to the rastit. If you new nnprepared and would like to faks to from the Chairman and Mr. MacEw, it is worthe Gorament be invited to carry out," ing really represent the
the the concessitis would serve to strengthen the markets. The zeal of the British Minister are the house to propose to yon tire to consider. It would be perfectly go to unnecessary for the to say much. I have morolyote, to the sad, and to substitute in plico there. However, majority of the
move as an amerdciunt to to propose
of the following words:- hands of the Minister and supply him with in Japan for the prouction of British That the Jubilee of Her Most retous Ma 20 arson present
That the foto na ganard rejoinings be bold on the A charitable institution of ectro hind be established the J is est-the Victori
And antec after Hos Most Creions Majesty, the ex additional arguments in favour of the retreat is well known, and it was that ze jesty the Queen shall be colourated by her loyal the resolution either that this meeting should be has been cleaed na-the must desirable de form of
Of new thing we may be certain, that no doubt that induced him to pen the re-subject iu Hongkong," Of all her loyal sub-postponed until the community had time for con. 9th November azt. Queen's quest, Compurorting tho
on of Her Majesty heracli. the privilege will saver be granul nasted, Jabeen the colony whose part is named
If, or storms. It would be advisable to fix them Ismind need to propose this amendment by baring that he was pointing out to the manu- logul kan lor subjects in Hongkong (Applause) to appoint should endeavour to aertain the In June or July we might have many anthor other is not likely to nemur until the demand facturers at home a more excellent way than Nor 15 wu propose to confine our rejoing to views und wishes of the whole community. for a revision of the Treaties, refurred to by the preemt of extending British trade. Un her loyal subjects aloas, but we would ask all however, yan sre wisfied the propant which for the 9th Novumbur, I think. That would be found out several serious objections to the 1080- then of different nationalities who are aut Her will be laid before you is the best that can be a better day. Wo are pretty eartais le husa lulier just put before the meeting. The first the Marquis Taste in his recentesper in the doubtedly cheap, easy, and efficient means Majesty's subjects to join with us in celebrating adapted, well then, gentlaman. I begs we will all fine weather item, and to be able to do honour is that the proposed park has frendy Mor has been discussed and dreidel on in the into Quarterly Review, bo made by the exchangs are entential to the healthy growth this most auspicious occasion. Gentlemen, there work heart and sort logsthar to testify our ros- to Hur Majesty the Quesu in the way we should undertaken by the Government. The question.
Mr. D. GILLIES-I have auch pleasure in Chinese Government.
of trade, and for this reason it is desirable remain three or four questions that have to be past to Her Majesty and to do bonour to our
seconding the resolution proposed by Mr. Ryrie Legistative Council and morey has been voted fo that as few midden possible should considered attis meeting, and although they have selves. (Applause.
The fit of November is, as we all know, the itund rovated. When the Government undertaks be employed. But the middleman cannot been considered at a profiminary meeting and re be wholly
I think tuo Govern- eliminated. It is impossible solutions on the subject will be proposed to you,
birthday of His Royal Highness the Prince of to do a certain work I think its not for the com ngs in yel 1 may say that this moeting is not bund
Wales, and to hold the rejoicings on the day unity to come in and take the credit of it and that the manufacture of shirtings
by the resolutions that are to be proposed, bat
will be a complizert that will be very highly say We hure dous this." Lancashire and the searer of his goods that any person horn present mar propose any
appreciated both by Her Majesty sad the Princement ought not to require any induenment to gu arendroent he thinks proper, and it will bo spen
of Walea Aud, an M. Ryrie une said, that Lou with the work mors than that they have un in Japan can be brought into direct ecm- munication. The quelion therefore is, for the meating to urlare its wishes The fitst
date will suit the convenirse of tas Coloay hot-dertaken to do it. Certainly it ought not to re-
con munity.
yours.
after Her Majesty, and it is to be bopod that and vnless the present occasion is seized, as in question, under the impression jucts in the world fam sure there,urosuno more sideration or else that the committes we propose | We know very well that if we had the rejoicings set inre of auch institulio to be left in the desi.
the culty will do their utsagt, to aid The mure to carry out the program Je a toughly successful manner. may possibly dissipate sum little prejudice and
if wo reve se erroneous impressions mention that ti is not intended, wo-fur-an. wy understated the jetes,
at all in the ordin of the
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Mr. Wat Yux-I beg to second this resolu- tou with pleasure, and I am sure that all Her Most Gracions Majesty's loyal Chinese bjents in this Colony will mite in nolebrating this great cocasion.
The resolution was carried by acclimation. Hon. A. P. MacEWES-Your honour and
want Aum, kohde
at their meetings, and tell the Government that
have to she would choose some charitable institution.
CHINA TEL AND ITS RIVALS.
1 aryptation
The cultivation of the Tea plant is extend hroblaries, and numerous walks, &c. The ing so rapidly, and is being commenced in intemin
- , we belirge, to drain the so many antes, that the Chinese tes terior al tie: Rice-course and level it, so as to growers will hate to look seriously to which is the most icient and cheapest question for cousileration will be what sort of gentlemen, the resolution I have been asked tar, as we can rely on good weather in that gaive for Majesty's jubilee to induce them to compert. it into a recreation ground for the of their stock, and work have provained to 4. might have rain and could not enjoy ourselves and to fluish it within a rouable time (Ap risisny race. all exercisu ground for the troops, Government will equally bave to be that
to the extent we could if we had it inter in the plause.) If it is the general desire of this com
manity to adapt as a memorial of Her Majesty's and a pleasant turf promenade for the ge the export duties upon the leaf ata nat mais Japanese. Here we must join issue with it be a fee and general rejoicings sons, or if to the favourable con-ideration at this re- That the polebration take the form of a persianpat al public. Neither treen sor alirane nor so heavy as to syrs to place it stadisadvent Sir FRANCIS PLUNKET, The British mer. whether in addition to that same pornant in presentativa gathering, namely.
Hon. A. P. MACKWEN-Your Honour and Jubilee any work which has been undertaken by called by Her Majesty's name. The next question institution of rete dition, to be usled by Her Blowins
would be
gontlenen, I bog to propays as an amendment the Government, then. I say, in un dedicată be planted in it to ruin the age in its compdition with the a of Tadia, but on the anot is in almost as good actitution of some description or other should be view, i aught uut to be cut up and des- Japan; Java, Cerion, and South Africa. That position as the Janes for tying the to- that tho mustiar will have to consider will be Majesty's paint, and of a fato ne general reja. dlugs.
sud that is the Tyrain Water. troyed by interesting walks and roads. But the product of China je gradully losing quiroments of the cart, and being familiar as to when this clebration should take place. I think it will bo agreed on all sides that that the fate be reld on the Queen's birthday, to bar our gradost, and costliest, and great-
of the manufacturing Now we all know that celebrations ars taking something should be dove, not only to celebrate the 24th May-(applaussant de ao for this one, intending subscribers will no doubt be able ground in the English market, and its place houses he knows how those requirements can place in different parts of the world ut diferent the auspicious ovat of the completion of massa-that I think it would a pity tolet this works (Apps in guite new. to gather all particulars and see the plans for being taken by its younger rivals will be seen boot. He is able, sereaver, to test the times as it sails the concaissive of the inhabit- Her Majesty's fiftieth prosperous roer of mulier stand pret. I think it would be a greater genties; the city
by a glance at the imports into the United With regard to the Fêts and rejoicings, Kingdat during the past three years, which market with trial shipments in a way the arts. The most appropriate day would certainly her ruiga by festivities, on taat vo should success if immediately gone along with, as I thing which the camoanity will carry on Japanese are rot, for ds latter are proluble be the day fixed in England, the 21st of Fame, slow to future generations of colonists by scree suppose that the rejoicings will only ocopy one without the assistance of the Government. The next objection 1 are To Le we hope that there will be a well-concidored are as follow
iguerant of the very existence of the goods the day of Her Majesty's acccasion. The next definite and perraanent act the veneration and day-altaong my friend Mr. Frucis cortem and something more in arany with the 1961. 1298
most appropriate day would probably ho Her respost in which the Queen is held by all dasses plates thra dayand will consist of illumina occasion. scheng and that it will not be drawn out
tha
The until they bave been placed on the market. Majesty's birthday, 24th May, ad york pa of bur, subjects in this distant possession of the ions and fireworks, those can be enjoyed in the restulion is a most serioas cae, and I am sure T I think for those rensens it would be do. any gentloan here with my delicacy of feeling over three days. Such an extended ele
149,284,000 138,355,820 140,010,749 In cours of time no doubt Japanese firms the west appropriats dar after that wou be Drown. It is for this meeting to decide as to Japan tea......... 84,000 21,760 batios-especially ou a date long after the Jurate
3,566,000 3,310 20 3,910,110 Will Dec
5,910,110 will become comparatively common in Lane Prince of Wales's birthday on the 91 No-whatform thatone thing should take. I am aware sirable it should begaton with as soon as possible, must see it is a matter for serietis consider. Mr. A. W. Davis bag to send the ation. The proposed park at Wong-noi chong event and possibly in another reign-would
has already been chrisionel by Sir George Lapghter remier Incis & Caylentes 7,152,0 60,914 83,425,141 don and a share of the business will pass vambor. But there have been objections taken there exist various differonica of opinion upon I absurd and unecessary.
There usighti
M. FRANCIS-The local (veragent and Bower, our venerable Gwerror f a military parade, in which marines and Thus, while the total British import has through their land, and very desirable to the celebration taking plates during the sun that point, but I will not trespass upon the amendant.
e so. That is wanted mer, and it has lose thought by sarco that propicions of speakers who are to follow me, but bly jacketsfromthe Feel cuel! he invited to grown from 211,106,000lbs, in the year 1894 it is that this should take lined,
in the morning; the Chinese, if they to 228,078,223. u 1886, the increase in is more extensive intercourse on both sides. hably the better course would be to postane will merely express the hope that tho wishes of Her Majesty's army and Dary will probably and apsiauen It has been named by him the it until the winter. And I may say that if the majority will be sordidly acquiesced in by be invited take part in these icings Bowen Park, and the first sud has been turned: casion China to is represented in 1886 by only It does not follow, however, that because med, might miss a pro 326,749lbs, and in 1980 Lucre was an aotus the business of the Japanese, trebate in there was any prospect of the fleet bring here the colony as a whols, and that whatever way and rice to pars to the that it It is not, think, the latenticu of this coal- to take part in our jokings it would in my be decided on will be some practical and useful are able to devote three days--or at least unity tocifer to Her Majesty as a memorial of for the afternoon; and the whole affair might be Getisgly wound up at night by firements declios in the sport of 8,760,980 lbs. Durl-creases that that of the British merchants opicion porhaps ka advisable té prst page H.siape which will be acceptable to Har Mainsty thraa afloramaus to the Ruces the least we her fifty years' wigs anything in the naturs of
ing the same tima the import of Indian and will diminish,
On the contrary there is But the question is an open one for the as well as of lasting benefit to this colony. Apenald in an sach an occasion as thic, would cast-off shows. (Loud applause) The third cb.. and an illucination. Even this program, than ten has increased by nearly twenty-six every reason to beliers that the Schanze besparing to consider The nori grestion you plaase. The second part of the resolution he to dovete tree days, or the afternoons of irction in this proposed pars is what you may Its days, to ach foto n the present. parbaps call a class objecten, but still it is an if effecliver
carried out,
will involve a larga expenditure of time, trouble, and money, and and a-ball million pounds. Last year, tan,tween the two countries will be a constantly will have to consider is suppring it is derafers to a fate and general rejoinings. ought to be sufficient to satisfy the most South African los made its first appearance increasing quantity, and to such an extent idex to have a permanent woord of a think this will very much dipeal on the time It seems to taut at all able to sup. abjecten of somn valus, and it is that the park ia
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as to allow of the increase of both Japanese Majesty's Jubile, what shape that permanent of year that ad fort Individually 2 am so might have a military display one day, situated a rood distance from the town, and cot ferrent loyalist and the most ardent pleasure on the English market, arme £,000 ib, bay.
vately several forms which this institution stond plause). A sonraittee will have to be appointed cession on the third. If anything of the sort is of olier residents will and it a long way to go seeker, not excluding the misect Q.C. who ing been imputed. The laul under tea cul- and European firms bath as regards number mouarial should take. Both pallets and pri- of pinion be sooner it is held the better pa naval display another, and a grand Chinese pro only the Chinese community but a grout number showed such anxiety to prolong the festivities tivation both in Certen and Ietia is can- and the amount of briness done by the in- taka have tau suggtstal. The firs, malous to raake all the necessary neraugements, which to wake place, it rodd curtainly be most desir down to Wong-net-chong Valiny and enjoy a over three days. If one day will suffice for whiks annually increasing greatly, and it is dividual houses. The more China and Japan that is deserving at a great deal of nettion by I prestizie will include illuminations and fire-abla it shouki take place at a time of the year walk in the park there. It may be to now seriously proposed to start bes gardens advance, the greater will their iade with this community, as it scous to me, is the pros works. I am aware that in the opinion of many when we are certain of having fine weather, when those who are living in the neighbourhood, 1be velebration in the United Kingdom, i
We often hear posal that we should contribute to the British people splattering of this description, is mercy the beat is not too great, and when the Fleet and also to a good many was care to tak and will gain likely to be lors, or could be easily brought long walks, but I certainly think that to the ought surely to be enough for the purpuss in in Baratab. A correspondent of one of our tursign countries bemine.
the Regnon antemporaries, discusing _pro- the eulonies and dependencies.
foreign competitis with British trade, luhan and Colonial Institute that is going to wasted, but still it soin ensur jee, sage
that a market would be found on bat the fact remains that our teenest cunhe founded in England. And the proposal mes very far to inpress the rate comptaity. I herd time when there would be lite ur no grant majority of people living in the town the times to cono Wa speak of having tramways, the spot for all the tex that would be pro-petitors are our beat eustomers. The before as Lacked with the greatest wright. It is only boys ons and all will join heartily in co-risk to Her Majesty's soldiers or sailors, from parks will be quite useless, at all events for sune duced, and there would be so secessity for exports from England to the Cuited States mul ter u which the Prince of Wales, the heir memorating the reign of one who as a Queen the heat while taking part in the celebration. I
apparent to the throne has thrown his whole has commanded the respect of all foreign poors therefore ask you before reting for or against of the Praya extension, and of connecting the for many year to come, in 1885 amcanted to no less a value than heart and soul, but can to which, as sent the esteem and alotien of her loyal ab- the resolution to take this into consideration, cast and west, but in regard to this I may ast exporting any of it
The climate and soil", be adds," are fa-£21,977,844; to
We are sure vernment does not unlintake these things very 3. H. M. MEHTA-Yon, will all with haring i-November. when sway in France, 1978,305, 16,403,091; to says, Her Majesty has given her must hearty i jets in all quarters of the Empire. Applause.and think what is the most suitable wason for the words of Mr. Chater and say that this Go and in this way
while to China, with approval. It has not, I'm informed, found A question the importanes of which in Bri- vonrable to hybridizing,
It has mo when I say that there can hardly be two of the meatur. cr May or Jane. Then we are promptly. They may take a good long time. tish nad foreign ermmercial interesta in ge. portant improvments in quality would probata imense populatie, the arports amount is support in this contritz.
The amendment was then put and lost, and and by the time the tramway is main the mark neral and those of Hongkong in particular ble to accomplished, and the abturn per acts ed only to 25,187,211, or including long been urged that this Colony is a mers depot opinions about the Hon. M. MasEwon's Fro- not curtain of it for twenty four hours at a time, and in the meanwhile the park can be going on
for goods in transit. But I think it is open position. That proposition spots for stand, and kong to £9,915,617 and
will, I dare say, be finished. It seems to me we favourably with that ab. kong
and Japan took only in seine danger of dropping out of sight would soon compare
Hop. C. CHATER-Four Horour, the restculd not take this opportunity to prose the is the opening up to trade of the river Chutained in the best tea-growing district a of In- £2,077,877 worth of British goods suip-to consideration whether wasra nol also a great in this Colony, wanting as it is in neful permanent the resolution was carried.
Surely the native agents in distributing coutre, and whether it would get bu institutions, it could hardly be grainsaid that the sarious difficulty in Burnab pe direct. and its affinents. This is a conos dia. The orb sarious dit
af advantage to us to have suure place in Leaden Jubileo oclebration should take the form of a solution are so submit has already been Government to carry out this work, sinou Cagy kiang sion that the Chinese Government are bardly would be the hbour question, but this diff the United States, Germany, and France are where we could shibit shat articles we can pro permanent institution. The latter part of the brought by ae before the Legislative Council hass undertaken to do it. It is for the unofficial
At leas as desirable medi
tums for employ-sure and also give information as to what articles proposition about u fête and general rejoicings and it has since then been so freely discussed members of Council to prose that matte forward likely to Tolunteer, but it one that abould enity would not long stand in the way, seeing t nover fe lost sight of by the British Repre- the vast supply of surplus labour so easily ment by the British ar ufacturer as alive we can soll. The project has received fier Most abrald als commund leself to your approbation, that I don't think I ought to trespass on the seatslive at Peking. It will be remembered obtainable from the adjoining provinces of agents in Japan. Yet there were no fewer Gracious stajesty's approval, na derht ?m her not flat there is any staat of fêtes and rejoicings valuable time of this meeting by roaking many since they base undertaken this work they must tint Sir GEORGE Bowgs called attention to India. The probability is thereforo that in than 30,077 English residenta in France darire to bring the colonies and the mother can-in this esiony, bat because tbs secasion of a varasries i evlerutios de it. Although I have parry it throngh. I don't think the ham gun- this question in despateb to Downing a few years nore Burub will take a place shown by the censuacf 1881, and 11,155 in try and India inin more intimate.comner-jubil celebration is exeptional, and on an ex- heard so many expressions of opinion to the tlemer, should shirk their duty in that cespect.
But, as it seems to me suela esptional occasion we should have our fêtes and nontrary I still maintain a wark in Hongkong is (Applause). As regards my proposal, taurears two- Street, 1.0 Hongkong Chamber of Commerce among the teproducing countries, and be Germany in 1880; whereas the British re- have also pressed it upon the attention of Her one mere na China. The idea sienta in in numbered little much newulert atd wild to a boon to the general or throat that praised
this project has been voted by the Ingislative tien is useful, and the money spent upon it will b Would Brittal MacEwen's proposition. Alicister in China, and the latter starting tex plantations in some of the over one thsues nd. Statistics, reliable to rate the commercial interests of the whole fow remarks, gellemes, Fbug to second Mr. public. True it is that fun wobey to urry out your judgment. Certainly a charitable instita- Mr. J. J. FEASCIS, Q.C.-Sir Iakathvliberty Conail, but that does not dignify that the well spent. Then it is men in harmony with Works the life sad character of the Great Queen whose his wounded the Chinese Government as to
asto Malay States baa also more than once besmisland, we know, and without a return manufactarere and Britica dealers in pro-
institution to see of suggesting for the consideration of this moet work is to be earned out at Ber ing of monted, and is
is pretty certain to be carried bowing the occupatims of the British subduce their willingness to print of the opening of the West Biver as far as Nanning-iu, in out at no very distant date. The Chinese jects in the countries named a comparison what the Colonies are India have to bell, but ing au urmezeman te this resolution with a view of this nature have often to be listed for jubiles we are abaat te colorate. I think if the Kwangsi, not far from the Tonquin border. tea-planters will therefore is real earnest for the purposes of the present argument they would alsa come to consult the sun of the to eliciting the feelings of the meeting on one others more argently needed. hat 1 think matter were referret to Her Majesty Loret
ar to base to look well to their interests, Sir Roma bave little precis value, excups, that by various colonies and crise of the world of the sing points suggested by the China an occasion like this, when he negotiations do not, bo#crot, app BEET HAR sastready administered one much analogy it tends to ogative the idea of the However, as I understand in Her Majesty, with Justice in his admirable address. The resolu-celebrate the jubilee of Her Mom Gracions She has always shown berseli not caly a great that graciousness which has always characterised them, as has been pointed out, consiste of two parts, Majesty, woonght not to bs to do with our and mighty Queen it in her private life a have
proceeded farther than this stage. Prob- needed
bandied out warning that the ferdign ton trade British merchants in Japan being ably this was owing to the fact that way!! alio from their grasp unless they make bag and baggage by the senestarity of the Iber, does not wish to force any weasure down the one, that there shall be a fête and general res! public funds. We ought to invite the Govern charitable and loving lady of the first water. the throats of any community who are oppoed La it juicings, and, furtuar, that some permanentment with nar Gil to seize the opportunity of Applenze). I foul suro that, it wo roafer the were first inspired by the desire to obtain
W know, morever, that and she is quite iling, as I understand, to sanc institution shall be established and I presume commemorating the occasion in a manner that matter to her, showill consider it most courteous some equivalent for commercial advantages serious Affors to retain it, and the Chinese native agents. it was supposed the French would derive Authorities Lare-recognised the importance British merchants and it to their adtion au institution of any kind which will be of the mening of that is some permanent will de credit to his colony. (Applause). Sir. on our part to subsribe the money and give bur
of the.
a proclamation_to by issning
to establish branch honkes not service to her people in the different holaire, institution to be established in the colouy-I feel sure if this park be carried ont and the opportunity of signifying her wishes as to question
vantage to the Treaty concluded in April last by andar
any mistake in doing For these reasoHS, Al. CoGORDAN to regulate the frontier trade the tea-growers, sesiog fork the necessity only in countries like China and Japan. Then supposing a come to the conclusion that to be called by ler Mujsty's name and completed it will ban sonra of great at its application. We would certainly not make
but also in European countries, and that in the British Colonial and Indian Institute is eat to be a memorial to all fire of this jubilee joy mont and pleasure to the European com-
1:0 produc
seama we, and munity of degkong; it will be a very agres-gentlemen, I beg to submit the amendment. La between round and Tonquin..
of maintaining the standard of their p Whed.
of the question, there have en placed before ocasion. ed, bow-
tion, but warninga on such paters are little London, where natin agents might be
Ilon. P. Rrun-I agree with a great ever, the British Consul at Pakhoi reportedded 18 & rule in Chica, the anxiety of the posed to offer even possible Facility. the public and have been discussed privately cer. I submit it or your consideration, whether |able drive and pleasant lounge in the afternoon. you. If the majority is against it I will Low to that thie treaty could not injure British
varinan indisinala One of the schemes in the this nolony to establish any permanent instita maaity will also apprare of and appreciate it in trade at that port, sad when on examination producers being generally listed to the re- of aixost every concisallo salionality arasure which have approred themulrea to we are in a position to raise szcient funds in and I are equally aura the Chinars
There is a very po reason conversion of the Wong-bei-cbong vallay into tion on an adequate reale which would be worthy course of time, and what is more, it will not be many of the remarks made by my friend Dr. the provisions of the agreement were found quirements of the moment. Chinces agricul- established.
likle likle advantagoons to the French that Mturista take little thought for the morrow, and fox this. The protcer wants to hare his pabike park to be called the Victoria Park Ant of the occasion. and whether it would not liabla to the overcrowding wo so often witness He Kai As to making a part in Happy
doubt thera is a great deal to be said in farmor be better any spare funds we may have at in the Public Gardens. With those few remarks Valley and calling it Vietoriu
don't see how that is possible. Sir George CONSTANS, the present Ministar at Peking, they are not only essentially conservative in own agents or representatives on
That as a peraanout, amorial of the Jubilos Your, Bowon cat the first sod and called it Bowen has been instructed to endeavour to undo their methods but greatly prone to kill the study the market. The same rule will apply of it. I for one would disapprove of the valley be car disposal shorld he devotel sa the attainment) beg te propose the work of his predecessor, it was appar-goose that lay the golden egg. In Indian in Japan. If British trade in that country ing converted into a garda and shrubbery of that object to which, as the Chief Justice hus
Park in and applause) At the same time, as regards the the colony, we should is it to tan best which, as stated ecently by the Prizes of Wales operation of the communits, bone for ently though: either by the British Foreign tes planiaticas science is brought to bear to is to be extended t is necessary that there think that, when there is a little love land in mid, Her Majesty's rangtien las heon given and the Government be invited to carry aut, with the Park, and he is eening tack here. (Laughter
Jubice Year, the suit Park to be called the Victors Office or by Sir Jous WALSHAN that the ne improve the dock, and to facilitate the drying should be British marchants on the spot to advantage, and i am sure it could te turned, la toata public aeting in England, kha is taost da the Wong-ni-ch'ung Valley, if possible within the interior of the Ran-course, I quite agres with.
and euring procFBBEN ; while China the effect that extension,
botter advantage thuntobas it raised and suitably irous should be carried out and thoroughly dark after der Most Gracious Majesty..
a park of that place it is not big enough. You of the up of Opening
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I therefore mOVO ERAN ALendment back still employed,
tarted, and to have it turned into a plun whore carried out.
(4 ppizuso: waterways of South-weatern China to for- methods of scentury
Hon. E. J. ACHEID-Mr. Clara and y cali it a gurden, but to call it a park is
absurd. well be Ind no effort is made zign trade was a matter that could waist The result is a complaint of deterioration
improvement. PUBLIC
the rising youth and the wauly youth of this co-to this resolation that the words permanent loay can enjoy their games at cricket or football institution of some description to be called by Gentlemen. I have very much pleasure in se
Mr. FRANCIS Mr. Chairmen and gentlemen, defered, if not shelvert altogether. But it
or even pole, where the troops can occasionally Her Majesty's name "he track out, and that it conding the resolution which has been proposed and their gradiral displacement
assemble to go through their ezercico, and here reml
by Mr Chater. This a special carrsion which I have very much pleasure in seconding the pro- the British Minister is coulent to fold his of the tong,
the crews of Her Mafaty's ressols can be brought That the celebratic fake the form of a fate and ought to call forth the loyal sentiments of all posal pat before gon by my friend Dr. Hu Ki erme until it shall please the mandarins to in the British markets by the rareinlly pick- consider whether at some distant date and ed, scrted, and cured teas el India and Ce
A pablic rooting held on Wednesday after. cn shore and pat through their drill. It seems general pujoicings and liberal sthecription to the Her Majesty's subjects, for on the 20th Jans in proposing the peruanant institution or m
nert we will celebrate the fiftieth Luiversary of rial to be set up in commemoration of this Jubilee in return for some big mone
Troncession they lot. The latter are also misking their way nose, the 2nd iust, at the City Hall to amsider to me it would took quite as well the refresh ustitute for the Vaito! Kingdom. India, and the
the necession of Her Majesty to the throng of should take the form of the suggested Victorin the Australian colonies. The Rritish mer-
is
expert of the best and most suitable mass of loyally cele-ing verdure of green turf in that valley-as to Colonisa which is now being Inered in Lanila. shall entertain the proposition, chauts and manufacturers and for that Indiau tes from Caletta to Australia and brating the Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen plaut it in shrubberies aut flower beds Ap. It seems to me we will not be able in this colony the British Empire and if we lock back on Park we seem to be in the position ofa person who
Thurs were present the Chief plause). But the chjaction has been taken to this to raise an adequate sum of money to cover thi matter those of other nations who would New Zealand in 1996 was 1,530,530 lbs. and Empress
I think we made so with frolings of handsome present of something be was very reap the benefit, inder the favoured compared with 1,867,925 let in 1885, and Justice, Sir Georg Phillippe, the Hon. Fibat it wohl be of no advantage to the Chinese expense of a two or three days ite and general the years that bare passed sizes that event bus besa proposing for yeare to rusku huasalf
1,029,469
If efa friend's birthday or a silver wedding be its, in 1884. In 1885 the import taart, Acting Cerin! Sportery; ilen. portion of the courally. I think it would be rejoicings and also suficient, sum to could great pride, in view of the immense progress much in peed of, and suddenly, ou the occasion
to set up an institution worthy of the ovención. nation clause of ibeir treatina-cannot
we consider the expansion of the empire itself, propose to de-what? Not tomakethem a band- regard with complacency the postpone. was rather leo suddenly increased, being Russell, Pusno Juda Hon. A. Lister Calonial of great advantage to them, if not at present, in
wo shall find it has teen wonderful, both sono pressut, not to do anything pleasing misst of the question to the Greek Kalends, almost doubled, but that the leaf hasrur; Hon. J. Ackroyd, Acting At future, borause there can be no doubt that in (Hear, Lear) Whether that institution took made on all sides during that period.
torney-General; the light Itay, Bishop Burdon. fetare-at least I hope it will be so-the Chithe form of an institution for girls or
14 as regards the extent of territory und of pe to thea, but to put kis hand into his packet We are glad to note, by a recent issue grown gally in favour there is evidenced by Cominodore Morant, E.N.; Colouel Ryan, R., A.; nese youta from the public schools will freely poor house, no matter what, it seems to
that subject ia
being
large intesse last A few years ago Colonel Hon. P. Ryrie, A. P. Mas mix in our games and aturements. And it would requirs sum these years and make himself a handsace The of the Tits, Butte Cur cepondent of the Australian Calonics dresthait entire les Evren, J. Pollirring, snd C. P. Cistor; Colonil Colony vees on progresing as it has lafaly there parohws the ground, put up the buildings, Pulation. During, i wise percuclunted bonails, park is for our own amusement, sud grati- the grout Landes journal, in a article supply from Foocho, and the fact that the Anderson, 8th, and most of the principal British can be no doubt the buildings zanet, exfood in and thes-by far the most important consider and the wealth of the nation has also grown in a Beation, and probably rtainly-unt for the limit towards the west, and we shall fed it as it shall not in timea to come fall into dißenities sure totally nakuren before in any similar rueration of the whole commanity, but herded Now Markets for Trade in China Indian leaf bas found as good a packet there residents including representatives of all classes the east, so they have approached theis estrone ting-adequately endow the institution so that
hands A significant, but to the tes Rod Loss of Her Majesty's subjects ú meres i Daght to be
to urges the British Chambers of Coins
On the motion of the Hon. E. J. AUEROTD: great an advantage to the Chinese portion of If we are not to put up something worthy of the period of our histors. The arts and asientos also only a motion of the community--the section take up the question. After discussing the planters of fobkin and Chetiang, who bave lis Bonour the Chi Jastics took the chair. the community as the prosent Chinese Peores colony we had better de nothing of the sort. For have progrossed in a mazaor that resld have which you expery to put
so long enpred almost
any spare funds we may have we have some-been thought impossible when Her Majesty in their pockets and subcribe towards a monopoly of the
ascended the throno. Discoveries and inventions the rejoicings. The Goverment have voted abandonment of the mission to
The CRATEMAN-Gertlemon, as most of you tion Ground is to them now.
ided most ma-the money, the land is the property of the Government, and only the Government enn ject-d
Mr. COLMAS MACAULAY and the Australian demand, that this only is are aware prelimutty meeting consisting or other disadvantage, which is to call it by what thing to which we may devote them fairly unless taken place which l try failure of the French Ministry to secure the at an end, and that in order to bull their many of the heading residents of the colony was name we please, the Wong-a-chug valley will grate to this great occasion, something in whics trially to the prosperity, napness, and com commercial privileges on the Tanquin ground her must carefully maintain the called to consider whether or not something never be called anything but Wong-si-ebang Her Majesty takes great interest and which will fots of all classes of Her Majesty's subjects to the work. The only thing as can de should be done to cebrate the Jubilee year of by the Chinesa ror by Thampras will it ever be of permanent value tothis colony, practical az er has this progress been confined to material is to urge the Government on and say that if fruatier which French traders had hoped quality of their Congous.
Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen Af lose that most felicitous Daun which Ima bern useful in every way. I therefore log to propus cbjects Much has been done to raise and they will be so good as to get the work dous this be concludes
that meeting its solved that a public given to it, The Happy Valley." There has the amendraent I have real.
A consultation bare took place between the elevate the people, the advance in education rear and pay out the menys voted for it we will masting should be led and that the mantinouts been also other proposal put forward, and
has been surprising, and especially the efforts pat our herds into our pockets and pay the in Southern China is at present in
and feeling of the community should be slicited that is one to which I am sure Her Majesty Chstrumu und Mr. Francia.
which have in wade on behalf of primary balance it may stand in avd of Mr. Fraser-The Chief Jaslice Auggests education have been far beyond what could have thing is utterly inadequate, utterly anworthy of the clouds, this is no reason why our own i
more publicly than could be done at a small meet would most willingly give her askent, if we were ing, and it was rewired that a public meeting safciently advanced for it, that is, to have a muy amendment should take this form, that tla: bon expectel. Legislation has not been be the community, and almost ridiculous. The a useful thing bat Chambers of Commerce should not ep-
Lindband. Bozefiosat laws have been passed to purk
celebration
in devour to secure the opening of Naing The Hos, Sir FRANCIS R. PLUNK, Her should be called for this day at half past four High School for girls, here girls of all classes resolution should read as follows:--
That the celebrations the ef afeto the severity former for Majesty's Minister in Fm,
'olvok. 1 have ben asked to propose the first and of all rens could educated together. Lasurably situate. The fee run fioker autoriais expression in a despatch to Eari peselation, and altags it is grewhat on mitut similarly to fin Victoria College fox Laya. We went to other than literad bin beripuiten to truand exitigate it, suo grily na barbies, of permed of Her Majesty. t we do anything jet vis de abolishing unnecessary restrictors sul privileges sonething that will be a credit to varseltes. I two years ago ni Peking, a and the efforts of GRANTILLE, called forth a serious remon for the Chairmas da public meeting himself to are turning out and elali contiene to fret ont public purpose. Betish merchants made this end could strance from the British merchants in Propose a regolation, et seeing it is one in whler young memory and mom advanced, I hope, as Then when the fourth resolution is moved the and opening careers to many thousands of Her simply mored the amendment to the second ro aure-ly fail to have a good result. The correspondence which bar hesitation in souting to thee, I have no era grubs, but are not providing in the name of the Institute for the Cited Kingdom, Majesty's subjects. Unaligidos progress has been solution with a view of eliciting the opinions of
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serving to the request. The saine ratio suitable wives for them. We must in, and the Colonies may be inserted. I have the watchword. Statesmon pauanthropists, and the meeting. I loyally scept the decision. romer negotiations in regard
Burmah
we produce in another column. It resolation I am asked to propose is
also consider that the wile is the mother of the not the least objection to the anndment taking mon of since have done all they could to increase are to have a permanent institution, but let it be natiu ad promote something worthy of the occasion. As Mr. Ryri the time for which is now approaching, wili
will will be barred that Sie Frasers anga that That the Jubilee offer Most Cranios Majesty the future generation, and it would be a great that form. It is a matter of indieronoo how the prosperity of the region mor further to the west. if the home manufacturers lopo to fores the Queen shall be related by her loyal subjects thing, if we were safesently ripe for i, t it is worded, but I wich to diet your opinia the welfare of all classes of Her Majesty's says we are wealthy enough to put our educate the others of the faters goners as to whether we are in a position tu set up a subjects. Above all the towors the central hands in sar pockets and establish a well Why there should be any anxiety as to the sale of the goods on Eastern nations they ougkong course and result of these negotiations is not will have to look to stire agents to do it, or In moving this solution gentlemen, it is tion who sen to dwell amongst us, and grout permanent institution in the cay or whether figure to which our thoughts now tura and which endowed charitable institution of some kind. very clear; but in any event say have nother will find themselves beaten out of the nasty for met dilate at length upon the thing for the people of the crates. The we shall devote any spare fands wo easy have commands our admiration, spans, and estou for and if we are to have a permanent-institution I many virtues that Her Majesty possesses and that next proposition that has been put forward is one to this institution now being formed in England the bright example Her Majesty hasalowa Dar do argo upon you, gentlemen, that this meeting thing to do with the opening of a port on field by the Germans and other foreigners she has shown both is hor private and public life. to increase the mumber of scholarships that are for the special purpose of celebrating Her Ma- ing the long fifty yearashe has occupied the throne should do something worthy of the occasio the West River. Here, und in matter of who work at lower rates than the English Therareall well known to you, as they urste every granted to the doorving youth of this colony tasty a jubilee, an institution which will be ex- of this great empire she has shed lustreuponit and of Her Majesty. I have such pleasure in
shown a bright example in all capacitiae, whether sonding the amendment moved by De Ho Kai the perigation of the Upper Yangtze, the do. This must be confessed, was not member of the British community and to nearly who have passed the necessary examinations. trenicly useful to this community.
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