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AN EXPLANATION."
without er reduce the number of fire engines. Ibsen an elaborate report addressed to the Go- of the Committoo to recommend the Estimator closely packet then anal. Hower the
to the Legislative Council. Hou. J. BELL-Ievose mid he wished, before, polated cat that that would be impossible. vernor, which explained the who's matter..
Thó SURVEYOK-GENERAY—It would be very The COLONIAL SECRETARY promised it The members signified thoir assont. may be, it would be extisfactory on public give a conversations during the winter.
the Committee proceded further, taroter to some. Are occurred in Fakkien road, Shangle, romarks he male at the last meeting with refe rach
should be laid on the table.
Hon. P. RYBIE said he presumed their vote grounds if the appeal were prosecuted, na it
on the morning of the 21st instant, whsurance to the forts. It had boor pointed out to him Hon J. BL-IRVING aid he thought it Hou. J. BELLIEVING said the general opinion did not. debar any member from disonssing might result in an authoritative rulings to fass than fly houses, were burnt down. The that thosa, romaris might pointy be mistator was a very important thing that the Govern of the colony was that the separate system was any of the items in the Estimates when they
were laid before the Conseil. what is to be soustrued as oruelty The NC. Daily News says they were all insusi.
The CHAIRMAN:-Certainly noL. Hon. B. LAYTON said there was an ideo that fiatention whatever of reflecting in any way an incly na he might mention that the disbanding system of carrying pigs in Easketa ed in no man broke her thigh, and another rated He wished to explain that he had no nest arrangements should be complete, partion-ant required here. layere is necessarily or uel in itself, and ought now brake both nukles, in jumping out of the contention of the forts in the remarks he of the Volunteer fores was under consideration. the Sanitary Surveyor had you worted the autho-part of the minintes of the Finnge Commite
will be laid before the Connell, and inewbers will mado." What he meant was that owing to the The CHAIRMAN-From what the Surveyor-rities horo on this question,
The CHAIRMAN promise that the report cam-n at liberty to dismiss way item. to be put stop to. For the Policeto in-
The Committee then adjourned. We (Singapore Free Prong understand that dilatoriness in the despatch of the long promised General says I understand that there will be a
taining full information on the matter should stitutsaracensional prosecution wife the the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank ia eztal-ghna the forts were decaying with old age while supply of water in every street in the town. system is allowed to continue is productive fog its operations, opening a branch ostabla waiting for their demarents. He was astrod The SURVEYOR GENREAL-There will be he laid on the table at the next meeting. only of trouble sud annoyance to themptain meat at Bangkok. We are glad to bear of tie by the highest military authorities that the forte system of mains isid down to the Frays. There fant as it is some token of the improving but were, however, in an excellent state of pra will ha a great central main down the Queen's Road with branches along alt the streets. I do individually, "who, though, nominally re- now prespants of Siam, as well as of the
not appreleul that Tytano water wil be used sponsibile, is practically powerless in us mat-terprise of the Bank itself.
for the ortinction of Bron on the Praya. ter. Where the system of carrying the
The Authir du Texkin of the 20th Oct animals is so essentially cruel, it must be says that according to news resolved by the ut impossible either for the Pulice or the Mail M. Jean Duptis was leaving Franco-kr Tonquin, basing arranged with several input- gistrate with any justice to draw the linent finansiel aatablishments for the formation of between cases that merit, punishness and Public Company to work the coal mine of those that do not. To be consistent a pro-Ke-bau Island and develop lifa sthor concessima, acution ought to be instituted in evoy case.
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servation.
The CHAIRMAN said he had rather. arpicted this explanation, although he was quite satisfied at the time of what Mr. Bell-Irving meant and that he did not intend to make any reficetion os the construction of the forte.
Hon. J. BILL-IRVING mid he thought it possible that some of the members might have
sunderstood him.
The COLONIAL TREASURER-The tide may bo sa low that we are forord to use it. There are ATURATORÁ BOMBea above the level of the Tytam supply. What would be the estimate for a soparate system of mains from the highest points to Holly- wood Boad P.
The SURVEYOR GENERAL-I could not say THE TYTAM WATER WOBES, The CHAIRMAN, with reference to Mr.off-land.
The CHALKMAN-Perhaps you can giro usi Layton's request as the last meeting for a detailed account of the expenditure in connce some idea.
The SURVETOR GENERALI anot give an tion with the Tylam Water-works, said that auch an sooourt was being prepared and went estimato. It is very real to givä timates off be published, but in the meantime aɔ account
Hon. P. RYBIAnd on the present systero showing the principal items could be kad
The following is the account laid on the table, how much more will be required for maine?
The SULVETOR-GENERAL-Another $60,000 Cost of Tused,.......
46.153 05 ought to see ne through:
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ear that a caso in cumeation with the suit Danby and Leigh v. the Hongkong Ha The U.S. corvette Marion, with the admiral Co. willcome pain the Supreme Court on This on board, arrived at Shanghai on the 24h Osto-day next, the 1st November, in the form of
appeal by the plaintiffs against the decision of ber from Nagasaki.
the Acting Chief Justice in Chambers refur Mr. A. J. May is gasettad second miter of them leave to withdraw from the original cost of Reservior and Dyewash,... 234.555 160
and bring a fresh one.
the Government Central School in succession to the late Mr. Falconar.
The German mail steamer Neckar gaanded on the Woosung bar when leaving Blanghai She had to bo lightened before sho gat
in the Colonial stoomer Sen Belic. A Sikh grund
band.
Hos. J. BELL-IRVING-Will the pail syslem of dealing with night-soil be done away with when you have separate sewers?
The SunynyOR-GENERAL-Ne, it will not! affoot the bucket systems.
The CHAIRMAN There will be one syetom for sewage and one for rain water.
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On the itam for Police Stations at Aberdoon, Kennedy Town, and Quarry Bay,
JANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.
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Ths novanth ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the above Company was held at the ofoapf the general agents, Messra. Jardino, Hoa. J. BELL-IRVING-What sorago Lave Matheson & Co., m Saturday There were pre- senton J. Bell-Irving (Chairman), Hon. we bore if the night-soil is taken away f
The CHAIRMAN-Thero is mallaga water. P. Eyrio, Hou. B. Layton, Mossrs. H. 8. Dial. The SURVEYOR GENENAL-When the report Trapla . A. Bolomon (Directors); N. J. Eas, laid on the table mombers will obtain detailed W. Wotton, A. McCigunut, W. Daider information on the whole matter.
Captain Talbot, Captain Andowson, Byramjee, Ho Tong, Ho Tum Torg. Ng Lan Tong, Lui Fo "The Estimate was agreed to,
With regard to the vote for the Central and Tin, Ng Tat Hang, Kong Hop, and W: A. Westam markets, the SURVEYOR-GENERAL said Cruickshana (Secretary):
The CRAIRMAN said-The report and state- the total cost of the New Central Market would be about 8120,000 and the one in the Weatment of secounts having been in your hands for Botine, you will no doubt allow them as usual era dialrict would cost about the same sum.
to be taken as read. The report is the most antis factory we have been abla de present to you sincs Hon. W. M. DEANE, with reference to the rate the reconstitution of the Office, and this is all Mr. J.P.Rodger, British Resident of Pabrg. Cost of Conduit & Tank 39,372 50 at attach mach importance to the new Tytam thought the grim could have been botter expend been a favourable one for underwriters generally. The COLONIAL TEBAVEZE-Imut-say I do for a station at the latter place, said he really the more gratifying that the year 1887 has not and Mr. W. Biohol, accompanied by the Tuan Hitam, the Sultan's Secretary, left in-Grand Total Cost of Tytam
Waterworks as far as the Fire Brigade is con-ud in providing suitable accommodation for the The profit on the year's working is $296,677, gapore on the 17th just for Kuala Pehag
unfortunate married constables in the force. A against $27,772 for 1888, and from this amount Water-works,
169,990 16 cerned.
The ACTING Ozier Jusrics-It must be a present they were only allowed $15 per month, a dividend of 10 per cent. to shareholders and s The SURVEYOR-GENERAL Bald' an account of 27 men went up is the steamer. The Sea would be published in the fallest detail and cub-great advantage if it moans a ecuatant charge and many of them wers compelled to live on the bonus of 20 per cent. to contributors of bariuese, have alrealy absorbed 8202,477, We now propos The Agents (Meaars-Stemman & Co inform Belle also topred up the Pekes, the naw tam mitted to a falure meeting. He did not suppose of the mains. It is of great impartanoa to at first four of Chinese houses.
task a fire when it first, breaks out, when a few The ATTORNEY-GENERALid the Police Sta- to pass to the aradit of our Reserva Fand us that the D. D. R. stanmer Bellows, trato launch for the Sultan, which had her trial the Committes wished to have all the minor beakets of water may put it out. It must be a Hon st Quarry Bay had been promised a very374,000, the largest sam. the articles of assoais- Hamburg, left Singapore on Saturday for this the previous day. pork
Ereat advantage to be able to rely on a supply of long time and was very necessary. The Colony tion will permit of, and pay an additional divi- The N. . Daily News hears from Chlo
water of sufficient pressure instead of finding was rapidly extending in that reotton. At dead to shareholders of pershare. The siteng- The Agents (Mesre, Butterfeld & Siro) in that the Poochi arrived there at 4.30 am. one
when you screw on the hose that there is no the same time this was no reach why these me thoning of our reserve wo have always regarded as of the ureatest importance, and, notwithstand should not be properly provided for. water er not a enfioinnt pressurs. form us that the O. S. 8. Ca's steamer Fellero-17th, and reported the loss of her port proper
The Active COLONIAL TESANJE-It will The SURVEYOR GENERAL Mail an item whiching the interested and misloading statemente.to phon, from Liverpool. left Singapore or Salar the shaft having snapped in the Tientsie Tier.
The CHAIRMAN neked if the Burveyor-General "The day for this part."
She proved the value of her double engines by had any remarks to make with respect to the ex-be an undoubted advantage, but not such as to bad appeared in the Betimates of former years, the contrary, which havercoondy appearodin come making nine knots an hour with her sails and penditure on the waterworks.
warrant any radical change in the present system. Police Building extension, was omitted this year. of the homo papers, I think this matter hes ca- The CHAIRMAN-As soon as we have the At the direction of the Chairman the clerk coired reasonable attention from us as well as from remaining screw. She arrived at Shangh
The SURVEYOR GESERAL said be merely the 20th October, was dooked at onts at the Old
With regard to the item of 313,326 for defence creased the dividend to shareholders this year, Deck, and was all ready for sex again on the wished to mention that although thers had been Tytan Water we will be in a position to state took a note to insert this item in the estimates. the other leading China companies. We baye in-
an excess of 390,000 on the origical estimate the what will be required make the Brigade 220d.
works, the URAIMAN sail thie was the balance instead of paying a further bonds to contributors, cost was still very far below the average coat of efficient
aud this I trust will evoke more sativa support similar works at home, comparing the price per
The ACTING COLONIAL TREASUREE-There of the Colney's contribution to these works.
Hon. J. BRL-IRVING asked who was going and tend to the continued prosperity of the Office. The Avenir du Tonbin publishes a long Ieriahabitant of every thousand gallons delivered in was a project approved by the Legislativo Conn
The estimate of, working during 1885 to 30th from Dong-hoi giving an account of the typhon,
The CHAJUMAN said that he understood that September show an improvement on that for which seems to have been experistood them in towns. He hoklio is hand a return showing oil some years ago to supply tanks at consider to pay for the upkeep of these works.
the cost of every tloustad galios por inhabitant able distanos up the hill. It is mors than.over
the Colony was not to contribute except to the the same period of 1897, of $58,000, a very satin.. Eul fores on the 30th September. The mare in the prinotrel cities in England which had necessary in view of the growth of the tox horses were levelled with the grond, and inthe founded waterwerke, and he found the cost in every The ACTING CHIEFJASTICE-Whee shall we building of these works. The Colony was not inclury position, and if our losses during the ap
to pay for the upkeep.
proaching winter are not usually beavy, we citadel the quarters coenpied by the troops asuvery much higher than it was here. Hoquoted hare the Tytam water apply f oluding the hospital, shared the same fate. list of towns in whish the price per thousand The BUCTSFOR-GENERAL-02 the 2nd No-
any fairly anticipate that our text report will tanately the patients were removed in time,bat where to the letter does not say. Thoro yo gallons per inhabitant ranged from £315a. te vomber, I hops. I said Naverbur in my original
be even more favourable than this one. If we considerable loss of life amongst the hog 26 78, whereas here it was as low as £1 B., so statement. It will be the 2nd or perhaps the 3re.
empare the losses during the same periods, we
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BIRTH.
Sanor Valentin Fernandez gavo a vont and instrumental concert in the Theatre Foylon Se forday evening. There was an excationally
eagre attardance
The Agents (Messrs. Melchers & Co inform as that the N. I. L steamer Sachsen, urrying the German mail with dates from Barh to the 2nd October, left Singapore on Saturday for this port
The Russian ortisor Ryndu, with the Grand Duke Alemler Michaelovitch on board, arrived at Wesang on the 22nd October from Jegnenki 1010 Hie Imperial Highness is attached to the fynda
On the sath instant, ut 9, Balilios Terrass, the wife
of FREDERICE Down, of a daughter.
The
Daily Press.
HONCHONG, Octores 97, 1898.
an servise,
A Tonquia merchant, named Nicolas, has been murdered by daceits while travelling in the country, in tho Bao-nish prevines. A sergeant who was ahead of itd. Nioons was unfired by the are band. Both bodies were despitated A timber rerchant, M. André Moulin, was murdered a short time previously his travel to a ceroosion they had obtained on bé Black River.
itema.
Hon. D. LAYTON said he was not interestel to know all the minor items, but he thought si at ocuut showing the principal detajla would be in- tarosting to the prolio
that compared with the average cost of water; works in England the expenditure on the Tylam works was very satisfactory..
The Estimates worn approrod, WORKS, BUILDINGS, LOADS, STREETS, AND
BRIDGES.
The Estimates under them beadings were pass
MISCELLANROWS SERVICES.
An inquest was held at Shanghai on the ith
The CHAIRMAN aid he had an extract from o October, on the body of C. Montagus, late a
roman in the Nestor, whose body was picka ng report by Sir Robert Rawlinson, to the Crowed without discussiou. on the Footatig side a few hours before. Iap- Agents on the Tytam works, which was as fol peared that the deceased had been missing from los "The cost of the works, is much less than On the item "Commission to Crews Agents his ship since the 18th Ost, and he was last son the average coal of similar works in Eagisud. $8,000," lying drank on this Associated Wharves In-which is about £120,000 for each million gallons spector Mack, of the River Falign, stated that supplied per day. As millies gallons per day, chanos of the onntracts being thrown open to sleep apon the wharves. The dead mad's kote would be £300,000 ·But these works have only | The CRATEMAN said
Hon. J. BELL-Invivo asked if there was any
With regard to the wote of $10,000 for 12 pub. latringe, the Surveyor-General admitted that the cost opposzed somerhat great, bu pointed cut to monbers the expense incurred in preparing votes...
The Estimate was approved.
With regard to the vote of $35,000 for a filter bed for Pokfulam Reservoir, the Surveper Bell Irving, sured him that there was no truth and that those of this year reed those of last feneral, in reply to a question from Hon. J. in the stories which had been circulated about by bout $93,000. bit against this may be plased
ho fact that we bavo collected more, premia 1o, the growths in the reservoir, As
extent of $157,000, and have obtained this largosovession of business without any increase in Arnonser or any departure from our conservative policy. Since the report was printed we have learned of the disastrous offect of the typhoon of 28th September, and it will bo gratifying to you to know that the interest of the office in the The CHAIRMAN said there was another paint! Kitare was confined to a small line ou bull,
ritete, alluded to by the Governor in his mos. Before moving the adoption of the report, and that any gentleman present may wish to pat to 229. There being no questions the Chairman moved the adoption of tus report and secounts.
Mr. BYRAMJKE seconded. Carried unanimoudy.
THE IMPERIAL INSTIFITTE..
to bring before the Commitles, and that was the and that the Chazee, by which a fall is w
I will be seen from the report of the pro-hug in company with his brother aadi partner was a comtuon thing for drunken sailors which the Tytam works will apply, the cost tender in the Colony he was straid not. 1tection of a contribution to the Imperial In- Barried, izred out her cargo in good order.
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The CHAIRMAN said that an allowance was
to have died away.
The ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER-Thero
it should be in the city, and more contral.
0.000 might be a reasonable sum
The ACTING CHIEF JUSTIOs suggested that Bubscribe. Hon. B. LAXTON-Did you say dollars? The ACTING Orize Justice-No, pounds. Han. B. ITZON-I think that is more than we can afford.
Mr. WOTTON proposed that the appointment.
with Mossra. Ddry maple, Ryrie, und Ball. Irving. Directors be confirmed and that they, together de compose the consulting committee until next meeting..
Captain TALBOT wennded, and the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. En proposed, and Captain ANDELSON 84- F. Henderson as auditors.
Carrie 007L.
The CuAIRMAN sail the dividend warrante world be ready on Monday (to-day-)
The meating then closed.
Goodings of the Finance Committee that the unofficial Members of Council are favourably
had bres taken off, and the pockets, taraelic- cost Bay £1,000, or £130,000 take than Eng was a matter that had bean discussed any times. disposed to a revision of official salaries, in The N. C. Daily News learns thingh the side out, which suggested that the body bad been worse yen works have not only He thought us the whole that the Lolonies saga. He would be pleased to bear the opinion seconuts, I shall be glad to answer any arti view of the great fall that has taken place courtesy of the agent of the P. & Ompany rifled while it lay on the beach. There were no cost less than the prerege of English water-wer's satisfactorily served by the Crown Agents bets on the intend
Hos. P. RYRI said tant there was consider-
Hon. B. LAYTON sald be, thought it was a de. evidence addnood to show how the deceased hat works but they are much more permanent, be in exchange since the salaries in the Civil that tab directors of the Company, with their gut into the water, and the jury accordingly re-ing of masonry in place of arthwork. The damable discussion on this point when Mr. Joka serving object.
If they wore to believe all wall is founded deep into gresito, and is con- was in the Concil. Mr. Jaoks spoke rety they heard it was going to do wonders. Even List were fixed at the rate of 49. 2d. to the anal liberality, have decided to wars their formed at open verdict."
claim to general average contributia on the
structed throughout, of granite and the best strongly on the matter and urged that it should be Heligoland subscribed, and a did not think it dollar. The members of the Service bara a cargo at the Nepaul, damaged by ranting on a The droir du Tonkin publishes a letter for Portland cement. The entire seat of the wall brought to the notice of the Secretary of State. would do for Hongkong to make itself singular fair and equitable claim, which, now that it rock near Marseille Measuremer goods, Yunnan, dated 24th, August, stating that the and area of the reservoir is organite. The Hon. J. BELEIRVING said he thought local has received the courent of the representatives to the Haven, and dead-weight ergo will punton res expected to be compote heaviest daliges of rain will net bjurimely af. ing. They could probably supply what was other colonies were going to vive hators decid
treasure, etc, ez Nevaul have been trmshipped telegraph line connecting Mang-se-bin sits ontlet, tunnel is also through granite, so that the firms here should be girez a chance of toodany standing out. He did not suppose they would of Masare. Soloman and Jaytou do the Board of
boarpeted to givamach. They could sie what the of the public, will, no doubt, be honestly satis- come on by a subsequent steamer.
in hent a month. Jenson, director of le-feet the works. The water foring from granite requiret fast as cheap as it would be benghting, there had been a great deal of enthusiasis fied. The public, woaresure, will endarse the The Mercury publishes the following report graphs, was then to leave in order to put up will he soft and pers, well stopted for all domes at home, and the commission would be saveil orex the matter at home, at first, but it seemed vipws expressed in the Finance Committee on of the steamer Vachang Loft Tiatsin on line from Tannan sin to Ten-no-teheaa via ali, te nd also manufacturing purposes, and being and probably discount siso
Heu. B. LATTON said it would also be a grost Saturday. When the rovision takes place, the 18th jos, arrived at i hefeo on the 19th which was expected to be in working orde in at high service may be made nee of for fire
instant at 6.15 am. At noon experined a gale Novombor. The merchants at Ton-no bad pa. extinguishing purposes. I do not soo any ex saving of time.
Tha AgriNG CHIEF JUSTICE asked bow the Tasmanóh dissension as to the site. Many though coniad the election of Messes, G. B. Coron and it will be advantageous to amend the Civil of wind, moderating on the 20th: left 4pm. At titioned the Vicerny to have the line continued travagance in any of the price when gite, cli-
Hon B. LAYTON said he did not think that Commission was arrived at. What percentage of List Ordinance and striks out the starling 11 am.. off Martha Poins came up wia Cos to Bhamo, but the petition had ban refaed mate, and distance froin England are considered."sam put down in the Estimates-$3,000-s
stoamer Chafoo, with her abaft braku. Took Mr. Jenson believed, however, that orders teson-
ommission did the Crown Agunb got F equivalents of the salaries altogether. The her in tow. On the 21st at 2 4. amtored in tiano the line would be retired from Peking, the expenditure on the works was too large con currency of the colony is the dollar, and it isYoungching Bay, weather-bound. Fperienced bat the correspondent doubted it. The wore sidering their naturs. He simply asked for the in that in that the salaries are paid. But heavy snow squalls. On the 22nd wind and sen this your fave been good and the provine account becausethes it was a very important work and necessarily tavelving a considerable outlay, moderated. Towed the Chefoo to Choo har qoist.
the public would wish to know in detail bow the when the Civil List was fixed, we believe it bour, where she arrived at b p.m. same day, and
Two son of attempts at highway rob-money went, just as they would in the case of in fact that the sterling value of the salaries left Chefor again, at 11.15 p.m. experionding bery during the weak just past kuve come all public works. He did not think that any was upperinnst, is the mind of the legislature, fine weather throughout to Shanghai.
to our knowledge. It appears that about | one who had seen the Tytam works, would con- The N. C. Daily News translates iis follow. Nis. Que evening, as Dr. Carvalho rider the cost extravagant compared with wor' a and was intended that the Governor
ing from the Shen-pan-The traales at on his way to Ball's Court, after having red of a similar curacter at home; he merely wanted should receive 25,000 or its equivalent, Pilan, Fazes, neer to be not yet oer. The later Ronse, ho suddenly felt somone to know how the money went with reference to wheress $24,000 falls short of that sum by Governor, Liz Ming-chus, bas had to telegraph bolding him by the ahonkers from belad. the various important items and to get un ides £1,400. The other officers are loaera en theo Fecchow for fear Ying (about 2,000 men to Thinking it was some of his friends hoeslined of the cost of the separate brazobes.
whe assist in reducing the mutinons oolosite, who Let go of that," or words to that sect
The CBATEMAN asked whether the hengen sathe scale. Clearly this is nufair. It was have organised an armed opposition to the land was saying thus Chinaman jumped in frat of tleman considered the account now submitted the fauts of the salony, not of the oficers tax, and allied themselves with the amagos, to him and grabbed of his watch chain Ho of suciont or whether he wanted a more detailed that the eslarien were expressed in sterling, mision. The Governor. Ending bese invurse, how realised his position, and shaking statement.
Ros. B. LAYTON sad the amount seemed to aud the colony ought to bear the load. Yaig, old troops of Tao Tazug-tanga md said to sharged a blow on the head of the man in bont him sufficiently detailed as regarded the in port sufficient. has now telegraphed for wo more himself off the man who was holding him be dia be good fighters, who were to leave under the com- with a une he was carrying. This put heasant items of expenditure. He repeated that it was mand of meral Chang. Chang-hwa and Kases land to fight, who ran eastwards, pursued by an important work and oneof great interest, and are said to be closely healegal by the enezay. Dr. Carwalbe up to now Bartar Hense, where it was a highly satisfactory work, very cheap but this last news in very much doubtel.
be lost sight of him. The other one was ce ingompared with anything of the same kind that which a young Portuguese' gentleman's hair fécald be done at home, and probably, far better was stopped by two Chinamen in the cerare of in quality. the town about oleven o'clock p.m. He junt
In the revision of alien the colous, we believe, would not wish to drawn hard and fast line between those wfficers who were co- gaged under the old tertia and those who
The Courrier d'Haiphong of the 18th Dotober have been engaged more recently and since says:The British stoomor Ardgay, whb in De- the fall in exchange. If there is to be re-cember, last went ashore at Cape Battagan, kas dafely pulled out bis revolver, and threataing vision at all, let it be a thorough-going one, suffered severely in the typhoon. Nearly six to shoot his assailants, they decamped and were
months ago she w parchaeot by Mr. Chafer, of Boon out of sight. giving to chol office whatever salary it may Hongkong, and since then active operaeus have be considered world There would be a been in progross for the floating of the steamor. Good progress had been made, and the steamor
good deal of bear-burning and discontent Amongst the newer men if the old bande got an increase of salary and were drawing higher pay for doing work no more valuable than their ow Exchange is the objef factor in the case, bus the great increase in buse-rent may also be fairly taken into consideration, as well as increased cost of living in other directions. Advantage might also be taken of the opportunity to amulga- mate salaries and allowances throughout the peas, but the Magistrate refused to take his evi
idence. When Mr. Cox was aroused it rushed
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
[SUPPLIED TO THE "DALLT PELS."
LONDON, 25th Octola THE PARNELL COMMISSION.
PREMIUM ON LAKE SALES,
giren then as apportioned by the Secretary of State
поб
The CHAIMAN-The object in that it would be a place where merchants might come and see what is required by the different Colonies, what the prion nce, and whom they can do business with. Hon. B. LAYTON—That to not my experience of how commercial affair to conducted.
CRICKET.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB 52TH (NORTH- AMPTONSHIRE. REGINENT.
In gloriors cricket weather and on a fast and tray wicket, this popular sich was brought to.
Ho J. BELL-IRVING said that the dismount went into the pocket of the agents
The ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE They do not appropriate the discount.
Hou. J. KELLIEVISO Do you know that as a fact
The ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE sald he was quite
The CHAIRMAN-That is the object of the certain that any discount feceived was not ap German institution-tata Gerraan manufacturer propriated by the Crown Aroats." It was most certainly credited to the Delsor. The Crown see what is wanted in the various places, an issue on Friday and Saturday last, the Club
what is the quality and pride.
achieving a most decisive victory by an innings Agente eest out the vouchere for payment, and Hon. J. BELL-IRVING-I think we might and 19 ans. Nor can it be said that they warn would be malvarsation of olios on their part if have such an institution in Hongkong as they voduly favoured by the goddess of chance, for they sppropriated the discount. They certainly propose haring in Shanghal. It would be an would not batallowed to get any advantages out advantage to the Chinese to see what we pro- though they won the toss and went in first on Fri of the purchases made by them on behalf of bases. We do not care so much about hamis day afternoon, their opponents had not to batuatii Colouise.
manufacturars. However, I would subscribe to Saturday morning, this escaping the possibility The CHAIRMAN gald to thought one reason of the institution, as other coloules are doing so. sending home was the fear that the Government Hun. P. BTBIE said there was a great deal of unfortunatoly too frequent, of losing vaizable here might be hampered with loos! interests.
Volap-trap about this institution. If a manfae wickets in a waning light. There wore narrow The ACTING CHIEF Justice aid there might tror in Manchester or Leeds wanted to know escapes and one or two dubious decisions, but on be a combination here to raise prices. The what goods were consumed in China, he would the whole the Inck may he said to have been might have been "corner mado in cement take a different moans of gaining information overly divided. The Regiment were terribly when the Surveyor-General was going to begin than by going to sack on institution. He handicapped by the unrouness of their batting, the Tytum water works
The CHAIRMAN gaid Mr. Rorie had saked for
plied to some mercantile man in London or else rotura at last mosting of the receipts from
Hon. J. BELL-IRVING aid he thought they where who had relations with the country or to their last seven wickets in such innings falling premiums on land sales. He had got the details ander this bead Era 1892, showing a total of world find they would be served just as well the agent of the Art. he wished to deal with foz 30 and 38 rana repcetively.
locally in every way. If they had a list of the No one would order geade on a sample ke saw in $425,788.
For tho Club, Major Johastor (25), E. J. home prices they might compse them with
an exhibition,
THE JUETEYOR JEEZHAL'S DEFARTMENT.
The ATTGENEZ-GEMBBAL said there was cis. Coxon (23). Scanlan (48 not out), and T. S. The CHAIRMAN sail there were a number of those of the local firma increases in salaries in the department, amounting the more important items. He was quite sure that were, sent hette by the Congal in Japan innings was without a blemish, and was the best The CHAINMAN said he could supply a list of cussion at home about agricultural implemente Smith (31), were the principal scorers. Scanian's in all to about 29,000 in compection with officials that if attention was called to it that this Go and which were exhibited. It was sail that that this painstaking batsman has played within car
transferred to the Surtiyor-General's Depart. The Commission has resumed ite sillagsment from the Train Water works. For far would mention the matter in his despatch. sort of thing collected oficially and sent home recollection Majer Johnston's 25 contained
KAVAS TELEOBAND.
PARIS, 16th Cotier. THE FRENCH CONSTITUTION
Department.
The Eidmate was then agreed to. LOSS IN EXCHANGE ON FAMILT REMITTANCES, The COLONIAL. BEGDETARY, Mid this itera bad beau touched upon by the Goyornor in his message when he alluded to bis desire that some thing should be dose owing to the increased bost of hiing, rzt, eto, at presunt in the Colony, Government servants engaged prior to 187 were en à different footing from those engaged since that date. They were allowed to remit
world assist merchants to know what was wanted.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY-It was pointed some pretty and well timed strokes on the off out as the difference between the German Consula site. Sarenzabe Smith showed evidence of having and the British Consula, and it was thought the stadiod Steal on Batting," especially in the manner of his gettingE. 0." away to square leg, and we were gled to see this:
Coror'a 23 was s keen cricketer get some runs: useful contribution, helping me it did; în con- janotion with the Army Medical Department, to take and of the sting out of Johnstone and. Smith's bowlug. a hit to square leg daring.
latter might follow the example of the former.
Hon. J. BELL IRVING--Our Minister in Pe wing might think it infra dig, to assist.
Hon. P. RTRIE said he must coufoss that he did not see any use in the Institution.
Itwas finally agreed to learn whet other Colonies were subatibing and subscribe accordingly.
TOWN LAND.
would soon have baan aflost, but the typhoon of Saturday has destroyed all that had been done. The embankment, pamps, ropes, evergbing was ashore than she was at first. It is probable sho washed away or destroyed, and the vasolis worse
will now boabandoned. The interior ofthe versel
anot entered at all and is in good condition. The Attorney-General, Sir Richard E. Walter, stance. Mr. Orsage and several others would be transferredts the Public Worksas soon as the pre- prodired air. Parnell's letters and promiled to work was finished, and there wore a number We understand from Mr. J. H. Cât în con- beutica with the charge be brought sind bis give the names of the person who supplied them. of similar items in connection with the Sanitary servants of being concerned in the rent rob
Hon. J. BELL-LIVING,aked, the reason why ibery at his gold watch and shain, thathe wished
the office of First Clerk of Works had boar abo- to call Morra.. Roles & Co.'s watchman a wit-
lished.
The CHAMAN paid items to be a question Service, as the Colonial Secretary said the ou to the versadah and called out to be matou-
By dears of the Government, the Charter of whether they should retain the office of First other day the Governor wished to do. man that a thiel had just gone Lot Messrs. Deputies has approved by 290 votes to 17 the Stork of Works or appointen officer called the money home at the rate of 4. 2d for the benefit Wherever allowances are made there is Boian & Ca's grounds. The watchmp replied reference to a Committee of the plan of the re-antity Surveyor and the Surveyor-General of any member of their family or in payment of
that no mas had passed that way. The retohraun vision of the constitution: On this question howing that suga on offer, a man responsibison. P. RYBIE said he thought that someter hot been, nader consideration for sine fast bowler, smiting bin severely on the thigh Made out a very good case for the latter coures an insurance policy, the staosat so remitted
nut exceding half of the catary drawn.
the question of providing a town hand. This this partnership nearly did for the Club's always the disposition to nibble a little here had subsequently told his master, Hr. Gray, the Government asked for a vote of son tà ana. for measuremonts of marka, was very Debossary, And a little there until the colony hardly that he beard Mrs. Cox yalling out who the thief
PARIS, 17th Octoler. The STETETOR-GENERAL said tha defies of thing should be done with regard to this matter. knows what it is paying to some oficere, in the room. As it appeared, thesture, that
ths Quantity Surveyor would be to check all so-He thought there about be no distinction made. It was thought that we should have a band as he sat in the test watching the for. The COCHIN CHINA the walobman had been on the alert althe time,
The CHALEMAN said when the alteration was be attached to the Polion or to the Volunteers Belding of the military tear (who, by the way; The system is objectionable and demoralising.and is no one sould have senaped in that direo-
the old agreement would shortly have left the serband, but in 1962, when the Volunteers were Little and Hantsman both did good work, bu made it was proaned that those who were under Hon. W. M. DEAN said the Police Fares had mised Lloyd sadly, was hardly up to mustert The question of pensions is perhaps not tico without his seeing him, fr. Carsoncluded Marine and the Colonies on the subject of indo- yet ripe for dealing with, but the Colonial that the thief must have escaped on the other Chine. The debate was postponed for a nadh.
vice. There wore a great number still, however, formed, it was transferred to them, and they at one period of the Club's innings there were side and gone through the servants quiters. It
[in the colony who were under that agreement.. had never heard of it site. Secretary remarked du. Wodasiday that the was on this ground that be charged the whole of
Hon. J. BELI-IRVIN, advised the revision
several runs given away by mis-fields and over- The ACTING CHER JUSTICE asked what the throws Smith was most successful with the abolition of pensione was what we were com- lau raula on suspicion. Mr. Woblouse, in dismissing the cao, said it might have been one ing to: Pensions are spoken of by the of the defendante who had committed the rob advocates of the systow as deferred pay. It bary, and be thought the police ought to have would be better for all parties not to defer
the pay. The system does not and cannot be
made to work fairly, Ono inan puts in twenty
-pennts:
M. Ternisien interpellated the Minister of
[FROM THE "STRA228 TIMEU."]
NAPLES, 17th Octo. THE EMPEROR OF GERMANI, The Emperor William and King Hamlet of been asked to work the matter me quidly but totaly Lave paid a visit to Naples, where they were charge the whole of the men was injudicious.
accorded s'aplandić reception; t
BERLIN, 17th October. XIX. MOREL MACKENZIE.
The N. C. Daily News has the following nota
on the antes of the poules unitarel for the
WASHINGTON, 18th October THE CHINESE IN AMERICA..SE The officials at American ports are rigonaly enforcing the terms of the Chinese arolni,
The CHAIRMAN ssid the port question was
of our own. It was not settled whether it should
The ACTING CHIEF Josice naked. If the First Clerk of Works did this work previously.
The ScRYTOR. GRNERAL said this work was divided among several officials.
Hon. B. Tów mid be noticed that the Quantity Surveyor got a stonderably larger salaries auntal in sterling and appointments all be
made on a starling bagis on a demared rata Lazia lary than the First Clerk of Worka, i
The CHAIRMAN said, $1,500 for the bandemen ball, taking 5 wickets for 68 Johnstone coming le SURVEYOR-GE old the work wat in Singapore, and salaries had boon increased 25 plained that it was proposed to engage Manila
The CHAIRMAN said there had been a revision and $200 incidental expensas. He then or next with 3 for 69. more important.
THE FIRE BEIGADE
Tarning to the Regiment's batting, -Riggin- per cont 2. Hop. B. LAYTON sail that the revers of the mon for fise years. There would be twelve botham (28 and 7), Major Charohill (12 sed 27),
mea and a band-master. The CHAIRMAN, asked at Price could colony was reckoned on the currency basis, and tell them what diarence the Eytazi water supply he thought salaries should be reckoned on a estimated was wfficient for a good hand.
Hon. E. LATTON did not think the amount Jolusions (10 and 22), Pedler (0 and 16), and would make an regards fires. The Saperlatend similar basis. He would be prepared to do na
Bilifant 3 and 18) aloze succeeded in reach The CHAIRMAN--And of course a bading double figures. The two fiat pamed
mains
The ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE Called attention exity for a town hand. to the foot that under Ordinance 13 of
Hon. J. BELT-IRVING aid they must remem. itself. Bigginbotham played most carefully, and
1861, a period of twenty-seven seary. The one pony saob, two two each, one thre, one four, although the courts in California are uphelia desirable thing, but at present I do not think it860 the Civil Jist, which was in sterling ber that every year the calls on the military Boored when he got a chance, but Icons balls, were
· years' vervice and dies just before he would Shanghai races-To tind names for horses and become entitled to liis nenator, and the " de-ships gets more and more, diffianit very year,
Dr. Bergthann denies any intention of prose ferred pay for which he is supposed to bare and it is always interesting to look at the names outing Str Morel Mackenzie, whose book habeen
of the new ponies when the race booksmes out, seized in Germany.s worked in lust to his family, whereas another and see how the ingenuity of ewnors his grappled man may go on drawing his "deferred pay with the dificulty. The list of maids for the for a quarter of a century or more. Hongforthcoming meeting is not a very long ane, only comprising thirty ponies; and, these ime distri.... kong is still paying pensions dating from buted among eleven owners caly, so thatfive have
one fivo, and the last nias. The single owners gentlemen drawing them may hare rendered havo got very scattered frames, inclntig Heet the legality of an appeal of the Chinese the very valuable áervices to the colony, but when tution, & vary ill-omend name, Onid August, a supreme court. their peusion comes to be added on to the queer name for a maiden, Iran Dake, whose
prototype is not classed na very fas, Turco-
LORD HARTINGTON, VA ealary they received, before their rotirement Turces a run, we believe and Palet. Mr.
Lord Hartington, speaking at Belfast, sorted The cost of the services will work out to rather Ring's pair. Doquette and Kingaton, & not soom a high guro. Beib in the interests of the to convey any particular sepiration, though both Tortas and Taloplate to fight unitely at
cognettes are not to be depended on as a rule; the elections. colony and in the interests of the members while Mr. Frederick's Kallas and Ballyhooly
THE CURRENCY COMMISSION
London, 19th Ootdur",
laid down.
The CHAIRMAN mid the clerk would take a
were getting more numerous.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL mld they must
not abundant. The Major, too, was heut un koop-
tion. We are inclined to think that on much afsak:
The Club'r felding was good, Major Johnston
ont of the Brige memed to think it would be of had been done in Singapore, and increase the bard would be worse than none at all. little advantages, pla
alertas 20, per cant. It might possibly happen The SURVETOS GENERAL, id there would that in a few ganze exchange might be still lower. He thought it was a Biur on the military, whe and in the first innings especially nude s Hou. P. RYRIE was opposed to having a band played by far the best cricket for their side. be a clear adsuntg inasmuch as there would be This question was cropping up rear after year, had always been ready to oblige whenever musetel stand, but with a separation effected the. fuil mains der pressure instasd of amply ones and he thought it would be better if they settled quested. He did not so that there was any inherent batting weakanas of the tears abowed.
Hon Pt-It has been several times the waiter once for all. mentipedunt, we were to haya-separate fire-
The BUFETOR GENERAL - It would be a very
the Governor's salary was pat down at Hon. P. Rynx said so far they bad never ang his end up and played with the utmost can- is intended. It would double the expose. The 25,000, whereas in the Estimastos it was put laying of mana is gerg erpebaitu. To have a dona sa 821,000. Other officials in the Civil emitted to respond to the call
all instalment this year, for which 300,00 is list wore treated in the same manger Thess remgruber, that the Burgaz population of the ikut a bolder game a round weld here paid. pub down in the estraadier works. Xingin astaries were fired in sterling when the dollar Colony was small occupared with the Chinmo, better, but this of course is a matter of opinion. that after the new mains are laid dows all over averaged about da dar even more, and zo and the Chinoso did not appreciate English the city, it would be a very portant question change had we taken place. On the other music apa rais. for the Government and Inglalative Council hand in the military contribution the stolis
Sparrow, and Scanlan being specially noticeable: Hon. P. ETRIE-No, but they appreciate W. Maitland look bowling honours in the Scotch music. whether a separate set of remains ought to be was takez at Se. Od.
The ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE-Fachops Mr. Brat innings with 6 wickets for 28, a wonder The ACTING COLONIAL TREASURE-Ishould like to know if the distribution of the water will zote of the representations of Mr. Byrie sud Wong Shing could inform us whether the Chi-fally good average on such a wicket, Cosor se. ba tho soms as at present, the Tyte water her.. Lapton, and the matter would be brought to nose would appreciate the band if there are bag-suring 3 for 31. In the second incings Bart ing simply attached to the Pokfaium istribution, the notios of the Governor.
MILITARÝ EXPENDITURE AND INTERËST CN The CHAIRMAN said they had also to decide with 5 for 2, and Coxon 4 for 43, were most e-
if they were in favour of the band whether it cessful. Sabjoined are details of the play :-- The voles from the Military Expenditure and should be attached to the Volunteers or the Po- Coxos, winning the toss, sent in Major Johnstob, EE, and Blair to face Johnstone Interest on Loan end Sinking Funk ware passed.lice.
The CHAзEMan explained that the loan whe Hon. W. M. DEANE suggested that it would and E. 0. Smith. Kor 11 rase had koon, madə paid at the rate of 3/3. This rate was stipulated be more convenient to have it attached to the Blair fell to a smart stol in the slips by John- It was got at 4 per cent, and the terms were very Felice advantageous.
HULL 8. LATTO-Why not attach it to the stone. E. W. Maitland followed, but at 288 lost EXTRADEDINARY EXPENDITURE. *** Sanitary Board? (Laughter)."
the Major to a good langth bail of E‚0.'s. Souplan The CHAIRMAN said of course if attached to followed only toloes Maitland shortly afterwards,
Forme alone. It was quite understood that it tain Score understood, in the manner segal names, he rany have found the wizzers Barths, The Colonial Secretary (Hop. F. Stewart pre-whether there were mains or not near the pisos. ayatom
Captain joined Boanisa, anda good stand was mad... Hon, B. LAXTON waked if the Surveyor was to be a town band. in the trade, this being the first time he bad, and El Dorado may tam ont a goli nise; Eøp- sided, and there were also present:—lla. J. The SURYAXOR-GERBRAI-The diloulty at
The ACTING CHIzy Justics questioned Major Churchill and Spinks replwood Johnstone tad such a cargo to carry. As the stephire taght to be stayer for jewel, we know Ransel Acting Chief Justice; Hon L. present is that there is only one part of the General could give any information about this
To understood it was a matter upon whether the amount put down in the Estimates and Smith, but still rans esma. With on the so long way and people are oftei reason to O'Malley, Attorney-Esperal; Hon. E. Tole city supplied with water at one time. Whon sabeme. is of more than double the tonnage of some dread a Tandalfor the Balawang too strong homes, Acting Colonial Trusser, Hus, X. At the Tylam water is on you will have a distribe, which there were different opinions about was not too low to procus the services of & good telegraph beard, Johnstone resumed at the Citr Before reting this sure they ought to know some bead, and it was finally agreed to place the vam at Hall end, and shortly after got the left hander vesels which carry
larger cumber of clans but a Charry Mornem is bubs sight thing: Downs, Captain Buperiotencart of Pallas Hon. tion all over the town at the same time. animals, it is to be presumed ikoy wons Yes (apocially prophetio.
after all, and in the others there. I nothing 2 Bize, Hem 1** Bhing Han Bollman, The COLONIAL TREASURERIE W mid that thing wore.
Hum B. Lay too, alickr. Both, Christ Copals Pit would be posible, MN The Tylam water to de The BURTETOR GENERAL' aid there had The CHAIRMAN aked if it was the pleasure Lb.w, Major Miles then appeared, but was enlled
of the Service we think the abolition of perfour has some systers in asuing his free ponies
jought to bava plenty of life in then. Mr. Ch The divergence in opinion of the outerey sions, and a proporticate re-adjustment of Frei, Fresh, and Frah; and Sr. J.D. Hu-commissionere has been settled, and it is spied aslaries would be a good thing,
phreys sticks to one initial letter, without par- they will issue a report shortly. It is red or if there is to be a separate system altogether. The SURTETOR GINGEAL It will be the tionlar regard to the meaning of the nst of the the report will be in favour of bimetalism namės, la califug his ponies Venger, Vingsanics,
same araber.
The COLONIAL TREASUUR-Then it will be of little us to the Fire Brigade.
The BURTETOR GENERAL old the world ba new mains leid in streets where there were Domains at present.
The COLONIAL TREASUREE pointed out that
We understand it is the intention of Cap-Vacount, and Veracity; there is, lower, wome tain Soor, of the steamer Chang-hye-teng; reason in the last, if it be true that truth will prevail," but vengeance is more apt to follow
to appeal against big conviction by Mr. Puthan to lead. Mr. Teil sticks to his vias moun LOCK on Saturday of cruelly basimale. tais; mountains are fast, wo kaos by the sgriptures; on the other hand it is nad of them
THE ESTIMATES:
MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEL Tho Finance Commities the Legitive
LOAN AND QISHING PUND,
On the item of 250,000 as the estimate. 19-
pipes. (Laughter),
The atesiner bad brought a pumber of pigs also, that "they cannot be moved." Isat comes Conneil, mat on Saturday attornuun to Minnie the great difficulty which existed at pratent gas | from Hoibow, which were stowed, as Cap Messen, with a most miscellanpas lot of consideration of the Estimates for the yen 1889. that when a fire took place they did not know quired for. 1889 for the drainage on the separate the Police it would not be for the benefit of thought off an appish stroke at third man. The
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$9,000.