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MAIL SUPPLEMENT TO THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.
THE CURRENCY COMMISSION'S
BEPORT.
gions are thus womanurized
balled attention abors.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1888.
GAMBLING ON THE STOCK EX-: CHANGE,
The plans was passed sa amended.
ment for the Indian or any other Govern- than it would be by more rigid bonds-boada ish barmony amongst the British com dry matter indeed. As everything contained in hitherto brcised by two magistrates sitting tween the Secretary of the Club and the clerk of the weather, no one will graige the Seolah- ment to adopt measure calculated to cause which would be more liable to anap under a wunity at Bangkok, a matter in iteoll of no this book seemne to have been arranged by an togother may now be exercised by one,
The ATTOENET-GEDERAL, Mail-I propony to men thair victory, albeit patriotism should assert viotout disturbance of values. Bi-metallium strain. Theco-partnership ploy now adopted small moment. But it is on account of eminently practical bant, and as the author
accompanies the student with explanatory notoo add a short emondment to this section. I have itself in the breast of every true Eng- The report of the Carency Commissione, as we have contended for years past, the in the Australian colonies in regard to defen- the growing political importance of the the whole way throngh, there is here offered heard the objection urged that it in a strong Lahman to the extent of using him to pray does not show an great a divergence of true policy in relation to currency. Had it sive measures promises to work well and to position of Minister. Besident to Siam that such a plane as never before of easy way to measure to place in the bands of a single for a different rusnit in the International tu opinion between the members as the tale never been abandoned the dollar and rupee serve the purposes of the time. But the ad- would more especially urge Mr. ALABASTER'S loreing the Japanese language. The volume magistrito the power of disposing of cases and day. A marked feature of the day's pro- grams received had led us to expect. The would have maintained their value. It vocates of Imperial federation urge, sot only appointment. At Canton Mr. ALABASTER contains an English-Japanese and Japanese sentencing to imprisonment for a period of two ceedings and ons that fended to liven up. report in divided into three parts. On Park I would, however, be vain to hope that the re- that the colonies abould participate in their has comparatively little scope for the exercise Bash vocabolars, and abounds with well youre. I think there is a good deal to be said the spostators, depressed by the worthor, was the embere are all agreed, and their conclusumption of the bi-metallis system now own defence, but that they should be reproof bis abilities, but at Bangkok, where erects obose examples, so that it would be difficult, in favour of that view, and it would perhaps be the enthusiastic manner in which the par- would restore these going to their previous seated in the Imperial Partisment and iden. are likely to move rapidly during the next after a chriory perusal of it, to point out any as well as a matter of precantion to add words tims of the various ray and Davy crews cheer
to the following affect, Provided this in all ed on their parties and grested the winnere: We are of opinion that the true explanation of the position. The bi-metallis members of the tify themselves with Imperial polios. For few years, he would be able to render role We might just mention
We might just mention au instance of Mr cases in which the Magistrate shall be of opinion The result of this was in one fustance a palp- phenomena which we are directed to investigate is to Currency Commission do not lay down any this, we believe, the colonies have no in. ly valuable service to biscountry. The Canton Chamberlain's mode of leading on the student that a heavier senter than one year's imprisonable win, as we do not imagine that the Ubique. be found is a combination of cases, and ennust be na attcirased to say que anus dona. The action of the ratio between the two metale as the proper one clination. The turmoil of Europesa poli- community would no doubt be sorry to comprshond the Japscesa way of expression meat should be imposed, he shall oummit the pulled in the second race on the programme Latin Uning in 1873 broke the link between cilver to be adopted, learing this to be setiled af- ties interests them only as on-lookers, and en personal grounds to part with Mr. Pare 39, for instance, treate on the omission of case for trial." The Magistrates therefore exer- by the Royal Artillery, would have been in the and gold whigh land kopf the pics of the former, as terwards with other matters of detall. Any they have no desire to be actire participators ALABASTER, but they would be glad to soothe subject, and of the personal pronoun inciting jurisdiction ander this Ordinanes will be aniil at all had it not been for this linking up montured by the latter. pastant at about the logal ratio; and when this link was broken, the silver axed ratio, they hold, would be better tisa in it. Such an arrangement would, more him receive promotion in the service, which general. This is explained in ancha olear practically. Himited to asses where the punish- of their supporters at a ezitical time, which caud and explicit manner that the stadent will st. ment will not be more than twelve moctha. thom to tako boart, ogain aad eventually win the market was opon to the lodges of all the tectors the ancertainty of the last twelve years. If an ovar, be attended by some danger. In the in his case has been so wall meritad which go to alfest the price of a commodity. These
once understand the cause of the pronoun's omis- The COLONIAL TREASURER-I beg to second race. factors happen, eface 1578, to have operated in the ternational congress were held on the sub. Times article above referred to great stress
lave operated in the
aica. The theoretical portion of the book is this amendment, and as one of the Magistrates The following were the Officers coupected direction of fall in the gold price of that metal, and jet forthwith and a conclusion pome to isin justly isid on the necessity for prompt ac
Faterspersed with such very luoid examples, and I wish to say that Ithink it is an improvement on with the Regatta-Patron-His Excellones the frequent Brotuations in iis value are socointed would probably be one giving to the dollar tion in foreign affairs which frequently
every programsive stage comes so very naturally the section as it stood, and that the powers given. Sir G. William des Vieux, KUM.. Vice- for by the fact that the meriet has tenens fully value of from 38, to 8s. 24. Independent-Arises; it this aution ware to be nada do-
ithin the grasp of the student, that be mart to one Magistrate to sentence to two years im- Patrone-His Exoellency Lieut.-Genoml Cam- sensitive to the other isiloances to which we have 17 of any international agreement it will, peadent, you in a remote degree, an public
anccond if us at all has a mind to. On the prisonment were rather excessive.
Arm, C.B. Commodore Maxwell, & N.. A.D.C. ly of any international 2. Independent-Arises; if this antion which frequently
At a recent meeting of the Legislative whole,, we have nothing but praise regarding
Stewards: Colouel Anderson Northamptonshire In considering their couninstons on the we think, be found that the dollar will range opinion at the other side of the globe, anr. question to what extent the fall in the gold about these figures for many years to come thing in the nature of promptitude would Council His Excellener the Governor epoke this very useful volume, and we trust that the The ATTORNEY GENERALI have, sir, to Regiment; Hon. J. Ball-Trying, Colonel Crass- The disturbide cases which came into become impossible, while it is not easy to on the question of gambling, and referred to great amount of labone, time, and care Mr. propose so additional short clansa to provide ter, R.A; Hon. W. M. Deane, Mr. W. H. For preciation of gold or a depreciation of silver, operation in 1876 bave exhausted themselves, see how the value of that public opinion on the continuance and spread of the vice in Chamberlain at have spent over it will be ro- that in case of appeal from the Magistrate's de bon, Mr. D. Gillies, Mr. T. Jackson, Hon. B. aisions subject which comes within the scope Layton: Captain May, H.N.; Mr. St. C. Michaël-' as well as on the remaining questions sub- and in the absence of any further conval which the existence of ministries depends England, notwithstanding the legislation warded by the success they marit.
sions relat
of this Billeven days instead of three shall be den, Commander Smythies, R. N.; Colord storer mitted to them, the Commissionera found so in currency matters, the present rela- would be in any way increased by extending paused for its suppression. If gambling be
allowed as the time within which to gur the E.; Hoa. H. E. Wodeau, C.M.G.; M.; E. themselves separate doc and II. re- hold bi-metallicommercial and take will jag betwee
include distant dependencies, attacked in one direction it immediately HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL appeal. The amendment will run "Section 2 emselves under the ascesity of stating tire values of the precious metals are not its area to include distant dependencies, attacked in one direction it immediately
"Section 2L. Woodin. Committee:Mr. H. J. . Tripp. NCIL of Ordinan words "seven
of Ordinance 4 of 1858 in horoby amended by (Chairman), Mr. A. Denison, Major Ellis, Jr. their opinions in separate locurants. These likely to vary much. It is to prevent the Imperial urity, we think, will be boat for breaks out in another, and by no conceivable documents are marked Parts IL. and Ilf. re- possibility of such convulsions that we tored by learing each scotion of the Empire law can it be attacked in its vitals. If there is
sets of
The Legislative Council met on the 12th words three days."
substituting the words "seven days" for the E. Frederichs, Mr. F. Grimble, Mr. F.. Hoch
Mr. J. Sampson, Mr. C. R: Thompson. Hon. spectively, and constitute in reality separate hold bi-metallien to be no contial to to manage as far as possible ite own affairs, one form of zambling more insidious than
The COLONIAL TERASURER seconded.
SecretaryMr. J. H. Stewart-Leckhart. Hon. reports. Part II. is signed by Lord HER. the world's commercial and industrial and to confine itself to those affairs, not giv. another it is that of gambling on the stock execember. There were present
wall to
His EXCELLENCY THE ACTING GOVERNOR, The clausa was carried, and the Bill passed Treasurer-Mr. R. T. Wrig Julges of the SCHELL, who succeeded Mr. Barom na welfare. A most disastrous mistake willing Australia a voice in the disputes which chance, where the aiskes are high and the
tste willing Australis a voice in the disputes canother
war. Arise
through Committee.
Rowing Races:--Cammander Ramsay, R.N.. Chairman, by Mr. FERMANELE, the Master be made bould the lessons of the may arise between Canada and the United bets have the resprobability of a legal con- Mon F. STEWART, LL.B.
Hon. E. L. O'MALLEY, Attorney-General: BILL TO AMEND GEDI✨ ANcr 6 of 1887. and Mr. R. K. Laigh. Umpires and Starters of the Mint, by Sir JOHT LUBBOCK, M.P., last twelve years experience he diere States, ner Cinada a voice in any differ tract. In another column will be found an
This Bill was passed throngh Committee, Rowing:-Starter.-Mr. J. Andrew, Umpire, red.
Hop. H. E. WODEHOUSE, C.M.G., Colonial, by Mr. BIROH, formerly Governor of the arded, for new causes of disturbance may ences Australis may have with her neigh article from the Times giving an accctint of
TreasFOT
the only amendment made being that, at the-Mr. L. Woodini; Ynoota-Mr. &. G. An- Bank of England, by Sir TROCAS FARREN, Arise unless meaaurea be taken to secure stabi bours. Should war takto place, each the fraude which led up to the recent law
Hon. J. M. PRICE, Surveyor-General. suggestion of the Captain Superintendent of derson: Open Sailing Boats, Mr. E. Bursio.
Included among Clerk of cold to 90 Major late of the Board of Trade, and by Mr. Leo.lity. We think, however, that no immediate part of the Empire would be found suit of Vagliano against the Bank of Eng-
Hou. W. M. DRANK, Captain Saperintendent Palion, district watchmen "ware included among Judge of the Salling Races:-Lieat. Bell K.N. contribute and liabully of a
the peasons, privileged to carry arina,
Sampson. WARD COURTTER, M.P. The second, or at apprehension of great fluctuations need be willing, according to its means, to contributo land, the judgment in which has been so of Police.
MP. The second, or alfelt, The scarcity of gold is being balance, the Imperial Federationists can obow
The Council sujuurned to Monday, the 17th ternative, repart in signed by Mr. Bazrare, felt, The ecarity of gold is being balanced, its share towards the cational defence; it much discured in commercial circles. With
inst. the original Chairman of the Commission, by the constantly growing banking facilities the Imperial Federationists can show how the importart question of the liabilly of a
of BALFONE, by Sir LOTIS MALLE, ints of the Board of which prevail in Western countries, and, the either the willingness or ability to do so Bank, in respect of bills of exchange wh Trade, by Mr. CHAPLIN, M., by Mr. BAR large quantities of silver that have been throws could be increased by any feneible scheme, are not now concerned. We refer BOUR, representing the financial department on the market of late years having been ab. well and good, but so far ibey have confined to the article to draw attention to PHE of the Government-of-India, hy-Sir Wsorbed and the glut baring disappeared, the themselves more to patriotic platitudes than the use to which the forger
the funds be-stols, and to the statement that LIAM HOULDSWORTH, MP for Manchester, annual output on its present basis is not to practical suggestions,
M.P.
the time of his arrest he had no less than £1,200,000 outstanding in one account on
of
takeu
er
of the annual meet requirements. BOUR, prament-of-Indis, hanchester, that sufficient to my quote sama te COMPULSORYLUNTARY RIFLE and by Mr. SAMUEL MONTAGU, M.P. The more than sufficient to meet requirements, therefore equal, six on On the former point we may quote soma re.
fut this HIT marks made by Mr. J. W. Braun, the Pre. COMPULSORY MILITARY SERVICE
while Part III.marke unequivocally in favour of bi-metal-Bident of the Bankers' Institute, at the last
veting
each side.
bi-metal-meeting of that body. MI. BIRCH rentarked
liem, Part II. is far from being unequivocal- thing ferring
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Hon. F. ET218, H. WONG SHING.
Hon. B. LAYTON,-
Mr. SETE, Clark of Councila.
MINUTES.
- The Legislative Council met on the 17th inst, There were presont:-
The minutes of the provions wooting were road Hon, F. STEWARE, LLD. and confirmed.
FINANCE
The COLONIAL TREASURER laid on the table financial minutes, which were referred to the Finance Committee.
THE REFORMATORY SCHOOLS. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BILL. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL—-I have to mOVI
the first readi
parents should be made liable for the support":
wat
of such children instead of their being supported
The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded. Bill read a first time,
His EXORILENCY THE ACTING GOVERNOR,
Hon. E. L. O'VALLEY, Attorney-General Hos. H. E. WODEHOUSE, C.-G., Colonial Treasurer.
Hon. J. M. PRICE, Surveyor General. Hon. W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police
Hon. P. KYRIE.
Hon. Wong SFING.
Hon. B. LATTUX,
Mr SETH, Clerk of Councila.
MINUTES.
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Everybody was glad to s40 Major Ellis come home a winner in the German Cup, after a hard fought battle with four other bumta' craws, and mua sympathy was expressed for his losing his Frincipal race, the Ladias Ping, through but steering, which, apeaking generally, was the most erratiewe ever remember having seen. Barring White's-turns at the ropes, and the aforts of
youngster who piloted Mesurs. Russell's hong to victory in the Horg Race, the steering throughout waa diseroditable and ourred totally different results from what should Lave been res gistered in many races. Daring the earlier part of the day junks, sumpaus, und steam-launcLUS kept moving into the line of racing, and seriously disconcerted the oarsmen. Owing to some misunderstanding between the Police and the Barbour Master, which ended in a slight departmental "tiff," there was no polica best on duty, and it was not until late in the afternoon that one of the harbour oßes launches was put on to do the work and keep the curso cloak of intruders.
The minutes of the last meeting were ready
ing were read afternoon that one
FINANCE.
The GozoniaC TREASFREE. Inid on the table a minate from the Acting Governor recommend ing a vote of 81.800, which was referrod to the Finance Committee The sums of 1,50) for pro viding works for the water supply to the houses in the Albany and $8.500 for works in conne- THE ZEROBANT SHIPPING ORDINANGE AMENDtion with Mountain Lodge and Government House, approved by the Fimace Committee. Connell go into Committee on this Bill. Connell
The COLONIAL TREASURES 1econded. Hoo, B. LAYTON-Before this Bill is cons
MENT BILI.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved that the were passed by Council, that legislation
OAS AT THE PEAK.;
BILL FOR THE INCORPORATION OF THE BERLIN LALUES MUASION.
THE REFORMAT. ET SCHOOLS' ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT BILL.
The sailing races were inme in the extrame and there was hardly any competition to speak of. The crows of the boats find the pleasure of a long weary wait for two hours off Stonsentters. owing to what little wind there was falling off. The only noticeable future of the proceedings with regard
to the aniling boats was the clever meaner in which the Ettle Chameleon was brught home by Mr. Long
Mias E. Hancock presented the Cap for the Ladies Purse to the stroke of the winning crew. Mr. Lockhart, immediately after the race wan won. The presentation took place on the flag- ship in the pressut of a large number of lady subscribers.
The Khong maga has not yet beat decided, bot will be suis un again this afternoon. The Re- gatta is to be contiuned half an hour.arlier to- day in order to allow of the programme being. fluished before dark. Appended are the results
JUNIOR SCULL," for single pair sealing
kwats; entranco, $5; distanco one mile;
the stock exchange. His salary was 180 a year. There must be something radically wrong ina system which admite of the contrac tion of auch liabilities by men of such slender. tion of auch ly monometallist. It is admitted by the that on referring to the issues both of coun-
An exchange says:"The Government of capital. Instances of men coming to grief comiortunately signatories to the latter that if a bi-motallic bankers and joint-stock banks in October, arrangement between the lending countries 1878, and October, 1888, and to the Clear-India bave called for a statement showing by speculation in abares bare unfortunately at a fixed ratio were established it might be. DR
ing-house returns for the first wine months the number of Europeans and Eurasinne in not beep wanting in this colony, though bap, sending certain classes of children to Reformu- maintained if the countries in question nd-there had evidently been an enormous in-
of those two years, he found that, while Burma and India who are able to bear arms, pily their downfall bas not been attended by tory Behcols or leander Ordinanes 10 of hered to it, but in ennsidering whether it ther
whether it there had evidently been an enormous in. It is proposed to form a reserve of all sush any worse crime than that of gambling be. 1356, but it has been considered desirable to
nzend would remedy the evils and bring with i
and bring with it the rease in the business of the
the crease in the business of the country, it had who are able to use arme. They will beyond their means. For every case that end that Ordinance in the sense of waking and confirmed.
ISITS Lenefits alleged by ita advostes, they ang been conducted with a mach lees amount of served out with rifles and ammunition and comes to light there are probably dozens in a provision under which, in ourtain benefits alleged by its advocates, they anses
We feel that the matter needs much more ordinary currency, the vacuum being filled will be liable to be called out at any time in which the victim manages to tide over his discussion and consideration in the francial
the financial up by the various systems of credit. This cases of emergency.". The information said difficulties, bat only by pledging bie income world, and by practical awen, than it has yet economy in the use of gold has been going on to have been called for will obviously be for a longer or shorter period. The ques decussion and consideration a much more ordinary curre
storessing a received, and are not in a position to advise but le, we believe, mill far from haring the material, and will afford data on think, woll: worth ours would not stop received, and are not in a position to advise in an increasing ratio for a long time paat, very useful, as it will show to what extent tion whether timo bargains should not be with any condence that the shauge could be but is, we believe, mill far from having the Volunteer fores embody the available refused recognition in a court of law is, we made safely, or without the risk of creating reached its bighost development. The fighting material, and will afford data on think, wall worthy of consideration. The of such & measure would not stop evila excel or without the thuge could be bat is, we bele ratio for a long timog on to have been all The information in which the vist evita exceeding those which we at present expansion of trade that began in the fifties which to base an estimate of what might be adoption of such a measure would not stop experience." The tone is that of doubters, and that has revolutionised the comme of done with it in case of necessity. We are gumbling in shares, but it would largely or of when almost persuaded. Though unsble the world has been ascribed by some to the inclined, however, to doubt the correces curtail it, which is the most that legislation to recommend the adoption of what is com- great discoveries of gold in Australia of the statement that all who are able to can hope to do respect of any form of manly known as hi-metallism, they desire it And California and the increased facilities tear arms are to be formed into a compulsory gambling, and interference would in this dered in Committee I should like to ask whether
Ria EXCELLENCY-I have to explain to the to be understood that they are quite slive to afforded to industry by the expansion of the serre liable to be called out at any time of instancs be more justifiable in principle than we can make further amendments on the Bill as Council that this meeting was called for the
tray the imperfections of standards of value which currency by others to improved communi- emergency England, so far, tas got on usually the case, inasmuch as the gambling it stands at present.
purpose of reading for the first time a Bili The ATTORNEY GENERAL--Certainly, you cat the incorporation of the Barlin Ladies Mini but only fluctuate, but fluctuate independent-ations consequent on the general adoption of without compolaury military service, and it taken the colour of a commercial tranenetion.
The Banks of the Colony will be closed in- he would adopt
amond any clangos it comes up for considers- for China. At the last meeling it was thought day and it is the intention of most of the ly af on ther; and they do not sbut their tee; and by otbere again to the adoption is extremely improbable that she would adopt
ones
tion or add fresh olansea.
that the Bill had only to be published in the foreiga zivom kouge to give their staffa u eyes to the possibility of future not shut their steam; and by otbere again caladoption of without compulsory, so far, kas got on usually the are justifiable in principle yos to the possibility of future arrangements by ogland of free trade. All these cause it in India, oven in the modified forza sug-
Hoa.-B. ATTCNI should like to make an Gasttle once before the drst; roading but va ra half holiday between nations which may reduce these no doubt operated conjointly. It cannot be geeted to the paragraph vs have quoted. It
15 is to be hapani, nltàingh there amandment to Section 18, Sub-auction 1, after ference to the Ordinance it was found that boid litle prcapect it as wis write, that the day fluctuations. Under the circumstances, how denied that the expansion of the currengs will be observed that the term Europeans"
bow-den
do with the result, for ante compulsory milita included, are objected arrangements have a main to that district often there eales as mates harold to wake it. at the last region under curtain
t'as words “British possession," by adding oering a private Bill it has to be published twice will be Aud not do with the result, for not only is used, which would include aliens. The Some months ago the idea of providing a tain words. It seems to me that here there are Consequently it cannot be intrained at this ever, they have felt that the wiser course is bad much to zo abstain from recommending any funda- would it naturally bave stimulated commerce compulsory military service to which all gas supply for the Peak was discussed in many shipe and stanners often delayed and kopting mental change in a system of currency under even with the old means of communication, Europeans, aliens included, are subjected these aolumns. We are glad to learn that waiting for an officer or rate who has a British which the commerce of Great Britain, has al- to make which the commerce of Great Britain, bas al- but it was the wealth dug out of the bowels in the Netherlands Indira is felt to be arrangements have now been made by the certificate. Unless he has a British certificate
modiozue fin. tained in present development!! That of the car eluded, are subjected these golumns. We are glad tained its present development." That we of the earth in each prodigious quantities at great griorance, and the British Government Gas Company to lay a main to that district, he cannot sooopt a position as mate. But roy tained in present development that period that ment to pay for the railwaye has been moved to make, representations to The work is expected to be completed in a foreign-certificates as mates wh would be onable the second reading of this ill. As I paplained
are offer persms here holding. The ArtvanWY-GENERAL-I have to more of the race -- bar out exaggerated the tone of doubt per- that period that went to pay for Harrot Preggertalite tot dit and steamships that were no expidly con- Holland with a view to securing the release few months, and next season the residents of filling the post but are unable to take it at the last meeting, the object of this Bill is vading the so-called manorsetallist repart is, but we think, esidenced by the sea that Shadous structed, and which now represent a capital of Englishiarn resident in Batavia from what on the heights will enjoy the luxury of The result is, as I can tell you from my own to maks provisión under cartain sirotmataneas.
ink, evidenced by the LUBBOCK and Mr. J. W. BIBOE, apparently several times as great as that of all the bulis felt to be an irganme obligation. It is having gas as their illuminating agent experience, that we are kept waiting-in our for the spporting by the parents of children
only
The change will de case, a fortnight—until we can get a wao bold-sent to a reformatory slop fustead of their thinking too much was conceded, have lion of the world. The plentiful supply of hardly likely that England would follow in instead of oil. signed a separato note in the report, dissent-uld poured on at that time has now be India the example of the Dutch in Batavia, much to farther popularise the already ing British sertificate, wherese men holding being supported at the Government expenas
The COLONIAL-TREASURER seconded. ing from the opinion that under a bi-metallic come absorbed, and of late years the annual though the right to do so cannot of course popular and rapidly growing Peak district, oh or German cartifisata could not accept
anequal to the de- be questioned. If, on the other hand, ille system the fired ratio between gold and production has been unequal to the de- be questioned. If, on the other hand, aliens Within the next year or two probably Kow. the st although they would have willingly done so. In consequence of this have a silver could be maintained permanently,
used, increased as that demand has been were excluded from the obligation of mili-kon will also be placed in the sajopment of serious detention and a pecuniary loss. I would
This race was started punctually-at-12-o*olook – as its illuminant, for that diatrist is like like to know whether it is not possible to mest
by the Clerk of the Course. Mr Sampson. The The bi-metalliet report, so the other hand, by the discarding of silver. Prices have at tary service, British subjects would have a gas as its illuminant, for that district in like- in that of man of conviction. They my
last adjusted themselves to the raw con- just cause of complaint.
complaint. The statement wise increasing rapidly. Meanwhile wa hope this case and instead of bringing up the ambisot
send off was good, the men brasking out fast at. about 39 to the mini Fredericks showed a fow We cannot doubt that if the system which prevailed ditione, and another ers of prosperity has seems to us, however, two improbable for seri- the interests of the residents of Victoria, by-and-by I should like to make an amendment
fat ahead at first, but hia rash' was ineffectual as before 1873 were replaced in its intorcity most of the set in which, we trust, and think there is ous discussion. The ralentury principle which both se regards the quality and price of gas, which I will read. I think, Sis, you under-
A meeting of the Finance Committee was held Brarewall kept his distance without exertion. evils which we have shore deuribed world be re-reason to believe, will not be of abort con- has served so well hitherto will not, we are will not be lost sight of. It would be affectand what my point is to prevent undue de-
are will not be lost sight of. It would be affee-stand what my point is to prevent undue de-at the conclusion of the Council meeting on the and, after the first three hundred yards had been wered and the remedy which we have to sugest fe haszon. The ralentary principle which both se regards the wered; and the remedy which to have to sugeest le tinuance. The economy in the men of zold persuaded, be departed from. But it is deation to conceal the fact that complaints tention. I propose after the storde British 12th instant The Colonial Trennver presidad. negotiated passed him. Brooker began to fall simply the reversion to a system which existed before 2
above We possession" to insert the following words " Pro- the changes sbors referred to were brought aboub-referred to by the President of the Bankers' sirable that the fullest development of on these heads are still frequent We viding always that persoas holding sach British. The report of the proceed
The report of the proceedings of the previous away at the half-mile, and Fredericks, sporting, system namely, ander which both metal wers frealy Institute is equivalent, as far as it extends, this principle should be encouraged. A believe the idea has been mooted in a certificate are ready and willing to ship in such mating w
meeting was confirmed
draw up to within a length of Brame 11. From coined into legal tender money at a fixed ratio over | zo-
The CHAIRMAN sail the first vole recom- this out, however, the race was merely a proces- salciently large area. The oferte of that arasto a fresh supply of the metal, and trade very simple way of doing this is by the fos vernment circles of buying out the Ga
but the 4 capacity and for such remuneration as is in themanded uren, were fell la al congrats, countries, whatever increpaed. With regard to silver, without which exists in Hongkong. Eighty or ninety public account, as has been done, with otherwise the Harbour Master shall sanction the Albany, have the level of the Foltfalam gondrit, winning post a good sure a lengtha aliud af Frant thonph it was nominally in force only within a limited will prosper in proportion as this economy is tering of Rifle Associations, such as the one Company and taking the works over on Earbour Master's opinion is fair and reasonable, manded was a sum of $1,500 to want the cost of ion, Brumwoll taking the seall in his hunda works for supplying water to the houses in the and drawing away us he pleased. He passed the thair Individan: systema of cursney might Lo; and any legislation on its behalf the metal has percent, of the members of the Hongkong As most gratifying results, in, many of the large shipping of any person helding for The Surreyer deaeral would explain the details, ericks, who was the same distance in front of of the world was praelinally ibatical with that red steadied itself at a price far short of that to sociation may beconsidered trained markamen, towns of England. The proposal, so far as ticate. Hy this means you are able to get so
The SURVEYOR GENEBAL mid the vote re Brooker. None of the competitora rowed in good By the legislation of the countries farming the Latin which it was predicted it would decline. Li and in the event of the landing of an enemy OB wo are aware, has not you nesumod definite
BWATE, bas tot yot nesumod definite offloor--I do not mean a captain, I refer to a first
ferred to work for the provision of a water say form. forms the standard of value for the whole the island they would constitute a valuable form, but it is one well worthy of considered and proosed on your voyage. As ply to certain new houses to be built above the They therefore recommend that the chief of Asia, which, with its expanding trade, accession to the ranks of the defending forces. tion. The gas supply, like the water supply detained, not as in our case a fortnight, but for posed were a small tank and a distributing pipe.
the FOR HEAT Guos pailed by European non- the law atands at present the ship may be level of the Pokfulam conduit. The works pro-
Commissioned Officers and ren of any Regi- nommercial nations of the world, such as the will require constantly increased supply. Some organization would of course be re- ought to be in the bands of the community months. Very often there is no mate holding
ment or Corps in Garrison, or by European No provision had been made in the Estimate for United States, Germany, and the States Chine, it is known, would be a roady ber- quired, but the simpler the botter, as it itself, and ant be a motopoly of a Company British cortificate hore, they are all employed, the works, and on this ground the sapplementary
Members of the Police Force; the busts to be forming the Latin Trias, abould in the rower, but the ventesilver, and in view of the would have referance only, to a temporary whose maly object, in big dividends. The Gas and the omsiquemen is a very serions purniury thes
is
vote was requested.
approved by the Committee. Time allowed- first place be consulted a-to-their read lote coures of events she has hitherto abject emerganey. All the assistance auch - Company pag8-123 per cent on its capital loss and inden vedience. It is a vase that xoay
for oare; foar boats must start for two prizes distance one mile, entrance, 31; first prize, Deas to join with the United Kingdomed to contract a loan repayable in gold, while sociations would be likely to ask from the The colony sould borrow all the money it happen any day to any OWROTS by agents, The CHAIRMAN said the next vote was one of
$15; second, $5. in a conference, at which fudia and capitalists working ou a gold brais have been Government would be the provision of wants at 4 per cent, and supply itself with and a reading any of the British colonies which may unwilling to lend on a condition of reparment ranges. The Hongkong Association is allow gas at a much more moderate rate than is desire to notend should be represented, with in silver. There would now be little risk to ed the use of one of the naval ranges, but charged by the Company. a view to arrive, if possible, at a ammon either party, whether the loan ware express provides its wa targeta. With the ne agreement. The ratio to be fixed, is
ng; ed in gold or silver, if, as we suppose, the ereasing number of members and the moro gested, should be left with other matter of two metals in relation to each other bare frequent practices the question will noon detail for further discussics and settlement again arrived at a state of equilibrium. arise whether it should not have s ̈range en- between the parties. If the battle of the
tirely under its own control, standards cannot be said to have resulted in
decisive victory old
relative value of two in wackets
a decisive victory for either side it most, we think, be admitted that the Salance of ed. Tantage is very much in favour of bi-metal-
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The transfer of Mr. Saxow to Montevideo
MITED. 1888.
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have had this matter in my wind for some time,
and reading the Bill ever I see this is
Bill read a second time.
The Council adjourned sine die.
FINANCE-COMMITTEE.--
Vote passed.
$5,30 as additional vote for building extension. very action whide refers to the matter the The gmster portion of very to this sum was necessary. for unforeseen works and services for Mountain reason. I have anggested the words "for such i romanneration as is in the opinion of the Harbour Lodge and Government House.
The SURVEYOR-GEERAL mid the works Master fair and reasonable." is that there might be were also of an unforeseen nature, and woro not one mon only, who was in a position to take lo
ake ita were also of
provided for in the Estimates
" Priz, "Brokers (up; three benza to start or to race, pen to say one who had never won a seulling ruos in China or Japan.
G. Bramwell
M. Frodorioks
Frt. Brooker
1
2
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1
Royal Artillery's Ubique Koyal Enginger's Canibridge... Royal Artillery's Gunner
A
tested and best rowed, race of the day. The start
This was without doubt the most closely cou
was perfect, the whole of the men geiting amy well together. The erew of the Cambridge ware
post and he might therefore ask such termos sa The vote was passed, and the Committee ad- the frst to show in front, the Guneer snd-Ubique-
a man
koeping very dose behind, and on a level with much other. In this order the crew were kept for about half a mile, the whole of the competi tors doing their utmost. At the half mile. The Ubiqua's crew slacked, and it was thought that they were finished with. The men in the Gunner then closed with the unbridge, and for over 100 yards the rowing was level botwaan these boats. At the 4-mile the Unique, much- to the surprise of everybody, began creeping up again, and encouraged by the cars of their
.......
would-be almost prohibitive, and therefore I A Handbook of Colloquial Japanese. By BASI would suggest that it be laid before the Harbour HALL CHAMBERLAIN, Profomor of Japanese gater who would fix reasonable sum. I apolo- and Philology in the Imperial University of gise, if I have brought this matter forward with A meeting of the Finance Committee was held Japan. London: The Imperial University of gater who would be laid before the Harbour journed." Japan. London: TRUDNER AND CO. Tokyo: out giving the necessary notice, but it seemed to after the Council meeting on the 17th inst. The THE EAXUDANAHA GIZA, Shanghai, Hong me da wo were altoring Section 16, it was the Colonial Treurer presided. liew. The report is not one on which the made such progress in popular favour as its
koog, Yokohama: KELLY & WALSH, LI most opportais time for considering the matter. The CHAIRMAN said that the vote recommend Government is likely to take immediate no-advocates would no doubt like to sec. The
Hi EXCELLENCY-What guarantee bave weed was one of 31,500 being the balance of a rote tion, but it cannot fail to do much towards picture of a federated empire sketched by leaves the office of Minister Resident and tion of enabling students of the Tapanasa lan-
WITH the above work a great step in the direo for the validity of these foreign certificates P passed in 1887 for $9,600 for the extension of educating public opinion on the subject and Lord HOSEBERY, Lord Harr, and the Conaal-General in Biam vacant. The pust gasge to acquire a good knowledge of it has boes Germany or any maritime country are not any pendud
Hoa. B. LAYION-I take it that. France or cattle markets, of which 38,000 had bean or preparing the way for astion in the future, The Bi-metallio League, by the success to
other Federationists is attractive, hut no is one which is becoming every day of mare made. Of standard works in the same line that more likely to give these certi Bates to incapable The SURVEYOR GENERAL desired to explain Buccess her Federata Lord Enkelcbod by in the practical scheme to reproduces it la reality importance. The extension of the Brisiah of Mr. Satow, formerly Secretary of the British persone any more than it is done in the lease to the Committee that this was not a comrades, who filled a lannou following them, their views have commanded in the has yet been advanced. As the Times point-protectorate over the states of the Malay Legation
has yet bona advanced. As the Times point-protectorate over the states of the Malay Legation at Tokyo, is, perhaps, the only unt of a man holding a British certificate. Ivato hut a pavote of a balance of $9,600 which they gradually overhauled their two rivals Commission, will now be better equipped ed out in a reount article on the subject, the peninsula has brought as close to the Stimes which for correctness, choice of idioms and gen cannot say for certain, but I presume the But we passed leat year. It so happened that The three boots, in line again, kept to carry on the agitation is the country. It Imperia Federation League bas done frontier, and various questions will last under review. Mr. Batow's book, however, al- any foreign certiaeste. I have no objection; I expended, but it was impossible to spend the change. The Gunner and Cambridge drew off is not improbable that within the next fempesia excellence can be at all compared to the book hour. Mastor has power to test the validity of the year overtook the work and only $8,000 was this position for 100 yards with very little is not improbable that within the next few and is doing excellent service to the ut accessity arise with daun which will re-under years another International conference on the State, not only by impressing upon the pab. quire an able man to conduct them to a hand that was the introduction of Japanese that affect wore added to the clause, so that the which was now asked.
pob-qctory
Hang though excellent of its kind, had unp draw back, think perhaps to would be wise, il-something to balance without a fresh ennotton from Cornell again, but the Ubique margot to be denied, and currency question will be told, sad ze may lie mind, too often indisposed to take large tisfactory issue. The relations between characters, which endasted on the student au Harbour Mastor should have power to sea that
epurcing in a gamo manner headed the race two then expect to see Great Britain me à vist
mind, too often indig pop the pabesity arise with will almost tal excelentness, choice of idios only unt be any murs than it is as to incapable
The Committee having approved of the vote, hundred yards from home. The Gangar, then very different position from that she took up from disintegration the Empire, the splendid though the colonising fever in France has benefit by the work. That this in my pases understand that then halding a certificate from
views, the supreme importance of preserving France and Bingo also want watching, for al-amout of extra labour if he was at all to the certificate is what purports to be. I cannot adjourned.
hanled off and in the fight between the two ru on the last occasion.
maining craws the placky oareraen in the Ubique, fabric built up in the Empire, the ple Franes and fabric built up by the genius and the exori subsided for the time being, it is not long has a depressing effect upon a stndant who caly the French Government is likely to be
VICTORIA BEGATIA, 1988.
who deserve great credit for the performance, ficer of the groutest of Englishmen, Scotch-minica robames for the aggrandisement of the wishes to acquire a knowledge of the colloquial competent person any more than a man withs
ware first on a level with the flagship, men, and Irishman, but still mure, perhaps, French Indo-Chins pespensions at the ex.lagungo cenot,to doubted, and Mr. Chamber British certificats. I wish to bring the matter
"AMERICAN Cap," presented by the Americau THE POSITION OF SILVER.
The coala has, in his present work, so acessfully to the notios of the Attorney-General.
FIRST DAY, 13th December. by keeping the subject clear, which is seldom pense of Siam were in progress. The conabolished this stambling block that a study of
community: for four-ours; distance, one mile; possible in these days, from the pontamina. struction of railways in the country is now the Japanese language should now, with his book sir, to the bon member for mentioning this was started on Thursday when the first day's pro The ATTORNEY-GENERAL--I am indebted, The regatta of the Victoria Recreation Club
entrance, $70.
Lak."First, While the heavy fall in the gold price of ton of party strife. The Federationists in under consideration, and should the decision a guide, prose almost as vagy a task-making matter. It is very desirable that any point gramme, with one exception, that of the yachting
Station No White and Black. silver was in progress the prediction the clude amongst their number men of all poll be in favour of the new means of ammunion allowances for the idiomatis peonliarities of the requiring amendment should be brought before race, was gone through. The P & 0. lighter
Bew, J. Little the dollar would reach 2s. 6d. was frequently tical parties, but it is significant that the tin a great extension of trade may be expect-Japanse toarne-an the study of any other the Council and discussed while the Bill is bo Katie was utilized for the occafon ne a flagship made. At present there seems happily no leaders, on both sides either bold alouť oried, which means the growth of foreign inter-modern langusge
fore us. There is not the slightest hurry to pass and anchored of Kowloon peint formed both prospect of the prediction being fulfilled. The openly express their unbelief in the ove ests. For all these reasons it is enimily There is one feature of Mr. Chamberlain's this Bill, sad it is intended to afford particular the winning port, and the rendeavour abste
op decline was accosted some mont be ago and the ment. Mr. GLADSTONE has shown to tym donirable at a strong and able man st weld bank which atrites as a aminantly practical, portunity from time to time for wash anggestions throughout the day visitors missing the after Lendeboy since has been slightly upwards.pathy with the views so ardently cepassed he appoincul as British Minisler. Whaler and that is the terinar equivalents of the as these to be incorporated in the principal theron the chance of the races. During the after
Whale to ge Bandtorship of Mr. Morag, on the Possibly the anticipations of the parport of by his kenobman, Lard, RossBERY, hit Mr. CHAZONZE ALABASTER would be disse the countrustion of the sentenos appears in into Commitine, and instead of proceeding was hip, and tifin and refreshments were provid whit. dispanse test translated into English exactly Bill. What I would anggest is that we now noop the Band of the 58th Regiment played,
wh under the conductorship. the Currency Commission's report and, dar-Lord SALISBURY is stated in a recent Aus posed to exchange the case of his Consulate Japanese By a strict adherence to the rules let the matter stand over and all head try teszes. Dorsbjoe std Hing Kea. Pa
flat I will com Lagrhip, ing the last few weeks, the report itself, tralian telegram to bare ridiculed the at Canton for the more serious responsibi- laid down for study a student of ordinary intelis annicate with my hon. friend time in that drizzling rain, wul murky cold atmosphere may have had notonthing to do with this imides. In another talegrama distinguished lity of the Ministry at Hangkok, and, genes will, by the aid of this interlinear mothed, needment he anggota or as introdured were athered in with the early morning, and proved steadiness. We this, however, there ou-louker of our national affaira, Mr. J. Rus-it is reason for believing that silver bas SELL LOWELL,
be added, for the worry soon got so familiar with the peonliarities of the dirsotion can be framed so as to be introdured were ushered in with the early morning, and reached its natural Inrel in respect of gold ter to London, is stated to have extended the exercise of the Cocalar jurisdic his Raglish tangisa in comprehensive manner now and then other anggestions may be broughties, however, decided to let the races proseed, sail LOWRTZ, the late Auverican Minis and annoyanes which of late bae si construction of the Japanese sentence that he into the Bill, and we can then proceed with it on when at eight piolook several smart showers of Regatta would be postponed. The authori have extended the exercise of the Consular jurisdic will have surmounted the tiffonity of uttering a future day. It is very probie that between rain fell, it was thought by everybody that under existing dircumstances, and tast.vio pressed the opinion that Imperial Indera- tion over British subjee's in Sim, we are not and to gemale Japanese spirit Besides, the forward by other lent Euctuations in the relative values are not tion was
a dream, but bat nevertheless aware, but we think it would be impossible book it on every page tudded with explanatory The motion for going into Committee was accordingly at 12 o'clock, in perhaps the dreariest Jikely to be repented, in the absence of further the cohesion of the English speaking Roes to Had a better man for the post Mr. zotes, so that almost everything he said, which then passed and the Bill was left in Committes, weather imaginable, the eventea wore started, extraordinary circumstaugen affecting the would decide the destinies of the world." ALASASIE in the heat of the British otherwise a tesober would have to be employed THE POWER OF POLICE MAGININATES” currency, such for inator as the closing of While we would welcome any workabile Consuls In China,abe is almost to explain........... the Indian mint, which is very improbable, scheme of federation, we must confess that the rentor, and the long connection of cal and a preotical one. The theoretical igram. is his The volume consists of two parts, a theoreti- the adoption of a Hanst Alabastre
gold currenty for India, or at present the movement appears somewhat late brother Mr. HENST ALABASTLE with matical) one is arranged in
matical) one is arranged in mot a practical man-roading of this Hill great discoveries of either the one metal or purposeleen. There is indeed much to be Siam ebould make him a pervond grata stor, and contains so much interesting informa the other. With the adoption of bi-metal-said in favour of the view that unity of the Bangkok. Ha huu always done a great deal tion, that the student will soon forget he sa Jisu fuelastiene from the latter cause would different parts of the Empire is more likely for every community be bas served, and be, actually ploughing through subjects which, in be obvicted, and there would be go induce to be preserved by the present, ebylic system if any one, might be expasted to re estab- other books of a similar kind, are generally very
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AMENDMENT BILL The AORNEY GENERAL moved the second
The COLONIAL TREASURER Bonded. Bill read a second time.
The Cornall went lato Committee on the Bill. Op Section 4, which provides that the power
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