BÔNGKONG LEGISLATIVE CON NOIL.
A mögling " of "the Legislativo- Commeil, war held on the 27th fast Theen wire prosent-
Bon. F. FLEMING, CM.G.
Hon. W. M. DEANE, C.M.G. Asting Colonial Storetary,
H. J. MOREOve, Acting Attorney General.
Asting
Hon II. E. WOURHOOSE, C.M.G., Colonial IranAN TƏY
Hou. S. BROWN, Surveyır-General. Hen N. MITCHELL-INNER, Acting
trar-General..
MAIL SUPPLEMENT TO THR "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS," OCTOBER 30rx, 1800.
HIS EXOELLENOT-IM.“
The preponderling interessa
therefore no moonnection with the Pill be provide sobe the feeling of the public at large when L. but don't quite so that there is any report son farther copal eyes in default of repayment of repes of coositlerabln válna én us, but any that our We have had "gent bus mag peasions for the widowe and childrón.
say that any improper application of this in-up by the Finage Committes, that is, ary report west of disbursements by the new mominamy...
In the statement of accounts the expenses of onions are de by so printly, citu magribed over two years and a half-or at least we have paid Hia HXCELLENCE may pay that if it is crash of pay would be viewed with very great rs on the matter thin wae seus to them, it promran oporations and of the eatablishment at Panjom squints for river enrrange will be for it and here we have anlaission dadley
put give the infor- gret. In-Rooting down these Estimates which Mon, Ho Kit 1 has the ton Chairs Onlay Mass have been so divized as to who or coming mich let red it rate uplated, if possible that there is no tin with working Applin metion tha hori, mare bar na asked for it will be wo are now considering so hastily, and in which has already reported to your Excellency the re-for neost of the latter of $17,801.37. To this has to be fo hut a parehaser for this bassot. I used In a later dated 5th January, 1999. Mr. Bake H EXCELLENCY TRE ACTIND GOVERNOR, given, and the Bill can do refurred Jó tite Com you mentioned to us wo should find the in-1sofiation that was passed, you move the adon.about $18,00) the value of machinery and plant to able to report the payment of the sams duo uk briefly the fols which, after a year of solid parv
odded, though not yet entered la accesata, nam of souredly rapoad this wgrit we font at not being save"-1-haya, now the plasare te cógniñuažo in witle in the meantime, which would prevent creases marked by the letter a in the margin, if
tion of the report, but all the Chairmar did was be taken over, and in rolinbursora ont of thoas amonnla the postponement for two or three wosks, which I understood you areepily-e I would eather regret. Lansmach as the hon. The CRATERMA-The era is place to report raroally the decision of the Committastore agreed by the London Company that we should by the London Company. We base coras to the gross in bringing both Punjom anti
receive 08,000 Verograd to say that this claim onolusion that it would-be-fanpradent to comDas propertius from the vague condition of member appears to iske an interest in this ques against the increase with reference to the The Conncil is mai supposed to know what has not yet been paid by reason of fundal daaroon in plicato ts position by taking legal progedings know propouts to the first stogos, nể working the Palung miscketos which our boat la dependent | for the moment, but it will en veseliinis. Loudon mines, now give as definite knowledge of Wifio tion, if he desirou it should be referred in Secretary of State's dupateh No. 110 of the 19th been donn until rife report has heen wont- special committee rather than the standing Immu 1890. That, therefore, is the authority - The ACTING ATTORNEY-GRS CRAI-1 under. Fat resouros i London, hut we are promines sabe ny first duty to os-operate with Mr. Ewart resources and cisticos promise of fature anc
evely settlemont end some dirixton wil continas to to bringing about the tent and carliest selfie in both gold and tin mining operations." I st Committee I shall be happy to hear hia. 1. fer the difference between the amount put down stood the Chairman had reporte airy, however, mention that though it is rufor fer 1891 and that for 1800. Therefore it The ACTING COLONIAL ASCRETART-I did the arusy offort, to obtain it thần hơnpng will be of this business We hare nutharizal the you again të öompare that with wint": 300, Fagbrid to a Standing Committee any member bas follows as a matter of course that where the not move the adoption of the report. I leave shortly he represented a the in Londer hy the $100,000 in shares of 1 fully paint ap of the Bechor ays to-day. Further on he says, Th
nrrival thero in - Drossber of Is W. 11. -Bro tie, | Panjom Pahang Gold Company to be listed in | wost luxul which fetvorms the main line of ret the right to attend that Committee and make letter does not appast na inoresso has been given that to some ona elsa,
Hon. J. J. Keswick-I beg to move the (Chadema) to assist an. Ewart their other zupres the names of John Jomart und W. C. Bendia, by bus in a bath of 10 Foot passed aleres. | what observations he likea
Hon. J. J. KESWICK-1 a obliged for
sont vn, and that be it will to further strengthen which course, instead of having grip to Leaor. entirely through and along quarts of your explanation. Now, Lbelieve it is poterious, aloption of the report:
ed by the simulkancone: reture to England of Hr. J. i connectim with the Harbour Master's depart The ACTING COLONIAL TRASURER-I think Ahto Boll, a mort the trees, who has been a etamp duty of £1,500 will be saved, also the assaying up to one suce and anore uf gebl ment especially, that there is very great dissatis- the report ought to be in writing.
epending some in-athe in Patining.
admotage will be gained of the voting powe par ton, while to a stroke were mi The Actwa, ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I Hà. |
Meanwhile it is satisfactory to know that funds being in the bands of your representatives of a rich few poll being nature,” Rofa- faction in connection with the new scale of pay.
dareinod it was take us being in writing to save have bon sent to the mines for erre: t requirements With regard to these stares we many remind you ring to anooling hanya,This slight
n the Jalis look, where the work is on heing under the sanditions of allotment we are allowed velogiment under ground bus proved what wan time.
Bis EXCELLENCY- rather a ridiculous riad on at the expanse of the new company, nail the re
in avery roamon te hape that much will now be gun. dispose of 20,000 three month after comple-unly indicated on tinuro nely, the cor sort of proceeding
tinged with ronowod energy. Necessary additions tion of the purebase and 20000 during ovary Lianons asut tausio natura of the vast guita Hoa. P- Gyni—I think, your Excellency, is the pumps, to leal with the groent increase of subsequent three mouth. These were certain aring formation, which will be found hereofit the best thing you can do is to adjourntor, have less ortored by Mr. Father, and hofors quest funs ushed at the last meeting and remarks lost 20 fost zhiokasse. nul is treable močvir (Lang ktor),
long the lower lozete, will be agaixí nocnosillo, fross HIS EXCELLENCY-Bar If we adjourn so are which it is expeeled that the char-seing of os fatomado with regard to Mr. Banhernd his manage las continuously on the hill tops, mar a mile
by digonverod i Bogu prodowe material for some
mont of one fairs and of the special ditios for Country." "Compare that with what he w doing ng work.
resurse of gold.
which be was sent to London Thinio rimarks now; Referring to the last orusbing, Our sprations at Suglio. Das beyond thes of we consider wore unjust and unleserved. Our says "The fiuces are of most importen exploretera not having shown poflable results in the Tondon conuities first sypiantel aliogalher |tol" Lee show but a net yield of de shape of catpot of Tm-ors from the deposits as far failed in bringing our properties into notice 43 dwts of gold bullion is extracted from opsiet up, the current outlay tan ben reduced in
Hon. F. Rr
Boa. C. P. CRATER,
1. J. J. KHWICK,
Ho Ho KAL,
Hon TL WMUTERSAB.
vilm
The motion was thra put'ami onrried: ---
THE APPROĘRIATION BILL 1891. The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY—I her to more theocond reading of the appropriation Mr. F. A. HASRLAND, Auting Clerk of Cou-Bill. 1. Your Exocilener's mianto on the sub-and also in other departments, and I am very jost of this Bill was mad at the last meeting of axlous the Government should afford some Couro, therefore all the material facts in con-explanation of the causes of emplatat and hection with it are before the Council and anywhether the grounds on which an increase of further information it is desired should be given pay is disallowed are good and sufficient, will be given when the Bill is iù Commitles, - The CRATEMAN-Do you gut it in the form
FINANCIAL MINUTE,
A toasoil minuto recommending the Council to roles sum of $190, as a gratuity to the widow
• of Br. Arthur Wagnert late Assistant Marine Seviyor and Assistant Superintendent nud-En- gua of the Fire Brigade, in consideration of ber husband's serion, was laid on the table and
·referred to the Finance Committea -----
papers on tho subject, be referred to the
Chamber of Commerce for their observations was pageed the voter vocomúiopčeů.
agreed to by His Excellepsy, and the Council
Hon
NOTICES OF MOTION.
T. II. WHITBURAD“ gavo notice but at the neck meeting he would more the following rogolution cam
'H
Colupy on account of the low for Ba
The ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER Seconded. The Bill was rend a veovad time.)
of motion P
to vote. barge wams of money and cozamit the thorough investigation should be mado sad
that every one should get a slight share. The pidic will be bettor plan, xfthe approving so annual increase of $15,000, to givp If necesary A
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Hon. J. J. KESWICK-Yee. I beg to move, The ActiFa OLONIAL SECRETALY-I have that the Government will lay on the table in list
Hoa PRYIR-I don't like the Estimates now to move, wir, that this Bill-be referred-to- thus vilcers who have not received an increase THE PROPOSED ERDUCTION OF POSTAOE. tha Firanno Camillee with the Ekliamtes.
under-the now soals of pay and at the same time; being hurried." I kurandandy objaotul la il. The Autras COLONIAL SECRETARY last on
Ron. C. P. CHATER (who had just entered) to the reasons if those afficers are not satialed.
HIS EXCELLENCY--Nother do I, but we have 'the table flesopark of the last meeting of Wo—I sm borry I was not present when - the
Hon Ho KAI--I bag to scootiñ the resolutiva jother work, Finnries Coungitlan, The recommendation that hon. member oppo-ita put his question with and I do so because I believe Injustice has benn The ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL-Indeiromion, and it is proposed for los tacere with anyone, and after much delay, for which the tos of era which costs only $3.79 to trval. the path of the Scoretary of State on the regard to the Eabinetes. Even if I had been done to curtata members of certain departments, stood the report was made verbally so that it fine to work borent enjom, to proponting Mr. Becher won by an meins to blame, he had This orn was a-test, sample of over 100 fér
only, at the autimated, out of at more than $1,000 to take the matter ap single handed and wanaker straight ont of the west. level. -16 wer proposed resetion of postage, with
the I do not suppose I could have spoken ou and I think that k ta be regretter since the might be remired and acted upon at ines, 1. Benhor raturbed from London so Sing-market remainal what it was when we feel or deed the way to the averaga of 7 data, poz
wwwth.
thorized by us to do a Hales Palang considerable ifred with barren rock which m Real, he put it in the form of a joustinn, public has agreed that thapsy of the Civil Servies order that there should he no loss of time. But now, 88 wo are on the Estimatss, I inny should be increased. I am sure the public willa EXCELLENCE÷But as marked bepare in an middle of Fair, and has no boun to the pak, and I need hardly say that I am antiruly not grudge, Aince it has gone ze far, the fight fors, no reportga ba acted anlees it is adopted. wines of which bo na nato fall inspection. To ratiged to soad Mr. Bocher home he would have ton; further, it roperonted rim balk of ine remained wrocal wecke at Ponjom making the neos.ndasier task and the result of his no grado vein stuff ools wiiant any appreci of the onion of the ban, member opporitaires le be given to tho who are anffar The ACTING ATTORNEY-GENCRAL-Its adopary arrangeminate in alteration of the car and gofuntions would never have ten criticised. Jable contribution of the richer (Hon. T. D. Whitehoad) that we are calleil upon ing from some sort of injustice. I thinktion has now been moved.
programme of operatione contingent on the transfeer. Becher obtained the best terms he could infensored but not farther exploiteil. Y paru- HIS EXCELLENCY--Dos any one second it! of the Inlia 21look, "afice which he visited Sughi thevircumstances. These forms were placed me that the army of 7 det ondervstani tha, Colony to further large suma wishent the lost
Hoo. 1. RIRIE-I shall be very happy to and fospect all the wicklage at the chefare you and approved by you before, we au- actest contents, as the sample assayed was sil
He has now come to Hongkong and presented his information. We love a list of public works
second it
report, copy of which you repaye DIT. Bechor thorized their acceptance. So far as the roupassed through the Best of sieves and it could Thuss the overument lay upon tho tablo a complots given an long that if you look at the total it in
His Exce£TENDY-The standing orders re- now ranging the Penjam Pahang & this Com. payment of the money due is concerned Mr. cnly be by eldest if a nugget were found in and detailed statement showing :---
1.-The total ampaut in dollaza-y-ceived by thraenengh, to frighten anybody in the Colony, but for thousands:more to make. avéry ons antified gaire every report to-be-signot by the Cher (pany's proporties įsicily waserangement by which Bochor cannot in fairns be held in any way saying." Thess are Mr. Bacher's practical
an closely arsmining it, so I have done, it may | The CHAINMAN-În reply to tho. hạn, mem- wsn or in his absence by the senior member. (A) they will bare the contined busfit of his sorriere ecountable.
Essays from over 100 tons. Compare the remišt. 4. bira," "I lingo no authority to make szy oficial long pause bere eased.) Well, this is a motion with an ndean terms division of his cemuneration. - Mr. LeGo-Mi, Chairman and pontlines. ; with the rendis we get hêm two yenTS, KỀU KH tatat dounub of interest paid, principal be easily undertoon why
Mr. W. G. Brodie having resigned his seat at the and rata to bi moutioned, on the loan sonually TS EXCELLENCY--fam mrry to interrupt statement, but I am quite prepared to adopt omsider of vary considerabla importance and
it become necessary to about some one în ble stead.
diffonit to hear the remarks made by the Chair-par from then obtain ble barenly to be multiplink June Inat, or any mere convenient dats of this year, hon, member a short time ago, it was gated venient to them. The first is that I am perfectly tion of this motion to stand over until the next t th of borrowing until now, e la rika but in answer to the question put by the one of two courses, whichever is most on 1 think the best pizh will be for the considera Banita recequsuce of his departure from the Colony, 1 y farsay that I fond in arvadingly wards, Parther on ho says Ang small profil Under Article 15 of the Articles of Association, Nr man so that I must confue my oumeals to the by greatly increasing the quantities handled 40 The total means of sommission paid to the that the Bill we see now consilerine does not prepared as we go on though the different eting. The vason why I make these obserWe. Wollen and Mr. David Gillies robies from the report and balance-ale et as presented. The accomplish eneially high results and can- Crow Agents or othere in oonneetion with Cas loan.;
Board, hal offer themselves for re-letion. -Thù jutul amount of chargeszedvertising.and refer to extraordinary expenditura bat simply departments to inform the hon. menters in asyvations is that in regard to those afflcerswan Tho' annetal · Accinats have been andited by matter, is the London company-the" Baby "I elusion Mr. Becher says "I Amy first poiul, and to̟ my mind a 'vory series on fostitute an actual porcentage of profit on ospital." all others facial and paid in respect of the loan.
le ordinary expenditatéo The Estimates an ease they desire whether or not the inervan save not received a frase af ney there might stern. E Hanson nad 1 gall, who are eligibin Parjood. I would not war what the Chairman seminaria my decided opinion that you have The profit or foam la exchange on exah of the doubtedly deal with extraordinary expandilure, bean refused and if so the grounds of euch. reasons whics it might be difficult to lay befoe re-election- Amounts of the foun requid annually.
but the Appropriation Bill only deals with oral or I am prepared to agree to the adjoara-Jere the Council, and I think myself the subject
said about il, but it seems that we have received there'ns good a prospect of developing exten- dinary expenditure.
tent of the Committee in order that the Legis-is one the Government ought very carefully to
| about £5.000 from it. According to the agressive and rish gold mines as either mineur or stive Council may resume, and the malteranensider: On the lane n it it may soon stra
nout they were to pay all the working expenses mining adventurer can wish for." Where is then be considered by the Council. But ample enough, but when you come to consider
from a certain date, and since then we have the rich got mine promised such as "eity. perfectly proparod at the present moment to the question, that crasons perhaps of a
Lapent quite £6,000, but renaived nothing from minor or mining adventurer could wish for P give the hon, meubers any information about more or less contidential nature should be
180/00 to them. Who is reponsible for that lachas (Anchor) Mr. Bucher shakes his head. any offles they may desire.. I may statu that latt bafore the Council is an emission that
To molinery and plut, tract 5968.50 for the falliment of the promise? hevursi-Isstil the hops or prospect of DBA,"
what individual What security sve you M. BECHERI did not my a rich gold mine. as the hon. members have observed, a great should not be made in a hurry. I think it would any applications have been made for inpress he wir for the bon member to make this me
,000.00ing to the report we are promised an early Mr. FRASER Smeru-What I have read to of pay, but the writers of these applications aption at the next meeting and so give the Govern
settlement, and your dienotors will continue you gentleman, was Mr Beobar in Jannary, 189 paar not to have studied the terms of the Seora ment time to consider whether" all the worrus-
1793.07 to every effort to obtain it." I am certain twenty-one months ago; the repart I hold in my poudares, which sonst be more or less condden-
302.55 that the directors wil: endesrone to do so, bat. kaud is Ar Beclor of to-day. After promising tial te n coay of this kind, should or should not
178.76 I wish to get hold of some responsible person. to give us a working wipe in six months he now bo published.
2,395.95 Then I came to Mr. Becker's report. Ho saya saya. "It appears to me therefore that the proent
*289107
is perhaps the greatest misfortune this stage of untry on a new period of prospecting 8.550.93 uninoky wine (Fall) lins ever entered that lase soglingaritent as one of distinct Evsu
290.59 at the critical moment of our, roaching this imsition. at whip this parant company should 2,040.60 portat ataga of development unfavourable finna-pass from all proteusions of netual mining to a cial circumstance u mbiyad to humper île pre ) position of simple extate ownership." After 90,000.00
traxe. Elgbtain months ago I informed you all that has keen siil about the primperts and 1ING.00
Tues that powerful pumping machinery would be thereonay went on working we are now 3.541.31 necessary to continus iiuing to any depth, and to develop into the happy condition of estate 2,109.19 when' after unavoidable delay the much neeled owners--owner of an setate worth nothing. 2209.37 miningpixat arrival at Penjom, it was The Chairman made a remark that he did
310.50 / placed. ns it
wore in Chaneory. whero think Mr. Becher was to blame with FOR it still remains in consegnares of the contin regard to the transaction in London as to the 404ation of the anino nufortunato-circumstances." Company. I am extremely doubtful whether. 6060 Why have we not got the pumps put up, if the saph a ripany exists. Up to the present wo 200.10 mino-if there do such a thing as a mina there have ever heard, who are the members of the.
&-The rate per cout, por sanam the loan cort Annually the tale to include interest com mision, wit other charges from dads of burrow- ing up to the most convenient date of this year.
The mounts to be stated in Pounds Sterling su wall as in dollars, wise tits rate or rates of or
Hon. C. P. Crate-I was not present, when the hon. momber pub his question, but I read the notice be gave, and I would have liked to have, expressed myself to the stock that we should ootainly requica. more informatu to enable us to a thun votes.
change at whieli esok conversion has been made. Hon. P. H. WHITEHEAD also gave notice of the following twotion for.tko uext meuling -
That the Canacil postpozo consideration of the limeton for Sri For Public Warka Eriserdinary No. 2 on the Abstent listin so far sa roguris the following Timbers ander flanc bencfog-the matter stopped for the fine being 11, 11, 1, 16:18, 21, 21, 23, 34, 24. 35. 3 and 27.hon, motuber Hop, T. H. Whitebant; bas also until Gavernaertly on the table badeland con pleistatoments of the proposed mucks showing what giran notice that he will make a motion in sport is to be tone in each ensu nad she easity far the to this matter and when he does so of course it works, together with Palirantes and plats, reliding will be quite open to any hou. member le make a
definite atatement of that intentions with reference atatement he may desire, and I may say it is to Drainage and Waler-works, so that tho Council as the Public cay tons procisely what it is they wish, as it must be the wish of every ons, Connell Arakke tasango and for whist mrposes that all matters connected with public works the song to be voted ta to be good. Furthur,abanid be inquired into must fully, that tbs Government lay on the table & copy cf the Despatch and Statement sontta Lord Kalaford in reply to his Dorpate of 18th April hat, sisu a Fresh raport from the Surveyor Geroral as to what
MOTER he can now reasonably undertake to do during the ensuing year, and alač a ropa:t detailing tho Fabile Works to which the Colony is already setual It commit.
PUBLIC WORKS AND THE ESTIMATES.
Hon, T. 11. WRITERRAD-Pursuant to natios
1-bag to ask the following questions
Will the Government ing on the table, before
To
W0. BROUIS,
Chairman.
Hongkong, 21st Octable, 1680,
1st Octones, 1889, TO 31ST MARCH, 100, ALAMET. set of astres
-buildings at Punjoni aru, Xomautan Tastian.humneh Maude.
To stunde banach Ferrie
To storklunch Sin Yam.. To lighters
te atang till plant
'En gwo mill plank .. ..
Fe water whool.
Samants Tutor
The Acrise, COLONIAL SECRETA rie-To iustments and tools at Prijone and lo more, afe, that this question be postponed to this day wood.
To furniture atelica'
The ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAT. seconded. Carriel.
To forniters nd mines and Funghia Dea To Hongkong d Shanghai Bank, fxed
To what Pokaz agerwy ...........
3.
2,500,00 9,000,00
HI EXCELLENCT-The an meiner is quite right in saying he would not have had an opportunity of making a speech or a quistion The question was put and answered and theretary of State's despatch. The Seastary of But l State's despateb, which is the basis of the whole of this matter, lays down the grounds on which may application is to be cosidered, and warkare reaved number of applications that are as proanly distilowed by that deepstah. As I said before, I am acquainted with all these yes, and we cops to any particular oflow in this list as to which any hon. member wishes to know why the increase was okailored I will be very happy to give him the huformation. Prastically the information is given by the stance of the letter against their names in the Estimantes, the reasons |boing given in the Secretary of State's despatch. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Conseil then resolved itself into Finance However, am in the hands of the Committee. If Committen, His Bonanny retiring suit the they prefer to have referrod te a Committee of Celonini Beuretary taking the chair.
the whole Council I am prepared to assent lu The CHAIRMAN said The fret matter before list, or if they prefer to go on in Finance-Com- as in the Supplementary Appropriation Bill, mittoo I am prepared to give any explanation mind the amount of work now before the To Panjura Pabaig Gold Comeary, (Limited) 17801.27 why stop working? Why boycott your own Beard. What is the stains of his Company P 1889. As you are aware, all these sums har hay-desire. I must also add that whatever-us Conncil in constion with the Estimates To baltion Mook account
and the different matione vere op To 1998 stock - already been roted; it is therefore a worse now is not final; tliers is uoibing to prevent the fate of whick nabies has been given, it matter of form that the Bill is brought before any member of the Civil Servica, who could would be as well to hara ng much time as pos
The question that the Bül be referred in the Finaner Committee was then put and carried. CONSIDERATION OF THE ESTIMATES IN THE
you. "I beg to move that it bé approved..
I beg to move that this item stand part of th
Bill.
The COLONIAL TREASUESH secondeti. Carried.
himself aggrieved, sonding to the Socrotary of
THE SQUATTERS' ORDINANCE, This Bill was considered in Committee. Tw elan stood over and the remainder were passed. THE COMPANIE AMORANDA OF ASSOCIATION
HILL.
This Bill Ars siad in Committer and reported without amendment.
SPIGMENMEN
To Madag Pahang Concession Company To dry dabbo
Biorismenom qu To accounts receivable, nýl je spolupans To geild on kaved produced by tribate minoras To cash at mi To petty rash.
a & Cu., Londən....
To opiar a uİKO
To James Mag***) His ExestaNCY-I think, bearing info plank cutting
Balance
MABILISES.
prosdeding with the estimate for 1891, the bary Board's letter of the 11th August, 1990, 400- talibag natin momsaditions au thé subject of
The ACTING COLONIAL TERASUREE seconded. State his view of the matter; and in one or two silk, and if we only sit at three o'clock, as the the
Wand Binago Works?
Carried, tl furarunt, buforo proceding, with
Cas we have already told members of the sondage now so very short, it gives us very little The autistes for 1991, lavy upon the table detailed The USAIRNA-The next matter is the Apvice that if they are dissatisfied their memorials tires, and thecufore I suggest that if we would fy oupil... and completo statements of the pcposed works not propriation Bill, 1891. Ta Grab it in the will be attached to the despatch covering the meet at half-past two it would be an advantage. By Sams & Do already angolianod by the Legislative Council to.
Besides the bursions now on the orders, & Bank- By Malay Paninaola Prospealing Crimpuny obarges on account of the public dob1, 886,527. Estimates. gother with plana Buð saumates in detail including
Hou, P. CHATER-After the remarks of uptry Bill u other Bills of importance will by Hongkong and Shanghal Haja, account
No. 2... a completa statement of the now drainage weheimë sad of the arrangements proposed by Government
the sunler nnofficial, masher, who sister he has be laid before us for, sonsideration. Of course By accounts payable for carrying it uulpromptly and offactively
ast hat time to go over the Estimates, I think I am always ready to hear avy observations. Te Aonse COLONIAL SECRETARY-Your
the better course would be to adjourn their con- the unofficial man bere may have to malce as to the days or bours of sitting, because I know thuy Excellency in reply to the hou wouber T-Lave The CHAKANAN The liten is Persions, sideration to the next meeting
nava other taties to attend to, and therefore I to state that the Appropriation Bill, wish It $51,840, I may mention that them has appear
a desirons of consulting their wishes is propound to read a second time-to-day, denlaantly been rather a large increase as compared
Hon-T. IT. WHITEHEAD-I would suggest only with the medinary expenditure of the Co with last year, but it has arisen in this way, louy and not with the extraordinary expenditure Oz preparing the Estimates found no provision
we might have a extra day. to which the questions of the hun. member apres modo nuder the head of prusions for the loss pear in "rofe" It is therefore nanessary toile Colony has asustained from the depreciation defer consideration of such porticue of the Es of wlver, and therefore I have provided this year, timates as are dealt with in the Bill. The late you will see in the Estimates, a certain count ter of the Sanitary Board of the 11th August to make up the difference in the rate of robouza. will be laid on the table at the nort renting. The ACTING ATTORNET-GENERALSÓ (bal The reporte by the Hon. Mr. Chadwick-laid on |the $4,840 that is put down?
1h fable on the 3016 May last contained very
The CHAIRMANY+B The item was approved.
...
Hon T. H. WHTEREZU ÁBoosded. · The CHAIRMAN-I-do not think it would be vory interesting or desirable that all those ap Houtious and the grounds of their refusal should
printed, which is what it would come to. Hon. T. H. WHITEHEAD-The grievances are ob so many, are they?
The HAIRMAN NG I think they are not Yery many
Hon. T H. WEITEHEAD-Then it would not take so long to go into it?
Tho CHAIRMAN-No, I could do it in two minutes vorbally.
His BICALLENCY-TAFA 18 many exten days you like as far as I en concerned. What would be the most convenient, day to the official members in addition to the ordinary day? The ion of the Estimates lepeuds to a great extent on the motions of which notice has brou given to-day and therefore I think per- hops tla bow plon-would be to sit at half-past full information as to the water and drainage
two, on Monday next instead of three and in
worka Ile kon member has not, copies of
Hon. T. H. WHITENSAD-Would it not hate meantime the bon mese will perhaps The CHAIRMAN-The next item is 50-70
be able to consult the other hon. membeça those reports they will be supplied to him, It for the Geveraue and Legislature. With gufe better to refer it to a special committee P will not be noɛsible to by on the table ali the eneo to this I have to'xtate ihut- the difference the interests of the officese concerned, that you other day will be couvan'est be Tery. The CHAMAN--I think it would be morrie and we may then he able side what details in contrection with these works, but when in regard to the salary of the Governor and up- the matter is considered either by the Finance tertainment allowance and so on is made by shoul luit my verbal explanation and then Committee or the Public Works Committes no authority of a patch from diy Secretary of you could advise them whether they should doubt the Sorry-General will be able to State. There is also an addition (cousequence for to the Secretary of State or not. afford the hon..menaber every information.
THE SUPPLEMENTARY APPEOYÉLATION
EL, 1889.
This Bill was read a second time and referred
to the Finance Committee,"
THE DANGEROUS GOODS & BERNIMENT.
ORDINANCE.
This Bill was read a third time and passed. THE POLICE FORCE CONSOLIDATION AMERUNEN? BILL.
This Bill was read a third time and prosed.
THE FENRIAN FUND BILL.
†
Hon. J. J. KIGE-Did I understand the beren. T. H: Whitebond) to second-
of the Clark of Councils, who used formerly to have a department to himself, having born trashon Cercet to this Gloverpor`s establish out.
The item was approved.
the proposal of the hon. member on my right
Hon. C. P. Chator!?
Hon. T. H. WHITEHEAD-Yes. Hon. Ho KaĮ ring to order. There is a
The CHAIRMAN-The dext itepe is a sum of! $35,318 for the Colonial Seerolazy'sestablishment.
The ACING ATTORNEY-GENERAL With remotion properly proposed and arconded before
ferance to thix I find the Chief Clerk gets
| $3,240 and $1,295 as Clerk of Councils.
The CHAIEMAN~~Why ?
"THE ACTINT ATTORNEY-GENERAL-Rése
it is put down here, "Holds the offre of Clerk
The ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL-On the of Council” ordern of the day No 7 standa sa "Committee;
the mosting.
The CHAIRMAN insa then there has boo, an amendment proposed,
Hon. J. J. KESWICK-What is tho amund. mant
The Chairman-That the house adjourn...
The CHAIEMAN—We happens to hold it, but it Iten. J. J. KESWICK-Aud the original pro-
Th CHAIRMAN-But it does not fallow the
T CHAIRMAN--Your dwa
Hoz. J. J. KESWICK-1 did not understant
glad if the Council cald at ad hall-parro
No opposition baisg offered to His Excellency's suggesting the Council adjourned unul Monday next at half-pand two
THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHIR DUA SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
Dr.
To balance from laat seconut
To mining explomtion... $8,055.57 4,206.30
To prospecting
To salaries and wezen. Baropeng
and native breitzers
To ronde and brilgva....... To sanying expM3:8 - ........... To staw ill working. To dam sod water suply
To transport, machinery, & storse To saw mill working.
To Punjoin ulos exe
To nulou
Te Hotel sud Hospital exparece, To AllWARDE
1.14R SE
16.55 mins It Loodus could not pay you For Ford who are the promotors who are the responsible 267,211.6 still as largely interested as the Tondon Oma persona connoted with it? what have we gat. P. pay. Why not proceed with the work for what are we likely to get ? what guarantees are $60739100 which you got the pampu out? That is there for aily compensation? It seems to me an a practical question and requires prac-extraordinary thing that there is nothing What right had Mr. $ticul gusver.Mouwbile it is satisfactory in the report about it. 5505,750,000 1,752,39
to know." Anys the report. Cant, funds boce Becher in making a contract on our behalf to brepent to the mines for current require a bogas Company, or if not a bogue Compray monds en bàs Julis block, where the work is cone not in a position to pay over flea contract 25,718.81 now being carried on at the expense of the money? 11 Mr. Beghor is not to dlanus, some 180.00 new 'ompany, and there is revy russon tone is to blame, and is the directors like to take hope that much will now be sontinued with the blaron day are welcome to do We are $67.734.60
ronowed energy. Necessary additions to the bow told is the report that we shall share the ex- pamperal with the recent increase of hours of waagstent with the men Company. $water, have been ordered, by Mr. Becher, and Thai is as far as we have got. We arg 223,783.63 before loag. the lower levels will be" again told that we are to be allowed to alw
accessible, frein wuiole it is exprotil that the tin expenses of misnagomant, Wilh this" ("on- richer veias of ore lated discovered will moon pany which no oua basurd anything shoul preduce material for noine returns of gold" far. Now, I think wo may give Mr. Laughter) think that that paragraph speaks Bécher a rest. You will remember, gentla- for itself. "Prodnos material for som romen, that your ago I asked a question of the tarzs of gold after six your experience present Chairman with roforens to the condi
Necessary aditions to pups ? Wini tions under which this portion of the property are they sekera? or boiler tubes? I don't had been disposed of, to tho so onlled "Baby know.
Mr. Mr. Beeler returned from London Puujom" Company, and I remember to Singapore"-no doubl" and is now untag-Brodie and Mr. Cuiter gave us full explanations ug the Fajem Pahang and this Company's which we opted to sad substantial propertisu jointly-narrangement by whink they elatemouts and on doubt Mr. Bradin and Mr. will have the continued benefit of his services later were ball fally vongiured at the` Lizam with an advantageous division of his remanor that everything was tras and world, so happen, Lion." Now, at the last moning I took be bat unfortunately things hava gens wrong and opportunity of asking tan Chairman if Mr. nothing nuferineately that was promised has as Becher was not bound solely to this Company, yet been raulised. I hiveno doubt Mr. Brodie was -----25,315.30 and the Chairman said that he believed that he quite justified in making 'the best of a bad bar- 8319.65 wax. Tulio asked what his remunerating vas, rain and in covering over the wounded Company and was folt. £1,500 a year. "Now I prodius as best he could, and holding out” hopes tā” us. may be allowed to ack gehat proportion of that When wo kal hal Mr. Brodie and Mr. Becher amonat the new Coupmy wil Imar? I thiols down there to Inak at rejetters, this opinion of 3,109.17 TA entitind to ask that question?
Tha \'RATRMAN-Certainly.
6.916.01
720.97
471.05
214.87 173.241
63.3 109.16
1,495.59 as1-10 929.07
207.20
To geral expensed
3,174.92
To atha written off...
155 postal vorvien..... .....
25.08 37:53
•10.00
To depreciation on old ages
written off...maana" contin
232.04
15160
To disbursemenja st.Sunchie Doa -To unlanec-stperbis over, prosipla
team ipinah Sin Fun.........$2,008,85
192.33
1.34.00
To Pyrites whipmont-
To audiers' fees
To expeúnen inanca Matala
To entering orpen 558
To travelling EXTORBAN.
To head offos rent and expepras. 2,119.00 200.89 The fifth annual general meeting of the staro-To stationery holders of this abose Company was held on the To comision
Ta legal expenses
1,001.00 Shr4,52 707.01 7th inst. at noon in the Chamber of Commerce is exchange room, City Hall. There were present-Mr. | Ta izumace
60.39 W. G. Brodis (Chairman) Hog. C. P. Cute, Messrs. D. Gillies, E. L Wyddio Directors); HM. Becher (General Manager); Geo. Holices,
A. E. Guukhin
J. Saruna, C đa Tra, F.
Ge
on the talitled, an Ordinance to iden not fellow as a necessity that he always willin proval for us regulate in Pennion Fund The ACTING LETTOKŃKI-GEÑORAS-Tien
J. Barras, A.. G. Remedios, W. Moro, B. By proton stores muld“ Allen, B. 8. Judah, B. Fraser Smith, J. F. C. By profit on opiam old for widows and obstren of Eublic Offers brings up the pay of the olles to 84,530, whe of the elody" At the last mooting the is more than that of the Assistant Colonial the hou. member to move it as an amendment. da Rosa, M. M. đa Roza, P. F. Daver, E. Jones By proveeda sale tie
The CHAIRMAN-Ipso facto a motion for ad Hughes, N. J. Robinson, A. S hon, metabor as my right (Bon. P. Ityria) Secretary,
By gold Hooton ............ said bo would more thint this Ordiusace be re-
journment is an agendwer:1. ferred to a Special-Committes. There is no two of caspra held by the same man.
Hon. C. P. CHATER Then parhaps it would. Dodwell, M. G. Farine, H. E-Pol- By interest be better to take a division on the motion of the lock, St. John Hancock, J. Sampeon. By gotown rest... THE ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL-They are
R. Lyall, C. H. Bogge. J. Lembke, F. Bapy, line, meniber on my left (Hon J. J. Kenrick). B. Jarov, F. H. Hobnie. J. Mater. 3. Jane at prenons.
The Acrise COLONIAL TREASURES-By and then I will more the adjonvament. shum P
The ACTING ATTORNST GENERAL-1 gador. E. It. Gere-Hooth, A. F. Snares, A.. Cohen. stand the Chairmen is able to give verbally the A Lind, S. A. Joseph, G. 3. Potts, J. des Remedies. A. F. Milka, R. Adam W. M. B.
objection, sir, to that, but under rule 41 of the Standing Orders if this Ordinans were referred
Hon. T. WHITEHEAD-I beg to give notice of a questión in montretion with this. Bill.
Balance
two such experjenead paranas.carried conciction to this Company sad saany, lost thair Kiltis all iu plusing faith in statements which have never bona fulfilled. Before proceeding farther I would ask if that E5,900 has ever been paid?
The CharaMAN-NO.
Mr. FRASH SMITH-Asa malter if fact theu the Panjom Co. has not carried out its contrast with this company P.,
The OBAIRMAN—Thoy haro paid £5,000). Mr. Smeru-That was bargain money. The CHAIRMAN Yes.
Mr. Ledar- do not propose to tackle the ligares and accounts. I leave theas to sme one ise. I have not been brought up that way. Mr. FRASER SMITH-Mr. Clancy and gentlemen, I have spokan se frequently at the WELL IS meetings of this Company that it is with a good
deal of diffidence, ocnaidering what we have be $234,951.20 us that I get up tonguin address you.
-Assuming that the Directors of this Company- 1. the boucurable gentleneü seated at the table her fore us-are responsible for, this thing (the re- 2.164.20
090.20 port), In view of the various reports that, bare 21.00 been issmed during the past six years Iranast 2,5:2.48 but compliment them on their onurage in fusing
67.00 the shareholders of this Company publicly. The Mr FRASER S said if this sum had not 370,000
must, I think, have an amount of angrenen been paid, the directors' report did not definite 207,11.61
samout of courage and confidence in theicly state the exact position of affair.
The CпbIRMAN-I seemne to me it does. $274,031.25 past actions #hioli Faw, men could fairly elim
Mr. FRASER STH-Then why not. klok them out
The CRAIRMAN-We may do that some day if they don't come up to the 10ark.
to one of the Standing Committees, the Law Comitise for instance, after the report of that
to possess, to come before us to-day at pre- Mr. PRABRE SMITH-Items to me it does" Committee, if it was unanimous, we world not The CHAIRMAN By Mr. Seth.
E. D. EL
senting such documents as these to the share-nothing of the kind. It promises an early A. O'D. GOURDIE Borstay. be obliged to go through the Bill again in The ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER--But information why the applications in certain cases Arthur, R. M. Talbot, G. D. Sout, II. 0.
holders of the Panjom Company, and bolare Init settlement; that may mean ten years hones. Hongkong, 21st October, 180 Committee, unless there is an objection on the at the present moment, the acting appointments have been refused. I think, perhaps, it would be James, A. G. Morris, J. A. Carvalho, 4. P. da
dawu I think that, in avery fow words. I nau coq- The CHAIDMAN-Wo war astusily promised part of sonia member, whørsan. If it is referred dowry disfànol.
better to hear that explanation before we 8° Lests, U. Wils, W. H. Gaskell, J. B. yearly meeting I was abant in Singapors of
The CHAIRMAN ▲t the date of our last half. | vinço directors and shareholders both that there an sarly settlement.. Special Committee. we will have to go into The CHAIRMAN-Ys. In this department factor. After we base timed that had. meses Gomes, F. W. Terrey, J. S Perty, L. fordel, basiaass of the Company, having just retarded not too harsher words Lily the previous the agent of this Company, who made a bargain
Mr. PRASER Suru-Don't you think thats is a very great deal of room for serions complaint Committee nguin on the Bill and it is a dion you will also notice a new offour, a reference mich so consider it vessary to require any H. J. Seott, W: Judah, N. Nolan, J. Coxon, thither from Pabnog, hence I had. forwarded speaker, I found diffoul in bearing the Chair which sont up the value of the shares in Six- for this Connell whether it should be referred tooler. He was formerly the chief olork in the thing further. Would the bon, member who ape ial Committee or the Law Committee. I Audit Office and he has been transforced to the the lion he content with that for the Tourig T. Arnoid, G. T. Watson H. Rabarilo do thair rupart and in the Chateman's reference that he made to partoin share should be held responsible? It is currently ru 8. J. Danby, John Andrew, D. K. Grinth. W. to the Directora the information which a man's retuarks but I did catch, at the end, a gapore and elsewhere. don't you think he move that instead of a Special Committee it Cokmial Seorstary's Offca. There is a question resort? referred to the Law Committer
s to whether he should receive an increxAZ Bİ Hon. J. J, KRWICK-I would prefer tant Cotowall, C. A. Tomes, W. Liggo, A, O'D
address on that occasion. Our report, which | bolders-who, at the last meetings, wok upon ported on very good anthority that very few han now been before you for the leat Enw days, is themselves to make some remarks with res shares" wöra subscribed for. Hon PR-I did mention a Spasial Com the rate of 35 percent, or 20 per cant, which it the motion as I made it should be put to the Courdin (Berotary, &c.
The following is the directors' reporļ mittee, but after the explanation of the Alluray is proposed to refer to the Secretary of Stalo meeting.
The CHAIRMAN ----That is 0. General I think it would on as well to ruber it to Then I may gbserve with reference to the Pras The CHAIRMAN-I have to move an ame The directors have now the plaintro to lay batang based on the latest information brought to us pret to Becher, the Company's rangor
Mr. FRASER SMITH-Then why enter into a the Law Committee. Any member of Cornell ed Cadets that according to the dispatch whichment to the motion and that is, that this you the songant for the half yun sarking Set March,raight from the mines by our General Manager. I was one of those shareholders, and I remember
Fam, from whình it will be seen that the expanfiturn, Mr. Booker, who is present to-day and whose distinctly stating that, if I were in enter, I wonki contract with a Company which cannot carry An attend the meatings of the standing Com has been laid before this Conseil the Passed Committee do new adjourn had that the working account was $35.817.99 at Panlow and faller raport to un is alan in your hands. We propose that he be instantly dismissed from the cut its vestraete.
You would wat do sob s mitte oond the motion,
Cadote reprice $1,500 and the Cadets $1,500, Legislative Council be reformed so that this $8.54baf Sungai Tran
baye sodenpoured to set forth clearly the position Company's service--and after cur experience thing yourself in your own interest. hat the Cadets also rooive quarters. The roquestion may be considered in Council nad The Gates rearesent the seat of exploratory und of affairs and trust that it is understood by you, since then I son prepared to mors that propos. The CHAIBHAN-That would not be realised ault in that it is almost better to be a Endot the.. rat in Courmillasa.
mining work done during think puriad, chiefy on the bat I shall be glad to supplement our statements taon at this mating (Applause). I have road his until the Company was on the market. Tay Hre BXCELLENT 1am-mid-you-art-athara Paised Cadets. I think but is a useall fact that The ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER Roudni, square miles repxining to sit. Pojer, compro by, explanation on my points which may be report within the fast half-hour; and I think it whole thing was put before the star-bokiors at Ists to give notion of gasstions new, but if it has a ban overlaked, and it will ha bright voting for it and are against. The dating, wit be understood that a double motive was in regret that this position in not more satisfactory, lion as i maining ungineer and as the pacager of
The Suezdment on being, put was lost, fotenaire review of his
thought to require furler olucidation We would have been as wall for Alr. Becher's repushe Lion and they then accepted ît. report handed to you herewith.
Mr. PRAAD SMiru how your pardon, they immediate connection with this Bill I should like before the notice of the Secretary of State.
But oven to hear what you have to any..
The AONG COLONIAL TREASURER Registrar-Geuses did not vote.
view in carrying out this west important work, inbat it is better to know the feas state than form this Company. If he had never written z liant scepted the conditions stated by yoɛ. Hoo, T. H: WHITER GAD-Will the Govora.does a reference clerk mean?
The original motion was then pat and earried evitably involting considerable exponen-Bratly; be any indeluite or exaggerated impramions of the it. Anything more inconsistent or maceshamelces the directes have shown that they could not
Į øktend over the greater sro of our concessioan tha meat lay on the table a statement showing bow The CHAIRMAN-He is the man whakap them conta
We from the paid servant of public Company I hare look over their noses. In the report of 1688 the Superannuation Fond which existed in the recorda ga do who has been on leave and The CHAIRMAN-I now mere that the Com-nowledge of their mineral resources which had alue of such mining proporties a
hitherto been adjust extirely confined, to the grainos leave not at any time been nuls to say that are gaver read, and I say that uusitatingly. On there was a referens 1s a steam launch the Colony previous and up to 1957 was disposed of, matters of that kind. Hojas kind of dictiounsymitton report to the Legislative Coudell inoladef in the 21-wide blook" "Istoly disposed of-and was ang definite aurae of great richnery in the 30th May, 1848, Mr Becher presontec a rupert Siwwym, which it a stated was expected to what was the total amount to credit of the fand Hon. T. H. WarTERS-The iwiromsa ofi
Hon CP CHATER--] beg to move that the moondly, to zelain our minima over the entire ama by our salon and Mr. Becher's conclusiour bare to this Company, which Lhold in my hand nok pruvez poresent conium of corgnuo to the Com. at the time of te soppression. why and by whow salaries comes in the Estimates for 18917 consideration of the Estimates be adjourned to planing outs dives to petimi to demand froth to satisfied as that though we pomoss, gold Lo that report he says, referring to the reports; pany, whereas six months after that the axpenses order was it pot an end to, and how much of the The CHAN-Yes; wherever there is the next moeling.
Pahang Government tire longest possible extension of and tin deposits of wide ertent they sts will of Mr. Haughton and the late Mr. Tenniso over receipts on the harsh were $2,610. You see, Fund was repaid to tas subsoribuye of it?
| the prospectus period of our luise, which mạn phunt The AcTING COLONIAL TREASURER-I_88+ THIS EXCELLENCY→d don't think all these nota showing the anthority for the ingressa
should have bad to colinquish all unarlasted ground.. and that to continue: carrying an expensive better opportunity, perhaps, than my predwork aimpluwatter, strongly objent to thareport and taken pince. After that the Council will, ad-In hou direntices the object has been enccessfully mining operations over shot arone, or to sink sere in examining the deposits at Punjou, and I agents. Latrongly object to Mr. Benhar being. Journ, which will mean that the, ounaidaration sceclined, sur whilst we now have a good foow deep shafts with a view of searching for the have had the assistance of tre good practical allowed to not for us. I strongly object to the of the Estimates in Finance Committee will also leg of various parts of betis concessions, which workabio parts of these deposita is n lask which winers, and I may now toll you that we sto all. Company being carried on in the way it has boar
were labels blanke on our maps, the alrestore have the be adjourned.
great, satisfaction of faring, obtained for you the wa now realive is put our soops or that of thras convinced of the gausias xistan and for years past. The efforts of the directors bare three weeks before the Bill could go on at all. Hon. P. RiniaI bave only had these Easi-|
The notion was then put and carried.
Beespace that your exclusive titles thereto will any single Mining Company. We are, however, favourable, prospects of that first essential of e len auperficial, perfunctory, and useless The It would be a very long-adjournment of a game-mades in my possession a day or two.
Chairman throw into my face, when I asked the ramziv pndisputed for another period of 5 years on the of opinion that with other sub-companies to take gold infun the Iodo. He wrote that in tion which I hats already intimated is intim The CHAIRMAN—I am very sorry. · They were A message was then sent to: 1is Excellency, payment of a moderate yearly tax.
up smaller areas and developereral mines the 1888. Here is the report issued last wosk question ata prarions meeting, whother [expected 'stely conuested with the question of the estim.gisen to you a week ago.
who Feturned, and the Council rethod
Although anch uppseting work in naturally mure chanows of making rich discoveries such a hi-look on this picture and on that, and aw that they could work 200 square miles of manorative in Rueff. reasonable expenditure in this ales. The motion that has been made, how “Ini Bon. F RYRI-They worn laid on the table,
The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY-- have disation mast always be regarded a money well been done at Raub are by no means remote. the change I make us coment. A little country. Iver did. Its said they were that this Bill be referred to oan of the Stand: but we are not in the habit of carling the to report to Your Excellency that the Financo werk in the improvement of such propecies ne tires: Our plans for the immediate future, as so forth further on the saga-hoping that I have going to wall in small allotments. What have ing Committees, As I mentioned to the don; things about ourselves, and they were only sent Cominittes having commenced to consider the and though we have to far been unfortunate in the in the Report, are to squfige our operations to rear" recognition of the disadvantages under they done? They have done nothing. They member a minata ago, it is too late after a 'ma to may w-day or two ugo..
Estimates in connection with the Appropriation intrusio value of renaita obteaed, there is reason to prospecting only, at an expenditure of not more which my Erst term of cnagement caninensed bare issued misleading reports holding out tion has been proposed and to give The CHAIRMAN Noties was given & fort. Bill for 1891 the hon number on my left (Hon hope that we may strike richer raund any day on the than $3,400 per month. The work of deep min- I am happy to say that the first difficulties apestations here and elsewhere. Now the shares notice of a question reforring, to that waiter sight age and at the last meeting they were. J. Keswick) moved the following romlation: many discoveries in course of further examination, ing will nevertheless, as yon kaore be dandoned are now surmennted, sad I shall on by retro are worlk $3 per share whereis hundrede were
During the Lys geam in view, it may At the same time I was very anzione to hear Inið on the table.
"Will the Government lay on the labie a si bo expected that Pihang will receive the further by the Ponjoin Company at the Jalis mine, in fed must that I require to my hand and ready bought, and legitimately too, for $30 and more any observations the lan, member hid to inak» Hon. T. H. WHITEHEA-I think a Samot of these offers who have not received an inattention which the exploitation of its mineral wealth whisk, with the decided improvement in the to complete the task I have undertaken, amely, believing in the good faith of the directors anci, on a matter which, though not iuimediately, we Committee should be appointed to consider the crease under the new seade of pay and at the am deve, and, on the revival of the interest which has appearance of the quarts vins in the'110 ft 8 level, to jonka a going concern, argil mine, and I aires the bona fides of the Company. Now, the are to a certain extent, dealing with. Notwith forasse 1 believe certain grievances exist time state the grounds of rofumi in the case of Red during a period of conical depression.. should we have great bepes of shortly seeing corre rely trust, a profitable mins of Punjom within Company is worthless and that is due to a standing the grestian of the hon. member I am and i think they should be looked into by the those officers who are not satindled." That heitel bo naistel by the abuse of cons at Fox. Bending improvement in the output of their the space of the next half your Thiawasenedin great ex ert to the mismanagement on the part
jøm itself or in the neighbouring mince, it will bo soED bound to put the motion to the Connell, but if macficial as well as the affisial memobors, ing book wanded was put to the mating and that those gren; Holds for mining satezgries possess millings, which will mean a good value for their May 188now it is October 1800, and we have of the directors and I do not hesitate to say sq. the hon, member wishes to bring forward any Hon. J. J. KESWICK-It had been my inton-ngreo to, and the bon. mensher (Hm. C. P. an intrinsic value which may not at prasnt he shares and the enhancement of valve in our re-what-going concern?" "a real, mina fi) (Applause). motion in opposition to that I will be very tion before the Council adjourned to ask a quis. Chater) now suggests that the further disena. rscopulsed.
maining property. The tin ore sent to Sings (Laughtor) No; anjost admission that Mr. Leon while agresing with the pre happy to put his motion es sa amendment. tion is reference to this matter whether the sion of the Estimates should be adjourned for a frost miming aperitious to an extensivo, Beale but into in por last report, was of a lower quality Land applausi. "It is needless to say, with him quite in regard to the directors. They It is proposed by your directóim not to initiata say, pore trom Sungei Dus, which was referred the whole thing is a feand, and ad ost," visus spankar in the wain, said he did not agree The ACTING COLONIAL. SECRETARY—The | Governwool would lay on the table a list of the week.
continue the work of prospecting in the stelot souse than the market anoopta tharn ★Supempnuation Fund to which the ben, mem- officers who have not received an increase And HIS EXCELLENCI understand some, deol at this turu, usled by Mr. Bucher in his report after making ermination and tests, ands that to the atlier portion of your proparty, the reports he gave them out now proposal tuy Mr. Becher, din, dist. my endeavours shall be directed were misled by their engineer by believing in the ber referred is a matter wholly distinct from they are not satißed the grounds on which-ion-has-beer-come to in Finapos Committed, | With this view our staff at the mines has been re- the object of this Bill, which is to provide for they make complaint. Judging from what in list the Council is not supposed to know what groot to a minimum, emo bering transferred thoir with-a-cortalu” apparatus it can be brought tin mines of Sunghet Dus. The tie should make an adjournment till after fiflu. the widows and orphans of Civil Servants. The statai in the public Press and from what is tar transpired until the report, han besa sant services to the Pojan Pelang Gold Company, and up to a comparatively high quality and industry na prosequted by thousands of Chines? Mr. Bicane-Gentlemen, if there is to be an Supernonnation Food was to provide persions publicly stated by individuals it is more than up. Therefore if the Connell now” resumes, from setinātas walch have been prepared w AS we are informed that the Saulting Works in the Straits cannot be called mining proper, adjournment now, I will not dotain you long! for the officers themselves, and therefore wüm prokabin that considerable hurtship may have if any hom member wishes to make a mo ourway to carry out the proposed Programs AT AN'LL
penditure of about Kuu at Fanjom and $1,000 at Singapore are erecting such machinery at pre; and it is a one of good business sangacent If you will look at these rasps you will be able to the passing system was established in 1862 the been done to a werber of very doserring officers tion that may affect proceedings in the Flane Hanghis Dps por amnth, whinhwa shall be abis to sant, when we hope they will be able to deal with to assure success where the tin is so well known see what work has been done on the property Superscoustion Fund ceased to exist. It has of this Loverstaunt, and I am satisfied. I only Committee I presage he is stilarty to do so, meet for a month without alig upon you for 16. The Six Yus ateam sivax launch has been to exist in rich deposits as it is in Pabang," daring the two and a half years things are
lettera against the salary it refers to a margin cood the motion that are now report what hayaps, and an the pronturo expiry of which we only what we may ord variable prospects Woods on the Company's property-"I: hast atheroforo, what ignoransa was displayed on an
Bulan be indefinitely postponed. If the HOD. T. II. WRITESEAD-Will the Convit hob. member, grie notice of that question have the opportunity of going into the increase at the post meating it would be a of salaries Tátor on f Tertaight from to-day before fie could ask it and
The CHAIRMAN-No; now is the time.
THE COUNCIL EINUMKĖ.
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