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Mr. H. W. Looker is now Houbrusy Boere-
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Mr. N. LAZARUS,
The port of Tagbilaran, Bohol, in the Philip Deculial-Chutiais, of Lentoa and Calorite, may pinos was declared open to trade sa the 23d
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The United Siatos comrzistion to tho Phily- pises is to increased by an addition of
seral Taho E. Wright, of Memphis.
The Fugger Bridge over the Porek ziver wan opened on the fist instaut
At the Indian Pablo Fund meeting al Penzug Fir Alexander Sveltenham announced that the Federated States bud wubdgribed towards the Indian Famine Faud RABDU
ΟΙ abscriptions to the Indian Face Feud ini Singaporo, un lies Uùn 35,065 sinen fram the Gurmar comuuuity. The Frough Conant bas
ld to the Pued, 2 sa also lost gouerits ald to the Pued,
The total of 33701 in the first list of
Two oldest in the harbont have been report Thursday a man full off a exege boat and the to the poles within the last two days. Us body is not yet hoon recovered. In the other M. Leon Greatgers has been oficially appoint. onses juuk was upset and man drawund, the Conani for Belgium at Singapore, and he rest of those on board being resend by anothor ins taken over charge of the Consulate from M.junk which happened to be in the vicinity. do Braud.
The Belilios Reformatory at Chansoway Bay is to be opened by His bicolloney the Governored all .. on Mouday box, the pros
It appears that Kwong Yu Fin, the Chinese The scootials of the Football Shield Semi-reformor who was inveigled to Canton, is now Finals and Final have eo audited and this is Macho, his native place. He roasted bulance of $168.31 has been handed over by the Canlan at night, having at a feast reunired s warning from some of a Hongkong trios that he had better get away as soon as possible, Hongkong untball Club to the Shield Fund,
fro took the but std went to Macao."
BROS, BATURDAY, MARUH Sitr, 100. HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE
COUNDLE BON 2016 March, 1909. His EXCELLEY the Goya (Sir Henry Blake C.M.GJ.
His ExodiENCY Major roused asccions CM. (Cemstiling the 'roups)
Hon. F. H. MAY, C.M.G. (Acting Colonial Hen W. Etton GOODMAN (Altorney Gen Secretary
eral):
Hou. A Monson (Polonial Treasurer), Hon. R. D. Deagge (Dieyster of Public Works).
Hon. C. P: Chart, CMG., Hen. I. Ho KA
Hon. THWAITERHADA
Hon; Wet A Tux
Hoa. A. W. BREWIN Hon. H. C NICHOLLS,
vila.
MINUTES.
and legitimate manner to have to pay to theed of the apediaturant of auch Commition, and Government a monthly fee of $100 for the pri- I have aminted this Commitlog la report ce vilege of trading in this Colony, sad this so hequreliaauf kelaring of subalianta clara all the harder on them if one lake into account not bolgre consulare. You will see the mattar: that when the new provisions of thin Bill come alfondly sams before the Committee, and into operation it will anal! un them much curtain horde of departments and certain Chi tons of time and a great deal of extes troubleness has been consired lessra. E. M. Gray, and innonvenience. It is perfectly right and D Gillas and R. Shewan liar boy nominated proper that we should regalate most orrsfully as a Cemialliae, uit Lant sure their speziet the dailing in dro-arms and ammunition in ment will give satisfaction. Hongkong, but to impose si simost prohibitive The mosting then concluded. Boozes fee for that purpose is in my opinion unjust and unnecessary
Flo Hoa. T. H. WHITEN AD The Loo of $1,200 in rilisutons, and it is quationsbile he ther they make that aitonat of profit, I think to foos mentioned by the hon. momber aro very reasonable.
You are doubtless aware that thó, ines (of Ahja Institution gris moobid, "and indeed, given practical effect to in the capital of our glarisan, Empire, whiab is now striving in this country. in the case of Iraola and justiga, not only for Bur own bible, but for ult popla,co- gardless of nationality,
Tho obikiran of your colony are doubti
which many of thin havu kith and kiu văini aro taking part, and these little ones I know all what to holp
engole watebing e presion of the tune, in
Of course youme poolda mau lucids fore thomoles want title they would be forgive the bed. I, tar my own part, appeal to nil the Ellos aud Margs here for their shillings to- wards an Ethel Mary bil
FINANCE COMMITTEE...
A would suggest that they out do so by ŋubs. meeting of the Finaus Commitia wasoribing towards a bed in the ubora muntioned quired, and this could be soffanted in 1930 thon hold, the Ion, F, IL May, OMG, pre-hospital For this purpos £50 would be ra siding. B
The first item was Finnans Minute No. 3 in subsoriptions of ous shilling ach. By the which the Governor rodommended the Council method a large ar for the work is puni The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY-I beg rote the sum of $26,189 to defray during and by your advocaay of the sun, the work to state that the fuss the boa, member bas pro- the carrout year the sitcrease in antaries of will doubllose be seistal to coraplolá suocess. rosod would not anything like cover the cost of Government Ocials santioned in the Sorca watching over this trade. The trade in an ex-tary of State's deraish No. 23 of the Sik Doc, Mr. 1. F.JOHNSFox (Acting Clark of Countremely large one, and if any hencet man knows 1890.109999628
The Ho T. 11WHI said he wild anything about it, he can testify that it is also to
This begiad it the Chairtaan would road the Lelegram A very large extent an illicit trade. Government has stealy to protect its own trade sent to the Serotary of Stato in acnadolion out. The hon. member will remember that but it has international, obligations to carry with this vols. there has been a state of war in a neighbouring poleny for a very long time, and we know per- Featly well when the arms to carry on that war same from, and ha.may have know of some of the trouble the oflains of this port have boon pat to, I nay, sir, the legitimate trada in arms is a large clar de enn woll affort to pay this fas. If there are dealers who live on illicit trade in arms who cauLot pay this foe, then it will be a very good thing for this colony if they cease to exist.
The Hon. Dr. Ho Kai-Do you any that the trade in arms is fluit?
This flatters for consideration in the minuts from the Governor regummoading this volo of $26,189 to defray during the surrent year the ice in salaries of Government Ofleials santioned in the Secretary of State's Desinfo No. 30 of 3h Doumbo, 1899.
nerohr OFFINANCE COMMITPAUL,
The Acting CODE STOREFALY-I beg bring up, tlp report of the insuge Com mittes No. 4, and to tore its simplion.
The COLONIAL TACIE coudest and it was carried
aptain C. Ottley, K.N., who has been appnatal Naval Attaché to 1.1.'s Legation
The Band of the Hongkong Tegiment will Tokyo, arrive at Yokohama on the 26th inst by the Cuelic, accompanied by Mrs. Obhley play at the Lengkong Hotel this orening from inst ho now. Attaches arrival, says The 8 pau. to 9.30 pm. Phe following is tho preto IRECTORY| Jaman Corallo, is wel, timed, in view of thugramme
suproaching grand minconvics of the Japa McQueen's Guaph" ....... Williams Kling Overture "Le Chemin de la loiro'
Koyin fot.
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fivan Selection Fantovelodies from old Open" Kapoy Polka "Fs of the air
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FIFANCR MINUTE The ACTING COLONIAL SACENTARY-Ibig to iny cr las table Linco Mineto No 13 and to more that it be referral to the Finaces Committee,
The COLONIAL CEASURI Conded and it was agreed.
The Hon. C.PCHATE the lines of following question Will the Honorrible the Rogietrar. Gonscal form the Council whethe
WINDELLT HOUSES,
BERETARY-YO,
The ACTING COLONIAL it is to a very large extent.
The Hon. Dr. Ho Kat-Wo must not kill legitimate trade by imposing a hardship upen thono doniers who are trying to carry on their business in a preper way, and they cannot as
ibly in a legitimate way make any substaiutint, license fee.
I think I lava sait subjent to recoin the seheran to your markers, who on bo, z The CHAIRMAN:rend it as foliowy "A the proud to think, lett to derina wags and man regnest of the Uuoihoial Manibars of Consil upcording to their own idoad. I know this votes of salaries 'postponed it was unanimonly appeal will not be in vain, and the UN DELO agros to request a Committed to investigate united efforts of the young woekers will be all other applications for increase and to report fully appreciated by the brass fellows we will ba wounded during the wit, and who I kenga theresa for your consideration
Tho Han, WALKABAD-Aut Lin Soare deoply touched by any kindness front lo
olikiroa. croiary of State's reply?
JO CHALKMAN-I jo not think I'mni at It could be arranged, that ploiograple of borly La.cond the ply from the Salary the bod provided bo prostred a small grek, of State The road of the wežumurication to sud mlained by the young peoply as a dialing: thu Boscary of Stated that a Committee ha memorial of the noble work they buljod ka beo. authorised to be appointed to investigate perform the salurios of subordinate officials
The Hon. T. WarEHEAD-May I ask what "auberlinuta plicials" us?
The CHAIRMAN Subordinate officiāli
MONUMENTAL SCULPTORS. rival hero yesterday, was turned out at Epozia can manufacturer is lasing gallon oppertainitips; the Ros. T. . Whitokes,.1 bag. 1o. ssh te rolt if they have to pay sneh, a henry" atod from the ingtiry, thoir cusu kaying bĉon nuy other banaal son er yine anillos y
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The Italian cruiser Civio Alberto, which ar In 185. Els is zeel with twelve & in. quick. firing gans, six 47 in.; two 20 in., ton fo., 150 149, and the mqzade-loading guns; has ve torpalo tubes; and a complement of 400 men. Her belt and gua-position actuone is 6 in. Harveyed Stavi and her desk-plating in Hor spord is knots.
The Dallas Compsey had a splendid send-off on Thursday night. The members of the caste were repeatially ancoral and, affer the perform ance of Runaway Girl," hal to come beforu the curtain to satisfy the liono, Berquets wars razy much in evidence. The company left yesterday afternoon by the Palami lura A. S. WATSON & CO., Manila, where they will stay for four works, bonce returning to Hongkong for author short
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LONDON, 29th-Mareli, 0.5 am.
The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY-I
I may mention that I am mirossing a siloj, similar to thin one, to the editor of this Touling Journal in overy Colony in the Briliste Expirer Romittacos roxy ho uchi by draft dicovit do taka musu in the first place officers who bavyine ab ny address nå at head, horget the oresand, not been dealt with in the Boaretary of Bible Standard Bank, Cape Town, upuria Yon dispatch, No. 281. All thus olhos so climit maury Hospital," or they may be sent through
already dealt with.
dooni preferible, my objant boing to being the schome to the nation of the boys and gida of Greater Britain The lo address for ro illances in The Imperial Yoursary Hamite Sir, Your obedioul Survant,
ANNIE VICKERS:- Fand, 21, Cursen Street. Luridou, Ward
Cape Town, lob Fobenary, 1900,
The Hon. T. H. WITTESEAD-Audeowners not. And the number of officers who have signed the memorial to the Secretary of State ivcantly
lione considered?
The CHAIRMAN~- NÓ
it is a fast ansats of lordedly rode lika to as the hou. member if he has houses who had buve moved out of houng lis thecentral districts and gone iste houses to the any as to what revendo the Macao Cerein The Ho TIL WHITEREAD-Tba Macao west forant are again being moved, ned if soment oba from hors dealing in a Pro they excluded from having their applica whether tho moveweets, bare beout or are being overnment farm out this bastness and collect
footert hy virtue of endors made by the Magis trate or by the sarmary addione of the Folicu ?? ravenne in a most objectionable aut in mosi The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY- antiquated manner. The system of farming as reply I beg to state houses to the vast heon coudened and is not to be tolerated in of Whitty Stroot are being, mysed, and the England. The trade in area is anglamt it as fres as any other tende. I repeat that this movements are being offested by virus of r
trade. Opin should be as free au urma and que na froh as the other. ders issued by the Acting Registrar-General. Colony should not restrict the freedom of this
The ACTING COLONIAL BEUNSTAR There nothing in this Ordinance that thrown auy chutaelo in the way of legitimate trada: in the presence of my Hou, friend (ho left (Dr. Ho Kai), and have question
The Hon. FH WHIZAAD-Luo (hereare one or two hout of department and others among these who have signed the polition, and if the Committed is to be only allowed to coa. or the applications of thosatordingto officers Ws, askod consideration of the Committoo thut all applications should be considered by the others will be naturally escludou o olliders
the Committer, and I wish to get at the point. We love naked for a Committee to luyestigato ait other applications for intrcases ir addition Will the Committee have power to investigate and report upon all applications Decause if rot it may cause me to vote otherwise than I should,
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PRESENTATION TO MR. LAW. RANCE GIBBS.
THE GOVERNMENT AND ITS SERVANTS,
A NOTE OF DIRSÁTISFACTION SOUNDED. Mr. Lawrence Gibbs, who has been amplored
solitate the Law relating to the Carringo, and i hare seen several Chinese. "denlere "ing arms | to these applications which lavo hour rauta nino er ten years, has left the Guvarunmal stem
BILL TO AMOND THE ARMS GUDINANCE,
On the motion of the Ario ENKY GENGAL the Council wout into emitten 14 consider the Bill entitled An Oxlisanos te Amond and Con
in the Public Works Paperlural for the feat Fice and joined Mossa. Derson and Ram, ci; Possession of Arms and Ammunition.
sagineers, architects, etc. Not wishing for The Hon..1 Warrengan cuised seroral
allow him to leave there without demonstrating to him their appreciation of his work and pointe in codnaction with elauso 4, soucerning
charsetor, kis colleagues duvided int bringt, the granting of leason. Le thought that in them as whether they could poiul out anything in this Ordinance that would stop
The CHAILMAN de hot think yen appra- ero of refusal of loans the Captain-Spor legitimate trade and they could not do so.
thom in to office of the Diraster of Publie Works (the on. R. D. Ormsby) yesterday intendent of Palice should give his resets.
They spoke of inconveniences, but, if I may be into what you havo got You think you have His ByOSLENCY, the GOVERNOR all hollowed to point out, these inconsiences (I got less than you naked for. You askel for 2 afternoon, for the purpose of receiving from thought it was not desirable that the Captau refer to export and removal permits) bavo Committes to caguire into all other applicata a handsome prostation in the shape of a Superintendant of Pulios should give hisxisted and have actually been used and put in tions. If you had get that it would have conblack wood cabinet.
Tho Hon. R. D: ORMSAY, in making they raisons for refusal. The right of appeal from force, but the trade goes along just the same ind you to a very low case, bouse aunther the decision of the Captais Superintendent of This trade pays the Maope Governmout no loss of oficials made no application. If you had presentation, sail-Mr. Gibbs: Jave been Polis to the Governor in-Council threw tho
A sum than $40,56 manually and the Macan got what you asked it would have unlined you asked by our brother officers present by their spokesman on this occasion, and it gives me onts upon the evornor as to whether the Government considers the trade in arms, gan consideration of about 25 ja
The HON T. 1. WOTE-Thers aco, a appeal should be granted or not.
Ele Ilon. T. I WATER axed whether powder and saltele a St subject for
tazation. The hon. membor says that, if we nombor of offaials who have malo spplications, pleasure to accede to the quest. At tho regret that yon de severing your connection it was not jnsible, to deserîbe the arms of x the trade born, ik will go to Macao. I way it theads of dopartiavuts and others, are they to be same time I ont assure you that we ous and all loss of an unergetic, wont ellisient, ad-rolible The I. C. P. CHI understand with the Department, and to us apoially the sy. Secondly, because it would not pay large His EXCELLENCY the GUVERNON-I should will not, rally because the tax there is also hea The Acriso COLONIAL SECRETARY-Has dealer for the sake of daring: $100 a month for abordinate öffeists" jdeaus other than tuo assistant is a verions pas, (car. Irears). I had. iba pleasure of mosting you early three yea The latest news from Mafcking is that they so. It is dous every day in Ireland.
The CHAIRMAN Alt assistant bonds who go on board the Bayern, when wo tracollod Jouve. Bu formed a He will soo it in the Chinese dealers would ant go there became of the expression" "arine." town is being heavily bombarded by the the hopember considered the defnition lisons to start a branch at Mano. Thirdly, heads of department? pludes causou, gre, pistel, revolver, ete. Would they would find the trade is already farmed have boonident with.
and find it also blooked by some mono-
together to England bo give a Chinon permission to carry any poly. Finally, I would like to ask the arins be like-trois a 32 gas for isstance down
on, incaber, who knows blaus very well, how to a revolver?
for he could go out of Macro without buiug The CHARMANThe son of the Comtalt
JOUBERT'S DEATIL CONFIRMED. General Joubert's death is confirmed, Ho sugeumbed to inflacarantion of the kidneys.
His Toner A. G. Wise, the Paisua Indga laures for Europe today. During his trico from the colony Mr. T. Surcombe Braith will net for him. A the Supreme Court yesterday $10.80 3. F. Kane, on bebuif of himself and col kagans at the bar, wished is Lordship a plea shut trip bome and trusted to see bim hack again in the bent of boulch. His Lordship, in reply, said he was sure his snccosser, Mr. Sercombe Smith, who had held the position of Pam Jalge on two previous occasions, would carry on the duties as successfully as berelligo, Ha thanked Mr. Roses and his colleagues for besiegers. their good wishcu.
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"The following lotter was so to the Jupas į dil for publication:-
Sirer Mejesty's Picipal Soorotary of
NAFEKING BOMBARDED,
LONDON, 29th March, 10.3 p.m.
TION GO,
State for Foreign As has fom conimanded WHERE THE GUNS AND AMMUNI- by my gracious Soreign Her Majesty the Quon to convey to you her thanks for your kind message of congratulation on the occasion of the recent vintory of Her Majesty's forers in South Afrin, sul I have accordingly much pleasure in acquainting you with Hur Majesty's appreciation p your cordial sympathy.
I take this opportunity to offer you the a surance of my high consideration.
ERNEST SATOW,
H. B. M. Euroy Extraodhuary and Minister Plosipetentiary.
SHOSUKE KODAMA, “ Member of the klenge of Fours
of the Tutorial Disk Active fire took place on the 24th inst in Canton Remi, Shangha, starting in Naftaly's diers and wax-works shibition, and sprend itive theatro. to the neighbouring Chinese drollings and a
The efforts of the fizojne ward
ammattition in the license.
rofained P
The Hou, T H. WATTEHEAD-Thoir eases aging bison dealt with, they are got to be zooponul!
The Hoa. T.11, WHITZUBA-Nu, certainly overhauled by the Chinesen Customs Oficials, tao is limited to subordinate offices, and from and your mamo will always be coneslin with
not (langkler).
In connection with clause 10, which real- "Aby person crying or laving in his possession or rosonably suspected of carry- Lord Roberts reports that Colonel Cleng in his possesion muy arus ur ammunition in contravention of this, Ordinace way be. ments occupies the town of Fauresmith, unarvested withouta yarrancy any Police Offices opposed by the enemy, on the 27th instant.or Constable, sad shall becontayed as goa samay be before a Magistrals to Vis dealt with accord A nine-pounder Maxim was discovered down ing to law," the Hon. T. H. WHITEHEAD
the Chamber of Commuared suggested that soude amine shaft, and large storce of nawaani prevision might be made with regard to persone who were seabed at the police-station, who, tion vers lánnd to have been haund
having no amis on pärm, should be released.
The ACTING COLONIAL, SECESTARY If the Police arrest man and fisil that he has DO arms they will not take him before a magistrate beinse they will have no charge
REUTET SERVICE
LONDON, Sth Marsh.
CASUALTIES DURING THE WAR
As official statement of casualties up to 24th
ongaged until three on Sunday morning, when the fire was at length subda Three Chinese inst, lucinding sick, gives a total of over sem jujured in janging from windows at 19,00
LORD ROBERTS'S MOVEMENTS. the bank of theatro. The latter building,
unt) on
which was burnt down by a poculiar coincidence Lord Roberts be going to Capetown to weet The North China Day New points for Jay Roberts. A forward fove is not probable Tls. 11,000. Some ten or tealey shops wers for a mouth. destroyed-On the next night. Sunday Inst, a great blato-up in the Nanking Read cauca
Donsiderable alarms at first. It turned out bowever, that it wasn jos house known as the Hung Miao which was on fico, and it was the infammable nature of the building which caus- od no great a show. The fire na sprodily sub- del.
General Clemente has occupied Fauresmith and Jagusfontein, Sir A. Milner is at Flosm foulsin.
THE COLONIES AND THE WAR The Australian Premiors have jointly sabled to Mr. Chamberlain that it is undesirable to conclude peace, oxoopt on tecras of abaplato. British Supremacy in South Afri
LONDON, 28th March.
REPORTED DEATH OF COMMANDANT JOURERT.
Renter's occrospondetit at Lourenço Marques wiros that Ceminuodaut Joubert ju deud.
d
The Hon. T. H. WarrenEAD-A mur might be arrested on iespiciu without being fakta before a magistrate, although the section says Lo shall ho takon before a inagistraly,"
sequäilitance has strengthouad. You will of high ussion of your character, which further be forgotten is the Public Works Depacient mang important works projecte anul cried. oat by yon ie the colony. We wish sen all and which cose he think the master place to carry its purview are explod those icons whose
success in your new career and tơng tits and salaries have beop dilt with by the Secretary aggling from, Mac or Hongkong? The Hox T. H WHITEBA-May I ask of State alrealy. That takes in the whole of Lappiases: (Applause.) whether you have any in of the cost to the the Clipass; hopause Lam going to ask you tu votes cabinet contotas a plate on which are Gorarament of this trade in are. What Lousa saw of $13,000 today for the Chinese employ-inscribed the wards: Fraunted to Mr. F and it practically takes away the whole of what are required to cover the coat to the Governces of the Government below a certain salary, tibbe from the officers of the Public Works Mr Grass, who was applanded on rising to The Hoa. D. P. CHATS Perhaps you might call the superior officials doult with Department. Hougkang, 30th March, 1990** in that dugulch No. 50. You will Gud at acknowledge the gift, said-If anything could mont? Is $1,200 nuts ridionicas foo?
Hoenses there are in force to-day!
with the exception af soran of the Public Acting Colonial Secretary can tell us how many
The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY-Forly. Works oflcers the stats nentioned in the des add to my pleasure on leasing ties curtizé, il never been appreciated by the Govarmmont in a HIS EXCELLENCY the GOVERNON then put pale sire Heads and assistant Heads of Depart would be the fact that, though my work hus the proposal of the hon, member in the form of an inte
preciated by top fellow workers[liar, bar} who perhaps after all are the best judge of its dirt $1,200 per annum payable thus ATTOLKIT LNK Has (bers hobutang bisazer il has 7 believe been up Adrance as a foe payable for a heuss by so Im any application on behalf of the judges P.. was againeb the amendment and the Hou. Dr. parter should be altered to $350. The decision
Kat seked for a division, The Hous. Dr Ho KAI, H: WEITERED Bed WEA TU against; the amendment being leaf. voted for the amendment and the other membera
The Is. Dr. Ho Kar, therefore, did not pros his scout arondinaut.
The Hon. T. H. WHITENSAD-I have lo ex-
The APTORNEY GENREAL noted the Cras sight be arrested on a wartaal and taken before one of 1995, which read that a nepeated a magistrats. There had been no diffoully presswy congratulations tothello the Attorney cenerning that stanse in the past five years, General for the splaadid bill he line now brought too Inta te present certain amendments to the and he did not suppose there would be in the before the Council Unfortunately I arrived His ExcETLENCY the Govannou-The hon. mening ulanses, but I would like if possible, Tar Excellency, to bare the considered. I fature. member is quite right in this matter. There is a difference between the wording of the causes thigh give them to the Attorney-General for
considering the bill." in the new and the vid Ordinances. The old is consideration. I have devoted tuc days to Ordinance says a man tiny be arrested, and His EXCELLENCY cald so ens better than this now Ordinace says he shall to fake.Limself was able to realise how much on Voder Chis Ordinance I de not think any polico♬| mad would be justified in realising a was with out taking in before a magistrate.
The Hon. T. WITHREAD-It sons to me the policemen would have no vylion in the
matter."
His EXCELLENCY the GOVERNOR-1 think you no quite siht
The ATTORNEY-QENSKAL-You may alter the word "slil,"
The CHAIRMANNGA
on someone's
The ATIURNEY CERCAL--The Braase in value. I take this vory, handsome present you Jua Donar uent to his (Hear. bear.) the cost of living has affected the quila neve given me as a proof of that appreciation much as an eso.
The CHAIRMAN-I think gentlemen in the ono can scarcely work for ten years without ts. I caurst; emppost. position of judges are quite competent to Oght making some mistakes, willout trading itan anel tuttor their own case and make their as applications that I lave bree
The Hon. T. H. Wartens-If any anyone alss, but Leau honestly say that I base their cases buvo been laided by Secretary of always endeared to help others white mirk- State and cannot be rebrand or given before ing for myself, (Hour, hear. I have evor the Committee, then the Secretary of Binte tried to push myself into a position to which I asking for a commission of cugury was bo at give us what we asked for. Der abjeet in had no right. (Ilear, hor). I felt it was by aquire into all applications other than doge duty to do all the work I could us it was my which have been granted.
master's duty to sol gol enough The CHARAN You can inquiry into work- have us complaint to mako on
the latter snore (laugher)-and not too much.. whose salaries have not been increased providing have no cause to grumble ear, bear.) I the anses of these signatories of the Petition pay, Thore again, with gant le the latter, 1 oan only hope my resiguation and Chess which they are not superior officers. There are one or twa who counot be called subordinate ofices are followed will be of stane service to this take a propar view of the value of the services him a subordinate oficat, is case is being
Dr. Clark for instance. You au hardly call Dogarinant in irducing the Government to rendered by it. as, hear.) It only now re- nains for anu to thank you met heartily for separately dealt with.
this very handsome present, which both my wife and 1 will greatly value. - (Appimise.)
to the Bill Paughter), but he was anxious to push amber could do in two days devoting himself.
The Hou. T. 11. WHITEAU-My- ob- tho Ordinance forward without further delay After further conversation the nondments, of the hon. tembar were dealt with,ect is comply with a view to go that
The Council then resumed.
Justice in done to the Civil Survies Hora Lint A FETITION AGAIN THE TRE OF PRIOre the Loads of destruents do not get in
ores and the others not
IN FOOD STOFFE.
The reasons
According to Tokyo juurails the forthcom ing wedding of the Prince Imperial and Prin- cess Kajo duko will take plies on Wedneń- day, May 9 b. As the Palaco destined for a cupation of the Crown Princ is at present in courts of construction at Aoyama, the wo diag ceromony will begin in tuo Imperial Palavo at noon on the day in question, and thers will be a sinto ball in the evening, Pending the construction, of their new eluce the IG- parial couplo will live at the Akusaka Detachee COL. PIECHER'S RECONNAISSANCE 1 up to a naz, tednu him and.ocarsh kim and then sympathy with their petition. Balso give, Talace, which was placed at the disposal of the late Empress-Downgur during her lifetime. At the wedding the Crown Prince will wear the uniform of a major in le urmy aunt Pria-strong fores of Bour, prosed to bi Coroma cass Badko will be in foreign costnine. On the day following the marriage the Imperi aui Olivier's commundo, subsequently occupied pair-with make a studs progress through the strong positions in the neighbourhood. It is Principal streets of the city, when there will be believed their retreat tawards Kroonstadt is a large turn-out of troops, and the occasionistercepted and that a battle is impending. will partake of the nature of a military pagesat.
The Hon. T. H, WHITENZA Bir, way I that apply to the heads of departmouls,
His KxOneNey the Goviron-Thore is be permitted, though not quits in order, to pra- i suole as movaesed rents and increased cost of one thing, however, to be considered. Is it Beat a pofition to the Couenil. It is signed by living spply, ten times moro, in regard, to the elvisable to give any polico obstab, whether 15 ladies of Hongkong, and deals will be tineaubordinate ofhisls. be be Baropa, Bikk, or Olinaman, power to go in food stuffs, and they have my very hearty
Tan defendunt: Yes, sir, I do. It appears that the defuntant was arrested by warrant in n cólie house off Prays East. The revolver and S1
Col. Piloher's raconuajasance captured the Landros of Ladybrand before retiring.
A
· LATER,
DEATH OF JOUBERT CONFIRMED. Comusasidant Joubert died of sopach.com it.
ill
H.M.S. Terrible bas sailed from the Caps for China,
The vote was then poised. "The Heial' ainuta No. 13, was thou con- netice that at the next avsting of Las Council sidered and passed. The minuto vas follows: lat the man without taking him before a magistrate? Would you not make it incumbent i shall move the following resolution
That a Committee be appointed to unguice upon the constable Unt, instead of walking off, he shorld, after submitting him is the indignity into the continuas rise in the market price of of being seated, take the man before a magis life suci se meat, fish, and garten producs and trute. I think it worth couskler.ng. It report." makes the constable more careful.
to
The Petition banded is was as follows:-
The Hon. T. II. WHITEHEAD They wight: THE LEGISLATIVE COUKOL OF MONGKONG,
The humble Petition of the Undersigned arrest man on Sunday and koup him in gaol until Monday, before Le cab see a magistrate, showeth and the man mag te parfectly innocent
His EXCELENCY the GOVERNOR-You may make a provigo giving sucts power to the Super intendent of Police,
I think the H Mr. Whitaland's point:
1.
1,That they decies most earnestly to call the attention of your Honourabla Council lo the continnons rise in the market prices of al- most all the necessaries of life, meat, fish, sud garden produce. Hardly a month passes with out an intimation being received from the Compradores, that from the beginning of the fallowing montà some increase in the cost of one
That the Council do vota u sans of thirted thousand dollars ($13,000) to cover the coat of increases on salaris for Chinese employees of from Bio Secretary of State of the 24th February 10 the Govern ngat, sautioued by the telegram
This conolades the business.
CORRESPONDENCE.
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THE death of General JOUBERT, Unounced definitely in the telegrams, which we publish today, leaves only President Kruger stand ing of ear old opponents in South Africa, Ilis disappearance, moreover, removes the mui who bas dous moro damage to British prestige ta that part of the world than nay one other. Not only was he the victor of Majuba Hill, but bis whole energy has been
At the Magistracy yestenby Joseph Fra
The ACTING CUCRIAL SECRETARY The devoted to opposing the spread of our in hunt was placed in the dock ularged with
Polise have jurer in such a case to grant hail I have never known of any complaint The fluence among his countrymon, both during loading $70 in cash and a tocolor, valued at
words are a farul need in inny Ordinances. is short coupancy of the Presidency and $25, the property of C. II. Croft, a tide wailor residing on the Shamoun, Canto. To defun-
THE TRANSVAAL COMMANDERS,
His EXCELLENCY the GOVENCE-I do not article or another is to take effect Beef is cow Sic-The Navy Lagne shes to all atten brough the rest of his career. In 1879 Bir dant, who was out of employment, reached he
Commandant Siets now commands the Trane think the Pelico cught to have the power of 15 and 34 vente a It. as compared with Laud 18 ton to the fact that of the thice yours, 1837, sourcbing a man without taking bin before seats two years ago. Melton is £4 cents a b. 1818 and 18:19 the Admiralty las pob spent the GEORGE COLLEY, who was soon to meat him Shameen on the 10th inst. Bo bil nowhere to
sepicone. The war should be properly isobargar compared with 13 saule at the enme paried.money rated by Tellament for shipbuilding
The under expenditatein 1807 2,000 WANTEL, a CHINESE CLERK. Commandant Delaroy don's repaid the kindness by clearing it on the in battla with, so disastrous a result, calle 5o, so the proseoutor took him in. The defont Sghting line.
total of £4,313000, Th, no rubata con la hin the leader of the ultra-Beer and anti- 29th with the money and the revolver.-His
Laulybrand was occupied by Corasandant des of resation to some people, who may Fish as risen from 16 cents to 18 and 2 cents i 1893 and in 1869 €1,400,000—a 2-That portain ingresan in price as colu plavel the figures contained in the shipbuild annexation parly," and remarks that, in an Worship to the defondant: Do you admit the OPERATIONS IN THE FREE STATE. t. You may possibly open the deer is a great Bust is now 18 eens a 16, against 10 uts
chargo-The defonduct; I admit taking 355 interview with Sir GARNEY WOLKELEY, JOT in money, and the revolver-Tits Worships Of Dearbor, wit by Commandaat Diries. It not be in the position to bring forward things. per it in the same time. eeroke with a certain ring of patrio coures you are not bound to admit nuything boiloved that the latter in beyond pursuit ja vor fi are. A uus arrosted in Sun, parest with prices for youre ago was unavold lag programmo
nnless you chouse. Io you wish to adini if
THE CHINA SQUADRON day may not find a Magistrate, but I thinkable, but the process is a continumis one, sed Further in spito" of the
is met by fla inverting of a proviso in luy of the more vet augmentations basu £1,400,000 was set but not pond in 1890, , who would have been more telling
By Mr. Gowen' own statement the original fait that we knew he had taken advantage
the, if nothing he found on a person; to allow been of such a ekizzafer and made under auch 11gs shipbuilding vote for 1990 shots a decrease the sergeant of.polico to discharge him at the circumstance as to induce an to believe that
dangthug live boar the result of combinitions roto for now noustrdotion in 15 was the in- imum compatible with confety A £1,100,000 of his short tenure of the Presidency to
were found in his possession. The effouse was E RUSSIAN SQUADRON IN CHINA station:
It was decided that the only “before a Mamong the Compradores.
That in view of this apparently mischiess than bosum voted was imported, it is clear further his own pecuniary intereata "a commited within the jurisdiction of the Uzitod
que id canselors increme in the cost of living that ear safety is compromised, a police-station" be inserted.
Mr. Gaschválleges as the cases of this charge winch has been brought against States Consul at Canton, ned, is Worship An official announcecent at St. Palersburg
The Hox. Dr. Ho Kas mised the point as to in the falooy, we most urgently request that several of the Poor leaders, and also tome instructed the prosecutor to get the Uaited eye that the Russian Squadron on the Coresagistrate should be omitted and the words to
States Coneul to make a proper formal demand Coat has proceeded to Port Arthur.
whether the Shefales would be translated into ; jastrations be given to institute a close inquiry der-uzponditure Abnormal activity in suipe- NEWS FROM MAFERING.
into the cases of the rise and to devise mens balding, Dulays in delivery of materials," remember, ngaivat moine for of their oppen for the roalition of the defendant,
Peuter's correspondent at Mafaking, 16th Chinose we
H EXCELLENCE. THE GOVERNO-Yea I for putting a stop to any illegal combinados Dizalics in securing actequate nubers of ents But for the inuunat we can afford to
When roprinting some remarks by the con
tako st. all the Splodules will be translated into between the salesmen: We would also most oxkinfabour difficulties, and other cir
Aspectfully aggast an inquiry into the incumstances. think naher of JouBERE the Gours, who piler of The Chrome and Directory which an inst, says that the investment was still relaxed,
Many ships, it is trao ore andor coustraction, The Hon Dr Fie KA-Sir, ngarting this deurts and operation of the licence foe, e has proved himself amer of considerable peared in these column last month, the Bangkok The onomy in concentrating to the northward Chinese. wilitary gouius audi a brave soldier, rather Tires says in Bangkok the greatest oppose Col. Plamer. There was sufficient auixes to the Directory-maker in the int whe,
meat. I propose that the figares $1,200 be deleted in view to their relation tools Agures will apparent activity is in part due to the fact that dous chalaods four Js port di Mage, Templ in the first item and the figures 8250 be inserted simply cover the noosary coat to Guterument several vessels have an unaccountably, do public que, pour la foxemiaco do ve materiell of Jouster the financier, the upholder of n despite reputed Apple, does not think it no food in Maleking, but ratious would abortly be Schedule Dfirst I desire to propose an amond.now itposed upon heats, soarkets, do,, o, with hit the Navy Lusine world point out that this
in jeu thereof, Phe old foe is only $19, and io of sparvising the iu markets and register lay The flaim. Glory, au partinta furt uuvert colours pendant 129 junes y partir stage, which should have been delivered in ds in dafe de calle aunouco et que les coach tions pour to copeperi poityout, ¿hre, azadlins62 Bana. corrupt oligarchy. One story told by Sircary to send funny returns at all, 1nt who reduced.
afterwards writen indignet fetters bursay his
inarcas o by 120 times is to my mind Jing the junke and mobile s
Your Petitioners thereforg-bably pray that 1890, are still sarmuy féể mong GEORG COLLETY is worth quoting, as-show-zame has boon omitted. It is entering How often LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENT.
Ta costolusion, the Naty Lugdagro compelled Dircelion be travans aliquod à Adeno, at Thu N, P. stomer Abergeldic sailed frem very excessivo and anfui. Lf $120) be the ing a certain simplicity of character so no the cat assumption is madis that, uverybody inust know the name and business of Mr.A. E.
impitlor and iloaters would be the beaviest stern to meet their prayer, and your Petitioners to state thur costiclium that on viewing tes les cousalata da Portugal à Longkong.
whole situation he una proposals of the Goghangus et Brigou licens among the Boers. COLLEY had boon Perlags the ignorance is zerebunills, but an Portland Oregon) for Japan and Hougkong on license for chargeable annually, thes the aspis gaur Honourable Connoit foxy the story
taxed of all perese trading in this Cotouy, ovan will as in duly bonaderar pray, Leg
vermout are leagate to secure the safety of Les propositions ared les algina reapertifs uk Is apócilinations l'arged aros Jos motions mission to Pretoria to arrange somo matter of fact on does not know every Mr. the 28th inst.
Hospira, sir, year obelnut servant,
doireutelra adresscom on 5 Provide ou L SEYMOUR THOWER, WHITE AND SOUND FLETH, ROWLAND'S more heavily faxxl then holders of publisan's (152 Ladies' signatures.)
Chairman of the Estuutire wison des travaux du parit de schop to litterations between the British and Trana. AB. And bewerintimately one might know the gentlemans, and bowever much vnd might
Committee of the Navy Langua quel olles seront ukuson SE, Opveinmaals with Acting President apprecinte, bis imgeriance at ODONTO is the beat and gardentitei, being licenses Lion given for this increas
Juillet ile celto
GTA Jounes Balore leaving, anys COLLEY, probable that why should have him a wind warranted free from say acil or gritty ingredi. I believed, that in a resonalle birlik THE BAZARIES OF SUBORDINATE OFFICIALI, at the moment who ho should be put in a Tistents at whitons and petsorea the teeth, eradi, porting and dealing in arms a substantial HISWICELLENCE the GOVERNOUThere is i of residents, bras, et Other object to the cats the formation of later, reinages spots of fought to be paid and that a big fee old matter that wil beam before you in the Finance way in which the band of their Departout, Incipioul degy, polisting and preserves the fund to keep ont disruputable characters. But Committees la day. When the question of in face could be won, peering through the Erm, the sony ends in their name and game spolens the broth, indem a healthy méintah, bir hat since power is given in this crossed salaries of certain officials was consider kitchan duer now and again to who are dosiantions, or possibly fails to send them in setion of the guns caning them to assume that explain Supt. of fun, less led be Unancial Members requested me to com- AN APPEAL FROM SOUTH AFRICA. 'Abreu Nace, dizertein des dravots, publiques,
At all. It goes without saying that the fat brightness and volone judicative of pericol to an appeal to fun Clovergur to refutes les tousioute to the Secretary of Blake, with a viaw treated people think they have been personally conduce. ROWLAND'S ENEMY OF TYE iz to trouble and sitienimble seractors, it is to retro authority to spoil & Committee, to anont brown or black, Ass Biorcs and Chem and alt probilist teoses feet It will not considered before. The Sorelary of Siale, insulted by the directory maker. Mulakan wilf 1. Che boss preparation for dyeing the liar a poem quite sure to have recourse to a high look into the constion the salaries of those occur, of course, but there would he compari
(1829-4 who are paudusting their business in an hontel salaries only of subordinate officers, has approv- realy few if all people took the Lindo to set for ROWLAND's articles of 67, Hattes especially hard on the Chinese arts-dolets on the assumption that this referred to the
Garden, Londog. in proper returns."
he gave me a sort of banquet of honour
which was cooked by his wife, whose fused
were getting on, and served by his son, who waited on us." How didsrent liave been
the lives and deaths of the host and guest
at that banquet 1.
the
3716 February, 1940,
Et Carol Offer of this Fajer Hougkong, k Marph, 1904.
ANNONCE
Fonvocament de Meze s procider, i commission soussignée, chargés par là Parquetion Fane drager, the nonjurur
Moo, 24 Mars 1900 Augusto Conse -Antonio Tulonel Coil Situa, castain t TO TIEK EDITO GO THE DAILY TRESÉ,"
port Joue Avgucle the Poles Pareira de Mata By Brorstone, Kloof Stroot, Biz-May I Wrough the medium of your capitaiso de corvette Artina Tamaanini Bare
Hongkong, 27th March, 1100 nismus enlist the sympathy of Cu children of bos, inspiseur de fas-Jiné "Maria- hopital. your culony on behalf of Uru imperini Youmanry Lopes, mecanicien de marie,"
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