over
ATTORNEY.
the Ordinances which the Bill dealt with in the
schedule....!
On Council resuming, the ATTORNEY-
GENERAL reported that the Bill had passed through committee.
ORDERS POSTPONED.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 1909. a curious thing that when cases are dotated it combined with the minimum pomille of Cas been reserved for the Legislative Council to Your Excellency spoke of ships retaining mani the matter with an unofcial member I propose The simplest way modify sither the sole of duties or the fece fests of liquor on board, bat, as I pointed out to to amend section 5 so as to make penalties Invariably appears to leak out. The importer toms preventive service. therefore sudjem no pensity other than thejorfel in which I can describe that system would be charged on all new licences created, that is to your Excellency privately on a previons occasion, fall only on those who reside within the ares.
Hre EXCELLENoy--I have taken the opinion ture of the whole or part of his consignment, the examination briefy of the main provisions may, the fee for private honded warehouses and it seems to me that it might be a hardship to which he could well afford in view of profit to be of the Bill before you. So far as it is applicable the fee for what we call chemists licences, Isak ships to return manifests of all the cargo of of the district offer in the New Territories an made on undetected consignments, I nesl not, the Fill is based on the Liquor Ordinance of the will add one word concerning Fart VI. which liquor on board. It should be only on the liquor this subject, and he thinks the amendment new however, go into the difficulties in detail. They Straits Settlements. The duties that wo pro- gives certain powers of search. Those powers landed in the Colony. Another question--and proposed will be quite satisfactory. On Council rosuming, the are well known to you, and some of them have pose to impose are the same as those in the are necessary, but it shall be my special care to this is a debatable point which will be discussed been discussed in the local Press. The oscla Straits. They are, roughly speaking, so far as see that they are not arbitrarily or unnecessarily in committen is that the duties aro altogether GENERAL reported that the Bill had passed tion of August 13th had, as I anticipated, spirits are concerned, half the existing duties exercised. They are adopted from the Straits too high. Allowing for the profits and the through committee with slight amendment.
GOVERNÇE-IN-DOUNCİL RELIEF ORDINANCE,
Connoil went into committee to consider the the result of focussing public attention vied in England, Hon. members have noticed Ordinance, but that Ordinance also gives power expose of the spirit farm in the Straite Settle. upon the question. The Anoffeist members in the papers that it is proposed in the new for domiciliary and personal search, both ofments the Government, neta something like consulted the views of their constients, Budget to increase these-dation by about which have been eliminated as neces-soven and a half likha.. If we work on the same Bill to relieve the Governor-in-Council of certain
The powers retained are, in fact, f basis, we should expect, if the Bill is carried ministerial duties. and I received from the senior unofficial mem- 33 per cent. The duty imposed on Chinese sary hero.
I would remind into force as it stands, to have revenus The ATtoRnst-ĠENERAL stated that the bar a copy of the resolutions passed at the liquors is, of course, not identical with that in the minimum necessary.
a million, especially Bill was left in committee to enable members to meeting in which they embodied their views, the Straits, but the duty is, as I am informed by you that these powers already exist under of something Looking at the thorny nature of the question the Registrar General, accoptalde and consider the Opium Consolidating Ordinances which your Excellency has said that the cost of make themselves familiar with the provisions of at isane it has struck me as a remarkable od fair by the Chiness community. The we passed a few days ago. It is unlikely that preventitive service would be very small.
thought it was right to ask your Excellency to fact that those resolutions were passed unsui- advantage of that system is that every quality any respectable people would have their baggage allow me to make these remarka—I speak for
samo diaaa pays alike, and interfered with, but without such powers any mously without a single reservation on the part of liquor of the
tsadancy to improve coolie could bring into the Colony a handbag full myself only, as I have had no opportunity of of any individual member, and so strong. therefore there is ly did the members uphold those views that they the class of liquor consumed in the Colony of liquor either foreign or Chiness and could consulting my unofficial colleagues in order to took the somewhat unusual course of sading (Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart-Hear, bear.) defy the revenue officer. It is neregry for the show as far as I can understand, that this ques- them to the Press for public information, con Liquor of all kinds pays upon import unless it
Government to have power in reserve to protect tion will require much more consideration and is removed anilor permit for storage in bond its revenue and sise to have power to protect fident that they would meet with the approval of the community. The senior anofficial momber It must Bostored in bond either in the King those who are paying their full duties and those It is specially warehouse or in a private licensed warehouse.
who are paying license fees. waid his colleagues would like to discuss If it is placed in bond it remains under the
necessary as regaris paneku, and we cannot the subject with me. I gladly ad definition in the Bill of "dutiable liquer," impose it on one class of liquor to the exclusion to this preposal, and very useful and and cannot be taken out
B
of bond accept of others. The serok of godowns it, I think interesting discussion took place upon the first
ander the permit of the inspector or "That a
you will all admit, a very necessary power. That resolution, which runs as follows:
on payment of the duty, in which case it can already exists in the ease of morphis and arms. duty be imposed on all foreign and Chinese only be removed in unbroken casos. Bottling. The stringency with which that search is alcoholic liquore imported and consumed in this and blending, and watering down proof spirits prosecuted will entirely, depend upon the Colony. Liquors supplied to ships w
firms in the Colony broken cases for consumption on board, and and so on, can be done in a private warehouse. co-operation of the
This system avoids the necessity for labelling | to assist the Government in prevent. liquors re-exported, to be exempt from duty.
they cannot smuggling if In that deasription I pointed out the difful robatos on ro-portation. It also avoids ing
the dificult task of tests of proof and it alone. I am told that the intimate knowl tles which I have already alluded to, and others which I have not to-day dealt with in detall. In avoids the necessity of my special marks edge which the various firms have of each on inbols, hips mast declare their imports other will be suficient to prevent any system- some cases effective answers were given; in others difficulties were made light of or garo way show all liquor on board, and it is urged no one at this table whe is more jealously of intoxicating. drinks, Their manifeste stic smuggling. I can assure you there is to optimistic forecasts. I will confess that I was mguelf a willing convert, and wished if possible they are pin by the ship liquor against the anxious to sufoguaril Hongkong as a free port then I am myself. (Applause.) We propose to to give the import duties a trial. Assuming that who importa by the ship disguised as import duties are levied on intoxicating liquors, any other wares. The system of the private provide only a small preventive service, relying, which your Excellency has referred, I spoke
as I said, on the co-operation of the big firms in
three methods of collection prosent themselvoN.
Licensed bonded warehouse obviates tho
do
The following orders of the day were post-
possibly alteration than your Excellency sooms poned
Second reading of the Bill entitiel an Or
to think desirable.
Becond reading of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend the Tramway Ordinance, 1902.
Hon. Mr. MURRAY STEWART-Your Erdinance to authorize the Construction and celleney, It is truo, as the hon. member for the Maintenance of a Harbour of Refuge apon and Chamber of Commerce has just said, that I had over certain portions of the fen Bed and Fore. intended with your permission briefly to address shore situated upon the Harbour frontage at the Council even at this early stage, with a Taikektsui, Mengkoktrai and Yaumati, Kowloon, riow to acceleration of the passago of the in this Colony. Bill through the second reading. My idea in so doing is to indicate to the Government where their proposals are likely to excite opposition. Originally, opposition to put ting ou as import duty arose out of fear that this could not be done without creating the whole paraphernalia of a Custom House. That fear I formerly shared. The idea seemed to be
armly. than I do in the absolute necessity for incompatible with the preservation of Hongkong nan free trade. port. No one believes more maintaining that. At an interview griautod to the unofficial members of Government House, to
strongly against examining the luggage of til Thursday noct.
First, by a contract under tender, leaving thenesssity of soarching any public godowns the Colony, on the hoovy panelties against any European passengers by ocean steamers. It was tion. It is hot fair to call such a system by the order decreases, as also the risk to some extent of } their good name which will be involved on contractor to provide all anchinery for oolles, and therefore the risk of illicit conaigument to offenders under this Ordinance, and the risk tonly because so many gentlemen who are in a
name of farm, for no monopoly, either of import or of inanufacture is given, and it is simply a contract for the collection of duties instead of the Government collecting them.
muggling. The liconco fee for private licensed
position to know how the trade is worked were found to maintain that such things need form no part of a scheme of import duty that I ever agreed to the idea of imposing one. In anbscribing to the unofficial members' re
the belief that such petty smuggling as might be improbably attempted from ocean steamers by European passengers nood not seriously engage the attention of the Government, whose
Second - reading of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend the Liquor Licences Ordinance, 1898, and the Liquor Licences Extension Ordinance, 1908, and to mpeal tho Liquer Liconces Amendamont Ordinance, 1902.
Committee on the Bill entitled An Ordinance
a burial ground for persons professing the to set apart certain Crown Land to be used us
Christian Religion, other than members of the Roman Catholic Church.
HIS EXCELLENCr-Council will edjourn un-
CHINESE PORK AND GAME.
THE VERDICT IN ENGLAND.
anyone who contravenes it. Liquor, after all, macohouses is somewhat high, but it is the same
is not like drugs. It is a bulky articlo. The as imposed in the Straits Settlements. Whole- prost on smaggling it could only be worth while sale dealers who import for re-export can if the smuggling takes place in large quantities. cf private licensed warehouses involves con
is very large. The sole object of the Govern- pointed out in connection with the resolu
is that the eiderable expervision and an extra staff to the ment in introducing this Bill is to raise tion regarding once fees, contractor's profits form an
extra burdan government. Upon liquor distilled, manufactur.
revenue on intoxicating liquors in a way that on the community, and Bra additional to ed or prepared in the Colony, an excise duty is im- will cause least inconvenience to the community but posed equal to theimport duty. Imports, of course, and the least disturbance to trade. It is a dif the amount paid in 24 гетерке, that, of course, is the essence of all contracta, have to pay freight, while lisencoon of distilleries, foult matter, the more so as the restrictions now including contests for railways and publie browarios, etc., have to pay a licence. Hitherto placed on opium may tend to an increase in the works. Another drawback is that the contractor pparently the two have been fairly equal consumption of liquor by the Chiness. There must dedust from the amount of his tender the That is to say, that import of liquer has coafore, in selecting this particular form that je to whole cest of the machinery for collection, peted on fair terms with liquor of local wheress the Government could to a certain manufacture. If it should appear that the extent uss the machinery it has, namely, the exciso duty in any way handicaps the local Harbour Oflice, the Police Department, manufacture it may be a matter for consider the Treasury and other departments of stion whether that excise duty should the Governmwant.". But still it is wnosiy not be increased to a small extent. The able that in calling for such a taler, the place where the liquor is distilled or mannifac- machinery of the Government may to some tured is treated for the purpose of this Ordin.
One drawback to this system, ss I have already afford a fairly large fee, and the establishment whereas the profit on a single case of morphis commendation to impose one, I was notuated by and the game imported into England from
asy, a revenue from intoxicating liquors, we are acting not only in the interests of the revenue, but, as I take it, in the peace and good order of this Colony. Already I am informed that the Chinese community engome as much if not more foreign liquor then the Europeans. Our object is to tar the
consumer and
business of collecting the duty was to be con ducted through the Harbour Oftes on broad and simple lines caleniated to create the least possible amount of friction. Only on such lines did I ndvpeate an import duty, and only in so far as such lines are adhered to by the terms of the Bill does it command my support I am opposed to the idea of granting im mediately powers which provide for the institu- tion of a Customs service-powers conferral by sections 30 to 35. The latter clause, provid.
On the whole, it may be said, both the pork China, says a London paper, bare secured a mtisfactory verdict.
The pork, which was retailed in saumber of shops in the metropolis, met with a ready sale, legs commanding 64d, a lb, and loins 73d, a lb., these prices belag about 2d. alb, ohesper than those charged for English pork. A housewife living in the West Central district, who pur- chased 4lb. of kin, furnished a Proserpresenta tive with the following opinious as to its flavour
and quality -
The flavour was altogether excellent, and the appearance of the cooked joint was slo good, and had it not been for the darker colour and hardly have told it from home bred
one
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FAMILY'S FEARFUL
SKIN TORMENTS
Four Children Covered with Tortur
ing Eczema Mother Blind with. Erysipelas, Sleepless and Nearly Mad with Worry--Hospital Seem ed Their Last Resort when
CUTICURA CURED THEM
ALL IN THREE WEEKS
"Cutlour Soap and Ointment have tbeslutely cured me of a serious attack
of orysipelas and my four children of eczema in a bad form, The trouble began with my son Harry, agedten, who had sore places break out on his face and bla whole body was simply govered with pores. Then Borea started in the form of lumpa which used to break and ru matter, and then leave Dusty raw places. I tried many things but he got worse, and then the disease be gan to show itself on each of my throa Ittle daughters. They soon became as badly affected na my son and I was driven nearly mad with the worry of it. They suffered dreadfully, and it was most distressing to me not to be able to get anything to relieve them. I did not have a proper night's sleep for three weeks. To make matters woTED, I caught a cold, and then orysipelas set in. It affected my face so badly that for two days and nights I could not open my eyes and I had to remain in bed.
"There seemed to be no other course span than for all of us to go into the hospital, but my father advised me to try the Cuticura Remedios. I bought the Cuticure Soap and Cuticura Dinte mant and the very first application worked wonders. I was aimply amazed At their healing power. They quite cured me within three weeks and there i pot even a mark now to show the ter rible skin-torturs 1 suffered. I did not ipes any time in trying the effect of the Cuticura Remedies on each of my four children's eczema, and in overý case the cure was as perfect as my own." They were all quite woll again" as soon as I was. Mrs. Jeanie Smith, 19. Mildmay Rd., Bomford, Essex, Eng., Nov. 29, '08,”
Cattēlina Papota: "London, 27. Charterhusa Bej Pum, 8. Kueda la PSIL: Australia, H. Tewbs & Co., Pydney, India, 3. K. Paul, Calcutta) 80. Africa, ...A, Potter man tu.. Cape Town, elek. Drog 4Chem. Corp., Bote Props
-Punk-tree, fruim Landon depot, 1iberal sample st Outfeurs, with 32-page book on akin (ADAMS,
54-26
JOINT STOCK SHARES.
Mesars, Vernon and Smyth in their wookly share report dated 10th September state- Busines in local stocks continues dull and we hare but few transactions to report. Rubbers also show a slacking off and not many layo been dealt in. Exchange on Londen T/T 187, on Shanghai 743.
BANKA Hongkong and Shanghais, with the exception of sales at 1,000 and later at 995, we have no business to report, the market slog ing with sellers at the former rata.
MARINE INSURANCES-North Chinas havO further receded to 118 and Unions have been
extent be made available to the contrastor and i anca as a privato licensed warehouse from which folent by paying the existing fees. The Bir Particularly repugnant to me. Your Excellency The pheassat," declared M. Escoller, "was placed at 840. Beyond this we have no changes
so decresas his expenses. A year or two ago, in discussing the question of the railway, I had ccasion to state my views to the Council regard. ing the contract system and its adraxteges and disadvantages, and I observed that in my opinion the contract system had great disadvantages, when it was likely there would be an alteration in the contrast subsequent to the signature by the contracting parties. Under this Bill there would be no alteration of contract. In this Bill there is nothing which precludes the system of contract sither for European or Chinese liquor should it be found more expedient later to adopt such'a system. At the presant time, however, there la great prejudicoagainst it, projadice which I put down to a confasion of idows between a contract for the collection of duties such as I have decribed and a farm such as the opium farm. You will remember that under the contract them is no right of march of private houses or ponens or vessels, and that therefore the two mest objee
not the vendor. The latter has paid sating for domiciliary visits in dwelling houses, is has just mid that you will undertake that these before you is a sincere attempt to give effect to
powars will not be invoked vaxatiously. I su the wishes of the community as they are repre
Bure that such will always be your Excelleney's sented by the unofficial members of this Council, 1 look confidently to the naoficial-members desire. But, nevertheless, I deprecate putting to asalet the Government in passing this Bill such a power into the hands of subordinate officers until the absolute necessity for it has at an early date, and I look confidently to the been proved to exist. I suggest that regulations community to make it as effective when it has conferring such powers might be made hereatior boon passed. (Applansa)
by resolutions of this Council, to be passed when, in the public interest, it is soon to be naessary. I suggest that the Government should so modify this Bill. I quite appreciate to take place on the second reading unless you the necessity of enoting it quickly, if at al have anything special you wish to say,
Hon. Mr. HEWETT-Have I the right to reply, your Excellency ?-
Hre EXCELLENCY-It is usual for the debate
Hon. Mr. HEWITT-I have a few romacka
(Applause)
Two birds, a pleasant and a partridge, were submitted to M. Escoffier, the chef of the critically tasted them. Carlton Hotel, who, after having them roasted,
very well preserved and in first-class condition. The meat is somewhat dry, and, owing to the funet or charteristic flavour of the bird. The process of freezing, it has lost a little of the flavour, it must be said, does not equal that of a freshly killed English bird.
"This would be one way of treating the bird roasting let it get cold. Then ent
order to
sware a satisfactory dish. After
#
up, put it in a saucepan with some Chasseur sace and let it simmer for fifteen minutes (if it is tender) or twenty minute.
in
"The partridge, which I have also tasted, is in capital condition, but bare again the bird has lost some of its characteristic davour,”
CHURCH SERVICES.
21th Be;
or business to report
FIRM INSURANCED-Bome small sales of
Hongkonga have taken place at 355, and the Chinaa market closes steady at that rata. continue at 115, without any business to report.
SHIPPING With the exception of Shells, which have receded to 71/-, and China & Maxilas, which have been done at 84, we have no changes. or business to report.
MINING Raubs have slightly improved to- 83, with small sales on the rumour of a Hely dividend at the end of the year. Langkats, after, reaching 1,060 in the early part of the week, fell to 1,025, and close at 1,030. Chinese Engineerings remain at 181 with sellers in the North.
RETINERIES-China Sagars have been placed during the week at 147) for cash and at 1524 for December, the market closing steady at 147 cash. Lusons in the early part of the week were negotiated at 29, but the rate has since fulla to 26 with sellers, and no buyers over 24.
no liquor may emanate until it had duty, unless it is removed under permit for export. Therefore, it eventustes that all liquor in transit and all liquor dealt with in the Colony are duty free. They only pay suck foas sa may be charged for storage in the King's ware. house or in private licensed warehouses. The Bill therefore in no way affects this port as a distributing centre. It only affects licences on liquor consumed in the Colony. The preamble of the Bill shows that it is avowedly of the nature of haaty legislation because it is inevitable that any Bill introduced in this Council imposing a now duty should be passed with expedition in order to guard against imports in anticipation. I hope that oven the hon, member who represents the Justices of the Peace will not find occasion to caril at the hosty nature of this legislation, and that he and all others will assist the Government in passing it in the shortest possible time. In my anxiety to allow ample time for the fullest consideration The second method of collecting import duties of this very important subject, together with the is to prohibit the sale of any liquer except in difficulty of drafting a long Ordinance of this vessels bearing a revenue label which would class, and also I may add the pressure on our have to be broken in order to extract the liquor time, caused by the passing of the lengthy Under such a system it would be illegal to Opium Consolidation Ordinance, the present have in possession any vessel containing liquor Bill has been, deferred to the last possible moment, axcept with a broken or unbrokan label, I hope that we may be able to pass it Excellency, if you allow me to say so, is some said-The object of the Bill in to repeal section | am Special Dedication Serving Prayer 11 The label would bear a revende stamp at our next meeting. The Bill itself is only proportionate in value to the quantity and value provisional, and I would undertake to intro of the vessel containing the liquer. Labelled duce so soon as possible the consolidating cases would in addition be branded and number- Ordinanca so that, hon. members may have an ed and entered in a book by the resonus offer opportunity to deal with the question of licence I think before it is passed, very consider The system has some advantages. Detection foes under the existing Ordinance, which are ahle modifications will be asked for. This is community, in the persons of those qualified to Evening Prayer 6.80. Psalms, Garret Tomlinson shares, payable on the 13th inst. Bhanghai
tionable features of the farm are eliminated,
which I think it advisable to make, if you will allow me. I understand the member who re presents the Justices of the Pace also wishes to say something, and it would rather clear the ground if you allowed us to say what we have in our minde. In the first place, we all know this Bill has of necessity been prepared somewhat hurriedly, and as a matter of fact I think no member of the Council had seen a copy of this Bill before yesterday afternoon. For myself I can only say that this morning was the first time I had an opportunity of carefully studying the provisions of the Bill. There is much to recommend it, but I think your
what optimistic in the belief you have expressed to the manner in which this Bill will be ac cepted by the community. The Bill appears to be in many respects highly contentions, and
HIS EXCELLENCY-Before I put the motion I would like to correct a statement made by the hon, member who reprosents the Chamber of Commerce. I said that the duties are identical with those in the Straits Settlements. They appear perhaps larger in the Bill, but I think if the hon. member works them out on the beais of the Azed exchange in the Straits he will find they are exactly identical.
MAGISTRATES AND CRIMINAL LAW. AMENDMENT ORDINANCE, The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second reading of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend the Magistrates and Criminal Iar Amendment Ordinance, 1909. In doing so he
ST. PETER'S CHURCH, Queen's Roat, West ---
am.
37. J'S CATHEDRAL HongKong (the- nion (7.90 a..) alatins (11 a.m.) Lesponses, Ferial Venite, Burgewes, Psalms, of the 12th morning; Te Dum, Woodward, Smart and Turle; Benedictus, Langdon; Hymne, 200 and 185. Even Bong (5.45 pm) Responses, Feria Psalms, of the 12th evening; Magnificat and
Nuad Dimittis, Stanford in Bia; Anthem, "Sun e of
my Soal" Turner; Hymns, 226 and 20; Berentold amen; Preacher, Eer. C. E. Thompson, A. NE Pas m 66, Venes 1. 7, 14 and 18 in unison. Psalm 67. Vorges 3, 6 and 6. P. in u
in unison, 18th Sunday alter Holy Lommunion 7.30 4.31. Morning Pray 11 Venite, 13th morning Fasins, Jones, Camidge and Camidge; of the Magistrates' Criminal Law Amendment To Deum, Woodward, Smart and Turis; Jubilate, Ordinance of this year, which conferred Baraby, Real,Draw near all yo people," Aria, power upon the Governor-in-Council to make Lord God of Abraham (bia) Mendelssohn
Quartette, thy burden," certain limitations with regard to spitting Kyrio; Anthem, rai-e the Lord," Dr. Haye; streets and other pabilo places. The Chinese Holy Communion 12.16. Synu, 516 and 179. speak on their behalf, have undertaken to do sit and Wesley; Magnificat, Robinson; Nunc Dimittie
Monk; Hymn, 498, 451, 411 and 16. that this clause would give the Governor-in-
The Church launch Lagring will all on ships
white carrying Council power to do. In the circumstances the the services between 9.15 and 10.30 am, and be crows to bring friends ashore to Government considered it better that such a tween 6.16 and 8 pm. (Kowloon Policy Pler 10.80 are free and unappropriate, Visitors welcome, Bookra, &c., provided. themselves.
Sunday School 10-10.45 sm.
JOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks have changed hands. in fair lots at 62 and 61, closing quiet at the. latter rate. Kowloon Whoris, after farther small sales at 60, improved to 61 with sales. Shanghai Dooks have advanced to 80 in the North and Hongkow Wharfs, after reaching 150, close at 148.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS-Hong-
sales at 104) and 105, plosing with buyers at the former and probable sellers st, the latter rate. West Points have been dealt in to a small extent at 44. Humphreys have continued on offer at 94, and some sales have been effected at a litle under that rate. Hotels remain neglected. The Company has decared a dividend of $2.40 for old and 408, for new
kong Tanda havs heon & stendy market with
would be so easy. The contravention of the law not touched at all by the Bill now before the a new departure. We recognise the necessity would be so palpable to servants and others that Council. The schedule which was the subject of for increasing the revenue of the Colony at the risk would be too great to be incurred by the resolution of August 13th will take a now very early date, and therefore this change of people occupying respectable positions is the form, and although it is a matter which has no- administration must, of course, be carried Colony, Ita post is negligible, for it involves thing to do with the Bill before us, it will per- throngh in the shortest possible time, but a matter should be regulated by the Chinese and B) returning afterwards, All the sittings Hougkungs have declined to 7 will sellers. no machinery. Private importers would import through ma agent, who would have the label. haps be convenient if I state at one that there Bill of this far-reaching importance cannot is no intention on the part of the Government possibly be rashed through within a few ling dous for them or the labelling could be that the schedule should be amended to increase weak. It. must be carefully considered not Bill was read a second time." done in a government warehouse. The whole the existing licence fees. Meanwhile they re- only by the legislators of the Colony but by Connell then resolved itself into's committee sale dealers would have to stamp before sale and main as they am. The Bill as it stands gives the public at large. We must see in striving of the whole Council to consider the Bill clause would get a rebate for re-exportation A
Chart, somewhat large powers to the Governor-in to make up the necessary incronse in our reby laues, resscoable time, would be given" - for
Council in order to make regulations to carry
or
the
The COLONIAL, SECRETARY 3econded, and the
UNION CHURCH, Kennedy Road. Preacher, Scholes, M. 11 sm. Worship. Subjecs:The Morcing-Rey, H. Ellen. Evening Bev. TW. Kaleidoscope of Life," Hymns, 20, 706 81 306
10: Arthem." The Kyes of al” 6
Hymnes 26, 16, 219 and 193
Wor
venue that we do not deal perious blow to On resuming, the ATTORNEY-GENERAL 18- WEGLELAN METRODIST CHURCH, Wanchai. consumption of axlating stocks, either three ont the principles which are embodied it. the trade of the Colony. The Bill requires to be ported that the Bill had passed through on Sunday Borrica: 10.152.at. Brachion, Sub-
six months. This systems has of You will nots especially that no methods are
Baker, A. O, D. ́8.15 p.m. Rer. R. Ellison, course ita advantages. It involves to some indicated as to how antins on Chinese Liquors large, who are largely business men, as well as
modified to meet the views of the community at mittee and moved that it be read a third time.
ject: The Trend of Lif" Tuesday 8pm The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, andthesley Guild Meeting Topic:-y favourito extent domiciliary visits. It involves the open shall be dealt with. Regulations on such a those engaged in that particular trade, Bill was read a third time and passed
hymn." by Members, Gaiters and Boldiers Home, ing of casse, and I am told that the cases in
subject will no doubt require somewhat frequent When once a reasonable Bill is put before MALICIOUS TAMAGE AMENDMENT ORDINANCE.
Arsenal Street Sunday 3p.m. P. 8.A. Mr. T. E. which liquor is imported is a very important amendment before we can elaborate a complete the Chamber your Excellency can rely upon Council went into committoo on the Bill day 8pm. Fellowship Mesting. Wedre day 8 p.m. Hogg, 8 p.m. Gospel Meeting. Mr. E. Hegel. Mon- item. (Hon Mr. Murray Stewart-Hear, hear.) and serviceable scheme. When they have been the hearty and honest Broken and damaged cases are not so saleable. alaborated those of them which are of enficient the greater section
co-operation of entitled an Ordinance to amend the Malicious Tamperance Hooring. Saturday 5 pm. Frayer
Meeting. The system of farms forms another alternative importance will be 'embodied in the new con This Bill does not, I think, meet the views of a
of the community. Damage Ordinance, 1865.
ST. ANDREW'S CRUson, Kowl on.-14th Sunday The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-In the first place, after Trinity, 12th September, 1000. Morning to the system of collection by Government, a solidating Ordinance, and this Council will certain section of the community, particu the Committee will remember that we left for Service at 11 am. by the Eer, G. &. Bunbury. method perhaps to be morted to if the satem then have an opportunity of thoroughly
Bervices on Sunday, the we now propose to introduce should fall. Lastly, discussing them. I think that in the circumlarly in regard to domiciliary visits, and there farther consideration clausen 5 and 6 of the Bill,
are one or two points to which your Excellency which deal with the penalties to be imposed forin. Morning Prayer at 11 am. On Sunday, the 26th there is the system to which we propose to stances in which we are placed this is referred, such as bottling, blending, and ware-juries to trees in the New Territories and themode September, Holy Communion at 9 a., Chlidren's give a trial.
That is to say, the collec a most practicable and most useful course, housing-a very important branch of the trade of collecting the impositions. After discussing Service at 3 am, Evening Service at 8 p.m. tion by Government of duties on importation Meanwhile you will notice that it has of the Colony-which require consideration.
No Evening Service, 19th September, Holy Comunni, at 8 am, Bud
Lands continue firm with buyers at 119.
COTTON MILLS -The latest quotation by wire for Ewos and Soy Chees are 138h sud 440 respectively. Other Shanghai stocks under this heading are quoted from the last circulars.
AUDBERS -The market has been quieter and not so many shares have been changing hands; rates, however, continue firm, and some stocks are sales have taken place daring the week. in demand without finding sellers. The following Dam- ansarus at £317, Balgownies at 53 and 54 (Straits dollars), Valambrosas at 22/9 and 22/7) Anglo- Mlays at 14,74, and Shelfords at 30/6.
KISCELLANEOUS-China Borneos have been dose at 13, Dairys at 17h, Cements at 8.70, China Lights at 6 and Watsons at 8, the three last stocks closing with sellers and the two tirat with buyers. Itopes, Electrics and Ices continue. on offer without any sales to report.
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