A DISPUTED MAGISTERIAL
RULING.
THE HONGKONG DAIET PLANS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 1009.
His Worship -I will enter your name HONGKONG LEGISLATIVÉ complainant.
Mr. Bowlay-As your Worship plommen,
His Worship I will amend the record by STRONG PROTEST BY THE CROWN substitning bir. Bowley's name.
SOLICITOR.
The case in which Lam Fuk Chiu fr charged with obtaining the sum of $24,000 from Mr. John Hastings by false pretences was again called in Mr. Wood's Court at the Magistracy yesterday, when Mr. W. E. L. Shenton (of Mesars. Deacon. Looker and Deacon) appeared to apply for the discharge of the defendant Mr, F. B. L. Bowley, Crown Solicitor, represented the Crown.
Mr. Bowley informed the Court that there appeared to be a certain amount of misunder- standing in the case, and he believed that Sergeant Grant brought the man before the Court on the previous morning. The speaker should have been communicated with before the man appeared before his Worship, and then he would have attended. But he was not com municated with, and knew nothing about the -ense until late on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Shanton noted under a mistaken view of the position in communicating with Hessra, Hastings and Hastings.
His Worship-I asked him to. Mr. Bowley Your Worship did not under stand the position. The fault lay in the police not communicating with me.
His Worship You are representing · Mr. Hastings in this prosecution?
Mr. Bowley-No, I am representing the King.
His Worship-I will put your name in place of Mr. Hastings on the record:
Mr. Bowlay-The King is prosecutor, and "I sppear as his attorney. The fact that Mr. John Hastings name is on the record is
COUNCIL.
A mading of the Hongkong Legislative Mr. Bowley-The Crown Solicitor, if your Council was held yesterday in the Council Worship pleases. *.
His Worship-Your personal name.
Ühamber.
that such a speech.
The COLONIAL TREmasuumn-It is not a oss by the how m of probate at all. This section deals with of the Pence, conveyance daty,
BOL. HE STEWART-In that the effect of the certainly gave the hôn,
I think In most casse be fully nmendments ?
public spirited. I do not suppose for that he would have whicked his duty if w krve upon a jury, and that is partly where shoe pinches
The COLONIAL TREASURER-The question of giving marketable security is part of the
return for a conveysnos.
Hop
Mr. Brwer-It must be based on the Hongkong market just as the sam ostenlated at Bome is on the United Kingdom market.
The clause was adopted." Connell then resumed.
Hop. Mr. STAWART---I am exempt. Hon, Mr. Hewerr-Is he exempt? Hon. Mr. STEWART-As a member of this Connell.
The following were present:** His ExcLazcy ran GovARNOS, SID LUGARD, Mr. Bowley-No, your Worship. IappearFREDERICK JOHN Dealthy
Hon. Sir F. H. Mar, K.C.M.G. (Colonial to Crown Solicitor, not as hir, Bowley. The KCMG, C.B., D.9.0.
Secretary) information should be in the same way as it is
Hon. Mr. F. A.' Haghland (Attorney-
For. Mr. HEWETT-Anyway, members of the given at the Supreme Court, The Court is
special jury very often give up their time be Hon. Mr. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Trea-
THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. informed by the Attorney-General on behalf of Gonera).
enver).
cause they are publis spirited and realise our Sovereign Lord the King," and should not
Hon. Mr. P. N. H. Jors (Director of
The ATTORNEY-GENERAT moved the sound- contain a personal name,
their responsibility to the community. One reading of a, Bill entitled "An Ordinance to
of the most important functions performed His Worship-That is always done at the Public Works).
Hon Mr. A. W. BREWix (Registrar General)amand the Code of Civil Procedure. In doing here by business, mon ie
од the jury: Police Court.
Hon. Mr. F. J. BADELET (Capt Superinten-
so he mid--The object of this amendment is to The question has not been rushed through dent of Police).
restore the right of either party to sak for a jury
Mr. Bowley In the course of my experience at the Police Court, which extends over a con- giderable period, I have never seen the name of the Crown Solicitor appearing.
His Worship-Whoever prosentes, pro- seentes in a personal capacity.
Mr. Bowley-I prosecute in my official capacity.
His Worship--The difficulty is that the King is not appeared by anybody.
Mr. Bawley--He is appeared by himself, if your Worship pleases,
Mr. Shenton-The section says that the informant or complainant must appear before
the Court.
His Worship-Section 14 (2) clearly gives me power to pat this man back in jail. Mr. Shenton-Only temporarily.
His Worship-I am not clear on the point whether the prosecutor must appear of not
my
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Hon. Dr. Ho Kat, M.B., C.M.G. Hon. Mr. E. OSBORNE.
Hon Mr. E. A. Hewart.
Hon, Mr. MUBRAT STEWAET.
Hon Mr. Wei YUX, C.M.G.
Mr. C. CLEMENTI (Clerk of Councils).
MINUTES.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.
FINANCIAL MINUTES,
24 those who
in civil causes, which right existed between the at a moment's notice, passing of the Hongkong Code of Civil Procare to inquire into the matter have known edure in the year 1873 and the passing in the for months part that leading bodies and year 1901 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which ataociations here have been asked by the Government to express their views on the repealed the earlier code,
subject I can say that there is no body of men whose time is more valuable than the committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and that commities as well as the British member are unanimously in favour of this change of law
now, but which I think are very thoroughly understood. In certain matters the English law should not be rigidly adhered to. This Bill has not only the unanimous sapport of the Committes of the Chamber of Commerce and a large number of the British members, but
The COLONIAL SECRETARY 58conded. T EXCELLENCY-Gentlemen, the amend The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of mert in the law by which the right of trial by His Excellency the Governor, Inid on the table jury is extended to all class of cause originates | Financial Minutes (Nos. 55 and 55), and, men in a memorial received by me from the British for reasons I do not feel · called upon to go into members of the Chamber of Commerce. I sent that memorial to the Chief Justice for his comments upon it, and both he and the Puise Judge opposed the change in the law. His Honour the Chief Justice gave reasons and ex- plained the various instances in which a jury had
that they be referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
FINANCIAL.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of flis Excellency the Governer, lid on the table the report of the Finance Committee (No. 19
and moved ita adoption.
The COLONIAL TREASURER ended, and the motion was agreed to.
PAPER.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of H. E the Governor, laid on the table the
Comation.
ON PIANO
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BY THE
LEADING MAKERS.
JUST UNPACKED.
BRINSMEAD
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INSPECTION INVITED.
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been refused in recent times. He also made some very definite objections, which, in his view, told that it has almost the pranimons were opposed to the change contemplated. I support of the legal profesion. It seems to me sont his letter to the British members of the that when a considerable number of people Chamber of Commerce and they replied in representing the Chamber of Commeros and the Foroshere and submerged land in the New The principal legal profession are in favour of the Bill that it Territories from a certain condition imposed un the following terms to me:
are provided for the Fall Court in Hongkong. In doing so he said The Foreshore and of the Chamber of Commerce unanimously to support the proposed Bill is that from all quarit is obvious we cannot in every case Seabed Ordinance, 1901, requires the Crown tems they have received indications leading them accept the law as applied at Home. I trust lenses proposed to be granted in respect of The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved that the tothe conclusion that the public of this Colony that the opposition which has been raised to foreshores or seabed should inter alia be pub Bill entitled" An Ordinance to amend the Law consider it of vital importance to their in-this Bill by the bou. member on my right will lished in the Gazette for one month, The Bil further to do with the proceedings it those morrow. What time will suit von, Mr. Bowlay Prolating to Trade Marks" be recommiítód for Aj torrents that a jury should be obtaivable if not prevent the Hill from being carried through proposes to dispense with this condition ́es
due to the accidental fact that Mr. John evidence I tender on behalf, of the King. I report of the Proceedings of the Public Works reason that has led the British mombors should be accepted and when only two judges darths Foreshores and Boabed Ordinance, 1901,"
Hastings in the Arst instance swore the information on which the warrant was issued. Having laid the information and brought the matter before the Court, he has nothing
proceedings are adopted by the Crown, as they have been in this case. As your Worship knows very well, a warrant may be issued on the in- formation of any person. This is an indictable offance, and a very serious offence, with which the defendant is charged, and the informant is not the prosecutor
r. Bowley-I ask your Worship to romand the prisoner, and in due course to take the demand that as a right, and I submit that the Crown is entitled to a little consideration in these matters,
His Worship-I will hear the application to
Mr. Bowley-No time to-morrow. I am engaged all day,
TRADE MARKS OKDINANCE AMENDMENT.
certain verbal alteration.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the His Worship--I will romand this application motion was agreed to, the Council going into until 11. 36 to-morrow morning.
Mr. Bowley-What application?
His Worship To consider the discharge of the man on the ground that the King is not
His Worship Mr. Hastings is the inform-peating or represented in his own name, or Bat!
that the prosecutor is not appearing.
Mr. Bowley-Yes.
His Worship--The question I want to get at in, who is the prosecutor P
Mr. Bowley The King, your Worship, and 1 represent him. The Crown can intervene in any prosecution being conducted by a private person and adept it. I submit that these proceedings are perfectly regular. The man is before your Worship, and I ask you to remand him to geol for a reasonable time, subject to any application being inade för bail
His Worship asked if Mr. Davidson (who was present) was representing Mr. Hastings.
Mr. Bowley-I might inform your Worship
that I protest against these proceedings absolutely and entirely, and skall take what steps. I may be advised by the Attorney General to alter the proceedings and to apply for a mandamans to order this Court to conduct the proceedings in accordance with the law,
Mr. Shenton-I would ask if your Worship will consider bail ?....
Committee.
On the Council resuming, The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the third reading of the Bill.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY Bocorded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed,
it
snit. its second reading this afternoon, as the matter applied for by either party to s matter by the light of the arguments of the perity of the Colony. maty said that they had again considered the is of great importance to the commercial pros- Hon. Mr. OSBORNE-Sir, neither did I in Chief Justice and that they were still unani.. mously of opinion that the law should be tend to speak on this afternoon's Bill, bosanse changed as proposed. I referred the question had escaped my attention, but it has a historical so to the Hongkong Law Society, who sup-and-personal interest to me in that I was the ported the proposed charge in the law, and I foreman of the jury that represented to Sir John Carrington the great hardship entailed may add that the Hon. Mr. Pollock, who is s legal unofficial member of this Council and who upon busy men in this community in sitting favour of this of counsel and deciding points of law and is not present here to-day to state his very often for many days listening to argumente view, was strongly in
evidence which could much better be settled by
BTAMF ORDINANÖR AMENDMENT. A The ATTORNEY-GENEBAL moved the second reading of s Bill entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Stamp Ordinance, 1991." In doing so he said-The Bill proposes to further amend change. There must, of course, in any the Starup Ordinaneo. Clauses 1 to 3 are dealteration of a law on so important a point signed by the imposition of penalties in respect of colayed applications, to induce interested parties to make early application for probat of the estate of deceased persons to prevent Eis Worship-Net at this stage.
evasion of duties. Clause 4 relates to the stamp The hearing was adjourned until this ing on a conveyance or assignment on sale and morning.
incorporates section 55 of the Imperial Act of
RESIGNATION OF THE SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL ENGINEEE.
Mr. Bowley said Mr. Davidson was one of the -most important witnesses in the case. The question arose out of a forged mortgage, and a large number of persons were implicated. As it. bappened, the forged mortgage was put through by Messrs. Hastings and Hastings, and Mr. Davidson was the solicitor who attended to the completion of it. Ho submitted that Mr. John Hastinga was not entitled to be represented in the matter now, as he (the Crown Solicitor) had takon it over. Mr. Hastings was only entitled to engage any qualified person to watch the proceedings on his behalf, and Mr. Davidson, he took it, was present for that purpose. "."
The minutes of the Shanghai Municipal Connell include the following reference to the resignation of Mr. C. Mayne, the Municipal Engineer and Surveyor:The resignation of Mr. C. Mayns of his appointment as Engineer and Surveyor is submitted, with effect from November 27. Mr. Mayne's recent special lears for six months was granted in the hope that his privata affairs would admit of his resuming work in December; such, however, has not been found practicable, and no course romains to the Council but to accept his resignation
This employe's appointment dates from May,
His Worship-I understand Mr. Hostings' is 1889, and the Chairman makes reference to his not represented here?
Mr. Bowley-No.
Mr. Shenton- This was a private prosecution by Mr. John Hastings.
Mr. Borley I don't admit anything of the sort. This prosecution was instituted by the police under the directions of the Government.
may
1891
regards the Now Territories, where the Gazette is seldom seen and the cost is deemed unneces
The other conditions of the Foreshores and Seabed Ordinance, 1891, requiring the publica. tion in Chiness of the terms of such lenso by publicly posting them near the site of the property are not affected by the Bill.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
Council then went into Committee and con
On resuming, sidered the Bill clause by clause.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the third
reading of the Bill,
ย
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ORDINANON AMENDMENT:""
judge. The alteration in the law was made in consequence of representations which the jury then made to Sir John Carrington, who advised us that he would represent to the Government the hardellps that were entailed, and he also advise us to held a public meeting to pro test. Shortly afterwarde one of the most The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second widely attended public meetings was held in the reading of a Bill entitled "An Ordinance to City Hall protesting against the waste of time amend the Wireless Telegraphy Ordinance, entailed upon busy mon in this Colony in 1933, and the Wireless Telegraphy Ordinance 1909. In doing so he said-Thie Ordinace inangstions which could provides penalties for the violation of the
The COLONIAL SECRETARY secoňand, Kuu uz- dlluding to viroless telegraphy. motion was agreed to "
several dissentients in so large a community ar this, and I have received a statement of objections from a leading barrister in this elony and I believe that one or two anoficial members also intend to oppose the motion. The only reason why this Bill is introduced into the Council is because I believed, sad still be love, if to the wish of the large majority of the manity of Hongkong that this change The COLONIAL SECRETARY-Six, in secondshould be made. I feel, sitting in Court for days listening to points that any change by which either enlargement or curtailment of the rigbie of trial by jury should be effected in the law is one of such vital importance, and affects a principle which in considered by British citizens as of such in- portange that it should not be introduced unless there is an undoubted majority in favour of it. It is based upon na ephemeral case and upon popular, phase of the feeling of the moment or of the day. If those who oppose this motion oap show that they have any considerable por- on of the community who think with theio, it will be open to us to consider what course.
ing the motion, I would add that the evasions of probate are so frequent and inconvenient that it has been deemed necessary to impose an extas probate daty in order to curtail what I may call this dishonest practive.
The motion was carried, and Council went into Committee to consider the Bill clause by
clause.
Ca olanse 2,
Hon. Mr. STEWART-Is the period “within by those in a position to know whether it is t six months after the discovery” agreed upon
satisfactory period?
The COLONIAL TREASUEEZ-Six months is should be taken. s very long time after discovery.
Hon. D. Ho KAI--If there is a reasonable excus, the penalty would not be attached.
Han. M. HEWETT-Reasonable excuse is provided for in 20 (8.)
Hon. Mr. STEWART-If the object of this. Bill had been to reduce the number of cases in which special juries can be requisitioned, a good reason for that would have at once
Council then went into Committee to consider the Bill clause by clause...
Oa resuming,
The ATTOREY-GENERAL moved the third reading of the Ball
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the
Bill was read a third time and passed,
be better decided by the judge, case which we had the misfortune to try and to sit for several days ever was a trade mark case on condensed milk, a squabble between two merchants, Another instance which led to the alteration of the law was a care-in which a jury was empatelled--I was one and we sat, I think, a whole morning listening to points of law between two learned copusel. We then suggested to the judge that perhaps he would
ORDER AND CLEANLINESS ORDINANCE. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL, moved the second allow us to retire until the learned counsel decided what 'the law was.. (Laughter.) Tho learned judge was kind enough to allow us to reading of a Bill entitled "An Ordinance to retire, and we have never met since. (Laughter.) amend the Order and Cleanliness Ordinance, Now, air, those are
the kind of things 1857." In doing so he said-Vader a Guvern- which irritate the community. (Hon. Mr. ment notification made under section 3 of Stewart-Hear, hear,) It is not a question of Ordinance 8, of 1887, a fee of 910 has been charg- skirking one's duty-hear, hear) and noed for licences to money-changers, whereas this to shirk his duty in a criminal case. (Hear, hear.) New Territories, and a fee of $5 should have Lat I think that avery Britisher and everyone been charged under section 3 of Ordinance else in the Colony distinctly objects to wasting 7. of 1867. The Bill proposes to incrasss the his time over the trivial matters. If this chargs imposed under the last named Ordinance Bill, dr, is passed, I prophesy that within a to $10 and to legalise the collections beretofore The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the short period another public meeting will be held made to amend the law because the community is motion was agreed to.
Connell then went into Committoe to consider and your Excellency will be asked again
the Bill olause by clause.
On resuming,
Hon. De, o Kai-Six months is not tanggested itself in the smsilness of the special Britisher in the Colony has the slightest desire part of that Ordinance does not apply to the
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said no definition
Mr. Shenton drew his Worship's attention to Ordinance No. 3 of 1890, section 14, ab section 2, and contended that the complainant or informant must appear. Unless he did, his Worship must dismiss the charge. It was perfectly open to Mr. Bowley to lay an informa tion on behalf of the Crown, but certainly the informant or complainant minst appear.
His Worship-Mr. Hastings is not before provision in the Badget for 1910 for a special otherwise requires the expression marketable Your Excellency has supplied strong reasong far too busy to have its time taken up in deald-
me now.
Mr. Shenton-Not now.
twenty years' satisfactory work as the head of an important branch of the Municipal Service. He has carried out his duties during this period with singleness of purpose and preserved a record for the Department of continuous integrity,
It is decided to offer Mr. Mayne the appoint ment of Consulting Engineer to the Council at a salary of £150 a year renewable annually. He will be required in periodical reports to advise the. Council on all matters connected with municipal engineering, and to undertake the collection of particulars as to any subject upon which the Council desire information.
Mr. Mayne is entitled to draw the sum accumulated in his name in the Superannuation of marketable security appeared in the Imperial Fund, but, since the Fand has only been in Act, the covell that the following section be operation since 1903, it is decided to insert inserted: "In this Ordinage unless the text boperarium of £9,000..........
serurity means security of such description as is capable of being sold in the stock markets the United Kingdom and Hongkong." compare the United Kingdon to Hongkong
Hon. Mr. HEWETT--Singapore and Shanghai have very big markets of stocks unsaleable in Herkong
Upon the unanimous recommendation of the Works Committee, it is decided to appoint. Mr. CH. Godfrey, at present the Deputy Engineer, His Worship Therefore, Mr. Hastings ab to the past of Municipal Engineer.
sence does not affect the matter.
Mr. Shenton-But the record must be altered. His Worship--The question is, what altern- tion am I to make? Mr. Bowley suggests that the alteration should be the King, represent- ed by the Crown Solicitor.
Mr, Bowley--I don't suggest anything of the sort. The section my friend read does not refer to indictable proceedings at all. It must be read in a reasonable way, and it would be utterly unreasonable for your Worship to read this provision about the complainant not op pearing in cases where the Crown promontes. I think the correct way of reading it is that the Crown is complainant, but if your Worship will strike out the name of Mr. Hastings-I do not mind whose name you insert. I appear as attorney for the King, not as complainant or informant
His Worship The point is whether it in regalar for the King to appear.
Mr. Shenton-The King never does, dismenn himself to prosecute his own subjects.
Mr. Bowley --He is always represented by his attorney. I submit these objections are moonshine and perfectly frivolous, and in order to save time you can enter anyone you like as complainant.
THE GERMAN HIGH SEA FLEET.
PRINCE HENRY'S FAREWELL MESSAGE.
A general order to the High Sen Fient issued Prince Henry of Prussis on relinquishing the command of the fleet in September was published on the 2nd ult. It is in the follow- ing terms:
Fearlessness, calm, and purposeful work roticonce, with the hour of trial alone in view, strict discipline, coupled with a kindly feeling on the part of-superiors towards enbordinates, trae comradeship-these qualities must continue
the utere
are in ever-incressing measure to distinguish the officers and men of the High Sas Fleet. With this wish I lay down my. command to-lay, by the Emperor's order—s command of which I was proud and to resign which now causes me inexpressible regret, aud on which I look back with a heart filled with gratitude towards all who have served me."
The COLONIAL TEASURER-How could you
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved that the
Bill be read a third time.
jury bat. That might reasonably have been used as an argument to justify the law of this Colony short.
Hon. Mr. HEWETT Simonthe is a long time. being made to depart from the law of England. The clause was passed as framed.
Bat la view of the fact that our special jury ligt On clause 5,
is a very small one, and that the time of every man apou it is valuable, the proposal to depart from the existing law in the direction of adding to the number of cases in which special jury may be called, requires the strongest reason. for the action taken by the Government in ing trade mark cases. I have much pleasure in introducing this Bill, and from the suitors supporting the hon. member on my right in We opposing this Bill, and I hope your Excellency point of view explanation is easy.
But reading, Bo that the public may have an oppo Bill was read a third time and passed. pan all I am sure, appreciate the advant will not endeavour to pose it through its third
tunity of considering the measure, age of being tried by our peers.
LIQUOR. LICENCES OSDINANCES' AMENDMENT.- insuch as it has been found necessary in the very home of trial by jury
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL HOved the second. reading of a new Bill entitled "An Ordinazoo to ACELLENCY suggested that the section to set certain limits upon the claims of it
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second and the Liquor Licence Ordinance, 1898, and should be altered to read "in any stock market,” sailors, special jurors here may reasonably
The COLONIAL TREASUREE-I think if you ook to have very good reason shown why reading of a Bill- entitled “An Ordinance.to the Liquor Licences Extension Ordinance, 1909, out out the words United Kingdom" and these limits should be abolished in the Colony. amand the Squatters Ordinance, 1990 In and to repeal the Liquor Licences Amendment In doing so he said- I remember a time, which does not seem very doing so he said-This Bill amends section 12 Ordinance, 1902." kaye Hongkong it will do
Hon. Mr. OSBORNE Shanghat people can buy in Hongkong.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL And Shanghai, stork in capable of being sold here.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY The Home Act ays marketable in the United Kingdom."
Hon. Mr. OSBORNE-You could not sell Con sols in Hongkong.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL YODF Excellency, is not proposed to go further with this Bill
SQUATTERS" ORDINANCE AMENDMENT.
The COLONIAL, SECRETARY seconded, and the
long ago, when special jurors groaned under of the Squatters' Ordinances, In certain The principal feature of this Bill is to transfer the tyranny imposed upon them by the require cases squatters claims have been allowed from the Justices as a body to a Licensing ments of litigation. Then one heard only about by the Board, but it has been deomed. Board consisting of seven Justices; the control the hardship of bury men being required desirable to withheld the lensos until of publicans and adjunct licences. Recognizances sanitary buildings have been constructed; are to be done away with. The terms of the said to abandon their offices for days. together in busy times, and an attempt was one or proposal to give the Director of recognisanes are (1) To observe the conditions state of mat-Pablic Works the alternative power of arrang of the licence; (2) To observe the requirements. made to remedy this ters in a sense disanatrically opposed to the The COLONIAL TREASURER-Pat down the prosont Bill. I do not feel sure that there werd Hongkong. This is a Hongkong law, in any widespread demand for the proposed The other is a law of the United Kingdom. alteration, and until I am satisfied upon that Hon. Mr. HEWETT Then if marketable point I shall not see my way to support this Bill. Hon. Mr. HEWITT Your Excellency, I did security is not negotiable in. Hongkong you
not propose to say anything on this Bill, because Lloped that the Bill would be accepted by the The ATTORNEY-GENERAL.-No. don't get probate en it f
whole Conncil after the remarks made by your Excellency, and the very satisfactory reason we have heard why it is required in this Colony However, having listened to the remarks made
TO BE BEAUTIFUL-Keep your cam- Bow plexion, Mrs. Ellen's Crime Charmante. Lait Charmant and Special Skin Tonic and Poudrs Her Charmant will enable you to do it.
Hon. Mr. STEWART-I should like to under- stand that, sir. On shares in companies here Specialities for the Skin are the eludy of a lifetime. A. B. Watson & Co. Ltd. Sole Agentseld in Shanghai you don't claim probate, is that
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the original buildings. If the arrangement is these are offences against the Ordinance for the grant of new sites in exchange for of the Ordinance. Omissions of both of effected, the amount of compensation is to be by section 37 of the Transfer Ordinancer
based by the Director of Public Works. The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
Council then went into Committee, and after considering the Bill clanse by clause resumed.
FIXMPTION · F CLOWN LEASES,
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the first reading of a Bill entitled "An Ordinance to exempt Crown Lesses granted in respect of
(3) Adjunct licences are to be divided into two classen, hotelkeepers" adjunct licences and restaurant-keoporn' adjunct licenses. Whole- sale and grocers' licences are abolished, aud there is established a dealer's licence, Bection 3 prehikite the sale and importation of liquor, 'on' commission without a license. The section (Continued on page 5)