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{"DAILY PEESS" WIOLUSIVE SERVICE.] THE PLAGUE IN NORTH MANCHURIA.
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left the Colguy, and reports indicate that the conseiluent decline of business still is likely to be followed by a further reduction in the population with .Of the ending of the Chinese year. the disorganisation of the educational and & CO., philanthropie work in the Colony and the bardships thereby ontailed comany residents Imuch has been published during the lat few months, and in view of all these depler- able consequences of an ill-advised adven- ture, who can wonder that those whose inter-
PERING, January · 12th. estsare permanent in the Colony desire to fee that the instigators of the mischief do pol
Plague at Harbin, Changchun, escape the punishment they so richly deserve, hoping that the Colony may Kirin and Mukden is still epidemic. thereby be protected from a repetition of to a most serious extent. Dr. Mesny, such episodes in the future. Surely the of Tientsin, who recently volunteered Inquiry was never intended to be a slaza and his services at Harbin, has himsel
Both Chinese pretence; and if not, the only excuse which can be found for a refusal to take action on the findings of the Commission is that the and Japanese are vigorously com Government lacks the necessary courage and batting the epidemic, and it is strngth to maintain the dignity and in- proposed to establish an examination Auence which it should possess. We hesi- station at Shanhaikwan. The outbreak tate to believe that this is the case, and is virulent and of pneumonic typs. prefer to think that in calling for the whole of the documents, it is the intention of the
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LONDON, January 12th. The Panama correspondent The Times" telegraphs that Japanese Squadron has been Panama for the past five days.
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Admiral Yashiro was impressed with the magnitude of the work, and said he thought it a mistake to fortify the canal..
'PLATE FOR AN IMPERIAL BANQUET AT PEKING,
LONDON, January 12th,
A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council was hold, yesterday at the Council
Chambar.
· LEGISLATIVE power to his elbow. (Applanee.) Again, social- ly Bir Heury May has rendered good work, I COUNCIL.
will not attempt to enumerate the many matters in which he has takes a loading part, but there is one to which I will refer because it is very near my heart, namely, the formation of the European branch of the Teung Men's Chris- tian Association. (Applauso.) There, we know, Bir Henry took a very leading part from its inception to the prosent moment. That was HIS EXCELLENCY THE GENERAL OFFICER | distinctly good work. In all that class of work COMMANDING THE TROOPS (MAJOR-GENERAL with which he has been idgutified he has book ably supported by Lady May. (Applause.) As C. A. ANDREBON, C.B.
regards that sootion of our life in Hongkong,
The following wore present: HIS EXCELLEROY THE GOVERNOB, SIR FREDERICK JORN DRAITRY LUGARD, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.C.
Hon. Sie F. H. Max, K.C.M.G. (Colonial Secretary).
Hon. Mr. C. MCI. Museen (Colonial Tres sarer).
Hon. Mr. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G. (Director of Public Works).
Hon. Mr. F. J. BADELEY (Capt. Superinten dent of Police).
Hon. Mr. A.W. BREWIN (Registrar-General): Hon. Mr. WRI YUE, C.M.G. Hon. Dr. Ho KAI, M.D. C.M.G. Hon. Mr. H. POLLOCK, K.C.
taking even that section alone, we must feel we are distinot losers by the departure of Sir Henry and Lady May from the Colony. I will not continue. I will only say in apport of the resolution moved by the senior unofficial member on behalf of the naofeial mem bers, and I feel sure of the whole Colony, that wo regret the departure of Sir Henry May and his family from our midst. We trust they may have very many years before them of in. crossing honour for Sir Ileary May and long life and prosperity to Lady May and her daugh tors. With these words I beg to record the The minutes of the last meeting were read resolution now before the Council. and confirmed.
Hon. Mr. E. A. HETETT. Hon. Mr. E. OSBORNE, Hon. Mr. KESWICK, -
Mr. C. CLEMENTI (Clerk of Councils.
MINUTES.
FINANCIAL MINUTES.
The COLONIAL SFORETARY, by command of His Excellency the Governor, laid on the table Financial Minutes (Nos. 1 and 2), and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee. The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
'PAPERS.
The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC Wonks laid ou the table the Report of the Public Works Committee (No. 4 of 1910).
my name,
AIR HENBY MAY.
to
The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS-Sir. I rise to add a fow words in support of the re- solution proposed in such able terms by the senior unoficial member, and in doing so I feel sara I roico the sentiments of my colleagues
twenty ovor not only at this tablo but throughout the Service generally. It is
to since I had cocasion дож years ago interview the private secretary to the Governor, who is now the governor-elect of Fiji, aud I confess that when I saw him I was somewhat surprised at his youthful appearance. Time has desit kindly with him and ho still pre ervas in
QUESTIONS, The Hon. Me, OSBORNE asked the following questions, of which he had given notice :-
1. Will the Gorerament take steps to provent the destruction of birds by skim sportemon, who by means of the Railway are enabled to invade the New Territory and threaten extinction to every form of bird life, game and otherwise ?
2. Will the Government cause to be laid on this tabla half-yearly a statement of the work actually sccomplished on the now-typhoon refuge; end in such form that the public may be able to judge whether the rate of progress is such as to ensure completion by contract date?
The COLONIAL SECRETARY replied to the questions as follows
1. In October laat the Police were instruct- -ed and holders of game licenses were warned that it is illegal to kill or to attempt to kill any wild bird which is not named in game libonoes. The Folies were at the same time instructed not to interfere with sportsman. shooting plover and the two kinds of pigeon known as blue-rook and soaloback, The notion takon has, it is believed, been affective, but assiat nee by way of information by the public will be welcome.
2. Statements containing the contrast quan- titios and the quantities of work excouted for the half yours eading June 30th and Deconi bor 31st, 1911, will be laid ou the table of the Council, but as the preparation of thesa statements will involve some-cost and trouble, and it is doubtful whether they will convey much information to the general public, the question of continuing thom-beyond the last named date will be dependent on the renewed dosire of Council for their submission."
I.EPERS
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE. The ColoNIAL SECRETARY moved the ret
amond the Lopera Ordinanco, 1910." reading of a Bill entitled," An Ordinance to
The COLONIAL TEZASURER seconded, nad the motion was agreed to.
The Memorandum attached to the Bill stalasi
This Bill tends the Lepore Ordinance, 1913, (No. 24 of 1910), and modifies the power given to the Governor-in-Conneil to erder the banish- ment of alien lepers. It prohibits the entry into the Colony of persons, not being subjcets of His Majesty, suffering from leprosy and authorises the Governor-in-Council to banish
such persous.
DEFENCE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ORDINANCE.
The Hen. Dr. Ho KAI- Bir, I have much grot measure that youthful appearance pleasure in moving the resolution standing in which sugars well for a prolonged career of At the last Council meeting your usefulness in the new station which he is at Excellency publicly and for the first time about to fill At u-later-stage 1 came announced to this Council that His Majesty the inolesor contract with him in connection select the with sanitary matters, and naturally sanitation beon pleased King d Honourable the Colonial Secretary, Sir Henry and public works go hand in hand. So we wore be Governer of Fiji and High much drawn together. I have ever appreciated May, to Commissioner for the South Pacific. Yon the deep interest that he took in everything that with he had to look into or to deal with in any capacity Sir. followed the 'aunouncement, the expression of some cordial sentiments which other in regard to sanitary matters or in son er he goed We felt, however, saro, Sir, he may feel that wherever, the members of this Council unanimously nection with pollos work or otherwise. I am endorsed and applauded. that we ought to go further and place formally he carries with him the osteem and good wishes on 10cord in the minutes of the proceedings of of his colleagues in Hongkong. (Applause.)
His EXCELLENCY-Gautlemen, when I
The COLONIAL SECRETARY moved the first this Honourable Council the great appreciation of its members of Sir Henry's lengthy, able sanvanced at our last meeting to you the appoint-
the profound ment for which the hon. Colonial Secretary had reading of a Bill entitled, “An Ordinance to and valuable services, and
in which he is been selected by His Majesty, I trok occasion to | amend the Defences (Sketching Prevention) and admiration rospect held by every member of this Council, Ollolai |say a few words and I have little to-day to add Ordinance, 1835, and to control balloonists an and Unofficial alike, on account of his sterling to what I said thon, but I would wish to identify others who bave special opportunities for obtain. It is stated that specially manufac-personal qualities and worth, and big great myself with what has been said by both the ing information respecting the defences of th
abilities as a legislator and administrator, official and the unofficial members to-day. I Colony," tured plate from the porcelain factory Having est in this Council continuously for may add that this meeting of Council has been The COLONIAL TERASUKER Soonded, and The Memorandum, attached to the Bill of Aviation developmost states: The at Meissen has been dispatched to the last twenty-one years and having taken convened primarily, in fact solely, for the the footion was agreed to,
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necessary to. in- inspector are to be oreeted in proximity to the Peking for use on the occasion of part in the pubilu affairs of the Colony purpose of this resolution by the unanimous opportunities of hecoming well acquainted with sympathise with you, Sir, in leaving a work in Imports and Experts Office, and plans for the banquet to be given by the since 1882, I have had full and numerous wish of the unofficial members.
German Crown Sir Henry May from the earliest time (applause) which your life has been identified, for I, too, sed has rendered it
and of forming a true estimate of his excellent have gone through the use ordeal, but I thinktrodpės legislation with a view to control. Emperor to the
in after yours when you have put your hand teling ascents in balloons and aeroplanes in & Prince.
qualities, both as a public servant and as a After the function the plate will primato gentleman. Without the least flattery a new task you will look back with pride and fortress such as Hongkong, for without such be lost sight of. Thus the ltalian steamer Nord be presented to the Emperor of and undue adulation, therefore, I may state the pleasure to the work you have been able to do control the purposes of the Ordinance would be
honest truth that it will be hard for in this Colony and to the resolution that stands us to find the like of him again. (Applause.) in the minutes of this Conseil, spoken to in the Ordinance iate line in some other details with Energetic and hardworking, straightforward such hearty terms by both your own colleagues the law existing in other Eastern British and clear-sighted, impartial and just, firm and yet in office and by the unofficial members of the Colonies. full of true sympathy and kindness-(applause) Conucil today. I baro only now to wish you on the loss of each a man to the Colony is in my my own behalf, as the speakers have already opinion well nigh irreparable (applause)-and dono, the utmost sucoses in your new career and reading of the Bill entitled, “ An Ordinanes to the only consolation left to us is in the knowledge continued prosperity, and, as onsspeaker suid, I amend the Widows and Orphous Pension (Applaus.) I need vot say more to ensure the as- Fiji, and not of Fiji only, but the gaia of the the. memorandum appended to the Ordinance that what is our loss will be somebody else's gain. feel that our loss in this Colony is the gain of Ordinance, 1901." In doing to ho said-As animous adoption of this resolution. (Applause.) Empiro. (Applause.) If I had myself any small shows, the effect of the Ordinance is simply to Believe me, the insertion of this record will add share in bringing your name to the Secretary remove doubts as to the interpretation of the Council (Applause.) Respectfully I beg to move on the Colony in doing so I have had tho much lustre to the annals of this Honourable of State I can feel that if I have inflicted a loss existing Ordinance. "That the hearty congratulations of the Members interests of the Empire at heart.
larger scheme than was approved last year in the Estimates have just roseived the approval of the Public Works Committee.
When a ship changes her name she is apt to
America, recently stranded, was at one time none other than the Stirling Castle, a famous China. steamer in the China tea trade. A correspon dent states that she once aan home with the firet
of the now senson's teas at an average rate of 184 kaots-a fest which he balieves has never boon equalled.
"The advance agent of Professor Grossi, "The
FRANCE AND LIBERIA,
The
LONDON, January 12th. Franco-Liberian Boundary Marvel," has arrived in Hongkong to engage Treaty will be signed in Paris in a few
the Theatre and make the necessary arrange- ments for entertainments by this well-known days.
By this Treaty France acquires HONGKONG OFFICE: 10A, DES VEUT ROAD O telepathist and Malle. René, who has earned a LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET SET. EC reputation for mind-reading in many parts of considerable territory, while Liberia do many of Nicola's famous tricks, and show how is benefited by the substitution of a
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, JANUARY 13TH, 1911..
the world. We are informed that Grossi will"!
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nullified Opportunity husban taken to bring
FENSIONS ORDINANCE AMENDMENT. The COLONIAL SECRETARY Moved the second
The COLONIAL TREASUREK secondod, ana We the motion was agreed to.
Council then went into committes to consider
of this council be tendered to the Honourable shall miss you not only in the very many
they are performed. Professor Grossi's we definito geographical for a purely sir F. Henry Moy, K.C.M.G.. on his well spheres of work which have beau alluded to, the Bill clause by clause.. will doubtless be familiar to many readers; for his clover performancen have book given in load-hypothetical boundary.
The objections of France to the ing variety halle in Europo and America We have not had in Hongkong for many years an American scheme for financial control entertainment of the description given by Pro have been removed. fessor Gromi and Mailo. Réné, and as they are both famous for their works, they will doubtless! attract good houses, HONGKONG AND THE CORONATION.
We understand that the Cemmission ap- pointed to inquire into the origin of the revolt which recently occurred at Macao has practically completed its investigations. Though the Inquiry has beon held with closed doors, the nature of the evidence
We learn that Hongkong will be represented. given before the commissioners is generally known in Macao, and it has been antici- at the Coronation of the King in Juno next by pated that when the findings of the Comte officers of the Volunteer Corps, a dispatch
-GENERAL RAILWAY STRIKE
IN PORTUGAL....
LONDON, January 12th. A general strike has broken out on
mission were communicated to the Acting from the Secretary of State having been the Portuguese railways.
received limiting the contingent to this number.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.
PROPOSED AMALGAMATION WITH NORTH
OKINA INSURANCE CO.
The following circular, signed by Mr. Montague Ede, Seorotary, Ins been sent to the shareholders:--
[FROM THE "MANILA CABLENEWS."
ANOTHER SCARE.
New York, Jan. 5th,
merited promotion to the Governorship of the but in many which you now have in hand, and Colony of Fiji; and that a record be made and in which I shall miss your help and advice— deep appreciation felt by the Mombers thereof are undertaking with China in regard to the inserted in the minutes of this Connell of the amongst others, in the difficult negotiations w of his long and valuable services as an Official working agreement of the railway, in the Member, and of their regret at losing a col progress of the Licensing Board with the sims kague who is distinguished no less by his great and ideals it has in view, and in too many other ability and high character than by his constant lines of work for me to allude to now. The hon, courtesy and straightforwardness, qualities member who secondled the resolution said that it'
On resuming,
The COLONIAL SECRETARY reported that the Bill had passed through committee without. amendment, and moved that it be read a third time.
The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed,
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
A meeting of the. Finance Committee was
which have won for him the profound rermeet was the desire that an unofficial resolution should hold afterwards--the Colonial Secretary in Che
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PUBLIC WORKS RECURRENT.
Tho following votes were passed:
The Governor recommended the Council to
in New Territories.
TSIM SILAT UI MARKET. The Governor recommandeil the Council to vote a sum of Six hundred-snd ninety-six
Dollars (2696) in aid of the reta, Sanitary Departinent, Other Charges, Sanitary Staff, Light, Tsim Sha Tsui Markot.
and admiration of the entire Council."(Applause.) be recorded in the minates of this Council, The
Hon. Mr. HEWETT-Your Excellenes, at the resolution has been spoken to by the senior phai
ailicial momber at this Board and by myself, request of the unofficial members I have much pleasure in seconding this resolution. I pre- and I olaim that it is not an unofficial resolu sume that I ave been asked to do so for this tion but a unanimous resolution on behalf of vote a sum of Four thousand Dollars (34,000) in renson, that with the exception of the two both officia's and anodicials, but primarily, aid of the vote, Public Works, Recurrent, Com- Governor, the Public Prosecutor would be
Chinese members my personal recollection of perhaps, of the unofficial members as remunications, Maintenance of Roads and Bridges kept fully employed fer a time. But a
before the chamber is that a record be male and Hongkong goes more years than anybody presenting the community at large. The motion elso in this room. I have. therefore for many deep feeling of disappointment has spread
years kept a close run on the history and work-inserted in the minutes the Council. I take it Over the Colony on the circulation of a
The New York World yesterday published ing of Hongkong, and I have the greatest that the resolution itself big recorded in the rumour that instructions" have reached, the Acting Governor from Lisbon to forward
u dispatch from its representative in Mexico pleasure in endorsing not only what has been said minutes gives effect to this desire, I hare Homs all the documents corncoted with the
in which it was asserted that Japan is this afternoon by the senior unofficial wem therefore to put the question to von that the Inquiry. This is taken to mean the per-
This was followed by "ayes" and applause. "I am instructed to inform you that the negotiating for a naval base on All Saints'ber, with regard to Sir Henry May's ability resolution which has been duly made and manent shelving of the whole business, and
HIS EXCELLENCY-Adopted unanimously, The COLONIAL SECRETARY-HOR. Members the opinion prevails that the more has been Directors have unanimously come to the conolas Bay. According to the World's corres. bis hard work, and his honesty of purpose as a secondod shall be adopted, engineered by the secret societies alleged to ton that the Society'a interests will bo beat served pondent Mexico and Japan are now con-government official, but also what your Excel-
nothing left for me to say. We all recognise will not expect from ine on this occasion any have been implicated in the disturbances. by an amalgamation with the North China Instructing a treaty, and one of the provisions lenor said at our last mooting. Bo much kan surance Company, Limited. To this end an of the treaty will be a concession of a base becu said on these two points that there is
Sir Henry May's good work, and we therefore tet speech-It will only beg the Members of It seems to us incredible that the Govern-offer was submitted, on the 14 December last, to to the Japanese on Mexican territory.
sh to put on record an unoficial resolution this Connail (both Unofficial and moial) to which will be endorsed I am sure by the extent accept my heartfelt thanks for the advice of the Colony's indebtedness for Sir Henry and the assistance which daring many yours sides of Sir Henry's life in Hongkong leave of you, I would ask you to give my sup- upon, and desmer the same cordial oo-operation which has that have not been touched May's services. (Applause.) There are other they are so readily granted me; and, in taking possibly you may bear with me if I re-been accorded to me so often and so generously. New York, Jan. 5th,
fer to theta. As a sportsman Sir Henry May, I have also to thank the hon. member who Patrick Gallagher, who shot Mayor in the saddle and with the gan, ranks seconded the resolution for his kind references to Gaynor of New York some months ago in amongst the foremost. I trust I may not be toy wife, and you, Sir, and hon. members for the an attempt on his life, has been sentenced accused of undue levity if in view of his recent manner in which you endorsed the sympatketio to twelve years in Sing Sing.
accident I wish him in the field of aport more remarks. (Applanes.)
ment at Lisbon is so blind to the necessities the Directors of the Company in the following The publication of the story has created
of the situation as to make a parade of the terms: Five of the Company's Shares to be considerable coinment. Inquiry and then to quietly pigeon-lole exchanged for one of the Society's; the it Company's Shareholders to receive, in addition, At a time when the findings. was of the greatest importance that the
OF MAYOR GAYNOR. from the Society £7 in cash for every Share THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION
held by theThis offer will require the con- firmation of the Society's Shareholders, but ia
neighbouring Chinese people should be impressed with
a sense of respect for the view of the unqualified success which has new régine in Portugal, a situation was attended the amigamation with the Chian created at Macao which not only shattered Traders' Insurance Company the Directors are blic confidence, but produced a sense of confident of racciving your hearty support, insecurity of life and property in the Colony You will be notified in due course as to the
progress of negotiation." on ite which has had a serious effect
it?
Hou, Mr. OSBORNE-Can you tell us, Sir, when the market will be ready?
The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS-The market is practically completed, but unfortun. ately there fins beer discovered some defect in the construction of the roof in the quality of the material used which may delay its comple. Hon Mr. OSBOLNR-How long will it delay tion.
The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS-I should say two months at least. not be any expense on the ratepayers of
The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS-No. Hongkong
Hon. Mr. KESWICK-Can we claim on the Hon. Mr. HEWETT-I presume that will
The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS-Tho
contractor?
contractor will have to make good his inferior work at his own expense.
security?
Hon. Mr. KESWICK-HAs he got any The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS —Yes.
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