MAIT SUPPLEMENT
The Hongkong Telegrapy.
N°. 2468.
The Hongkong Telegraph
MEETING OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
object would be to see that the light-house money was devoted to light-house-
Mr. MacEwen-Yes.
His Excellency-I had not considered the subject-there are probably other good objects HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 18oo. which the Board would serve, and there are such Boards in other Colonies but at present I think I can only say that it will have my best con | sideration, and I daresay will form one of the many projects, as yet uncarried out, which I hope to carry oat for the benefit of the Colony. I have a satisfaction in putting it off for, another six months in that this happens, of all times, to be a period when there is least, reason to complain about the balance of the revenue. · over the taxppäses of our light houses, because I fancy that the expenditure of this fear and last will cover any auch balance, for many years past. Still I think a Lighthouse Board would probably be a very good thing, for other reasons, and I have no doubt that my locum tenens will give it the benefit of his consideration and experience.
A meeting of the Legislative Council was held on the 13th lost. There were present His Excellency the Governor (Sir WilliamTM des Voeux) the Colonial Secretary, (Mr. F. Fleming); Mr. S. Brown, Surveyor-General; Mr. W. M. Dease, Captain Superintendent of Police: Mr. A. I. Leach, Acting Attorney-General ; Messrs. P. Ryrie, Wont Shing, CP Chater A. P. MacEwen, (urofficial members) and . Mr. A. Seth, Clerk of Councils.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and
• confirmed.
THE NEW COLONIAL SECRETARY. The Hon. F. Fleming took the usual oath on. assuming his seat as Colonial Secretary,
VOTEL
PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE RACECOURSE, Mei MacEwen, pursuant to notice; moved :- That in view of the increased popularity of the Racecourse for purposes of Recreation and the limited space that is available, the Government ing votes be referred to the Finance Com- further extension, by removing the trees and ::mittee :—
turfing the piece of ground now known as the $13,000 for the illumination of public build-Public Gardens and tying immediately to the
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1800
of the ground would have to be made by which all who use it could have the full enjoymen of it as far as the space allows. That, I thin will have to be settled by a Board representing the people at present interested in all the different games, with, probably, representative of the Army and Navy. Judging from the list. two or three nights, the Army and Navy pro mise pretty well to monopolise it altogether as things are, which is scarcely quite fass to the Citizens of Hongkong. I am very glad to see that the Army and Navy make so much use of ir but still some regulations will have to be made. As to the proposition of the hon, member I have already, thought of the matter and the me idea has occurred to me, I confen it in always to me a matter of regret that beautiful objects which have taken a great deal of care and time in raising, such as these trees, should have to be removed, but in Hongkong, space is a matter of soch immense, importance, and breathing space especially, that I think it quite possible in this case aesthetic considerations will have to give way to the public convenience Anye has only to go down to the Racecourse to see how much the place is appreciated. What strikes nie is how, the community, get on without it. Not only is the ground used by all grades. but every race of the population is to be found out by the hon. member. As to the canal, 1 quite agree with Mr. Ryrie that there must be some means of relieving the storm watere, and
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SIX DOLLARS QUARTER
and had concluded that: $12,002 was a reason.
hear what any other member last meeting before I go. I think it will probably on the subject, : Mr. Deane have be 10, and I therefore say: to you as a Council,able amount to recommend ni any remark, Pick
Dekhough I trust to meet you again, individually, Site Captain, Deane –I fully agree willing the prewell for the present.
friend, I recognised the necessity of utilising The sound rame twenty years ago, when, as Secre tary to the Cricket Club, I tried to raise $25,000 for the purpose, but was unable to do so. and
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His Excellency There would be room for or three cricket grounds and foot-ball, ground With these necessary regulations, we should be able to justify, all reasonable wants for the presented, bii ki morna legitu ada
THE MAGISTRATES' BILL, 185g, thin, The Acting Attorney General- bey to move the first reading of this Bill, sheet of which is to amend and consolidate the law relating to the friction of Magistrates and the price are ad practice before Magistrales, and also to amend the law relating to appeals from the Maglafate to the Supreme Court and for other less important purposes. Perhaps I may as well, state now that the Bill has been drafted under the saprision of the Law Revision Commission, which has given to it a very long, and careful consideration." The Bill's very bulky and con- tains'd good many details which will not be of there rere course propost is hiter that can reading to refer it to a special committee......
The Colonial Secretary secondet. His Excellency-Before putting the motion
FINANCE COMMITTEE,
At the conclusion of the Council meeting, a meeting of the Finsnes Commitee was held, the Colonial Steret the Chair.
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THE PEAK WATER SUPPLY... The Chairman said the first minute to deal vote of $27,000 to be expended for the water with was a recommendation by the Governor for supply at the Feak. Mr. Chadwick was present, and as he knew more of the matter than any of them he would probably explain the nature of the works
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Captain Deane in secuding the vote said the whole of this amount would not be available for the, Committee which had just been ‘appointed. A large portion of would be required fit.public. buildings, so that he Committee must not expects. t have that am Johanded to them to dispos of That amount child hågreatly reduced before it was handed to mem.
Mr Chater said he thought in that case very little would be done. However, the Committes. had nothing to diet to pass this vote and if A
was pot found subdient he supposed a supple mentary vote would be asked for,japa
The Chairman said the $11,000 would be
carchilly expended, but in case a supplementary vate, came, before, the Finance Committes he trusted they would feel disposed to look upon it with a generous cyc.
The yojo war, passed and the Council thea adjourned.
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TATHE LAND INVESTMENT,
KASAND COMPANTI MA
PANTANON
M. Chadwick-The proposition is to pump be water from Pokfutum, from filter beds about to be constructed to a point behind Mountain Lodge which will be a sufficient elevation for the supply of the whole district, including Mount Kellett. I recommend the puniping for various reasons. No doubt it would be easy to collect the water up there. There would be no difficulty in making a reservoir, still. Atcounts presented at the refent meeting of Thisubjoined able article on the Statement
siderable objection, namely, that the resermany from the pen of an ocensional correspin voir would be close to a number of houses dent, will be read with interest by all concerned On the Fever Commission objections were raised
in the success of this, the latest of loral gigantie
The Colonial Secretary moved that the follow. take into consideration the desirability of a' there, ́ ́Í think a very good case has been made therefore, the course I'propose is after the second think auch a system open to a very con- the shareholders of the Lan't Investment Com
middle of it. If the total cost is not very large and I should imagine, roughly speaking, that it, would be about $50,coo-I really think the object would be worth the money.
ings, visit to Canton, entertaining at Govern.north of the road from the monument to the that might be done by putting the canal round may day'ibat having given a certain attention to Bokfulurn reservoir as; a surce of supply on tending.i ventures, »: Although we cannot fully. ment House, etc., on the occasion of the visit of Gardeners' Cottage.” “The bon, member said- | the outside of the ground instead of through the the Bill as drafted. I feel bound to say that the, 1 account of its closeness to the houses those endorse the whole of our contributorka deiuctions
Sir, I have brought forward the subject of the proposed extension of the Racecourse in the shape of a resolution in order, if possible, to get some definite expression of opinton from the Government previous to your Excellency's departure, and also to give the other members of Council an opportunity of expressing any opicions they may have formed on this matter, I think it must be plain to all who take an
the Duke and Duchess of Connaught.
Syco for a general overhaul of the Governor's
• launch, including repairs to boller. Pre
$37.273.48 cente, for the purchase of twelve 1 Maxim Nordenfeldt guns, with: ammunition, for
the Volunteers.
$27,000 for supplying the Peak District with water, including the laying of pipes, purchase of steam engines, motor-pumps, building, etc.
The following votes were recommended by the
Finance Committee:-
$2,187. being the balance remaining from the vote of 1889 for the roads in Kowloon.
$500 on account of an index to the roads, numbers, etc, of the Colony, including a gratuity of age to Mr. Brice Shepherd.
The votes were passed, His Excellency approving the vote of the gratuity, although pointing out that it was incgular for the Finance Committee to put it forward,
THE GAP ROCK LIGHTHOUSE. Mr. MacEwen asked, pursuant to notice :——. What progress is being made with the Gap Rock Lighthouse?_
The Surveyor-General replied that the pres paration of material for the light-keeper quare ter was progressing, and arrangements had been made, including the provision of the neces- mary plant, etc., to commence the work as soon as the weather permitted. Six trips had been made to the Rock, but an only two had landing been possible. However, it was hoped that the weather would soon become more, favorable.
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interest in the opportunities that are generally afforded to the inhabitants of this colony for indulging in healthful recreation and sport that the only space available for such at present is the Racecourse, and this I think is al- together inadequate. You may go down there any day and you will find such games as polo, golf, cricket and foot-ball being indulged in by people of all nationalities and of all classes, to say nothing of the numérotis pedestrians and equestrians. In fact to such an extent has the popularity of this place grown that it has become accessary now to have special days set apart for the various sports in which the commanity Indulge, so that they may not interfere with one another. Now to the north of the road leading there is a space of ground covering something rom the monument to the gardener's collage, like ten acres which is at present planted with trees and shrubs. I have had some difficulty in finding a name for this place, but on reference to the Government maps in the colony 'I see it is called the "Public Gardens." Well, I have been down there many hundreds of times during the past twenty years, and cau safely say that I have never seen any person in these grounds, Of course, I know that when it is suggested to cut down trees a great, many people' object, but in the bulk of such cases they object for purely sentimental reasons, The trees in this instance, however, afford no shade to the pedestrian, peliher do they afford protection to any property in the neighbourhood ; if they did it might be a different matter, but I maintain that for all prae- tical purposes they are useless. Therefore suggest doing away with them and thereby increasing the space for, the enjoyment of secres. tion by the inhabitants of this Colony. The canal also which runs through this portion could be considerably lessened in width and deepened and still serve the same porpois as at present, that of carrying off the storm waters which come ... | down in that neighbourhood during the rainy
His Excellency added that the delay had been ‘unavoidable—the work could not be done in a moment, as it all depended on access being possible. The favorable time was about to commence, and everything would be pushed on rapidly,
THE NEW CENTRAL MARKET, A
Mr. MacEwen niso naked, as notified - When will the work connected with the. New Central Market be commenced?
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Mr. Chater1 think the cost of the whole of the alterations proposed could easily be done within the sum of $50,000. The available build- ing land that would be made by cutting downt the hill, for the filling in of the lake, might be sold by the Government to defray part of the expenat..
The Surveyor-General-What hill do you propose to cut down?
Mr. Chater-The hill on the eastern side of the Race-course. That on the western side is private property.
His Excellency-I trust that no remarks 1 have made will in the least be held to mean that we do not wish the Army and Navy to get the full benefit of the ground. All I mean to say is that regulations must be made to see that they do not take the whole of it.
The Surveyor-General-As regards the general scope of the proposal, I must say that from the first time I heard of if I was disposed to look at tiens your Excellency suggested were established, it very favourably, but I think that if the regulat the present recreation ground will, for the purposes intended, be much larger than at pre sent, That is to say the public will obtain a ̈ great deal more use out of it than con possibly be when one act of players, is occupying grouad required by another. There appears at present to be a want of order and regulation. Anregards. the filling in of the pond, maya after the rain- I first saw the pond, which storm of May last year, when it was considera bly larger than it now is, I wondered what was the object of it, and I bad a strong conviction, which further experience only serves to streng then, that it would be a very desirable thing indeed to fill in the pond. This would increase the area of the present recreation ground very sensibly. I do not see that the pond as it is serves any useful purpose.
say that when
His Excellency-I may say I justice to Mr. Price that the lake was formed in order to keep within the vote and by digging it out, to get earth readily to cover the rest of the ground and raise the level of it.
The Surveyor-General said that he had little to add to what he had told Mr. MacEwen on a recent occasion that he was preparing designs for it, } which were being submitted to the Governor, Arrangements had been made to shortly advertise for tenders for contracts for putting in
The Surveyor-General-I understand that was , the foundations, -,
so. It was constructed on the score of economy, His Excellency said that the delay bad been acason. I might go further and suggest the in the work of raising the lower parts of the very unfortunate in many ways, but at the same filling up of the canal, because at present it is a ground." With regard to the Bowrington Canal, time he was glad to find that it had not been alsowes of danger to the health of those living my attention was also called to if at a very early together without compensation. The late in the immediate neighbourhood, for it is dry period, and my experience entirely confirms the Surveyor-General-whose ability, they all res the greater portion of the year. Indeed I view expressed by the Hon. Mr. Ryrie. There cognised left an incomplete plan of the build- am quite surprised that the sanitary autho comes down that valley after storms an enorpious ing on his departure--Incompleta Inasmuch
rities of the colony have not drawn the quantity of water, and whatever alteration is as the roof, floors, and other detalls were wanting. attention of the Government, to the matter made in the present canal, that fact must be But as soon as Mr. Brown's other duties before this. Then as regards the lake at present carefully considered and ample section area enabled him to give his attention to the subject in the centre of the Race-course, I believe it is given to the channel to permit of the storm water 1. he came to the conclusion-which bis Excel the intention of the Government to fill that up, getting away easily. During the flood to which v-lency thought had a great show of plausibility..." This would certainly give more space; and II referred the greater part of the valley was under that the plan was not a desirable one. He had, believe that by cutting away a portion of the water, and the canal was insufficient to carry off In consequence, devised another plan, which he bill it could be very easily done. This can be the water, for this reason that the canal į very (the Governor) had not quite settled upon explained more in detail by my hon friend onwide and very shallow, and is further, bicsked ; yet, as it could not be dealt with very hastily, my left (Mr. C. P. Chater) who will second my by a weir at the lower bridge over the canal, the or before hearing opinions from all sides. But melon, I must say that the colony is indebted bridge near the Sugar Refinery, and the storm steveven if it were, net in all respects as satifactory to you, Sir, for so promptly taking up the subject water coming down cut through the approaches as Mr. Price's it was very different in cost of the levelling and draining of the Race-course, to the bridges and destroyed the communication 1.difference as between $335,000 and $360,000. thereby conferring "a boon on the community during the storm. I mention this to show that J. Mr. Ryrie---Increase or decrease.
generally, including large numbers of Her ample provision must be made for the escape of His Excellency replied that it was a decrease. Majesty's Daval and military forces, and I am the storm water,“ Mr. Price's would cost $360,000-ray expen-ante I am but echoing the views of the public I. elve building indeed. Mr. Brown's a far could generally when expressing hope that your be estimated, came to $135,000, besides having Excellency will return in renewed health and other advantages. Mr. Price's design was to strength to complete the term of your office as
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His Excellency--I think & may be well to mention that when I obtained the vote for drain Fing the centre of the Race-course, I had only been here a few months, and the object for which
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The first reading of the Bill was passed. THE SOCIETY OF THE MISSIONS XTRANGERES,
The Acting Attorney General-libeg to move the second, reading of a Bill for the incorpora- tion of the Procureur, General, in Hongkong, of the Society of the Missions Etrangères. The object of the Bill is, as I stated at the first read ing, to offer, facilities to this Society to secure, own, and deal, with its property, The object of the Dill has been fully recognised in several other Ordinances passed in late years, and it is based exactly, on the same lines as those Biili. The chief Bills-pasied have been, I think, the Ordinance for the incorporation of the Romah Catholic Mission and the Berlin, Ladies' Mission, The Ordinance contains the usual provisions for the investing in the body corporate lands which have hitherto been held by some nominee.on behalf of the Society, or trustee, and contains the usual reservations as to the rights of the Crown, the details of the Bill
total ar do not think it is necessary to go further into,
Investment and Agency Company, Limited, the At the recent meeting of the Hongkong Land Chaiman, in his owning address and also la reply to questions asked, stated that the Director desired to give details, such as a working serunt might supply, in as adequate a manner as pas.. sible and that the Secretary would give any details after the meeting This, Shareholders will be pleased to leam, has been done in the most complete manner and I have noëpleasure in-lay- ig beford shareholders those accounts which should in the first instance hive ben given by the Directors, and dare say the Chairman will now gree that they can be furnished in other thad cambrous wayi
WORKING ACCOUNT,
Liabilities.
Paid up capital in Reserve fond. Sundry creditors Accounts payable
.$2500.000.00 mag. 1,246 773 48
commerce have given created on objections had any weight they would have still and conclusions; some of which appeared to ba to this rather difficult subject, which required so greater weight in this case against making a elaberile's measure, bur I think it will be found,servoir under these houses. Another objectionnctual position of affies, we think they are cer based on an imperfect acquaintance with the to be a pleasure which was very much wanted that it would be a very small pood, before the
inly worth the careful attention of all concerned. and of great convenience.
view.pl everyone, and if the water looked at all
The writer says:-p dity there would sure to be an outery. I have therefore come to the conclusion that pumping in the best method to adopt When the proper water supply is in force there will be a super- fluous supply in the lower districts, and it is propose to utilise this to raise a certain proportion of water to the Peak, which will involve no expenditure except a man to look after the machinery, but for the time being it is intended to put up a steam engine and this will always be required as a stand-by. The present estimate includes the cost of the steam engine for that rurpose The steam engine will be placed on the Howen (?) Road not far from the site proposed for the new gaot, and the water will be sent up to the Peak in wrought iron pipes of small diameter. It is proposed to provide in the first instance pump. ing machinery for the raising of 24,000 gallons per day. By working night and day, that amount can be doubled. It will only be necessary to alter this portion of the machinery to eble or quadruple the supply as occision may require. The estimate, therefore, Includes - the steam gogine and the pumps. There will a small reservoir.bebird Mountain Lodge, another one (near the flagstaff, and four: others scattered about the district, which will give altogather about two days' supply. The water will be dis- tributed through the district by a pipe which will will run round Mount Kellet and another round run from the Mountain Lodge Reservoir; a loop Mount Gough, and the water will be further taken as far as Wanchai by wrought iron pipes. The estimate of $27,000 includes pipes for raising the water to the top of the hills, $560, for remaining pipes, valves, hydrants, &c., $16.000, the engine I put down at $6,000, the hydraulic motor at $1,400, and buildings $2,200. I think the report I have made upon the water works has not yet been circulated, but you will see from that that the caging and motor will be used to supply the district above Caine Road, to Richmond Terrace and that district, so really the whole of that cost can hardly be put down | Dec. 31, 1889," to the Peak water supply; strictly speaking they Balance, Profit and Loss ... cost for the perk alone is $15,400, For the By Balance ........... reservoirs I propose to take up the old iron tanks of Glenealy and other nullabs, which will be no longer required when the new system is intro- duped into the town,
The Colonial Secretary seconded. Sonam Second reading pissed, dat not The Bill was then; put-through the various stages and finally passed,
THE APPROACHING DEPARTURE, OFFRIŰ FREEXCELLENCY, SON MARVEL probably this will be the last meeting of Council Mr. Ryrie-As I have beard, air, that most
prior to your departure, I should ask your pet- mission to address a few words; to you, and, speaking on behalf of myself and my colleague, the unofficial members, to express the, extreme regret we feel for the cause which compels you, to apply for leave and a cessation of the arduous. duttes of your post, I may say, for myself and my colleagues, that we have seen and experienced with the greatest satisfaction, the able manner in which you have presided at this Council. (Applause). We know that in another Colony you have devoted great attention to the framing and ceding of Ordinances, and when you took your seat in that chair w we saw the result of that. We saw that you knew every salient point in an Ordinance, that might be noted for the good of the Colony, and when you saw a clause you, thought might not work well or might be pre- judicial at the time, you at once pointed it out. We have in former years been used to having. matters pointed out to us sometimes by His Hon- our the Chief Justice, sometimes by the Attorney General, and the Chairman or President assented. to it; afit were, it having been previously notified to him what the scope of the Ordinance was and what is objects were but such bin not been the custom during the time you bayc heen here. We have found that the President required no such, or very little," such, prompting..
but evidently,
Mr. Chater Will the amount of water supplied be sufficient for what is required for dushing the drains ?..
Mr. Chadwick said he thought so. He had made the calculation on a very liberal bails, for about double the population at present atthe Peak. Mr. MacEven When will this work be commenced i
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Mr. Chadwick-As soon as the money is voted. I suppose. As far as I am concerned, as soon having previously studied the Ordinance, had jini ever the pipes arrive the work can go on. I at his fingers ends. We can also testify to believe the engine has been ordered. the industry with whichdaring your time business. The Chairman--I think there has been an has been conducted. No time has been lost, order, given for an engine Ordinances were brought forward' as soon as Mr. Chadwick-Yen, I think it was ondered drafted and laid before the Council, We can before you arrived. The only thing now is to also testify to the way in which you havent all order, the iron pipes and then the work can be timer met member. When a appeared that pat, in hand very rapidly. It should not take sticking to the exact rules and regulations of long to do the Council was luadvisable, you departed from them and allowed members to express then selves when probably they were hot quile in order in doing 15. This ve are very
Assets.
01383 138.166.67
$3.876,874.08
305.781.53 1.301,600.0
Cash. Hongkong and Shai Bank...$1,366.94.25 Deposit, Chartered Rink 407 000,00 Cost of properties purchased........ Furniture ........... Invested on mortgage Sentionery...... Sundry debtors.
TAMIL S' RESERVE FUND.
Maylo, 1889.
To Bilance, roth May
To Interest Account
2)
1.394-55
1,000.00
703.20 $3,876,874.08
1,250,000.00
$1,250,000.00
3.226.42
...... 1,246.773-58
$1,250,000.00
WORKING ACCOUNT. Dr.
...$:97.56033 +363058
***** 24,993.67
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Sundries Transfer Fees
3.45403
1,083.02
Property Mortgage ,,Commission,
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Cr. By Charges Account.....
,,Pell vinary Expentés...
Profit and Loss..................
Mr. Chater-If commenced at once, when do
To you think it would be ready
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Mr. Chadwick It depends on the state of the market at home; this is rather a large order.1.
we have no delays in getting the piper,
bave an iron and glass roo£! There was very | Governor of thir Colony, and that during your that vele was proposed and sanctioned by me, grateful" for, and sppreciate very & Pithough, the whole may not, be, finished, wo
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66900
$141.41052
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. Dr. Balance Working Account Réserve Fund
doin Cr.
....little doubt that such a roof was very undesirable, absence" vigoroni progess will be made with l ́as, being moved in Council," was first of all to have nothing further to say expes might have a supply by the commencement of By Remuneration to Managing Direc
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The vote was passed,
if necessary for youto leave us for a time, and to dext winter, certainly I thick by the end of the hope that the cause will be removed, and that at year e the capiration of the ferni" you have menti ar vertingu afterwards, you will be able in perfect health to attend to Colony," "(Applause)"
I considering the perishable goods below and the c necessary rising in the temperature. It would also be a very wide building, and would doubt less have a very · grandiose: appearance, but It had the disadvantage of having to be lighted from the roof, Ifat all. The building was supposed to be of granite and brick, but * would really be covered with stucco, and have a vigood deal of plaster on. His experiencs in other * Countries, confirmed by Mr. Brown's, was that that might look very handsome in the drawing. and, at first, la reality, but a plainer building, e of more substantial materials, would look much I better after a short time Mr. Brown's design - većreatiori. My hôn. friend bis gone into the thinksmaidd.90) logMARAN 3. was not quite so pretentious, but be (the speaker)
improve the health of the district. The com- Express regret for the cause which - plaint, as you are aware was that the health of the whole town was suffering from the swamp. I do not think that the question of a recreation" ground came in much. It was intended by my predecessor to be a public park er gardens. There has been' a certain change of policy—a change to a policy which, I am inclined to think, in the right one, for I am afraid'that if a park Fr duhile gardens were laid down, the public would maled as little use of it as of the
the garden thef it if proposed to cut down now
Mr.Ryrie That was
I thought it was quite good enough for the pure #pose—it certainly would not be a dicredit to the town, and he was. Inclined, to think it would
Public, Worles, and that many, that have been thingurated during your term of office you will and completed, and amongst them the scheme for the proposed extension of the Race-course, which I have briefly faid before the Council this evening.gde durga par saved about
Mr. Chater~~! have very much pleasure, Sir, in seconding the proposition with regard to the extension of the Racecourse? It is my praion that it could be done with very little expense. The filling up of the lake could be done by cuting down the hill which is alongside, thereby making further available Land for the purpose of maller so thoroughly that I don't think I can add anything to what he has said except that I feel
His Excellency. Of course I have Bot beard what Me, Ford has to say on the subject. de
Hi Excellency -The hon. remarks have been 90 absolule unexpected that I'am gjlite, dal feeling appropriately on hear put on my humble servi
feel very grateful tion"which" bas strengthead Le greater to'
sure if will receive the earnest attention of yours - not low what' considerations there may be in retura.
all, hir, Fandi the members of the Executive favour of keeping that pace. They must be custom
e answer the purpose quiio as well as the other. Council.ie longnyanetako pas very weighty before they can override, the con- fecllögu
It would give a good deal more floor peace Mr. Ryrie-I have much pleasure in support-rideration of a great public want--a want which kindly feeli ji for stalls, ‹ for one thing, would be much bettering the proposition made by my colleague. The 'I think everybody's experience, shows to be's the offici
lighted, thad with skylights, by being divided ony pomt in regard to it in walch I'don't quite necessity. "All I can say at the present moment into two portions, with aliod between. No doubt follow him is with reference to the filling up of is that I am
both desigur, would be exhibited before the the canal."I think there must be some provision | propos son disposed towards the
to say
choice was made. He was strongly influenced, for carrying off the storm water, I hare on Mr. MacEwen--If during your, absence there regist by the cast blist Mr Price's com about 133.87 more than one occasion sean sách "volume of are no strong objections raised in other quarter, par foot of shop-floor, the other only cost $5.93.- water coming down there as to sweep away both | 7 may take it as stated, that the government will most which would be much more remunerative. bridges whatshows that be volume of water proceed with the work. If so, it would be seces-going The great question, though, was--which was tipst be enormiast. It has sol occurred of late sary to commence immediately after the faces. | Liech best? A farida he could judge Me years it is true, but I remember perfectly well Brown's was. He was, for the reasons he had that both these bridges were wrecked at different given, not altogether sony for the delay, ifit had les saved the Colony from another expensive mis- lis His Excellency-I should like embers.
Chalk dederitwho have any fedling on the subject to express | A PROPOSED: LIGHTHOUSE BOARD, ARE B their oplatone freely in order that the Gorern- 10 His Excellency continued With reference- ment may have the advantage of hearing If die
in order that the ground may be ready for next in reig cold season; otherwise, the meter will be delayed" up for another year.
beall
His Excellency-Now that the made public, I should want to know
has been that hat might in
than'
be said against it by Mr. Ford or other people. Although I believe the considerations
sny that ↑ likely to be urgedävninst it. I cannot) promise my assent have hea
to the Gap Rock, lighthouse, val proporti 'cuadd frons all points of view. "I need segu the hos, mêmber are now probably stre tion; has ( been setnade, toll me only, two- My it is a Wübject of great gratification to me to: days ago with reference to the formation observe the use that is made of the interior of of a Lighthouse.Board.7-It:)has comsi' apom - the valley, now that it has been too suddenly “di is a maler, I havumot defficiently deed the annount of ure which considered, therefore the gentleman who osed become so greit that it is discult to reclicils, and I think I many mention his mamos la bamyafrtho claims to: All the different times; TOPICS WITH
put to Hari Secre
no hesitation in saying i was M2, kinƐ wenn, is so marrow (her they said apt to path one the
will hardly expect me to give a final opinion: Kuother out, and I confess that even.
on it now. Suffice it to say that; I bave no a crease in size advocated by the hon. mem (the lant obj priori objection to it-i conosive that its firstie should be adopted, some regulations Fike tau - Ti Simply tó' take t
unless thera
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eration, withough I do not my
THE YOTE YƏR. MİXIM "GUNG The Chairman said the next vote was one of ris kind $371-75 for the purchase of twelve maxim guns
entirely for the Volunteers. "The cost of each gun was. mypat down at $1,833, then ten per cent was added timate for packing and other charges, bringing the cost ay that of the twelve guns to $37,285
will make my ht. Ecalls to be ab
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"Cuptala Deine seconded. He said it might be Id the reculledlen of hon, members that certain gentlemen had offered to present gans, but on urther consideration it was thought advisable These gun should be in the hands of the rnment. The guns would be most addition to the defences of the
CEwp-Are these guns to be used by Find Volunteers or the military authorities ?
Captain Deane By the Volunteers; the Luca 1 izlithay, will look after them and keep them in neptener he vote was adopted. ****
(d)a patagally bAN OVERHAULIS faizah A vote of $766 for overhaul of the Health allcer's launch and hire of a launch during the time his boat was undergoing the overhaul was
HyperbarHE ROYAL VISIT,
The Chalimad said the last vote was one for $13,000 for the illumination of public buildings. branging för s visit to Canton, potertaining at Government House, and other expenses con Hected with the Visit to the Colony of the Duke Pochess of Connaught There had been Ville Bere belote in which various I bees, sperit, "The first visit was that the Duke of Edinburgh, when a sum of over 58-olwan pentsaed on the reception of incer Alben-Victor and George of Wales TOGO Trent On the celebration of Her Joblice 17961, wapent? The Terminent had carefully considered the matter
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410/$2
$124.940.45 3,226.42
$178,166.67
*500.00
Remuneration to Directere,ikinä 5,000,00 ga Remuneration to Auditors AuAG Dividend at the rate of 7 per cent. per annum
on landsin
116.666.67
$128,166,67
As I have not been paid $too for auditing theas accounts have no object in treating the preliminary expenses of $4,017 46 as an ösest. is allowable to treat the amount as an asset and It represents money: already paid, and whild it write it off over a series of years, I question whether it is common practice to do so, By Toking at the debitside of the working account 1 see that the earnings amount to $14410.75; and it has cost the shareholders in chai pes, Directors' and Auditors fees, $23.19531, o.16.61 per cent. (to be precise) for collect on leaving $113.440.25, ful of which to pay.a lividend of $110,666.67, and this is done by carrying $13:6.42 from the Reserve. Had no business been done, had their" monty merely been placed on fixed deposit with the local banks, at 5 per crst per annum, there would havo hoch a gain of $125,000, suit difficult to see, unless charges are retured or Profit Erencicard, what shareholders, can of $14,410 52 represent a proft of 4.65 per cent expect from this Company. The gross carnings. per annum, the net earnings of $1.13.440.35; or of 454 per cent per annum, and if it costa $13.495.31 to collect: $141,41052, what will is cost to collect 8:61goo, an incones that shofes hokes may expect when their money it all Inverted at 7 per cent simple rule of thro sum, and the result is $23.700, 10,there, romains for division $218, lo, about 1383 percanton the money invest Rufficient to pay fit per cat on capital. When the called up, and the hand to pay Wi amount to $473,50% Teays $100,700, figlent) of capital Article og of th of Amosist
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