To-day's Advertisements.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATÓW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW, THE Company's Steamship
"HAICHING,"
Captain Hall will be despatched for the above Ports, on SUNDAY, the 24th instant,
at 9 AM.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, 21st Jane, 1995.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAL
Company's Steamship
“SZECHCEN
Captain Hall, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at 7 PM,
For Freight or l'assage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, 21st Janje, toso..
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1900.
BIRTH
On the 13th inst, at 16, Whangpoo Road; Shanghai, the wife of F. C. ARMISTEAD, of
300.
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The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1900,
ONE of the masterpieces of musical clocks has; just been completed for the Emperor of China. Besides pointing out the correct time, it will play selections with a fully-equipped, automatic orchestra..
A STATEMENT of plague cases and leaths in the Bombay Presidency from September 1845 to week ending fith May, 1900 sliews that during that period. there have been. 392,628 cases and 308,177 death
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TELEGRAM SA the annual meeting of the Newsvendig
THE BOXER TROUBLES.
LIME WASHING OF HOUSES,
THE RE-HOUSING QUESTION,
*** reported from Canton that owing to the At the meeting of the Sanitary Hoard this replantations of the foreign Consuls Lid afternoon, the fortnightly Report of the Chief Hung Chang has consented
SanBary Inspector was read. The number of Board's notices was 145, of which 143 were in the Gentral District, fines to the amount of $16 being imposed
City-and-not go "manth as bersamain ingrosecutions for neglecting to comply with the subject of the Great Municipal Problem of
cancelled his passage which his alieady been hotked by the G. M. Kang-le This action of the aged Viceroy will be applauded all foreigners resident in Canton, as it is admitted bolli by foreigners and. Chinese, that in all probability he is the only man who can preserve a semblance of order in the City of Rais at the present time: It is rumoured that die Officer Administering the Government
The progress in the limewashing during the the inspector on last week has been very slight, th that duty having been in hespnal some days..
Dr. Lowson minated There ought to be a splendid haul at the Police Court presently."
The Chuemment's attention having bren drawn to a lengthy article which appeared in the Liverpool Daily Pest of 17th ulte, on the How the working classes ought to be housed, the Sanitary Board were asked to submit s memotanium showing what precisely are the powers of the Board for closing or otherwise dealing with insanitary property. The following. memoranda ware prepared for subpission" and brought before to-day's meeting
5.S. 6 of S. z of Ord, 14 of 1845.--Every 00- cupier or owner of any honse, building, or other erection who stall neglect to repair or remove.
which shall or may endanger the passengers in any thoroughfare is liable to a penalty of £5.
Special to the "Hongkong Telegraph," Insitution, Lord Glenésk, the Morning Put feadded his persuasious to those of the Consul APPOINTMENT OF AN ASSISTANT the same when in a ruinous or unsafe state, and
SPECIAL TELEGRAM. BRITISH NORTH BORNEO.
DYAK POLICE MUTINY. A MAGISTRATE MURDERED. (From Our Own Correspondent.).
LABUAN 21st June.
Mr. 1. S. Haynes, Magistrate in charge of Gantian, was murdered on 1791b Tuesday last by the Dyak Police. The motive is supposed to be dis. satisfaction with the dispensation of justice.
THE CHINA AND MANILA' STEAM- SHIP COMPÁNY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA
HE Company's New Steamship
THE
"DIAMANTES
After the murder, the Dyak Police
proprietor, said the cost of telegrams from the seal of war was enormous, one recent feleze receiving £300. The Morning Poil, he said, bad now eight correspondents in South Africa. ANOTHRI armed robbery took place last night at a place called Cheung Sha Wan beyond chi-kek, when a boat was robbed of $50 in money and bags of rice and other provisions. The matter has been reported to the police, bu up to the time, of our going to press no arrests
have been made.
According to the Kobe Herald Sir Henry Blake, Governor of Hongkong, and his wife were to pay a visit to the Japanese Court on inst, accompanied by the British Charge 'Affaires and the ante de camp to the Gover
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f 1 view of the large number of British troops. ordered to China we trust that ample provision in being made with respect to the commissariat, It must not be forgotten that the troops are Asiatics and that suitable food will have to be. provided. Sikhs and Indian Mohammedans cannot eat the same rations, and we trust that a competent officer will be appointed to arrange matters, it will require a man who has bad. Indian experience at the head of the Commis sarini Department. We have no wish to see matters bungled as was the case with the W
Yesterday afternoon orders were issued by the Naval Authorities to the Bonaventure,
Ansario, and Redpole to raise steam so as to be prepared to put to sea at three-fifths speed at an hour's notice.
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H.M.S. Rosario was ordered to leave for the nor, and be received mi audience by the Em-north suddenly this afternoon and, sailed at two
o'clock. peior and Empress,
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HEALTH
The following correspondence was submitted at to-day's meeting of the Sanitary Board :---
Sanitary Roard Office,
May 25th, 1900. Sir, I have the honour to report for the information of HE. the Officer Administering the Government that at a regular meeting of the Sanitary Beard held yesterday that fol lowing resolutio on the motion of Mr. Osborne seconded by L. Col. Ryon was adopted.
of
That the Sanitary Board are unanimously opinion that an Assistant Medical Oficer responsibities of the Department are more, of Health is urgently needed as the duties and than one Medical man can be reasonably expected to undertake.May
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Under 3.5.7.of S. 13 of Orl. 24 of 1887.The Board has power to make Byelaws with regard. to "The closing of premises unfit for human habitation and the prohibition of their use as such. This subsection appears however to be of very little value to the Board, as the Acting Attorney General in C.5.0. 1396/99 gave it as his opinion that is does not power the Board to lay down rules 69 to what shall or shall not be required befora: preniises can be considered as fit for human habitation."
mini-
N. B. made by the Board, submitted to the Governor and approved by the Legislative Council.
Made of Procedure under the Public Health Ordinance,
By Sec. 17. The board may give authority. in writing to an officer of the Board to inspect
Captain A. Ramsay, will be despatched for the made off with their arms and am- CANADA is apprently to follow suit in making commissioned. They have taken in coal, assistant, and the application was considered notice is served on the person, causing the above port, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th instant,
at 5 PM.
The Attention of Passengers is directed to the Excellent Accommodation provided by.this Steamer. She is fitted throughout with Electric Light.
A Doctor is carried For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Managers.
Hongkong, 21st Jane, 1999.
NIPPON
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YESEN KAISHA.
FOR MANILA.
THE Company's Steamship
TH
"FUTAMI MARU,"
(3,800 Tons Grass, Capiala J. Thom); will be despatched for the above Port, on FRIDAY, the 29th instut, al 4 PM.
This new Mail Steamer is specially cons- tructed for service in the Tropics and is provided with Superior Accommodation and with all madera fitings and improvements for the safety and comfort of Passengers. Electric
munition, burning and sacking the village of Mongatol, near Gantian.
The s. Vaan roturns to Gant tian immediately with a force of
Police.
Received 1 p.m. Published 5.30 p.m.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. THE WAR. BRITISH RE-INFORCEMENTS FOR CHINA
THE INDIAN FORCES.
LONDON, June 18th. * The Indian force for China consists of 1st.
ment intends to introituce a Bill granting the piracy of telegrams illegal. The Gover "eighteen hours of newspaper, copyriglu, "The effect of which will be to prevent piratical ourals from appropriating telegrams for which they have not paid. The Bill will also give | Canadian purchasers of British copyright an absolute control in the Canadian market over such works.
À CORRESTONDENT of Indian Engineering says that the present war in South Africa, and the frontier wars in N.W. India, have impressed the Indian Government with the great need that exists for soldiers to be taught how to build and work a railway, and they have ac cordingly arranged to vise oxisting Indian lines for instructing a number of soldiers in the work guards, firemen, drivers and stationmasters. These men will'serve a term of railway employ ment, and then be attached to a Railway Corps, and used for practical work when needed on
Light and Refrigerator. Doctor and Stewardess Hengal Lancers,, 1st Madras Pioneers, 22 new lines in an enemy's country.
carried.
Return Tickets issued by this Company are available for return by steaners of the ather
Lines.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. S. MIHARA, Mahager. Hongkong, 21st June, 1990,
AN APPEAL.
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THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN
Bombay infantry. 24th Punjab infantry, ist Sikhs and 7th Bengal infantry, one field battery and one Company of Sappers. Two of the regiments will do garrison.duty.
FRANCE AND THE CHINA QUESTION.
The French Press urges the despatch of a strong expedition to China in consequence
T. CONVENT, CARE RED, beys most of the capture of Cousul François.
respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Const Parts, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be sell to receive erders for all kinds, of NEEDLE WORK.
Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs and Collars renewed on old ones.
Ladies and Children's Under-clothing Liste dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be Supplied, if required.
The Superioress will also be most grateful for any PAPER, or ald ESPLLOPES to be inade into Books for the Children of the Peor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters,
Hongkong, 22nd April, 1897
Entimation.
1493
A. S. WATSON & Co.,
LIMITED.
WINE MERCHANTS.
Establi en A.D, 1841.
CLARETS.
AMERICAN RE-INFORCEMENTS FOR CHINA.
THREE REGIMENTS FROM MANILA.
"The New York: Tribune says that the President has ordered the Secretary for war to send three regiments of, regulars from Manila to Tientsin, making a total force of 5,000. Admiral Remey has been ordered to send the Oregon,
The destroyers fact and Hardy have been stores and ammunition and are reatly to leave at shurt notice
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It is reported that the Portuguese Authorities in Macho are quietly and unostentatiously making preparations to resist any Chinese at tack upon the settlement.
As this matier has been before the Governa building, put the officer must obtain the con ment on a former occasion I beg to give briefly sent of the occupier 6 hours previously or give
nolice of such inspection. the following particulars
By Sec. 18-When a nujsancé exists a Board. On July 7th 809 the EL.O.H. applied for an at a regular meeting of the Board held on July oth 1899. It was decided to refer this appli cation inter-alia to a Committee consisting of the President (Dr. Atkinson) the M. O. II. and Mr. Osborne.
nuisance.
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By Sec. 20-The Board must review the notice served if the recipient is dissatisfied with By-Sec. If the notice is not complied The committee state in their report dated with, a complaint must be laid before a lagis-
trate, who issues a summons.
•20th Sept. 1899, "we are of the opinion that an
By Sec. 23.In cases of Insanitary Build Assistant M.Ö.H. should be obtained from As the Pulice Force in the New Territory is England at as early a date as practicable,ngs the Magistrate may prohibit their use. being strengthened, we trust that the Autho, and that be should be appointed to the until they are made fit for human habitation.
By Sec. 24. For acting contrary to the pro- rities have made arrangements for filling the Sanitary Department, but on the underhibition order the extreme liability is $25 a day. vacancies occasioned in Hongkong, where it is standing that in case of emergency his services well known that the Force is already insufficient must be at the disposal of the Medical Depart to cope with the duties imposed upon it. Wement of the Colony. venture to point out to the Authorities that The Report was laid before the Board on the coolies are already beginning to talk of Thursday 28th September 1899 and unanim Boxer charms and spells to render them in-fously adopted, so far as it concerned the vulnerable to steel or bullet, and have even appointment of an Assistant M. O. H. been heard to suggest the advisability of mur dering all foreigners. Of course everything may remain quiet, but it will be too late to take precautions when a riot has taken place and many valuable lives have been lost. A "stitch in time" should be taken.
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The Reuter's telegram which we publish to- day, announcing the capture of four Chinese torpedo-boat destroyers by the British des troyers Whiting and Fame, is capital news. The commanders of our destroyers are to be congratulated on their capture; these officers are, Whiting, Lieut. and Commander. Mac and kenzie, Fame, Lieut. and Commander Roger Keyes. They will doubtless drop into a nice Nittle sum in the way of priec-money,
A MEETING of the Legislative Council will be held on Monday, 25th June, at 3.pui...
DUSINESS.
1. Finance Minutes. (Nos. 30, 31, 32 2. Repon of the Finance Committer:
33-)
10.)
ORDER OF THE WAY.
1. Second reading of the Bill entitled An Ordinance to further amend The Magistrates Ordinance, 1890, (No. 10 of 1890).
2. Second reading of the Bill entitled An
Ordinance to amend The Piers Ordinance,
1809.
esting of the Finance Committee, will be held immediately after the Council,
A HOAX played on the British Museum trusices by an antiquary who has been in his grave since 1834 is reported. Much has been heard fately of a mysterious box, bequeathed by Francis Douce, the famous antiquary, who died in 1834, to the British Museum trustees, on the stipulation that it should not be opened until: 1900. A meeting of the trustees was called early in May and the box was solemnly un seated and unlocked by the curator of the museum. It was found to contain nothing but old fragments of paper, torn book covers and other rubbish, with a dole from Douce saying HMS's. Diadem and Furious now at that, in his opinion, it would be wasting ang Portland, have been ordered to China.
LATER. RE-INFORCEMENTS FOR THE CHINA SQUADRON.
THE CHINA QUESTION. ADDITIONAL FORCES FOR THE
YANGTSZE.
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Mr. St. John Brodrick stated in the flouse that the last information received by the Admiralty did not confirm the return of Admital Seymour from Tientsin.
Mr. Goschen said he had arranged to station additional trees at the chief ports
on the Yangtzo.
Two British Torpedo Boat Destroyers 8 ST. Esterue, Red Capsule. S 6.5 7.36 have captured Four Chinese Destroyers at CST. JULIEN, Red Capsule i DLA ROSE, Red Capsule........ 1296 CHATEAU HAUT BRION LAK
9.00
9.60 Taku.
53.92
RIYET
18.00
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CHATEAU MOUTAN D'ARMAIL-
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CHATEAU PONTET CARNET... CHATEAU LA TOUR CARNET. 30.00 CHATEAU RAUZAN....... CHATEAU LAFITTE
42.009 48.00
24.20
These CRTs are bought direct from the lealing French growers, The lowest priced are of exceptional value and guaranteed to be the genuine product of the juice of the grape, and are not artificially made as is generally the case with cheap Wines.
WEATHER REPORT.
The Observatory report says:- ¿ On the 21st at 11.55 a.. the barometer hus risen moderately in the Philippines, falten slightly on the S. coast of China. There are
indications of the existence of a depression to the Southward of Hongkong, probably in about 17 Lat Pressure remains high over the E. coast of China, and in Japan. Gradients slight in the North, moderate to the steep with strong N.E. winds on the S. coast of China and in the N. part of the China Sea FORECAST:-- N.E. winds, fresh to strong; weather becoming
Unsettled.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
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The US. gunboat Don Juan d'Austria left yesterday evening it is supposed for Canton. The United States Consulate officials are in ignorance of her destination. Later news is to the effect that she arrived at Canton this morn.
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The inhabitants of Shameen are greatly relieved at the arrival of the U.S. gunboat Don Juan Austria. It is said that the British residents have asked the Consul to wire för a gunboat but that he has refused to do so on the plea that everything is perfectly quiet.
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The Manager of the Joint Telegraph Coy's informs us t
"The Joint Companies hope thai, with the assistance of the allied fleets, they will shortly be in a position to reorganise the service. between Cheloo and Taku, which has been abandoned by the Imperial Chinese. Tele. graphs. In the meantime it would be advis able to address all government messages to the respective Consuls at Cheloo who will be able to forward them by desptach or torpedo boat."
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AT THE MAGISTRACY Water-Inspector, R. C. Witchell F.W.D. last night entered house No. 250 Queen's Road West and found the water taps running. neglect.
Since this previous recommendation was made by the Board, the Insanitary Properties Ordinance has become law and the enforce ment of its provisions, which have been framed largely with a view to the mitigation of the annually recurring outbreaks of Bebonic Plague, bas already led to a considerable increase of the work of this Dept. Some of the more im- portant sections of this ordinance however, do. not come into force until June 1st, from which date the duties of the M.Ú.H. will be still fur- ther increased, and the need for further fessional assistance will be accentuated.
I have, etc.,
Sec. 31 of Ord. 24 of 1887.—When any formi. dable epidemic is prevalent the Governor in Council may proclaim that Sections 32-37 are operative, and the Board can then issue Byelaws which after the approval of the Governor in Council are published in the Gazelle-to provide inter ália for the còm-".
Pulsory vacating of houses, but this portion of the Public Health Ordinance is practically a dead letter, as the necessary proclamation is said to be injurious to the prosperity of the Colony, the power to vacate houses, to mitigate an epidemic, is, however given by clause 7 of S.S. 1 of S. 13 of Ordinance 15 of 18942140
Sec. 6. of Ordinance 15 of 1894.—prohibits the occupation of basements without the permis
sion of the Board.
Byelaw 14 made under S, 130fOrd. 15 of 1894, pro-Provides that permission may be granted for human habitation of the bassinent fronts in a street of not less than 8 feet in width, if the window area is not less than one-tenth the floor area, and if no side abuts more than 4 feet against earth or soil and there is a clear, unco- vered space of 4 feet outside, above the abut- ment. Permission for use of a basement as a shop if it fronts a street not less than 8 feet in width and does not exceed 30 feet in length may be granted,
(Signed) G. H. Woodcock.
Colonial Secretary's Office. 8th June, 1900.".
Sir, In reply to your letter No, go of the 26th ultimin, embodying a resolution of the Sanitary Board to the cflect that an Assistant Medical ficer of Health was uremily needed to assist the Medical Officer of Health in the performance of his duties, I am directed to inform you that His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has been pleased to recommend the appointment of such an Officer for the favourable consideration of the Secretary of State.
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Section 19 and ¤ of Drd. 15of 1894.—Persons occupying houses, &c. contrary to the provisions of the said Ordinance, are liable on summary conviction before & Magistrate to a fine of $25 and in cases of two similar convictions within 3 months with respect to the same building, the Magistrate on the application of the Sanitary Board, may close the house pen- ding remedial measures,
have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
(Signed) F. II. MAY, Ag. Colonial Secretary.ing certified by the M. O. H. or any legally qualified and registered medical practitioner as unfit for human habitation, may be closed by order of the Board and the occupants removed after 24 hours notice.
Byelaw 24 minde under Sec 13 of Ord. 15 of 1894. During an epidemic any infected build-
RADIES AT NAGASAKI, YOKO- HAMA, KOBE, ASAKA
AND MOJI,
The following replies have been received by the Sanitary Board on the existence of rabies at the above named ports:-
Sec. 11 e of Ord 34 of 1899, The Magistrate after the expiration of the time "allowed for the construction of backyards, alteration of cubicles and partitions, may order the whole or any portion of a building in which the said alterations have not been made, to be closed. by, or under the direction of the C. S. P. and to remain closed for such alterations.
more valuable or interesting objects to leare them to persons of the average intelligence and taste of the British Museum trustees The trustees are reported to have tried to look The occupant was to-day fined $2 for this Nagasaki, Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka and Moji, under Sec. 11 and-b. Briefy the Board-can
amused, but the meeting dispersed in ence,
after ordering that the "bequest" be thrown into the dust-bin.
DEAN Dickinson, the Dean of the Chapel Royal, Dublin, who preached before the Queen au Good Friday, at the Viceregal Lodge, is well known for his enthusiastic ad vocacy of the temperance cause. in one uccasion he was asked if he could suggest something suitable to put over a refreshment stall at a charity bazaar. He immediately said, "Here the wild asses quench their thirst" (Psalm civ. 1). At the General Syd, he never fails to give his opponents a smart answer. A violent attack was once made or him by a North, of Ireland gentleman, took his seat,. named Brush. After he the little Dean rose and calmly said: "I am unable to "conceive what handle I can have given to Mr. Brush to make such; a swerping accusation against me Ampther time, when he heard that Mr. Fitzgeral, sur neon biculist to the Queen in Ireland, was paying a holiday visit to Niagara, he promptly. remarked": "fiel find a cataract these that
he can't remove
THE QUESTION OF NEW CHINESE CEMETERIES.
At the meeting of the Sanitary Board held
Acting Colonial Secretary was read
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At the instance of Sanitary Inspector L E. Brett, Chedig A. L. Kin was, charged with failing to provide open spaces at the back of houses 1, and 3 Tai Wo. Street. The de- fendant was fined $5 for each offence.
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Considerable annoyance has been experienc ed by passengers in Queen's Road,and these columns more than once have mentioned it through chair and ricksha coolies rushing up to persons coming out of the Hongkong Hotel and other places. Today Mr. Hazeland fined nine coolies fit each for this offence. The police might at the same time keep a watch on the flower sellers in Wyndham Street. As soon as a lady-turns to go up that street she is immediately surrounded by these flower vendors, to the detriment at times of a white
dress.
Sanitary inspector J. M. McMichael recently made a raid onhouses in the Hung Hom district and eight house occupants were to-day charged with maintaining illegal cockinfts and cubicles, M Hazelang imposed fines ranging from $3
The five men who were arrested for being concemed in the armed robbery which took place nt To Kwa Wan on the 26th ultimo, were today committed for trial at the next Criminal Sessions
INTERNATIONAL SANITARY
CONVENTION.
PARCEL. Mail per s.s. Glyde closes on Friday, this afternoon, the following letter from the A copy of Treaty Series No 6. 1900. Inter the zand inst, et 3 p.in,
Tur French and German Mails of the 1st and 2nd May last were delivered in London on the 19th June.
CHATEAU LA TOUR CARNET, Cua TEAU RAUZAN and CHATEAU LAFIFTE are commended to the notice of Con noisseurs as high-class after-dinner Wines of a rich and rare character,
Sample bottles and smaller quanti-Tuz number of cases of plague in Bombay ties will be supplied at proportionate City from 8th to 215i ultimo was 678, of which wholesale rates:
We our Wines and 17 is reported in one of the native papers that be genuine only when bought another foreign missionary has been murdered direct from us in the Colony or from, in the Yung-ching.district. our authorised Agents at the Coast MOTHER: "What does K.C.B. stand for after Ports
Lord Roberts' name Alice? Small girl, after a thoughtful pauser Commonly called Bobs,
572 were fatal.
AS WATSON & CO., LIMITED. I suppose,"
Kennedy Town.
national Sanitary Convention Signed at Venice March 19, 1897 (Ratification deposited at Col. Secretary's Office
Rome) which was sent to the Officer Adminis 18th June, 1900,
tering the Government by the Secretary of Sir, am directed to acknowledge theire State for the Colonies under date roth April, ceipt of your letter No. 97 of the 13th, instant, roo, having been circulated amongst the embodying the report of a Sub. Committen of members of the Sanitary Board at 10-days. the Board on the subject of the question of the tecting, the following remarks were made by removal elsewhere of the plague Cemetery at members
M.O.H.In view of the importance of this In reply I am directed to inform you that subject I would recommend that the Geversk Goverings, not in a position at be translated lay out a Plague Cemetery on Lama Island, in the Governmens Gaseste for general in and therefore proposes to defer the further conformation sideration of the question, which will, however, Dr. Lowson: P.C.M.O.- disagree with
MO.H. as it would be money wasted not be lost sight of
I have, &c
Mr. McKie I agree with the remarks of (Sgd. H. MAY
POMO Monaten ANMAg Col Secretary," The Acting Secretary, Sanitary Board.
Lt. Col. Ryan RAMCI agree with MAD.Ha muggustion."
* TOKIO, May 25th, 1900. | Sir,—have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your dispatch marked 29/c of the 5th instant, relative to the existence of rabies at and to state in reply that I at once com municated with those of Her Majesty's Consuls in whose consular districts those ports are situated a
I have the honour to enclose copies of their replies, from which you will see that the above mentioned ports are entirely free from rabies,
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your most obedient humble servant, (Sgd) J. B. WHITEHEAD. Major General W. J. Gascoigne, CM.G. &c., Administering the Government, Hongkong.
NAGASAKI, May 21st, 1900. Sirin reply to your despatch of the 8th inst., I have the honour to inform you that both the ports of Nagasaki and Moji are entirely free
from rabies.
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I have, etc., *(Sgd.) J. H, LONGFORD, B. Whitehead, Esq., cic, etc, etc., Tokio.
H11000, Muy 31st, 1900. Sirin teply to your despatch No. 15 of llic. 18th instant, enquiring on behalf of the Acting Governor of Hongkong, whether rabies has ceased to exist in Kobe and Osaka I have the honour to inform you that, so far as I am able, now nor has there been recently any rabies after careful enquiry to ascertain, there is not either in Kobe or Osaka
Phave etc,
(Sgd) J, G. HALL E. Whichead, Esq., H.M's charge d'Affairs
Tokio
British Consulate, YOKOHAMA, May 21st, 1900. Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your despatch No 24 of the 18th Instant in which you enquire whether rabies fa ceased to exist in Yokohama, and to inform your in reply, that during the last six months rables cannot be said to have existed at this only one case having occurred in March
I have, etc.,
(Sd.) HENRY D. C. BONAR B/Whitehead, Esq., etc, etc, etc, Tokio,
THE PLAGUE,
ases reported to oth instäht
do; during past 24 hours
Deaths reported to zoth instan
#doning past 24 houts.
See.: 12 of Ord. 34 of 1894-The magistrate may order the demolition of cocklofts, cubicles nnd partitions in addition to the fine imposed grant permits for the occupation of:-
n, basements.. b. cocklofts.
< new buildings." The Board can enforce ;-
a. The redrainage of houses the drains of which have been found to be defective,
b. The concreting of the ground foor and of surfaces where slops are thrown.
A window area of one-tenth the floor area.
not including a window of to sq. ft. into the backyard.
d. Construction of a backyard of 50 sq. ft. or of an area of half of the kitchen.
*r. Limewashingienement bouses twice a year.
The Board cannot close an insanitary building except during an epidemic witile, a Magistrate can at any time order its closure but not its demolition.
Members minuted as follows:
MO.This only shows what I have so frequently urged during the past five years, that the sanitary legislation of this Colony is even now more than fifty years behind the home enactments relating to cities.
The Liverpool Sanitory act of 1840 made the
minimum width of streets 30 feet, here it is 15 building should not exceed the width of the feet, and stipulated that the height of any Street on which it fronted.
Here a building may even now be erected of a height of 40 feet, fronting a line only 15.ft. inch in width, and private streets have actually been set back au inch or two in order to make the street exceed the 15 ft. limit and to allow, building to the heiht mentioned. I have pointed this out in my annual report for 1899 land in previous Reports.
The Liverpool act of 1846 further provides that no court may be built as a cul-de-sac unless 25. ft: in: width-here almost all Courts are cul-deistes and are under 15
further requires that" courts of a minimum. fees in width and the Liverpool act width of 15 feet; opening at both, ends for their full width upon a public street, may only contain eight houses and, that for every house over this number ang foot must be added to the width of the Court. KEAR * 11:1889 the minimun avidth of new streets, was extended to 36 feet and of Courts to 30 feet, such. Courts, to open at both ends on a public thoroughfare
The crying accessities of this Colóny in the way of Sanitary Legislation are
The curtailment of the excessive height of buildings in relation tothe width of
upon, which they front.
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Homilay of