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2. I am to point out that under the present arrangement there is always ope medical officer
A meeting of the Legislative Council was At a monthly meeting of the General Com-available for duty afloat, while another (either held this afternoon in the Council Chamber. mittee of the Hongkong General Chamber of the Health Officer-or his assistant) is at Dr. Present:-His Excellency the Officer Adminis- Commerce held in the Chamber Room, City Jordan's office to sign Bills of Health. Atering the Government, F. H. May, C.N.G., Hon. Hall, on Tuesday, 8th instant, at 3.4 p.m., misunders anding seems to exist with regard A. M. Thomson, (Acting Colonial. Secretary), Present-r. E. Hewett, chairman), Mr. Dr. Keyt's position, Dr. Keyt has full D. R. Law, (vice-chairman), Hon, C. Dick son, Messrs, A. Haupt, N. A. Siebs, JR. M. Smith, H. E. Tomkins, R. C. Wilcox, A. G. Wood, and A. R. Lowe (secretary).
NEW MEMBER OF COMMITTEE.
ing the pleasure it gave to the committee to
The chairman took the opportun.ty of express have raup. rejoin them on his return to the Colony, Mr. A. Haupt thanked the
chairman for his goud wishes.
MINUTES.
The Hongkong Celegraph the g.h ut. were read and confirmed.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1904.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
A TOKI wire says that the role agency for the sale of Coren ginseng this year has been acquired by the Chemulpo representative of a Landon firan for one milhon yen.
Tux Union Church Recreation Club beat the
Hongkong Cricket Club, at cricket, on Sator- day, by runs while the Civil Service secured a victory over the a. O. C. by six wickets,
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THE ruins of the premises in Nanking Road, Shanghai, lately occupied by Messrs. Hall and Holtz, Ld, which were destroyed by fue las month have been sold by public aution. The brick and woodwork were offered first. Bidding commenced at Tls. goo and a Chinese eventually became the purchaser at Ts. 1,200. The iron and steel beams, et, were then offered, bid, ing starting at Tls. 1,000; they were knocked down3 to another Chinese purchaser at Ts. 4,000 The refuse, etc., realised Tls. 400.
A CHINANFU wire of 16th inst says:Gay with Chinese and German flags, the locomo- tive decked with evergreens, the first through on the Shantung railway ran into nine o'clock last night. The
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miles), and the time consumed was fourteen hours. The Governor's band serenaded the incoming train, which carried a party of over | twenty Germans. A grand illumination and fireworks combined to make it a beautiful
scene.
HEALTH OFFICER OF THE PORT. The following correspondence was laid, on the table-
MEDICAL INSPECTION OF PASSENGERS,
power to act on his own responsibility and is Hon. Sir Henry Spencer Berkeley, K. in e way bound to refer the final decision of a (Attorney-General), Hon. 1. A. M. Johnston case to his senior officer. It is probable that (Acting Colonial Treasurer), Hon. Capt. L. A. cases may arise when it is impossible for Dr. Barnes-Laurence, R.N. (Harbour Master), Hon: Keyt, as it might be for any medical officer, to diagnose a ce at first sight, and in such W. Chatham, (Director of Public Works), Hon, circumstances it is advisable for him, in the Sir C. P. Chaler, CMG., Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, public interest, to call in extra assistance.
C.M.G, Hon. Wei Yuk, Hon. C. W. Dickson, ' Hon. H. E. Pollock, K.C., Fad. Mr. R. F. Johnston (Acting Clerk of Councils),
3. Since Dr. Keyt has become familiar with the work of the Port, no complaints have reached this Government, and His Excellency
dues not propose, therefore, to disturb an arrangement wherely the Government practi. The minutes of the monthly meeting he d on cally secures the services of three Health Officers for the Port instead of two, as provided in the Est..blishment of the Colony. I have, etc.
A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary, The Secie aty, Chamber of Commerce.
doubtless regret the inability of H. E. the The Chairman saut tbe Committee would
Officer Administering the Government to carry out the Chamber's wishes as the shipping com. unity were strongly of opinion that it would he better to have two officers whose whole time was devoted to the Gavernment harbour work instead of as at present, three, two of whom were for the better part of the day engaged in private practice.
Hongkong General hamber of Commerce,
Hongkong, 20th January, 1904, Sir, I have the honous to inform you that at a recent meeting of the Committee of this Chamber the question of Medical Examination el steamers in Hongkong Harbour was dis- cussed, and it was unanimously decided to address the Government the subject, pouting out the grave necessity which exists for a thorough retorn being effected in the system at present in force.
vn
I would beg to remind you that in 1897, and again in 1901, this Chamber brought to the notice of the Govertiment the desirability of the appointthent 1 Health Oficer of the Port being filled by an ethical whose undivided at- tendance would be devoted to the dut es of the position, and as a result of the representa tions then placed before His Excelleny the Governor, Sir Henry Blake made the following recommendations to the Secretary of State for the Colonies:-
(a) The appointment of a second Health
It was decided to again address the Gover- ment on the subject.
EXPLOSIVES ON BOARD STEAMERS IN THE HARBOUR. The following letter was read:-
MINUTES.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
-FINANCE COMMITTEE,
The Acting Colonial Treasurer moved the adoption of the report of the Finance Com- mittee.
The Acting Colonial Secretary seconded. Carriest.
PAPERS.
The Acting Colonial Secretary laid on the inble the report of the Inspector of schools for the year 1993, and the report of the Acting Director of the Observatory for the same period.
THE CAUSES OF LEPROSY. ... The Hon. Pollock moved, "That, in view of the letter which was recently addressed by Mr. Jonathan Hutchinson, FRS., to The Times newspaper on the subject of leprosy being caused by ininted fish, it is desirable that the Hongkong Government shall cause some jo-
Medical Officers." quiry to be made into the question by its
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th February, 1904- Sur-la reply your letter of 26th ultimo sug gesting that vessels should be permitted to carry certain quantities of arms and ammunition
He mentioned one or two salient points without being compelled to fly the red flag and with which the letter dealt, and which have point out that during the two months foll wing read extracts from Mr. Hutchinson's and ie in the special anchorage, I am directed to already beep printed in our columns, and also Otticer of the Port who will be allowed no pri- December 41b last it was not found necessary vate practice of any kind;
to resort to the provisions of the regulations another letter appearing in the Times, and which then came into force, while there has from the one printed in the Hongkong Telegraph been one case of the arrival of a steamer carry-on Saturday last. These extracts, he said, ing antion without the knowledge of the would suffice to show that there was some master, I am further to point out that the Police need for believing that there might very likely be a connection between the consumption of decomposed or badly-cured fish and leprosy He hoped the Government would accede to what he asked for in the motion,
(b) That in view of Dr. Jordan's long service as Health Officer at the fort, His Excellency
recommended that he should be allowed to retain his private practice on shore only on the distinci understanding that when hu
self engaged in private practice he will always place at the disposal of this Government a other Officer as his substitute to discharge the duties of Health Officer of the Port, and who will not take private practice on board ships.
(His Excellency further recommended that, if Dr. Jordan was not willing to accept these conditions, another Health Ofer of the Pert should be appointed in his place on the same terms as those offered to the second Health Officer of the Port.
The Committee of the Chamber at that time expressed the opinion that the above recom mendations, if carried into effect, would, they hoped, put an end to the delays in the inspec 1:09 of vessels that had occurred in the past and therefore agreed to His Excellency's sugges
1+005.
After giving the new system a fair trial, how ever, my Committee regret that it is necessary to again draw the attention of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government 10 the inconvenience and loss suffered by the large shipping interests of this Colony the gh the new arrangement not having produced the anticipated result,
In consetence of the Health Offices of the distance form Tsingtao is 406 kilometres (252 Port and his deputy being engaged with their private practice in various parts of the City,it not intrequently happens that when their official Keyt is thus often the only officer available to services are required they are inaccessible, Dr.
attend the ships coming into the harbour, with the result that delays are of frequent occurrence. Furthur when a vessel is visted by Dr. Keyt and a suspicious case of sickness is reported on board, that officer states that he must refer the matter to his superior, and my Committee fully understand this must be so, as, in his capacity as a subordinate, he cannot be expect ed to give a definite decision, not being vested with full authority, which can only be wielded by the recognised Health Officer of the Port. Considerable time is thus not infrequently lost in connecting with the Health Officer, and it then happens that further delays take place, in consequence of his private engagements, before that officer is able to visit the vessel in ques-
PROPERTY SALES.
At his sales rooms this afternoon, Mr. G. P. Lamment put up for sale by public auction the valuable leasehold property known as Nos. 3 and 4, West End Terrace on the Bonham Road. The ground contains 7,500 square feet. The property was put up in one lot and bidding FURNITURE started at $10,000, advancing by bits of Sto
17, QUEEN'S ROAD,
DEALERS.
DRAWING-ROOM,
DINING ROOM,
and BED-ROOM
FURNITURE.
ELECTRO-PLATED,
GLASS, and
CHINA WARES. PASTEUR'S MICROBE-PROOF
FILTERS,
ROCHESTER LAMPS,
WHITE TURKISH TOWELS.
COUNTERPANES.
COOKING RANGES,
KITCHEN UTENSILS, and
HOUSEHOLD REQUISITES.
PHOTOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT.
DEVELOPING and PRINTING
UNDERTAKEN for AMATEURS,
GOOD WORK.
PROMPT RETURN.
Hongkong, 8th January, 1904.
CARMICHAEL
CLARKE,
AND
CONSULTING EngineERS AND
SHIPBUILDERS, SURVEYORS AND CONTRACTORS.
REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
the price rapidly rose to $12,100, and at this figure the property was sold to Mr. Lo Sut Pa of the Fuk Tai, piece goods dealers.
CROWN FORESHORE.
On the application of Messrs. Geo. Fenwick, Ld, one lot of Crown foreshore and sea bed at North Point was put up for lease for a term
tion.
Is has been brought to the notice of the Go. vernment that the work has increased of late years, and ships constantly enter the harbour simultaneously at both entrances, and I would beg to remind you that the number of ocean. going steamers alone which entered the barbour during the year 1952 amounted to over 4,000, or an average of 11 per diem, many of
craft which do not as a rule carry a doctor as a member of their crew.
and the Boarding Officers can both grant
exemption. For these reasons it is unlikely that such difficulties will arise in practice as the Chamber seems to anticipate, and therefore am to inform you that the Government is unable to make any further concession at pre- sert-I have, &c.
•
A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary The Secretary, Chamber of Commeme. The Chairman said that the letter left the matter in the same position as before. The outcome of the whole correspondence had not been without gain but the concessions obtained were dependent on the arbour Office officials promptly meeting incon.ing steamers (carrying only small quantities of dangerous goods) in order to prevent delays occurring. DECIMAL SYSTEM OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. sociation and the Chamber was read relating Correspondence between the Decimal As to the B.ll for the adoption of the Metric System of Weights and Measures now before the flome Parliament. The Committee having un- animously resolved in 1903 to support the of Weights and Measures throughout the Compulsory adoption of the Decimal System Empire and this decision having been com manicated by the Hongkong Government to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, it was felt that nothing further could be done to farther the prop sal at present.
DATING OF NEW YORK TELEGRAMS. with the decision come to at the last meeting a The secretary reponed that in accordance letter had since been despatched to the New York Chamber of Commerce supporting the representations of the Shanghai Chamber re- garding the non-dating of cables from America by the Commercial Cable Company.
OPENING OP KONGMOON TRADE. The following letter was read :—
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 5th March, 1904. port of Kongmoon will be opened to trade on Strain directed to inform you that the the 7th instant. Mr. Fox is about to proceed thither to transact all necessary preliminary business and will remain there until the arrival of Mr. E. T. C. Werner, who has been ap painted to officiate as Consulate Agent for the present. I have etc.,
of 75 years, with the option of renewal for an-these being coasting vessels and other small know that after the many representations that
other like term. Mr. L. C. Rees, principal land surveyor, acted as Government auctioneer. The lot is registered as M. L. 285 and has the following boundary measurements:-N.W. 400; S.E. 444'; N.E. 522 and 5.W. 445. The
contents in square feet is 201,132. The an nual Crown rent payable on the lot is $2,078 There was no competition, and Messrs. Fen- wick were declared the purchasers for $70,600.
The carrying out of the Praya East Reclam ation scheme will most likely necessitate the Etmuval of Messrs. Fenwick's shipbuilding works to a more convenient site, and the acquisition made this afternoon is, in all prob ability, in contemplation of the prospective shift which the firm will have to make when the reclama ion is in progress.
TIMOR.
It is reported from Port Darwin that Mr. G.
Sabine returned to the Northern Terorg
In addition to the above there is a con- siderable number of sailing vessels also visiting the Port, while the number of steamers engaged in the river trade has of late years increased very greatly, there being upwards of 2,000 arrivals in 1902.
(Sd.) A. M. THOMSON,
Acting Colonial Secretary, The Secretary, Chamber of Commerce,
The Chairman said it was satisfactory to
had been made from time to time by the Chamber, Kongmoon had now been opened to foreign trade. He was afraid that there were still certain difficulties in the way before ed of by merchants and river steamer owners the advantages of the port could be fully avail- and it might be necessary, later on, to make further representations of H.M. Minister at Peking the subject.
MISUSE OF CHOPS BY COMPRADORES. The following letter was read:-
TELEGRAMS.
***HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "
MA SERVICE.. THE WAR.
OPENING OF THE JAPAN- ·
ESE DIET
AN IMPOSING CEREMONY.
(From Our Own Correspondent, )
YOKOHAMA, 21st March, 10.55 am...
The opening of the Imperial Diet at Tokio, yesterday, by '. I. M. the imperor was attended by a most imposing ceremony.
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE
CREATES. POPULAR ENTHUSIASM.
The speech, from the throne, de livered by the Mikado, was strikingly dignified and patriotic,
It is provoking outbursts of
popu- lar enthusiasm all over the Empire.
CORDIAL RELATIONS WITH.
TREATY POWERS. 11. I. M. expressed his profund
that the Country's relations with the satisfaction at being able to announce
Treaty Powers were steadily growing in cordiality and good understanding.
Their attitude was prompted by their earnest desire to remain at perce in the Orient, and negotiations had I been entered into with them to that
effect.
RUSSIAN INSINCERITY- COMPELLED WAR.
The Hon. Sir Paul Chater seconded. The Acting Colonial Secretary; Such an inquiry as is indicated involves protracted bacteriological investigation. Leprosy is not a disease that is prevalent in the Colony and it is considered that the time of the Government
The Emperor declared that it was Bacteriologist will be better employed in Prosecuting investigations into diseases which a cause of immense regret to him Colony, As far as present scientific knowledge more readily affect the public health of the that Russian insincerity had compell goes the bacillus leprae does not grow outside ed an appeal to arms.
the living human body..
H. E. said he had made particular inquiry the matter was taken up a great deal more of of the Bacteriologist, and was satisfied that if his time wou'd have to be given to the subject than could really be spared by the Government. The motion was put to the meeting and, on a division being asked for by the Hon. Pollack, there voted:
Yuk, Ho Kai, Sir C. P. Chater, Bares Laurence and H. E. Pollock (7) Against:-The Registrar General, the D.P.W., the acting Colonial Trea surer, the Allorney General, the acting Colonial Secretary, and the General Officer Command- ing (6).
For-lessrs. G. Stewart, G. W. Dickson, Wei
casting volt.
HE. I vote against it, and i have also a
The motion was accordingly lost.
THE "GAZETTE,"
able that the replies to questions which are put by Unofficial Members of Council should be
Hon. Pollock also moved, "That it is desir
published in the Gunette in addition to the questions themselves."
Hon. Gershom Stewart seconded.
The Acting Colonial Secretary replied:- The answers are recorded its Hansard ( The present practice is correct. (3) That, therefore, Government will oppose the resolu
tion.
by 7 votes to 6.
The motion was put to the meeting and lost
THE PUBLIC ROADS,.
The Hon. Gershom Stewart asked, "Will
"THERE MUST BE NO. PAUSE TILL OUR OBJECT
IS ACHIEVED."
Now that the struggle had been forced upon the nation no pause must be made until our object in this war is achieved.
PRAISE FOR ARMY AND·
NAVY,
In the presence of terrible hard- ships and suffering, the Army and Navy were displaying magnificent loyalty, self-abnegations and valour.“ HE TRUSTS THE NATION
TO CO-OPERATE..
H. I. M. said that he reposed all trust in the people of the nation, who, he was sure, would. co-operate
the Government take into consideration the advisability of improving as far as possible the by every means in their power to present means of maintaining and scavenging maintain that perfect unity that the public roads, as these are often very un sightly from pieces of paper, banana skins and would enhance their country's glory. chewed sugar cane lying about?"
INSTRUCTIONS TO MINISTERS.
The acting Colonial Secretary replied: Under No. 2 of the conditions of the scaveng ing contract the Contractor must "twice daily and private streets and roads with their foot. The Ministers had been directed sweep and cleanse the surface of all the public pathi, side channels and steps and alsoall courts, lanes, alleys and passages within the City of to submit for his approval, with all Victoria". It would not be possible to sweep
HARMONY AND CON
CILIATION
the streets more frequently without causing urgency, special ordinances having some inconvenience. Complaints have been reference to the present situation. recently received concerning the nuisance caused in the busy parts of the city by the streets being swept between the hours of 8 a.m. and io a.m. and 12 a.m. and 2 pm. when many per sons cross the streets to and from their offices report states-"the general scavenging or the Professor Simpson at page 12 of his final As this may lead to serious trouble and streets is the best in the East, and is remark- ably good considering the conditions under which it has to be carried out. The attention of the Acting Captain Superintendent of Police has been drawn to nuisances caused by hawkers and others in throwing rubbish on the streets.
My Committee therefore consider that the constant employment of two officers whose whole time is devoted to official inspection of vessels is an absolute necessity. The extra cost by reason of such a change would not be very
Dongkong, sth March, 1904. Dear Sir-instances have occurred for some great and would be fully justified by the gain to the Colony at large. The income derived me past of misuse by Compradores in Euro- from permits to work cargo on Sundays still
pean employ of chops caring the firm's Chinese maintains a high level of over $44.000 perused only in connection with the firm's busi- chracters, which chops are understood to be annum and would meet any expenditure under this heading, in addition to which the generalness revenus under the heads of Bills of Health and possible heavy loss to foreign firms, who by reasen of their dealing with Dative Hongs, are under the almost absolute necessity of employ ing Compradores in such business we would ask you to bring this matter before your Committee, so that we may elicit their opinion as to the responsibility foreign firms are under of chops to Compradores are to be held liable in this connection. If firms allowing the use for these chops and or signatures, it leaves the door open to infinite speculation on the part of Compradores and the r staffs, at the risk of the firm, and no pract cable security could be xiven large enough to guard against such risk, As far as we can learn no case has come up in Court to test this matter, which is of serious moment, and the sooner it is decided the better for the trade wenerally.
edica Examination of crolies amounts to a further sum of about $36,000 per annum.
My Committee would most respectfully urge upon His Excellency that in view of the very great importance of the shipping trade of the Port, which now ranks third in the British
Empire, the post of Health Officer of the should be held by a Government Official (with a qualified Assistant) who should not be allowed any private practice, which rule prevails in all large ports, sch as Bombay
and Calcutta
after a three weeks' holiday spent in the Por tuguese settlement, at Timor Island. During his stay he had a trip in a Portuguese, gunboat (45 some 60 miles down the coast to the country residence of the Penuguese Governor of Dili,
In conclusion I am instructed to add that the shipping firms are strongly of opinion that beautifully situated on a steep mountain side; and also joined in an excursion for some dis that it is imperative an entire reform of the he present state of affairs is impossible, and fance into the interior. He describes the medical inspection of shipping should be scenery during this jaunt as grand, rugged, and carried out on the lines above indicated with mountainous, the country passed over being this Chamber trust, therefore, that His Ex- the least possible delay. The Committee of mostly of limestone formation. Dr. Elliott, of cellency will give a favourable consideration to Sydney, who passed up in the same steamer their request.-1 bave, &c, with Mr. G. Sabine, would appear, says a con. temporary, to have a monoplay of concessions as respects Portuguese territory in Timor Island, which is known to contain coal and other valuable mineral deposits.
TELEGRAMS: "Carmichael," Hongkong.
A. B. C. Code, 4th Edition,
A. I Code.
Lieber's Standard Code.
TELEFONE, 332.
- Hongkong, soth March, 1993.
A. R. Lowe, Secretary. Honourable A. M. Thomson, Acting Colonial
Secretary,
Compradores as a clas, for they are undoubted We have no wish to cast any reflection on able and respec able men, but as a rule their office system might be improved, and less license given to subordinates in the use of chops, and even the best of Compradores ought out to have too much latitude. We are, etc., (Sd) ALEX, Ross & Co. The Secretary Colonial Secretary's Office,' Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce. Hongkong, 24th February, 1904. After some discussion it was decided that Sir,I am directed to acknowledge the though the Chamber was not competent siye As far as we know it is doubtful if the gentle receipt of your letter of the 20th ultimo regard a legal opinion in the muter it was com man can have a "monopoly" of the concessions. ing the system in force for the medical exami by the members of the Committee that on To our knowledge the petroleum concession is nation of vessels arriving at this Port, and in tracts between Chinese House And Foreign vested in a syndicate whose principals are in reply to inform you that the suggestions of the Firms were not binding on the Firms unless Hongkong and whose priority of claim, we undersideration of His Excellency the Officer the contract by the Compradory was not Chamber have received the careful consigned by them and that the mere chopping of Administering the Government who regreta | sufficiente
[47 | stand, has not lapsed.
THE PEAK BY NIGHT.
dangers of transport on the Peak roads at night, The Hou, Gersham Stewart also asked, "In view of the heavy fogs and the difficulties and,
will the Government take into consideration some scheme for lighting the roads after dark, either by gas, or by strong ait lamps, such as the Kitson light, and prepare an estimate of
the cost?"
Government is not prepared to consider thr The acting Colonial Secretary replied;- question of lighting the Peak district at present
the usual increase of rates. owing to the considerable expense involved even after deducting the revenue derived from
THE LAND COUNT.
The Attorney General moved the second further amend The New Territories Land Court reading of the Bill ent tied An Ordinance to
Ordinance No. 18 of 19:0
The Acting Colonia) Secretary seconded. Bill read a second and third time.
SUGAR.
↓ EXPECTED OF THE DIET.
The Emperor closed his speech by saying that he looked to the Diet to deliberate on public affairs with that. spirit of harmony and conciliation so
in this important phase of its history. necessary for the welfare of the nation
SHIPPING AND MAILS.
MAILS DUL French (Salaris) zand inst. › Indian (Sultang) zand inst American (China)' 25th inst, English (Bing䃃'ã6{15 Insă... Canadian Akan) 29th just.
The C. P. R. Co,'%'se? Tarány arrived at Vancouver al 7 m on 19th ins
19th fast, pm, and is due, here on 15th inst, The C. & M. Casas Perla Joft Moji on
cam.
from inst., "at
The P. & A Co.vs,/indenvelli sailed from Portland, Oregon, on 14th inst, and is due to arrive in Hongkong on 13th proz
The Shire Lind R. London, &, left Singapore moos, and is dus here on
The P&O Singapore for, this (with the OntwaDE)
The Attorney General then moved the second dreading of the Bill entitled-An Ordinance to enable effect to be given in this Colony to a Convention signed the fifth day of March nine-lightA teen hundred and two in relation to sugar.
The Acting colonial Secretary seconded, Bill read a second time SEER The Counci{{ adjourned for
A