in what respects changes have been made it would give complete information to the general public and to the Chinese public. The Bill is in a far more workable shape as it is before the Council, but the whole community cannot have it in that shape. I would suggest, therefore, that if your Excellency would give instructions to the effect I have stated it would meet the whole case.
His EXCELLENCY-I shall be most happy. Hon. A. P. MACEWAN-I think the suggestion of the Chief Justice will meet the wishes of the public.
Hon. C. P. CHATER-The Colonial Secretary has proposed we adjourn to this day week. I would like to know if it is the intention to go into Committee on this Bill then. If so I would ask your Excellency to adjourn until this day fortnight. My hon. friend the Surveyor-General has just said he was under the impression the Government did not intend to go into committee till this day fortnight. I would ask your Excellency whether it is your intention to go into Committee this day week?
His EXCELLENCY-As there has been no discussion on the second reading the Government will have no objection to our going into Committee this day fortnight.
The ACTING COLONIAL-SECRETARY withdrew his previous motion and proposed that the Council adjourn for a fortnight.
Carried.
His EXCELLENCY-I always wish to show you that we do not push on faster than is actually necessary and I have given you another opportunity of seeing The Bill.
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