Mr. DALRYMPLE-Gentlemen, the very pleasant duty has been deputed to me of nominating one of our number for a seat at the Legislative Council of this colony. I feel sure that the name I propose will be generally approved and accepted by the members present. I do not think a more fitting representative can be chosen than Mr. Thomas Jackson, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-(Applause)-and I have very great pleasure in nominating him to represent the Chamber of Commerce in the Legislative Council of this colony,
Mr. MACEWEN-I have much pleasure in seconding the proposition.
The CHAIRMAN--Gentlemen, if no other name is to be submitted I will now put the resolution to the meeting and take either its acceptance or rejection by a show of hands.
The resolution was then put and carried unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, excuse my saying a few words of congratulation to you on the choice you have made. I feel sure the experience of Mr. Jackson, especially in connection with that prosperous institution which he so ably manages and which is identified with the interests of the colony, will be a very great advantage in the Legislative Council to all. (Applause).
Mr. JACKSON-Gentlemen, I feel deeply grateful to you for your vote of this day, and I can fully assure you that whether in the Legislative Council or out of it I shall always do my best for the interests of Hongkong. (Applause). Mr. Chairman, I would beg to propose that the thanks of this Chamber be accorded to His Excellency the Governor, Sir George Bowen, for his successful efforts to obtain for this colony a measure of popular representation in the Legislative Council,
Mr. DARBY-I have great pleasure in seconding that.
Carried unanimously.
THE KOREAN TREATY.
The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, I should like to say a few words to you on another matter which I am sure will interest the Chamber, and that is that the Committee have received, by the courtesy and consideration of Sir Harry Parkes, Her Majesty's Minister at Peking, a copy of the new treaty negotiated with Korea. submitted to the Chamber for the expression of its approval or otherwise. I think I am not violating any confidence when I say that treaty is regarded by the Committee as an exceptionally good one. The Committee could not say otherwise, because it omits nearly all the clauses which this Chamber deemed so objectionable in the former treaty and includes nearly all those recommended by this Chamber to Lord Granville. This result is very satisfactory in two ways, because it shows that Sir Harry Parkes is an able and vigorous Minister who does not spare personal sacrifice or effort to do what he can for the interests entrusted to his charge; and, secondly, it is a matter of congratulation to this Chamber as showing what Chambers of Commerce can do. Unitedly we can do a very great deal, individually we can do little, and the success we have obtained in this instance should encourage us to act vigorously in every respect in the interest of the community in future (Applause). That concludes the business of the meeting, gentlemen.
Mr. FORBES-Before we separate I should like to propose a vote of thanks to the Chairman for having so ably presided at this meeting.
Carried by acclamation.
The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, I thank you very much.
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Mr. DALRYMPLE-Gentlemen, the very plea- sant duty has been deputed to me of nominating one of our number for a seat at the Legislative Council of this colony. I feel sure that the name I propose will be generally approved and accepted by the members present. I do not think a more fitting representative can be chosen than Mr. Thomas Jackson, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-(Applause)-and I have very great pleasure in nominating him to re- present the Chamber of Commerce in the Legis- lative Council of this colony,
Mr. MACEWEN-I have much pleasure in se conding the proposition.
The CHAIRMAN--Gentlemen, if no other name is to be submitted I will now put the resolution to the meeting and take either its soceptance or rejection by a show of hands.
The resolation was then put and carried un- animously.
The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, erouse my say. ing a few words of congratulation to you on the choice you have made. I feel sure the experience of Mr. Jackson, especially in connection with that prosperous institation which he so ably manages and which is identified with the interests of the colony, will be a very great advantage in the Legislative Council to all. (Applause).
Mr. JACKSON-Gentlemen, I feel deeply grateful to you for your vote of this day, and I can fully assure you that whether in the Legisla tive Council or out of it I shall always do my best for the interests of Hongkong. (Applause). Mr. Chairman, I would bag to propose that the thanks of this Chamber be accorded to His Ex- nelleney the Governor, Sir George Bowen, tor his successful efforts to obtain for this colony measure of popular representation in the Legisla- tive Council,
Mr. DARBY-I have great pleasure in second- ing that.
Carried unanimously.
THE KOREAN TREATY.
It is
The CHAIRMAN-Gentleman, I should like to say a few words to you on another matter which I am sure will interest the Chamber, and that is that the Committee bave received, by the courtesy and consideration of Sir Harry Parkes, Her Majesty's Minister at Peking, a copy of the new treaty negotiated with Korea. submitted to the Chamber for the expression of its approval or otherwise. I think "I am not violating any confidence whenI say that treaty is regarded by the Committee as an exceptionally good one. The Committee could not say otherwise, because it omits nearly all the clauses which this Chamber deemed so objectionable in the former treaty and includes nearly all those recommended by this Chamber to Lord Granville. This result is very satisfactory in two ways, because it shows that Sir Harry Parkes is an able and vigorous Minister who does not spare personal saorifice or effort to do what he oan for the interests entrusted to his charge; and, secondly, it is a matter of congratulation to this Chamber as showing what Chambers of Commerce can do. Unitedly we can do a very great deal, individually we can do little, and the success we have obtained in this instance should encourage us to act rigorously in every rea- pect in the interest of the community in future (Applause). That concludes the business of the meeting, gentlemen.
Mr. FORDES-Before we separate I should like to propose a vote of thanks to the Chairman for having so ably presided at this meeting.
Carried by acclamation.
The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, I thank you very much.
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