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THE DILES OF EXCHANGE RILL. The consideration of his Eill in Committso

INCORPORATION OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC.

VICAR APOSTOLIC

H18 EXCELLENCT-But there is no territorial jurisdiction.

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ADJOURNMENT.

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Sht, gears ago, the necessity to Great Britain one line of telegraphic communication, no gentleman, that a truly paternal Governor on, to add force to the racommendations I have al FUCLESIASTICAL TITLES IN -THE DEFENCÈS OF HONGKONG.

of an intermediate station between Hongkong unatter what eventualities might arise. I this as on other eccssions has anticipated the ready made to the Imperial Government on the and British Columbia, to complete the linsure that the Eastern Extension Tele wishes of his children. A great English statesman aubject of which it trouls. to do so, but it is strong enough, and

18nlegraphic commonication in this part of the it was the first doly of a statoman to be a little Whether Bishop RAIMOND! calle himself iv the chitin of communication of the British graph Co. who resp mary large profits from some yere so-I refer to Sir Robert Peel-said The resolution was carried anaingously. The resolution with regard to the supple the disposition, to divert to itself the reapert mentation of the defence of the Colony and and reverence which ought to be accordo to Vicar Apestolio of Hongkong or by any other ontpire, and for the efficient protoction of world, would be only ton glad to most Her but not too much in advance of the people cvar the provision of direct telegraphio comuni. the Government alone, and thus to meira it-title is a matter that will probably interest British commerce Werther, this recor Majesty's Government in any reasonable propos.whout ho ruled. Now, it can be proved by docu-was continned and was concluded with the ex- uation hereen Hongkong and Singapore, solfauall-powerful institution in our midst the general publie vory little. Bo is at liberty mendation is about to be carried into effect tion which may be brought forward, and in which mentary evidence that I have besa in this querception of the repealing clause, which was push-

an Eo passed with so much unanimity at Wedues- either for good or erik" There is no reason to call himself what he likes, and o objee- romains to be seen. No doubt it is under this Colony ez join. eirnestly hope your tion of defence twelve months at least ju advance, prned. parsed with so much unanimity Devecil, is to suppose that the Committee conepened other persons who so choose addregst If this be true, considering the simulat Hongkong, by obtaining with the least day's meator of the Legislative Council, is to suppose that the Committee in their cor- tion can be taken to his own flock or any consideration. It was aleg rumoured that Excellency will me fit to bring this matter forci not of the gentlemon to whan ny, hon. friend on well calculated to strengthen the

considering income to this second part of the resolution," that as having given special attention to the amb The ATTORNEY-GENERAL now more tha the GOVERNOR and impress the noted, they water upon hims

hands of porte capacity were in any degree concerned other persons who so choose addressing him the Russian dag had been hoisted at Quelpart big bofore Her Majesty's Government. I now my left (Hon. W. Keqwield) referrod just now the GOVERNOR and impress the Imperial, in the instigation of the riotswhather in the title he thinks proper to assume. If this be true, considering or immediate stopa bo take to supplement the deject, Int of general opinion in this community.econd reading of the Bil for the Lucorporation Government with a correction-of-the-grasity-dividual members were or were not in another When, however, the legislature is dated 10 lations between Bogland and Rusia, the pos- forces of Hongkong, by obtaining with the least I can only say that when I came here there was of the Roman Catholic Vicar Apostolic of Hong

is to general-opinion

pregible delay a flotilla of torpedo launches fully no general agitation on the subject of defences, kong. I stated on the introdaction of the Bili title implying spiritual session by the former of a 'soaling station in fecit of thequeation at issue. As the Hon. T. JACE question-but the riots having secured, they come

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had clean ADN vorg happily put it, an emergency has then endeavoured to shume the position of jurisdiction over the nolong the subject pre- the north would be absolutely essential to aqnippad must say it is with considerable and at was I who first raised the question what the object of the measure was. DiMulties ADN vors happily put it, an emergency has arisen, and it is in times of emergency that the ultimate authority by whom a ecttlosents itself in a somewhat different light, the enfety of her merchant navy, which difideree I again raise this question in this with the Toporial Gowermont. I have pre-had-acien

a in's questem-is-this-with is connection with the disposal of on the last occasion; but there seams to be done, and quoting from various, doaumenta, and the Propagation of the Faith and by porous a we should all act together and rally round ment, on their own terms, was to be effected. We are are there is no wish in any quarter would otherwise be luid open to attack he Council, having already to fully alluded to it pared a minute showing exactly what has been property held be the Sacred Courregation for a general impression that the schame now with tho permaission of the Couzdil I will now trastoen for that body, and an application was mada the Governor for the common good." Their minds were disbused on this point, in the present day to raise an agitation simi-

i by them to the effect that an Ordinands should be mory

being carried out is entirely lesdequate for road that minste --- His Excellency Sir George Bowux very but note the less will they continue in the lar to that which attended the introduction

vers but note the loss will they continue in the 1, the present day to raise an agitation simi- the Russian orafeers.

the defence of the Cclony, and that at the I arrived at Hongkong on March 39, 1833; passed incorporating the Sacred Congregation satisfactorily disposed of all possible doubt routine of the ordinary life of the Colony to of the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill in England

vory least thors ought to be two additional and six-weeks afterwards, after careful stuly offer ile Tropagation of the Falth, and placing as to the energy and

thirty years ago. That. Act, the fruit of un- TUE.SHANGHAI CHAMBER'S

APATHY:

powerful oasematel forte-one.at either end the abject, I opened the question of the them in a position to deal with the property. action in relation to the Jufeness of the have no chair and which can only be exer- wisdom, was never given practical effect to, action in relation promptitude of his assume powers and functions to which thary of the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill in England

of the harbour is noceseary-and, further, that Dotmanes of this Colony by an elaborato despatot That application was sanotioned by the Sorretary Colony, showing that he had, ever sinca bis cised to the detriment of the legitimato au- for the spirit of persecution was doud, al Colony, showing that he had, ever sinca ai thority of the Government. It it not always though the nation was quick to-rescut what apathy has apparently succeeded. Froby. then this is uost kanperatively required. And, ing tally into details, I conclu

To cammarial Jopression in Shanghai there ought to be some defensive works to guard to the Secretary of State (Lord Derby, dated of State, who authorised the introduction of assumption of the lay

reins of Government, is for the spirit of persecution was dead, al striven to impress open the Home Authoriasy to point out ware and when they do it regarded as an arrogant assumption of apathy has apparently succeeded. Frabs. the passes and the southern slopes of the aland, May 12, 1883. In that Despatch, after enter. Bill such as that now before the Uenneil. The ties the verssity for coming to some fall so, bat that their inttusuce is avor secretly authority

avor secretly Tas Anding I principal points that were to be attended to were Office to prepara fall and trai plan for the dafuuces by the person incorporated, or in the alterna- and final plan of fortifying the island and working there can be no doubt. Mr. Mac-authority on the part of the Pope. Too Achi on no previous caston da-ing the belies this is most inporntivaly required. And, ing tally into details, I concluded as follows carrying out the work with all possible Ewan is of opinion a comites of inquiry opposition; it had served ite pursas as a merce bave the proceedings at its anual cosaic on this most important subject, but I of Hongkong, and that such plan should be submitted tive a body of trustees to be appointed from titres carrying out the work with all possible Ewan is of opinion a commites of inquiry an attorwards, in 1871, repealed without existence of the Shanghai Chamber of Cor. on this occasion, I believe the official mein- speel. The GovErroa has ales, be informed ought to bare been appointed to investigate protest, and none but a very insignificantners meeting has so parole form, still more enestly deprecate the necessity for it by Her Majesty' Gocerumant to leth the Governor to time in some way prescribed by the Ordinance:

protest OVERTOR sales, he informed ought to bare been appointed to investigate opposition; it had served ite parnass as a merce have the proceedings at its aantal bers will join me. 1 earnestly deprecate dis. rabmit that your Lordship alios move the Warther, that the Biship or Vicar Apostulio stotli the Council, asked the Imperial Government and report upon the riots, and the influences section of the British public would ever havn fat; tale, and naprofitable as on the and I hope Yair Excellency will see rent way to and the General Commanding the troops, with instrus it was to provide that property now hold by the it respective offices in assisting in carrying it into oxe Barred Congregation afield pass to the

vodcorporation, to to send out four more forpado boats, and he that were at work is the colony as that time, i

that any such inquiry to have seen fus penal provisions on 26th ultime The Chairman having, in a recommend the aditional works. This will ticus to use all bin authority and intussen of their it was to provide that property now hold by the has likewise commauicated with Downing We renture to say that any such inquiry forced. Anywaore in the British dominions few very brief remarks, which sound rather take some time, and in the meantime tention. The Major-General Commanding has read corporssion; also it was to amor the cor Street, by telegram and by despatch, on the would have proved utterly abortive, and it Roman Cathalic coplesiastics may assume cold and sympathetic, recorded bis opinion is agreed by many that a dotilla. of torpede this despatok, ami suthorises me to state that he corporation to acquire and hold property for the vesi- such titles they please without fear of ob that is was the duty of the Chamber to boats should be at once obtained. I would dially aurons with my views in every respect. Ho Church of Rome, and to sell and dispose of pre-

to your Freellency the desirablity of felly canonte nate the urgens zecomily of the Was sustain-uggest subject of a direct cable between Hongkong all probability have strengthened the Bogi is s ention. The injor-General Commanding as road corporssion; also it was to ampumor: the cer

such titles as they please without fear of ob that it was the duty of the Chambe: to boata should be at onos obtained. I would diniy meros

those being torpedo infancery, all these directions are complied with in The assent of the Sacred Congregation to this and Singapore. We are glad to note that His tion of those whose conduct it would natur-jection. But to color on them titles by law take some publis notice of the long sustaining first olages for podo boats, and bait Offlca Gually deciding on a complete plas of Astance, the three clauses of the Bill as it now stands.

in this Colony. The question will now aries and of that plan being carried into execution without

unavolriabla doley. Excellency has insisted upon the Imperial ally have wished to drag into the ligat, The ection. But to

the light. The raises & grare question of principle. The only od" by the death of B. HARDY PAREES, character of the interests at stake in Hong information desired could only here been existing ecclesiastical title in, the colony of resolution expressive of the deep regret of the cost of all this. I must say it is a must

of kong and the fatility andvefsirness of asek got at through Chinese, and every Chinese legal salidity is that of the Colonial Chap the Chamber at that sit event, and of its important one, bat at the same time it is, per

mese legal validity is that of the Colonial Chap the Chamber at that sit event, and of its important one, bat at the same time it is, per. In that phrase "ful and final plan," I referred meneurs has been obtained, and is a form which

pockets than allow any ing to make the colonists pay for the de. witness cailed wald have been in a hopelessle, and win the present in

to 1.my fences of a great nevets pay for the de- witness agh Chinese, and every Chinon existing anclesiastion of principle. The only od public notice of the lose so fence of a great naval and strategic station, state of know-nothingness. It is not by opon, and when the present incumbent ceares sincere aynpathy with his family, was pass-hape, better for us te pat our own hands falo oar to those vaiioas sad conflicting sebemes to which gives evidence of the sutinfaction of that body.

abolished. Bisley Bunson, of the Church of

Apostolic of Hongkong "I would propose he the maintenance of which is assential to the committees of inquiry that such matters can hold the appointment even that is to be ed. The report and accounts were then pockets than allow any one else to do so, and I my hon. friend alluded just now. I knew, and the present Vicar Apostolic is constituted

should be decided upon. with the Far be investigated part abolished be the Chairman and reinf

be call the Vicar Apostaje of the Roman preservation of Britisk trade with the Far be investigated; what is required is constant abolished. Bishop BURDON, of the Uburch of proposed and adopted in solema silence, the do hope that larger views will be teltan: in the of course, yarious engineer oflores had proposed the first incorporation preservation of British trade with the Far be investigated; what is required ie constant. up will see it is their true interosh to go the great thing preser not be too strongly colony to detect and, propunctions of Government, forehisappo England is thus being gra

irtue of statutory law, the title without opposition, and a role of thanks to men will see it is their true interosh to go the great thing was that a full sad finsi plaatiou raised some time ago about the title "Vicar "After several detailed statements and arga Catholic Church in Hongkong," not the Vicar Ennt. It cannot be too strongly impressed watchfalness on the part of the authorities gland, possesses no territoriul title which he Committee for the ensuing year were elected future than in the past, and that British states. various plans, In ons hul been adopted, and Hun, F. HYR-Was there not so objas Enst. It cannot be too strongly impressed watchfalness on the part of the authorities can claim be sirtue of statutory law, the title without opposition, and a role of thanks to hand io, band with the Colonies, and not waste should

Apostolic of Hongkong. apon the British public that this small colony to detect and promptly put down any at- of Bishop of Victoria having been abolished be the Chairman and retiring Committes for Lous and energy in fighting over micry infere upon the British public that this small proposa surp the functions of Government,

It has been frequently shown that Hongkong or The ATTORNEY-GERERAIT think that is not, and can never become, & date-supporting tempt to court of

orn, forebis appointment to the diocese. Yet while their labours during the past year was where wegent affairs of state such as defences of Tents, I proceeded as foilows:

inarls cur Trade Bont, ou naval or military station, and if its revenues and the Committee of the Tung Wan Hos- the Church of England is thus being gradu-carried. This completed the business, which the Colonies have to be decided upon.

Committee of the Tang Waa Rose the just

The HON. PARTRIE-Your Excellency, Itegis als

ping to the amenat of shore five millions of toan in would be more correct. The term which I have pennit of the continuance of the military pital ought to be given to auderstand that any ally disestablished and the titios of its ecclesi. could hardly have spread over ten minutes. contribution that is a fortunato circumstance attempt at interference with masttors outside anties being wiped from our local statute book, We should have thought that the Shinghe second the motion which has been proposed by my larger tusinage than that which entered the port of used was the term suggested by the Secretary of that ought not to be counted upon. The their proper apbare will not be tolerated. the Attorney-General proposes to give legal Chaither at Dommerce would have bad more hon. friend ou my right. Ho has spoken so fully London 40 years ago) yearly enters this port; and State, and it was to me it unes to very much fact ayment of this contribution, as the Tha Tung Wah Hospital has been awarded validity to a territorial title assumed by a to say about the loss foreign interests in

been awarded validity to a territorial title assumed by a to say about the loss foreign interests in on the subject that he has left but little for me to that it is of paramount importance'art to sutter any the same thingdae Roman Catoolie Vicar fact of the payment of this contribution, as their proper apbare will not be ideasties being wiped the titles of its ecclesi. could hardly completed the business, which Governon line pointed out, gives the Gorgon se pain to be treated- hiberally it is the special business of the Registrar- the public are quits willing to nocard to hire of the British Muister 2 Peking, but it arge upon the authorities at home the desirabi-now which have is all hernan probability a great

colony its mission and ita fegitimate functions, and Roman Catholic ecclesiastic, a tilts which China had sustained by the sudden doriser. I am myself perfectly confident that no nation, or any possibia confidency of nations, to de Apostolic of Hongkong or the Vioar Apostolic an additional claim to

treated- hiberally it is the point ita fegitimate functions, and validity to a territorial is to give legal Chaither at one that the Shinghe second

ast spirit ity of proceding rapidly with the work of the future before sher, in the history of the world."

Sty of procending rapidly with the work and fairly in the construction of the fortif General to see that these are not overstepped. the public are quite willing to accord to hire of the British Muister at Peking, but it effort has been spared by your Excel.anos, to stroy or lessen the urantire and influence of Lizant Apostolie of Hongkong or the Vioar Apostolic.

as bad it think they will be very unwilling to se enough to more than briefly record their defences of this colony. That we all know, mi entione, and we trust that thess will now be The opinion of the Chinese residents on a matter of courtesy, bat one which we seemed that the meating bad at spirit urge upon the anthorities at home the desirabi Britain with China and Japan, those rich and vast of the Roman Catholic Church in Hongkong. pushed on with vigour, and the projected matters affecting their community should formally conferred on him with all the regret at the incident. The report dealt this taction is brought to support yon, mir, more in which I opened the question of our defences is

incident. The report dealt this action is brought to support yon, sir, more "Such, huzurable gentlemen, was the language The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-Iunderstand there fort at entraties of na a

the witties the Ly-to-moca Pats be sought in order that no burdalsip, pas folemnity of a stature. And this it is prs with a variety of subjects of more or less than in any antagonistic spirit to you. Thure just six wooks after my first arrival here, And Boxele in Hongkong it might

think have boon referred home, and I think it is no commenced without any unnecessary delay. be inflicted or injustice unwillingly done posed to do by a side wind. The object importance, hat neither the Chairiau are always delays connected with matters that followed up this spring by a long series Catholic Vicar Apostelle in Hangkung it might All authorities are agreed upon its desirabi to them, but there are ways and means of the Ordinance is ineraly to facilitate the nor any of the members appeared to think hare

effective) of private letters to my personal Hoa, T JACKSON-I think there was some within this colous to say that they may be perhap lity, and any further delay in the work will.cf ascertaining this without baring re

for certain Roman Catholic bodies, but the contented themselves with adopting it with-

sve heard of such a thing that they any friends among English etatesman and among presions correspondence about this qucation, and TATTORSTY GENERAL-The terms I have be most unjustifiable. The Government can course to a Hospital Courtices, whose management of property held in this colony that any topic required reference, and they thing derogatory to the Royal Engiacer Carpa of official despatches and (what has proved still be better.

I used here are the terms which long subsequent be to refuse the reasonable request of. Bir dan ruble and exalted enough to misty but there it agregation te this measure bas been a cut their interost in them

indigent sie fur cerent. of property to facilita est importance, scarcely refuse the reasonable request of. Bir duties are the succour of the indigent sick, title is wedged in, unintentionally perhaps, ou query or comment. Parhaps they can be tied down by instructions from the heads cannot, of bouraz, publish correspondence mach Grones Bower for four more torpede boats, a misson noble and exalted enough to satisfy but there it is. No wonder the assent of sidored that the questions dealt with bad of their departments in England. They of which is of a confidentist character; but 116d here are

ready to show it to any member of this to any other correspondence were suggested by the Sacred Congregation to this measure bas been already sufficiently threshed out; it may not be able to do exactly what they

The COLONIAL SECRETARY There was suma be some delay the most bonevolent aspirations while it is but there it is. No wonder tha assent of sidered that the questions dealt with babe tied devu by instructions from the heads the chief military authorities at the War-Oloo. I think it should be looked up. but we fear there will in sending them out. This fear is based safelently arduous and difficult, if properly been obtained, and in a farm which gives may be that their interost in them bas require, and what we want is to have Council. I know that you, honourable gentle theratury

body"

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I wonul ask the upon the procrastination which has the carried out, to absorb all the spare time, evidence of the satisfaction of that body simply died out from nanition. The des all trammels removed from those offers mén, like mysolf, deprecate any irresponsible rastarised the policy ofthe Government energy, and resources of those who under as the Attorney-General remarked on Wed-pression in rade, the collapse of the rock and that ther

as the Attorney-General romarked on Wed-pression in rade, the collapse of the rock and that they should be able to do what men like myself, deprecate any irresponsible with regard to the Navy. None of take it.

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nesday. It seems somewhat curious that market, and the failure of the famous public they think proper. "There is a strous, isel- chatter (as one of you has truly called it which correspondence, but I have lost sight of it.

Tovernment to westing of the 16th September last, baro Eresllancy will probably be able to tell us--that to our possible enemies to all who falterations which have been suggestrú shall be the new stips recommended to be built

lethargy, reallaney will probably be able to tell us that weak point in the armor of our country Council to assent to ry notion, and befors wo go when persons request the Government to meeting of the 16th September last, havo ing in the colony-whether correct or not your could have no other result but to point out any recommenced.

pass a Bill for their convenience, the fact boon succeeded in Shanghai by a lethargy, hare yet, it is said, been commenced. If

that The Bill receives the assent of its born probably of discouragement from perusal of my ocrrespondence on this ambjent correct, this neglect is simply disgracefal.

that Ibe Bill receives the use of its born probably of discouragement the defanoss of the colony are not being pushed to ear possible enemies to all who fear into Committee I andertakes that those vorbal

The Bill was then read a second time. Had the late Lord BEACONSFIELD beep at the

ant as a matter of which the residents in the Model Sether forward with the rigour with which they mighter who say the greatness of England. alterations which have been suggested shall be promoters should be held out as a matter of which my will show that what has been done, and is doing the ery groendiente.

for the defences of this colony, is due mainly to

THE POST OFFICE ORDINANČE...---- head of affaire in this emergency, in-

congratulation. As to the title it unfore, the magh the residents in the Model Settlement be, and it is in view of this fooling that my perusal of my ccrrespondence on this anbject considered, and I shall then be prepared to move congratulation. As to the title it ufore, the med rousing. In any case, it is a signifi- hon. friend has spokon, and that I snoek in se

alation. As told in Shanghu

be the spirit

aided, of course, by General Sargent, and by the The ATTORNEY-GENERAL gave notice that at stractions would, we feel confident, hare beans been sent to all the abiphuilding yards to gentle-Vicar Apostolic of Hongkong" and "Vicar of

For an annexationisi par et simplecommend Attorney-General said he did not see much east cominent on the decadenes of public conding him. Thase un doubt your Excelleney

The Hon. W. KESTICK-Your Exralienes, I other naval and military authorities. 1am in the next meeting he would move the first raad- in the United Kingdom to stop all us to Mr. GRANVILLE SHARP. This gentle difference between the terma" Roman Catholic spirit in Shanghu to find the annual meeting will have something to tell us upon the matter. ennstant and persistent representations, contacts and hold themselves in readiness man has the courage of bis opinions, and it Vicar Apostolie of Hongkong" and "Vicar of the great representative commercial body to undertake Government orders for mens aust be conceded that they are altra-ngo. Apostolic of the Roman Cathoko Church in merely occupied with formal business of the thought that perhaps some of my junior cel-wordial co-operation with Admiral Sir W. Dowell, ing of a Bill to spend the Post Office Ordinance.

jogo.pn of war and torpedo boats. All vessels of the In his space supporting Masats. MACEWEN Hongkong." There is, however, a very broad most uninteresting character. Hongkang laxgues in this Council would have spoken before and with General Cameron, who possess the oh- uf war and sorpedo boats. All vessels of the FRANCIS Hongkong, whether he be of the Reman buur

and kind on the stocks would also hire tren and Fascis at the recent reeling of the distinction. We want to Vicar Apnatalie of has often been negated by its northern neigh me, but as no one has risen after my hon. frivad tirs confidonoy of the Admiralty All of the War. The Council adjourned until Woinestiny veri ly to support to strongly support the views is now temporarily absent in the oracution of THE ARMAMENTS OF THE FORTS Gras. Chamber of Commerse, Mr. SHARP di utterly taken over. This is the course Mr. Gras Chamber of Commerce, Mr. SHARP did not Hongkong, whether he be of the Roman buur of indifference to public affairs, but opposite (Hon. P. Ryrie) I will proceed with the Office; and this cotemaity can place full relinqu

AT HONGKONG. bis term implica territorial jurisdiction in a barren aceting of the solonial Chamber expressed by the mover of this ressintiler. Inesenres which, if they could be divulged, would

term implica territorial jurisdiction in Brose should adopt. Were bo to do this, mines matters. He boldly pinned bia Catholic or of any other faith. The one never has there been recorded such as utter few remarks I have to make, which are general. on their practies xita nergy. Sir W. Dowel and sak Parliament to grant a vote of twenty in out the object of the Bill the person holding body.

wenty colours to the and

apneration platform sense which the other dose not. To carry of Commerce as the last one of the Shangbai am not aware that anything more important be regarded by all of yon as the best calenlated has ever been the subject of discussion in the alike for the protection of our trade and 'of

The following-papers were presented to the Chamber of Commerce than the defence of the English intareste generally in this quarter of the or thirty millions sterling to spend immodiin unqualibet language adrecated the sense which the other door not. To carry of Commerce

"be

colony of Hongkong. Its interests are farglobe, and also for the protection of Hongkong. Legislative Connell yesterday afternoon:--- ately on the nary and army; we believe the iso-acquisition of Linteo and all the islands out the object of the Bill the person holding body.

If they are pot to be the position Bishop RAIMONDI new holds meat round about. If ther ral effect upon Bassis would be most potential had by negotiation, and presume

If they are not to be must be described by some terins, but there HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Sater territorial extent hear, bear)-aud moreover, that there than any had by negotiation, and presumedly pur-must be desilon toys une lar

greater will remain permanently and do more to preserve the peace than any Per of vastly The Admiral Las authorised me to stata,

It is

3nd January, 188. even & concentration of troops, chase, then they must be takes by other can be no difficulty in Guding a term of a HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL grater than those of other colonies threats or troops.case,

now fully manned and equipped and fre A meeting of the Legislative Council was held for places in the world have collected round them in this harbour the formidable, ironclad WITH OVERNOR SIR J. Y. DOWAS TO THE SECRETARY SHARP each

so much wealth and so great Imperial in-

Legislative Council unanimous in reting the Concurrently with such a bold and decided mesus. May we interpret Mr. SHARP's quite nnebjectionable character.

terests as the colony of Hongkong (Hear, athar men-of-war, together with four torpedo. course, the fortifications of the colonies meaning to be the employment of tores ? unfortunate that such storm was not selected

colonies,

His Excellency the Governor, Sir Gnomor hear). Its defongea hove from time to brats, and a larga provision of submarine mixes. it hau been decided to put into a Anyhow, the falsade, including Lantan, is the first instance, so that no question on the 1st April Thara were procent: ibba Leen decided to put into a should be secured, peacefully if posible, but if sectarian assumption or jealousy abould FERGUSON BOWEN, G.C.M.G.

time, not only recontig been the anjost of I may add that I have recently received a letter amount Astinusted for expenditure on works of proper state of defence should ta pushed suggestive arab in the slightest degree of forward with all tho alacrity that the not then by any means xrailable

that the not therecored. peacer including Lan hat the not then by any means a railable. Mr. Smur

Hen. Sir GEORGE TELEPPO, Chief Justice. Consideration and discussion. In locking from the highest offcial military anthority in Military Defences, up the understanding that through some papers the other day I came Bagland, in which he writes that with the de. Imperial Government provides armantents of Ton. W. H. MANER, C.M.G, Colonial Seere

ercress an old and very tattered looking one. It fensive power of various kinds already providistest patferr breach-lescing Leary Ordugnge. foods render possif their remoteness dificulty in the little inl zod to the east." pasecasion of ample powers and ready added the expression of bis belief that if the have been aroused.

is dated 1865, and is therefore 20 years old, and oc, or which will shortly be provided for this capable of resisting heaviest modern ironclads. funds reader possible. Among these co-suggestion was brought to the notice of a Conservative Government there would be no louies, by reason of their remoteness Conservative Government there would be no our batteries

Hon. M. J. O'MALLEY, Attorney-Guzel.it is a plan that bad been made for forts in the harbour, you should laugh to scorn the possible Desputeb by mail.

Zyeemoon Pase stud to the westward of the har sttacks of the ships of all other nations now in GOVERNOR SIR G. F. ROWEN TO THE SECRETARY from Great Britain and the importance dificulty in the way of planting out THE CAPTURE OF THE PESCADORES AT

and the importance on Lautoo and that little inl

Hop. A. Lorca, Colonial Treasafar

bear which have not yet been made. So that it the China sexa.

Goreranicat House, of their positions strategically, Hot No British Government, whether Consertis- Hongkong on auto

is not merely recently that attention has been "I am sorry to be obliged to detain you so Hon. J. M. Pafce, Survoger General.

Hongkong, 2nd January, 1885, drawn to this subject, and not simply because aug: but must now tell you precisely what has:

My Loni-Referring to maoh previous cor- and Singapore claius priority of attention.tive or Liberal, will ever, we think, dream off the forts at the Pescadores by vessels of Hon. F. STEWART, Registrar (ioneral# The gravity of the interests at sisko are in a

wo are informed wo are et the eve of grave already been done with regard to the two sub-

respondence on the subject. I have the honour to the Franeb fleet is rather a surprise at tho

arouts, sad that Her Gracious Majesty has had jocts reforred to in the Resolution proposed by resonance

report that on the 31st vltimo, the Legislative deed so obvious that no Govorament not entertaining such project. Nor can we

to appeal to her Parliament on a grave em my hon, friend..

Council unanimously voted the special contriba absolutely imbecile could fail to recognise agree with Mr. Saur that we have a right

to to take those islands and Nor do we propagat

ergenos for additional forces for the defencâ

*(L) The Gorerzmout entirely access that tion of Sfty-five thousand six handred and the necessity that exits for immediato action, to take those islands and fortify them for present moment. That the step has been

of the empire. It is not on that secone but it the Noze the less, seeing how bled, bow the defence of this Colony Nor do we proposed more than once we were aware, and

bject one, but it there ought to be direct telegraphic car Notastic, and how or been in the past, Colony wander the cost of acquired

Las long been a mmbject of discussion and

redtion

by Her Majesty's Government from this Colony apathetic, and how crinically negligent the consider it is either desirable, neccssary, or our Shanghai correspondent, when tolegraph-

to thising

already communicated with the Imperial Go to meet the cost of the new Defence Works. Imperial Government bare been in the Colony would be to increase our roots of taking the Pescadores Probably the B., with Mr and the Missss Cameron, Major and in my own exporian menco Imparial Government bars been in the past, practicable to do so. To add Lautan to this ing the news of the frat boy bardment of e-

varnment on this subject, both by telegraph and 9-I have this day telegraphed to your Lord- it is the duty and the interest of the re- responsi- Jung, intimated that the Feuch then thought

intereat of the toiliting and reader the cost of protection sidered Kelung would save the purpose. J. W. Davies, Assistant Military Secretary, several plans be There has been more time passed the following Minute

taking the Pescadores Probably they con- There were present Majer-Genaral Caneroa, differen. Engizoer afficers have differed tion between Hongkong and Singapore. I have twenty-five pounds sterling (255,615, raiuired

Major and in my own experience bave known by despatch. I also brought it before the Ex ship to the above affect. presentatives of the Hongkong community to hilities and reader the cost of protection of taking the Pescadores Probably they con-

the F. J. W. Davis, Assistant Military Secretary saveral plans began, ended, Acunmencod, and scitly Connoil, which, after fill consideration, The terms of the vote, which were arrang- ed by the Finance Committee of the Council, ars port to the GoFERNOR neighbouring give the strongest support to the Gorror Tastly greater. This island was acquired sidered Relung would serve the purpose of CB with Mr and the Misses Cameron, Major materially on what the colong requires, already communicated with the Imperial Go

was acquired a by despatch. a &

The Council din Revenue. It is contribution thousand required fence of Hong the Colony, and far two-fold purpose as a commercial coaling station better on account of the. J. W. Davies, Assistant Military Secretary, insetting forth the needs of the Colony, and dapit and as a naval station. This purpose may be, neither Kelang nor any Formosan to the General; Commodore Murs

dapat and as a natal station. This purpose neighbouring coal mines: Boerer that and lacut. T. C. F. Somerville, Aide-de-Catry again leit off. There has, bron acre time

the colony than would the colony should give phil cabs to Sim, sterling (£56.825), require defence of Hong "This Council now vote the sum of fifty-two securing its effective defonce.

it serves advairably, and it bax uever been may be, arither Kelang nor any Formosan to the General; Commodore Morant was also lost, and mere money squandered by those parsed

men on the defeness of the colony than would ate of the Colorist Revenue, it is imposible tha

any andetantial contribution thousand six hundred and twenty-five pounds the aim or desire of the British Government port can possibly afford the safe anchorage with General Cameron, and at the other end of changes of opinion on the part of professional The Council advice that in the present depromet na follows:- men that Makang or Ponghoa harbours . We the room were a number of members of the have suced to under-it-seours Thu dionylon towards direct telegraphin cab's to Since, thansant six to make it the germ of anything greater THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT AND As a link in the great and far-reaching chain have always wondered the French remained Chamber of Commerce and other gentlemen, in the Chamber of Commeren, I am quite sure, which is desirable for hyperial rather than for de sterling (£56,835) required as the contribution

As a link in the grant and far-reaching chain indifferent to the advantages which the who stayed to hear what pusod with regard to

gard to bad nothing of a personal character in it; it was nial, for naval and military rather than for commer of this Colony to the effective defence of Mong, kong; it boing naderstood that the armsment et empire, by which Britain maintains her

safe and sheltered harbour;

cellency has nothing to fear from discassion, I have communicated on this point also with to be provided by the Imperial Government communications and protests her gigantic possession of a safe and sheltered harbour,

whatever may occur in this colony. We know the Acting Governor of the Straits Settlements, will be of the best and latest pattern of brooch. you are tras to its interests, and therefore if who informs me that his Government, like fint fring Ordnance, and capable-ot-resisting_at_ The zoomalous position occupied by the commerce, it has become necessary to which could easily he cucupied, offered. The the resclung the Chamber of Commerce last altogether of public character. Your Ex-cial interests.

fortify the island to enable it to repel at town of Makung is defended by a citadel, and Friday deputed the Hon. T. Jackson to moro.

att again fortify Tung Wan Hospital Committee was a tack, but the lust for. territory in China The defences were until recently doubt and confirmed.

-It is my duty to report that there is a very The minutes of the last meeting word read strong expressions are used, it is not with refer- of Longkong, is unable to give any substantial tasks by the heaviest modern Ironclads."

ence to parsons, but things. We want to see aid to the proposed scheme. brought to public natica by Mr. MACEWEN Lack, but the lust for. territory in China it was this that the French vessels engaged.

the colony secure; we want to see in was informed by the Manager of the Eastern strong footing in this community feeling at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce as never possessed the British Government, The defences were until recsutly of no

dependent ins of telegraph direct between this Extension Telegraph Company that it would fully shared by the principal Naval and Military that the place would soon succomb to attack on Friday last. The object and purpose of and we hope never will. The British E importance, and there was never any doubt and confirmed. on Friday lust. The object and purpose of hire in Asia is sufficiently large, and if Eng-by a powerful man.of.war. The Chinese, Excoollenor the Governor I lay upon the 16 is our duty, not to ourselves alons, revenue of this oblony, but I the Hospital to donned by tonester and is compelled to advance into and absorb however, had utilised the time of late to table copies of lelograms and correspondence rent to Imperial intorasts to press this matter. since that that is probably

defined the Grdicance is

however, had utilised the time of later His Excollegey the Governor I lay upon the port-and the nearest British settlement-Sing-cost about 2:00, 400, that is, about twice the total Officers on this Ststote that it would be worno

Excellency the Governor I lay upon

spore. It is our duty, not to ourselves alons. revenue of this oblony, but I have been informed than useless (as loading to a falap some of as follows: Tan Corporation is erected for innd is compelled to advance isto and absorb by a powerin! man-of-war. The Chinese, The COLONIAL, SECRETARY-By divention of dependent line of telegraph direct between this was informed by as follows: The Corporation is erected og Barmab it will be reluctantly and only in strengthen the fortifications, and land mounted sporting the scatinents of the forts and defences Wit who are hare on the spot are better rata. However, it quite posible the Imperial latest hori most approrod, pattom, copshle of r but to Imperial interests to press this matter since that that is probably an extravagant esti-security, to erect fresh Defence Works here, an-

is they the purpose of establishing and waintaining defence of the interests of bur Burmese them with saw gons of heavy calibre. The of Hongkang, &c.

ber. armaments are armed with Ordrance of

We the informed as to what is required than those Government might be inclined to give a gai latest and capable

sisting the attack of the heaviest modern setil- » Pablic Free Hospital for the treats defence of will be reluctantly and only in however, had utilised the time of later His EcoT: SECELTARY-Bs direction of dependant line of belegraph direct botwea Pablic Free Hospital for the treatment of defence of the interests of her Burmese table copies of lelograms and correspondonos repr. 6 is our duty, not to ourselves alone.

informarantee who are at a distance. We should isform rautee or to aid in some other way. the indigent sick among the Chinese papuls. abjecte and the preservation of her trade them with new guns of heavy calibro. Ta of Hongking, of capture of the Rescadores at this junctory &

not at first sight looks favourable to the non-

them that there are intereste which may ha (2) With regard to the second point of the lery. It was percalvod from the Parliamentary tion, to be supported by voluntary contribuit may be true that Tanta is not of capture of the Pescadores at this juncture does contribu: clusion of a pacific settlement of the difficulty

a pacific settlement of the difficulty His EXCELLENCY-The Hon. T. Jackson will lost sight of in the greater importance to Resolution now before the Conneil, viz. the intent s trone and governed by a Board of Direction" much rates to China; it may be a fact, as not at first sight look favourable to the non-

them of more local events. With regard Papers that it was originally proposed that the No more laudable object than this could be Mr. Suder says, that there is a tin wine on elusion

between Franse and China. The seizure of now more the following resolution: imagined. The Committee, however, who the island, it may even be possible that these islands may have been intended to. That in the opinion of this Coafull, there ought to to the sost of the defences, and with regard provides ad that Admiral Bir W. Dowell has provided for

of of a flotilla of torpede-bosta, I have very insa'icient sure of only £37,500 should be China ines the he ditech Telegraphic Commasination between one also to the large sum of money which will be inferred me that four torpedo-boats, fully equippal Engislature gare energetio expavssion Germany would like to acquire it; but those counterbalance any elation for the Board of Direction, inetoad of con- are not aufficient reasons why we should act reput reported Chinese sacccesos iu Tonquin anul lust immediate kape betaining wills the least between this set smo se to admit of a great vernment, beth by telegraph and despatch, t

con-Germany fining themselves to the maintenance of a fresh

vull that immediate atape be taken to amppfenost the nenavery, for a special telegraphic cable informed me that foar torpetu-boats, fully equip Hongkong; and the un-official members of the

the hospital for the treatment of the in the part of the dog in the anger and sad-reput reported Chinese sacccesos iu Tongain, kong and Singapore, the nasrist British Settlement, also to the large sura of money which will be already stated that Admiral Bir W. Dowell has provided for the armament of the New Forts at call upon its revenue. But these are Imperial provide four more torpedo boats, asking eight the latest Parliamentary Papers, it appears that digent gick have, ever since the establishment dle ourselves with the responsibility of go. Or it may have been the preliminary move defonnes of Hongkong, by obtaining wills the least between this and Singapore, the resources of ped, ars attached to this harbour. After consul Colonial Legislature gare energetic expression digent sick, have, indeed require

nd safe harbour, Hor. T. JACKSON

in Hon. T. JACKSON-Your Excellency, before interests, and if they are to be tryel, ther ought all, which the Raval authorities consider amply this question had been reconsidered by the Mi-

as local in- large extension of our is to give the French a new and safe harbour, quippel. of the institution, endeavtured to arrogate verning and defending it. We should then a new programme. In any case its result possible dolay a Bafile of torpedo launches fally, the colony, zre not snch se to admit of a great tation with him, I have asked the Imperial into the dissatisfaction generally felt on this point.

of which they can, if it so please them, con-proceeding to speak to the resolution of rhaich I to be urged as Imperial, and not

suficient. I may bere add that the naval anlitary Authorities in England; that the sum pre- to themselves political functions, to set. Pancheme of defence the batteries would restitute a base for new and important opera are given aptice, I would deprocate the faresta.

donhled: and that the letter from the War Oficə betto a base for new and important opora have given notice, I would deprocate the farests. I hare no doubt, however, that were thorities believe that the Ausiliary Flotilla, pod for the new armatentat Hongkong had been

formed of six of the steam-faunches belonging imperium in imperio, and to interpose be tween the establielied Government and the quire to be doubled, the garrison to be in

and the quire to be doubled, the garrison to be tions. They have also deprived the Chinese idea that the Chamber of Commeres has shown we in the extremity of troubl

idea that the Chamber of Commeres has shown we in the extremity of trouble, and if defences pred not, not, tions. They have also deprived the Chinese native population. Their endeavours in this trebled. Our trade and revenue would of at-important deps from whence they have any hostile feeling to the Executive of this were musary, and expenditure in connection to the Colonial Government, will afford very valit

them to to the Treasury of the lat November ultime, able aid. At my ranest, the Imperial Govern catains the following paragraphát thị direction have unfortunately been only two we fear, expatid in similar ratio, and the re-

tune kids to Formosa from Amoy.

resently taken regarding the defences sad direct means would be obtained, it-not through the successful, sud Mr MacEwen saly expressed agit would be minently unsatisfactory bean. accustomed to forward supplies of all Colony in connection with the action they have with fan is be undertaken by this colony, the to the Colonial Government, will afford very valu

telegraphic communication. Her Majesty has revenue; through some other means, to do what went has presented the Colony sth a full equip time the earlier Parliamentary. Estimato was the prevalent 1860 the prevalent opinion amongst Europeans When the apposite penineala of Kowloon kinade to Formosa from Amoy.

recently stated that an emergency hat arisen, was necessity. I am glad that this discussion mont fer this Flotilla of 7-ponder gera and framed, it was intended to provide wrought perform. The armamente of the Farts, how when he kid that the position of the local was sequired by the Conreation of Peking

and it is in times of emergency that we should has taken place; I think it will haza the effect Nordenfaldt uiaobine-guns, and of rites and re. iron gans as possessing suloient power for the

ply of ammunition.

ever, are required to resist the present piwer of Government in this colony is, as regards in 1860, cara was taken to limit the territory asked for to the smallest possible extent

all act together and rally zonad the Governor for of letting the people who are responsible for the Volvers for the orowa, together with a large sup work they would be likely to be called upon to the common good. (Hear, bear.) I admit that proper protection of the oniony now that thers Ply

There are several other points connected foreiga ships which may attack them, and conse There are several other points connected purely Chinese intercate when troubles arise, os purely purely secondary of October last an overnight not including his Colunga

quently must be of a more formidable nature one of a purely secondary character. It was on it. There is no doubt, however, that town to the effect that H. M.S. Agamemna aceting were rather wild bal

compatible with the abjects sought in se-

On Saturday rumours were freely current in some of the statemente made at the Chamber are people in the colony who are alive to thewith

abould like to refer, if the Minuts were not with reference to the riote of October last caring it.

of the guns have been obesen from the latest that Mr. Machwen brought the subject an overeight was committed By the British town to the effect that H. M. S. Agamemnan meeting were rather wild, but the speeches made doticisacies of its defenses, and who will not rest with the subject of, our Defences to which I feel this whi

HIS EXCELLENOT-Hou. Gentlemen of the already longer than I intended. I should not an was at first contemplated; therefore, noma HIS EXCELLENCY--Hou. Gentlemon of the omit,

ago. I strongly recommended the increase of greatly increased the cost." forward, and in his remarkse he seemed dine Government in not including Lamma Island bad baisted the British flag at Port Hamilton, and the enthusin the show evidenced until these deficiencies have boon overcome. posed to blame the Goverpiness for its action among the dependencies of this Colony, near the coast of Korea. We were unable a patriotic desire to foave no stone

osition. This to trace this report to any reliable source, toraed to place the Colony which is very Legislative Council, I am very glad indeed that it, however, to mention that rere than a year pattern of breech-loading Ordnance, which, Eas

the Garrison by cuidomblo force of Artillery ance of thing to s) in a proper state of defence, my hon. friad who so merthily represents. at that occasion. The state of things being or account of its strategic position. This to trace this report to any reliable source, formed to place the Colony (which is very Logisistive Council. I

its strategic positional 20 nothing is known of such an occurrence of I desire to speak of me and things as I find this Conncil the Chamber of Commoros, hus and another regiment of the line. As you are ration of £55,625, required by Her Majesty's comparetively. valoalessaire could us) non recol

20ficially, nor is it considered likely at present. thots, and it is only doing you, sir, justice to brought forward this most important resolution; aware, a second battery of the Royal Artillery Government, was voted by the Legislativo what it was, we fail to see what more prve doubt be obtained by purchase from the Buch a move may be in contemplation in the state that from the day when you came to the and I flank him and I thank the two hom thos

fly,

I hon. mem

at Council unanimously an important point, for Gent course the Government could bare Chinese Government it were thoughts of war, and it would certainly be a Colony personally you has done everything you bors who supported him for the way in which for the present crisis, a second battalion af taken than was then adopted. As the Hon, Chinese Government if it were thought Such a move may be in contemplation in the shot and it is only doing you, sir, justice to brought forward this most important resolation; and another regiment of the line. As you are After some discussion the special contri-

of war, and it would certainly be a dua As the Hondesirable, but although the question has case

no the present crisis, a second battalion af English obvious reasors, in a matter of this naturo. W. KESWICK rooturbel, the quiet strength desirable, but although the question wise otsa. Part Hamilton is situated aearly possibly could for our interests and missed to have spoken of myself and of the Executive of this infantry should be spared; but I have bean carnestly recommend, on grounds alike sending here as soon as possible at least terms of the Vote cited above, the armament exhibited at that time bad a better moral recently been raised the British Govern vise aten. Part Hamilton is situated aearly Colony permally you have done everything you bars who expported him for the way in which they was sent out at onse. It is impossible that, a Government, was voted by the Legislative

two effect than would have been caused by the meat have never bought it worth midway between Korea and Quelpart, about opportunity of showing your consideration for colony. I hope this rotelation will be carried infantry should be spared: but I have bean 6-1 carnestly recommend, on grounds alike to be provided by the Imperial Government all should be of the best and latest pattern destruction of the lives of the Chinese who while to adrance it at Feking. Still lese fifty miles from the mainland, and actupies the Chamber, frequently referring to them for unanimously. As the hon. member said, it is assured that arrangements have been made for of Imporial and of Celonial Poling, that, destruction of the lives of the Chinese Channel. There were engaged in the riot. All the sace it is considerably larger island than Hongkong formed by the two principal islands, which proceed to speak to the list part,

an excellent harbour representative to this Council in as itom in year in this Council was increased from to five regiment of Indian troops and two more bat

"In conclusion,-Lwould obvers that nothing of trocch-loading Ordnance and capable of r were engaged in the riot. All the same it is would they be prepared to ask for Lantas, a commanding position in the Broughton their views Your requesting them to send a owing to my exertions that the unofficial lomont sealing here as soon as possible at least one m Buch to be regretted that the conditions are If it were essential, for the preservation of are, however, both small, and Fort Hamilton solution, sauef that

of principalalands, proceed to speak to the fizet part of there to dominate its swn representative. I am rure

formed by the two principal islands, which polies which ought not to be forgotten. I now and that the Charbor of Commerco was invited aries of Artillery, making for batteries in all should

It will be recollected that, in addition to such that is case of any disturbance the existing British interests, to acquire any red of po value save as a cuating Connal thers ought to be direct lelegraphic cum on this and other coesions and fram

solution, amely that in the opinion of the from the able speeches my hon. friend has made can be further from my intention, in writing sisting attacles by the heaviest modern Tronstads Government should over be sompailed to are, however, both small, and Fort Hamilton on

Do value save as a cuating Connal thers anght to be direct lelegraphio sam on this and other occasions and from his tigh chathie Minuts, than to claim any special credit for

bay invoke the sesistares of the leading Ubi now territory In Asis it would be father would be of no value save, as a qualing nexe," otherwise the Corobaittee of the Tung north, may near Korea, but the British ation. Its possession would of course of munication between Hongkong and Singapero." ractor and position, that the Chamber of Con the constant, salons, and successful efforts this epesial vote for defense marks, Hongkong nexe," otherwise the Corobites of the Tung Government would not be prepared to agres of war, both ferita strategic position and as a Governmost At the same time the magallade Hiring, and I am happy

of the Government would not be prepared to agree great importance to the British Navy in as admit that this is a question far more for the con- more scald not hare made a better choles (Hear which I have made during the last two years for pars an annual military contributive of £20,000,

great imperfeitastrategic position and as a cornmout At the same time the will be passé existing Wat Hospital. On the occasion in question to any more having for its object the addi- glass of resort. for, quals and supplies. It must be our justifestion of the success of my policy, I said ingl now

tion to any more having for its object the add of war, both ferita strategic position and as a sideration of the Imperial Chan for the Colonist hear). In fuat I look apan my hon. friend as a the improvemout of our Deferess. I feel that I which has already smaraton to an aggrogate san place of resort. for cuals and supplies. It Governmont At the same time the agullade Hiring, and I am happy to say, dourishing, proof have only discharged what is one of the first of above £400,000. Moreover in my despatch No. ut attempt was made to impose terms on the

betion of outlying island dependencies told

could no doubt be nequired by purchase of the interests involved must be our justifestion of the success of my policy. I said just now duties of the Governor of this Colony at the 930 of the 17th November itimo I wecta as 1gi Government. This of course could not be

purce for bringing it forward in this Colonial Logis- that I hoped this resolution will be passed existing crisis tolerated, and the Committes had to give Hongkong.

give Hongkonging island bject the addi. of importance to would of a cuating station, as to the

from the Korean Governant, Lo whom is tuc British interests worth-east of Sing manimoale, and I said so, because it wil: If xe other hon. gentleman wishes to address "It is generally urged here by the four Civil

efrom tace. unanimously, way, as must inevitably be the case when the [Sings the above was written Mr. Gran-is of no great value, being some distance from apore: are of ench paramount importaes that give great strength to recommendations 3 the Council I will now put the resolution

such to British residents (who do not exceed 800 in Dum Government choose in any particular matter ville Sharp bae written to explain that he the cost and isolated from any other group there is a very geneal desire and opinion have already made on the same subject the vote, and I repont that I hope it wilber, including man, women, and children) that to exercise their strength. The Committee in had confused Hantac with Lane Island. of lelands. Captain Coron, E. M., pointed that we ought not to be dependent upon to Her Majesty's Government. The fact is, be carried unanimously, for it is calculated the position of Hongkong is analogous to that

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