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HITE EXCELLENT-I have very little to say. at first was viewed with a certain amount of term that is se much as they would be. No au colony affords good old for Chinees family. As regards funds, we have a very nice great wavy people here and will no doubt be an

balance in the Bank, but not a bigger balance ornament to the colony, but I should like, for All that I have to say has been said over and apprehousion on the part of the Chinese, has has bought land on a 75 years Leese only, with enterprise be will not besitate to recom-that is necessary to maintain a Club of this des my own part, to see the money spent otherwise. over again, azd 1 do not wish to take up yaar boen worked, has romered all those fears and the ides that the Crown would entors its right mend it. But on this score we think the cription in a proper manner, At any time we With these words I beg to pocend the motion of time unnecessarily. Most of these objections proved to the Chiness residents that the only of re-entry at the end of 73 years and turn them have been already represented to the home object which the Government had in passing it out. Nor does it appar why there should be Queensland colonists may rest satisfied, may have to expand a considerable sam on the my hon. friend the Colonial Secretary.

The motion was then put and carried annui-Governanout by my predecessor sed by myself was to pat a stop to a shameful truffle and to any distinotion on one side of the barber to the when the two Bill, the Building Ordinanos and protect those who could not protest themselves.otor; or on lands in the town or in the country. The Commissionere were impressed with the turf, and from the present aspect of the tari

The Annual Reports from the govaral Govern. It may be urged that parties should ba kapi to some such sum may shortly be required. I shall mously.

His EXCELLENoy-I am quite sure, bon. gon-the Public Health Ordinazes, were on and the fact that there was little wealth among the now propose that the report and statement of no

lemon, that Her Majesty, when these proceed-same amalgamated, and Har Majesty's Government Departmante for the year 1896 have alrealy the strins performance of their engagements For Heartburn and Headache Chinese in Australia; they were somewhat counts be passed.

The radiation was.econded by Mr. MACKIN-ings come to her notice, will be very much grati-ment, after sasing all these objsatious and ro- placed the public in possession of the necessary with the Crown, and that, where land bas rien disappointed to find that there were no mil-ross and carried onimously.

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Ítionaires among them as there are in the The CHAIRMAN The next businoes is to this Celony has come forward to oslebrate her approval of this Bill; and I do not think. little to any excepting to tefy to the zest, cuorgy, unearnod ineremont, at lanot proportionably with In modern days it has boon strenuously urged service ovinced by the hands of departments and tions, Ladies, Children, and Infanta, and for regular S raits Setlements. That the Chinese doolest Officers for the ensuing year and also to ap Jubiles. Bomary loyal speeches have been made therefore, that it is likely that that decision will capacity for work, and devotion to the public the tenant.

point a Committes. Mr. Travere, I have nedoubt from right and left, from every part of the com- be reversed, especially when this Bill has been

no right to this unearned increment. In caan nie in Warm Climate. DINNEFORD & Co., Chemist make money in Australia is well known; my will be pleased, to agt es honorary secretary unity, that it would be perfectly impossible for cut down as to meet all the reasonabla obe their eubordinates, and which I have seldom seen that the landlord, oven if a private individual, has London, and of Deuggists and Storakoopara throng of them have returned from there with aning which post Mr. Cazon has kindly filled during me to cdd to these expressions. All I can say istions as far as possible. But do not lot anybudy equalled, certainly not surpassed, in any colony.

The recommendations of the Folies Commie the Crown insista npon its rights, however, the Agents-A. S. Watson & Co., Hongkong.. [1:41 little fortunes a macged in retail trade or on the his absezon, and Mr. Peter will undertake the that shall endeavour to the beat of my ability puppies that we wanted this Bill to come iéto

duties of Mr. Foss

-and I have already done so-to represent that immediate operation. I would mash rather it sica hava mostly besu atopted or are being Crown will, at the arpiration of 75 years, take zellfields; and it may be taken for granted Mr. LEACH-Unless any gentleman has ang Her Majesty her us more loyal and levine sub-went Home and received the corlisi approbation adopted as opportunity offers, and considering not only the unearned indrament, but the wholo that they would not go there and pay a pall-new names to bring forward, I propose that justs then she has in the Colony of Hongkong and confirmation of Her Majesty's Government, the great diffoulties the Police labour ander, the relue of the improvements effected by the The Crows in dealing with Crown Lande is tx unless they were sure of getting it back the Chairmen and Mear Travers and Peter for a pouple who are more determined to calebrate mach rather, and I think all my vollesgnes facilities offenders have of escape sad the little tenants.

be blooted as President, Secretary, and Tenure right worthily Her Majesty's Jubileo. (Applause) would naturally fool the same way. And there-nastetanos rendered by the Chinese publio in the

fore, as regards my hon. friend the Attorney dotation of cries or apprehension of criminals, not lika more private parsons seitably cooking to with interest. The proposal, however, te rasputively.

Mr. MASTER seconded, and the resolution was

dividual, but to dispose of its lands in the best. The COLONIAL SECRETARY kit on the table General's amendment, that we should have this I think we may be well satisfied that good order drivs a hard bargain at the expense of an in- PAIN the tax to £100 and a residential)

the report of the proceedings of the Finance susponding clauso, I for one am very glad is on the whole so well preserved.

A better acquaintance with the Chinese lan interarts of the whole community. £10 per annum, is likely to excite convied nem, cox.

The Crowe, as the Commissioners have en- The CHAIRMAN We have now to plant a Committed at a moeting held on the 19th Sep. All the principles of sanitation are so thorough- wositie Poking if the Chinese Authori- Committee, There are six members on the Comteber, and moved that the sum of $1,500, roly understood all over the world that we cannot guage, which it is desired to sucourage on the

part of the English Contingent, would maol desToured to point out in another part of this Report, has the entire monopoly of all on- ries tell care much to seture be right of mitte of which Mr. Travers is a member ea commended by the Committee, be voted for the enlighten them at home, or give them any in-

The improvement in the discipline and man- granted land, and in the cays of the Battlers at rest Tency there for the jets of Kaxaficion ilul there are fire members to be leated parolas of a small ornor of Inland tot 24 formation, or succeed in showing that Hong-conduse to efficiency.

The votes of membera were then taken with in Queen's Hand West, inumadistaly below the long is quite an exceptional place, different

from any other part of the world. And so, gentle-agement of the Gael has been wel maintained Kowloon, and on the Hills, parchasers were, and are, compelled either to accept the forma Sy. But whatever the feelings of the Chif the result that the following fire gentleman ware bill whereon stands the Civil Hospital

The COLONIAL TREASURER Secondod. men, lat it be It is far better than for me to and acts as a wholesome deterrent to crime. nese Government-and we do not belize elected:--Col. Andersen, Masers. Graham, Wi

recapitulate what has been said over and over The large increase in the total tonnage of ship that are offered by the Crown, or to go without Carried. son, Leaob, aud ·'axon,

again. Let the Bill go home now and be ping entering this port, as shown in the Hur- the land.

The Commissioners fool sure that the same they are very profeted on the subject, vide The CHAIRMAN-I may mention that a tole

bour Master's report, speaks well for the grow- [ the apathy shown in connection with the gram was received from Foochow a few days outrages on Chinese in the United States-age stating that a team there is ready to meet reading, was recommitted, in order that cartainment before it comes into operation.

The amendment that the Bill be not read ather evidenced by tho ateadily increasing popu oxtension of the Tawu Lots from 75 to 999 For one from Hongkong,

verbal a torations might be made, thes are not likely to make it a diplomatie I. MASTEE propoxed that, if posdble with-

A clance suspending the operation of the Or. third time was then put, and a division taken

would apply equally to the extension of the Les question, What is far more likely is that interfering with drinket, two is more leauls dins until Her Majesty's plansare shall be ling will phad the liberal treatment oforte shald be marked out in addition to those known as elen added.

uirendy in use, wing in the number of tennin The ACTINO ATTORNEY-GENERAL, in Moving Quiesmin the United States and Australis players many numbers had to wait a consider the olea, and to decision had been arrived at 4- a partext for wfusing to make ang far er bl-time before being able to get a sett. He

therefore proposed that at least two fresh courts to when the Ordinans should came into 122merich in the way of opening up the marked out and the usoessary notting, to preperation, tart it was the wish of the unofficial Hon. F. Byric

members that there shonld be such a clause, al rent interference with those practising at orinthough the Government had repaived no ress kot. be obtained.

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bour and the retail traders has been wore Bevoroly folt. Something may be credited alao to the strong lic-1 element at Bris. bane, which is able to make ita voice folt very audibly in the Colonial Legislature, and to influence the policy of the Minister. The Queenslanders are apparently determined that the Chinese shall, go, and if they take less violent steps to accomplish this end than

terior of the Central Kingdom to forei trade.

'The Director of the Observatory appends the Following nuts to kis meteorological register :- There appears to be another typhons in the Pacife"

will be

In the Supreme Court yesterday, Ren from our report in another columr. Mr. Caldwell tained permission, on behalf of Mr. Kaz Hang Take, to withdraw from the enit Kaw Hung Take Patterson, which was down for bearing on Tuesday next, on condition of the plaintiff paying all costs incurred up to the presset date.

Mr. STEWART beoruded.

HONGKONG LEGISLATIFE COUNCIL

A meeting of the Hongkong Legislativ Council was held yesterday afternoon. There were present:-

His EXCELLENCY TRE ACHING GOVERNOR, Major General CAMERON. C.B.

Hen. /J. RUSSELL, CMG., Acting Chief Justion.

H. F. STEWART, Oolonial Secretary, Hon. E.J.ACKROrn, ActiarAttorney-General Hon. A. LISTER, Calovial Treasurer. Hon. J. M. Perez, Surveyor General Hon. H. G. THOMSETT, Harbour Master. Rcu. P. ITRIE

Hen. Wose SEING. Hon. J. BELL-IRVING. Hen. C. P. CHATER. Hon. A. P. MACEWEN.

MINUTES,

A STREET IMPROVEMENT.

THE PBL HEALTH BILL.

This Bill which was co the order for third thoranghly considered by Hor ilajsety's Governing prosperity of the Colony, which is still far-reasona.which devided Earl Grey to sanction the

why the Ordinance should be suspended., He believed, howevor, he was right in stating that His Ercoliency was ready to yield to the wish of the naofficial members.

The Bill horing been reported with the above amendments the ACTING ATTORNEY-GENEWAL mcved that it be road a third timo.

The BUEVETOR-GENERAL Beyonded. Hon. A. P. MADEWEN-Sir, I beg to move as an amendment that thie-Rill be not read third time. I may say I congratulate the Go variant on the intradaotion of the suspendirg claus, au amendment notice of which I sont in to the Government to-day: The Acting

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which resulted as folicita :--

ATES.

Flon. A. P. MacEwen Hen. C. P. Chater Hon, J. Bell-Irsing Hon. Wong Shing

Noza,

The Harbour Master

The Surveyor-General The Colonial Teangaror The Acting Attorney-Genera! The Colonial Secretary The Acting Chief Justice

The amendment was consequently lost by a majority of one.

His EXCELLENCI--Then the amendment is lost. And now the question before the Coues is the original mation, that this Bill be read third tima.

lation and extensive building and reclamation operations either in progress or boing planned.

Thore le apparently every sign that this pros.. perity, la which we are happy to see our Chinese fellow-oilsona as largely participating, is of n substantial and lasting character and that the Calong has a great future before it.

In respect of Public Works and Improvements, satisfactory progress has been made as cold be expected under the dificulties of the rainy

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Among the more important undertakings of the your may be mentioned the ostension on im proved sanitary principles of the main sewers of the town Another instalment of nearly twe The ACTIF ATTORNEY-GENERAL Bid that wilos of theso now main drains has been added the amendment having been lost the original to those previously existing since my predsess mction was carried.

son of all other lots from 75 to 999 years.

A new Registration Ordinanas" is required ander which all now Titles should be registered, but the Registration Ordinance, of 1844, sterkt not be repealed, is that the old Titles may still be kept nador that Ordinance until they are all got rid of and absorbed under the new system.

The Commissionsra, bowater, har slready suggested that some amendments to that Ordin ance might be at once made so as to facilitata the bringing of Land under the new system.

Great objection has been taken to the provi- sion in the Leases for the resumption of Land for public purposes at a valuation to be made solely by the Survapor Garsh, and the Com- missioners think that in any 0 Leasas to be The new Victoria Collage works are now well iseund this provision might be omittal, and sa advanced and it is anticipated that the new Ordiaanos might he and with atmilar provi building will be ready for accupation during the siens respecting the valuation of such lands as sarlier portion of next year.

ware prescribed in the Ordiusuos recently pÐA. Unforeseen lagal dimonition in clozring the said for the valuation of lands required for the With regard to the form of Crown Lease to slay fa the commencement of the new Public Market, but these difficulties having now baen be hereafter issued the Commissionera are of surmounted, arrangements have been made to opinion that it is very desirable many of the. bagin the new market buildings early next covenants and provisions should be omitted, month, when the rainy season will have practi- unnecessary, and other coronats might be

replaced by the provisions of an Ordinanes. cally come to a close.

Tho tunael ander the Tytam mountain range i A form of lease might be prepared for the belny now open throughout, the extension of new leases to be issued, laaring it to the authority the public water supply is rapidly approaching who shall have the control of these matters to decido as to whether any special covenants are completion.

required under special circumstances.

at the time, voting "no" instead of "are," but on land tenure submitted to Government by the Crown Lands Commission, which, as will be seen, the ten. gentleman sorrected the mistake.

has spared no pains in foraishing all the naces sary information, and whóos viloible sugges. tions wil receive the meat attentive considoro- Further reprosentations have been made to

CLOSE OF THE BESSION.THE GOVERNOR' KPEYTH.

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The only exceptional tecreases on expenditure ware the new launch Victoria, 818,0 0, and the Hanghom Market $6,000.

A short form of assignment, and of mortgage, might also be adopted which tright be extensively

The Commissioners have attached to this their used in all ordinary transactions. Report specimens of the various grantâ and Liveuves issued by the Government..or GoverD- ment Offosen.

The Commissioners rocourmend that provisions should be made for the registration of all Powers

The Commissioners are also strongly of opini-, ou it is desirable, under the new Registration Ordinance, that copias of all original documents affesting Title should be recorded in the Land

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With regard to the protection of boundaries, and the fixing of Boundary Marks or Stones, the Commissioners think that this question can bo left to the Crown Land Board, or other An- thority horaafter sppointed.

As to the preparation of the valuations and Rate Books, the Commissioners are of opinion that this could most properly be done in the the Crown Land Board Crown Land Offles and under the authority of

The CHAT MAYI think this is hardly the plow to bring forward sunt a proposition. This meeting was called for the sole warpose of pass ing the report und aconants. I have not the slightest doubt that the new committos will en {denvoar to mout in every way the wishes of both Be kind permission of Captain White, Di-luwu tennis and crinket plevers.

Le COLONIAL SICRETARY also expressed theor laat addressed yon. Tas Chinese question is aul) tap " barnej

Sama diosion then followed as to whether

opinion that it was unnecessary to put the pri- ing question" of the day in Queensland. The Serce wil be held fo-morrow morning.

at eleven o'chs, on board the Kritish ship the proper time for bringing such a reso at on

gias! motion. Abbough all of the Australias colonies are Retal, by the Her. A. G. Goldsmith, Sun-forward was not at the general meeting, which

His EXCELLENCY-Very wall, the original more or less bostile to Chinees immigration men's Chaplain The Bethel fag will be hoisted, ended by Mr. Master withdrawing his proposi-

noting is osrried.

The question that the Bill be read a third and nearly all have legislated, to restrict i, and stea laugh will call alongside of any tion.

vessel hoisting code peauant

On the motion of Vr. WILSON & vota of thanks Attorney-Gonural bas said that although the time was therefore not pat, nor was the Bill read Central Market of its tenants have lod to some purpose of constensting Tramways. the feeling against the Son of Han on

to the Chairman was unanimoudy carried and Government gave way no reason had been a third time by the clerk, a fact which sacmed doubtedly na highest in Queensland. This As a result of the recent gale, the British the meeting then dispersal.

brought forward why they should do so. I would to aepe notice. steamer Souchow, which ayrisad here yesterday!

His EXCELLENCE then put the question that only say this is one of the most important is probably due to the fact that they base from Pakiki and Holbow, reparts having passed

Billy introduced into this colony for many the BiH do pass.

Hon. P. BRIE-The unofficial members resorted in greater numbers to this colous, a large geartits of dead pigs floating forty miles

are past and it affecte more or less all in- Lerests. Wo have hai varions differetions of would like to record their votes against the pass- and their competition with Caucasian from a lead and some junk wreckage. She herself experienced a strous gale from NZ. to S.E. daring the 21st and 2nd instant.

opinion between the atleisl and unofficial mainbersing of the Bin.

His EXCELLENCY-That was what I proposed. a representing public interests, aud I think it is only reasonable the Secretary of State should! Then take the votes.

A division was then taken which resulted as I have this day received the Secretary of have the protest and reasons of the unofficial Members of Council before him before this Bill before, and the Bill was carried by a majority of State's permission, which I naked him to telo panas. I and my colleagues, have on several co one. Some amusement was caused by the Sargraph, to lay on the table the important report casions protested against the claasen passed Toyor-General, who was engaged in conversation against us by the official vote and I would as a matter of reference state what those clapses were. Section 3 subsection was passed by a majority of three, an unofficial member voting

His EXCELLENC read the following speech tion. with the government. Section 3 subsection 11 was passed by a Gorenmant majority of two. Honourable gentlemen of the Legislative Coun the Californians they are not a whit less here yesterday morning, seems to have had some The German steamer Ingraban, which arrived

On that occnsion I was absent, otherwise I would cil, tas time bus now arrived for closing this see-the home Government on the necessity of some of Attorney under which donds relating to land solved to rid the country of a race experience of the recent typhoon whilst on a

probably have toted with my colleagues. On asosion, and it will be for the consideration of His decision being arrived at on the Praya Exten-are executed, and also for their production and tion 4 Mr. Caster's amandmont was lost by a ma- Exoallergy the Governor, Sir G. W. Das Voux, sion question.

keaping copies in the Land. Eee, and for sr. which they seem to regard sa intruders and voyage from this port to Singapore. She left

jority of one and the Gorerament's amendment whom the Council is to reassemble.

With regard to the defamens of the Colony, aamined, or offles copies, to be accepted in evidence; interlopers. As we stated the other day; he so the 20th in-lant, with a general cargo

The Soasion of 1886-1887 has been unusually detailed statement was made by me aa recently and that with respect to present Titles, which and about 500 Chinese passengers On the let Mr. J. M. GUTIEREKA, Acling Clerk of Coun- was carriol. Soctions 5, 6, and ambasction 4 of 13

Are affected by Powers of Attorner not being were all passed by a Gorerament majority of prolonged for the purpose of disposing of that as the 29th April, 1897, since which progress has the Auti-Chinese Conference at Brisbane and 22nd she experienced the force of the tr. cila

GEA. Section 13 subsection 6 was passed by vexed and long-peading question the "Pablie boon as satisfactory as the rains have permitted forthcoming, some legislation is desirable. met on the 20th ult, and passed the fellow phoon which visited this port in the form of a

The minutes of the last meeting were read majority of three, an unoffeint member voting Health Ordinance," and it is haped you will be

When the gans arrive, the forte onder cons ing resolutionsThat this Conferenesale, and sustained considerable injury on deck.

with the Government. ection 36 paragraph well repaid for your labours, whas, in the course traction can be finished in a very shors time: The Chivam acokhouse and storehouse were car and confirmed.

was also passed by a majority of three in the of time, the benefits conferred by this Bill have

The constracting of a breakwater on Kellett's auggest to the Governàign the desirability | ried away, as also the companion ladder. The

THE JCHILE CRLEBRATION. The COLONIAL SECRETARY moved, in accord-same way. But the most important sections, practically manifested themselves ant been duly banic, which is recognized on all sides as essential of appointing a commission to inquire inte provisions were very much damaged, which re-

for the defence of the Western entrance of the--Ofen. The Opiam Ordinance, an far as can be seen, barbour, is now under consideration, and is only and report upon the condition of the Chinese cassitated her returning to Hougtong to abanes with action, but the Council rote the sant, & discussed at the last menting were passed recognized by the public.

tain a fresh supply.

of $25,000 towards the celebration and commeme- by a Government majority of one. I think, sir, in the colery, and their effect upon thé pro-,

ration of Her Majesty's Jubiles. In doing so be that that is sufficient reason why the unofficial is fully realizing the anticipations of Gorerna question of money.

It is gratifying to find that the important The E. & A. 8. S Co.'s steamer Cuiterthen, said-Your Exotency and hon. gentlemen. I members should vote against the third reading meat in improving our friendly, relations with sperity and civilination of the salong; that

China, whilst in no way injuring the interests of work of education continues to make steady pro Hon. P. Ryn Your Excellency, I rise to the honest trailer. The Ordiasuce s been gress. The Isminations now coudusted by the Sir SAMUEL GRIFFITH be requested it bring which arrived here yesterday for Australian rive to propose the motion which stands in my of the Bill.

ports, reparts that the China Navigation Co's name on the orders of the day. After the

The restriction of Chiosse Honses should in The workad locally without. I believe, any friction or under the notice of the Federal Council atatamer Tri-nan was reliared from quarentios of minnte which your Exeloncy framed second the amendment of my ton. friend.

in infusing spirit of healthy emaistion into the opinion of the Commissioners bo retained, and its first meeting The necessity for united Port Durssin on the 12th lost, her passengers and ending this vote to the favourable on Bill itself is me of the most uapopalar Ellis ever incourspiences to our own people, and the Chide Syndicats have had a powerful offect

crew having been kept at the Quarantine Grounds Sideration of the Council it is hardly necessary aid on the tale of the Council. It has revived nese. Commissioner of Custome informe me that our schools, and the most recent institution, tho the present boundaries should be fixed by Ordin-

am ggling has been affectually stoppet.

Medical Collegs for Obinese, is, I test, destinedite, and power might be given to the Crown: action by the Governments of all the Ausst that port; it was also said that the cuptain had that I should say anything about it The the condecration of all classes, the Chiness es

Complaints on the part of the mercharts reto mark at sra is the educational advancement Land Board, or other Authority appointed, frou -.. tralasian colonies, with a view of probibiting been taken sick The Tannadice did not call into motion speaks for itself; it needs no recompsially, whom it will affoot very materially.

Port. Darwin on her way south owing to small mondation from me. The object for which this Many of its clauses are inquisitorial to a degreegarding increased duties imposed overtaio of Hongkong, and prove of incalvaiable benoit time to time to alter each bandaries with the

appoval of the fiovernor and with notice, previ the immigration of Chinese to the colonies;

p having broken out, bat landed ali Port vote is asked has been for many months before and of the others many ero embodied in Ordin articles of couneres have been met in a friendly to the Chinese.

The Gnancial position of the Colony is found. baly to the retiriotion being remored, to the that the Conference Ipresses a strong com- Darwin cargo at Thursday Tsland whence it was the community, and they have read that, if newhieh bare beep in fores for years. The pab and accounslating spirit by the Chinese For viction that the Chinese are in every respect cried on hr the Cefterthen. When the Coffer ather late, the celebration here shall not be lewe asked by a very largely signed patition that eign Collectorate, and my despateles on the sub- At the red of August, we had a belinee of near neighboring lotholders so as to give them an the left Port Darwin it was declared a free post honery than it has been elsewhere. For this ob the Bill should be postponed for sue months. Ajent, which are, confidentially, open to the perusally $600,000: npwards of half a million of dollars opportunity of objecting, if they considered their andesirable as colonists, and that stringen On the 19th us, the Catterthun spoke Ameri jret the commauity have subscribed very liberal-depotasion waited on your Excellency and the of innourable members, will, I trust, have pro- 8521,447) here and upwards of $90,000 (592,307) interents affectes

With regard to the assessment of rates and -lawa 'should be passed to prevent their ship Pachucacti, from Basilen strait, from is, nad it is only natural that thor should look reaalt of their interview was by no means satis-peris represented the commercial interests of the the equivalent of £15,000, at inter at in London;

to this Council to assist them, and ask the factory. A very large section of the community Community.

these £15,000 being the anaxpended balance of taxar, if the Crown Land Board is appointed the migration to Queensland; further, that Hongkong, bound South.

The invaluable services of His Honour Aoro Loa

Commissioners consider that soh Board should Council to open the strings of the public of Hongkong hope the Bill may not receiro er polt tug of £100, and a residential tax of

ing Chief Justice Russoll, who has been chiefly The Herers for the year was estimated at constitute the authority to which the rate-payors Chiarini's Circus gave a farewell performenes pars and give a portion of the public reven inferty's auction.

And it is a public The ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL-Sir, I had instrumental in bringing about an happy a set- $1,291,271, and during the sigat auths ending oral appeal in the first instance, and this would not be to them so grave a thing as to appear in 10 per annum, he enforced on every Cien Thursday evening to a arcrded house, Signor towards a publie purpose.

aketlement of this difficult and embarassing Oriam Amrast tast the receipts amounted to $977.402. arse corning into or reairling in the enlos." Chinrini in his advertisement expressed his in purpose; for apart altogether from Her Moped I would not be called upon a

The premiums on laid sales were estimated Court. The ratepayer simply go before the tention of leaving a favourable impre-sion oajesty's domestic virtues and personal worth, the any romarks on the third routing of this Bill, question, have been fully recognized by He: Ma- The deputation, we now learn from paper the longkang public, and in this to has fultys26 anser in which she has discharged all the bat in consequence of the amendment which bay's Government and the Government of at 345,000, and during the first eight months of Board himself and state his reasons for consid

ering that he was rated too Ligh. Of the Loan of £200,090, £15,000 remain un- received resterday, waited upon the Prémie reeded. The programuo, which was both n inng-tlea o bar high office has won or hor the just han proposed I would like to state shartly Lisa Tko g, and be woll deserves the thanks of the year we received no less then $81,717 on the afternoon of the 22må alteam! maneands strong one, was satisfactorily carried ont bighest admiration from us. Applense). It is why we persist in this third reading and why the sole comanity whose interests le bas so

premated. The riders of both sexes were up to their scal high not very often we are permitted to see what takes have reason to be surprised at this amendment well

Mr. Seth has been most indefatigable and able

The Estimated Ordinary Exporditare was representations to him to the foregoing off-standard, the Japanese trio gave one of the most place within the precfnete of the royal palaces ir having been made. It is the that towards the A letter was also handed to Sir SAMUEL marvellons exhibitions they have prodno-d during corner on with public muttare, but by imemoirs end of the month of June a largs deputation in his management of the Opium Office, and to 8,215,631, and Caring the first eight months of

The Extraordinary Expenditure was estim. With referenca to encouraging applications GRIFFITH, Cureying the thunks of the C... their stay, and what is most satisfacimy, the and biographies we do occasionally get a glimpse waited on your lixcellency asking time to cau him in largely due the successful working of the the rear we expended $988,937.

aoma before the public rider this ill. The Bill as it was then before clowns, with whom it has been our duty to find and everything that

Among other Ordinances which have been ated at $750,000, and up all the Fist August we for the disposal of land outside Victoria the Com- feveure for the end vje istrier an' wbici fault on several nasions, were all that could be shows that Her Majesty devotes the greatest the public and the Bill as it was read a second

missioners think that, if their suggestions as to he cİpoeng dễ to the Cuese Commissioners desired Signor Chieriniand bistroupe eft yeter attention to the performance of her official duties time and as we propose to read it a third time passed this Session end which call for remarks bed expended $496,385

Crown Land Board and District Deputy Com Legislative Council witnesses, and the

missioners of Lande uro adopted, ample op the views held by a moj tuy of the people of day afternoon by the omam for Mac, where we (Applause). The pomp and circumstance which to-day are very different measures, and I do not

portunity will be given to persons requiring Isad the colony with regard Close immigra-has done in Hongkong.

trast he will meet with as hearty support as he surround the Throne have had very little hint that anybody who professes to wish to im

sttraction for Her Majesty, and she has always prove the mnitary condition of Hongkong can Commissioners Peners Ordinance. Those are shown that her principal oare has been for tan have the slightest objection to the Bill in is pre- tmportant additions to our Statute Bank, as they The amount provided for Defence Works was or any purposes to make their wante known to tion, do reply the Premier mid his in

welfare of her people. It is well known that on sent form. I know very well that Banita y Bills cuable the Legislative Council to asmpel the at 596,000, of which $498,683 hare heer expended. the Government, and the Crown Land Board, if pression was that the Chmere Gommissioners The September somber of the Chinese Red several occasions during har lang reign she has, are always very auropalar, and in England there tendance of witmanes and to examine then on It must be remembered that when the loan of constituted, will be in a position to make say would not fi&oumerd Australia as a field f. came to baud yesterday. The first part of a pa-by her tort, her good sense, her long experience, has always been a great entery against them and oath, whilst the Commissioners Powers Ordin: £200,000 was voted the hous Gorernment had enggestions that they think advisable in each

per by Dr. Martin, on the Natire Tract Lite and her kindness of heart arerted difficales great deal said abeat the loss and annoyance anna authorizes the Governor for the purpose of only asked for £56,000 for the Fortifications, particular case as it may arise.

It sometimes happens when lands are sold that Chinese immigration; but he maintaine mutare of Cina," read at the recent anniversary which must have been serions and which might to which they would subject the population institating and soudnating say inquiry which afterwards increased to £116,000, leaving us short that there a thealy in force betwee meeting of the North China Tract Society st bare nou discitrons. (Applause). As the head But the reason for that was that the public may be necessity, to appoint Commissioners who by £80,000 of the am required for other public squatters are living spon the ground ea, and Grout Briin and Class by which the Chi. Peking, couples the place of honnar. The Ber.

of the constitation to which we owe so much, were not fully alive to the necessity of sani will have all the powers of the Supreme Court works yet additional loans and rates have been one of the conditions of sale in shaas has Oww puotivues his "Notes un "And is only proper that wo should give Her Majesty lary regulations. They did ant fally realise the to- the porpoes of enforcing the attendance of dispensed with, and the opponents of the Spirit been that the purchaser should compensate the beee could do their debt to hand in any Worship among the Chinese which will be rangery recognition to our power, and I am perfect. dangers of insanitary conditions or balieva in witnessas, compelling the production at doon farm, relying on the eissticity of the ravens squatters to the satisfaction of the Government from existing sources, have so far boon justified, before the Lease is issued. Cases bare happened part of the Bitial dominiona. Que of the Fellowes by ao artielə antitled." The princin Bare this Council will not hesitate to vote the the slicacy of the measures proposed. We do not ments, and punishing fer contempt.

2The Law oonoorning Joint Stock Cam.

where this condition bas prorented the delivery greatest difficulties dy had to contend with of self-support and beneral tire," by the Rev.

sum which has been asked for this purpose, and always like what is good for us, and therefore the

In conclusion, honourable gentlemen, I wish of the Lease to the purchaser, owing to his being was the admission of Cinese from other coilbert Reid. In whieb be endeavours to show will heartily endorse what we do. (Applana) legislation. They think it is annosessary amended and improved by the introduction into to ask you before we separate for your valu-enshlo to bring evidenos that the squatter has

I att equally sure that the public in general people have not seen the necessity for sanitary panies hae by Ordinance No. 30 of 1896 bean it is hoped may be so in the future. Jonies, and this could only be overcome that the missionary in Chius should inculcate in

It gives me, therefore, mach pleasure to pro and verations, and I am not autorished at this this Colony of the provisions of certain Imperial shle assistance in the legislative business brought been properly compensated, or even compensated the natires the daty i making their sharebes

Statutes pose that this Council do now vote the sum of Bill being unpopular. Bat I do not see why we

before you, sad your unvarying courtesy and at all, as the terms of compensation were not re- the colonies acting in anison. Be was self-supporting by example as weil es precept. A twenty-five thousand dollars towards the should not go on with it if we think it necessary. 5.The Law of Defamation and Libel has by friendly feeling on all occasions sad under all duced to writing, and the squatters have ramoved not prepared to say what was the beat coure paper on "The Logos in China," by Dr. Eakina. to pursue. The qitratí a if impostatices of new books, and editorial notes and mis

4 sonnet on Confnaine, some correspondsace, no. Jubileo. (Applaces.)

lebration and oummemoration of Her Majesty's About the necessity of improving the sunitar Ordinance No. 5 of 1987 beon mcdified and circumstances, whatever difersuses of opinion to places where thoy cannot be found. This is condition of Hongkong I think there can be no amended by introducing the provisions of tha may have sometimes arisan, on public questions. on andoubted inconvenience to the parchaser I have also to thank you for the supplies so which inconvaniance would not arise!! tke squat tax of £100 and a residentí-hour of £10 pe

Hon. F. Brate--I riso, air, to sesond the two spinions, and I think that those who are Imperial Aot respecting Newspapers and Libels. sion news complete the contents of a fairly in motion which my hon. friend the Colonial Beore responsible for the pablic health of the eclong The cause of order and peace in the Colony liberally voted for the Pablic service, and fortere were first dealt with by Government and the land sold free of temporary occupants; but the sun, you have this day allowed to bo ap- annum required serious consideration: They tersazing fasus......

tary has proposed, and I do so with satisfaction would have a great responsibility resting up has been further promoted by the passing- could not shut themselves against all the

on two grounds. The first is that it is pleasing to them if they refrained from introducing mes L-Of an Ordinance regulating the carriage propriated to supplersent the very handsome pub-if the recommendation of the Commissioners

and possession of urme,

llo checription to the Jubiles Fund and anablo with regard to temporary occupants are adopted A concert for the benefit of Mr. Plantagenst so that he revenues of the Colony are in sacha muree which they thought were absolutely nous. world in that way without full consider Littlewood given by several Hongkong ama elastic condition that they can stand the abandosury, marely because they thought they wer Of an Ordinance enabling Government the loyal people of the Colony to worthily celo-this inconvenienco would scarcely arise in future.

to take atops for the suppression of the brate the 50th anniversary of their beloved So- ation, expecially if the neighbouring colonies tours took place in the Bt. Andrew's Hall last meat of such a large sum as $25,000. I may sayin popular. Perhapait would be more congenia,

-Triad and other unlawful Societies, and — voreign's nadensiep to the throne. would not assist them. The Governmen night Mr. Littlewood, who was down for this connection that we have for me time bean it wo" consulted our personal interest, if we avorit recitatione, gave "Queen Mab" from incliued to take a rather pessionistic view of car did not make any fuss about these things and would take the matter into consideration and Remes and Juliet, but was unable to complete rescurcos, but I hope now that we shall procwt allowed this Bill to pass or not, just as the un- communicate with the other colonies, and his share of the programmeywing toisdisposition to take rather an optimistic one, and that vari- official members thenght right and did not take endeavour to bring about the exclusion Mr. Fraser-Smith, however, kindly stepped into cas improvements, such as the filling up of the any trouble. That, however, would be taking a the breach and gave a spirited rendering of The Happy Valley, which was proposed some years very wrong view of our duties; and although the Chinese from Australia, was charge of the Light Brigade, Miss Stepani ngo, as well as others, may ts proceeded with we can have no personal intercet in the matter, ance was strongly urged on the Government by prepared to sas, without farther consider. was very snucessini in Pinsuti's "Charity" without delay. Thom works would be su, luwe boliered it was necessary to pass this Bill, and a Commission which was appointed to engniro and also in a dust with Mrs. Fraser-Smith, musse advantage to the colony, and I do not see that we must take the trouble of doing so and in- into Becret Societies, and which proved to what "Owert then in the ould blast." The last named myself any reason, when we cut vote som like our wasterer aupopularity may for the present be an extent these unlawful Societies existed here, on the table of the Legislative Council yesterday have been performed to the satisfaction of the lady gained a hearty recall in "Scones that this, why look of furde should keep be froz - connected with it. As I say, su one who has any and the power which they were unbled to exer afternoon. It is dated 14th April, 1887, and is Surveyor-General. It is alleged by some person cise, power which they used not only for their signed by the Chief Justice, Sir George Phillippo, that this provision has caused anscessary in ar brightest." Miss Withers, whose name was aboing. The otborreason why I second with plea wish to improve the sanitary condition of Hong not in the programme, also volunteered and suure the motion of my hon. friend is that in puas- kong can now object to this Bill. For what is it personal benefit, but often to the prejudice of Chairtann; Hon; E.J. Astroyd, Acting Attcrnagoonranfence to the parchasers, who, in many It is of coures quite prehle, Bir SANUL ended in obtaining an sicors, when sho-sabati-ing this vote we gu side by side with our sister composed of? The first part treats of the the Colony by the help which they extended to General; Hen. J. M. Priso, Hon. A. P. Moraes, have to borrow money in order to complete Ewen, and Dr. Ho Kai. As might be expected their buildings, which they are unable to do GRIFFITH remarks, that the Chinese muted Sullivan's "Let me dream again. Mr. S. colonies. Hongkong should certainly keep information of the Sanitary Board, and we have originale. missiers will not recommend, Queensland Gower and Mr. R. Withers were also fairly freat on regards liberality, and to give a lower enght to make that as liberal as possible and 5-Clocoly allied to these three Ordinances is from the nature of the subject dealt with, the antil the Lease bus bees issued, no duplicate Fucoseful. One of the greatest storms of the Bu then this would look as if we were inciined have given the Board, as regards nuisances and that of No. 16 of 1887, empowering the Courts repert is of great length. The earlier pores contract for sale being handed to the purchaser, 18 favourable field for Chinese migration.vaing was Mr. Lockhart's singing of Pinsati's to be parsimonious. With regard to the ex- other matters, only such powers as ara absolutely to award whipping for certain arines-as Orare occupied with a history of the land question and there being no provision for the registratie the confasion of dealings with the contrast to safeguard the General Ward must have carried away from obarming song" Queen of the Earth." Mr. Loak-ponditure of the eure itsel? I confers that I Am necesary for the sanitary requirements of the divance which it is hoped will act as a strong and in Hongkong, and an account

purchaser or mortgages. This the Commissioners Querusland the least pleasing reeliselions hart has a voiceof considerable compass sud did fall not at one with the opinion that a statue of Bar Colony. The second part deals with the drains, effectual deterrent and will therefore not be of into which titles have drifted.

"Tho Coremissioners think the caly remedy think would be sufficiently obrinted by the re justicetothisfavouriteair. Inrespossetonhearty Majesty should be ereotod. I, as well as several and against that) no one have the kast ten pot into force.

B.The Cattle Diseases, laughter Hanse, and for the confusion which has been pointed out is gistration of the contrast, and alldealings under it, of Austin, for he found the least eaurtesy recall be gare with good effect the well known other gentlemen in the Colony, bare a different objection. The third part is only tobe put in force and friendly feeling in tlmt colony, and the Speed on my bark" Mattai's "Song of Love's way of looking at the matter. We desired that if there isun epidemic. That I hope will never have Markets Ordinance (No. 17 of 1987) is a useful to permit the nsignes of each separate house to in the Land Office in the same manner as the ori people did their best during his stay to let him. Sentinel" was well rendered y Mr Grace, who any money pllected or voted by Government to be done, and the extraordinary powers which and practical piece of legislation, the object of surrender his section or actions and to grant ginal Lama, for a limited period, and the delivery also ang a duet with Mrs Fraser-Smith: should be devoted to some charitable insta- are therein given are only those absolutely re-which is to scoure the Colony from the intro bina now Crama Lea with a separate rent to to the purchaser of a duplicate of his contrset: brit know that bis countrymen were unwelcome Prior to his leaving the hall Mr. Littlewood ande tution. There is a great want of them in quisite if such a and arent should happen. The duotics of cattle plagas or other infectious dis-be fixed on equitable tarms, and to be paid direct there should bastringent limitations as tothe time there. There was something of brutal frank-a short speech in which in a fow well-chosen this Colony, and I on only hope the fourth part relates to buildings caland exoavated ses, the better regulation of our slaughter to the Crown: Nodically can sri with regard during which the temporary registrati should nesa in their reception of the Commissioners, words ho thanked the audience for their atten. Committee will koop this in view. I don't out of the hillside; and as far as I remember houses, and the olsanliness and good crier of to the collection of the Crown Beat, beanse be allowed, as otherwis some purobasers would each burns is of very much greater annust value probably neglect to take out thoir Leases at all dance and the ladies and gentlemen who had wish them to be extra-economical but I think these articles ao amonded wore passed without our markets.

than the Rest."

When the Lease is taken out the Registar in but, there was honesty 100, The Queens given their services in his behalf.

that so large a sum as $15,000 for illuminaticos any amendment boily proposed by any anettoia.I

The repart then goes on to recommend the respect of each particular piece of hand should be landers have at least been straightforward

and jelliflortion, as the term is, might bo mamber. L.believe I am right in saying that as

003stitution of a Crown Lamil Board and the closed. perhaps curtailed somewhat and that one amended and finally incorporated in the Bill they in their opponitten to the Chinese Aux,

appointment of a sumoient staff. thing might be spared to give, for instance, received the assunt of all the chambers of this

We make the following extracts from the They don't even pietend to be tolerant; the

help to the Alice Memorial Hospital. This is an Council. The only part to which there can be have been amended end consolidated by several

With regard to overcrowding, it appears that succeeding portion of tho report sacculent" cat hage grown by the industrial

The annual meeting of the members of the institution-and I think everybody will agree any objection is part 5, which relates to over Ordinances passed this session.

8The work of the Law Revision Committee The Commissioners are of opinion that it is so long ago as the year 1849 Mr. Daddell called Bangkong Cricket Club was held yesterday with me-which is of immece advantage to the crowding. Now the difference which divides us Celcanal is powerless to win then to a more afternoon in the Barilion.

Colvery-even now, and as it progressus, and with is not great. The Government stated that 300 and the preparation of the revised odities of the desirable in the interests of the Colouy that all the attoation of the Land Committee sitting at friendly tood; they will be anti-ded with On the mution of Mr. DEACH, seconded by Medical School in connection with it, we shall fest was the minimax. A proposal was ande Ordinances has been furthered by the passing the land granted upon loans (eroept fer ag that time to the remarkabla hoarding together

have made a great step in advanca I recollect that we should make it 250, but that was re- of the Ordinances and by the Statate Law Re-cultural or pastors! purposes, or for garden lots), of the Chinese.

Before And this has gonu un increasing to the present nothing short of is exclusion. They object Mr. Coxon, Jr. Darby took the abair.

The CHAIEMAN Laid-Gentlemen, you have some years ago, when Mr. Balion first intro-fused and the amendment was rujcoted. I have vizion Ordinance No. 4 of 1887, which fually should be granted upon the same tenure. to bis cheap labour, to his frugality, to (ished the raport for some time, and therefore I Reaed his medical scholarships, we were told ast heen able to follow my kos, friend in his repeals and removes from our Statute Book no very long it will be necessary that something day.

In 1874 the Colonial Surgeon called the ric patient industry. They have no eye for his think there is only necessity for me to make by the medical men here that it would be menumeration of the spotions, backass he has less than 102 Ordinances, and parts of ethora aboald be done in referere to the Lea for 75

9. The protection of adepted daughters and years. The same difflenities will soon arise inattention of the Government to the evils of virtues, and his vices assume tore repulivery brief remarks. As you will see from the possible to educate Chinese in the Colony so qarted from The old Billy but if my memory

Leases granted in the early days of the Colony, In 1890 the Military Authorities complained pret painted from their point of view. But report, the Cine has had a most victorious somon, that they would be able to pase for any degree serves me right the amendments the unofficial young girls has beau farthered by the passing dealing with thein se arose with the 75 yoaru ↑ overoronding.

losing only one match. I think such a record is in medicine, and that it would be necessary to members put in were very few indeed. I think of Ordinance No. of 1987.

The necessity of such an Ordinance is clearly when the lot holders looked forward to the fact to the Government of the excessive crowding of the Queensland Premier may yet orove to be alsest unprecedented in the annals of the Club. send them home for that purpons. Well, Mr. my hon. friend pat in two, and there were caly mistakes. White recognising. that his regards the Lawn Tennis Championship, Belilice's scholarships were not of such magni one or two athers of which we received notine, shown by the fact that there are at present no that the termination of their Losses was within the houses erested within the neighbourhood of Mr. M. J. Coxon is at prosent la possing of tude that soch a thing would be entertained, and When all these facts are taken into coneid less than 205 young girls under the protection of a measurable distance; to zerasy which the the Barmaka, endangering the wealth of the sountrymen are not liked in Queensland the cap presented by Mr. Atwell Coron, and if he consequeally these scholarship have been aeration, and the number of slangen which this the Registrar General, the most of whom, if not tea was extended for a further period of 225 Troops, and suggested a Colonial Ordinance wins it This year it becomes his own. I hope, plied in other directions. Returning to the Bill has undergone, I think it will surprise all all, would have been brought up to a life of shame years, The lote besome namarketable, tenants should be passed Tilting the inasbitants of a Genersi Wand mony, with national pare: I am guro, to noe some member come forward manner in which the Jubilee of Her Majesty in those who have taken any interest in the mat and immorality had it not been for the ju.will do nothing towards repaire, or in the in-house to what Health Officers consider = fitting sistence, believe that this averripa cau be and take it from him, for it was never is inten- to be celebrated, I think a handsome status, alter that there should be any further opposition farvention of the anthorities. It is hoped provements or sustenance of their dwellings; if number of human beings.

at the manner in which, this Ordinance, which, they wore habitable towards the expiration of the In the same year the Earl of Kimberley, lived down, and if he considers that the tion of the doner that it should remain lu the though I am against it myself, may please s

ation, what form of legislation abould be adopted, but he was disposed to favour a sidential mix mono-than anything else,

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The conditions of sal generally issued by the -Government-state that the parchaser shall scoopt. iii-Of an Ordinance for the more effectual I nov declare the Session to be closed. (Apa Crown Lease in the usual from and oxsonte a

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The report of the Land Commission was laid until the building stipulations in the contrast

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