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MAIL SUPPLEMENT TO THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.

GENERAL CAMERON'S ADMINIS-

TRATION.

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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, SEPTIMBER 29ra, 1887.

building will be ready for secupation during the DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, batelier portion of next year.

LIMITED.

CLOSE OF THE Skusión.-rus. GOVERNOR'S

His EXDELLKNCY road the following speech-

STSECH

Unforemen' legal doulties in oloaring the Cantel Markot of its tenants have led to 201 dalay in the nonumenesment of the now l'ablic Market, but these diferities baving now 360 surmounted, arrangements have been nada to

made in the various pulse works in course is called to the fact that attention purpose for, apart altogether from Her Ma- stond the azənċinart of my hat. friend. Tha cil, the tiren has now arrivel for closing this sea- i month, when the rainy season will have practi- Hongkong. on the ik opísmhor, Thora

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bawever, only read third time the WR, district the Governor cbove to pros without delay. Those works would be an im- About the necessity of improving tha sanitare important additions to our Statute Book, as thoy $1,291,270, and during the sight months anding

Mazpleted Though of course it was then in- already crushed down with the exorbitan this, why lack of funds should keep us from ad- responsible for the public health of the colonpoeth, whilst the "Commissioners Powers Onila. | at $45,000, and during the first sight months of by the courtesy of the Secretary, Mr. J. H.

of

-The Law concerning Stock Com-

given. One of the chief grievances of re- rather fute, the albiation Love shall aut be legs was also paged by a majority of thres in thereyor-General, who was engaged in conversation sidents in this colony, China and Euro- hearty than it has been elsewhere. For this obses way. But the most important sections at the time; roling "no" instead of "aye," peau alike, is the great scarcity of huse sc. just the community have subscribed vary liboral-78, &o, discussed at the last maceting were passed the bon. gentleman corseted the mistnico.

ly, and to is only natural that tay should look by a Government majority of sus.” I think, sir, To big spenah closing the Session of the comadation and the consequent high rents to this Council to assist ihem, and sak the that tint is suficient reason why the naofisial.

The fourth ordinary general mesting of the Jezislative Council, His Excellency the Aes. On this point the report of the Land Com Council to open the strings of the public members should vote against the third reading

Limited, was bold at the office of the General shareholders of the Douglas Steamahip Company. ING GOVERNOR was able to reriow & satia mission afforde instructive reading. Eeats purse and give a portion of the public revenge of the Bil fatory amount of legislative work accomp in Hongkong are stated to be three times as towards a public purpose. And it it is public

tal

Hon. P. RYBIE-Your Excellousy, I rian to Honourable gentlemen of the Legislative Cons-begin the max market buildings early mort Maugers, Magers. Douglas Laprak and Co., plished, and to point to steady progress much in a London subarb,

mang of the Jesty's domastia virtuos and personal words, the Bill itself is one of the most unpopular Bills arar eien, and it will be for the consideration of this ally come to a close.

were present Mr. C. D. Bottomler Chair of construction. The speech itself is busi-poorer European families are compelled to natuer in which she has discharged all the laid on the table of the Counell. It has monivad Excellerey the Governor, Sir G. W. DER VORE,

The tunnel wader the Tytam monetain range man) Hon. F. Ryrie. Mr. B_Layton (Con when the Council is to reassemble.

salting Committen) Mezars. F. D. Goddard, being mow open throughout, the astoasion ines-like and explicit, adorned by flowers live in Chiricao

ainese houses, which affort very athes of her high office has won for hor the the condomuation of allclasses, the Chinuan es

The Session of 1896-1887 has been unusually of thetoric, but anesinetir summing up what adeguate the Government not vory often we are permitted to sou what taken any of ita elenses are inquisitorial to a degree Frolonged for the parpos of disposing of that the public water supply is rapidly approaching/H. A. Woolnough, R. George, W. II. F. Darby.

accommodation; This grievous highest admiration from us (Applanee). It is pecially, who it will affoot very materially,

completicn.

A. Crawford, J. S. Ranch, J. Gosauna, J. R. las been door, and clearly showing the finan-stat

position of the cotong. It is gratifying to to_wako worse, xnd worse brposes place within the precincts of the royal palaces in and of the others wanz are ombodied in Ordin. Hoalth Ordinance," and it is hoped you will be State's pormission, which I asked bim te tela.lary.)

state of things'

rexed and long-pending question the "Pallic I have this day received the Sesrotary of Anton, do Wastley Layton, and J. Grat (Suero- connection with public mattore, but by memoirs (ances which have been in foron for years. Tho pub- learn that this is attad, the revenue for the laws against omrorowding. Every person and biographies we lo cuasionally get a glimpse, lic asked by a very largely signed petition that well supaid for your labores, whas, in the course graph, to lay on the table the important raport

The SECRETARY read the notice conroning eight months ending August haing although, eran supposing the house accom.shows that Her Majesty devotes the greatest doputation waited on your Exoslloney and the Practically manifested themselves and hesa duly Grown Londe Commission, which, as will be permission-we will take the roport

of time, the benefits confered by this Bill bare ou au touare submitted to Government by the the mooting: mare is to have 300 cubic feet of space to sleep in, and everything that has coms before the public the Dili should be peatponed for sumie months. A

The OnInMAN sald-Gentlemen, with your than the estinate, while play promin already amount to apace, many of the Chinees would umbul-Applauss). The pomp and circumstance which factory A very large section of the comannity is fally realizing the anticipatione af Gore-

on band e-modation wore amply sufficient to afford this attention to the perforiance of bar official duties rosnit of their interview was by no means satie recognised by the public.

The Upina Ordinance, as far as can be seen,sary information, and whose valuable suggas- hau uparod no pains is furnishing all the neces-

have very little to add to it I may just men. 11 $45,000, alre

seround the Throne have had very littla of Hongkong hope the Bill may not resoiva far lens and $81,717.

tions will receive the most attentive consideration that since the 30th Jane the steers Those who had Tits in the profer more campany

attraction for Her Majesty, and she has alws | Majesty's sanation.

ment in improving our friendly rotations with tion

have been doing rory wil. We are daily elasticity of the venus therefore, have, there is not plenty of space, and to enact that shown that her principal ore has been for the TheACTING ATTOLNET-GENERAL-Sir, IL China, whilst in an injuring the interests of

Farther representations have been made to exporting a telegram from England in re- as Genorul CAMERON aurka, had their man shall have at least 330 feet when there welines of her people. It is well known that on hoped I would not be called upon to make the hausal trader. The Ordinance has been the home Government on the accessity of some gard to the new steamer. The contract has been confidence justitiel. The necessity for either is not 200 feet for hits is absurd. But, say veral occasions during her long reign she has, any works on the third randing of this Bill, worked locally without, I believe, any friction or decision being arrived at on the Prays Exten- made and I hope she will be here about May

further an Spirit Farm How

the Government, we don't propose to enforce by her tant, her good seaso, bar lang experienne, but in consequetes of the amendment which has inconrenicaees to our own people, and the Chi

sion question.

next year. Before moving the adoption of the existence, and if, as in anticipated, the

Opium

is pepriston

pese Commissioner of Customs informs me tint brably or

or beataly; it will only and her kinds of heart averted diffoullies just non pendent will like did word sanggling has been affectually stopped.

With regard to the defences of the Colony, a report I shall be glad to answer any questions Ordinance continues to work satisfactorily, be put in forec in one district at a time, and which must have ben serions and which might why we persist in this third rending and why I

Complaints on the part of the merchants re as the 20th April, 1897. since which progress bas

detailed slutement was made by me as recently any sharskolder may wish to nak.

Mr. ANTON drew attention to the item u? we ought on the expiration of the contract to receive a much larger annet very allowance and consideration will be have been disastrons. (Applause). As the bead have ransen to be aur rised at this endraan? |

ront made.

but what we have to look 1c m logists only proper that we should give Her Majesty and of the month of Jana a large deputatice, and accommodating spirit by the Chiassa Fortrantian one be finished in a vary abort time.

Pronises are all very well in their of the constitution to whish va owe so tauel. It having been made. It is true that towards the articles of cometered have been met in a friendly boon as satisfactory as the tains have permitted $11388.1 Freighta ne "Oh Jone, and asked

When the guns arrivo, the forts under cone-whether that amount had been collected. for the Ophim Farms, which will still further way, b

islavery recognitio in our power, and I am porfort waited on your cellen asking time to sign Collectorate, and any despatches on the rab

The CHAIKMAN-It has al heen collectod. augaient the revenue, and e

and-emble the Gereration is the strict latter of the law, and that ly sure this Council will not hesitate to vote theiler his at The Bill as it was then beject, which are, confidently, open to the parasal bauk, which is recognized on all sides as essential before holding the meeting in order to get al The construction of a break water on Kollett's We always wait till the end of September mint to car Out oiler works and at the only , for future administratore may not hold suta which has been asked for this purpose, and the public and the Bill as it was road a neoord same time reduce the house tax, which has themselves bound by the promises of their I um equally sure that the poblie in general time and as we propem to read it a third time of honorable members, will, I trust, kere pro for the defenes of the Wottern entrance of the the freights in up to the 80th Jane. La pre now for some years been fired at the high. prede Yale of to her ceni. The Land Comecensors or any place a different con will heartily endorse what we do. (Applauso). ¦ to-day are very different measures, and I do not Early represented the commercial interests of the harbour, is now under consideration, and is only paring the drƐt of this raport I thought I had

Commanity. siruction as the promises From that placed It gives mo, therefore, much pleasure to pro think that anybody who professes to wish to im

a question of money.

stated that; at any rate, it hus all been alec: od. pase that this Connell do now vote the sum of prove the sanitary condition of Hongkong caning Chief Justice Russell, who has been chiefly work of sáuention continues to make steady pro-AN morod the adoption of the report and a

The invaluable services of His Honour Act. It is gratifying to and that the important No further questions being asked the CHAIR. remmendations, we note, on them at the time. It is rule the law ve the redaction of this tax as soon as courts that in countrging a statute the fobration and commemoration of Her Majesty's sent form. I know very well that Sanitary Bills tlament of this dificult and embarassing Opis Cambridge Syndicate have had & portful effect carried ananimously.

have the slightest objection to the Bill in its pre-instrumental in bringing about so happy a set-gross. twenty-five thousand dollars towards the co.

The examinatious now conducted by the count, which was asconded by Mr. ANTON, and praticable. The growth of tim revents and judge may aut look outside the four corners Jubilee. (Applause.)

are always very unpopalar, and în England there turge increase in the

Lonnage of

of of the measure, or, to aasiat him in his inter- Hon. P. RZRI-Irisa dir, to second-the has always been a grast entery against thors and question, have been fally recognized by Her Main infusing a spirit of healthy owulation into On the rooting of Mr. GEORGE. conded by shipping entering the port, na shown in prauation, take avidance as to what was said motion which my hon. friend the Colonial Soort. Thit they would subjent ste plation. Hongkeeg, and as well deserves the tharks of Medical College for Chinese, in, I trust, destined sisting of the Hon. F. Ryrie. Fon. F. 1). Sus jesty's Government and the Government of one schools; and the most recent institution, the. CRAWFORD, the Consulting Committee, onn- the fiarbour Master's report for 1886, are

the Tegislature at the time the in passed. tory kas proposed, and I do so with satisfaction to which they the table the whole mammanity whose interests he has solo mark an era in the educational advancements (absent). Hon. A. P. MacEwan, and Mr. two very cutitcing profs of the continund The urafcial menbers of the Legislative on two grounds. The first is that it is plausing to But the reason for that way that the publie prosperity

Colony, which it is to be Council must follow the truly Birds is elastic condition that they can stand the abandonary regalations. They did not fully relive the in his management of the Opinn Offices, sad to of the

an ook so that the revenues of the Colony ure in such un ware not fully alive to the Lecousity of sal well represented.

Mr. Seth has been most indefatigable and able to the Chinese.

of Hongkong, and prove of incaionlable benefit B. Larten, were re-elected.

On the motion of the Hon. P. Breix, seconded haped many peon

ge on unchecked.

to the words of the Act, not to the premises ront of such a large as $25,400. I may say in dangers of insanitary conditions or believe in

The Buatoial position of the Colony la seuad. by Mr. LAYTON, the auditers, Mouare. J. H. Cox The ACTING

Whon tho Huial.tive wirk of the session, which Attorney-Goncrat ears, as he so often ing this connection that we have for some time been the efficacy of the measures proposed.. We do not / hìm is largely do the sacooesful working of the At the end of August, we had a balance of near- and L. Hanschild, were re-aleeled.

ACTING GOVERNOE passer in review of the Governinont

ly $600,000 ; upwards of half a million of dollars The CHAIRMAN said that was all the basi includes the passago of The important Or.offeet, We don't really mean it, you know inclined to take a rather passimistic view of our always lite what is good for ne, and therefore the Ordinance.

resources. But I hope now that shall proceed people bare not such the necessity for sanitary passed this Session and which rail for ramarks the equivalent of £15,000. at interest in Loudoun Monday.

Among other Ordinances which have been (3521,447) here and upwards of 890,000 (892,907), 1993. The dividend warrants would be sent out dimaness, which are enumerated, hat no re- his words must be treated as empty wied.

to take rather an optimistic one, and that vari- | legislation. They think it is naeossary ference is made to the Foblie Health Bill,

The Bill Bays every adult is to have 300 ous improvements, such as the filing op of the and remtions, and I am not astonished at this

1-Legislativo Council witnesses, and the the Loun

these £15,000 being the caexported balance o which doubtedly in the nost momentous cubic feet of space whenever and in whatever Happy Valley, which was proposed soten years Bill being unpopular. But I do not see why no

Commissioners Powers Ordinances. Those are casure carried his year. This- Bil

sgo, as well as others, muy he proceeded with should not gone with it if we think it nooossary.

The Herons for the year was estimuted at THE ROYAL ARTILLERY AQUATIC

SPORTS. that day. In the greas scarcity o of houses the enforces to the colony, and I do not sus condition of ilongkong I think there can be no

Anable the Legislative Council to compel the af

August last the receipts amounted to $977,403 and His Brecloney probably modestly forent of such a regulation could not fail to meself any reason, when we can vote a sum like te opinions, and I thinks that those who 220

tendance of witnesses and to examine them on

The premiuos ou land sales were estimated cause great hardship and Bering.

On Saturday afternoon, the 24th September hure to refer to this piece et legislation as

Men

vancing. The other reason why I second with plon would have a great responsibility resting apen

anos" authorizes the Governor for the purpose of

Stewart-Lockhart, the Aquatic. Sports for tended 16

to pass it through the Council. With ants drey now have to pay would be sure the rootles of my hon. friand is that in pass them if they refrained from istrulacing instituting and cangusting any inquiry which moved no loss than $91,717.

Of the Loan of £200.000, £15.000 remain un- the mon of the Royal Artillery-and-Chius regard to public works General CAMERON WAS tel out of their horses and here to seeking this vote we go side by side with our sister sure which thus thought were alight, they were will have all the powers of the Supreme Court

may be necessary, to appoint Commissioner who expended.

Gup Laserra took place in the bathing able to announce that nearly two miles of avstillmore. The pressure would exert itself front as regards liberality, and to give a lesser apopular. Perhaps it would be wore congenial for the purpose of enforcing the attendance of 1.21434, and doring the frst sight woaths of Club. The sports commoned at 4. pin under

fresh quarters, for which they would have to colories. Hongkong should certainly koop inary, merely because they thought. were

The Estimated Ordinary Expenditure was establishment of the Viatoria Recreation zosin drains and been added to those al- rods eristing; that the Victoria College Epward, througo the better glass of Chinese, than this would look as if we were inclined a comautted our personal interest, if we witnesses, compelling the pročnction of doon-the year we expended $988,337.

the superintendence of the officera. Major Wil. was wearing pletion,

to be parsimonious. With regard to the ex-did not make any fuss abeat those things and ments, and panishing for contempt.

· And would be ready until it was folt, as indeed it already is,

penditure the I ecofear allowed this Bill pass

The Extraordinary Expenditure was officiated Referee, while oceppation

the European community.. Eaco- not at one with the ophios that a status of Her alleint tumors to juga or net just as the un-panies has by Ordinator No. 1 of 1556 0oceater at 870,000, and T. Biztosi tare non satin Blandy, C.A. Lieut. Andover, .maine Majeur Fun shiny the sand dificulties and pean housse are even now occupied by the Misjust should be errebel. I. as well as enverad any trouble. That, however, would be taking a

Matthews, HA, noted as Jndres, with liout. amended and improved by the introduction into had expended $496,595.

Griffin, R.A., a Starter, and Ient. Hawkins, ralarded the cotamencement of the new Gen. Chinese, and if this Bill becomes law still other gentlemen in the Colony, have a differuri dery wrong view of our duties; and although this Colony of the provisions of certain Imparia:

Bone legal

The only exceptional increases on expenditure RA, as Senratary. The sports were favoured Slalotes.

were the new nanoh Victoria, $12,006; and the with fue weather, and the skimming beth was tral Market they had now beer earmounted,

ted, more will be so occupied, and the Bure way of looking at the matter. We desired that we can have no personal interest in the mutter,

3-The Law of Defamation and Tibet tas by Hunghom Market $6,000. and building operations would commented otser whenever a bouse becomes vacantation. There is a great want of them incur whatever anpopularity may for the present.be/mended by introducing the provisions of the $396,000, of which $403,093 have baer expended.ment, while several of the men in écstames acced

io penue will bave to bid one against the any money enllanted or voted by Government we believed it was necessary to poes this Bill, and Ordinance No. 5 of 1-87 been modified and

tastefully decorated with fars. The Tub Ros October

should be devoted to some charitable inti-that we must take the trouble of doing so and in

The amount provided for Dofence Works was and Duck Hunt, as anal, caused gerat ave fering new open 14 roughout, the now-Water-Only a few weeks ago rats were put up 20 this Colony, and I can only hope the nested with it. As I say, no on who has any Imperial Act respecting Newspapers and Libals. It aint be remembered that when the loan of to the general fun, Ganner Haymond, as a Zuin. works are rapidly pistice houses owned by onefira, and the street-wish them to be extra-economical. but I think kong on now object to this Bil

per cent. Do a large number of European

n

Compittee will keep this in view. I don't wish to improve the sanitary condition of He has been farther promoted by the passing

4-The use of order and peace in the Colony £200,000 was voted the home Government had earning the prize for the bost get-op. There was for Hougham

For what is it

oply asked for £56,000 for the Fortifications, a very large attendance, including sororal mem- nt, a cost of $6,000. Further

3. Of an Ordinance regulating the carriage afterwards inossed to £136,000, leaving us short bars of the V. R. C., all of whom had been invit adione ment is going on in all directions. Consider that as large asam a $15,000 for illuminations composed of? The drat part treats of the representing have also been made to the Home Gorerning that she population is daily increasing, and Jellification, ss the term ie, might be formation of the Sanitary Board, and we have

and possession of arms.

by £60,000 of the aum required for other publicad mea! on the necessity of seme

decision

the outlook in

Of na Ordinance enabling Government works yet additional loans and rates have been being

this a

is atter of hours accom perhaps curtailed somewhas and that come ought to make that a liberal as possible and

to take steps for the appression of the Aispensed with, and the opponents of the Spirit rised at on the Praya Extension question, raze one energoliz steps to open up more belp to the Alice Memorial Hospital. This is an ether matters, only snob powers an are absolutely modation in alarming, unless the Government thing might be spared to grise, for instance, a hace given the Board, as regards nuisances and

Triad and other unlawful Societies, and This is amatters which General CAMELON HAS

Ht-Of an Ordinance for the more effectual farm, lying on the blasitelty of the ramu Kiways

displayed great t

interest, wat he is an building aftor. The point is one the Gor with me--which is of immopse dvantage to the Colony. The second part deals with the drains, institution and I think everybody will agree necessary for the sanitary requirements of the

prevention of cime by placing nailer police and it is hoped many ho so in the future.

|from existing sources, tuve so far boen justified, to see the work accen plished. The rament ne under its consideration, and we Colony owen now, and as it progresses, and with and against that! as one can have the least

supervision all criminals who say liberated from gaol before expiry of their æntance, In polusion, houverable gentlemen. I wish reinseuce to the defences of the Colony is beliers cher do not under-estimate the a Melicat School in connection with it, we shall shjection. The third part is only tebe put in force

The necessity of the second mentioned Ordin-blo assist on in the legislativo business brought to thank you before separate for your ralu- but we gather that the forts gravity of the situation. But whatever re are made a great step in advance. I recollect if thereis an spideris. That I hope will never have very meagte, Row only await the arrival of the gusts, and some fears must necessarily pasa duced his medical scholarships, we were told are therein given are only these absolutely reinto Secret Societies, and which proved to what friendly feeling on all occasions and under all, lief may be afforded, it can ruly care gradu bome years ago, when Mr. Belilios first intro-to be done, and the extraordinary powers which was strongly urged on the Government by order to ompleted. Why the gane do not come

aome and

why the Garrison is not in- before the stringenty of house accommoda. by the wedient men here that it would be inquisite if annh a sad ovent should happen. The Greased Are pointe

which Generation begins. to slacken. Can anything that they would be ahia to pass for any degree out of the billside; and as far as I remember and the power which they were ouabled to sxer Day have socastímes arîsso, en public questions. be possible to educate China in the Colony to fourth part relates to buildikgeen and eroavated an extent these enlawful Societies existed herscironmstances, whatever differences of opinion CAMERON--perhaps wisely says nothing more ill-judged me to introduce a mea in medicine, and that it would be newsary in

I have also to thank you for the supplies so these articles as amended war pad without cise, power which they used not only for their His Excellence pos

possibly bas fumed As much sure saitist overcrowding in the height of send them home for Unt purpose, Woll, Mr. my aneud neut being proposer by ang zuo Boial personal bankfit, but often to the prajadies of liberally voted for the Pablo service, and for as any of the residents at the delays that crisis like the present, when people are com- Betilive's scholarships were cut of such magui mumber. I beliers Fan Fight in baylor is the Calony by the help which they exjonded to the vam os hare this day allows to be ap-on inve taken plate in this master. The guna pelie

pelled by the irresistible force of circum-tade that such a thing could be entertained, and unrented and finally incorporated in the Bil they eximinals.

propriated to supplement the very handsome pab to crowd together? Moreover, less consequently the molarships have been spesives the sant of all the members of this

5-Closely allied to these three Ordinances is in abeoription to the Jabilon Fund and oxable Garrison

'come une day, we suppose, and the stances feet of space to not das gerune to plied in other directions. Returning to the Council The only part to which there can be that of No. 15 of 1887, corpowering the Courts the loyal people of the Colony to warthily cole to award whipping for certain crimes-ou Or hrate the 50th anniversary of their beloved Sn- increased when there is all in olimate like that of Hongkono,anner in which, the Ju hilse of Her Majesty is say objection is part 5, which mintas to over-ainance which it is hoped will set as a strong and vereign's accession to the throne. another war scare. The War Office ja no thing if nut procrastinating.

where peoplekoep the

to be culebrated, I think a brudsome statue, al-rowding. Now the difference which divides un Sineral Cancer' sadministration is near nearly all the year round. Tieto per though I am against it myass, may please 18 net great. This Government state (lide 300 effectual daterrest pot will therefore not bi ot-

round. It is the are great many people here and will no doubt be an

foot was the minimum. A proposal was made tem put into fores. ing its close, Sir GEORGE nes Vers beingoruwding clausce that bare chiefly die ornament to the colony, but I stonkl liko, for that we should make it 250, but that was a 6.—The Cattle Discuses, Haughter House, wind dur berson the 5th proziniu. When writing on vided the efficial and unofficial te bere my ban part, to see the money spent oboristusel unit the amendment is rejected have Markets Ordinance (Na. 17 of 1837) is a useful his farewell spored to the Legislative Council, of Council, and which causitated. Mr. With these words I hag to reoond the mution of not been able to fallen my raj. Lariand his and practical piese of legislation, the object of

MACKWEN'S therefore, it may not be out of place to briefly Mo principal ground for moving my hon. friend the 'slonial Secretary.

Dubration of the sentions. because he has which is to secure the Colony from the intro

duation of cattle plaġna or other infectious dis- The motion was then put and carried anani-quoted from the old Bill; but it my arouses, the butter regulation f our slaughter refer to His Exe-lengy as an Administrator, the rejection of the Bill. On this point the General CAMERON has, we feel confident, oven uthus shuwa itself absolutely im-

forves mo right the amendments the unofficial governed with single eye to the good of pervious su reason. The Acting Attorney-Glen, that Her Majesty, when these predsedy hos. friend put in two, and there worn only marts.

His EXCELLENCY-I am quito sure, hon. gen-members, pat in were very for indeed. I think houses, and the cleanliness and good order of The Colony. B He has shown strict integrity and

neral confessed that from the Government ings come to her notice, will be vary anal gratis ar twe others of which we fecerund notice.

7-Tho Ordinances relating to the

J-Post Office, apartialite, greit maderation, and a losire to meet the wishes at the recero point of view the difference between the tied at the liberal and handsome maaner in whaoh Won all these facts are taken into consid-} parties was still. The Government wanted this Colony has come forward to celebrate her eration, and the uumber of changes which this

2.Police Force, no far as by countered was consistent with 300 feet, the unofficial members 200, has the Jubilee. So many loyal speeches have been made Bill has undergone, 1 think it will surprise al

$-Juries and Licersna,

Gazer Boot swad very well, and won after e what he doomed his duty as head of eller would have accepted 250 feet as a trem right and feft, from every part of the com- those who have taken any intonet in the mat the Government.

very good race, 4s an administrator compromise, although reluctantly. But Go-munity, that it would be perfectly impossible for ter that there abould be any further opposition.

LONG RACE, resad the red buny. Open to China hhan shown considerable capacity for verament, although it says the diforenes is to add to those expressions. All In ang is to the Bill. governing after the fishing of a betreept. small, would not give way. From an unofficial and I have already done so-to represeut that Al that I have to say has bsen said over and of these Ordinances and by the Staenia Law Re

that I shall endeavour to the best of my ability HIS EXCELLENT-I have very little any.

Gas Lasons. 1st prize $3; 2nd prize $2.

Pte. Thanda Singh ons auncrat, and Hongkong taight very point of view the difference is consider Her Majesty has a more loyal and loving sab over again, and I do not wish to take up a vision Ordiasuco No. 4 of 1287, which Snaily this cap presented by Mr. Atwall Coxon, and if he

Pto. Jai Singh

2 means a difference twenty per josta than she has in this Colony of Hongkong tisse unecesarily. Most of these chjoatiana

Seven men started, of whom only four aime the sway of Major-General Cameros. A coat, in the accommodation and a difference or a people who are mora determiced to celebrate have been already represented to the home repeals and remses from cur Statute Book no wins it this year it becomes his own. I hope, in, the rest thinking botter of it and getting

ass and as att hour he has won the steam possibly of 20 par punt in rents, ainst right worthily Her Majesty & dubiles. (Applause) Oyrerement by 17 proceressor and by ray sale loin than 102 Ordinances, and parts of 5 others. I ser sure, 10 se sving, mombes come forward into the beats

of which would fall on the tonsuite.

9. The protection of adopted daughters and and take it from him. for it was never the inter- Duck HUNT. Oper to N.C.O's and Mon of and good will of the Oulun 72 and it will

when the two Bills, the Building Ozdinanes rud MRACKROYD BAYS: No one who has any really regret to lose him. Ha brief ad-

The COLONIAL, SECRETARY laid on the table the Pablic Health Ordinance were one and the young girls has been furthered by the passing tion of the donor that it should remain in the the Royal Artillery.

family. As regarda funds, we bare a verg nise The duck and two dollars to every man who ministration, however, has serred to once wish to intove the sanitary condition of the report of the proveedings of the inanes sime analgamated, and Her Majesty's Govern of Ordinance No. 9 of 1887.

The necessity of suob in Ordinace is clearly balance in the Bank, bat uot a bigger balance caught coe. There were three ducks started, of illustrats

the truth that Military Go Hongkong can now object to this Bill." This Committee at a meeting held on the 1941 Sep-ment, after azoing all thass objections and re- tember, and moved that the sum of $1,500, receiving the draft Hill, telegrapbed a general

shown by the fact that there are at present no than in necesary to maintain a Club of this deas-which Bombr. Black and Corpi. Quazott each vernors are not, and cannot be in touch sent is in direct contradiction to the commended by the Committee, be voted for the approval of this Bill; and I do not think, less that 205 young girls under the protection of oription in a proper manier. At any time we mught one, while the third feand its way at. with a

truth and was Commercial community. Anxious members to when it was addressed. No paroliage of a small carner of Intand lot 24 therefore, that. It is likely that that decision will the Registrar General, the most of whom, if not way bars to expend a considerable sum on the board a ssopas. Deueral CAMERON unquestionably was to place

RvEnumIity with the residents, his in- that we suppose the hon. gentlogin Queen's Road West, inmediately below the Į be severed, especially when this Bill has been fall, would have basa benught upto a life of shame turf, and from tho prosent sapeet of the tart

was conhill wheron stande the Civil Hospital.

DUCK HUNT, for China Gan Lasuari. stincts and training led bine donbt badauze serous of his deviation from fact or that he The COLONIAL TREASURER Sonded.

One duck was started and eventually caught by Pte. Jai Singh, DIVING TOR Cups, Upen to N.C.Da and Men of the Royal Artillery. 1st prize 84; 2nd prize $2.

Gunner Kirby Gunner MoEry. Gunzer Kirby brought up no less than seven, CONSOLATION RACE, 1st prize 84; 2nd prize

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A STREET IMPROVEMENT.

THE PUBLIC KENIAH BILL.

a

Commission whiets was appointed to ergnize bafore you, and your nuvarying courtesy and

have been ainendest and consolidated by several Ordinances passed this session.

S---The work of the Law Revision Committee and the preparation of the revised edition of the Ordinances has been furthered by the passite

I now declara tho Session to be ofosed. (Ap. planso).

THE HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.

The Bonusl mesting of the mambers of the Hongkong Cricket Club was held on the 23rd September in the Pavilion.

On the motion of Mr. LEACH, reconded by Mr. Coxon, Mr. Darby took the chair.

The CHAIRMAN Raid-Gentlemen, you have had the report for some time, and therefore I think there is only ascessity for ms to make very brief remarks. As you will see from the report, the Club bus beds most victorious sesson, losing only one match. I think such a record la almost anprecedented in the annals of the Club. As regards the Lawn Tennis Championship, Mr. E. J. Coron is at present in possession of

some such eum may shortly be required. I shall now propose that the report and sistament of se- counts be passed.

The resolution was seconded by Mr. MACKIN- TOSH and earriad unanimously.

The CHAIRMAN-The port. business--is to

last floors for the casting your andalan ja p

will be pleased to act as honorary secretary,

duties of Mr. Foos

cut down as to meet all the reasonabis objec And immorality had it not been for the to tions as far as possible. But do not let any body tervention of the authorities. It is hoped suppose that we wanted this Bill to acme into time the manner in which this Ordinance, which immediata operation. I would mach rather it at first was riowed with a certain amount of This Bill, which was on the order for third rent Home and received the sordial approbation prohesion on the part of the Chinese, has and contrmation of Her Majesty's Government, been worked, has removed all those fears and the votes of the unofficial members and hatay one who DJATHY DEərbal alterations might be made.

be taken to moan reading, was recommitted, in order that certain mneh rather, and I think all my colleagues jest which than horowat had ic passing it proved to the Chinese residents that the salė defiance of the wishes of the community» | wish to improve the sanitary condition of the atosno until Her Majesty's pleasure shall be General's amendmenit, that we should have this proiect those who could not protect themselves.

would naturally feel the same way. And there- A chance spending the operation of the Ortora, as regards my hon. friend the Attorney was to put a stop to a shameful traffic and |point & Committon. Mr. Travies, I have nõdaubt, who desired that its provisions might colony. Not one of the unofficial members known was also seldad hare rare extended consideration.

military governor would

would, we imagine, yield to Mr. ACERMED IN buvo dieplayed

The ACTING ATTOLNEY-GENERAL, in moving suspending clare, I Evr one am very glad.

The Annual Reports from the several Govora which post Mr. Cuzon has kindly led during mora patience or consideration; few would bin desire to see improved sanitation, but the olange, said no decision Lind beco arrived of All the principles of sanitation are so thorough- ment Departments for the year 1886 have alrendy and Mr. Peter will undertake the have paid en mach doference to public seaxible and practical mas they stop short, an to when the Ordiasuce should come into enfighten them at home, or give them any. in. information regarding them, and teava me but ly understood all bror tha would that we cut placed the pablig in possession of the necessary

Mr. LEAOK-Unless any gentleman has any opinion: the moral to be drawn by those win it is proposed to improve the Chives operation, but it was the wish of the-vaefticis formation, or sEcosed in showing that Houg capacity for work, and devotion to the public the Chairman and Messrs. Travers and Peter now comes to bring forward, I propose that little tosay excepting to testify to the zeal, energy, ubers that there should be anche clause, al kong is quite an exceptional place, different who have adiceated the appointment of mi-off the face of the island.

though the Government had reived as reason why the Ordinance should be suspended. He.

from any other part of the world. And sc. gentle service evinced by the hearts of departments and His Dreellency was ready to yield to the wish of respitulate what has been said over and over equalled certainly not surpassed, in any colony

The recommendations of the Police Commis- again. Lot the Bill go ho now and be sion have mostly been adopted or are being the unoficial members..

The Bill Laving been reported with the above thoroughly considered by Her "ajasty's Governopted as opportunity effera, and considering Commites, There are six nerabers on the Com- amendments the ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAT out before it comes into oporation.

The amendment that the Bill be not read a the great ditontian the Police labour ander, the mittes, of which Mr. Travers is a member ez third time was then put, and a division taken facilities offenders have of escape and the littleficio, so that there are five members to be elected. The SURVEYOR-GENERAL SOOonded,

assistance randared by the Chinase publfo in tho Hoo. A. P. MacEves-Sir, I beg to move which resulted as follows

detection of crims or apprehension of criminals, as an amendment that this Bill he not read a

I think we may be well satisfied that good order ia on the whole es well preserved.

litary governors is obvicize. Of the Gen-

「

he elected as President, Socretary, and 'Treasurer

als who have at varios times acted - HONGKONG LUQISLATIVE COC'NCI believed, however, ls way, right in stating that mou, let it be. It is far better than for me to their anberdinstas, and which I have allot seen respectively,

yetuors of Mongkong, aut one, we

to say, devoted sc

sach honest industry, patientallentian, and conscientsears toile duties of the post. as General CAMERON, Yet,

A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council was held on the 23rd September. There as we have soen, His Becelleney's toudeney is; were present:-- through his training, to auteersey tau pared HIN EXCELLENCY THE ACTING GOVERNOR, with forberance. How fow Generala would Major-General Cameron, C.B. display equal moderation and equal desira to rule in accordance with the wishes of the governed !

by

SANITARY LEGISLATION IN HONGKONG.

The Public Health Bilt

was finally passed on Friday, the 33rd September, a Government majority of one, the whole of the unofficial members roting sgainst it. Even Mr. MacEwux, perhaps the most ardent advocate in the colour of sanitary legislation, was compelied to vote

Hoo: J. RUSSELL CALC.. Anting Chlef

Justice.

Hon. P. STEWant, Colonial Secretary, "Hon E..ACKBOYD, Acting Attorney-General.

Hon. A LISTEB, Calonial Treasurer. Hon. J. M. PRICE, Surveyor-General. Hon. H. G. Trousers. Harbour Muster. Hon. P. RYBIE,

Hon. WONG SHING.

Hon J. BELL-IRVING. Hon C. P. CHATER. Hon A. P. MACEWEN,

oile.

MINUTES.

moved that it be rond a third time.

AYES.

third tim. I ay say I ecugratulate the Go-Hon. A .

Ewo

Nova. The Harbour Muster The Surveyor General The Colonial

vernment on the introduction of the auspending Hon. J. Hell-Irving Acting anal guage, which it is desired to encourage on the

The Colonial Boaretary The Asting Chief Justion

Mr. MASTER seconded, and the resolution was carried'ne 201

The CHAIRMAN-We have now to electa

The votas

+

tames of the prize winners:

The following is the programme, with the EuoRT RACE (2 lengths of bath pou to N.C.O's and Mon of the Royal Artillery. 1st priss 98: 2nd prize $2. Bombardier Warsley HANDICAP RACE (3 lengths of bath) open to

Corporal Gunnett .....

N.CO's and Mean of the Royal Artillery. 1st prize 33; 2nd priao 22; 3rd prize 81.

Ganner Boot (seas)

·Corporal Guanett (2 seca.)... Sergeant Warron (scratch)........

on (8 lengths) open to Chiss Gun Lascars. 1st prize $8; 2nd prize $.

Pto, Kaizer Singh.

Pte. Sowan Singh.

This race caused a good deal of marriment owing to the men's hair all coming down. LONG DIVE. Upen to.C.0's and Mon of the Royal Artillery, 1st prize 83; ad prize S.

Gunner Kirby

Gumer Saunders.

TOR RACE. Open to N.C.0.8 and Mou of the Hoyal Artillery. lat prize $3; 2nd prize $2.

Bombr. Black..

Gunner Kirby

Lese RACE, round the red bucy. Open to N.C.O's and Men of the Royal Artillery. 1st prise $5, 2nd prize 23; 3rd prizo $1.

Gunner Boot.....

Corpl. Gannett

Rombr Worsley

winning easily.

32: Brd prize $1.

Gummer Davenport Gunner Raymond. Bombe. Inglis⠀⠀⠀

The spurts were cooluded about 6 p..

THE LAND COMMISSION'S *EPORT.

2

The report of the Land Commission was laid members were then taken with on the table of the Legislative Council on the 23rd Sept It is dated 14th April 1887, and is the result that the following five gentlemen were signed by the Chief Justice, Sir George Philippo, electedCol. Anderson, Messes. Graham, Wil-Chairman Hon. E. J.Ackroyd, Acting Attorney- Hon. C. P. Chater

sou, Lunch, azıd L'ozon," visare, sa amendment notios of which I sent Hon. Wong Shing

A botter acquaintative with the Chinese lae-

General Hon. J. M. Price, Hon. A. P. Mao- The CHAIRMAN-I may mention that a tele Even, and Dr. Ha Kai. As might be expected in to the Government to-day. The Acting Hen. P. Byciu Attorney-Geunest hus asid that although the

part of the English Contingent, would much

gram was roostved from Fosshow a few days from the nature of the subject dealt with, the condney to offefeasy.

agu alating that a tasm there is ready to meet report is of great length. The aartier pares Government gave way no resyon had been The smeadooat was consequently. lost by a The improvement in the discipline and man-one from Hongkong.

are occupied with a history of the land question brought forward why they should i se. I would majority of one.

agement of the Gaol u been well maintained Mr. MASTER proposed that, if possible with in Hongkong, and su account of the confusion only muy this is one of the most important Is EXCELLENCY-Then the amendment is and acts as a wholesome deterrat to crime. out interfering with cricket, two or more tennis into which titles have drifted. Billa introduced into this colony for any tovt. And now the question before the Coungd The large increase in the total tonnaga of ship. ocarts should be marked out in addition to those The Commissioners think the only remedy years past and it affeste more or less all into the original motion, that this Bill be read's ping entering this port, as shown in the Har- already in ass. Owing to the number of tennis for the confusion which has been printed ont is tarosta. We have bad various differences of third time.

four Master's report, spesks well for the grow players many members had to wait a considers to parmit the ansigues of each separate house to opinion between the official and unofficial tomters! The AOTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL said, that in prosperity of the Colony, which is still fur, ab'e tuo before being able to get a sak, He surrender his section or sections and to grant Mr. J. M. GUTIERREZ, Acting Clerk of Counas representing public interests, and Think it the amendment having bass lost the original ther evidenced by the steadily increasing popa, therefore proposed that at least two fresh courts him a usw Crown Lease with a separate rest, to

is only reasonable the Secretary of State should action was carried.

lation and extensive building and reclamation be marked out and the necessary netting, to pre-ba fixed on equitable terms, and to be paid direct have the protest" and reasons of the unofficial The COLOMAL SECRETARY AWO Sxpressed the

There is apparently every sign that this peos kat, le obésized.

to the collection of the Crowe Renty because- pases. I and my colleagues have on several co- ginal motion: ̈

perity, in which wo are happy to see our Chinese Bssions pentested against the clauses passed

Mr. STEWART Recadad.

each house is of very much greater annual valus The COLONIAL SECRETARY NOTed, in swoord against un by the official vote and I wanted as a motion is ourried.

His EXCELLENCY-Vary wall, the original fellow-oftlens so largely participating, is of s

than the Reut.' far greater ban the guco it might accem-

substantial and lasting character, and that the place to bring forward such a proposition. This The CKAJRMAN-I think this is hardly the plinh. That the Bill will ever come into force ance with notice, that the Cozzoil vote the sum matter of referanse atate what those clauses

The report then goes on to recommend ihe The question that the Bill ha reads third Colony has a great future before it of $25,000 towards the solobration and commemą. were. Section 3 subsection was passed by a time therefore not put, nor was the Bill rezd holiere, The unanimous protest

of the untration of Her Majesty's Jubilee. In doing so he majority of three, an unetheist member voting's third time by the clerk, a fat which seaned as satisfactory pogress lus boer unde es cold ing the report and accounts. I have not the appointment of a suficient staffe

In respect Polis Works and Improvements, meeting was called for the sole purpose of pass. constitution of a Crown Land Bourd and the W Baid-Year Excellency and hon. gentlemen, I with the gosoramunt. Section 3 anbauction 11, to osoape notice.

We make the following extracts from the. Gicial webors, backed by the

be expected under the diffloation of the rainy deavour to meet in every way the wishes of both public peti rise to propose the motion which stands in my was passed by & Government majority of two. which is pretty sure to aerompany it, name on the orders of the day.

HIS EXCELLENCE then put the question the ecmax

The Commissioners, ars of opinion that it is After the On that occasion: I was absent, allerwise I would the Bill do pass.

Among the mers important undertakings of lawn tennis and cricket playore bava groas weight with minute which your Exoslteney framed re probably have voted with my molleagues. Ou seo-Hos. P. Rya-The nonficial members; the year may be mentioned the extension on in-

desirable in the interests of the Colony that all cannot fail t

Some discussion then followed as to whether the land granted upon law (ersept for agri the Colonial Office, notwithstanding the commanding thin vote to the fevotiembla ooution 4 Mr. Chator's mordment was lost by a ma- would like to record their votes against the pass-proved sanitary principles of the main sewers the proper time for bringing such a resolution saltaral or pastoral purposes, or for garden lots), scant attention the intereats of the public sideration of the Council it is hardly necessary jority of one and the Government's amendment ing of the Bil.

of the town. Another instalment of nearly two forward was not at the general meeting, which should be granted upon the ente tenure. Before usually receive at the bands of that State motion speaks for itself; it needs no reovta were all passed by a Government majority of Thon take the votes.

that I should say anything about it. The was carried. Sections 5, 6, and subsection 4 of 12 His EXCELLENCY-That was what I proposed, railes of these new main drains has been added ended by Mr. Mastor withdrawing his proposi- very long it will be necessary that something Department. The argumente against the wandsbien from me. The object for whink this way. Soofion 13 subsection was passed by a... A division Nathan taken which resulted sa sor last addressed you.

to those previonaly existing doo my prodeae tion.

should be done in reference to the Lesser for 75 Bill are so strong that they west compel vote a naked has been for many months before majority of three, an unofficial men bor voting before, and the Bill was carried by a majority of

On the motion of fr. WILDON a vote of thanks years. The same dificulties will soon arise in attention, bowover reluctantly it may, be the community, and they have resolved that, if with the Golurament Section 36 paragraph 30,

The new Vistoria College works are now well to the Chairman was unanimously carried and dealing with them at arose with the 75 years Euro amusent was omed by ike Sure advanced, and it is anticipated that the now the meeting then dispersed.

Leased granted in the early days of the Colony, -

The minutes of the last meeting were read Members of Coanoil before him before this Bill opinion that it was unnecessary to put the operations gitbar in progress or being pleonal.vent interference with those practicing at erio-to the Crown. No dificulty can arise with regard

agsinat it, in fret he led the opposition, feel and confirmed.

that the evil the Bill would do would be 108

inite pretent shape we do not for

sion

THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION-

slightest doubt that the now committeo will on-

pending portion of the report