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THE SEPARATE SYSTEM OF MAIN matter that is led into it at every step from A drain four or fire feet wide, and so deep reasonable time for the carrying out of the the jealousy of Eagbind has hoen fanned by by it in the slightest degree, unines that person, tar, but if an equal tax all round were imposed the connection-drains off private houses in that a man may, walk along it ereet, raay be order. If pimperty owner witally disobey the Republicans also in connection with the whoever he is eros forward, with his profer, there would be no question of protection. I already in a high stata of decomposition by requisite for the removal of had watere in the notice they cannot complain if a penalty, a tariff question. The accumulation of money slonel name and states his abjections like a maneats special tax for the support of the Fire ronson of previous lang sigration, and this particular district, whereas a stoneware pipe imposed. The only substantial grievance we by surpluses in the usilon budget de-If there are any strong objections to the scheme Brigade, I must say I do myself think it very revenue was estimated at will I send them to the Secretary of State, bet I expeanire an organisation, and it will be a ques- The proposal to adopt tho separate system is what is now occurring in the city of twelve inches in diameter would amply sufise bave been able to discover la connection with manded attention. For the fiscal year ending any use of adequate professional authority hard that two out of all the insurance vompanies of drampage for the Dolony is one of Victoria and calling for at early comedy to remove all the ordinary house sewage the matter is that where common verandah June 30th leat the revenue was estimated at comes forward to atete thiso objections, not only in the alony should bear the sols opense of to On the same point Mr. COOPER, the Sani-of the ente district, and the result of put has been erected for now of houses iron 3888,000,000 and the expesci ure, have 1ot the slightest donbt they would receive. tion, I think I havonot thiaght it out yet but I

same aw los318,817,786, while for the

due lightest doubt they would receive tion, I think I have not thought it out yet but I the most important publio questions that üre bar come furward for discussion for tary Surveyor, angs that unless house ting the limited volume of savage into the partitions separating the portione in front $318,817,786, while for the current fisca due consideration Tatil that is done, whatever think it will be a question when the Volunteer. Omeline past, but unfortunately the drains are properly sonstructed under such unduly large storm drain is that the notions of the astaral bouses are disallowed year the surplus, excluding the sinking faud, weight it runy have with the public, it han- Belgade is extingaland, whether thors should

partition of fire, and might otia meaenze last, and his proposal has wird cros biso nawetail with this, say it, is the Brat time discussion, so far has been raiter barren, sanitary provisions as are contained in and foonlent liquid barely does mere than Such partitions cannot well contribute was estimated at over $101,000,000. To get not be ragardal by the Government not be an aquai taxation all round to supply owing to lack of information and want of ac-the bylawa made under the Public Health cover the drain floor, which becomes an to the spread of fire, and might oven rid of these large sums Mr. CLEYLAND in If anybody really and honestly feals that the delciency so created

of

Treinended a 25% suy it in bis bound on duty as a man to coins for that under consideration. quaintance with the subject. We think we Ordinace they will be practically worse evaporator, while the remaining portien under some creamstances provent it, and bis meaenge last year recurusended are there are these objections to the home. 1 Hon. PRYSIS-I think your Excelleucy had as to the voto connected with this, I say if the disbanding of the Volunteer Brigado. This are correct in enying that the civil engineers than ne drains at all, and considering their of the structure, that is, the vault overhead, it is certainly natural this thosecu vision af the tariff, and his proposal has sy it i

gehouer-drains becomos at, once an elongated or contredit band is meaenge last year recur utended.

States, capecially as the Council are of opinion it is desirable to pass it, is the first time that line leon offoially brought in privato praction consider the system ou-elose proximity to buildings house-drains hecemos at once an elongated or continuous pants of each house should desire to since formed the principal theme of political ward over highwa into and sign his objections. His EXOELLENOY-Not with reference to the necessary. at all enta for the apper levels. briously require even more careful supervi gar recuiver of proportions ac large as to be have their verandah cut off from their discussion in the States, apecially as the Cou necessary. at all renta for the upper levels, they nevere, elasthis has a son that But, arvording to high authority, szitary sion than main rowers, Mr. Cooria says fur- incapable of effective ventilation. The, se neighboursTo this extent the law might election approached: Mr. CLEVELAND denied that only means that it places the Secretary of 10 my belige.. A quetion of taxation was ander Bace:rding to high authority, roof badly laid out spil by the e

szitary stop than main sewers. Mr. Coora as furiata vinoed it Dighest sularities in England art place us in in, but I did not think it likely,

tvs. Tegulation, Rubranded, ngineering is special science, and perrther that it is to the connection with the parata syalom aseka in put an end to this with advantage be amended, but it is in that his scheme bad anything to do with State in position to lay the matter before the consideration last year and a Kill was brenght engineering is special occe, and per main-sewers fectly distinct from ordinary engineering: Government main sewers of badly laid out syil by the use of the smaller forta of stone cerely to be hoped here will be no departure free trade, but as the discussion advanced it bighest suthorities in England at place as in in, but I did not kink it likely to pass that smaller forta af stoneh advantage be amended, but it election approached: Mr. CLEVELAND denied Council are of opinion its way if the disbanding of the Volan with reference to the t is not to be acquired from beuks, but 're- and badly built house-drains in private, pra-ware pipe drain, which, running dearly al- from the policy of prohibiting sbsolutely the was impossible to avoid consideration of the position to ear at the scheme if their opinion dreadful ordeal the Board of Trede: The gres.

for unprofessional man can form an opinies on the Voinnteor Brigade wore orting slab

The vote was passed withent alteration. quires to be learnt in all its details, andmises, whereilt the house sewage is imprison- ways full, will hever lave such air spares enclosure of verandahs in front, either wholly fundamental principles underlying tariff in favourable. I any distinctly that a far as an tion woad nesne another complexion if the

aztual works så for long periods, and therefore entirely within the pipes to act as gesometers for the or partially, and the use of inflammate legislation, and many of the Democratie subject, these roporis are in my opinion corela fanal. to seen and studied on presiona In the omfller of professional opinion, decomposed before is leares such private expelled odoure of sewage, and these enia-material for partitions between the several organd, which began, a simple, tariff resive, and I bulige hon. members will form a The COLONIAL: SUCANTAB? erol an addi-

So frou tends pure adewaxed

foriners for fiscal purposen were led on to stranger opinion in its favour the more carefully tion of 3900 to the Medical, vote. He said that free trade pure and simple. The Re- they read the raporti.

when the Estimaton tero drafted it was thonght: therefore, it may be that more weight premises to pass into the Government mains, nations therefore will remain valiberated in kuusea,

that thn Look Hospital patients would be ru publican organs on their side waxed hotter, as

NATURALISATION. ought to be attached to fe special that is to be attributed the chief cause the finid and be buried with it innocuously

THE VOLUNTEER FORCH,

time went on, in favour of protection, and A Bill for the naturalization of Ellas Isaac moved from the presunt tammporary accommoda-. training possessed by the one side than of foul emanations from the main aewer in the ses.

Another Advantage claimed by the sepa

hospital proper, but it was now found the pre- to the numbers on the other. But the openings in the street or alsowhere

Ordinanes No. 18 of 1862 provides that put it to the working men that to vota for Ellas, otherwise Elias Isaac Elias Zechariah, tiou provided for them and placed in the look

CISYELAND we to vote for the free admis. was read a Bret time subject, we think, is not such a recondite one and thas therefore the first or initial rate method of sewage canrerance is the

Sach of the inhabitants of Hongkong

hart year, and it would be necessary to put them arris labour of Barope (2.6. of England) but that the public might be able to arrive step towards sanitary reform is obviously greatly increased rapidity of the flow in at correct conclusions upon it if they were the reconstruction of house-drains. The coat the smaller stoneware pipes as compared

over the Governor approves of, ing Form themselves abou

This Bill passed through its romalaing stages in the new fever ward and to keep on the tem

parry look hospital. o furnished with details of the scheme progreater with the separate that with the get drise. It is contended as in largo rivars of Hongkong, to be elle furnished with details of the scheme pro to the property-owners, it is said, will be no with the best progress it can make or the volunteer and offer themselves, and as the sion of the products of the pauper ED SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRITION HILL, 1409 for the nurses world not bas svmpleted

pro-to progreater

The vote was approved. sposed to be carried out and a statement of greater with the separate that with the pre broad floors of the present store water into a corps for the protection of the Colony conanqueat reduction, as was without alteration.

On the rats for sellaneous services, the grounds on which it has been adopted. seni system of drainage, for the expense of drains. It is contended-as in large rivars of Hongkong, to be called the Hongkong Vargued, of wages in America. In the THE SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION BILL,

His EXCELLENCY said-Bofore this vote is run-lunteers wing in lean and going out The Council went into Committee on the Ap

passed I think it right to say a few words with An elaborate report is esid. to bare been connecting their draine with the Government and streams eo in smaller chanzels of run-of Hongkong, to be called the Hongkong Vargu

and ring fluid that the more the channel is condrat in

fluid--that prepared by the Sanitary Surveyor, but it mains will be the same in either case; and ning fluid that the more the channel is Junteers and rules are to be fracted by then the British lan was always.

bemation has not yet been made public, although the Mr. Paras sponts of the connection being narrowed or contracted the greater will be matining Oliver, aject to let sonte fat; iti one of the San Francisco papers propriation Bill for 1:59.

the Mr. Paras speats of the connection being narrowed or contracted the greater will be mation of the Governor, for regulating the peculiarly disgusting cartoon appear The COLONIAL SECRETART moved an addition regard to se

discipline, eta, such one of the several itens fuc-uded under period of enrolment, the discipline, eta, auch Lexislative Coun subject the presented coming in Taan and going out Tegislative Council bae baan seked to vote a made at Government expense. Both gentle the speed of the current and the taore decid: motion of so overnor,

7 to take it for granteded and pronounced its separing action. In rules be enforceable by fines tot exceed shown outing up the body of a working mane Private Secretary and Aids-de-Camp hat in that voto is partly

Tules be enforceable by fines not exceed. was

Working man mont. He said the question of the ssaries of oxchange on family remiliaroba. The increase Han of $50,000 in the Estimates for next me, however, appear to take it for granteded and pronounced its separing antion. In period of enrolment, the basin, et ad recently, in which Mr. CLEVELAND was of SBCO to the vote for the Governor's establish this heading. I mear as regards the loas in

the that there is to be a general reconstruction the sloping thoroughforce of the down which ing $50 fomnny one broth, The Volunteer

on the dissecting table and feeding the due to the fall is exchange year as a fret instalment of the cost, the that there aral estimate being $368,000. Now, before of bone-drains thronghout the colony, the run north and south this consideration need Force bis teen taken iste errious Adonunt, on the dissecting table and feeding the been cossitered in Fluxnes Coto inities and the and partly ins to another ruison. The matter the Force bis teen taken into serious Adenunt, n arrestimate being $368,000. Now, before spirit

the 'same time I think it right to speak about it committing the Colony to a work of aneh larp distinction since drawn by the Binitary not, of course, ba takon into account, but the we behave, by the Military Authorities in bungry lion with the picess. The same salaries were thought to be inadequate. It was is a personal ons te razsif, and therefora sima

buildings and asreets lying east and west are not similarly connection with the trougth of the Garison out tended to fan the hostile feeling to-en the Estimates a sum of 3450s for data. mam Board between drains in new buildings and asreets lying east and weat are not similarly

Bot similarly connection with the strength of the Garrison: spist ran through them all, and has no now proposed to add to the menut previously what of a delicate charnotes to aliada to, but at rather than allow it to be gail I was guilty of maguitude we this not only oughs the mam Board

ring beru unde favoured as regards gradients. Many are There is, however, a lack of permanency warda England, which had been called into Tha COLONIAL TREASURER seconded. drains in old buildings not haring beru undef, level, and it is to the, pipa severs in about it. Although power is given in the existence in connection with the fiberies

xndte secracy. The facets of the case are thoss. bers of the Legislative Council to be well drain

at the time they wrote. The dislas in oll nearly wee

Carried unanimously. antisfied in their own minds of its vergait

these atreets thinthe importance of repidity Ordinance to make relevorning the question. This feeling is not calculated site of $150 to the vote for the Colonial made some Fours ago

The COLONIAL SECRETARY proposed an ad. Early in the year I found that by arrangement but opportunity voght to be afforded to the sunt sanas, can only be, Interfered with of fow is snid, mainly to apply. It bas period of enrolment, no shet rules have been to ha silaged, by the notion of Sir SAOK- Sesretary's establishment. He said this addition o but opportunity ought le to afforded to the buildings, sourding to the law suitat pre- these streets thinthe out though, poster

nge, scebrang to, 106 TAW PRICE! question ionnt

of Sir Sition years the emoluments of the Go

termor of this Colony were to be very largely public to study the question; for the when they are pronounced in an insanitary con- been advaced, we are briseme public to study the question; for it is the sent stands, can only be interfered with of. How is and weinlrtance of repidity Ordinance to make rules g vorsing the existence in connection with the fisheries

of members are at liberty to resign ycon- been advacced, we believe, by critics of made, and members are at liberty to resign L public who will hars to pay the east, and who will anjoy the beeing about. te doing tasir insanitary con may be mough faultly which are our however, is depri

without refanding the bunu half his miary at the par of exchange. The will anjoy the benefits or endure the ills the dition. Whether the Sanitary Board would the separate system, that any arrangement when they please, without refandling the ILLE WEST, Our Envoy ped Minister at was due to the fact that stura the Finanes Com-rednesd by the withdrawal from him of the pri the whereby the town sewage is diverted from expense to which the Corps may have been telegram polished in another column, that London that another dat had been appointed, and withdrawal of the right mesna new system may being about. The unofficial be prepared to pronounce practically all the whereby the town sewage is diverted from expense to which the Corps may have been Washington, if it be trac, as reported in the mitte met intirastion had been received from Filege enjoyed by his pridensssors of remitting nombers, therefore, will only be doing their more thas problema of its own is to be depravated ba

house-drate of the colony to be in an the storm water drains into special conduits

that problem of its own is to be deprecated, because it to return their accoutrement, nor does election. Such sotion, improper at ang time, ona in Hongkong.

it to return their accoutrement, nor does any he has in fact been actively interfaring in the and instead of drie cadet in London at $450 sad anddon withdrawal of the right mesna Anty if they move the postpor.ment of slae inanitary condition is a wet drains, as the will lose the valuable advantage of the penalty attach to failure to render themse ver la

they move the postpor.ment of slig insanitary condition is more than probleme of its own is to be deprecated, because i pat on their account, except that they have telegram published in another column, that London that another cadat had been appointed, half his salary at the par of exchange. The

no was more especially to be regretted in the for

advantage of the penalty attack to failure to render themse ten election. Such notion, improper at any time, ona in Hongkong, it was now necessary to pro-loss as comiareil with fire grass salary of Appropriation Bill until the report on the tenth tre are, which although fagtily scouring effect of our heavy tropical rains, efficient. This loose organization is a serious of public testing in the country. It had to be added $48040

doubt

Der I applied to the Secretary of State for subject line been laid on the table and pub

pub-constructed are not a present danger which are our most salary tropical rains, efficient. This loose organization is a serious was more especially to be regretted in the ride $1,200 each for two in Hongkong, to which previous Gorernes of something over $1.603

our valuable flashing agent, drawback to the Corp and cala, tre think, state of

flushing agent. drawback to the Corps and calls, we think, tale of public festing in the country. It had to be added $480 for tachersand $510 for rent, por year. On usking thus disgresable dis- lished.

would be absurd to exaggerate the cutrange- On the rute for the Treasurer's department considerating of the matt, not merely bear to health. It the views of the Sarveyer. This contention, however, is deprived of for amendment. In Great Britain there has au The theory of the separate sale, General and Sanitary Surveyor are to be saking of fulle on our felend during inilate the discipline of the Volunteers to United States and England is a remote and

ment that existe, but it would be equally the COLONIAL SECZraler said that since the pause no notise of this very great enduation to be much of its fores by the fact that no Tain bean of late years a ready tendency to it.War bad think it to be sufnis sal unreasonable, as we understand it, is this: ila i Gener

fulle on our falend during inilate the discipline of the Volunteers to absurd to ignore it. War between the "Stimates were drafted the salarg of the assessor hud been given me beat because on general

Uoiled States and England is as remote a had been considered, and as that officer had rounds I the swego is allowed to run lato the given effect to it will therefore be necessary worth speaking of fulle on our island during on of late years leads tendency to absurd

sed that therefore that of the regular Army, movement which of well understood by the people of this Colony. Lo introduce special legislation on the anb six months of the year, and that therefore that of the regular Army, movement which drene for the currying off of storm waters, le pont je

imagiced, although the Standard the other jett. The point is one which we hope to see during those store that the drains become filled with awer castered which, when a sudden rush it cleared up when the Legislative Council desing, il cose six dry months the storm served rather to ivoresse the popularity contingency, we think, as could well be added so very much to the oceans of the colony As to them grounds I think they are pretty

cleared up when the Legislative Council drains, if continued to be utilized sa seweeg of the fores than otherwise, and it bas versla conies ieders the Appropriation Bill, for there positiva danger to the one to be reduced to or simply for ansering theinsel as eficient, M. ULETSLAND's dec

sa seweeg of the fore than otherwise, and it has cer imagiced, although the Standard the other the Governor was of opinion that $300 a isanth well anderstood by the people of this Calons. which, when a sudden rush of water comics cousiders the Appropriation Bill, for the ex conduits, must always be a nuisance if not any increased its exciency.

Magiced, effetency, Men wheday foolishly thought it necessary to remind would be a reasonable salary for him. He had The unbry of the Gorg with the en red Men who day foolishly thoug

C18-made to the amount previously on on the occurrence of a rain storms, is forced

expositiva public health.

Ce made to the amount previously on the Estimates. very largely less than was the salary of the Cita- HA EXCELLENCr-If any member has any Governer oars ago whoress the great. through the connecting pipes into the pense thrown on to private ownere, if there positiva danger to the public health.

a general reconstruction of Briefly, therefore we appear to be reduced to join a Volunteer Corps in a pussing whim, the Americans, incon with Mr. Cry therefore, to propage that an addition of 8000 Le tertainin-nt sllowance is at prot ment houses, thus endangering the health of the it to be the Amn's pressed cus houses, Traps and of sower expense out of the pub occupants. Traps and other devices em so retaliation, which cccupants. Traps and other devices em house drains, will be considerable, and the adoption of one of two alternatives; either intention of rendering theingoleas eficient, ds, that Bogland possessed abips and guns. dould about any of there things be has only to enhanced importance of the Colony and soul to prevent the passage of sower gas will be more directly folt then the to simply for amusement, without any serious "ELAND's proposed reisiliation again noyed to present the page of sower gas will be more directly folt then the to ontinue the use for sewage purposes as are not desirable Acquisitions, sud the Corps Mr. CLEVELAND's declaration with refereres express it and it will be referred back to the the large increase in suciety imposes on the The store of our present aterra dire, which would be better without them, not only be to retaliation, which was naturally adversely Tinas Caminittes. It is only done in this Governo far greater vist obligations than at are said to prove ineffective against the extra-expense of the now mains to be heretofore of

su element I cost of living has not been ra su element zdrave erdiary pressure produced when a rush of defrayed out of the public purse. The are dry during balf the year, which there is no cause they are in flipmselves at clongs of commented on by the English prees, was due way to save tia, but if there is any don't I that time, while the

ovor, anothar onsideration, which I pointed out to ter the restreitog the accumulated question of expense is no doubt an import-practical or economical means of Enching, weakness instead of strugtb, but by hring-ed to ratify the reply, it he not been it lack to the Finance Committee

e water fills the draine driving

the Searetary of State, namely, that it is a very been! The cute was passerl. into ridicule their presance has carried into effeor, and if Mr. CLEVELAND aring swer gus to find an outlet somewhere. Considerations of healths iniust be placed first forined, are nothing more than evaporatorn tendency to keep better man besu again returned to the White House the partment the COLONIAL SERBERRY BAG swer gus to find an ourlet somewhere. It up one, but it is not the most important and the bread Bloors of which, we Bushi weakness instead of strength, but by bring to political exigency, when the Senate re-need hardly say I would much prefer to re-refer ducel but, if anything, incrassed. There is how. On the rote for the Surreyor-General's do serious question whether this gran reduction of ut, At Sinated i is therefore proposed to lay a separate synd ob en

thepartment the COLONIAL SCORERARY id he salary to bolow £3,000 a year does not take proper scienge reform it wild

first formed, are nothing more than etaporator ing the Corps into ridicule their preganefused to ratify to toppler on an extensive draits of say foul waters that may be led over gapore s Volunteer Artillery Corps has re- question would have been disposal of in an had to move an addition of Sten in connection Hongkong

ever Lein of sewers, properly ventilated and union- und if we are to-opter on an extensive drait of say foul waters that may be led over gapore s

ventiates lifically to art placed first forined, are nothing mor ifically construct, for the convey co of stable in the long ran to have it made native

nvey co of age reform it will be cheaper and more pra. them, or else to bare recourse to the alter eently been formed, wad an act has beez question would have been disposal of in an had to move at addition of St in connection Hongkong out of the category of first class 70-

neres: altcently de native of the sunfler stoneware drains now passed for the goverüent of Volunteer en or that General HARRISON has been Orange. Mr. Orange came hero ou a salary of Colony look upon that as somewhat of a senti sewage alone, and from which surface waterfitable in

sandler stonewate drains now passed for the goverulent of Volunteer avicable spirit on both sides. What any with the salary of the Assistant Engineet, vernments as defined under the Imperial Act will be excluded. On the other hand, it is thorough at the commencement. As to proposed, wherein the sewage, by reason of will be excluded. On the other hand, it is to bite of balling upon properly owners the restricted size of anch pipes and the the English law From an article in the vested in Republican bands it is impossible this Tytan, mater

in the sewage, by reason of Corps in general birt follows reis closete beppen now that General HARRISON has been Orange, Mr. Orange came hero ou s salary of Now, I suppose a great number of people in the articis in the elected and the Government is once more £500 a year, and after he had been some time st Colony look upon that as rocawhat of asenti. sued that with the great fall the sowers to provide dratus so me in propert

the equity In

Faton gradients at which they are to be laid, wil to foreaust, but it and draine have in Hongkong, the city being decided upon by the sanitare authority there always to moving forward at a self-alastising cording to the sew Ordinace a member of that, whatever feeling of estrangement there his arrival. It had now been thought it would warrice. For these reasons I represented the

Hongkong, the city being to provide drains to fit in with any spaton) gradients at which they are to be laid, will

a to

ere the draft Eathsules was the salary paid bin on a soutimental matter to the Governor as it mest built on a slope, the sewage should reach the decided upon by the sanitare authority there always to moving forward at & autf-alone Singapore Free Press we learn thint, ac vested in Republican bands it is impossible has Tytam waterworks it was increased by an- mental matter sul do not care very much shout built on a slopes me to generate gas, for town and the public welfare to the larger storm drain

This a serious lost him on his retirement from the velocity irrespective of the sensons and a Carps way withdraw simply by giving the at the present time between Eaglend be sell to piace kim on a level with the Assist sea tefore it bas time to generate gas, for on-be-no-question; it is recognised in every velocity irrespective of the sensons and cording to the ses Ordinace a member of 10 forecast, but it is earnestly in no hoped other Sinn aouth. The salary put down on it. On the other husd it is something more than

and it would without the generation of those.noxious fourteen days notice at his intention to do and the States may speedily be aflayed and not Surveyor-General. His salary would now iso matter

now not only for the reasons stated previously, wlich reason the separate systero iz nitrous tonu and linge in England; and it would without the generation of those woxious

so, coupled with the return iù Road order of art sary, all that is required being to ees list be coating to the public welfare to allow odours which appear to be inseparable from fourteen days notice at his intention to do

Root ill$280 6 mouth. sary, all that is required being to see list to naistais on his property a drain the larger storm drains. We vestirs to all arms, accoutrements, or other property of feeling between nations; as betwe

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all arms, socoutrements, or other property of comisty

His EXCOLLENCY-I don't think it would be but that it may be thoroughly understood that the sewere are so luid an to give them a suf. man to coupled with the return in good order of

that the preponderance of opinion all arms, accoutrements, or other property of cordiality be establised in its stead, far illarsegor General. His salary would now be matter to the Secretary of State, I muntion Bitted, be constituting an actual or potential danger to predict that the preponderance of opinion the Corps issued to him, and the payment in finns, theng sing not lead to liewe, fair, after a gentlsassy has been reveiring special the matter is not merely a "Fursona! sient fall. It is, however, admitted, we be

the now expedient. full of any moneys that may be das hy bim dividuals, though it may one and is

uchin het full of any moneys that may be das hy bim iese, thus the separate system might be of health, or which in any way interfered with will be in favour of the now expedient. Claired aoine svintage on the Queen's-road level, the general drainage system. If, therefore, Nor are we able to sea nuck in the contenfall of any moneys that may be das hy bim

of the town inconveniences. While regretting the result he is tragisfor-ed to

go a-month, which makes it equal to the As-

NC-mouth, which makes it equal to the A-too high but they mast have enormonsly high to

ninke the preuat.one a fair no But the sewers, even on the bigber lesels, to general reconstruction of private house tion that the dissemination that to the Corps in accordance with his tareas of may nevertheless be attended by very serious pay for doing extremely goal work, that when one that in my opinion recommends itself on the But the sewers, even on the higher levels, to drains be found necessary, sud the Govern savage in the tide at North, Point and Bal to this section a prosion which prevents the point on which we look upon the Republios sistant Surveyor General

and

to this section a prosion which prevents the of the mention on general grounds there is one that, and therefore I have advanced the salary the salaries in former daya have been placut

a Surveyor-General.

Han. PHYTIR and that the question had been int tense follow the main stops of the drains be found necessary, Bud the Govern sewage in the tide at North, Point and Bal membership. There is appended, however, icones. While regretting the result is traistored to other work be whenld lose ground of fairness. Of course it may be said that hill; they have in some cases to run for cant is propositable main sowers,the proposal ly at their strongest, will be any source of where the contract of service, as set forth in favour of silver, whereas Mr. CLEVELAND

main steps of the meat is prepared to do its share of the work chor's Point, where the currents are apparent victory with pleasure. The Republicans are The vote was passed, some cases to run for ecumeat

proposation

Un the vote for the Harbour Master's de-considered by the Finans Committee

His EXCELLENCY-I lave stated what is er siderable distances along comparatively level by providing suitable main sowers; the proposally at their strongea, will be any enure fourteen-days notice from spplying in cases point on whink we look upon the Republicassistant Sursiyer Goneral

of had declared himself in favour of department the CoLOSTAT. SECRETARY Moved a rodito collect the wage from the house sannot be opposed on principle, The question pollution to the harbour. The whole of the where the contract of service, as set forth in victory with pleasure. The Republicans.ore

whether a sweep swag b

sweep, sowage has been till now led to the Praya sistent with such a term of notice st with single gold standard. They will in all pro- Painetion of $450, being on each side, sa is Caine licud and Hols to be decided is simply

doessed it, ingles re given the Superintendent of à maio of undue on each side, se in Caine Head and Hobying reform is necessary, and if so, whether the foreshore and disposed of, so to speak, under drawal. This section therefore does not ap: hability take active measures for the re originaly isnoto.it und been decided the passed to hase perhaps à charge mate

single gold standard. They will in all pro-raduction of $450, being the smount of the lazy seedingly disagant able to moit is an extremely wood Road, affording almost as much ingreform is heers, whether a sweep sewage bas been till now led to the Pray the rules of any particular Corps, is ineon in favour of silver, whereas Mr. CLEVELAND

much of ingreform whar Road, affording almost se inch chems of the Sanitary Surveyor is the bent our very moses. Any priposition, therefore, ply to the present Artillery Corps, whose establishment of silver in ifta former position Partour Master should do shis work on the sacres, which have as if the Secretary of State dane proposition, therefore, ply to the present voluntarily proposed by and now that the ded bimoulis it for specilled work SECRETARY Prozed and to this purpose. will tinted at that this question portonity for the scenunulation of sewer gas that could be adeptes. Mr. Coorna's able which has for its object, the removal of these team of service was voluntarily proposed by and adw that the Buglish Curency Coin Harbour Masters's salary without any addition to right to maintain this spraonent that Cou-Harbour I haves great horror of when it oati There is could be adesse. or try noses. Any proposition, therefore, drawal. This section berefore does

marsever, the that contaba de Mr. Cooran's able which has for its object the removal of these ply to the present Artillery Corps, whose hability fake active measures for the re originally given to the Superintendent of Im delicate matter-rather then when the rots in rse of report speaks for itself, and, to our mind, is same foul waters ja anch distant astfalls the original wombors in order to afford the now be avoided. Of concas if the Scoretary of State

be applied. in Queen's-rosd. modes liability of the sawers in the upper parts of raport speaks for itself, and, to our mind, is same foul waters je nach distant, no Leim of service was voluntarily proposed by establishment of silver in it a former position ports and Exports. it had been decided the passed to have perhaps à charge maio of undis

convincing. The towns at home are, was the two in contemplation must surely Government the needed justification for 10- ae-vi

The GOLONIAL portion of the vote which is meant may be hoped equilibrium beseer the two for specilled work. the town to be filed with oxious gases at

lant objectionable than the systom Government the needed justification for in misston bus recommended bimetallist it hour Masters's salary without any addition be avoided. Of coaras if the Sconstam dition of $360 to the vote for the Observatory not have to be drawi

Hon. P. RTRIE pointed out conding from the lower levels, aven although learn, adopting the separate system as in-be less objectionable than the kystom

insthod

He said it had been decided to amalgammets as sufficient fall to rapidly dubitably the best method of disposing of whieb bar obtained since the earliest days of curing the expenditure necessary to real metals will be restored. they may have

utao of a few years the colony, Hongkong will decidedly favour efficiency, withdrawall-health, acesmpanied

there only permitted for

reprovide for

far 43 possible salary and rent, and in this cars of loss on exchange came before the Finance pass their own serige downward foul waters, and in the course of a few years the colony. On the whole we think the re efficiency. Tao rales of the Artillery Corps

His EXCELLENCr-I did not know that any- The separate The separate tatein is, we think, the combined systems will, judging fronssidents of Hongkong will decidedly favour provide for two years' service, guaranteeing

quarters allowance, which had now been added to substantial ressons as ill-health, accompanied botantial reasons as ill-besith, accompanied

thing had been said go the subject. I tako undoubtedly the mere seientifically correct; what is going on at present, be practically the separata system of drainage when they emberney, Windwal anly permite for HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. the first assistant was leaving 530 & month for Committea

correcabandoned all over England,

come to realize what is promises, and that by medical certificate of physical incapacity the question is whethentifically efficiency, withdrawal such

His EXCELLENCT said that although this blame to myself for not having read it. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held in Rongkang it is questionery,

those who care to investigate the matter for for further service, leaving the Colony

were present :--- amount was added on to the Obseratory vota it His Excellency then read the minute referred practically necessary, having regard to thu

been at the pains of themselves, as we have been at the pains of suck protec

His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, Sir WIL-7 was taken off the rate for Miscellaneous services to Now I have read the watter I see Fall of the ground on which the city stande,

tanely do: The more closely be recently published to doing, will approve a scheme that bids foir met by the issue of a leave of.zhtence or LIAN DES VOUE, K.C.M.G.

The volo was passed.

what the hs.member refers to the general the almost complete absence of excrement sumante on the proposed separate drainage so largely to promote the health and cota tificate, recouping the Corps for lose of capi Hon. STRAST, LI.D., Colonial Secretary. bious matter from the sewage tourante on the proposed separate drainage doing, will approve a scheme that bids fair without such prospect of return as may be on the 12th Sustant. There tious matter from the sewage, and all the system are studied the more strongly docs fort of every section of the community,

Hou, E. L. O'MALLEY, Attorney-General. tation grant, or anally by the giving of some viber considerations which enter into the the proposal commend itself. In a previous

ronsen which shall be in the opinion of the

Hon. H. WODEHOUSE, C.M.G., Acting question. It is the duty of the socates of article we stated that Mr. COOPER's report

Hon. J. M. PRICE, Surveyor-General. the separate system to make out a full and was, to our mind, convincing. Instead of THE ENCLOSURE OF VERANDAHS. Commanding Officer of a quite satisfactory Colonial Tresearer.

as of Police, nature. Some these arr, æ

Hoa W. M. DEANS, Captain Superintendent complete case for its adoption, not only from disposing of bouse sewage or heretoforo, by

The convictions inance probibiting thed upon as bare is another poolvation. think, required for the Hongkong Corps, to taken think, require auch rulss så the factory Colon a theoretical but also a practical point of leading it toto the large underground storu The convictions which bare recently taken tender

Ron P. BYAIE. wiow. It must be borne in thind, Luo, that water drains of the town, designed primarily place under the Ordinance probibiting the render it a body that can be permanently re- fa a state of effe the sum sat down in the Estimates represents for the escape of, food, waters, the separate enclosure of verandaba erected over crowned upon as being always only a portion of the total cost the adoption system will outlet all foul waters direct into lands have given rise to a feeling of Angor Disney. But there is another point in the of the scheme will entail. In their evidence special ebacnels to be laid for the purpoes anco in certain quarters. The persons who Singapore. Ordinance deserving before the Fever Commission both the in every street, and will send them down to have been fined for failing to comply with When on active service pay and allowances, Surveyor-General and the Sanitary Burveyor the set at accelerated speed before fornien-tho Ordinates Fail to and the reasonableness quarters and hilleting, are to be provided

what they termed the had contation cause atras partial socioenres in their oral scale approved by of the head of the Con

a law which renders them liable to punish for Volto specific reasons for a further lucrease, and be ab

Volunter Curns under the regalations

regalations proceeding to further business, that the appoint haring brought the subjoot forward he went bodities of 2900 to Milanus Sertices." He laid stress on what they termed the had contation can set in. This is proposed to be of a law which renders then liable to punish for Volunteer Curs

Club, and it had been thought well to inclutte dition of the bouue drains, and agreed the effected by the use of gement jointed glaced ment for having what they consider perfect and families are to be cautitled to relief on a of this Colony causes the aestion of the Best would consider them.

entitled to relief on a of this Colony causes the vastion of the seat specific reasons for a further fucrease, and be $50 as a grant to the Royal Nare! Seaman's very little could be done until the more imse by the use of cement jointed glazed ment for having what they consider perfect applicable to H.M.'s regular forces Wires ment of Mr. James Russell to be Chief Justice glad if the hon mumber would give him yours said that isat year the Council voted a stu of

were storepare draio-pipes, the smooth: vitreously harmiran partial enclosures in their vores

Ho. P. BYLIE said he pad The cost of improvements to the Puctures of which all le said, will seers for debs, and it is said the law in seine vertical scale approved by the Governor during the occupied by the thief Jnation fn the Legislative would consider the ho did not think there were the sum this yehr in the anusal Estimates to house dose of surfers it

bones on active service of the head of the Council in accordance with instructions sent

The standing orders lying on compended, house drains will fall on the landlords, and the sewage a sliding or gliding action like out without discretion. The Ordinance was Household, and pensions or gratuities are bore some years ago to one of my predacions,modation, he thaight the Government could

the Bill was read a third time and passei. „ through them on the tenants. This is right that of a skater over ice, and while the flow intended to walia & clean sweep of all-wood to be that our new tenant of the offle of fans

dox intended to wakaelean sweep of all-wood. oneegh petico for the work, and as for um prevent it bring overlooked,

The Council then prode to consider the Hi EXCELLENCY said he would make en- and proper, provided the alteratione bo is thus promoted the gradients at which the on or pther enclosures in verandahe, and so to be gavau to members who may be wounded tice should not haves sat in the Counell. Thus rent a house if necesY

thon given of Chief Juz modation, he thought the Government could

fore while very sincerely congratulating the

On the item of 350.000 g bei ig the sain pro- necessary for the health of the oooopante pe drain will be laid will be each clearly defined was the intention of the Legis nhouses. We do not oppose the at The restricted is proposes blinds wand have been log shall not movements, nothing has been notised Legislative Connell considered at present ang na drivera, two anaintat

such clearly defined was the intention of the Lexis and to the wives and families of those who Thesent

he being may be killed, such pensions and gratuities Colony of the houses. We do not oppose thes to secure at all times a self olenna latura that " bamboo blinds capable of not to exceed the sum of $1,000 per unnum. tionship of our so eminently Stted for the office

12 of 191,000 Colony on the appointment to the Chief Jus gairy on the subject and give it his consideration: votimates for extraordinary public work

Tha vote was passed, The COLONIAL SECERTARY moved an ad-bably required during 1-80 fore-parate drainage scheme; on the contrarry we think the state ing velocity. The restricted is proposed rolled up" were specialy exempted; otherwise This provision gives a ripus air to the as Mr Russell, I must say that my pleasure if dition to the Fire Brigade vots of 2360. He Said J. BALL-IRVING --Your Exostenay,

.

contemthe of the public bealth in Bougkong in such as for these vitreous stoneware drain pipes blinds would have been tilegal. The brát section I would justify the expenditure of every rent appears if sballos, porary remarks, nothing has been noticed to ing of the very serious loss it the caleny could afford in the carrying out of a to us to be one of the main of the Ordinance provides that it shall not movement, and, as car Singapore contem- the appointment is very much tempord by a fool-dition to the Fire Brigade vots of 360. He air system,

fostures of the sobome. Comparatively be lawful to erect any partition in, or enclose, potary servarky, nothing has been noticed to ing of the very serious loss it has occasioned to our thet soms time ago the selaria of 5 great num

part en tuis question. We are asked to vote a effective scheme for its improvement; small diameters have boon purposely chosen or partially enclose, or puch may here Service at home than that it should be taken what course I shall recommend to the Secretary

boon purposely chosen or partially enclose, any portion of any have a more healthy effect on the Volunteer Legislative Connell. Under the circumstanas bar of the members of the Fire Brigade were I would suggest that it wight be desirable if a

oger or partially only partition in, or enclose, porary romarks, nothing bingsporo conten- the appointments say that my pleasure its

His ExceLLURGY said that in justion to him very large en af Forey, and there are a great but we do say that the colony ought not to and apocially-calenlated with reference to the verandah now erected, or which may hero-

to and socially-calenlated with reference to the verandah now erected, or which may hero- Service at home than that it should be taken I have not dasided nor omsidered at present ineryased, but some members were emitted-four commessi were appointed to consider and re

of State: I only mention the matter in order be committed to the particular home now greatest volume to in

that it may be known why Mr. Russell's sont self he mast say that these men were net varited many opinions concerning the woheme, and I think by him. He fucreased the saf is of all who it would be more satisfactory if a commission geder consideration, or any alber scheme, ergo diet is to be passad že each saw. After be erected, on Crown land, nor to make as serius as an integral portion of the what course I shall recommend to the Secretary engine drivers, two assistant drivers, sto.

erage district toront

ia for the day facant.

were recuzunded by those and special could be appointed to enquits into the matter. unijl a suficiently strong case has been pinde intention bries of the town, the professed use of suy sach Terandah, or any part Army.

made being to keep the drains running thereof, as a bath-room, urinal, water-olonet

cock..

knowledge of the matter, and this bad only basn We bave at present only the report from Mr. Cooper and the letter of the Surveyor-Generel out in its favour to recommend it to the with an oven or uniforer flow cearly at full sleeping apartmen, store room, or cookmy

The COLONIAL SECRETARY laid on the table brought to his knowledge since. adoption, not merely of the scientific theorist, bere all the year round and irrespective of room, or to allow in or other water to be

The defeat of Mr. CLEVELAND in bis ein three fusncial minutes, which were referred to Hoa. P. BY Ruid iyExcellency had sano-high accompanies it. I think if a commission but of the thinking public, be dry or wat saacon. The important projected therefrom." The second section

bey of the dilution of the sewage provides that existing

His EXCELLENO bp iliffioalty I see in the question of the dilution of the sewage provides that existing partitions, etc., in didsture for the Presidency of the United the Finance Committee. He also laid on the tioned a material increase in the Fire Brigade, were appointed it would satisfy everybody We are to-day (9th Nov.) enabled to pabesema algo to have been carefully thought verandahs are to be removed, the third nee States will have been learned with regret by table a minute of proceedings of the meetings of but he thought more was required to as done to

97th October.....

templation to do away with the Volunteer Bei-Yon on I am taken rather by surprise by your lish the Report of Mr. Coorns, the Banitary out, the dry weather flow through the proton posses penalties, and the fourth the advocates of free trade, In 1984 Mr, the Finance Committee held on the 24th and put it on satisfactory basis. It was fu on mattor is that it stops, the extitaste going home

billings of the

THE REPORT ON THE SEPARATE DRAINAGE gade, and then it onld be more than ever néess-proposition

Hon. J. BELL-IRVIND-1 do not oppose the Shivayir, on the proposed separate system of posed pipes having been based upon the in-exempla the buildings of the Admiralty and CLEVELAND, la bis contest with Mr. BLAYNE,

sary to increase the Government Brigade. main drainego, and the covering letter of the creased amount of water that householders ac departments. The primary object of carried twenty states with 219 electorai

The COLONIAL SECRETARY lald on the table His EXCELLENOY-Yea. it will. I must say, vote. I merely throw.ont a suggestion.

His EXCELLANCY-Of course if the facts to Sarveyor-General to the Colonial Secretary will henceforto bare at their disposal the Ordinance was to prevent the spread of Tuten, Mr. BLAINE carrying eighteen with

that report-wers impagned in rich a way that Both are very able documents and make out, from the new water supply, but such fires, but in the interests of public health 182 electoral votes, the majority, thus heing the report in the separate system of main in justice to Mr. Wodañouse and Mr. Hotspot. we think, a good case for the proposed dry weather flow, it is stated, will be the conversion of verandahs into living roome, thiny-seven out of a total of 401. During drainage by Mr. Cooper and an accompanying who bars had to do with fires lately, whether the

foron is defective or not, the more defective it is the Gorerament could take notion of the I comedy for what are admitted evils. The ingresand to a limited extent during bathrooms, etc. is objectionable Seeing the period of his administration he has filled letter from the Surveyor-General.

Hi Exckrescr-With reference to this the more credit it reflas's on them that they have could conseive that it might be proper to consi to drainage by coet le considerable, batil it be sonceded that the summer setson by the unavoid that the verandahs are erected over Crown his high ofics with orodit and dignity and

loterey respect to the matter. Eat if these facts are bot the work is necessary the price must of able the enteoine of experience in the work in the Government's insisting that they and be national policy has been affected by mathezititive opinion to the contrary the opinions required, as

of able admission of some

In At to "Bay

een foisteypot Course be paid. We have been complain-being the ontentne of explonge in the work in the Government's insisting that they however, there was a Republica Majority, members after wading it will come to the con: groat doat has been done to increase the pier impagasa I do not see the object of it. I do Course be paid. We have been complain-being the onteine of explain water, it land there can be no substantial injustice has been personally popular. Is the Bannte, report on the main drainage system. I trast the been able to put au and to the fires, so soon. der whether comitium hamil not it wish I ink we have say person better able to give ing for feart of the offensive is

of the offensive emanations ing of the separate syster in English towns shall not be used in the ways peabibited by and the national policy has been affeeled sathozititive opinion to the contrary the opinions required, as it certainly will be if they would opinions, than those who drew up, se u peterso

the ways peabibited by and be national policy has been affected by olution bava done, that in the absence of any of the Brigade, but it is possible were may be da from the sewers and the filthy state of the that practically rain cannot be stogelber ax the Ordinance. But it is alleged that in some conflicting views. Thus in the Canadian of the gentlemen who have made those reports Brigade is done away with. Impat say

is alleged that in some conflicting views. Thus in the Canadian Volunteer not think we have say person better able to give

is really not a great foreshors. It was of the amelis principally cluded from were worked on that nyatom, of the cases in which prosecutions have been fisheries difficulty Mr. CLEVELAND evinced a are very strong presumptive evidence that the look upon that with great sorron, qui rat in this phoe who is competent to give a profes which prosecutions, have been fisheries diffleulty Mr. CLEVELAND evinced of the gentlemen who have made these reports Engade is done away with. Impat say I would opinions, than those who drew up the report. I sotilement on terima apart very much question whether there is any person that the residents in the Western district The main advantage claimed for the pro iustituted the so-called enclosures have been desira to effect's cotilement on terima drainage system is neemary and desirable for from the expense, white Brigadebuerandered sional opinion on this matter)

equitable to bat oda complained in their petition for the sp.ject is this exclusion of all fout matter frou of a very harmless description, such as equitable to hath parties, and a treaty was the colony. There are sply two offears that we matter, not only because the base of the of any one, if there be such a parsons against. the very high opinion given in its favour. I prinimoat of the Fever Commission, and the present nullibs and storm if it fund been carried

Hon. P. Ryuig-The local offices complaio should be most glad if I saw any way by which pars farour And though of course we may vote the to newer gas no doubt a great deal of illness of the town, which out the sun and raia. It is sunoying, effect, would bare laid the controversy to Lower gas no doubt a great dest of illness of the town, which rede water drains Venetiansy in the upper part to keep negotiated which parties, and streats was the colony. There seeply two offers that wo mutter, sot only because the Brigade bus condered sional opinion on this matter-I have not arasd the are declared to be far the in if it tud been carried into knew of competent to express an opinion on this really excellent service but because of the of any one, if there be such a porsen-us against. top to be for the out the sun and rain. It is suboring, effect, would bare laid the controversy to chama. They axproasa strong opinion in its simple toy have unt in that and

ao it but other parts of the city may be large to set innocuously as obannel for the so doubt, to the persons affected to have rest. The Senate, however, for party money here: It does not necessarily follow the that there is now Kreat competition

Hon, J. BELL-Invisa said he simply suggest attributed. The separate system of drainage couregaton of sewage. The very large di- to remove theas aide to their confort, poses, disapproved the treaty, and a good drafango rystem now recommended will be carri- on the part of the home and foreign flowe

sel on I am sure in snob an Important matter contribute nothing to the expense of the Velus over, I do not, I am taken somewhat by surprise. tered as a remedy, at a cost of $848,000 mensions of our storm-water draius upnost but the law is over on the point, making deal of infaustory talk against England el or I am sure in sciob An important matter contribute nothing to the spouse

8848,000 menaipns of our storm-water drains anat but the the side to their comfort, pores, diapproved the treaty, and a good money here it does not necessarily follow the that there is now great competition for business I could, throw more light on the matter if it is oleer op the point, making deal of Inflauwstory talk against England drainage Fraten now recommended will be carri- on the part of the home and foreign offles, who would give satisfaction. For the moment, I w remarked yesterday, ible is only possibly be reduced, for they have been de no exceptions whatever beyond Naval and was indulged in. In their present onprix the subject whole, with wh the fact ter Fire Brigade, gan they think they are

Hi EXCELLENOY-I am most glad yon bun & portion of the total cost of the improved signed, as before lated, to afford the Miliary buildings. It would be impossible language of the same tenor has been had and

afford, the Miliary buildings. It would be impossible language of the same tener has been used and all the opinions expressed here, will be hardly called apoa now, in glow of the formed that a commission might, be patiefactory.

impossible wo the Brigade.

any fooling of drainage recctumended, the remainder wests of escape to the Revere Roods to draw a distinction between what are dis by she Republican language which

of escape to the severe Hoods to draw a distinction between what are dun by the Republicans, language which has referred to the highest engineering autho- competition they have to meet, to continue the He did not propose to press the matter, falling on the landlords in the shape of te which deluge our strepte daring the gerous enclosures sad what are not, sad to been endorsed by General Hassion, rities depend on their vordict. I have His. HICELGENCY-I think a serious question brought this forward if there construction of the house drains. The font rities in England, and fie renait will very expense of keeping up the Brigade.

Hon. rainy season and which would destroy allow the offers responsible for the carrying the successful excdidate and now Pre much

shall get the opinions of the highest authorities Jetion of the house drainpe of reskies de cape to the serbre Hoods Millary buildinger beyond Naval and was industry ink against England drafango yatados aot necessarily follow the J. M. PRICE, bis letter beltsideal. Secretary, gaster to the Colonial the town itself unless some such broad out of the law to make exceptions on 156 sident. It remains to be seen how far soon opinions unfavourable to this scheme in the to consider, if they do put an end to the Brigade, doubt, abost it, but in the face of the art Bon P. RTETE-That hus besu naooted, your on each gatters in England I should think wo Secretary, anya" It is clear that in or

spite and capacious chanuels of escape were and responsibility would open the door to effect will be given to the views ex. publis prois coming from persons who claim to will be whether there should not be an equal opinione already expressed and the fact-slint

can hardly go wrong, except as all human beings of the best workmastebip and of capacious.obanuele intense for that may taflaenor public opinion

every pre-provided. But road, and capacious channels grato abusen The Ordinance provides pressed how that the party has got into be able to express an opinion upon I don't tax on all insurance companies in the voluny

Hia EXCELLENCY-There was a Bill intra- are able to do. If we go wrong we shall do so antis the newest and best built main-drain of escape, indispensable for stormpur that before prosegation is, mulitated power. When the beat of the struggle bas here of coure that depends on the weight of Excellency," will become an offensive out pourt, are the very worst possible abap- potice aball begleeu requiring the re, absided calmer councile will probably pre the supposed author's authority; but all I eac

opened. Bully in thes the Government cannot be juusused dused which appeared to impose a protective with the very best opinions that can possibly bu cause plong (ra woule length if the liquid hole for the copterange of foul master, moral of the encloure, and allowing * vall and negotiations will be

apy

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service of

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Hon. WONG SHING, Flon J. BELL-ERVING: Hon. B. LAXTON.

THE NEW CHIEF JUSTICE.

His EXCELLENTY-I may mention before

FINANCE.

SYSTEM.

his sciary.

it

On the rote for the Polien tha Hen. P.EYRIE les ou exolange on the part of boars. I need. Baid he thought an increase in the Force, in ed. hardly say it has received my consideration. I dition to what had han recommended by His hare not quite derided yet wist te recommend Excellency, was require. He did not think we to the Souretary of State, but I think I have almost decided, however, that it is impossible to had sufficient police

F EXCELLENCY said he was col quite cor-give such relief without giving it to all the officers tain, but he thought he had approved all the iu in the Colony.he diffulty in discriminating erase asked for by the aptain Sarerintendent. hetween offours appointed in England and in The CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE abber places is such that I think that any relief said that all he had asked for had been granted, given will have to be given all round. I am not and be did not think he bad scommodativa for quite satisfied upon that point, but I are almost

aure it cannot be avoided any more men at present.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY Pr. posed an ad- ffin EXCELLENCY said that the Hon. P. Kyria