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MAIL SUPPLEMENT TO THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.

PROTECTION IN FRENCH INDO.

CHINA,

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ever, is the policy indicated by M. BrouAUD,

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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECMER 128, 1888.

of

TRATES..

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Bill

NATUKLISATION ORDINANCE.

FILL

inute

THE STATUTE. LAW PRESERVATION BILL,

The OLONIALT HASURE onded.

THE MERCHANT EHIPPING ORDINANCE

AMENDMENT BILL

The Connel aljourned till Wednesday, the

THE SANITARY BOARD.

noon, the 6th inst. There were present: Dr. The Sanitary Board met on Theralsy after. Are President Hon. W. M. Deane, Vico- President; Mr. J. H. Stewart-Lockhart, Regis. trar-Generd; Ho Wong Shing. Dr. Ho Kai,

The SECRETARY read a totfor from the Colo-

in Korea. Our contemporary, in a brief ar-future conduct. Sincethe Memorialist entered brothel alavery which is so difcult to check a general disarmament by the wittee and made no amendments, and it was not There are all, I think, of the provisions of the ticle, refers to Mr. Daar's statement as on the duties of his present, office, bo has even with all the precautions that have been burden of cost on the nations heasmes un conterapiated that the Council would. The motion Ordinans. I may way that I think the pro plicit, but this discripion ems to na hry been day after day of the river banks on devised would grow to a fearful extent, with bearable. It is conceded, we believe, that was approval, and the three Bills were passed viinus are such as coumout themselves in the The address delivered by M. RICHAUD at far from deserved. Either Mr. Dessy spake gaged in making enquiries from the old peo its attendant eril of the kidnapping of roang colonial federation would be impossible with throu the opening of the

positions His Majesty's the opening of the Session of the Colonial with considerable reserve or he is not sople in the country as to the condition of girls. But, conceding the necessity for the out freedom of intercolonial trade, but the

through Committee.

Polis Magistrates, and indeed the Ordinance Council at Saigon the other day supplies an fully in the confidenca

itself was prepared mainly by Mr. Polech, yas instructive resume of the position of affairs his position ns His Majesty's adviser might ments by compating them with historical re- the opponents of the Contagious Disers would be willing to grant this if a general Tak-Fin, otherwise bing U.

the King as from things in the past, and has tested their state-rotsution of these portions of the existing law, advocates of protection profess that they

of the Polico Vegistratios. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the sound rending of a B for the naturalisation of Trü

HEXORLLENOr may say that with magami in the French poenvasione in Indo-China. For be expected. What do you think of the cords. He has thus become convinced that Aats are brought face to face with rather au customs union on the basis of protection

What do you think of the cores

to two Magistrates having to sit together in outsiders the most interesting point in the Russian intrigues in the Capital, will they the trouble with the Yellow River in Honan, awkward dilemma. What they have protested againat non-Australian goods were establish-

The COLONIAL TERASUGER seconded.

some cases, the praction has been found very in- address is the reference to the disastrous ex-amount to much?" seked the reporter for from being incapable of remedy, is really againat isaste recognition of vice." By od; and local protection, it is contended, THE CORONER'S ABOLITION SUPPLEMENTAL it is found that two agistrates are required,

Bill read a scond tixas and cornmitted.

convenient. The magistrule king the cass does periaient in protection which has been made. do wet, belisve very much in them," replied due to the want of a proper method of the registration of brothels state recognition will lead to the establishment of such s

not know how it may out, and after some time It is not often that the example of the ill-Mr. DENNY. I do not for a moment in treatment. The present system of raising of vice is continned. The object of the Acts cusiones univo. Commenting on this, a The ATTORNEY GENERAL--I beg to move the the whole of the evidence kon ever again.

NY. "I do not for a moment in treatment a and local protection, it is contended,

wad the result is the coal has to be buguude noce fier as they have toen in Cochin-China: sponsibility of establishing a protectorate fascines is not a far-sighted pelioy, and what the Eastern colonies they have a double ub of no warrant in history or reason for such as placutal Bill. As I explained to the Council there is

of protection nra so clearly exempli-agine that Russia would undertake the re-embankments and protecting them within England was the prevention of disease; in Melbourne paper says We can couceire Beand reading of the Coroner's Abolition Supal the whole of the evidoes sakon over again. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I believe, sir, also The industry protected was not loes, but, over Kores, and incur the onuity of China, is really wanted is the construction of break ject, the prereption of disease and the pro- unsupported allegation. The United States thu Industrially speaking, foreign, o, French. Russia

China, is rollo If the recognition is justifiable to, French. Russia is 11 for conciliating China for the waters to divert the current and save the tection of the women engaged in brothels began with a customs nion, ad over without a jury, the depositions and the magie chase it is found that the Poliou bese not tha there is no provision in the case of the two break-ject, of the first reading, the ubjout is to provides

bjout is to provide mugistrates differing with rogant to the the so France, having acquired the colony, followed purpose of developing overland trade. Be-embankments from being worn away, by If the recognition is justifiable in pursuit of inhabitant was brought up to the notion of state's sertificate there shall be sent to the ry

rothals began with a epatous anion, had over that in cases of exquiries held by a magistrate bugistrates differiug

His EXCELLENov-With 0th the example set by England in her Eastern sides, the difficulty of goversing a people like keeping the volume of the water in the main the latter object, is it less fustifiable on the free intern i trade, and yet the Southern Astoray-General. anlanies, and constituted Saigon a free port. Kocon, with little or no sympathy with ebangol of the Eivor We's opinion that grounds of public health? The Arts have been States were almost as much galled by tho

porteet

nemary authority; they may or they may not Under this régime of freedom commerce Western methods, would be enormous, and the disaster is not incapable of remedy may opposed on the ground that the examination northern theories of protection as by the

The COTANIAL TREASUREE corded,

bring up the articles hawked, and this clans is rapidly advanced, and the salory became an every urder would have to be enforced at afford temporary comfort at Peking, but na to which they subjected women was morally New England crusades againat slavery. In

Bill read a second time.

to make sure that they do so. Another foalty important market for European goods. The the point of the bayonet perhaps. Such a the breakwater sector in the past that they did not bring about a diminution the watchword of union experienced the that particulars shall be given as to height, colder mosing the second reading, as one of the Ma- The Conseil then went into committes on the other hawior his ware, and he goes en breaking is that the hawker who is brought ap gives s03e market, having beon thus established, the more would at once turn the eyes.nf the and has proved ineffectual

bayonet perhaps. Such the branporary comfort at Peking, but ny to which they found at the examination northern theories of prote

erstom ban been tried in defonsible, and it has also been argued other words, a catatry which began with

the low while the other on ja in prison. Freneb manufacturare desised to secare & Kareans with regret and longing towards the prospect of its success on this be of disenso, statistics (very misleading ones) greatest difficulty in inducing the cotton of Imir, clothing and other means of identity,

On clause 3 of the Schedule, which requires

The COLONIAL TREASURER-1 think. sir, in monopoly of it for themselves, and the gene-Chins, from which the conduct of YUAN just casion is not 50 bright as could be wished, being adduced in support of the latter con producing districts to submit to the protte-

that particulars shall be given as to height, colour ral tariff of France was imposed. The result now is calculated to turn stom away Possibly the breakwater system may be tention. The basis of the opposition was tionist policy of the manufacturing sowas this clause should be omitted as being too farti existing state of affairs. A special improve. The COLONIAL TREASURER suggested that this Bill will make a great improvement in tho gistrates, I should like to say that the clusos of was what might have been expected. Trade I know that a few years ago desperate theoretically the best, and its former however, the objection to the state recogni- What would have been the result if the calor. There were no means of ascertaining the mant is in giving the power to one Magistrate

that a few years ago desperate theoretion due to reglect of the necessary traite Settlements we find the state recogni protection was overcome in Germany, bu Ordinance dealing with of State. Of cours sastion is passed it will be the rapidly declined, and i ory was soon raised attempt was made to bring about such a failure be due to reglect of the necessary tion of vice. In the Bill introduced in the states had started with border duties and a height ke

failure be ha alko in for a reversal of the ill-advised policy. The consummation, but it did not succeed, repairs. Indeed, We mentions that in 1867 Straits Settlements we find the state recognis bitter war of tariffer is true that local

bamber of Toan

is Ordinance dealing with the same subject, by the his often beat a iniscarriage of justice. If this which has formerly been exercised by two. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said the clause we There has been the roy greatest difficulty Commerce has asked for tappily both for Kores and Russia. To an offcor removed one of the few remaining tion a still continued, and must be also in protection was overcome in Germany, bu: copied verbatim from the Straits Settlersents in carrying at the provision, and the result the total abrogation of the tariff: the such a polisy I shall always offer my most stone breakwaters and in the following year this Colony if adequate protection is to be the result was due largely to tre sheer force direction of the Secretary of State. Of cours

fuppily the total abrogation of the tariff for appily both for Korea and Russia. Trepairs. Indeed, Wo mentions that in 1867 Straits Tice. Is the Bill introduced in the states had stat

ir con up his artig mit the provisi Hope held out by M. Bronado is constrenacus objection, nor do I think that the the brench at Haing-tae ecouvred. Conced- accordad, not only to the unfortunate crea of Prussin, and still more largely to the the exact night, &c., was set required. There fined to its modification; the general King would ever

that the stone breaked one of the that in 1962 tian of rice.bjection to topposition on producing inity in jo experienced Bill tarif may be repealed, but differential du inte such a mistake this is very vague system recommended by the Commissione zecent girls who otherwise, either by wiles the divisions of the Germans had becaus

so foolish as to be leding, for the anke of argument, that the tures who follows life of almue, set to in-pressure of foreign nations. It was not until or thereboats would do.

most important ont

quired. There in the Bill. With regard to the 3rd Section, ties will still be imposed on goede which can Mr. DENNY's spectations are no doubt en is the best that could be adopted in the er coercion, might be led into the same life, scandal that the local states parted with rapported the amendment of the Colonial tree this should also apply to property found, and I

ny's speculation definite informa. eircumcis of no less impugh they THE

a The CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE Où persons who are fined. I must say I think that which gives the power to torfait money found be produced in France, Asiatic goods and titled to some respect, but definite informa. eircumstances, the substantial construction of articles not produced in Frame being ad. tion would be more valuable. Mr. DENNT the work is of no less importance than realable.

their privileges, and oved then they gave suror. Many of the coats were deaths from would leave the matter Far tus comsideration of mited frer. The unfairness of this policy says he does not heliers very much in Kas- correct theory. The Chinese, though they THE POWERS OF POLICY MAGIS- we begin with hostile tariffs, it is just as found wore in such a stats that these minute clauses soom

them up under constraint. If, therefore, drowning in the harbour, and the bodies wher

the Attorney-General Certainly all the other to the colony is at once apparant. If pro sia intrigues; but either there are intrigues have had anrivalled experience in rivor

clauses seem to as to meet ficulties which there are intrigues the up tection can be justified at all it ought to be going on or there are not, and in the former works, have not profited by it to gain a tection can be justified apparent. If pro- sale he does not beliers ver Mr. DENNY the rucs, the substantial construin the cr coercion, wight berwise, either by wiles the of foreign natione. It ly to the direction of the Secretary subject, by the in carrying nut

probable that Australia will fall into the sagniries would be very objectionable.

are constantly occurring. adopted in reference to local industries! case what is their object and how far have thorough knowledge of the subfent; the

Hon. B. LAYTON anggested the substitution of condition of South America as ibat it will the word "or" for "es" 930 means of meeting

Bill read a second time. Most of the articles iurported by Cochin- they progressed? On there points the wholeengineering talent of the Empire would of Police Magistrates, introduced at the last. We can only anticipate that the separa-lour of hair, clothing or other means of identity"

Cochin- what is their object and in the former had anrivalled, though they THE PO

The effect of the Bill to amend the powers anulate the great union of the north, the cass The clause would then read "height, 00- 19th inst. China from China and other Asiatic coun- gentleman who, as Director of Foreign be found incapable of conceiving or carry-meeting of the Legislative Conneil, was not tion of the colonia will increase. In tries are produead to a greater or lean ex-fairs, ought to be most competent to give ing to a successful issue works such explained so fully as it might have been. the first place, the exclusive tariffs will pretical suggestion. Where particulars as to

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL thought this tant within the colony, and by protection cor- information, remains silent, it may be from as the on the river Tess, a section of which Under the law as it at present atan is a promete reparate local interests, and height fo tain industries, cor-i, tain industries might as doubt be promoted, prodantial considerations, or it may be that was declared completed the other day by the gistrate sitting alone has power to impoen a will provate bitterness and retaliation." The clause was amended as suggested by Eion. and height, &o., were possible they would be given but of course under the usual penalty of although holding the title of his office Mr. Right Hon, W. EL SMITH.

retaliation."The

and where not, some other metas of identity damage to bo prosperity of the country as a DENET is kept in the dark as to what ie It appears that the Yellow River breach for two or thros specified offences the term spring up under local tariffs which no Chemistes

sentence of three specified on The Magie gars. Sit was, in an eloq possibilities ply to prevent of Ordinances sentence of six months' imprisonment, and It is further urged 1hst vested interests will B. Layton, and the Bill was passed through Com

that clus

will. 2009, of or whole. To tax the people for the benefit of really transpiring. The latter is perhaps not is now thirty chang in width (say 350 feet), is extended to twelve months. Two Magie vernment, however anxious, will be able to the manufacturer in France, to virtually extort very improbable. The furious quarrel Mr. having been reduced from 660 ebang, and trates sitting together have power to impossignor Sir HENET PABEES, the Premier of The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I have to more Mr. N. J. Ede, and Mr. W. E. row. Seerotary tributs from them for the benefit of a tributs from them for the benefit of a class DENNY has been waging with YUAN, the NI WON-WH, member of the former Com-aontences of two years' imprisonment: By New South Wales, in an eloquent address the second reading of this Bil--are already. The minutes of the last meeting wer rood

Chinese representative, hag latterly been ab mission, in a report to the Throne on the the Bill intraducad on Wednesday it is pro. be delivered recently on Some possibilities explained its object to the Chunnil which is and confirmed. ing up of the soleus, is a very different and sorbing his attention, and tas Russian re-conditiue of the works, takes credit to him, posod to give to one Magistrate sitting alone of Australia's future," said that it was in-ply to prevent the withdrawal from the wholly indefensible proceeding. This, how presentative, while doing his best to foment self and bis colleagues for what has been the power that can now be exercised culy by possible for people to unite as one great with a conforted upon them by Ordinance 7 of Legistativs Conent; had soled $250) as sense- the quarrel, tesy vary well have noted the accomplished. According to the Chinese two sitting together. One Magistrate, thers body if laws were made by ouch other which 1884. It is considerad s right that these Urtion to the avenging gontractor for extra-work existing collection of Ordinances the authority nisl Secreta infonning the Board that the a portion of whose speech we reproduce in part of the dog who came-in sad atole the Times "Abstract of Peking Gazettes" the re-lors, will have the power to sentence at us would tax the stock another colum

bave the power to sentence an as- would tax the stock or the cereals tent from bone while the other two dogs were fighting port is really a Tindication of the notion cused person to two yeara' imprisonment, another colony across their borders, and he collection of laws of this Colony until the new Concurrently with the decline in its about it.

dinances should be known as the authoritative required in the district trude caused by tradurrently

taken by LI HUNG-SAO, La Ho-NaN, and White fully recognising the desirability of alluded to the proposals of soms of the en-consolidation Ordinansen here been prepared.

The SECRETARY presented a letter from the the imposition of While we were at first inclined to credit himself in suspeading operation until after expediting the administration of justice by ionies to tax food and animals used for

Colonial Secretary with su vaclosure on "Calf crushing customs dues, Saigon has been the statement pontained in the Tim tele-the Autuma freshers. As the only remain-all reasonable means, we think it may fairly human consumption ne nothing less than re- Bill read & second time and passed through bean siraminted among members.

Lymph cultienation in Java," which had, he said, alled upon to contribute annual sum grain that Koren bad nocopted a Rustino pro-ing member of the River Coswission as he questioned whether it is expedient toca of barbarians. To other coluran we Committee. of eleven million francs to the expenses tectorate, it may now be taken for granted, originally constituted, he reminds the Turane confer such large powers on a single Magis reprint a report of the address, which will

In

The SECRETARY then rid the report of the of governing Tanquiu. As the two countries we think, thot at all cronte the formal deel that inder its regime the break was reduced trate, more especially when

Inspector of Live Stock on the applications of hare now beau united andor ons Govern- ration of the protectorate will not take place from 550 chang to about 30 chang in width, bered that there is no guarat tee of qualis naguifisent country as Austraas in the first reading of this Bill. As the Couaci it Board. A winnte by Mr. Edo. stated that he

mited under one Govern. ration of the protected, work the Hongkong Bench. It is provided by Act

reines be found well worth perusal. With such

MAD Kam Tia to keep cattle on his premises, usent this is perhaps not unreasonable. Ton- immediately. It would, however, be raab to and that the postponement of the work was eation required for an appointment to the Bacal lezialation cannot prevent though it

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I have to move and the minutes. thereon by the members of the quin was not acquired outirely for its own dismiss the statement, as altogether without necessitated by the approach of the Hongkong Benali. It is provided by Act may and must retard progress. salie,

lie, but as an accessory to Cochin-Uhina, foundation in fast. Nothing in the political freshets. A similar postponement for two of Parliament that the London Stipee

aware, short smearing ordinanses to the Marthought all cattle should be housed in the public chant Shipping Ordinance Consolidation Ordin depot. With regard to the premises of the ap- and the latter might, if it had been in a pasi-world can be more certain than that Russia months took place in former youre in repair-diaries must be barristern, but, ie Boeg- tion, have been called Beas

suos of 1979 have been passed from time to time plisut he thought they were insanitary and led upon to contribute the is werking for a preponderating idence in ing the great breach at Chong-mou. On keng the Bench at the Felice Cours

the Beasts

I think clmost counally, to make provision for should be put in proper order. Dr. Cantlie whole of the cost, just as the cost of the a-Korea, vither under the name of a protectorate that occasion nearly half of the total work any bo accapied by any one the Go-

LAW REVISION.

any details in the administration of the shipping stated that the point had often been before quisition of Baruafi was thrown on the

on the or in some other form, and it is extremely was swept away during the interval, while vernor chooses to appoint, irrespective of his

law which have been found every during the

foul nevessary during the the Board, and the auswer had always been Indian badge. Cochin-China, however, was probable that the way has been

The object of the Law Bevision Commission year. No sach Ordinances have bean pasted that the pablic depot was insufkient. The Re- not a budget. Cochin-Chin on the, vither under the rating influence in its took place in forement for two of kong Benet. It pointment to the Bacal at country not in the happy position of being able to understanding it not by a bun paved by an in the present instanes the repairs have not training or qualifications. Yet, we think is to gather into one Act the provisions re- daring the past two or three years, and daring gist-ar-General was of opinion that all cattle

happy position of being able to probable that the way has been paved by anas fernor copied by any one the Go- afford the whole cost, the aubaldy of evan Dee says that what is aimed, at is Korean the scour through the opening has at times London Stipendiaries are pet ao extensive as now be found sustiered through a umber objet of the Bill is to procide for these. The by-laws under the Ordinon, Mr. Francis able to understanding if not by ad actual treaty, Mr. suffered in any way by the delay, though we are correct in enying, the puwore of the lating to any particular subf at the may that time one or two small matters requiring scold be kept in the public dopot. Tha the eleven million francs having thrown her autonomy. The Shaughs correspondent of beca tremendous." That the credit. Ni tabao it is proposed to confer on our local of Ordinances, so that the law may be ac frafis ari Maandment of Section 16cf Ordinan en stato

torero

amendment have been brought to notice and the Yigs-President shit that what was wasted were fir auoce into disorder. M. ROAD nyse a "Our financial situation, wilboat this subs Standard, tolegraphing are weeks ago, takes to himself sad his colleagues for the Magistrates. It is further proposed by the scesible in a compact form. Very consider of 1879. Under the existing Ordinance all ship depot except nudes the provisions of the Ordin

afratisari that cattle could not be kept in the public. Our financial situation, without this sub-sai-that a declaration of the independence substantial nature of the work already a Bill to take away from the scensed in cer- eble progroas has been made in the work, ping and discharges of sailors is required terraceni su bat other that vention, would be very satisfactory, and, upt- of the country might shortly be expected cumplisapat a cost, is may be remarked, tain cases punishable by two years hard and the Colony is much indebted to the gene be made before the Harbour Master. Some site 3 of the schedules of that Ordinance said that thes witharending some passing difficulties, of the country might shortly pendence substantial nature of the work us for the Magistrates. It iu fartbor with ending some passing difficulties, we it

e passing difficulties, so and that the Rassiva and Aurerican re-several times in exceea of its real value is abour the right to apply for a trist by jars. lemon who have performed it. could face the future with confidence. But presentatives were supporting the King in due, is most sincerely to be hoped. But the This is perhaps of nat must practical impost-seen, howover, that the value

for a tris! by jars.1lemon who have performed it. It would or three yours ago difioulties were pointel vet depots at Kennedy Town und Yannati were if, on the contrary, the present situation his attitude. Korean independence baring materjalist can hardly be ignorant of the ance, because a Chionman brought before by to an insedit be incintele case of foreign nationalities, that wars repre- right to do. Lizduses should be issued by thes King in due, is most sincerely to be boped. But the This is perhaps of not must practical import- seem, however, that the value of what is done by Consul Mosby, I think, in couaestion with only to be kept for diseased eattle. If Mr. should be perpetuated the gravext complica been declared, Russia's course would be fact that the operation of closing the breach the Court would probably not be able to say come what diminished if the principle linesonted by Consul in this part, engagements and no right to do. Liceuses should be issued by this

the Law Rovision dominiki oo may be

bthis provision, and it was determined that in the Ladds but been compelling other cattie to he simplified, but repre-driven in there he had been doing what he had tions are to be apprehended, and although much simplified; but if it anised for purpose will become increasingly dealt an the two whether it was to bía advantage to be tried led in connection with the Chinese Emigration discharge of silors skould be allowed, to tako Sanitary Flourd to privato depots requiring thom I do not wish to be tough be the conseint ere the Standard, commenting earlier ever, the schone of taggin

too pessimistic, the ot

gay come what diminished it may be this provisioby, I think, in corpoutal vas depots at Kennedy at Ordinance said that t An relating to coignition, and is par-she would show her hand without wailiug for ends of the embankment appranch each other, by a jury or not, but we fail to see the ob Consolidation-Ordinanes is followed. That place before the tonal, and this Ordinance to conform to the requirements of Section 3 of tisl ruin of the country might be the constist erent. Act evidently well informed and that it is in effecting the fual janoture ject of expressly depriving hint of the right Ordinance gathers together all existing pro. ankus provision for this arrangement. Thers Sub-section 14. Gull-the Sanitary, Bonnt pra-

of the embankment apprasch each other bar it was to his advantage to be tried led in connection with the Chainciple line-onted by ignationalities, that wars repre-driven in there he had been doing quence. The richen gricultural countries, writer

They might be the cone would show her hand with her purpose will become operation of closing the breach the became a Chinaman brought post-seem, however, that the value if the incomes derived from their products in the Standard, commenting on the that failure is mest to be feared. If, how of trial by jury. The point to which we visions of law relating to emignition, and is am some details with regard to fees, which speak Pared the Leocars by-laws the applicants were if the incomes derived from their products telegram above referred to and on an earlier ever, the sehome of turning the stream into wish mere particularly, ars not spent in those countrisa, ara inevil-telegram reporting the conclusion of s ageres its old channel by the digging of a canal is the power of imposing two years hard unity of ash is intended to fotredose lug Section 21 of the Ordinance. The object cant should be cautioned that when the new re ferred to and on an earlier ever, the scheme of turning the stresin into wish more particularly to direct attention so fur an excellent neure, but the oppor- for themselves and are provided for in Schedales enriainly entitled to relisumeragranted to them. particularly to direct which we visions of fathers together at wed. That discharge of salon this part, enga era repre-driven in the compelling of tle. If Mr. hose a hardtunity of including in it certain additions ably condoned to misery, as witness the compact with Russia, asys Having

including in it certain additions. and E. Then there is a provision for amond. He thought the licence should be granted on yo case of Ireland, which, uct withing the mind the axiom that it is always the un-will be a comparatively simple matter, but, gistrate sitting alone, a gentleman who, for shortly, has been unavailed of, or grounds was passed in which the Harbour Master was get

prove successful, the closing of the breach labour it is now propused to confer on a Mio- and amendments it ziewat from month to month and that the appli fertility of its soil, supports only a miserable expected that happens, more especially in so far as we can gather from a second re- any guarantee there is to the contrary, unay which, however applicable they may be smpowered to administer small states of pas-

it

gentlemen- and smond in it certain as oppor. for themselves

un in the year or two ago an Ordinance on should be cautioned that when the new re- galations were prepared be might be, doprived population, because the Inndlords spend in politics, it would, perhaps, be unwise to disport by Wo T-sans dovated specially to be a simple passest cadet entirely ignomas to sons. It has been pointed out in kong. These estates were very small, consisting cond undurstand before Ordinance 24 of 1987 London or on the Continent the rents of their miss the report of the conclusion of georet this branch of the subject; there appears to of law aud of the rules of evidence. Waagland that if Consolidation Acts, were to thiefly of baggage, and were administered in a

in do law revision in England, do not apply to sangers who had died on the voyage to Hong- The VICE-FEESIDENT said that so far as he estutes. This would be our condition in the treaty between

a We this colony. 24 future. The sobvention of eleven millions catard invented by one of the adventurera ant question of levels.

millions to meet Russia and Kures as a mere te a good deal of baziness on the all imports think there can be no question that the Eagland that if Consolidation Acts, were to thielly of baggage, and were administered in a was passed the Registrar General had the power demanded of us repreacute a third of car now exploiting the latter country, but it

carry

power is excessive. If it were a promoter gross of the work would be very slow. But short clause simply makes legal provision power is excessive. If it were a provision of be made the subjects of contention the pro. sumulary manner by the Harbour Master in to grant gach loences, horoas now the power.

sash budget, and, one may say, eats up all our 947 mass to confessed that the probabilities are

Is that the Magistrate should be a barrister gross of the work would be very slow.. But stead of going through the unul routine. This was conferred on the Board, bet as yet the Board would be less objection, though two parties, these parties again are subdivided to the Harbour Master on the serial that the licenos should be granted to the appli of a certain number of years' standing there in England the legislature is divided into short clause simply makes legal provision for bad framed no by-laws on the latter.

sending the report of the death of a passenger After some further discussing it was agreed years' imprisonment is a very big sentenos amongst themselves, there are a uin of the ship in port. This is generally cant subject to his conforming to, the require. of the establishment of the Government and independence would probably be found

for any man to pass ou his own individual ber of faddists, ready to plunge into any done now, I believe, but it is thought ival musts of the Bourd, at the same time warning nce of subject whatsoever. Here, how alishaent Art laws for the opening up of quens of coinmunics to be only a stepping stous to Russian A Bill has just boon introduced into the jury to detersite the guilt or innocence of cumstances are entirely different. Wo bare fast amendment was suggested in betance whe

responsibility and without the assistance of subject whatsoever. Here, however, the diese wall to have legal notion for it. The him in accordance with Mr. Francis's sugges tion and the execution of public worke, the in

to determine the guilt or innocence of all and workable legislature, in which the Harbour during the Franco-Chinoso warlaws tule under sub-section 24 of Section

consequence tion that as soon as the Board had framed by- being guaranteed aave Interess and sinking fand being guarantoud DENNY against entertaining this idea are mente providing for the protection of women that one of the objections to the present party distinctions as they are known in the Is was found that the power to moko rules and laws invite under sub-section 24 of Section 13 of

and belos runten oud pesation. The reason advanced by Mr. Legislativo Council of the Straits Settle the accused. The Attorney-General anys a small and workable legislature, in which by the enforcing of the Foreign Inlistment Act laws he was liable to be deprived of bis license.

The Board then proceeded to constler-the by- by Cochin-China,

Cochin China. The absual expenes of aloess too feeble for notice, except the and children. From the statement of ob-system is that there is no provision for the British Parliament do not exist, and regulations by Ordinan 8 of 1872 were not the Public Health Ordinance infectious diseases.) the loan until its termination would be five or in one, that of incurring the enmity of jeets and reasons attached to the Bill no case of two Magistrates differing. If the hose members are not given xix villion frauca, and it is anticipated that Chia. Aoneration would involve the risk, learn that it has been prepared under the two Magistrates causos agres as to the guilt to discussion.

hose members are not given to seedte large enough to west sure of the cases Lees discussion. pa

On Section 4 which donio with the person Tonquin, requiring is the meantime no farther almost the certainty of war, but the struggle instructions of the Secretary of State, and or ianucence of the accused it would be bet. is the intention to send the law cu proposed.

a

Where, therefore, it which arose and therefore this amordmont is no whom the ass bility shall lie with re en bvention, will, in few years, be able to bear might possibly not be very much more seri has, boan approved by him. Its principal ter to send the case for trial to superior dation Ordinance has been prepared

gard roporting a case of smallpox to the part of the interest chiara, be able to bear might possibly not of war, but, the struggle instructions has been prepared under the two Mag part of the interest charge. The Governor us than was that between France and China object la to ropeal what are known as the court thu hand it over to one Magistrate dation

a we think

subject is reference to which a consoli. The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded. -

authorities, Generai is a firm believer in the future of with reference to Torquin. That, of course, Contagious Diseases Ordinances, and to sub-sitting alone with the chance of an it would be dete

Bill read a first time.

The VICE-PREDUNT proposed that the Tonquin, In the interior of the country, would depend on China's position at the stitute for

of...80 mendants to the same Bill, so as to bave decidedly better to include the

The ATORSEY GXNERAL gave notice of the clause shomid ran as follows-If any auch in

msta be not under the ouré of a medical practi- there are vast tracts of fertile land lying times. The idea that Rossin would be des for them provisions strictly confined innocent man's being locked up for two amondments to the same Bill, so as to bave sword reading at next meating. waste, owing to the disturbed state of the terreit by fast of endangering her overland from oppression and brutality. It la can innocent men are convicted at the Police two or more. To introduce sejmate Bils to

to the sturbed state of the terrent by fast of endangering her overland from oppose of protecting Asiatic women Years. The our ber of cases in which only one Ordinance on the sofijest inafaad of HE POWER OF POLICE MAGISTRATES AN END. tioner, the occupier or keeper of such premises

or portion of premisasyor the nearest adult male- constry before it was brought under Freach trude with Chinn, as suggested by Mr.sidered that European women are able

relative living on sach premissa. shali, on the The ATORY-GENERAL-I have to prepore nature of the dimase becoming known to hir or rule, and considerable development of DENEZ, is absurd. The value of that trade take care of themselves. The Bill consoli- but that such cases du occasionally occur there aedlessly multiplying the statures, te p- Police Magistrates. It is a somewhat largo title Court is no doubt comparatively very exhall, offect the amendments subsequently, thus the first recding of a Bill to smend the powers of Court is no doubt comparatively very exhall,odlessly any such disesse, forthwith polity the Fecretary

louisian griculture salth tus: M. RICHAUD chiemorer, be only tempo restored the trade are be part of the Ordinance griculture way now be leaked for. But it is is as nothing compared with the importance dates and extends the existing law for the can hardly be a doubt. Where the sentence posed to the very principle of consolidation for a comparatively small amendment in the of the Board, or the Registrar-General or the 2. its mineral wealth in-ang-

(on the auspicion of theexistonco in such inmate of that M. RICHAUD chiefly of Hessian compared with the importando date care of themselves. The Bill consall Court is no doubt comparatively that M. RICHAUD chiefly of Hussla a political in, and it would, protection of women and children, and the imposed is a fine or a short term of in which the Council is supposed to be ph-Magisteria produre and which may be only offlor in charge of the nearest Police Station. looks as the source of the future prosperity moreover, be only temporarily jeopardised, provisions as to the care of rescued females prisonment the occurrence is unfortunate sing

the future prosperul for 28 3000 y ha resta in Bossia's in of the country. Already, he says, the as soon as nature-that-it-is

If it is found more convenient to temporary, because I understand the Law Beri argue to the Col for a8. 1000 on peace we reatorad the trade are such an exceptional nature that it is enough, bat-to-court the same risk in oases treat the amendments in separats Bills it on. Complaats have in hand is very consider cluase, even as amended, could be mads workable. Mining Company bas commenced work, and would not only be re-established on its proposed the part of the Ordinance deal where the penalty is two years' imprison. would be better it is expected that in two men the it will be former footing, but with Korea, in Russia's ing with this branch of the subject should mant would, we think, be a very onlpable Billa

proposed the part of the Ordinance deal-where the penalty in two years' imprison. would be better to bring in the moanding dole sonsolidation Ordinance which will provide

complete and comprehensive procedure by The TRESIDEN, said he thought that the able to place the outturn of its mines on the possession, would be largely increased. The continue in force for two years only, or act on the part of the legislature. Certainly

would, we think, be a very culpable Billa before the consolidating Bills, so tists complete and comprehensive procedure by marker. The doneossterary of the adver dificulty of governing s people like the each further period or periods sa may the character of the bench ought to bo years only higher basis than its

it. No doubt whatever by-laws they passed Mr. meantime this is intended to remedy some little Franeis um Dr. Ho Ka would be able to drive on the part of the legislature. Certainly the latter, when they are brought is, may be ordinanes for the Magistrates fourt. In the clause e amantel was as ear as they could get to minee at Cao-bang will commence work Koreans, with little or no sympathy with be from time to time fixed by resolution of established by law on a higher basis than its

Korcul

bonde conplate.

defects which have presented themselves in the shortly. Several gold and coppermines were European methods, is another guerile reason the Legislative Council. Provision is made present, one before its powers are extended.

Isat for mantha and which it is thenght well to a oraoh and four through them. before the war worked by Chiness and na advanced against the supposition that Rus-in Part III. for requiring all brothels ce- We are not speaking with reference to the

The by-law was then passed us amended. Deore the now refine ed to the HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL on I. enables & Magistrate in any case where shall become a tenant of premises upon which

provide for at once without further delay. Soo-

On Section 14, which provides that no person Jives, and, although very primitive methods sis has aggressive designs. Rassin, as well capted by Asistic women to he registered, prosent Magistrates individually, one of

are not speaking with reference a wore employed, gave good results. Many as England and France, in nut without or- and non-registration is made an offence whom is a barrister, while the other hee had

Be has power to impose a pairy penalty to there has beed an infections disse until the spplications to renew the working of these perience in governing Asiatic nations as little punishable with six months' imprisonment, a long experience; what we contend for is incomber. There were present:-

The Legislative Council met on the 5th order recovery in the manner which is provided Sanitary Superintendent shall certify that the mines, as well as of the recently discovered in apmpathy with European mathoda na but auch registration will not operate de a that precautions should be taken against His EXCELLENY THE ACTING GOVERNOR Section 2 provides for certain rasas where a Mtion be amended as fellows No person or persons

for the recovery of penalties in Ordinance 10 of Ordinance 10 of deposits of antimony, have been received. Korea. The mere fact that Rossi en-licence to carry on such bualuees; for al- any incompetent person being appointed to

344, that is by distraint in the first instance, samu be properly disinfected,

The VICE-PRESIDENT proposed that the Sec- Lastly, says M. RICHAUD, the valley of the donvogued once before to establish though a registered brothel will not be in the office. This

Hon. P. STEWART, LL.D.

gistrate las power to impose a fine but where the Red River is the shortest route by which to protectorate is very good ground for be-dictable as

Hon. E. L. O'MALLEY, Attorney-General. only be done effectively

Ordinance which gives that power has not given shall knowingly occapy any promises or portions shall knowingly let or parmitto ha croupiat, or rench Yannan and Kwangsi, and offers a fiering that abe has not abandoned her ducted in such a way as to nosession an ao-osed legal gasification in the person ap & publia nuisance, unless con by legislative enactment requiring a roog

Hot. H. WODEHOUSE, C.M.G., Colonial, in spoiled torme the power of imprisonment in thereef that lave beog occupied by any person a teal sonte of inébe jpfits on the transit intention, for the continuity of Russian tosl nuisance, all civil remedies are expressly pointed.

default. It is a question whether that power does suffering from sny infectious disease until such Hon. J. M. Paton, Surveyor-Gomoral. trade. The route is, no doubt, a valuable policy is proverbial. With her enormous reserved to all persons who see injured in

Hon. W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent save, but it is well that it should be so expressed the Sanitary Superintendent to be properly dis not reside in tlie Magistrate under the Ordin- | ons, but it has be, intention, for the one, but it has beau sufficiently proved, ne territory in Siberia, Rutas te by the very any way by the existence of the brothel. IL FREE TRADE VERSUS PROTECTION Hon-P. RYKIE

promises shall have been previously certified by je

injured in that its valufficiently proved, e polier is proverbial tits of Russian dusted in auch

The third action is a provision to enable the infected and fit for babitation. that its value as best roved, ne territory in Siberia, Ruinis ig by the reserved to all persons who sea injury pointed. think, that its value has been considerably fores of difondistance compelled to seek the is probable that a similar Bill will shortif

"Magistrate to defent, what I understand ie not over-rated, as, although abort, it is not very extension of her Asiatic seaboard southwards, be introduced in this Colony, practicable, and it serves only a limited ser. And the ultimate annexation of Korea will be Odice Dow onurages and promotes uni

an booming practice on the part of persons na the Colonial table, and it serves on fra at very extension of herce compelled to seek the way by the existence o

fined emall sum, the preference of going to pri- tion of the two provinces named It is provented only, if at all, hy the resistates of formity of legislation as far as possible in tection is being fought out in Australia with

aou to paying the fine, and is to enable the Ma of the following by law, taken from the English The VICE-PRESIDENT proposed the addition however, not a watter to be overlooked an equal or stronger power. In a few years all colouies similarly cireumatzneed. Some rauch warmth. Victoria is impering im

gistrate to insist upon such person being searched ActThat sur owner or occupier, or person in estimating the alements of progress in more it will be possible to move troops by time ago the Contagious Diseases Ordio-port taxes on the products of the other Co-

of

aad it property suftolent to pay the fine is found employed to let for hire, or to show porsens Torquing the slements of overlocked an equal only if at all, hy the resistat fonquin, and we do not this M. BauMAUD's willfrom European Russiate Vladivostook,aud anes was suspended sa rogarde the comfosies, in the supposed intareste of her confirmed.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and upon

upon bis person, to ferfoit it and not allow him let for hire, any premises or part of a pre

ferfoit it and not alle to forecast of a prosporous futurs for the when that time arees, if not before, Russia prisory examination of registered women farmers; Quesaland has been prompt to THE CHINESE EMIGRATION CONSOLIDATION Cause would property found on him be taken to premies or part of such prom or having been

ofis

is prosporovided

the option of going to prison. country arercoloured, provided that a con- will seatedly seek an extended past line,

Hon. J. BELL-IRVING With regard to this son negotiating for the Lira of any

this miss where say question is pat by say, per sistent policy be substituted for the hither-

was concerned, but the women, so far retaliate, and oren in New South Wales,

premises as to the frot Irum looking upon this as luntarily, inconsiderable party is hitherto been tol-amendment with the exp from looking upon this as a boon, have that stausch free trade roinry, there is a bot

pay tho fine!

of there taing on sooh promises The ATEINLY GENERAL-I have to present The ATTORNEY-GENERAL--No. It must be within six works previously say person suffering continued to submit themselves voluntarily, inconsiderable party in favour of a reversal ths report of the Select Committee on this Bill, money

from on infectious disease, who should knowing- showing that they are fully conscious of the of the policy which has hitherto been fol. The Select Committee report the same without Un EXCELLENOF-If ha siests to go to gay make a fales suever to such quastion shai igot for Tonquin was made up for the

advantages of medical supervision. In the lowed, though there is ve apparent pro-the preamble

-amendment with the exception of striking out instead of paying a small Ene, say of ssd be guilty of an odos punishable under and ar In a memorial to the Throne on the Yellow Straits Bettlemente it would seem that exspect of their being able to carry their views first time, the local revenue being estimated River worke WT TA-CKING mentes by amination has been suspended altogether, into effect. New South Wales, bowered.

being bearohbet 85 were found, on him, this wil provided for by this Ordinans. at 18,500,000 france unt? M. RICHAUD wittes die

be taken to pay his are,

Me. EDE seconded. AUD anti-saying that doctors in pressribing for a dis- for we patice in the Penang Gurelle a state stands alone in her free-trade-policy, and to report this Bul with he following sitting together may be exercised by ons. In disenssion, and the Board adjourned to Thursday,

THE EVIDENCE CONSOLIDATION DILL

The ATTORNEY GENERAL Beotion four pre.

Class passed. patos that next year-the-receipts will esso are always careful in the fret place 10 ment but since the suspension of these ficda on her harders the Custom houses of amendmente, adopting the suggestions of the certain cases under the existing law, cases pris. the 20th inst reach a total of 20,000,000 franes, and that ascertain its case, and sick people in taking Ordinances, malignant dizones bas spread commercially hostile colonise. This incla Law Revision Commission the increase will be progressive. His antici- medicine ought to eos that the prescription song the isbabitants of the colony to an tion of the colonies from one another by rule in such prosecution in clams 40 after sitting together to adjudicate. I think there taking Ordinances, malignant of these finda on her borders the Custom houses of mitte report this Bill with Wie following vides that the powers given to two Magistrates disease, Tuja in plans the fng under the Ordiusues for protection of we har stituting the words seal trials, the men pations be considers are justifled by what suits the particular naturo of their com unprecedented exten!" bus Laken place in Corbin-Clius, where the plaiat Perbapa Wo considers himself a revenue, whiob in 1868 was only 8,012,000 competent river doctor, if we may use the State in the first instance was, we believe, Imperial federation. But

The order received from the Secretary of for colonial federation the advocate of words

protection duties does not look enevuraking, rends and children, it requires two Magistrates

say nothing of the words: the Crown the addition of the francs, in now 29,798,940 francs.

term, but no one know what his qualifien for the entire suspension of the Ordinances, protections des advocates for federa

the first instance was, we believe, Imperial federation: But the advocate of words the prisoner or the accused or his are very substantial reasons for the amendment. ME. DENNY ON KOREAN AFFAIRS-

There is great dificulty in administering the law u would one what who curiously onough; have connee!" tions are. It would at all ereste, in such a but as this stop would have done away with bear the loadest ads tile tarifs will

as it now is and great doubts as to the way in Mr. O. N. Denny.. Adviser to the King of which it is administorod. Section is amend Korea, and Director of Foreign Affairs, has been serious case as that of the Yellow River, be the control exercied over brothels in the slow, now suggest ta hostile tariffs will

tion, tank

The ATTOREET-GENERAL-The Belsat Comed by anbstituting for the words "any term intorciowed by a roprisentative of the N. C. well to call in other experts for consultations interests of the innaton, the local Govern lead in time to one uniform tariff and so mittee report the Bill without amendment. not exceeding thres mon the the words" any tarm Daily News. After a mild and good natured The control of rivera is a well understood cont, while suspending compulsory examina tend to promote federation. We cannot the three foregoing. Bils, the AFTORNEY- that where hawkers are taken up for ob institution, of which, the Reporter reminded The Connell then went into Committee on not exoeding six months" Section f provides protest against the catagorical interview, as en The most interesting point touched upon branch of engineering science in Western tion, wsi compelled to maintain the system profeas to understand the argumentary GENREAL having moved the rasponsion of the trueting the thorougfare and offences against him, Mr. Denny's counters were the res in the interview between Mr. DENET and countries, while in China is is in most of registration. If this were abolished, and well, but it seems to be something on standing orders so that the numbers of the see the hawkera Ordinances, the property of possible patentes, Mr. Denny anid he lui no be representative of the North China Daily sedimentary stage. W goes op i say poblie prostitution left a free from control the same mes as the argument that the Hans should be read only and not each section of the hawker shall be brought up by the objection to speak, on Koroan affairs, which he News is that of the alleged Russian intriguar" Past experience forms a sura guils for as it unfortunate is in England, the odious growth of European armamente will lead the Bile. He pointed out that the Select Com constable and dealt with by the Magistratsprosseded to do without much appearance of

budget, and up therefore recommendsteleration of independen

M. RIMBAUD therefore recommends the not greatly in favour of its verification. A THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND Routing fa Touquin loan of one hundred declaration of independence would seem THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES million franes, to meet the initial experece much more likely, But a declaration

ORDINANCES.

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The great battle of free trade versus pro-

Hon. J. BELL-IRVING. Hon. B. LAYTON,

Mr. Baru, Clark of Connetis.

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of his licence.

Some discussion followed as to whether tha

Mr. Ene seconded. Carvind,

such

The rest of the by-laws were passed without

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