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MAIL SUPPLEMENT TO THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,

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FEMALE EDUCATION IN BONGKONG.

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peTKOA, The ActuG COLONIAL SNCFET, ET secouded. Ten Bill having been put through the rarions The Council udjoned to the 4th December

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On the 4th October the Secretary of State prominence has been given to this point in replied to the Governor, and treats rather the local despatches. The Secretary of State

POSTAL REFORM.

by the rain storm of the 20th and 30th May, ever did not appear on reformen to the members There was laid on the table of the Lo-made for a pre-audit. Be aAYS

scathingly a muggestion His Excellency had does not require any sudden change in that

$1,000 for concreting the walks in the Gardans of the committee. to be exactly in accordancn Two mails back we received from $1,200 supplenary rate to defray the best of with their views and they have I understand, was put through the various stages and pasted:

NATU KALINATION ORDINANCE gislative Council on Wednesday a-sories-of-arn with some surprise that you are inclined to that a large portion of the mechanical work by Mr. HaRTIKEL HEATON, M.P., which

direction, but simply says it is contemplated Landos a pamphlet on Rosin! Before, to in Tistoria College, Ben fat-sun-aine tnnt come to final resolution on the

A Bill for the naturalisation që Leung Shui despatches rolating to a proposed charge in the submission of all hills, do, ta the Auditce before would gradually be transferred to London, with owing to prossure on our space. revers to the principle of pre-Audit, that is to say, of sudit, such as checking vouchers, et, we have far boet unable to dus)

bering huses in the villages, and $16,000 supple subject. I do not think it right to make public mentary vote for repairs to streets and buildings to-day what that resolution is besinee it might

THE POLION FORGE CONSOLIDATION the system of auditing, the accounts of the payment. Irgrot that I am quite anable to are in

ORDINANCE AMENDMENT). Colony. The first drapatch is from the grehension of the proper functions of an Anitor staff of the Exchequer and Audit Depart found reproduced elsewhere 10-day. As the nocounts of the Colony, at a Report on this view, which appears to me to reat upon s mis- where ite performance by the highly trained Mr. HEATON'S "Bixty Reanoes" will be

PAPERS.

raise hopes that way possibly be disappointed if The ACTIO ATTORNEY-GEVERAL-I beg Secretary-of-Siste sud is dated the 18th The system of pro-Abilis, cues widespread, had now ments would doubtle result

The following sessional papers to luid becommendatines made. I may say, however,obfoot of

the Scoretary of State should disallow the re- propose the second reading of this Bill. The The system of pro-Auillé, cues widespread, had now ments would doubtless result in economy and most persons at least all those who keep Public Works

As the table-Despatches respecting the audit of that apart from the recommendations, they Fugitive Offenders Aot deserters from the bee gonerally condemned,, Mud I should strongly

Doenmendatines made. I may any however, object of the Bill is to bring within the September, 1888. Lord KNUTSFORD has deprecate any approach to ita adoption in Hongkong, increased efficiency; and a beginning is about themselves informed on corrent topics are been led to the conclusion that the present Ia sheequent paragrapha he explains the to be made to deal with the Golf Coast and aware, Mr. HEATON has taken up this ques

are quite nanimous in their opinion as Police Force here. Under the Police Fores the very large rise in the cost of Being in Comedilation Ordiemnon the punishment for syatem leaves much to "he desired." The precautions that ought to be taken before Lagos vouchere in this manter" and, in bis tios sud made it his special study and pot

precautions that ought to be taken before second despatch, he says: Whether the bobby. And every British subject, Executive be requested to on the table the

THE PRIUM FARM AND SMUGGLING. Haughong, within the last few years, and desertion is six monta imprisonment; ander despatch, it should be noted, is a circular portnut there should be re misunderstanding actual examination of ranchers should take gine, will admit that it is a very good hobby existing spremont with the Optant Fermer should be carried out it would involve the ex- tere

payment of public money and feels it in. escond despatch, he says: Whether the hobby. And every British subject, we ima. dance with notes I beg to move That the atantial increase in a considerable nambarusa be given ap if he is able to less punish-

Hon. P. BYnts-Your Excellency, in averatantial

they have made a reccomendation for amb the Fugitive Offonders' Ordinarice no Aggitive erstanding place partially rouchers should be which may Martin's on existing agreement with the Opium Fermer should be curried out it would involve the ex-Eers this Ordinance incrques to punishment uberend the system referred to is not that on this point." Having stated the p-sotice place partially in the local Auditor's office, and wish him sucress in the prosecution of and nit papers relating thureto." Mr. MacEwen ponditure of a very large am nearly $100,000 which oan be imposed on deserters to uns year? of solaris. Supposing their recommandationment them que year's imprisonment. There of Hongkong in particular bat of the Crown that should be pursued, he says it affords or whether the rouchers should be sent diret big crusade against the Authorities in St. I think will second the motion. I think it will Fortunately, howder, in its present-att-the primament Colonies in general. The impeachment in the only adequate security against over-pay. Somerset House, is a question which may Martin's Le Grand. His sixty reasons for be apparent what the object of this motion is avans is well able to baur it. Add that

to detail of this system is as follows

ments or fraud, and to rely upon the auditor be left to experience to settle." The irame- returns may not all be endorsed by every one. It comes from the two Steamboat Companios, who $100,000 to the estimated expand are alroudy

This Acting CozOSTAL SECRETARY zeconded. for this purpose cannot fail to weaken the diate effect of the change therefore will sim. even in the Colonies, but there are many wish to be placed in a proper position with regard and $1,4507 and we have a grand total The still scale upon which the audit establishment ecurity." In the absence of any proper ply be that we shall bave an independent anomalies in the Postal Administration to the Opium Ordinance. They really are quita

the audit establishment Eurity of check before paymes meat to be ita of a single colamy must necessarily be fixed orders of heck dosen

Bill read toad time. it Life any must merantaudit or this purpose conne it menit to accura a capiate professions) training ayatom

His ExqUENCY si be had forgatten the of check before for the an bonding to officura of the department, whNUTSFORD goes on to say, it is obvious want to be its own auditor..

oheck before payment" Lord audit instead of allowing the local Govern which appear, at all events to the lay out in the dark as to what powers the Opium Parsteated menus of $184,043 losing parintendent of Police if it had boon revinmond- really are nita of $155,727. Agalust that you have an history of this Bill. and asked the Captain So- grast difficulty has always boon experienced in ob that the smallest delay in the andit is fraught

the lay out mur has. He claims certain powers and there taiping ng Colonial Auditors men fully qualified by

aidor, to require refert or readjustment. powers are diapnued by the Magistrats, and al- extant

require rofer or readjustment. coal

roferta

olais certain powers and these balance of revenue over expenditure to the ed by him. spanial caninical provazation for the hapuriant datins with danger, whereas if the systom above

Thus, the often commented upon feet together the question seems to be in

readjusttpowers alextant of 83,216. In order, however, to dis- of the position. The limited experience of soch Audit described be fully carried out, delay avon

The CAPTAIN SEPERIETENDENT OF POLICE cover what imot. we shall have to defray replied in the negative. Doperiment tends to prevent the incoinotion of in of a few months in the detailed examination

which is thrust prominently on the Post doubtful position. In the meantime muggling the coat of public works which it is proposed to proved methods of arcanning, or new sxpédients for

master-General's attention by Mr. HEATON goes on to a very large extent and the Imperial rry out during the year, you have to add to proceed further with fl Bill that day. The Tia ExCULLENCY said he did not propose in presenting fratide and this frequent changes cared of the vouchers bncomes of lesa conee-

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that the French and German Post Offices Customs are complaining of it. They safer in the in the first place, the balance est rastert to fhird reading might be put down for the next by the leave system have in many colcries been de quener." He is strongly of opinion that it is tricents; to the continuity of policy and of general desirable in the case of Hongkong to accept Governor's recent report on the condition cause of wonderment to all residents in the smuggle-opism from this port to. Canton which I bay put down at the very moderats

In the section devoted to education in the that is levied by the English Post Office, is Stom

obergo just half this postage to the Far Eat the Brst instance, but then they fall back on the ho it land on the 1st January next year, which scoting, of notion which shall govern at Auli

that is levied by the English Post Office, is Steamboat Companies and make them the scape amounts to $518,288. You have alas told the Department. At the atas time, the cloas porporal the services of the Comptroller and Auditor- and prospects of Hongkong His Excellency this part of the world That it should be relation in which the offiones of the Colonis General to ampervise and control the local au quotes the following from a report writ possible to post a letter in Shanghai in the in their power; they have a special detestire with sum will be very much larger, breise we shell of which in this:-Under the Parat law in oxíst

goats of the misdementours of these parties preminins which may be expected from land rates,

BILL TO AMEND ORDINANCE 14 of 1862 Andit Deportment vessarily stand is their calditor, a man thespecially sent out from home to just be lostal Secretar

(PATENTJ). ditor, a man te bespecially sent out from one ten just before his death by the Fate French or Garinan Post Ofices for five staff of Chinese defective under him, and they have in the first place to sell in the curse of after fe this culous reference is made to a he

The Steamboat Companies have done everything timate of $900,000. As a matter of hot the

The ACTING A GENERALI beg to blishment is apt to be a songe of ambarrasment at a salary of 88,000 or $3,500 per unum. Dr. STEWART, Colonial Secretary: The centy while if sent brough the English do all in their power, but still poople manages to year, or at a time which is a little more of Parliament which has long si 700 ceased Is a because or the second reading of this BBL the object. the efficial rats tiers of the department, and canes The principles of Audit administration, the draads 10 Education is one of the Office it must pay tan ohis, is certainly re-emuggle oplem sa board the steamors, and the real Sobol. We shall also have it, soon as to exist and this Bill substitutes instead of the

Oum.Dr.

Therent the progil.uns than the present, the iste site, of tăn of woolttoar in its antion. The relative pestions of despatel goes on to say, are so well esitled, most gratifying features in the progross margable, to say the least of it. Mr. BALKES that regnitions might be made that world to a the roads are made and the sites planned Auditor and Governor Lord to eruate the esme diff. fros only; and the ascessarily amprene aathority of the and the experience gained in our colon as is of the Colony. There is yet mask 40 is latter cannot fail to bave some affect lowsrie dimit. go eazelusive, that the Secretary of Stata be done and female Education is only in itament; the Continental Post Offices lose, be will ever be regulations made that will entirely it is desisble should be sold as early

the progresmarkable, to say the least of it, Mr. BAILES Companies aroof opinion, and so are the Castorns, Central as soon ishling the independence and the control of the Anditor: conclusive, that the Secretary of Stats be done and female Education is only in its obviously contented with the arrange that regulations might he made that world to a the roads are made and the sitey planned reference to the old act a reference to the sat inbling the independence and the control of the Auditor. does not think it nedersury to adopt the infancy; but the lines on which the system thinks, by the traffic, and he has no desire stop it. There was a case we had the other day In the care of the Gold Coast Colony and auggestion of sending an audit export to

cartain extant check it. I do not think there

herent,

ont, the Kannedy-road sites for sale. There sale. Thers

That present in force in Engliud. The sarcof section makes an addition to the old law as it Lagos the whole work of audit has been Hongkong for the purpose of advising the is required to reclaim those portions of the Courier

moving scam to be correct, and time alone thus, by the traffic, and he has no desire stopilations made that will entirely it is desisble should be sold

to be correct, and time slot to share in the loss. But is that the twenty-four tine of prepared spinna wore seized the pressure of population. Moreovers I have troller and Auditor best course of action, as it appears praction now four highly efficient Public dools, carriage of the mils to partially go beyond they faced it beyond doubt they bud it sworn land sales, csidering hint theContra! School aite

other day possible in order to give rdlief to now stands in the Colony. Under the existing undertaken by the Comptroller and Auditor best course of action, as it appears practical field which remain untouched. We have proper light in which to look at the subject. Pas to which there was a case in the Police Court heard in the last arouth or two intentions in bors a simple declaration is required and no pro population. Moreover, I have in support of the application for a patent General upon repayment by the colonies of certain that the

ly certain that the result would be the adep

have Do not we lose indirectly by allowing the The Steamboat Companies distinotly fraced rarione directions which leave we quite satisfied vision is tande for the manner or before whom it the actual cost. The plan has been in worked.

tion of essentially the gain course as is now not including the Coureets, which do us and by limiting the amount of curres-they kended it beyond debt they bud it sworn en

Lo partially go beyond this pham to one of the licensed opium shops, that $300,000 is an extremely low estianis at should be made. The section now provides thinl 10much for the education of giris. Gavern pondence? The actual benefits of a penny to prevent if possible, this patting of opiuming this 20,000 and adding it to the estimated stages was finally passed. for 10 years, and the resulta kre such se to proposed in

which to pat the publicetilet

avant of premiuing on public the deducation must be made before a pers lead the Secretary of Stato te propose its of this presaut Acting Colonial Secretary sad lying villages. The scation Code is work pore,, Ceylon, er den might not be very I think mygelf it should be made a criminal of balance of revenue over expenditure we have a

next paper in the series is the report meat Schools are popetaling into the out. Pordance The actual benest to un work-pore,

renor path. Therefore there must be something doos and sales, ocnsidering that theCuutral School aite entitled by law to adluister entire. Code is work. afie in portage in auch plazan Hongkong, Singh alone will probably realise about $100,000. Tak adoption by other colonies. Under this Auditor-General. Mr. Larsen supports thang most smoothly, and seldom gives rise great, the

board the steamers in what are called "hides." aystem the present officers of the Colonial present system, isstrongly opposed to change to any question which cannot be easily be so if extended.

Colonial presentsystem, isstrongly opposed to change settled. The subject of feadle aducation loning, where there are tone of thousands boat Compan

pposed to change, to any question which caract be asil; be so if extended to the Australian Coon barra a elewer. That would belp the Stain-

dom gives rise great, but they would most undoubtedly fenes for anyone surreptitiously te place opium Frand total of $1,190.480 to spend on public Audit Department would cease to be con-late to innke a strong protest against it is now about.

and thinks that it is 301, ove now, is zow about to be advanced. A very can of settlers who fail to keep un their by the Castons, and by the Chamber of Coatsace which may be expected in band and thinke that it is not, even now, too

opium-d

works or for any other contingency that may nected with the Colonial establishment, and We fear, however, that his argaments will siderable stage by the establishment of syrespondence with their relatives and by the Customs, and by the Chamber of Cotu-

late to innke a strong protest against it."

At any rate, the matter has alise. Tru, members will observe that the list

members will chay that may ap would become responsible to the Comptrol. have little weight sithor with the Colautal Government Central School for girls. The friends in England chiefly or account of the meres, and they decided

very of settlers who fail to keep up their basu considerat by the Steamboat Companies of public works on the estimates is estimated FINANCE COMMITTEE.

to cost during next year 3709,706, Jearing a lor and Auditor-General, under whose directies or with the public. Some of them, scheme has been sporoved by the Secretary ent of

public. Some of them, scheme ins been sporoved by the Secretary friends in England chiefly or account of the theres, and they decided as a preliminary step stance which may be expected tions they would in fature act. A large indeed, eeem to be directed against the gen. of State, and the Government, wo obcurve, of postage.

gen-of the

Secretaress of postage. We should like to seat abould ask your Excellency to lay on the on the 1st January, 1891. of 5470,780, or în

As the conclusion of the Council insoting. portion of the mechanical work, such as followe

eral principle of audit, as, for instance, the is at present advertising for promises for the throughout the British Empire, but the Excellency knows from communications from hou, gentlemen, you will all agren that the post-lay before the nesting. The Bret ups cherich

table the papers I have now requested by my n.0- see table the papers I have now requested by my case the Serretary of State should be on meeting of the Firsuda (oruntten wat bild. the penny postage systeru made universal tion. I have nothing move to say. I dare say you the increase of salaries, of 8570, 69. £ thiul

not notion The Acting Colonial Secretary presided ebeaking vouchers, etc., would gradually ba

following:

new institution. The Governor says that time may perlaps not be quite ripe for other garterature has bound great deal of sang-

The CHAIEMAN said he had only two votes to transferred to Loudon, and urged

The taxpayer in vory little banested by the fact might be made at once, however, with

to the establishment in the case of in the Assistant Postinsstor darent, or the Fire of aneh a school which he has heard urged such a sweeping mousure yet. Experiment gling, and that the only thing is to devise menus not altogether count upon it, because acentally ouitis at the last meeting.

fien so far is very suliafactory, Athe same time. Calories in which Imperial garrisons or one pany of Blank most ten centa to replazo, smother by bis own experience were in Lis opinion quently be extended to the Crew Colonies collency is asars they have taken every prenajat, which will be about realjur home how. will

bich Imperial garrisons or seen

Clock, is at his dark Azplaining a Canids and Australia, and it could enbee- th the Assistant Postranster benanted by the fact the various objection Governor says that throughout the British made uviversation. maral satablishments exist, considerable for why it is necessary w burn an of amp at

some tough why in the colony or which have been suggested might be made at once, however, with which will to a great artont pat a stop to it. It have ony just heard by the fast wait that smaly S545 in cenacetion with the nursing in his piston Canada and Australia, and it could enbaeis constantly getting the steamers, tato trouble. there is situnst a certainty of our being cailed staff of sisters at the Gerararaent. Licil Hospital, economy will probably result from combine Elle-foot of a duck staircase, thought the rest of the entirely ovarom, lig in were in his opinion quently be extended to the Crown Colonies They have no wish in smuggle. As your Ex. upon for an increased military expenditure, which be now proposed. economy will probably result from combin-building is gtbed witli gsa. But he e banefited if E12x1, the Inspector of Schools. This report, perlians, he encluded with the United States stands, they find are futile.

dark root the entirely overcome by an able report of Dr. und Indis. A Postal Convention could also, tion, and all these precactions, as the law nowe Her Majesty's Government, but I fear $1817 for the completion of the Tytem water

do not know how far toy arguments on the sub and the vote was passed..

act know how farm

The ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER seconded! ing, sa it is hoped may be possible, the local theag, instead of spending time on these vers dated 5th July, 1989, we reprinted in yes-by which the system sould be crentually ex- audit of the Imperial with that of the Co-darpatch of a mail, or plutning er reporting cn some terdar's issue. It will doubtless har han tended to that country. Any step that will motion.

tions minatio, ja diliestly saperinzing the

The CHAUMAN-The next rote is com of torial establishe

on have been

Hou, A. P. MACEwax-1 bag to second the ball belled upon to contribute a large works eshome for the improvement of the Postal Sorrice, perused with attention by all interented intend to tighten the bouds and strengthen In order rightly to appreciate the hear it were recovered (if it can be said to be recovered of our tutai baisuce. Still, it ronders our prospects

to the bear. Even if there had been noto potty overving, and the cruse of education, and Dr. Erai's con- the ties of relationship between the Anglo- Opis Farmor, because it has been already path

bear-Even if

sum towards the cost of the extra regiant Committoo will be called upon to pass a rate for I believe this is the best time that the ings of the proposal as applied to this reve of the stationery and time expended), the beredt clusions, we think, will be generally en-Saxon communities should receive the warm-fight. As it bus apparently, boss averlucked the contribution will be anything like the amount

His EXCELLENCI an to be recursed in contend to tighten the bouds and strengthen

which is to beat here. Of course that would the Tyton Watar Works except of course such Colony it is necessary to note what the to the taxpayer is infinitesimal compared with that dorsed. He completely proves his case in est and most earnest

the table a quite willing to lay which is to breast bero. Of Anglo-Opin

gio on is t

loot the table the existing agrement with the make our balance somewhat less than it appears

make our balance somewhat less than it appears ball as us are required fret year to year for present system is. The office of Aaditor-red

What secured by an antiarepared performance of public favour of the extension of English educaGovernment, more especially in these days useful to have it laid on the table nggin and co- they world otherwise, Appear When I say kak

Opis Farmer, because it has been alzmaty pub to be. However, it is impossible to suppose that mainte General is combined with that of the Colonial moved from the mind of the Governor all actively, at work.

1st support of any

maintenance. duty.

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part of any British part of any British that it has been already published it may he

The ACTING COLONIAL TREASURES Bonded, Secretary. The Auditer is therefore home. And this from the Acting Auditor-General lion-to Chinese girls, and se bie raport re-vornment, more especially in these days weful to have it hidendy, published Secretary. The Auditor is therefore me Mr. LISTER is one of the most competent objections to the scheme so we think it will Meantime as a stop in the direction so

lion-to Guiuese girls, and we bie roport ro- when the forces of disintegration are so published, and copies can be seat to all interest certainly favourable, I mean not so largely fa prosents 1e whole sum spent for this year. 14.

for the moment long cartainly favourable tha

Hon. P. RYBILs, this suta for repairs done diately subordinate to the Governor. The officials in general administrative work be have removed whatever objections may have vigorously advanted by Mr. HEATOR we such papers Car sbrow any further light on the

by the rain storm? atrangement is very much the same as if the Colony has ever possessed, but his is a case existed in the minds of othere who have would strongly argo the Imperial Govern contract than the contract itself shows in its that for all public works that we are Ekily to hon member. The question was, I think, who-

in

host competent moved

od Bat I do not exactly understand what kind

The CHAIRMAN-Ne, the complarion. It r aole andit of the accounts of a Banks or In-in even attention to the subject.

Meantime as a step in the direction so of papers relating to the opium contract the yourably. Still, when it is causidered that, we prosents 1e whole sum spent for this year. 11. Burance Office were to be conducted by the general administrative officers for airit The objec surance. Office were to be conducted by the in point which proves the unsuitability of existed in the minds of other who hure igorously advented by Mr. HEATON we hon: member metna, and I do not see how any hare a balance, oven allowing for this largs in may be fatoresting it I mention that the total chief clerk. Would the shareholdere bes

given attention to the subject. work. If anything were still wanting to water-ban. I was two yours 220, that it is quite

would strongly argo the Imperial Govern such papers can throw any further light on the crea of salaries, of $2.00 of ordinary resente cost of two works up in date is been $1,197,315. tiaffed with such a system? In connection confirm the Secretary of State in bis opinion bas our most complete sympathy, but the postal rates to a level with these charged dra notice to all coscoraad. It was only waiter-

The ACTING ACTORS GENERAL-I do not The object aimed at by the Government eat to at once reninge the anomaly now

meat to at once reninge the anomaly now own forms. That control was published for

itever ordinary expenditure, and when we considor think

when we considor think you quite untested the question of the with the Colonial accounts it may be that

existing hers in the Far East, and reduce some weeks before it was entered into, giving ave that that some change in the present system is for the discussion of the--seheme ba-thorities. We will not pretend to suggest altering its teras. That comes cind only ho sidered that any extraordinary expenditure we by the French, and German Fostul Aded into after great considerativo,

bave in the next few years-I believe, and I have by the storm. there are no abasse te discover, and in the sand that some change in the present system is we cannot but regret that opportunity the postal rates to a level with there charged was alle it, and of the subordinate departments there is no required we should think Mr. Ersrez's for the discussion of the--seems be by the French and German Postal dua notice to all concoraad. It was only wife beesme better aapsinted with the ploty nether this included the damage done. I think, who

for it to ba-thorities.

The CHALEMAN-No, it does not." and it is some doubt something like a valid check, but is report, would supply it. Every audit of fore it was definitely launched was not thorities. We will not pretend to suggest wint late in the day now to think about passible that what maney is wanted era be abuses exist would be brought inher- of easy audit sale certai

The SURVEYOR-GENERAL-Perhaps I masy in bigh quarters

i wanted can be fadd that the whole charge for repairing this course involves some trouble and in every

sfforded. Dr. Erry's report is dated which would follow would cover the loss as time, the hon. gentlerssu asks for corres that we be a buisnec of 832099 on the year's ngned act as well as the require in other parts of that the increase in the correspondence followed it lerge compensation were paid. At the os probably be defrayed fees that sopres and to $112.00. That includes the repairs to the is hardly

obtained from the sale of land-when it is con likely that they would be brought to light department sume time must be devoted to the 5th July last, and might wall have been which would follow would over the loss followed it large compensation were paid. At the sidered that any extraordinary expenditure willage done is included in the special astiate bardly department sume time must be devoted to published four months ago. The step gain would be experienced in recovering that cait throw any fuction light on the have sufficient even if we bave unfortunately to which is for the completion of the works includ by the present system of audit. The inter- of easy audit and rough and reads hock in the matter of public education in the now gravitates to rival offices. Moreover, a self Of course, as to giving up confidenti

inherthe keeping of accounts. Under system published four months ago. The step stained by the reduction, but certain time, the hon. gentlemanu asks for corros now probably to defrayed from that sopres and for the repairs for the storm damage amounting been instained by the reduction, but certain pondence. I do not see, as I said before, or expanditen, I think we may cousiler that we the Colour. That forms no part of this item, taken marks a new and important departure much of the letter carrying business which contract. then is thrown by the entire maret, the probability I have just mentioned lug the servoir, 11 aduet, and the filter out view of that, systems was shown in the in- of easy audit and rough, and ready bock taken warks a new and important departure gain would be experienced in recovering pondence. I do not see, as I esid before, cident of Governer HENNET's photographs, the natural course of things any complete for giving an English education to Chinese what we wili; it savours of illiberality to which

keeping abuses are certain as to which there was a very painful scandal, audit must given rise to queries which seem iris had to be closed for reasons stated in demand double the postage other countries for the very murpose the hon. member has in With regard to the proposed change in the grow up. In the matter of public I

complete gravitates grow up Colony, and the fact that a former school reproach would be wired away-for, think correspondence which led the tower in Conn ailed explanation in the Fiusues Committee, which will still be fresh in the memory of audit must given rise to queries which seem for giving an English education to Chinese reproach would be wiped away-for, think correspondence which led the love Bor

be fresh in the memory of

Chinese reproach would be votes of illiberality in eil to retuds in the torms of the contracted and of cone if that is not entirely satisfactory distribution pipes?

Governor rogard to these estimates you will receive a de- some of our readers. The present Acting are the indication of that watchfulness which Government specially solicitous to secure the é incur aneh teas, whatever it might be. I could not do it becanes must of it was co- pondosce that I am able to agree us to the some of our readers. The present Acting frivolous to the officer concerned, but these giris had to be closed for reasons stated in what we wili; il savours of illiberality to el to relude in the forms of the contract terrissailed explanation in the Fiusnes Commitee, heds at Albing Nallah

it illiberalitakorrespondence Cor Colonial Secretary and Auditor-Geners, in are the indication of that watchfulness which Dr. Errez's report ought to have made the demand double the postage other countries which are unusual and which were introduced and of course if that is not entirely satisfactory

Hou. J. J. KESWICE-Doos this include the report on the Secretary of State's despistol, pesulation. Mr. Larz spys & person who of the now venture. Dr. Erzt thinks the million pounds-storling on the working who would not desire their names

sick, acts as a check upon intentional frand or Government specially solicitous to secure the The Postal Department can well afford for the very purpose the hon. member has in shall give any further explanation in my power distribution pipes?

to secur Arts Ass check speaks of the Chief Clerk of the Audit de opinions of educationists as to the prospects

The SURVEYOR-GENERAL-NO. Chief Clerk of testos, pesulazio cook upon intentional frant Govern Teport ought to have made the demand double

or opiniona of educationists as to the prospects as there is an afinitted preft of over three dential, written to me at Governer by peoniexpediency of that measure and I have given has not yet han incurvo

might be, view, to provout oplum emnggling into, Chion, With regard to the proposed slange in the aridit, heribers will see from the correj-

Hon. P. RYAI-Isappos that will come partment as being, for all routine purposes: plane a erstem of fraud of course Lakes care of the new venture. Dr. Erzt thinke the there is an adimitted profit of over threedential, writes

corre fterwards? the Auditor of the Colony. Now an audit te seems to think the fraud would not be

to have everything in order on paper, and ed

reasons for which Bishop Sara's Committee million pounds-storling on the working the would not desire their names to by a pedisary of that measure and I have given by Portuguess clerk without any profes bu

closed their school will not be found to arist of the General Post Office-a department publie And i do uot see what purpose coltar

cold Tow reasons why I am against it, but the sional training bayand that he has ac-distance. But it is proposed thers abould would have been desirable to havs leurst service. A lose in one direction should member would deserbe. Farther, either by other members will therefore son that in place of the The vole was then passed and the Comtaittee sional guess clony. Now one plane a aster sional training beyond that he has as likely to be discovered by an auditor at a now, but this evidently is a matter on which which, as intro than one great states can be gaited. The men't in thore, Thother it Secretary of State still thinks it advantageous Hen. P. Re-Are they not going so with quired in the local Government offices, and be a local auditar, independant of the lol what all parties had to say. Now, we under-not be aerietely regarded so long ng it is or interview, what correiondence Le miras of expenditure for audit which is still put at 10 adjourned. quired in the local Government offices, and distance. But it is proposed thers abould different opinious might be entertained, and has publicly declared, should not be regarded in good or bad. If it is tad it is open to attack for the scrunts to be audited at home and I am the distribution? occupying a vocal occupying a very subordinate rank in the bas local auditor, independant of the lomi would have been desirable to havs leurst revenue producing an of the publie in this Council, and I do not son that the cor- the fare bound to follow instructions and to the SLAVEYOR GENERAL -The distribution of the water will be continued as soon as the Gaverau service, can hardly be considered a com-overnment, so that the security would unt in what all parties had to say. Now, we under- vica. A lose one direction should responds would help in any way. If the hospince lump sum vu the estimates for audit in.

hardly be considered cam-spy case be less than under the present aystem tal pletely satisfactory audit, The present chief while the independence of the auditor and of course to the Legislative Council voting mercial enterprises maintain anzemunerative dial that would assist his case I shall be zot

chiefs

contaystem, stand, everything has been decided,

it is member would describe. Farther, either by letter tent of, as ut present, detailed anants. Hon pipes arrite from England, and I may add that clerk in the Audit Office is a very experience his professional training will make it more.

they are now on the way. the Legislative Coude ubject balanced biely regarded so long as it is member would describe. Farther, c) If the hos place & lump sum vu the estimates for auto of this by a gain another Many coun-course any of it of a kind that is not confile-expenditure ed and exceptionally quould ba a long time before he vacated the post it would be dificut would havered under the present systet, at present no deman ud and exceptionally qualified man, but, if we professional training will make it more. the necessary funds. he vacated the post if With everything in order on paper we fear it

vacated the post qualifed man, bat. in bis professiudependence of the auntystem, statid, everyland to say. Now,

a lump sum of $10000 must be put te defray Dr. Errez anticipates that the new school tor of gotvenience perse the correspondence on the subject for ron paper we fear it will be largely availed of by the Chinese not grudge such outlay much less should a this subject has given me a large amount of thing farther than what appears in print. Il was laid on the fable of the Legislativa

school branches in various places simply as a met. happy to give him, but I cannot sea what cor- the cost of the Secretary of State's suggested

mat.happy to replace him locally. The officer altid ha a long time before o frand would will be largely availed of by the Chinese not trienes to etiants, and if they do respondence we have that own possibly assist arenagement. Hon. members will be able to mately responsible is of course the Anditor-

be discovered

when it once established, although there not grudge such outlay much less should a him. The hen ember knows perfectly weil peruse the correspondence on the subject for

once established, although there Government Department de so to the uniets. I ao quith aware there Goneral, but this is an officer selected from chances of detection would be decidedly im- General, but this is an offer selected from whereas with a professional auditor the tie at present no demand amongst them for overusent Department de ao to the this subject has given me a large amount of themselves and 1 do not propose to say any

cuflicitor-whorses the general Service without any special pro-proved. Mr. LITE ventures to any that like the natives of India, are perfectly ready vernment should be suntopt. Wo are by no I think he was made nware lately that we have Sermiary of State's suggestion unless thei

chances of delestion would be decidedly in- Eeglish education for their girls. The bulana in

The following report by the Surveyor-Gene- it sarves, If there is a small complaint, and sericus ground of complaint, ublio

aziety. I ate quite aware there is ground of fessional training as au accountant. Excel-proved, Mr. Large ventures to all that grounds of his belief are that the Chinese, balanes in favour of ravonus fessional training as au accountant, Excel-waste, dishonesty, and eculation have bee to respond, with seal. and readiness, to au means sure, however, that there would be under

on have been like to that grounds of his belief are that the Chinese, Gu- from the point of view of the Government alsc.

B complaint, and ericus ground of complaint, wish I add cureplentiously agres as to the lont-public officer as the late Dr. STEVART made se difficult in this colony as it is external impulse involving a radical charge any serious loss on the service to the Far was, his training and previous experiance able to make them. This of course depends in their habits, provided only that they are Wart if the Britishy rates were made uniform with will be the time thst, when the Or- financial in pinion wrong. At all events have recently been completed. -public officer as the late Dr. SVART waste, dishonesty, and peculation have been like the natives of India, are perfectly ready working of the Postal Department the Go from the point of view of the hon. men bar, and expediency of this suggestion, but I cannot any Conncil of the 27th November

SERWART

I do and I have placed my views to that effect! posto

Surveyor General's Office, was, his training and previous experianco ditult in this colony as it is posto respond, with zeal. and readiness, to aumert shaald be sugtopt. Wo are by no I think he would hardly have pointed to him as the entirely on the oficiency of the audit system assured of its beneficial tendency, and be with those of France sud Germany. There usuce comes up for densideration for thoorpriznat will not cost very much. Of course on paper. Fan bound, however, to fellow the would hardly have pointed to proposible to make

Hongkong, 20th November, 1889, Means sure, however, that there would be under consideration an Ordinance intended to is Sir-Tricordance with the riuate of Uix fictest person to conduct & searching audit entirely on the efficiency of the audit systems in their habits, provided only that there any serious loss on the service

her bf and to set the ton The same may be

a in proportion as that is defective the dificat

any serious loss on the service to the Far meet the sery object which the bon. rambor de very strong rpposition to it, which do net Excollaney the Governor of 3 ultimo (4.8.0. au defa Hon. A. Lagree, in proportion as that is defective the diffical assured of its beneficial tendence are Bast if the Britishy

the Britishy rates were wade uniform wires, I think if that should ha ia any way found think Ekely, because in the face of the strong No. 11 have the hogott ta storait the fot Hon. A. Lagasin proportion efficiency of the surse depends external in with zeal and rendfectly ready working of the poof ravonde who at present occupies the asting appoint.ty of peculation is disainished; and that the points to the experience already gained in with those of France and Germany. Thers waiting it will be the time then, when us Or financial epision given it its favour. I suppose I lowing

ty of pecalation is ditainiactive that they serious loss on the

of its beneficial tendency, and be bud the Or-fisancial in report on works in progress, or which Hongkong for a signal case i present system is defective we think is evid-longong for State's des I

eat. Mr. Lrers, although he is an idea of giving girls a school education, as against it, which would gradually increase, amendments. Beyond that I do not go at this it gives a greater regularity in the accpants

print. The would be some increase of business Replying to the Secretary of State's des

point. The against it, which would with quite ready, and that we object might be gained in idea of giving girls a school education, as though of course it could not is wil moment that anything more can be done thing at all. I must say view is that the same dange

to set the hon member to propose the accessiry ancon though of course it could

the necessary if patch Sir G. WILLIan Daa Veuz says that audit, aduits that the chemo of a local nese habits of thought, and was consider tai and the Australasian Colonice. That

Wretsry eut. Mr. LISTE patch Sir G. WILLIAK Das Vezuz says that promising in Biz hostility to the Imperial necessary part of their training for life, is, though of course it could vet vis with mount that any ibing the question of audit had for some time

VEUX

can be done.. the extra expenditure of $4,000 or $5.00 is ne says that audit, aduits that the scheme of a local Dr. EXTEL remarks, entirely foreign to Chithat which would follow the establish think the Ordinaone is quite ready and that we thing at all. I must say view is that the same damage caused by the great storms of fith and for some me

Eru Chiment of a been occupying his attention, from which audit carried on by an independent auditor nese habits of thought, and was consideren of a peasy postage between Gront Bri- will be able to take the first reading next week, object might be gained in a mare expedition 9th May last, ne faily described in the inference is that before the receipt of вестой

neeras to promise some advantages,

od a monstrosity by Chineas others and tai and the Australasian Colonice. That so that if the hon. member is not satisfet his reway, but my views on the matter are overruled of 27th July, although progress was delayed by that despatch His Excellency had had doubts following minute by the Governor-

The series of pspera onneladed with the others, residing in Hongkong, but fifteen once. Th

ranthers, residing in Hongkong, but fifteen once. This money order business would also contract with the Opium Farmer he laid on the

nie would be more than quadrupled at medy is close at bend. Beyond that I cazat In the stimates therefore presented to-day in the least continous rains of an exceptionally the years ago. Nevertheless, in response largely puri pases with the letter table. ax to the efficiency of the present a fully concur in the views expaused by th by the Missionary girls' schouts, sat up in trate would particip to in the increase. Of his Exosoney.

The stead of datailed item for the audit office a wet season (the recorded nunfall for the 19 offers and solicitations, placed in their way carrying, and the parol, and newspaper Hie mind, however, was in a state of su-Secretary of Stats on two points:-(1) sa to the exall parts of the colony under the power-course it would be a great experiment, but

offers and solicitations, place to the micrease largo yurger business would also surting today except to request that The stead on datailed item

the hump sum cf-810,000 st be placed. Bis mind, however, was in a state of su- offers and solicitations, placed in their wag argit

months ending Sist October having reached 118 penas. He enclosed a report on the subject pedloscy of hsving a Local Auditor, apart frots

The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETART moved inches, a quantity I believe far exceeding any by Dr. STEWARK, but whether that of cor's Belonial Ssamstary; the proper duties of the latter ful stimulus of the Grant-in-Aid systems, rot half euch a leap in the dark as was the lay on the table the form of contract which was

the Missionary girls' schools, eat up in carrying, and the parol, and news table.

Hon. P. RYE said he was much obliged to the first reading of the Bill and the alteration thing previously recorded in this calory on the

from $5,168 to $10,000 in the audit item. be treat views were correct or not he said he was time; aan u as to the advantage of providing for an now come to regard it as the rigist and pro-land. We bare the experience of the pest momber that the opinn was tragod having been views were correct or not he said he was finer being now galle soffoient to fally areupy his there Chinese fathers the

whols good progress has be made and but The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY-I bor to The ACTING COLONIAL TREASURES conded, comparatively little remains to be done. scarcely in a position to forts a judgment, is cutirely independent come to regard sa ne

Carried.

The repairs to the Tytu Aqueduct wers He therefore suggests, in order that he might other asdit of noosni, which of providing for an. theo Chinese fathers Rud mot

might of the lomal Gavomment-

firal inauguration of the penny post in Eng-published in the Government Gazette. 3 should THE SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPETATION

finialed some two months ago, those lo the ser- ettais more light on these points, that But as reinrida (1) the Lol Auditor, I urge with afford to provide the ideal deter

But as reinrids (1) the Looul Auditor, Izarre with afford to provide the gedral decent oletbing, could not be reiagus, and the certainty that matter of fact these lined spium shops exist per thing that every Chinese mother who can land. We have the experience of the past like to explain one point alfaded to by the bou.

FILE, 1823.

vice tsuk and supply works at the Albany are Mr. Lister that a fury of $3,000 $50z not rely trained Auditor should be sent out here, enicient, at such an other should in any spinien be and who can spare the threstie, services of the memure would be popular on both sides fur the purpose of setting opium to anyone who

for ulvanced and should be coupisted by the here, enficient, se such an or, to $1,6 at only afford to provide the dral decent olething, to guide ve, the knowledge that the cost momber, that the opinn was traced as having bean

The ACTING COLOSTAL SECRETARY roved and of next month. and then to the Tvism se with instructions that, after making

purchased from loosed opium shop. As the second reading of this Bill. of could not be reinous, and the certainty that matter of fuce full and of highest in the Government. And on the subject the child, should send er girl to a Grant- aftalte Itane's Lamin-Aix examination into the Colonial accounts and of 13) the independent suit. I taxes regret that Ian-Aid of Government School for three of the wide oveat that dividea the Anglo-applios for it, just as only as tobacco or spirits Filence Committee.

unts and nf 13) ended the view expres y me in my i-Aid or Government Schoot for three communities of Australasia from the sold in England, xud bare is nothing to prMILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF TRIAL culvert see now nearly completed Tuzla

The ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER Bechard. alsa ne completed about the mus time.

Reservair have been commented, and abould the present Aystem of auditing them, he should able to modify the view expressed by me in my or no so as you, whe the present overner as to the expediauty adit in Fuglarid won theate the present system of auditing them, he should despate No-114 of the 3011. of March, that the four years at least, to learn, reading and Musher Country.

Bill read a orond time and referred to the

The repairs of the lower end of the Albany report to the Governor as to the expediquey turn to the system of forwarding all acovate for writing in Chinese and plain sering and to be or otherwise of the propone change, se sug that the object, desiret might be obtained by other doubt not that in the same way the Inspector's HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Lupa exist only for the purpose of selling tory of State for the Colonies. The object of tea in the bill alstrict. The road and bridges

expedia adit in Fagland would be vastly mistake, and trained in habits of offer and discipline. We

Nullsh, and those of the Glenenly Nullab and vont the hon, member or myself going to these gested by of the proposed change, se su dit is stom of forwarding of at the ra four years at least, to lead for three or gested by the actual facts whick had ceme mesas, not only mors cheaply but mach more ex Opinus is freely walk and these licensed plain that it is introduced by order of the Seers to other sovers and to the principal streets its

shops and buying as much as we please nod

damage done hi the Cemetery in the Happy under his observation. Such a visit, he anga, pulttionsly and with more footire rosuits.

thesathe sol2

Taking it to Canten or anywhere else. Prepar The ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL-ID mov-Valley; and the stone bridge over the Bowring would serve to clear up snother paint a state may yet be inclinent to alter bis vlows I do not

While for this reason I trust that the Secretary of school

anticipations as to the success of the now

Inspector's HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. in the second leading of this Bill 1 xbonld orton Chusi were finished a month ago. The duzunge to which I am at present in to obtain bin instructions sales a fussar of $10,000 for other actions

Secrets of school, so far as the Chinese are concerned, to which I am at present in doubt, viz., foel justifieil in farther postponing coraplients with will be fulfilled. We do donot, however,

focust

it to any one who wants it. The fact that theory the City has also been repaired, as well as the A meeting of the Legislative Council was haid opium was traced to a toensed opium shop does whether it would not be possible to obtain his instructions and I therefore deriru that there be whether the institution will be urile of by on the 27th November. There were present: not amount to anything. If it had bean traced arise in the ease of trials outside the Colony ju to Stanley and Aberdeen yet remain to be doue all the advantages of an Imperial audit; placed on the stinnies a tamp sum of $10,000 for other

placed on the Estantes ataupun of $10,000 for other sections of the community to any **»

opium was traced to toetset opium shop does the Bill is to provide for certain expena which reads in the hill districts. The road and bridges

shop does the Bill is to without its disadvantages, by the periodical

His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIA . ta an unlicensed shop it would higro ban a very that is known astheextra territorial jurisdiction. visits of a similar officer who would be ce. The opinions of the unofficial members of tent. Dr. EITEL saya visits of a similar offer who would be re- Council on the subject will dashtless be That the Englisa education which I drive the Gic.

1 chop it would have ban a very Cases have arisen where a win, well known as a mount expended, I anticipate that the whole of From the progress ally made and the WILLIAM DES Vaux, KO G. sponsible only to Yone Lordship or to the expressed when the Estimates are considered and will be eminenty nests in the tassa of European Colin Treasurer.

different muster shop it would have tried arise in the ease for vertais Hoa. A: LASTER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

result in the colony Bas gone to Shanghai, the damage caused by the great storts will be r Implodent of the Lovel Exonutive. The late Governor, it, I be love, gesersity admitted, bet will, de gas of Palino Imperial Audit Department, and be entirely by the Finance Committee. Like the Indian, sad other won.Chinese nen-Cathule, girls,

THE APPROPRIATION BILL, 1890. remont to offer to the pahlin is urgently called. Boa. A. J. LEACH, Acting Ailuroy-Gaparát:

Amoy, or Cauton and has there committed a paired at an oatlay within the amount of my E independent

Hoo HE. Wobezovi, C.31... Acting

His EXCELLENCY-The next ten on theorie of which he has been convicted or acquitted j tiste, viz: $119,769 Dr. STEWART, in the report ecelesed with the vernor, they will probably encur in wheat promont have practically ne acheal to go to. Dr. STEWART, in the report enclosed with the the views expressed by the Secretary at chearvation that the rumber of such virsiz.com of Police,

arders of the day in the rat reading of a on the ground of insanity. The question ariwa Governor's reply to the Secretary & the Cook for another audit of accounts 3 couson why the over el timber of boga af the HOR. WONG SHINE...

Hou. S. BROWN, Surveyor-General.

Eill entitled an Ordinance to apply a D as to who is to bear the expenses of the tril,

ROADS, STEERTS, AND BRIDGER, Governor's reply to the Secretary of State,e before, resersity alaitted, but with the signif

Hon. W. B. Duanu, Captain Superintentioulhty even thousand, on Bundred and that the whole the fairest way is for these tent the rousinder will be finished about the During the past few months 21 line of street gave a bistory of the audit system of the Co-viding for another audit of accounts es- but I plead that the emailuess of the rather iz negistrar-General. Care & bistory of the audit system of the Co-date as to the expudisney-front charvation that the rober of such girisis of Pol, Dean, Captain Superintendout not exceeding on million two indrod and dotation, and maintenanes, while in prison, and logy, and with reference to the present protily independent of the local Govora provision for the equally til umber of boys of the Hon.

pro-paratively pinal. Inilmit that their anaboz ismil,

eighty peruthunsod, one hundred and the Secretary of State bas oma to the conclusion within the City have been put in hand; the gren- Hou, N. MITCHELL INNEs. Acting Re-eighty-three dollare to the public service of that on the whole the fairest way is for theater part has been completed in a substantial man- Hou, N. MITCHELL INNEN. Acting Ro-the year 1899. I have so recently referred means of Bi-56-by-the-Gerasramont of the districts are well adramaad, and then of the roste posal aaga

by Government, which makes such literal

the year 1899 I have so recently referred ones to bej borum, where the man has no tor, and the reusinder will be finished about the

power to be borte. on Felussa are went. Whether a perinasauf-local-Auditor Pric Muses, and provides the girl of Chines allee TK-of opinion that the preponi wand not be should be appointed or not-may-be-a-watter with a grealtors cringe who who told to

cual Han P.RELE

somerat fully to the Banusial condition of the end of the year. The repairs to roads in the hill- without te Advantages, and that, as its adoption appears at pissent to be lutended only og en axpert on which divergent views may be enter in reial of the dergiaters of loyal English and Indisk

colony that it ja annasteary for one to add to Colony whora bu is a dative or may ride. That adrancet, as experion in whatever to put un inglise vacation with. ment, there could lie little objection to ite trist. A tained. We are inclined to think the system mejects of Her Majesty.

that except to make special esterezice to the ¦ in the object of the Bill. bat a proviso for bean in the Kowloon Foulumma are now in progress, the same time; I think there are manifset advantaron suggested by the Governor in his first des- If the objections of European purenta against"

Estinutes. You will india the Estimates new added fur afficient evidence to be produced to hope during the winter months to be able to, in retaining the Jonstant, my

laid un the table that the ordinary expenditure the Colonial Tremarer before any payment is por roads and streets of the Colony into. the first place, gente, and reseone are thats suggested by the Governor in his yelam mjects of Her Majesty of truf English and Indisk

proposed to be voted for the your is 81,197,098, mu

be

ment.

In

nia of the

rates.

doub

age

availed

bare

105

In the first place, grater promptitale in checking path, that of having a travelling Auditor allowing their boys to associate with Chines

aith

ask

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Hon. G. P. CHATER.

Hon. A. P. MCEWEN.

Hon. J.J. KESWICK

Mr. A. Bara, Clerk of Councils.

ALINUTESA

FINANCE.

the total

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now

a

OF CHININAL LUNATICS.

but

18

ORAY

The SURVEYOR GENERAL-Yes, that axpense

REPORT ON PUBLIC WORKS.

M

STORY DAMAGE.

Of the works rendored necessary Le ruair the

good working order. The roadway of the tim

overcharges in postble than if all the accounts or visiting the Colony from time to time, in in their education were so strong as to lend and confirmed. forwarded to England, and action delayed at the same way that a Back Inspector visits them to establish the Public School, it is not

To this has to be added $117,744, the amount The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY coded, ber bridge on the rays over the Bowrington The minutes of the last meeting were read total of $1,452,27. There is, however, s same.

of the Civil Liss, and pensions 547,000, making a The Bill wis reat a second time, committed, anal gave way a abort time since, and, on replies had been oosired. Moreover the additional

renda furd time and passed.

cxumination, it was found that the structure lavour throw pica local Departments by having to the branches, as much to recommend it, to be expected that they would allow thei

преско furnish in duplicate all rouchers, ostracta, tenders,But whether the Auditor be stationed here girls to anciste with Chinese. The new amended a rote of $41,817 for the completion of tion of the Secretary of State, composed of the ready with these two Bills to-day. I have not place the timber structures by more permanent

what large item which may have to be added. THE TRADE MARKS BILL AND THE MUGHAN

was it an advanced stage of doxy. The same in duplicate dditional the same

images of waterworks I

Hon. mare are aware that some four or five

holds good of other wooden structures (bridges powers of attorney, letters of authority for sypoint permanently or pay periodical, visite, being school, therefore, will most probably leave the Tyto water works was referred to the Fia- un-oficial nowbers of Council witli merely an yet-rooved these enggestions which I referral rocks in iron

A finance minete in which His Excellency remouths age & Committee sat, under the sargos-

DISE MÄRKE BILL werts mad increases of pay, de, would involve-dependent of

and piers) in various parts of the Oolony: It in His ExceLLENCY-The Government is not in my opinion desirable, as far practicable, to ra considerable: jamesse of clerical labour; and I doubt independout of the loos! Government it is the question of the education of European ange Committee. The minuto stated that the emrin Chairman, to consider the question of the in the tasted intend, rather ther whether the Public Works Police, Madient is of course necessary that he should be si girls exactly where it stands at presuntos was foqired to cover a un exponded durfall in the value of the dollar and the increase as these Bills and then have these suggestions can, additional Copying clerk eachThe bulk of th Treasury Departments could do their work without ached to one of the Imperial departments, As a purely Chinese school, however, the in- ing this year to complets the Tytau watarworks. in the cost of living in Hongkong, with made afterwards, to refer the Bills to some of Works included in Praya Reclamation monthly vindbara is at procent very grond, and it and that of the Comptroller and Auditor-stitution will amply justify its stablisho provision basing been made for it in the special referencs to the maries of public the leading merchants of the community, and had to be doubled, it would be formidable. The remainder of the report is devoted to abls. As to sending the vouchers, etc., be raised the education of both sexes, not of Flashes Committee were approved-8805 for Colonial Secretary came to his death. He left foreproceeding with the ensures a shall defe of Bections Nos. 2aud 7 of the work instaded General naturally appeare the most suit-ment. If the tone of the community is to allowing Tales recommended by the no report ready when the lata famautol their suggestions. As I intend to do that be abordly be advertised, for the rubble foundation

Estimates,

avante. That Committas unfortunately had perhaps alsu the Chamber of Commerce for

Ordinance, 18A. matters of detail as regards questions of cost, to London, it appears that unnecessary ono alone, was receive aftention:

Contracts are now being, prepared, and will repairing damages caused to the Public Gardens a memorandum on their resolutions, which how for the prosent the second reading of these Bills in the Praya Reclamation Ordinance, 1889.

EXTRAORDINARY PUBLIC WORKS

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