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INTIMATIONS.

THE

ONG KONG

COMPANY, LIMITED, CLATE TRE HALL & HILTZ C. Co., LTD.) Aro uos Shewing a large and well asleoted STOCK OF GENTLEMEN'S SUMMER: UNDERVESTS & PANTS. Silk and Woel VESTS and PANTS.

Gato Moring VESTS and PANTS,

Summer Morino VESTS and PANTS.

India Gauze Merino VBJTS & PANTS

Balbriggan VESTS & FANTS:

A Large kortment of STRAW RATS. SUMMER SCA BE'S, to freat' variety.

F==T;;

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been made up. Eliminating postage we have four iteme yielding over $100,000 each Of these opium is the largest, representing

PELU DAILY PRESS, FHURSDAY APRIL 10ra. 1890.

These amendments were adopted. HIS EXOELLENO-I believe a gentlecar: in the House of Commoss once said that the only weed that was retaineil of an original measura was the word whereas Almost theme thing might be said of this Bill. After the criticism that has been passed on it, I hope the man will piva & perfect one

a

Hon. A. P. MACDWEN-I understand that the ground is within the Volt for Chioase build- inge.

+

Robinson, E. Collin, Carson, F.C Meleton, PA... Ford, C....

Dandas. Lieut.

Robinson. Capt....

Landen, Capt. PA..............

Tota

30 17331-22

Total."

348444430

4348

$645459-

444344-A

45±3444-27

ALL COMERS: distance 500 yards: No. of shots

saven; unlimited entries, 20 coats sah; tou prizes, value $47.

Scares not yet made up.

Notice of motion has been given in the Chinees ro, and apparently by ease oversight persons that sua person may be brought before the to be faker from premiums which socrued to Advisory Board at Singapore conarging volies, burying in those come-ies bare heat mada Magistrate, to be dealt with sooarding to law." Government from the sale of land or from Lt. Carlyle, now. by Mr. A. H. A. Gardan 4144131—27 Mr. C. Ford, nora, by ra. Ford 21425 letters. It has referance, the Free Press under limble to penalty. This was not intended, and In England a Justine of the Peace may sue ordinary revenue. As to the necessity for some 2.0. Mabonat, now, by Bliss MacGregor 3139133-21 stands to letters for the interior of Chloe the third soetion of the new Ordinanse will meet a warrant su also issue the necessary process moh building, they would see from the papers Lient. Marlin, nom, by Mrs. Cross 1142343-93 TRADIN of the socios employed in bon lisbed, Cox

come from places tiles Inland beyond the reseh tioned in the sohadais antherised burial plno.jection myself to the agestion of the Cam for my years, brat nothing had been done to reajur Knight, nom. by M. E. Robinson 84:1524-81 is undoubtedly an uncertain source of reaf the ordinary postage. To send letters to The second sextion simply re-enacts the law sa mittes. I have put in "in oase of urgency place it, and also tkat a kamber of European,P.C. Waruak, nom. by Mrs. Chapman. vedge in the sense that it may vary to these places otherwise than by the hands of friends it studs, with the worthiness deleted. I to limit the force of the loss what.

married sergeants and constables, were living in B. Robinson, nom. by Mrs. F. Dodwall 2424884-22 LtHenderson,nom.by Mre.Altohell-Innes 0994343-21 HA EXCELLENCy-Might it not be rather houses want unuitable for them for which theol. Cantar, nom, by his Wodehouse... 6581549–2 it well-nigh impossible, and on the rara, oo have consulted with Dr. Ho Kai on this point, the extent of one or two hundred masions when the opportunity occurs, fall ad and the confusion we have to come to in that difficult to decide whether it was or was not Gorarmant and to pay rent. It was proposed LADIES' PURSE: pratented by the Ladies of

as there wore two bonios on the sitə öf Baxter thousand dollars, but it will always yield vantago is taken of it. But the man who one. the best cautas to adopt would by to introduce onse of mrgency ?

Hongkong; dislaum 300 yards; No. of shota The Attorney-Genklat—I bare given a House, to wo'si nue No. V Station and toʻreserv

-wered: untrance fee 50 cents. a very-considerable sum All the abborries the lettere-is-liable-to arra is to in place of the other action this amended ees.

GAVING Rome mans of obvisting th'a difonity tion The present sotion gives the Governor good deal of thought to the matter and I con- the other as quarters for married too. T Bources of revenue are minently sound, that this matter is brought forward in the power toolean Obinces easteries when they cluded that was the best way of putting it, pries paid was about $2 a quare foot, and from bosome full or the necessity, arises, and it is Without that in the section, a Police offiour enquiries that had boon made the sam asked ap- First we have the income from Crown rents, Advisory Board, dr

thought right that there should be the same might go to a Justice of the Pence, and he on pered to be a fair and just estimate of the valim which was last year $167,308, showing an

power to close all comateries, This has been reading the class, would naturally say I sup- the buildings and ground. increase of over $10,000 on the previous].z REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

pose I met inane the warrant. Now when he done by omitting, the word "Chingus."

resda this, he asks himself the question "Is this year. There is no reasonable probability of

css of urgency" I think it as wall here any decream in this item. There was a time LEUFFLEND TO THE DAILY FRES"]

The CHAIRMAN-The Surreyor-Donoral re- should be some hesitation on the part of the The LONDON, 7th April, in the history of the Colony when resump-

Justine of the Peace before granting the war- ports that the tito is within the limit of the THE LONDON PRESS ON " tion of hud by the Government on scont

rant. If that phrase had not been pat in apart for Chinese tonements and is no doubt, of EMIN PASHA

Polios officer might go to a Justice of the Peace considerable value. of non-payment of Crown.rent was not very

Hon. A. P. MACEWEN-I any say that at firat The press in London attacks Emin Pasas for

at any time when it was less trouble than to go infrequent, but that is not likely to be reingratitude, and warns the Britist African

to a Magistrate, If, of course, anyone can thought the price somewhat high, but after mak- wiggest any other mothed which will meet the ing several squírich into the value of property paated, and oven if it were the degrease Trading Company to be on the alert.

The Courel weet into Committer on this. I susli be pleased to alter the draft, In that neigbourhood think the price gamed APRould-be confined within-comparatively

Hon. C.PORATED suggested that the $2 per square foot appears to be consorable. Bul.

power should be given to official Justices of I am sure we are glad to see that provision la The following report was road- Report of the Select Committee appointed by the Peace only. Thwererssponsible offloors rande for some of the married men in the polles the Legislative Council on the 5th day of of Government and would know whether these forca, a number of whom hare boon housed in March, 18, consisting of the Acting Co-warrante eljould be ised or not. As the clause desirable quarters. I mentioned some time lorial Secretary, the Attorney-General and stood at prisut he thought it gave rather too so that I thought the mum ought to bu Dr. Ho K to consider sad report on

large a power to Justice of the Beac

bellar comodation, and I am glad to so that The ATTORNEY-GENERAL -IL is limited to a commeavement ou the TEDU." Bill onlitled "The Magistrates Ordinance, applications by a Police officer. It is not rernment has been made year of the Go

go and ask that a war- The CHAIRMAN said that as to the second qu ovory one who as The Committee recommend the following rant be ind. Dr. Ile Kai anggented the tion be thought the money abonid, like extra- That the defluition of Prizen in section point to me and after dissing it with arnary unble works, ha obtained from land 2-bould include, besides the Victoria Gool, aneh him, I came to the conclusion this planse would eminis, as tho sale of buildings went to that HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL other site and building as may be set apart for meet the watter

The Acrine CoLOSIAL SECRETARY-Has-Hon. A. F. MacEwen asked if the place was the purpose of a prison under "Prisons Or dinaves, 1885."

not a Justice of the Pesos a right now to issue to be occupied immediatly? 2-That sab-section should be introduced warrants by virtan of his offloe. That power bus oxisted, i think, for many years and no case in section empowering any Justios of the

has ever occurred, Lthink, where a Justice of the Ponce, to issue warrants for the apprehension of persons against whom information on each shall Panos has issued warrant except in a case of have been laid-in respect of which a Magistrato urgency. Perlays they will continue to exorcise

A Large Stock of Tan Leather, Roger LEATHER, and RED

SHOES.

WHITE CANVAS SHOES. HONGKONG TRADING

COMPANY, LIMITED.

Hougkung, 24th March, 1890. WINES AND SPIRITS

BY APPOINTØRST.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.ƒ“

HONGKONG,

money.

In ordering it is only necessary to state the mus and quantity of Wine or Spirit wanud, and initial letter for quality desired,

Orders through Local Post or by Tolegram receive prompt attention.. PORIS. (For Invalida_zuet poterat use?

Per doz.

Care. Por Pot A Allo Douro, good quality,

Green Capsule Sú $1.00 B. Vintage, supertor quality,

Red Capsalo

12

1,10

141.25

C Fine Ola Vintage, mp

erior quality, Black Sol Carmele Very Fine Old Vintage. extr auperior, Violet Capsule (Oll Bollled).. 18.

SHERRIES.

A: Delicate Pale Dry, dinner

vine, Green Capsule... # Superior Pile Dry, dinner;"

wine, Green Seat Capsulo.. 7.50 0.75 C Manzanilla, Pala Natural

Sharry, White Capene.... 10 1,00

CC Superior O Dry Fals Natural Shorry, Red Shal Capsule

Very Superior. Ut Puls Day, choica old Wine, White Beal Capsule. 13

Extra Superior Old Pale.

Dry, vory Guest quality, Black Sexl Capaaleit Bottled

small limits. The stamp revenue, $13,475, showed an increase of over $26,000. With a period of stage on in trade the increase from this soura uld no doubt be ahe.ked, but there is no likelihood of any very serious backward movement, Assessed taxes yield over a fifth of the total revenue of the Colony, the amount collected last year being $374,857, an increase of $14,565 on the pre- any serious decrate-unless by the mueb vious year. Here again the probability of

FRANCE AND EGYPT:- France has sent a satisfactory ceply to the Egyptian conversion rescript.

COMMISSIONS IN THE-GERMAN ARMY.

· THE MAGISTRATES" BILL.

the sous of hondurable eitiasus are eligible for The Emperor of Germany has declared that

offers commission; and that the commissions are no longer to bo restricted to sons of personamendments, tix — of noble birth.

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A mosting of the Legislative Council was hold

aborday afternoon. There were present:- HIB EXCELLENCY THE ACTING GOVERNOR,

Hon, W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Boers

ffon. W. 11. GooMAN, Attorney-General. Hon. A. LESTER, Cclonial Treasurer. Hon. S. BROWN, Burveyor-General, trar General

Hon N. G. MireHELL-INNES, Asting Ragin

Hon, J. J. KESWICE.

Hon. C. P. CHATER

Bia, A. P. TADAN Hon. HO KAL

bas jurisdiction.

3. That the words 'Peace Offer be more clearly defined.

4. That in section 16 the power of adjours ment ehould be during as well as bufore the hearing of any complaint or informasion.

the same discretion in the Cature

The ATTR.NEY-General-ť put this clause in at the suggestion of my bon frivad on the right (Dr. Ho Kal). I did not know they had any power hero before to issue warrante. In jany case to givu thom the statutory authority

would do no harm.

HI RICELLENCY-Is it to be a matter for

account.

100IATION; distanos 500 yards; No. of shots soven; animited entries, 90 cents sach; fre prises, value $30.

Carlyle, Lient, & Collins, F Carson, P.G.... Watwo, P.C.. Cardon, Capt. Brd.. Dondas, Ct, R.M...

Total 46-45256-55. 8625448-30 6455524-00 56.31€ 5566934-29 5822

QUEEN's at STAGE; distanca 500 yards; No.. of shote-ven; extranna fea 30 conts; two pelos, value $14; position-sitting, kneeling, cr prose.

Yo, Dr. R.N.

Carlyle, Lient. R.A...........

Ratson, P.C.

Collina, P...

Dandas, Labat. EN.

Total.

5555445

·3445534-30 4543435-20 3255425-28 $25553-6

QUEEN'S 2ND STAGE, distance 500 yards; No. of ahotuen; entrance fee 50 metr twen prises, value gi4; pailtion-sitting, kanaling. or prone

The CHAIRMAX-Assoon ng the technicalities with regard to the purcham have been completed. The COLONIAL TREASURER-Dine Ultis vole inelude the cost of altorations ?

The CHAISMAU aid the builling would de Carlyle, List. I.A..

Collins, F

Braidwood, W. D Watson, P.C

Woodin, B. L.....

Totu!

6351 k 5545542445- 545546443-41 624345-3

as it was for some tine. He printed out that there would be the proceeds against this of the subs of No. 8 Station which, as it was in the

biasse part of the town, would very likely Batoh ALL COMERS, distane 690 yards; No. of shots a good prize.

*The ints was agreed to wid, tho Comesitise adjourned.

5-That in section 57 the sale of imprison. urent for the non-payment of money tindera oca-the Justice of the Ensos to decide whether it is REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT vistion or order would having regard to the

OF VICTORIA GAOL FOR 1890. torms of imprisonment imposed by other Ordino of nrgency or is it for the polios officer

to decido P Mr. F. A. HazɛLANT, Aoling • Clerk of zuge, be better adjusted as follows: —

~The Actista Colbetes Spera?ans—I think Councila.

Poes not emoed SI

7 days.

“The Inuowing repartby the Superintendentäl it should be left to the discretion of the 'Fasties vitoris Gaol was laid on the table of the - MINUTES

Exceeds $f but does not exceed 35. 14 days. of the Peeve The fintas of the last meeting wurg read

85

$10. 1 room. and confirmed.

$50, 2monė. THE VISIT OF THE DUKU AND DUCHESS OF

$170, 3. CONNAUGHT

PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE.

His FCELLENCE proposed that in the Legislative Council yesterday afternson:-*- vection-proposo, le place of the words "' in casse-

Gaol Superintendent's-Offee, of argenoy the words in his discretion" ko

Hongkong, 15th January, 1990. substituted, and the class thus amended was COLONI I SECRETARY, agreed to.

I beg to forward herewith Annual Statistical HIS EXCELLENCx-There are mine fuacial Return of Victoria Goal for the year 1889. matters to be considered sad I think, therefore, 2-During eight months of the year I was we cannot spare more time to-day with the con-detached from Gzel duty Major Desapster set- sideration of this Bill. With referencs to to cheering as Superintendent for the time and carrying

to do all in my power to relieve the unofluid on the left (Hon. A. F. MacEwen)I am Rogironens hitherte.

SUBORDINATE OFFICERS

-era, unlimited entries, 20 cents each;

ieren prizes, raluo 822

Total

FIERI, H.

Maol, Col. Seg...

45553531

4655255-31-

255554-30

9523$350

Carlyle, Liest. “KA Boyd, Lal. Sorg, ............. Byrne Capt. McCallum, Private Saunderson. J Corp).

Issvall, Liout. C.N... Martin, Linet. R.N....... Garden, Capt. R.A.....

5448535

244545-9

2155545-29.

3349558-29

359545-20

* ASSOCIATION, dietquos 000 yards; No. of Shots, BOTO; unlimited entries, 30 els each. Five prizas, valuo Si.

"atron. P.C.

Carlyle, Lt. RA

Ford, C.

By Capt....

Total

5458634-31 3535311 285655-30

5424546-29

Shots, oven; entrance fee 50 cents. Two prizes, valou $18:

Culling. F Watson, P.C.. Ford, Chevig Carlyle, Li, RA. Warnock, H..

Total.

4 2 4 5 5 5 4-30- 045536 5536542-ZA 333252-0

QUEEN'S 2ND STAGE. disianics 600 yards; No, of shots-fifteen; outrance fen 65 cents; two. prizes, value $14; position -Sitting, kneeling, or prone.

-Total.

Byrne, Capt. Ford, Guada 445424445462–69

wished for remission of taxation-ig, so er- ceedingly remote that it cannot be seriousis We invite attention to the following old landed considhed. Passing on "to the items of reou. F. FLEMING, O.M.G. good value for the many excellent quality and venue of less than 8100,000, we have:

The same being specially seated by our Markets 169,724, profit a subsidiary coins London House, and borget direct from the most 9,199, spirit licences 349,794, lebt, dues noted Shippers, are imported in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus ausbling as to supply the best (which ought not to be considered. au growths at moderate prions.

item of general revenre) $81,808, lands nos leased including stone quarries $29,776, and registry of carriages, chairs, etc., $20,813. None of the other items reach $20,000, though there are several that come very near that figure. A earful examination of the account shows that all the items of revenue, with the exception of opium, are thoroughly

810 sound and need cause no apprehension as

$5:1 $180: to any serious decline. Still, it is well to H19 EXCELLENCY Gentleman. boforo bil- 6.The Committoo think that the propost look at the dark as well as the bright side, ding farewell to these shores, His Royal High to allow Magistrale in their Summary Jariz- and assuming that there might be a decrease this Council and indeed the pablie generally, or defendant is an open question. hat they re ness, the Duke of Connaught desired me to inform diation to 'award colts either to the complainant of $200,000 in the opium revenue and that that it was with great pleasne, that he and Her command that the amount of custs to be awarded. 1.50 a long continued depression in trade canseded such an interesting, portion of Bør Ma< "7~That section 22 bo amended so as to/ations that have been made by my hon, friend out the discipline of the Gaol on the semo line QUNEX's 1er Srion, distanco 660 yards; No. of

Royal Highness the Duchess of Connaught vis if the power is retained, should be limited. fulling off in the income from stamps, jesty's Dominions: and that they were boll make it acord with the sale of imprisonment

3.There has been a small increase in the assessed taxes, and the various fees of office, auch gratified with the kind welcome accorded fixed de angreeted above in section 57.

member of Council from attending white we go average anmber, of Prisoners during the year the total revenue of the Colony might be to them and everything that was done to take "B-The Committes alau further think that clause by clause through this Bilt. I must say I and a large proportionate increase in the uniber

their stay greenble by places of the commier the provisions relating to Bilin reduced from $1,899,519 $1,500,000, manity To His Royal Highness the reception scations 95 and 96 a power might be expressly Bill as correct without going through it. The entirely to pstry offences of which talking and do not see how Council san take any olause of the of Prison Offences, but the latter morense is dus which wy think may safely

taken as the he received was dombly gratifying, inasmuch as given to a Magistrate on issuing a warrant to

discussion on the clauses we bave just passed is short oakam picking are the principal. Thu leonsidered it as a further proof of that loyalty Ex the amount for which ball will us accepted, very good sign that this ill requires careful number of violent and serials Prison Offences minimum. The expenditure, exclcaling and that devotion which this Colony has ever this being the prsotice now prevailing and consideration. On the other hand I think I han continued to steadily decrease, 100traordinary public works, last year was abonn towards his royal mother, our Gracious power given to the Magistrate Clark and

way mentica to uns#sial members of Council $1,159,167 Taking, therefore, what worsen, to her subjecte ever loving ned by then Inspectors of Police or other Police officers of that I intend next week in Council to confine 4-The conduct of the, Subordinate Staff

ever bulevad. (Applause).

equal or exporter rank to, tako auch tail 1.10 consider a very pessimistic view of the re

that meeting entirely to this BilL Bose differenss of opinion prevailed that if any unoffiomi member as datios Thase Offcars hare generally been zealous and so during the year has been very satisfactory, venue, the Colony would will be well The ACTING COLONAL SECRETARY aldon amongst the trembers of the Committee as which require his presence elsewhere and painstaking and judicious is their interonure. able to pay its way, if the expenditure the Gaal for 1883, anta atatorucut of Try section 11 of Ordinance 5 of 1550 for the tie langthy Bill his need not attand,

tho tabla the report of the Superintendent of to the continuation of the provisions of does not take any intereat in. going through with Prisoners The frequent changes which were kept at the same level as last year,reoulpts and pagtfoute for 1889 aracı

The hitherto ocotrod in the persoanol if the Staff Prefeal, aednent, or rebairing by a Magis measure will take a long time to go through and have diminished since the late inoroase of pay. but to meet the increased military on which ar published in another solumà.

rate at any mass at any time. The Bul limits

propose to assemble at 2 n'ainak instead of at tribution, involving an additional expendis

thit power of reh Aring to the casa prided for a'clock and to go ou as long as possible, and The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY laid on in sotions 37 and 104. and the majority of the hon to have a meeting for ordinary businese ture of over $130,000, either economy the table gever finacial miouts which were Cotamille think that may be extended to the following weak, and then the Bill again the would have to be practised in other depart. referred to the Fia Committee,

cases where a Magistrat va impaset a fire ok wakafter, soas to relieve anofficial womberefrom ments or some additional some of revenues intrat in eannestion with the suppres one month, but ibat the time for any such re.

With regard to vote of $1,902.27 for excelling $10 privaat not exceeding going through this Bill elanse by clause. At the would have to be found. We consider itaion of the cucent epidemie among cattle,

same time I shall be very happy if unofficia! hearing should be limited to 3 days after the members can attend, and give a the boneft of highly improbable, however, that the revenns

His EXCELLENcrid I am glad to say, conviction or orders gentlemen, although you are naked to vote this

their suggestions, Hou. A. P. MacEvex-Before going info Cer. For Bot will ever fall off to the catene mentioned, andraoney in sovnection with the subject mention: Gommittee on this Bill 1 should like to sak if it EXCELLENCY-Before adjourning thore companions day and night, but I believe that LONG BANGE, distanzos 80 yards: No. of abota:

THE LETTERS PATENT OP 1858-

A Hottlesey's Old Pala, Red

even if it did the falling off would be only ad in the minute which has boon read, that the is absolutely necessary to go through the 121 is a matter I wish to mention to the Conseil. I under the separata system the Chines Criminai Capsulesie 1.10. temporary. Incidentally it may be noted that energetio measures taken by the Sanitary Board class of the Bill. A special Committer we find that the Letters Patent, which bear the datealasses would prefer even the hardships and R Superior Very Old Cognac.

In connection with this matter have bad the appointed and they want through the Bill, and 19th January, 1585, hare apparently over best cruelties of a Chinese prison to the long Jaeh- Red pale

To accm to have got au coneixient Sureffect of doing away with what might have I should think the marginal notas ware gone pablished or proclaimed in the Colony. I am tion of this system, and that its futred sativa veyor-General in the II. S. Brown, for proved a surious misfortune to this colony. through carefully by the General Committee, ot avoro of any special reason why this has would be speedily followed by a considerable notwithstanding the pheomenal rain-stor THE HONAKONG LAND INVESTMESTAND and the Attorney-Goueral gute us any explana- not be dose. It tsy have boon from over-diminetion in the number of Priyuers. —

AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED BILL." · of May last. the expen-litre on roula, streets, Hon. J. J. Keswig-Your Excellency, the Bill, that would be sutrient

tion hos might wish to make with reference to sight, but I do think myself that latters palouf PRISONERS AND THEIN DISCIPLINE.

which contain such important matter is these and bridges was $16,000 less than in the rise to move the second reading of the Bill intro Vintage, Ret Capsula. 24. 2.00

6. During the year there have been 6,196 Bis EXCELLENCY-I do not know whether afters do should be known to the community Prison Oflences to an average of 561, giving a SCOTCH WHISKY,

previous year, and that on wurks and build-duced by my hon. friend Mr. Chater in my ab we can trust everything that appears in print generally, and this more specialty so wher, one tile over 104 offenses for gach Prisoner ANY RIFLE, open to all annars list for S

senos at the last meeting of this Council, entitled We cannot pass a law without knowing what is iuclans of the lettera patent directs the Go-great proportion of Prisni Offenoos are com 80.75g more than 84,000 less.

The Hongkong Land Investment and Agoney it. We may not all agree with the suggestions varbor to proclaim them in such placases hemitted by short santenoo Prisonere. Prisonora to.. Limited. Ordinance, 1890. The objects of made by the special Committed. It is a very thinks £t. I therefore propose that these Letters entitled to earn remission are generally careful There will hos game of Polo on the Refill Heslf. 1he company at the tide of 1ed that would lighten our labour I should be the Gererument Casette so that everyone in the year, of 292 Prisoners sentenced to 6 months the Bill are perhaps slotently expressed in the long matter and if any means could be suggest Patent shall be published in the next number of to avoid Prison Offences. On the last day of the at 5 p.m. to day,

incorporation had a capital of $2,600,000 which pleased to hear them, but I do not see that we Calony will have an opportunity of mocing what imprisonment or over, 90 have been clear of There has been a death from induapas in the within a few months afterwards was increased oan do anything except go through the whole they contain. As rigards the Royal instructions, punishment for more than three months and of 8 0.75 Siegapers gust.

to the sum of $5,000,000, or in other words of the clans. doubled. Of thie latter additional

I find that they can only be communicated as a these 35 had been clear for upwards of a year. Hon. A P. MacEwEN-It is not customary whole id the members of the Executive Convoil Duly 81.250,000 was called up, which makes at home. It is not dous in the House of Commons. and I have already communicated their contents number of the most common offences committed 7- append an usual Returas showing the a total of $3,750,000 to be dealt with. The cum- HI EXCELLONG-I do not think they take to them. But one clause states more partion by Prisoners, similar Returns for the last three pany is only permitted to invent its funds within a bill as read,

arly to the Coungit ar I that is the slause zu which roars being shown alongside for the sake of tao nrea of this Colony, and the amount to be Hou. A. P. MACEWEN-They appoint this Connell is giver he power to make stand dealt with is so large that sphere of the spacial Committee

ing orders A Committes-le already appointed company operations is coaster too limited Big ExcEscy-Every cleum is gone for that parpuss and I do not think I shall be It is for that reason that they book extended through afterwards. We are into by the Agunta: Mea But powers through this Council. There was u Hon. AR MACEWAN-By the general properly divulging snything by farnishing ferðeld & Smira) buat the 0. 9. 8. Cole sumer other coures which the company might have | Committen?. Fatrastes from Liverpool, left Singapors yestaring in a new company, but that conruss soup Parliamentary Procedure think you will stopfen, namely, that of winding up and regis His EzouLLENGY-I think so. If you lock zeriay morning for this port

enmbrous as to be considered undesirable. On fed that is go

CLARETS.

1.25

Por Co. Per Ca

1 doz.

Quarta.

A Superior Brookfeet Carol,

Red Capsule...

2 du7,

Pinta.

$1 $1.50 B St. Rataphs, Raf Capsula... 4.50 5.00 C St. Julien D La. Rósa

BRANDY

7.50

11

Per doz..

12.00

Very Old Liqueur Cogust

Rod Capsule D Hennessy's Finest Very Old Liqueur Cognac, .1872

A Thorne's Blond, White Cap-

gule

E

Watson's Glenorchy Mal

low Blend, Mine Enpsule, with Name and Trades Mark,

© Watson's Abolcur-Glenliret, Red Capsules with Naras

and Trade Mark ........

D Watson's HKD Blend of

14

1.25

181.50

$0.75

the Finoat Septch Malt Whiskies, Violet Casale... 10

jadi.........c

Dr. Doberak informs us that's shock of earth quake was folt at Hoihow yesterday attornoon. E Watson's Very Old Liqueur,

ན- ་ ་ ་ ་ ་ ་ ་ལ་ Bootch Whisky, Gold' t'ap

The Russian corretta Kraysser. Captain P. sale............. 1.10 Bobrasoff, left Amoy on the 3rd April for

IRISH WHISKY.

A John Jameson's Old, 'Groom

Capenle

B John Jamnaon's Fine Oli

Green Capsule

C John Jameson's Very Fine

Old, Gross Caprate

GIN.

GENUINE BOURBON WHISKY,

fine old, Red Capsulo, with Name

str

A Fins Old Tom, White, Cap-

ante..........

B Fine Unawostened, White

Capule

C Fino A. V. H. Genera......

RUM.

Benedictine "Cursos

Chartreuse

DEATH.

8 0.75

10 1.00

1.16

10 100

4.50 0.40 5.25 0.50

At Thomson Road, Singaposo, on the 1st March, LORENCO DE SOUZA PLACE, agad 71 years. Deeply ragrorted!

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, Apari 10, 1890.

Fronhow

The Agents (Mrs. Butterteld & Swire) iu- form us that the China Navigation Co.'s steamer Kurejate, from Glasgow, Inft. Singapore, on the 6th inats and is due hero on the 13 Lost.

FINANCE.

HOOD

them with that claris.--

The Council them adjourned to the 18th inst

FINANCE COMMITTEE.

PRISON DUI.DINGS.

ported on. I can only repeat what I have fre 5. These remain without change as formerly queatly urged, tant in my opinion the intrudno Sion of the sepurato systern is (especially in this Colony) essential to proper prison discipline. The ordinary Chiness Prisoner, better fed, borsed, and clothed, with far less hard labour to do than an ordinary coolie, finds nothing doterrant in ear Prisons as long as he lives in association with

comparison

· INDUSTRIAL LABOUR- 8.-There has been an Inozesse în the indra

Carson, PC424259554533452-1 Carlyle Lt B.A. 366352333543123-51 Collins, F42445489932614-54 QUEEN's 3RD SPACE, distacco Birds; No.: of shots--antrang fee 50 monte; two prizes, Valàs $16.

Byrne, Capl.. Merson, Bergt-Majina Braidwood, W. D.. Carlyln. Lt. B.A....... MoLonnan, P.C.........

Tota

124538-

·220446544-33 8345233363-32

4445424209-0

-tan; entrance for 50 cents: thres prises, value $24.

Dundas, Lt. R.N..... Byrne, Capt Cen, Caps, P.A Robus. B

Moana

Total

5288533127

P.C096341344-32

Carlyle, LR,A........ Collins, F

0545340532-31

yards: No. of shots-ten; entrance fee 31; two prizes, valne $25.

Woodin, F. L.. Croon, P.O... Ford, C..

Totri,

243402315288 520433343-27

Martin, L., EN. LONG RANGs, distanos 906 yards; No: nf shota -ten; outrunca tee 50 cents; "three prizes, value $24.

Teo. Dr. R.N...

Dandas, Lt. R.X

Cardan, Capt., E.

Byrre, Capt.

Total.

630043526-9 014062336-7 4422404343-

20452563-26 32050429452

trial earnings daring the year sud slet as increase QUEEN'S 3RD STAG, distatos 90 yards; No

in the camber of Crisoners taught trade bit industrial work is greatly hampered by absolute wout of spaos The ama! Beturas are appõuded..

A. GORDON, Superintendent..

The following are the principal scores made at the Easter mesting of the Ride Association -- ALL COMEES, distance 200 yards”; „No. of shota --soyen, nolimited entries, 20 monts oneli 1. ten prizes, value $47.

.Robinson, E.

McLennan, P. C Mack, Col. Sargt.. Hraidwood, W. D.

Watson, t...

Well, F. Tarnock, P. C.

Total.

4565566-31 654654-$

65344-34

555644.5-1

5455

Wates, PC64 3 5 +-42 Henderson, D.

$445545-3 ch. 14646 § 6—32

Curlyin, Lieat...........................

Total.

4345465-31

·554454-31

ABOCIATION, distance 20 yards; No. of shota --even; unlimited entries, 30 cents each ; fire prises, valas $50.

Braidwood, W. D- Henderson, Llient., Carlyle, Lout, ................... Walis, Feed rat Malen, 3

1. P.. Love, De Collia, F. Wilkinson, C. D. Patterson. Capt. Williams, Sorgt.

4 6 5 4 4 4 4 --31. 4645353-3)

§ 4 4 4 4 4 &– K

3444445-30 444464 344546-30

this grond I move now, the sound reading of The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I have gone care this Bill, to enable the company to carry on their fully through these clauso myself and I can At the covelasjon of the Council meeting, & HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.. operations elsewhere than in Hongkong. With sympathisa with my hot, friend, but I think we mouting of Lee Finance Committee was bold, the raferance to the inst elanse-of the Bill, I think shall have to go through them in Committes.. Acting Colonial Secretary in the chair. I should draw attention to it as it provides for In bonoar of the Duke of Connsugat's visit the full squierosace of hareholders by stating custom at one time in this Coloury to read the and onfer

HIS EXCELLENCY-I maderstand it was the The minutes of the last, mesting, were read 4.50 0.40.te Singapore and to the Forts, bis name is here that This ordinance shall not take effect an marginal notes salyn lengthy Bills, but Sir affer to b permanently associated with a pur-legs and satil it shall be made to appear to the William Marsh, I think, expressed an opinion

THE TEGNORATH CABUH, BETWŃCE NORTH

PUINT AND NOWWON. tion of the defences there. Henceforth Fort atisatisfaction of the Governor that the comthus ach a proceeding was not altogether r

The CHAIRMAN said the first vota was one Bleken Mati East, a defensive point of great im- pany in meating has by special resolution passed gular, and since that Bills bave been read clange for a sum of $991 57, being the cost of repairing portance, is to be called Fort Connaught.. Finest Old Jamaica. Violat

in accordance with section oU of the Companies' by olauss, and certainly, unfoss some power is the telegraphic cable between North Point and Capsule 121.00

Ordiasues, 1865, approved of the same, such sal given to Comal to refrain from reading the Kowloon, sure vessel baylog dingged the cables. The P. & t). steamer Thames, with the Enginction to be evidenced by notification or pro hele of the classes, I think we are wapulled to together and injured them. The resort of the tele- Good Leeward Island...$1.50 per Gallor.lish mail of 14th March, left Singapore on clamation ender the hand of the Governor in the do so. LIQUEURS

graph inspector showed that tho cable "was not! Wednesday, the Dik just, at 8 am, and may be Gazette." Maraschino-

The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY-Fes- absolutely broken, but it was very much twisted Heering's Cherry Cordial instant. This Paskot bi ga replies to letters

expected here on or about Monday, the 14th 1. 6. P. CHATER seconded.

sibly by the time we get through the first part and putting it right was i dificult operation. Bread & second time.

of this Bill, the committee appointer by Connoil The Telegraph Company a vessel had to work Dr. Siegert's Angostera despatched from Hongkong on February 5th. The standing orders being suspended, tue to re-constract the standing orders will have for a day and a ball for, which £100 was charged

Bitters, da

Council went into Committee no the Bill. solved the disunity for us.

sod 457 for 10 of a knot of cable at £300 per kuot According to the forty-fifth annual reportof the The ATTORNEY-GENERAL aid he had a pa HH EXCELLENCr-But in the maitime wo The COLONIAL TREASVERRIR thero any New York Life Insurance Company, which has pera hefore him with regant to this Bill but he must go on with the Bill. If anything sould be chance of finding out which ship did the damage? just been eauad, there were 39,499 new policies understood that the affect of the clauss quoted done to facilitate the work of the Council in The HAMMAN-1 think not, issued in 1889 insuring $151,110,088. The total by Mr, Kesink was to protect the shareholders matters of this kind I should be pleased to fistan Hon, J. J.KEVICE-£100 is a very large mount of insurance now in force i 195,601,979). in wanner simiber to that in which shareholders to any suggestions with that view, but I do not sums for the employment of the Telegraph sensel The lacome for the year was 329,163,266, and were protected by section 50 of the local Com- not say how the Council can take a bill on trust, The SURVEYOR-Ü?NERAL mid the Manager. the total paid to policy holders 812,121.121 pazise Ordinance:

which is what they would be doing if they did of the Company was written to to gola reduction. The total sels, the 1st January, 1800, Hon. J. J. Krawcox said-that-waa íte object. not go through it please by alone. Beides, A reply was received that the charge was that amounted to $105,669,600.

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL and the only thing some members may not be in favour of these made to other Governments, and in this instance in the clue to which he would call, attention, suggestions by the Relect Committee, They one day had only been charged 'for instead of % A horrible piece of cruelty is reported from was the word proclamation. Instead of say say themselves of one point that it la on open day and a half, Singapore. Aoting upon information removed ing" proclamation or notification, he thought question and if it is 'an open question it is for Hon. 4. P. MAOEWEN thought that the Tax Colonial Treasurer's annual statement Inspector McGregor and Sergent Morton wout it would be inflsient to say "notification,” Fathia Connell to decide upon it.

| charge of £310 per knot for cable was also an was laid on the tahle of the Legislative thers found a young Arab, aged about 23, fast rightly that this very point Bross huito recent might be brought before us,

HIS EXCELLENCY il if he remembered! to an empty house at No. 2 Darton Street, and

Hon. A. P. MacEwen Their suggestions overcharge.

The CHAIRMAN~--You Bos for this work the Connell yesterday. The total revenue for ad into stacks, which were Sooped with iron andy. He did not remember the proviso virven The ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Âa & matter of [Telegraph Company are absolutely masters of 1989 was $1,838,549, being an increase of took over half an hour for the Felice de liberals something in the Gazette and he said proclaman. Bill at all. In some Colemies is in left for the Every angniry was made before the amourt was nailed Into the flour The Free Frea mays it stanoes, but the Governor, was saked to notify ifact, marginal noten do not form any part of the the situation. There is no opposition whatever, $266,249 on that of the previous your.. the your man, who said he had boop pat thers tion would be the better way, and that suything Registrar fo in the marginal notes to a bilanctioned. The Superintendent, a gentlems a $246.325 of the increwe is, however, account. by his uncle and har fem there for six lays under the band of the terror ought to be by They are only a sort of inder. It does not falma main all treat, says it is the regular charge ed for by the opium monopoly, leaving was auch emaciated and wax at once seat to ane

When he was liberated he coukl hardly stand and proclamation.

| low that the marginal notes explain the Bill made to other Governments. I do not think we he ATTORNEY-GENERAL said in that case be Council then proceded to consider the can refuse to pay. $20,000 only as the increase in other pital. Na reason is designed for this grows out he would offer no objection to the words, different olane of the Bill.

· branches.— As-it-is-doublful whether thega, but it is said that than young-man-has-late– His. EXCELLENcr thought it would de no Opinn Farm will be let for the same rental from his father's estate, and that the analo tok The Bill, basing passed through. Committee

ly come into possession of considerable moveykarn to leave both words is. on the expiry of the presept lease it would this means of forcing him to give him (the uncle) with only verbal amendments, was read a third Goal, was amended so as to mean "any site, be unwise to count upon the increase of inst some of the property,

time and pained

THE-VAGĢINATION "WILL 1890," year as permanent.. In view of what has

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL Maid as regards the! been said recently as to the meertainty of losing prizes in respect of the skamination held next few on the paper, Committee on the Vas- EXCELLENCY the definition of the word "Conn- The COLONIAL TEKANDE ER muid that if savun our revenue, the increased military con by then in Decenter lost: →→

cination Ordinance, he had conferred wheel. Da mering "any barrister or solicitor hav.uables sufficed for the business, betwun Europe Acting Registrar General on the subject touting the right of audience before any Court in sud America, me cable might safle for the Hera-morning, and the result of their discussion was the Colony, was ended by the addition of business kotworu-Hongkong sud Kowloon, even

stand on-r-th-meeting that he now asked the Council to lot the bill; the word "advocata?

with the Observatory Busines -In-Part-11: of the mos; which deals with —The CHAIRMAN-I think when the log-mem HIS EXCELLENT presumed the Connoi) had | the constitution of Mag, traten the ATTORNEY- ber resda the report on the working of the Ob no objection. He hoped, however, they would GENERAL proposed the addition of another servatory you will see that the Directo: was be able to proved with the Ordiuence then as clanse. He said-It was suggested as advisable laying continual stress on this point. there were a good many somewhat lengthy Or by the Committee that. Justices of the Peene dinances still to be dealt with.

should have the power to taste warrants, In the case of a person who is going to s"

The Helillos Trustees have awarded the fol

FOR BOYS.

7

BILL TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH

·ORDINANOK:

The COLONIAL Treasurer-Will the North La Bection 2, which deals with the definitions Point Cable go on existing side by side with time of the word "prison, as peaning Vistoria have to maintain two cables? of the terms used in the Ordivanos, the dofiul- the Observatory dirent otble? I mean shill wa

The CHAIRMAN-Tos, considering the very building, or place set apart for the parpows earnest desire of the Director of the Oberra. ***** of a prisoner by the order of the Governors tory to haren doble for himself I do not think

In the same olause, on the motion of His we can get on with one cable,

tribution, and the growing charges for public 1st prize: Süvar meðal sun $50.-F. works, it roay be useful to examine in scrae 2nd prins: Bronze medal and A.-F. Tam

pool, Hongkong Public Sahel, detail the various sources of ineone. Of mert, Hongkong Public School. thees there are fire yielding over $100,000 3rd prize: $30.-F. Marques, St. Joseph's each, uansely, leased lauds $187,208, opiera

College

4th prize: 315–0. Marques, St. Joseph's

The vote was agreed topics" monopoly $428,400, staing* $213,479, escased College.

THE RECENT CATTLE EPIDEMIC. taxes $876,857, and postage $142,200, From 5th prize: $15.-W. Allen, Victoris College.

The CHAIRMAN The next vote is for $1,902. those postage must be eliminated, as the FOR LE GETTING A ZORÜIPEAN EDUCATION.

eare, perhaps a man wight not be able to This amount is sanoticned under Ordinanco 17. Le peise: Silver medal and $25.-C. Mrj The Council want Tato committee on this Bill. Bada Bagiaireto, it might be out of oflee hours, of 1537 in which the Sanitary Board are antho. amount stated is the gross and not the net in-Nordoba, Italian Convent. Sokool

The ATTORNEY-GENsnLaid- Lwish to make and it was therefore suggested that something rised en the cousin of an outbreak of inftia come. Froithe Postmaster-General'a recently 2nd priza: 315.-Is Lammert, Victoria Eng; fow preliminary remarks before the sections ars | should be dons to give the power to Justices of disease to destroy cattle and fodder so as to pra pubhod report it appears there was a de- School.

read in coromitter. The sofs of the bill is very the Pence to iste warrants--not to hear the rent the epidemic spreading. The charges have 3rd prize : $10,---M; T.- Adven, Italian Convent jamall sol woodest. It appears that by the 28th | casa, but simply to have the wao nerosted, and been gone wrefully through and Tboliero thom ficit in 1888 of over $16,000, but in the ex-School

section of the Public Health Ordinance a ques- brought before the the proper, authorition. To to be perfectly just. -penditure is included three quarters of.a

YON GIRLS LEARNING' ONLY CHINESEL tion was raised as to authorised cempiéries, meet this riew I have to propose that the follow "The vote was agreed to.) 1st prize: Bronze medal and 325,-Là Twig | That enction made snyone who bộried any ing sub-section be added În all moms where k year's subsidy to the P. & O. Cora Chin. Eanal Mission School.

| corpse or coffa in any ground not authorised. Mägisizate may issue a warrant for the sp pany on account of 1888. Deducting this 2nd prize: $13.-Wong Alm, Victoria Home except as regards esse profided for in section prehension, is aball, in cases of urgency, be lawful papera ki connection with this role of $34,000 26. Kable to a fine mot exceeding $100. There for a Juition of the Pros, upon the application for the parohess of Baxter House for um áð e we have a net profit from the Post Office ad Orphanage.

3rd prize: $1-Ng Awan; Victoris Home are certain cemeteries onnmigrated in the of a police officer, and upon oath being made before Police Station. There were two points to von- schedule of the bill whore buritis have been, him substantiating the matter of the information alder. First, as to whether the money ought to in the habit of taking plays and properly to his antisfaction, te lee such warrant, in order be voted, and second, if voted, whether it ought

in 1888 of accrly $90,000. miscount for last your have

The postal and Orphanage,

Bot yet

4th prien-Chan Tao, Barter Bokas),

the

a

TEX BAXTER HOUSE POLJOE STATION.

6 4 4 5 4 3 5–20.

MEMBRES OF COUNCIL, Past and Present Mem

bera of the Executive and Legislative Council, of Hongkong, distazes 20.. yards, No. of shots seyen: No puttance fee; lat prise, presented by E. Mackintoak, Esq.; 2od prízo. by Bavier Chaufour, Esq.

Stacer, Colonel

Koerick, Hon. J. J..... Edwards. General.. He won, Hon. &. P......

Tobal 4153444-28 3443 444-98 442344- 4040317

QUEEN'S IST SRÁCE, distance 200 yards; No. of prizes. vaine $12; position-standing or kneel log.

Fond. Chan

Meleton PU

Carlyle, Lieut

Chapman, Aust Byrne, Capt

Tutal

A 5544444-30

$444444

4534454-29

.... 4444444-8 4444444-28

Total.

313353055-21

of shota-ten:"eubranca fes 50 opte; two prizus, value $14.

McLennan, P.C. Warnock, F.C.. Woodin, E. . Ramsey, Ok, Collins, Fakat ANY, RILE, open to all

RN.

0205215553-31 052348154-

2433584037

overs, distance 30 yards; No. of shot-ten; entrance for $1. Two prizes, valus 3.6.

Carlyle, Laut. R

Woodin, B. L. Ford,

Total

3633454-42 0-340222 4 7 6--15 VOLUNTEER AGGREGATE, restricted to efficient olunteers whose respective highest scores in io compeiitions Nos. 1 & make up the Two higheat aggregate; entrance for St. prizos, valia $25 presented by A. B. Johnson, Kag.

Collina, F.

200,300 Tetal.

33. 33-65 38 26-61 2530-5

Bidwood, W. D..... Gregorj. A. CIVIL SERVICE AGOREGATE, restricted to mom- bere of the Civil Service whose respective high- a soures in competitions New. I and make up the highest aggregate; entrance fee $1; let prize presented by Chief Jastics. Fielding Clarke, 2nd prize presonted by Barier Chauf foot Esq, 3rd prize presented by Wang Hing.

Robinson, F..

Ford, C.

Gregory,

20000 Total.

19-08, 18

3-81

- Do

97, 2000

Rumsey, Capt.-EN. Lowson, Dr. van ala komentara

jde 290 POLICE AGGREGATE, restricted to members of o Palian Fares whose respective ligebremst scores in competions Nos Land & make up the highest aggregate; entrance foe 5 coats; two prizes at prize, 320, presented by 3. D. Ham phreys, Esq.

Watson, C.

Molenaan, P.C.

Ice 350 Total .33 30 63

- 39 29-62

w!657a441He-rms* 23--03 Warnock, F.O... AEXY AND NAVY AGGREGATE; restricted to ofcere of the Army and Navy whoso respec tiro Bighest scores in competitiona Nos. 1, 5.8. and 12 make up the highest, aggregates ; BUS rance fee $1. Silver Cup, presented by J. D. Humphreys, Beg.

Carly, L., B.A.

Cardan, Capt R

Martin, Lent.

200 300 34 600 Total.

32 89 31-12

30 31 29-120

30. 3-118

AL Congas, distanco 300 yards. No. of AdREGATE; restricted to Non Commissioned

ahota-savun ünlimitet, entries, 20 ocuts

sach; ten prizus, value $47,

Collins, F

Mack, Col, Bergs.

Boyd, Lol. Sergt. Carlyle, Liegt.. Gann, Sergt... Gregory, dr.

Martin, Lipat Tabeun, P.C...ta

--Tolabe

55455433 4484845-31 44 5 4 4 5 30 4854444-30

55 446 4430 945544-30 546543430 4685445–40

Lapies, open to Lady Members or their no-

·minées; distance "30 yards; No. of shots" seren; No entramos feo; position-sitting or kweeling.

lat Price, prosented by D. Nowrojne, Esq. 2nd

Cul. Verner Chater.

Capt. Runway, EN.

C. Ford, Eng

Vrd

4th

The CHAIEMAR asid the menfbers had seen the

hth

A. 8. Hooper, Ery.

6tb

Look Hing

th

Wang Hing.

E. Robinson, Esq.

8th

13. Stewart, ag

E. I.. Woodin, Esq.

Offers, Petty Officers, and Warrant Olcers of the Army and Navy, and to Mariaes, Blue jackets, and Private Suldièrs wizosa respectivo highest svores in, competitions Nos. 1, 5, 8, and 12 make up the highest sggregaten; ens tranos tea 50 cents. Four prizes, vaina 833

POLU MÁ BC Totu). Mack, Col. Sengt

31. BL 31 81-327 Boyd, Cal. Borgt. 52. 99. 833-154 Saunderson, Joe Corp. 819 29 29-116 Murou, Sergt. Mj3 1998 ALL COMES AGGREGATE; for all competitors whose 'respective bighest scores in competi tion Non. 1, 5, 8, and 12 maks up the highest *ggregato; entrance tee 81; five-prisen valus $60, presented by H. N. Mody, Esq.

Mack, Col. Serg Carlylu, L. Ed. Bord, Col. Beryt

Culina

Carden, Capt., Ford, C

Martin,

Mogul, H.

Watson, P.C.

200 300 300 60. Total. 34 81 31-31-127 82 30 8 31-125

32 20 14.30-124