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MAIL SUPPLEMENT TO THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.

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THE SECRETARY OF STATE ON other diree ions, notes that there is no growth of the shipping trade has far out of the Colony's finances to call for a upon barter, in the ultimate resort, the performance of the duties of store sesgeant When a Bill has benu rod a second time the

THE ESTIMATES.

vote for a new gaol, the necessity for which stripped the growth of the foreign trade of curtailment of expenditure on useful public but the barter is facilitated by currency, to his sorviona, so to say, and proming this Commeil shall re-elve itself into Comuito to could ant la dispersed with, therefore tho con- it may be deemed necessary." The has been repeatedly impressed on the Hong: China. For the fourth time in the last works, but the time 19 hardly a suitable which is as important a frelor in interawork to be taken away from him, his services susidor it chase by case, and amond- The Colony has to thank the Acting Gov-kong Government. This, we should say, is twenty years it is now, however, on the down one for launching out into what may be tional as in domestic trade." When the ramplated saving of $624 per year would not he Council will obvorvs. that, by rala 40 the ernor for making public the despatch of the precisely one of the works which may vary grade. In 1873 and 1874 there was tall termed mere luxuries And such the filling reney of a country becomes disorganised carried into effect. I am farther informed that Cozunil is obliged to resolve itself into a Com- Secretary of State vs the Estimates. Hi-well be allowed to stand over until the ing off, after which there was a steady in of the pund in Bowon Park must be cob. there is an immediate convulsion in itsarade. i would be impossible to do away with the post mittes of the whale Council. I propose there thu Estimates. Hi-well be allowed to stand over until the ing of 879, when there was another sidered. As to the cost of the proposed salt of the world mass gall, only as its stand-ofees that it may have motor sad ar standing Committee." I tiga add a new clause, that may I contemplated of the prosadings the Hill be referred to a special therto it has not been usual to publish this finances of the Colony are in a more flourish. rae until 1879, when there was another sidered. As to the cost of the proposed So with the world's currency. While one of Chief Inspector and, therefore two of the form to uld be that, chinos. "Ugless of this stage

The figures

then rose werk, the Servoyor-General line hitherto half nees gold contemplated document, though, as Mr. FLEMING says, ing condition and until other much more falling off.

com-steliy thore in no despatch the Secretary of State argently needed public works have been com- steadily until 1884 which year showed shown himself exquopical and we are not ari and the half silver, without any aut possible to abolish, sumaly Chief Inspector and or standing Committe." I taga add a new clause,

thistled a 1685-87 thers in a position to a non-professional man can never trase development that. it ends and agreed to by the So It will not by the Chairma In the years 1685-87 thers in a position to impugn his esti rate on this ted ratio between them, international trade store sores, appost in all probability which will be numbered a 41 Ard reals. positionary to maintain In these ofraumatauces in Whon & Rill shall have been referred to sud writes which is of greater interest to thepleted. It is undeniable that with a larger a decline community at large. The consequence has be, but the Colony can vary for a good be iero community at large, and to the Legislative prison it would be possible to introduce very was an increase; in 1988 the trade re occasion, though to a non-professional man can never train to the same sound position stand of there being a saving by the proposals reported on by tins of the standing Committors

to pay for and achieve the same development that it Comel in particular. The consequence has beneficial reforms in the treataent of eri-mained almost stationary, and last year $14,000 suoins a very heavy sum to pay for and achieve the same development that it made and agreed to by the Secretary of State.appininted under rale e al it shall be certified been that the public has always been more minds, but the Colony can vary well worry showed decline of 200,000 tons. It's to such a job. It the work has to be done, would if favoured by a stable encrency re-four there will be a slight increase. It will not by the Chairman of such shading Committes lese in a state of uncertainty as to the along" willi ta existing quel for a good be feared that the present year will shows then, the Colony must be prepared to pay cognised by all countries alike. The barter to snush and no doubt when the Gotarsar made that sa Bill has been unsidered clause by public works. Vates appeared year after many years to come, especially if the pro- farther decline, and it would be hazardous to $14,000 for it. It is true the pond is tot a on which international trade altimately rests those recommendations he did so with a view lanes in the presence of all such members

Kia-prophesy any he trade will in tinere ding in of the wublic health, and, ces this medium there must neces-saving grows thugly into year in the Estimates for the same projects, posed extension by the inclusion of the Ma prophesy any improvement for the following thing of beauty, but on the other haud it is is not direct, but indirect. The tea grower to placing the Pelias Foree of this Colony va a of the standing Committee, at least, and that Bat Conseil to role may ou say recasion to later as if the Bill had been reported on by a without any explanation as to why the moneygistrany compound be carried into affect year, but that the trade will in time re quite harmless. The chief reason for the in China is not paid directly in piece goude, nor satisfactory footing than it seemed to him in the pinion of the Committee sach Bill vated the previous year had not been spent The Secretary of State is guilty of incon-cover from the present as it has from pre-filling in of the swap originally was en-but in a medium of exchange wish which fit then was I do not wish when I akoy be dealt with by Douncil in the aims man whether the Secretary of Str.te had approved sistency in arging in one breath the erection vious depressious there can be no dubt.sideration for the public health, und, may bay piece goods if he wants them barn be any raisand-standing or to lead man-Committee of the whole Council, such ii asu of the proposed works, or what were his of a new gaol and in the next recommending The fact that China's foreign trade has for condly, to provide a tice of recreation. No unices this medium bange is edited to believe fast such-n volg pill adobe if it accordingly if so momber shject.

gas) place wine-bange

contenus views in regard to thero. In future the desa retrenchment in the Public Works pro- some jours been stationary affords all the question of health arises in the press ut case. by all parties concerned there must neces-saving when suck is not likely to be the cass.but if any mashiber him the Hill shall be don't

it can hardly in the present ces this medius wants them Bus Conil do nati mamed to lumin patch the Estiuates will let the public grame No single work has yet been placed more reason for believing that the recovery and it can hardly be contended that thesarily arise a want of confidence which will have not goms deply into the question with in the same way as a Bill reported on by a

disade should especianother at for the the Eas

apon je urgently required for recreation, eperate in the restriction of tanda, And this is to whether it is asssary qe not to Sproul Committee: Bg this lanse if the

arguity quired for recreation, operate in the restriction of tanda, And this know how these matters staud and it will be on the Estimates which should not take pre-in that also cannot be far distant, for it easy to trace the history of the various pro-codance of that project.

impossible to conceive that the trade should especially as the Athletic Club is about to is exactly what takes place. Capitalists in hate a Chief Inspeetove if the post of Chief Standing Comaillou k dealt with the Bill il

estes lay out another extensive piece of ground in ascertain I rather think that affice lectu put forward. Having bean published this

remain stationary for ever. Our routem lay out another extensive piece of ground in Europe are afraid to end their money out to aspetor en dd be done away with a saving will not her to go through the Bill ARCHtain I rather think that office will have zato very carefully consider the Bilt and in ear it will be impossible to withhold publi-

porary admits that if Chiut were opened the mediate neighbourhood. But for the the East for investment, lest they lose a pazt would be made, but from what I have bewa able word by word. They make a report that they

ilion the of the principal by the fill in

i exching, and to be confined whan the present hold of it the opinion of the Comunistas it will be sufficiant. for Coupoil to deal with the Bill as though it up by railways and good roada, if the West objection to the artion of a pasilion the of the principal by the full in exchange, and iation of the despatch in future years; i

up by railways and gode, and if a few interior of the Raccoonrre would have been traders in the East, bare to proceed with ex-senses his new position.

opened to trade, edidered large enough to

Race commodete test by a fall in reased beyond

The role was enferred to the Finance Com had 506a considered by a Committee of the River were opened to trade, such a thing were attempted the unofficial

whole toil, but so that wo momber's more potentialitics became actualities, this considered large enough to accommodate treme caution in placing orders in Europe members would of course formally more that

det on the ocean mig under the impreso the other pricker by Bbe papar be laid on the table, and it is dif It will be seen, from the notification by the dot on the ocean might become a flourishing even the new Club. It must be admitted test by a fall in exchange the silver price mittee."

traps sumporium. We were under the impres that the pond je rather inconvenient to the of the articles is increased beyond their THE DRAINAGE OF THE FALIAN CORYNNT. rights may be lefringed it is provided that it ficult to see what excure the Governor could Board of Ro-organisation at Canton, a traps- been a dourishing emporiumi golf players. A prominent official, we hear, calculsify Sir W. H. BODADSWORTH. in the the able a winata recommending a vote of $500 Commities of the whole Council, clause by clause, 3 he AOTING COLONIE SECRETARY laid on any member, official or unofficial, objects to that The barter bubble is neatly make for not complying with such a reasou-Jasion of which we publish in aule for well-nigh fifty years, but if we have sent bla

W. H. Huardian:

The ACT NO REGISTRAR-GENERAL-If a able zsqized.....

colsun, that the rumours of er intended for well-nigh fifty years, but if we have sent bis hall into the middle of it the other pricked by Sir W. H. HODDSWORTH. in the the lable a winata recommending a vote of $500 rarse he is entitloil to have the Bill road before a

yetdignity Although the Secretary of State approves

His EXCELLENOY-ertain correspondance of bit is farred to a Spent Committee what State aproven uerose of the lekin on opium were well not yet arrived at that dignity we have no day. $14,000, however, is a somewhat large following letter to the Mander Guardian for the improvement of the Brainage of the Commities of the whole Council, clause by clause,

we will of the Estimates, with the exception of a founded. Other articles of import one niso doubt wething like tire, canis rats that we of a little mouve

progressing towards sun for the Colony to pay for the remedying Facts are stronger that arguments. The talian Canvas.

Times has for months best contending in

the anthorities of the Italian Convent at the read clause by cists ? portion of the proposed increase in the salary treated. It is fortunate that at such a it at something

salary turcated. It is fortunate thit at such a it at insouvenience of that kind,

In connection with the Park there is one its leading articles that fluctuations in the lengthy mature has taken place hiween happens after it gues to the Council? Is it

prodations of the Surveyor-General, he subjects them incture

have a Consul at Canton of the have done bit horto. If cheap coal comes, ta some rather severe criticism. The criti-ability and firness of Mr. ALABAeras, when we hope it will, then of course mann-other point to which we think attention may old price of silver produce no effect upon troviennent ils regard to- tas deninga of cism, it must be admitted in wholesome, but may he relied upon to do all that devolves of the past will be insignificant as com- Finance Committen the Bon. N. Gra MT on Thou, they attribute to currency trouble in assortaining what really

to do all that devolves factures will prodity spring up and the pro- usefully be directed. At the meeting of the the trade between gold and silver in the convent. Me. Chadwick, who has now the in so far as it may be taken in any mess upon an after veupying that position tested with the progress of the future. But SHELL-INNES asked question on hehalf of o

some, but may be relied upon e

upying that position, egress of the past will be insignificant as com- Finance Committen the Hon. N. (r: Mtz countries, and that bimetallists are quite drainage question in hand, bas takan much grued to I may state to the Council, that I have sure to reflect on the officers who prepared resist this attempt to levy illegal dings on part front possibilities in that direction, the the Wong-nei-chong Recration Committed the Batimactes it is only fair to remember the foreign trade. The matter is one in which to boduseries of the Colony are increasing How is this body constituted and

resist this attempt in levy illegal dinos on pered with the progress of the future. But CELL-INNA asked question" on hehalf of wrong when they attribute to carreney trouble in assortaining what rally could be done given this uniter sexy oil constiloration in gelarity the proceedings of Council. I conferred the foreign trade. The matter is one in which apart front possibilities in that direction, the the Weng-ne-chong Recreation Committen" causes any of the ups and downs which in order to do awry with what is presumed to order to meet, as far as possible, the wishes ex- circumstafices of dificulty under which they

of difficulty under which they the Chamber of Cominerce also ought to move or rent to year; work which was formerly its powers supposed to be? If, as we un-markots here which supply Indis. But the tha Couront used by some change that with the Attorney-Goral on this questavu and were got out. While the work was in the Chamber of Commerce also ought to move zutive industries of the Colos are increasing How is this body constituted and what are ocour frou time in time in the various he no existing avil. Imlieve in the course Pressed by the naofficial members of Council and

be excouted, auch, for inderstead, the Committee was formed on the Times' trade reports scatter those arguments had boon made in tas drainage some sturt the chonergetically. The occasion is one which from year to year; work which was formerly its powers supposed to be? If, as we un-markets here which supply Indis. But the last year there were consideratie Hoody at at the sad time to carry out with suficient re- gress the late Colonial Secretary, the much might possibly be made use of to secure, not Butte Canton to be excouted, auch, for inders

maligtas abandonment of the

use of to secure, not saut te Canton to be excorted, lamented Dr. STEWART, died; and Mr. ahead

tax, bus stance, as silversmith, outed, auch, for indersteund, apposed to be ? If only the abandonment of the now tax, but stance, as silversmith's work, is now per suggestion of the Government, it is desir.to the winds. On Wednesday hot the report time prionsly, Mr. Chairick au long since it was in consulation will ba that the attend- to a certain axient we have isopted Clay system of Lastge, who was then on are

his way out, re-the same recognition of transit pass privity had only a branch house in Hongkong are It is in un cazping spirit that we make peter that orders received frout Initia as thick if for this very moderate sun, this question of bills by a Commitiss

way out, re-the come recognition of transit pass privil forand oh the spot; firms whisks former.ahls that its formation and its powers should from Manchester was: The cloth market went to the ouvent and made a thorough oxa matts new proposed worldantially agreed of the consequences le gust of theen alteration a Commanding Committe inning from leave of absence, was on bis eger in the South that is given to them in ly had only a branch house in Hongkong are be duly notified in the Government Gesells, tas again beau obecked by the sharp fall in nation and it has been suggested that soms to between nat is, perhaps as well to say that.

in an arrival appointed general population of the Colony is steadily those remarks. Su far the public has late as yesterday are cancelled to-day. Iation air as far mich is loug tinse but oscil to is consideration by a ganding Committen.

and 1 dained Acting Colonial Secretary the North. The Viceroy has placed himself waking it their bead quarters and the It is in a carping spirit that we make silver since Friday, one of the consequences alteraliums stall be made in the present avatam to a ser sand had to pick up the threads of this rather to It would be absurd, however, had no reason to complain of intricate business as best he could. Mr. Las so clearly in the wrong with respect to the general population of the Colony is steadily these remarks. Bu far the public has being that orders received frout Initia. 23 Phas oust of these alterations will be about $500 the House of Cobinsons, that is to say we have The business done cupping attention, can be satisfactorily solvei, It was proposed that if a hill was considered by loy should never ex- to which the Park has been, put, but in the cloth market yesterday was in some the unasy will be epont to good effect. opium tax that the Minister has a conclusive increasing. It would be absurd, however, had no reason to complain of the use late as yesterday are cancelled to-day. In tufok if for this very moderate eum, this ques-mited the prosedure requiring the seaside- A Special Committee it should not be neoosary TER, anfortunately, was attacked by sick plum tax that

Vote referred to Fiasues Committee.

for a Committen of the whole Couait to se mess very soon after he took up the duties, case to go upou in asking the Poting Govern. to expect that the Colony should never ex- to which the Park has boon put, il Monday's Times Ind: The business donation hutt has for sicht a long time bus ou-tion of bills by a Commities of the whole Coon-

illones meet to forbid the levying of the new taxperience periods of depression; it is no less common experience teaches that it is in the cloth market yesterday was in some cupying

meat to forbid the levying of the 2

INOSKASS PAY TO THE CHIEF. WARD and the Governor hinseif was in ill-health and he may very appropriately tack on to

mine it clauso by claus, but I cannot help and he may very appropriately tack on to absurd, when atch a period comes to supont a safe policy to allow publie ground departments rather larger than was general-

MASTER AT THE HOSPITALA

thinking that would buve been going wither too The ariicism of the Secretary of State is his demand the requirement that the prolike a train running up against the ballers dividuals

is his demand the requirement that the propose that the Colony has came to a full stop, to pass under the control of private in-ly supposed, and showed some recovery

The AOTING COLONIAL SECRETARY, laid o far. I would have bet. in fact going further directed chindly to the veten for public

control of Bowen Hark be vested now in a fluctuations in the silver market. Inquiry

Fark be vested now in additional pi works; and in this connection it must visions of the treaty with respect to imports like a train running up against the ballers dividuals or semi-private Clubs. If the from the effects produced in Tuesday by

it must be generally shall be observed, which they

body such as the Wong-nei-cheng Berce-for India and China again shows signs of the table a minute recommending SEO for than the Bosss of Concents does at the to

prospectarea: Clvit Hospital

detailed in the amendments which have beer. horne in mind that a new Surveyor-General Benerally shall be observed, which they at a terminus.

tion Committee, without any official notifien-improvement. The American silver prospects aditional pay to the chief wasdmaster at the sent time. With the sole gards, which veyor-General have never yet been fu the South The had taken office during the year, the depart. opportunity is one which

that outro

more His EXCELLENCY-1 connection with this moved by the Attornng Gural, I caonly hope tion of the powers sad status of the body thua anything else for the present, and were vote I may inform the Council that tion of the powers and status of that body, seem to govern the tone of the market more Government Civil Hospital.

cere vole I may inform the Council that some time that any bill that may be referred to one of the. uent was under-named at the time,

and lost.

we will in the course of yours find the Come the uncertainty on the subject lose than it & wartmaster came out from Engised at a standing Committsos inentioned in clause 48. the great rain-storm of May put on it a The object of the proposed einuggling

to performed will be considered with every care, a that when strain under which it adtaust broke down suppression syndicate seems pretty evident

How very far the Chinese yet are from mittee, claiming to oxercise .p wers over it the uncertainty on this subject less than it Tuter these circumstance, it is not surpriser far the Viceroy may see through. The possessing the first notions of military dis-ed by the Cricket Club over the Cric-bably operate more freelys. Either Hic faction of the authorities there and it was sug off can take it on frast, to a certain extent, tha How dina These state bis duties at the Hospital to the entire satia-such a Bill is reported to this Connel, the Coun ing that there should inve been set How far the Viceroy may see through the possessing the first notions of military dis as great and exclusive as those exerris has been of law, bayers of goods would pre-salary of 350 tes $6) par nunath. He goes at a standing Committsos intentioned in clause 48, ing that there should inve been some little trick we do not know; he is as old non and cipline or of knowledge bow to establishket Ground, and the public will be ellow-rents speak for themselves,

ket Ground, and the public will be ellow-ments speak for themselves. the sugoll

must the in a sufficiently partuos state to ba a arak in the continuity of the department's possibly his neuteuss of mental vision tay it, the letter of the correspondent of the et ont by few semi-private and selecte

besined, proved of and fassui le Concil. It will be ae amended, raks werk, and come-failure of nicety in the abave Chub. We do not impate to the Committee wrong M+1

Come fulmant slawbaze. of Skorotary justment of accounts between the respective au desire to bring such a state of things justment of accounts between the respective become somewhat ditated. What the NC Daily News in South Fortus, les ed out by it few semi-private and select Times' farts ar the Timer arguments innat gated that is welurg xlorld be raised is order ike bill is iu

told me by the Colonial Surgeon cortainly of State and of couse I can take maa say- years in the case of works which ran oversimply

case of works which ran over petitioners propose to pay for howover, is where published. sufficiently exemplifies Clubs. We do not impate to the Committee be wrong. Both cannot be right I hold that his warrives wight sined, insanch bullis

felt disposed to acode to the application mode. salf to say how far the Sacratary of State will from 1989 to 1899. Of the whole, therefore simply a l'cence to squeeze. The mugging Raw material for soldiers abounds in the any desire to bring such a state of things to the facts, and maintain that they fuls as in and on-fer-of-a-wove lacrative sppont cessary for the-lo-shirit those amonio Troni 1889 to 1890, Of the whole, therefore suppression idea is merely introduced to Contral Kingdom, but the manner in which that they would at present condemn it as whale admitting the propriety and atility given fair colour to the business. An in- it is handled is enough to convert any class strongly as any other members of the com- HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. vote an increase of anisry to one who so on possibus rebe, but I will endeavour is trans-

merely introduced to Contral Kingdom, but the anger in which about we are willing, indeed, to believe support the contentions of the bimetallist told me 29. In the pressace of what was and regnutions for thes upproral effe Sour of the Secretary of State's pointing out the munity; but it is inevitable, when once any. of the

ecioutle prformed bis duties but the aitting the amended rules and orders to him to various discrepancies and ominee crease of ration must obviously act as an men inte utter barbarius: Ill feu, uncaged strongly at any other members of the com- HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, and I should have asked this Council to approof this innovation which has been mad various discrepancies and omissious men-additional incentive to smuggling. The for, and seidon paid, no wonder that these thing in the nature of private right is ereat- A meeting of the legislative Connoil was held temptation to accept work elsewhere was too explain what has taken place in this Council, tioned in his dispatch, it is impossible to satdicate are themselves dealers i opium," bräven

are discontented, small marvel

arve, that it should gradually grow wore on the 9th inst. There wore present

great and Mr. Charaun has given notiòc to at lay before him, as far as I am able, what I attach any serious blame to the officers who and they intend to make all siber dealers that they prey on the givil population assertive. Some arrangement for the future HIS EXCELLENCE THE ACG GOVERNOR Leave In these circumstancos it became neces-believe the wishes of the official mato bera are

sary to find one who puid; inte extent, all the in dealing with matters of this description. under ordinary circumstances would have pay an additional tax from which their own are accordingly regarded as only an alter management of the Park is of course neces-Hon. F. FLEMING, O...

Clause as noite, and Clanse 41 wore Teen held responsible in more than a montiual pium will be free; if the arrangements native scourge to the brigande or rebels ears, but it ought to be arrived at openly BOL. W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Sacre place in a short time to be vacated. Mr. Stephen.

son was strongly recommended by the Colonial than passed. permit of their evading the legal duty ale, against war they are marched. The sees and on the basis of the ground being for the tary

His EXCELLENO-I may, perhaps, add that It is to be hoped the Secretary of State's these smuggling suppressors will no doubs described at Anping by the corrospendest benefit of the public and not of any particu-

Eon. W. M. GooDNA, Attorney-General Surgeon as being the meet ficut porsen be

could find in the Colony for the performaues of the course suggested takes plano maly if no despatola will have the effect of fun of corresponds despatch will have the effect of inaugurating ecome smugglers themselves. The arrange above named are sickening and scandalous at Club or Clubs.

Hon. S. BROWN, Surveyor-General.

is opus for any member Hon. N. (. MITCHELL-INNES, Acting Registhan duties. I took the occasion some tinte acmember objects. It an improved system with respect to votes for men, on the

to communicate with the the Secretary of State to abjoot to this course and it is only right trar-General. Extraordinary Public Works. Hitherto ument is cleary a dishonest one, and if the The instruce in which two men, on the lar Club or Clubs Extraordinary Public Works. Hitherto the Minister at Peking makes proper repr. job came with hoes to bury still living

on this matter and ask bis permission to increcse that any member whe way like to have a full atres useless Mems to have prevailed, enentations, there cu he little doubt that it time to want of care in the part of the

the salary of Mr. Chapman, but before I could discussion before the whole Council.should have receive any answer Mr. Chapman sent in his the opportunity, und so that the Secretary of State writes will be disapproved. The Alditional Ar-officiale, and calmly squatted down to

While China maintains a watchful eye on

guation. There was no doubt that it would

The Counci Baving reamed, the report of that be is uitbewinit at a ass regarding them ticle to the Chefoo Convention provides that watch for the last Hicker of breath the doings of her great northern neighbours

wing to the absence of information and to wing to the absence of information and the Custome certificate given on payment the unfortunate before commencing their it is also certain that Eussia is by no mende wing of some apparented by the Aetho Opin or duty whateres 250,000 afgth to wail out the humanity of the relations significata more protection

Mr. F. A. HASELAND, Acting Clerk of Clown be a saving of money, if we could find someone the Committee as amended was adoptesi.

THE WATERWORKS BELL. the existence

here who could porfaim these duties iz place of the existence of some apparent discrepants at the import duty and lekin shall free task, is grim onough; but indignation indifferent

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL oved the first indifferent to what is passing in the Central oils

sending bomu for one, as in that case be between the statement furnished by the Act the Opium from the imposition of any deepens into horror when we read of Kingdom. The restaration by the Chinese ing Auditor-General and the corresponding further fax or duty whatever Lt Har-oldiers forcing the lid of his coffin on 4 of the wall surrounding Kuldja has not escorts.

The minutes of the last being were read and aidee the increase in salary we should have to reading of this Bill.

pay the paskiga monsy. I am therefore glad The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY cunded.

Bill read a'irst time. statement by the Auditor-General in cone CHANG. proposes, for a price of $250,000 a feebly struggling ocupant, who has got capod Muscovite observation, though the THE ALLEGED INCREASE IN THE WEIN PUTT able to suure the services of Mr. Stephenson. DUTY. That the authorities at the Hospital have been

BILL TO AMEND ORDINANCE 4 of 1985. Lion with tbc Estimates for last year;" amit year, to allow an interested syndicate, to strength to wail out a prayer for some tea

that can in no way influence the His EXCELLKNET-Before we proceed with

The ATMANEY-GENERAL moved the first ill the public works which are in conteni lavy a squeeze of 5 rose en overy ball. It It speaks little for the humanity of the work is one that can in no way influence the

can be mace be public statement showing year, to allow an price of $250,000 a feebly forcing the lid of his coffin plation, with the estimated cost of each, this possible that before he is finished with Chinese bystanders that they actually looked relations between the two countries, and has the orders of the day I think it only right to but it has been represented to ma that Mr. plation, with the estimated cost of each, the the toren is doubtles Bitle more protection st wee

The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY ŠUĽADİKŤ, amount spent u rack up to the 31st Decent matter he may find himself in rather on contentedly while the coma lid was nailed a political signifcauce. The wall as res state to the Council that daring the couras of Stoversou will not perform these duties aulass be

sout spent act up to the 31st Decra Agro-down against oxdern artillery, than a sheet of merchants in View or

Bill read a first time.

THE MAGERYEATE'S BILL ber last, and the amount which it may right place. Hitherto the Opium Agres down upon the expiring but still conscious tored is doubtles little more protection at week I received a letter from some of the gives such a sahury as has been proposed. In

it may remont re-ment sonably be expected fit the Public Works ment has worked without giving rise to any victim. This practice, it appears, according against modern artillery, that a sheet of merchants in this Cel dy draping my attention these cireumstances, cartaiu communicatione

omplaint whatever, rather to the surprise to the correspondent, has arisen out of a paper

The Council further considered this Bill in'- the surprise to the correspondent, has arisen out of a paper, and would prove no obstacle to Eus, to the fact that the Viceroy of Canton contar have taken place between the Colonial Surgeon white tople, Department will be able to spend on each of a good way to ple

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Oa class which dosle with the powers of aur." a

draw railway sthenics Convention. I immediately ammunicated with Mr., stophones. At the end time did not like Committee. during the aur. The public have been good many people, who, however, at custout, which demands that when a soldiersian attack were they beat on recunqnaring plated raising the duties on oglan, contrary to and myself, and I have arauled to the increase

he proposed to And it is much to be desired that it futu Peking Government will not thank the five tale for the burial expenses, of which are meantime being pushed on frota alleged the Consul at Cantor on the patter and I may to enter inte sey wontract or definite arrange- and it is much to be desired that in future Southern Viceroy for causing them to " lose three or four data asking for sindar returns for years past, best find their predictions fulfilled. The dies the officer of his company shond des Kashgaris. The Siberian ruil het what were considered the terms of the Chefs of pay in fur as I am concerned, being given to

dosiser yours, they should be unde annually. A very use- face and putting them to the unke into with these ill paid wretches that they are oxirs and articles on the dangers which they of Council, and indeed the There voceived from

Southern Viceroy for causing them to "lose three or four dollars are handed over to his apprehension of the growing influence of say Mr. Alabaster did avery thing to his powerment wilkat asking Connvil to serve, to the in-Magistrates as to buil

unpleasant comrades. Money is so stares a commodity England and Germany in China. The Rosin connection with the subject. I also com crane of xdury. I many mention to Conacil The ATTORNET-GENERAL said ful pars was presentet by Mr. Brown unpleasant comrades. Money

Magistracy and as after certain hours, the Ma towards the end of last year giving an ae which bis greed has led hi

wness of apolovising for the mistake into with these ill paid wretches that they amsian Press periodically insert alarmist ruin musled with Her Majesty Minister at Pak-that of cours Mr. Cepman hot ladiva power to the first slark of the Magistrate eager to finger these few oring, and theirs and articles on the dangers which they ing by telegram, and it may interact the meniborskis agresmant and be will have to repay the to give hel. The Bist perk uided at the Voto referred to the Finance Contigitte. gistrates were not thore, it, had been pointed- I should read tho reply that I have count of works in progress or recently com

out that it would be very convenient if this miserable sufferer is accordingly trotted out averthreaten the Russian Empies in the Far of Council, and indeed the public generalis, that amount of lus possage stoney. miserable sufferer is accordingly trotted out ast. Doubtless most of the writers are the Minister at Paling during the course of the report of the Finance Committes of a poor were given to t

VOTES PASSED. picted, of works in progresar giving an aess of putting them to them to "Lose pleted, for which the hon. gentleman des

East.

Clanso as amended passed. erver thanks, but somethich will show from other read a telegram from Sir Heath through the cupidity of their core. Of great litet have ended for alarni, provided for by the Gun Tar character and

At the meeting of the Legislative Council of the way as soon as possible. It le quite at more than thou is required, something which will show from ou the 9th iust. His Excellency the possible that some soldiers whose cases are well aware that they are either creating yesterday. Bir John Walshum 565%, "Provious The report of the Finance Comites of a poor were given to the first clerk. time to time the programme of works in Acting Governor read a telegram from Sir far from hupelese are in this way doomed to utaginary dangers or magnifying possibili to resipt of your telegrans, for which I am much aseting held on the 154 Blay was laid on the contemplation and the reasons for altar noterations respecting at auton had been made to us be deplored, hat cau anything with recover the Frio, but the Chinees are not abandonedonof what has netually be din mention. He would, might be omitted as told theday whicb might arise in many er JOHN WALSHAN to the effect that represon death through the cupidity of their couradas tits. Of course it is conceivable it, if a obliged, I had addresend representations to the tile and the rules therein agreed to work parse1). contemplation and the reasons for alterations JoHN WALSHAM to the effect that repress death through the cupidity of their couradas t

The Council re-umed Committee on the report or illness of one of the Filges, the powers of the offers endes

in his discretion thinks fit to sxercise thes, made therein, so that the confusion notations respecting the proposed increase of and thin careless indifference of the offers. Of great military that should ever arise to Chless Government on subject of contemplat

new standing rules and orders.

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL, moved to strike in the Secretary of State's despatli may be the lekin on opium at flauton had been made course the gross inhumanity of the soldiers China, Russia might have cause for alarni, sed imposition of opiums dative higher than done away with. We obserro that is the to the Chinese Government, by Sir Boss is to be deplored, but can anything tatter be an effort would then doubtless be made to provided for by the Convention. Inspector of the Special Committee appointed to frame Full Cauri may be exercival by ons Judge, if be

in new Standing Kale and Orders of the LHART as well as by the Minister Himself, and expected from men treated as they are, with recover the portion of blanchuria filched by have been inferned by him that the project i

Ite gislative Council the appointment of a Pa- that the project had been abandoned. It no good example from their offers, and with the latter in 1860; but the Chinese are not abandoned." Of course I ceauct infort mem- port by tas Sposial Com: ittse be passed, sub-out the words if he is his discretion think fit. blic Works Committee is provided for was a foregone conclusian that when the so opportunities of advancement The Chis nilitary people, and the chance of a newbern of Council what has tually been done feet to certain modifications which be world to exercise thera" He thought that in case of Such a Committee was appointed some years matter was brought to the notice of the Peuceo soldier is, in short, no better than a TAMERLANE arising in Eastern Asis seems more than taetated in this to gram, but I think mention. He would suggest that fu etanse 25, the Fall Court et boing whle to sit one Judge Such a Committee was appointed some years matter, was brought to the notice of the really fears, we to this Colony in saltefactory Such a Committee was appointed some years ng Government the scheme to establish he has not. He is not even taught to take imagine, is that when

neessary. The clauses were adapted for the pravant ess

HIS EXCELLENCY said where there were | stopping of andino disenssion. A ense might arise ago, but appears never to have had any parking Government the scheme to establish a coolis trained to fight. Habits of disciplina about as rencie a contingency as could be what Her Majesty's Minister bus communicated the enb-santions at the end, might be omitted as should boar appeals. This he thought would ago, but appears never to have had any a squeeze farm would be reversed, and ita pride in his appearance, bos no salt-rate for Cores, or Mongolia, or Turkestan la fais ouston ryto lay of: State conterning the es later part had selves prevented from tak strato. On a quest judge of the Supreme

THE ESTIMATES in 1890. cular duties assigned to it, or, if it had, squeeze farm would be revered, and it is he has not. He is not oven taught to take suggested. All that Russia really fears, we to this Colony in alfel actory

Turkestan to fall His FXCELLENCY-I axe wot sure whether it bare where a member wiebel to make an anond-appen on questions of Esot he did not see how never to have discharged them. The new satisfactory to find that the action of the pride in his appearance, hos no self-respect, imagine, is that

istorry to lay buforo Council the aspatoos wet in the early part of a clause, although a Julge sitting alone would be in a better Committee, we hope, will prove itself of a Minister sad the Inspector-Glaneral of Cuais regarded with dislike and coatempt by the for Cores, or Mongolia, or Turkestan

to he pressed that a different stamp and overprove with stance, has no self-respect, imagine, is that when the time seems rice different stamp and exercise an active in toms was so prompt. The affair, however, populace, and is used by the officials as a into her ready maw, soine interfering neu- from the Beuretary of State concerning the eslator part had bern passe, and the Coauefl would position to doul with the matter than a Magi. fluence in directing the poing on the vigorous closeth on his ok his audacious embuisnes. It nich now arms of precision,ly that Englantet against furtis it State has come to in ga

prompt. The affal of Cuais regarde appearance, bas it to take suggested contingency Hence Department, insisting, and works and reign trade. Althouses on opite soldiers as they likelihood that they in clean-counts by Russinant feat. They can

polier the Public has shown what sort of an L Bas-machine dot more valuable than a beast of tral may be there to protest against spolia from tak-strats. On a question of law, of cottres, it might

an LA HAB-machine dot more valuable than a bentral my ready maw, soine interfering neu-story to lay buforo Conuil the dapa

The ACTING COTANIAL SHURETARY resanded Court would be a better authority than a magis trata. He thought it would be perhaps batter Works Department, insisting on the vigorous GRANG is, patch he writes which is of greater interest to the ing this step by same arbitrary fixed rule.

to leave the olaxes as it stoork Amendment-onrried. prosecution of urgently required works close wartand how liecessary it is to keep a birdan. The army is practically without a time, and back the pacific aggrafdisement of timates. I, myself, oannot think there is any deu not wish to find themselys prevented for would position to deal with the matter than a Magi prosecution of urgently required works and close watch on his policy with respect to commissariat, without a medical service, and the Czar. As we have pointed out in previous community at large aud to his Conneil in parti

his policy with respect to commissariat, without this

His EscRECY-I may state that the At- The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said he had only checking useless expenditure in other di- foreign trade. Although his audacious of without, except in one or two corps, even articles, it is not stall probable that Englandular then the despatob consening the estimates the Amendment. checking useless expenditure in other di-foreign trade Although his art rembulance. It is little use supplying such willerindea, at the same time, ruly likes that instead of mating any persones, is weld iorney-General mentiqued this proposal to me brought forward that suggestion

tempt to establish a aquees on opite her into auallisuce with Chins against of this Colony have, therefore, considered

ficatyyrienst The Sexmotary of Blate says be does not happily come to or connexes od any

Cabe mure Batisfactory to lay before motebere yesterday and frutirely arred with the sug-thought it would facilitate is work. However will Powers says be does not happily come to nought, it's to be feared soldiers as these with new arms of precision, Russia, but it is, at the same time, voly like that instead of mating suy partoral explanation พระร provided the revenue continues to remain rally it is dosirable that a determined clothes her soldiers properly she cannot ez not suffer any fax from Chinese aggle in another column,

to imply any doubt that the Colony, that other articles of commerce will not for is there buy likelihood that they will take by that England, Germany, and other featy ayself on such an important subject, it would forney-General tentiqued this proposal to me brought forward that suggestion becara le provided the revenue contigines to remain cupb se easily. For the protection of trade any pride in them or waste energy in clean-Fowers might prote-t against further en the opinions and conclusions the Secretary of gestion. I think myself it is a very good thing if the Connall did not think it was well to make

Council, There is no doubt from time to time The original danse was then passed.

Progress was reported at elatas 127 and the expansive, can afford to construct in a generally it is desirable that determined ing them? Until China feeds pays, and crosshments by Russia on China. This it State bas come to in regard to this important indead to las standing rales and orders in this the amendment he wonhl withdraw it

The despatch, the contents of which we give it becomes necessary that we should havu sunte

thing to-gute us in regard to certain matters. Council adjourned till the 16th inst. watautial way many publin, works of effort should at once be made to secure the clothes her solidiora properly she cannot ez is the Russian Governinent feat. They can mattor

pect to teach them dissipline, and until she aggression, which there is pressing accessity, but the recognition of the transit pass system,

hne zuised up a staff of really competent for the Chinese are the last people to invade in another column, was laid on the table. way in which the estimates have been

officere she will not, even with the aid of a foreign soil, and the templations to attack E NAW APPOINTMENTS INTRE POLICY FORCE. but it seems to me un esdry that we should bo The ACTING COLOSIAL SECRETARY laid on board down by the same strict enlos and regula

FINANCE COMMITTEE. framed of late years seems to indicate BONGKONG AND ITS FUTURE. Buropean instructors, be able to maintain Russian territory are few indeed. Chius

Burope. tendency to mitinte numerous works

nood,

Acessary to hyvo stringent regulations in order Thore was a meeting of the Finance Com- the conclusies of the Connoil musting. oua perhaps uuemaily liberal male.

A few evenings ago there appeared in the discipline. There need therefore be little would be glad to recover her lost domains on the table a minute rectatorading a vote of $420 tons as the House of Commons, whers ther A few evenings ago there appeared in the apprehension of an efective Ouinese army ins without due regard to the capabilities of columns of the China Mail a review of the unos sile in wantonly at-ferred to the Finauve Committee, i the Public Works Department, the relative position of the Bociété des Charbonnage da in almost all essentials to success the Chinesetked in India. The Russian Government well to state to members of Compost th

capabilities of columns of the China Mail a review of the apprehension of an effective Ohinese arm the Amoor, but she would not fight for them, for salary of instrestor and stora keper to the boat 600 mesubers und wines, it is absolutely Department, the relative position of the Bocisté des Charbon de taking the field against a foreign foe, for and England will never attempt to create a His EXCELLENCY: Bufors this matter is re-that business may be carried or with vapidity mittee.

in almost all essentials to success the Chinese diversion there unless she is wantonly at-furred to the Finaugs Committee, it would boss The paragraphs to which the Attorney-General The Acting Colonial Secretary presided.

The CHAIRMAN moved the vote of $100.67 for. importance of the works, and the pos. Tonkin. Whether the somewhat gloomy are little better organized or drilled then intake is well aware of this facte, staban under which this vols i

Loony are little better organized or drilled than in tacked in India. The Russian Government well to state lo members of Council the cirem. alluded are clainly not acted ap to it this THE INSTRUCTOR FOR THE POLICE FORCE. sibility of defraying the total expendi. view taken of the prospects of that under 1858-60.

at all events are well aware of this facts, stabs under which this solo in naked for. At Council. Since I have had the honour at being ture to which, the Colous will thus ultaking be justified or not we must leave.

and as they exercise a rigid censorship over an early period of this year the Governor com-in this Cospeil I have tied over and over the pay of masketry instruetur and storekeeper. tinately be committed. It is possible that time to tells We do not refer to the article

the Press they might usefully employ it inmunicated with the Becretary of Blate on the again that when a slams has not hova sanded for the Police, Mambers had beard the re the Prows they might usefully employ it in subject of the Felios Fores hore and he made at the beginning and after it has brou amended marks of liis Excellency on this subject and for the next year or two the revenus for the purpose either of confuling or sug-|

excising senseless rumours overnig the been

Besselam suggestions in which he recommend d that towards the end, it has been suggested by some there was nothing further to add except pas

matt should may prove stationary, and, although we hope porting the criticism on the Société--which is At a recent meeting of the Finance Com alleged intentions or designs of friendly Po- the post of Adjutant sical be abolished arining

Finance Com alleged intentions or designs of friendly Fo- the post of Adjutant globll be abolished member that au Amendmut bo muile at the hers that when Elis Excellancy said the xp. but better than present written in an apparently I he things may turn out better than conditions seem to indicats, it will be prun spirit--but to only fair and temperate mitte of the Legislative Council, a vote was were on the Asiatic frontier of their empire, and also the post of Stora Berrosnt, and I ballare beginning. If we noted strictly up to these pointent was decided upon in the early part of

examine a statement of general taken on account of the filling in of the pond It is true that some of the English. papers he ontemplated th

filling in of the pond It to true that some of the English papers he contemplated that it would be possible to rules it would not he possible a afar say the year, he was under au erroneous impression. dent to practise economy for a time. Cam-interest tearing on the future of the Colony in Bowen Park. The total cost of the work are aqual if not greater offenders in histo munities are much the same as individuals We are told that unlage by the help offte estimated at $14,000, but it is proposed raction, attributing all sorts of intriguet Chief Caspectes, being repainted Assets

the Colony. ie Bowen Park. The total cost of the work are equal if not greater offenders in this diabolish the poet of Chist Inspector amach amendment at the beginning of clance The appointment was decided on primarily in The CHAIRMAN wid the next vote was one in regard to their ur are the utterances of ir out and the

nlose by the help of fie estimated at $14,000, but it is proposed action, attributing all sorts of intrigues to he roommended the officer who is now after, in amendmoet, at the end had been the Autumn of last year. treatment of revenue and cheap coal we gre able to start manufactories that only a portion of that sur shall be spent. Buses, but the English. Press is free, and it Superintendent of Polico. If all these redom ufficiently carry on expenditure. When a person funds his in- in Hongkong there is not mich scope for the daring the current year. Two questions ung- is known that those the retente por mendations were carried

share Chief Inspector: boling appointed Assistant arraeil to. What we want to do is to

is known that those are the utterances of iSuperintendent of Polico. If all these redom ufficiently carry on the work of Council and not THE DRAINAGE OF THE ITALIAN CONVENT, come increasing when he first denial ascendately and calutament now old suggestion how some suffit a large sum oHINETALLIS HEORY couse increasing he feels justifien in incress-future development of the Colony. In the geat themselves

connection with this mal responsible and often ill-informed correspon mendations were carried out and the redno be too no bound by rules, which I ay kay

often informed correspotions that might have been contemplated look ara imposible for us to keep, and which it is for the improvement of the drainage of the 1 ing bis expenditure; when he finds it declin. present state affaire ex-denta, if vous ing he begins to practise a little self-denial: concert of our pessimistu. is in the fer, firet, whether the amount is not ens dente, towhich little if any value is attach-effort there le no doubt that considerable somewhat undo irable we shakl have. It is for lian Conrent. This matter arose from a very

ascendant, but looking at solong with a growing revenue may be passionately and calmly, is there any more whether the work is necessary. We think jourpuliste go forth to the war with the

mately ut doing at the matter desire for the work to be done; secondly, ed. Onthe other hand, the sayings of Russian saving would be effected. The salary of the sd. better set to bave ngulations which we feel unfortunate lenso or agreomsot which was given the work is necessary. We think Journalists go forth to the world with the halljutant, or rather the pay which he now ressives, ourselves unable to follow and therefore if the to the occupier in mediately behind the Italish, justified in launching out into many publit justification for such a statement now than it is incarabant on the parties at whose ack of the Russia wor, at hende come

incurabant on the parties at whose wack of the Russia or, at beide come la $1,200 per year, that of the stable who first part of these rules remains as it is. I think Conrant permitting him to carry his drais The present cocupier of the land insisted on his works that it would not deem absolutely there was twenty years ago We are told suggestion the scheme has been trought for to be regarded-ris at or wrongly the pay of the Chief Inspector is $1,440 per the seating.

scheme has been brought for- to be regarded-ri at or wrongly--as semi-perform the duties of atoresergeant is $624, and we can freely dispose with the requirements of age through the grounds of the Italina Convert necessary if its revenue, were stationary or that for several years past the foreign trade ward to show some sufficient justification official deliverancer.

your Now, that together amounts to $3264 The ATTNEY-GENERAL-A3 regards the full rights. The question had been gone fully declining. Now in the case of Hongkong. it of China has been standing still: In 1870 for the expenditure of such a large sum of

1870 for the expenditure of auch

The Governor did not contemplate that all this clause which soud ever for farther canidaraints and with the assistance of Mr. Chadwick is important that the Public Works policy the total value of the trade recorded by the public money, especially at the present HIMETALLISM AND THE BARTER be in

the present HIMETALLISM AND THE BARTERoald be saved, because he proposed that taste tiga last time, it has been carefully considered they hoped they wars about to terminate the should is governed by the consideration Foreign Customs was in round numbers tire, when the Colony appears to be enterta

should be an increase in the salary of Mr. Hors-I have overy desire to give all effect that can be grievance, by carrying the drains into the pub poel of $560, and also that i masketry instruetur given to Mr. Minowen gestion. In consider le staset. This involved cost of $600. H that that a growing population has to be HL Tis. 119,000,000 last year it was, ex- ing on a period of lean year. The revone provided for. A cheeseparing policy would oluding the Kowloon and tappa of

Baked prefide for of a salary of $720 hand, to prevent uuusoessary iimo being taken up when it was remembered what number of be fa sé anomously hi the oud, but at the same Hl. Th: 175,000,000, showing an increase show such increase on that of last year, note on bimonitiem Sir LTOK PLAYFAIK to Pride venia come je 11280 per il Council by reading the clauses.

The vote was agrvédītā. fa se unondialy hi the end, bus at the same Hk. T. 175,000,000, app stations, for the current year cannot be expected to the recent delate in the House of Com-should be appointed, whats salary you are nowing this the two principles toje upon are, on the one thought no objections would be taken to the vote time, in view of the present depression, it is of nearly 50 per cent. In the same period and as soon as the present lease of the safes who opposed himetalliam per 1.28 subtrotod from the amount haut tai and against making legislation

800s the present lease of the saf Those who opposed bimetallism per year The wenld come to 11280 per Council by reading the clauses, on the other children there were living at the Convent

gear to so

53 The vote of $50 for additional pay of $10 per right but the strings should be best the shipping entered at Hencking has in Opin Farm runs out there will be a drop denied that fake depended upon metal rariondly referred to, namely: $14 per year any that she might be passed through with drawn rather bagiely in her nest of all works bremand, (zuta 2,800,000 TON: 10.0 290,000; am of prolably at least 200,000 in the inesgin Flid curly Trade rostad avon Jarzar. the result would be $1884 par year. Bat put bing read and the alsovery mode only month for the Ward Master at the Gererament

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THE BEW STANDING HOLES AND ORDERS.

The ATTORNEYAN TERAZ, Mred that ile ro-

reading of a Blil tu srend Ordinance 4 of 1865 relating to offences against the person.

On clause 114, which provide that is 10 so of appeals Prom Magistrates, is thu abas

The vote was agreed to.