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INTIMATIONS.

HONGKONG TRADING

COMPANY, LIMITED,

(Laze The Hall & HOLE G. Co., LTD),

- Jus REOBITED.

Find White Straw Boating HATS. Coarse White Straw Hosting HATS. Black and White Straw Boating BATE White Cotton SUN UMBRELLAS, Lined

5 Grønt

Bath GOWNS and Bath BLANKETS. ---

Dukus Novelty in Acti-Roadsche FELT HATS.

THE "NONPAREIL"

BY APPOINTMENT,

A. S. WATSON & COMPANY

LIMITED.

*ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

MANUFACTURERS OF AERATED WATERS.

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THE DAILY PHRSS TUESDAY JULY 150 1600

THE ALBAUT NULLAH WO EL

8700M SIGNALS.

A BONGKONG “HANBARD,**

"The Times in its olty artists of the 16th Jane are certain privileges attached to the subordinato ape, other object which I think is right the masonry channel from the Tytam service to me proposals worthy of careful consideration.atork Company constitutet undir or big a says Mersta. Allsopp and Co. (Tdmited) oflcers pointtacted tothe maperiorefiner It will and Big one ta bava la viax, and that in that tank to where it enters milltary property beef that at the and of this year. If not before, Istol by the provisions of-say-not-of-partin... Fare dompletal arrangeradate whereby Masara be seen from this correspondence that the Beore persons who say hero property in say inatite low Kennedy's stables and it is propone at this circumstance will allow those who I believe meat, any lomi Ordina, royal olivet o Cutier, Falir, and Co, of Londen, Caloutts,tary of State has only appointed Mr. Horspool en finn karo, banking or of any other itere, shoot polut, the solitary shall join the channel atare naziope to move in the latior to follow up lotters patent, issuing a bas Bombay, Mads, and Lahore will represent the Deputy Superintendent on probation, and it not www in the journals at the price current.re their own cost, and that they are going to do up these proposals. It, howevery smeh is not the forable by any dit or welston fusten'nsat, sheik Company in India for the sale of their bottled seems to me that. Mr. Horspool should, andor porte from the Colony that stocks in which they becsuse they wish to utili the land te pafongo it will being usery for the Govern hy null and vaid to all intents and purpos boor, the salg of which in Caloutis alone a few, those circumstances, forfeit all the advantages are interested are unduly depressed for remons, buildings on. In addition to the Albany Natal met to variously consider whether it should col whatsoever anless such contrast, agreement, or other token ahnẸ est forth and dusigaato in Yours since WAS normons The company is we which agorta to a ambordinate officer it would be which are not selgnad. Sach depression of thoroare two branch bullshs which ran through take the initiative.

The Secretary of State, Goutlemen, has drawn writing suot shares, stoot or lateres by the anderetend, very axious to resuscitate the sorcowhat hard. However, he is now only holding looks by time operators has as bad an effect on the text proposed, to open an s bezliding branch of the business. We understand that the rating appointment, and between this time the property of poop'a mataide the Colony ate between Karnedy and Bowan Roads my attention to the abuse of any yobs in the rospective nanbara by which the same are di Momsen. Cutler, Palmer & Co., will probably and the time when the contemplated nhangen as on those here resident Therefore, air, The condition mad by the military authorities estimates, for this year for the erection of a tinguished at the making of vivir mantrant, agraði alan be appointed agents for the sale of the beer will parmonally take plaon there will "ho will ask for laam to introduce this Blil, when giving theleponsent was that intercepting Now Gaol, and it cannot be doubted that the ment, or toon an the ro cister or books of mor [in Chino

nficient opportunity of studying this ques which is "An Act to amend the last relating to sewers should be formed so that by no chancoprent prison accommodation is insusiont for joint stoole Compania na alocastil, or where At the Magtstrap posterday morning, beforetion of the advantages he now possess as the sale of shares in Joint Stock Companies" could sewags matter from the sites ha disae numbers conlaod Che question of or there is no such register of shuts or stoc by dis subordinate floor, In si far as bla Beanola I radest that there are only two pnofficial memebarged du the lower land belonging to the strasting a New Gaol one that has been tinguishing cambra, t'ión anlam sau o icraat. Hon H. E. Wodehouse, an enquiry was held pantion is concerned I was state be receives hers, my hon. friend Hon, ...P. Chator) and military authorities. I need hardly say by far motel for some years past and a site-has been great, or other toka asil at fork the into the elresmatanes attending the death of now rectly the sains as he would have reesired poolt present, and therefore I cannot hear the greater part of the extra expose is for the selected and reserved for sach à building, But, presa or persons in whoss name or naza much- Leung Akwa, a coolls, who was killed whilst the original changes had at ones taken pick general expression of opinion from all of them, forming of the bar to channel now necessary for Foaring in led the many important works now shares, stools ar intorsatshul at che ti af mal working on the Tramway line on Wadus He roosives the full salary and allowances of the but I trust his Ordinapos will moot with the the Albany nullah and the lingar it is pat of on hand and the considerable spenditure that ing ao nulemt stand we the ragiserad pers day last. Mr. W. K. Wylie, superintendent of Chief Inspector and half the salary of the Ad-approval of the Connell,

the more will be this cost. I am told that will be incurred thereon. I am not disposed to pretor thereof in th5 655les of sush joint stook the Peak Trewway, said that about 1.80, ou atent, and these together game to exactly the The ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I am for years ago it was at a half or a third the commences new prisna, the ostimistel cost of companies, and overy on whither principal, the 18th lost he was at the lower terminus. He some as it was proposed to give him. It will be sure every member of this Council will be glad size it is now, and but this be done then it which is between $100,000 and $500,000, it such broker, nr agent, who shalerility insert in any had brought or down and the docessed and found in the Secretary of State's despatch that be co-operate with the hen member in his abdes might have besa earried out at a half or a third can be avoided. But recognising, sa do, the such contact, coment, or other tokan any trong assassity of farther prison commoda false entry of each umbes as a r another man wore in it. They had finished the suggests that if Major Dorpster should resume your to put a stop to the lowres sud shases which of the exponse new involved

Vote agreed to:

jon have lately bom onsidering a sahome by names other than that of ta pirspy or setomi work, which was changing the rope, and witness, badute as Adjatant tas Counoil abould be ask he has brought to var notice to-day I am told the man that they could have a rest ne heed to vote the necessary amount which would this somewhat taken by surprise mud. I onduok offer a The CHAIRMAN-The next robe is for a sura which I trust this may be obtalced without havin whỏaơ mau auch shara, stock; or interest fid not want them for some little time again bare to be rated to Mr. Herspool, so as to es deoffad opinion on the Bill which the hon. mem of $200 for a new sot of storm signals for the ing resurse to a new and costly construction. shall stand as aforaanid, shall be gaty of The won went sway and the last. he saw of them ably bim to receive the smonts he is now rebor wishes to introduce It was only brought use of the Observatory. The present signals Bame tirae since we were called upon by the misdemeanour ant be punished sordingly.

that they appeared to be looking for water to cairing I may slate, however; that Major so my notice a few hours ago that it was his are four feet high, but they are not risible from Imperial Government to increas our Military

REPORTS ON PUBLIC WORKS. wash their bands. The next his heard was some Dempster has expressed his willingness, when Intention to mere the Bill to-day sad i bare not all parts of the Harbour and it is proposed to Contribution from £30,000 to £4000 a JEST on Comfort-Ventilation-Ease in Woar

person calling for a lamp Witness proceeded he resumes bis dation za Adjutant, inasmuch had time to examine the question, but I would like supply the Observatory with new signals six the understanding that our garrison would be

The following report on the Public Warka to the place and found the deceased had falláne will only hold the office for a short time, to made a few remarks out-observations which feet high. The cigash at present in us will be lacrossed. This Council on the ground that it over the embankment into the sullah. The de forogo that balf salary. Therefore it will be on have struck me on the spar of the moment. taken over to the Harbour Oface where the barraigad not the expenditure of ney for was yesterday laid before the Legislative Coun HONGKONG TRADING Co., Locossed must have caught his foot in the switch posessary for me to make another appen to the There Whodoubt this Bildesquiceverynerlous signals will be repeated, Pravisim will also be off gent defouce of the Unlony, votad, without LATE TITS HALL & HOLTZ C. Co, L. 3d alien over. The depth he fell would be Compil on this matter. It is possible the consideration, for it is well-known there is in this made for hoisting typhoon signals at night and opposition, the amount asked for, while stating

Surveyor-General's Offos, about 18 ft. The dessased was conveyed to the changes that are to take place may nanas.tate Colony a very large business indeed dons in the a code showing the moaning of thesevignals will what it exted as a return for the additional

Hongkong. 10th July, 1990; Hongkong. 18th July, 1800.

|25 | bespital and livad some four hours. He was an endront of the Folier Orcitanon. I have sale and purobags of shares on what we know be pablished if this vota is passed.

dost involved. I forwarded the canolusious at

S-Owing to my recant sapintment and jusi engaged for the night Inspector Perry submittted this point to the Alturney. Gederal na time bargains, and up to the present moment

Vote agreed tu

which the Council arrived. togather with a copy said he had made anguiries in the case and knew. The minute was referred to the Fination those tramotions have been locked upon as per- The CHAIRMAN-The next vote is for a sum of the Rsolutions it passed, to the deprotary of other causes; I was prevented from miking an an of no suspicions ofronmatances, and did not committee,

fustly legal and have been reengalund by the of $200 for publishing in a separate volnms the State. I have not yet received a reply from al report on the operations of the Public Works think there was any carolisanong on anybody's

Courts of Justice. The effect of this Bill would proceedings of this Council: Hi Ereallesey him, but when I do so I trust there will be no Dartmont for 1889, but I hate sow the honor, part. His Worship returned in garðich of

A minute by the Acting Governor recomo, to a great extent, bo stop these trations, has an fully explained the necessity for this work objection to my laying on this table a copy of by direction of His Exosllency the OR er Ad Acidental death.

mending a vote of $15,000, being the amount reor at least to render them very uncertain indeed that I nood-add no farther remarks.

the despatch I wrote, so that Honourable Mom- ministering the Govern no submit an in- termediate report. I propiù fatare, although bars may see the views T'exprossed. Vote agreed to Mesara, Kahn & Co, the well-known enters quired to be expended in this your, as part of as the Ordinance would declare such contracts in Japanese curios, bave jaat opened a store for 638,000 extimated, for training the Albany and void. One of the questions, therefore, wkloa

The CHAIRMAN Tas next vote li for $720 I may add, concerning certain amours that och does not appear to husbon the pasties the sale of those articles in the premises lately adjoining nallahs, and opening up the Land now might be neked is is not there to drastic ? for additional staff in the Observatory This have bean Jataly afloat, that no intimation has in psat years, to sand in at the loss of o ou year orcupied by date & Co. and the adjoining shop and Rennedy Roads, was referred to the Finance saken, place, there are book very large February best but it was never brought befors of any Chinese troops in this: Colony, nor have to us to DIN Notwithstanding the size of those promises they Committees

available as building sites between the Bowen for notwithstanding the abuses which have vote was to have onins bifars the Canteil in been made to me in regard to the organisation full and exhaustive report on the work

number of these transnotions which are pocit and you are now aelcpd to vote it. It is for. I any reason to believe that there is sur fonoda REPAIRS OF DAMAGE DING BY THE GREAT.

STORM OF 29TH AND 30TH MAY, 1831 are hardly able to contain the Isrge and varied

festly legal When two persons have come to the salaries of two telegraph oloski su an addition for the reports to which I have alludedés

2.—With the exception of the bridge on the collection which Kuin & Co. have gathered to

There is no Genelecom, which QUE AERATED WATER MANUFACTORY gathers collection which we should imagine is

A minute by clie Acting Governor recom-sa grennsut with respect to the sale and tion to the salary of the axon assistant people in this Colony usturally take a deeper Kennedy Roal and minor repaice to the beldia

Tota passed, LAIN THE is replete with the best Machinery, embodying without rival in the East. Te examine the ending a vote of $200 for a new set of storm purchase of shares and when they are fully able

The CHAIRMAN-The wit vote is for interest in, nor which is of greater importance, rapace are now complate, and but the sare tracks to tanfey and Caps D'Aralar these all the latest improvements in the trade. roughly the magnificent took it would be signals for the Observatory was referred to the to carry out their contract when the ting comes

for the performance of, is tha legislatie to sam of $10482 to make up the difmence- be than that of the Public Works. necessary to at last decote a whole day to Finance Committee.

stop to and stop, the effect of it, because the tween half pay and Veosting pay of ke Iconsquently requested the Surveyor-Gen the hill sides which are not yet altogether The greatest attention bar been paid to it, even if that would suties, for the store appliances for onsuring purity in the Water is nothing more nor less than an art exhibi A minute by the Acting Governor was laid matter has not turned one favourably to one of Figs, the fret assistant at the Chevaitry: eral to propare, so that I might lay the game be-revered by ragatation hardly a trans remains of the rnin' wenght by this storm. It has boon supply, to secure which we have added a Canton. It would be impossible to enumerate or on the fable recommending a role of 5200 for the parties? Again, will the Bill have the Hon. members have already been told that loco you a Mmorandum of such pulls works and neceser to defer the reconstruction of danser oupable of supplying us with 3,000 gallons adequately describe half the articles ilinplayed publishing in a separate rolame the proceedings offat of stopping such transactions. If the this gentleman was very it when he left as had been proceeded with this year, or were the bridge over the Albing Mallsh on the Ken- measure is contrary to pable opinion or and it was raposible for him to make the in course of construction. This he has od Road until the training channel for the of distilled water a day, and are in a that are worthy of notice. The Best thing that of the Legislative Council daring one year.

His EXCELLENCE -1 will meation shartly to in advahou of public opinion, we may see the necessary arranganents st. so short a notice, tone and the report has been submitted to you anlah klready com manual has beau beunght position to compete z quality with the best attracts the eye is the screen in the window, an

It is gratifying to find that the work connected down to this point. It is very desirable that English Makers. Our Brest Waters cannot be exquisite ploop of workmanship. The ground is the Council the virenetances ander which this sprotacle of this legislature hyving passed aren if a proper perem could have been found to surpassed anywhere.

the famous blaà lacquer. the birds upon it vote is asked for. I may say there are few Cow which is king openly violated every day, take over bis work: The role,kras been sanotion, with the Gap Rock Lighthouse is proceeding this training obonnel should be completed by The purest ingredients only are red, and being in ivory, tortoise shell and pearl, while the odies where the reports of the proceedings of and I think that would have a very demoralisinged by the Becretary of State and I have now to satisfactorily, aisa that a real commencement this Dapartment as far as the ob mman rement of bas bisa te in the work of the long talked of the Military property, near Mr. Kennedy's life-like and natural pose of each gure is not the Legislative Council are reported ao aerate affect. These and some other paints will require salt you to grant it.

Vota passed.

Central Marist sad ia that of the Lunatic stables, and am glad to to tre that the Military DD of the least merits. The collection of Ly and so satisfactorily as they are here, nud. it very careful consideration and all I am pro-

The CHATGKAN--The next rats is one of Anylam for Chinese A new Pier has been Authorities.comtemplate crying on the work We continue to supply largo hotties as being fully eight fest in height, while a very alone in nowepapera, which we .hivo not always is that the Government has no objection to the $178,50 being taxed costs in the on where the opened at Kowlsɑn Point, and örfers Have bien ; through their tands be jain the matours obunal

bronzes is extremely fine, one magnificent paired to mas a pity those reports should appear pared to any to-day, on behalf of the Government, heretofore, frer of Batra Charge, to those of old varved urn is worthy of note. A large at band. short time agu T sitiosed to a rat ceding of the Bitoday, provided that Government sesed the gas mains of the Ciss given that the District Schoul, for which grow below. When this work is completel, the wallah our Castorers who poster bu have them to sed rare old goag, which when struck reverber gentleman connected with the Daily Press and consent will not in any way bind its fatura Company. The Chan Company appealed arinat vixing was randa in the Betimates for this year will be actually protictim from the hartgar the ordinary sizo.

ster with sound for fully five miuotes, was the two done in Ceylon and I showed him a fuption. The Gerarpment premises to gārs to the Amest and the Court daolded in favour should ba pröaooded with se soon as postidio-pwards a far si tha. Trtam ülter bade oOTO of the Gas Compan, that the mains were not ate at Kansdytown haben estested for the Bowen Boat, a distanon of about 1,332 Facts. COAST PORT ORDER 3, centre of attraction to many visitors to the volume of the Ceylon reports as published by this question a very fair and full consideration.

Hen C. P.CHATER" seconded the first reading. liable for assessment.

new Slughter House and Depot for pige and I may add that the whole of the rapsid of storm whenever practicable, are despatched by first store yesterday. The collection of olimo as the proprietors of the Ceylon Observer. I no-

Vote passed

sheep It has been dssided to comming damago have bon complate considerably within steamor-learing after receipt of ordor."

ware is large and varied, the coins inlaid calved a reply a short time afterwards, to the His ExcEIZEECTA the Attorney-General

The CHAIRMA Thors is one more vote without further delay, the scutum of way gatimate, although much more work than- FOR COAST Porre, Waters Bes pasked with gold being particularly noteworthy affect that the proprietors would undertake to bajost remarked this is a very important m

Police Stations at Aberdson and Gary had originally contemplated it the training of and placed on board ship at Hongkong prines, magnifosat pair of vases of this description, pahlah similar reports at a cost of $200 a year. uro and I am not prepared to day to offer any and that is one that has ben cireulated to mom and the full amount allowed for Packages and see throw feet in height, may be seen in the think myself that if this can be accomplished opinion upon it; From the remarks madu by bars who are fally acquainted with the siman. Bay. The additions to. Government House the Alb Vallah has been 6180-1 The Emption when received in good order.

Further store. Cabinets of every description, Er this sum it gould be very advantageons for the hra member who has introduced the Bill, it. It is a vote of 81,076.43 For Victoris blog rapidly gone on with, walle plus are length of Mallatin fish from bu sereina

nearly completed for a new home, officer, o. Counterfoil Order Books applied on applica soquered, inlaid with ivory, and of every con members of this Council. I may say that during would seem it is a mours in many respects College.

Hon. A. P. MacEw-With oferte for the Experintendent of the Betsuion and toak northwards in 216 yards, about linsal ceiçnblá sízs un to met with on all sides, the course of the last few months I have on more desirable to pass. On the other hand, from The large stock of photographic albums deserves than one occasion desired to lock back at debates rearks of the Attorney-Gaoral, ia cudoabt these papera that have been ofronlated I have Afforestation Department, The Connoil is aware yards of masonry channel have yet to be con more than passing notice. The covers are of them which have taken place. I have of course been edly mentre to which very matars oestera-read them through very strefally and I think that during the souras of last year Az Agreement rated by the Colonial Gererna ut, and 201

AT BOOK, LITROσ82. selves worksof art, while inside, surrognding asch able to obtain newspapers, containing those re-tich should be given, Under these circumstances they show in the put tart a most bustabla was entered to for lighting the City of lioest-yards-by the Military Authorities

3-During the North Fast on soon but lille photo, are tastifully executed seoses on Japa perks, bat in order to have recourse to the same the Governinout has no objection at all, to the state of affairs existed in the Gerarnment Victoria with electric light and test that in Bee life, painted by hand. hember of tablas, one has in the first place to know the exot first reading but as the Attorney General Servies with regard to the supervision of a short timà hence we shall see this work work could ba dany on the p Rock owing to must be understand that counts, but as some of those casponsible have alompleted. It may hersifter be found posible artrate diffinity in effecting a landing. All the designs being worked in the diferent colour-date at which the discussion did take place, and has market, t ed woods of Japan, are also novelties: The curios in the second place to have a file of newspapere the Government in no way pledges ftarf ready left the Colony, and some have passed be to extend this system of lighting to another and preliminary arrangements were, however, com- in ivory work abound, taking every imaginable at hand, which is not always the case. Under to support its further stages. So far sa Iyond the pals of Criticism. I think there is nothing more lofty part of this Laland which is deliyiotou, in time to allow operations to be ander- forsa. Que which attracts most attention is a these diretinstances I thought the Council would position to spank to-day, I must say further to he said hayond that the Colony is to becoming more popalar and more populated. taken and vigor maly proiebuted immediately tổn Instructions have lately been given to try more favourable weather of the South West cleverly contrived dragon, formed so that every perhaps not object to voting the sum asked for I do not see ibes there is anything objecbe congratulated on the rival of Mr. Nicolla. joint is as faible as that of a live imal, An-order tust our proceedings may be pablished tionable in the principle of the Bill. As to the whose report. I think, shows that he thorough-out some of the recordations made by those Monsoon set in. Since the 1st March a boly

details; they can be considered in Committer ifly and stands his dirtise, and I hips that in the gentlemen who were-appointed to augalen into of workman have been working cooling other nurio of somewhat similar kind is a bird in this for

The minute was referred to the Finance Com the Bill is read a scoond time. Farther than fataro greater caro will be exerted in the differ the working of the Obanrvatory, and when the the rock. At fest it was naosmary to limit the wined of beaten iron: This is really a magni-

these remacht, I do not feel I would be justifiedent departments. LITHIA WATER

fcent piece of work, the iron being beaten so amittee.

in offering any fuckker opinion upon it.. SARSAPARILLA WATER.

fine that the lines of every feather are alzarly

The Bill was read a first tinie. TONIO WATER

perceptiblo. These are a few, a very few. of the GINGER ALE *** mora notable objecta-that strike the eye on a GINGERADE very cursory examination, Soresne of evory No Credit given for Bottles that look dirty, size, description Lad price, knickknacks of or groasy, or that appear to have been endall kinds, embroidered silk covers, smoking for any other parpose than that of containing jackets, dressing goras, swords, sults of armour, Aeratod Water, as snob Bottins are never used a. most ous at every tora, and' by no means again by na.

lost important the sale of pripes is so arranged es to meet the means of all classes of purchasers HONGKONG

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL: -A mooting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon. There were presents-

HIA EXCELLANET THE ACTING GOVERNOE Hon. F. Fraxing, Ü.M:ĢI.

the atmost care and cleanliness are exercised in the manufacture throughout.

LARGE BOMBAY SODAS"

tion.

Our Registered Telegraphic Addross is,"

"DISPENSARF, HONGKONG," And all eigned messages addressed third will receive pograpt attention.

The following in List of Waters always

kept ready in Stock

PURE ABRÅTED WATER

SODA WATER

LEMONADE

POTASH WATER

SELTZER WATER

A.3. WATSON & CO., LIMITED,

Hongkong. Chion, and Manila.

12-19

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, JULY 22ND, 1890..

A Tiberdade is the title of a new weakly pa

per established at Macro,

Hen. W. M. DEATE, Acting Colonial Seore targ

Hon. E. J. ACELOT, Acting Attorney

General

Hon. H. E. Wonexoss, Acting Colonial Weather, permitting there will be a game of Treanor. Polo at Causeway Bay at 5.30 p.m. to-day. Hon S. BROWN, Surveyor-Generał

The prospectus of the Victoria Hotel Comtrar-Gezerpl pany will be found, in our advertising columns.

There were 1,620 visitors to the City Ball Museum last week, of whom 139 were Europeans.

His Excellency Mr. J. Holdes Ferguson, Netherlands Minister in China having returned from Holland via Aurrion and Japan, has gone to Tientsin en route to his Legation at Poking.

The Agents (Mears. Russell & Co.) inform us that the E&A. 8. B. Co.'s steamer Tannedics left Port Darwin for this port on the 16th in- Atan and may be expected to arrive on or short

the ith idem..

The following tolegram, dated Berlin, Jane 24, is pablished in the American papera The large farmers of Pomeranis intend Kiting Chinese. labourers to sapaternst” the increasing demands of home labourers. Large orders have been sent to Hongkong for Chicess.”

www.

Hon. . P. CRATER.

Hon A. P. MACEREN, " "T162. 3. 4. KESWICH:"

and confirmed.

FON, J. KENWICK'S APPOINTMENT. H EXCELLENCI, have much pleasure in forming the Cornell that Her Majesty has been pleased to confirm the appoiatament of Mr. Keswick as a member of this youncil in place of Mr. Ball-Tyring, who recently resigned. Mr. Kaswick will now take the cath.

Hon. J. J.KERWIok took the path Beoordingly.

THE LATE HON: A: LISTER.

LAW EXPENARS..

A miante by the Acting Goyener. rocem- meading a vote of $178.50, being the taxed ecate of the Hongkong and Chipa Gas Company, Limited, of their appeal under the Rating Or inanes, wae referred to the Finance Committee.

THE OBSERVÁTONY STAFF.

THE MERCHANDISE MAKEN AIT,

This Bill was read a third time and passed. THE WATER WORES BILL

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-This Bill was read a third time and pussyset,

FINANCE' COMMITTER,

The Council then resolved itself into a Finance The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY kid on. the table a mlauts by the Acting Governor, ra- Comittee, His sellency the Anting Gavarur counding a vote of $230 for additional staff retiring and the Acting Colonial Borstary in the Observatory. He said the vote was ortaking the Chair.

*

THE SHARE CONTRACTS BILL, `

The UHAIRMAN-T28,

Vota pasod.

The Consil thên renamed." The voice recommended by the Finsage mittee were passed by the Council.

Estimates for next year are submitted to you proposals will be made for saddition to the bar, owing to the dificulty in providing staff of that Department as far from wish lodgings, and sasuring an adeqista supply of water, but as soon ay these obstacles were Coming to suggest inuro expanditara, bat it

such an institution af Observary is to be of Froome by the erootion of aphstautial coolis any real good it must be efficiently maintaiad,rters in brickwork, sad tho opnsraction For it would be sounder sonomy to do away with of water, the number was Increased to sixty-five. fa cistern capable of holding 600 gallons

THE ACTING GOVERNOR'S SPEECH ON THE

ADJOURNMNDET......”,

munity.

The expenditu, metly.

ant enges of education,

that the heat and glare would serionaly afst

PRATA EXCLAMATIONS,

4-Two contracts have been let for the cons.

traction of the rabble and which forms the base of the Fraya sea wall. viz. Feotion No. 2. 782 lineal feat and 1,157 vest fest of Section

No, and the deposit of the store is now pra-

sember. 1889, and a contract was entered into on

His EXCELLENCY rond the following speach-it altogether.

tamorphic rock to receive the foundations of the Honourable Gentlemen-Before we adicara Mush good work has of late been done, under Muck had to be done to level the hard me to indulge in a short reass frons on legislative the supervision of Mr. Chadwick, in conneo- lighthouse, keavers quarters, and pray spent duties it may be of interest to have brought betion with our desianga and waterwork. It is to took no less than 1,000 feas of rook haring to fore you sabort retrospect of the work we have hoped that these important undertakings, on Kinally framed very early in the year but by The CHAIRMAN-The first votes to ha con- wwwmplished during the last for months and to which much money bar been, and has still to be, be blasted. This work is now, however, woll some night it was not brought forward what sidered are thoes of 824 and 8480 for student be informed, in so far as I can informs yon, of expanded, will prova satisfactory to the cou add, and I hope soon to be able to som- entos e masonry. Tu magkil derricks -interprators. The explanation of the19 votes is the position of the Colony at the present time. it-ught to buvo bobn

The minuta was referred to the Finance that in antum last year t, was determined It was with regret that, we learnt fepá. Bir

There is nothing more, necessary than from have been erected to facilitnis, the landing of Comitio

Toto to take two boys Be stadent interpreters William Dar Yoas, towards the beginning of time to time to ascertain the financial condition and sterat, & landing place and roadway Another into recommending a vote of Owing to the death of the late onial Beers this year, that ill-heath erupulled him te kaof a country, and I will inform you, gentlemon from the sea-level to the ammit of sin rook ara $104.84 being half pay of the fest Assistant at try the matter was left in rather an anestiled as for a while, but we trust that when he rein so far as I can, what the financial condition of early completed, and the material for the build- aga has bean prepared. The progress revoutly this Colony was on the 30th of fane last. the Observatory from lat. Juse to 19th July, to state and the Government did not take a vote turns in December next he will do so with re- bo givon to the substitute during Mr. Figg's from the Legislative Council for this purpose, newed vigour, sy that he may benabled, to luka

The balance of assabe in bara on 1st January, made has quito come up to my expectations, and

reflects credit on those charged with the saper-, vacation leave on full pay was also, laid ou the although the boys were actually employed. After in the future the same pofive interest in the of June was $1,073,079, making a total at and that there would be great diffeally in getting 1890, was 8505.100, and the recause at the end tendence of the work. It was at first thought Makes.

six or seven months' experienen it was thought welfare of this Colong da he has taken in the of 31,578,158 Colony up to the and the Chinese te remain on this isolated rock, and His EXCELLENOY—Whan Mr. Figg meat on | posiible that, as the boys did not resales muy past leave of abestion he was exceedingly it and was teacher and had to teach themselves, prily A fax months ago we welcomed in our widat

uable to make those necessary arrangements they might not be able to pass the examination. Son and laughter in-law of Our, Gracions of June was $720.658. Phe sotaal expenditure their health: Isma, glad to say that so farr Hon. N. G. MITORELL-Iwwer, Acting Hagis which must be made in order to allow an officer I am happy to say that, au far from that being shotareiga, pit we have this gratified for Jame amounted in 8254,619. To this and comfort, no difficulty: has been found in in England up to end of May and that estimat- owing to the precautions taken for their safety to go on full pay. What writing to the Seora-the caso, one of the boys parsed a. vory good fueling that Their Royal Highnesses The Daks tary of State I mentioned the piroumstances examination indeed. In the mesatime za offer and inchess of Connaught were well plaased must be aided sm of $4,127 for premia on

Ehe locality has provód szokptionally healthy- andor which Mr. Figg left, and the Secretary had been node to the other boy to allow him to with the beef plait they paid to this the racist Land Sales, making a total partly estimated) ring workmen, and up to the pressat time of-State said he would nas objest urder the retire if he chose and before the result of the Eastern Point of Her Majsaby's Colonial Empire expenditure for the first dr months of the year.

The number of Ordinances which we have of $1,000, 40% and aberring a probable balance pla) Work incluated a Oinance No. 16- Mr. B., A. HAZELAND, Acting Clark of Comorosastances to the Council baing saknd to vote canmination was made known he had obtained sile

the accessory sum to allow Mr. Figg to have the ocrepation ont of the Colony. I have therefore passed dating the present session, has not been amate on 30th June of 5568,744.

of 1820. Within the last twelve months, gentlemen, to move that these amonnte be paid. Hon. A. F. MacEwen and Hon. N G. usual leave on full pay.

very grest and I was in hopes that we might there have been rasny ohanges among the Mom Mitchell-Ines were present only during the

The minute was referred to the Finanoo

Hoa. C. P. CHATER-Is the other boy still have been able to deal with several other matters, bars of this Council. Most of these have for latter part of the meeting.]

Committee

goldy on P

sis, utore or less ripe for our consideration,

Wo have, however, ansated some laws of itunately been osused throuzh the usbessity of KINUTES.

VOTES PARSED, The ACTING COLORSAL SHORETARY laid on The ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL--The in-portance. I may refer to The Magistrates asking, temporary arrangements. But there The minutes of the last mesting were redthe table the report of the proceedings of the terpretation Committee called the attetition of Ordinance—a very lengthy masgure;

have been a few of a permanent waters.

In Oetober last death prematurely and unex of the new wall. Up to the 5th instant, 59,507 growing actively at either extremity of the line Finance Committee at a mosting held on the the Government to the avrions' want that exish- Waterworks Ordinansa ;”. *The Vnovination. 11th fast and moved that the rates therein rein the Civil Servky in respect to interpreta Ordinance; An Ordinance relating to the pectedly deprived this Colony of the servicer of cabin yards of rabble stone bad been deposited commended, namely 3107.188.74 for storm din tion, especially in the Palice, and they strongly Falsification of Accounts; besides other of less the late Colonial Secretary, Mr. Stower in Saution No 2, and 35,043 mbio gards in Ban- had not the advantage of persons sognaintance on No. 7. making a total of 94,610 cubic yards. agee and a compassionato aliowance of 324, he recommended that Europeans should be em- signifowson. voted, p

ployed. The appointment of these two boys ap- There are several matiers which I trust will, with this offer, but no one could be long bolamation in front of the Wharf and The ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, Does to be the only thing that has boon done. engage our attention when we meet again-Bach his island without hearing, how much he w

Godown Co.'s Wharf. Charied.

The CHAIRMAN--It appears to be the opinion now law on Bankraplay, the ncdification of pasted and of the great good he rendered to

Length 693 foot.) of the Government that boys must be taaght our Emigration laws, the aciendment of our bis vountry, more especially in the all-importThis reasmation which is being carried Aunther who wout by Carernment under an agreement Hon. J. J. KESWICK-Sir, I am destroms of to interpret before they can be sent to the scurte laws conoorning Opium, to HR ExostaNY Gentlemen, before we introducing an Ordinance to this Council, but in to interpret, and therefore, this boy is going But fecasting of Ordinances is not the only but a short time sings among us, we shall with the Wharf and Godowa Company hoe west

no more. I refer to Mr. Laster, or late of Section 2. The An Ottawa telegram dated 24th June, in the Pill only be in accordance with the wishes of hape the last previous to the recess, I am afraid zont hero in osure of time he will have suffl-new Code of Standing Balse and Orders for the who during quarter of a century begradgoda, and the earth filling behind the wall is pro- proceed with the business of to-day I think it consequence of the present rusting being per- through a couras of education and the Govern-work Fa anya got through. We have adopted a Postninstar-General and Colonial Treasures of met in Nabo rubbla mosads have been San Francisco papers says: "The amount the members of this Council that we should re-it sannot be done unless your Exostianor would cicut knowledge to ant as interpreter.

regulation of our proceedings, more in scenaither time nor labour, in the performance of collected on Chinese as poll-tax at Vancouver last cord our ragret at the death of the lata Postat to the suspension of the Standing Orders

My KiswICK-Am I te understand that two dance with the procedure we now follow and more his duties and whose reluctanos to take reata Reclamation in front of the Sailors Home,

grossing sattufactorily. mouth was 7.400 against 85,075 the same month water-General and Colonial Treasurer. There

His EXCELLENCE-Would you mantion the boys were appointed and one dismissed P in conformity with the Royal Instructions when rost was nooded may have gone far to Inst year. The tax does not seem materially to are few publie servants. I believe, who bave work name of the Ordinance.

The Charman—No, not dismissed. He was dan which this Council is constitàtal·

̈Ġ—This reclamation. which it was I under- shook the immigration of the Celestials." fed with so much seal nu-did · Mfr. Lister. His H. J. J.KINIO-It is ? An Ordinance to ; rather sllowed to retire, as the Government had The Flags Committee have had under their bastan his and...

stand intended to utilize" as "the site, of the I am happy to say that among the pofficial Western Markelis zituated between the A telegram in the San Francisco Call, dated varied experience of this Colony and his in amend the law in respeel to the sale of sharsa doubts whether it had noted quite fairly to him consideration many matters of, importance, to Wembers only one obange has occurred during whart and Godowa Company's Reclamation and Reading, 21st June, say-To-day Judge Ead.timate knowledge of all matters connected with in companies rogistered under the Hongkong in not supplying him with teaches. Owing carry out which it was nonesary to apply for lich refused the application of Charles Ab Song, it were of very considerable use to any one con- Companies Ordinances, 1855-89 and in other to the death of the late Colonial Becretary pahile mooeys. It will always be may endeavour the time I have alluded to. I zafer to Mr the new Prays Smotion No. 1. The rubble.

Wong Shing, whose perind of foreice expirod a Chinamaa, for naturalization pepers. The nected with the Serrion..

Joint Stock Companies”.

there was rather a want of management into consult this Council previous to undertaking daring the prysast year, and who desired, by wound for the gas wall we completed in De- The ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I beg to the early met, of the soheme, so much so measures which involve that cet hich it is resou of advancing age and the necessity of sth Beb asry, 1820, to complete the works for second the auspension of standing rule. No. 93, that these two boys were takin on with. | negussary for this Connell to santion. I do not which requires that Bills shall be cirelated two out any vote being taken for the salaries pro hesitate to say that there are faw Colonies in attending to business elsewhere, to be rellege of the sum of $50.00. I regret to say that we are

further duty at this Board I recommended for days before they ure rendu first time. mised to them or for applying them with which Members of the Legislature are prepared Ree Majesty's approval as his successor Dr. Ho hazing much trouble with the contractor: The Band of the 91st A. & S. Highlanders will Works by the Surveyor-General, Despatelies Carried.

to vo'e moneys so readily as here for what they

(a) Reclamation in front of Mr. Chater's play the following programme at the Offers respecting the Adjutancy of the Police Force, Hon. J. J. KESWIox-I may briefly explain, Hon J. J, KESWICK-It strikes me as a very consider essential in the public interest. But Kai, of whom we have already even ficient to PD property-Kennedytown.

know the deep concern he takes in the work Mesa this svaning, sommeting at sight and also en forme the Raport for 1889 of the sir, that the object of the proposal Ordinance forinets means and I believe one of the the more the embora of a Legislative body put brought before us and to feel how efficiently heals work it ping its orion *7—This is progeseing satinimotorily. o'clock to

Colonial Surgeon. The last named is not yet eat is to alter the law which 3. present enables per ada be maffered very serious injury by it. He trust in the proposals made for public expenditure, Amber, of the hands of the printers, but will be duly sons to deal in shares under what are called time was employed for some nine months or a year the loan they regard with suspicion suggestions will strive for the welfare of those intereste hogany level, and sewers and earth-filling aro being

is there to repressati e ...Waliocfol; miraalated when it is received.

contracts, shares which they do not huid at the only to find at the and he had wasted all that made in this direction, the more careful should a I bave endeavoured, genflargent, to lay before Pashed on. I trust this roclamation will be Golfrey. ARATETUDENT INTRÉṬRETENB:--

time. The Ordinance. I propose is based upon time. I do not know what he is doing now. Government be in bringing such proposals be you such information as considered might completed about the end of the year.

The CHAIRMAN-Which boy do you mean P Two Ganasial minutes by the Acting Govern- sa Imperial Act of 1967 which sa called Lee

fora them and the more anzious should it be ta Bollivan, or were lid on the table, and recommanding the man's Ant, and which was framed, I believe, for

Hon. J. J. Hzswick-I Am sot sure of the see that the money is legitimatele expended to intorest you at the present moment. It will contract has been let to Mr. Tsang As showing Poringusse opinion as to the Coumell to vote a sum of 8240 tor. Sydney the specific purpose of preventing any discriminama, an A

wards the purpose for which it was sized utbe very long before we went again, when we Koug for the foundations of this, building i nationality of Burradun we may quotes para Hayward, who was appointed Student Interprebating sation being taken by operatore in the The CHAIRMAN Waggot is the name of the In addition to suck questions on have setually shall take og as it wore the threads of the work the work was commenced on rd May last graph from the Macka 4 Liberdade, of the ter, under Section II. of the scheme published storks of egrtain banks in a manner likely to dis boy who is still in the serviceAA

been submitted to yon, many matters have de-

we are quitting for a while to day. and is now being vigorously prosented. A.

In conclusion let me thank you for the 19th inst, of which the following is as literal in Government Notification No. 209 of the 4th credit the banka, action which on one occasion I Hou, JJ, Keawicx-Then it is the other oupied my attention. translation na we are able to give-The trial May, 1899; and the other recommending a vote oderstand had a very etcious effect apon one boy I mean.

1 am very desirous that the many China consideration you have shown me since I have requisition for the iron beams and columns to took place at Hongkong yesterday of mister of $150 to Mr. Henry G. Waggait, who wasap. Esuk in particular. In Hongkong 1. propose 11 CHATEMAN-He got a place outside the who meat meccssarily dis during the course of the been presiding eror this Connall, Ist so wish Upport the pper floor has been transmitted to yon a pleasant recess, and let me express the the Crown Agents. The detailed drawings of the completed and we (the sotaal word ussi Z. M. Barradas, that pointed Student: Interpreter under the same the Ordinance should bare generally the same Colony out when the snocessful result of the year is this Colony should be buried clearbershops that we may all juin once more in working, shan then be prepared to roosive traders for the English subject who lately took from the Post scheme_ ̈ ̧

#pplication, but in some respects slightly differ other boy's examination was made known an offer than in the limited ares we possess. I - Offlos of-bis nation themum of $1,500 dollars."... HIS EXCELLENSY-The circumstances consut. At the present time it is the custom, and was made to the mother to allow him to go onfident that if barials on anno.to take place as with increased strength, for the beast of a

nected with these votes are somewhat complicat during the last two or three years, especially lay Hon. J.J. Kiewit—I had so application they do now the time will come when we shall Colody to which many have been indebted for The market as planned consists of two A native paper says:-A serious, branched, but they will no doubt be fully explain by year, it has been very strongly brought to the from one of the bays for an appointment. It has cause to regret it. I have been in commani good fortune in the past and to which we blocks running the whole length between the formed in a dyke near Canton on the 10th of the Colonial Secretary when the Finance Com actins of the pablis that a business, one may say seems to me to be a great mislorbans to keep cation with Her Majesty's Cousal at Canton on be indebted for modern, and happiness in the Queen's Bond and the Fraya These blocks will this moce, sad the ten surrounding districts witten comes to consider thepe-votes.

epart of from all other beinas, has grown up him for a year and then send him soft the abject and although the Chinese Authorities future podjones until Monday, be connected by central towers in which are were immediately inundated, and many families The votes wars referred to the Finshop Cam in Hongkong which ausbla brokers to dispute The CHAIKMAN-No, the boy you refer to had are not prepared to meet the enggestions I

provided quarters for the Inspector and watch- readored homelera. The dyke, which is known mittens Putraja

of chares for payments at a future time, of which an offer to be examined, but it was doolined. I made, I have not abandoned bopes of being able glober, and men. Escis flock contaltia two stories, the lower ss the Tab-Hoo Dyke, le over 70,000 feet in N POLICE APPOINTMENTS:

they are not in possession. The effect, I think will read you the mother's answer--A letter was to carry out in some way what 1 ventare to

one on the Prays level, the upper Roor on the. length. The breach courred af a place where Amiants by the Acting, flovernor was laid yu one will be found to dispute, is exceeding, then mad from Mrs. Hayward declining the think would tend towards the sanitary conditie THE FILE TO ERGULATE PRE SALE Queen's Road level. The markat buildings wil the dyke le built principally of mud and sand, so on the table recommending a vote of 9936, bring by "serious in its nature, and in many offer made on the ground that her son had of this Jahed, while I believe it would be more • OF BHARES IN JÓINT STOCK. therefore consist of four separate markets each that when once a angli gap was made, nothing balf-salary for the Acting Chief Inspector of casas during the last year las led, I am obtained employment elsewhere.

in harmony with the feelings and wishes of the

COMPANIES A

298 foot long and 50 feet wide & contral aveuns could stop the inrush of the water. The creoks Police, $60 per month for six months.

[portain, to ruin, and in mau înstances, I fear, to The vote was passed...

Chinese thomanivan

20 feet wide traverses the whole length of sch began to rize on the 8th, and the dyke gave way HIS EXUELLENor-When I addressed the rims. The operation of this particular kind of The CHAIEXAN-The next vote is ana fox.) Another matter of almost equal importanos The following in the text of the Bill introduc market, and on each side will be ranged the on the 10th Eretrench is 100 feet long. Connoil on the 9th of last month in connection business is one which is perhaps not at ones 8860 leing hal, malary for the Acting Chief In which has attracted my culico is the system of ed in the Legislativa Comell yesterday by the shops and stall

with certain contemplated changes in the Police readily perceived unles me has given some at spector of Katico. The Asting Ueptain Exper squatting which has long existed here and 12 Hon. J. J. Keswick with reference to time ber vided is follows of the con

*10.—The pxtent accommodation proc The German steamer Vorworts, which ar- Forbs, I mentioned that in all probability when tention to it For instance, it one disposes of intendent reports that Mr Hospool having regard to which several recommendation-re rived. yesterday from Newahwang, which port these changes took place it would involve ana thousand shares in any partionlar institution been appointed Aoung Deputy Superintendent made in the report of the Land Commission gains in shares

square fort she left on the 9th July, reports that on the 18th, appointment of Chief Inspector. Since I men for delivery six months afterward, wat baring of Falice, he is not able to dispense will the which was appointed to enquire into tals And AN ORDINANCE TO AMEED THE LAW IN BIFEO External area covered by Market, 57,080 Internal area of Market, both Boors.....58,864 near Taichon Island, she experienced as typhoon toned this matter to the Connoil a further to declare the numbers of the shares or the name services of a Chief Inspector and it is enfoulated other kindred questions in the year 1886.- I am

Aros available for Shops and Stalls, 83384 At night en into anchor by Taishow Island, daspatoh has been received from the Secretary of the holder, he is in a position, having sold at that the changes and promotion will amount to about to appoint a Commission to deal with, this and on the 16th at 4p.m.; sta course for Hong. of State komewhat modifying the proposal that a protahla rate, to depress the value up to the thie suso of $300 for the remaining half-your. | particular -subjgot, and although, there are, no

QUARTEMA. FON-STAVY OF CIVIL HOSPITAL. kong. On the moralog of the 17th it again was originally made." "What gave rise to these tims of delivery, to the very grost, diadvantage The vote was agreed to, pe la per doubt many difficult and complicated poiste

11-A contract: was entered into with Mr. began to blow very hard from the north-west, modifications it would be rather difficult for me of the person who bought them. It garbige hin, The CHAIRMAN The next eats is a sum of involved in it, I trust that those who here WHEREAS it is expedient to make provision for Tang Kear on the 16th November last for the the appearances threatening another typhoon to explain is a few words and I therefore over and over agelo possibly, to sell the same 816,000 required for expenditure this year as part expressed their radio to serve on the the prevention of contracts for the male and completion of this building for the sum of and the ship again took shelter. At 6 pm it thought the best course would be to lay before shares. I do not think any one will be of $39,000 vetizanted or training the Albany and Commission will be able to surmount them purchase of shares and stock in joint stook $42300. The work is progressing favourably, was blowing very hard and raining. Afiam the Council the correspondance that has taken found to support the morality of that, and adjoining, sullahs and opening up the build | I sta desirom, Gentlemen, of seeing the pro- Companies of, which the sellers are not pos› the wails having now wicked su average height on the 17th the wind shifted to the south-wast pisce between the Recitary of State anıl my. I am satisfied this Ordiamos, which is based ing sites between Bowen and Kennedy Roads formon of Brokars in this Colony placed on a sessed or over which they have no control, be of 18 feet above the ground Boor... and ingressed in vielenca: At &am, the stormself, so that the Council and the publle may see on Leeman's hot, my only have a good This is a very important work and very better footing than it stands to-day, but I would

it ennoted as followsines

BERVANTS' QUARTURE QIYIL, HOSPITAL. began to abato. For overal hours the onginos, what has taken place:. I may state at moɑ my chest on this business in our midet. Apart necessary sa Garden Road | • at the prosent monoh prefer that any steps in this direction. were kept at half spent with both, anchors out. principal obicet in addressing the Bestary of from the prevention of the wholesale gambling mant sotually in jeopardy of falling in unless should conie from the kombita of that body of sale and purchase which aball from and after January last. with Mr. Wo Sing for the At 9 pm, the ship resumed her course, arriving ate when I received his first despatch was ton shares on the part of young people and this work is completed. Perhaps the Barreyor themselves rather than be taken by the Govern the be made or entered into for the erection of this building for the sum of $6,150," et Hongkong on the flat fost: On the 14th assortain from him whether Mr. Horspool was people of Hitle experience to their own ruin General will explain the matter,

ment. I may siste that on one or two nenusions malo or tekoufer, or parparting to be for the The progress made by the contractor kaɛ not nọ - fust, a steamer bennd from Swatow to Shanghal to be sendered a superior or subordinate offoge and the alisturbance of legitimate partits. The Boxyktor UENERAL The was in. I have revived deputations with whom I have sale or trasfer, of any share or sharon, or far boen minsatory, and it hat been found - was passed with shaft broken"

under the Ordinance of 1887, fnasmuch as there spart I say from that altogether, there is, per eluded in the estimate is for the continuing of dimossed the quantian mad who have mentioned of any stock or other interwit in any jolak neomary to take the work sut of his mada.

Judge Soda no warrant in law for making a

PAPERS. The ACTING COLONIAL SECERTARY-By Chinaman an America sitimu, no matter how respectable or,worthy he may be.

command of His Froelemy the Governor 1 have to lay on the table a report on Public

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