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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 111, 1897.

MACAQ

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT, J

Macup, 10th May. The Insben Clovernment has at last awakened to the detrimental effect of the high toning dues barged at this port, so in Baiurty's Boleto Oficial the following notificat.bu ap- part

for instance, when wo are realating some dend of the home Government but wish to guard ourselves against any imputation. pa our loyalty. The phrase with slight variations has been used over and over again in the Straits and Hongkong in con- nection with the military contribution des puto. Apart from its associations, how-

For ita duo affect and in order that im ever, the expression yield to one modino egceution may be given to it the fol, strikes us as being an error in tasto lowing telegram is published we can very wellexpress our loyalty without Lisbon, 6th May, 159

Conqull of Government, Macao. gada thic use of comparison. Also, seeing that our Article 3 of a doors of 90th April provides friends of other nationalities are tobo that stoomers from Hongkong, Canton, Pathoi, invited to sign the address, the phrase, Hoihew, ports on the West, liver, and all olier Chinese ports shall be exempt in Macau from "that freedour of commercs which disti-toungu dues and all blhor port inos. Execute

***MINISTER." "guishes your Majesty's Government from

To he complied with Sporetariat General "all the Governments of the world," might of the Government of Macaá, 8th May, 1897, PARA = “ALFEEDO LELIS. with advantage he omitted, for however

Secretary Goreml" favourably impressed residents of other, nationalities may be with our liberal com mercial policy they may not unreneouably object to appending their signature to any iplied disparagement of their own Govern- ments. If it be contended that that is not The construction our foreign friends will pas upon the passage in question, and if it

No doubt we will now again seo steamers visiting the port, though they have to wait for the tiltakene

This onccarages us to hope that gradually the Cishon Government will pay more atton tion to the wolfore of Macao. Now that ton

age dues have been sholished we hope the not else will be the bullos of all undul monopolies, netwithstanding that the great advocate of monopolies se on his way out again to resume his duties as Itapector de Fascada,

The amendment was scented by thi | the worke being affected in the Colonial Saare COLONIAL TEBAJUBUR and the by-law was Dary's Office without the provision of extra approveslag

assistance. The chief source of experse is the noosity for employing legal usistance and advertising the trado mark

The remainder of the by-laws were approved without amanhent. I MA

The COLONIAL SECHSTAKY then moved that the bylawa se amended he refurred to the Sanitary Board for ibe consideration, with the request that the Board would sand in a report before the 17th inst.

The COLONIAL TREASURER secondod. Canied,

MADALENADJOURNMENT.

BER OF COMMERCE

At the monthly meeting of the General committee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commercs, held at 8 pm, on the 7th fast

5I cannot learn that registration locally has in any way interfered with registration of goods at home or with the importers. Heme registration must curtainly have priority over

past he was an oven, terms with Montebello, They mond in company wall late the straight, bat lalf way along Bammis in the contre re sponded to his rider's call and won a ramarkably She race by a length, three-lengths between

cand and third Time, 9 mia ps The LADIES PURBE; for China ponies; weight for insussa por acale; grillins ad non- winners allowed ?; entrance, T. 5. Ons milo cada quarter. Mr.Toeg's Orwell, 116k Libe

SV Mr. Road) Mr. Henry Morris' Blokharry, 11st. lbs...

Mr. C. R. Barkill) 2

(Mr. Crawford) 3.

visitation but he may forthwith faltó stapa ba hava all furniture and goods removed, eto, I am of opinion that this is placing too great porer in the hands of a subordinate offer of the Board (Applause.) I therefors am of opinion that it would be advisable for the Earl tary Board to modify the by-low by continuing to the subordinate officors of the Board the power to mel konse-to-house visits during the provalence of an epidemio but not allowing

local registration, but the latter in rogarded thom to take any steps in the direction e re

I not only a confirmatory but as affording pro- fauriny Farditure or destroying ccullofts, to

Loction tix benda marks. A farther advantage without having made a report to the Medical

that may be clairud for, kool registration is Oficer of Health, wind shorild himself

The Commeil then adjourned until next Mouthst in cases of dispute it would be considered inspoot this promises reported upon by day............

příno fusto ovidence of ownership. Ilone or Messa. Kuyuck & Omrald's Reitelet, 11st. 1tb the caberdinate oflens hefore furniture is re

(two instances applications for registration berd moved or cocklefts destrore applause) THE HONGKONG GENREAL CHAlfmark sought to be prutioted was a colourable Sans Dente.mide the running at a low pace, bave been refused on the ground that the trade Sayen started. A capital start being effected, surrying oat by-law No. 26 it may hấp-

imitation of one already registered.

Ruitelet being the last: After the Loongfei pen that some of the tery poor among th Chinese may require susistance from the

My Committee are of opinion that the law Gate had been passad Sons Doute was joined Governant, as was found acessary during

is on the whole beneficial to trade and neither by Orwell, and they saved along the back the plogue'epidemic of 1894. Such cases will

costly nor inconvenient and sit, yours straight in corapany, followed by Kenneth, who solo tho conaideration of the Government.

took the lead at the corner, but foll back again faithfully, and, in addition to finding those who muy be

soon after. Sas Doute was dons for bofors turned unt of their houses a temporary shelter

the Monument, and Orwell was left with th Hadorship, Hinokborry now muda lús effort. Le Sanitary Board will be requested to bring all deserving cases to be notice of the Re-

but he could not catch Orwell, who won a gooL gistrar General, who wil be instructed to make

position wonderfully in the latter half of the race by two lengths. Boitület improved his arrangements for their nomfort (Applause) Having now dealt with the suggestions made

Tao, and was only a couple of length bahimi with regard to these by laws, I have only to

the second pony. Time, 2 mins. 403 Rens, The Race Can Cur; value, Tls. 125; second add in conclusion that the desire of the Government is to have the strongest possible

puty, Tis: 25 for China ponies; 5lbs, allowed measure for the protection of the health of tho

to any pony not having won a rave of vie publie without

-mile and a half or overweight for inches liberty that unnecessary interference with that

as per suale; satianice, Tis. 5. Two miles. desire is shared by every member of this Council:

(Mfr. Dallas). 1 Mr. R. C. Ronny's Black Slipper 0, 101ba

MANAI (Mr. Ronny) 2. Mr. Ruzoy's Black Eagle, 11st. Tiban (Mr. Wailleumier) Ning started. Watch was the first to show in front when the fing fell, but he quickly gave Tray to Langkat, and passing the stand for the

Protout: Mossra. R. Gray (Chairman H, Smith: (Vico-Chairman); N. J. Edo, T. Jack, son St, C. Hinberleen, N. A Siela, T. H Whitehead, and R. C. Wilooz (Secretary),—

The minutes of the last monthly and special! meetings were read and confirmed.

AFTOINTMENT OF "CONENTER A The Chairman propesad that the Arbitration cottes avant, COBsist of the same fibers,

last year, Tits Bloess. J. J. Boll-Irving G. B. Dodwell, St. C. Michaelson, N. A. Sieba, and T. II. Whitehead. Ho alas, proposed tast the Corrorganidance Committes should remain anggad, with the substitution of his own

R. CHATTERTON WILCOX, Bourotary

„LIGHT NIJES,”

Leith Chamber of Commerce, Incorporated,

Leith, 5th March, 1897 R. Chatterton Wiles, Ley, Sacratary, Hong kong General Chatober of Commercs Hongkong

your favour of 28th January with endlosed

be also held that the phrase "yield to Let erory one enjoy freedom in trade and I am In sanitary matters I regard it as all important name for that of the late Chairman vizand proposed to be levied on..resala entering Mr. H. Sylva's Langkat, 11st. 1lb PAPERS aone" is not inadmissible, the address as a persund be colony will once more fearish that everything possible should be done in order fors. R. M. Gray, N. J. Hde, T. Jacken,

whole would still be open to the objection that it is trita, cold, unenthusiastic, and lacking in the loquence befitting the Decasion.

und the revenue increase,

Many tumours are in circulation in canoe tion with the arrival of the ass, Gaverner, It is said that on the day when the Comisiou of Glavarament has to hand over charge to Senior Chaharde the Chairisan will appear the Leal Senado will resign his place to the Vice President. If this be true chaos will be introduced into the administration and these

will be descrping of severe zemesire..

and H. Smith,

Seconded by Mr. Ede and asrried.

BULK FOR REGULATIONS OF TRANSIT

Raid letter from Colonial Secretary" bene,"

Dear Sir, beg to hoknowledge, rastipt of

printe with regard to the light dnes now laried the port of Bougkong. These I had an op portunity to-day of laying before my Dirostor who are much impressed with your statements and the injustice of the excessivo light dues pased to be levied, and I om instructed to sLY thuệ, this Chamber is disposed to join in any suitable representations on tho sabioot which may be made to the Sacretary of State by other

miting copy of lottar from H.B.Ms. Consul governing the insus of outward transit passes to any rosso repromitations that may be at that port

Anknowisigmont had been sout to Colonial The N. G. 1. stoomer Hiangad left Bombay the form a party against the new Gorernor of every member of the Government, and I fool t.Seoretary and coples of the rules supplied to

Telegraphic cominunication with Macao is unly by depúly, and also that the President of spuitary laws of the colony and net to entarango at Chalon enelosing copy of provisional al Chambers of Commerce and shipping. I am, first-line the latter was going adily with a

restored.

on Saturday and may be expected here on or, about the 27th inst

Sir Claude MacDonald was to leave Sbung- bai for Tientsin on the 7th May,

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Mr. Pritchard Morgan, M.P., and party have returned to Shangbai from the North..

There were 2592 visitors to the City Hall

The Water used is proved by repeated Museumdast weck, of whom 230 were Europe Analyses to be Absolutely Fura

For COAST FORTs, Waters are packed and placed on board ship at Hongkong prices, and the fall amount allowed for Pookages and

Empties when received in good order.

Counterfoil Order Books supplied on ́nd-

Our Registered Telegraphio Addrana is "DISPENSARY, HONGKONG," And all signed messages cidressed thus will reocivo prompt attention.

The following is a List of Waters always kept rudy in Stook-

PURE AERATED WATER

SODA WATER

LEMONADE

POTASH WATER

SELTZEN WATER

· LITHIA WATER

SARSAPARILLA. WATER

TONIC WATER

VINGER ALE

GINGERADE No Cruit given ter Bottles that look dirty or greasy, or that appear to have been used for Luther purpose than that of containing Aucated Walere, ne much Bottles are never used again by us.

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THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

Bonghong, 15th April, 1897.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTA

Orex communication clating to the news columns Orrespondentaur forward their mound address with row warnications addressed in the Peter, not

should be address to THE ESITDE.

for pubitration, but as evidence of good faith.

di letters for publication should be inriztan on one side of the paper only.

No an

ged .communications tkát havi already clices popora will be insertad

Senior Gallardo, the new Governor of Muono, is a passenger by the . M. stoamor Natal, dus at Hongkong to-day.

As will be seen from our Macao correspon- dout's lattor, the port dues at Macno oro to be abolished as regards coast and river steamers

The N. YE steamer Tokia Moru, fram Melbourne and porte left Thursday. Island før this port yesterday, and is expected to arrive here on the 21st instant.

The legal representatives of those who lost their lives in the Osvo fled their claixos at. Shanghai on the 3011 April, the last day for doing ed. There were 124 Chinese claims and two European

We hear that a telegram was received from Shangbai yesterday to the effect that Mr Mid- weed, who met with an accident while riding at the second day's Shanghai races, was out of danger and recovering rapidly,'

It is currently reported amongst natives Shanghai, the N.U. Daily News says, that R. E.

HONGKONG LEGISLATIFE

COUNCIL ཡ་

A meeting of the Houghong Legaialive Conzoil was held at the Council Chamber you- terday afternoon. Prosvat LIA ROBINSON, K.C.M.G.

HE EXCELLENCY the Governor, Sir Wit

‚';', " ;

He EXCELLENur Major General CB. (Offlor Commanding the Forces)

Hon. J. H. STEWART LOCKHART (Cuonial Socotary)

Hen. W. M. GooDMAN (Attorney-General). HOT. SEBCOMBE Saura (Colonial Treasure).

to provent friction in this matter(applause)- and 7 su quite sure you will all suit that the Registrar Conural, Bir. Lockhart, has recderat very sicallent service in this direction among the Cairiose. I consider it most desirable to enlist the sympathien of the public, with the their sapport by roting to give consideration

made.. (Applaust.) I know my views are those. ara they will receive the support of the un- offcial mmbers of the Council Now it remains for me to call upon the Colonial Se cretary to formally move these ly-laws ouo by que Bafors they me finally approved they ninst be approved by the Sanity Board, and after they are passot in this Council they will be referred to be Santary Board and re-sub nitted for consideration and approval by the Council later on. PATEN

The COLONIAL SECRETARY-In view of the BLACK,remarks of your Excolisney I think it will be mord convenient if the by us are considerat one by one,

This dous was approved of By-ine 5 was omitted and referred to the

Glad Insanitary Properties Commission.

In regard to by-law , which empowers the Board's offers to enter, any slomestic dwelling at any hour between G pm. and 12 p.m, Hon B. R. BL168 aid-I think the by-law would be improved if after the words "domesti dwelling" the words where more than ons family resides" were added. That will exempt our bat dings I'mean forsigu buildings-rom juspection.

Hon. W. CHATHAM (Acting Director of Public Works).

Hon, F. H. MAY (Captain Superintendent af Fotics.

Harbour

Hon. R. MURRAY BUSET, Blaster).

Hon. C.P. CHASER.

Hon. TH. WHITEHEAD.

Hod. B. R. RUILIUS, OMG, Hon. Ho KAZ.”

HOR. WEL A TEX

NEW MEMBER.

The CAPTAIN SUFRINTENDENT OF POLICE -If the honger are entirely recupied by Burc peans the objection would hold good, but seeing Mr. F. G. T. BUCKLE (Acting Clerk of that the houses are mers or less ocupied by

Chinese I do not think it would be good, Cencils).

The COLONIAL SECRETARY The by-law affects all classes equally, regardless of race:

There was no secondor to the amendment and the by-law as it stood was approved je d

On by-law 11 buing read, Hon. T. H. WEHF. HEAD askod-This by law saya that on FORZON able notice being given buiklings can be entered

Hou, W. Chatham was sworn in on taking his seat as Acting Director of Public Works.

The minutes of the provions meeting - were read and confirmed.

|

local Fraas,

PROPOSED REGISTRATION OF CHINISS TRADE MARKS AT SINGLPONE Read letter from Singapore Chamber stating that it had been asked by Straits Government to persider the visability of passing an Ordinance for the Registration of Chinese Trade Marks, and asking for information as to the working of such Ordinates in Hongkong..

Draft soply considered and adopted.

THE LIGHT DUES QUESTION, Read letter from Leith Chamber of Com- meres, ju reply to Chamber's circular letter and enclosuresof the 28th Jan., exprossing readiness to join in any representations to be made on the subject to las Government by other Chambers of Commeren,

INVITATION TO JUELLEE BANQUET IN

Bread letter from Secretary, London Cham- be of Commerce, inviting Chairman of this Chamber to attend a banquet proposed to be given to the Colonial Premiers when they are in London in Juns naxt in commemoration of Her Majesty's Dumond Jubiles,

dear sir, yours falthfully, it

D. W. BEATTIE, Secretary

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressnt by our oærespondents.).

NR POLLARD AND THE JUVENILES.

"TO THE EDITOR OF THE " DAILY FRÉSS” "DRAL STR—In response tó "Perfection's " request on behalf of the children of the colony for another matines performance, the manage. mont is most pleased to grinounen that "Pirates of Pensance will be given on Thursday neat

at four o'clock in the afternoon,

I would avail myself of this opportunity to express the appreciation of every member of the Company for the wory flattering oncomiums "Perfection” has been plonscā to bestow on the young performers. We as ass him, or well as all our other woll-wishers, that the Compady will take with them pleasant feminis concos of the colors and of its spomini Yours faithfully,

E. J. POLLARD.. For the Mmage Hongkong, 10th May, 1897.

A reply was sent by last rail thanking the London Chamber for the courtsey shown, bat i regretting the inability of the Chairman lo BHANGHAI SPRING RACE MEETING. scoopt lho invitation, a TROPOSED BOUNTY ON RAW TILK EX-

PORTED FROM JAPAN DIKEQT.

EBOOTS DAY, TUIADAY, ATH MÁY, There could have been no greater contrast A circular letter from the Yokohama Clu between the conditions prevailing on the first her enclosing copy of a latter addressed to the day and yesterday, for whereas on Monday the Doyen of the Diplomatis Body at Tokyo on the sun was almost uncomfortably powerful and boot of a Billed by the Imperial Diet the Course dusty, yesterday, antil the after- OF the 24th March (bat which has not yet noon was for advanced, a misarable downpour ved Imperial sanctiual, providing for pay of rain interfered with the comfort of the visitors, changed entirely the circumstances of character in the first race of the day had a depressing influence upon the spirits of the my friends of Mr. Midwood, the nufer tunete jookey, Whilst riding Black a White in the Chuka Cap ia popr shipped on the trolierane turf war the Monument, Mr. Midwood was thrown violently against the rails and then fell into the ornek, from which he was taken out unconscious and

Sheng has refused to receive the resignation COLONIAL SECRETARYy laid the follow-wall to fix now what reasonablo motios from Japan direct, and asking for the Okam- the racing, whilst an accident of a serious

The

ot Dr. Ho Kai and that he has telegraphed to

te lather asking him to rotarn to Shanghai toing papers on the table-Boports on the Hongkong Volunteer Camps; calender of pro- resume his post.

bates, &c., und return of Supreme Court cases for 1896 and the Secretary of State's despatol respecting defenco works at Hongkong.

Chev. E. Ghizi, Consul for Italy at Shanghai, has received a telegram Announcing that far quin Salvago is nominated to Peking, and isex. pected there very shortly. It is not known yet whather he is appointed Minister or Charge d'Afaires,

Hudson's Surprise Party opous again at the Theatre Royal next Saturday with entirely new features. The company's success at Shingani was very pronounced and the mont

their reappearance art Saturday.

FINANCIAL MINUTE, A-

The COLONIAL SESRETARY moved the tion of Finoneul Minute No. 1,

The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded. Carried

by Inspectors of Nuances. Would it not heat of is bounty on all raw silk srported ber's co-operation in making an energetio meats? Would it not be well to specify the protast susiast steh sotion, was read and number of hours? DiForent Trepaotora miglit put different constractions on the words,

The COLONIAL SECRETARY-When the by-laws are referred to the Suntary Board the Board wil be requested to stato what they adop-The by law was the approved.

rogard as reasonable notice,

Comeldered.

After some disousion it was resolved to reply the effect that this was a matter for the Foreign Ministers in Japan to take up, and the Committee hope that they will not promptly and energetically to prevent such a violation of the spirit of the Troation. This Chamber

ceaniderable Lend, Folipss lying second. Pazing the Longfei gato Langkat use banding by elgt lengths, next boing. Eelipso and Protector, the rest in a banob, with the exception of Destroyer, who was last. As they raced along the bark straight the only noticeable changa was that Eclipso wont back to his field, whilst Langket also dropped back slightly. Black Slipper be gai to come out at Probst's Corner, but Lang Eat was never in danger the rest of the journey and won by five lengths two lengtha between the second sad thin. Watch was fourth, Eclipse fith, and Zenith inst. Time 2mins 42oca. The CONCORDIA CUF; presented by the Clab

Concordia:"ralne, Tha, 300; added to s sweep- stakes of Fla. 5 each; eocond pong to racsive 40 per cent. and the third pony 10 per cunt. of the strices; for China penter, bond fide grif- fins at date of entry; weight for inches ne per scale; winser of the Derby, 7lba, extra. One mite and a half.. Messrs. Common & Robson's Rainbow, lisk

lib.....

(Mr. C. R Burkill) 1.

Mr. Tin Wo's Dongoni-Wele, lot. lbs.

(Mr. Dallas) Mr. Ring Equinox, 11st, 1lb.......

(Mr. Meyerink) 3 Fifteen startar Alertert out the pace until nesring the Monument, Mulberry and Velasquez being the mca! prominent of the other, whon be. fall back and Rainbow began to came through, with Equinox. As they zaced into the straight they were joined by Norenk Wotr, ko peseed Boniuox, but could not catch ainbow, who wan by three lengths; two longtha botween me and and third Time, 3 ming, 25 secs. Tis MONGOLIAN CUP; a weepstakes of Th. 5

each for subscription griffins of this most- ing first pony to receive 20 per cent; second poay, 20 per cent, third pony, 10 per cent. Winners of, GLe race los extra, two recus 10lbs. extra weight for incaos as per sold, One mile and a quarter. Masses. Toog & Syles's Orinoco, 1st. 15lbs.

Mr. Read Messrs. Cammen & Robson's Herall, 11st. lb

1

(Mr. C. B. Furkil) 2

Mr Maushottaye Mavoriné, list. alhs ----

(Mr. Kenney) 3

Thirteen started, Mavriné und Brassy vero

By Law J5 was, on the motion of the ATTOR Loastily sympathise with the Tokchatan Chita found to be suffering from severe conenssion of the first to show in front, but they were passni

bers will no dambt'rascivo swarm welcome tailed stalowout framed in terms of and in ac-sall be foul in a dirty or asuntory Ministor at Tokyo to the effect that medical intively late in the afternoon, la the Shanghat length, w rack only between the second and

The Secretary of the Punjoin Mining Co., Limited, inform us that he has received the following telegram giving the result of the April eyside clean-up"The cyanide plant worked 14 days trosting, 360 tons of tailings for a yield of 102 oz. of bullion of assay value of £1. 149. 90 per ounce.”.

The chief engineer of the German man-of-

The COLONIAL SECRETARY-In reply I beg to stato tint instructions have been ated for -the preparation of the returns desired in ac wat Princess Wilhehe committed suicide by car-loues with the forms of the Secretary of shooting himself at the German Hospital a State's instructions and the returna, who ready, Yokohama on the 1st May. He had been an will be laid upon the Conciliable inmate of the hospital for some time, and it is THE OPIUM FARM. thought his mali act was due to metal de pression.

Some of the local vernugulur papers report Gråken for entra copies of Dant Fares should is that the Tsungli Tamen tus recommended and before 11 am on day of publication. After that recently to the Throno an expectant Tasta heir the supply is fianstad. Only Suppliet for Cash named Yang Chac-chan, who is also decorated

Telegraphic Altres PRESAEC. Ode,

with the percuk's feather and the heret bul- P.O. Bas. 20. Telephone No. 12.

ton of the second rank, fohe post of Minister Sam to Germany. From other sources we also learn thot La Tootal of Chinking and acting, Taotni On the 4th May, at Shanghai, by H. Danish Mat Shaughsiast winter has lately racived Comendador Cathedra by the Reverend & talegraphic instrnations from Poking to Vecuts Elin, CARY CHRISTIAN Botary, Chief Insector his post and proceed at thee to the capital Imperial Chinese Telegraph, to AGNES MARTILA pecial promotion. The choice of Minister to

TaNo, of Canton.

Germany will therefore lis between these two

vials. U. Daily Nena,

·MARRIAGE.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, MAY 11th, 1997.

The ATTUENST-GENERAL I may say that the Colonial masion, the Modical Officer at Hent, and I hand conversation about this hy-law this morning and I have drafted on ansament which amounts to the eats thing although it is not in the exet worde, and if the Colonial Sourotary has no cojection I should. like to more my amendment,

The COLONIAL BESLETA -I hore no ob jection to the wording so long as the meaning

Hie EXCELLENCY-The hon. member for the Chamber of Commerce asked a question on the 7th December last in regard to the Opium Fam. He desired to know if the Government would appoint & Commision to investigato and report on the opium revenue gozoraly, and is the atme upon the advisability or otherwise of astitat

PER BANITARY HY-LAWH

is

5, with Ta 100 added, for all penics entered at this nesting, optioanl for eubeaription gritney first pony to recaiva: 70 per cent., sacón peny 20 per cont. third pony 10 per cont. Weight for inches as per saule. One mile and a Lalit

(Mr. Benny)

HEY GENERAL eo amended at to make it legal for axis to be covered on permission for the ber, and will, chouli diplomatic resources fails the brain. The latest accounts of his injuries at the Loong ci Gate by aku, who led until

join in any protest it may be decided to make.

Nerenons too reassuring, and the sorrow nearing Probst's Corner, where he fell back. TIM REVENUE FROM SUPPING

Sanitary Board being cbtained, Hon. T. H. WHITEHEAD-Sir, in pursuance In respect to bylaw 23 the COLONIAL MEDICAL INSPECTION OF VESSELS ARRIVING which thu nesklant aasol was freely expressed As the half-mile post Orinoco came with a rack, of solieo I rise to ask the following question | SEORETARY said You will observe that

FROM FORMOSA IN JAPAN on all sides. So far as the racing was con- followed by Herald, and they entered the Will the Government lay upon the table a de- if the premises en visited or any purs thereof

Read letter of date from Colonial Secretary cerned, with the exooption of the Derby, there straight for home with Maverine in clous at enclosing copy of telegram from H.B.M.' was Eething of much ionment until compara tendance Orinoco held his own and won by a cordance with the instructions contained in the scutition in the omizjou of my such offluers

Stakes and the Tuster's Cup. The Derby third. Gotoke was fourth and bring t Becretary of State's despatch, dated 1 March of the Hoard he may forthwith take steps to spection would be enforced against Fessels from

was an extremely fine centost, and the Tue, 2 raina 55 2005, pa 1807, Rboring (3) the estimated total revenue huse all furnitura and goods removed theco Formon ports arriving in Japan. which will be receivable from all shipping.se from, &c. I propose that after the word

The Secretary stated that copies had been viotary of Mr. Freddy's pony Sammie was The SPRING CUT; value, Tis. 125; sound pony Tis 30 for China ponies that have never extremely popular, the hearty ahearing given sent to local Press. parately rider each head, during the your 1898,"forthwith the by-law shall read make a

the order, Jockey, and trainer as the pour mon & ren; weight for inches us per scale;

Cre mile, and (2) the estimated total expenditure which report to the Medical Officer of Health, who PROPOSED TAXATION ON IMMIGRANTS IN

was led in being a welenus relief in what

entrance, Tis. 5. wilbo chargoslite to all shipping, separately rn shall at once inspect the premises reported upon SINGAPORE MECH deresch load, during the same period †

The Vice-Chairman dio attention to the promised to bo a decidedly unpleasant any. Tho Me Torg's Paransello, 1st 11b

(Mr. Wuilleamier) 1 and may, if he thinks ob premises to be in a

race from a spectator's point of view waa mort dirty or insanity condition, take such stops proposal being now made by the Straits Settle exhilarating, the portas being in clase company. Mr. Aution's Tendication, 10st, the.. Bu

monta Goverament to levy a capitation tax of

(Mr. Bell 2 far the greater part of the distance, and Sammle $1 load on

(Mr. Davies) 3 se per bord in Chiassa immigrate into those waiting his opportunity to take command, draw Mr. Middy's Prince, 11st. the

nway, and you by what was oficially described The proposal was geborally regarded as, a

as que fugth, although it looked to most people Thirtson sturiors Pride sul Agnidabor retrograde stop, but it was resolved to inquire much more. The Ladies Purse, though a good made the rauping out!) approaching Proust's further into the matter bufers taking any action. men, was a compartiraly easy wie for Orwell, Comer, with Coalnice in close attendance. BÓNGKONG AND THE FOSTAL BUSSIDY, the mat surprising incident in the running Refore the Mountcat was reached, however, The report of the Sub-Committee on the pre- being the way in which Baitelet, who for a they were done for and Bealisation big to posal of the imperial Government to increase.

als colony's contribution to the subsidy paid long way was right at the back, made up forge ashond with Prines, tutil Parramatta who victory Mr. H. H. Read was escorted to the latter came into the straight with a commanding to the P. & 05. N. Co. for the Eastern mail ground and run into second place. After his had been going osaily worked to the front. Th

The CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF FOLIOS for farther consideration

Decided to circulate it among the Committee Grane Stand where Miss Mauleod, in a fear and zerer being pushed won by many graceful words on habalf of the ladies of langths; two long the dividing the second and ing for the present. Opiam Farm bonded ware-If there is anything of in-qičemio it will

Shanghai, presented him with the mush prized third Taro, 2 mans 134 sepa kay oward the Ladies Purse Mr. Read, in The SHANGHAI STAKES, a forced entry of Tis houses and a fixed daty on all opium net tona be absolutely impossible for vas officer to receive

(Coreanondence) fide exported in a raw state. I may juontion.thesareports and insprot all the buildings, pi

acknowledgment, assured Miss Macleod and the that I have given this matter my careful con-

The ATTORNEY-GERAL The wording of EEGETRATION OF CELBESE TRADE MARKS,ies of Shanghai low highly to vained the sideration and I do not intonil to ariat my matbut is as follows. If the premis

Chamber of Commerce,

presentation,He remarked that somehow his Commission to Inquire into the advisability of su vilted of any part thereof chall he furnd in Dear Sir-The Committon have been called after trying unsuccessfully on geroral occasions, Singapore, 3rd April, 1827.: luck appeared to come in big humps, as last year. substition au propone in formed any dirty or insanitary condition in the opinion of upon by the Government to consider the policy he was the fortnnate winter, unit this grad for the system at present

my szal offer he shall report the same omiting in this eplony an Ordinaudo for this bad po mor been his. He concluded Mr. Duplax's The Broker. 10s. 12hs. the word frithwith to the Melimi Offer of His EXCELLENCY Before any clion aborto any snob other office, as the Samit registration of Chiasse trade marks by calling for three cheers and a biger for the 2-The application to the Géreranent comes ladies of Shanghai,, which were heartily given. brought forward with regard to the Sonitory Bosed may appoint for that purpose, who chall

(Mr. Merriak) It is said that ban Mr. Huang, the Shang- by-laws which are to be considered by the inspect the premises riportadas, do" Without from one or two of our leading Chinese im. J. After in the racing contioned in morir. Ring's Eolas; 11st. L ki Magistrate, recently called the headmen of Council to day, I wish to males a fow remarks this amendmout an offer who found a house in Putters of Chinese goods, chially tea and silks, or as heavs min and without anything Mr. Sturgis Vaquero, 11st. 11b. (r. Rend) 3 the whoolbarrow solis, to inform them that with reference to them. Baving reason to bo dirty a insanitary edition would be able whe allege that forgery of Chinese marke is happening requiring cial ocument unh

Eight started. The finest race of the day the Frenal Municipal Couholl bad also in Une that objections existed in certain quarters to order the farmikuze and sc on to be taken on hote and is on the increase that is the the Shanghai Stakes, when 6 magnificent craased the tax to 609 cush; to be levied in July to some of the lauses in the by-less I have on samunded, he will have to make a report abswice of registration there in great dilloulty druggle Fan wituosod. Untal quite a late begun by Red Fish on the rails starting read Tax draft of the address to be presented to hart, and to tell thers that, they wero expostal. taken steps to ascertain what these objections aither to the Medical Ullage of Henith found expense in priving the right found the stage it looked if the victory could only take the pace, and as they pasand the Gra

to pay that tax also without any derone, the are I find that the first clause abjecit te is another allear specially appointed by the Sant piracy of marks, and owing to the neual poverty between Vaquero, Menejt Rel Fish, and Stand the strst time ruand he was joined by headmon, replied that from i cuavas smongst No. 5, and affor-baring carefully considerad tary same. The Medios Celler Hath of offenders alder any chants of recovering Samais, but in the end at the frat of fenoj, then coming Saminia, The Broker and With her, bou perused by the community, Ubeen had signified their willingness to conform to stand prer. I understand that the Coromis in the distriola, and do might be notocasey 15 Commato pass vonid quickly with gh when in uns sexigt, wie on the out order, was observable until the lack, queto their comrades they had fonta ouly a dozen or the matter I am prepared to allow this change would not be able to to the whole of the work incoges these was placed, and then he had to be contest Vaquero in line, Spartan ringing all tools slozo

-The apprehend that the in-with third honours, as The Broker dashed No partionhaz change, except that o the new tax of the Freush Council while the non appointed by me in July fast to consider appoint some other medical man to resist kim rest of them were obstinate:"-hance the and report on the meanitary properties in this in his work. It is the person who receives the

Decvrsitato general registration and thas cause side, and sacred a vistory from Echts, who had was entered, where Red Fish, Meroji, Vaquero, ment. There is an absence of all with hondmen prayed Eis Worship to find a my colony are giving attention to the subject with repart and that person stone why bus any power great noge, to su Boppen porters, whates into peon, there being only had a longth Monument Vaquero Large nor and he on- inconvenience and expears, with but little coms prominence with ratonishing rapidity, and Semmis were raoing together. At the to short tasse, brick-sliders to a moper sense which clance 5: Quaia: I amrefore propose to to takes stops The Medical Oficer of Health in bu te hun on them to rely, with by ways those the and third. The Russian Brokor was then making. Ma, offer hot pussali of soutinent, and the literary composition

of law and order." It appears that there has raier wir olanes to the Commission, so that the i said it would be absolutely impossible for him. bazely reaches the standard of mediocrity sell been some delay in drafting the constitu- members of it may consider it in connection in case of an epidcup of plague to visit every

proferonen, on the existing laws for the pro- stable at last had aard in the victory of Haltered the straight with Bolts in bot pursuit We would respectfully reccmmend the Sub-ion of the now wheelbarrow guild, while those with their report, which I trust tily will dirty or insanitary place in the colong Thor luction of marks veristered in England,stomer in the Total's Cup, stones which was The race home was magnificent one passad 4-It is stated in sapport of the above sy populat. Before turning to a detailed Foker took the corner car wide and passed Committee in charge of the matter to try who were at first willing to beams, the mans furaish at ne distant lite. The Commitedon might be urgent need for him in the east or apalination that the registration, of Chinese rest of the racing the somarkable cuccoon of Vaquero who was in the centre of a co by

ging Comniïttee hare all thrown up the job was appointed la July fast and I think thers west end of the town and bo could not be es again and see if they cannot produce soms since the French ranged their taxes... has been plesity of time to report on the amo Wotect to be the this also whatever cross trake markerin your colony girus protection Parramatta in the Spring Cap and in the the Bushes, wiring a Tory acting byr thing more worthy of the omaston, which is Daily Ne

joet. The next clauses rogarding which re what he could not do himself should be deputed uses no announce snil, that forgerits are Scarry Stakes must be noticed, for he won haul, Sales just beating Vaquero by balf a pissenlations have been made to me pre- Now, to some oiler responsible officer.

bet se non se, the feat of registration both rabas na his lust, his penalty in the second length for rond place. Time 5 mins. one that readily lends itself to eloquent From Soochow comes the auwa that a strong 10, and 11. These cansos del with

The CPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLIOS unbling the Courts to punish forgery more race having apparently no effect upon him.

The CHUKA ZA CUP value, Tis. 109; Socond Tho TOTAL'S CUP; prested by H.E. the treatment. The Victorian ars will stand band of Hananese and other Koldo fuis baring domicillary visits. I have already on a previous I think it would seriously hamper the Gerhe Committed are therefore desirous of poky Tis 25; for Gillian ponies: weight for Taotai; ralno, T. 150; manom pony, Tls.. out in English history oven more proti recently joined the notorious pirates and salt cousion info met the Corzoil that this is rent to sit the word medical

learning from you as much as possible as to its inobas as per gestas non startera or winners 25, for China ponios; weight for inches as of a recent this mosting Tils, extin entrance, His EXCELLENOY-e weakl be a mer of operation rud would therefore walk you to be nently and gloriously than the Elizabetlim smuggler of the Tsha Lake, our Soccer delicate matter in which goat. care and tret

per moale non-winners at this meeting allowed made a aden attack last week on Salt Fro- must be exercised. I am still of that opinion,

bibs entrance, Ts One milt Man Walk qualided to do era, and in congratulating Her Majesty vontiro station at Chuching, not far from the und for the information of this Cousil, and equal standing; a

un Its advantages sad/ Mr. John Peel's Silverbell, list. 21. Mr. Tin Wo's Holstomar, list.

(Mr. Dalius) 1. (Mr. Mastar) I month of the lake, and lillel eight at the especially, the Chiusov monours of1 Dr. 110 work on the following point with my information Tis. 5 Half sisile soldiers there. The station was then set fre Kai and Mr. Wei Yuk-I desire toptate that Ho . E. CHATER-I think he should be or dadvantages, whether much availed of of

Mr. Toog's Eros, 1st. 121bs. Mr. Read) 2 and destroyed, as well as a Yaugtze gunboat is is my intention to request the Sanitary medical offer or any number of the Bondot, he cost of adcoinistration and how provided

(Mr. A. W. Barkill) Mr. Robson's Black Chief, Wet. 10bs.

(Mr. C. B. Burkill) 3 lying off the place. The riders had not gone Board to appoint ne oliers for the purpose of otherwise, Sir. it might be that the nouidrather und how it has interfered with goods

(Mr C. R. Barkill) $ Twelve started. The lead was taken by of that era, as regards national expansion, fax on their return journey when they not amakit domiciliary visits until the names of inspector would be appointed and therefore the registered at home or their importers, and any Mr. Oswald's Rayalston, Ilst. 4lbs.,

Fifteen etarted What liitto fatorest coold Danlos until past the three-quarter mile post, progress in the arts and sciences, and social union of three onbeste raising in the End offers have be sulaitted to me aid olause, as it stands now, would be of no henefit other particular bearing on the question now

vicinity after the salt smugglers. The superior their appointment has reacted my approval whatever. The object is that a responsible before the Committee. V

Thanking you in anticipation-Cours faitli-be taken in this rice under the depressing con- where Black Prince challenged him and went advancement. Literary Inspiration, we are numbers of the phates again carried the day (Applause. It is avidnyt that for such man should be the only one who could order,

ditions of the weather, it was deprived of by to the frost at Probst's Corner, fulling back aware, will not always come at command, and captured two of the gunboats, together with work as visiting the Louses of the Chines the palling down of cocklofts and the burning fully

accident to Mr. Midwood, who was thrown again at the Monument in favour of Cloove, a cantity of dertini rifles. The military at night ulcers of experionco, loving an of furniture, do,

short distance past the Monument, and bally wist Eros and Holstomer wore next. Facing but we think that even in Hongkong itauthorified of the preventive service have peinequaintance with Chinese customs and The COLONIAL BECENTARY-Your Excel- The Secretary, Hongkong Gozord Charther of Burr Birarbel then took up the runing and into the straight Clove started to have a slight ought to be possible on such an occasion as tioned Goverior Chat of Stocbon for a apply muers, and possessing the confidence of Jansy has alcoly explained that he would be a

Commeres, Hongkong.

eventually won by one lenth three lengths be all of Blank Prince, but Holstomer name with this to produce an address that would more of four Gatling.ga6 and 200 stand of Martini tha Chinges community, are requisite. (Ap mon of equal standing. Ton with to get over

tween spored and third. Timo; 1 min 0 sec. ruah at the Bushes, and stalling off a game rifle. With those they expect to make short plause.) Only officers of that doseription will the subordinato oficer, and the man appointed

Hongkong Genoral Chamber of Commerce, The SHANGHAI DERBY, a sweepstakes of Th. challenge by Eros, who passed Brick Chief in adequately than the one row before 13 work of the pirates when they got to the latter a appointed, and if during the programs of their would have similar qualifications to those

Buh May, 189715 each with Tx. 250 added for Chins front of Belle Vue, won a fue race by a length; work they should utlu sud, ar may pressed by the Medical Officer of Houlih, express the affection in which Her Majesty haunts.-N. G. Daily News

Cause reasonable ground for complaint I trust CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICA Chamber of Commerce, Muda sedang

Ab F. Gunn Esq., Bocretary, Singapore ponin, being bond fide grilla At date s longth botresin second and third Time 2 is held, that would appeal more cloenly to

the Chiness will not fail to report tas matter to subunit that the Sanitary Board-orteialy Dear Sir I am in receipt of your letter of

ontry first pons to receive 75 per sent, i mine. 13 seos.AG MEN the Registras-Gedem; so that the rumor may fur as I kuow-commands the respect of the the Sad nit, stating that your Committon leva

sacend pony, 15 per cent. third pony, 30 per The SOURRY STARDS; a weepstakes of Tis. 5 our rational pride, that would make the

be toughly investigated. Applauss. With community. I do not know whether it toss or called upon by the Straits Governmatte

cant weight fur role as per sale. Opp

each, to be divided botten the first, second, blood run a little more quickly in our vej

bon

eroddy Samuci, 1lat. 216 mile and a half

and third ponies in the proportion of 60, 80, and our nerves give a responsive thrill to the expression of noble sentiment. Of all who have read the present draft wa venture

Her Majesty on the occasion of Her Diamond

Jubilee, published in our issue of yesterday,

we think, with some feeling of disappoint

on the completion of the sixtieth year

of Her reign reference might appro priately be made to the achievements

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

PROM TONKIN PAPRES THE NEW GREEK MINISTRY.

PARIS, 30th April

At Athens M. Halli has ferind his cabinet to say that not one has been in any degress himself ja Miuister of Marino, M. Thesto

moved by its unless it be in the diruction kis Minister of the Interior, Colonel Thom

Minister of Foreign Affairs.

EARTHQUAKE AT QUADALOUFT

ALEK, F, GUNNE

Boorotary.

ix. Cowmen's Tyrant, 10at. 12lus

anggested that in dertain cases that sub-section should imaging tint the cleer envially a Settlemonte an Ordinance for the registration A e Comiing and 20 per cent with Th. 100 added to the

would bear Lardly on the owners of property painted by the Baard would command the unlces modified by the addition of tlu fillowing.

weight for inches as per cold wintera 7lbs. (Mr. Moyorink)

matra. Three quarters of a mile.N words without the permission of the Banitaty respurt of the community. In 1894, it was not of Chinese trade marks, and asking for informa. Mr. Bing's Montebello, 10st. 13s

winner for bond fido grillan stdate of oatry:

Mr. Denny'e Basher Park, let. The

Mr. Tog's Parramatta, 1st 8te Board" or soutaing equivalent after this words possible to fuit sufficient members of the Board to the operation of such a low in this speed an

to undertake the works of supervision during The Introduction of such an Ordinance (Mr. Reynell) S PREMA ZA Mr. Machado) trust, bu arade by the Sanitary Board The last call for volaniuers. We did not get a great Hon, which obtains hero and has done so for on the rails made play bat he quickly fell back "any kind whatsoever. That addition will, I the time of the plague, and in were obliged to yould undoubtedly necessitato general registre. Klaren startad. When the dag fell Booklall Me John Pas's Bookhall, 19st, Libia

(Mr. Master) entre to which my citation has been drawn in many ofvlllan volunteers I did not sag may solve years.

ja farmur of Montebello, who led until passing Mr. Ring's Hesperut, 11et. 15lba..................... No, 26, and it has Deal urged that hours wocial members of the Consil volcotauring.

The working of the Ordinauon has so far the stand for the first time; whore Clutha wont

(Mr. Meyerink) 3 notice should always be given before this sanay but we did got mes from the army, and I been suxesful, and only a limited litigation to the fore, Sammie lying back and going ay Eleven startol. Parruetta made the rzaning is put in operation. It must be remem

fifth or sixth. At the mile post the latter began bered that aluse No. 26 is one of the olunsagine that in 'shilar dificulty wa should seened during its operation.

3-The privilege of registration has been to go up, and Mentolelle land gain taken the from start to finish and won by five lugtha, which is to be enforced only during the pre probably get assistants from the same direction.

four length dividing the second and third. vience of an spidouifs in the colony At His Excellency Major Gogor Back pretty govertly walled of by British and Indexship, whilst Degeni Wete was geoshd. Elch a time prompt action le of first importance, suggested that the additional officer chould be Fareign Erms and patentoes, and to a moderate At the three-quarter mila pest. Mantobelle and in 1 min 351 06 While therefore not long in favour of the 24 named by the Bond and approved by the tout by Chinese, The latter have, obiady Doroni-Wor ware going stride for strid konre retion as a bean suggested, I think the Governor, EAS

chops of to, preserves, dod

very netty, for they could have teau covered clause might be moulded in another royneet. The ATTORNEY GENERAL then altered his orion to it for the purpose of protecting whilst at Frobet's Corter the whole fold locked With reference to the cost of administra by the proverbial shoot. Aimrais, now began May day passed quietly in Paris and the As it stands at pressat any offloor of e Board animent and embediod, the suggestion made

ii empowered not caly to make a house-to-house by His Excellency Major-General Block, ta, this has been paraly nominal in this colony, to show his turn of speed, and at the half-mile

PAIRS, Jat may

of dissatisfaction Not only is the draft mados Minister of War, and M. Skondondis unsatisfactory by reason of its omissions and the inadequate expression it gives to the feelings of the community, but it con- tains two passage to which actual objection may be taken. The phrase "Your Majesty's "gubjects resident in Hongkong yield to none in their devotion and loyalty," ete," is not only exeemively hackneyed, but it i plmost invariably, used in controversy, ka i provinces,

Burbanko shooks have occurred at Chunda me by which fear persons ware killt und forty injured,

MAY DAY IN FRANCE.

Paria, 2nd May,

An

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