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HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE

COUNCIL

LIQUGE LICENCES,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, OCTOBEB 24 ¤, 1902

In committee on the Bill entitled an Ordinance to men the Liquor LicenseE Amendment Ordinanco, 100. Hon. . 8. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held SHABP propo ed an amendment that the yesterday afternoon in the Council Chamber. Bill do not reme into operation until lat Present

His EXCELLENOY THE GOVERNOR, Sir BENDY A BLAFE, G.O.M.G..

Hou. Colonel L. F. BROWN, RE. (Serior Officer Commanding the Garrison).

Hon. F.H MAY (Colonial Secretary), Hon A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Treasurer).

January, 1903, Instead of 30th, November, 1902. Ce sald-Ny reasons are; sir, that some cases have been brought to my notice of perpis having wholesale liosacos for liquor who do a very small business, and who will be stamped out of existence by the $1,000 tea. In the meantime they have certain stooks-thees may they may be large-which they will hare to got

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE.

"THE LICENSING OF PILOTS.

We have received from the Bearetary of the Hougkong Crural Chamber of Cammares the following farther correspondence on the subject of the proposed licensing of pilots:

Culon.ul Segretory's Offer,

16th July, 1002. SI-I on directed to sequaint you for the information of the Chamber of Commerce that the Officer Administering the Government has und under consideration the report, forwarded

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not only in Adan, Bombay. Calentta, Penang, Hingapore and other British ports in the East, but also in Japan and the opun trusty parts of Chína.

So far so we are abla to ascertain, a very

EASTMAN'S

large proportion of the ocean-going ressels KODAKS. FİLMS. which visit this part, take pilots, ereu thongh they may not be going alongsida wharf, but merely anchoring in the barbustr.

Setting saldo all matter of detail, the broad anestion at issue is that in Hongkong there is a general demand for pilota whose serviosa wre required by most of the large vessels via- iting the port. Under such circumstancos

of Hongkong as one of the largest shipping matter pots in the British Empire, it is a of urgency that no unlicensed men should an permitied to set na pilota,

Hoo, Commander R. M. RUMSEY, EN.ttle or of somehow, and therefore they in your letter of the 18th ultimo, on the subject and bearing in mind the very great importance

(Harbour Master),

Hon. W. CHATHAM (Director of Eublic Works).

Hon. Dr. F. W CLan (Medical Officer of Health).

HULL Dr. Ho KAY, C.M,G.

Hon. Wet & YUK.

Hon. C. B. SHARE.

Hon. C. W:-DICKSON,

Hon. G..WT; PLAYFAIR,- \/

Hon, R. SHEWAN..

Mr. C, CLEMENTI (Acting Clerk of Councils).

REMEMBEN ZE-SWORN.

The Hon. Wei-A Ynk took the oath, having Sontured upon a new term of membership of the,

Council.

FINANCIA

THE COLONIAL KORSTART laid on the table Financial Minutes Nos. 60 and 61:and wored that they be referred to the Finance Committee. The COLONIAL TERASERER seconded, and the motion was agreed to.

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should be given time to arrange their affairs before they retire from business. Jt certainly moms to her rather hardly on them if, in addi tion to bang stamped out of existence, they have also to pay a large fee in order to be alde to dispose of the balance of their stocks.

the licensing of pilots hit this port 2. The report shows that while there is no Becessity at this port for pilotage properly so called, a demand exists for

(a) Chinese capable of berthing alongside the private whares of the Wharf and Godown The COLONIAL SECRETARY-I think that Company the comparatively small number of what the hon, member says is the caso, sir. ---vessels which use those wharves see no worions objection to making it the let of January.

The amendmout was agreed to, and the B11 was rand a third time and passed, on the motion of the COLONIAL SECRETARY, seconded by the COLONIAL TEXASUÉER,

THE STAMP OVDINANCE,

The Council next went into vas.mittee on the Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend The Stamp Ordinance, 1901.

Several amendments were proposed, amongst them one by the Hon. G. W. F. PLAYPAIN that the limit of exemption be fixed at $20 iustead of $20.-.

A division was taken, when six roted for the amendment and five against it.

HIS EXCELLENCY, who refrained Trons voting base all the unofficial members were ananimous in their desire to reass the figure for exemption, declared the auientmont eurried. The Bill was afterwards read a third time nud possui..

HIS EXCELLENCY explained that the various Bills had been hurried through with because it was desirable that some of them should be sent home at once to the Secretary of Stute. Cure would have to be taken, however, that the amendments accepted by the Council were reproduced in the Bills as fully drawn up,

The Conseil adjonrped sing die.

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(b) Men who have a local knowledge of tides; (c) Men who knew the position of ships which

hich way he iu Harbour at any particular tima.

Without wishing to go over all ground, wo must, in view of the objections raised by the Government, again point out that by issning such licenses the Government accepts no res.. ponsibility, but is merely exercising an executive control over an important adjunct to our trade, such as is down in all large shipping centres. We believe the whole of the General Com

AND ACCESSORIES

DEVELOPING AND PRINTING UNDERTAKEN.

PROMPT RETURN.

GOOD WORK.

WE HAVE AN ESTABLISHMENT SOLELY DEVOTED TO EXECUTING WORK FOR AMATEURS, AND WE HAVE LARGER AND BETTER FACILITIES FOR DEVELOPING AND PRINTING THAN ANY HOUSE IN THE COLONY

3. The first of the above indicated qualifi.mittee are agreed as to the importanes of sations is one which no one should be asked this question, and trust therefore that further to guaran: nuless, after ample personal ropresentations on the subject may be made abservation of the capabilities of the person guaranteed. No examiner, unless he had frequent opportunity of observing the practical work of the candidate, could roaching competency in the qualification give a certificate demanded.

to the Government. Your obedient servants, ACHEE &

The parson in the Colony best qualified to give opinion on the competency of any person.in this respect is the wharfinger of the Wharf and Godown Company, and I am to suggest that if that official were empowered by the Company which employs him to gira testimonials to such reses alongside the wharves of the Company; personx as he considers competent to bring the dificulty would be met in a simple and satisfactory wa

to some extent be test.tl, but the third is a 4. The second qualification is one that could qualification of general intelligence hardly

THE ESTIMATES-BLAKE PINE, ETC. The COLONIAL. SECRETARY ltd on the table Esport of the Finance Committes (No. 44) and mored its adoption. Ho said-In bringing up this report, sir, I beg to take the opportunity A Chateraan of the Finance Committes, of thanking the hon. members for the expeditious manner in which, at considerable trout le w themselves and lows of time, they disposed of a great deal of important businers at last meeting. At that meeting, sir, come questions were raised. by bon, unofficial members. The member for the Chamber of Commeres question d the pre- of of the members of the Medical

salient to demand Government warranty. опе priety Department devoting part of his time to, and reciting remuneration for deing from, the Chinese College of Medione; and it was moved by Mr. Sharp pad ended by the member for The Justices, that the fear of the Government. Civil Hospital for first and second class patients both inside and outside the Government service, ahould be raised to $10 and $5 for outside patients and $7.50 and $4 for Government sor vanta respectively?

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Hou .. SHARP-Might I point out, sir, that the recommendation as regards Govern ment servants was for those drawing over 3200 a month, Ne Perrey (A

FINANCE COMMITTEE A meoting of the Finance Committee was held immediately after the Council, the Colonial Secretary (Hou. F. H. May, C.M.G.) presiding

DAMAGE BY STORMA,

The Governor recommended the Council to of repairing the damages to roads, retaining rote a sum of $18.610 to cover part of the cost walls and buildings by record typhoous and e-verd rainstorms,

The CHAIEMAN road a list of the necessary pairs, after which the vote was agreed to.

MAGISTRACY EXPENSES.

The Governor resummended the Council to vote a sum of $500 in aid of the following votes of the Magistracy:--- Offles farsiture, repairs, and meidental

expenses...

$250,00

The COLONIAL SECELTARY Yes, that is noted. The erection of a temporary skolier at.. Blake Pior was so suggested, and the member for the Justions suggested that the supplies of anbaliliary coins should be largely incrassed. The Treasurer promised to investi- gate this matter. Finally, a desire was expressed by the member, for the Chamber of Commercs and the mumber for the Justices to lare the correspondence that has pasand between tho reorotary of State and the Officer Administering the Government regarding the recommendations of the Public Works

$260.00 Commission communicated to the members of This honourable Council I promised, sir, to

Total $500,0 - look into the matters I have montioned,.sad L The CHAISMAN-The excess has been cau have already taken staga, with your Excalbwoy's by the larger number of cases board and wit. permission, to nuk arrangements for housses examined involving the copying of members to see the correspondence referred to. voluminous depositions.

be COLONIAL THEURER seconded the motion, and

His EXCELLENCY-With reference to this. matter of a shelter for Bioko Pier, I may tell hon. members of this Connell that I am an uxious as any man in the Conacil to see this shalter put up at Blake Plec. and I fully recognise the importance of it, but nator- innately, without increasing sxation further then we bare enggested, I do ant see my way to leaving that on the estimates for this year At the same time, if we found that the rele of the years proceedings later on and that our usat year's revence appeared to justify it. I hare it in my mind that in those circumstances I should ask the permission of the Secretary of Stale to put a vote for that amount at the feet possible mement before the Cousell with a view to carrying out that work. I fully recognise its importance, but I think members of Council will agus with me that there is nothing in the public works extraordinary that is not more importent than that,

The motion was adopted f

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PUBLIC SERVICE OF 1902 The first item on the orders of the day was

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CHINESE EMIDBATION: CONSOLIDATION Many fang DEDINAMOR,

The COLORIAL. SIOPEIARY moved that the Council respive teelf into committee to consider the Biil entitled an Ordinance to send the Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1889,

Costs of witnesses for giving ovidence in criminal cases, and for inter- prating disiasts with which the Court interpreters are quainted...

The rato was passed. Ta is was all the business.

wane-

SUPREME COURT.

Thursday, 2nd October.

IN CRIMINAL JURIAINCTION.

BEFORE HIS HONOUR W. Meioя GOODMAN

(ÜHIEF JUSTICE).

ARMED ROBBERY,

Yuen Leung and Lev On were charged with having vu 16th September comititted robbery with violence, and the second prisoner was farther charged with having received certain articles which were stolen upon that occasion.

The pleaded not guilty.

The Attorney-General (Hoa. Sir Henry Berkeley) appeared for the rown, instracted. by Mr. H. L. Denbya, Acting Crown Solicitor; and the first accused was defended by alle EH. Sharp, K.C., barrister-at-law, instructed by Mr. f. K. H. Bratton, soliciter.

bose,

EDBENT A. Hewet. "W. PoaT4.

ARMIN HAŬYT,

Hoogkong General Chamber of Commerce,

Hongkong, 20th September, 1002. SI-I have the honour to acknowledge the

receipt of your letter of 10th July last, in reply on the subject of the proposal made by the com to my letter of 18th June last, with enclosury, mittos of this Chanter for this licensing of the great regret of the Committee that the pilots at this port, and I am directed to express Government les not see its way to adopt the suggestion of the Chamber in regard to the above-mentioned proposal.

sideration at the hands of the Committee, and This matter bas had farther serious con-

5. A fourth point-the handling of vessels-they would again venture to address you on the is elinded to in the report. This is a qualifica subject, as they feel that the matter is tus of tion which cannot be tested without practical considerable importance to the port, seeing this observation. But even if it could be tested very large amount of tonnage frequenting thess by the examiner, I am to point out that the waters, and the difficulties in the way can hardly be considered insu- monofable, or of a serious responsibility for the handling of a vessel must

nature. rain with the master and officers of the vessel, and cannot be shifted to the shoulders

of a Chinese pilot.

To there circumstances I am to state that the that he cannot see his way to adopt the suggestion Officer Atministering the Government regrets of the Chamber, because His Excellency con- siders that to require the Harbour Master or any other Government officer to give certificates for qualifications which such office cannot test would be to place the officer concerned in au entirely false position. I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient survant,

F. H. MAY. Colonial touretary.

The SECENTAEY

Chamber of Commerce.

by Governments of all civilised countries, aud

The licensing of pilots is a function exervised | the Committer would urge that what is so surely, and ought to le, undertaken and currid almost invariably the practice eisswhere cau out by the Government of this, one of the largest shipping ports in the world. emphatic opinion that it is not only desirable, but most becessary, that there should be some official control over men performing such important and responsible works es that of a pilot, and it in remarkably, to say the least of it, that in a port of this maguitude there should be no regulations on the subject.

The Committeo also desire to express the

With a view to having the matter considered na closely as possible, the Committee submitted your letter of 16th July to the Sub-Committee Hongkong, 9th September. -The Sub-Committee of the Chamber

by whom the report already forwarded to you in my letter of 18th Juus last was drawn up. of Commenes have considered the latter dated

The further report of this sub-Commitler hus 16th July, 1902, from the Colonial earstary, ja been before the Committee, by whom it was which certain reasons are brought forward winnanimously dopted, and I am dirreled to. H.E. the Officer Administering the Gorerament hand you herewith a copy thereof for the is unable to agree to the request of the Chamber consideration of His Excellency the Gater of Commerce that pilots working in Hongkong cor, and to express the hops of the Com.

waters be licensed.

We cannot endorse the statement made in the letter nuder consideration that "bers is no necernity at this port for pilotage properly ro-called.

A large number of vessels which visit this port do require pilots for one reason of another, it appears that these reasons mentioned in the report dated luth Jane, a copy of which has been forwarded to the Colonial Decretary on the 18th idem, constitute regular pilots, duties. such as would be required of them in the various ports at which our vessele call, viz, sufficient freni and mintical knowledge to safely berth a vessel alongside a wharf, knowledge of the channels, currents, etc., of the harbour, of the position of the various ships in Larbour, and to safely take a vessel to her allotted moorings in the harbour. These duties are precisely similas to those required of pilots in the ports of Penang, Singapore, ele, etc.

to carry

There being therefore a demand for qualified rasolable out that work, it appears only certificates of competency should be granted by the Government,

We believe we are right in stating that at no Britisk port either at home or is the colonies would men be allowed to act as pilots without s

Government license.

We are well aware that in certain ports in the neighbourhood of this Colony all pilots are being prohibited from licensed, unlicensed

As thesis licensed pilots in noting as pilote clade a number of Chinese, it would appear that the differities whiols have occurred to the Government is licensing native pilots are possible of being overcome. The Licensing Board need not necessarily be composed entirely of Government officials, but might be supple monted by experts whose services could no doubt be seared, as are those of nautical assessors in a Court of Law.

bave cited as an instance the ricencing of the In our previous report already referred to we

ateersmen and engineers of steam longobes, and we believe that if this can be satisfactorily recomplished, the Government should also be

mittee that with this further information

Lefore him His Excellency may be pleased to gain consider the suggestions made and to authoris steps being taken to carry into effect the suggestions subruitted.-I have the honour tube, Sir, your most obedient servant,

A. K. LOWE, Secretary

Hos. COLONIAL SECRETARY.

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the report and accounts as presented were Poland ore reported from Vienna. The adopted and passed.

military have been stationed in towns along the Mr. ORANGE moved that the appointment of Russiau-Galician frontier, whore the riots have. Mesera. Brown and Lewis to the Consultingcurred. Casualties are not definitely ocmput- Committer be confirmed, and that the retiringed, but Jews have been killed in several tovus. members of the Committee be re-elected.

This proposal was scouted by Mr. Ho Tuso and carried unavimonsly.

auditors, and on the motion of Mr. ANDERSON. The next business was with regard to the

who

was conded by Mr. 110 Fook, the appointment of Mr. Wilcox was condud, and he and Mr. W. H. Patty were re-elected for the ensuing year.

This was all the business. Dividend warrants will be ready to-day.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

SHANGHAI TIMES

SERVICE,

THE LOULENCO MARQUES FIRE.

London, Bth October. Complaints have ranched here from the gonaul at Louroues Marques, on behalf of consigness of English goods destroyed by fire while at the enstom house in that port. The castoms afficinis insist that datios be paid on the goods destroyed, on the grounds that the ous- toms had passed them and that failure to retoove them was wholly the fault of the consignees, the customs having become entitled to defies by the outs of examination and appraisement. Many of the goods had been forwarded on consignment, and should the custom claim he upheld, English consiguors may be expected by Portugal to pay the duties.

. PORTUGUESE JOINING HOND,

Colonial Secretary's Office,

18th October, 1902.

London, 16th October. SIR-I am directed to ackdowie ge the The correspondent of the Standard at Lour receipt of your letter of the 29th nitime, on-the

ruco Marques reports that an Afrikander Bond subject of the proposal for the licensing of is under formation there, and many Portugusse pilots at

are joining it. The movement has gained ruch bikes at this port, sad to me, you that all considered this question, suce porrason to change its interests.

Governor, having carefully headway that a journal is projected to advance the decision arrived at by Sir W. Gascoigno, which was communicated to you in my letter No. 1574 of the 16th of Just July. I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant.

Tho SECRETAKY,

Chamber of Commerce.

P. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary.

CANTON INSURANCE, CO., LD.

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BOER GENERALS WARNED

London, 17th Octobəy, Boar talk occupies a full share of attention in the return of the political senso. The Express says that while the government officials have studiously refrained from expressions re- garding the appeal of the Generals and their subsequent conduct, the tone of their contin ental speeches, has been distinatly offensive, According to the sens newepspor, which professes to speak by authority, warning has bean conveyed to the Gouerals that by their present course they are jeopardising their chances of returning to Africs.

GENERAL NEWS.

THE HAGUE TRIBUNAL.

London, 15th October.

VOLCANOES EXCHANGE SIGNALA.

London, 16th October. Accounts of the latest eruptions of Mont volcanoes, although miles apart and on different Peleo and La Noufrière say that the two islands, 2 intimately connected. The orrespondent of Le Matin reports & phenomenon which resembled the exchange of signals between warships at night, one volcano flashing and the other res; onding quickly. The Bashes increased in rapility, to the accompani- ment of territic roaring, until 24 flashes per miunte were counted from each velcano. SANITARY OFFICERS ATTACKED IN JAMAICA,

London, 16th October.

A despatch from Kingston, Jamaica, sporta. riot at Bridgetown, Barbadoes, which 'neces sitated the, interference of the British orniser

Retribution. Smallper is epidemis at Bridge town. When sauitary offers wout there to tight the liseuse by the isolation of patients, a crowd of 50 persons attacked and aloned the officers. The cruiser had to land men before the work could provved.

DEFECTS IN WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.

London, 17th October. Wirolas telegraphy will not yet be adopted into the German military system, in spite of commendation of sons of its work in the army manoeuvres. The correspondent of the Standard says that the Kaiser is not convinced of its practical utility, reports showing that it was. not reliable under all. conditions. Connections were sometimes impossible owing to belts of varying temperature and the deflecting inanence of storms over portions of the area covered by the mancouvres,

ATTACK ON FRENCH CABINET.

London, 17th October. Paris despatches predict perly sensation in the Chamber as a sequel to the recent action by the government against the Sisterď gahools, The antagonisms rosed by that action have led to an organisation within the Chamber which is said to be preparing for an onslaught on the Cabinet. It is said that the Cabinet purtisans will give M. Comes only lukewarm support believing that owing to the condition of public feeling on the subject, a change of personnel in the ministry will be desirable, in the interest of other projected party measures.

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YEBISU.”

THE FAMOUS

It seems probable that the first hearing to be conpleted before the Hague tribunel of arbitra JAPANESE tion will be that calating to the Japanese Hongy Tax, sices delays in proceedings in the Pius funda case between the United States and Mexico threaten to drag that case through

-several months,

RUSSIAN CONCERNED OVER ENTERPRISE IN PARSIA.

London, 15th Ostabor. Russie is exercised over German and British

BEER

OF

TOKYO.

setivity in railway building in Persia. The Odessa correspondent of the Standard writes PLEASANT. that Russian officials thors fustructed to report upon the Dagdad scheme, say that in whatever countries the shares for the new enterprise may be held the railway will be controlled in Germany and directed from there.

The following_jury was ompanelled — Messrs. the third reading of the Bill title an Oti-R. Aitken, U. J. T. Lea, A. G. I. Somervill, sace to apply a su not exceeding four million seven hundred and twenty eight thousand nine E. J. Feigueiredo, J. P. Coltam, C. M. H handrad und forty-two dollars and twenty-three Alirendt, and R. C. Hurley

The Attorney-General, în his opening state. cents to the public service of the your 1903.

The COLONIAL STORETARY This Bit was moat, said that the prisoners wore charged with

the

morning of the day in question already before the Finance Committer, and I having on

The 21st ordinary general meeting of the Flow of that Laot, to ask entered the second flour of a borse in the Kan

above Company was held at the offices at noon had intenced, in that it might be read a third time and not Yu Fong and vommitted armed robbery; the

yesterday. The Hon. C. W. Dickson (Ubair- max of the Corsulting Committee) presided. re-committed. I find, however, ur, that under second prisoner was nisu charged with having At the

and the others present were Masera. Í. Mxit- the standing orders the presener of all the received goods that were then stoles.

land, J. H. Lewis, D. M. Moses (Consulting members is

is veessenty, and the Attorney General time mentioned the first prisoner entered the

Committee), E. C. Emmett (noting secretary), was it present at the lust meeting of the house and asked if the fount was at committee. I beg therefers to more that the calling him by his name. The wife of the

B. C. Wilcox, G. C. Anderson, J. Urange, K. A. Council resolve itself into committee to con-occupant replied that he was not at home,

Chiney, A. V. Apcar, H. K. H. Hunter, W. A. whereupon the man rushed upon her and placed aider the Bill clause by clanse, and

Cruickshank, H. MeK. Ross, P. Teater, He bis hand over her mouth. Two other men, The COLONIAL TRAUK scended, and including the second defendant, as she said,

Cheng hin. Tung Ho Fork, Ho Kum Tong, and Loung the motion was agreed to. *** The Council thereupon went fato Commiltes,

then entered, sod between the three of them did violenes to this women, threatened her

been read.

The police conrening the meeting having and on resuming the Bill was read a third time email: paksed, on the notion of the COLONIAL | With "a chopper, and stole. cartain properis,le to deal with the question of native pilots.

The CHAIRMAN, bef. re entering apon the SECLATART,

inger-ings TART, seconded by the COLONIAL among which were her three

These rings were sulsequently found by The proposal contained in the third paragraph business of the meeting, nid-I desire to express, on behalf of the General Agents and Consult. police when making enquiry among the pawn of the Colonial Secretary's letter does not shops in the city. In respect of the first commend itasit to the members of the Sub-ing Committee, their allegue in the porter of regret at loss of an old and valued prisoner, the woman who was assaulted would Committee. identify him beyond all question. In respect We do not consider it rawonable to attempt Mr. Gillies, who was a member of the Com- of the second prisoner there was the additional to place the servants of a public Company in mittee from 180 nutil his resignation last year, evidence of the pawn-shop keeper, who would the position of Government oficials and to We are pleased to be in a position to announce tell the jury that this prisoner was the on expect them to accept responsibility which the a farearuble result of the working of the 190) neroant, which enables us to recommend who pawned the rings. From information Government decline a. lodged with the police, the scavend wore after- While the granting or refusing of a certifi- an increase of 2 per cent. in dividend, making 28

British commercial activity in Persia, expe The Connoil then went into committer and Wards exrested.

eats of competency involves no risk or peca per ceat; an addition to Reserve Fund considered the Dill clause by clause, when a forr

nary responsibility upon the Government, a $50,000, bringing this fand up to $1,250,000;cially the scheme to penetrate Beluchistan with an extension of Indian railways, also excites amendments of minor importance were made, The jury found both aroused not guilty, the company would not possess the same immunity and the carrying forward of $81,056.99 to

concers in Bussia. The Standard correspood- on the proposal of the HARBOUR MASTER. rescut by a majority.

from responsibility, and we are informed that strongthon the current year's position, and we

ent in St. Petersburg says that in official The Coart adjourned till to-day Bill war efterwards read a third time

the Wharf Co. see very serions objections to trust this apportionment of profit will meet with by The

acting upon the saggestion made in this paru- your approval. Competition has been quite a councils a strong policy is urged to defeat THE DOGS ORDINANCE.

graph of the Colonial Secretary's letter under keen as heretofore, but notwithstanding that our both British and German effort. The Novos consideration. We would further point out The Bill entitled an Ordinados to amend the

premia income has appruciably increased, which Freya is supposed to reflect official opinion Dogs Ordicance, 1893, was also considered in

that not only are duly qualified pilots required is a satisfactory fastare. Our investments are in a declaration that delay in checking or Committee, on the motion of the COL NIAL out at the British Association, that Italian

Sir Frederick Bratwell's suggestion, thrown to take vessels to tho Kowloon whart, but all on a sound basis. The holding of United States offsetting work now in progress will be fatal to Russian aspirations concerning the Persian men acting as pilots should also be qualified to Bends ($200,000 gold) standa at 8 very moderate Gulf, and in strong advocady of measures to PER CAFE

cost in view of the heavy dopreciation in not likely to be taken up by practical educational pilot's position. that the world once had a universal language, reformers It is interesting, however, to recall With regard to the fifth and sixth paragraphs notice show an increase of $200,00 have Beluchistan and India. The despatch of a ended by the COLONIAL TREASURE, the and dropped it. Alia, occupied that position consider that the questions therein raised are

of the Colonial Secretary's letter, we cannot it all been favourably reported upon by our consal to Kabul probably has relation tilans

surveyors in their annual valuation report in this line. Bill was read a third time and passed."

BTILL WAFT ENGLISH MINES. of pre-eminence until some time after the und calonlated rather to obscuro the main point at The present year's working shows an estimated TAPROPERTY IN HONGEOG

cred balance at 30th Eeptember of 8370,514,

London, 15th October. committes on the Bill untitled an Ordu.of the Middle Ages, and it was really es sisene,

to that this amount, img béen The responsibility of the commander. and but I regret

That prospects for the settlement of the coul commercial intercone rather than

say ance to repeal The Land Registry Office (Fees) medium ementdment Ordinance, 41902, and to amend as a means of mental dissipline that the teach ulcers of a vessel, even though a licensed pilet szoroached upon since the publication of the strike in the United States are not confidently Toeaes_mesowblie having been in regarded bere appears an announcement report, ur 10 aning of Latin was enjoined in the grammar he on board, is well understood and fully oigabaurhood of a lakh of dollars, a to-day in the Chronicle that the American

schools of the Tudor poriod. By the eighteenth 'recognised,

£10,000,000 to take over and operate the mine of the Fife and Clyde companies is still pushing that deal and expects to complete it.

ZIOTS AGAINST THE JEWS.

London, 18th October. Renewal of outbreaks against the Jews in

The COLONIAL TEEASURER seconded, and the motion was greed to, bila

and passed

Evidence was then taken.

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TREASURER

There were no amendmenta in committee, and on the motion of the COLONIAL SECRETAR

Ordinance ance to provide for the Registration

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No. 3 of 1844 entitledwayDeed century the tongue had been abandoned by In requesting that pilots in Hongkong waters umstance which illustrates the prudence of syndicate which was organised with a capital of

wille Jodersen's and Conveyanne, noting real" or "ammovable property is Hongkong, several "amendments were made and those having been nocepted by the Council the Bill was read a third time and passed, on the motion of Las COLORIAL SEOMETART, conded by the COLONIAL ESASUKEE,

Leaders, but was still employed by a few scholars who wished to waft their ideas over a frontier Finally, and by imperceptible degrees, the sobolars themselves ceased to see it, the German commentators on classical texts being the last ko give it up.

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There being no questions, on the motion of the CHAIRMAN, second by Mr. HUSTER,

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