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of the Sanitary Board, and the Chinese Kai-fungs who, in recent years, have so cordially supported the efforts of the Board to pradicate this deadly scourge. But while we lave had no plaguo, we have unfortunately had a small epidemic of small pox which has prompted the Sanitary Bard to publish notices in the English and Chinese Press advising “all who have not been vaccinated within the past five years to get re-vaccinated at once, unless they have had small-pox already, in which case vaccination would be unnecessary." At the beginning of each Chinese Now Year notices are distributed among the Chinese ndvising vaccination, and it is satis factory to learn that there is a growing respouse to these appeals. It is so also at Shanghai, which suffers to a much greater extent from this disease thao Hong kong. Wo notice that the Health Officer

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A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Connoil was held yesterday at the Conpoll Chamber,

The following were present HIB EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, Er FREDERICK JOHN DEALTRY LUGARD, E.C.M.G., O.B., D.8.0.

HIS EXCELLENOT THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING THE TROOPS (MAJOR GENEHAL C. A. ANDERSON, C.B.).

Hou. Mr. C. CLEMENTI (Colonial Secretary). Hon. Mr. W. REES DAVIES, K.C. (Attorney General),

Hon. Mr. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Tres surer).

Hon Mr. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G. (Director of Public Works).

A Washington message states that Mr. Uchida, the Japanese ambassador, responding to an invitation from Pre-tendent of Polías). sident Taft, called at the White House.

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nor excuse for warrant in his annual report draws attention the stories that troops were being to this, and emphasises the advantages sent to the Mexican border in expéć- of vaccination in these words: * Theretation of some treacherous

Hon. Mr. A. W. BREWIN(Registrar-General). Hon, Captain F. W. LYONS (Captaiu Superin Hon. Dr, Ho Kat, M..., Q.M.G. Hon. Mr. WEI YUK, C.MG.

Hon. Mr E. A. HOWETT.

Hon. Mr. E. OSBORNE.

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$0.80 per head. Thus, in 1910 the non-Chineso per cent, from European Wine. If you divide it population paid from 11 to 12 times por hend up in the same proportion you will find that a more than the Chiasso. For 1911 the sum of $170,000 odd out of 8443,000 in derived and Navy and the duty paid by them must Army from Europon and the rest from Chinese be included in the figures. Liquor. Now, the increase on European wine is, therefore, 323,000 Chinese te

The population consumed by all nationalities comes to only while the non-Chinese population, $47.000, on forense of about 26 per cent. On 18,000 instead of 13,000.

The anticipat Chinese liquors there is an increase of $250,000 ed increases in 1911. owing to the now something like 95 or 96 per cent. If that tariff (from revised figures supplied by Mr. $250,000 was largely borne by the batter Taton) are $37,000 class of Chinese, then there might be $199,000 on native liquor. Thus, 18,000 non on European and reason to oppose it. but more than Chinese are to contributo $7.000 extra, ur $2.05 half of it would fall upon the poorer classes. perhond, whereas 323,000 Chinese willowtribute Since this is the Since this is the iT, as representing the $199.000 extra, or $0.61 per head. Each but

and my lion, colleague Chinese has, therefore, to contribute alone three opposite, feel ourselves strongly called upon to thnos as inch as each. Chinese to the extra re- oppose the new tariff, and to ask the Govern venue. Finally, I would remind the Council that ment for a rovision in order to give the poorer oue of the unio reasons which compolied this class Chinese fair-play in this now Rehema of Government to impeo ligaer duties was the liquor faxation. With these fow remarks, dorgease in our opium reconne, beg to move the following resolution opium revenue was paid by the Chinese com The entire mnnity, and I think, therefore, that the repro- sentatives of the community have little conso to complain of an increase in that liquor tax which falls upon the non-Chinese community thrice as heavily as upon obey Chinese follow- citius. (Applause.)

is no doubt that vaccination repeated on the part of Japan agrement His Exnelloney the Gavoruor, lail on the table spoke on this question at the last meeting, Iber on my right, but, as has been pointed

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34.80 per box of 100. shown by white net-like scars, aggregating nt least one square fuch in area, particular care should be taken to get efficiently saccinated." Dr. STANLEY mentions that the first principles of vaccination cane from the East, and thereon rests the basis of modern preventive medicine. The Chinese, ho says, practised inoculation of inikl small-pos as a protection against severe small-pox long before the days of JENNER, and Dr. STANLEY therefore thinks it probable that the 'Chinese will take up vaccination widely and that small-pox should soon be looked upon as a mediaval surviving only in countries imperfectly civilised." When we consider the insanitary state of the average Chinese

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The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command, of Financial Minutes (No. 21 and 22), and more that they be referred to the Finance Committee. The COLONIAL TREASUKER seconded, and the motion was agreed to.

Resolved that the Resolution proposed by the Honourable the Colonial Secretary and parsed by this Connoil at its fastcoting bell on the 16th day of Marol, 1911, relating to the duty leviable upon intoxicating liquors be amended by enbetituting 20 cent for 30 cunts in paragraph (a) and 30 cents for HIS EXCELLENCY-Goutlemon,When I 40 cents in paragraph (b) thaecf."

spoke at our last moeting on the subject of the The increase in a is five cants, or 33 per cent proposed now Ignor daties I stated, subject to whils in the case of b there is an increase of fire cerrection, that the argument which wel bod couts, or a little less than 20 per cout. These with me was that beer and stout formed part of The minutes of the last meeting wore rendre the liquors which are mostly consumed by the meat of a largo class of the European com.

the lower clussos,

rmunity Hon. Mr. WEI YUK-I boz to second the not form part of the meal of the correspond

in a way that native wines did Tosalution.

ing class of Chinese, Ho Mr. REWET-Your Excellency, as I accepted the correction of the bou, and learpod was corrected, and I

have very few words to add to what I said last out by the two mombera wo have spokon week. The only valid reason so far as I can already, the strength of the sash which understand, and to my mind it is not convincing, sumably forms part of the moal of the lower class pro- which induced my hon. and learned friend of Chinese is very different to the strength of the senior unothicial member to speak against her and steet. I want to make this point, at the proposal tariff has now fallen to the the risk of repolition, as clear as I can, as it ground, because, as he explained, I mis weighed very considerably with myself. The learned member has gone very carefully into cannot afford as a r 1 to drink spirits with understood what he said: The ho nad poorer class of the European community of taxation per head of the Chinese statistics and into the incrased proportion their meals. If they do they

water 23 them down very considerably. If Chinese opposed to the European. I do not propose drink samshu at the rato at which it is proposed to follow him into the figures because to be taxed par gailon they will be drinking a know that. The point I made last week, drusk by the corresponding class of Europeans. statistics can be twisted goand, and we all ligner much more expensive thon is actually and which I'reiterate, is Is the taxation unfair The whole system of taxation is Imsed on the poorer classes of the Europeans? The taxa same strength it will mean 10 cants per gallon to the poorer classes of Chinese as opposed to alcoholic strength. If th: Chinese drink at the tion on bear is 24 cents per gallon. Boer is imported either in bottle or it wood, and it is or not the Chiasso of the lower classes to wator as against 24 cents on boer and stout. Whether

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indifference shown by the people and the passed a Bill prohibiting aliens from governing authorities in China to the most holding land. in the State. elementary principles of hygiene, we find it Bills of a similar character difficult to take an equally optimistic view of been periodically introduced, the matter, Improvement in this respect, we have never been finally enacted. fear, will come very slowly indeed, but the object lessone which foreign inedical scientists are giving every year of the auperiority of Western science Chiness practice or Chinese apathy in- the fight with epidemic disease can- not but impress the public mind of China. If the terrible experience of the plague epi- demic in Manchuria has not prepared the Government and the nation at large to lend an attentive ear to the advice of the Inter- national Commission of medical experts which is about to mest at Mukden, and

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THE LIQUOR DUTIES. Loft Morley stated that if the Corosolution which, stands in my name, I think

Hon. Dr. Ho KAI-Sir, in moving the ernment could look forward to a need detain the Council bat far a very fow settlement of the Bagdad railway ques-moving an urnoudmast to the seale of increased minutos. The principle which prompted me in tion on acceptable terms he

on native wines and apiris was stated by me. duty use at the last Conueil meeting, andto-day I have only his influence with the

remarks before 1 formully more the resolution. It is not watered down at all and contains, 1 am anable to say. But what I do wish to. Koweit to permit the terminus at The principta which I stared at the last oecting roughly, 6 per cont. of alachol. But the emphasise upon members is that if they wish Koweit and withdraw his objection to should, as far as possible, so arrange matters that now propozos on the lowest grades of Chiness Iner and stout, they can water it down at

I still maistuin, namely, thin taxation we increased taxation which the Government to drink liquor at the same alcoholic strength as an increase of the Turkish customs.

all people should contribute a just proportion in liquor is based on its alcoholic strength of cast of tan cents per gallon. That being the accordance with their meats, and that the 25 per cent, gring up to 55 per cnnt. We know case, it appears to me that samaku has been lat barden should not fall more heavily on one perfectly well that Chinese do not drink their of lightly in the past, as was suggested by the particular section of the community, whether liquor at that strength. At the very most it is senior unofficial member. The hon, member quot European, Chiness or otherwise, than on an ther. 15 or 17 per cent, and that is probably very ea nirurgs regarding the proportion of the tax paid The fuel time, it is true. I stated that principle ceptional. The lower classes will water their by Europeans and by Chinese. Those statistics in different words, and I am very sorry indeed liquor down and probably drink it at a much have been very ably dealt with by the hon. Colonial that I gave rise to soma misa daratanding. The lower strength; The proportion of increas Secretary, and I have little to add, excapt hop. member on my right, who represents the therofore if the taxation now proposed in not to note onto moto that these rovised figures bear Chamber of Commerce, took my words to mean is jusquitable as the hour and learned member out what I last stated in the rough, namely, that that the liquor duty fable winch more heavily wishes us to believe, When the original tariff that the Chinese pay one fifth as much na nay upon the Chiness than upon the Europeaus, was drawn up two years ago this was entirely section of Europeans on the increased intios state that I never intended to anke such a con- any one here knew exactly what the effect of tion of other people here, they pay of the teation, It is self-evident to every member of the

creased dution 24 lakhs. The proportion there this Connel and to the public that the the regulations would be. We estimated that

bring in more revenue that it has done fore-on European and other rosa would be best in every form of taxation bear a heavier departure a certain scale was adopted as being $47,000. I would remind you also that in speake Obinese, having a preponderance of numbers, Howoror that is no argument. On the now $10,000,whoruns the actual proportion is, roughly, share of Galatation. In the case of Euro- comparatively, equitable. Two years have passed ing of the non-Chinese races it is 40t pun times mad spirits it has been estimated and hon and the Gorerament by very careful. Earopsana and some of the wealthier portion of that, if not mons than hal

watebing the whole of the trade has draw the community that are included, bat Pertu- sunted by Course. Su that I could not in face. Ing a new tariff which is objected to by the senior gase, Japanese and inany classes of the com at thess facts complain that the increased unofficial members. I trust that the objection unity who are certainly aut numbered amongst taz fell heavily upon the Chinese and begins and ands with these hon. gentlemen. its most walthy members. I do not recollect lightly upon the Europa community. It appears to me after the Government's care any other point in my hon, and learned friend's what I did contend was that, irrespective of race, in drawing up that now scale that it should bo speech in proposing this resolution, but for the in any community the principle must be in any adopted, and I trust that the tariff put bofore reasons given it is with regrat I have to way form of taxation that a proportionate share us at the inst meeting wit be carried."

that the Government does not accept the resolu should be contributed by each section of that The UCLONIAL SECRETARY-Sir, regrot I to ton. conmmityta proportion to its means. If state that the Government is unable to accept Hon. Dr. Ho KAI-I have the privilege of the Government had increased the inty on the rescinding proposed and seconded by my making a few observations in user to rome beer from 24

48 unts per gallon hon. friauds who represent the Chinese Com of the arguments that have been advanced. I that would have called forth as emphatic a munity in this Council In 1910 the actual will first of all begin with those of the hen. protest from me as of this occasion. I would duty-paid figuros for the two classes of liquor member on my right, who represents have moved that in consideration of the poorer to which this resolution relatos were as follows the Chamber of Commerce.

I do and labouring classes of the European com- Class A (25 per cent of alcohol), Imported, understand exactly how ho munity consuming beer with their meals it is 1,020,047 gallons; Locally distilled, 529,017 in misunderstanding and ruisgusting me. will persist. part of their food, I may say that they should gallons; total of 1,549,864 gallons, upon Ha sage I still complain that thao taxation not be taxed to such an extent. If it in neoos- which $232,479 were paid in dnty. Class B pres-es more heavily on Chinese than on Mr. J. B. Wood, policò magistrate, yesterday sary to increase the daty to any considerable (35 per cent of alcoal. Imported, 10,670 Europeans. I think I explained most carefully impel the governing authorities in all parts heard the charge of harberring a policeman extent for the pipose of raising reren 2,930 gallons, upon which $2,586 were paid in

gallons;

Locally distilled; 2,260 gallons; total, that I did not complain of that at all. preferred against Mr. E. H. Whittaker, licencre the

burdgu fell mere heavily Ot

plain that the new tax pressos pouch more righor classes

of the community.daty. If my hon. friend's resolution were heavily mpon the of the Praya East Hofel. Evidence was given I hope

poore" classes of make my meaning clear Innopted, then (supposing number of gallons the richer

of by Inspector James Kerr that he was called moving this enselection. If as only noking due to fouaint const any Me, Tht man baciniatas that Chinese. The rain. Calonia Borstala i od from his bod at 3 a.ta. on the 11th inst. and to armant to do the same justies, to extend we should get from those classes only $76,000 Singapore, and said that the Chinese tuere paid went with Sergeant Macdonald to the Praya ing classes

the same cousidoration to the pourer and labour per annum, or $62.000 as from the 16th a much higher tax for the liquor they consumed. East Hotel.

Chilese comtaanity iustant; and 24 the result the total Now, Sir, I think the Colonial Secretary knows The bar was lit up, but the as they are done towards the labouring additional revenus dus to the revised quite well that the Chinese babonror in Sing- street door was slceed. Looking through a crack and poorer classes of the European community. tariff would in 1911 be 122.300, instead pero communis a much higher wage than the at the bottom of the door he saw R.C. Capham, In the ous case they have considered it unwiss of $236,000. That is (o say the Gor labourer in this Colony, In Singapore lab- who was in uniform and on duty, in a chair On the other hand, as regards the poorer clasa a position, Sir, to forego so large a sum of here, and that entices a reat number to or impolitia to impose any increase whatsoever.ernment would lose $114,000. We are no in Qurera u earn more than double what they cau facing the bar, and he saw also the defendant of Chiuose, they have actually doubled the duty revenue. Perhaps the Chinese members of emigrate there. Therefore, if they have to pay in pyjamas, an employe of the hotel named they have to pa. Now, Sir, there is only Council do not realise the enormous proponder a much higher tax there they can well afford it, Winter, also a Chinese woman and a toy. Hon station possible. It cannot be as unce of the Jignors in Class A over other But when we come to consider the conditious of smar that the Government would malto any Chlacas quors consumed and paying duty in the coolie classes here, and the wages they heard the defondent may to the constable, "Coma distinction between the poozer plans Chinese and the Colony, and they may have boon misled by command, 87, S9 or $10 a and have another drink When the constable the poorer classes of the European community.

we must the huge shipments of blui Kyai Le, Sa Impose a tax commensurate with their means.

4 month; came out and was questioned by wince I know there is nothing further from the Kwok Kung and of all the wines in Class The COLONIAL SECRETARY-A point of Capham replied that he had been called in.

minds of the Government. The only ex C which arrive here from Tientsin and order, Sir, for a planation I can think of is that it may be other Northern Ports. But, as a fact, those pose the wirimda rate is $1, while here it is

er, Sir, for a personal explanation, Sergt. Macdonald gave corroborative assumod that in the origial Tariff Chinese strong spirits are for the most part re-exported. 30 cents per gallon. Therefore there is a evidence.

liquor samsha has bean it off too lightly. Thus, taking round numbers, iu 1910 there were opsiderable difference between the two tariffs, Mr. Goldring, who appeared for the defense. But I would remind you, Sir, and the members 414,00) gallons of such liquor re-exported as and full allowance has been made, for the fact of this Council present, that the old Tariff was against 29,000 gallons con nued locally, whereas that the coolled in Singapore draw higher cross-examined, toth witnesses, who said they very carefully gone into and considered by the of Class A only 300,000 gallons were re-exported wages than in lengkon were sure that the person whom they took for Government before it was passed. It also received as against 1,550,000 galluse which paid daty in Mr. Whittaker was not the defendant's brother. Fery considerable consideration from the Hongkong. It must be borne in mind that no command two or three times the wages they do.

Hoa. Dr. Ho Kai-The coolies in Singapore Defendant gave evidence that he spent the official members of this Council in meeting less than 90 per cent of the revenue from here. Therefore they can afford to pay a night at Morrison Hill Gap Road and could assembled, and it seems to me it would be a lame Chinese wines in 1910 came from Class A and touch higher tarif In answer to Hier produce his wife as a witness

excuse to now turn round and say that former that therefore to. substantial. increase colloney's remark that the Chinese in drink is we let the samshu off very lightly, and that of revenue 1 bo attained without ing. samsha are drinking a liquor which T. C. Captain in be evidense said the mau in

now we must increase the duty by 100 per cent increasing the daty oa this class. contains à great deal more alcohol than boor be known as the plague season" in

At the last meeting it was stated that beer was A. comparison with the Singaporo Tariff shows or porter, I do not know that the Chinese Hongkong, but we may at least continue

denied that be had a drink, and declared that he I interrupted your Excellency with an explana lightly by contrast with their friends in the for them before they purchase it. But I don't went to the betol to make inquiries because he tion which you kindly accepted. I may further to hope for it. Plague cases have been

Straits Settlements. Af Singapore on all think the argument is quite fair, because samshu A cripple who on Wednesday mande the fissaw the lights burning, and Mr. Winter said to assure your Excellency that not only do the intoxicating liquor containing less than 40 por stilled by Chinese and not in invariably most mumerous in the second take of asking Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, deputy him, Come and look for yourself: we are not Chinese take sanshu with their meals but cent of proof spirit (with the exception of ale, soimtific way, and if you refer to the report of quarter of the year, following upon a spell superintendent of police, for aims was brought ding drinks to the public." He denied meals. They may take her, or porter, or duty of $1.00 per gallon is payable and strength varies Fontelhing like ten degrees and they содвить very little of it without beer, stout, portor, vider and perry) a minimum the Government Analyst you will and that the of misty, depressing weather such as we before Mr. E. R. Hallifax at the Magistracy that he sat down in the bar.

whisky out of meal time, but a far as I know upon inquiry from the Colonial Secret contains from 15 to 25 par cost of alcohol. have recently been experiencing. He would yesterday and fined $5 for begging.

Inspector Kore and Bergt Macdonald re- from my own experienes it is very seldom indeed ary of the Straits Settlements in Just Hon. Mr. KESWICE This is only basect on 25. therefore be a bold man who would venture

iterated that they were quite clear on the point cut of meal lime. Therefore, Sir, while bear can that in the Straits there is no distinction as be ou 10, but it must not be over 25. If it is that a Chinese will take aamsha in any quantity December this Government was informed Hon. Dr Ho Kit-It may be on 15 or it may to assert, because the Colony, has been quite

that Capham was sitting.

be taken us the foot of the poorer classes of regards liability to duty between Chinese and over, a higher duty will be charged. That doas Europeans it is takot se part of their meals-it other wine," free from plague this year down to date, that

Ale, bear, stout. portor, tider not mean that a man will always send out is just as necessary for the Inbouring classes of and perry pay in the Straits the same duty as in liquor up to 25 per cent. there is no reason to fear this year a reer

Chinese to have samin with their meals. I am Hongkong, vis, 24 cents per gallon. It The COLONIAL SECRETARY-They would rence of the epidemic which has been an

only asking this honourable Council and the should also be noted that beer bas only to drink much less. Government to extend to the poorer classes of the alcoholic strength of the liquors in annual visitation since the year 1895. The have been committed by Mr. E. R. Hallifax to robbery which took place at Wanchai on of the

Hou, Dr. Ho KAT-Yes, cortainly.. Chinese population the same Claga A, and that it is therefore misleading The COLONIAL SECRETARY-It takes much consideration as is shown to corresponding to institute u comparison between Class A longer to consume a gallon of samsha tha to classes in the European community. I am and the Class of European liquors which consume a gallon of beer.

of the is charged a duty of 24 cents per gallon. Hon. Dr. Ho Ka-It all depends on the honourable Coand! to make the reduction a fair the following figures, which have been worked dozen years to consum Government and tho enlightened views one, If not in the torme of my resolution. Fer out by Mr. Trotman, may be of interest to the thing, but, present company exceptód, I know

a gallon of any hape Sir, it would not waste the Council's time if Council In 1910 (omitting the Army and some friends who would consume one gallon in explain matters better than I can in words. granted to them from the revenue) it appears Conuull cannot accept this resolution. How- I referred you to a few figures which might Navy from the population and the rebates an hour. I am extremely sorry if the Aording to the Colonial Secretary the that 13,000 non-Chinesa contributed $122,659 over. I hare done my duty in placing before sotul Bani Jollected during 1910 was in liquer duties, or 89.41 per head, whereas you what I consider to be a fair and just $443,900, say, 444,000, but of that I think 323,000 Chinese contributed $257,931 only, or arrangement on behalf of the Chinese popula

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The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, MARCH 24TH, 1911.

It is a noteworthy fact that though nearly three months of the year have passed

We

not a single case of plague has yet been reported in the Colony this your. baliovo" we are correct in saying that not. since the memorable year 1894? when the first epidemic of plague occurred in Houg- kong, has it been possible to make such a statement it the end of March. It is perhaps too much to expect that the Colony will continue to enjoy complete

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of the Empire to study and enforce sanitation in the cities, nothing will and the day must remain far distant when China will cease to be numbered in this "countries imperfectly respect pong civilised." We hope it may not be sel

The Japanese battleship Setlen will be launched

at Kure on the 30th inst

.[

The Gorman mail of the 22nd February was delivered in London on the 22nd inst

H. E. Major-General Anderson will inspect the Hongkong Volunteers at the Parade Ground on Saturday afternoon,

According to the Berlin Tageblatt, Shanghai. is "a city where it is frequently difficult to dis. tinguish between truth and flotion.”

A fine of $500 was yesterday imposed on a Chinese who was found in possession of opium

steamer which was bound for Siami. The Bishop of Victorin is announced to offici, ate at the English Church, Masse, en Sunday

of

the.

Singa

immunity for the rest of what has come to next, and his Lordship and Mrs. Lander went the barroom was Mr. Whittaker's brother. He taken by Europeans with meals. At that time list the Chinese in Hongkong get off very ever water down their wine unless it is watered·

experts agree in saying that the permanent

thither pesterday. They expect to return to Hongkong carly next week

The three men who were arrested for com. plicity in an armed robbery in Lee Taen Street on the 7th February, when a girl in her alarm. jamped over the verandah and injured herself so much that she had to be sent to the hospital,

take their trial at the Criminal Sessions,

The case was adjourned for a week.

a vory

eradication of plague is directly dependant having a quantity of opium in his possession was concubine while she was asleep. The men relying upon the enlightened, po of this As regards the incidence of the Equor duties, drinker, I expect. It would take mo half a

The police have been informed of an armed

Wednesday morning. Three men entered the A man who was arrested on Wednesday for enbicle at 34, Queen's Road East occupied by a upon the effectiveness of measures to pre-being taken to the police station when three of wakened her, and one pointing a pair of scissors vent the access of rate to the interior of his friends attempted to rescue him. Cue of the at her sald. Keep quiet, or I will put you to dwellings, and the gradually diminishing would-be resoners was captured and brought death. They gagged hor, tied her hands be number of plague cases in the Colony in before the Magistrate yesterday and fixed 325 hind her, and made hor fast to the bed. They or one month, a similar penalty baing inflicted took a gold chain from her neck and stole money on the defendant, who had the opfum in his and clothing, the total value of the articles taken

boing $88.

recent years may, therefore, not unreason. ably be regarddâ as due to the thorough

possession.