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THE COLONIAL BUDGET DEBATE.

OFFICIAL REPLIES TO CRITICISMS.

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 1913.

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FORESHORE.

MT. Steavenson Section

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FOOTBALL.

UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE- DIVISION II

Messrs.Vernon & Smyth in their weekly share report dated 24th October

87 CO. ILG.A. DE DESERVES. The local market has ruled quics but This match was played at Stonecutters, steady during the past week, and rates and ended in a win for the guphers by for all but Docks and Wharves, in which three goals to niz......

Tis, 303, but have since recovered to Tis the bighest score so far in the competition.

equalling, if not exceeding, last month's

at 2713-10d

is quoted at

HONGKONG. F.C. PRACTICE MATCH

A practica match between Colours, and

Coloure:-A. Hamilton, P. Wilkiej: A. F. Briggs, D. Campbell, I L. Goldon- berg, L. Cope, L. Railton, II. C. Van Weeren J. Coleman, M. Bishop, an

A N Other. quotation of $700 with no sales reported. Whites: W. B. Rigdon, V. V. Fennell,

Cantons are quiet, but steady at 9915; and A: I: Stalker, A. Goldenberg, Full, N. L Yangtests and North Chinas unchanged. Railton, C. M. Reynolds, A. Chapman,

FIRE INSURANCES.Hongkongs

both

doubtful if a portion of the present site ( pointed out objections to this, end stated year, and I went on the knowledge of the may be made by the Governor-in-Council proved to 5875 and Chinas too - N. Brewer, J. R. Macdonald, C. Edgcomb,

INTIMATIONS

with buyers, and still no shares available and 50. Bise.

able and or who is not included in SHIPPING Hongkong, Canton and Macass are firm with buyers at $284, and either of the two teams, and is desirous no shafey available under $283 at which of playing, is roquested to make an rate sales have been effected. Indo-Chinas appearance on the ground, and a place could probably be placed 170/ middle. have been booked at 389, and more shares will be found for him.

China and Manila have been booked at Star Ferries are wanted at the improved the reduced rate of $7 and are wanted. rate of $68, and Douglases close quiet but unchanged with sellers at $33.

Oils-Shells have been bought from a middle quotation of 102/0, and local London at 102/6, and 104, closing with each buyers at 103 Mexican Eagles are obtainable at 45/- and Ural Caepians at 57/8

Sugars improved REFINERIE-China Sugars

Kowloon is morely substituting for the The principle of tendering, which he also | THE REMOVAL OF SAND FROM THE HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. existing yard a new yard elsewhere, animadverted on, is, of course, a well- There will be a little extra accommoda, established principle in the service, and tion which does not exist in the present I do not tank the Government would, M yard, but it will not be of any substantial they could, depart from that principle.

MAGISTRATE'S INTERESTING JUDGMENT. Monat." Certainly I do not imagine The incres in staff and departments bas that the whole repairing of launches in hech watched very carefully, and the

At the Magistrney yesterday the First contemplated in this yard, because in the Government will continue to watch it Magistrate (Mr. F. A. Hazeland) gave Following is a continuation of the plans no provision is made for any very carefully With the growth of bis decision in the ease which recently debate on the Estimates in the Legisle engineering workshops or matters of that population and the growth of revenue and came before him in which a Chinese tive Council on Thursday

description. I am not well acquainted expenditure it is impossible to avoid u The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC Wonks Sir, with what the actual works carried on certain increase, hut I think, how rubor woman was charged with removing sand there is apparently pressure to sell, havé 1.0.1.1, RESERVES 1, STAYI AND DEPARTMENTS, with reference to wand has fallen from in such a yard are, but I imagine they may take it that the Guvert pent will from the foreshore at Po Tau Kiu without her well maintained. Langkats, after hon members on the subject of public are largely confined to the cleaning and watch this with the very greatest possible a permit.

In this game at Happy Valley the It was contended by the advancing to Tls 36 buyers, foil away Cornwalls had all the best of the exchanges. works, it may be fitting that I should the removal of the hill which blocks the care, and possibly reorganisation from defence, and combatted by the prosecu rapidly to a local selling quotation of and ran out winners by six clear goals,

painting of launches. With regard mike some reply. In the first place, dealing with the statement of my hon: continuation of Nathan Road, the work time to time may lead to a saving of tion, that sand did not come within the friend opposite. I would say that the so far has boon executed free of cost buildings are not going to be erected in meaning of the Ordinance, the terms of 33 buyers. Lacal rumours of an outputPROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.

public money. As I explained, permanent It provision for subordinate officers' quarters includes the removal of a great mass in the estimates includes nothing in the rock and sand which would be very connection with the opium monopoly which stipulates that "earth, turf, or are very persistent, but so for it is im-57 Co. R.G.A. 3. D.C.L.I. Band, at Stone- shapo of accommodation for oplura

costly, and it has been found expedient The buildings which have to be put up stone shall not be removed without a possible to obtain reliable confrmation. outters. Refereof Mr. J. Moran, R.N. searchers or any employees of that to cave such work to be carried out by will be of a more or less temporary permit. The following is a full text of ring the interval, Rabbers have

have improved to some extent Submarines D.C.L.I. Reserves, afi description. The quarts are intended the parties who require to obtain nature. With regard to the revision of

Happy: Volley. Refereo Gr. 0. to accommodate oversccre of the Public material for reclamation or other the Ordinances, I may tell the lion, men, the judgment-

ruled flat and neglected, and Time Williams. R.GA Works Department, sanitary inspectors purposes When these purposes havi ber that the Serrotary of State has The defendant was charged before me weak. Fine Hard Pirn Rubber closes Hongkong Police » 88 Co. B.G.A., at and a few other men of that chars. He been fully served, the completion approved of the recognition of Mr. under Section 211 of the Public Health in London at 3/2 per lb. and Plantation Happy Valley. Reforce Cpl. A. E. jado some genorul reference to the of the removal will doubtless ke Alabaster's services, in

Sheets at 2/14 per Ib. The open market increase in expenditure on the establish taken in hand

Bradley, R.E. My hon friend also which is entirely satisfactory to bom and Buildings Ordinance, 1003, with rate of discount is slightly, sier at ment of the Public Works Department made some allusion to caris using the The hospital sisters is a subject with renov og sund from the foreshore at Po it per cent. and the Bank of England The recent adoption of a lower rate of tramway tracks That i radier which I a in great sympathy The Tau Kin without a permit in writing rate is unchanged at 5 per cent. Bar exchange for the conversion of salaries troublesome point. The track usurps matter will receive consideration during from the Director of Public Works of sard, and Sterling T.I. t

Silver close has, of course, resulted in an increas in the Lost part of the read, and naturally coming year, but I am not able to payments generally throughout the set all traffic wants to use, the most part of make any defnite atatement on the subject this Colony on the 7th October, 1913. Mr. 2/11 11-16d Shanghai T.T Dios, and in the care of the Public Works the road, so sinless strict action, is taken at present. I don't think, however, it will Hodgson Crown Solicitor, appeared for 2 and Singapore .. at $18. Consols Whites will be played at Harpy Valley, Department, it comes to a very counider by the polion authorities there will be a be necessary to appoint a Comunities as the presccution;

ara uncharged 721 amount. Then there were grave dificulty in preventing that. It was also proposed by the hun, member who repro appeared for the defonce.

BANKS-Hongkong and Shanghais

ghais have this afternoon, the kick-off being at 3.20, complaints about the remuneration of suggested that funds night be forthcom sents the Chamber of Commerce, but it

changed hands in small lots at $790 and The teams aro Overseers in the Department and revised system of payment was intro- ing to have public works carried on on the is a matter which on the return of the 211 is as follows." It shall not a few more shares are available. London is unchanged at £70 (middle) with sellers, duced, which again results in a consider loan principle, instead of paying for them Governor will be considered very carefully be lawful for any person to cut or remove at 231, able increase. In addition to that, there out of the revenue. Likewise, it was The proposal he has made will be specially earth or turk, or to collect, extract, split, MARINE INSURANCES.Unions continu are additions to the staff which are stated that we might find funds to colon mentioned when the estimates go to the necessary in order to cope with the wash the interior of "Mountain Lodge Secretary of State. The taking over of blast or remove stones from any landing in request-have advanced to a buying greatly enlarged programme before the That is a matter with which I quite the vernacular schools is a very important not under lease from the Crown, except Council. The question of the removal of agree, but the interior of Mountain move on the part of the Government, and subject to the regulations contained in the Gaol to another site is not one falling Lodge" at present is all painted. When a very recessary one I was only schedule J., or such other regulations as within my purview, but I am rather the proposal for painting it was raised I suggested about the middle of lust

become available for sale that it would that in my opinion I did not think country I came from, where they have or without the permission in writing of prove to be quite the gold mine my hon that painting would be suitable for always been under the control of the the Director of Public Works, or in such friend has indicated. He referred to the interior of a residence in such a posi: Government with very great success. On Miscellaneous Works and asked information, and the result seems to justify the subject of the Siberian mails, I think manner to shall undermine cr in any way In the current youta ostanates a sum of that painting in sich a place will take to get here, and the stability of any bank or earth or of any tion regarding the $40,000 which appears my opinion And I do not consider it is extraordinary how long they some prejudicially affect or endanger the 830,000 appears, and already supplemen last. Certainly, if it is to be maintained, question will have to be very care and or property adjoining. I was Arst tary votos totalling $12,200 have been then there must be an army of coolies fully considered. With regard to the takon in this Counell to meet the require continually washing it down to prevent Kowloon-Canton railway, I am glad to roferred by Mr. Steavenson to the follow inents that arose under this heading the growth of mould on it. The bon.say that the receipts are very satisfactory, ing words in Section 211, or in such There is a stream of works which are member at the end of the table (Hon.but until that happy day when we join manner as shall undermine or any way uaforescencertainly no Director of Public Works could foresee them because Mr. Lau Chu Pak) made allusion to the up with the Canton-Hankow railway they suffering of the people in the rider main will never amount to a very large sum.

prejudicially affect or endanger the they come in wholesale from all depart districts vernsioned by the short supply Only to-day the manger informed me stability of any bank or carth or of any ments, and this anguul amount is made for meeting such works. My hon, friend of water. I quite sypathise with him, that his receipts were larger than they land or property adjoining” It was alluded to the Tylam Tak works, tad but I would remind him that not many had ever been before and showed signs submitted that it is incumbent on the seemed to express the opinion that pro-years ago the Chiuse petitioned to have of increasing. With regard to bathing gress was not so great as it ought to be the rider main system introduced, and ples, to which the hon. member on my prosecution to prove these facts whether At the present stage a deep channel is an Ordinance was specially passed to left (Hon. Mr. Shellim) referred, I a permit has heon grantal or not.. I am being cut through a solid mass of rock: provide for its introduction. I trust that certainly wished they could be made and the area of cperations is necessarily in about two years from the present time looked after hy the Government, but I of opinion that it is only necessary for restricted, and no work on other portious will be able to obtain an adequate understand the investigations made as to the prosecution to prove sach facts of the main dam can be undertaken till supply of water from our waterworks. what was considered a suitable plece did when there is a permit. Mr that has been completed and the diversion The COLONIAL TREASURER-The hot. not result very satisfactorily, because in of the stream has been carried out. That member for the Chamber of Commerce one place the beach, which was thought Steavenson also submitted that "sand" portion of the work is now ranching made reference to certain items under the to be a sandy beach, was found to be only is not "earth" within the mean convenient level, and when the necessary head of revenue, of which I propose to a veneer of sand, with something very ing of Section 211. Exctly the same constructed, then I trust that better pro- with agat & to forfeitures, the es imated place of nature and the tide concrete deposit and culvert has been give some explanation. In the first place, unpleasant underneath, while another question and under the same Section was gress will be made on the remaining increase under this head for 1914 is ran so strongly that it would not have licen portion of the dam, but until that

$20,000. I think, sir, that this is largely suitable without a cordon of bouts around Police Magistrate in July, 1903 (Rex elementary portion has been carried out, due to the measures we are taking now the a member also referred to Li Ngau). Mr. Bowley, Crown Soli- the rest cannot be proceeded with. Ho for the suppression of morphine and the great success of the evenings citor, argued the case on behalf of the alluded to the careless, slip-shod way cocaine. The import to and export of this organised by the Tramway Company. which estimates were prepared, and to the amount of the item for compensation. The from the Colony was previously allowed am told they formed pleasant social Crown In the depositions the following item for compensation amounts to $6,500, with certain restrictions, but now it is gatherings, but the number of people who are the arguments put forward by Mr. which represents a very small amount in altogether prohibited. Experience shows ontored the water was extremely small, Dowboy foreshore is land-earth has no proportion to the total cost of fees in

f the work that rety considerable lee have come probably a fraction of one per cent in tochnical, meaning earth meludes all soil But it has been customary in

present.

ont. Much as I sympathise such resumptions icon is no

works to defray the cost of increase on stamp duties, this is due, with it and desire to soo suitable bathing-carth Ioans disintegrated stone Wharves at Tis, 109 nominal, Shanghai in the case of the Central Market, the detective to see that the law is properly it is not such in mass subject to deal with cutting earth is not only soil or mould-Docks are in local request at Tls 57- Western Market and other large works, carried out; it is also partly due to the as is supposed. I do not know if any earth, turf and stones covers all materi is Websters the estimate for such works did not make reorganisation of the Probate department other matter is left that has not been Chambers Dictionary any provision for the cost of resumptions in the Registry of the Supreme Court already dealt with. I may say that the Dictionary-Maxwell on Statutes, p. 459, entailed. He expressed the hope that the it is now hoped that the revenue due question of the wireless installation 18 3rd edition, “Associated words andor typhoon refuge would be completed in from probate will be more regularly one to which I cannot refor, but I can 7014.

It does not appear that the state collected With regard to the increase of assure you that nothing is being done to stood in a common sense," p. 401 Sand ment and diagrams submitted to this revenue on pawnbrokers licences from prevent its erection at the earliest pos- is a species of earth.” Council periodically every half-year have 856,600 to 3104,200, I think my hon. friend sible moment. I have listened to the bou of any great service, because, in was wrong in saving that this shows bad speeches of hon members with great eth of them it will be found that the trade I think on the contrary it shows interest, and their remarks will be for time allowed for the completion of the work is five years, and of that period good trade, and when trade is good more warded to the proper quarter in due Mr.

is to be expected from pawnbrokers. courses nearly three years day now clapsed, con

The motion, on being put

to the sequently there are two years left in With regard to the question of subsidiary

HIS EXCELLENTY Council adjourns till which the contractor has to complete his coinage, I explained at the Finance meeting was carried eutraut. The work has bem proceeded Committee meeting held after the last this day week with in a very expeditions manner, but Council meeting the reason why we had a the concluding operations will necessarily vote of $00,000 in the present year, and be somewhat more slow than those which the vote has now risen to $130,000. have taken place up to the present time think the Government's policy has been His remarks on "the finest site' do not consistent during the last three years. Concern me, because whatever instructions We took in all wo got as revenue, $130,000

with

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I receive from the Government in the in ten cent pieces, and sent these back to Tietter I will be only too pleased to carry England to be demonetised. By so doing, The place as it exists now is in and with the assistance of the Bubsidiary

out.

received.

considerable satisfaction,

CANTON NOTES.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.]

CANTON, October 22nd, CANTON-MACAO TAILWAY, The Fun Kun. Po newspaper learns that

with various sales up to 309, but have since recoded to 897 with buyers prevail. ing Luzons continuo neglected at $30 sellers,

MINING, Raubs continue in request at after fairly substantial sales at the rate Kailans are on offer at 32/0, and Heawoods at the reduced rate of 2/0 Trondhs are slightly frmer_at_46/3 dilele under this Uguns invidence (middle) with local buyers in evidence

DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks after sales at 20 und 361 havo receded under "bear" influences to a selling metation of $78, and the same may be said of Kowloon Whares, which after armness at 890 and 90 have besti marked down to 987 sellers. News Amoy Doaks are unchanged at 341 sellers, and Shanghai and Hongkow

LANDS, HOTELA AND BUILDINGS. Hong kong Lands are quiet but unchanged, at 0112 sollers, buyers offering $110, Kow- loon Loods are procurable at $46, West Points at $72, zud Humphreys Estates at se Hongkong Hotels (old) ́ ́ are unchanged at $125, the new issue bying

Mr. Sorcomba now on offer at the reduced rabs of $86.

COTTON MILLS.-The Northern Mis Smith convicted the defendant and fined have ruled easier during the past few him $20 or one month's hard labour days, the closing quotations being wos Stevenson also referred me to Tls. 145, Kung Yiks Tie 11, Laou Kung Section 100 of the Ordinance That is Tls 120. Hongkongs continue on offer at Mows Tls 103, and Shanghai Cottons the Section which refers to the materials so without business to report t to be used in binding walls. The words MISCELLANEOUR-Green Island Cements sand" and "earth are both to be have been dealt in largely at $7, and nt Found in the Section I am of opinion the elese a foly more shares are obtainable at the rate. Tees have been booked at the that it was not the intention of the reduced rate of $150 and are wanted. Legislature to differentiate between the Steam Laundries changed hands at 802. two words. The exact ingredients to be and Wations at 97 Hongkong Electric

usel are set out in order to bind down

the

In this

I

am of opinion at the Legislature never intended that a highly technical meaning should be applied to the word "earth

the contractor, Mr. Stevenson also refer- accordance with the instructions I have Cainage Ordinance which comes into force the Government has arranged for a lean red me to Section 111 of the Ordinamos,

The hon member made some next year, we hope to reduce the stock disparaging remarks, and so did my hon, and bring what remains to partof 815,000,000 with a certam group of That is the Section which refers to the friend on the left (Hon. Mr. Landale). on the condition of the roads, but

His EXCELLENCY I have listened to the English capitalists for the construction concreting of ground surfaces. cannot think that the condition of the speech of the hon. gentlemen who spoke of the Canton Macao Railway. The Section the word "sand" is to be found. roads deserve the strictures that fell first with great interest, and I may also agreement is on the lines of the Tien-Here again the exact ingredients to be from then when compared with roads else say with

Contractor. Numerous dictionaries where, I maintain that they are, speak because their criticisms were not devoted so tsin-Pukow Railway loan contract, with used are set out in order to bind down Lag generally, in good condition. At the much to the actual estimates which wore the exception that the rate of interest

All same time, if the Colony wish their roads before us as to particular principles of will be a little higher. The contract, it is were produced by both parties, to be payed in some different manner, government in this Colony, some of which and maintained in better condition, the unofficial members appear to wish to said, will to shortly signed. The pro- these dictionaries I have consulted. well, they have just simply to pay up bave altered. I take it from the fact that jected line will pass through the towns the money for it, and it will be done. their speeches referred to principles, and of Tong China, Chan Chunc, Yung Tsai, Again, my boa friend alluded to the not so much to the actual estimates, that Heung Shan and Tsin Shan, and will be wholo Colony being behind him when he the estimates meet with their approval. stated that public works were carried out The hon. Deuter for the Chamber of about 149 miles in length In the 28th in this Section.

a manner for from satisfactory. Commerce made an attack a the public year of Kwongsui, convention was Well, sir, I challenge that statement works of the Colony which I cannot passigned by Hsing Hsuehuei and the following definitions with respect to the From remarks I have heard from without a strong protest. I have had residents in the Colony, and from visitors experience of public works in other parts Portuguese Ambassador, by which it was word earth The louse particles of to the Colony, I consider that the public of the Empire, and I entirely disagree agreed that the line should be constructed inorganic matter on the surface of the works of this Colony will bear compari with him as to the inadequacy of the jointly by China and Portugal with a son with any public works anywhere else public works, or the method of carrying in the world. Certainly visitors to our them out, in this Colony I consider the capital of Tls. 2,000,000, but this was shores are loud in their admiration of public works of the Colony as good as cancelled towards the end of the 31st year. the way in which the Colony is main those I have seen anywhere, and in Subsequently a number of Canton iner tained. I do not intend to allocate to

for some cases, better, but na regards the chants obtained permission from the then myself any special eredit

roads there is still epsiderable that state of affairs, because when I came here I was very much struck myself with room for improvement. The explanation Beard of Communications to the public works, and the manner in of that is very simple. In this Colony capital of 80,000,000 to construct it as a “mercantile line," but, owing to the which the works generally were executed up till now we have been living on the and maintained, and I have simply tried sides of a rock sloping down considerably

raise

to carry on the traditions in that respect. to the sea and there has been no necessity prolonged negotiations for the delimita- My hon, friend immediately on my left for making roads or maintaining them tion of in Macao boundary, the matter: (Hon. Mr. Shell) referred to the Bab I look forward now to a time when has been in abeyance ever since. question of public bathing places, but there will be better levelling and a great ARMY AND POLICE PAY.

regard to is at head of

that

In Ogilvie's Dictionary I find the

DANDRUFF AND FALLING HAIR Prevented by

Treatment with CUTICURA SOAP

· And Cuticuru Ofstroent. Directions: Make : a puting and reb gently with Cuticura Ointment. Continue until whole scalp bas. been gone over. Next morning shamico with Cuticura Soap, Shampoos alone may be used as offea as agreeable, but once or twice a month is generally sufficient for this special treatment for women's hair.

5. CutleursBong and Dinterat sold everywhere. Bam-

ne of ench with 32-p. book tree from nearest depet:.. Newbery, 22. Charlechowan Ba., London: R. Tewas : & Co.; Sydney, N.S.W.; Lennon, Ltd., Cape Towa: Mulky, Maclean & Co., Onicutta and Bombay: POL- ter Drug & Chemi, Corp., pole propn., Boston, USA. EP Tember-fared tron slave In comfort with Cut- cura Hap Plakig Stick. · ZADORES Enompia Z160,

[96-M

Trams are procurable at the slightly MAPPIN&WEBB, rediticed rate of 0/12. The followi

LONDON QUOTATIONS. The following quotations (middle price) were received frem our London Agents by wire this

morning —AN Indo-Chinas (Combined).......170/-

Chinese Engineerings 31/3 Hongkong Electric Frams 9/- Trench Mines, Ltd...

16/3 Ural Caspians/ Mexican Eagles... 43/9 Shells Transport, bearer 102/6

United Serdangs British Burmah Petroleunts 4/3 Rubber Plant Inv. Trust. ad. premium, Easters Int. Trust Venture Trust, Ltd.

7/3

11/3.

1/6

TWELFTH NIGHT,

The Hongkong Mummers production. of Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth globe," dry land opposed to the set,Night will he presented punctually at "the ground," the surface of the globe." The satenicht by Mr. Bowley Mr. 9.15 p.m. this evening, and as the interest Sercom ho Smith that sand is a species of the story begins with the rise of the of earth" is in my opinion a complete curtain it is hoped that visitors to the answer to this question

Theatre will be seated by 9.10 p.m. order the defendant to pay a fine of $50, or one uvath's hard labour.

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The disturbance caused by late-comers: not only distracts the attention of thone already seated hat is most trying for tlcse ALLEGED ROBBERIES BY

on the stage, particularly when, as in the INDIANS.

present instance, the opening scene is Information has been given by a quiet and dignified. Chinese police provision cool that The Hongkong Mummers would there

LIMITED.

NEW CONSIGNMENTS

STERLING SILVER WARE

PRINCE'S PLATE

(GUARANTEED FOR 30 YEARS)

OUTLERY

From the

SOLE AGENTS

sint is a matter on with the marks of Public Works Thong. The DinoThe proposai made by Civil Administra- whilst he was on his way home from his foce vor much appreciate the early CHS. J. GAUPP

of my hon, friend opposite about the this great apending department, is a most for Li to pay the military and police tea shop an, the Sai Kung Read he was arrival of intending visitors, especially reference of matters to the Public valuable public servant of whora I have forces in silver coins is meeting with the waylaid by three Indians, who robbed as it has been so arranged that they will Works Committee, my instructions are had experience row for nearly two years unanimous concurrence of the merchants, him of 3 in money, a watch, and several be out in good time-shortly after 11.30 that or y such matters with regard to The hun, member who represente the who are very pleased to be rid of the packets of cigarettes, valued at $6. | p.tx. which to Governor gives special directions Chamber of Commerce also drew attention frequent bother of soldiers forcing Acother hawker reports that he left his There will be one interval only of 15 should be referred to the Public Works to the increase in rent derived from public them to accept the discounted paper cur- Committee. I will be only too delighted buildings When putting up public

tea shop on the Sai Kung Read in charge minutes about half-way through the to consult them whenever I have his buildings which are not yet fully reney at its full value. The suggestion is of his mother, and that she was assaulted performance, and the above remarks Excellency's instructions to do 20 in occupied, it is only to our advantage to Lung's support and it is probable that it

also reported to have gained Tutuh by three Indians, who knocked the old connection with any matter. The repair let them, and we expect to get $49,000

woman down and stols 2 in money and apply equally to those returning after ing yard for Government launches at next year from rents, instead of $21,000. will come into force next month."

the interval."

basket of bananas.

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& CO.,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

CHATER ROAD..