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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7гa, 1914,

con-

the

The Bill was read a second time. Council then went into committee to

On Clause 6, consider the Bill clause by clatte

deal with any negotiable instru- ment which is held by or on behalf (e)-Not to accept, pay, or otherwise.

of an enemy, provided that this prohibition shall not be deemed to be infringed by any person who has no reasonable grounds for. believing, that the instrument is held by or on behalf of an enemy; (P)-Not to cater into any new trans- action, or complete any transaction already entered into, with an enemy in any stocks, shares, or other securities;

marine, life, fire, or other policy or contract of insurance with or for the benefit of an enemy; nor to accept, or give effect to any insurance of, any risk arising under any policy or contract of insurance (including re-insurance) made or entered into with or for the benefit of an enemy before the outbreak of wary

-Not directly or indirectly to supply to or for the use or benefit of, or obtain from, an enemy country, or an enemy, any goods, wares or merchandise, nor directly or indirectly to supply to or fer the use or benefit of, or obtain from any person any goods, wares or merchandise, for or by way of transmission to or from an enemy country or an enemy, nor directly or indirectly to trade in or carry any goods, wares or merchandise destined for or coming from an enemy country or an enemy;

is your intention to continue the same that, in the absence of proof of reciproca certain German finns, and clearly it is members might come forward with more proposed to be amended by the Hon. antri)-Not to permit any British ships

Hon. Mr. LANDAL-Sir, I would like to explain that any reason for voting against this Bill this afternoon is entirely due to want of time to allow us to con- sider its provisions. I have no wish to take this opportunity of vetoing any facilitica which the Government may wish to give to those who are properly coming being as follows:- petitors, or to make the lot of Germantock, Hoa. Mr. Wri Yak. merchants here any harder than it is. This Bill may be very necessary or it may I have not had time to consider it,

Hon. Mr. Hawarr-1 will second it. The amendment, was then put, the voti Fon: Hon. Mr. Hewett, Hon. Mr. Pol-

AGAINST Hon Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Hon Mr. Landale, the Captain Superintendant of Police, the Secretary for Chines Colonial Treasurer, the Attorney-General, the Colonial Secretary, the General Offer Commanding

Council then resumed.

to leave for any port or place in an "enemy country; (e)-Not to enter into any commercial, financial or other contract. or obligation with or for the benefit of an enemy: (Not to enter into any transactions

or.

with an enemy if and, when they are prohibited by an Order-in- Council made and published on the recommendation of a Becretary of State, even though they would' otherwise be permitted by law or by this or any other proclamation. And we do hereby further warn all persons that whoever in contraven- tion of the law shall commit, aid or abel any of the aforesaid acts, is guilty of a crime and will be liable to punishment and penalties accord- ingly. -Provided always that where an enemy has a branch iccally situated neutral in British, allied, territory, not being neutral territory in Europe, transactions by or with such branch shall not be treated as transactions by or with an enemy. Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to prohibit, payments by or on account of enemies to persons resident, carrying on business or being in our dominions, if such payments arise out of transactions entered-into-before the outbreak, of war or otherwise permitted. Nothing in this preclamation shall be taken to prohibit anything which shall be expressly permitted by our licence, or by the licence given an. our behalf by a Secretary of Start, or the Board cr Trade, whether such licences be especially granted to individuals or be announced as. applying to classes of persons. B.This proclamation shall be called "The Trading with the Enemy Pro- clamation No. 2."

export such goods. To refuse Cut permis-should mete out to traders of those nation various forms-I think I am perfectly your Excellency is perfectly well aware, admiration not only of the whole Empire, sion would have caused great embarrassalities in Great Britain and in British justified in speaking for the Chamber I about the question of the transfer of ships but of the whole civilised world tor the end to sellers here, and British interests Colonies. There is one other point I have the honour of representing and for since hostilities broke out to an alien flag.manner, in which they have handled this again would have been very seriously should like to refer to in connection with the business community who have done We know perfectly well that protests were war and the enormous complications of affected. We have also given permission the Attorney-General's speech, and that is, me the honour of placing me in this post-made on all sides by various belligerent trade and commerce brought in its train. -in-third-class to import into the he pointed out, and quite justly, that as tion in the Council-I think we ought to powers to the American Government for I think, gentlemen, we may have Colony, again so far as the local juris regards what we might call contracts light the enemy in every way we can, and authorising certain transfers. It seems to fidence in the foresight and in the acumen ter Phey are in a position to judge better diction of the Government is concerned, nending at the time of the outbreak of the entirely agree with the hon. member me that any sale of business from a firm of His Majesty's Government in this mat

represents the Justices of the

broke out is equal to the sale of a ship whole; they are in a position to judge any goods ordered from British firms in war, it is undoubtedly desirable that who

In these contracts abould be completed, not Peace in what he said just now, that to a senior elerk or a friend since war what is in the interests of the Empire as.

we should not allow our quondam England before the outbreak of war,

only from a mercantile but from a bank- many enses these goods were ordered a

But so far as I can friends, now our temporary enemies, to of course, it may be urged that papers better what the results of this policy will, long time before they were wanted and ing point of view.

from the Attorney-General's make any praat whatever. We ought to could be produced to show that the sale or will not be, and while I have listened stocked he local manufacturers. If these gather The manufacturers at home might find it argument in favour of going beyond that, way we can, and although as your Excel- of a certain firm had purchased from his raade by hat, members for the subject is (F)-Not to make or enter into any now goods were out accked by the firms here speech, he did not advance one single cut off their resources in every possible is perfectly bona fide, that a chief clerk with the greatest interest to the speeches But this sortesting one-I feel sure the decision arrived zers dificul to arrange for exportation For my part, I cannot see why the words lency has pointed out, this Bill is the seniors their business, and that he paid an extraordinarily fascinating and inter-

in clause 5 of this Bill regarding complet-outcome of the decision of the Secretary hard cash for it and so on. to other places. The other class of Ger-

its firms here, as I stated, are those in ing transactions should not appear in of State because it is the policy adopted of information can easily be arranged, at by His Majesty's Government is a which all de partners are resident here, clause 3. do not think anybody would by His Majesty's Government in England and I should say myself that the transfer sound one, and not a wrong one, as the as the transfer of a ship of the German Commerce, with all his great commercial and which have no partners in German be disposed to object to tranzactions at we out here can possibly realise certain of such business would be equally as wrong member who represents the Chamber of territory. Those German and Austrian the time the war broke out being com-directions where trado can be carried on

Hon. Mr. POLLOCK-I think we ought Remy ubjects who form any such firms pleted, in fact, as the learned Attorney to benefit the enemy in time of war. We flag, to the flag of either Holland, training, would have us believe.

pointed salt, it might

as a community wish to protest against, Sweden, Norway or America or whatever in inconvenience appear to be entitled, su lung ns they are General

considerable

A division was taken, and resulted as it. We think his Majesty's Government the neatral country might be, and I think to have a division. allowed permission to remain here, and cause

if and

circles business

banking

is wrong, and I should be wrong and a it should be the business of the Govern- not of entire be on their good behaviour, to

Car-

Ares: The Captain Superintendent of ] (177) such transactions

traitor to the interests I represent here ment to see that much transfers are not follows:-

At the moment that is all that entry on trade very much in the same way

of Public Works, As any friendly alien. But in order to pleted. But I entirely fail to see why we bear in mind the great object of prohibi- should carry matters beyond that: why 1 did not press that point upon the made.

the General the Colonial Secretary, tion of trading with the encary, which is German and Austrian merchants in this Government in the strongest possible occurs to me. As I say, I am very heavily Police, the Secretary for Chinese Altairs,

Offer Commanding. to prevent money or goods going into Colony should be allowed to do any more manner. I know any protest I make will handicapped. I have not had time to the Directer Anny territory during the war, those in ordinary trading matters than they are have no effect, but I think it should be consider the first printed Bill, which only Colonial Treasurer, the Attorney-General, NOES: Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Hon. eneray subjects who are allowed to remain cllowed by clange a to do. These, Sir, are put on record that we as a business com reached me a few hours ago, and I have"

Mr. Landale, Hug. Mr. Hewett, Hon. Mr. here and to carry on trade in their own two points which have struck na as stick-munity think the policy of His Imperial not had an opportunity of discussing this naves-purely local firms were told they ing out prominently in connection with Majesty's Government is wrong. We quite question fully with toy official col- must pay all menes received by than this Bill, and I fail to see any reason why recognise that large British interests have cagues. But, as I stated in my opening Pollock, Hen, Mr. Wei Yuk, into certain approved banks. That, Sir, Germau and Austrian traders or mor been involved, and are still involved. remarks, we cannot possibly see the neces shortly, is the position taken up and acted chants shoulil he put in a different posi-Enormous sunis have been mentioned-Isity of rushing this Bill through at live upon by this Government since the out-tion from the German and Austrian do not know how much, but it runs into minutes' notice. I think we should have

Hon. Mr. POLLOCK-I beg to move that break of war up to the present time; and bankers. It is quite fair that pending many millions-where British banks and had the 48 hours for consideration which as I slated before, Sir, under this transactions at the commencement of the British merchants are mixed up in im the hon. member opposite (Ilon. Mr.

war should be carried out, but beyond ports and exports in the Far East with Pollock) asked for. Then the unofficial the following be added to the clause as Ordnance was the Bill becomes law, it

I have learned Attorney-General: And no busi- ness shall be carried on by any such policy with the same objects in view. The action on the part of the Cerman and the business of the Government to concrete arguments against it.

Austro-Hungarian Governments in our Bill refers in tore than one clause to h

a possible, and it is imperative that our trust I have made my case clear. I am branch, firm, or person except for the pur- pose of completing transactions entered proclamation which has not yet been favour, Ido not see why we should go any endeavour to reduce those losses us much spoken on the spur of the nouient, and I German and Austrian friends-I still call perfectly certain that the unofficial mem- published in the Colony, but will be further. published in the same Gazelle that will

Hon. Mr. HEWETT-Your Excellency, the friends although they are enemies vers will endorse what I have said, and I into by them or any of them before the contain the Ordinance now to be passed. I start very heavily handicapped This is should be allowed to carry out their old trust the merchants will also agree. It commencement of either of the said wars.

ment is to bring clause B of this Bill sub- It is a prockiuution issued by His Majesty one of the most important Bills, if not standing contracts. But although I main must be distinctly understood that I do. The object, Sir, of this propuced amend on the 9th September, and repeals a the most important, that has been brought tain that it is perfectly correct that the not wish in any way to do harm to our

prevent any new business being entered forter proclamantion issued on the 5th before this Council since I have had the Government should give every possible very good friends in the past by trying stantially in line with clause 5, and tu August It defines what constitutes an honour of being a member of it. I saw opportunity for clearing off all old to cripple their business. It is not a enemy character. It lays down in general the Bill for the first tinic at 11 o'clock this obligations as has been done in the case question of individual feeling or friend-into by branches or firms or persons of HIS EXCELLENCY-1 am afraid that En ander various heads what transac-

be accepted. tions may or may not be carried out and morning, and it so happened that I was of the German-Asiatic Bank, this facility ship but it is a question of our fighting enemy nationality in this Colony. also contadas certain other provisions extremely busy and had no time to read for trading should not be continued and for our existence, and one or the other the end cannot

no new contract should be entered into. has got to go under. Therefore we have It violates the principle laid down Just to drive The Bill, Sir, provides that the offence of it as then sent. Since coming into this

room I have seen the Bill with certain As I understand this Bill it appears to got to fight not only with our hands, but by the Secretary of State. trading with the enemy shall consist of

me that provided the Governor-in-Council with our feet too, and we have got to the policy in, I would like to read you the any set against any proclamation issued alterations. I had no opportunity of con- by his Majesty or any act which may at ulting any of my colleagues. One of them is satisfied that people carrying on busi- cripple the enemy in every way we can, concluding words of a telegram on this common law law or by Statute law or by had five minutes conversation in my office ness here, be they German or Austro- and I am surprised that it is the policy Bill which I received from the Secretary Ordinance be an offence of trading with this morning, and I have spoken to the Hungarian, are carrying on their business of His Majesty's Government to allow of State: "Restriction should not be im

in a perfectly bond fide manner and not these people to carry on their competition posed solely for fear of competition

So, even in the turmoils the enemy. It provides a specific, penalty others here, and I think I am right and

of war it means that the Government still, For this offence, which is, on summary have got the support of my colleagues allowing their profits to go to cither of and their trade. We should not allow this British traders." conviction, imprisonment for twelve for what I am about to say. We recognise the countries with which unfortunately we competition with us to continue..

stick to the Free Trade and the Fair Trade Therefore I am sorry I cannot g months and a fine not exceeding $5,000; the seriousness of the question, and quite are at the moment at war, they can carry on their business. Therefore, the com-

flag and, on indictinent, the penalty is in-understand the situation in which your

Hon. Mr. POLLOCK-I wish to have the prisonment for any term not exceeding Excellency finds yourself. We know per-petition of our German and Austrian

cept your amendment. seven years and a fine not execeding "ectly well that this very important friends which has been going on so keenly 3,000. That penalty is retrospective, and matter of trading with the enemy has for so many years will continue here with

amendment put. applicable to any person who has, since received the earnest consideration not the official sanction of the Hongkong the 4th August, been trading with the only of the local Government, but of His Government, and, I might say; of the enemy. It also provides that in addition Majesty's Government at home for just Imperial Government, as though war ware not in existence. That I say and maintain To these personal pernities a Court about two months. We quite realise that inngistrate shall have power to order the when at last you received

your is an absolutely wrong proposition which -forfeiture of any property in connection instructions yaa had to draw up a should not be permitted for a moment.

with which cr by means of which an offees against the Ordinance, may have Bill which no doubt has taken a very We are very anxious indeed that all out- not. been committed. Thut property- becomes great deal of time and consideration, and standing obligations should be carried but I must register my-protest against Affairs, the Director of Public Works, the the property of the Crown free from any that you should naturally wish that-Bill-out, but at the same time we consider that this Council being turned into a mere rights of any other person whatsorer to come into effect as soon as possible. once these have bear fulfilled our quondamachine, a d being asked to pass bills But as that may cause a hardship, power In that respect I am quite sure the whole friends should not be allowed to still which they know very little about, and is given the Governor-in-Council to deal of the British contanaity of Hongkong ruutinue their competition with British have not had time to consider. with any claim and make any such order will support your Excellency, because up and other Allied Powers who at the mo- HIS EXCELLENCY Gentlemen, I do not ment are at war with them. The Attorney think that the giving of further time as the Governor-in-Council may think till now we have been in a great state of whether as to payment out of revenue of doubt as to exactly how far we could, or General appeared to make rather a point would have helped either the member who in his remarks that so long as German and represents the Chamber of Commerce or the Colony or otherwise. The Bill also could not trade, with certain of our provides that officers and employees of fellow residents here with whom we have Austrian firms had no branches or head the member who represents the Justices firms and companies who knowingly are been doing business on a most friendly offices in German or Austrian territory of the Peace in any way, because they seem parties to any net or transaction which footing for a great many years and with they should be allowed to continue their to be completely opposed to the principle

PREVENTING TRADE WITH is an offence against this Ordinance will whom, we trust, before a great many weeks businesses. I have been informed that of of the Bill, and therefore whether we also liable to the same penalties. It are over we shall resume our previous all German merchants here, and of course postpone it for a day, or a werk, or a

"THE ENEMY. also provides for very necessary machinery friendly relations. I quite admit that a they represent a very large proportion month, I assume the position would be for obtaining information by means of German resident herr is a distinct trade of our trade, there are only two small just the same. The hon. member who last search warrants, and those warrants may asset, and when it was my painful duty a insignificant firms who come under that spoke has made a very much more valid

NEW PROCLAMATION. be issued by a magistrate in any case

few months ago to call upon German category. Therefore the point which the objection-the want of time. where a person has sworn an information

The following proclamation was pro- that an offence has taken place, or that merchants here. some of whom had been Attorney-General tried to make as to our already explained why I desired to put ari uffence is anticipated. In case of einer ny friends for a great many years, to liability and the proper way we should forward this measure, and 1 would have gency, a similar order may be issued by express my regret that they had to resign treat alien firms, comes down to this: that thought that what has passed in the Coun-mulgated yesterday by Guretle Extra- certain executive officers on such grounds positions held in certain institutions with practically the whole export and importeil would have sufficiently explained the ordinary and otherwise :-

It is hereby notified that a proclamation as they may think fit, though, of course, which I was connected, I expressed the business of Hongkong is done by German objects of the measure to him. I am very that power will only be used in case of hope and Iam perfectly certain it was firms, and it does not come under that sorry that I cannot accede to the sugges-was issued by His Majesty the King on tion to give further time, because the the 9th day of September, 1914, revoking The Bill also provides thoroughly reciprocated by them that category at all. Krent emergency.

The ATTORNEY GENERAL That informa maiter is pressing very much. Now, the the proclamation relating to Trading with for the carrying on of a business the although this war had unhappily broken-

hon member who represents the Justice of the Enemy issued on the 5th day of Council yesterday. The main ohjeet of management of which has been so affected out between our countries it would not by the war as to prejudice its effective now, and certainly not in the future, have tion is not up to date.

Hon. Mr. HEVETT-I am speaking on the Peace asks whether I can give hin any August, 1914 (published in the Hongkong the Ordinance is to except from Jury continuance; also, in cases where it is any effect upon our friendly relations.

the strength of a letter addressed to me information as to how British merchants Government Gazette Extraordinary of the service all officers and non-commissioned apprehended that a firm might be about That is a distinct prayer, and I am sure

to say I cannot, and I do not think it paragraph No. 2 of the proclamation efficient members to such a number as may to commit an offence under the Ordinance, it will be endorsed by all residents of by the Colonial Secretary, which I thought in enemy country are treated. I am sorry 8th day of August, 1914), and also officers of the Volunteer Force, and other The ATTORNEY-GENERAL The same affects the question. I do not suppose for issued on the 12th day of August, 1914, be allowed by the Governor-in-Council. The opportunity has been taken to bring the Colonial Secretary can apply to the Hongkong. Turning to the conditions good enough to quote. Supreme Court to appoint a cuatruller of the Bill, with which I confess I

certain thing would apply to any local partners one moment that his Majesty's Govern- which applied the proclamation of the

5th day of August, 1914, in the case of section 4 (5) of the Jury Ordinance, 1887, and the Supreme Court shall have general

imperfectly acquainted,

this matter or Austria-Hungary, and substituting the into line with recent legislation relating

to the registration of dentists. and

special power to appoint a controller safeguards have been pointed out by the of firms which at present have branch meat ever considered whether there was

firms in Germany. Local partners of such any reciprocity in

What is much following provisions therefori- who shall appoint a receiver and manager. Attorney-General to prevent money reach-rus, as long as they remain in the whether there was not. A further clans gives power to the ing the enemy's country. Possibly these

1.-The expression enemy country in Government is consideration of the best

this proclamation means the Governor to impose certain restrictions on safeguards may be effective here, but I Colony, would be able to trade on their more likely to weigh with His Majesty's the business of local branches of enemy

territories of the German Empire can quite conceive, knowing as I do many

Hop. Mr. HEWEIT Thank you for features of International law, and also, firms, and on the business of all enemy details of the business of the Colony, that

and the territories of the Dunl

of Monarchy subjects hero.

Austria-Hungary, It has been necessary to it is quite possible for a German working your very valuable information; it makes perhaps, comideration for that very state this claus in somewhat wide terms,

in his own name or that of a friend, to my point even stronger. There are a fickle bird called trade. It is all very well

together with all the Colonies and But as I stated before, there is no inten have money transferred beyond the number of firms hero who have local to talk about killing the enemy's trad

dependencies thereof. tion on the part of the Government of jurisdiction of this Colony-and for the partners, and some are represented in the and depleting its treasury, but we want crushing the local trader, The object of fhe restriction is to prevent money or its usment we are only concerned with the room at this moment. The question of to keep our treasury full. Also, as is possible, if you interfere unduly Jurisdiction of the Colony and for that local partners is extended sery freely in, you know, trade is many sided. It quivalent going to enemy territory, dar money to be transferred through other continental firms, and there is hardly a with it, it will cut off many of its

German or Austrian firm here engaged in ing the war. The only other provision; countries to Austria and Germany. Sir, is one which provides that no bank of a certain defined enemy character shall cannot conceive that any safeguards you business which has not local partners. channels, and you will find yourself, continue its business here except for the make in this Bill could present a certain Therefore this Bill, so far as checking the instead of being the richer, a good deal amount of money and profits of trade enemy's trade is concerned, is not worth the poorer. But it is not my concern to seek from what sources the policy of His made by Austrians and Germans reaching considering. They can carry on business Majesty's Government flows I would purpose of winding up its affairs.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded. their respective countries. At any rate, almost in the same way as if no war was only remind you, as the Attorney-General Hon. Mr. PotGCK-Sir, I would like oven if you do, that money, which is, say, to say a few words in answer to what has for the sake of argument, deposited in the on, except that certain markets will be did, that this is not a policy framed for fallen from the honourable and learned Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, the Char-closed to them because of the blockade and this Colony unly. I would like to read paragraph 3 of the proclamation which is Attorney General. The hon. and learn- tered Bank, the Mercantile Bank or any

The ATTORNEY GENERAL-Local partners about to be issued simultaneously with ed genlenen bos told us that there is some other bank here, would immediately the

will have to dissociate themselves from this Ordinance, which, after reciting the misapprehension abroad us to the position war of traders of German or Austrian nation be available for their interests. And firms in Germany before they can carry disabilities put in the way of trading ality trading in this Colony. But, Sir, take it that this would be doing much on local trade. They cannot carry on tre with the enemy, proceeds to enact (this I think it would be more to the point in harm to us because it would be putting here in the name of the old firm; they will law is extending through the whole recunmending the proșisions of this Bill them in a financial position to meet the have to adopt a purely local name to trade Empire), that where an enemy has a branch locally situated in British, allied, to our favourable consideration if he had consequences of this war. It is not in this territory.

That I or neutral territory, not being neutral Hou Mr. HAWETT-Exactly, been able to tell us what facilities are so many years ago that the father of tab,

understand, has been done in the case of territory in Europe, transactions by or given to British traders in Germany and late Shah of Persia was very much per Austria-Hungary at the present moment, turbed about the terrible condition of one one firm here, and when this Bill comes with such brunch shall not be treated as and whether in fact British traders are of his outlying provinces. What did be into operation, and this proclamation transactions by or with an enemy", li allowed to do business at all in those do! He appointed a very near relative which we see for the first time, no doubt that clause stood alone, the enemy firms conatrics. Because, Sir, unless there is as governor general with a free hand. a large number of German firms will take here would be as unfettered as British some reciprocity of that kind towards us, The province was given over to brigand advantage of it and carry on their busi- firms. It has been considered desirable to I fail to see why we should exercise any.

ness just as if no war was in existence, restrict them in some measure with the age; it was not safe, for one moment. favour in regard to traders of these That Governor General executed (we of except that they cannot do business with objects indicated by the Attorney-General, Therefore I think what the Those objects, we believe, are attainable. nationalities aither in Great Britain the leading brigands, and the severe and Germany. itself or in the Colonies. There is no frightful barbarities by which those wen Attorney-General says more than ever The hon. member who represents the practically unattainable. I beg to differ. reason, Sir, in a matter of this sort. why were put to death quietened the men of strengthens my opposition to the policy of Chamber of Commerce thinks they are His Imperial Majesty's Government. We think they are attainable, and I con- there should not be perfectly reciprocal that province so long as he rule

think this is wrong, although I know sider that having regard to the pronounc Treatment. So far as we can gather most That, however, is not our policy; but we

perfectly well, despite what we say and ment which I have just read in this pre foreign, and 1 certainly think British are unfortunately embarked on a war traders and merchants, have all been sent which means a fight to the finish with some despite every protest we make, that this slamation, that hon members will recor

At all events, of the greatest Powers in the world. The Bill will become law. Bus it is only right nice that this is a well-thought-out (1) ont of Gorman territory. Sir, I think it would be an argument in only way we can bring that war to a hat I should protest against it. The policy covering the whole of the British Invour of the treatment proposed by this speedy finish s by crippling the enemy in Attorney-General nude some reference to Empire, a policy, I would like to remind Bill, if we could receive an assurance every possible way. Therefore, speaking. that our merchants in Germany and for myself and a large number of the sale of business of an enemy. I believe you, framed by that bady of men erm one firm has sold its business. Now, there posing His Majesty's Goverment, ho Austria-Hungary · are -receiving mercantile community of Hongkong who favourable treatment as it is proposed we have discussed this question with me in has been a great deal of disenssion, as have, I may be permitted to say, won the

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so on.

1 have

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-Moved the thi d reading of the Bill.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was rend a third time and passeU,

H18 EXCELLENCY Council stands ad journed until Thursday, fortnight.

2. The expression enemy in this pro

clamation 10eans any person or

of bodies of persons whatever

nationality resident or carrying on business in the enemy country, but

CLAUD SEVERN,

Colonial Secretary.

6th October, 1914.

JURY AMENDMENT ORDINANCE.

A Bill to amend the Jury Ordinance was read a first time by the Legislative

INTIMATIONS

CALDBECK,

does not include persons of enemy MACGREGOR&C.

nationality who are neither resident nor carrying on business in, the enemy country. In the cases of incorporated bodies, enemy character attaches only to those incorporated in an enemy country. 3-The expression ontbreak of war in this proclamation means 11 p.m., on the 4th August, 1914, in relation to the German Empire, its colonies and dependencies, and midnight on the 12th August, 1914, in relation to Austria-Hungary, its colonies: and dependencies.

4. From and after the date of this proclamation the following pro hibitions shall have effect (save so far as licences may be issued as hereinafter provided), and we do hereby accordingly warn all perrons resident, carrying on business or "being in our dominions!-- (1)Not to pay any sums of money to

or for the benefit of an enemy;. ()-Not to compromise or give security

for the payment of any debt or other sum of money with or for the benefit of an enemy;

in drawing, accepting, paying. Not to act on behalf of an enemy presenting for acceptance or pay.

(ESTABLISHED 1864.

SOLE AGENTS FOR

FALCON LAGER

BEER

BOTTLE NY

MESSES. VAN VOLLENHOVEN

& Co., AMSTERDAM.

The ONLY GENUINE CHEAP

the Market.

ment, negotiating, or otherwise LAGER BEEF & dealing with any negotiable

instrument;

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