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CHINESE PASSENGERS' ACT.

17. The Passengers will then embark, and when the Master shall have satisfied himself that they are all on board, he is to report to that effect. The Emigration Officer will muster the Passengers and make a final inspection of the ship.

18. The papers to be lodged with the Emigration Officer before Clearance will be granted, are:-

(a.) Government Surveyor's Certificate of Measurement and Seaworthiness. (b.) When required, Engineer Surveyor's Certificate as to condition of

Boilers and Engines, quantity and quality of Coals on board, descrip- tion of Condensing Apparatus and quantity of fresh water it is capable of producing daily. The Condensing Apparatus must be of such a description as the Board of Trade may, from time to time, approve. (c.) List of Provisions and Medicines in duplicate. This list will contain a declaration to be made by the Master that the several articles therein mentioned are on board and securely and safely stowed.

(d.) Certificate of Medical Inspector of Emigrants that he has examined

Crew, Passengers, and Medicines.

(e.) Passengers' List in duplicate, with summary attached, specifying the

numbers respectively of Passengers and Crew.

(f.) If the vessel is proceeding on a voyage of over thirty (30) days' duration, Certificate from Colonial Surgeon, vouching for the competency of the Surgeon or Surgeons.

(9.) Master's Certificate relative to Chinese Doctor (provided he fails in securing an European or American Surgeon for a reasonable remunera- tion).

NOTE.- -Chinese Cooks, Stewards, Interpreters, and Doctors, are included in the total number of Passengers which the ship is certified to carry. Four Cooks and Stewards are required for every 100 Passengers.

19. Ships with full Complements of Passengers must carry Boats as follows:---

Less than

200 tons register..

200 to

400 tons register..

400 to

600 tons register..

600 to

1,000 tons register..

1,000 to 1,500 tons register.. 1,500 and upwards tons register..

2 Boats.

3 Boats.

4 Boats.

5 Boats.

6 Boats.

7 Boats.

NOTE.-In every case, one Boat must be a properly fitted Lifeboat and one a Longboat. The sizes of the Boats will be in accordance with the number of Passengers carried.

20. Each ship shall carry one Life buoy for every one hundred Passengers, also Fire Engine or Force Pump, with sufficient Hose to reach fore and aft, and three dozen Buckets.

SMALL STORES.

Brooms.

24 for every 100 Passengers.

Lanterns with Locks

2 for every 100 Passengers.

Cooking Spades

Meat Chopper.

Chopping Board..

Wood Chopper

Rice Baskets..

3 for every 100 Passengers.

3 for every 100 Passengers.

Iron Dishes, 18 inches...

Rubbish Tubs..

3 for every 100 Passengers.

8 for every 100 Passengers.

10 for every 100 Passengers. 10 for every 100 Passengers.

4 for every 100 Passengers.

A Bed, Blanket, and Pillow, for each person the Hospital can accommodate. 18 Blue Lights and 18 'Rockets.