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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, MAY 3, 1912.

ABSENT:

273

The Honourable Sir KAI HO KAI, Kt., M.B., C.M.G.

The Council met pursuant to summons.

The Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 7th March, 1912, were read and con- firmed.

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.-The Colonial Secretary laid on the table the Report of the Finance Committee (No. 2) dated the 7th March, 1912, and moved its adop- tion.

The Colonial Treasurer seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

PAPERS.-TYPHOON REFUGE.-The Colonial Secretary laid on the table a Statement and Diagram shewing progress of work to 31st December, 1911..

FINANCIAL MINUTES.-The Colonial Secretary laid on the table Financial Minutes Nos. 14 to 18, and moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee :--

No. 14. -Treasury, European Detective for the protection of revenue under the Stamp, Liquor and other Ordi-

No. 15.

nances,

..$1,367. Public Works, Extraordinary, Miscellaneous Works,... 4,320. No. 16.-Pensions, Civil, Pension of the Chief Justice,

(£37. 0s. 9d. @ 1/9)=

424.

No. 17.-Public Works, Extraordinary, Buildings, Post Office,... 4,000. No. 18.-Public Works, Extraordinary, Buildings, Lighthouse

and Quarters, Kap Sing Island,

The Colonial Treasurer seconded.

1,300.

Mr. HEWETT addressed the Council in connection with Minute No. 16 and moved the rejection of this vote.

Mr. OSBORNE Seconded pro formâ.

Mr. POLLOCK, Mr. Ross and His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government addressed the Council.

Mr. OSBORNE stated that in view of the explanation given he would not vote in favour of the amendment.

On the amendment being put to the vote it was declared lost, eleven members voting against and one-Mr. HEWETT-for the amendment.

FEES FOR WINDING-UP OF COMPANIES.—The Colonial Secretary addressed the Council and moved the approval of the Rules made by the Chief Justice under Section 220 of the Companies Ordinance, 1911, as to Fees payable in respect of the Winding-up of Companies.

The Colonial Treasurer seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

QUESTIONS.--Mr. POLLOCK, pursuant to notice, asked the following Questions :-

With reference to the matshed, which is being put up on the plot of land to the West of

the Hongkong Club, will the Honourable the Director of Public Works state :--- (1.) Who is erecting the said matshed;

(2.) For what purpose the said matshed is being erected and subject to what terms

and conditions ;

(3.) For what reason the said matshed contains two stories;

(4.) Whether any rent is to be paid by anybody, and, if so, by whom for the use

and occupation of the said matshed;

(5.) Whether it is intended that any, and, if so, how many coolies and/or workmen

should be housed in the said matshed, and for what reason or reasons;