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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7TH MARCH, 1885.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 98.

The following finding of a Marine Court appointed to enquire into the loss of the British Steam. ship Castello, is published for general information.

By Command,

W. H. MARSI,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th March, 1885.

FINDING.

We find that the British Steam-ship Castello, Official No. 77,042 of London, was stranded on Flat Island in the Tathong Channel near Hongkong, at about 11.30 P.M., of the 16th February, 1885. We are unable to find any reasonable cause for the stranding of this vessel. There are two lights in this Channel both of which were distinctly seen. The Master states in his defence, that an un- usually strong current set the vessel out of her course; but Cape Collinson light, if properly steered for would have prevented any such accident as that under investigation.

We are of opinion that the Master JOHN EDWIN CHANDLER is to blame for the stranding of the Castello, and we direct that his Certificate of Competency No. 94,261 be suspended for a period of six

months from this date.

We think that after the stranding of the ship the Master did all he could for the safety of crew, ship and cargo, and we recommend that he be furnished with a First Mate's Certificate.

Dated at Hongkong, this 2nd day of March, 1885:

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., A. J. W. NEVILLE, J. METCALFE,

Stipendiary Magistrate.

Staff Commander H.M.S. "Audacious.” Commanding British S.S. "Oceanic." Commanding British S.S. "Douglas."

M. YOUNG,

Approved,

G. F. BOWEN, Governor.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 99.

The following Return, received from Mr. A. HUMPHREYS, Jr., of the quantity of Spirits distilled by the China Sugar Relining Company, Limited, is published for general information.

Proof Gallons.

Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 28th February, 1885,....56,229.80.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th March, 1885.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 100.

W. H. MARSH,

Colonial Secretary.

Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Thursday, the 12th instant, for the construction of a public dust-bin in Peel Street.

For form of tender, specification, and further particulars, apply at the Surveyor General's Office. The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

By Command,

W. H. MARSH,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th March, 1885.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 101.

Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Frilay, the 13th instant, for repairing. painting, colouring, and lime-whiting the Central Market.

For form of tender, specification, and further particulars, apply at the Surveyor General's Office. The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th March, 1885.

W. H. MARSH,

Colonial Secretary