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Conditions as

No. 1. THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [A.D. 1889.

(2.) the space appropriated to such deck passengers shall contain at the least 16 superficial feet for every adult, that is to say, for every passenger above twelve years of age and for every two passengers between the ages of one and twelve; and

(3.) in case deck passengers are carried in addition to other passengers for whom accommodation between decks is provided, the space to be appropriated for deck passengers shall be reckoned exclusively of space of four superficial feet per adult required to be left clear on

deck for the use of such other passengers. upper

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7. The following conditions as to provisions shall be observed, to the satis- to provisions. faction of the Emigration Officer:--

Conditions precedent to grant of certificate.

(1.) provisions, fuel, and water shall be placed on board, of good quality, properly packed, and sufficient for the use and consumption of the pas- sengers, over and above the victualling of the crew, during the intended voyage, according to the following scale :-

for every passenger per diem not less than--

Rice or bread stul's

Dried salt fish

and

or

Chinese condiments and curry stuffs

Fresh vegetables, which will keep for short voyages, such as sweet potatoes, turnips, carrots, and pump- kins

Firewood

Water (to be carried in tanks or sweet casks)

3 lbs. 0 H.

I 02.

1 lbs.

.2 do. .....1 gallon.

(2.) the last preceding condition as to provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with in any case where, by the special authority of the Emigration Officer, any other articles of food have been substituted for the articles enumerated in the foregoing seule, as being equivalent thereto; and

(3.) the passengers may supply their own provisions for the voyage, and proper accommodation for the stowage and sufficient cabooses for the cooking of such provisions must be allowed.

8. The Emigration Officer shall not give his certificate unless he is satis- fied :-

(1.) that the ship is seaworthy, clean, and properly manned, equipped, fitted, lighted, and ventilated, and has not on board any cargo likely, from its quality, quantity, or mode of stowage, to prejudice the health or safety of the passengers;

(2.) that suitable medicines and medical stores, provisions, fuel, and water have been placed on board, of good quality, properly packed, and suffi- cient in quantity to supply the passengers on board during the intended

voyage;

(3.) that all the requirements of the Chinese Emigration Ordinance, 1889,

have been complied with; and

(4.) that the intending passengers who are males under the age of sixteen

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