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C.S.O.

1785 of 1989.

G. WILLIAM DES VEUX.

(4.)

The Governor recommends the Council to vote the sum of Three hundred Dollars as an additional vote for Office Contingencies of the Colonial Treasurer.

The excess is principally caused by expenses incurred in re-numbering houses in the villages.

Government House, Hongkong, 14th October, 1889.

(5.)

C.5.0.

2269 of 1589,

G. WILLIAM DES VEUX.

The Governor recommends the Council to vote the sum of Sixteen thousand Dollars, as Supplementary votes, being for repairs to Government Buildings $8,000, and for Road and Street Contingencies $8,000, it being found necessary to put both roads and buildings into a condition of more permanent repair.

Government House, Hongkong, 14th October, 1889.

After explanation by the Acting Colonial Secretary of the several items, the Committee recommend that they be voted.

The Committee then adjourn sine die.

Laid before the Legislative Council on the 27th November, 1889.

Read and confirmed on the 27th November, 1889.

ARATHOON SETH,

Clerk of Councils.

A. LISTER, Chairman.