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(6.) Will the Government inform the Council-

(1) Whether the cable to connect the Lighthouse on Gap Rock with Hongkong has

been ordered;

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(2) If so, when will it be laid;

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(3) What is the total amount of monies actually expended including the cost of the Fame," in connection with the construction of the Lighthouse works on Gap Rock to 30th September, 1891 ; ·

(4) The sums due on 30th ultimo although not actually paid; and

(5) An estimate of the further amount of money still required to complete the work,

and the probable date of completion.

(7.) Will the Government lay upon the table a statement shewing the actual total amount of money expended to 30th September, 1891, in the purchase of the site, the preparation of founda- tions, and the construction of the Slaughter-House and Sheep and Pig Depôts, the sums then due although not actually paid, and an estimate of the further amount of money still required to complete the building, also the probable date of completion; and

Will the Government give the Council similar information and particulars regarding the following works:-

Site for proposed New Western Market;

Shaukiwan Market ;

Cattle Depôt Extension;

Public Laundries;

Public Latrines;

Police Stations at Aberdeen ;

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at Quarry Bay;

at Kennedy Town;

-District Schools;

Quarters for the Superintendent of the Botanical and Afforestation Department ; Training Albany Nullah and New Roads and Preparatory Work Kennedy Road Sites; The reconstruction of the Praya Bridge over Bowrington Canal and improvements on

Recreation Ground, Happy Valley.

(8.) Will the Government lay on the table a nominal return of all officers and others now employed in the Honourable the Surveyor General's Department, with the dates of engagement, terms, and conditions of service, rate of salary, rate of increase and allowances, if any, and a detailed statement of the duties performed by each.

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(9.) Will the Government lay upon the table the petition received from the Indian members of the Police Force asking for an increase of pay, and state on what grounds a reasonable increase has been refused seeing that no increase has been granted the Indian portion of the force since it was raised, while the European members have had 'three increases and the Chinese one increase.

The Acting Colonial Secretary replied.

BILL ENTITLED 66

AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG, WITH THE ADVICE and consent of the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL THEREOF, TO APPLY A SUM NOT EXCEEDING ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE DOLLARS TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE YEAR 1892."-The Acting Colonial Secretary moved the first reading of the Bill.

The Colonial Treasurer seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Bill read a first time.

BILL ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE FOR THE INCORPORATION OF THE SENIOR MISSIONARY IN HONG- KONG OF THE LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY."-Council in Committee on the Bill.

Council resumed and Bill reported without amendment.

The Honourable Ho KAI moved the third reading of the Bill.

Honourable P. RYRIE seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Bill read a third time.

Question put-that this Bill do pass.

Bill passed.

BILL ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCES No. 1 of 1884 AND No. 17 OF 1886' and to amend tḤE LAW RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF OPIUM."-Council in Committee on the

Bill.

Council resumed and Bill reported with amendments.