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C.S.O.

769 of 1902.

W. J. GASCOIGNE,

The Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote a sum of Five hundred Dollars ($500) in aid of the vote of $500 for "Washing performed for the Government Civil Hospital.'

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Government House, Hongkong, 18th June, 1902.

The Colonial Treasurer seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.-The Colonial Secretary, by command of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, laid on the table the Report of the Finance Committee dated the 4th June, 1902, (No. 6), and moved its adoption.

The Colonial Treasurer seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

PAPERS. The Colonial Secretary, by command of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, laid on the table the following papers:-

1. The Supplementary Colonial Estimates, 1901.

2. An Alphabetical Reference Table to Professor SIMPSON'S Recommendations.

3. Report by Mr. O. CHADWICK and Professor SIMPSON on the Question of the Housing of

the Population of Hongkong.

4. Education Report, for 1901.

NOTICE OF QUESTION.-Mr. PLAYFAIR gave notice that, at the next meeting of Council, he would put the following question

Will the Honourable Director of Public Works inform the Council what steps, if any, are being taken to carry out the recommendation of Mr. Osbert Chadwick in his report on the water supply of Hongkong dated 18th April, 1902, especially having reference to the question of prompt action in enlarging the storage capacity, as emphasised by his following remarks: "It is evident that the water question is pressing.' “It is one which should take precedence of all other sanitary improvements such as those of sewerage and drainage.”

"It is necessary to act with promptitude."

NEW TERRITORIES LAND COURT AMENDMENT BILL.-The Acting Attorney General moved the first reading of a Bill entitled An Ordinance to further amend The New Territories Land Court Ordinance, 1900, (No. 18 of 1900).

The Colonial Secretary seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Bill read a first time.

DANGEROUS GOODS AMENDMENT BILL.-The Acting Attorney General moved the first reading of a Bill entitled An Ordinance to further amend the Law relating to Dangerous Goods.

The Colonial Secretary seconded.

Question--put and agreed to.

Bill read a first time.

SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPLY FOR 1901 BILL.-The Colonial Treasurer moved the first reading of a Bill entitled An Ordinance to authorize the Appropriation of a Supplementary Sum of Five hundred and fifteen thousand two hundred and twenty-five Dollars and seven Cents, to defray the Charges of the Year 1901.

The Colonial Secretary seconded.

Mr. SHEWAN addressed the Council, and suggested that a more specific statement with regard to the item of "Miscellaneous Services" should be given.

The Colonial Treasurer and His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government replied. Question-put and agreed to.

Bill read a first time.