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CS.O. No. 4193 of 1904,

C.5.0. No.

5493 of 1904.

M. NATHAN,

The Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of Twenty-four thousand eight "hundred and ninety-three Dollars ($24,893) of which $16,892.05 is a re-vote of an unexpended balance of the vote Public Works Extraordinary, (24) Praya East Reclamation, for raising the carriageway and the footpaths from Arsenal Street to Jardine's Bazaar, Praya East, chargeable to Advance Account.

C.S.O. No. 3981 of 1904.

Government House, Hongkong, 1st September, 1904.

M. NATHAN.

The Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of One thousand five hundred Dollars ($1,500) in aid of the vote for Telegraph Service-Telegrams sent and received by Government-under Miscellaneous Services.

Government House, Hongkong, 9th September, 1904.

M. NATHAN.

The Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of Four thousand Seven hundred Dollars ($4,700) in aid of the vote Fire Brigade, Other Charges, for Repairs to Engines, Hose, &c., and Gratuities.

Government House, Hongkong, 12th September, 1904.

The Colonial Treasurer seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

SANITARY BYE-LAWS (AMENDMENT).-The Colonial Secretary laid on the table an Amendment by the Sanitary Board to No. 1 of the Bye-laws relating to the Importation and Inspection of Animals, and moved that it be approved.

The Attorney General seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

REPORT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.-The Director of Public Works laid on the table the Report of the Public Works Committee dated the 19th July, 1904, (No. 3).

RESOLUTION.-The Attorney General, addressed the Council, and moved the following Resolution:- "Resolved that the thanks of the Council be conveyed to Sir John Worrell Carrington, C.M.G., formerly Chief Justice of Hongkong, for his services in carrying through and completing the revised edition of the Colony's Ordinances.'

The Colonial Secretary addressed the Council, and seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

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RESOLUTION. The Attorney General addressed the Council, and moved the following Resolution :- "Resolved that until further notice the Hongkong Tramway Electric (o., Limited, shall

provide the following number of cars every morning and evening, at such hours not being later than 7 a.m. or earlier than 5.30 p.m. as the Company shall think most convenient for artisans, mechanics and daily labourers, at fares not exceeding 2 cents for the single journey and 3 cents for the return journey :--

Morning.

From Kennedy Town to the Central Market, From Quarry Bay to the No. 2 Police Station,..

Evening.

..2 Cars.

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From the Central Market to Kennedy Town,

From the No. 2 Police Station to Quarry Bay,... ... ... •

The Colonial Secretary seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

..2 Cars.

.4

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