Sessional_Paper_1908 — Page 11

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.-The Colonial Secretary, by command of His Excellency the Governor, laid on the table the Report of the Finance Committee, dated the 6th February, 1908, and moved its adoption.

The Colonial Treasurer seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

SUMMONING OF CHINESE ORDINANCE 1899.-The Attorney General moved the follow- ing Resolutions :-

Whereas by section 5 of the Summoning of Chinese Ordinance, 1899, (No. 12 of“ 1899), it was enacted that the said Ordinance should only continue in operation for a period of two years from the coming into operation of the said Ordinance and for such further period or periods as might from time to time, be determined by resolution of the Legislative Council.

And whereas it is desirable that the said Ordinance should remain in force until its

operation is determined by a further resolution.

It is hereby resolved by this Council that The Summoning of Chinese Ordinance, 1899, shall be and hereby is continued in force until its operation is determined by a further resolution of this Council,

The Colonial Secretary seconded.

Question--put and agreed to.

IMPORTATION AND INSPECTION OF ANIMALS BYE-LAWS.-The Colonial Secretary moved an Amendment of the Importation and Inspection of Animals Bye-laws under Section 16 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1963.

The Director of Public Works seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

CHINESE EMIGRATION (AMENDMENT) BILL.-The Attorney General moved that the Council resolve itself into a Committee of the whole Council to consider the Bill entitled An Ordinance to amend the Chinese Emigration Ordinance, 1899.

The Colonial Secretary seconded. Question--put and agreed to.

Council in Committee on the Bill.

ADJOURNMENT.—The Council then adjourned until after the meeting of the Finance

Committee.

JURY LIST FOR 1908.-On Conneil resuming the Jury List for 1908 was considered in private.

ADJOURNMENT.—The Council then adjourned until Thursday, the 5th March, 1908.

Read and confirmed this 5th day of March, 1908.

A. G. M. FLETCHER,

Clerk of Councils.

F. D. LUGARD,

Governor.