LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
The Lelative Council met for the despatch of busiat a 30 this alcinoon. Present Hi Excellency the Governor, Sir George F. Bowen; Hon.Sir Geo. Phillippo, Chief Justice; Hon. W. H. Marsh, Colonial Secretary; Hon. E. L. O'Mal ley, Attorney-General; Hon. A. Lister, Acting Colonial Treasurer, Hons, P. Ryrie, F, B. John son, J. M: Price and Dr. Stewart, un-official members. His Excellency 'entered the Council
room leaning on Mr. Maguire, his private Secretary, and walking lame. The Chief Justice did not arrive until shortly after 3 o'clock. Before commencing, business, the newly ap painted Justices of the Peace were swom in by Mr Stewart-Lockhart, Clerk of Coun- cils. After the minutes of the last meeting. of Council were read and confirmed; His Ex- cellency the Governor opened the proceed. ings by the following remarks "Honor able gentlemen of the Legislative Council, as you are already aware, I had not conter
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1883.
TRANSLATIONS FROM JAPANESE traders, who, according to the Koreans, resort to
PAPERS.
Arumour is currest that the Government are desirous of reducing the number of National Banks to about fifty.
The cost of laying the telegraph cable between Japan and Korea is 78,500 yen, and of this sum the Korean Government offer to pay 30,500 yen.
A rumour is current that His Excellency Inouye') will be appointed Minister to England, and that Mr. Mori, now in London, will succeed him as Foreign Minister.
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His Imperial Highness Prince Arisugaya set. on foot a subscription for the relief of the sufferers by the recent great earthquake in Italy, and about 6ooo yen were collected in Tokio.
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It is a fact that the Finance Minister has recommended the Gaverament to raise a loan of 25,000,000 yen at 6 per cent. The idea is to spend this money in railways and other public works.
plated meeting you again until the Colonial-Leg-| |- islature should have been re-constituted in the
On the 5th ultimo a terrible storm was' cx- fima, the principal island, 35 houses, including perienced at the Ogasawara Islands. At Chichi the official buildings, were destroyed, and great numbers of trees were blown down. The wind was even more violent on the other islands.
Yokkaichi Isé, is a good port for shipping, and the authorities of Miye Ken desire to constructa large wharf to give vessels greater facilities for loading and discharging cargo. The estimated cost of the undertaking is 160,000 yen, and of this sum it is proposed that the inhabitants of Yokkaichi and Kuwana shall contribute 60,000 yen, other places in Miye Ken 40,000 yen, and that the local treasury provide the remainder,
all sort of chicanery. If Koreans buy imports with gold bullion, they lose at least ten per cent at the outset. Indeed, they encounter, a loss of from terr-to-one hundred per cent." "dur" every transaction. Hence, the decline in the trade- Japan Mail.
NEWS BY THE FRENCH MAIL.
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On the 3rd inst, the election for the rectorship of the University of Edinburgh took place, result ing as follows: Sir 5. Northcote, 1035; Mr. G. O. Trevelyan, Chief Secretary for Ireland, 983; and Emeritus Professor Blackie, 236. *
It is semi-officially stated that M. Patenôtre, recently appointed French Minister to China, and who was to have departed for his post
final determination of China is known,
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British North Borneo Company was severely A telegram from Madrid reports that the criticised in the Geographical Congress on the 8th inst. The meeting pronounced, however, against any Spanish settlement in the island as politic for the present. Considering that the whole island is now claimed by various Powers. it would be hard to find where Spain would scule. ^^:
At the last monthly meeting of the Glasgow. Chamber of Commerce Mr. Guthrie gave in the report of the sub-committee appointed to raise subscriptions in connection with the Colquhoun Fund for the survey of a trade route between British Burmah and China 'through the Shan States. He stated that a sum of 111 IS. had been received. It was resolved to forward this, less £3 3s. for miscellaneous expenditure, to Mr. Colquhoun, The Chairman (Mr. John Mc- Laren), referring to the subscription, said it had not been so large as the director had hoped its importance would have secured.
Parcels (ail of which must be sent to our Office) 14th January. will be received up to 4 7.M., on MONDAY, the
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The Japanese admiral Ito, whose visit to Ber-THE MANAGERS and MEMBERS of the LOFTUS TROUPE-take this opportunity- the capital for Dresden, whence he proceeded to to thank the GENTLEMEN AMATEURS who Vienna to inspect the Electrical Exhibition there. The German Consul at Canton sent
so kindly appeared in LA MASCOTTE," on FRIDAY EVENING last, thereby causing the samples of such foreign imports for the Chinese production to be the MOST DECIDED SUCCESS markets as may be of interest for German industrials, The Minister of Trade, after in-
ZEALAND, NEW CALEDONIA, * A disgraceful design to tar and feather the
TASMANIA and Fiji), ་་ Mr. Yoshida, assistant Minister of Foreign Lord Mayor of Dublin on the occasion of au 40HE Eastem and Australian Steamship manner graciously sanctioned, on my recommen. Affairs, is engaged in the settlement of the Na-ended of Drinity Cole, has come to the Company's Steamer dation, by Her Majesty the Queen. In con-gasaki trouble, and it is said that if he manages knowledge of the authorities of that institution.CATTERTHUN,! sequence, however, of the arrival of H.M.'s Orthe matter satisfactorily he will succeed Mr. His lordship will not therefore attend the pro- will be despatched as above on or about der in Council formally authorising the reform Inouye as Foreign Minister.
posed meeting
TUESDAY, the 15th January, 1884. already granted having been accidentally de-
It is reported that the Grand Duke Alexis of layed, I have summoned you for the considera-preserved as writings of Emperors and Empresses the eldest daughter of the Comte de Paris. The As it is supposed that many of the manuscripts Russia is to marry the Princess Marie Amélie, tion of certain xotes of public mancy, and for are forgeries, the Household Department Grand Duke will in January next attain his the despatch of other business of a pressing cha- make a critical examination of all these docu- thirty-fourth year. The Princess's age is racter, as set forth in the order of the day. ments and ascertain which of them are genuine.eighteen. Four members of the Russian Imperial Mr. Marsh then proposed that the following
Family are now staying in Paris-to wit, the Grand Dukes Paul, Vladimir, Alexis, and Sergius. payments, authorised in excess of the Estimates of 1883 be passed:-$200 for watering streets; $1,636.36, grant to Mr. Colquhoun towards cost of the exploration survey from British Burmah to S.W. China, and from the north of Slam down the Menam valley to Bangkok; 81,335.46 for furnį- tute for Government-House; $1,700 for re-con- struction of Wyndham Street sewer, in lieu of the votes approved by the Finance Committee on the a1st June 1883 for surface drains, &c, in Royal Mint and Pennington Streets: $6000; building grant to St. Joseph's College; $365.58, for reprinting certain missing ordinances $100 as honorarium to the Secretary to the Commissioners appointed to enquire into the circumstances axending the alleged-A correspondent in Seoul informs us that smuggling from Hongkong into China of apaim and ather goods; 310, allowance to
when the Korean Government wished to intro- 4th clerk for a Chinese teacher from 1st duce a copper coinage a short time ago the pro. -to-30th-November-$435-for-repairs-to-fire-Ject was strenuously opposed by several officials
engines, hose, &c., and $100 for miscellaneous
of great influence, and the scheine abandoned services in connection with toads, streets, and
for the present. Paper money will, it is thought, bridges. The votes were all duly passed by the copper the Government made large purchases
now be
to coining Council, but Mr F. B. Johnson drew attention to sne, that of 36,000, as a building grant to St. of that metal from the Japanese, but as they have ceased buying, some of our merchants who Joseph's College, Banctioned by the Setre imported considerably to meet the expected tary of State, and pointed out that all
grants should be submitted for the consideration of demand have lost about 200,000 yen on the the Legislative Council before being sent
speculation-Hiogo News. home for approval It was not the prac tice for any honorable member to vote or speak against any proposal which had received the sanction of the Secretary of State,-but-unless- theit position was a thans and a farce, and that they were there only to register the conclusions of the Secretary of State, all proposals involving the expenditure of public money should come before them first, when every member should be allowed to vote according to his conscience, Howas not prepared to offer any objection to the original vote of $5,000 for St. Joseph's Col lege, but he did object to the extra $1,000 ap proved by the Secretary of State. Grants In aid were all very well so long as an educational test was properly settled, but when there was conflict on the point between the Government and the ecclesiastical authorities it was quite another thing. He would ask whether the Por tuguese community were entirely satisfied with the education they received. He knew it was His Excellency's desire. that the Council should have control of the public expenditure, and be allowed free and independent discussion. Mr. Marsh said he was out of the Colony when the Finance Committee meeting was held in which the vote of $5000 for St. Joseph's college was recommended. He submitted the applica- tion of the managers of the school to the Secretary of State, his reason for which would be found in a 'despatch from that official of 1879, from which he would read the following extracts
The expenditure upon education from public funds is constlerable, but the whole ground is far from covered, and for this reason, if for no other, it is essential both to maintain the existing agencies (f the Central. School and the r mainder of the govemment system) and' also as far as possible to encourage voluntary effort." "I desire also that all grants proposed to be made in aid of other than government last foreign voyage. He expressed great sorrow schools may be submitted to the Secretary of for the loss of the men, and ordered those re-
It is reported that the Fuso Ran is under or specting this collection, handed it over to ders to sail for Aanam,
H.H. Shotal, ex-King of the Riukiu Islands, will shortly return to his native country.
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the syndicate of the Chamber of Com merce at Berlin, the latter to take care of its becoming known all over the empire. . “The Prussian Minister of Trade at the same time.
has issued a memorandum based upon a report
from the German Consul at Tientsin, which states that delicate machinery, as well as general The Government, in order to encourage marine merchandise, which is liable to be injured by insurance business, will subscribe yes 400,000 dust, sen-water, &c, should not be shipped for toward the capital-yen 600,000 of the Tokiyo China otherwise than in well soldered and her Marine Insurance Company, which will shortlymetically closed tin boxes, enclosed in strong establish agencies at Kobe, Hakodate, and wooden cases. Niigata.
The accounts of the various departments and offices will be kept with great strictness in future. The receipts for every payment, even of two or three sex, are to be submitted to the Council of State in order to obtain the exact verification of the expenditure.
OF THE SEASON.
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PRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG,
PROPRIETORS, DORABJEE & HING KEE,
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HIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL situated on The Gazelle of the 6th inst. publishes a T
the PRAYA CENTRAL in the centre of notification as follows: Foreign Office, July 1, the principal Business localities, commands a 1883-The following to be substituted for the magnificent view of the Harbour and Surround- OLD FORT, notice which appeared in the Gazette of July 13, ing Scenery. From its detached position, per- 1883-The Queen has been graciously pleased fect ventilation has been secured, and the whole to appoint Sir Harry Smith Barkes, G.C.M.G.; K.C.B., now Her Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary, FURNISHED with every requisite and comfort, of the Rooms being COMMODIOUS and Minister Plenipotentlary, and Consul-General to afford most desirable accommodation... the Mikado of Japan to be Her Majesty's Envoy A Korean officer named Kim Ok-kyun, who Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the came to Japan to purchase sailing ships for his Emperor of China. The notification in the Gazette Government, paid a visit to H.E. Inouye one of July 13 read as follows:The Queen has been day and requested the Minister to lend him the Parkes, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., now. Her Majesty's graciously pleased to appoint Sir Harry Smith necessary funds. His Excellency refused to make the advance. Whereupon the Korean Envoy Extraordinary, Minister Plenipotentiary diplomatist said that he would go to some other and Consul-General to the Mikado of Japan, to country and raise the money. Since this he has be Her Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and not visited the Minister, and even refrained from Minister Plenipotentiary to the Emperor of attending the celebration of the Emperor's birth-China, and Chief Superintendent of British day, notwithstanding a cordial invitation.
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Admiral Kawamura, Minister of Marine, has caused a strict investigation to be made into the cause of the death of twenty men, from fever on board the Riuje Kan on the occasion of her
Trade in China. Our readers will observe that the alteration is the discontinuation of the words "Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, We believe no significance is to be attached to the term being eliminated, as it is now considered obsolete.
An election to the Davis Chinese Scholarship will begin on Monday, January 21, in the Schools. will be held in January, 1884. The examination
The BAR, BILLIARD ROOM, and DINING ROOMS; are fitted up in a Superior manner, and are all under European Supervision and Management.
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PFD'AVER, et MISCELLANEOUS STOREKEEPER;:;: No. 4. LYNDHURST, TERRACE, HONGKONG TAS always on hand a large assortment of Wines, liquors, Anticrican Tobacco, Pers fumery and: Useful and Omamental - Articles. Also just received Christmas-Cakes and Plum Puddings, Hams, Gents Hosiery and a variety of other useful articles, &c, 800., &c. Above all, Good and Cheap
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He thought it right to submit the application to vent the recurrence of such an event. Bad rations the Secretary of State, who, in reply, said he are alleged to have been the cause of the fover.University who on the day of election shall not
Accordingly, the Minister has issued instructions that, though economy is necessary, it must not be practised at the cost of health.
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culation. The subjects of examination will be have exceeded the 28th term from their matri- the first ten chapters of the. Fourth Book of Mensius, Part. I., both text and commentary: the Memorial of Han Yü against Budd- A report from Sado says that a great reform
•hism the Epistle to Philemon in what has been introduced into mining operations there.
is called the Delegates Version;” trans- Hitherto twenty-five pits have been worked, and
lation of unscen Chineas, and of Engilah sep- one thousand men were constantly employed, tences into Chinese; the nature and analysis of All but 'five, pits have been closed, and many
characters; and the history and topography, with men have been dismissed. The number of ship le of the annual value of £50, payable the names, of the Chinese Empire. The scholar officer has also been reduced. Altogether, the region looks as desolate as if a fire had pasted terminally, and tenable, for two years from the s over it. Three-tenths of the inhabitants were day of election. In the event of an election being engaged in trade, manufacture, and agriculture, Postponed because the electors shall not think and the rest in the mining business..."
any of the candidates worthy of the scholarship, consequence of the closing of the mines has been the impoverishment of the Sado falanders. The police are preparing for any bitbreak that may occur. The rate of wages.of the miners still employed has been reduced twenty per cent.
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A swift-cruising twin-screw frigate, the CAL: cage, is being built for the American Navy by the firm of Mr. John Roach, of Chester, Feat. The Chicage is to be built of mild steel through out, and with wood sheathing, and will contain the latest improvements in naval construction
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had no objection to grant 85,000. Ona subsequent report from Bishop Ramondi $6,000 were granted. He (Mr. Marsh) saw no objection to Mr. Johnson's proposal, being adopted. His Excellency the' Qovemor said be enfirely agreed with the hon, member (Mfr. John- son), and that regulations would be introduced under which sil votes would be considered in the first. fustalice by the reconsituted Legislative Council A remark by Dr...Stewart to the effect that he had no opportunity of find fag out what the views of the Portuguesa community might be regarding education, closed the discussion initiated by Mr John son. The Attorney General then Introduced the bills for the naturalization of Lal Fong, A Carvalho, Wong Shing and H.J. Rodrigues which were read a fint time. Mr. Johnson asked permission to introduce for first reading a bill for the construction of certain piers and wharves in the harbour of Victoria, and a bill to amend the Tramways Ordinance, which was granted, the bills being read a first time. The hon, member then said he gave notice to the Clerk of Councils The following intelligence has been received to ask leave to fatroduce un ordinance to: | from Korea-A Chinese officer, by name Osho chable Mr. C. P. Chater to construct, plan go, in the service of the Korean, Government, and ordnance. Her Battery will consist of four May, 1883, MUST BE F and wharves in the harbour, but he saw no is exerting himself to introduce the Christian 8-inch high-power breech-loaders, weighing about KONG AND SHANGHAI BANK order in the book. Some discussion hereupon ligion into Korea. He forwarded a Chinese 13 tons each) and throwing a projectile of 45albson of before the 3111 Instant, failing *arose, between Mr. Johnion, the Chief Justice trailation of the Bible to the Foreign Offed in weight. These guns are mounted in project. Shares vll be dealt with as provided
and the Attorney-General as to the regularity of and explained to the officers that it does not reing half-turrets on the Abah apar-deck, the centre Claite of the abové nari The proceeding, the required 3 daya' notice not veal a corrupt religion. They were all horrified of the trunnions being about 20 feet 3 taches By Order of the Dire haying, been given, and no notice having been published in the Government Gaseffe, Mr. John the wrvice of their Government. The Chief son stoutly contending that he was quite In Commissioner for Foreign Affairs threatened to order. The Governor, to guadrate matters, memorialize the King to expel the Chinese of said he should summon another meeting next ficer, who only escaped through the influence of week, if that would juult Mr. Johnson. The the Prime Minister-New coins have made honorable member. persisted in declaring their appearance in large quantity since the hat he was not out of order in introducing the Spring (The prices of various articles have con- bill, simply to be read a fht time, when the siderably advanced, that is to say, the new colus Attomey Genstal pointed put that the proce, have depreciated. People do not ie the ng dure was not in accordance with parliamentary money, and decline to receive it otherwise than males, All Excellency said he thought the best at a considerable discount This is opposed to way would be to appoint a Committee of the the intention of the Government which has Council to raise the rules and asimilate them posted notices throughout the provinces order toparlar misty practice. It was arranged, Ling the Koreans to offer every facility for the cin after some discussion,
inceting culation of the new coinago, Vijapanese trade of
imas shows no sign of improvement Fin-Thchhön fves Korea and Japanese complain of the disad could be wantages of their situation. The former attribute this to dishonest dealing on the part of Japanese
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