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Entimations.

DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA,

LIMITED,

DISPENSING CHEMISTS.'

WINE AND SPIRIT DEPARTMENT.

WHISKY,

SCOTCH. F. O. S: DAKIN.

A blend of the finest Whipkies produced is Scotland, fully matured in wood before bottling White Capsule $10 per dozen, $1 per bottle.

BENAVON.-A perfectly pure clean spirit with a distinct peat taste; entirely free from fasci oil or other deleterious substance..

Square bottle, Gold Capsule, $7 per dozen, 65 cents per bottle.

DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA, LIMITED.

(Telephone No. 60.)

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1890.

TURKEY.

ments going abroad to return their magazine A LAROE nudience assembled at the little Garrison Theatre last night to witness the rifles and re-arms with Martinis.

performance of "Sarah's Young Man" and "Alone," by the gifted lady and gentlemen amateurs whose motto is the Military Mum mers." Pressure on auf space prevents us from saying the many nice things we would like to, except that the performance was a complete Ruccess. "My Turn Next" will be substituted for "Sarah's Young Man" to-morrow evening.

November rst.

The Potte, fearing, the occupation of Tripolt by Italy, is largely increasing the garrison.

SHANGHAI RACÈS.

(By Telegram.)

Stewards. M. Ringer, Esq.; A. McLeod, Fan: W. Howie, Erga Ino, MarGregor. Esq. O. Schuffenhauer, Esq.; Robt. Mackenale, Esq and H. J. H. Tripp, Esq.

SECOND DAY-TUESDAY, 4TH NOVEMBER. The NORTHERN Cur, value, Tix roo, for China Ponies; weight for inches as per scale; winner of the Maloo Plate, rolbs, extra; entrance, Tls. 5. Half-a-mile,

Mr. John Peel's bay Gerald (late Gerold) ...... The SHANGHAI ST. LXOER, a Sweepstakes of Tis. 15 each, with Tis. 100 added, First Pony to receive 75 per cent: Second Pony to receive 15 per cent.; Third Pony to receive to per

cent.. for China Ponies that have never been raced previous to the 1st January, 1895; weight, 101. glha,, ponies aver 14 hands to. Carry 3lbs, extra for every inch over; winners of one race, ribs, extra; two or more races, Iolbs, extra, One mile and three-quarters, Mr. Sassoon'sak. Hero...ings

Won in a walk.

CONSIDERABLE interest is likely to be centred in the proceedings that will take place at the Magis tracy on Friday, when Mr. Wodehouse will con.. duct an inquiry into the circumstances connected with the death of a tin-smith, which occurred on the 30th ultimo, owing to the falling of a boundary wall at the back of the Government Civil Hospital. The relatives of the deceased have recovered damages from the owners of the property, the Yuen Fat Hong, and the latter. alleging that a Government contractor is to blare for piling earth against the wall, fall back on the Government of Hongkong for reimburse ment of the $1.000 which they have had the unqualified pleasure of forking out.

THE annual gathering of Hongkong's publicans took place at the Magistrace to-day in the absen presence of Her Majesty's Justices of the Pence: as only Mr. Wodehouse, with Mr. W. M. B Arthur in the double capacity of J.P. and chief clerk, showed up. All but the "Grand" cantered through the pidgin in a twice. The prn sietor of the latter, however, Mr. Hock Goon, had to trot into the sanctum sanctorum, and was told that the Bench wou'd further consider the question of the advisability of eranting a renewal of the license to him next had been by the Paire and others Mr. Wodehouse, who presided, said he hoped that at the next meeting, on Friday, the Justices would make a better response to the "call" as it was not likely that objections would be mixed unless they were worthy of the consideration of those, who should study public as well as private interests. The Marina Hotel Company, it was stated, had not yet made an application for a license and consequently stood, virtually, without that very useful scrip

NOR, 22 & 24, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. The CHINA CUP, value, Tls, too, for Chies Friday, orised by the entire some objection

Hongkong, 20th October, 1800,

HY APPOINTMENT.

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A. S. WATSON & CO., LD.

ESTABLISHED A.D, 1841.

MANUFACTURERS OF AERATED

WATERS.

Our New Factory has been recently refited with automatic Steam Machinery of the latest and most approved kind, and we are well able to compete in quality with the best English Makers

The purest ingredients only are used, and the ulmest care and cleanliness are exercised

in the manufacture throughout. LARGE BOMBAY

"SODAS"

We continue to supply large bottles as heretofore, free of Extra Charge, to those of our Customers who prefer to have them to the ordinary size.

COAST PORT ORDERS. whenever practicable, are despatched by first steamer leaving after receipt of order. !

FOR COAST PORTS, Waters are packed and placed on board ship at Hongkong prices, and the full amount allowed for Packages and Empties when received in good order.

Counterfoil Order Books supplied on applica-

don.

Our Registered Telegraphic Address is, "DISPENSARY, HONGKONG," And all signed messages addressed thus will receive prompt attention.

The following is a List of Waters alwaya kept ready in Stock --

PURE AERATED WATERS

SODA WATER

LEMONADE

POTASH WATER

SELTZER WATER

LITHIA WATER

SARSAPARILLA WATER

TONIC WATER

GINGER ALE

GINGERADE,

No Credit given for battles that look dirty, or greasy, or that appear to have been used for any other purpose than that of Containing Acrated Water, as such bottles are never used again by us.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, Hongkong, China, and Manila,

Ponies, being bond fide griffing at date of entry, that have never been in Shanghai prior to 1st August last, weight for inches as per scale; winners, gibs. extra, entrance, Tha. 5. One mile.

Mr. Mustard's bik. Black Silk.....

The FXCHANGE PLATE. presented by Bankers and Brokers, value,. Tls.... Second Pany to receive 75 per cent, of the Stakes, Third Pony 20 cent., weight for inches as per scale; griffins at date of entry allowed. 7lbs., winner of the Club Cup 7ibs, extra, entrance, Th. 5. Two miles. Mr. H. Sylva's Home Guard, 11st. tib.................... 1 The AUTUMN CUP, value, Tis. 100, for Chinn Ponies, weight for inches as per scale; entrance, Tis. 5. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr. Sassoon's hr. Hollyhock, i 1st.. Mr. Sassoon', dan Susewind.. Tisti... The PAGODA. Cur, valie, Tis 150; Second Pony, Tis, 50, for China Ponies, being band fide griffins at dáte of entry, weight for inches As per scale, winner of the Whangpoo Stakes, hs, exira, entrance, Tls. 5. One mile and half.

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THE following telegram to a San Francico con temporary has considerable interest for Hong kong:-Halifax, Oct. 2.-A large gathering of friends and Cabinet Ministers visiting in Halif x was held yesterday near Rockingham. Fifteen. hundred persons were present. S'eeches were made by Sir John Thompson, C. H. Tupper. ST John A. Macdonald and T, E. Kenny, M..P. All announced themselves as favoring reciprocity with the United States, indi spoke of the efforts the Dominion Government had made in that direction, particularly referring to Sir Charles Tupper's last visit to Washington, when he was authorized to negotiate reciprocity and a full settlement of the fishery, dispute. Sir John Thompson announced the present Mr. Sassoon's gr. Sycee, 101, 12lb......policy of the Government, owing to the tariff The LLAMA MIAU STAKES, value, Tis. 100, for changes in the United States, to be to subsidiz

China Ponies, weight for inches as per scale, fast steamship lines on the Pacific and Arlantic, winners of one.race, 7lbs. extra; of two, or thus giving the Canadian people facilities for more races, ralhs, extra; griffing at date of transporting their produce and manufactures in entry allowed 5lbs., entrance, Tis: 5. One mile. a rapid manner to the populous regions of Chins, Mr. Waveny's blk. Nairmont, Ist. Frib....... 1 Japan, and Australia and to the great markets of

Europe. The SHANGHAI STAKES, a forced entry of Tle. 5 for all Ponies entered at this meeting except thore in the Hack Stakes, First Pony to receive 75 per cent.; Second Pony, 15 per cent.; Third Pony, in per cent. ; weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a half, Mr.. Sassoon's gr. Eureka, 11st. 1lb................... `I

100 entries,

The MONGOL CUP value. The. 150, for China Ponies being bond fide griffins aï date of entry, -weigh for inches as per scale; winners of one or more races of over a mile, 7lbs, extra. for each race won, entrance, Tis. 5. One mile and a quarter.

Mr. Middy's gr. Nero, 11st....... 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A MARINE Court, to enquire into the circum- stances connected with the loss of the British racht Nyanza, will assemble at the Harbour Office to-morrow at 10.30 a.m.

MESSRS. Adamson, Beli & Co., agents for the Canadian-Pacific Line, inform us that the steam- ship Batavia, from Vancouver, left Yokoham for this port, via Nagaaski, to-day.

A REGULAR meeting of St. John Lodge, No. 618, S.C., will be held in Freemasons' Hall, Zetland Street, on Wednesday, the 12th instant, at 8.30 for 9 nm precisely. Visiting brethren are cordially invited.

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A TELEGRAM was received from Shanghal by the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank to-day

pronouncing Mr. John Moffat out of danger,

THE protracted proceedings of yesterday's Legis lative Council-a lengthy and careful perusal of which we cannot too strongly recommend prevents, as from inserting the American tele- grams from our exchanges, in this issue,

SUPREME COURT.

IN APPELLATE JURISDICTION.

(Before the Full Court)

THE MARINE LOT QUESTION. In the case of the adjourned Application mode by Mr. Francis, Q.C. (instructed by Mr. Mossop) on behalf of the Hon, P. Ryrie, for an interim injunction to restrain the Government from. proceeding with the scheme authorised by the Praya Reclamation Ordinance of 1889, the decision of the Full Court was delivered this morning,

Sir James Russell said the Court bad considered the application very fully, and thought it ought to grant a rule sist as applied for, making it returnable on Wednesday the 12th instant, so that time might be given to the defendant (the Attorney-General) to file any affidavits he might deem necessary

Mr. Francis, QC., said their lordships would understand that the rule nisi was applied for to show cause why an interim injunction should not be issued, and that he had mentioned to the Court on a previous occasion why he had put in his application in that form, instead of insisting on an Interim injunction.

Sir James Russell-Yes, we understand, it is simply a rule,sisi to show cause why an interim injunction should ro: issus. We shall make it returnable on Wednesday at 10a.m.

The Court then adjourned.

THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Our report of yesterday's Council proceedings, in last night's issue, left the members discussing the question of official salaries. After some further debate the subject dropped.

THE PROPOSED LOAN.

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until a site is selected it is impossible to lay before the Council plana and estimates and particulars with regard to the house, and therefore that item itself will make it impossible to strictly comply with the hon. member's motion as now worded,

He said I have no desire to impede or that it le not possible-to agree to this resolution obstruct any of the public works. We all exactly as it stands now. For example, the case recognise and agree as to their pressingand urgent | of Monutain Lodge has been referred to. necessity. At some time or other many of the | have been $40,000 placed on the extimales for a of previous years, and in a sense have been works have already appeared on the Estimates new mountain residence for the Governor. The same-sum was placed on them last year, but approved of. Each session of Council, however, separate and independent. Each time Esti- mates are brought before the Council members have the right of approving or disapproving. On each occasion Government should give the fullest Information, as if the Estimates had come may also refer to item 29, for the New Law on for the first time. In the Estimates for extra- Courts and offices, for which a sum of $153,000 ordinary expenditore I find numerous public is put down. In the first place the Council is not works involving an outlay of upwards of $920,000 asked to vote a single farthing of this for next The Council will be asked to vote this amount

усаг It is a liability' which the' Colony without the means of knowing some time before-

in all probability will have to incur; but band for what purpose the money to be voted is the expenditure connected with this work is to be used, and without the opportunity, of fully not likly to be incurred next year, and as a considering the desirability of approving or matter of fact no plans or detailed estimates disapproving the proposed works or any special have as yet been made for the new Law one of them. We have not been informed

Courts or offices, and therefore that is whether designs and estimates have been another Item with respect to which it is obtained or not. No definite statements and no impossible for the Government, however much plans are placed before the Council. The names they desire to comply with the hon, member's only of the works given. Had definite plaris motion, to place particulars before the Council. and designs been made with reference to the With regard to many other items, as the Colonial new Victoria College, surely no such difference Secretary mentioned, the Government will be could have arisen between the estimate perfectly prepared to lay before the Council every and the actual ultimate cost of that building information they possibly can; but to say that as was the case. When statements are made detailed estimates and detailed plans should be and plans decided on and' money is vated laid before the Council in every particular case thereon, do material changes should be would be to say what would be impossible to permitted without good reason shown and the perform, because there are some of these public sanction of the Council obtained. If no such works with regard to which detalled statements statements are made ard not plans are given, have not been made.. There are others almost changes may be made without the knowledge completed, and it is impossible in regard to them of the Council, and the Council will have no to lay a detailed statement before the Council control whatever over them. Mr. Chadwick as has been suggested. There is also another was brought out to Hongkong at the Govern reason, I think, why it might be undesirable valuable que exhaustive to the furnished, to lay detailed statements before Council with and exhaustive-reports in regard to regard to the estimates of every particular the drainage and sanitation of Victoria. These building. I will not allude to the particulars, naturally cost the ratepayers considerable but I think hon. members will consider that it money. What was done with those reports?might be undesirable to say detailed statements I believe they were utterly disregarded. Mr. of expenditure in regard to every building before Chadwick was lately brought out again, and he Council, and they would not preas for that gave us plans, statements, and estimates in Information, The Surveyor-General estimates reference to the new drainage and water works. that a building will cost so much; it is very These recommend themselves to the common questionable whether it would be a good thing sease of the community. The Sanitary Board for that estimate to be made generally known as have recommended them, and in their letter of

soon as it was drawn up. Of course it is quite the 8th August last they recommend that Mr. right that the Council should be fully aware of the Chadwick's proposals and plans be sanctioned and approved by a resolution of the Legislative, the particulars connected with that building; but cost of a certain building, and more or less of

Council so as to obviate the risk, with a change when you come to ask for tenders for the work, of officers, of changes in and departures from

as is generally done in this Colony, it becomes these plans. And the hon. the Surveyor-questionable whether it is desirable to lay every General, at the meeting of the Sanitary Board detail before the 'Council. However that may held on the 8th August last, I am glad to observe, be, in going through the estimates if in regard wished it to be recorded that though he voted

to any particular building hon. members desire against the motion as a whole, yet be cordially

to know any estimates or further details in com- approved of the engineering portion of the mittee, I can say that if it is possible for the project put forward by Mr. Chadwick. Yet in

Government to furnish such information it will the face of all this, we have no definite statement be done. Now, the hon. miember's motion refers from the Government as to its intentions with to all the items from 1 to 37-with the exception regard to drainage works. Are the Government of a few-that are mentioned in the estimates. going to adopt Mr. Chadwick's proposals in whole As the hon. member himself remarked, a great or in part ?. No information is given by Govern. many of these items, I may say most of them, ment on the point. The Council will be asked

are works that are already commenced, worki to vote $200,000 for new water mains and for which money has been voted, for several or $22,000 for the sewerage of Victoria. In your at any rate some years past. It seems, therefore, Excellency's valuable minute on the estimates

a litle strange why the information such as is for 1891 you indicate the prospect of a deficiency asked for to-day should not have been asked for at the end of next year of $100,000, and you previously; I may refer to one particular item, also draw pointed attention to the uncertain that of the Central Market. I remember early source from which one-fourth of the total

in February last, a few days after my arrival in revenue of the Colony is derived namely, the this Colony, the Governor made a lone statement Oplum Farm. Now, we have also to bear in in regard to the Central Market, and compared mind the unreasonable demands of the War the estimates of the late Surveyor-General with Office in increasing, or I may ssy doubling, the estimates of the present Surveyor-General, our milltary contribution. There is a very

and the plans of the late Surveyor-General with large increase in official salaries and in the those of the present Surveyor-General. Now, audit system, which will amount to $54.400 any information with regard to this market was annually. Our attention has also been called desired, it would seem the most rational thing to by your Excellency to the falling off in the sale have asked for it at that time, but it was not of land. I have reason to believe Government asked for. I believe that a great deal of informa have not met the inquiries that have, been made tion with regard to this market and a great many for land. Surely it would be wise and well to details and plans are capable of being furnished, meet the demand as it arises instead of bolding and whatever information the Surveyor-General the land for higher prices. With the very large can give on the matter shall be furnished; but, falling off in our revenue and the very large as I have already intimated, if information is increase in our expenditure we are threatened desired with regard to buildings of this nature, with an increase in taxation. We are all agreed it is much better that information should be that increased taxes and increased iates would procured before the building is actually com- prove very deirimental to the true interests of menced than that the building should be allowed the Colony. Therefore I think the gravestreasons to be proceeded with, and in fact almost com exist why the Goverment should give us the pleted, before the information is asked for, Now, fu lest information possible with regard to the another item also included in the hon. member's very large proposed expenditure on publia works, resolution Is the Happy Valley work. Now, I would urge upon the Government to carefully the Governor at the same time as he spoke reconsider Lord Knutsford's despatch in regard of the market referred to this subject. Hon. The Acting Colonial Secretary-I am quite to the Estimates for 1890 before the consideration members must be aware what has taken place prepared to lay the Information desired by the of the Estimates for 189: comes on. Lord Knuts in regard to the Improvement of the Racecourse hon, member on the table. I have only one

ford in his despatch of the 11th April last says: daring the past few weeks. This expenditure, observation to make, and that is that this return -"I do not wish to imply any doubt that the

I may say, perhaps if I had acted entirely in is not quite so complete as I should have wished Colony, provided the revenue continues to remain

accordance with my own wishes, I should not it to be, from the fact that one of my predeces-expansive, can afford to construct in a substantial

have placed in these estimates; but I believe it sora fixed an arbitrary rate of 34, d. at which

way many public works of which there is press was the desire of the unofficial members of he took the exchange into dollars. It so happensing necessity, but the way in which the estimates Councilthatthese improvements to Happy Valley that that has been a fair average for the last have been framed of late years seems to indicate for the purposes of recreation should be made. 1 three years, but for next year hon. members will

a tendency to initiate numerous works on a per- know the hon. member who left a short time ago observe an Increased rate has been fixed, and haps unnecessarily liberal scale, without due Mt. MacEwen) expressed himselfvery strongly to regard to the capabilities of the Public Works me on this point, and it was in consequence of Department, the relative importance of the works,certain statements made to me by the members and the possibility of defraying the expenditure and the public that the scheme which was at first to which Colony will thus he ultimately proposed for the Athletic Club was abandoned committed."

Mr. Whitehead moved, pursuant to potice, the following resolution:

That the Government lay upon the table'n complete and detailed statement shewing, 1.—The total amount in dollars received by by this Colony on account of the loan for £200,000.

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2.The total amount of interest paid, principal and rate to be mentioned, on the loan annually from the date of borrowing until now, or to 30th June last, or any more convenient date of this year. 3-The total amount of commission paid to the Crown Agents or others in connection with the Joan..

4-The total amount of charges, advertising, and all others incurred and paid in respect of the loan. 5.-The profit or loss in exchange on each of

the amounts of the loan repaid annually. 6-The rate per cent per annum the loan bas cost annually-the rate to include Interest, commission, and all other charges from date of borrowing up to the most convenient date of this year.

The amounts to be stated in Pounds Sterling, as well as in dollars, also the rate or rates of exchange at which each conver- slon has been made.

An ex-lukong, named Chan. Hung, and a "chum" entered No. 207 Queen's Road West yesterday afternoon, and accosting a defenceless woman therein handed her a bogus letter, at the same time alleging they were sent by the master of the house, then in Canton, to repair the drains. Whilst conversing with the house-keeper the men attempted to get into parlour, and being stopped, at once started to, garrot' the old lady. Freeing herself for a moment, however, she shouted for help, and the people on the upper story of the house, hearing tier screams, came

He said—My objṣet in moving this resolution down stairs, and the Intruders, then promptly is to give the necessary information to the rate. decamped. As good luck would have it payers as to the rate per cent per annum the

Into the they almost rushed

of loan has actually cost, including interest, cam- Police constables 271 and 14, who hied them mission, and all other charges, so that in the event of the Colony having to borrow later on was identified as ex-lukong dismissed from the ratepayers and inxpayers will readily perceive the Force on the 1st January, 1887, for black-which market they can borrow most cheaply in. mailing a gambling house. The two industrigus Government loan could be raised locally in "masons," for such they pretended to be, were

silver on very easy terms. committed for trial at the next Criminal Sessions. by order of Mr. Wodehouse; before whom they declared that they were totally ignorant of the house containing valuable jewellery, and when caught were running to a latrine!

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off to the Central Station, where Chin Hung

WHETLOCK & Co.'s Freight Market Report dated Shanghal, 31st October, says:-Our last circular was published 17th inst; since that date there has been no change in freights homewards, and rates remain steady; cargo both for London and New York has been more plentiful and steamers In most instances bave secured all their require ments. Coastwise. The demand for tonnage, noted in our last, hascontinued and settlements to the Nonb by the regular liners have been made at very remunerative prices. From Newchwang to Amoy & Swalow. There is not so much enquiry owing to the advance in the cost of produce, yet steamers of a suitable size might find paying employment From Wahu to Whampoa, The We were a little too previous last evening in demand is not quite so strong. From Nagasakt stating that the Opera Company would perform to Shanghai,—The demand for steamers to load

Mariana on Thursday evening. "La

for the North being so great r-tes in this Perichole" will be repeated on that occasion, direction have advanced. For London, via qual Maritana "being reserved for Saturday erenlag ports of cail and Suez Canal:-The O. S. S. Co.

on the fat proximo with all her allotted space

THE danger from electric wires is not quite a fiction. The Japan Gasette of the 22nd Oct. [s says that during a conflagration in Oska the day before two men were killed by coming in contact with the electric light wires.

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MARRIAGE.

At Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghal, on the 28th ulto, by the Rev. H. C. Hodges, M.A ROBERT OSWALD, Imperial Arsenal, Tientsin, to SARAH, eldest daughter of Malcolm McLarty, Edinburgh,

BIRTHS,

At No, 1, Hongkong Road, Shanghal, on the 30th ulto, the wife of A. M. ARCHIBALD, sí a

son,

At Shanghal, on the 9th October, the wils of Captain W. M. LANO, Royal Navy, of a son.

DEATHS,

At Shanghai General Hospital, on the gist October, COSMO INNES BURTON, B.S.C F.R.S.E. aged 18 years.

At Shragbal General Hospital, on the ath October, WILLIAM EDWIN MOKHAM, aged 45

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LAST night two more natives, a "brave" and a junkman, succumbed to the fearful tojusies sustained on board the junk in which the terrific explosion, reported in last night's issue, occurred while she was being searched by Customs' officers near Capsul-mun, fast Saturday night. The explosion, it is said, was caused by a tin of nitro-glycerine falling into tub of powder which the captain of the funk was smuggling into Canton. It has not yet been decided whether an official inquiry will be held here or in Canton.

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Mr. Ryrie seconded..

instructions have been given that in future the actual rate of exchange shall be put down and not an arbitrary rate as for the last three years,

His Excellency-Inconnection with this matter of the loan, the hon. member a short time ago brought forward a resolution to the effect that the Government should formulate a scheme for raising another loan, I may state that the reason no steps have yet heen taken in that direction is that I thought it desirable the Estimates should first be cons dered. Of course it may make a great difference, after the Council have con sidered the extraordinary expenditure, in can- sidering whether a loan may or may not be

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amounts put down opposite others may be decreased, and hon. members may think that

The Acting Colonial Secretary stated that the reture he had laid on the table would be printed before the next meeting.

Mr. Ryrie seconded.

The

and a new scheme pursued. A vote was brought forward for a certain amount to fill up the pond on the Racecourse, and that was agreed to, and I believe it was subsequently recognised that the improvements on this Racecourse would be for the general good but with regard to that I can. only say that when the matter li considered in Finance Committee, if hon. members think that this expenditure should not be 'Incurred, it is quite open 10 them remedy it themselves with

Acting Colonial Secretary-Your Excellency, inseply to the bon, member I will dea] with the last post of his motion first, and state that the Government are perfectly ready to lay on the table an extract from the statement in reply to the despatch of Lord Koatsford of the 18th April, and as to furnishing a report by the Booking for both occanfora is actively proceedingsteamship Dardanyż is on the berth and sails necessary. Some of the works put down for Surveyor-General as to what works his Depart regard to next year, and so far as I am concerned

ment can reasonably undertake to do during THE Band of the Argyll and Sutherland High- | taken up. The C. S. M. S. N. Co. steamship | the year may be struck out of the estimates ; .the ensuing year, there will.be laid on the table / I shall be happy to bow to any decision that may, the report of the Surveyor-General made when Winly understood from the community generally,

be come to with regard to that subject. I cer landers will play the following programme at Chingwo, now in part, will follow on the 5th others will be of a very remunerative character; coniideration of your Excellency. With vegard”) and fram kön. members in particular, that it wa

he submitted, the Estimates for 1891}\fár] the and also at the end of the year it may appear to the 61st part of the motion there is some considered desirable to carry out this work, and that is the reason it was put on the estimates. I plated. Therefore I think it would hardly be one connected with public works properly o

are plans, "specifications, and estimates, and all desirable to bring the question of a loan forward called, and the other with the water and until bon, members have had an opportunity of drainage and water, works sebeme, the report can be laid before the committee, and they can considering the estimates and finally deciding of Mt. Chadwick was laid on the table, on these decide whetherthe work shall be carried out what works shall be executed.

or not. Another Important matter contained the 30th May last, and as that scheme has received your. Excellency's approval, it is in the hon. member's resolution is the gaol on those lines that the water and drainage extension. Now, hon, members are perfectly system will be carried out. Ar to the well aware that nothing is yet decided upon with public works, it is not always possible to lay reference to the geol, and it is impossible for the before the Council the information that is now Government to lay before the Council-detailed asked for, but when we reach these items either plans of the building, which an yet are not in Finance Committee or in Public Works Com settled. I have stated my desire previously, and I mitter, the Surveyor-General will be most happy of State, that if it can possibly be avoided, we have communicated that desire to the Secretary to give hon, members every information but to lay on the table full particulars as to all these should not have recourse to building a new gaol, items would mean simply filling this room with It would mean a very considerable expenditures plans and specifications. It is almost impossible $400,000 is the estimate. I have suggested that to lay a detailed matement of these works before the present gaal might he extended at a cost of Council, as it would involve particulars as to the over $100,000, and if that scheme is not approved site and number of panes of glass that were to that one block of the new gaol might be com be put into, a bullding; bit if general state-menced; but my idea with regard to the erection ment can possibly be brought forward it shall be of a new block is that once commenced will done. There are one or two items also with be necessary to go on and build an entirely new. respect to which not passible yet to bring gaol, whereas if by extending the present gael forward a detailed statement. Take, for instance, we could have recourse to the separate system, the case of Mountain Lodge. The proposed we might by that means and by, other means alterations entirely depend on whether decrease the number of prisoners, and render it

the present building is to be reconstructed or a new unnecessary to build the larger building that is site purchased and a new place built. Although contemplated. Whether the $100,001 goes fo the Despatch and Statement sent to Lord that matter must be dealt with in the forthcoming wards building a new gaol, or whether it goes Knutsford In reply to his Despatch of Bib year, it is needless to say that the details have towards the cost of enlarging the present gaol as April, last, ́also a fresh report from the not been prepared, but in all these matters such I have suggested the plans that have been pres Surveyor General as to what works he can general information as we have shall be into «pared will be laid before the Finance Committee, now rossonably undertake to do during the before the Councillor design and how members will be quite at liberty to ensuing your, and also a report detailing.. the Public Works to which the Colony In

His Excellency I hope hot, members will pics any opinion which they think right already, actually semmisted.

gather from the few observations just made may say that I was obliged to include a cerisin guck in the ortinnator for gaelanikusten, kaaenomele

the Officers Mess this evening, commencing proximo. Rate of freight 358, per ton for fer at # o'clock:-

and general cargo. For New York, fa usual

of call and Suez Canal —On the departure larger balance exists than is at present contem-difficulty. That part refers to two distinct matte bellave, with regard to this particular matter there of the steamship Thorndals, the berth was taken by the steamship difonower and she is advertised for de patch 3th proximo; the Ben Line steamship Bentense due from Japan about 4h proximo, will follow. Rate freight 40r. per ton for ten and braid, and 353. for other cargo. Departures for London via Suez Canal:The O. S. 8, Co, steamship Deucalion via Feschow 18th instant; C. S. M. S. N. Co. steamship Oopack vik Foochow and instant; 0. S. 5. Co. steamship Glaucur via Foochow 26th Instant P. & 0. 5. N. Co. extra steamer Hongkong 28th Instant. Departure for New York via Suez Canal -The steamship Thorndale via Amoy 22nd instant. Vid the Cape -American ship Nancy Pendleton vid Hongkong srst instant. Departure for Vancouver:-The Canadian IN connection with the recent suicide of a Pacifc Line steamible Parthia 18th instant. supposed American millionnin's son at Yoko Departures for Puget Sound The British bama, and the evidence of his wife," the Sanbaique H. B. Cann 17h instant ; American Francisco Bulletin says:-New York, October barge Margaret z1st instant. Quotations are: 2-The extraordinary career of Leonard Tobias Newchwang to Swatow, 23 Mex cents per in Yokohama ending with bis suicide la the picul, Newchwang to Amoy, ao Mex. cen's per Nemchwang to Whempos, among his friends in this city. Louis Tobias, 27/28 Mex. cents per picul. Wabuto Whampoa, a jeweler at ICA Bowery, is the young man's 16candareens per picul Nagasaki to Shanghal, father. Neither the size of the store nor the $1.30 per ton of coal noit, for steamers. character of the stock would indicate that Settlements during the fortnight:-Glengarry the proprietor was worth the many millions British steamer, 1,956 tons register, Withu to he was credited with in the dispatch from Whampoa, 14, candareens per picui, quick des Tekyo, and that detall of the story is finally patch, Gigars British steamer 1410 tons disposed of by the jeweler's statement that he is register, Wahu to Whampoa, 14 candareens per not a millionaire. There is every reason topical, quick despatch, Alan Sayd German believe that young Tobian fell in with an adven steamer 558 tons register, for 2 months, $3,500 turess who inspired him to play a brilliant game per month. ·B. Hinrichten, Norw.steamer, of blaff which ended with the pistol shot that 444 tons register, for one month, $3,000 and one. monik optional." No disengaged vassol la port,

The Honghong Telegraph.

jongkong (elegraph, Grand Hotel there has excited much comment picul nominal,

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1890,

TELEGRAMS.

THE ARMY,

LONDON, October 25th, Considerable, Bensation has been caused at Aldershot by the War Office order for all regte ! killed bira.

OUR PUBLIC WORKS. Mr. Whitehead—Pursuant to notice moved :--- That the Council postpone consideration of the Estimates for 1891 for Public Works Extra ordinary No, 29 on the Abstract List-in so far as regards the following numbers under that heading-Nos, 1, 8, 9, 11, 13, 35, 16, 18, 21, 25, 29, 32, 34, 35, 36, and 17, until Government lay on the table detalled and complete statements of the pro- posed works shewing what is to be done in each case and the necessity for the works, together with estimates and plans, including

■ definite statement of their intentions with reference to Drainage and Water-works, so that the Council and the Public may know precisely what it is the Council are asked to sanction and for what, purposes the money to be voted is to be used. Further, that the Government lay on the table a copy of

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