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THE CHINA Borneo coMPANY,

LIMITED;

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1891.

Mr. Wicking I think this is properly, preli- minary to the winding-up of the Company which we are here to consider.

The Chainman-We should pass the somats and then consider the Company's future.

Mr. Wicking--I think there is a strong objection to passing the accounts, from what I

The adjourned extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the above Company was held at the officer of the General Managers, Mesir. Gibb, Livingston & Co., on the aged inst, Mr. B. Layton presided, and there were present -Messrs. C. S., Sharp, H. L. Dalrymple, Į. Wheeley, A. P. Stokes (directors) W. Judd, || Fay. -

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hear.

The Chairman pointed out that it was noces-

G. Fenwick, H. Wicking, E. A. Salomon, Mr. Gomes-If we' pass them we lose the J. B. Gomes, G. S. Coron, W. Farlane, A. Gright to prosecute Mr. Abrahamson, don't we? Stokes, I. S. Perry, &c.

The Chairman read the legal opinion on the The Chairman briefly stated that the meeting | subject, mentioned in his opening remarks, to was held for the further discussion of the accounts. show that they would still have that right. Ho understood from the Company's solicitor that the passing of the accounts would have no effect or hearing upon the question of proceeding

sgainst Mr. Abrahamson,

Mr. Wicking-Since the meeting I have taken the opportunity of carefully reading Mr. Abra- hamson's defence, and I think that anything more weak or deserving of contempt it would be

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Mr. Wicking-Then I see no objection to passing the accounts. Expressions of optulon were made to me to-day that we had better not

pass them, but I believe it was purely for fear that we could not then take proceedings against Mr. Abrabamson if we wished.

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The Chairman regretted that the meeting had not been held in April, but the accounts had difficult to imaglas. He has the honesty to stato | Been behind-hand. · that there are assets put down in the books that Mr. Parlano said that at obs-of the meetings rever existed, and that part, there is no difficulty-the last annual general meeting-Mr. Francis in believing. Unfortunately for us, in another part of his defence he does his best to throw spoke on the subject, and gave his opinion, which ho thought was antagonistic to the ɑna now puț the responsibility on the juniors-the under forward by the directors. strappers, which I think is not practicable, be cause Mr. Allard seems to have a very good defence he says, in effect, that no-one knew better than Mr. Abrahamson himself that the wood was, not worth more than to cents a

foot Knowing this (Mr. Abrahamson has oblatures from the jangle) he has the audacity to put it down in the accounts of to cents a foot. Everything seems to me, from the beginning to the end in connection with this Company, to have been done with a view to deceiving 51, and, I believe, with a view to infinting the shares and enabling Mr. Abrahamson to get out,

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The Chairman-I don't think that. Mr. Wicking I am sure of it. Mr. Fenwick-He has tried to sell his shares, Mr. Wicking-He tried to sell them-be even tried to get up a syndicate, but the mee he went. to soon gave him to understand that he had come to the wrong quarter,

The Chairman don't think you are quite light.

Mr. Wicking rejoined that Mr. Games bad been invited to a private syndicate meeting by

Mr. Abrahamson,

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Mr. Gomes-No, that was la reference to another Company,

The Chairman referred to the report of the meeting and read what Mr. Francis bad said. discussion as to passing the There had been accounts before the adjournment of the meeting; some were in favour of passing them and some against. Mr. Wicking propone adjournment to allow the committee of inquity to consult with the directors. Mr. Francis ad that, though in Mr. Wicking's remarks there was no went of trust la the management, yet the accounts were not sufficiently cleans; but that strongest reason against adopting them was that when the meeting had adopted them they would thereby become the recorded opinions of the shareholders. But, the Chairman continued, that opinion did not quite apply to this matter. The legal advisers of the Company ald now that passing the accounts would not comralt the shareholders to anything. But be did not press it if the meeting preferred a further postponement.

Mr. Fenwick peinted out that in the accounts

presented the stock of timber in Borneo was valued at about $4,c05., Was timber lying Is the forest put down at ten cents or thirty cents a foot?

The Chairman supposed it meant all the timber that was get-at-abic, not still in the jungle. It was all saleable timber.”

Mr. Parlane asked the Chairman If he could explain the serious depreciation of the timber la Hongkong,

The Chairman replied that the matter had been dealt with by the committee of Inquiry, and was given in their report.

Mr. Wicking-There is another matter in con- nection with this Company on which we ought to have some Information, Ithink, from our solicitors. At the time of the rale of the business of Messrs. Abrahamson and Co. to this. Company, for the sum of $100,000, Mr. Stokes was a partner with Me. Abrahamson, and was Interested in the transaction. I think that, as our solicitor, it was

Mr. Wielding mentioned the complaints about his duty to have protected our interests, and. I the large quantity of wood sent to Hongkong In don't see how he could do, so when he was bad condition. But one curl us thing could not virtually acting for himself Knowing the be overlooked. Mr. Abrahamsos spoke of large position of affairs I think the asking of such quantities of ironwood being lost to the Company a'sum was not what we had a right to because it had been left so lơng lying on the expect, and there has nothing transpired ground rotting, though only cut a year ago, 'since to justify it. Therefore I think it is Now, It was supposed to be a wood that lasted desirable that Mr. Stokes should give us as for centuries, and practically imperishable. He explanation with regard to his action. In the wondered if all this Ironwood ever existed-he mintterit has not been alluded to before thought it was billfan though put down is Iron because it was only found out by the Com-wood. It had only been cut a year or two ago, mittee of Investigation, when Mr. Stokes was and now Mr. Abrahamson said it was en rotten in England. But I think it was most impro- that it was not worth bringing down. It was a per, because with his own Interests at stake very great pity ho was not here to explaid,

and human nature is human nature all over Mr. Fenwick asked who it was that valued the world-be could not act with the same impar- the stock when the Company took over the tiality as if he was acting without any such is-business and goodwill-from-Abrahamson & Co. terest. It is no are dealing with Mr. Abrahamson for $100,000. Was it the general miniger or more than we bave we shall get no satisfaction the promoters? out of him, and his conduct from first to hat has been virtually beneath contempt.

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few, which was maning to Halphong, never could uitke money. He had always said she was a useless craft. The Tarapace was too small for the timber trade, and never could pay. The saw. mill here was the same--it would never pay, The saw-mill in Borso never paid. He proposed |that the'menifug express, liselt in 'favour of calling a private meeting to discuss the winding up of the Company,"

Mr. Wicking seconded the motion, which was carried.

Me.. Fenwick asked if the directors had exposed any opinion on the question.

The Chairman said that a long time ago they ‚ were in favour of winding up. ⠀

The public meeting then terminated.

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TRETREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS

DISEASES.

afternoon (33rd inst.) drets of the correspon

At the meeting of the Sanitary Board yesterday dence regarding & Hospital for the reception and treatment of cases of infectious disease was laid on the table. It had already been circulated amongst members, and the following minute by Dr. Cietle was sppended

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reason why thai Bll should not have been duly published, introduced, debated, and con- sidered in the ordinary way, data

Dr. Cantile said he thought the letter from the decide that the epidemio was Imminent ? With of Hongkong and read a first time a Bill Intitled Colonial Secretary must have been dragged out regard to the Hygeia, he thought the Beard an Ordinance to restrict the loading sed un of the Government by the President's question. had not been sufficiently consulted. The precis fouling of cargo on Sunday in the waters of the They did not get any nearer the truth at the of the correspondence showed that same year Colony," meeting referred to as to what the Hygeia was ago the Sanitary Board, after careful considera The and Bill was introduced without the built for, when it was to be opened, of who was tion, made certain definite recommendations knowledge or sanction of the Fxecutive Council to open it. They were told by the Colonial to the Government, but they never got any of this Colony, without) prior publication in the Surgeon, who was in charge of the Hygeia, that realy until they were finally informed the Hongkong Government Gariffs or in any other the expense was prohibitive he did not think Hygeia was built and ready He thought the paper and without any previous notice or in he exaggerated when he said he was led to Board ought to receive more consideration at imation to the public or to the members of understand the expense of opening the Hygefa the hands of the Government. He thought the Council that agy legislation on the subject was was prohibitive. All they wanted to knew at a Board ought also to have been consulted as: to abdafit petrouges forward, if aliki p Board was whether it was possible to have the whether the vessel should be died for quarantine The first and only publication of the said Hygela for the purposes of quarantine or for use

as well as for an epidemic hospital. Dr. Cantlie Billas in the Government Gazette of Saturday, in case of au epidemic. They were told it was

had brought forward a moilan to the effect that the, and of May, The Goverment Garsiit, Intended for those purposes, but they were also the Hygeia should be handed over to the control although dated on the Saturday, is never in fact told that it was so expensive that it was impos- of the Board. He saw one difficulty in regard to abilehed until the Sanday morning, and is not. alble to open it. But to open it for what? The this, and that was that the Hygeia, in addition to passengers arriving by vessels but to persons hospital was also intended as a quarantine station day, the 5th May, at which meeting the asid Bull term quarantine he supposed applied not only to being intended for the purposes of an epidemic in the hands of the public intl Monday...

4.A meeting of Council was held on Tuen affected with illness on shore.. When an epidemic and it was the Health Officer, who was not a mem was threatened in Hongkong It was certainly con- her of the Board, who was responsible for moying.. was read a second time, passed through Com of dealing with the danger; there ought to be slatent that the Board should have some kučana people from ships to the quarantine station. i Dr.mittee, read a third time and passed; the stand- could be sent. In that sense he took quarantine were represented to be. The statement has This meeting of Council, was summation Cantlic had also pointed out that the Chinese orders having been suspended to allow of this some station to which people affected with disease were not the prejudiced race of mortal they, bring cano

to mean that they must quarantine people who sure would be grateful intelligence to many and, with less than 24 hours notice and no intimation were infected. Now the position that was taken a surprise to not a few, and it was to be hoped was given to honourable members of any inten up with regard to the Hygain at the meeting about that, when an epidemie did come, we should ind' tion on the part of the Government to preas the "Concerning the Disposal of Infections Perald in effect that it could not be opened for any-to think they could be, But were any people in unoficial, members of Council, the senior an

n month ago was absolutely untenable. It was them as easily dealt with as Dr. Canilie, teemed,Bill to a third reading, that day. Two of the son.—Mr. McCallum's remarks concerning the disposal of infections persons are sensible, and thing, that there was no key to this wonderful the colony ho became infected to be removed official meraber (the Honourable Phineas Reric), apt. The exme arguments come up time after place, that it was too expensive. The business whatever their surroundings might be? That and the representative of the Chamber of Com

of the Board was to prevent epidemic, an If the could not be done. If person opcaptedinmerce (the Honourable Thomas H. Whitehead) tima. 1st. Is every sich infectious person to de set to Herpital-Mr. McCallum's remarks help Hygeia was not to be used for the purpose of house la which proper provision could be made were unable to attend at that meeting of Council, to convince one that such is not intended. Pro- other steps the better. Who would sit down and remove him at all; he could only be removed because it was mail day

preventing epidemic the sooner they took some for him there was no necessity or power to breause of the shortness of the notice and vided the infected person can be disposed of by wait for an epidemic in these days? What they when there was no proper accommodation for Your petitioners complain that this Or having (4) either a separate floor, with a nurse had to do was to prevent the epidemic. If the him. He thought it would be well to remove dinance was introduced into and passed through who shall have access only to the patient, all Hygeia was not available for that purpose they the impression that people could be com Council in violation of Her Majestyle instruc that is requisite in thereby attained; (5) or a separate room isolated from the house traffic must adopt other measures. He did not bellere pulsorily removed in all cases. He knew that dur- tions and of the standing orders and rules of the with an attendant. 2nd. The Chinese will not they would want a man to take charge of the being discussed, there was lomé appréhension stitutional principle and precedent, no oppor in the expense being so very great. It was true ing his absence at home, when this subject was Legislative Council and in defiance of all con go to the Hospital-Any medical practitioner in Hongkong, who has intimate dealings with embarkation of patients. Then it was said they that removal was to be compulsory, and the unity being given either to the public or to the Chinese sick, will know that this is a fanciful would want a steam launch, but there was an easy Chinets presented a numerously signed petition unofficial members, or even to officials, members. and untenable statement, I find less difficulty

way out of that: put the people on board a junk praying that there might baino interference with of the Executive Council, to consider or discuss in persanding Chinese of the coolin class (male

and tow the junk. A junk could be got for very their family life in the way of the compulsory the principle of the Bill or its detalls. or female) to go to Hospital than I found

little. Then it was said they must bare people removal of any member of the family who amongst the lower classes in London and still

on board, but there were people on board now became affected with Infectious disease. There There was no necessity whatever for fore less than, amongst the labouring classes of the some police. He thought the question of expense was one point which Dr. Cantlie had not touched in the Bill through. Council; no demand by cover up some other reason. upon in his speech at all, although he had in his on the subject; no crisis of any sort to be met; any large section of the population for legislation country throughout Britalt. The numbers of was put forward Chinese who flock to the Alice Memorial Hos

The Acting Captain Superintendent of Police minute, and that was the matter of an epidemic pital, not only as out-patients but as in-patients, Pardon me for correcting you as regards the hospital on short, Dr. Callie seemed to be of opinion that in addition to the floating hospital not only as free patients, but as paying police. There are no police on board. patients, is surely a sufficient answer to such The Registrar-General-Does Dr. Cantile they should have some means of housing people

on shore. Many proposals had been made,There was, on the contrary, every reason arguments. Again, the proportion of Chinese

mean to infer that it is being used as a police amongst others that of the Sanitary Board, of why abundant time and the fullest publicity sick to the population who attend the Alice hulk.

which the Government had taken no notice. I should have been given for the consideration of Memorial Hospital is slightly higher than the number which attend Hospital even in London, to say the ship was being used or misused; all hospital on shore it could easily be arranged his vort, especially when it is remembered that Dr. Cantlle said it was far from his purpose it were thought desirable to, have an epidemic meatore so largely affecting the business of where the Hospital system is acknowledged to

he said was that there were police on board. Sites might be chosen at each end of the town, the Chambers of Commerce of this Colony and be abused. I hope that these statements will He was only repeating what he was told by a

(in order to do away, with the acccusity of of Singapore, the Governors of Hongkong and help to, dispel the delusion which exists an to man on board a few days age. If there police patients being taken all through, the town); and of the Straits Settlements, and the Honourable the Chinese not doing this and that, when could be maintained on board what more trouble be levelled and to arranged that matsheds could Mr. Fleming, when administering this Govern wanted to, in sickness. And it is only natural that it should be sai they give up much less in hospital? Therefore with regard to expense, matter that could be arranged, at very slight with this question and bad advised your Lord- or expense would it be to open it for an epidemic be run up on them without delay. That, was a ment had declared themselves unable to deal in the way of home comforts, especially in sick- surely the Board would not allow that to come expense and which would be very useful, in the ship against legislation to control Sunday labour, ness, than do most Europeans of the lower up again. It might be said they would have to

and when it is remembered that your Lordship event of any outbreak such as had visited us.in classes. Many if not the most of the coolie class have a doctor there. A doctor could visit once the past and might visit us in the future. The

in your place in Parliament had declared yout- in Hongkong are here.oply as immigrants, and or twice a day; he did not know it was necessary Sanitary Board formerly recommended trop

self obliged to concur in thele opinions; therefore more likely to be persuaded to leave he should be resident there. Besides, they had

stanchions for the framework, but seeing thatYour petitioners most respectfully submit their dwelling as it is not generally their home. two doctors at the Civil Hospital, and when an For all these, reasons, without dealing with the epidemic of smallpox took place one of them in the world for the speedy manner in which alone, if there were no other, to tak your Lord- they lived amongst a people perhaps unequalled that they are entitled, on the above grounds question as a danger to the commannity, "bot

would have to give up his time to that, and it they can run up structures of a durable nature. ship to advise Her Majesty the Queen to dis simply us affecting the sick fadividual and his

would be no more hardship to him to attend the he thought they ought to utilise their skill in thaf ällow the Ordinance in question, and, if you feelings and the possibliity of getting him to go

cases on board the Hygefa than elsewhere. It direction Instead of having iron stanchion should think legislation on the subject necessary to Hospital, I believe that the often repeated would not be right that he should be attending Seeing there was such a smal attendance at the or destrable, to direct the introduction into the statements is to the impossibility of gesting the in the wards of the Civil Hospital at the same meeting and that this was a matter of some la Legislative Council of an amended Bill. with fall Chinese to be dealt with as the Board require time in any case. There was no doubt the portance, he thought it would be only fair to notice to the public and to the members of the

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Hygela was an admirable hospital for the pur-the other members that the Board should not Council, after a careful examination of the con- "Hospital for Infectious Diseases-The pose, and he thought that were the Sanitary to-day come to any definite decision. He was resume concerning a hospital for Infectious Board asked to take into consideration whether sure Dr. Cantlis would not mind holding over

ditions of trade bere and with ample opportunity for discussion and examination. disesse (capable of attaining an epidemic form) It was a fit and proper place for the placing of the question to next meeting, when they might ro-Your petitioners, however, most humbly is instructive; and the recommendations of the patients they would approve of it, and having have some more discussion on it, though it submit that your Lordship's decision publicly Board as stated in the accompanying circular approved of It he did not think they would be might perhaps be thought they had had enough; announced in July last, that any interference on dated-June-4th, 1888, are most Interesting staggered at the expense-There was the ques- but at any rate he though they ought to give the subject of Sunday labour was surrounded by The Board's recommendation of a permanent tion of getting to it in bad weather, but that was the Colonial Surgeon, an. opportunity of giving grave difficulties and was undesirable, was a building, with a skeleton framing, capable of a difficulty that occurred only once or twice them his views on the subject, especially seeingle and prudent decision and aught not to be speedy "construction, seems to have been the in a year, and he did not think that need comments had been made on what he had said deliberate conclusion and advice of the Board to the Government. Yet, fastead, the Colony halk. Having made these remarks he would be opportunity of replying. He therefore moved strongly urge upon your Lordship that of all

detract from the value ofthe Hygeia as a hospital | on a previous occasion and he had not had an / 37versed.MARY

Your petitioners would, further, most possesses a floating hospital, constructed without

glad to be informed where he bad gone wrong. that the matter be deferred to the next meeting possible, legislation with a view to enforce or In fact the Board has no official information be opened, on the ground of expense, on the the knowledge or recommendation of the Board. He could see no reason why the ship should not Dr. Cantile seconded the motion, and in doing premate the observance of Sunday, the Ordin-

so sald It must not be forgotten we had i that such a place of reception for infected sick occurrence of any case which medical man quarantine house on Stone-cutters Island: "This anciently passed in Hongkong is the most exists ; and until the matter was Inadvertently, thought ought to be isolated.

had apparently been lost faight 'off-it was a The President sald the question which Dr. brought up by myself at the Board meeting,

first-rate house. He believed it was now not beneft the small class of persons for whose relief never mentioned at the Board. At that meeting smallpox cases which occurred during last winter, authorities, who said they could not have a employment, for one day to seven, the winds of June, 1891, the fact of its existence was

Cantlic had mentioned was suggested by the available owing to the action of the military has been ostensibly sered. It throws out of

purpose is fact, an apposite communics at one time they did seem of sufficient Importance Therefore this house was do longer available, waliber in every moment of time is men and women who are anxious and willing to Its Very fortunately they were not numeroas, bat quarantine station in the middle of a fort. don was

conveyed and all attempts at for the Board to consider the steps it would be and in its place we had got the Hygein. He aluable trade, in which every moment of time is opening the hospital made by myself were

necessary to take in case of an increase. Then therefore thought they might regard the of Importance and to which the Colony is combated by the members of the Board then present.

there was the letter from the Colonial Secretary Hygeia as a quarantine station: Adopting thai indebted for its growth and prosperity.

view he thought the suggestion of the Registar-Lordable that no legislation enforcing, in whole that the Hygeia was intended for use in case of

Your petitioners need hardly remind your sibily's by one member; the impossibility epidemic; so far as official declaration went it General was a good one, to have an epidemic of getting patients, Chinese or Europesu, to go would seem there would be no difficulty in using it hospital at each end of the town. It would not or in part, pekly day of rest can now be futro- there by other members, was advanced

In the way Dr. Cantlle recommended, of course be necessary to have two doctors; one could duced or supported on religious grounds only. "arguments against its use. The question certain details would have to be arranged, but attend to both, with goodward masters in Complete toleration for all opinions and complete "what was the Hyzna to be used for he agreed with Dr. Castile that there ought to charge. The question could very well be loft freedomd for all practices not openly inconsistent was shelved, my proposition could not find a bene difficulty in making whatever arrangements over to the next meeting, but be did not think with social order and public decency la acces- seconder; therefore the Board must look to were necessary. He thought he might infer what had been said was altogether waste of sarily at the present day, the raling principle of other means of dealing with those infected from what Dr. Cantlle had said that be considered words, even though they had not quite agrééd, all Engilah legisistian, ge than by relying upon 443 help in that quarter. the Hygeia a suitable place for the treatment of The President" said he agreed that" Itwas Unless the question Le decidedly brought for epidemic disease, whether cholera or small-pox. desirable to adjourn the coralderation of the ward by some member of the Board, the existence of the Hygeia so far the Board is

Dr. Cantlle-Yes, that is my individual opłaton, question to the next meeting, but there were one concerned must remain in rubious. The further but I think we ought to be allowed as a Board or two potats to which he might refet A There sippa to be taken socks to me (unless the Board fo say whether we approve of the Hygeia or not. was this difficulty in handing over the Ffyrda means to stultify its own actions), to ask the

The President-That being so, would you the Sanitary Board, that in case of an epidemic Government for a reply to the recommendation propose to address any further communication the Board had no medical officer or parale of the Board sent in June 4th, 1888. Should the to the Colonial Secretary on the subject, or faff to place in charge of the patients. Agai Board receive a reply that the recommendations what way would you suggest the question might be used to a contain extent both for although in case of emergency “the” Bygelo then put forward had not been acted upon, bat | should be rafsed ?

-In Hongkong the non-Christian popula. Dr. Cantlle said it seemed to him a slight had his mind that such an arrangerient could not epidemic and quarantine" cases, it clear to that the Hygeia had been built instead, it is then

abere ata,896 or 'thereabouts" out of a for the Board to say whether or not it considers been cast on the Board. They were held be satisfactory as a permanent one, Supple

All classes and creeds of 131,441. The the Rygría a fit and convenient place for the responsible for the maintenance of the health of an epidemic of smallpox and quarantine for

_not, recogaine for any purpose. A recaption of persons affected with Infectious the public, or for the prevention of epidemics cholera were to occur at the same

of rest. Sunday as s'day of devotion town to them. From an economical point and they were not asked a single question as to to be quarantined would saturally of

time, the people disease capable of attaining an epidemie form:"

they, the olden, the most numerous and Another minute had been made by the Regis. whether they approved of the Hygeia or not. But in places occupied by small pais

most industrious of peoples, with a practical have to make on this subject until it is brought they were willing to accept it as an epidemic seedworthy of consideration and to not suffer and do not seem to have suffered in ciranging over 2,000 years; know nó- trar General as follows :*I reserve the remarks But let that pass. He thought they ought which had recently been 137 octu

to write back to the Government and may suggestion thrown out by the Registrar General ing of the need for a weekly day of rest, da Bound. Dr. Cantle is not correct when he says hospital. At the same time they must take thought it probable some solution of the past from the want of it up for discussion at the next meeting of the that no deicial statement was made at the meet notice of the words of the Colonial Surgeon difcally might be found on these lines at 5 The Sunday Labour Ordinance has been On the motion of Mr. Wicking, conded by tow held in June last as to the purpose for which when the matter was last discussed that the ex- very moderate expense. Another thing that introduced and passed solely for the bencât of a Mr. Gomes, the accounts were passed.

the Hygria la intended. A letter from the pense would be prohibitive. He need not struck him with regard to the Hygio, Whi jway small class of men, the officers, and Enro Mr. Wicking sald that it was proposed after this Colonial Secretary expressly stading its object repeat himself on that point, but he thought the that in case of a very severe epidemio the hulk pean crews of steansers, and ships of European. to hold a private meeting to consider matters was read. This letter should be produced when way to bring the matter to a head would be to would not be large enough whereas farriere-build frequenting this post, and to relieve them connected with the winding up of the Company, this question is kgain discussed."

ask whether or not the hospital was available ments were made for the erection of fastslieds chimbat some of them have felt and complained The Chalmain did not mind whether the minute by the Presiden) was as follows to cuscinettof the thing to say, that when the large open space the commodation tight be of a grievance, p meeting be private or not. The only thing he he exhaustive repost of the Local Govern to the principle of the thing to say, that when the

13-16. If it tallaves them of a grievance it in- wanted was an expression of opinion from the ment Bosad on the severe small por epidemic at people were dying at the rate of a hundred a week eased as the demand fo

they would use this place.. › Were they not to use

The Acting Captain Superintende Police, Eflicts, sumnch more serious injury on the large shareholders to show whether it was likely that Chemold in 1887 30 appears to demonstrate con- this place? Were they not to use it before, for the in reply to Dr. Canille, and the Colonial Surfcoa-Chinese population of this colony, traders, shipo the Company would be closed, because in this chatidy think a small-pos hospital in the cenfaplation of a few cases, in order to prevent an there for very short lindo y cale takers in a few hundred persons during the year. It Abrahanisor.......

had charge of the Hygds. The police was owners and coolies alike. It will benefit at most. case according to the Articles of Association it of a town promotes the spread of this disease." ---The Chriffman—I think this is straying from would be necessary to call an extraordinary

Marii epidemio ? They ought not to wait for a high 'the Zubject.

Dr. Centile said he should like to know from death rato. Who had charge of the place? Had addition to care takers provided by the Medical Feedestarily throws out of employment for sa **** Mr. Stokes--I should like a good opportunity necessary to pass any resolution forinding Intimation from the Government that the Hygeia Surgeon? Ha thought the Sanitary Board should on the other day, that

pebolt tree ton of which a formight notice as the Stojotary whether the Board find any official the Sanitary Board power over it or the Colonial Department but at, toon as they retelice days in the year, thousands of Chinese, stevedores hulk would and their gangs, coolles, cargo-boat owners and to explaid." The sleeping partners but in funds up or taking any steps towards-selling the war in existence Were they, supposed to take have the power over the opening and closing. He very likely be required for cuarantine purposes crews warehouse keepers and their men. For as an investment-they; had no knowledge of property. the detalls the whale responsibility. »rested

eggelsince of it in their treatment of Infections thought they should write back to the Governos account of cholera at Swatow the police are every steamer that ceases to work carga en Mr. Gomes anggested that the chhogo in the cacate The letter revived the other day ment and that the Rygria should be under the semoved an e

Bunday five.Exiropeans on an average may:ba with Mr. Abrahameno, who was the only person management might enable the business to go on. seemed to him the first intimation that there was direction of Government oficial,He would It was then arranged that the

ould||; relieved, mot, from, all woric but from one parti- that could giro Astalls... The Sandakan lew | 45% Provides for each partnerships and the employ-get men with a good practical experience to go The Secretary said that beyond the letter from asked to hand over the control of the Hygria, to the orders of the day for the next

Mr. Wicking said that it was not possible to such thing as the Hygeia in existence.

move as a resolution that the Government he stand over, Dr. Cantile's motion

en þénlər description of works). The cessation of work oga, life" con-that-meamer on that day "throws out of ment of capital belonging to sleeping partners. Only. Mr. Abrahamson could have any kno

to the place and do the work properly, 100 The Colonial Secretary read at appeting of the the Sanitary, Board. AS SEKARANG SE

lovemployment against their will and without their ledge of the fact that this Company was he much money had been sunk already, and it was "Board's month ago by had received go informs The Registrar-General said, he bad listened

{'consent, Jon an average,» sixilergo cargo-boats. better to wind up arun leaf

tion whatever seen getting good value for its maner-tha proof if

A with very great interest to the remarks of Dr. THE SUNDAR LABOUR

and their crews, and at least 100, other Chinese. that is that I took the whole of my Interest in 7he Chairman said he had great conilenice *** egistrar General, said that in the Cantile and he regreted that the Coloniali apslak eta do 1450 mm decently portatoes 15

paid by the day, and the day's wagen shares, and at the present time I hold a larger in the present management. et enigabilk

had written on the gridis he expressly Surgeon was not present, because it was chiefly The following is the petition against the Susan Fl-sixths of the steamers loading and enre lost taithembu NO CREAT number, then I did then ; I regret to say I pare] Ar Mr. Wicking said the men 'could be trusted,

tention to the fact that the letter the Colonial Surgeon's statement of the 18th day Labour Ordinance, which chased a considerablé tmbér as late as October "bist he did not think they had experience of the

to had been laid on the table, because June last that Dr. Cantile had dealt with Batalgaatures, and was "Karwen | 1889) and when I left this Colony I fully belleved business to yo

Dry Canilla, stated, that the Board had no the question of expense was not the only thing of State by the mail yesterday (igid Inst. 11: Si which has arrived here in Chinesa juake or wil

cal formation, on the subject and that until brought up at that meeting, in fact wasthere were To the Right Honourable the Societarya Shile is honesty a key p

wht ng the question at that meeting they so many things, brought up the he thought the for the Colonies PAMINE RESINATE knyga ni baa mitanog bad wea kwa jihad nothing, before them, Chrt war dei cria meetingʻgők "linis mixed; there seemed to: hai kuas Papierky risks Preggot agreed that" it. If the case, the Government had told them what some confusion as to whether they were dealing|| The Prison and Hemanal s

honesty that was wanted..

gefa was bulls for and that faster, was in with sporadic cases or epidemics. Dr. Canillo Respectfully showmh sunyl Son of the Board;; and, was rend vand, had said the isolation of a low cases Was Very - BA-On the goth day of Apeli mów

1. Se mary them enapa jackos adraiah, ji important but the question was who WASTE

Mr. Stoker-With fegard to what you have said I am very glad you have given me this opportunity of explaining: I think Mr. Wicking is in error in saying that he had no opportunity of bringing this to the notice of the shareholders

before...

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Mr. Wicking-I could not, in your absence.

The Chairman said that at that time there was po general manager, but the valuation was made by a Mr. Filat, now dead, but then employed by the Government at Sandakan. Mr. Abrahamson got him to do it; he was an independent authority. Were the promoters acquainted with Mr. Flint, or only Mr. Abrahamson ?It was agreed to accept his valuation.

The Chalman in the course of discision gave details of the stock existing to the value of $4.368, which he understood was all good mary chantable wood, lying at various points, and valued respectively at 3, 7, 10, 12, up to 26 cents per foot.

Mr. Gomes painted out that at go cente, 'an Mr. Abrahamson had put it, there, should have been a profit. The coollen were paid fixed wages, and that should have been set off as cost, on the debit side ; but there was no profit shown in his account,

Mr. Wicking--Because what he has been putting down at 30 cents was really tlauber still in the jungle, worth not more than 10,

Mr. Gomes-I should certainly think Abra- hamson should be prosecuted by the directors,

The Chairman said they might apo him, and try to recover some of their money from him but this was not the time to speak of that. At present the accounts were under discussion,

Mr. Stokes-When I was la England I read the account of what took place at the last general meeting, and I then saw a reference to my action in this matter, and as to my zeting as vendor as well as solicitor, and I am glad of the opportunity of setting that right. In regard to what Mr. Wicking says I should like to point out that, when the prospectus of this - Company was issued the fullestinformation was given to the shareholders and all intending to subscribe, to my relation to the Arma” of Abrahamson and Comit was, set out in detail who composed the firm, and my name was included. So no-one can.complain of aus act of candour on my part. With regard to the point Mr. Wicking makes, that I could not act properly for the two interests, I may remind you that it is The usual thing, when the purchase and sala of a Company are affected, for one solicitor to aét for both parties.it; is quite the exception when that is not the case.

2 «Mr. Wicking—If a solicitor to concerted P. I know of exceptions to that rule, most decidedly, Mr. Stokes-I wish to point out that my con atction with the Grm of Abrahamson & Co. was fully disclosed. With regard to what I did sa Mr. Gomen sald that he believed Mr. Stekes Four solicitor, my duties consisted solely of formal and all the directors had been deceived by acts-I had no part in the negotiations, I only Abrahamson from the first. He was quite prepared the transfers and other documents, surprised at the amount of confidence they had such as the Articles," And in doing that, I sub-placed in him. „mit, no-one can complain that the work was not

Mr. Wicking-Everybody did who heard, film performed fairly towards both parties

speak. him. Mr. Gomes himself had the same confidence. The Chairman said many prople had trusted Mr. Gomes-But after two or three laterviews I lost it again.

sanctioning of the payment of $100,000 for

Mr. Wicking Whit I complain of is the

business with which you were famlilar.

Mr. Stokes-I had nothing to do with it." Mr. Wicking-Did you receive your portion of the money?

Mr. Stokes-Yes,thread

Mr. Wicking want it explained how you f26d on $100,000.****

Mt. Stakes The negotiations were not con ducted by the sleeping partners.

Mr.Wicking-But they were consulted. Mr. Stokes-Ceriathly, but they relied on Mr.

Mr. Fenwick agreed that it was perfectly car tain that this could be done after the accounts had been passed. They should try and get their money back.

It was mod Investment. I regret still more Ms. Gomes-It is not experience we used, it that I did so as I unfortunately Induced several „of my frendato inverț at the same time. lider my explanation is cleared a bar with

· Mr. Wicking, I cannot understand........ The Chairman thought the matter irrelevant/

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a 13-1f, this is so in the United Kingdom, where the vast majority are professing Christians, much more powerfully must the sole be enforced In Her Majesty's dominions in India and the

East, where the vast bulk of the population are non-Christian and pagan and are dominated by principles, religious, social, and economical, and kabituated to practices opposed to the idea of a.

bekly day of rest or devotion,

| disakkiging In this part receive or deliver cargo

andarea he tanks, so is the trade |||«baðarported fram, here in Įjunks.. The louding

hot the portirageregating over three millions of dersigned, clona þér gonna, la hampered and delayed; il unt actually stopped by the stoppage of work on

there was introduced into the Legislative Council di vit824Thookkhi of the wieansers: frequmiting

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