THE COLONIAL SECRETARY ON MR. WHITEHEAD'S PROTEST,
(Continued.)
(Enclosure No. 1 in the Colonial Secretary's Memorandum of the 15th January, 1000.) His Excellency (the Honourable J: H. Stewart Lockhart translating) sald-Now that this territory has been divided into districts and the sub-district Committee-men have been selected from the elders and gentry, I wish to incet you and to explain to you the principles upon which the government of this portion of the Colony of Hongkong will he conducted. desire that you who have been officially appoint- ed shall co-operate with the Government in regulating the local affairs of your villages, so that the people shall enjoy security and that there shall be no disorder. The Government has appointed oficials who will advise you as to sanitary improvements in the villages so that the health of the people may be preserved, for the Queen of England wishes that all Her Majesty's subjects shall be healthy and pro- sperous. In giving you the position of Com- mittee-men I rely upon you to discharge your duties in a falthful and upright manner and would call your attentio to the fact that one of our most stringent laws is that if as much as one cash is taken from the people except the rates and taxes levied under authority the person extorting it will be rigorously punished by fire and imprison- ment and be dismissed in disgrace from his position. I wish to interfere as ule as pos- sible with your good customs, but there is one principle of British law that must be observed. All punishment for injuries must be inflicted by the appointed authority under the law. Therefore in vast of injury the proper authority must be appealed to and the punishment must not be undertaken by private individuals. The time has now cone when all occupiers of land must register their titles with the Land Officer. When application is made giving the exact area of land occupied, a notice will be posted in the village so that if another claims the land he can apply to the Land Officer, when the claims will be considered by the Lasid Court. No certifi cate of registration will be issued until the Crown rent has been paid. There should be no delay in registening your titles. The occupier will, in the absence of another claiment, be accepted as owner, but if the person in occupa tion is decided not to be the proper owner the amount paid by him will be returned, and the rent will be collected from the person decided to be the lawful owner. A few days ago some ill-advised people assembled near Un Long and behaved in a rolgas nanner, sultinga party who were examining certain hals. I warn you against such unlaw proceedings, as this was taking the law into their awn hands. They should, if they objected, have applied to the Land Officer, who would have examined into the matter and decided upon their objections. Under the powers given to me by the law I would have placed a station of Police upon that land and compelled the villagers who created the disturbance to pay the entire cost of building the station aud pay ing the Police. But I have determined not to do so on this first offence but to warn the people through you that such illegal rioting will be severely punished in future. The elders of a yillage can always prevent such disorder by giving timely information to the Police. If they do not prevent it, then they and the villagers will be held responsible. All persons of whatever nalon must be free to move about without danger of molestation. You nust understand from what I have said that clan fights cannot be allowed. The law is strong enough to protect the rights of every man, and must be appealed to in cases of dispute that cannot be settled by the local committees. I am sorry to find that robberies by armed gangs have been frequent, and against such violence you have hitherto not been adequately protected. I have established Police Stations
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1900.
and gentry of all the villages, that if any man bas been induced to sell his land by these false toisrepresentations and he is not satisfied, he can give notice to the Land Officer, who will not register, the title until the real question at issue has been looked into and decided. 1 have mentioned all this before by proclamation, but I wish to emphasize it, more strongly now that I see the gentry and elders before me, as
determined that if any man has been impro- perly induced to give his fund away under its value I won't accept the sale as valid
(Enclosure No. 2 In Colonial Secretary's
Memorandum of the 25th January, 1900.) The Acting Attorney-General- beg to move the second reading of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to provide for the summoning f Chinese before the Registrar Gentml. This Bill is for the summoning of Chinese before the Registrar General to give information regarding any matter in which the Registrar General is directed by the Governor to enquire. The reason for this Bill is that it is necessary that the Registrar General should have power to summan before him any Chinese whom he desires to question upon any matter of import- ance connected with the New Territories and affecting the Chinese. At present there is no power for the Registrar General to compol the appearance before him of Chinese, and it is very desirable that he should have such power. may mention, Sir, this Hill is framed upon similar lines to certain laws which are in opera- tion in the Malay States. ondermand from the Registrar General that it is necessary that he should have this power to summon Chinese before him, and that it would very much facilitate the government of the New Territories if such a measure as this is passed,
The Colonial Secretary seconded.
forward, the
Chinesq
anxious to come will yield gracefully to the necessity and come in when invited without our having to resort to this power. With reference to the suggestion of the Honourable Member that this Bill should have a duration clause, I think |
I shall have un it is a very fair suggestion.
I hope that, in a objection whatever to it. short time, the necessity for any such Ordinance as this will disappear.
The Council then went into committee to consider the Dill clause by clause,
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(Enclosure No. 3 in Colonial Secretary's Memo randum of the 15th January, 1900. English version of
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The Honourable Dr. Ho Kail do not intend to offer a strong opposition to the second reading of the Bill, but at the same time, Sir, I would wish to remind the Council that a Bill of this nature confers a very a great power upon an official of the Government--a power which, in some respects, is not possessed even by His Excellency the Governor or by the Chief Justice. As the Bill
When these schedules are distributed to a we have before us contains certain provisions village, any person who claims land as his expressly affecting the Chinese, and-the-thi-
in person to the Visiting Officer, when he comes nese alone, whether a British subject or other property must fill up a schedule and bring-it- wise--and this makes the Bill very much more
to the village in which such person resides; objectionable it may be considered as class and the Officer will make an entry in the regisTION legislation, and as a general rule the Legislater that such person is the owner and will add. ture regard such legislation with a great deal such other particulars as may be necessary. A of disfavour and suspicion. In the present in list of those who has been registered as land. stance, I must say that in dealing with the
owners in the village and of their holdings will affairs of the New Territory it may be necessary be posted in the village for seven days, and for the Registrar General to posses: such power afterwards an extract of the entry of each hold- in order effectively to carry out his functions, and for that reason I and my Honourable colleague who represents with me the Chinese have thought it wise not to offer any strong opposition. Of course, we are quile prepared to sacrifice a certain amount of our liberty with the object of helping the Government to carry out their policy for the good of the Chinese la habitants of the New Territory; but at the same time I would ask Your Excellency 16 give instructions, if this Ordinance be passed, that tact and discretion should be exercised. Otherwise the Chinese will suffer a great deal, and in the case of an abuse of power I hope Your Excellency will give instructions that speedy redress shall be given. occasion, when a law was passed for the inspec- tion of houses, the Governor at the time (Sir William Robinson) gave the Council his word that such powers would be exercised with a great deal of tact and discretion and that in the case of any abuse of such power he would at once direct a strict enquiry. I wish the Council also to consider whether a measure of this kind should be allowed to continue for a very long time. I think it will meet the circumstances of the case if this Ordinance is allowed to be in operation for 12 months or a definite period, and at the end of that period it may be renewed from year to year if considered necessary. course the New Teritory in its present condi- when it has become enlightened and prosperous tion requires special legislation, but by and by
On a former
like Hongkong, I see no reason why it should not be brought under the same laws as Houg kong. In an old Ordinance passed for the protection of women and children we have a precedent and an example of an enactment which is renewed from year to year,red in this case in committee I shall move that a clause be inserted limiting the operation of the measure to 12 months, at the end of which time it may be renewed if necessary.
The Honourable Wei A Yuk-I have much pleasure in endorsing the observations which have fallen from the Honourable Member.
in' different parts of the territory for the purpose your lives and property. Since the territory of preventing such robberies and protecting was taken overthree months ago many of those robbers have been arrested, the stolen property Eas been restored to the owners, and a large number of the robbers are now in gaol under going sentences of imprisonment for five and seven years. I am determined that such robberier shall be put down and that law-abiding and peaceable people shall enjoy security that has hitherio been denied them. You have all heard of the cruel murders of innocent men that took place at Un Long in April last. For the murder of one of those men two of the principals in that brutal crime, after a fair and patient trist, have paid the His Excellency the Governor think the with their lives. 1 hope that if any bad observations of the Honourable Members who penalty with their in the teritory they will take have just spoken are very much to the point and waming and cease from evil ways. I have.I think it is only right that not alonethe Council directed that the law against gambling shall be rigidly enforced. The Chinese law against gambling is very strong, but the officials have neglected it In British territory all lawe must be equally respected. You have seen by my proclamation the amount of Crown reat that has been decided upon as the land rent for the present. In considering what taxes are to be levied on you, you must remember that all the money paid by you to the Government is money that is paid for your protection and for the improvement and development of your property. The money paid for public works is paid to your own labourers for their labour and comes to the traders in the vidinary course of business. Up to the present ever ten thousand dollars have been paid in wages to the working people of this district and now that gambling has been stopped this money will be spent in the purchase of land for farms or of food and clothing from the shops, while the main road from Kowloon to Talpd willnable the people to send in their produce to market in any weather. There will be a license tax on all business housės būt you have been relieved from the payment of all customs duties and monopolies that raised the price of everything that you consumed. Do not object to strangers coming to the district. They will all bring money and increase the wealth and comfort of the people. I know that many people from this district, have travelled to other countries. They must have seen how capital employs labour and produces wealth. With the intro duction of fresh capital into this district that hope to see one day some pho are now driven to. evil courses for want of occupation will find within their reach employment that will enable them to live respectable lives. I have appointed you to the responsible position of Committee men because you have been recommended to me by your villagers. Do not forget that your responsibility is very real, a 1 look to you to preserve, the peace and good order of your villages, and to report to the authorities all bad characters and persons who endeavour to stir
strife. With the support up
of the Sub-district Committee ind. the villagers I look for the firm establishment of fateral peace and pros- perity, and undertake that you shall be fully protected by the Government from any interference from without I wish to add few more words on the subject of land. It has been reported to me that as soon as the Con- vention between the Emperor of Chink and the Queen of Great Britain was signed certain people were induced to sell their lands at a low yalue by belde told the British Govern ment would jake possession of the land without payment when they came into the temtory I take this opportunity of telling you, the elders
"KUMSANG," Captain Payne, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 20th instant, at Noon.
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"GLENTURRET,"
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cluding all charges fixed for the present is given below. You must all withour exception obey. Do not be disobedient. A special pro- clamation.
(5.) For land draining in a Southerly direction to the sea between Lyemun Point on the East and the Pier in the bay West of Lai Chi Kok on the West per half wou or portion thereof as follows:-
(.) For First class land 25 cents, or at the rate of $3.30 per acre per annum. (A) For Second class land zo cents, or at the rate of $1.64 per acre per annum. (c) For Third class land to cents, or at
the rate of $1.32 per acre per annum. (i) For all land (except land draining in a Southerly direction, to the sea between Lyemun Point on the East and the Pier in the bay West of Lai Chi Kok on the West) per half man or portion thereof as follows:-
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rate of $1.32 per acre per annum, (c) Third class land 5 cents, or at the rate of 66 cents per acre per annum, The above scale of Crown Rent may be altered.
When the survey has been completed per nament certificates of titles will be issued. If anyone has been forcibly deprived of his land or been fraudulently induced to sell land at a low price, he may present a petition to the District Officer if he lives North of the Kowloon range of bills, or if he lives South of it to the Registrar General or the Visiting Officer, to be forwarded to the Squatters' Board for enquiry.
Dated 12th day of July, 1899.
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SARPEDON," Captain Grier, will be despatched, on TUESDAY, the 6th March,
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Hongkong, 10th February, 1900.
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but that the Chinese people in the New Territory should have some idea why this Bill is in troduced by the Government 1 the present time. The condition of the New Territory is peculiar. The Chinese do not understand our ways, and we desire-I desire most heartily- to, interfere with the Chinese and their customs as little as possible, but it is absolutely necessary that land in the New Territory should be registered. Of course, all members of the Council know that, in the interests of the Chinese themselves, it should be registered; but for some reason, probably some suspicion, which I hope will be removed in the course of time the Chinese have not been for some time as anxious to register their land as they might be, and for a considerable time we have found great difficulty in getting the Chinese to come forward and give any information about their land or about registration. It then became necessary to approach the Chinese through their elders, their leaders, for the purpose of explaining why it was necessary that land should be registered. However, on more than one occasion when these Chinese elders had been invited to come in, they gave no attention whatever to the invitation. Such conduct under Chinese jurisdiction-refusing when invited bya high official to come in and assist him and give him information would not have been tolerated for an instant. We do not propose to take the stringent measures which would have been taken had the people remained under Chinese Jurisdiction, but we do wish to get the power to compel their attendance and to inflict a fine in case they disobey the summons. As to the observations of the Honourable Gentleman, with reference to the supervision, so to speak,ARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE of the exercise of this power, the Honourable Member will see from the second clause that The Governor may at any time direct the Registrar General to enquire into and report as to any matter which is connected with the Now Territories as defined by section a of Or dinance No. 12 1899, if such matter exclusi vely concerns persons of Chinese race, whether British subjects or otherwise." The Registrar General will only summon Chinese to come before him in certain cases into which he is directed by the Governor to enquire. There- fore, in no case can there be any action what-- quirection of the Governor, and- aver wilknut thu I think the Honourable Member will accept my assurance that the Ordinance will be carried out with every consideration for Chinese and with every anxiely on the part of the Goveni ment that we shall never be forced to bring the provisions of the Ordinance into operation at all think that when it is known that wo have power to compel the attendance of these people who do not up to the present appear
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The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer.. The First-class Saloon is situated 42) forward of the Engines. A Reinigerating Chamber ensures the Supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyage.
A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light. N.D.-Ratum Tickets issued by this Com- pany to and from AUSTRALIA are available for return by the Steamers of the EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN S.S. Co. and vice verið .For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,. Agents,
[141b Hongkong, 31d February, 1900.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR TIENTSIN,
THE Company's Steamship
"'NANCHANG,"
Captain Finlayson, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 7th March;
For Freight or Passage, apply tod
BUTTERFIELD & SWIKE,
Agents.
[te Hongkong, 17th February, 1900.
40, QUEEN'S ROAD,
Watson's Building+
WORTH A GUINEA A BOX.
BEECHAM'S
PILLS
FOR ALL BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS SUCH AS
SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, WEAK STOMACH,
IMPAIRED DIGESTION,
DISORDERED LIVER,
AND FEMALE AILMENTS. ANNUAL SALE SIX MILLION BOXES,
-50 Centa per Box.
Prepared only by the Proprietor; THOMAS BEECHÁM, St. Helens, England, SOLE AGENTS for HONGKONG and the EMPIRE of CHINA :~
WATKINS & CO., -APOTHECARIES' HALL, 66, Queshy Road Central, Hongkong
FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEBT
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All suffering from Catarrh, don sumption, Obstinate Coughs' or Colds and those affected with diseases of the Cheat, Lungs and Bronchial Tubes, should take
GRIMAULT'S SYRUP «JHYPO-PHOSPHITE (LIME Prescribed by the leading medical autho rities in all countries for the last twenty-; five years with the greatest success, ti continues to retain its reputation whare all other medecines have failed.
Grimauli's Syrup inmediately arrosts the Qough,Spitting of blood and Nights- weats, and the Appetite improvei, ras pidly a fact soon demonstrated by an in- crease of weight and healthy appearance. Grimault's Syrup has a rose colour, and is sold in flat oval bottles, Bowars. of Imitations.
GRIMAULT & C2, Paris, Kalā by all Zlomiete
MEE CHEUNG,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
TOP FLOOR OF Ice HouGE, IN Ite House Rord.
TS. now in a position, in his New and Com
modious Premises, to eclipse, as heretofore, ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED In the Colony or in any part of the Far East,
GROUPS AND VIEWS aspeciality, Hongkong; 22nd September 1898...
NOTICE
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TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBT9 NOT
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the OWNERS will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crews of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbours'
BITTERN, British bark, Atkins Slemesen
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