Co-day's Advertisements./
PERSEVERANCE LOD-CE OF
HONGKONG, No. 1,165.-
REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held in the FREEMA SONS HALI, Zetland Street, TO-NIGHT, the 16th instant, at 8.30 for o p.m. precisely, Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 16th March, 1900,
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1900.
To-day's Advertisements, HONGKONG FOOTBALL CHALLENGE
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ROYALT
CITY HALL..
ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY.
Owing to future Engagements, the Opening Night of "THE GEISHA" will be MONDAY, the 19th March, instead of
WEDNESDAY, the 21st March, As previously announced.
MONDAY, the 19th March, and Three
following Nights. "THE GEISHA"
R. HENRY DALLAS and All Company MR. HENRY DALLAS ml Company with a repertoire of the LATEST LONDON SUCCESSES, will open his Season
on
MONDAY, the 19th March,
with a Grand Production.
First time in Hongkong of the Charming Japanese Opera,
"THE GEISHA, with all the Original Scenery, Dresses and Effects from
DALY'S THEATRE, LONDON,
FULL ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS.
Musical Director:-Mr. W. F. VALLANCE.
PLAN at ROBINSON PHAND CO.
USUAL PRICES,***
W. BERTRAM HEKMANN,
Business Manager.
[301b
Hongkong, 16th March, 1900. NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA. (Florio and Rubattine United Companiesą
STEAM FOR'
SINGAPORE, PENANG AND BOMBAY. Having connexion with Company's Mail Steamers to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES, LEGĦORN and GENOA,
ALSO
VENICE and TRIESTE, all MEDITER-
RANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANTINE, and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS up to CALLAO.
Taking Cargo at through Rates to PERSIAN GULF and BAGDAD, also BARCE- LONA, VALENZA, ALICANTE, AL- MERIA and MALAGA. HE Steamship
THE
sentation of Member's Ticket.
F. BROWNE Hon. Sec. Hongkong, 16th March, 1900. [350b AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA
TION COMPANY..
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. - FROM TRIESTE, FIUME, PORT SAID, 'SUEZ, KARRACHI, HOMBAY, PENANG & SINGAPORE,
"HE Company's Steamship “
"URANO,"
THE
From Trieste, S.S. Dußerator transhipped at Dombay.
FromVenice, ca.S. Carlotta & Massimiliano transhipped at Trieste.
Optional Cargo will be stischarged here unless Notice to the Contrary be given immediately.
i
BIRTHS-
At 75, Bras Basah Road, Singapore, on the 7th inst, the wife. H. RUXTON, of a daughter.
the 10th March, at 11, Woosung Road, Shanghai, the wife of Capt. JOHN, DEWAR, s. 5. Changbing, of a daughter, a
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MARRIAGE.
On the 10th March, at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, by the Rev. H. C. Hodges, M.A., ALEXANDER SAMSON, to SARA LESLIE.
he Hongkong Telegraph
The
HONGKONG, Friday, March 16, 1900,,
NOTES AND COMMENTS. It will be noticed that although the two South African Republics are said to have appeated to all the European lowers to mediate in the present war, and Reuter has enumerated several as refusing to have any thing to do in the matter, yet there has been no mention made of any reply having been received from two of the most, important ones. We refer to Russia and France
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THE following will represent "G" Co., R.W.F., in the final for the H.K. Challange Shield on Saturday next Evans, goal: Murmy and Lambert, backs; Jasper, Pounall and Lewis halves; Williams, Chealle, Boulton, Pugh and Jones, forwards,
·REPORT OF THE SUPERIN-
FOR THE YEAR 1809.
Police Office,
issued from time to time as the names of fresh victims are placed before this blood thirsty, old woman by her unscrupulous parasites. Apparently she has come to the conclusion that she can preserve the Empire af China and the old order of things only by making away with all those who show inclination to favour a better any form of grivernment step in the direction of progress and the higher civil-TENDENT OF FIRE BRIGADE ization. In this belief it is quite unneces sary to point out that she is mistaken. Others live third the same tactics from time immemorial, and they have invariably failed. Their action has in every instance led to ther own downfall, and so it will be with the Dowager Empress. It is pass ing strange that so eminently clever a wonian should fail to see that for every one unjustly erected or imprisoned she raises up fresh enemies for herself and brings the revolution, which has been so long talked of, a In any other country than- few steps hearer. China the revolution would have come long ago, but the Chinese are slow to think and still slower to act, especially when to act means a departure from ancient order and custom. But in this very slowness of
Hongkong, 6 February, 1900, Sir, I have the honour to submit the follow ing report on the Government Fire Brigade for the year 1899.
There were 31 Fires and 97 Incipient Fires during the year. Details regarding each are attached. The Brigade turned out 38-times during year.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE.
mittee of the Hongkong General Chamber At the monthly meeting of the General Com- of Commerce, held at 3.p.m. on Monday, the- 12th March, 1900. Present: Messrs. R. M. Gray (Chairman), A. McConachie (Vice-chair- man), A. Haupt, H. A. Ritchie, N. A Siebs,
Herbert Smith, Hon. T. H. Whitehead, and F.
Henderson (Acting Secretary),
MINUTES.
The minutes of the previous meeting (held pn the 5th February) were read and contrined.
'PIRACY IN CANTON WATERS,
The Chairman' said-Piracy in Caston Waters has continued to affect seriously' both the import and export trade. Our Goverment, beyond maintaining three small gunboats en and about the West River, have so far ap
The estimated damage caused by the firesparently not seen their way to take more active
measures in the matter, and the Chinese Au was $829,814 and by the incipient fires $354. ***
thorities have hitherto proved quite unable to 3 Very serious damage was caused by the
cope with the situation. I understand, how- firo at Nos. 24 and 25, Praya, Kennedy Town,
ever, that the new Viceroy of the two. Kwangs which was undoubtedly caused by the careless is expected to take immediate steps to remedy this evil, and it is to be hoped that before we meet again some decided improvement may have taken place.
rage of cotton which had become wet by rain
falling at the time.
The question was discussed at some length with a unanimous opinion that active measures decided that the Climber should not mova
the effect of the expected action of the Viceroy, TARIFF REVISION IN CİNA Read letter from Mr. W. F. Wenyon, dated 14th February, 1900, referring to the rapid in China and suggesting that the Hongkong progress now being made with the tariff revision Chamber of Cominerce approach Her Imperial Majesty's Government through the Associated Chambers of Commerce in England with a view to securing that the proposed new tariff for China should be submitted, before acceptance; to the Chambers of Commerce at Hongkong and Shanghai.
"Bit the year will be remembered by the dis astrous fire at the Chap Yik Godown in Hing Lung Lane by which property to the value of having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Uniess Reuter has overlocked their replies, comprehension of the Chinese lies the En- some $500,000 was destroyed. The fire of sonic description were imperative, but it was
originated among some matting on the upper informed that their Goods are being landed at and it is hardly likely that such an injort. press' danger, for once their ideas with regard year of a compartment of the godown on the again in the matter until thae was given to see their risks into the Godowns of the Hongkang, ant point would have been allowed to pass to her have had time to change it will take ground floor of which were stored in close prox and Kowloon Wharf andGodown Company unnoticed, these two Powers have so fran equally long time for them to return to finity large quantites of sulphur and saltpetre. Hidden Wharf and Godown Compu
The Brigade, which had had timely notice of refrained front answering the appeal of 1 e their allegiance, and the Empress. Dowager. This Vessel Brings Cargo post
the fire, was engaged in extinguishing it and is not.so young that she can afford to await Transvaal and the Orange Free State either their return to her fold. Even at the pre.. there is no doubt would have done so before one way or the other. We presume that a reply, will have to be given and we shall sent moment we believe that the Chinese the fire could have spread to any of the seven naturally wait it with #
Considerable are thoroughly ripe for rebellion couli nadjoining compartments of the godown, when a violent explosion took place which blew a por amount of interest, for upon it will de second Gordon arise to lend them, but, as tion of the roof off that particular compartment pund great issues, Russia and France have, we have already pointed out. Gordons are of the godown and shattered a portion of its as we all know, been approaching one another not to be picked from every hedgerow and walls.
One of the firemen was seriously burnt about of late. Both are antagonistic to England the Chinese have no leader of their own
the face and hands; and injured about the head and it is somewhat significant that they alone nationality. It is indeed a pity that the should hold algof and fail to return to the European Powers are too jealous of one anby falling bricks, and narrowly escaped with his
Fife. other to come to the rescue of China with
A few minutes afterwards another terrific appeal of the two Presidenty a prompt and cuphatic negative, as has been the case with
explosion occurred. The remainder of the roof was lifted off that half of the godown, which is on the East side of Hing Lung Lane, and an immense mass of burning matter was blown into the air to a height of from 50 to 60 feet while the four, compartments of the godown an the opposite of the lane were set on fire,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods lave left the Godowns, and all Claims must be sent in to the Office of the Undersigned before Noon on and infant, or they will not be recognized.
Na Fire Instance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Golowas after the 23rd instant will be subject to rent
Hills of Lading will be countersigned By
SÄNDER, WIELER & Co
Agents. Hongkong, 16th March, roo..
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES;
HE P. & OTS, N. Co.'s Steamship
"MASSILIA,"
THE
[3051
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND-
STRAITS.
Consignees of Cargo by the above-named being landed and plated at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted ont mark by inark and delivery can be obtaineil as soon as the Goods are landed. This vessel brings on, Cargo
vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are!
..
From London, &c., ex S.S. Victoria. From Persian Gulf, er S.S. Pemba and
Ningchow.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 5, TO-DAY.
Goods not cleared by the 22nd instant, at 4 PM; will be subject to rent.
any one-whatever.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in All dainaged Packages must be left in the " BISAGNO,"
Godowns and a certificate of the damage ob Captain Makanzini, will be despatched as tained from the Godown, Company within ten WEDNESDAY, the 21st instant, atlays after the Vessel's arrival here, after which above on
no Claims will be recrignised.
Noon.
A BOMBAY, the Steamers are discharging
in VICTORIA DOCK,
For further Particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co., Agests.
Hongkong, 16th March, 1900.
[35Th
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, «
LIMITED.
FOR CEBU AND ILOILO.
THE Company's Steamship
"KAIFONG,".
Captain Pennefather,will be despatched asabove on FRIDAY, the 23rd instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, 16th March, 1990.
(348h
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED
FOR SINGAPORE, SAMARANG
AND SOURABAYA.
HE Company's Steamship
THE
SHANTUNG,"
II. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 6th March, 19cal
Antintation.
Is
the other Powers concerned.
As regards Russia, we do not think that she would for a moment be prompted to intervene for any love of the Boers, nor, in- deed on account of any interest in the African Problem, for the Boers are aliens and Russia has no aims in Africa whatever; her sole ambition is to absorb the whole of Asia within the Russian Empire. What might tempt Russia to come to the rescue of the Bours, however, is India. Upon India we all know that Russia has cast longing eyes and her recent movements of troops and attempt
accord. The oft mentioned concert of Europe almost invariable plays out of tune and hence it is patent that unless the great break-up shortly takes place China will be Jeft to dies her owif weird."
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. The United States and the
Proposals.
The roof of an adjoining building on the East side was seriously damaged, and a build Peaceing in Queen's Road West at a distance of 100
yard was ignited by burning débris and com- 1. pletely destroyed.
LONDON, March 4th.
It is not correct that America offered to mediate between Great Britain and the to improve her relations with Afghanistan South African Republics; she merely acted so as to deal the deathblow to British in-between Pretoria and Great Britain as a go-locate the seat of the second explosion, but I
fuence at Cabul upon the death of the Ameer, serve but to forewarn us of her in- untions. For this reason then she might feel inclined to attempt the conquest of
·India and depend upon the Boers keeping the bulk of our troops engaged while she attained her ends, having done which she could make terms which would ensure the independence of the Boers and at the same time be the, signal for the commencement of that crumbling up of the British Empire nations of the globe. But, and the but is which should place Russia first amongst the
a big one, Russia has doubless, as we pointed out yesterday, learnt an object Jes son from the present war and has come to the conclusion that the British army, though small enough apon paper, has an immense power of rapid expansion and is backed up by Colonial Forces ready and willing to assist the mother country in the hour of need. Therefore we fancy that it is hardly likely that Russia will go to the assistance of the Boers by invading India.
With France matters are different. She too has no particular love for the twin Republics, but she has a most healthy hatred for England and would be glad to do any A. S. WATSON & Co., thing to injure her if she dared. France has large possessions in the North of Africa and
LIMITED.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
ESTABLISHED A.D). 1841.
between in transmitting messages and com-
munications.
Read letter to Sir Claude Macdonald, dɔled 22nd February, on this subject, enquiring who- ther the rumour was true that the consideration of a new tariff was being pushed on rapidly, and expressing a hope that those most inter ested in the revision would have the opportunity of giving their opinion before any arrangement is come to with the Peking Government. A copy of this fetter has been forwarded to the Colonial Secretary for the information of HE..... the Governor,
by the organising committee of the congress it' had been arranged that Sir Thomas, Jackson tion by foreign steamers of the Inland waters will propose the first, dealing with the naviga-
proposed the second and third, on the subjects of the reduction of Cable Rates and fresh Ma rine Surveys in Eastern Seas,
of China, and the Hon. T. H. Whitehead will
FOURTH CONGRESS OF CHAMBERS OF, COMMERCE OF THE EMPIRE Read letter, dated 16 February, to the 5e. There was a very large quantity of Chinese crackers stored. in the Chap Yik Godown, but-cretary of the London Chamber of Commerce, net in the immediate proximity of the seat and stating that in the event of their acceptance submitting the three resolutions agreed upon, the original fire. Owing to the fact that the Brigade were driven out of Hing Lung Lane by the first explosion it is impossible to absolutely think there is, little doubt that it occurred on the ground floor of the compartment (known as No. 4 Godown) in which the fire originated.
4. A searching enquiry was held by the Act ing Police Magistrate into the origin of and circumstances attending this fire, and Captain Langhorne, of the Royal Artillery and Ordnance Department, gave evidence regarding the capa-, city for explosion of Chinese fire crackers, while Mr. F. Browne, Government Analyst, gave evidence on the subject of explosions caus- ed by the fusing of saltpetre and sulphur.
The evidence of these gentlemen is of so Aliwal much importance that I append a copy of it.
1
The Peace Proposals. Messrs. Fischer, Woolbarans and the Free Stater Mr. Wessels have sailed for Europe as a peace deputation.
THE WAR. Cape Colony.: General Brabant has occupie North.
WEATHER REPORT.
The Observatory report says
LATER
Occupation of Bloemfontein. Lord Roberts wires that, by the help of God and the bravery of the troops, he has taken possession of Bloemfontein and the British fing.nowflies over the Presidency vacated by Mr. Steyn, the late President. Mr. Fraser, a member of the late Govern. met the Mayor, the Landrost and other officials met Lord Roberts two miles from the town and presented the keys of the public offices. The enemy has withdrawn from the neighbourhood and all seems quiet. is also possessed of the island of MadagasThe inhabitants gave the troops a cordial car. The addition of the British possessions welcome. on that continent would mean a splendid African empire" for France and she and the Boers could, doubtless come to an amicable settlement as to the division of the. spoils, France taking ali to the present bound. Į
On the 16th at 11.55 am. barometric changes ary of the Transvaal and the Bour Republics are slight. Pressure is high over the N.E.coast taking all to the southward.
This would of China, low to the E. of Japan. Gradients indeed be pleasant for France, and the continue rather steep with strong monsoon in possession of Egypt would for ever heal the
the Formosa Channel and along the S. coast of real or imaginary wound caused by the Fashoda incident. But even acre is another China. FORECASTStrong to fresh N.E. winds
dull, rainy, .$10.80side to the picture. France has a neigh
bour-Germany-and that neighbour she both distrusts and bates and she would fear that were she to attempt to take action in the present crisis, Germany might take the opportunity of walking across the. 10.80
frontier and making matters, unpleasant when the back of France was turned. This is the first drawback. The second is that Great Britain has a Beet in the Mediter ranean, and, much to the disgust of France, no doubt, it would be necessary to turn that fleet out of its present quarters, and to prevent another feet from coming to is assistance, before France could safely move the necessary troops across the stretch of water the passage of which would enable them
3COTCH WHISKY.
Á.-Tuorse's BLEND, Per case of 1 dozen, White Capsule-
Captain Saies, will be despatched as above WATSON'S
on SATURDAY, the 4th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, 16th March, 1900.
(349b
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
THE Company's Steamship
THE
"CHINGTU," Captain Williams, will be despatched on TUESDAY, the roth April, at Noon.
The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer, The First-class Saloon is situated forward of the Engines. A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the Supply of Fresh Provi slons during the entire voyage.
A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light.
NB.-Retum 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 verst. For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, 16th March, 1900.
[343b
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR MANILA.
THE
HE.Company's Steamship...
"CHINGTU,"
GLENORCHY MELLOW BLEND, Blue Capsule, with Name and Trade Markˆˆ C.-WATSON'S A HRLOUR- (ENVIVET, He Cap- sule, with name and Trade Mark ............
D.---WATSON'S HK.D., BLEND
OF THE FINEST Scoton MALT WHISKIES, Vio- let Capsule
EWATSON'S VERY OLD La
QUEUR SCOTCH WHISKYL Gold Capsule
<
12,00
14.40
15.00 THORNE'S BLEND and WATSON's GLENORCHY are high class Soda Whiskies, of greater age than, most brands in the market.
ABELOUR GLENLIVET is a very old Peaty Whisky, (smoky) and could not now be replaced in stock at the price
D. is well known for its fine flavour.
L
E is of superb quality and pro-- Captain Williams will be despatched as nounced by leading local connois- above on TUESDAY, the roth-April.
The attention of Passengers is directed to. seurs to be the best brand in the
Hongkong market.
the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The First Class Saloon is situated forward of the Engines.
A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light.
For Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,"
Agents.
*[344b* Hongkong, 16th March, 1900.
Small quantities are supplied at proportionate wholesale rates.
A-E. WATSON & CO., LIMITED,
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL?
to
commence the
LOCAL AND GENERAL-
THIS afternoon at the Magistracy a Chinaman was' charged with embezzling $4,000 from a rice shop.
The Band of the Hongkong Regiment will play at the Hongkong Hotel to-morrow (Satur day) evening, from 8 p.m. 10 9.30 p.m.
FROGRAMME..
· 1.—March „out!! May day) -
Frau. "Lousiska"
....Cherald. -Overlyre 3.-Valsa
Southern Bregan Mayaler. -Seesic „," Hadilan Haj1".........................Sultiran. 5.-Eauasia
"Herbanian Bommet ”Kappay, 6-Folks.
Le Cavalier"... Fahrbach, "Liod have the Queen."
TO-MORROwenfternoon at a quarter past four
crumpling up of the British African Empires o'clock, the final for the Hongkong Football from the north, So France has to think Challenge Shield will be played, The contest twice before she attempts to. Jurn us out of lies between "G" and "H" companies of the Africa and prevent the hoisting of the Royal Welch Fusiliers. A hard fought struggle British flag over Pretoria. Certainly France for supremacy is expected and the match is would be the more likely of the two. Powers sure to be most interesting. After the match to take up the cudgels in favour of the Hours, Miss Hancock will present the shield and but a little sober reflection. would doubtlem medals to the victors,- show her that the game, was not worth the candle. As a matter of fact we do not think THE Coroner's Returns for 1800'show that that there is much to be apprehended from formal enquiries were held on 9 Europeans Russia while as for France, unless, as might and Americans (8 men, i woman),, 51 Chinese possibly be the case, she has lost all power (44 men, 3 women, 4 children), one Indian and of sober reflection, she top will reply to the one of nationality unknown; while there were appeal of the Transvall afe the Orange. Free buried without formal enquiries 15 Europeans State in the negative, though it is hardly to and Americans (1z men, a women, one boy), be expected that. her reply will be so 1,641 (619 men, 196 women, 422 boys, 196 girls, emphatic as that of the other "European and B of sex not ascertainable); and two Indians
{(men). Powers.
IMPERIAL VENGEANCE.
The hand of the Empress Dowager of China is still raised against all those who have had the misfortune to incur her Imper ial anger from the fact of having been in
coast
JAPANESE vernacular papers state that some Japanese are engaged in attempting to salve ships sunk off the
of the Pescadores, having obtained the necessary pennission' of the local Cavemment Among the vessels
any way connected with KANG YU-WEI or are the Japanese steainer. Naru-maru, the the Reform Panty. In another column, will, British steamers Nokhara, Lumber, and New be found an Imperial Decree dealing with Farmes, and a Chinese war vessel.Steps are more of the Reformers and we have but also being taken to remove the two wrecks in small doubt that similar decrees will be Moji harbour.
5. The danger arising out of the uncontrolled storage of fire crackers is one that had not escaped attention, and long before this fire occurred proposals were under consideration for guarding against it, and a Bill is about to be introduced into the Legislature dealing with the subject.
seller or saltpetre, and this is a matter which There are no regulations for the storage of is now receiving attention. I confess it had escaped me before.
6. A list is attached shewing the number of fires that have occurred during each of the last ten years with the estimated value of propeny destroyed in each case.
at any time during the year.
7. The water in the mains was not turned off
8. I attach a list of places where Fire Des patch Boxes are kept and copy of a report by the Engineer on the state of the Fire Engines, which are all in good order.
9. The Fire Station at Yaumati was strength, ened during the year by transferring thither a steat Fire Engine and the necessary staff to work it.
The mobility of the Brigade at the Central Fire Station has been materially increased by the acquisition from Messrs. Merryweather and which 4 firemen can, transport themselves and Sons of a quadricycle despatch box by means of 60 feet of hose and the necessary appliances to the scene of a fire in a very short time.
There has not yet been sufficient opportunity to thoroughly test the usefulness of this machine, but it has already proved of service and ought to be a valuable aid to the Brigade,
10. The shelters for despatch boxes referred to in paragraph 7 of my report för 1898 have proved useful. The telephones fixed at certain points as described in paragraph 8 of the same report have not been availed of by the Public
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
THE NEW TERRITORIES LAND COURT BILL.
At yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council the Attorney General rent the report of the Standing Law Committee which was as follows:--
The Chairman of the Statiding Law Com mittee regrets that, owing to the indisposition of one of the members, he is unable to give the certificate which would enable this Bill to ba dealt with in the same manter as a Bill res ported on by a Committee of the whole Council, under Standing Order No. 41. The Committee recommended a number of amendments, and vised Bill incorporating in the main these the Attorney-General accordingly drew a re amendments as well as some others which he thought desirable. All the members of the Committee, except one, thereupon act again and went through the Bill as amended, clause by clause, and while approving of the amended Bill generally, recommended a further amend- ment of clauso 16 so as to enable applications for leave to appeal to be made to the Chief Justice, leaving the appeal, when such leave is
granted, to be heard by the Full Court as provided in the Bill. The Committee, more over, did not like the wording of the clause as to fixing rents in cases of disputed ownership be omitted or and wislied this clause to amended. The Attorney-General has, accord ingly, incorporated such further amendments in the Bill-hereto annexed, omitting the clause in question. It will, however, be necessary for the Bill to be considered by the Committee of will propose in such Committee that the clauses the whale Council, and the Attorney-General. sa altered in the Bill, as now amended be sub-
stituted for those in the original Bilbage
Continuing, the Attorney General said if the Law Committee had had the advantage of having of their members present there would have been no necessity for the Council to go through the Bill clause by clause, but owing to the indis- position of one of its members he was-unable to report that the Bill had been considered, in such a manner, all members being present, It was therefore necessary for the Council to do so, The Bill was a very important one. It 11. No addition has yet been made to the
was brought forward originally last November ladder supply of the Brigade, have been inferred to the Standing Law Committee, where after, which was read a second time and rei communication with Messrs. Merryweather. and Sons, and with their Agents in the Colony, a number of amendinents were proposed, suma on the subject of ladders, bist have found it of which necessitated the
as yet.
of the
impassible to decide on what type would-be clauses, At this stage umbenington.
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most suitable for the peculiar conditions returned and he (the Attorney General) resumed obtaining in this City, Pa
his duties. Thinking it would greatly: econo- rise time, he redrafted the Bill, The assistance of Mr. Wodehouse, CM.0.,
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for many years Superintendent of the Brigade, is now being sought to inspect the various selection from among thein patterns of ladders at home and to make a 12. The conduct of the Brigade during the year has been good.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant),
FAH. MAY,- Superintent of Fire Brigade, The Honourable The Colonial Secretary.
LIST OF PLACES WHERE FIRE BRIGADE
DESPATCH BOXES ARE KEPT..
Box. No. 1 Police Station.
included the
amendments proposed by the Committee and made some piber alterations which he thought would improve it. Another meeting of the Committed was then called and the new Bill considered and approved. He begged to move. that the Council should go into Committes ta. consider the Bill clause by clause.hu
The Acting Colonial Secretary seconded. The Hon. T H. Whitehend rose to say that this Bill was entirely different-both in principal and substance to the one that passed the second reading Just Autumn. The old Bill stipulated that there should be three meinbers constitut ing the Land Court and that the Poinne Judge should preside. Now the number has been
3 Boxes. Engine House at No. 2 Police Station. altered to two and no provision made that
Box. Naval Dock Yard,
I' Clock Tower.
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gestions that may occur to them,
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The Hon, C. P. Chater seconded, but the motion was lost
↑ The Hoo, T. H. Whitehead said he would protest against the ruling of the Council.
The Attorney-General said It would not be necessary for him to repeat the remarks ho made before the Council went into committer He was not present at the first or second reading of the Bill In answer to what. honourable menter opposite said as to the Bill now before the Council not being the Bill which was read a first time on the a3rd of November, the Bullaid on the table is the fended: Bill. One course, but not at all 4 convenient course,
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