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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

14th inst.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY APRIL 15 1010

ITALIAN CONVENIS JUBILEE.

`SIR HÖRMUBJEK MODY FOUNDS. “LUGARD

SCHOLARSHIPS.

tion with the Golden Jubiles of the Conven), the Rev. piher has already expressed ber eckeowiedgment for all, the numerous favours of which the Sisters of Charity hard bosa the recipients for the past bulf a century, It only remains for me now to again thank you for this additional mark of interest in the insti by the large and distinguished rathering bere tution's work that is so unmistakably evidenced to-day in the name of the Mother Superior, thank your Excellency, and yon, ladies and oatmed, for the honour of your presence this afternoon (Applauss,)

Hon. Mr. F. A, Hazeland.{Attorney-General), | raised against laying out the enclosure, as | luxury; ind-ad the ably benefit that would it provides for contracts and other documents schools present at the entertainment' vasterday: | the Sisters; and the pupila of, the Gonwent ;I:

and confirmed.

MINUTES.

OPIUM AMENDMENT.

A lengthy programme of songs and instru mostal pieces were than gone through... "It waI of special merit as it was entirely contributed. to by the pupils of the Convant exclusively.

The programme was as follows 1.-Choran-Faith, Hopa and Charity"

Government's proposal, fie favoured it only bare given it my whole hearted support; hut By section 3 it is provided that in all con because his spirit, could not rapport contenseolog that the land in question, a valuable tracts or other documents to be signed by the Governor or other, public officer it shall not be plation of the length of time the Government site, is hierally surrounded by open spaces, the would take 10 erect a building and because be Cricket aud rarade grounds across the road, necessary to name such officer; it shall ba

sufficiant to name the office he holds and such. A meeting of the Legislative Council was had no confidence that until they were ready the public square adjacent, and the whole har.

A VESTERDAY'S CELEBRATIONEN held in the Council Chamber this, after to build you would clear away hovels and dis- bnur, in front, I think that to transform it into a public officer for the time being shall be deem-

13th Inst noon. Present Kit Excellency the Governor, reputable, discreditable matsheds which still pality flower patch, when we already poskessed to be a party thereto as if he were a corporn Sir Frederick Lugard, K.C.M.G," Hon. Sir am sorry to say; disfigure: the Praya. He beautiful gardens a short distance up the hill in sale,

Section is similar to section 3 except that and friends of the pupils of ten Italian Convent **There was a very large gathering of parents Henty May, K.C.Mo., (Colonial Secretary), though that pertext after pretext would be would be an act of wasteful and superfluous Hon. Mr. A. M. Thomson (Colonial Treasurer), an open space pooding the day when you accrue from such a misuse of the land, would signed prior to the passing of this Ordinance.

Trobe to give an aesthetic setting to the front of By section 5 a contract made in England by given by past and present pupils ia colebration of the golden jubilee of the institution's founda- Hon. Mr. W. Chatham (Director of Public would be ready to build. ewak

the Hongkong Club. In regard to the second the Crown Aganle for the Government of Hangtion in Hongkong. A large matshed was erected Works), Hon. Mr. F. J. Badeley (Captain patient, that was all. But i reminded him

on the spacious playground for the accommoda- Suparistendent of Police), Hon. Mr. A. W. that we have your Excellency's assurance reason, that the land should be reserved for kong shall, in the event of the said contract Brown (Registrar General), Hon. Mr. Wei that the hovels in question will be swept future public buildings, the argument strikes me coming within the jurisdiction of the Courts

shed was very prettily decorated with flags and Yuk, C.M.G., Hoo, Mr. W. J. Gresson, Hon. away as some possible. The terms of this as being somewhat straised, considering that here, be deemed to have been made by the tion of the several hundred visitors. The mai Mr. E. Osborne, Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Hoa, present protest enable many to come to underwe already possess suitable offices for all public Governor,

By section & it is provided that the mission boatlogs and a profusion of "flowers and pot Mr. Murray Stewart, and Mr. C. Clementit who do not feel strongly attracted by the City Affairs except the Law and the Past, buildings

Hall idea. It is possible to disagize about that; for which are is process of erection, and it is to add the title of the public officer after his plants, A floral legend in figure1800-190" (Clark of Councils).

and yet to agree on the lines al my resolution. generally believed, will in the fulness of time. signature to any document shall not exclude surmounted the stage. ABSENT.

The influentially signed letter sent into the Colbo szady for accupation. The Colonial Secre-sech document from the operating of this His Excellency Major-General R. G. Broad-cell Becretary, the day before yesterday, itary's office and the Public Works Department Ordinance. wood, cn., Hon. Drto Kai x.B., C.M.G.

perhaps the best argamsat can put forward might perhaps with advantage be located on in support of it. If the Government, in asking the site, but I da, not think that under the pre- The minutes of the last meeting were rend for an expression of opinion, were in any way spat financial circumstances of the Colony the Opium Ordinance, 1900, was read a first time

seriously disposed to be guided by it, I cannot bencft of such change would justify Govara believe that bay will disregard such a weighty | mest in sacrificing the large sum offered and one. It was signed by over 40 lustices of the which will enable work to proceed on more Feice, among them all the leading men' of the: ihan one needed public improvement, amongst | 1959, by declaring that it is an offence to be in Spada, and. Mr. Leo, d'Almada e' Castem. - mnia.) · Mieses E. Aberasturi and 1. Fazio, British mercentile community. More signatures which, as pointed out by Your Excellency, are could have been obtained, if time had permis Status pier, Kowloon pier, to which 1 should ted, but there was reason to believe that unless like to add public bathing grounds East and the protest was made promptly the Gvert West, and the adorament of that unpicturesque. ment would definitely commit itself, I 'bewilderness kanwa As, King's Park Kowloon, lieve that many of the general public would The benourable member, who moved this have signed on and opportunity afforded. But resolution has reminded us in public print The Colonial Secretary laid on the table in soy care the support of over 40 of that of one duty to posterity I think we need Financial Minutes Nos. 13 to 26. It was agreed particular section of the public which I have no such reminder. During the past 25 that they be referred to the Finance Committee.he honour, to represent, indicates pretty years, Sir, Jongkong has never been out of wall the general view of the matter. The the builders' bands, almost everything we FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT.

letter amplifies the resolution, by particularly passons that, makes for progress, comfort The report of the Finance Commktes, No.

protesting against the prap sal in view of and convenience has been provided dus 2 of 10, was confirmed.

possible future developments of ibis Colony | Ing the last quarter of a century-Reclama *Other reasons for reversing this decision to sell ions, Waterworks, Roads, Públic and Private are thereby suggested. Apart from the question Offices, Clubs, Hotels, Docks, Wharves, Recrea of a City Hall but particularly in view of postin grounds, Tramways, Industrial building

ble future developments of this Colony, are Churcher, Schools, Hospitals, and finally the you quite sure that the. Government will orver University, for which the Colony owes 10 have reason to regret parting with this spe? much to your Excellency, testify with force Will no extension of our public offices requise and eloquence to the manner in which re

are nearly to be made? 13 the space provided in the new sidents whose working days

over have provided for the Colony's fo- Law Courts for the Land Office aufficient? t

of posterity rather understand not. I have heard other suggestions sure to the benefit

PAFERS.

The Colonial Secretary, by command of His Excellency the Goveraar, isid on the table the following paper -

Finncial returos for the 'year 1909. Report of the Registrar of the Supreme Couri for 290g.

Report on the Polica Magistrates' Courts.

FINANCIAL MINUTES,

KOWLOON-CANT IN RAILWAY.

I.

The Colonial Secretary, in moving the following resolution standing in bisuame:→

"It is hereby resolved that a sum of two million and one hundred thousand dollars be advanced out of funds in the custody of the Government for the pur pose of construction of the Kowloon Canton Railway (British Section during ibe year 1910,"

issued showing how the expenditure, for the current year was applied. The expenditure had been put down at $1,8copos, in rough figures. The increase was principally dos to increased expenditure o earthworks, the tunnels sad the permanent way. The crease was fully explained some time ago

The Colonial Treasurer seconded. The resolution was agreed 10.

Mr. Hawett said he was opposed to the 're- solution and explained bis reasous for bis attitude.

The Bill entitled as Ordinance to amend the an the motion of the Attorney General, second. ed by the Colonial Secretary.

This Bill sands the Opium Ordinance, possession of morphins or compound of opium aaless, it is exempt from the provisions of the Ordinance or is obtained in accordance with any regulations made thereunder.

Classe 3 of the Bill amends section ¿6 of the Paincipal Ordinance by making it.quite clear that the Governor-in-Council has power in ex- empt any medicine from one or more of the provisions of the Ordinance.

Clauses 4 of the Bill amende section 85 of the Principal Ordinance by declaring that the appropriation of penalties referred to therein should also relate to marphine and compounds of opium.

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4-Piano Due Automobils" (Burg

His Excellency the Governor and sulte, Ospis. P. H. M. Taylor (A.D.C.) and N.(G. Rossini)Fapils of St Mary's School Simson (private secretary) arrived punctually (Kowloos), Pupils of Italian Conrent.

a-English Address. Fifty Years Ago.”. at the appointed time for the proceedings to Miss Emily D'Almada e Castro. commence in Excelicacy, was escorted to

3-Song-Sing Sweet Bird (W.-Ganz.) his sext by the Right Reverend Bishop Miss Edith Carvalho, Accomp. by Miss J. L. Pozzori and Rev. Mother T: Maritonia, the de Salavisa Alves. Superioress. The gentlemen who acted as M.. on the occasion, wore the Rev. Faizer G.

Among those present were:—Lady May, Comi modora, Mrs. and Miss Lyon, Miss Inglis. Dr. And Mr. J.,M. Atkinson, the R, C. Bishops of Japan and Tonkin, Mr. E. A. Irving (Director of Education), Mr. and Mrs. J, J. Leiria, Me, Romano, Mrs. Rozario, Chev. Z. Volpicelli, Capt. d'Alpreide, the Misaci P 6. Potte, Mrs.

H. N. Mady, Mr. and Mrs. 0. 5. Addis, Ray. Fathers G. Spada, P. da Maria, A Naval, Misses Loureiro, Messrs D, Percebois, .F. A. Gomes, and R. A. Gubbay.

The proceedinge opened with a prettily rendered chorus by over a hundred girls from all the schools in the Colony conducted by the Convent, Miss Emily d'Almada Castro Conncil resumed Committee on the Bill then read historical review of the origin, aptitled-an. Ordinance further to amend the development and present position of the. Con the Magistrates Ordinacce, 1890,

The Bill was withdrawn.

⠀ MAGISTRATEs amendmenT.

~ CODE OF CIVIL PRODEDURE The Attorney General moved the second reading of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend the Code of Civil Procedure.

had been made by the Governor.

TRAMWAYS BILL

Miss R. Elizagă.

5-Italian Poem.--" Maddalcola Fan- ciuile Miss K. Euanson,

6.-Soap "Ave Maria" (L..... Luzzi,) | Minn

Lysaught. Accomp. by Miss M. Ab Wor 7.Portuguese Address.— 'A Caridade em Acção Min M. Loureito.

8.-Instrumental Quintetts,Flor" (G. P.. Pirani Misses J. L. do. Selavita álves,, M. Baradas, A. Gutierras, G. Remedios, and C. 9.-Chorus-"Il Lavoro"(G. Fiumi)-Papile Wanchai School Accomp. by Miss C. Lyakughi,

Ribeiro.

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Min E. Best.

* 10,-Plano Solo.-"L'Add-io (A. Groia.

Groin.)

11-jong-Baved by a Child" (M. Ple colon.ol) Miss J. L. de Sclavius: Alves. Accomp. by Miss M. Ab Wen.

t-instrumental Qafniette-"Wedding of the Winds" (), T. Hal-Arranged by Prol. F. Gonzales.)Misses,). L. de Selavisa Alves, M. Barradas, A. Gutierrez, G. Remedios and Q.

Ribeiro.

vent, at the conclusion of which she said :-- existence of the Italian Convent in Hongkong 13-Song Figlia Della Provvideora*, "The record just presented of the fifty years

-17,Chinese Address-Miss A Kwok, si is one which amply justifies is promoters in the inception of a scheme that has produced (G. Da Vecchi.)-Mirror B. Efins and P. Fanlo. 1t-Song-Mia Madre" (G, Costamagna.). results surely far in excess of the most-Miss C. Cairo. Accomp, by Miss M. AL sanguine anticipations fitty' years ago. These Web. under the fostering care of a paternal Govern meat which instituted and maintains the Grant The second reading of the Bill entitled an Scheme of education; by a community whose Ordinance to amend the Tramway Ordinance, aid towards charity assumes a very practical 1902, was not proceeded with.

loxm; and by an enlightened and impartial Prosi ever ready to lead its support to

"GOD, SAVE THE KING,** measures tending towards the betterment of

Dainty books of the programme, with the the voiceless and the helpless. To the Gov-addresses in English, Portuguese and Chinees erament of Hongkong, to the community were distributed to 150 assemblage. The bal?» -British, foreign and Chinese, without diatono illustrations enhance the value of the tinction—and to the representative members of the Fourth Estate, the concluding lines of this historical review place on permanent record the great indebtedness of the Superi oress, the Sisters and tholf scholars for the co- operation so unstintingly given and the excit approbation of their work so angrudgingly accorded during the past fifty years."

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„ADJOURNMENT. The Council then adjourned,

FINANCE COMMITTER:

A meeting of the Finauče Committen was held after the meeting of Council, the Colonial Secretary presiding. It was greed that the followingminutes be recommended for approval of Council:

TESTING OF SPIRITS.

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said that a francial statement had been as to lack of space in these buildin.'s design- than themselves. With the opening of the The Bill was withdrawn after-an explanation results have been achieved in a larga menedrø·|

et in years ago, when there was less work.. Railway Hoogkong commences & now chapter Even if you are satisfied on this point, take of its history and if the man who come after arp her possibility into consideration, you pro01, are able during next 25 years, to show as poke to make a Government issue of noies. good a record as this, then, sir, posterity will Will the available space in the Post Office- have even less use that we to-day, for a flower to-bere understand you propose to have your guden on the finest site in the Colony.

Treasury-always be available? Hardly, I imagine, if the mail services increase. Where and how are o her Government offices to ex- pand? Where are your Railway offices to he? Mr. Gresson, referring to the letter sent in You would need to house some of the staff to the Government and signed by him said il on this side of the harbour, 1 would say, he had known the facts as stated by His Ex- merely throw out these suggestives to show cellency he would never have signed it the that I do not seek to advance only the consi had found out since then that the price the derations to which I am personally attached. Government was to get for the ground largely Nor do I seek to ady nee only the interests exceeded his expectations. He congratulated of that section of the community which I have the Government on securing an additions! the honour to represent. I advance alro consisir lakhs for the Colony. derations with which the administration has concern. My protest embraces all objections, As far as I am able in judge, it indicates the views of an overwhelming majority of the' British section of this community. For thei opinion the Government bas niked. To this resolution you have it compressed 10 15 to unite in a common cause all who for any reason abject to k proposal to sacrifice the 'gitimate pride of the community in our fine city. The sacrifica proposed by the Government, as distinguished from the Com. munity-and nothing could se sharply distin quish the two as such a proposal-can to my mind only be entertained for a moment.on one round by thewing that the Colony is in the most dire financial strails

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He felt in these

circumstances that he could not support the resolution and he wished to withdraw his signature to the letter (applause);

The Colonial Secretary read extracts from Hansard reports of previous debates on this question,

Mr. Murray Stewart replied at length to the criticisms, offered and suggested that the resolution should at least be delayed until he had obtained further public opinion to the inject.

The Council refused to agree. The resolution was put to the vote and lost hy g votes to 2.

CPIUM.

A sum of one hundred and fifty dollars. in aid of the vote, Medical Department, B.- Hospitals and Asylums, Other Charges, Civil Hospital, extra balance and weights required in connecting with the testing of spirits.

TRANSLATOR'S SALARY,

FIRE BRIGADE..

LAND SURVEYORS..

FIN

His Excellency informed the Council ibat Even Then, there the Secretary of State had announced the ap: rather, Inads to tell. The pr seat site of thepropriation of a grant in the next fiancial Law Courts and the site of the pratent Post estimates of Loono from Imperial funds

A sum of eight thousand two hundind and offer, these you have still. These should be towards the Colony's loss in opium refifty-seven dollars in aid of the vote, Pablic the first things to sell. The site referred to venue. He explained that he bad suggested Works Department, for the following two to the resolution should be the last. Believing this earnestly, I commend to the favourable. consideration of the Government the resolu tion which I now move.

the next two years,

the Secretary of State that the grant for com- pinsation should unt refer to one year ouly,

PHARMACY MILL.

The Attorney General moved the first read- ing of the Bill entled an Ordinance to amend The Pharmacy Ordinance, 1908,, **

The Colonial Secretary seconded, Bill read a first time.

This measure provides a procedure forsearch» is for poison, as d fiaed by clause 2, which there is good reason to believe is in the P session of any person contrary to the pro visions of the Principal Ordinance. proposed in the first instance that the Ordinance shall apply only to cocaine, cucaine and like substances and their preparatiopa.

It is

Items :-

..$7,537

Eersonal Emoluments. 'z temporary land surveyors at

£330 each,.....................

Other Charges. Conveyance allowances to z temporary 'land surveyors at Ɛjão cach,,iá 720

Total.....<+++++ "$ 8,357

REPAIRS TO TIMEDALL

A sum of two hundred and eighty-seven dollars in aid of the vote, Observatory, ober charges, repairs to the timebatt,

· PUBLIC WORKS,

A sum of one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars in aid of the vote, tablic, Works, Extraordinary, Miscellaneous Works,

sapouace this latest

Clausa 15 empowers the Governor-in- Council to make regulations for the pur nose. of controlling the sel, possession, importation and exportating and it provides a specific penalty on violation of regulations emade under the Principal Ordinance,

lute 16 enables the Governor-in-Council aid of the vote, Pablic Works Department, Just now to such a very interesting account of

to add to or remove from schedule A of the Principal Ordinance any article declared to be

NEW LAW COURTS SITE. Hou. Mr. M. Stewart-1 rise to mave:-

in the opinion of this Council it is desirable to reseive for public purposes the plot of laod situated on the sea front to the north of the new Law Courts." I wander what would be said if the municipality of Venice were to propose to sell for office buildings, a site on the open space between the Ddge's palace and Sansovino's great Library. The whole world would ring with protest, Why? 1 suppose be cause.all men's sence of the fitness of things re gards, the landing place opposite St. Mark's as 'the city's front door step, and the ground indicated as being necessary to the artistic With effect of that marvellous frontage. that I do not seek to compare for a mo. meet our modest frontage. To do so would be ridiculous. But it is not ridicolous to ge artistic consideration in a discussion affecting the disposal of the remaining" open space on our public aquate. Speaking in this place four monthsage I expressed the hope that same day, when the glony's present heavy undertakin, in public works shall have been fulfilled, and the existing depression of trade shall have been succeeded by a period of prosperity the Government should erect on the site to which this resolution refers City Hall, a granite building in the classic style wority of the most beautifully situated city in the King's Domi- nions." That was no mere rhetorical Sourish. It was the deliberata expression of along cherished idea. The idea was not dismissed as chimerical His Excellency the Governor, in the course by your predecessor. 11 certainly not so of bis reply, apprciated the intentions of the Iteated by the popular official who for a time hon.. member, and said he was ant les acted under bim i Colaial Secretary. I refer interested in the artistic beauty of the approach to Mr. Sercombe Smith, I remember dis this Colony than the member. What cussing the matter with bim. I remember that proposed to call Royal Square surrounded "as we agreed upon the point. I mention it was by statues of Their Majesties the King this to show that it is no new fad peculiar end Queen and Their Royal Higbaesses the to an enthusiast. It is a view which is

rince and Princess of Wales encircling the held even by those responsible for the ad-statue of the late revered Queen. The plot ministration of the Colony, The building pic in question is outside the rectangle of the tured abould, indeed must, barmonise with, 'quare and would not distort the vista when and be complementary to, the Law Courts the plane propnied were finished. The interest and by the nobility of its design should on the land including permanent assessed taxes wild amount to a sum of $44,000 a year in fittingly represent the City's proper pride.

He was altaid it would he Civic pride is I use the words advisedly, proper pride. It is part and parcel of a healthy a very considerable number of years there was public spitit. A healthy public spirit in any no likelihood of any considerable mergin for

other enterprises. prosperous community invariably manifests public utility r itself in que public buildings. Even a mere

hought it was high time they should begin trading station such as this may legitimately the extension of the Tyam reservoi Labour aspirations of the kind. "Why should believed also, it was a matter of great im Nongkong in this respect be content, to portance that they should repair the Magis zacy semain so far behind Bombay, for instance. and provide extra accommodation for the

police in the police station. It was als At least we may legitimately aspire to have a show building' on our faert sits it is the

necessary in provide a pier opposite the goly one remaining upon which it would be Royal Square. There were other things worth while to erect such a building. the de- that should be done and if this tile were sold cision against which this resolution protests is he would armark the small amount that would acted upon the chance will be lost irretrievably, be necessary to provide' a mroper pier at this You propose to sell. the land on a.75, years" point. In these circmances he did not think lease, renewable at the will of the purchaser, to the Colony was in a position to lorego the ad alienate it, in effect, 150 years. The irrepara vantageous conditions under which the site

was to be sold. If the site remained nare ble peture of the act may well hava given the Government papse and fed your Excellency to munerative for ten years the Colony would lose seok an expression of public opinion upon the no less that balf a million and if it remained proposal. That was the object of the communi- aniemunerative for zo years the loss would be more like a million and a half.. The land would cation from the Honourable the Colonial secre. tary to the unofficial members of this Council, fall in in due course and in case of urges

decision. Announcing the

Up to the arcessity, there was a lacni Ordinance which moment of its receipt I was under the gave them all the power they needed With impression that the whole of the land north regard to the question of other sites for Gevers ment offices and buildings or buildings of that of the Law Couris and west of the Club was to bo devoted to public purposci. 1 was under class there were other sites at the Law Courts the impression that an authoritative announce and the Post Office, together with other site ment bad once been made to that effect. The hon. member desired that on this site Even if unjustified by any such definite promise there should be erected a building bich should it sechs such a natural thing for the Govern stand up in this Calopy as an edifice of stabi ment to desire to retajo their bold upon the lhe and artistic design. That it should be a Goest remainier site along the see frout, that granite boilding erected by the PW.D. That almost anyone would have felt confident in premised a very large outlay and they would assuming that such was the intention. In any only get from their reptal a sua sufficient te CABC, whether the impressing was ever crouted, cover the cost and they would still be out of ar whether it simply grew up out of its own inher

this sum of 541,000. The Government made not probability the fact remains that it existed wi- it a condition that pot less than $100,and should dely, I for onestiaredit. Consequently I waicon- he spent by the purchasers or the building, alderably taken aback by this mortifying news, The purchasers were the Standard Oll Com

Hefore the matter is submitted to the At first I did not feel sure that I was fice to

pany and the wealth of that" firm made it publice it; the original communication did not certale that they would eject on this site a build Governor-in-Council for decisos, an loquiry make this plain. Not until I received a leg worthy of the Colony. He warned hon. to be held by the District Officer and as accond communication, po Saturday last, did members that ifthey pressed this resolution they Assistant District Officer in order to give the flearn that this had been Your Excellency's would postpone any work of public utility that persons on whom the punishment may fall a Intention. Since then. 1.vzpne my best, in might be necessary because_ko_didn't think fall opportunity of being heard. the short time at my dispute ascertain the there would be the necessary money for that Views gonerally held, taken on the's roogth of purpose apless they could secure funds in any the luformation Afforded. is commonly other way. It was his opinion that this Colony said there is no public spirit (o'this Osloby, would not be in a position to erect a public deny that in this case, Among those have building of the caracter designed by the hen 2.bpen able to consult I found, surprising unaze member for the next 20 years. He felt sure 1st regards the desirablilty of retain that with reference to the letter signed by the site for public pripoies Some were several gentlemen and sent in to the Govern eplies that should be kept as an open mant the weaileman who sent it, were to wance, and Hald out as a garden permaneatly, aware of the facts which he had presented, Othais favoured a building provided it was'n "Mr. Dibarnɑ saids. Had this resolution been neblic building. Only one, out of the great brought forward in correction with open spaces short oplaton: 1 took (aroused, the in the crowded districts of the samo, & would

a poison.

Clause 17 provides alternative, and more drastic penalties for concealing or selling poi song as defined or for violating any regulation made as to the possession, impariatica or ex- portation of such poisona,

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MERCHANT SHIPPING BILL On the motion of the Attorney General, seconded by the Colonial Secretary, the Bill entitled an Ordinance fattber 10 amend the orchant Bhipping Ordinance, 1899 wan rend a first time.

By Ordinance No. 9 of 1903 section 41 was | amended by declaring that Acts hereafter pase ed amending the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 shall be in force in the Colony.

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It is desirable that the Principal Ordinance be further amended by declaring that the said Acts shall be in force in the Colony only if they are not inconsistent with provisions of the Principal Ordinance.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE,

The Attorney General moved, and the Colonial Secretary seconded, the first reading of the Bill entitled an Ordionoce to emend the Maticions Damage Ordinance, 1885,

Carried.

bis Bill repeals the Malicious Damage. Amendment Ordinance, 1909, and re-enacts Part I without any amendment.

Past II in emended by declaring that the Governor-in-Council instead of the Governor shall impose the fion which is payable under section 5.

· CROWNTMSUITS,"**"" The Attorney General moved the first read ing of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to regulate the Law relating to Crown Soits,

The Colonial secretary seconded. Motion agreed to

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. A sum of one hundred and eight dollars in

Personal Emoluments, watchman.

RAINSTORM DAMAGES.

A sum of sixteen thousand dollars in aid of the vote, Public Works, Recurrent, Miscel· laneous, typhoon and rainstorm damages.

publication. The book was printed at the ̧ Nazareth Printing Establishment at Pokfulam, the lithoed cover, artistically designed, being the work of the Hongkong Frinting Fress,

SIR JOHN Carrington.

AND THE NAVY LEAGUE,

Sir John in lils presidential speech, moving the adoption of the report, said he believed the brig would be greatly to the benefit of the ladi of the district, and be hoped the inhabitants would realise that and would | regard the maintenance of the vesun! in a 'efficiant state as their duty,' la wstanssing the boys doing gun-drill with a seven-poundar field gun he was much struck by the advance they had funds in so short a time. The boys wore smart want through the aril well, and

evidently were very keen, Now that member- ship of the League bad been made so simpla and cheap, he hoped that the people of Read.

and the neighbourhood would join in greater numbers.

In relation to Sir John's remarks, and to his support of the Navy League, it is worthy of pasing remark that, whilst there are many members of the Navy League in Hongkong," this splendid institution does not locally get that support to which it is surely entitled. In

great Daval base like Hoogkong such a society should be supported tha man. At Homa

His Excellency said;-Your Lordship, Ladies And Gentleman,-1-bava been asked to make RD andòncement to you to-day on behalf of Sir Hormusjen Mody. He has decided to

It is Interesting to note that Sir John W. found seven scholarships to grant schools in in aid of the vote, Registrar Genaral's Depart announcement this afternoon. The schools the Chief juiceship of Hougkang, did so A sum of three boodred and thirty-five dollars this Colony, atd he has asked me to make the Carrington, C.M.O., who, during his tenure of ment, personal emoluments, interpretationare St. Joseph's College, the Ellis Kadoorie, much for the local Volunteer body, is NOW sub department, translator, difference in salary the Diocesan Girls' School, the Italino Convent, taking an active interest in that, eminently between, 1ắt and zad grade,,on hie pasting the

St. Mary's Kowloon, the French Convent and patriotic body, the Navy League. In the examination for the first class transistorship.

Lengua jou:Dai, The Navy, we note that boj se St. Francis, Wanchai. And to this list he has added no eighth name by giving a scholarship president of the Reading breach, acted as chairman at the annual meeting, at which one A sum of forty-five dollars in aid of the vote, to the Victoria Boys' School at the east end of the Police and Prison Departments, B-Fire Bricity. (Applause) 10 catablish these scholar of the attendants was Rear-Admiral H. L. Fleet, sade, personal emoluments, ovencer of Water ships, which will be worth $10 a year for two According to the report of the committee, consecutive years, Sir Hormusjed Mody laiends the most interesting event of the your was the Works, Kowloon,

to invest $1,000 on behalf of each school,tablishment of the training brig King Alfret on the Thames between Reading and Cåvar Trustees will be appointed, and they will draw

shem. interest on the sum for the annual scholarships. Sir Hormujee bas very kindly proposed to calf them after thy name, and, although I would much prefer that they were called after the name of the donor be gave me no option in the waiter, so they are to be called the Lagard Scholarships. (Applause.) They are to hs open to all who are domiciled is the Colony without respect to nationality. By being domiciled Sir Harmus. jee means that they will be resident here three years. As I said, trustees will be appointed, but a large discretion will be vested la Governor of the day to settle any points without reference to Counsel or lawyers, it gives me the very greatest pleasure phase of the generosity of Sir Hormujte Mody, whose gites have been so many to this Colony, I have myself since I have been höre been able to announce three or four large and gener Qua gift which he has made. I am particular y glad to be able to make this announcement to-day because this Convent, and its sister of boot at Kowloon are among the beneficia· rics that will have scholarships. We listened

it is not left to the mera, male to further its the origin, history and extraordinary progress

interests: There are some' women who are as of this Convent during the last fifty years that

ardent workers for the Losgue so any man who there is nothing left for me to add on the sub. ject, And, indeed, we have such a very long gures on the roll of toembership. Such women as Miss C. Evarait-Grosa, Mr. Haltom of programms to get through that I have been told

Reading, Mrs. Pawson of South Ozon, deserys on this occasion I was not desired to make ney

the sincere banks of all who take an interest speech at all, I merely wish to say, on behalf

in the undertakings of the Lɛnaguo. It seems in- of myself and the large audience, that we are

vidious almost to mention sa few namas wherj here to testify by our presence to these noble la dier who have given their lives to this woik aur 10 many more ought to be included, but If appreciation of what they are doing day by day; var sa urgument were nonded to justify the it could be found in the devoted work that has to show them bow keenly we appreciate their claims of the suffragette to the right of the vote work, and to wish them continued success and continued progress, such as they bave had been put into the League by the women who

bave banded themselves together in promoting - during the past fifty years, (Applause.)

His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni said-Your the matter of national defence in Hongkong Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen, Before there is great room for British, residents tớ anything eiss, I wish to thank your Excellency give greater assistance to the sim and objecta for the sononacement you have just made of of the Leagasph the scholarships which Sir Hormusjen Mody, in his goodness of heart, bas seen fit to give to three of the schoole under the charge of the Sisters of Charity. (Applause.) Within one month your Excellency bi sprung upon the communitytwo very agreeable sorprises. The first is intimately associated with the second, and to both in-

tab inst stancas I feel sure the unexpacted nows la

Yesterday evening an interesting function welcomed by the commapity to an extest equal to the importance of the announcements. The was held at the Police Recreation Club's quar- editor of a leading Far Eastern journal struck temat Happy Valley on the occasion of the depar pitby Caption when he beaded the report of ture from nongkong of Mr. K. J. Farquharson, the proceedings of the recent ceremony of the who is learing the local Police Force to take laying of the foundation stone of the Hongkong up an inspectorship in the Police Force of the University A Hongkong Carnegie." la Sir Federated Malay States. Mr. Farquharson has Hormonjee the Clony possesses the prototype served in one of the best forces at Home and of the Scottish benefactor in the promotion of during the three years that he has bean; in the education. (Applause.). And you, Sir, have Hongkong service he has not only done good work as an officer but has made many friands both. further enhanced that princely gift by per

among his cöiidagues and among the genemi mitting your pame to be astociated with the scholarships which shall be for all public, Yosterday's presentation was got op by time known as the "Lagard & Scholarships, his friends in the service and it is needless to It is a fitting memorial of the great interesty that it was invested with no little faterests Chief Detective Inspector 1. W. Hanson, on you have erinced in all, that appertains to education is. Hongkongan, interest whichbehalf of the members of the Club, handled to here received its crowning glory in the culminating.Farquharson's fine gold albert, conveying with ceremony performed is connection with the it the bearty wished of all present, as well an Hongkong University not quite a month ago, inends absent, the hope that has would fare to Jou, Sir, and to Sir Hormesso Medy well in Malayan Landa Mr. Farquharson I wish to express the Convent's most grateful proceeds cla Singapore to Kuala Lumpur thanks for, the "Laga de Scholarships Pam and thence 15 betransimteady to ass only very feebly voicing the sentiment ofthe Cops or olier of the districts into hich that art vent whom I say that the Bisters feel very deeply territory is divided. When he left the Dolore great for the kind manent you have referred to-day on his southward journey T to the lustiiation's work during its Bhy years in Polynion; there was a big crowd of frihod wa Hongkong. In the opening pages of the Epok | both service men and civilausoto ses him which, I trust, you will be taking away with you, and he went away with the bast of 64) k memento otike celebrations is consage" from all who knew blu

· COUNSEL'S FLES.......... A sum of one thousand four bundred and eight dollars in aid of the vote, Judicial and Legal Departments, D.-Lay Officers, other charges, fees for professional, services and other necessary disbursements in connection with the case Kex v, Moosa Ebrahim.

... ́... ́EDUCATION" DEPARTMENT.

A sum of seven tho baud, two hundred and 18ięty-six dollars in aid of the vote, Education, Department of Director of Education, for the following two items

Personal emoluments...$5,456 Other charges.

in 1,780.

Total.........$7,936

COUNSEL'S FIEL A sum of one thousand two hundred and twenty-two dollars in aid of the vote, Judicial and Legal Departments, D.-Law Officers other charges, fees alc, for professional services in connection with the case. Rex v. Lam Fuk Chiu.

GRATUITY.

A som of twenty-five pounds starling (75) in aid of the vote, miscellansoos services, gratuity to Mrs. Mary Coalan, matter of the Tata Police Constable Paul Coníso.

'assistant Marine' SURVEYOR. A sum of two hundred and venly-five dollars in aid of the voto, Harbour Master's Department, Matine Surveyor's Office, personal emoluments, temporary assistant surveyor.

VAUINCIDENTAL`EXPEMBEJ, ADA

"A sum of tbfity-two pounds and ten shillings sterling (232 203.) in aid of the vote, Judicial and Legal Departments, D.-Law Officers, other charge, incidents

· This was business,

The Bill passed through all stages and be. The American sugar trust bas made formal "denial of the statement that it was interested come law

By section a the Attorney General is to in any Philippias projects. The claim was commence in his own came all proceedings, made in connection with the purchase of the made by the Crawo unless it is provided in San Jose asiate by the Polo Byndicate, but the any Ordinance, that such proceedings shall be company disavows even an indirect connection taken in the name of some other public office, with that enterprise i

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A PULICE PRESENTATION,

DEPARTURE OF MR, FARQURARSON,