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HOLIDAYS,
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY DECEMBER 22 1911
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
The s. Laisong left Calcutta for tion of the report of yester Hongkong on the 15th inst, and is due hers on, the 31st inst.-
The s.6. Fooksang laft Singapore for Hongkong on the 20th inst, and is due here on the 26th init.
The E. & A. 8.3. St. Albans left Sydney on the 20thinst., for this port via Queensland Ports, Timor and Maille.
ARRIVALS:
Kashing, Br. s., 1,148, H. E. Laver,
The following is the continua-
day's sitting of the Logislativo Connoil
submitting for its second read- ing the bill to amend the ordinance relating to Public Health and Build- inga, the Director of Public Works (the Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, O.M.G.)' explained at length certain of ite provisícus.
The Attorney-General seconded,
Hotels.
HONGKONG HOTEL.
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EST CLARS and Uz-TO-DATE.
·Hongkong, 20th April, 1911.~.
-J- H.--TAGGART,
Mails.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
Manager. [26LL despatob VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS.
GRAND HOTEL,
Telephone 197.3
F. REICHMANN, Proprietor,
ASTOR HOUSE
and mentioned that with His Ex-MANAGEMENT & CUISINE UNDER EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT 20th Doc-Tientsio, Shang-callenoy's permission be intended to bai, Amoy ani Swatow 19 move in comm'ttee an amendment 857] Deo,, GB. & 8.
that proiessors and lecturers at the Bonobouch; Br. .F., 2,670, Matmills, University be allowed to vote in 21st Doa-Singapore 17th loctions for the Sanitary Board. Dec., Gon.-G. L. Co. Ho thought if schoolmasters wore Rakkosan Maru. Jap. 8., 1,848, 31. to be allowed to vote professors and
Masods, 21st DecWake fecturers should be also. matsu vis Japan 18th Dec., Cool.-M. B. K.
Dagny,
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The Hon. Mr, H. E. Pollock, KO, dévered a strong indiotmant
CLATE CONNAUGHT HOTEL.) QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
ENTRALLY situated, up-to-date Hotel, Rosently tomovated, and under
Under Personal Bag ervision of
N. BLUMENTHAL, Mengur 'rama Astor."
L. GAMEAU, Propri tor Tele bong, 170
of the bill, and expressed his inten. Centirely New Management. Large and Comfortable Rooms, Excellent Nor &... 883, Solotion of mv.ng amendmente in com- daisine under the supervision of Experienced FRENCH CHEF, and
21st Da-Bongay 19th Dooi, Co-A. T. & Co. mitter. He desired to say in rosepsia Tables; Hot and Cold Baths, Elastric Light throughout. Terms E. F. Ferdinand, Ans. 8.6., 8,845, B. gand la sections 4, 5, 6, and 7 that modon te, First Links accumulation for Families and Tourists,
Cobol, 21st Deo,Shanghai be cond rot congratulate the Gov- 18th Doc., Gen.-S. W. &ornment, bringing forward such INDIA
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alauses in a Government measure, VIA TUTICORIN (Late Hongkong, Br. .., 789, Cornolinsen, With regar to clauses 4 and 5, the Letters 11.00, a.m. to Noon; } 21st Doc.Haiphong 18th hon directer of Public Works seam- Extra Postage-10 cents.)
Des., GonA. R. Marty. od to admit they wore not very satis- (Bupplementary mailon Astraes, Br. cruiser, 4,860, E. 3. factory productions, but be appar board to thu tine fixed. Kiddle, 21st Doc-Singa-antly thought it was a good thing, for departure of the mail
whenever thoro ivas some difficulty Extra Postage 10 cents) (Lettora pasted in all the Pillar Boxes in time for the) firstClearancs will be included
Parcel mail will be aloaod on Friday, 22nd inst, at 6 r.x. Per liimalaya, 2851 Don, 11
AM...
Manil, Cebu and Iloilo Par Yann-
Hang, 23rd Dec., I r.. Macao-Tor Bai Tai, 28rd Doc., 1.16
1.2.
Ainoy-Perchow, 28rd Des., 8
P.M.
Shanghai-Per Taishun, 23rd Dec.,
3 T.w.
pore,
OPEN AIR SKATING RINK
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HOTEL
SESSIONS 10 AM to 12 Norn.
2 PM to 4 P.M.
Admission 25 cents.
5 P.M. to 8 PM.
P.M. to,11 P.M. Admission 50 cents.
Bling" and will play at the above Hoidi érez Sundry.commencing from 4 p.m. tol p.m.
3.
W. GALLAGH{"
Manager.
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Himalaya, Br. .8, .D. C. Gregor, in drafting a bill, to ecttlo....... that ..., 22nd Dec.-Shang-difficulty by giving practically auto- hai 19th Dev., Mail & Gen. Gratic powers to himself as Building
P. & O. Co.
Authority. He subin.tted with all In this contmet mail)The Seang Ben, Br. ... 3,878, J. Travis, rampoct that that 'was not at all a 22 Dee-Singapore 17th satisfactory way of dealing with Dec., Gon-Seang Taik such questions, and willi roference Hong
Lo sonte of Mr. Chatham's remarks, Kawacha Moru, hlapi 1,6., 8,821, A. they actually showed that if some Christisason, 22nd Dec— of the powers conferred by the bill Yokohama Dil Doc, Gon. Worg exercised by him as Building N. Y. K
Authority they would lead to un- Ichang, Br. 1,228, R. Lewin, reasonable results. It was added. 22nd Deo-Canton 21st that in some matters there was the d'scretion of the Governor-in-Coun- Dic, Gen.-B. & S.
Hongkong, 18th Demler, 1911. Kaifong, Dr. 14., 897, J. V. Sidford, cil. He would submit that was ——
22nd DraCebu, Itailo and absolutely no reason for the Council There was no intention whatever of Din mor, W. H., Manila 19th Des., Gen.-B. to pass a measure which an expert passing the bill through all its stages D'Oetingen. V & 8.
like the bon, meber on his right Soshu Maru, Jap. 3.6., 1,119, K. admitted might be pushed to un- that day; and it would be left in Ditland, Mrs. L.. E..
committee. He therefore hoped the Dusman, C. Bugawa, 22nd Doc-Auping;easonable conclusions, Amoy and Swator 211 Dec., It is not the first time in the hon. member would not oppose the Eam, E. J. W... Gen--0, 8: E.
second roading, but would leave it Evroso, Mr. and history Public Health legislato be discussed clause, by clausa in tion, went on Mr. Pollock, that simmilter
Mrs. A.. f..
Elim, E. . 5 atow, Amdy and Foxhow-Per CLEARANCES AT THE HAR. the building authority has taken
The bill was read a second time, Estill, Mrs. W. this extremely short ent, which may after which its committee stage was Fisher, H. G. soon to the Building Authority to bo very conveniunt short out, buttored upon, being adjourned after Everett, Lt. Col. which I submit is certainly not sters of am hoti Cypar
deliberatiom ting for three quar proper way of dealing with those
His Excellency 'reat a despatch important landed interests which
received from the Colonial Secretary exist in this Colony. I would sub- of the Imperial Government, Mr. roit, s'r, that legislation is condemn Harcourt, referring to the opening ed if it appears that on the face of the Canton-Kowloon Railway and Frecker, Miss E. AI. it certain of the provisions, if carried ths nowapaper account of the pro- Fuller, Denman out to their fullest extent, would
Siberian
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Daijio-toru, 24th Doo, 9 Hopiang, for Hongay.
Kawachi-maru, for Singapore. Olara Jebsen, for Canton. Dagny, for Canton. Himalaya, for Singapore. Taijun, for Manila. Taikosan Maru, för Nagasaki.
Singapore, Faneng and Calintis Per E. Franz Ferdinand, 24th Doc., M.
Stail, Cebu and Thi'o-Por Taming.
26th Dec, 84.. Swatow, Amoy and Foochow-Per
Halching. 28th Doc., 9 .. Manila, Ceba and 'Ikik--Per Ksi-
long, 26th Dec, 2‹P.M. Singla Per Koonshing, 26th Dea.,
5 F.M. Ngasaki, Kobe, Yokohama, Victoris and Tacoma-Per Chicago Maris, 27th Dec., 10 AM.
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4.35,
letters
Mano-Per Sui Tai, 27th Dec, 1.15
P.M.
Kuchinotza, Kobe, Yokoliams, Victoria,
PASSENGERS ARRIVED. Per Bimalaya, arrived 22nd Pos., from Shanghai, &e. 1– Bernard, E, R. Johnston, F. Christophorson, Matthews, Mr. &
.Mirz.
Marter M. Edwarda, L.
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Renny, A. G. L. Sutherland, F. Schlater
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Mra Texty, Miss M.. To ersen, Mr. and
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A HEWETT.
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Skelton-Hooper,
Mr. A.
or might operate harshly or unfairly cedings forwarded Mr. Harcourt Foulk, Dr. I. P. da to property owners."
offered congratulations to the Colony | Fy •, A. A. ~ The hon, member quoted different on the successful completion of such Garibaldi, M. sections of the bill in proof of his the British section of the Ine would Gilbertson, L. J.
an important enterprise, and trusted Garme, 11. contentions Subicction 5 of clause bo instrumental in bringing increased Giles, Mrs. A. B. 4, ha said, conferred most extra. ordinary powers on the Building Prosperity to the Colony. (Ap. Girens, O. S Authority The language was sim- plause). ply astounding anything more as. tounding it would be difficult to conceive, Lecause it meant that in
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The Peak, Best the Tram Terminak. Tel. 86. For Tarine, aby to the
MANAGER.
the case of any building which did PLUNKET'S GP not absolutely abut right on the sida et any street the Building Authority had absolute power to |! say what the height of that build- ing should be. The Building Au thority had absolutely unchecked power in that respect. And the excuse which the hon. member gave for such a cause was It is very diflcult," He would like to know whse would be thought of an hon. member in the Imperial House cf Parliamsat if he brought a measure before that body and said "Well, this is a very imperfect measure in deed, but it is very difficult indeed Wrentmore, O. Go draft anything which is satisfac-aldwin, Mr. and
tory." PASSENGERS DEPARTED.
For 1.8. Hirano Marn, teiled on Shanghai, Kofe nl Moji-Per Fook-21at Ded, for Japan:-
#01 g, 29th Da), 10 am.
Frecker, Miss E. M. Nomu a. Mesars. Buqjakan1'er Mansang, 29th Doc. Harri, Mre. Otsub R
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31 co-Par Sui Tui, 28th Dec., 1.15
P.M.
Ibbotsons, Rer.
Taylor, F. H. Walker, L.
Ewalow, Amy and. Foochow Pet Jones, Mi a M. M.
Baijan, 28th Doc., 10 AM Per s. Kaif ng, arrived 22nd Due.
from Cebu, &o, Kentoo, C.
Vosburgh, H. Singapore, Pennng and Calcutta-Per Sommer, H. O.
Enta, 28 Des., 2 r., Shanghai-Pr Chonan, 29th Dec., 8
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Mrs. 0.
Lawrence Al Bal bitt, W. H. Mrs. J.G.. Bailey, Mr. & Mr Lemaitre R.
H. W.
Line, II. P. Linnell; Miss nn Mr. A. M.
His oriticism, he protested, was Bailey, Bliss De hot, member had said no attempt Bae. Mis not merely vorbal, criticism. The Bailey, Miss would be made to take advantage Bai ey, Master of the provisions of the bill in desi
Maid Park ing with property owners, but he Banfield, Mia
Banfie'd; Molar
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Livingston, H., Loader, M
Lougnist, W,
Lakery, M.
Loca, Ms.
Go hingg, F. Godelmy, Mr. and
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Gould, Mr. & Mr
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Shirley, G. W.
Sibley, J. C. Smith; G. W. Smith, Mr. & M ..
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Spittlen, J.. Square, Ming W. Stainer, Lt. and
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MM, G.
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You don't want to pass legiala-Parlow, 11. P'. for its operation upon the grace er Balar, Dr. & Ms. faveur of a Buikling Authority. I 0. B. would submit, air, that you ought Becker, G. not in the first instance to pass any Bernis, J.
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on any authority or body whatever Mn. H. G. powers which can or may be ezer Boltomley, A. W. F. Masay Miss cised in an unreasonable minner.
A. Brito, M., and Mr. With regard to another olause the
J. N. & ayalı bon, member on his right liad, “in Druco, Mr. G. C.. a moment of unexpected candour, Brown. 8. M.
Mathews, Mr. And admitted that it was an imposition. Buse, Miss J Mr. F. N. There was no reason why such sa Damans, Maine, Mr-and imposition should be included in the Eutler, B (550 Mi, 11. Vit & bill. Ha intended to move" numer- Cumpre'l, N. J.
amaudmenta" in committes. Can, Mr. & Mr. MoRugh, Mr. and The Colonial Secretary said he did F.F.& daughter M FE not proposa to reply in detail to the. Oblivers, P. T. * Mendy139, pe May, GREAT, Silurian Mail mar. 19th Deo. Damter, Fonegarabia.ceive full consideration in com-
Arrival at Home-18th Dec., Brae hou. member, as the bill would re- Clear, Mr. & Mr C. & quid ta
Q. A. Per Linap, 20th
raittee. He thought many of the Coleman, W. B. Michalmore, R. V. Caldwell, Mr. & Mrs Mackansi», A. remarks made by the hơn, member | Condon H. L. Moore, Min J Clin Chen, S. J. Rielda, Mr. and would have been more appropriate, Comh, J. H Moons, Mr. Ki Jankel Mr and M during the committee rage, The Conna, D. WAONPMA PM WH Bisley, Tlant, såd Senilary Hoard, he mentioned, tad Omit. Dr. & Mr. Maalbonir, Mr Grand-Smili, Rahi Mrs Op Approved of the blil in Its existing | Day, kn, & OA 0.0 Gmst-Faith, Wilson, TIG. form and had, no criticis
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