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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

A meoting of the Legislativo Counoil was hell in the Council Chamber this afternoon.

There were presént:--H." E. the Governor, Sir Henry May, K.O.M.G.

His Excellency Major-General | F. H. Kelly, CB..

The Hon. Colonial Secretary, Mr. C. Severn.

The Hon. Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Mr. E R. Hallifax.

Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe.

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The Hon. Mr. H.E. Pollock, · K. 0.

The Hon. Mr. Laulu-pak. The Hon. Mr. Wei Yük, C.M.G.

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Mr. M.. J. Bread, Clark of Councils."

THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH.

VOLUNTEER ORDERS.

Detail-On date, Group 2; Officers on duty, Capt. Arm- strong, Cipt Churchill and Lt. Lindsell; Orderly Officer, Liout Lindsell; vo farnish Guard to

EXTRA

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1914,

YARN REPORT,

Sings the last mail left on the 3rd ult, our market has re-

bargaine, upon which there are immense lusser, which is tan- amout to a rapudiation of their contracte.

THE ARMY ACT

Its Operation Extended 'Another Three Months.

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COMPANY MEET

Hongkong and South China Steam Fisheries Co., Ltd,

The Chairman's Speech. The Chairman said-Gantle-

FOR WAR SUFFERERS.

Hongkong Gifts for Home and Tsingtau.

and # considerable saving in expenes is effected by the change. The Kaibo Maru has been well kept up, and is în every way in 8 thoroughly efficient condition. There is one

This week the number of gar- point which I should mention to ments made by the women of you and that is the fact that the Hongkong and Macao (including vessel is not insured against Wor a large nonsignment of awestera, war, the vessel was for a short by Messrs. Jardine, Matheson Risk. On the outbreak of the soft hats, capa, eto, kindly given time practigally aaiasurable, but nad Co.) was 445. The following we advised our friends in Japan, 203 garments have been sent, that if they considered there was through the courtesy of Messrs. the slightest risk they should keep Shewan, Tomes and Co., to Lady the trawler in port. Your Lagard, are of War Refugees Committes have most oarefully Committee, General Buildings, considered this question, but in Aldwych, W.O.:- view of the fact that other Com 21 pairs boots and shoes, panies have not considered it 24 prs. babies' boots and shoes. necessary to cover, and that the 31 cape, Japanese Government is believed 54 bate: to be taking every travantion to 4 flannel shirts. protect Japanese vessela against 6 jerseys, any chance raid by an enemy, we 9 cotton shirts,

Corps Ordera issued io-day by Deut.-Col. A. Chapman, V. D., Market Completely Demoralised. s'a'e :-Mukoʻran/ trained inen of the Corps who Lave not ¦ yet completed" Pt. I ofte

Muskotry Course will parade at maiood as hithert, completely A government Gazette Extra- the 600 yards firing point demoralised, the only businessrdinary issued this afternoon. King's Park Range on Saturday passing between first hands and contains the following Proolama-

(VERBATIM.)- 7th fast. at 2.30 p.m or Sunday dealers being, a we point si out tion by His Excellency the Gover-Hongkong and South China Steato The annual meeting of the 8th just, ut 9.0 n. to complete bofore, insignificant lo's for daily nor the course. O. C. Scouts, C). lelivery only, and titling By His Excellency Sir Francia Fisheries Company, Ltd., was will de ail an Officer to attend on for the fortnight probably not Henry May, Knight Commander held at the offices of Mesere. Brad- Saturday and Cipt. Armstrong more than 1,100 bates. Prices, of the Most Distinguished Order ley & Co., Ltd, at noon to-day, The Hon. Attorney General, Mr. | will attend on Sunday

however, continua 03 their of Saint Michael and Saint George, Mr. J. A. Plammor, Chairman, J. H. Kemp.

Paracles-Por das for to-mr-downward core, and we have Governor on Commander-in-presided. Others present were The Hon. Colonist Treasurer,row Friday 6: instant: 0.15 lecided to revise our list of Chief of the Colony of Hongkong Mesars. J.W.C., Bonner, Lo Shio

.m. Civil Service Co ani Right quotations for this mail in crier on its Dependencies and Vioc-hoi (Consulting Committee) A. The Hon. Director of Public Section M. G. Co. under Capt. to show the fearfully heavy fall Admiral of the same.

Joanilbo, J.F. Miller, I. Rooba, Works, Mr. A. F. Churchill, Churchill. Lait Seation M. G. which has tikon place since the Wherans by Section 189 of the J.M.S. Rosario, M. S. S18000,

The Hon. Capt. Supt. of Police, | Co. By ouer Exercise eto under war began.

Army Act it is enacted that where Chao Sew-wing, Kwan Yum-ting, Mr. C. Mellvaine Mosser.

S. M. Colley, DC.LI. 515 pm The position of the min ket is the Governor of a Culo ay in which Lam Yok-kwan, Tam Kang The Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Onn Section Scoute Co Machine rendered the mer arious in tint any of His Majesty's forces are young, and Francia Bevington C.M.G.

Gun Ingruction under Capt the Chinese dealeral ave practical- serving declares at any time or (Socretary). Stewart. Reinander Groups 1ly ceased clearing their old times that by reason of the im- The Secretary read the notice aad 3 under Company officers.

minence of active service or of convening the meeting.

do not deem it necessary to insure 2 white flannel coats. the recent oxistence of active sør-

and trast you will concur with 4 white flannel trousers. vice it is necessary for the public

this view. Before closing, I would 1 black coat and waistconf. service that the forces in the Coep, The Report and statement like to have given you some idea 25 paire socks. To al eles, 1,100 bales. Un old tony should be temporarily subject of accounts for the past year having of the tribable effect of the war 3 Yeats. tack, 55,000 bales. Sild but to the said Act us if they were on will, subject to your approval, which we are interested.

been in your hands for some time apon the particular industry in 1 waistcoat. un-delivered in the Godown and active service than on the publica- take same as read, but in order wrote some time ago asking our 2 coats and skirts.

We 6 pairs women's stockings. to arrive. 25,000 balea.

tion in general orders of any such. Arrivals. The mailetra, Orion declaration the frees to which to comply with the Companies Japanese friends for a special 1 petticoat. til and Malia and extra sir, the declaration applies shall be ordinance I will read the Auditora report, but so far have not received 8 paira knickers. Colombe Maru from Bombay, nad deemed to be on active service Itaport which in as follows:-"We any reply. A number of Japanese 1 shawl. air. G. Apcar from Calcutta bave for the perial mentioned in the have audited the Above Balance bawlers have, I believe, been 1 bed jacket. brought in 4,070 bales for Hong- declaration so that the perio1 Sheet with the Broke, Vouchers engaged in trawling for mines off 5 shirts. kong and 2,996 bales for Shang-mentioned in any one declaration and Accounts of the Company and Teingtau, and as recet returns 4 sailor blouses,

do not exceed three months from have found same in accordance have been quite satisfactory, 1 child's skirt. the date thereof:

therewith. In our opinion, the am inclined to think that prices 2 children's coats and skirts. And Whereas by declaration Balance Sheet de properly drawn have improved, owing to the 32 dresses. made on the 5th day of August up eo as to exhibit a true and temperary withdrawal of other 4 tunio suits. 1914 it was declared by Proclama- correct view of the state of the vessel, On the other hand, 2 skirts.. tin pablished in the verament Company's affairs as at 30th Jane however we may have to pay 9 pairs undergarments.

zte Esta riinwy dated the 1914, according to the best of mura for up-keer, and although I pair trousers. 5th day of August 1914 t be our information, the explanations most of our neta are now in Japan, 2 pairs pyjamue neces are for the public service given to us, and as shown by the it is just possible that prices may 3 night gown, that His Majesty's forces in the hooks of the Company. We be enhanced, although I have sofar 27 petticosts. Calopy be subject to the said Act have obtained all the information no indication of this. I am hope- 7 coats. Raw Cutin.-No Sales in for the period of three months.

and explanations we have fal that before we meet together 3 infants' costs. Bengal or Chinese. Stock, 1,000 from the date thereof as if they place before you once again, and, and that it will be found 1 jersey. required." I regret having to again, the Great War may be at an 13 vests. Front.

bales Bengal and 1,000 bales wore on notivo service: The main object of this Bill is In the omrse of his letter, Ohinese. Quotation: Bengal, And Whereas the said period accounts showing a debit balance that we have not been adversely 14 bonnets, to assimilate as for a pigible the Major Grant rem rks To $17 to $20; Chinose $20 to $25 of thras months expires to-day the figures will I think show that

at P. & L. account, but a glance at affected thereby.

13 cape. qualifications which entitle those who prefer is giva perinnal per picul.

Now, therefore, I, Sir Francis medical practitioner to registra

Before proposing the adoption 4 pairs socks.. Heory May, K.O'M.G., Governor tion in this Clony to the quali

and Commander-in-Chief of the fications required in the United Kingdom na! in other parts of His Majesty's Dominion."

Finances,

The following financial minets, recommended by the Governor, were referred to the Finance Committee:-

A sum of $23,500 in aid of the vote Paulic Works, Recurrent,

Hongkong, Water Works, Min tenance of City and Hill District.

A sum of $40.73 in aid of the vote Judicial and Legal Depart- ments, Special Expenditur's, A.- Supreme Court, Naw. Furniture.

Medical Registration.

The Hoo. Attorney Central moved the first reading of a Bill entitled an Ordinance to smead the Medical Registration Ordin

ence, 1884.

The Hon. Colonial Secretary seconded, and the Bill was read

a first time. •

gistration hero :-

(b) Persone holding a medical degree of the University of Hong

kong.

(c.) Persons holding a degree, diploma or licence in medicine and surgery of any medical school in Europe, the United States of America or, the Empire of Japan, the degrees, diploma and liceness of which are receguised 38 entitling to registration by the General Council of Medical Education and Registration of the United Kingdom.

sight, Civil Service Company; to morrow, Right Section M. G. C. Orderly Sargenot traight, Sargt Barlow; tc-tor.ow, Sargt Sobno pel.

CORRESPONDENCE. [The opinions expressed by the Correspondents are not necÙBS- arily those of the "Hongkong Telograph"]

FOR THE TROOPS.

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To the Editor of the Hongkong

Telegraph.] Sir-I have received an appeal from Majer Lvall Grant in favour of a fand which has been opened the Commanding Officer of the by Mrs. G. A. Malcolm, wife of

London Scottish, now ut the

bai.

Lo Mill No sales. Sbangla.-The market is in about the same condition as her

Japanese Yarn. Tais yara hes afered a heavier declive thin

the Bomlay yarn, as the following quotat oss will show. Sales: 300 bales Yellow Juss No. 20 at $113) 50 Ba'es Sets No. 20 st $132 and No. 10 $110.

work, it may be said that atrasent the mot necessary articles are Balaclava helmits, AUSTRIA'S DIRE STRAITS, Colony of Hongkong and its woollen mittens or wristlets and kbaki-coloured Shetland sweaters, especially the last-named.

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Yours etc.. W. L. CARTER. Hongkong, Nov. 5, 1914.

porson signing it is registered

Monarchy, says the Globe, of Sep

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under the Ordinance.. It has tember 28. however been the practice to Reports to this effect have been accept death certificates from car current for some time, in spite of tain unregistered persons approv. the efforts of the Austrian

Dependencies and Vice-Admiral of the same being of opinion that the necessity of His Majesty's foroas in the Calopy being sub- jo to the said Aot continues, do Bereby declare that by reason of

more it

toris, Hongkong, this 4th day of November, 1914.

GOD SAVE THE KING.

Lecture.

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5 bed jacketa.

THE VOLUNTEER RESERVES.

Ordera issued to-day by Major Wakeman, concerning the Volun teer Reserve camp at Stonecatters,

the Company is now in a much of the report and accounts, II pair woollen shoes. more satisfactory position than shall be pleased to answer any 1 pair gloves. when I last addressed you. The questions. Gentlemen, there br-1 pair cuffs. authorized reduction in Capital og no questions, I beg to move 1 pair stockings. of P. & L. on the right side, presented to this meeting, bgarments have been sent, by the momentarily placed the balance that the report and account, as It accordingly provides that

Disease Follows Army Defeats.

In addition to the above, 162 only the following classes of The Authorities refuse to

but this balinee The plight of Austria becomes

was adopted and confirmed.. persone shall be entitled "to refer war I shirts and rocks, of which daily mere evident. Not only is

than absorbed

courtesy of the Hongkong Parcel io Mr. Miller: I have mach ples Express Co., to Miss Stewart (a.) Persona registered in some eramort stores; these articles and hungry; not only do the the imminsuce of active service an ample supply exists in Gly-berarmy described as demoralised

interest and legal expenses. Burs in seconding that. The latter item is, of course, ex-

Lockhart, Government House, The Caзirman:Proposed by Weihaiwei, for our soldiers and other part of His Majesty's Du can only be sent to individual Russians still continue their is necessary for the public service traordinary expenditure and is myself and scoonded by Mr. sailora fighting minions, whose qualification 13 members of the Battalion by triumphant proprass; the Aus-that His Majesty's forces in this not rearren. Our overdraft is Miller, that the rer r and They are as follow:-

at Tsingtan. accepted for registration by the General Council of Medical

parcel post."

r.ans have now another and still Colony be subject to the said Act materially reduced, as also in accounts presented to this mee-6. helmets. Education and Registration in

mér terrible enemy to fight for the further period of thras interest account, so that I hope ing be adopted. All these iu 1 cholera bele. the United Kingdom.

The ra is no longer any doubt that mouths from the date brof as if expenditure in the future favour? Agsinst? Carried an- 27 paire cuff.. choler has indeed broken out they were on active service.

will be reduced to a minimum.animously.

19 chest protectors. #mong the soldiers of the Daal

Given ander my hand and the As mentioned in the report, The Chairman:-The next bus 38 pairs socks.. Public Seal of the Clony at Vice 670 shares on which it has inese, gentlemen, is the election of 19 mufflers.

bean found impossible to collect the Cosulting Committee. the overdue call bave been for-

7 pairs shorts. Mr. Miller: I have much plea-20 veste. feited, and although the Company sure in proposing Mr. J.W.0.4 pyjamas. does not release the original Bonnar Bud Mr. Lo Soui-boi, as flannel shirts. ed for that purpose by the Gover-authorities to suppress them.

shareholders from their obliga- the Consulting Committee. nor, and regulations have been The news of the epidemia is

tions in connection with these Mr. Rario:-I beg to second. laid down to be observed by uch now officially confirmed, and also

shares, such can now be dis The Chairman:-Proposed by authorised persona. It is proposed that the cases sra agrading, se

At 8 o'clock to-night, Profesxr posed of for the benefit of the Mr. Miller and seconded by M to regularize this practice in the will be seen from the following the New Tho te, Kau Fong, counts of the N. G. K. K, copies and Mr. Lo Shui-boi be elected C... Robertson is to lectare in Company. Torning to the, A. Roer rio that Mr. J.W.C. Bonnar present Bill which accordingly telegram:— gives the Governor power to au

on "High and Low Temperatures." of which bave been circulated, you the Oonsulting Committee. Those therize approved persons to sign

Amsterdam, Monday. Interesting experiments will be will notice that during the eiz ic favour? Against? Orried these certificates, and gives tho in Vienna states, that the Sanitary A message from official sources

mate to demonstrate the lecture. months from December to May, ananimously. Governor-in-Couboil power to Department yesterday announced

the working showed a small lose make regulations to be observed that two further cases of cholera

of Yen 01.02, after writing off Chinese persons will be entitled by them. All persons resident in in Vienna had been as heratofora to practies medicine the Colony who are at present iologically confirmed.

Yen 3,000 to depreciation account This depreciation has been remit and surgery according to purely authorised to sign death certif-

Mr. 838300n:I beg to propose ed to us and applied to reduction Messrs. Lowe, Bingham Chinese methods provided that catee will be authorised to do so soldiere who returned from the Reuter legram from Rome may say would appear to have Mr. Rools: bag to escort. of our over Jiaft. The accounts Matthewa be appointed auditors.

The standard test will be fired they do not use any title cal-under thie Bill when it has been northern theatre of war oulated to induce the public to passed into law.

by Sections of Nos. 1, 2 and 3 believe that they are qualified to

September 25 and 26 respectively.

on explains, that the reservists, who been treated in a conservative The Chairman:Proposed by Companies, and nut în musketry Provision is made for the pub--Reuter. practise according to

The various Sections by law should not leave their manner, and the earnings of Mr. 8190on and seconded by Alr. groups. modern liontion-annually of a list of the Boiertific methods."

Frovinces, will be sent to Galicia the final trip estimated at some Rocha tha Mesara Lowe, will compete against each other. In addition & Reuter talegram or to the Serbian frontier. persona authorised to practise on from Rome says:-

Yen 1,600, which were only B'ngham and Matthewa be ap- Tae competitions will be for the Licentiates of the Hongkong the ground of previous practica College of Medicine will also be in the Colony, and of a list of the reached he e from the Austrian authorities lest the grim truth be the other side. Prices during The Chairman:-That is all

Further evidence of the fear realized in June, have not been pointed auditors for the ensuing best shooting section, and also According to nows which has which possesses the Austrian credited, although expenses for year. Those in favour? Against? for the best individual shot in entitled to practise as heretoforo. persone authorised to sign death frontier, the spread of cholers, Inown is furnished in R me the period ander review ruled the business, geutiomen: I thank

the full month are included on Carried..

the Reservas. Power is given to the Governor certificates. in-Council, after consulting the

especially in Hungary and message this morning, which eaye low and returns have har lly come you for your attendance. The word "practise" is defined Galicia, is causing much anxiety. that according to a telegram from Medical Board, to authorise any so as to include the diagnosis of Hospitals are being prepared, Trieste, many wounded saldiers up to expectations, but some person who was practising niedi disease, whether the cases diagnos- including one on the outskirts of continue to arrive there from have been effected, which should cine or surgery in the Colony oned be treated or not, but the Trent.

farther economies in working or before the first day of July, definition is guarded so as not to 1914, to praosise medicine or make illegal the work of lab. Reports from Austria say that inhabitants from approaching the the Company which expired in has called out all young men

posted up a notice prohibiting Captain Cribb's agreement with Le evidenced in later accounts. Burgery here.

oratory assistants who work for decree has been published in wounded and interrogating them. May last. was not renewed, and a abave nineteen years of age. New York, Oct. 22.-France Section the Principal or under a registered practitioner, Vienna which Foands elmost.es if Ordinance

The form of ceriteato issued it were ironical. It runs os slightly wounded and were sent in command. I am pleased to men to the army. They will be who died at the military hospital by the Medical Board has been followe

Three soldiers, who were only Japanese Captain has since been This will add 300,000 additional A German wounded soldier amended to make it agree with the changes to be effected by the

In view of the heroio dash of the fighting in which they had say the new Captain, appears to sent to the front as soon se they at Devonport was buried with

home, having related the etory of the Austrian Army the Emperor been engaged, were arrested. Bill,

bas granted the reserviets also

military honours.

The cullin was Covered with the German flag,

Persons already on the Register in this Colony will not be affected by these new provisions.

certificate des that no

which is by any Ordinance required to be signed by a medical or surgical practi- tioner shall be valid unless the

bacter-

In both cases the sufferers are

Old Men Called Up.

the honour of going to fight for the defence of the Father land.

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This mean, bo wever, ng a

Galicia. The authorities have

The Chairman:-The only other business, gentlemen, is the election of the auditora.

More French Troops

are:-***

Orderly Officer to-day, 2nd L Owen Hughes; to-morrow, ud Lt. Blason. Orderly Sargeant to-day, Sergeant Mackay, to- anmorrow, Sergeant Rattay.

be quite satisfactory, our catches have gone through a course of [continue well up to average, drill-Osako Asahi,

responsible that a sufficient sup

The Orderly Bergeant will be ply of scoring sheets and pencils is brought on the range at each parade.

The telephone in the Guard Room is on no account to be need for private messages.

The Engilah Way.