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that informer probably because I would have nothing to do with arresting people con- cerned in the brothel.
His Worship-I think the prosecution, is justified in asking for increased bail. The bail will be two sureties of $500 each or one surety of $1,000.
Defendant-That is imposing a great hard- ship jupon me after allowing me bail in one Surety of $500,
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
concerned in business relations in the colony, be furnished to the Board."
The ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
I beg to second that. think it is very desirable that the whole information should be before the Board, so that it will then be in the power of the senior officers to look after the men and see that they carry out their duties faithfully.
The MEDICAL OFFICE OF HEALTH-I accept that.
The CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE Mr. Francis-That was pending the investi--I beg to move as an amendment that the gation. May I ask your Worship to give direc-word "confidential" be added to that resolution. tions in the office for the early preparation of I see no objection to the resolution. the depositions.? The Attorney-General wishes to take the case at the present Sessions. I believe it will be taken next week. I have no doubt the defendant will be very glad to get it finished and disposed of as soon as possible.
Defendant-I would be glad if your Worship would order a copy of the depositions to be given to me. It is not in my power to pay for it.
His Worship-If I have the power I will do so. I think you are entitled to a copy of the depositions.
Defendant-Thank you, your Worship. The proceedings then concluded.
· HONGKONG SANITARY BOARD,
A meeting of the Hongkong Sanitary Board was held at the offices on the 15th inst. Dr. J. M. Atkinson (Principal Civil Medical Officer) presided, and there were also present-Hon. F. H. May (Captain Superintendent of Police), Hon. W. Chatham (Acting Director of Public Works), Dr. Clark (Medical Officer of Health), and Mr. H. McCallum (Secretary).
MINUTES.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
THE BOARD AND ITS SUBORDINATES, In connection with the motion passed at the last meeting the Secretary wrote the following minute-With reference to the motion passed at last meeting calling on each and everyone of the subordinate officers, interpreters, and clerks serving under the Board to furnish a full and accurate statement of the business con- cerns, if any, in which they are interested, I have to report that each of them has been called upon to furnish such a statement. I append answers from 3 clerks, 16.inspectors, 10 interpreters, 1 overseer, 8 foremen, 9 watch- men, 2 shroffs, and 3 tallymon-52 in all. It will be observed that in every case the answer is, "I have no interest in any business concerns whatever."
The PRESIDENT-I move that these papers be laid on the table.
The MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH-I beg to. second the resolution and I would also, sir, venture to express the hope that this emphatic and unanimons denial by all the subordinate officers of this Department of the rumours as to their business relations with white- washers, contractors, etc., be accorded the same publicity by the Press as was accorded to the motion of the Vice-President at the last meeting, I think, however, that this matter must not be allowed to rest here, for even the most sanguine members of the Board could hardly have anticipated that even if any black sheep do exist among the subordin ate officers of the Board they would be likely to incriminate themselves by giving 'any other answer than that received by the Board. At the last meeting of the Board the Vice-President spoke of certain evidence which was in existence bearing upon this matter, which evidence I pointed out at that time had never been presented to the Board. The Board is aware of course that various anonymous allegations have been received, but so far as the Board is aware these allegations have never been substantiated; but while this cloud hangs over the subordinate officers of the Department there will always be some people who will attach credence to them, and, therefore, in continuation of the motion of the Vice-President at the last meeting, I beg to propose That the Sanitary Board beg to recommend that His Excellency the Governor will be pleased to direct that any evidence that may exist to show that any of the subordinate officers of the Board are
The word "confidential" was then added after the word "furnished," and the resolution was carried unanimously.
SWATOW FREE OF PLAGUE,
A communication was read from the Medical Officer of Swatow stating that bubonic plague had disappeared in the South-east and South- west villages of Swatow. The port of Swatow had been free the whole year.
The PRESIDENT moved that the Colonial Secretary be informed that the Board advises that there was no necessity to continue the restrictions on ships arriving here from Swatow.
The MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH seconded. Carried.
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PLAGUE IN BOMBAY,
From the 19th May to 9th June there were 223 cases and 127 deaths from bubonic plague in Bombay.
MORTALITY STATISTICS.
For the week ended 3rd July the death rate in the colony was 22.0 per 1,000 per annum, as against 13.8 for the corresponding period of last year. For the week ended 10th July the rate was 22.9 against 19.3 for the corresponding period of last year.
ADJOURNMENT.
The Board adjourned until Thursday week.
THE INDIAN FAMINE FUND,
The following correspondence has been forwarded to us for publication :----
Hongkong 5th May. Sir, I have the honour to acquaint you that the local Fund for the relief of the faminein India has been closed and a final meeting of the Com mittee was held yesterday. A copy of the minutes is enclosed herewith for the information of the Central Committee.
I am desired by our Committee to thank you for the telegrams in acknowledgment of remit- tances made and at the same time to express the sincere hope that the generous efforts which are being made by the Central Committee for the relief of the suffering people of India will meet with the fullest measure of success.-1 am, Sir, Your obedient servant,
His
To
(Signed) J. W. CARRINGTON,
Chairman, Committee Indian Famine Relief Fund. Honour Sir Francis W. Maclean. Kt., Chairman Central Committee, Calcutta.
Indian Famine Charitable Relief Fund, Royal Exchange Building.
Calentta, 5th June 1897. His Honour Sir John W. Carington, C.M.G., Chairman, Indian Famine Relief Committee, Hongkong.
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In conclusion. permit me to thank you once more, and also the Honourable J. H. Stewart- Lockhart and Mr. Thomas Jackson, who have so kindly officiated as Honarary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer to your Committee, for your kindness and generosity in thus coming forward to the assistance of India in her time of need.-I have the honour to be, sir, your most obedjent servant.
(Signed) FRANCIS W. MACLEAN. Chairman, Central Executive Committee Indian Famine Charitable Relief Fund.
THE ARMY AND NAVY AND THE JUBILEE REVIEW.
The following correspondence is published in the Gazette:-
THE GOVERNOR TO GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING,
Government House. Hongkong, 25th June, 1897. Sir,-On behalf of myself and the civil com- munity of this colony, I desire to convey to your Excellency an expression of grateful thanks for the ready co-operation of the Military Authorities in connection with the recent colebrations in Her Majesty's honour.
The splendid appearance of the Troops at the Review held in the Happy Valley on Tuesday afternoon last could not fail to excite the 'ad. miration of all present, and the impressive mili- tary ceremony was indeed worthy of the great
occasion.
To your Excellency and to the Officers and men under your command the greatest credit and the thanks of the community are due.-I have the honour to be, Your Excellency's most obedient servant,
WILLIAM ROBINSON.
His Excellency The General Officer Com- manding Her Majesty's Forces in China, Hongkong.
THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING TO
THE GOVERNOR.
Headquarter Office, 26th June, 1897. Sir, I have the honour to express the pleasure felt by myself and by the Regular and Volunteer Troops under my command at learn- ing your Excelleney's bigh appreciation of their soldierly appearance and fine bearing at the recent historic commemoration, and to assure your Excellency that we are at all times ready to co-operate with the inhabitants in all matters bearing on the welfare of the Empire and the colony-I have the honour to be, your Excellency's most obedient servant,
ཡ
W. BLACK, Major-General,
THE GOVERNOR TO THE COMMODORE,
Government House,
Hongkong, 25th June, 1897.. Sir,-On behalf of myself and the civil com. munity of this Colony. I desire to convey to you an expression of grateful thanks for the reudy co-operation of the Nava Authorities in
connection with the recent. celebrations in Her Majesty's honour.
The admirable appearance of the Blue Jack. ets and the Royal Marines at the Beview held in the Happy Valley on Tuesday afternoon last could not fail to excite the enthusiasm of all present, and was worthy of the British Navy and the great occasion. I have the honour to be, sir, your most obedient servant,
WILLIAM ROBINSON. Commodore Swinton C. Holland, A. D. C.
..
Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge re- ceipt of your letter dated the 5th ultimo, in which you inform me that the Fund inaugurated in Hongkong for the relief of the famine stricken people in India, has been closed. I THE COMMODORE TO THE GOVERNOR. also thank you for the newspaper cutting con-
Victor Emanuel," at Hongkong. taining a report of the final meeting of your
28th June, 1897. Committee, which was enclosed with letter.
your
Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge the All the remittances as specified in the Hon-receipt of your Excellency's letter No. 86 of orary Treasurer's report, have been received by 25th instant, which I regard as an additional my Committee.
expression of the very satisfactory relations that exist between the service I bave the honour to represent, and the community of this colony, over which your Excellency presides. extremely hearty mazner in which all have joined hands to do honour to cur Sovereign Lady proves the domination of loyalty to all other considerations, and it is with unstinted satisfaction one contemplates the combined de- monstrations, which have recently drawn to a
On behalf of the Central Executive Commit- tee and myself, I beg to thank your Committee and yourself most cordially for the generous response to our appeal issued in the early part of the year, on behalf of the famine stricken people in India. I am grateful to be able to say that we have received invaluable assistance from all parts of the world, and more particularly from great Britain and the British Colonies,
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