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to ask the Board to again address the Government and ask them to re-consider the matter, ignoring altogether their previous recommendation to reserve a certain portion of Kowloon which was outlined in the resolution. He thought that the longer this matter was de- layed the greater would be the difficulty to set apart any portion of the new Territory for European dwellings. It was hoped by many residents of this colony that a portion of the New Territory would become at some day or other a residential district for Europeans, and as land was being sold over there, or would shortly be sold, in various places without re- strictions, it was time to secure a district for Europeans. It was immaterial to them as a Board perhaps what particular district was chosen. It might be Lychikok, it might be Kowloon Bay, but any way, if some district was set apart once and for all as a European reservation” district, then they would be quite sure that no land would be sold there for Chinese dwellings. They had failed to get the district they asked for, namely, that portion of the Peninsula south of Austin Road, and it seemed to him they must get some other portion re- served at once to avoid such complications as those which had arisen already in old British Kowloon. He begged to move that the Board again address the Government with a request that they should re-consider their decision with reference to & European district reservation area to the south of the Kowloon range of hills. It would then rest with the Director of Public Works and some other higher officials of the Government to say which would be the most suitable place; but in any case they would have some place reserved, and perhaps in ten or fifteen years they would see a European colony growing up there, the residents of which would thank that Board for their foresight in having it set apart in that way.
Mr. FUNG WAH CHUEN, in seconding, said rents had gone up in the colony and few houses could be got, and he thought it was time to ask the Government to set aside a portion for Europeans. He was against the last resolution, but he was in favour of this.
Mr. McKIE also supported this resolution, though against the previous one. He added that he thought they made a mistake in indi- cating in their previous resolution any particular area, and he thought that this resolution would be more likely to be considered.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
ing the last fortnight 50 prosecutions, in 27 of 1 which fines were inflicted to the value of $250. The notices for the eastern district are coming in an unusually slow manner."
THE PLAGUE AT MAÇAO.
The deaths at Macao for the week ended July 8th numbered 90 (including nine from plague) and 60 for the following week.
THE HEALTH OF HONGKONG.
The death rate for the colony for the week ended 14th July was 323, against 39'6 for the previous week and 31'1 for the corresponding week last year. The rate for the following week was 28.7 against 22.8 for the corresponding week last year.
This was all the business.
THE CRISIS IN CHINA.
LOCAL ARRIVALS AND DE. PARTURES.
H. M. cruiser Mohawk arrived here on the 27th ult. having made an unexpectedly rapid passage from the Australian Station and being no less
than five days ahead of her time.
The transport Nevasa left for the north on the 27th ult. with the Bengal Sappers and Miners and part of the Native Hospital on board.
Two more transports arrived on the 30th ult., viz., the Islanda and the Pentakota.
The Islanda brings from India No. 1 Coolie (orps, with two British officers, six non-commissioned officers and men, 1,077 fol- lowers, and five horses; also the 54th Field Hospital, with one British officer, eight N. C. officers and men, 64 followers, and one horse. She left again yesterday for Weihaiwei.
The Pentakota brings-1st Madras Pioneers, four British officers, seven native officers, 342 n.c. officers and men 76 followers, four horses, and 84 mules; 39th Field Hospital, with six n.c. officers and men, 56 followers, and six horses. Medical store departinent, with one British officer and five followers; Special service offi-
cers-three British officers and five followers The officers on board are Major du Boulay, R.A., Captain Cole. 11th Bengal Lancers, Cap- tain Cooper, 1st Sikhs, Captain Hamilton, L.M.S., and Major Johnston, Lients. Gordons and Thompson, and Captain Blenkensopp I.M.S., of the Madras Pioneers Right Wing.
The Nairung returned to Hongkong from the north on the 30th ult.
The Wallaroo, cruiser, arrived on the 30th from the Australian station. We have already given her figures.
Two more transports arrived from India on the 31st ult., viz., the Nowshera from Bombay and
n.c. Officers and
The PRESIDENT said that before putting the resolution he might say that the letter from the Government did not put off or shelve the question. The Government had great sympathy with the Sanitary Board in this matter, but the difficulties in reserving the particular area
the Urlana from Calcutta.
The Nowshera mentioned in the previous resolution were
brings:-1st Goorkhas : officers, eight greater than had become known to the public. six British
native officers, The matter had not been lost sight of.
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45 men,
followers, really happened that questions connected with and six horses. Bombay Sappers and Miners: military reservations which might be shortly four British officers, four native officers, 191 settled affected this particular question.
n.c. officers and men, six horses and 18 The motion was carried.
mules. 66th Field Hospital: one British officer, five n.c. officers and men, 58 followers, and one mule. The British officers are Major Carnegy. Capts. Couper, Grant, Lindsey, Hutchinson and Brodhurst (4th Goorkhas). Lients. Boileau, Pridham, Craster and Chaldecott (Bombay Sap- pers and Miners), Lieut. Groube (No. 1 Section Native Field Hospital).
THE CHOLERA AT SAIGON AND BANGKOK.
Replies from H.M.S. Consul, Saigon, and the Legation, Bangkok, were submitted. The com- munication from Bangkok was dated 16th July,
and said that official returns for the month were two deaths, for June 10, and about 200 for May. The letter from the British Consul at Saigon (dated 9th July) said-"I really cannot say that there is more cholera here at present than is the case every year at this season. If the number of deaths sensibly increases I shall
know."
let you THE RECENT OUTBREAK OF PLAGUE AT ADÉN.
A telegram, dated February 26th, reported six cases of plague in isolated quarter, Aden settle- ment, and a telegram dated 18th July stated, Government of Bombay wires no case plague reported Aden since 25th June, and Aden free from plague for ten days after recovery of last case on 3rd July.
THE FORTNIGHTLY LIMEWASHING RETURN.
Mr. J. H. Dandy (Chief Inspector of Nui- sances), in his fortnightly limewashing return, said
As the limewashing of the city was com menced for the second time this year on July 1st, I have not entered up any work done in the Central and Western districts, as they properly belong to January to June re- turns, and all work done now is only belated work after prosecution. There have been dur
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on the 31st ult. for Weihaiwei. The Nairang departed for Bombay.
The Canning arrived in the harbour on the 1st inst. with the remaining wing of the 1st Goorkhas
as (6 British and 8 native officers, 364 men, 45 followers, and 6 horses) the 66th Native Field Hospital (1 British officer, 8 men, 61 followers, and a horse), and details of the Supply Column. The British officers were Col. Randall, Lieut. Col. Damla, I. M. S., Capts. Battye, olomb, and Ryall, Lieuts. Nicolay, and Young. The wing of the Goorkhas will disembark and proceed to Stonecutters to-day.
The Natiana with four British and four native officers, 18 men and 108 followers (Ord nance Park), witth ransport mules, one officer, three N..O's and men, 160 followers and 317 mules of the Transport Department, and details of the 39th Field Hospital and a Native General Hospital. and Special Service officer, arrived on the 1st.
with seven officers and 235 men Royal Artillery,t The P. & O. steamer Rome has left Englande two officers and eleven men Army Ordnance Corps, 25 Rank and File. R.A.M. Corps and
three officers and one N.C.O. for the 1st (hines Regiment. Her arrival is expected on the is September, the troops being transferred to th petails of the 7th Bengal Infantry, Sec. 41 steamer Clyde en voyage. The Zemanij, with Native Field Hospital, 30th Bombay Infantry, and Indian Marine Department, left Calcutta on the 30th ult. She has on board 1,007 men, of whom 721, excluding 179 Followers, belong to the 7th Bengal Infantry. There are also three Press Correspondents on board.
General Creagh, V. C., and staff arrived from home by the Chusan on the 2nd inst., together with Captain Spencer, A. O. D., two sergeants and 13 men of the A. O. C., and a colour-ser- geant for the Chinese Regiment. - ·
TIENTSIN AFFAIRS.
[FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]
Tientsin 5th July. Two
more naval 12 pdr. guns with their crews arrived here yesterday from the Terrible, and have considerably strengthened our posi- tion, which is, to say the least of it, a very tight
one.
The enemy appears to get strengthened daily, and prepare properly organised attacks on the town, getting to within 200 and 300 yards of our defences. All day long there is a drizling pour of bullets and a crashing of shells, which, when night falls, cease; having every day left ample traces of the day's deluge both in damage to life and property. We are anxiously await- ing heavier guns, so as to see what effect lyddite will have amongst these Celestial savages. No one ever seems to know what is going to be done, and the tension at times is very great on those waiting for orders that some days never arrive, the men have after being told to “stand by."
If the troops now here were under the direct command of the Admiral, I am sure that Tient- sin would not now be at the mercy of Chinese shot and shell. There is naturally a delay where
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so many authorities have to be consulted and so many various interests to be considered. To ensure making these operations a quick success, The Urlana brings:-Transport Department: there must be a strong united action amongst the allied forces, viz., a good General Staff with two British officers, seven n.c. officers and men, 58 followers, and one horse. Transport Mule absolute power each foreign unit merged into one force with a specific object in view, and allTM Corps: four n.c. officers and men, 220 followers, three horses, and 405 mules. 39th Field Hospi-political deferences sunk until Peking is occu- tal: one British officer, five n.c. officers and men, 65 followers, one horse, and three mules. Special Service officers: One British officer. three followers, and three mules. Bakery Department: n.c. officers and menl;__ fol- lowers, 6. Postal Department: n.c. officers and men 1; followers 2; horses 2; The British officers are Major McIntyre (comman- ding), Captain Willoughby (Special Service Officer), Lieut Dees (Divisional Compt. Officer), Lieut. McCoy, L.M.8.
pied by the allied troops. At present we much resemble the Paris Exhibition, each section run- ning its own department and competing for high- est honours.
Yesterday it rained torrents, and the Chinese shelled our positions with eight guns; it was like a thunderstorm-real rain, the bursting of shells making up for the thunder. Our losses were great, especially at the Railway Station, which was occupied by British, French, and Japanese. I saw the marine officer in com- The Jelunga arrived at Singapore on the 30th mand of the British to-day, who said the beha- ult. with naval reinforcements for China, and the viour of his man was admirable under such Arethusa, which is coming out to China from trying circumstances, the enemy having got the Pacific Station, reached Yokohama. The within 250 yards of his position. I do not Marathon has left for Taku, and the Mohawk know what class of troops the Japanese has left to bring up refugees from the neigh-fought against during the late war, but it is bourhood of Hoihow. The transports Pentakota, doubtful if they belonged to the class of Chinese Virawa, Duke of Portland, and Uriana all left now opposed to us. The shooting of these fel-
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