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considered required further inquiry, The Government never publishes the names of officers who are tried and acquitted, and it is obviously undesirable to publish the names of those whose osses are still pending.
Mr. HOOPSB-Bir, perhaps it is irregular, -I don't want to raise any discussion-but I think if you will allow me to say a few worde in connection with this-
The PRESIDENT—I am afraid you are not in order. When questions are asked and answers are given, no discussion can take place unless to elucidate.
Mr. HOOPER-It is to elucidate. The PRESIDENT-Will you put it in the form of a question.
Mr. Ho PER-I was going to correct you. You use the word 'members.* We (the Com- mission) say 'officers against whom charges were made. It is rather important because in schedule B you have incorporated portion of schedule A in which the word officers' is used, whereas if you look at the heading of schedule B you will 800 that it says "servants of the department." There is a distinct difference laid down in the Ordinance regarding these terms. Again, the words " certain officer was transferred to another de- partment were included. As a matter of fact those words don't appear in our report. The report is dated March 19th, when the only in- formation the Commission bad, said that that officer had been suspended previous to being dismissed by the Secretary of State. It was not until May 15tb, two months afterwards, that I, or any members of the Board or Com- mission, knew that he had been transferred to another depar ment,
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The PRESIDENT That is explained in paragraph 3, which gives the names of members reported to and dealt with by the Government. Mr. HOOPER-Quite 80. You have stated how he had been dealt with. But the Govern- ment cannot insert anything after I bave signed my name. It would mean my signing my name to something which I don't know to be true.
AN ILLEGAL BAIN SHELTER.
The tenant of No. 14 Square Street applied to the Board for permission to retain a moveable awning at the rear of the first floor of his premises. It was only at times pulled out to keep off the rain, and did not obstruct light or ventilation in any way.
The MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH minuted -I cannot recommend that the tenant be allowed to obe rnet this small yard with a cover as it is only a half kitchen half yard arrangement, and therefore the air shaft is of the minimum size.
Mr. LAU CHU-PAK-The applicant says the Awning is pulled out only when it rains. If so, it does not obstruct light or ventilation, and I think the request should be granted.
The tenant is to be informed that he must „remove the awning.
A BOARDING HOUSE NUISANCE.
Mrs. K. L. Coggin, manageress of Carlton House, requested the board to have an offensive lairine removed from thi rear of No. 10
Icehouse Street.
The MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH minated -I found this latrine clean, and that it had been recently limewashed. I don't think it should be removed as a greater nuisance would arise in such case owing to the large number of workmen employed in that vicinity. It will be frequently inspected to prevent, as far as possible, nuisance being caused. It is a private latrine, on private land, and failing the creation of a nuisance, it seems to me that the only remedy is by injunction on the application of the parties aggrieved,
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Hon. Mr. HEWETT-Public latrines must exist, and those living in the vicinity will always endeavour to have them removed else- where. All that can be done is to see the place is kept as clean as possible.
An inspector is to see that this place is kept clean.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REFORT.
899
for applying for a modification of the require- | compared with 14. 9 for the corresponding week ments of section 175 of the Public Health of last year, and for the whole colony 19.4 and Buildings Ordinance.
compared with 19.6 for the corresponding week of last year. For the week ending May 11th the death rate of the British and foreign population was 24.6 compared with 39.9 for the corresponding week of last year and for the whole colony 21.6 compared with 27,4 for the corresponding week of last year,
The MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH minuted This yard is only eight feet by six feet eight inches, and only eight persons can occupy the shop. I don't see any necessity for this tank, especially now that the water is laid оп constantly. and I have frequently ex- plained the objections to these tanks, which are that the water is liable to be fouled by refuse from the upper floors, and by dippers being put on the ground and then dipped into the tank. I cannot recommend that it be allowed.
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SUPREME COURT.
Monday, 10th June.
Mr. LAU CHU-PAK--What is the business of this shop? It should be allowed to remain
IN ADMINALty JurisdictION. until a constant supply of water from the mains is assured,
BEFORE THE CHIEF JUSTICE (8IR FRANICS Members agreed that the tank should be PIGGOTT), AND THE HON. ME. È A. HEWETT removed.
(NAUTICAL ASSESSOR).
AN EATING HOUSE NECESSITY,
Another application for permission to retain A water tank was made by the tenant of 136, Des Voeur Road Central. He stated that his
premises were used as an eating house, and it was absolutely necessary in this business to have a large and ready supply of water, therefore a water tank was required. The one at present on the premises was a fairly small one, and did not constitute an obstruction,
The MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH-I can not recommend that this be granted. The yard is only 6 feet 10 inches by 5 feet 6 inches, and is obstructed by an unnecessary bridge both on the first and second floors. A notice should be served to remove the yard obstructions, includ- ing the tank. The yard has an area of 35 square feet, and the tank occupies 19 square feet,
Messrs. Weaser and Raven, srobitects, applied on behalf of, the tenant of 26, New Street, for permission to retain a tank at present existing in the yard of this house. A large quantity of water was required at certain times during the day for domestic purposes, and it is inconvenient to wait for the water to run from the tap in the kitchen. Hence their reason
The SECRETARY-It was decided at a previous meeting of the Board to refer the matter to the Director of Public Works to see whether the house could be supplied with a meter.
Hon. Mr. HEWETT-There does not appear to be any reason for maintaining this tank it
the house can be connected direct with the water mains.
The Hon. Mr. CHATHAM moved that the Board adhere to its previous resolution, Mr. HOOPER considered that such tanks were useful and caused very little obstruction, Every encouragement ought to be given to people to store water provided it had a proper cover and, considering the whole question, he thought it more sanitary to have the tanks there then to be without them.
Hon. Mr. HEWETT thought the tanks should be discouraged as they were breeding grounds for mosquitoes. He moved that the matter be referred to the D.P.W. to ascertain whether the house could be connected with the Govern.
ment water main.
Agro d to,
A SALVAGE CLAIM.
Hamburg-Amerika Linie and the master and An action for salvage was brought by the
Navigation Company, Ltd, the owners of the crew of the 8.8. Aragonia" against the China 8.8. " Hapeh her cargo and freight. Mr. M.
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W. Slade (instructed by Mr G. Hastings of Messrs. Hastings and Hastings) appeared for the plaintiffs, while defendants were represented by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., (instructed by Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master).
The petition Was as follows: The 8.8. 'Aragonia" of which the Hamburg-Amerika Linie are owners and the Portland and Asistio teamship Company the charterers, is an iron screw steam ship of 3,3293 tons net register and 426 nominal horse power, aud manned by a crew of 55 bands including the master, and is of the value of £45,000, and at the time of the salvage service hereafter mentioned, W&5 including freight and banker coal carrying a general cargo of the value of $85,000 of the value of $3,000. The s.s." Hupeh" is a screw steamship of 1,205 tons not registered tonusge and manned by a crew of 38 bands including the master, and is of the value of $25,000, and at the time of the salvage services hereafter men- tioned was carrying a cargo of the value of $115,000 including freight and bunker coal and 58 passengers. On 6th December 1906, at a.01. the 8.8 Aragonis WAS on & voyage from Moji, Japan, to Hongkong, when those on board sighted a steamship which proved to be the Hupeb," anchored in 27.16 north latitude and 121.25 east longitude, and the "Hupeh" signalled "my ship disabled: will you tow me to a safe anchorage? Have you a rope ready? I have the main shaft broken.” The main shaft of the "Hapeh" had broken on 5th Deo mber, and she had since that day been disabled, but had been unable to procure assistance. At this time a strong north-east monsoon was blowing, and a heavy saa running. Tue "Aragonia" was with difficulty and danger minivred near to the "Hupeb," and those on board were understood to request to be towed to diffoalty and danger anchored sufficiently near Hongkong. The 8.8. "Aragonia” was then with and ahead of the Hapeh" to enable a towing to be passed between the two vessels. rope After considerable trouble owing to the heavy sea running, a wire towing rope was paised latter vessel, and at 3.35 p.m. towing commenced to the "Hupeh' and shackled to a chain on the and continued throughout the rest of the day and night, and the following day until about 7.10 p.m. when the chain to which the rope was attached broke and the ships bad to anchor and wait for daylight. On the night of the 6th December and on 7th December towage was rendered very difficult on account of the high saa running sad wind blowing and There was a great risk of the two ships losing the consequent bad steering of the "Hupeh." connection, and to lessen this danger the "Aragonia” was steered iaside Ocksen Island so as to get into smoother water, but thereby the risks of navigation were materially increased, Shortly after daylight on the 8th December
OBJECTIONS TO PLAGUE HOSPITAL, Two letters were forwarded from the Government to the Board relative to a tempo. rary district plague hospital proposed to be erected on the hillside to the north west of the Disinfecting Station at Kowloon. One was from the Ron. Mr. E. Osborne on behalf of the Steam Laundry Company, objecting to erection of the hospital on that particular site; and the second was from Messrs. Siem:sen and Co., on behalf of the new Tobacco Factory making a similar objection.
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The PRESIDENT-it appears a site has been suggested by the Registrar-General for a temporary hospital at Yaumati, and this fact has got to the knowledge of certain people in the neighbourhood. They have written to the Board protesting against the hospital being erected there. It was only a temporary hospital.
Dr. MACFARLANE explained that the site was a considerable distance from the Laundry and
there was no fear of infection from it.
The Hon. MR. CHATHAM said there was nothing in the papers to show which site was referred to.
The Hon. REGISTRAR GENERAL -It has been sold.
The Hon. Mr. CHATHAM — Then is useless for the Board to discuss it.
MORTALITY STATISTICS.
The mortality statistics for the week ended May 4th showed that the death rate per thousand of the British and foreign population was 20.5,
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tow rope was passed afresh, and the "Hupeh," towed into the outer and then into the inner harbour of Amoy, and the rope disconnected at 1. 20 p.m. The total length of the tow from where the "Hapeb" was first seen was 270 miles. The “A ragonia” was delayed in Amoy by the necessity of taking in fresh water to replace that consumed during
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