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considered required farther inquiry. The Government never publishes the names of officers who are tried and aoquitied, and it is obviously undesirable to publish the names of those whose cases are still pending.
Mr. HOOPER-Sir, perhaps it is irregular, -I don't want to raise any discussirn-but I think if you will allow me to say a few words in connection with this-
The PRESIDENT-I am afraid you are not in order. When questions are asked and answers are given, no discussion сад take place, unless to elucidate,
Mr. HOOPER-It is to elucidate. The PRESIDENT-Will you put it in the form of a question.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE RÉFORT.
for applying for s modification of the require ments of section 175 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance.
The MEDICAL OFFICER of Health minuted - his 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 | од constantly and I bave 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.
Members agreed that the tank should be removed.
AN BATING 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
Mr. LAU CHU-PAK--What is the business Mr. Ho PER-I was going to correct you. of this shop ? It should be allowed to remain You use the word ' members." We (the Com-until a constant supply of water from the mission) say 'officers against whom charges mains is assured. were made. It is rather important because in sobedule 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
that it says "servants of the department." There is a distinot 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 Ead, said that that
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officer had been suspended previous to being dismissed by the Secretary of State. It was not until May 15th, two months afterwards, that I, or any members of the Board or Com- mission, knew that he had been transferred to another department,
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 have signed my name. It would mean my signing my name to something which I don't know to be true.
AN ILLEGAL RAIN SHELTER.
The tenant of No. 14 Square Street applied to the Beard 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 obs ruot 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.
premises were used as an eating house, sud 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 smali one, and did not constitute an obstruction.
The MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH-I CAD
ing the tank. The yard has an area of 35 square feet, and the tank occupies 19 square feet,
The SECRETARY-It was decided at a previons 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 if 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
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compared with 14. 9 for the corresponding week of last year, and for the whole colony 19.4 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 oɔlony 21.6 compared with 27.4 for the corresponding week of last year.
SUPREME COUBT.
Monday, 10 h June.
IN ADMIRALTY Jurisdiction,
BEFORE THE CHIEF JUSTICE (818 FRANIOS PIGGOTT), AND THE HON. MB. È A. HawETT
(NAUTICAL ASSESSOR).
A SALVAGE CLAIM.
An action for salvage was brought by the Hamburg-Amerika Linie and the master and Navigation Company, Ltd, the owners of the crew of the 8.4. Aragonia" against the China
s.s. "Hupeh" her cargo and freight. Mr. M. W. Slade (instructed by Mr G. Hastings of Messrs. Hastings and Hastingai appeared for the plaintiffe, while defendants were represented by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollook, K.C., (Instructed
Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master). The petition
as follows: The 4.5. “Aragonia” of which the Hamburg-Amerika Linie are owners and the Portland and Asistio
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of the
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.teamship Company the charterers, is an iron screw steam ship of 3,92 193 tons net register and 426 nominal borse power, and 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, including freight and banker coal carry ng a general cargo of the value of $85,000
steamship of 1.205 tous not registered tonnage value of $3,000. The s... "Hupeh
" in a sorew and maoned by a crew of 38 hands including the master, and is of the value of $25,000, and at the time of the salvage İservices hereafter m›n- tioned was currying a osrgo of the value of $115,00 including freight and bunker coal and 58 passengers. On 6th December 19, at 11 &.I. the 8.8
Aragonia Was од when those ou board sighted a steamship which voyage from Moji, Japan, to Hongkong, proved to be the "Hupeb," anchored in 27.16 north latitude and 121.25 east longitude, and the "Hupeh" six nalled "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 "Hupeh” had broken on disabled, but had been 5th Deo mber, and she had since that day been
noable
to procure assistance. At this time a strong north-east monsoon was blowing, sad a heavy sɔ ruoning. The "Aragonia" was with diffionĺty and danger mano vred near to the "Hupeb," and those ou board were understood to request to be towed to Hongkong. The 8.8. “Aragonia" was then with difficulty and danger anchored sufficiently near and ahead of the "Hapeh" to enable a towing rope to be passed between the two vessels. After considerable trouble owing to the heavy. ses running, a wire towing rope was pa sed latter vessel, and at 3.35 p.m. towing commenced to the "Hupeh ' and shackled to a chaiu on the
day and night, and the following day until and continued throughout the rest of the about 7.10 p.m. when the obain to which the rope was attaobel broke and the ships had 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 ses running and wind blowing and the consequent bad steering of the "Hupeb.” There was a great risk of the two ships losing connection, and to lessen this danger the
The tenant is to be informed that he must remove the awning,
A BOARDING HOUSE NUIBANCE.
Mrs. K. L. Coggin, manageress of Carlton House, requested the board to have an offensive latrine removed from th rear of No. 10 Ioehouse treet.
The MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH minated I found this latrine olean, and that it had been recently limewashed. I don't think it should be removed as a greater nuisance would srise 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, a nuisance being caused. It is a private latrine, on private land, and failing the creation of a nuisauce, it seems to me that the only remedy is by injunction on the application of the parties aggrieved,
Hon. Mr. HaWETT-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,
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An inspector is to see that this place is kept olean.
BLOW WORK.
the house could be connected with the Govern
ment water main.
Agre d to.
OBJECTIONS TO PLAGUE HOSPITAL Two letters wera 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. 018 WAS from the Hon. Mr. E. Osborne on behalf of the Steam Laundry Company, objecting to the erection of the hospital on that particular site; and the second was from Messrs. Siemisen and Co, on behalf of the new Tobacco Factory making a similar objection.
The PRESIDENT-it appears a site has been suggested by the Registrar-General for a temporary hospital at raamsti, 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
the
Aragonia" was steered inside Ockssä Island so as to get into smoother water, but thereby the risks of navigation were materially increased. Shortly after daylight on the 8th December tow rope was passed afresh, and ́the The Hon. Mr. CHATHAM - Then it is useless "Hupeh," towed into the onter and then into the inner harbour of Amoy, and the for the Board to discuss it.
rope disconnected at 1. 20 p.m. The total length of the tow from where the "Hapek was first 19on was 270 miles. The " › ragonia” was delayed in Amoy by the necessity of taking in fresh water to replace that consumed during
Messrs. Weaser and Raven, architects, applied on behalf of the tenant of 26, New | sold. 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
The mortality statistics for the week ended inconvenient to wait for the water to ran from ❘ May 4th showed that the death rate per thousand the tap in the kitchen.
MORTALITY STATISTICS,
Hence their reason of the British and foreign population was 20.5,
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