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36 The amendment was therefore carried by one vote.
In connection with Rule 8 of the Regula tions, which provides that one member of the "Council shall be assessor in the employ or interest of the Chinese Govern ment, Mr. Fazconer proposed that Mr. Macpherson join the Council.
The Cuaratax said he should be glad to see Mr. Macpherson on the Council, but ho had always understood that, as the Chinese authorities had refused to take any interest in Municipal matters or contribute towards the expenses of the roads, the rule as to the appointment to the Council of a person in the employ of the Chinese Government had been found in operative.
Mr. Macrmersoy was understood to assent to the Chairman's explanation, and added that in any case he must decline the intended honour. ch different inter pretation should be revised.
Mr, Byaztey concurred with Mr, Evans, and proposed a resolution—"That the new Council be requested to revise the Land Regulations and to consult with H. M. Consul for that purpose, and that the result of their labours be laid before a meeting of landrenters previous to the trans-sanction of H. M. Minister. mission of the revised Regulations for the This was seconded by Mr. Pugh.
Mr. Pucx proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which Mr, Macrnersox seconded.
The Cxarwan expressed his acknow. ledgments, and the meeting separated, P. J. Hocus, Chairman,
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