To the Editor of the future any discussion, and considering that XVIL—In order to prevent for the the English language, among all foreign languages, is the most generally known in China, this Treaty is written in the Spanish, Chinese and English languages, and signed in nine copies, three in each language. All these versions have the same sense and signification, but whenever the interpretation of the Spanish and Chinese versions may differ, then reference shall be made to the English text, XVII,—If in future the high contracting parties desire a modification of any stipulation contained in this Treaty, they shall be at liberty, after the lapse of ten years, dated from the day of the exchange of the ratifications of this Treaty, to open negotiations to that effect. Six months before the expiration of the ten years, either of the contracting parties may officially notify to the other that modifications of the Treaty are desired, and in what these consist, Uf no such' notification is made, the Treaty remains in force for another ten years, That the accounts and report as laid before the meeting be passed.—Carried.
The Cuarnwan said the Committee had been unable to find any Bye-law to meet the question raised by Mr. Carter at the last general meeting.
Mr. Manson said the best way to get over the difficulty was to haven exception to the iron rods, he would therefore propose—seconded by Mr. Gnaxt—That in the Book of Rules revised 1871, Clause 4 of Rule 10 "Laws of the Game" be so altered as to read:—In service, it is hand out if the Ball after striking the front wall shall touch the iron rods, netting, or any part of the roof.
After some discussion, in which Messrs. Ropixsox, WHEetock, Maxson and others took part, this was put to the meeting and carried by a large majority.
Mr. Manso next proposed, seconded by Mr. FitzGeraup—
That clause 6 of Rule 13, "Laws of the Game," be cancelled.—Carried.
Mr. Coorer explained that it was a service rule, and must have been put in by Smm,—The recent attempt to select a suitable site for a Sanatorium for Shanghai praiseworthy. Every recurring summer calls attention to the necessity of having some such place, within easy access, tempts have been made from time to time to establish such a station, but hitherto have proved fruitless, from causes which I may point out. The various Islands suggested or recommended, viz., the Saddles, Rugged Islands, &e., are dificult of access, have no safe landing places, and have but fow inhabitants. Food would be therefore wanting, except imported, Inyalids could not exist in such places, unless in daily communication with Shang: hai or Ningpo. Pootoo is too far away, and visitors are subject to fever, as the temples or joss-houses are ill adapted for the residence of foreigners, As regards time, Chefoo is equally accessible and more healthy.
'There are, however, two places nearer home, which' are admirably adapted for a Sanatorium—easy of access—can be reached afew hours, and afford what is wanted,
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