At the Meeting ut the Council held in the Council Room, No. 28, Kiangae Road, Shanghai, on Monday, the 4th October, 1880, at 9,30 a.m, Present:—Messrs. R. W. Little (Chairman), H. R. Hearn, Geo. J. Holland, Louis Mendel, Alex. Sim, W. ©. Ward, John H. Wisner, and the Secretary.
'The Minutes of the previous me read, confirmed, signed by the Chairman, and passed for publication, Cash Statement, for week ending 3rd instant, is submitted, and cheques for sundry' accounts are signed.
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Markets.—Report from Inspector is submitted, stating that during September the markets were well supplied with good and wholesome articles of food. The total number of animals killed at the grease-shops for native consumption was 607, against 388 in September, 1879. The ponies at the native livery stables are free from any disease, but several are in very oer condition.
Native Lotteries—In compliance with the request of the Senior Consul, the following proclamation is ordered to be posted in the A repeated prohibitory Proclamation.
Whereas the sale of tickets of furniture lotteries in the Foreign Settlements is now even carried on by retail, and thereby becomes gambling which is prohibited by law, offenders concerned therein have been summoned before this Court and were ordered to establishments within a certain been now ascertained that some of these transactions are carried on under the name of Portuguese subjects, among whom minently. the firm of Oliveira and Ca, appears pro-A communication to that effect was written by me to the Consul-General of Portugal, and at the same time a report made to the Ta concerning this prohibition, but I feel also in duty bound to issue again a proclamation about this affair, and I expect that everyone will obey accordingly. Henceforward, and after the is i body shall sell tickets of furniture lotteries, and anyone daring to disobey shall be severely punish A special proclamation.
Kuang Hsii, 6th year, Sth moon, lst day (25th September, 1880.)
Translated by (Signed) Joserm Haas, Native Lotteries.—Letter from the Consul-General for Portugal submitted, stating that he had ordered all Portuguese subjects to close the houses opened by them for the sale of lottery tickets not later than 31st instant, when. the result of the drawing of the Manila lottery for October has been received here.
Police—Fung Che-wai's Case.—The Chairman directs attention to the charges brought by Mr. Cheshire against Fung Che-wai, the principal detective attached to the Police Force, and submits a special report from the Superintendent of Police to the Watch Committee giving all the details in his possession connected with the gambling case in which the detective is said to have been more or less implicated. The Chairman states that Mr. Penfold has informed him that one of the gamblers has been captured, and that he recommends that no further steps be taken until the matter has been more fully enquired into; should it Menappear that Fung Ohe-waihasconnived at the escape of the gamblers, or done of rie 10u; ins hing to prevent them from being improvements ed, he can be punished, but at] Hongkew, afte present Mr. Penfold does not think that is in any way to blame.
Decided to act upon Mr. Ponfold's recommendation in the meantime, but the Council are of opinion that the charges against Fung Cho-wai must be strictly investigated.
New Bridge across Yang-king-pang, at end of Chekiang Road—The following corre pondence with the French Council is ordered to be published Shanghai, 27th September, 1880.
Sim—I am directed to hand you the enclosed tendere from Messrs. Boyd and Go, and Messrs. Marshall, Marsh and Cv., to construct an iron bridge across the Yang-kung-pang in accordance with the specifications agreeil to by the two Councils, and I have to request that you will submit them to the French Council for their consideration, No other tender been received, and it is understood that Messrs. Farnham and Ca, will not tender, as they are fully occupied at Lam, Sir, Your obedient servant, R. F, Tuorsvey, Secretary. To J, Boxapeav, Esq., Secretary, French Council.
Shanghai, 25 Septembre, 1880.
Moxsteor,—J'ai I'Konneur de vous aconeer reception de votre lettre da 27 courant par laquelle vous me remettez les soumissions de Messieurs Marshall, Marsh & Ca., et de Messieurs Boyd & Ca, relatives lx construction @un pont el for sur lo Yang-king-p:
Lo Conseil, aprés avoir pris connaissance de ces soumissions, mia charge de vous former quail désirerait voir accepter celle de Messieurs Boyd & Ca., qui ne demandant que po ana, urs Boyd & Ca. solent garsnts de la et de la bonne execution de leur travail, Sous ce pli jo vous retourne les deux soumi Veuillez agreer, Monsieur, Vassurance de ma consideration la plus distinguée, Conseil d'Administration Municipale Frangaise de Shanghai, Lo Secrétairo, J. Boxaneav, Monsieur R, F. Tuorpuny, Seerétaire clu Municipal Council,"
Decided to give the order for the Bridge to Messrs. Boyd & No., subject to the condition suggested by the French Council.
Soochow Creeks Foreshore—The following correspondence is ordered to be published—
Dear Sir,—I enclose you a plan of Suanghsi, 10 September, 1880, improvement the Council propose to make la Hongkew, affecting the property of Mr, Wall, "The existing rondo are coloured yellow, and the: proposed land line Tino settled by the Chinese authori 1873, and outside which it is not allowed to go.
The plot marked A in rot is the site of the Japanese Consulate, This at present extends to the walls, but the Japanese Consul ix willing to give up to the public his portion of the land on condition of the whole work being done, The proposed new hund is coloured pink, and on Mr, Wi ting to its bei made, the Council is prepared to give up to Me, Wills so much of the existing roads as oes not come within the two lines, This the Council think will be a benefit both to the public and to Mr. Wills, and I trast you will send him the plan and recommend his consenting to the scheme, have the honour to be, dear Sir, Your obe:
Chairman, 'Yo C, Lyant Graxt, Bx 'Agent for Wille' Estate, Hongkew, Shanghai, 20th Sept you again Meanwhile, I remain, Your obedient servant, Ctas, Lyatt Grant, Chairman, Fret ipal Council, Soldiers' and Sailors' Cemetery—Decided to rebuild that part of the wall which recently fell down, and to have the whole enclosure put in thorough repair, which the Surveyor estimates will not cost over Ts, 33.
The Meeting then adjourned.
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