The Cwaruman however stated that the last. named gentleman desired his name withdrawn, and as a ballot was therefore not necessary, he declared Messrs. Bean, David and Gregson duly elected.
The Resolution that the report and Accounts of the outgoing Council be passed, was then put the Chair. Mr. Bean thereupon moved as an amendment that investigation of the accounts be first held, and began a personal attack on the late honorary secretary, for which he was promptly called to order by the chair. Mr. Gregson, Into hon, sec., said that he did not see how Mr. Bean could be allowed to niake such an amendment; he was equall with the other members of the Council responsible for the accounts, as he had been duly notified of each meeting of the Council and had persistently absented himself. Mr, Bean finding no seconder, the original resolution was put to the meeting and carried, Mr, Bean being the only dissentient, The following Resolutions were then put to the meeting and carried nem. con.
1.—That a Police and Lighting Tax of not less than 60 cents or more than $2 per month, payable quarterly in advance, be vied on all native hongs and compradores, the amount in each case to be decided by the Council. The landlord as a last resource to be held responsible.
2.—That the License Fee on Pawnshops be not less than Tls. 50 or more than Tis, 150 per annum the amount in each case to be decided by the Council, The landlord a last resource to be held responsible.
3.—That the License Fee on Hotels, Tea houses and Opium Divans be not less than $20 or more than $50 per annum, the amount in each case to be decided by the Council, The Landlord as a last resource to be held responsible.
It was then proposed by Mr.
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