The Summons calling the meeting is taken as read.
The Minutes of the last meeting are read, confirmed, signed by the Chairman and passed for publication.
Cash Statement for the past week is submitted and cheques for sundry accounts are signed.
Return of Prisoners apprehended and Police daily reports fur the past week are submitted.
Native Proclamations.—The following correspondence is ordered to be published H.B.M. Consulate-General, Shanghai, 22nd August, 1890, Sin,—The Mixed Court Magistrate has sent me two Proclamations (10 copies of the one and 11 of the other) denouncing certain criminal and immoral practices which are said to prevail in this part of the country, and at his request Ihave the honour to land them to you for publication in the Settlement. Translations are enclosed.
Thave the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient serv:
J. Heones, HB.M. Consul-General and Senior Consul. Joux MaccRecoR, Esy.,
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