Land House Import Dues Export Dues Bund Frontage Local Post By Police Bund Roals Lightin; Cemetery FireDepartment,, 44.46 Gardens 104.60 Bungalow 76.00 Secretary's 500.00 Auditor'sFee... 5, 25.00 Sundries 75.28 3 Cost of Anu:
jou less sell 383.55 Paid account of 00 9,591.98
By Balance 1,951
Tls. 11,543.
Floods in the autumn entailed'a conside-table expenditure for repairs, which it is hoped may not be annually required.
Rouds.—The only alterations-of note are the erection of a barrier at the entrance from Market street and the raising of the western portion of Loong-tai Road.
Lighting.—257 cases of kerosene oil were used, and stock in hand paid for in accounts presented is more than enough for 1890 consumption, Police—Mr. Superintendent Wilson's Report is submitted, to which the Council must add that, on' the occasion of rioting on the Concession in July last, the police unassisted were of little avail' against the mob, who destroyed afew seats and some railing and took possession of the Bund seats, without hindrance from the police. These riots, occurring in the hottest week of the whole year, rendered it almost impossible for foreigners to assist the police before sunset. An application to the British Admiral for a gunboat to be stationed on the river was again refused, The much needed rebuilding of the Police Station was prevented by the late floods, but the necessary permission ty enlarge the site has been granted by H.B.M. Consul, Larceny from steamers? cargo supplies the bulk of police cases, and it is recommended to take steps against the Jetty head men, to prevent the employ. ment of thieves, Police Oflice, Hankow, 8th January, 1890, W. F. Suanr,
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