Return of apprehensions, etc., made by the Police daring the week ending 24th Decem-3c, 1898 Ofences. No.of a} Breach of Manicipal Regulations sac I 1 Cruelty to Animal 1 Furious Riding and/or Driving 6 Kidnappin, 2 Gamblin; 3 6 Larceny from Persons 6 Dwellings, ete... 56 Miscellaneous Cases 311 Ricsha Licenses suspended 484 confiscated. 2 Wheelbarrow Licenses suspended 27 Beggars, Hawkers and Ragpickers... 477
Total number of persons coming under the notice of Police Chinese dead bodies found in streets. 5 Stray dogs captured 66 Prennr B. Partisso: Captain-Superintendent.
Wharfage Dues.—Minutes of the recent: joint meeting of the special committees of this and the French Council are read and the recommendations made thereat recei confirmation. It has been proposed to the French Council that of the total sum handed over by the Customs authorities, after deduction of one half the native dues and the cost of collection, 25% is to be the share of the French Municipality. This proportion to be subject to augmentation hereafter up to33% should an analysis of the receipts a it to be inadequate. The new tariff is finally approved und ordered to be printed for general information.
The Councit versus MeMfurray.—Upon the recommendation of the Legal Adviser is decided to appeal to the Privy Council against the judgment recently pronounced in H.M. Supreme Court in this case.
Night Soil.—A notification calling attention to the approaching change in system of collection and giving authority for a charge to be made in certain instances Ly the collecting coolie, is approved.
Drainage of the Bubbling Well Road.—The members are informed that expression has been given to an opinion that the residents and property owners on this road would be willing to contribute towards a scheme for its drainage, and the Secretary is directed to make enquiries through the Enginéer's office in the matter.
St. Xavier's School.—The annexed letter is read and ordered for publication St. Xavier's School, Shanghai, 26th December, 1898.
Dear Si,—I have the honour to submit herewith, to the Members of the Municipal Council and the Ratepayers, the financial statement regarding the orphans and poor day pupils who have been attending Ss. Xavier's School during the year 1898. follows By 37 orphans at $12.00 per month.
90 poor day pupils at $2.00 per month (10 months) 1,800.00
Total $7,128.00
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.