Tae CHARMAN.—Does any gentleman wish to speak.
Ma. R. M. Caspsetr.—I wish to speak to Mr. Jamieson's amendment to the resolution.
Tie CHarRMAN.—We had better wait until it has been put before us formally, and then you will have an opportunity of doing so. If any gentleman wishes to speak now, let him take advantage of the time. Mr. Jamieson is preparing his resolution.
Bir. E.8. Lrrrte, asked whether it was in order for anyone to move an amendment Srummond had moved that no tramway iving the details of the scheme. Mr. he laid on the Bubbling Well Road. Perhaps some one would next move that pose no overhead or underground system be allowed. mond's amendment is in order. Does any other gentleman wish to spee'
No other ratepayer spoke.
The Crrareatax—It is proposed by Mr. J. W. Jamieson, and seconded by Mr. J. S. Fearon, that the following words shall be added to Resolution "But that the incoming Council shall consider proposals for motor-cars six well those put before them by tramway tenderers."
Mr. R. M. Cawpsect—I told you just now I was averse to any serous monopolies at all, so much so that the motor-car company which I represent now is anxious that the whole thing shall be thro at any other motor-car 4.0 es 10 tender can dose. It ix perfectly fair, andi although it has boon said that we have d me things that were not quite fair, [hope that you don't belicv- it. We haven feeling of that Mr. Fearon His qui of a most. but we knew also that er, to make who has been one ut porters ut tramways, Fecond a niotor-car you that the tran think so much of Here is Mr. Fearon, people themselves. ra, that they don't to the Counci incoming neil. ad hetter alter that, The alt rain was 1 The Cuarrvas—We one else wishes ty speaks, E will put the amendment: That the following words be added to Resolution IX. But that the Council shall consider p: oposals for motorcars as well as those put before them by y tenderers." Will the ¢ in favour The "aves" were declared to have it, and the amendment was adopted.
The CHarmstay: resolution I will wut according to the rules. The amendment is "that the following words b2 added to Resolution IX, provided that no tramways be laid down on the Bubbling Well Rond."
The amendment was put ty the meeting, and declared lost.
The CHarrmax—The next amend.nent is Mr. Campbell's amendment. Toes he wish to put it to the meeting?
Mr. RIN. Caspaett.—Can I withdraw that amendment.
The CHatrway—Yes.
With the consent of Mr. Stokes?
Mr. R. M. CaMpnect—Yes, with his consent.
The Cuarras—Then that amendment will be withdrawn.
Mr. C. J. Dopgzox—With the consent of my seconder, I withdraw my amendment.
he CHatkMaN—With the consent of Mr. Dudgeon, and his seconder, the amendment will be withdrawn.
The CuarewaN then read the original resolution, with the added amendment viz:—
"That te action of the Council in extending the time within which tenders for truction and working of a system of tra 8 in Shanghai may b+ sent in until the 30th of Tune next be an hereby confirma: and that they are hereby invested f excepting any of such settling the t-rms on Which trams may be constructed and worked as was given to the Council by Resolution 3 passed at the special meeting of Ratepayers Held of the 8th day of October last with regard to the tenders therein mentioned, but that the Council shall consider proposals, for motor cars ax well as those put before them by Tramway Tenders."
The amended resolution was then put to the meeting, and unanimously carried.
Mr. W. G, BayxE—I should like to pro-vote of thanks to our worthy Chairman.
Proposition carried with applause.
The meeting ended.
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