Two letters from Messrs. Stokes, Platt and Teesdale are read, protesting on behalf of the Rosso-Chinese Bank at the proposed alteration of the foreshore in front of the Bank's premises on the Bund. By the courteous mediation of the Consul General for Russia, these objections have been met by an assurance on the part of the Vouncil, (1) that the Bank in assenting to these works does not forfeit its foreshore rights as owners of B.C. lot 3143, whatever they may be, (2) that the Council will, so far as is in its power, prevent the uso of this foreshore for river or sea-going vessels, and (3) that if these new pontoons are used for purposes other than the Secretary, Watch Committee at an early date, landing of passengers, their luggage, Council Room,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.