61. Board of Education (Special Reports). Copy of Special Reports on Educational Subjects. School Training and Early Employment of Lancashire Children. 62. Board of Education (Education Committees).-Copy of Statement of Schemes for the Formation of Education Committees approved during the period 1st August to 30th November, 1903, by the Board of Education, under Section 17 of the Education Act of 1902. 63. Board of Education.- Copy of Return showing the Number of Persons on the Teachers' Register under Regulation 5 (2) (a) of the Teachers' Registration Regulations. 64. Board of Education.- Copy of Regulations relating to the Royal College of Science, the Royal College of Art, and to Museums under the Board of Education from 1st August, 1903, to 31st July, 1904. 65. Board of Agriculture and Fisheries. -Copy of Report on the Results of Investigations into Cider Making carried out on behalf of the Bath and West and Southern Counties Society in the years 1893 to 1902, by F. J. Lloyd, F.C.S., F.I.C. 66. Postal Convention (Denmark). Copy of Agreement between the Post Office of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Post Office of Denmark. Dated 22nd August, 14th September, 1903. 70. Chapter House, Westminster. — Copy of Memoranda by Professor Church, F.R.S., furnished to the First Commissioner of His Majesty's Works, &c., concerning the treatment of Decayed Stone-Work in the Chapter House, Westminster Abbey. 71. Peterhead Harbour.-Copy of Reports respecting Peterhead Harbour Works. 72. Colonial Reports (Annual). Copies of Reports Nos. 394 (Turks and Caicos Islands, Annual Report for 1902), 395 (Seychelles, Annual Report for 1902), 396 (Ceylon, Annual Report for 1902), 397, (Gold Coast, Annual Report for 1902), 398 (Barbados, Report for 1902–3), 399 (Fiji, Annual Report for 1902), 400 (Lagos, Annual Report for 1902), 401 (British Solomon Islands, Report for 1902-3), 402 (Cocos-Keeling Islands, Annual Report for 1903), 403 (St. Vincent, Report for 1902-3), 404 (Grenada, Annual Report for 1902), 405 (Southern Nigeria, Annual Report for 1902), 406 (Straits Settlements, Annual Report for 1902), 407 (Trinidad and Tobago, Report for 1902-3), 408 (Basutoland, Report for 1902-3), 409 (Northern Nigeria, Annual Report for 1902), 410 (Malta, Report for 1902-3), 411 (St. Lucia, Annual Report for 1902), 412 (Mauritius, Annual Report for 1902), 413 (British Guiana, Report for 1902-3). 73. Colonial Reports (Miscellaneous). -Copies of Reports Nos. 22 (Seychelles, Report on Para Rubber), 23 (Dominica, Roads and Land Settlement. Report on the Expenditure of the Parliamentary Grant-in-Aid), 24 (Grenada, Report on Land Settlement in Carriacou), 25 (HongKong, Bubonic Plague. Memorandum on the Treatment of Patients in their own Homes and in Local Hospitals). 74. Canada.-Copy of Canadian Sessional Paper containing Correspondence in connection with the German Tariff. 75. West Indies.-Copy of Further Correspondence relating to the Volcanic Eruptions in St. Vincent and Martinique in 1902 and 1903. 76. Straits Settlements.-Copy of Reports on the Federated Malay States for 1902. 77. Cyprus.-Copy of Despatch from county volumes of the Census Report, the High Commissioner covering a Report 1901. on the Agricultural Fund for the year ended 31st March, 1903. 78. Marriage and Divorce Law (Colonies). Copy of Papers relating to the Laws of Marriage and Divorce in selfgoverning British Colonies. 91. Highways.-Copy of Report of the Departmental Committee appointed by the President of the Local Government Board to inquire into the subject of Highways Authorities and Administration in England and Wales, with Min 79. Transvaal.-Reports of the Trans-utes of Evidence. vaal Labour Commission. 80. Army (Recruiting). Copy of Annual Report of the Inspector-General of Recruiting for the first nine months of the year 1903. 81. Army (Volunteer Corps).-Copy of Annual Return of the Volunteer Corps of Great Britain for the year 1902. 82. Military Prisons.-Copy of Report on the Discipline and Management of Military Prisons in 1902. 83. Patriotic Fund.-Copy of Fortysecond Report of the Royal Commis sioners of the Patriotic Fund. 84. Rifle Ranges.-Copy of Return of 85. Judicial Statistics (Scotland).Copy of Report on the Judicial Statistics of Scotland for the year 1902. 86. Census of Scotland, 1901.-Copy of Eleventh Decennial Census of the Population of Scotland, taken 31st March, 1901, with Report (Vol. III.). 87. Board of Manufactures (Scotland). -Copy of Report of the Departmental Committee appointed to inquire into the administration of the Board of Manufactures (Scotland). 88. Licensing (Scotland) Act, 1903.Copy of Tables showing the Populations of Counties, Local Government Districts, and Burghs in Scotland with reference to the Provisions of the Licensing (Scotland) Act. 89. Naval Manoeuvres. Copy of Report of the Naval Manœuvres of 1903. 90. Census of England and Wales, 1901.-Copy of Index to the Population Tables for England and Wales in the 92. Treaty Series (No. 12, 1903). Copy of Convention between the United Kingdom and France respecting Commercial relations between. France and Jamaica. Signed at London, 8th August, 1902. Ratifications exchanged at London, 12th August, 1903. 93. Treaty Series (No. 13, 1903).Copy of Accession of Mexico to the Industrial Property Convention, 1883, and additional Act of 1900. 7th September, 1903. 94. Treaty Series (No. 14, 1903).Copy of Accession of Germany to the Industrial Property Convention, 1883, etc. 1st May, 1903. 95. Treaty Series (No. 15, 1903).Copy of Parcel Post Convention, with detailed regulations, between the United Kingdom and Chile. Signed at Santiago, 21st October, 1902. 96. Treaty Series (No. 16, 1903).— Copy of Protocol for submitting to Arbitration certain questions as to the interpretation of treaties with Japan with regard to leases held in perpetuity. Signed at Tokio, 28th August, 1902. 97. Treaty Series (No. 17, 1903).Copy of Treaty between the United Kingdom and China respecting Commercial relations, etc. Signed at Shangai, 5th September, 1902. Ratifications exchanged at Peking, 28th July, 1903. 98. Treaty Series (No. 18, 1903).Kingdom and France providing for the Copy of Agreement between the United Settlement by Arbitration of certain classes of questions which may arise between the two Governments. Signed at London, 14th October, 1903. 99. Treaty Series (No. 1, 1904).Copy of Convention for the establishment of a Parcel Post Service between the United States and Hong-Kong. Signed at Washington, 21st November, 1903. 100. Turkey (No. 4, 1903).-Copy of further correspondence respecting the affairs of South-Eastern Europe. 101. Turkey (No. 1, 1904).-Copy of further correspondence respecting the Affairs of South-Eastern Europe, March to September, 1903. 102. China (No. 3, 1903).-Copy of Report by Acting Consul Litton on a journey in North-West Yunnan. 103. China (No. 1, 1904).-Copy of Report by Mr. C. W. Campbell, His Majesty's Consul at Wuchow, on a journey in Mongolia (with a Map). 104. Africa (No. 11, 1903).-Copy of Reports on the Geology of the East Africa Protectorate, by the late E. E. Walker (Government Geologist). 105. Africa (No. 12, 1903).-Copy of Report by by the Mombasa - Victoria (Uganda) Railway Committee on the Progress of the Works and Revenue Working, 1902-3 (with two maps). 106. Africa (No. 13, 1903).-Copy of Report on the Trade and General Conditions of the British Central Africa Protectorate for the year 1902-3 by Major F. B. Pearce, Acting Commissioner. 107. Africa (No. 14, 1903).-Copy of Despatch to certain of His Majesty's Representatives abroad in regard to alleged cases of ill-treatment of Natives, and to the existence of Trade Monopolies in the Independent State of the Congo. 108. Africa (No. 15, 1903). Copy of General Report on the Uganda Protectorate for the year, ending 31st March, 1903. 109. Forestry Laws (Commercial No. 8, 1903).—Copy of Reports from certain of His Majesty's Representatives abroad respecting Forestry Laws. showing the systems in force in certain foreign countries for publishing Official Reports of Proceedings in the Houses of Legislature. 112. Drama (State or Municipal Support) (Miscellaneous, No. 6, 1903).Copy of Return as to Financial Support given from State or Municipal Funds to Dramatic, Operatic, or Musical Performances in Foreign Countries. 113. Trade Reports (Annual Series).— Copies of Diplomatic and Consular Reports, Annual Series, Nos. 3066 to 3113. 114. Trade Reports (Miscellaneous Series).-Copies of Diplomatic and Consular Reports, Miscellaneous Series, Nos. 596 to 601. Ordered, That the said Papers do lie the Table. upon RETURNS, REPORTS, ETC. ROYAL IRISH CONSTABULARY PENSIONS. Copy presented, of Return showing the names of all Constabulary Officers now in receipt of Pensions, of all Head Constables, Sergeants, and Constables, and of all Widows and Children to whom Pensions have been granted since the Constabulary Estimate for 1903-4 was prepared, with the amount and date of Pension in each case [by Command]; to lie upon the Table. IMPERIAL OTTOMAN GUARANTEED LOAN OF 1855. Copy presented, of Account for the year 1903 [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. TREASURY BILLS. Copy presented, of Treasury Minute, 110. Most-Favoured-Nation Clauses dated 24th January, 1904, amending the (Commercial No. 9, 1903).-Copy of Regulation laid down in the Treasury Return of Most-Favoured-Nation Clauses Minute of the 31st May, 1889, relating in existing Treaties of Commerce and to Tenders for Treasury Bills [by Act]; Navigation between Great Britain and to lie upon the Table, and to Foreign Powers, stating the period printed. [No. 1.] when terminable, and showing whether they apply to the British Colonies, in force on the 1st July, 1903. 111. Houses of Legislature (Official Reports of Proceedings), Miscellaneous (No. 5, 1903,-Copy of Correspondence ST. LOUIS EXHIBITION COM- Copy presented, of Treasury Minute, dated 29th August, 1903, directing that the Accounts of the Royal Commission for the St. Louis Exhibition, 1904, shall be examined and audited by the Comp- | Charles Chamberlain, principal foreman, troller and Auditor-General [by Act]; to Royal Carriage Department, War Office, lie upon the Table. SUPERANNUATION ACT, 1859. Copy presented, of Treasury Minute, dated 20th August, 1903, awarding a Special Pension to Sir Kenelm Edward Digby, K.C.B., late Permanent UnderSecretary of State for the Home Department [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. SUPERANNUATIONS. Copy presented, of Treasury Minute, dated 21st November, 1903, declaring that for the due and efficient discharge of the duties of the office of DeputyGovernor of a Convict Prison in Ireland professional or other peculiar qualifications not ordinarily to be acquired in the Public Service are required [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. SUPERANNUATIONS. Copy presented, of Treasury Minute, dated 10th November, 1903, declaring that for the due and efficient discharge of the duties of the office of Secretary to the Civil Service Commissioners professional or other peculiar qualifications not ordinarily to be acquired in the Public Service are required [by Act]; to the Table. lie upon SUPERANNUATION ACT, 1884. Copy presented, of Treasury Minute, dated 30th September, 1903, declaring that Thomas Ashbrook Forster, Postmaster, Newtown Post Office, was appointed without a Civil Service Certificate through inadvertence on the part of the Head of his Department [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. SUPERANNUATION ACT, 1884. Copy presented, of Treasury Minute, dated 2nd October, 1903, declaring that Alfred Wellham, machine hand, Royal Small Arms Factory, Birmingham, was appointed without a Civil Service Certificate through inadvertence on the part of the Head of his Department [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. SUPERANNUATION ACT, 1884. Copy presented, of Treasury Minute, dated 2nd Cctober, 1903, declaring that was appointed without a Civil Service Certificate through inadvertence on the part of the Head of his Department [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. SUPERANNUATION ACT, 1884. Copy presented, of Treasury Minute, dated 23rd December, 1903, declaring that William Edward Bird, engine driver, Royal Gun Factory, War Department, was appointed without a Civil Service Certificate through inadvertence on the part of the Head of his Department [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. BANK OF ENGLAND. Copy presented, of Return of the amount of Notes issued more than forty years which have not been presented for payment, and which have been written off on the 28th October, 1903, from the total amount of Notes issued from the Issue Department of the Bank of England [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Account presented, showing the gross amount received and expended on account of the Telegraph Service during the year ended 31st March, 1903, &c. [by Act]; to lie upon the Table, and to be printed. [No. 2.] FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACTS (PARTICULARS OF PIECE WORK WAGES) (WEARING APPAREL). Copy presented, of Order, dated 17th December, 1903, made by the Secretary of State for the Home Department, applying with modifications the provisions of Section 116 of The Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, to the manufacture of Wearing Apparel, and revoking the Order dated 22nd April, 1897 [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACTS (SPECIAL EXCEPTION CREAMERIES). Copy presented, of Order, dated 23rd October, 1903, made by the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in pursuance of Section 42 of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, granting certain special exceptions to Creameries, and revoking the Order (Ireland) dated exceptions from the provisions respecting 9th June, 1902 [by Act]; to lie upon the limewashing, &c., to certain factories Table. and parts of factories; and revoking the Orders dated 16th November, 1895, 8th February, 1896, and 26th March, 1902 [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACTS (SPECIAL EXCEPTION — OVERTIME). Copy presented, of Order, dated 29th December, 1903, made by the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in pursuance of Section 49 of The Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, with regard to the overtime employment of women on not more than thirty days in the year; and revoking all existing Orders [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. EXPLOSIONS (BLENHEIM ENGINEER. Copy presented, of Report by Major A. Cooper-Key, His Majesty's Inspector of Explosives, to the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the circumstances attending an explosion of fulminate composition at the factory of the Blenheim Engineer(MANUFACTURE OF EARTHEN- ing Company, Limited, at Tunnel Lane, FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACTS WARE AND CHINA). Copy presented, of Amended Special Rules, dated 30th December, 1901, and 28th November, 1903, for the Manufacture of Earthenware and China, as established by the Awards of the Umpire, Lord James of Hereford [by Command]; to lie upon the Table. FACTORY Greenwich Marshes, on the 18th December, 1903 [by Command]; to lie upon the Table. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS. INCORPORATION OF ASTON MANOR. Copy presented, of Charter of Incorporation of the Borough of Aston Manor, dated 17th August, 1903 [by Act]; to lie the Table. upon INCORPORATION OF BROMLEY. Copy presented, of Charter of Incordated 17th August, 1903 [by Act]; to lie poration of the Borough of Bromleyupon the Table. INCORPORATION OF GILLINGHAM. Copy presented, of Charter of Incorporation of the Borough of Gillingham, dated 17th August, 1903 [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. INCORPORATION OF HORNSEY. Copy presented, of Charter of Incorporation of the Borough of Hornsey, dated 17th August, 1903 [by Act]; to lie upon the Table. INEBRIATE REFORMATORIES (REGULATIONS). AND WORKSHOP ACTS (SPECIAL EXCEPTION-LIMEWASHCopy presented, of Regulations made. ING). with the approval of the Secretary of Copy presented, of Order, dated 2nd State for the Home Department for the November, 1903, made by the Secretary of management and discipline of the certiState for the Home Department in pursu-fied Inebriate Reformatory at Ackworth, ance of Section 1 (4) of The Factory and Yorkshire [by Act]; to lie upon the Workshop Act, 1901, granting special Table. VOL. CXXIX. [FOURTH SERIES.] D |