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(Alexander) inquired of the Chiir vho wovides for the clothing of the boys? The Vice-Chairmin replied: The amount called for in the bill covers ~lo- thing for them. 3rd Member for Christiansted Town (Alexander) inquired further whether any one has been talking to the boys to find out what kind of food they are receiviny. 13t Member for Frederiksted Town (Jlckson) in reply to ‘the last speaker said, —From what [ have heard in St Jokn the boys are poorly fed, and tre sleeping accomoda:ion bad. [t is with that in view we recommend this bilasa temporary measure. Ist Appointed Bember [Coulier] re- marked: Mr. Vie:-Chairman. 1n 1921 when Ivisited St. John all azreed that althouzh the accomodaticn was limited the boys did not lock badly. ’ Gov ernment Secretary |Zane] remark- ed: Mpr. Vice-Chairman. The Chaplain who relieved Chaplain Steiner told me that he visited the Reform School in St J ha and while he fouad conlditions be- low American standard, yet the boys were not starving. 1f that were so |am sure the Chaplain would have mentioned . Ist Appointed Meubor [Coulter] moved that 20d Discussion be closed. sth Appoiuted Member (Me Intosh) seconded the member’s motivn. The Vice-Cnairman put the motion 19 the vote. 9 members voted for; none against. 2nd Discussion closed, the Secretary read the money bill and the Veze-Chair- man put same to the vote. 7 members voted for; none against, The Vice Ghairman remarked: The Money Bill is adopted and goes to Gov- ernment. Item 7. Colonial Counci: Bill No. 6. Introduction oi and first Discussion on Colonial Ccuncil Bili No. 6, Dratt of Ordinance ir roduced by Jst Mem- bee for Frederi :ated sown (Jackson) ercating a sp-cial Commission 0 resise the Cole of (eneral and Stecial Laws for the Muunicipality of St Croix, etc. T 1e 2ill reads as roilows: ~oloaral Council Bill No. 6. FouriF Council, First Session, 1923-1924. AN ORDINANCE Creating u_Special Commassion to Revise the Jode of General and Spezial Laws for the ;]un-,czpalzty'of St Crouwr, t- amend, repeal, and continuein jorce and effect all Ordinanc’s existing in the Munici- pality prior to the change of soverergnty and for other purposes. 2Be it enacted by the Colonial Council of St. Croix in session as- sembled: S & 1t o commission to consist of three members, two of whom shall be elected by the Colo- nial Council and one appointed by the Governor, is hereby appointed and authorized to compile and re- vise the ('ode of General and Spe- cial laws for the Municipality of St. Croix; to amend repeal, and continue in force and effect all Or- dinances and other laws in exist- ence prior to the change of sover- eignty to the United States, and to frame and report such legisl=tion as may be nezessary to establish justice and secure its prompt and eticient administration. Sec. 3. All the expeases of such commissioners, including all neces- sary clerks and assistants ey may employ, and a salary to each mem- ber of the commission of Five Thousand Franes per annum shall be allowed and paid out of the treasury of ot. Croix as a part of the expenses of the Government of the Municipality of St. Cro'x. See¢ 4. The Commission shall make full and final report of all its revisions, compilations, and recom- mendatior.s, with explanatory notes as to the changes and the reasons therefor, to the Coloniai Council within two years after the approval of this Ordinance. D. HAMILTON JACKSON, Ist Member for Frederiksted Towa. To be continued. LOCAL The rainfall reported in the past txo days has averaged simething near 20 lines all over the island. a very gratify- ing change of weather as compared with Fresh Supply of Lumber - Arnived. , All Sizes Mostly Used 4Are Now In Stock. FRESH CEMENT $4.25 Pr. Barrel. Einar Svendsen. what has been experienced in a very long while. The two towns have had and are having their share of this rain, and it cane- es us tu wandar what has hecome of the idea of .building a public cistern for whien $6,000 was voted by the Colonial Couneil some time ago. There was hor diseus- siors to where this cistern should be buiit, and where the water should be obtained to fill it, ete , but now the projec: scems to have gone to sleep. The schooner Vigilant arrived hers to- dav with mails and passenzers from St, Thomas. The s, . Bridgetown from New York arvived at Frederiksted yesterday even- ing and 1= due herethisa. m. It is ad- vised that mails for itiee islands will be closed at 9.30 this morning. TELEGRAMS. SI. CROIX S "ATION. London, Aug. 28th.——A despatch to the Fxchange Telegra,h froin Rome says Premier Mussolini has instructed ihe Ital- ian Miaister iln Athens 1o demand from the Greek Government the fullest repara- tions and a prompt apology. The Pre- mier also requested the apprehension and punishment of the assassins. LLondon, Aug. 29th.—The Times gives the following standing of the parties in the Irish elections at midnight. Govern- ment 18, Republicans 3, t"ar ners 2, Inde- pendents 6, Labour 1. Madrid, Aug. 28th.-~The dreadnought “Lispana’’, which went aground in a fog on Cape Tres Forcas on the Morocean coast last Saturday, has been given up as lost. The vessel 1s lving at a sharp an- gle, with no chance of being refloated and ber guns and equipment are being salved. The “"Espana’ displaced 15,700 tons and was launched in 1912, Rothesay Scotland, Aug. 28th.—The British yacht *'Coila 3”’, won the third vace for the Seawanhaka Cup from the United States six metre yacht ‘‘Lea”’, today, giving the British boat two races to its opponents one. / ST k1: VN