Compensation 
may be given 
by Governor. 
Accused may 
give evidence. 
the purpose of inspecting such tree and also into and upon any 
hmd or premises where there is reason to suppose that there are 
kept any such things as in the last preceding section are referred 
to. 
6 . The Governor may from time to time out of moneys to be 
voted by the Legislative Council make such compensation as he 
may think fit to any owner of any coco-nut tree who being in needy 
circumstances is required to destroy such tree: provided always 
that the compensation shall not exceed five dollars for each tree 
and that the compensation given in one year to any one person 
shall not amount to more than one hundred dollars. 
7. A person charged with an offence against this Ordinance 
may if he thinks fit tender himself to he examined on his own be¬ 
half and thereupon may give evidence in the same manner and 
with the like effect and consequences as any other witness. 
Passed this 6 th day of March, 1890. 
A. P. TALBOT, 
Clerk of Councils. 
SCHEDULE. 
Description of Beetles. 
1 . Oryetes rhinoceros commonly known as the rhinoceros elephant 
or black beetle and belonging to the group of Lameliicornia. 
2 . Bhynchopliorus ferrugineus or red beetle, 
