430
PASSENGERS,—Continued.
1898.
1899.
Increase. Decrease.
Diff, of Arrivals and Dep.......
63,602
76,787
13,185
Emigrants,
60,432
61,075
613
1
Remainder+or—
+
3,170 + 15,712 + 12,542
Nett......... + 12,542
Junks local trade arrivals,
4,114
47,087 42,973
*
departures,.
3,577
46,694
42,117
Total,.......
7,691
93,781
85,090
Nett,.
85,090
REVENUE.
11. The total Revenue collected by the Harbour Departinent during the year was $190,555.50, being an increase of $6,927.49 on the previous year.
1. Light Dues,....
2. Licences and Internal Revenue,
3. Fees of Court and Office,.........
Total,
$52,406.93
39,127.50
99,021.07
$190,555.50
STEAM LAUNCHES.
12. On 31st December there were 165 Steam Launches employed in the Harbour; of these 71 were licensed for the conveyance of passengers, 77 were privately owned, 12 were the property of the Colonial Government, and 5 belonged to the Imperial Government in charge of the Military
Authorities.
One Master's Certificate was suspended for three months, two for one month, and one Master was cautioned.
EMIGRATION.
13. Sixty-one thousand and seventy-five (61,075) Emigrants left. Hongkong for various places during the year; of these, 44,358 were carried by British ships, and 16,717 by Foreign ships; 110,448 were reported as having been brought to Hongkong from places to which they had emigrated, and of these, 86,235 were brought in British ships, and 24,213 by Foreign ships.
Returns Nos. XVII and XVIII will give the details of this branch of the Department.
REGISTRY OF SHIPPING.
14. During the year, 7 ships were registered under the provisions of the Imperial Act, and 7 Certificates were cancelled.
MARINE MAGISTRATE'S COURT.
15. Twelve cases were heard in the Marine Magistrate's Court; refusal of duty and breach of Harbour Regulations were the principal offences.