je
[2]
I have seen one herd of cattle grazing near Saikung and it appears to me th the growing of succulent grasses, the hills in the New Territory are cap- supporting a sufficient number of cattle to render Hongkong independent present sources of supply on the West and North Rivers. This is a question ill be taken up on the return of the Veterinary Surgeon and the Superin- t of the Botanic and Afforestation Departments.
is remarkable that the New Territory north of the from plague although the town of Unlong is ap an would object to, while in the fishing village of mil from Hongkong, a single street, kept particular
on of the European Police Sergeant stationed there, and op
loon Hills has been
there have been 40 cases this year in a population of about 1,800.
rything that island
Wi-
8. A licence has just been issued to a person in Unlong for a powder. anufactory, for the making of fireworks-a very large industry in China. I am informed that in the neighbourhood of Kowloon several ventures of various kinds. ill be started as soon as the land claims have been decided so that capitalists can
tain a title.
9. On the whole I am satisfied with the progress made in the New Territory, ere everything is being done without friction and with apparently the full con- rence of the people.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble Servant,
HENRY A. BLAKE,
nto a intil t TOOD!
Enclosure No. 1.
Governor, &c.
ор
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, HONGKONG, 15th July, 1901.
submitting the following Report on the New Territory, for the year 1900, texpress my regret at not having been able to prepare it earlier. But been taken ill in March last, I had to leave the Colony under medical orders pril, and I did not return to Hongkong until June. I trust, therefore, the y will be excused, as well as any shortcomings in the Report, which has had to compiled somewhat hurriedly.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary.
Y A. BLAKE, G.C.M.G., rnor, &c., Hongkong.
Page 570Page 571