Dutch sound polling
to regently dictates with the exaction of import
duties
C
goods introduced
into the island for
subscription; & how to
raise such duties without being defeated by the unequal facilities for smuggling which the inhabitants possess, are problems of which I have in vain attempted the solution. The subject
is hazardous as it is premature; desire to receive, with the greatest possible convenience, a report
of great opinion, by which methods the great effect of causing
by importation of articles of consumption
the he
mselves, attained most effectually
prejudice
2 with the least, to the commerce the industry, & the general welfare of the settlement -
The public officers at Hong Kong wish to know to what extent they may be entitled to superannuation allowances in case of sickness, prolonged public service The answer to that enquiry is "his" Excellency's decision.