of the Fatsing Dynasty, all kinds of " torture only excepted," and other words to the same effect . In this manner, then, the People of Hongkong would be governed by Chinese Laws, and get the administration of these Laws would be in the hands of English Officers ; thus not being reduced to one uniform system, this state of matters could not possibly possibly be of long duration. Let no one suppose a case by way of illustration - Englishmen may bring their families along with them, and reside at different parts of the Central Land, and, they being subject to the Laws of England, how could the Administration of their Laws be entrusted to our Chinese Mandarins ? This is quite a parallel case, and, by stating it thus, our position will be known. The People of Hongkong, then, no matter whether they be constant Residents, or merely temporary Visitors, ought to be governed by our Chinese Mandarins as before. This is the way to strengthen the foundations of Peace and Concord, and put a stop to all disputing and wrangling. As for those who are willing to hire themselves out as Servants to the English, there may just follow their own convenience and inclination":