Religions
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The benefits derivable from slitators and religion can be conferred on the whrueses but we Colonization of Hong Kong
We are here in fact as much isolated from China, else people. Wickremes Government as if we were located in the Pastor in Chipelorgo. By the adroit policy adopted by the Chinese Authorities
"Cordon Sanitaire" - if I may so express it; a barrier has been drawn around Hong Kong; and no Chinaman is permitted to come here wittingly except he be a thief, &c.: No respectable Chinese with their families locate themselves in Hong Kong, if they did - their relations still remaining in the mainland probably be squeezed - imprisoned, tortured, and considered... it most to the Celestial Empire
Hong Kong is viewed, by the Chinese as a spot where adventurers live - something out of the British, and where vagabonds, and polluted may resort with impunity, and live upon the profits of their villainy
I am strongly of opinion from circumstances that have come to my knowledge - that the Encouraging views with indulgence all scoundrels who propose to and proceed to Hong Kong; quit their non-conating fact direct encouragement is afforded them to do so. It is stupidity of the highest degree of complicity to suppose that the possession of Hong Kong will ever enable us to disseminate our religion, language or institutions to the Chinese Empire.
For our advantage we have hitherto extensive, and profitable intercourse with Canton.