way
concerned.
I have the honour to be, With the highest respect,
Sir, Your Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
John Bennel
1. Terrible
This is seem to be sent merely for information. The Governor does not call for Comments, vaut of Ratification helps to confirm the fact, Neither restrictions nor approval. The information is pretty well known here, Concert existing amongst the that there is a Authorities at H. Mory.
W Dall.
17/7
I do not fully comprehend the merits of this quarrel; but it seems to me the papers may be safely put by?
Mr Labouchere
17-19
306
If you may recollect that the magistrate of Hong Kong, including the Chief Magistrate (who is said to be largely engaged in building speculations) showed the utmost hostility to the ordinance No. 8 herein spoken of regulating Buildings &c.
It was alleged & I believe there is no doubt of the fact that when Mr Mitchell felt himself wronged, he decided cases in accordance with the ordinance, the unpaid magistrates procured to outvote him to quash the ordinance.
Captain Cowper complained that the Govt did not give him sufficient support & that it was impossible to enforce the law. This attempt, which seemingly was about to be reduced to system, to defeat the law through the unpaid magistrates was certainly very indecent but I don't think that either Sir J. Bowring or Mr Anstey went the right way to work.
I in cocks the despatch & say that it does not appear that any question is raised for your decision.
M20 Zet"
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