Apparent irregularity Committed by the Clearing Office at Hong Kong in allowing a ship to proceed on her voyage with a number of Passengers so greatly in excess of that allowed by the Passenger's Act, the enforcement of which had been the subject of previous correspondence with the Acting Consul of China.
30 Entries во Gov. 9209. Hong Kong Treasury 9126. Victoria.
The Resignation Couns W. Elliot - W. Merivale - 13 13 Oot Gout Cemen W. Ball W. Laba. & here. Willo 29 July/56 N924 DS 17. Bot. 1856
With reference to your report of the 19th of May last, upon the fine imposed upon the Masters of the Ship "William & Martha" for conveying an excess of Passengers from Hong Kong to the Colony of Victoria, I am directed by Mr. Sec: Labor to transmit to you the Copy of a report from the Governor of Hong Kong,