in what has happened.
Everything has happened just as it might to have done.
It is most probable that the instructions already sent out will have removed any doubts as to the precise limits of the duty of Naval Officers, but it will be well to answer by giving the Substance of the Report so far as the questions connected with the Chinese Passengers Act are concerned. I have marked in pencil the portion of the Report which gives the substance of an answer to the despatch. Copies of the correspondence should go to the Admiralty Office.
It is very desirable that there should be a perfect accordance as to the practical interpretation of this Act.
M Jul 7
M. Jus p.
as Gov 2121
6026 Extract to Treasury for conveniences
N. 23.6 by with returns herewith
6794 trong trong
RECEIVED JULY 31 1856
Lands Emigration Office 30th July 1856.. 46
We have to acknowledge your letter enclosing despatch from Sir J. Bowring herewith returned.
12th instant on the subject of the Construction of a Railway or Landing place in front of a part of the City of Victoria in Hong Kong.
The despatch from Sir J. Bowring on this subject was referred to us on the 12th March last, and was reported on by Herman Merivale Esq on the 20th.