Capture of Chusan, he was appointed British Commissioner, and about three weeks afterwards Chief Magistrate of the Island of Chusan, which situation he filled until the following February, on the evacuation of the Island by the British Troops. Major Caine was accidentally in Command of the Cameronian Regiment for a few days in Canton River, when the Lieut. Colonel James had proceeded with the Commander in Chief to Whampoa in about May 1841. Major Caine was nominated to the appointment of Chief Magistrate of Hongkong. When the Force went against Canton in 1841, Major Caine begged Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary to be permitted to join his Regiment, but was refused, vide letter No. 131, dated 22nd May 1841, from the Secretary to Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary herewith attached.
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In September 1843, was appointed Member of Council in this Colony. In November 1844, obtained through the kindness of his Grace the Duke of Wellington, on Sir Henry Pottinger's application an unattached Majority. In November 1846, promoted to Colonial Secretary, and Auditor General. In April 1847, when the Expedition went against Canton, Major Caine was left here in charge of the Colony, as well as of the Garrison, being Commandant.
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