Tonnage; the fair conclusion being that the coasting Trade has improved, but in a very poor state, there is no documentary proof of this.
12. The Chinese, or Native Trading Craft show an increase of 337 in number over the previous year, while the Native Boat-Building Trade has risen some six or seven fold over 1858. The number of Fishing Boats frequenting the Bays and Harbours of Hong Kong is estimated at 2500 against 2000 of the previous year.
13. As for Public Works, the Gaol Extension has been commenced, as has been the reconstruction of the Magistracy. New Roads have been opened for the purpose of giving access to such Building sites as seem eligible, the drainage of the City has been furthered, and the road to Aberdeen has been widened, so as to render it passable for Carriages.
14. In addition to this a large amount of minor services will be noticed.
15. The Aberdeen Road just mentioned leads to the Civil Hospital. An important Granite Block has been purchased for Public Works Lock.