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superiority in Militia over
in Militia over Chinese forms
21.
They could not but note a marked contrast as to the integrity of the Officials, the administration
of
Criminal
Justice, particularly the more humane system of judicature and the greater protection to life and property; and in addition whatever
...
I have been the part reputation of Hongkong (the causes of which it would not be difficult to find) it is worth while to note the points I have just indicated, and I venture to submit that common justice will
not withhold from the Gentlemen who have been the main instruments
in the foundation and advancement
of the Colony
the merit not only of
promoting its prosperity but of setting
a praiseworthy example before the people and the Government of China.
22.
I
may confidently say that putting aside a short period of depression (now ten years past) Hongkong has gradually and steadily fulfilled and more than fulfilled the hopes of most sanguine friends.
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I may also observe that its growth during the last four years has repeatedly called forth