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in matter, but directs your attention to the second point noted by the Board, and desires that in future the stone boats be towed, already ordered, and that this purpose be procured by the Board.
t for Chinese Lampan as recommended by is aware of the difficulties with which you have to contend in the want of zeals among your staff, and the general inefficiency of the Police material on which you have to rely, but trusts that in due course these obstacles by the exercise of care and judgment may be removed in a measure.
any alterations in the standing Rules recur to you as advisable, it will be your duty to offer suggestions, but in the meantime His Excellency desires that the Regulations at present in force be strictly carried out.
I have, &c.
(Signed)/M.T. Mercer, Colonial Secretary.
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(Signed)/Munge Mun, Colonial Secretary.