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• 5 The Right Honorable
Edward Cardwell, M.P.
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The Secretary of State for the Colonies
The petition of all the undersigned Chinese Merchants of the Colony of Hong Kong, ing Holik, huoka chong, Jauna ding vottor
& Dagigned with: 540 Reals.
Most respectfully showeth.
That your petitioners are all residents of Hong Kong, having been hitherto imbued with the benevolence of the Government, and singing the praise of its being a happy land.
That in recent years, whilst trade has gradually become dull, the Water Police and Lighting rates have been on the increase, so that the inhabitants of the Colony are suffering in consequence.
That now your petitioners have attained the knowledge of there having been an order issued from your...