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nature. There
at least of a passive nature.
many
are afloat of what is to take place on the 100th Ordonance, but I have reason to suppose that a Government, careful in its action, what must be a greater inconvenience inevitably result from understanding the discharge of these moral duties imposed on every civilized state, can meet with more than temporary opposition. Already I note with pleasure that some of my anticipations of interesting the better class of Chinese in aiding the Government and Police by inviting them to form a Police force, are now being realised. The enclosed translation of a Placard offered by the Chinese Residents in Bonham Road and offering rewards for the apprehension of thieves and other offenders there will, I am sure, be perused by Your Lordship with interest. (To sem augt. 66 - Par. 10.)
On the other hand, the commercial depression and scarcity of money prevailing here at present, which have been commented on in China, and the late extensive conflagration in the native part of the town are a serious aggravation of the difficulties which might in any case have been expected, but they must be regarded as greatly adding to difficulties which it is the duty of the Government not so much to contemplate as to overcome.
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I have the honor to be,
My Lord, Your Lordship's
obedient servant,
Richard James Macdonell
Gov...