had reported the arrival in that Colony.

Selanud gang from Jose came from Italian Shep thee Bon Mincas for Cur lost 345. out. for Callas, having Emigrants by 505 Smege Ly 505. sickness. This Ship is said to have sailed from Kracao a few days after this Friela.

12. In conclusion I cannot but suggest that the manner in which Chinese Emigration, from Hongkong to Foreign Colonies is carried on is far from satisfactory - The first order is sent to M. Abschied & Messrs Bourjau who hands it over to Hubeler & Co. who hand it over to the Chinese Firm Wo Hang, who entrust its execution to their Manager - Practically this manager does everything from provisioning, and paying the Ship to engaging Doctor. Messrs Bourjan charter the ship and conduct the correspondence, and MW. Abschied merely draws up the contract and, as far as the Emigrant can see, that none of them are kidnapped or defrauded. The result is that it is difficult to fix any of the persons concerned with the responsibility for any omission or fault that may take place.

In the present instance it may be taken for granted that the Emigrants were not properly inspected before they were embarked, that the Native Doctor was inefficient,

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