of Queries which the Board of Trade I had
had caused to be sent out to
Hongkong. I at once called on
the Harbor Master for explanation.
2.
I now enclose Mr Thomsett's
report, and
am glad to be able to direct Your Grace's attention to the fact that although the Queries sent to Hongkong number fifty nine, they comprise those arising from distributed over all the Open Ports.
of China and Japan. Therefore, considering the vast amount of Shipping in these parts, and the limited control which is exercised from here over them, the Returns in question compare very favorably with those from other Colonies.
"I have however, taken the
3.
opportunity of impressing on the Harbor Master the necessity of employing increased care in making up the Returns, and since Mr. Channell's tenure of Office as Registrar of Shipping, I have every reason to hope for still further improvement hereafter.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's most obedient
humble servant,
John Pope Hennessy
Governor