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nothing new in the proposed scale, which has practically been in force for some years, and which appears to me to be fair and reasonable. It is necessary, however, that I should obtain Your Lordship's sanction to its enforcement in this Colony, especially as the Consular Emigration Officers will most probably adopt it at the Treaty Ports.
I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,
Persiand Graves MacDonnells Governor
Copy
For Dongthong Chinese Passenger Ordinance 1871 Scale of Fees under a Marine Surveyor. Inspecting Ships, provisions and accommodation, each visit.
and Medical Practitioner inspecting Medicine and Medical Comforts, each visit- Medical Examination of Passengers and Crew, per man.
Extra Interpreter for local dialects per visit
Harbor Master's Office, Hong Kong, 14 March, 1872.
(Signed) R. Dt. Caimo, Acting Harbor Master
(True Copy)
J. Smith, Acting Colonial Secretary
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