Regulations, which will be submitted to Your Lordship,
due to
may
in
inclusion thereof
for further information that the cleanliness, order, discipline and health of the Gaol, will compare favorably with Calcutta Prison; and
write to say that the numbers and cost of maintenance have been reduced by nearly 50 per cent within a few years.
I have the honor to be, My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,
H. Medway Governor,
Hong Kong,
for 10th July 1876.
Ir. A. Kennedy,
Secretary of State for the Colonies,
London.
MINUTE.
Mr. Brick dated 27/7,
Sir J. Pauncefote dated 28/7,
Mr. Mallet,
Mr. Meade,
Lord Herbert dated 20/7,
Mr. Lowther,
for Earl Carnarvon.
I have received your despatch No. 99 of 9 June last,
reporting that Prisoners sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment or under are exempt from hard labor and are kept on a penal diet.
I express my satisfaction for the reasons you have given.