With, could be managed without and that their work, with much difficulty, was most beneficial to Labuan. The side large wharf in the harbour, along which steamers can take in coal, the fish market, the beginning of the railway to Tanjong Hubong, the heaviest part of the overground work at the Colliery, the drainage of the land where I put the barrack of the new armed police force, all these things were done by the Hong Kong and Singapore convicts.
5. On the other hand, the arrangement was of manifest advantage, at the moment, to Hong Kong and Singapore. But as a system it was not kept up, its larger benefit to the two colonies soon ceased.
6. What I now propose is that Your Lordship should authorize me to arrange with the Governor of Labuan the transportation from time to time of convicts from Hong Kong.
To save time, I have written to Governor Usher asking him to consider the question and lay his views before Your Lordship. I have the honour to enclose a copy of the letter I have addressed to him.
8. The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Snowden, the Members of Executive Council and the Unofficial...
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