to
sayy
that in common
common with his
with his predecessors
he has entire confidence in the Loyalty and
good
sense of the Chinese community of
Hongkong whom
same time His
and
you represent, but at the
Execleney
would invite
you
your friends to reconsider the idea of holding a Public Meeting, to discuss the
resolutions to which
you refer.
The Governor is at all times most
to receive, either by deputation
3.
happy
addresses or in any other
most convenient,
way
the inhabitants of this Colony, whether
European
or
Chinese. His Ex
Exalliney
is
accessible to all classes, and is ready to
hear whatever is to be said on
that can
anything
promote the prosperity and good
government of Honghong.
On the other hand the Governor
4.
entertains some doubts
as
to whether Publie
Meetings are really the most prudent and
efficient.
means
by which the wishes and
sentiments of the inhabitants of a Colony
like this should be expressed.
5.
deny
Of
course the Governor would not to one class of Her Majesty's subjects
the privilege freely accorded to another, and if the Chinese thought it essential to their interests to have a public meeting,
His Excellency would not refuse he's licence. But for the reasons
given, - and
as he deprecates anything like agitation, - His Excellenay
Excellency trusts
you
and
your