the special meeting held in compliance with the Governor's suggestion in December 1849
I which meeting the Bishop and Chief Justice were present
the Chinese were consulted when the first rules were drawn up in 1875 that both the Europeans and Chinese were contented with them
always the present Governor until requested re-examined them alteration that
The regulations at present in force enable Chinese and Europeans each to visit the Museum free of charge in certain hours and without interruption or annoyance
any person of respectable appearance of whatever nationality at all times except when Chinese women are in the cloister can visit it upon making special application at the door.
The visitors to the Museum have hitherto been remarkable for the orderly conduct displayed since the Building was opened but the Committee intend no disrespect to any class of the population, stating it as their opinion.
in a garrison town and seaport such as this there could occasionally arise danger of disturbance were Asiatics and Europeans to be admitted together in the crowded room of an Institution which does not possess a staff of officials competent to preserve order.
I have the honour to be,
Your Lordship's
Most obedient Servant
W. H. Surren
Chairman.
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