Hong Kong stamp revenue and
the Harbour Master
return
of
the foul
trade
and the returns of the Stamp revenue for that year;
And I am
glad to
recognise the growing
prosperity of
the
Colony as indicated
by these figures
of
the Land
2. The subject falling
under this head has been
alluded to in correspondence
between the Governor & myself
I shall be glad
if
the Secretary of State could give instructions to the Governor on this matter.
1
How much of the
sum
of $343,030
received in 1881
is rent and how much
Premiums
on leases and produce
of land sales.
The Land Revenue
should in future
returns be divided
under these 2 heads
Separating annual
income
and capital;
those sums which are classed as
and capital should