Revenue of 1552. Decrease

Explanatory Matis

122 Leased Lands. The increase was in consequence of some lots sold at Kowloon and arrears of 1881 being paid in 1882

545 94 Lands not leased. The decrease was accounted for by the removal of Squatters near Pokefulem Reservoir.

Stone Quarries. The farm for 1882 was sold for a higher rate.

Rents excle of Lands. Higher rent obtained for the slaughter house and for the building, known as Crosby Store, let to To-Tayle

Spirit Retailers. More licences granted to Chinese than in previous year.

Pawnbrothers. Less licences taken out in 1882.

Opium Monopoly. Higher fees in 1882. The fee for January 1882 was $2,000, paid only in 1881, and in December 1880, honouring 13 instalments paid in 1880.

Stamps. The large decrease was due to the collapse of speculations of 1881.

Police Rates. Increase due to a greater number of tenements and higher rents.

Postage. Increase due to an increase of correspondence.

Fines Courts. Very probable decrease in Criminal cases.

Fees of Courts. The increase was caused by a greater number of litigations and greater need for account saved.

Speculations...

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