soon be in his hands; but it has to be
remembered that changes effected,
tatore
are
not.
ot easily.
specially as the Viceroy's
engagements with the Farmer have not
Yet
ceased. These engagements will,
however,
no doubt terminate in a very
short time, it being Mr Morgan's object
to have all duce under his
at do
early
a date ao
own control
possible.
There would appear to be two changes for Coast Defence, one of 10 cento payable to the Farmer, and a similar rate payable at the Kap shiri -
per
cave
min Station. One or other of these will
soon cease',
Despissin,
The Viceroy
of
has
promised the
ction of the Kap-ohúi - mún
charge, but, for the present, it is allowed
to remain.
The exaction of Likin in.
Hong Kong, therefore, appears
now
to
ancount
be paid or not
to this, that it may to the Farmer, but will cease to be paid. here entirely, when the Commissimer
288
of Customs has been able to complete his cerrangements. To the charge itself, 400 cents per case, there would appear to be
Mr Davies's only
no denner now, Mr. Davies's complaint being against the Coastlifence Tax payable at Kap-shui min!
(Signed) Frederick Stewart, Colonial Secretary
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 241 March, 1888.
of