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have the slightest reason for apprehending that there is any intention or desire to deprive him of the management of the Institution. "As to the Education of Boat children I would observe that though special attempt has been made in that direction it cannot be said that they have been neglected. There is difficulty, however, in dealing with this portion of the population which may be roughly divided into two classes viz.- One that is constantly shifting and the other which, though floating, is more or less fixed at Shaukiwan and Aberdeen, and also at Yaumatei and other points except during the boisterous weather which may be expected in August, September, and October. In addition to these obstacles there is a still further and more insuperable...