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is indisputable. Probably MW: Whitehead will inform Your Lordship that it has prospered in spite of the Colony Government.
I concur generally in the criticisms of Mr. Lockhart, - I believe that the Chinese, who are indifferently represented, and the Portuguese, who are not represented at all, if a plebiscite could be taken, would be in favour of a pure autocracy.
The Americans need not be counted, and the Britishers, with the exception of a few unquiet spirits like Mr. Whitehead, would be satisfied to let matters remain as they are.
That they are capable of improvement, nevertheless, so far as Municipal questions are concerned, I admit. However, during 20 years of Colonial Government, I have not yet been fortunate enough to come in contact with a Mayor.