be thought fit to make some concession.
I await, like Ahmed, the Estimates.
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Wait. I still hope that, if the estimate is fairly favourable, the Secretary of State may sanction the same terms as at the Straits. There will be no finality.
There is a constant discontent short of that solution and, step-by-step, their conduct and hard work earning the praise of the European Officers at Hong Kong. I feel that they have earned what consideration the financial state of the colony will permit. C.P.L.
10. Jan. See also 856.
If, in addition to buying up of the Plague-stricken quarter, and the Military Contribution, there can hardly be a sufficient margin to justify us in putting the Police on the same footing first.
If Sir G. O'Brien can be prevailed upon to avoid the Chess-clubs, I hope the promotion will be less unpopular.
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