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fact that the Chinese subjects of the
Queen are equally entitled with others
to a voice in matters which concern
them either specially or in common
this bellow
with the rest of Her Majesty's subjects.
I would moreover,
observe that at the
present time it may be of special
practical advantage to the Governor of
Hong Kong to have among his advisers
on sanitary and other questions, which'
it is difficult to handle without of-
fending Chinese prejudices, a Chinese
gentleman, who will be able to speak for
his countrymen as to their customs and
feelings, and to express his views as
to what can and what cannot be done
7.
without arousing resentment and distrus.
The Legislative Council now
comprises five unofficial and (includ-
ing the Governor) seven official mem-
bers. The Governor has both an original
and