will be served by pressing the matter further. Local cir-
cumstances render it inevitable that the charges of pro-
fessional men should in any case be higher in Hongkong than
in England, and it would be unfortunate if these should be
further enhanced by restrictive legislation, which would
apparently prove of no material benefit to the Community.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
M. Hattian
Governor, &C •
Rish
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