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The possibility of fire was in fact as little
anticipated as was the possibility of collapse.
4.
Personally I entirely exonerate both Mr. Chatham and Mr. Messer of negligence. The conditions
ider which large patsheds are permitted in the blony are being revised with a view to preventing as far as possible disaster from fire; and matshed structures in connection with the Hongkong Races will not be permitted at all in the future.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Атад
Governor, &c..