1887-1903
COLONIAL REPORTS-MISCELLANEOUS.
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large industry in China. I am informed that in the neighbourhood of Kowloon several ventures of various kinds will be started as soon as the land claims have been decided so that capitalists can obtain a title.
9. On the whole I am satisfied with the progress made in the New Territory, where everything is being done without friction and with apparently the full concurrence of the people.
I have, &c.,
HENRY A. BLAKE,
Governor, &c.
SIR,
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong,
15th July, 1901.
In submitting the following Report on the New Territory, for the year 1900, I must express my regret at not having been able to prepare it earlier. But having been taken ill in March last, I had to leave the Colony under medical orders in April, and I did not return to Hongkong until June. I trust, therefore, the delay will be excused, as well as any shortcomings in the Report, which has had to be compiled somewhat hurriedly.
I have, &c.,
His Excellency
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary.
Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G.,
Governor, &c., Hongkong.
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