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spread to H.K. London Mission Hosp. closed for want of funds. First Bishop-G. SMITH-arrived (29/3): became chairman of Educational Committee which administered Govt. grants to schools and took charge of St. Paul's College.
Trade & Industries.-Attempt of Canton Hoppo to prevent H.K. river steamers carrying cargo from H.K. to Canton checked.
Legislation.-Two unofficial members nominated by J.s of P. to Leg. Council which previously consisted of 3 officials exclusive of Governor.
1851.
Major-General Jervois, K.H., administered on various occasions between February, 1851 and April. 1854.
Principal Events.-Discussion between Govt. & J.s of P. re Municipal Govt. which had been going on since 1849 led to no result. London Missionary Society opened chapel for treatment of out-patients (May). 472 houses North of Queen's Road destroyed by fire. Cricket Club established (June).
Public Works.-5 wells sunk for City Water Supply. Road from Albany Godowns to Wong Nei Cheong (now called Wan Chai Road) constructed and first Praya reclamation scheme partly carried out.
1852.
Principal Events.-Disturbances in S. China incident on Tai Ping rebellion sent many Chinese to H.K. 19 cases of piracy in H.K. waters.
Trade & Industries.-Great increase in emigration to Straits Settlements and California. Emigration to Peru also benefited H.K. for a time till abuses connected with its trade necessitated abandonment. Coinage of Br. dollar first mooted on account of Mex. dollars, Ind. rupees and Br. coins being at a discount. P. & 0.