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Trade & Industries.-Emigration to Jamaica started (Nov.). Opening of Japan by convention of 14/10 had little immediate though important ultimate effect on H.K. trade. H.K. and Canton Steam Packet Co. broke up (13/12).
Public Works.-Wong Nei Cheong School (26 scholars) completed; afterwards given up.
1855.
Principal Events.-Tai Ping and Imperialist fleets of war junks ordered out of H.K. harbour (Jan.). Rebels retired from Canton river before Br. force sent from H.K. Sir J. BOWRING failed to get recognition of this service from Viceroy YEH. Commission enquired into administration of Police force (Aug.). 800 deaths among Chinese from fever between 6/2 & 28/4. Serious conflagration in centre of town (16/2). St. Andrew's school for Br. children established but failed after a few years.
Trade & Industries.-Sir J. BOWRING's treaty with Siam started trade between H.K. and that country. 3 new ports in Philippine Is. opened.
Public Works.-Praya scheme which re-established crown rights over reclaimed foreshore in front of town opposed by European lot-holders (5/12).
Legislation.-Leg. Council increased to 3 un-official and 6 official members.
1856.
Principal Events.-Anti-foreign placards and hostility of officials in Canton culminated in arrest there of Chinese crew of H.K. Lorcha "Arrow". Surrender and apology refused by Viceroy and forts and official residences in Canton bombarded without result except destruction of European Canton and Whampoa factories by Chinese mob. S. of S. refused to consider proposal (17/4) to license gambling houses. Serious fires at Tai...