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Legislation.-Emigration Ord. passed to supersede legislation of previous year in connection with coolie trade from Macao.
1875.
Principal Events.-TSAI TIEN became, under the style of KWONG SAI, Emperor of China with the two Empresses as regents (23/2). St. Saviour's (R.C.) School re-organized as St. Joseph's College (15/11).
Trade & Industries.-Depression in trade indicated by further failures. New proposals put forward for dealing with Blockade. Hanoi and Haiphong under French protection opened for trade (15/9). Supply to H.K. of subsidiary coins from London Mint started (19/7). Mr. (afterwards Sir THOMAS) JACKSON Manager of H.K. & Shanghai Bank. Cosmopolitan Docks completed (Oct.). Exchange stood at 3/113 December 31st.
Public Works.-Lighthouses at Cape D'Aguilar (1st order) and on Green Island (4th order) completed and lights exhibited on 16/4 and 1/7 respectively. 30 market stalls provided at Shek Tong Tsui.
Legislation.-Letters Patent (8/6) vested Govt. in Lieut.-Gov. or Col. Sec. in event of Governor's death, incapacity or absence. Ord. No. 7 provided for systematic record of marriages in one general register.
1876.
Principal Events.-Census taken. Extensive house-building operations on Peak. Fir trees planted on Mount Davis and above Kennedy Road.
Trade & Industries. Opium Farm let for 1 year from 1/3 at $110,000. Exchange stood at 4/14 on December 30th.
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