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Of the ships of different Nations arriving at this Port, it will be seen that there is a marked increase in those under the British Flag, consisting of 133 Vessels and 161,520 Tons. The Number and Tonnage of Vessels under the French and American Flags have also increased, whilst those under the North-German Flag, in consequence of the war, had 87 vessels with 26,148 tons less than in 1869, and this large diminution is but the effect of a few months' hostilities.

To this Report I have appended a Comparative Statement of the Trade of the Colony during the several years I have been connected with Hongkong.

Some idea can be formed of the necessity for having increased the number of Employés in the Department when it is seen that the Total of Arrivals and Departures, combined, in 1870, is 62,572 Vessels and 5,864,514 Tons as against 2,179 Vessels and 1,164,640 Tons in 1859, or 2,771 per cent more Vessels' movements are recorded, and 403 per cent more Tons are registered now than in the year brought forward for purposes of comparison.

JUNK TRADE

In my last Report on this subject, I attributed the then falling off of this Trade to the effect of the Customs' Stations in the vicinity of the Colony. Whether it is that the Officers in charge of them are less zealous in the performance of their duties, or that brighter days have dawned on the Commercial prosperity of the Colony, I am unable to say, beyond that the latter would seem probable. But certain it is, that Trade in native bottoms has increased, and now stands at its highest since the "Harbor and Coasts' Ordinance, 1866" was introduced.

The former opponents of this measure, it is to be hoped, will now rest satisfied that its anticipated baneful effects have not been realised, but that on the contrary, the general trade of the Colony, whether Native or Foreign, is in a highly healthy condition, and Piracy, once so rife in these waters, and their neighborhood, is now seldom, if ever, heard of.

EMIGRATION

Under this heading, there is a sensible decrease, amounting to 3,460 men, 1,549 women, 204 boys and 80 girls.

The opposition evinced in the United States of America to the introduction of Chinese labor is having its effect, whether for good or evil remains to be seen.

Emigration under Contract is at present prohibited at Hongkong, except to British Possessions, but to these the restrictions and difficulties are so great, that only 70 Chinese left for Labuan during the year.

I have the honor to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbor Master, &c.

The Honorable J. Gardiner AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary,

&c.

I.—Number, Tonnage, and Crew of Vessels Entered at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong from each Country, in the Year 1870

	BRITISH	FOREIGN	TOTAL
COUNTRIES WHENCE ARRIVED	Tons. Crew	Tons. Crew	Tons. Crew
Australia and New Zealand	80,101 2,872		80,101 2,872
...	...	...	...
TOTAL	284,200 6,000	1,673,550 22,1	1,994 728,476 36,966
	273,202 66,884	2,011,768 86,042	2,887,678 207
With Cargoes	24,281,464 29,5	18,280 1,467	284,1 4,776
In Ballast	816,965 67,552	25,008 1,673	1,505 24,680
TOTAL	448,758 76,240	2,704,070 170,214	2,887,678 ...

H. G. THOMSETT,

Harbor Master.

II.—Number, Tonnage, and Crew of Vessels Cleared at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong for each Country, in the Year 1870

	BRITISH	FOREIGN	TOTAL
COUNTRIES TO WHICH DEPARTED	Tons. Crew	Tons. Crew	Tons. Crew
...	...	...	...
With Cargoes	409,114 88,470	1,189,080 248,308	1,574,145 170,214
In Ballast	18,104 1,189	279,381 67,858	1,400,401 208,314
TOTAL	507 ...	...	1,574,145 ...

H. G. THOMSETT,

Harbor Master.

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334 Of the ships of different Nations arriving at this Port, it will be seen that there is a marked increase in those under the British Flag, consisting of 133 Vessels and 161,520 Tons. The Number and Tonnage of Vessels under the French and American Flags have also increased, whilst those under the North-German Flag, in consequence of the war, had 87 vessels with 26,148 tons less than in 1869, and this large diminution is but the effect of a few months' hostilities. To this Report I have appended a Comparative Statement of the Trade of the Colony during the several years I have been connected with Hongkong. Some idea can be formed of the necessity for having increased the number of Employés in the Department when it is seen that the Total of Arrivals and Departures, combined, in 1870, is 62,572 Vessels and 5,864,514 Tons as against 2,179 Vessels and 1,164,640 Tons in 1859, or 2,771 per cent more Vessels' movements are recorded, and 403 per cent more Tons are registered now than in the year brought forward for purposes of comparison. JUNK TRADE In my last Report on this subject, I attributed the then falling off of this Trade to the effect of the Customs' Stations in the vicinity of the Colony. Whether it is that the Officers in charge of them are less zealous in the performance of their duties, or that brighter days have dawned on the Commercial prosperity of the Colony, I am unable to say, beyond that the latter would seem probable. But certain it is, that Trade in native bottoms has increased, and now stands at its highest since the "Harbor and Coasts' Ordinance, 1866" was introduced. The former opponents of this measure, it is to be hoped, will now rest satisfied that its anticipated baneful effects have not been realised, but that on the contrary, the general trade of the Colony, whether Native or Foreign, is in a highly healthy condition, and Piracy, once so rife in these waters, and their neighborhood, is now seldom, if ever, heard of. EMIGRATION Under this heading, there is a sensible decrease, amounting to 3,460 men, 1,549 women, 204 boys and 80 girls. The opposition evinced in the United States of America to the introduction of Chinese labor is having its effect, whether for good or evil remains to be seen. Emigration under Contract is at present prohibited at Hongkong, except to British Possessions, but to these the restrictions and difficulties are so great, that only 70 Chinese left for Labuan during the year. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient Servant, H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbor Master, &c. The Honorable J. Gardiner AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary, &c. I.—Number, Tonnage, and Crew of Vessels Entered at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong from each Country, in the Year 1870 BRITISH FOREIGN TOTAL COUNTRIES WHENCE ARRIVED Tons. Crew Tons. Crew Tons. Crew Australia and New Zealand 80,101 2,872 80,101 2,872 ... ... ... ... TOTAL 284,200 6,000 1,673,550 22,1 1,994 728,476 36,966 273,202 66,884 2,011,768 86,042 2,887,678 207 With Cargoes 24,281,464 29,5 18,280 1,467 284,1 4,776 In Ballast 816,965 67,552 25,008 1,673 1,505 24,680 TOTAL 448,758 76,240 2,704,070 170,214 2,887,678 ... H. G. THOMSETT, Harbor Master. II.—Number, Tonnage, and Crew of Vessels Cleared at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong for each Country, in the Year 1870 BRITISH FOREIGN TOTAL COUNTRIES TO WHICH DEPARTED Tons. Crew Tons. Crew Tons. Crew ... ... ... ... With Cargoes 409,114 88,470 1,189,080 248,308 1,574,145 170,214 In Ballast 18,104 1,189 279,381 67,858 1,400,401 208,314 TOTAL 507 ... ... 1,574,145 ... H. G. THOMSETT, Harbor Master.

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334 5. Of the ships of different Nations arriving at this Port, it will be seen that there is a marked increase in those under the British Flag, consisting of 133 Vessels and 161,520 Tons. The Number and Tonnage of Vessels under the French and American Flags have also increased, whilst those under the North-German Flag, in consequence of the Ver, ha. a 87 vessels with 26,148 tous less than in 1869, and this large diminution is but the effect of a few months' hostilities. 6. To this Report I have appended a Comparative Statement of the Trade of the Colony during the several years I have been connected with Hongkong, 7. Some idea can be formed of the necessity for having increased the number of Employés in the Department when it is seen that the Total of Arrivals and Departures, combined, in 1870, is 62,572 Vessels and 5,864,514 Tons as against 2,179 Vessels and 1,164,640 Tons in 1859, or 2,771 per cent more Vessels' movements are recorded, and 403 per cent more Tons are registered now than in the year brought forward for purposes of comparison. JUNK TRADE. 8. In my last Report on this subject; I attributed the then falling off of this Trade to the effect of the Customs' Stations in the vicinity of the Colony. Whether it is that the Officers in charge of them are less zealous in the performance of their duties, or that brighter days have dawned on the Com. mercial prosperity of the Colony, I am unable to say, beyond, that the latter would seem probable. But certain it is, that Trade in native bottoms has increased, and now stands at its highest since the "Harbor and Coasts' Ordinance, 1866” was introduced. 9. The former opponents of this measure, it is to be hoped, will now rest satisfied that its antici- pated baneful effects have not been realised, but that on the contrary, the general trade of the Colony, whether Native or Foreign, is in a highly healthy condition, and Piracy, once so rife in these waters, and their neighborhood, is now seldoin, if ever, heard of. EMIGRATION. 10. Under this heading, there is a sensible decrease, amounting to 3,460 men, 1,549 women, 204 boys and 80 girls. 11. The opposition evinced in the United States of America to the introduction of Chinese labor is having its effect, whether for good or evil remains to be seen. 12. Emigration under Contract is at present prohibited at Hongkong, except to British Pos- sessions, but to these the restrictions and difficulties are so great, that only 70 Chinese left, for Labuan, during the year. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient Servant, H. G. THOMSETT, R.8., Harbor Master, je. The Honorable J. Gardiner AUSTIN, Colonial Scercetary, je., L.-Number, Tonraga, and Chuwa of Vemala Extunud at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong from each Country, in the Year 1870. BRITISH. FOREIGN. TOTAL COUNTRIES WBENCE ARRIVED. tanu and New Zealand, ARENAS ko, la and Liagapally dava and stivne Lulando You Tone. Crawak 07|| #4,438) 2,318 WITH CARDOIS 48 20,748 103) 108,689) 8,045. ALA 17 !!!!! IN BALLANT. TOTAL With Cangaka. In Ballast. TOTAL WITH CARGOKE. In Hazlast TOTAL Tone. Grows) Younis | Tona. Crew Tona. (Crows Tone Craws Tons. Crewe Tons. Crew Tors. Crown Tin Toza Crowe. 804 80, 101 84,842) 2,872 21 10,700 412 19,700 19 121) 104,248,827 21 8,21 DEL TU 20,748) 778 103 108,690 8915 34,522] 1,200) 49,141|| 2,911|| **85 45,487 1,520 H 94,8115) 4,484 *KA 2.282 24,30-4] 77.19 2,241 84,769) 4,414) 44,270) 8,297 29,237) 2,207) 71,002) 8,647|| 77 84,844 1,29 171 80,062 2,297 78,463 4,791 1,053 02.415' !!!!! #1 68,494 11,103 87,768 1,801 818 89,6 11,283 1,284 178,062 81,724 886 Ineg 80,25241,590 208,814 80,540 1.500 230,35 42,017 841 81.280 4900) 1,503, 207,50147,203 718 414,127 81,640, 17,081,191,027 284,200 6,000 273,202 66,884 24,281,464,229 29,5 18,280 1,467 91 284,1 4,776 816,965, 67,55225,008 1,673,550221, 1,994 728,476 36,966||||181 84,104 8,588 1,505 24,680 60,074 10,241,048,102 281,410 7,145 343,084 72,60 20,000 2,011,768 861,0420,568 2,887,678 20 7,828 448,758 76,240 27,601 243,400 416272 682||| 876,864) 20,766|| H. Q. THOMSETT, Harbor Master, 2,17] 2,817 80 IL-Nummer, Toxxaor, and Carwe of Vanls Cleared at Ports.in the Colony of Hongkong for sach Country, in the Year 1870, 201 TOTAL BRITISH, FOREIGN. TOTAL. COUNTRIES TO WHICH DEPARTED. With Canook IN BALLAST, TOTAL With Candor IN BALLAST. TOTAL WITH CARGOKA. 21 80,756 709 || 20,758, 709 Fat Tona. Crews. V. Tons. Crews. Yosis. Tona. Crows You Ton. Crews Tome. Crawl Tone. Crewe IN BALLAST. 20,75- Tone Crews Tops |Crews] 018 44 70,017! 2,055)] 74,62%) 2,201 6,93 212 44.103) 8,264|| 17,472) 8.851) 4,801) 1,271|| ! 3,744 0,0711 28,445, 11. A. THOMSETT._**« Harbor Muster, yo, 58,010; 11,200| 3,808) 185) 496 804,313 29,948 171} $4,10|| 6,522] R3G 816 69,526' 11,88N 1,478 196,872 84,707 143 83,072 1,505 229,344 30,625 1,584 985,100 48,970 mm) 86,5MG 2015; 1.014, 901.770 47IME 507 409,114, 88,470)| 18,104/1,189,080 248,308||| 8,802) 279.38167,858 29,908 1,400,401| 208,314| 18,780|1,574,145 170,214) 5,978 664,433), (1,884 24,700 1,038,375) 1h fle 1,107 (658,620 13,066||| 836 170,02 6411 1811|| $24,070, 60,377|19,820|1,006,011,960,114|| 6,009) 096,295) 62,900| 26,889,1,072,100 348,016 21,0078,340,389|399,007] 6,408| 868,287| 09811| 27,410/2,704,070|| 1 1 1 ii 1.1 2.3 # i 163

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5. Of the ships of different Nations arriving at this Port, it will be seen that there is a marked increase in those under the British Flag, consisting of 133 Vessels and 161,520 Tons. The Number and Tonnage of Vessels under the French and American Flags have also increased, whilst those under the North-German Flag, in consequence of the Ver, ha. a 87 vessels with 26,148 tous less than in 1869, and this large diminution is but the effect of a few months' hostilities.

6. To this Report I have appended a Comparative Statement of the Trade of the Colony during the several years I have been connected with Hongkong,

7. Some idea can be formed of the necessity for having increased the number of Employés in the Department when it is seen that the Total of Arrivals and Departures, combined, in 1870, is 62,572 Vessels and 5,864,514 Tons as against 2,179 Vessels and 1,164,640 Tons in 1859, or 2,771 per cent more Vessels' movements are recorded, and 403 per cent more Tons are registered now than in the year brought forward for purposes of comparison.

JUNK TRADE.

8. In my last Report on this subject; I attributed the then falling off of this Trade to the effect of the Customs' Stations in the vicinity of the Colony. Whether it is that the Officers in charge of them are less zealous in the performance of their duties, or that brighter days have dawned on the Com. mercial prosperity of the Colony, I am unable to say, beyond, that the latter would seem probable. But certain it is, that Trade in native bottoms has increased, and now stands at its highest since the "Harbor and Coasts' Ordinance, 1866” was introduced.

9. The former opponents of this measure, it is to be hoped, will now rest satisfied that its antici- pated baneful effects have not been realised, but that on the contrary, the general trade of the Colony, whether Native or Foreign, is in a highly healthy condition, and Piracy, once so rife in these waters, and their neighborhood, is now seldoin, if ever, heard of.

EMIGRATION.

10. Under this heading, there is a sensible decrease, amounting to 3,460 men, 1,549 women, 204 boys and 80 girls.

11. The opposition evinced in the United States of America to the introduction of Chinese labor is having its effect, whether for good or evil remains to be seen.

12. Emigration under Contract is at present prohibited at Hongkong, except to British Pos- sessions, but to these the restrictions and difficulties are so great, that only 70 Chinese left, for Labuan, during the year.

I have the honor to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

H. G. THOMSETT, R.8.,

Harbor Master, je.

The Honorable J. Gardiner AUSTIN,

Colonial Scercetary,

je.,

L.-Number, Tonraga, and Chuwa of Vemala Extunud at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong from each Country, in the Year 1870.

BRITISH.

FOREIGN.

TOTAL

COUNTRIES WBENCE ARRIVED.

tanu and New Zealand, ARENAS

ko, la and Liagapally

dava and stivne Lulando

You Tone. Crawak

07|| #4,438) 2,318

WITH CARDOIS

48 20,748

103) 108,689) 8,045.

ALA 17

!!!!!

IN BALLANT.

TOTAL

With Cangaka.

In Ballast.

TOTAL

WITH CARGOKE.

In Hazlast

TOTAL

Tone. Grows) Younis | Tona. Crew

Tona. (Crows

Tone Craws

Tons. Crewe Tons. Crew Tors. Crown Tin Toza Crowe.

804

80, 101 84,842) 2,872

21 10,700

412

19,700 19

121) 104,248,827

21 8,21 DEL

20,748) 778

103 108,690 8915

34,522] 1,200)

49,141|| 2,911|| **85 45,487 1,520

94,8115) 4,484

*KA 2.282

24,30-4]

77.19 2,241

84,769) 4,414) 44,270) 8,297 29,237) 2,207)

71,002) 8,647||

77 84,844 1,29

171

80,062 2,297

78,463 4,791

1,053

02.415'

!!!!!

#1 68,494 11,103

87,768 1,801

818 89,6 11,283

1,284 178,062 81,724 886

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80,25241,590 208,814 80,540 1.500 230,35 42,017 841 81.280 4900) 1,503, 207,50147,203 718 414,127 81,640, 17,081,191,027 284,200 6,000 273,202 66,884 24,281,464,229 29,5 18,280 1,467 91 284,1 4,776 816,965, 67,55225,008 1,673,550221, 1,994 728,476 36,966||||181 84,104 8,588 1,505 24,680 60,074 10,241,048,102 281,410 7,145 343,084 72,60 20,000 2,011,768 861,0420,568 2,887,678 20 7,828 448,758 76,240 27,601 243,400 416272 682||| 876,864) 20,766||

H. Q. THOMSETT,

Harbor Master,

2,17]

2,817 80

IL-Nummer, Toxxaor, and Carwe of Vanls Cleared at Ports.in the Colony of Hongkong for sach Country, in the Year 1870,

201

TOTAL

BRITISH,

FOREIGN.

TOTAL.

COUNTRIES TO WHICH DEPARTED.

With Canook

IN BALLAST,

TOTAL

With Candor

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL

WITH CARGOKA.

21 80,756 709 ||

20,758, 709 Fat Tona. Crews. V. Tons. Crews. Yosis. Tona. Crows You Ton. Crews

Tome. Crawl

Tone. Crewe

IN BALLAST.

20,75- Tone Crews Tops |Crews]

018 44

70,017! 2,055)]

74,62%) 2,201

6,93

212

44.103) 8,264||

17,472) 8.851)

4,801) 1,271||

3,744

0,0711

28,445,

11. A. THOMSETT._**«

Harbor Muster, yo,

58,010; 11,200|

3,808) 185)

496 804,313 29,948

171} $4,10|| 6,522]

R3G

816 69,526' 11,88N 1,478 196,872 84,707 143 83,072

1,505 229,344 30,625 1,584 985,100 48,970 mm) 86,5MG 2015; 1.014, 901.770 47IME

507 409,114, 88,470)| 18,104/1,189,080 248,308||| 8,802) 279.38167,858 29,908 1,400,401| 208,314| 18,780|1,574,145 170,214) 5,978 664,433), (1,884 24,700 1,038,375) 1h fle 1,107 (658,620 13,066||| 836 170,02 6411 1811|| $24,070, 60,377|19,820|1,006,011,960,114|| 6,009) 096,295) 62,900| 26,889,1,072,100 348,016 21,0078,340,389|399,007] 6,408| 868,287| 09811| 27,410/2,704,070||

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