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Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841–1941

COLONIAL REPORTS—ANNUAL,

2. Temperature.-The average monthly temperature throughout the year was 72.2°F., as compared with 71.7°F. in 1897. The maximum monthly temperature was in July, with 81.7°F.; the minimum in January, with 60.1°F. The highest recorded temperature was on May 30th, with 91.5°F.; the lowest on January 25th, with 46.1°F.

3. Direction and Force of Wind.-The typhoons of 1898 were above the average as regards both number and intensity. Telegraphic connections were interrupted 12 times, as well as during some thunderstorms. The maximum wind velocity for any month was 62 in August; the minimum 26 in September.

VIII-POSTAL, TELEGRAPH, AND TELEPHONE SERVICES.

(A.) POSTAL SERVICE.

As compared with 1897, the amount of international correspondence shows an increase of 734,460 covers; the local correspondence—by which is meant correspondence with the agencies where Chinese post offices are now established—shows an increase of 26,930 covers. The sale of stamps increased to the extent of $51,736.27. The nett increase of revenue derived from all postal sources in 1898 as compared with 1897 was $68,563.50. The corresponding increase in expenditure was $34,480.83. The balance of revenue over expenditure was $95,618.47, an increase of $34,082.27 above that shown in 1897.

The establishment of penny postage, together with the reduction of the local rate from 10 cents to 4 cents per half ounce with the United Kingdom, its dependencies, and Canada, has been estimated to cause a probable loss of $30,000 during the current year. The Postmaster-General reports that it has already enhanced the volume of correspondence very largely.

Branch post offices were opened during 1898 at Kowloon and West Point.

The money passing through the Money Order Office was about the same in 1898 as in 1897, namely, $521,711 in the latter year and $527,413 in the year that has passed. The nett commission collected, however, was $360 more in 1898 than in 1897.

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208 28 Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841–1941 COLONIAL REPORTS—ANNUAL, 2. Temperature.-The average monthly temperature throughout the year was 72.2°F., as compared with 71.7°F. in 1897. The maximum monthly temperature was in July, with 81.7°F.; the minimum in January, with 60.1°F. The highest recorded temperature was on May 30th, with 91.5°F.; the lowest on January 25th, with 46.1°F. 3. Direction and Force of Wind.-The typhoons of 1898 were above the average as regards both number and intensity. Telegraphic connections were interrupted 12 times, as well as during some thunderstorms. The maximum wind velocity for any month was 62 in August; the minimum 26 in September. VIII-POSTAL, TELEGRAPH, AND TELEPHONE SERVICES. (A.) POSTAL SERVICE. As compared with 1897, the amount of international correspondence shows an increase of 734,460 covers; the local correspondence—by which is meant correspondence with the agencies where Chinese post offices are now established—shows an increase of 26,930 covers. The sale of stamps increased to the extent of $51,736.27. The nett increase of revenue derived from all postal sources in 1898 as compared with 1897 was $68,563.50. The corresponding increase in expenditure was $34,480.83. The balance of revenue over expenditure was $95,618.47, an increase of $34,082.27 above that shown in 1897. The establishment of penny postage, together with the reduction of the local rate from 10 cents to 4 cents per half ounce with the United Kingdom, its dependencies, and Canada, has been estimated to cause a probable loss of $30,000 during the current year. The Postmaster-General reports that it has already enhanced the volume of correspondence very largely. Branch post offices were opened during 1898 at Kowloon and West Point. The money passing through the Money Order Office was about the same in 1898 as in 1897, namely, $521,711 in the latter year and $527,413 in the year that has passed. The nett commission collected, however, was $360 more in 1898 than in 1897. Page 215 Page 216

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208 28 Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841–1941 COLONIAL REPORTS—ANNUAL, 2. Temperature.-The average monthly temperature through- out the year was 72.2o F., as compared with 71-7° F. in 1897. The maximum monthly temperature was in July, with 81-7° F.; the minimum in January, with 60-1° F. The highest recorded temperature was on May 30th, with 91.5° F.; the lowest on January 25th, with 46-1° F. 3. Direction and Force of Wind.-The typhoons of 1898 were above the average as regards both number and intensity. Telegraphic connections were interrupted 12 times, as well as during some thunderstorms. The maximum wind velocity for any month was 62 in August; the minimum 26 in September. VIII-POSTAL, TELEGRAPH, AND TELEPHONE SERVICES. (A.) POSTAL SERVICE. As compared with 1897, the amount of international corre- spondence shows an increase of 734,460 covers; the local correspondence-by which is meant correspondence with the agencies where Chinese post offices are now established-shows an increase of 26,930 covers. The sale of stamps increased to the extent of $51,736.27. The nett increase of revenue derived from all postal sources in 1898 as compared with 1897 was $68,563.50. The corresponding increase in expenditure was $34,480.83. The. balance of revenue over expenditure was $95,618.47, an increase of $34,082.27 above that shown in 1897. The establishment of penny postage, together with the reduc- tion of the local rate from 10 cents to 4 cents per half ounce with the United Kingdom, its dependencies, and Canada, has been estimated to cause a probable loss of $30,000 during the current year. The Postmaster-General reports that it has already enhanced the volume of correspondence very largely. Branch post offices were opened during 1898 at Kowloon and West Point. The money passing through the Money Order Office was about the same in 1898 as in 1897, namely, $521,711 in the latter year and $527,413 in the year that has passed. The nett commission collected, however, was $360 more in 1898 than in 1897. Page 215Page 216

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Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841–1941

COLONIAL REPORTS—ANNUAL,

2. Temperature.-The average monthly temperature through- out the year was 72.2o F., as compared with 71-7° F. in 1897. The maximum monthly temperature was in July, with 81-7° F.; the minimum in January, with 60-1° F. The highest recorded temperature was on May 30th, with 91.5° F.; the lowest on January 25th, with 46-1° F.

VIII-POSTAL, TELEGRAPH, AND TELEPHONE

SERVICES.

(A.) POSTAL SERVICE.

As compared with 1897, the amount of international corre- spondence shows an increase of 734,460 covers; the local correspondence-by which is meant correspondence with the agencies where Chinese post offices are now established-shows an increase of 26,930 covers. The sale of stamps increased to the extent of $51,736.27. The nett increase of revenue derived from all postal sources in 1898 as compared with 1897 was $68,563.50. The corresponding increase in expenditure was $34,480.83. The. balance of revenue over expenditure was $95,618.47, an increase of $34,082.27 above that shown in 1897.

The establishment of penny postage, together with the reduc- tion of the local rate from 10 cents to 4 cents per half ounce with the United Kingdom, its dependencies, and Canada, has been estimated to cause a probable loss of $30,000 during the current year. The Postmaster-General reports that it has already enhanced the volume of correspondence very largely.

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