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come to light in connection with coolie emigration from Macao was subsequently strengthened.
1868.
Principal Events.-Attempt made by Canton Viceroy to collect customs dues in H.K. from junks proceeding to China defeated. Agitation against licensing of gaming houses started by H.K. Missionaries. was taken up in the U.K. Mint closed after making only $20,000 in seigniorage; buildings sold for $65,000 and plant to Japan for $60,000 (June). Marine lot-holders successfully resisted attempt of Govt. to make them re-construct sea-wall. Exchange at 6 months' sight stood at 4/4d on December 31st.
Public Works.-Police Station No. 2 built. 8 acres reclaimed by 2,700 ft. of sea-wall from Wilmer St. to Bonham Strand West.
Legislation.-Amendments made to Stamp Ord. The Suppression of Piracy Ord. (No. 1), directed against assistance given in H.K. to pirates, soon had good result. Volunteer Fire Brigade established by Fire Brigade Ord. (No. 2). The Treasonable Offences Ord. (No. 3) assimilated law on this subject with that of U.K.
1869.
Principal Events.-The Suez Canal, destined to have great effect on H.K. trade a few years later, was opened on 18/3. The S. of S. expressed strong disapproval of raising of revenue from gaming "house licences and of manner in which this revenue was used. Police Schools established. District watchmen, paid for by Chinese, first enrolled and placed under Reg. Gen.; immediate effect was friction between Reg. Gen. and Capt. Supt. of Police. Duke of Edinburgh visited H.K. (31/10 to 16/11) and opened City Hall (2/11).
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Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941
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come to light in connection with coolie emigration from Macao was subsequently strengthened.
1868.
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Principal Events.-Attempt made by Canton Viceroy to collect customs dues in H.K. from junks proceeding to China defeated. Agitation against licensing of gaming houses started by H.K. Missionaries. was taken up in the U.K. Mint closed after making only $20,000 in seigniorage; buildings sold for $65,000 and plant to Japan for $60,000 (June). Marine lot- holders successfully resisted attempt of Govt. to make them re-construct sea-wall. Exchange at 6 months' sight stood at 4/44 on December 31st.
Public Works.-Police Station No. 2 built. 8 acres reclaimed by 2,700 ft. of sea-wall from Wilmer St. to Bonham Strand West.
Legislation.-Amendments made to Stamp Ord. The Suppression of Piracy Ord. (No. 1), directed against assistance given in H.K. to pirates, soon had good result. Volunteer Fire Brigade established by Fire Brigade Ord. (No. 2). The Treasonable Offences Ord. (No. 3) assimilated law on this subject with that of U.K.
1869.
Principal Events.-The Suez Canal, destined to have great effect on H.K. trade a few years later, was opened on 18/3. The S. of S. expressed strong dis- approval of raising of revenue from gaming "house licences and of manner in which this revenue was used. Police Schools established. District watchmen, paid for by Chinese, first enrolled and placed under Reg. Gen.; immediate effect was friction between Reg. Gen. and Capt. Supt. of Police. Duke of Edinburgh visited H.K. (31/10 to 16/11) and opened City Hall (2/11).
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