CO129-013 - Sir John Davis - 1845 [8-12] — Page 83

most other Colonies.

The alleged absence of progres in the trade and population of Hongkong can neby be judged of by an appeal to facts. The Harbor master's official return shows that the - Evropean tonnage of the half year suding 30 nchine last was 62, 264, while in the previous corresponding half year it was. only 49, 371. It has been admitted even those opposed to the Government. that

growing

native trade in junks has -

a

by

of

butzlaff

commenced in spite of the 13 th article the Supplementary Treaty. I

reports that 120000 pieces of collow grow

have been taken

in this year.

cotton away by thirteen junts

It is little more than a twelve-

life

month since, and property were constantly Endangered by the nocturnal attacks of arived banditte, and 12,000 rupees of Bevomment

money

money

arid

If by force, the soldiers who quarded it being murdered. A strong

effective Police and the rigorous execution of "the laws, have put

an end to this, and the

consequences are seen in the increased numbers and respectability of the Chinese population. The papid rise of good native shops in different parts of the town is

time only

visible to all, and at the same

one

e of the proofs which the Government possesses of . which more allegations

a

an increase and improvement

allegations cannot unsubstantiate Apont Of just £1000 per

is at present paid for an indifferent house

سنة

which did not cost double that sum in

building. The daily and unceasing growth of dwellings on all sides, rach surpassing the other in accommodation, must Acertainly lend to depreciato such property as this It is much better that it shouts, being the

natural