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Adm

Mr Ethick

20

March (4)9.

Qt.

This Report from the Commissioner places the whole subject of Land Rents in Hong Kong in a very clear light, and in the way I have nothing to add in explanation.

Governor

I presume that the Governor will be authorized to appoint the proposed commission of enquiry, and that, in the meantime, the Special cases included will be reported.

Comment advice will be followed, and I would suggest that the endeavour should be made to provide for the local Land Rents, which may be drawn at the same time from other sources for any deficiency.

It is obvious that a reduction is inevitable & that the colony will suffer if it is refused. While the unavoidable diminution may be objected to as a reduction, the colonial revenue to so serious an extent must ensue, and I intend to send to the Governor, to transmit to the Board, a copy of this report.

5.23/

1849

APR. 9

RECEIVED

Gor:

March 108-14 April 9th

169

Colonial Land and Emigration Officer

1 April 1849.

Sir,

"We have to acknowledge your letter of the 2nd Instant, enclosing No. 18. June 17th 1847.

A security taken for its payment, rent has been paid up or ample. The Governor states that either the Land in that Colony, by Government of Crown Lands.

2. On all these Letters from Hong Kong relative to the redemption of the Crown Lands.

Despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong, and Herman Merivale Esq.

It is recommended that the rates ...

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Adm Mr Ethick 20 March (4)9. Qt. This Report from the Commissioner places the whole subject of Land Rents in Hong Kong in a very clear light, and in the way I have nothing to add in explanation. Governor I presume that the Governor will be authorized to appoint the proposed commission of enquiry, and that, in the meantime, the Special cases included will be reported. Comment advice will be followed, and I would suggest that the endeavour should be made to provide for the local Land Rents, which may be drawn at the same time from other sources for any deficiency. It is obvious that a reduction is inevitable & that the colony will suffer if it is refused. While the unavoidable diminution may be objected to as a reduction, the colonial revenue to so serious an extent must ensue, and I intend to send to the Governor, to transmit to the Board, a copy of this report. 5.23/ 1849 APR. 9 RECEIVED Gor: March 108-14 April 9th 169 Colonial Land and Emigration Officer 1 April 1849. Sir, "We have to acknowledge your letter of the 2nd Instant, enclosing No. 18. June 17th 1847. A security taken for its payment, rent has been paid up or ample. The Governor states that either the Land in that Colony, by Government of Crown Lands. 2. On all these Letters from Hong Kong relative to the redemption of the Crown Lands. Despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong, and Herman Merivale Esq. It is recommended that the rates ...
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Adm

Mr Ethick

20

maich (49.

Qt.

This Report from the Commissione

places the

whole subject of Land Rents in Hong-

D

very

clear light,

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add in the

way

I have nothing

explanation

Governor

I presume that the

wo be authorized to appoin the proposed commission

enquiry,

and that,

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the

Special

in th

cases included.

report the

Comment advice will

followed

be

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that the

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endeavoury

to provide

hich

may

from

7.75.22/3.

the local the Land Rants.

should be drawn at the same time to the necessity.

from other sources for any

I

It is obvious that a reduct is mevitable & that the colony will be if it is refund.

the unavoidable dimineation may

While as myjected but as a reduct The colonial revenue to so serious an extent must ensue, affrire the day of the martinct I intend to send to the God, transmitt to the Board a celly of this

refert.

5.23/

2001 trong trong

1849

APR. 9

RECEIVES

Gor:

misch 108-14 Apil jug

169

Colonial Land and buigration Officer

1

April 1849.

Shir

"We have to actuswledge

you

letter of

the 2nd Instant endoing

NZ. 18. Jums!? 1847

A

seaurity taken for its payment rent has been paid up or ample the Governor states that either the

Land in that Colony. by Coverment of dinon Lats

2. On all these Let's

Hong Kong relative to the reemption

Deepatch from the Governor of

and

Herman Merivale Of.

be recommendo

that the

Lates

..

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