CO129-050 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [5-6] — Page 260

the S. Gov. reports in a subsequent desp. 8351 that He apprehends that the restoration of order in the main land will lead to a diminution in the desire to purchase land in Hong Kong. Midding speculation may nevertheless continue, but as there is some weak law advisable to sanction.

We therefore think the appointment of M. Scott, but I would suggest that the Governor be informed that it is very much a temporary measure, & to meet the present press of work.

And the Russell Sicut, Koremo Caine & Leirua, &Toujitna, 18 June, 1855.

Received enquiring Precedence sest in treiler of Works, and Quoting inpointinent of list ames Jubiei.

OFF. 7 Sep 155 on Mainh. 7.78. Adopt in Blacharsti suffertern? Por Blackwood Am at 5 Ming draft accords, In 5 Det.

M. Mist. Collision of authority between Governor & St Co. overnor which not recor the former having received ee 8858. His C. B. despatche see 5 July. superseding the Lt Governor's interference.

Cod. during I should say it was not deviatle Juther S. ostale to Advert to this the presence at H. Kong of J. Bouring but Corresponden Now, let it pes. Though V Extend Se Gov 8345 Ahony, Govern Sir Donu Bouring 18:26 MINUTE Elliot Mirela 1955 9 Ball 9 Hesrock 10 Wile.

I have to ack It Governor Cain's Despatch No 84 of the 18 June and under the circumstances set forth Marcin I hacer to com comery to your my sanction for the appointment Scott as Greerseer Salary of Wastes at a 60 Doc Lars Jour secouett, Mut this appoint lev

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