Service, I have the honor to forward copy of the Hongkong Government Gazette of the 19th May. Rules have been printed for general information.
Sir George Grey's Despatch, in which these rules are contained, is No. 8 of the 28th April. It refers to a question of great importance but of no real difficulty existing under certain circumstances, namely the acquisition of the Chinese language by Her Majesty's Civil servants in this Colony.
The desirableness, nay, necessity of such acquirement for the completely satisfactory discharge of Public duties is deeply felt by all.
The whole subject of education, however, not only with reference to candidates for official employment but as regards the foreign, or rather native population, in general, how to be considered is almost intricate for any practical or important result, - but I beg to assure Your Lordship it shall not be neglected.
Meanwhile, I have directed a Notification to be inserted in the Gazette - enclosed, calling the attentive ...
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Service, I have the nonor to
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