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some severe affects to proceed from fines inflicted by the Magistrates in carrying out the provisions of the Nuisance Ordinance A /2 of 1853, and as far as I can at present judge, the fines though justifiable on the ordinance are too heavy. I also fear that the Indian Police in the manner performing their irksome duties, have ill used and irritated the people. All these matters will eventually, doubtless, be looked into thoroughly.

This morning Shenk F... one or two pro... to ... small disturbances, and at 10 o'clock the Shops had not been opened, nor were the Markets selling. I went to one of the principal Shopkeepers name Stinnam on the Queen's Road a little before 7 o'clock, and again told him that I could not investigate into any grievances until the Shops and Markets were opened, and the Streets clear. M. May the proper Superintendent of Police who is at present Acting Assistant Magistrate, volunteered last night, to take charge of the Police duties, and I was glad to profit by his offer, as Mr Grandre, acting Superintendent of Police is not popular with the Chinese population. At 7 A.M. We may reported to...

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some severe effects to proceed from fines inflicted by the Magistrates in carrying out the provisions of the Nuisance Ordinance A/2 of 1853, and as far as I can at present judge, the fines though justifiable on the ordinance are too heavy. I also fear that the Indian Police in the manner performing their irksome duties, have ill-used and irritated the people. All these matters will eventually, doubtless, be looked into thoroughly.

This morning Shenk F... one or two disturbances, and at 10 o'clock the Shops had not been opened, nor were the Markets selling. I went to one of the principal Shopkeepers named Stinnam on the Queen's Road a little before 7 o'clock, and again told him that I could not investigate into any grievances until the Shops and Markets were opened, and the Streets clear. M. May, the proper Superintendent of Police who is at present Acting Assistant Magistrate, volunteered last night to take charge of the Police duties, and I was glad to profit by his offer, as Mr Grandre, Acting Superintendent of Police, is not popular with the Chinese population. At 7 A.M. We may have reported to...

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some severe effects to proceed from fines inflicted by the Magistrates in carrying out the provisions of the Nuisance Ordinance A/2 of 1853, and as far as I can at present judge, the fines though justifiable on the ordinance are too heavy. I also fear that the Indian Police in the manner performing their irksome duties, have ill-used and irritated the people. All these matters will eventually, doubtless, be looked into thoroughly.

This morning Shenk F... one or two disturbances, and at 10 o'clock the Shops had not been opened, nor were the Markets selling. I went to one of the principal Shopkeepers named Stinnam on the Queen's Road a little before 7 o'clock, and again told him that I could not investigate into any grievances until the Shops and Markets were opened, and the Streets clear. M. May, the proper Superintendent of Police who is at present Acting Assistant Magistrate, volunteered last night to take charge of the Police duties, and I was glad to profit by his offer, as Mr Grandre, Acting Superintendent of Police, is not popular with the Chinese population. At 7 A.M. We may have reported to...

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some severe effects to proceed from fines inflicted by the Magistrates in carrying out the provisions of the Nuisance Ordinance A/2 of 1853, and as far as I can at present judge, the fines though justifiable on the ordinance are too heavy. I also fear that the Indian Police in the manner performing their irksome duties, have ill-used and irritated the people. All these matters will eventually, doubtless, be looked into thoroughly.

This morning Shenk F... one or two disturbances, and at 10 o'clock the Shops had not been opened, nor were the Markets selling. I went to one of the principal Shopkeepers named Stinnam on the Queen's Road a little before 7 o'clock, and again told him that I could not investigate into any grievances until the Shops and Markets were opened, and the Streets clear. M. May, the proper Superintendent of Police who is at present Acting Assistant Magistrate, volunteered last night to take charge of the Police duties, and I was glad to profit by his offer, as Mr Grandre, Acting Superintendent of Police, is not popular with the Chinese population. At 7 A.M. We may have reported to...

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Page 203 some severe affects to proceed from fines inflicted by the Magistrates in carrying out the provisions of the Nuisance Ordinance A /2 of 1853, and as far as I can at present judge, the fines though justifiable on the ordinance are too heavy. I also fear that the Indian Police in the manner performing their irksome duties, have ill used and irritated the people. All these matters will eventually, doubtless, be looked into thoroughly. This morning Shenk F... one or two pro... to ... small disturbances, and at 10 o'clock the Shops had not been opened, nor were the Markets selling. I went to one of the principal Shopkeepers name Stinnam on the Queen's Road a little before 7 o'clock, and again told him that I could not investigate into any grievances until the Shops and Markets were opened, and the Streets clear. M. May the proper Superintendent of Police who is at present Acting Assistant Magistrate, volunteered last night, to take charge of the Police duties, and I was glad to profit by his offer, as Mr Grandre, acting Superintendent of Police is not popular with the Chinese population. At 7 A.M. We may reported to... Page 203 (remainder of the page not shown) Corrected to: Page 203 some severe effects to proceed from fines inflicted by the Magistrates in carrying out the provisions of the Nuisance Ordinance A/2 of 1853, and as far as I can at present judge, the fines though justifiable on the ordinance are too heavy. I also fear that the Indian Police in the manner performing their irksome duties, have ill-used and irritated the people. All these matters will eventually, doubtless, be looked into thoroughly. This morning Shenk F... one or two disturbances, and at 10 o'clock the Shops had not been opened, nor were the Markets selling. I went to one of the principal Shopkeepers named Stinnam on the Queen's Road a little before 7 o'clock, and again told him that I could not investigate into any grievances until the Shops and Markets were opened, and the Streets clear. M. May, the proper Superintendent of Police who is at present Acting Assistant Magistrate, volunteered last night to take charge of the Police duties, and I was glad to profit by his offer, as Mr Grandre, Acting Superintendent of Police, is not popular with the Chinese population. At 7 A.M. We may have reported to... Page 203 becomes Page 203 some severe effects to proceed from fines inflicted by the Magistrates in carrying out the provisions of the Nuisance Ordinance A/2 of 1853, and as far as I can at present judge, the fines though justifiable on the ordinance are too heavy. I also fear that the Indian Police in the manner performing their irksome duties, have ill-used and irritated the people. All these matters will eventually, doubtless, be looked into thoroughly. This morning Shenk F... one or two disturbances, and at 10 o'clock the Shops had not been opened, nor were the Markets selling. I went to one of the principal Shopkeepers named Stinnam on the Queen's Road a little before 7 o'clock, and again told him that I could not investigate into any grievances until the Shops and Markets were opened, and the Streets clear. M. May, the proper Superintendent of Police who is at present Acting Assistant Magistrate, volunteered last night to take charge of the Police duties, and I was glad to profit by his offer, as Mr Grandre, Acting Superintendent of Police, is not popular with the Chinese population. At 7 A.M. We may have reported to... Page 203 the best response is Page 203 some severe effects to proceed from fines inflicted by the Magistrates in carrying out the provisions of the Nuisance Ordinance A/2 of 1853, and as far as I can at present judge, the fines though justifiable on the ordinance are too heavy. I also fear that the Indian Police in the manner performing their irksome duties, have ill-used and irritated the people. All these matters will eventually, doubtless, be looked into thoroughly. This morning Shenk F... one or two disturbances, and at 10 o'clock the Shops had not been opened, nor were the Markets selling. I went to one of the principal Shopkeepers named Stinnam on the Queen's Road a little before 7 o'clock, and again told him that I could not investigate into any grievances until the Shops and Markets were opened, and the Streets clear. M. May, the proper Superintendent of Police who is at present Acting Assistant Magistrate, volunteered last night to take charge of the Police duties, and I was glad to profit by his offer, as Mr Grandre, Acting Superintendent of Police, is not popular with the Chinese population. At 7 A.M. We may have reported to... Page 203
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