CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7] — Page 236

CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案 All

Ka

--

other than the three Gentlemen

named.

The rules and regulations

under which the business of the Council has been hitherto

Conducted are

of a very unsatisfactory character and require a thorough revision- 1 The Council hos requested the Attorney General to draw up a code for their guidance which I will submit for discussion and ultimately transmit to you for Approval . you

On the subject of the publicity of debates I am

disposed to think that it would be desirable to open the doors of

233

of the Council room

at least during one stage

of the discussions, bay 2nd reading of

when it's

an

on the

Ordinance

general principles

are the subject of debate _ and I think such a concession would be satisfactory

in the

general opinion of the Colony.

I have the honor to be

With the highest respect,

Your

Ji

Your most Obedient. Mumble Servant, John Benning

Comments

Approved members can add comments, bookmarks, and private notes.

No comments yet.

Private Research Note

Private notes are available after approval.