CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12] — Page 381

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82.

is

remarkable decision..

It is a matter of common report that Wong Akee the originator of the scheme forgiving a special license to eight boots . His name does not appear in the

he petition to Government, as I am

informed, but he was nevertheless the secret

informed, but

mover and was to be the conductor.

In conclusion I conceive it my duty to Her Majesty's Government to remark that it is beyond doubt a fact that Wonge Akee is

a

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notorious vagabond his

name a terror to the

Chinese community who

believe him to have

great power, although a confederator with pratis, and that the Chinese, community believerhim to derived his power from

Mr. Caldwell.

And.

it is no less beyond doubt that he Wong Akee has a remarkable influence over M. foldmells opinions which I unhesitatingly say the not beneficial

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