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the Nice Roy to put the relations of Hong Kong and the Chinese Authorities on the footing intended by the Queen's Government, and which it was apparent to common sense, could not be suspended without injury to both parties.

Sir Rutherford Alcock kindly undertook to arrange this, and had two interviews with the Vice Roy on the subject. I enclose a Despatch from his Excellency explanatory of his proceedings on each occasion, and covering a full Narrative of what had passed between himself and the Vice Roy.

I see no objection to the understanding arrived at provided it is not expected that Reports of all the petty transactions between sub-officials of this Government and Kowloon are to be forwarded to Canton.

Such a system would be impracticable and if attempted, would soon lead to complaints of omissions – which it would furnish too ready an excuse for developing any tendency to jealousy.

The Kowloon Authorities will no doubt keep the Vice Roy adequately informed of all such petty occurrences as may arise, but the necessity for this Government to make reports must unavoidably be...

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65 the Nice Roy to put the relations of Hong Kong and the Chinese Authorities on the footing intended by the Queen's Government, and which it was apparent to common sense, could not be suspended without injury to both parties. Sir Rutherford Alcock kindly undertook to arrange this, and had two interviews with the Vice Roy on the subject. I enclose a Despatch from his Excellency explanatory of his proceedings on each occasion, and covering a full Narrative of what had passed between himself and the Vice Roy. I see no objection to the understanding arrived at provided it is not expected that Reports of all the petty transactions between sub-officials of this Government and Kowloon are to be forwarded to Canton. Such a system would be impracticable and if attempted, would soon lead to complaints of omissions – which it would furnish too ready an excuse for developing any tendency to jealousy. The Kowloon Authorities will no doubt keep the Vice Roy adequately informed of all such petty occurrences as may arise, but the necessity for this Government to make reports must unavoidably be...
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65 the Nice Roy to fut the relations of Hong Kong and the horison Authorities on the footing, intended by the Queen's Government, and which it was apparent to common sense, could not be suspended without injury to both parties._ Sir Rutherford Alcock Kindly Bundertook to arrange this, and had two interviews with the Vice Roy on the subject - Ienclose a Despatch from his Excellency explanatory of his proceedings on each occasion, and covering a full Mame: of what had passed between himself and the Vice Roy. – Isca objection to the understanding Mo Enclosure 87 Barry 1870. January Cada con ot be refurar of the Vice Rom arrived at provided it is not expected that Reports of all the petty transactions between sub-officials of this Government and Kowloon Lou are to be forwarded, to Canton. _ Such a would be impracticave system and if attempted, would soon lead to complaints of omissions - whicht- it would furnish too ready a Milaus lo for developing any tendency exptions jealousy. _ The Kowloon Authorities will no doubt keep the Vice Roy adequately informed of all such fetty occurrences, occasions when arise A but the necessity may for this Government to mate reports must unavoidably in
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the Nice Roy to fut the relations of Hong Kong and the horison Authorities on the footing, intended by the Queen's Government, and which it was apparent to common sense, could not be suspended without injury to both parties._

Sir Rutherford Alcock Kindly

Bundertook to

arrange

this, and

had two interviews with the Vice Roy on the subject - Ienclose a Despatch from his Excellency explanatory of his proceedings on each occasion, and covering a full Mame: of what had passed between himself and the Vice Roy. – Isca objection to the understanding

Mo

Enclosure 87 Barry 1870. January

Cada con ot

be refurar of the Vice Rom

arrived at provided it is not

expected that Reports of all the petty transactions between sub-officials of this Government and Kowloon

Lou are to be forwarded, to Canton. _

Such a

would be impracticave

system

and if attempted, would soon lead to complaints of omissions - whicht- it would furnish too ready

a Milaus

lo

for developing any tendency exptions jealousy. _ The Kowloon Authorities will no doubt keep the Vice Roy adequately informed of all such fetty occurrences,

occasions when

arise

A

but the

necessity may

for this Government to mate

reports must unavoidably in

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