CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12] — Page 137

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apparent outbreak among population of Hongkong.

the

Opposition between the two lines of steamers plying between Hongkong and Canton resulted in a reduction of fares to the small sum of ten cents. commencing on the 17th Instant.

3.

As many as 1,800 ten cent Passengers have arrived from Canton by a single boat containing a large proportion of, of course, a Chinese Vagabondism.

4.

I am happy to say the Police force have proved themselves equal to the emergency by increasing the number of inmates in our Gaol from 386 on the 7th instant to 519 on the instant.

5.

on the 28th Should this influx of visitors continue more stringent measures must be devised to deter the predatory classes from making Hongkong their hunting ground.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most Obedient humble servant,

Channels Governor

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apparent outbreak among population of Hongkong. the Opposition between the two lines of steamers plying between Hongkong and Canton resulted in a reduction of fares to the small sum of ten cents. commencing on the 17th Instant. 3. As many as 1,800 ten cent Passengers have arrived from Canton by a single boat containing a large proportion of, of course, a Chinese Vagabondism. 4. I am happy to say the Police force have proved themselves equal to the emergency by increasing the number of inmates in our Gaol from 386 on the 7th instant to 519 on the instant. 5. on the 28th Should this influx of visitors continue more stringent measures must be devised to deter the predatory classes from making Hongkong their hunting ground. I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most Obedient humble servant, Channels Governor
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apparent outbreak among population of Hongkong. the Opposition between the_ two lines of steamers plying between Hongkong and leanton_ resulted in a reduction of fares to the small sum of ten cents. mencing on the 17th Instant. comm 3. As many as 1,800 ten cent Passengers have arrived from_ - Canton by a single boat containing large proportion of of course a Chinese Vagabondiem. 4. I am happy to say the Police force have proved themselves equal to the by increasing that emergency the number of inmates in our. 135 Gaol from 386 on the 7th instant to 519 instant. 5. on the 28th Should this infleuse of visitors continue more. stringent measures must be devised to deter the predatory classes from mathing Hongkong their hunting ground. I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordships most Obedient humble servant, Channels Governor
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apparent outbreak among population of Hongkong.

the

Opposition between the_ two lines of steamers plying between Hongkong and leanton_ resulted in a reduction of fares to the small sum of ten cents. mencing on the 17th Instant.

comm

3.

As many

as 1,800 ten cent

Passengers have arrived from_

- Canton by a single boat containing

large proportion of

of course a

Chinese Vagabondiem.

4.

I am happy to say

the Police force have proved

themselves equal to the

by increasing

that

emergency

the number of

inmates in our.

135

Gaol from 386 on

the 7th instant to 519

instant.

5.

on the 28th

Should this infleuse of

visitors continue more.

stringent

measures must be devised to deter

the predatory classes from mathing Hongkong their hunting ground.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordships most Obedient

humble servant,

Channels

Governor

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