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the laws relating to eMerchant Shipping. the duties of the Harbour Master and

regulation of vessels in the waters

the

of this Colony

2

This

measure

has been

before the Legislative Council of Honghong

for the last six

years

and has not

only

was

been carefully considered here buit

revised and amended by the Board of

Trade at

3.

your suggestion last year.

Though it has been

described as one

and

of

the most voluminous

important Ordinances that has

ever been submitted to the Legislative : Counsil of Honghong, yet I am happy

to

say

stages

it has passed through all its

without a

single

division.

4.

Looking however to the Imperial

interests involved in a meaświe

of the

Kind, I do not intend bringing it into operation until I am instructed by

you

کردی

to do so.

I inclose for your information

p: _ _ a carefully drawn report upon it by

02

the oActing Attorney General.

I have the honour to be,

Siv

Your Most Obedient humble Servant,

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