by Governors in Canada and Australasia; which countries are, in comparison, rarely visited by Foreigners of personal or official distinction. On the other hand,
Hongkong, owing to its geographical position, is the central and principal harbour of the China coast, constantly visited by Admirals and Squadrons; by Ambassadors, Ministers and other High Functionaries of the chief Foreign Powers; and by a flow of distinguished travellers of all nations. There are frequently at anchor in this port for weeks together three or four Admirals and squadrons, I myself have already entertained seven (7) Admirals and Ministers during the brief period that I have held this Government. Indeed, the Governor is expected to keep (as it were) open house for the Naval and Diplomatic Representatives of Foreign Powers, as well as for the English Fleet and Garrison, and for the leaders of the resident European community; and it is important,
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by Governors in Canada and Australasia; which countries are, in comparison, rarely visited by Foreigners of personal or official distinction. On the other hand,
Hongkong, owing to its geographical
position, principal.
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is
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the central and
harbour
constantly
of the China .__
visited
by
o4dmirals and Squadrons; bypn
Ambassadors, Ministers and other
High Funstionaries of the chief Foreign lowers; and by a flow of. distinguished travellers of all
nations
nations. There are
frequently at ... anchor in this fort for weeks together
three or four Admirals and squadrons, I my self have already entertained
seven (7) Admirals and Ministers during the brief period that I have held this Government. Indeed, the Governor is expected to Keep (as it - were) open house for the Naval - and Diplomatie Representatives of Foreign Powers, as well as
for the English Fleet and Garrison, and for
the leaders of the resident European sommunity; and it is important,
in
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