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in the interests of the Queen's service,

and with

a

view to the smooth

working of international relations._._

in this quarter of the globe, that

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this expectation should not be... belied.

There is another point, which, though of greatly inferior importanse to

nse to that referred to above, should not be altogether overlooked,

if it is desired to form a full and

correst judgment on this ease. In

other Colonies, the Governors can

prosure on the spot all or nearly

all

状

which

the

all; the supplies required for maintenance of their households, and the entertainment of their guests But HongKong which produces little or nothing, and here almost everything has to be imported from England. Moreover, (as it has been already stated) a heavy. additional premium is exacted by the Life Assurance Societies for. residence in this unhealthy climate.

is a mere barren rook

The Banks now charge about 15/

vent for re

for remittance

of

15 per

of money to

England; so that the lose of the

privilege