CO129-212 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [10-11] — Page 37

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The Committee feel it to be their duty to represent to His Excellency that regarding the possibilities of local disturbance at a certain place, the "view of beneficiary ports is considered.

No vessel should be left without a talker during a period of six months, which the Squadron will be at the desirable north, it is considered that this harbour should not be without the presence of at least one of Her Majesty's ships on duty along the Coast.

(Signed) F. Buckley Schouson

Chairman

Copy

Sir,

I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 16th April on the Naval Protection afforded to British Commerce in these waters.

The Commander-in-Chief regrets that the Chamber of Commerce should have accepted information which is at variance with actual facts.

The Commander-in-Chief further directs me to acquaint you, for the information of the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, that for considerable periods, the Harbour has been left without vessels of Her Majesty's ships.

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The Committee feel it to be their duty to represent to His Excellency that Regarding the possibilities of local disturbance at a ...

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I have to.

(Signed) F. Buckley Schouson

Chairman

Copy

Sir,

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Audacious at Hong Kong.

17th April 1887

by Vice Admiral, Willes, Commander-in-Chief to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 16th April on the Naval Protection afforded to British Commerce in these waters.

The Commander-in-Chief regrets that the Chamber of Commerce should have accepted information which is at variance with actual facts.

The Commander-in-Chief further directs me to acquaint you, for the information of the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce...

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