An unforgiving tone implies he has not sufficient time in mine that the voters who form at least five-sixths of the ratepayers might very likely return a Council entirely composed of their countrymen; and I merely ask him to reflect what such a set will mean.
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As to the unofficial members replying, I should be disposed to express agreement with Mr Johnson.
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Government House,
1884
Hong Kong, 17th January 1884.
My Lord,
With reference to my despatch with regard to the question whether the Solicitor-General should be left with a private understanding or not, and whether they should act and not in a particular manner, and be one to shock the Secretary of State should lean to the Legislative Council's request to proceed in local matters, I am to state that having regard to the smallness of the place and to the imperial interest in most questions, Lord Derby does not think it would be an advantage in altering the present administrative arrangements.
Rutt Zbi I que. D. Feb 21.
E.A
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Despatch No. 324 of the 3rd December ultimo, I have the honour to report that, on my official invitation, which is annexed, the Right Honourable The Earl of Derby,
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C. C.
2006
VRACE 14 TER 84
8
Government House,
1884
Hong Kong, 17th January /W84.
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