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fact that the Chinese subjects of the

Queen are equally entitled with others

to a voice in matters which concern

them either specially or in common

this bellow

with the rest of Her Majesty's subjects.

I would moreover,

observe that at the

present time it may be of special

practical advantage to the Governor of

Hong Kong to have among his advisers

on sanitary and other questions, which'

it is difficult to handle without of-

fending Chinese prejudices, a Chinese

gentleman, who will be able to speak for

his countrymen as to their customs and

feelings, and to express his views as

to what can and what cannot be done

7.

without arousing resentment and distrus.

The Legislative Council now

comprises five unofficial and (includ-

ing the Governor) seven official mem-

bers. The Governor has both an original

and