CO129-284 - Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [7-8] — Page 190

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Regulations with regard to the new Settlement at Hong-Kong.

Enclosure No.2 in Mr.Mansfield's No.61 of July 18th.,1898,

REGULATIONS.

1. The boundaries, as shown in the map, are upon

the authority of the Tsungli Yamen's original map, and in deli- miting the boundaries according to this map, there will be no

need for discussion (as to its authority).

2. After the boundaries have been determined, boundary stones shall be erected, the Chinese inscription on which shall read.-"Boundary of the New Settlement in exten-

sion of Hong-Kong". The English inscription shall read.-*Boun-

dary of the Settlement", and the expression. - "Boundary of the

Colony must not be used.

3. The officials of the City of Kowloon shall,

as heretofore, exercise their several functions within the City

but they must not place any impediments in the way of military works connected with the defences of Hong-Kong.

4. Chinese officials and people shall, as usual, make free use of the existing road hetween Kowloon and the Hsin An () District without let or hindrance.

5. Chinese vessels of war,merchant ships, pas-

sage boats & other craft of all kinds shall have free access

to and liberty to anchor at the landing stages at Kowloon City

and the officials and people of the city shall make free use

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