CO129-293 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [8-9] — Page 83

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Regarding the stamp ordinance, fanciful as it is, I am concerned and insufficient to justify the application of the Rating Ordinance without much further consideration. I am afraid Sir Henry Blake is too eager to anticipate the outcome with little sign as yet.

It certainly seems undeniable that Gambling Houses which were previously closed should now be opened again. I think the course taken by Blake, at the request of the respectable inhabitants, is sensible, and may be warranted. We seem to want a large police force in view of the disturbed state of traffic, which is a consequence of the prevalence of crime in the waters of the new territory, and it should also be considered.

We merely suggested that it might be advisable to exclude the Merchant Shipping Order. I would accept the Governor's conclusions on all points. As to the Rating Ordinance, although it is extended to the New Territories, rates will not be levied until the Governor has directed a valuation to be made of the district or a part of it.

Personally, I am very glad G. has agreed to licensing remarks. Gambling Houses in N.T. should be stopped.

80 ? Acknowledge receipt without amendment.

C.WS. 10/10

Si W. Hamilton

W Lucas

The Satisfaction & may be accepted? without directing any further action.

Dwy (AF)

153 of 10 of 1898

On the questions of policing connected with the extension of these ordinances to the new territories, I agree with W. Johnston that we had to acquiesce in the Governor's views, for the reason clearly stated in the last part of the despatch.

? Proceed as proposed.

12/10

Lord Selborne

HFW 11/10

? Acknowledge and thank him for his explanations.

I think under the circumstances he was quite right as to the gambling.

C.P.2° 12

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We have lots of difficulties.

I am very doubtful about it.

I think the application is due and will count when difficulties are profound.

1613/10

A

the pot.

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Regarding the stamp ordinance, fanciful as it is, I am concerned and insufficient to justify the application of the Rating Ordinance without much further consideration. I am afraid Sir Henry Blake is too eager to anticipate the outcome with little sign as yet. It certainly seems undeniable that Gambling Houses which were previously closed should now be opened again. I think the course taken by Blake, at the request of the respectable inhabitants, is sensible, and may be warranted. We seem to want a large police force in view of the disturbed state of traffic, which is a consequence of the prevalence of crime in the waters of the new territory, and it should also be considered. We merely suggested that it might be advisable to exclude the Merchant Shipping Order. I would accept the Governor's conclusions on all points. As to the Rating Ordinance, although it is extended to the New Territories, rates will not be levied until the Governor has directed a valuation to be made of the district or a part of it. Personally, I am very glad G. has agreed to licensing remarks. Gambling Houses in N.T. should be stopped. 80 ? Acknowledge receipt without amendment. C.WS. 10/10 Si W. Hamilton W Lucas The Satisfaction & may be accepted? without directing any further action. Dwy (AF) 153 of 10 of 1898 On the questions of policing connected with the extension of these ordinances to the new territories, I agree with W. Johnston that we had to acquiesce in the Governor's views, for the reason clearly stated in the last part of the despatch. ? Proceed as proposed. 12/10 Lord Selborne HFW 11/10 ? Acknowledge and thank him for his explanations. I think under the circumstances he was quite right as to the gambling. C.P.2° 12 B & L (1) -- 12435-2000-1-09 16195-2000-4-99 We have lots of difficulties. I am very doubtful about it. I think the application is due and will count when difficulties are profound. 1613/10 A the pot.
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as

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ication See for

the Probate Ordy is concerned and insufficient to justify the afflication of the Rating ord without much further of dishe Consideration. I am afaid she Hemy Blake I too eager to anticipate the unroud of

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with

money

little sign as yet.

27516/98 print oferhich there has been kant

It certainly

seems undeniabl

were closed

that Gambling Houses which

previous toond occupation should now be

opened again.

I think the couse taken I Blake, at the request of the

Sui Hem

resfectat inhabitants is senobl, and maybe

likes to want a large

affrared. We seem

police force in

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very likes contains

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I think we who duction of exclude the

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the Merchant Shuffing order

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1 Share copies of ord as herewith, and

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refro

I would accept the Garmer's Conclusions on all points. As to the Rating

10 although it is extended to the New Famil

6,28 and 30 of the rates with (as) I read Rating ordinance) not be levied until the Gavina has directed, a

23,

valuation lobe made

of the district or a fort of it.

Jam

that the Ghe Personally, I am very glading G. has agrist licensing

Ord ces N.T.

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remarks.

Mouses

80

? Acknowledge receipt without

C.WS. 10/10

Si W, Hamilto

W Lucas

The Satisfacting & may

a) ALAM KA

amendment.

Dwy

(AF)

153 of 10 of 185g

be accepted? without directing any

On the questions of poking connected with the extension of these ordinances

to the newterriting

I agree with W Johnom that we had totter aquiesce in the fovernor news, for the reason setter akwardly stated in the lastpain of the despatch.

? Proceed

th

proposes

12/10

Lord Selborne

HFW

11/10

? Acknowledge and thauth for his

explanations.

I think under the circumstances he was

to the gambling

C.P.2° 12

quite right as to the

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16195-2000-4-99

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1613/10

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