CO129-293 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [8-9] — Page 86

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doing much mischief in the New Territory. The respectable people objected to it but they said that it was the business of the Government to suppress the public gambling, as if their objections were publicly put forward it might entail violence to them by the gamblers. I therefore authorized the police to prevent public gambling tables when they came under their observation in the course of their duty. So far I have heard no dissatisfaction on the part of the people.

5. The Merchant Shipping Ordinance was introduced as it was found that if excluded we should lose all control over the extensive junk traffic around the coasts of the Colony, especially in Deep Bay and Mirs Bay, and we cannot afford to relax our vigilance over these vessels.

6. In the consideration of all these matters I was careful to obtain the views of the heads of the different departments and to consult Mr. Goodman whose minute formed the basis of your despatch. It is possible that local considerations were more apparent and pressing than presented themselves in considering the questions in London.

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I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble Servant,
Henry Arthur Blake
GOVERNOR, &C.

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83 doing much mischief in the New Territory. The respectable people objected to it but they said that it was the business of the Government to suppress the public gambling, as if their objections were publicly put forward it might entail violence to them by the gamblers. I therefore authorized the police to prevent public gambling tables when they came under their observation in the course of their duty. So far I have heard no dissatisfaction on the part of the people. 5. The Merchant Shipping Ordinance was introduced as it was found that if excluded we should lose all control over the extensive junk traffic around the coasts of the Colony, especially in Deep Bay and Mirs Bay, and we cannot afford to relax our vigilance over these vessels. 6. In the consideration of all these matters I was careful to obtain the views of the heads of the different departments and to consult Mr. Goodman whose minute formed the basis of your despatch. It is possible that local considerations were more apparent and pressing than presented themselves in considering the questions in London. 7 5 I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble Servant, Henry Arthur Blake GOVERNOR, &C.

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{ 83 doing much mischief in the New Territory. The respectable peo- ple objected to it but they said that it was the business of the Government to suppress the public gambling, as if their objections were publicly put forward it might entail violence to them by the gamblers. I therefore authorized the police to prevent public gambling tables when they came under their observation in the course of their duty. So far I have heard dissatisfaction on the part of the people. of no 5. The Merchant Shipping Ordinance was intro- duced as it was found that if excluded we should lose all con- trol over the extensive junk traffic around the coasts of the Colony, especially in Deep Bay and Mirs Bay, and we cannot af- ford to relax our vigilance over these vessels. 6. In the consideration of all these matters I was careful to obtain the views of the heads of the different departments and to consult Mr. Goodman whose minute formed the basis of your despatch. It is possible that local considera- tions were more apparent and pressing than presented them- selves in considering the questions in London. 7 5 I have the honour to he, Sir, Your most obedient Humble Servant, Henry astahe GOVERNOR, &C. f

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doing much mischief in the New Territory. The respectable peo-

ple objected to it but they said that it was the business of

the Government to suppress the public gambling, as if their

objections were publicly put forward it might entail violence

to them by the gamblers. I therefore authorized the police to

prevent public gambling tables when they came under their

observation in the course of their duty. So far I have heard

dissatisfaction on the part of the people.

of no

5. The Merchant Shipping Ordinance was intro-

duced as it was found that if excluded we should lose all con-

trol over the extensive junk traffic around the coasts of the

Colony, especially in Deep Bay and Mirs Bay, and we cannot af-

ford to relax our vigilance over these vessels.

6. In the consideration of all these matters I

was careful to obtain the views of the heads of the different

departments and to consult Mr. Goodman whose minute formed the

basis of your despatch. It is possible that local considera- tions were more apparent and pressing than presented them- selves in considering the questions in London.

7 5

I have the honour to he,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble Servant,

Henry astahe

GOVERNOR, &C.

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