CO129-297 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [1-3] — Page 483

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6. A request was made to me by elders from Ping Shan, an important village in the centre of the April disturbances, that a school should be opened for the teaching of English. I promised to accede to their request, and intend to do so as soon as possible.

7. So far the experiment of taking over one hundred thousand Chinese and bringing their customs as far as possible into line with our ideas of good Government has worked satisfactorily. I find the people peaceable and industrious, and I am informed on good authority that they are now quite contented with our rule and are envied by the inhabitants of the Sam Chun valley that we held in Military occupation for some months. The Captain Superintendent of Police informs me that he hopes before long to be able to reduce the strength of the police force in the different stations, and with economy in the administration of the Territory, it will in my opinion pay its way in a few years and leave an appreciable balance to increase the General revenue of the Colony.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Most Obedient,

Humble Servant,

Henry Arthur

GOVERNOR, &c.

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480 D 6. A request was made to me by elders from Ping Shan, an important village in the centre of the April disturbances, that a school should be opened for the teaching of English. I promised to accede to their request, and intend to do so as soon as possible. 7. So far the experiment of taking over one hundred thousand Chinese and bringing their customs as far as possible into line with our ideas of good Government has worked satisfactorily. I find the people peaceable and industrious, and I am informed on good authority that they are now quite contented with our rule and are envied by the inhabitants of the Sam Chun valley that we held in Military occupation for some months. The Captain Superintendent of Police informs me that he hopes before long to be able to reduce the strength of the police force in the different stations, and with economy in the administration of the Territory, it will in my opinion pay its way in a few years and leave an appreciable balance to increase the General revenue of the Colony. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient, Humble Servant, Henry Arthur GOVERNOR, &c. 1
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1 480 D 6. A request was made to me by elders from Ping Shan, an important village in the centre of the April dis- turbances, that a school should be opened for the teaching of English, I promised to eccede to their request, and intend to do so as soon as possible. 7. So far the experiment of taking over one hundred thousand Chinese and bringing their customs as far as possible into line with our ideas of good Government has worked satisfactorily. I find the people peaceable and industrious, end I am informed on good authority that they are now quite content- ed with our rule and are envied by the inhabitants of the Sam. Chun valley that we held in Military occupation for some months. The Captain Superintendent of Police informs me that he hopes before long to be able to reduce the strength of the police force in the different stations, and with economy in the adminis- tration of the Territory it will in my opinion pay its way in a few years and leave an appreciable balance to increase the General revenue of the Colony. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient, Humble Servant, Henry Attake GOVERNOR, &c. 1
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6. A request was made to me by elders from

Ping Shan, an important village in the centre of the April dis- turbances, that a school should be opened for the teaching of English, I promised to eccede to their request, and intend to do so as soon as possible.

7. So far the experiment of taking over one hundred thousand Chinese and bringing their customs as far as possible into line with our ideas of good Government has worked satisfactorily. I find the people peaceable and industrious, end I am informed on good authority that they are now quite content- ed with our rule and are envied by the inhabitants of the Sam. Chun valley that we held in Military occupation for some months. The Captain Superintendent of Police informs me that he hopes before long to be able to reduce the strength of the police force in the different stations, and with economy in the adminis- tration of the Territory it will in my opinion pay its way in a few years and leave an appreciable balance to increase the General revenue of the Colony.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Most Obedient,

Humble Servant,

Henry Attake

GOVERNOR, &c.

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