CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7] — Page 234

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Closure's July, 19044.

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some agreement in reference to Hongkong. Such reference I undertook to make and Mr. Campbell promised to make similar recommendation to His Majesty's Minister.

The result of Mr. Campbell's interview is given in a letter from him of which I enclose a copy.

4.

Mr. Campbell assures me that if the embarkation at Hongkong of coolies recruited in the Viceroy's jurisdiction were recognised by an interchange of diplomatic notes or otherwise, the objections of the Viceroy would be removed.

Regarding the offers which I authorised 5.

Mr. Campbell to make, Mr. Perry had before he left for the North many weeks ago, intimated through the Firm here which acts as Agents for recruiting the coolies that there was no objection to paying the $3 per head; and I do not personally see any objection to a periodical visit of inspection by a Chinese Official. I made that suggestion to allay any suspicions the Viceroy might be labouring under in regard to our anxiety to make Hongkong the port of Embarkation.

43

I have the honour to be, Sir!

Your most obedient Humble servant,

Officer Administering the Government.

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Closure's July, 19044. 233 some agreement in reference to Hongkong. Such reference I undertook to make and Mr. Campbell promised to make similar recommendation to His Majesty's Minister. The result of Mr. Campbell's interview is given in a letter from him of which I enclose a copy. 4. Mr. Campbell assures me that if the embarkation at Hongkong of coolies recruited in the Viceroy's jurisdiction were recognised by an interchange of diplomatic notes or otherwise, the objections of the Viceroy would be removed. Regarding the offers which I authorised 5. Mr. Campbell to make, Mr. Perry had before he left for the North many weeks ago, intimated through the Firm here which acts as Agents for recruiting the coolies that there was no objection to paying the $3 per head; and I do not personally see any objection to a periodical visit of inspection by a Chinese Official. I made that suggestion to allay any suspicions the Viceroy might be labouring under in regard to our anxiety to make Hongkong the port of Embarkation. 43 I have the honour to be, Sir! Your most obedient Humble servant, Officer Administering the Government.
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losure's July, 19044. 233 some agreement in reference to Hongkong. Such reference I undertook to make and Mr. Campbell promised to make similar recommendation to His Majesty's Minister. The result of Mr. Campbell's interview is given in a letter from him of which I enclose a copy. 4. Mr. Campbell assures me that if the embarka- tion at Hongkong of coolies recruited in the Viceroy's juris- diction were recognised by an interchange of diplomatic notes or otherwise, the objections of the Viceroy would be renovoñ. Regarding the offers which I authorised 5. Mr. Campbell to make, Mr. Perry had before he left for the North many weeks ago, intimated through the Firm here which acts as Agents for recruiting the coolies that there was no objection to paving the $3 per head; and I do not personally see any objection to a periodical visit of inspection by a Chinese Official. I made that suggestion to allay any suspicions the Viceroy might be labouring under in regard to our anxiety to make Hongkong the port of Embarkation. 43 I have the honour to bo, Sir! Your most obedient Humble servant, Officer Administering the Goverment.
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losure's July, 19044.

233

some agreement in reference to Hongkong. Such reference I

undertook to make and Mr. Campbell promised to make similar

recommendation to His Majesty's Minister.

The result of Mr. Campbell's interview is

given in a letter from him of which I enclose a copy.

4.

Mr. Campbell assures me that if the embarka-

tion at Hongkong of coolies recruited in the Viceroy's juris-

diction were recognised by an interchange of diplomatic notes

or otherwise, the objections of the Viceroy would be renovoñ.

Regarding the offers which I authorised

5.

Mr. Campbell to make, Mr. Perry had before he left for the

North many weeks ago, intimated through the Firm here which

acts as Agents for recruiting the coolies that there was no

objection to paving the $3 per head; and I do not personally

see any objection to a periodical visit of inspection by a

Chinese Official. I made that suggestion to allay any suspicions

the Viceroy might be labouring under in regard to our anxiety

to make Hongkong the port of Embarkation.

43

I have the honour to bo,

Sir!

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Officer Administering the Goverment.

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