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affirmed in Mr. Chamberlain's Despatch No. 273 of the

AY 335/3

29th. of August, 1902, and in previous Despatches.

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The provision of a new Typhoon

Refuge is an improvement in which all the shipping frequent

-ing the Port participate for it will not only afford

protection from destruction for the Cargo Boats and

Lighters, whether belonging to shipping firms or to in-

-dividual Chinese owners, which serve those firms by load-

-ing and discharge of cargo, but will prevent the in-

-convenience and delay caused under existing conditions by

these boats and lighters having to seek shelter at the

first warning of a typhoon (often a day or two before the

actual necessity for shelter arises) lest they be shut

out of the inadequate refuge at Causeway Bay; and I con-

-sider that the increases in Light Dues which I have

decided to impose are fair and reasonable.

9.

As there has been considerable

though unavoidable delay in dealing with the proposal for

a new Refuge and its construction should be begun as soon

as possible, I shall be glad to receive Your Lordship's

decision upon my recommendations by telegraph.

I have the honour to be, My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

Mang

Governor, &c. -