- 3-
26
certificate is much lower than that demanded
for such a certificate in this Colony.
6. I therefore consider that there is a
danger of serious abuse if the same facilities
were to be afforded in Hong Kong to ships having
the Macao certificates as to those possessing
either Hong Kong certificates or those of other
nationalities covered by a special agreement, as
the transfer to the Portuguese flag would in
such a case be sufficient to evade the local
requirements.
7. I enclose copies of correspondence with
the Portuguese Consul-General, Hong Kong, who
has since reported verbally that the matter has
been officially referred by him to the Lisbon
Government.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,
time
Governor, &c.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.