[ { "id": 292191, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12]", "page_number": 200, "title": "CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12]", "content_text": "C.L.Q. N. 3013\n\nThe Coates to Sir Arthur Kennedy--\n\n17340\ndisturbances at Manila.\n\nI have thought it right to furnish copies to Commodore Parish, Senior Naval Officer at this Station who will doubtless communicate with the Naval Commander-in-Chief regarding the continued presence of a Vessel of War at the Philippine Islands.\n\nI have the honor to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient humble servant,\nGovernor.\n\nCopy-\n199\nM: 2.-\nBritish Consulate,\nManila, October, 11th 1875.-\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honor to inform your Excellency that on the arrival of H.M.S. Kestrel two Spanish Gunboats sent over from Cavite were immediately anchored near her keeping steam up for two days.\n\nTo His Excellency\nSir Arthur E. Kennedy, K.C.B., &c.\nGovernor of Hong Kong &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 292504, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12]", "page_number": 513, "title": "CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12]", "content_text": "I have to transmit by Telegraph to Lord Stanville. \n\nI have, therefore, forwarded to Your Lordships a Telegram, Copy of which is annexed. \n\nConsul Pickett has applied to Vice Admiral Sir C. Shadwell that a Man-of-War - The \"Tenedos\" or the \"Pylades\" should be stationed for a time at Manila, but I have reason to know that neither of those Vessels are detailed for such a purpose.\n\nIt is, therefore, the more to be regretted that the Acting Consul should have sent back to this Port the \"Koitrel\" the only available vessel within reach, before the return of Mr Ricketts for whose especial protection, among other matters, she was ordered to Manila.\n\nSir Charles Shadwell is expected here from Hongkong about the 18th Instant, but Commodore Parish has telegraphed to him regarding the application.\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,\n\n**Governor**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 292518, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12]", "page_number": 527, "title": "CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12]", "content_text": "## \nGavernment House, Alington, 3rd December, 1872.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to my Despatch No. 573 of 26th November, I have the honour to report that after consultation with Commodore Parish, it was decided to despatch\n\nThe Right Honourable\nThe Earl of Kimberley,\nHer Majesty's Principal Secretary of State,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 292531, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12]", "page_number": 540, "title": "CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12]", "content_text": "\"Kesbich\" wrote to Commodore Parish on his return from Manica, whither he was sent as reported in my Dispatch No. 278 of 3rd December, 1873. Up to this date, I have not received any communication from Consul Ricketts in reference to my Letter to him of the 26th November and the 2nd December, acknowledging his application for a Ship of War and informing him that the \"Kestrel\" was dispatched to Manica.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient humble Servant,\nChennedy\nGovernor.\n\nCommander Boulton to Commodore Parish.\n\nLetter of Proceedings.\n774\n536\nCommander Boulton RN.\n\n\"Hyaena\" at Singapore\n9th December 1873.\n\nCommodore Parish.\n\nSir,\n\nIn continuation of my No. 40 dated the 4th instant, I have the honour to inform you that immediately on my arrival at Manila I called on the Britannic Majesty's Consul G. F. Ricketts and\n\nPage 540\nPage 541", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 294352, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-168 - Sir Kennedy - 1874 [9-12]", "page_number": 322, "title": "CO129-168 - Sir Kennedy - 1874 [9-12]", "content_text": "## No 2.\n\nfrom Commodore Parish to the effect that the Naval Commander-in-Chief is unable to detach one of Her Majesty's Vessels for the service of conveying the shipwrecked Pelew Islanders to their native place.\n\nI enclose also copies of an application from the Master of a British Vessel as to the necessity of his clearing at the Spanish Consulate before proceeding to the Pelew Islands, and of the reply which, by the advice of my Executive Council, I have caused to be sent to him.\n\nIf the Master finally decides upon prosecuting his intended voyage, I shall hope to arrange for the return of the Islanders by so favorable an opportunity.\n\nI have the honor to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordships' most obedient humble Servant\nSandtina hetime\nAdministrator.\n\nPage 313", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-168 - Sir Kennedy - 1874 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 294354, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-168 - Sir Kennedy - 1874 [9-12]", "page_number": 324, "title": "CO129-168 - Sir Kennedy - 1874 [9-12]", "content_text": "## 320 \n## 14157 \n\nOn this Station; and also that the Pelew Islands are not within his jurisdiction, the Commander in Chief is unable to detach any vessel for their conveyance to their own Country.\n\nI have &c.\n(Signed) John Parish, Commodore,\n\n(True copy)\n \nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\n(Copy)\n\nHonorable Cecil. C. Smith.\n\nActing Colonial Secretary\n\nSir,\n\nHaving command of a British vessel that is chartered for Pellew Islands, the Spanish Consul protests against my leaving direct for the above place. You will kindly inform me if I will violate the laws by leaving this Port and not clearing at the Spanish Consulate.\n\n&c. &c.\n(Signed) Daniel D. O'Keefe,\n\n(True Copy),\nActing Colonial Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-168 - Sir Kennedy - 1874 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 296834, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12]", "page_number": 564, "title": "CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12]", "content_text": "weakening the garrison of this Colony to the extent mentioned in your letter is a matter of serious consideration. At present except through the courtesy of Commodore Parish and the receipt of a telegram from the colonial secretary of the Straits Settlements asking information as to the movements of H.M.S. \"Modeste\" Mr. Excellency has no definite information as to the state of Affairs in North China.\n\n(signed) Cecil C. Smith\nActing Colonial Secretary\n\n(Copy)\nAssistant Military Secretary to Actg Colonial Secretary.\n560\nMilitary Secretary's Office\n9 Nov 1875\n\nTo the Hon Colonial Secretary\nHongkong\n\n10 Nov 1875\n\nHonorable Sir,\n\nWith reference to your letter of yesterday's date. I am directed by the Major General Commanding to forward copies of two telegrams and to state that he has decided upon sending a detachment of 300 of the 80th Regiment to Singapore by the next steamer tomorrow morning.\n\n(Signed) M. J. P. Collis\nAssistant Military Secretary\nActing Colonial Secretary\n\nKong LE Hongkong", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 298435, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-174 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [4-8]", "page_number": 359, "title": "CO129-174 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [4-8]", "content_text": "Report on \n\nC. s.o. /257. \n\nHongkong, 20th June, 1876. \n\nReceived, 20th June, 1876. \n\nSURVEYOR GENERAL. \n\n(J. M. PRICE, Esq.) \n\nTO \n\nCOLONIAL SECRETARY. (HONOURABLE J. GARDINER AUSTIN, C.M.G.) \n\nNullah between North Barracks and Naval Yard. Report on Memorandum from Colonel MOULTRIDGE, Commanding Royal Engineer, in reference to a scheme for remedying the obstructions at mouth of-- \n\nCaulonmel 2 in Guangy Sir A&Kennedy's Serpatel W. 1244 of 11 July 1876 \n\nThe \n\n107396 \n\nCompletion of the Praya \n\n358 \n\nA. M. Ship \"Audacious\" at Hongkong, 21st March 1875 \n\nI have been informed by Commodore Parish that it is under contemplation to complete the Praya. \n\nI shall be very much obliged if I can be allowed to have a tracing of that part of the plan which affects the sea wall.\n\nExcellency, J. G. Austin Administrator Houg...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-174 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [4-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 372868, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-293 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [8-9]", "page_number": 225, "title": "CO129-293 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [8-9]", "content_text": "No. 906.\n\nSir,\n\n122\n\n0.0.\n\n26705\n\nFree 20 SEP 19\n\n\"Tamar\" at Hongkong,\n\n28th June, 1899.\n\nI am desired by Commodore Powell to forward herewith a tracing of Mount Parish, Wanchai, on which is shown by red border Inland Lot 87, held by the Admiralty for 999 years from 1876 by lease dated 19th December 1876.\n\n2. A scheme having been decided on for the erection of an infectious hospital on this hill, and the additional land coloured green being required, the Commodore desires to ascertain, for the information of the Admiralty, the terms under which the addition can be obtained.\n\n3. I beg to point out that the land in question can be of trifling value to any but the occupant of Inland Lot 87, that is the Admiralty. It is too steep for any useful purpose and the erection of an infectious hospital on plot coloured red (as permitted by licence dated 21st November 1898) would depreciate its value still further.\n\nThe Honourable\n\nThe Colonial Secretary\n\nHongkong\n\n4.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-293 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 372873, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-293 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [8-9]", "page_number": 230, "title": "CO129-293 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [8-9]", "content_text": "No.70/G\n\nSir,\n\nGovernment House,\n\nHongkong, 5th August, 1899.\n\nIn reply to your letter No.906 of the 11th inst.\n\nrespecting the acquirement of additional land on Mount Parish by\n\nthe Admiralty I am informed that the area applied for is as much\n\nas 107,000 square feet, and that although it is true that some\n\nof the land is very steep and would have to be levelled by\n\ncutting or building or both, before building sites could be\n\nformed, it is not the area of the slope that is calculated for\n\nselling purposes, but the level base on which it stands, and\n\nfurther that, as instanced by a recent sale of land on Morrison\n\nHill, which realised $1 a square foot, purchasers can be found\n\nwho will bear the cost of preparing such expensive sites for\n\nbuilding purposes.\n\nI am advised therefore that it would be undesirable for the Colonial Government to alienate a larger area\n\nthan that actually required for the new hospital, which I\n\nunderstand to be within the limit shown in the plan by a double\n\n...\n\nCommodore\n\nF.Powell R.N. C.B.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-293 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 372878, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-293 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [8-9]", "page_number": 235, "title": "CO129-293 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [8-9]", "content_text": "Gor 25795\n\nHong Kong\n\n49\n\nInd\n\nSir,\n\nThe Sect to\n\nThe Admiralty\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMacnaghten 5/10\n\nSerte Hamilton G. W.J6\n\n1. Antrobus.\n\nMr. Cox.\n\nMr. Lucas.\n\n15 Grupera.\n\nSr E. Wingfield.\n\nEarl of Selborne.\n\nMr. Chamberlain,\n\nnoted\n\nAnso 1934\n\nEar\n\n235=1\n\n232\n\n7 October 99\n\nI am directed by\n\nMr Sect Chamberlain to\n\nyou\n\nto inform\n\nthe Ld of the\n\n\"Admiralty that the Govr of\n\nHong Kong\n\nhas communicated to\n\nhim copies of\n\ncorre with the\n\nCommodore on the subject of the\n\nproposed grant of certain land Authorities of a\n\nan area\n\nof\n\nabout 31,230\n\nsq feet of land sites near Mount Parish\n\nWanchai to for the\n\npurposes of an Infectious Hospital\n\nIt is\n\nunderstood that this\n\ncorre has already been communicated to Their Lordships,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-293 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 } ]