[ { "id": 232075, "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": "CO129-038 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [10-12] & Public Offices - 1851 [10-12]", "page_number": 274, "title": "CO129-038 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [10-12] & Public Offices - 1851 [10-12]", "content_text": "der Men\n\nThis will be for the consideration of the Treasury.\n\nI believe the statement of des Lena's services to be correct. He was appointed to the Colonial Service in 1841, and has always been highly spoken of by his superiors, including Sir George Bonham.\n\nAn extract from a despatch in 1848.\n\n...\n\nRecommend to the favourable consideration of the Secretary of State.\n\n...\n\nMemorandum of Services of the undersigned.\n\nJoined H.M.S. Cutter Louisa from the Ship Abercrombie Robinson, Robert Scott Commander, Nov. 22nd, 1839. Served on board the Cutter during the whole of the operations in the Canton River; was present at the taking of Chuenpee and the Bogue Forts, the first and second capture of Canton, was off the British Factories on the night that the enemy attempted to burn the British squadron, then lying in the River.\n\nDuring these operations, the Louisa was frequently tender to the Naval Commander-in-Chief, Admiral Elliot, and afterwards to Commodore Sir Gordon Bremer, though principally engaged in the despatch service of H.M. Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of Trade in China.\n\nThe undersigned was on board the Louisa with H.E. Capt. Elliot, and Commodore Sir Gordon Bremer, in the Typhoon of the 21st July, 1841, when she was totally wrecked, and remained prisoner in the hands of the Chinese until ransomed: this caused the undersigned a severe attack of fever, and considerable expense at Macao.\n\nOn the 1st of August 1841, the undersigned was appointed by H.E. Sir Henry Pottinger, Bart., at the recommendation...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-038 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [10-12] & Public Offices - 1851 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241828, "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": "CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7]", "page_number": 254, "title": "CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7]", "content_text": "The Chief Justice, & the Secretary. How, under such control, can the barristers obtain local Court satisfaction, conducted? In this case it seems to me Dr. Bridges' observation in Court might profitably be taken into consideration as to whether he was obnoxious, and if so, it was irregular, but I cannot truck the sense, if I face it was, involved such letters as Mr. Darley Morgan properly to 28802.\n\nI have lists at hand of no use of any for Official having \n\nExplication of the manner in which Dr. Bridges discharges his duties to Colonial Secretary... that the Office was not sought for by Mr... I that if he is one of the five Drivers out of \n\nby Mr. Phillipps I Lear\n\nThe Governor with \n\nintolerable that \n\nme of such frequent \n\nof again in quarrels amongst the principal opposite of the place - and if Mr. Decoley, who is always... Mr. Merivale. D is, I think, becoming \n\nCoupled in these quarrels, is not told disputes he will be Hong Kong should be the \n\nremoved. I fear these news, will be any peace come the place. At this that if \n\nDit on Shear \n\nJuin it very \n\nRuffinto to \n\n{\n\nreplace \n\nhim. \n\nSEL \n\n7172.3 \n\nbeta \n\nNUAL SECRETARY, \n\nSUPPLEMENT \n\nTO THE \n\nOverland China Mail, No. 141. \n\nHONGKONG, 10 JUNE, 1857.\n\ndays at lecture. \n\n251 \n\nCommander Torever \n\nSHAMEFUL SCENE IN COURT.\n\nawern testimony, independently of the way of being supplied, for the laaiting mow in Re, which hopt within reach of them for the upper end of the Town first, and so on 7168 ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE ACHING COLO- ! disallowed Ordinance. He also rennded course of erection user the superintens of \n\nlang time; and Cxplain Edgell brings to myliu sucressian, to enable our Boats to get the Rev. Mr Beocher will be as well suited for a She court of cases where is Louis Lecture room; na for a Seamen's Clapet; and antice the beltaviar aud cast arurate fire i Luk. Wa are sorry to have to contradict had so ruled during the present Attorcy \n\nassured that for such, it down, aur by Mr Hudson, Acting Mate, in the place towards our rear, at the Battery at the abrys be town opens. Should thy pject be sccne witnessed in the Supreme Court amining the cusco in question, asid that it carled out, to want of visitors wit be found, latter. The chase was constitued by this lower end of the Town, where most of the at the Criminal Sessionz on Monday last. was so, and that he was of opinion the either on Slays at pulle west, or on week! division, which accompanied, for or 14 casualties occurred. \n\nwas there must active and useful, and on two As no reporter for the press was present, present conviction was correct;\"--bat at \n\nmiles above the pice where the Steamers we give the circumstances na degeriled to the same time hinted in his own quiet but the public in your elias, and thereby oblige at the are having been excessive, I decided with small parties of Marines, under Lieut- Will you not endly bring this subject before had grounded, when, the work for the mesoccasions landed in a very galiant pamer us the same evening by a perfectly dis- firm way to the Attorney General, that, many busidum \n\n10 ar bak, but with the view of getting utauti, L. Blake, ., charged some twe interested eyewitness; but the facts con since he had been aware of the circum- \n\ntise Junko which we still had in sight, at a hundred well-arcied uses, and drove thei casily be substantiated by reference to the sauce, it was his duty to have informed \n\nfuture time by another passage, \n\nLegund in eutankyupis, officers of the Court, súd doubs the Court of the disallowance of the oven the Chief Juanice bintself will readily Oriinance, and at all events clous Amve pers bear testimony to their treth. What ob-witted on (the Chief Justice) the exercise ject is to be gained by the attempt which of its privilege. \n\nThas been made to distors faris, expl Suc is a true statement of the case. \n\nTHE WRITER. ---China Mill, May 20. \n\nTithe Billor of the \"China Mail.\" \n\nkonekana. Si funr. 1817. DEAR Sha, Aernesncleation in your ieste of last week, ideately announces the fact, that \n\nfor \"Seamen?: Chupel\" \n\nThat is too good news to be true, \n\nis rather pacature. \n\n7. Near the point at which we turned, sh 16. An attempt was made to tow dawa the rage of Tseen Trome, we found the ¦ On the Wor Jo be already noticed, but whe Lovely Funnyma, which was captured fast accidentally aught fire, and she was there \n\nThat being December, while in tow of the eteamer fore degroyed with the others, Thistle. I must her. \n\nazcomplished the Boats returned down the 8. On getting back to the Ganbeats at Creek. night, I found that Commander Corbett, who \n\nthe more gratification of personal spicen, Mr Bridges did not rise in the hench speriadening the erection of a building \n\n17. This again was a severe day's work; we cannot profess even to guess. \n\nreserved for the Legislative Council,\" nori It would be observed that the Garnid he interrupt the Court in the manner! \n\nhad very properly remained with the Staruch | offices and men behaved uduniably, mel It is cre thans i would cost gladly to unpage: on her grosiding-tu uber Commanders i with the greatest split. 1 beg la regiarz, 19. ment Gazeite of Saturday last contained a dermibed by those who were not precast, in ach duty, and, Providence promising notification of the disallowance by the land who therefore have been mishel as to us to be ; but the announcement above noticed \n\nhaving gone on had sent the Taflexible's ↑ you be able assistance. I reunived from Cap home government of Ordinance No. 15 of what actually took place; nor indeed would not crerzet su unimpeetart an error, \n\npaddle bos Boat after a Junk that tried to tain Edgell, and from Connraanders Forsyth, escape down & Creek to the right, and cap- Corbett, and Tammur, during the two days\" 1856,—* An Ordinance for amending the did he speak loud enough to be heard by were i aut continually died & Where in pune tured her. Commander Forsyth had return-perations. Their seat and antivity the last Law of Evidence and Triat by Jury, any one bat the Chief Justice; and, as Chapel lucated!\" A very aggravating question, ed with his party, and Lieutenant Deul, dey (as before) was exulated by the Officers The Fourth Clause of which is as follows: we sail before, the false accounts which by the way. It is like waking an old Earheler assisted by the Olheurs of the other Gunboats, of all ranka urder them, freie Lientenant \n\nIV. A Heather Withus, in any tour, or Lave been given of the occurrence can to be able to sewer the question. Beside this, Chinese having reruried to one of the Junks Cadet \n\nwhere a wife is, when he would give the world, bed secured or destroyed all the prizes. The Nares, the Senior Lieutenant, to the Javier before any porsan eupowered to administer an only have had their origin in spite or call, shall not be sworn either before er upon jealousy. \n\nstlecribers to the enterprise must wonder that below, she was recaptured by Mr Motioy, 18. Captain Edgell brings to my notice. giving his testimony, unless the said Court or \n\nthey have not been estigulted, according to the seed Master, with the Starting's and the active share taken by Livatenant Stanis Ju will be soon that though we defend rms of sulsoription. person shall third: fit so to direct; în which case the said winess shall be sworn according to his Dr Bridges from a false accusation, (and conscience, But every flatiren Witness shall, we should assuredly not attempt to de- butor the taking of his said evidence, baby, er ferd him were he in the wrong,) we have by the order of, the said Court or Person, duly refrained from any remarks on the style warned to speak the bruth, and informed of the of Mr Anstev's address, which, not lacing and worthy of being well carried cat. Hong-nsists of one beary Gun in the Baw, each day as a Volunteer, and made himself \n\npenalties to which, in case he whall not speak \n\n18 imply, therefore, to ease my own mind Hongkong's Bois. Lienterant Dent brought forth in the bone's Barge; and the sur- vices of Mr Hudson, Acting Mate of this to my notice the conduct of that Officer. and that of subsetilmes, that I trespass tuon your columns, and corect si error. \n\n9. lo all, 27 heavily armed Stake Borte Soip, 1 beg parisearly to notice. \n\nLieutenant Rd. Cox, of the 38th Regiment Their Armonétr Madras Risles, accompanied the expedition \n\nvery useful, \n\nin gnestini, 1 fiely Padors. 16 le a good idea, oupured or destroyed. \n\nThe mala idea suggested by the communication Celonging to the Admiral a Hay) were \n\nalways a more Shipping Fort. There ja to be a \n\nis not what it was five, or even two, yenas generally a fong 32 or 24-Peunder, with fum on the five years to sinne ty be expected to 6 fighter Guus; wol Vessel pulls about vell Bates change. This is not to be 40 nors. This servies was fortunately ac \n\ncity, here, miroving in numbers, but in fasellectual extrano; sand in is quite tinte tak one of the resued amusements suggeted by \n\nThe Waiter shoult to intradusal. \n\nthe truth, he will become liable; it being herely been present, we did not bear, bat which declared and enacted, that the pensities of Fer our informant states to have been highly jury stall be denied and taken to apply to False utbecoming, to say the very least of it\" Testimony given by any such witness, whether Sach violent ebullitions : a Court of Jus-jace and refined & vissy, a constantly improvize Botngslished with the loss of two men only sworn sworn, in any use where, if it as tice are disgreefel to all concerned, and given the same upon walk, ho would by law ! hare thereby becoine lisad to the same. \n\nought to he put a summery stop to by An inexcusable oversight, it seems, was the Chief Justice; and if how officers for \n\nget themselves, and use language aule- committed by the local government, in caring their official character, it is high Seatnen's Cliapol,\" I have an objset iu view caser (but not severe) of sun strike occurred \n\nUne or twa \n\nwonended. The day was excessively not, and I can speak ton highly of the spirit with which the men stuck to their ears, through a harder day's work than I have ever before Of course, in labouring be the stridslunent of witnessed under a tropical sun. \n\nbigher and an re important that suggested in the Gunboats. \n\nla commaneation of your last wack's co- alge hat hond, to his would picase we respondeur; but as Keligion tudi true Refinement \n\nnot having officially notified the Attorney General of the Ordinance having been time they were reminded of it, if not disallowed; but that Mr Anstey was aware utherwise, through the columns of the of it through the Gazette, he did not profom public press. We have witnessed to to dony. Notwithstanding the disalloway such recriminatory barangues Tat-mi dan tind she combined in my enter auce, he proceeded to try the case without terly, such as ne barrister, we feel assurul, piso. Respectfully, I am, Sir, swearing the witnesses a course in which would youture apen before the judges in | \n\nus will be shown, he was justified by the terms of a subsequent ordinues. Bat now for a description of what really did Denur in Court. \n\nEnglaud, and such as should not be per- witted bero. \n\n-China Mail, May 20 \n\nEVENING AMUSEMENTS.\n\nImmediately before the evidenes was closed, or at all events before the jury had We have mock pleasure in nesking room returned their verdict-our informant is for the following communication, and hope not certain which the Acting Colonial the proposal will meet with the courage- Secretary called to him the Crown So-mout it deserves:- \n\nlicitor, and pointed out that the Attorney To the Editor of the \"China Mail.\" General Lad, in not swearing the witness, overlooked the disallowance of the Ordi \n\nHosure, 28 May, 1857. \n\nJ. C. BEECHER. -China Maži, June 4, \n\nGAZETED NOTICKS, \n\nBar Haakons Cureras Garde, Func E. J \n\ntions more in detail. \n\n10. At daylight next morning the Steamers and ten pelas in tow, and attached with the proceeded down the frecks with the Boats Syble, the Second Bar. \n\n11. Further Arrangements were now made to follow up the War Boats that had o | away. I had already, the previous day \n\ntard to strengthen Commander Forsyth's \n\nSigned, \n\nTrae Extracts, \n\nC. ELLIOT, Commodat \n\nTien. S. MORRISDN. \n\nReturn of the Force engaged in the Brenpo Creek, on the 35th of Say, at the Capture ami Datraction of Chinese War Veste. Steam Tender Bunghong, Lieut. EL T. Dent. |trandat \n\nChili. Spain Tender Fir C. Forbet, „ Vine. fort Gunboat Startin \n\nVilliers. Siunach, \n\nWildman. Sybille. Launch-Lieut. E. Nee; Livut, Blake, a \n\nMr Price, Midaluperar. Borge, Mr A. 4. Brooke, Midshipman. Piankee-Mr. K. Hudson, Asing Mate \n\nGatter,—Mr W. Ht. De Burgly Midshipman. \n\n* \n\nhreat. Swale, n.. \n\nRaleigh. \n\nH \n\nCar-Commander Turner: Mr J. Forhess Assistant Solgeon; Mr Pilkington, Mid- shipman Launch,-iros. Goodenough; Lord Charles \n\nSet, Mulshipnot Pinnaco, Lieut. Grabara; Mr Dupries, Mil- \n\nskipman. \n\nTribune. \n\nGig-Capt. Tidgell; Mr E. Elwyn, Naval Cadet ; \n\nMe Childers, Midshipman \n\nBarge, Liat. Saniforth; Lieet Boyle; Me Harvey, Surgeon; Lieut. A. Ozxari, Volunteer, Lieut. Hichord Cox, 34th Regi- men: .N.I. \n\nshipman; My Rowe, Assistant Paymaster; My Hawkins, Naval Cadet, Cutter, Mr Yest, Midelima. Mir R. \n\nVerry, Gopurk \n\nstationed the Tribuné off Sawshee Chamel, ļaud 1 now moored the Inflexilie abreast of the Second Bar Creek, dowa which her Guð uld then range. From the knowledge I Exacts from a Despatch from Commodore now possessed respecting the various treels honourable C, G, J, 3. BLLC. from Escape Creek downwards, à considered dated wh May, 1857, to the addrees of, it possible to guard all outlets to the His Excellency Rear Admiral Rifer, and with a force of Bosts to sour Mona Sernions, K.C.B. \n\nSpottie, ED BAR, CARTON RIPER there wither to meet that fave or cetize th 4th May, 1867. wards the main River. Commander Forsyth Sia--It is a frequent subject for remark, that 1. 1 bad the honour to report to you \n\nwith his division tools up his station in Escape mance, and that a verdict ander the viral.ough there boarge uber of residents yesterday, that Her Majesty's Gauboats, Greek in the evening. cumstances would be illegal, and weight loud is this Colony fully capable of appreciating and į Tenders, and Ship Boats, captured or des- | 12. At daylight the 27th I proceeded the escape of the prisoners. Mr Cooper enjoying hitelary entertainments, there are no frayed about 40 Mandarin Junks (Suake up the Saws Channel as previously ar Turner thereupon crossed over to they may be destred. With the exeption of our big w to report the nature of the upitra-ers for 10 or 12 miles, 1 then sent the Bos Pintave, Livul. Normate; Mr Barker, Mid- suell emergituents to be enjoyed, however acheals) on the 25th and 27th Instant, 1anged, the Boats being towed by the Stean- Anstey, and told him what Dr Dridges had ceanna Ball, (from which andemment many said Mr Anstey, however, took no are restrained by Jack of invitation, utud others further notice of it, but on the verdict of by principle,) there is nothing to breast in upo 2. The Fleet of Juuks which formerly relivision, and desired Lieutenant Dent in the guilty being returned, instantly, as is in pleasure. In the cities of our native laude, navod to a position about five or six miles Pine, and go a short distance up the the dull Fouding of business and ucharrowing mained near the main euch of the tiver had unploy to false with him the Inferible's -Saraton, left the Court Dr Bridges then there are always relaxations to be fand in the up the Cree. As it was very doubtful; Sieoud Bar Creek (he succeeded in passing \n\nwork up to the Registrar's desk, and said form of Lesturda, Concerts, and such Wke, which whether our small Steemers mid to completely through into Escape Creek, and Gig-Commander Forsyth. emmething to the Chief Justice, in 50 real pleasures, and yet which at the samne \n\nthem, it was upeessary to have a sufficient \n\net Commander Forsyth.) Casting off from time, R. A. Deown, Acting Mate low tone as to be unbeard by our time tend to improve the said, and refine the Boat foren to follow up the Creek, iade the Steamers, the Beats pulled up ite Saw-Cutter-Lieut. Brock, Honourable A. Denison, informant, but which would appear to juller man There is rule which works bath \n\npendent of Ganhoat support. \n\nshore Channel, and we anon beard from the \n\nAnting Mate. have been of the same tenor no the mea ievestiors bebokens increasing refinement in the ways. While sa enlarged interest in such re- \n\n3. At daylight on the 25th, our Force was that foar of Sin Hop's retreating Squadron natives (who showed us every good feeling) sage delivered to Mr Anstey through recamanity, the encunmaging and fostering such in the Creek, and soon afterwards a Mandarin had on the 25th gone up to Tang Kons, Turner, for His Lordship sent for the interest, is one of the surest manus of bringing Fleet of about 40 Junks was observed moored and that there were other Mandarin Juuks Attorney General, and explained to him about an elevated public suliment. The mind what had been said. Mr Anstey there else the finer elepients will natally dissolve, and of a community, as well as the body, must be fed, upon expressed great indignation at the \n\ngrosser exuberatu enlund of the Evecative government, as represented by Dr Bridges and that they hud ant deigned to show him the despatiu disallowing the Ordinance, or even to commonlaste its tenor, except through the government notice open to all. Mr The peculiar organization of our society does within good tuge, she opened fire, and was Anstey further intimated the atunst con- pot were like me on supported by the Bustard and Starting Roman, and served the mastheads of the Return of the Force exprged on the 27th May, ut and denied the right of the Acting Culminature, that Ettle advantage is gained either—in others being at distant range. The War Junks. The Boats now gave way with tempt for the technical quibble started- \n\nBerad. \n\nJafazibie. \n\nStarboard Pale-Box Boat, Lisa Hanson fig,--Commander Crebert \n\nMr Barkle, Mid-biptnan. \n\nPort Pedule-Box Bat-Me . Sukee, Mid- shipman Me Magrudi, Assistant Surgeon, \n\nin good order across the stream. The tide there (I beg here to mention the very for the Juuke to escape, and although it made fter. Skinned Beal, Chaplain of this ship, who Finaceout. Bacon; Mr Teliasis, Mil- was a strong ebb, which rendered it less easy great assistance I have received from the \n\nwas good enough at my request to accom. pany me each day us Chiurse Interpreter; are in a great degree doe, as I had failed to to his aid the successes of the expedition \n\n1: is imprasible for human nature to thrive thread the way amongst the shoals \n\nnur progress slow, iz enebied us this better to \n\ndessert. The day demily of business, do not tend the leading Steuses as they approached, 4. A heavy fire from the Janks opened upon \n\nmigh & Bil. bo served up wokthly by way of i mn Book-keeping, Beefstenks, and Beer, even \n\na test men's heads, and surely the wist desails, but at too great a distice to tell with effect. \n\nof late dinners can have no such tendency \n\nand what is of this is so its \n\nShortly afterwards, as the Hoogkang got \n\nobtain an interpreter from Hongkong) \n\nBAI MAL \n\nPary \n\nPaddle-Box Boat,-Lient. Smith; Mr. Mayary, Assistant Surgeon; Mr Hayes, Midshipman. Punae, My Smith, Acting Mite! \n\n13. About 10 miles from where the Steam- Total Force of Boats with game-13 Cutters \n\ners were left, we opened the City of Tong \n\na will; and though the Junks were in sight \n\nand Gigs 7. \n\nthe Fedruction of Chinese War Boats at to those who visis or thuge who are visited: and, fire from the Junks then slackened, and they Secretary to appear in that court. If he Hence it occurs, that falls seven-tenths of our gut aulerweigh; some were soon afterwards \n\nTeung Konan. and his friends, said Mr Anstey, think me population are as entirely destitute of evening abandoned, and the rest plying their arsy two miles off, they succeeded in taking \n\nSplitte. them completely by surprise; the Bous, as unit to fall my functions, cere 19 another intent, na though; carb one wear ande resident endeavoured to escape op the treek. \n\nBarge,-Lieut. Naces; Mr Brooke, Midship- pon upon the island, Robinson Crusoe, Phillip \n\nthey dasked in, firing into a standi battery \n\nmare; Lieut. lake, R.M. before which they ear cito me, tribunal \n\na. The Stoners followed, thongh very Qar, or other more of all be survey slowly on account of the shoal wafer; the War Funky, eased them to be immediately \n\nwhich camanded the River, and into the pin Hudson, Acting Mate; Lieut gad les them there do their word! The \n\nNow tie ought Get so to he is a state of \n\nSwale, K.M. learned gentleman referred to cases report things sliko derimented to five rolny as a whole, Charles Forbes and Staunch grounded abandoned. The Jooks lay scattered along Cutter, Mr De Burgh, Midshipznali. \n\nely, then the Starling, and eventually the the whole length of the Town through which Hongkong ran ashore. The signal was 10- the River runs, and preparatious ware Bow and a general chase took place. The Junk mediately made for the Boats to go ahead, nede in destroy them with the exception of Cutter Commander Tour: Mr Forbes, Assistant Surgeon Mr Pilkington, Mid- one, the finest and heaviest grined War Junk ! force divided, the main body of about 15 non- I have seus in China, which I hoped to be Pisser-Lie Gralas; Mr Duries, Mid- \n\nshipmana. tiquing up the main channel were followed i uble to take away. by the Boats, doi by Captafa Edgell, who \n\nTribune. \n\n| cul in the Hangkang Register for Decom- | anod to the individuat elamuter of those who com \n\nber, 1851, and January 1832, and sou- \n\nprise it. The rond with feed on something, and tended that the court had power under there be no larless recreations to satisfy the if it cannot have wheat, it must take chat. If Ordinance 5 of 1858, § 4,* to admit un demand, then grosser indulgencies will be sought fun, which delar the character a surely as the * Every Court, \n\nor Officer \n\nGundide to take Adidas le 23 ant \n\nlet, Crli ur Orinatra”, where my porson concjælent to ) \n\nformer serve to elevate it. \n\nIs it not desirable, ches, to supply, so far \n\ngive pekline or make fidavit their shall refrs to¡ possible, some social entertainments, which may \n\nwarn fleista, may, at his reton, peralt floor intuest as we as elevate-which all appeal to \n\ncalthy appetite for wholesome and \n\nThere is els at talent, should think, f \n\nliar tu berku sa en Bueratina, or Staterof the better nature of murselves, and give na a his or her Farbbowonge by Una salat mračket, which sate Declarou or Hatement shall thenceforth leave the vanie force and affect in all repeat? usdila ne mer Hops * or Adavit (as the cause war vel to the live pur sworn to lài tho usual way, would save Bul: But no such permiator shall be granted in a person Who shall not have been fire, by the rail Court, Magli Hale, Commissioner, or Officer, duly warmer to speak \n\n15 Prath, and ladoled of the Fesultis, which lie m \n\nthe sunny, to carry through a rise of Lycan Lectures, which would be a credit to the place, and prove a saree of pleasure to our fellow citizens; and beside those wow pinong as, there \n\ndetached four Pines a Crook to the Chinese Tramps were not going quietly to 14. Et soon became apparent that the \n\nshipman. \n\nRaleigh. \n\nMr J. Phillipps, Ayting 24 Master, \n\nte fallone the sadler -ision: Com sabrnit to this proceeding without farther Gig-Capt. Figril; Ms W. Flwyn, Naval Cadet ; matcher Pureyth devonanied these Pires, resista ce, and the reck being arrow with Barge Lieut. Stanforth; Liest Ozcan, which suceredeit in capturing thasa all (ten Houses on either wids, they had every facility \n\nin amber). Commander Forsyth speaks to pick off war men. As we find passed up. | \n\nBanett, Acting Assistant Surgeon \n\nVownther, Lieut. Cox, 38th Regiment M.N.1. \n\nbighly of the gallant way the Horacf's Pin- only a few gingalls and matchlocks opened; Pinnace,--Hest. Norman; Air Barker, Mid- have, wnder Me R. A. Brown, Acting Minte, these increasing in number, presently gare! dashed in, wasupported by the other Boats, considerable ayaner, and it was necessary, which she fund distanced, against three of to keep up a continued tire with some of these heavily armed Janks which struck to the Bear's Guns, fresketry, and from the Tribune's Rucket Bost, which did good \n\nthe will ineste by making a False Fierlaan 544 345ly passing, bansient visitors, travel \n\ncat unor this risauce and furar, who shold of every part of the veld, who world her. floss he or she shali kuppen on he a busddigno) hare; gladly aid to entertain us by their obervations; \n\nWhat tlie \n\nsaid Court, Magidrato, Comeliner and at that is required would soon! to i Terved front a Religious or Contentious Bell that Beaking of a Vata is unlawful, \n\nellip; Mr Hawkins, Naval Cadet. Cutter-Lieut. Slowtherd; Mr Mangon, Mid- \n\nshipman My Verey, Gwner. \n\nInflexible. \n\nGig-Commander Corbett ; Mr W. Burney. \n\nbe a euit- 6. The main body, followed by Captain service, while other parties were employed | Starboard Uadille-Box Dou Lieut. Dacou: Mr that his or her Objection to take the Oath Ute all in which to hold such meetings Even Ragell, were soon beyond range of all, exept destroying the Junks, which compied some Buckle, Midshipman; Mr Magrath, Assistant \n\nthis desideratone, I ano gled to say, is in a fa, the Hornet's Rocket, Boat and Sybille's Pil- time, as it was cressary to burd' those at [ \n\nSargcom.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 264794, "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": "CO129-111 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1866 [1-2]", "page_number": 176, "title": "CO129-111 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1866 [1-2]", "content_text": "# THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 3RD SEPTEMBER, 1864.\n\nment to be accumulative or not, at the discretion of the adjudicating tribunal), for any British subject, within any part of China, to assist either the existing Chinese Government, or any or either of the different factions then engaged, or who might be thereafter engaged, in opposition to the Government, by personal enlistment in the service of either of the said several parties, or by procuring other persons to enlist in such service, or by furnishing, selling, or procuring warlike stores of any description, or by fitting out vessels, or by knowingly and purposely doing any other act to assist either party, by which neutrality might be violated; and that the tribunal for adjudicating on offences, of the description intended to be thereby dealt with, should consist of a Consular Officer in charge of a Consulate, and two Assessors of Her Majesty, resident within the Consulate;\n\nAnd whereas it is expedient that the said Ordinance of the seventeenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, should be explained and amended, and that further provisions should be made to prevent the participation of British subjects within the dominions of the Emperor of China, in acts of war or rebellion against the authority of the said Emperor; Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by virtue of all powers enabling Her in this behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:-\n\n1. Nothing in the said Ordinance made and passed on the seventeenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, shall extend or apply, or be deemed to have extended, or to have been applicable, to any British subject, who, at any time heretofore may have assisted, or may hereafter assist, the Government of the Emperor of China, by the means in the same Ordinance mentioned, or otherwise howsoever, by or under the leave or licence of Her Majesty, or by or under the authority of any Order of Her Majesty in Council, at any time heretofore made, or to be hereafter made.\n\n## No. 139.\n\n2. If any subject of Her Majesty, within any part of the dominions of the Emperor of China, shall, at any time after the publication of this present Order, in Her Majesty's Colony of Hong Kong, levy war, or take part in any operations of war, against the Emperor of China, or aid or abet any persons who are or who may be engaged in carrying on war or rebellion or insurrection against the said Emperor, in carrying on such war or rebellion, or insurrection, such person shall be liable to the several penalties mentioned in the said Ordinance of the seventeenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, and shall further be liable to be sent out of the dominions of the Emperor of China; and in case of his afterwards returning within the same, shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished, and to be again sent out of the said dominions, and so from time to time, in the same manner, in all respects, as is provided by the said Orders in Council of the thirteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three, and the twelfth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, respectively, concerning the persons liable to be sent out of the said dominions under those respective Orders.\n\n3. Every person offending against this present Order may be proceeded against in the same manner, in all respects, as is provided by the said Order of the thirteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three, concerning persons offending against any rules or regulations duly made, under and by virtue thereof, by Her Majesty's Superintendent of British Trade in China for the time being.\n\nAnd the Right Honourable Earl Russell, and the Right Honourable Edward Cardwell, two of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, and the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, are to give the necessary directions herein, as to them may respectively appertain.\n\n## GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\n**ARTHUR HELPS**\n\nThe following Circular from the Right Honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, covering the new Instructions issued by the Royal National Life Boat Institution for the Restoration of Persons apparently Drowned, is published for general information.\n\nBy Order,\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th August, 1864.\n\n**CIRCULAR.**\n\nW. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.\n\nDOWNING STREET, 20th June, 1864.\nSIR,-I transmit to you, herewith, a copy of a letter from the Secretary to the Royal National Life Boat Institution, with copies of new Instructions which have been issued by that Institution, for the Restoration of Persons Apparently Drowned.\n\nI have been informed by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that the Medical Director-General of the Navy has given it as his opinion that the Instructions in question are valuable, and that they have been circulated in the Royal Navy; I have therefore no hesitation in giving to these Instructions the circulation desired by the Committee of the Institution.-I have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient humble Servant,\n\n**EDWARD CARDWELL.**\n\nGovernor SIR H. ROBINSON,\n&c. &c. &c.\n\n(Copy.)\n\nMr. Lewis to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\nROYAL NATIONAL LIFE BOAT INSTITUTION, 14, JOHN-STREET, ADLEPHI, LONDON, 26th May, 1864.\n\nSIR, I am directed to transmit to you a few copies of the new Instructions issued by the Royal National Life Boat Institution for the Restoration of the Apparently Drowned.\n\nThese Instructions are the result of extensive inquiries which have recently been made by the Institution amongst medical men, medical bodies, and coroners throughout the United Kingdom.\n\nThe Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have ordered 1,000 copies to be circulated throughout Her Majesty's Fleet, and the Commodore Controller-General of Coast Guard has also requested 2,000 copies to be supplied for distribution throughout the Coast Guard Service.\n\nThe Committee are desirous that these directions should be known throughout the British Colonies, and they would therefore feel much obliged if you would do them the honour to direct that the accompanying letters, containing packets of the same, be transmitted to the respective Governors of the Colonies.--I have, &c.,\n\n(Signed)\n\n**RICHARD LEWIS,**\nSecretary.\n\n# TREATMENT OF THE APPARENTLY DROWNED.\n\n## ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION.\n\nINCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. -SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS,\n\n**PATRONESS.-Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.**\n\n## DIRECTIONS FOR RESTORING THE APPARENTLY DROWNED.\n\nThe leading principles of the following Directions for the Restoration of the apparently Dead from Drowning are founded on those of the late Dr. Marshall Hall, combined with those of Dr. H. R. Silvester, and are the result of extensive inquiries which were made by the Institution in 1863-4 amongst Medical Men, Medical Bodies, and Coroners throughout the United Kingdom. These Directions have been extensively circulated by the Institution throughout the United Kingdom and in the Colonies. They are also in use in Her Majesty's Fleet, and in the Coast-guard Service.\n\n### I.\n\nON THE SPOT,\n\nSend immediately for medical assistance, blankets, and dry clothing, but proceed to treat the Patient instantly in the open air, with the face downwards, whether on shore or afloat; exposing the face, neck, and chest to the wind, except in severe weather, and removing all tight clothing from the neck and chest, especially the braces.\n\nThe points to be aimed at are-first and immediately, the Restoration of Breathing; and secondly, after breathing is restored, the Promotion of Warmth and Circulation.\n\nThe efforts to restore Breathing must be commenced immediately and energetically, and persevered in for one or two hours, or until a medical man has pronounced that life is extinct. Efforts to promote Warmth and Circulation beyond removing the wet clothes and drying the skin must not be made until the first appearance of natural breathing. For if circulation of the blood be induced before breathing has recommenced, the restoration to life will be endangered.\n\n### II.-TO RESTORE BREATHING.\n\n#### TO CLEAR THE THROAT-\nPlace the Patient on the floor or ground with the face downwards, and one of the arms under the forehead, in which position all fluids will more readily escape by the mouth, and the tongue itself will fall forward, leaving the entrance into the windpipe free. Assist this operation by wiping and cleansing the mouth.\n\nIf satisfactory breathing commences, use the treatment described below to promote Warmth. If there be only slight breathing or no breathing or if the breathing fail, then-\n\n#### TO EXCITE BREATHING-\nTurn the Patient well and instantly on the side, supporting the head, and-\n\nExcite the nostrils with snuff, hartshorn, and smelling salts, or tickle the throat with a feather, &c., if they are at hand. Rub the chest and face warm, and dash cold water, or cold and hot water alternately, on them.\n\nIf there be no success, lose not a moment but instantly\n\n#### TO IMITATE BREATHING-\nReplace the Patient on the face, raising and supporting the chest well on a folded coat or other article of dress.\n\n| Action | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Turn the body | very gently on the side and a little beyond, and then briskly on the face, back again; repeating these measures cautiously, efficiently, and perseveringly about fifteen times in the minute, or once every four or five seconds, occasionally varying the side. |\n| Pressure on the back | Make uniform but efficient pressure with brisk movement, on the back between and below the shoulder-blades or bones on each side, removing the pressure immediately before turning the body on the side. |\n\nBy placing the Patient on the chest, the weight of the body forces the air out; when turned on the side, this pressure is removed, and air enters the chest.\n\nThe first measure increases the Expiration, the second commences Inspiration.\n\n**The result is Respiration or Natural Breathing;—and, if not too late, Life.**\n\nWhilst the above operations are being proceeded with, dry the hands and feet; and as soon as dry clothing or blankets can be procured, strip the body and cover, or gradually reclothe it, but taking care not to interfere with the efforts to restore breathing.\n\n### III.\n\nShould these efforts not prove successful in the course of from two to five minutes, proceed to imitate breathing by Dr. Silvester's method, as follows:-\n\nPlace the Patient on the back on a flat surface, inclined a little upwards from the feet; raise and support the head and shoulders on a small firm cushion or folded article of dress placed under the shoulder-blades.\n\nDraw forward the Patient's tongue, and keep it projecting beyond the lips: an elastic band over the tongue and under the chin will answer this purpose, or a piece of string or tape may be tied round them, or by raising the lower jaw, the teeth may be made to retain the tongue in that position. Remove all tight clothing from about the neck and chest, especially the braces.\n\n#### TO IMITATE THE MOVEMENTS OF BREATHING-\nStanding at the Patient's head, grasp the arms just above the elbows, and draw the arms gently and steadily upwards above the head, and keep them stretched upwards for two seconds. (By this means air is drawn into the lungs.) Then turn down the Patient's arms, and press them gently and firmly for two seconds against the sides of the chest. (By this means air is pressed out of the lungs.)\n\nRepeat these measures alternately, deliberately, and perseveringly, about fifteen times in a minute, until a spontaneous effort to respire is perceived, immediately upon which cease to imitate the movements of breathing, and proceed to INDUCE CIRCULATION AND WARMTH.\n\n### IV. TREATMENT AFTER NATURAL BREATHING HAS BEEN RESTORED.\n\n#### TO PROMOTE WARMTH AND CIRCULATION.--\n\nCommence rubbing the limbs upwards, with firm grasping pressure and energy, using handkerchiefs, flannels, &c.: [by this measure the blood is propelled along the veins towards the heart.]\n\nThe friction must be continued under the blanket or over the dry clothing. Promote the warmth of the body by the application of hot flannels, bottles, or bladders of hot water, heated bricks, &c., to the pit of the stomach, the arm-pits, between the thighs, and to the soles of the feet.\n\nIf the Patient has been carried to a house after respiration has been restored, be careful to let the air play freely about the room.\n\nOn the restoration of life, a teaspoonful of warm water should be given; and then, if the power of swallowing have returned, small quantities of wine, warm brandy and water, or coffee, should be administered. The Patient should be kept in bed, and a disposition to sleep encouraged.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-111 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1866 [1-2].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 289272, "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": "CO129-160 - Public Offices - 1872", "page_number": 45, "title": "CO129-160 - Public Offices - 1872", "content_text": "Red.\n\nvong hong\n\nAdmy. N° 7675-\n\nOffice or Individual.\n\nEdruer\n\nDate.\n\n1872\n\nJuly 29\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\nadmy\n\n78\n\n(Subject)\n\nDOMESTIC.\n\n44\n\nPrecedence of the Commodore at Hong Kong.\n\nI am gratified to learn of concurrence of C.O. that Commodore should rank next to Chief Justice.\n\n \n\n(Minutes.)\n\nMr. Robinson\n\nPut by with 31 July 72\n\nAm 31/7\n\nRAHUL 1/8/72\n\nQuery \"gratified\"? K Aug 1/72", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-160 - Public Offices - 1872.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 299326, "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": "CO129-176 - Public Offices & Others - 1876", "page_number": 165, "title": "CO129-176 - Public Offices & Others - 1876", "content_text": "160\n\n*\n\nare said to have been called on to sign by the Japanese Commissioners in 1862 acknowledging the sovereignty of the Tycoon.\n\n5 Trade & intercourse with Foreign ships. Any particulars as to the productions of the islands, amount of stock, & the trade with foreign vessels visiting the islands, number of the latter & their flags. Do any seeking supplies call there? Do other vessels than whalers visit?\n\nThe settlers have any tô?\n\n6 Visits of foreign ships of war. Obtain all particulars as to the time of these visits & the proceedings of the ships. Is the plot of land purchased by Commodore Perry in 1858 still preserved for the U.S. Govt? Did U.S. corvette Swatara do anything in respect to the proposed landing of a sub-marine cable when she visited the Islands in 1874? Is the copper plate & inscription left by Capt. Beechey of HMS \"Blossom\" still extant? Has the English flag or other foreign flag ever been hoisted by the settlers & for what purpose?\n\nThe two following cases call for special inquiry, though no promise of protection should be given to the claimants.\n\nJames Motley, a British subject, is charged with having seized the land & property of Geo. Robinson, a...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-176 - Public Offices & Others - 1876.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 300274, "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": "CO129-178 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [6-8]", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-178 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [6-8]", "content_text": "Governor\n\nNo.\n\n1.py 25\n\nDate.\n\n1877\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\ndong trong\n\nNO. 8775\n\nRobbery by\n\n(Subject.)\n\nan Armed buk\n\n14 DESPATCH.\n\nRECEIVED\n\n18 JUL\n\n1877\n\nForward's correspondence with Commodore Watson & copies of Police reports on the robbery\n\nis\n\nA\n\nErherren.\n\ncarry wide distinction\n\nthem\n\nw\n\nAnd\n\nthe\n\nCommissioned officers\n\nA\n\nrecognised Navy.\n\non the Wickey\n\nof\n\nI thank\n\nyou\n\nwrit\n\nprobably would\n\nit perhaps the entrusted course\n\nis not to change\n\nthe practice followed by\n\nyour predecessors\n\nm\n\nin respect to these persons.\n\nI have ye\n\nC\n\nPub\n\nti mms. 7 | 7G-II & 8 185\n\nIn Branstons\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nThis was a bang daring robbery accompanied by violence and resulting in loss of life\n\nSince a copy to the Breign office\n\nthat\n\n... Sin Brooke Robinson's reply to the Ford's letter of the 5th May Graves clearly states that\n\nQuez\n\nhis representative's love used the Tirersy to\n\ntake house and commence\n\nhuilé\n\n... the offenders the matter will assume\n\nserious complexion.\n\nsuch Juez rg.\n\n4 catch\n\na mag\n\nill junks carry arms - I des sort gather that this is anything but a private act of plunder : possibly instigated by Hokkien Chinese from a fishing boat.\n\nPutty? J. 19.7\n\nAnow\n\n\"Newto\n\n2", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-178 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 301299, "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": "CO129-179 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [9-12]", "page_number": 427, "title": "CO129-179 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [9-12]", "content_text": "## THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH NOVEMBER, 1877.\n\nI am asking you to vote a small sum, $1,000, in connection with the Kennelly road. I am sure you will agree to this most heartily. The road is a great advantage to the Colony, and will associate with it the name of my predecessor. By this vote, we shall be assisting in making the road what it ultimately will become, a first-class road. My predecessor put down a sum of $30 for the Central School for 1877, but a larger sum, $52,000, was spent upon the site alone, and I signed warrants, in addition to that sum, for $7,000, for the site of that school. I will put $25,000, nearly the same sum as Sir ARTHUR KENNEDY. However, the Secretary of State is desirous of seeing full details of the estimates, plans, and specifications of this work before anything else is done, and in truth, that is the usual course under the Colonial regulations.\n\nThat Sir ARTHUR KENNEDY was justified in buying the site before preparing plans, &c., you will readily admit, because in this Colony, the specifications and estimates depend very much upon the site. Accordingly, though the Colonial regulations require a Governor, before spending any money, to send plans of the whole project complete, I think everyone will understand there was nothing to be done but to secure what was reported to be the best site, and then have plans prepared and submitted for Lord Carnarvon's approval before any further step was taken.\n\nNow, there is another item which is mentioned but, strictly speaking, is not in our estimates. That is, the breakwater to save the junk population in typhoons. On that, I propose to spend $50,000, with the sanction of the Secretary of State. Plans have been prepared and submitted to, amongst others, Admiral RYDER, who has given a report upon them, and plans will be sent home at once. The project commends itself to you, I have no doubt. You are aware that in the last typhoon, there was a serious loss of life. A considerable number of men, women, and children of the junk population perished, and the loss of life was so great that it amounted, I believe, to not much less than five thousand. Her Majesty the Queen noticed it, and She directed Lord CARNARVON to write specially to my predecessor, conveying Her condolence and extreme regret for the misfortunes of Her subjects in this Colony. Indeed, in that great calamity, interest was felt in every part of the British Empire. The loss of life was very sudden; the greater part must have perished, according to good authorities, in about fifty minutes during the height of the typhoon.\n\nWell, when I came to the Colony, I found that some Naval gentlemen, Captain BONHAM BAX, Commodore WATSON, and Admiral RYDER, had been in consultation with the Surveyor-General, and were all of the opinion that it was possible to construct a breakwater by which the lives of these people would be saved in any heavy typhoon. Accordingly, I looked over all back papers, consulted with the Commodore, Captain BONHAM BAX (who, I regret to say, has died since), and my honourable friend, the Surveyor-General, and we prepared a project which has been put before the Finance Committee. It was first submitted to a committee I nominated of competent gentlemen, who examined the whole scheme, and their report upon the breakwater was laid before the Finance Committee. This report will also be printed, with a plan accompanying it, and the Secretary of State has written to me to say he proposes to submit the plan so prepared to Sir JOHN COOPE, and on receiving his report, I have no doubt the work will be sanctioned, and, I trust, commenced next year.\n\nGentlemen, I purpose to ask you to vote this year the sum of $10,000 for providing a gaol on the separate system, that is, for altering the present gaol. You are aware that soon after I received a despatch from Lord CARNARVON, in which he pointed out the necessity for having a gaol on the separate system for the repression of crime. I need not dwell on the subject. It is established clearly all over the world that the great deterrent to crime is a gaol on the separate system. My friend, Sir WILLIAM GREGORY, when first he arrived at Ceylon, said he thought the prisons of Ceylon, which were not on the separate system but on the system of associated cells, might be maintained. However, before leaving the Colony, he said he wished frankly to state that he had found, by his own experience, he was wrong. During his residence there, he had the opportunity of making the changes insisted upon by CARNARVON, and he found them most beneficial to Ceylon. He also visited India and said, what no man is prepared to say, that the great deterrent of crime is the establishment of the separate system. Therefore, I propose to do it here. We will do as much as we can next year, and I don't apprehend we will want more for the amount of work we can get through than $10,000. The maximum number of prisoners in Gaol last year was 563 on the 12th November. Now, we happen to have a smaller number. It may very properly be said that, in constructing the separate system, we ought to provide for the maximum number, and therefore there should be 563 cells. But you will agree with me it is desirable to have the juvenile offenders removed from the prison to industrial schools or reformatories of some kind; also to remove the females. Women do not require to be treated with the same severe prison discipline as men, and there is no necessity for imposing on them the separate system.\n\nThe time may perhaps come when some member of my Council, one of the unofficial members connected with commerce, will be prepared to suggest that imprisonment for debt in this Colony should be abolished. There is at present but one prisoner for debt, and he occupies a whole gallery of the Gaol. But that is a question I leave to my honourable friends connected with the commercial pursuits of the Colony. As the matter stands, I am providing for 300 separate cells, and that is on the assumption that the juveniles will be sent elsewhere, and we will make some provision for females.\n\n## THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH NOVEMBER, 1877.\n\nThe CHIEF JUSTICE - How many prisoners for debt did you say there were?\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY - One; and the prisoners for debt have one ward which might be divided into separate cells; I forget the exact number.\n\nThe SURVEYOR GENERAL - Twenty-four.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY - And at present, we have one single debtor. In the gaol, when I first visited it, I was astonished to see a man chained by a long chain to one of the inner gates, and Mr. TOMLIN cautioned me how I was to pass through the next little opening so as to avoid him. I made inquiries and found he was a lunatic. There was another upstairs in one of the associated cells. He was a peaceable man, but a very talkative one, and he kept on talking the whole time. You will readily understand that the presence of such cases would not conduce to the preservation of discipline in the gaol; that and other circumstances connected with the treatment of Chinese lunatics in Hongkong simply caused me to think of establishing a lunatic asylum. At present, they are deported to the mainland. My honourable friend, the Chief Justice, mentioned to me a very sad case. The son of an English professional gentleman - I need not mention names - came out here; he got an attack of lunacy, and he died in our prison. There have been other cases of people confined in the prison as lunatics who never ought to have been inside its walls. Therefore, I propose to ask you for the sum of $5,000 for a small lunatic asylum, which, having provision for eight beds, will, I think, be sufficient. Meanwhile, I have taken the responsibility of not using the Gaol for this purpose but of improvising a temporary lunatic asylum.\n\nI now come to a work of great interest to this commercial community. The Finance Committee have had before them, and you will also have in print, a most interesting and valuable report of the Surveyor-General, with a letter upon it from Admiral RYDER, relating to the establishment of a time ball in Victoria Harbour. Some of you, gentlemen, are connected with commerce, and I need not tell you that in a great centre of shipping such as this - one of the greatest centres of shipping in the whole world - we should have some means of accurately determining the time. It has not yet been done. Owing to the public spirit of the princely house of JARDINE MATHESON, a gun is fired at twelve o'clock, which is a great convenience to labourers and others. However, for nautical purposes connected with navigation, the strictest accuracy is required. There must be a mistake of a second or two, and for that accuracy, certain scientific arrangements must be made. An observatory must be established which will enable us to work these arrangements and make a series of observations, magnetic, meteorological, and relating to time, of which will be of advantage to the Colony and to other ports in China. Upon that object, I propose to spend $1,000 next year.\n\nThat finishes the special subjects to which I thought it my duty to draw your attention as regards works and buildings. There are one or two other questions which may lead to some expenditure, and which I may possibly have to put before you next year. I have received reports on the state of interpretation in Hongkong from leading merchants, from leading members of the Bar, and from the Judges, recording the fact that the interpretation of this Colony is disgracefully bad. What are we to do to remedy it? Hongkong is a wealthy and prosperous Colony; something should be done to provide a proper staff of interpreters. A distinguished predecessor of mine, Sir HERCULES ROBINSON, took steps to do that. He had the great advantage of consulting with Dr. LEGGE, an eminent Chinese scholar; and, acting on the advice of Dr. LEGGE, he prepared a scheme which was sent home to the then Secretary of State for the Colonies. That scheme was approved, was carried out, and under it, a few highly able and intelligent young gentlemen came to this Colony as interpreters. Soon after they arrived, the scheme was abandoned, and not one of those gentlemen is an interpreter in the Colony. There is in the Colony a single interpreter trained according to that scheme, and, to use the words of the reports, \"the present system of interpretation is deplorably bad.\" You will at once say, let us return to Sir HERCULES ROBINSON's scheme and honestly carry it into effect.\n\nI have not yet had time to go into the question as fully as it will be my duty to do, but I have ventured to suggest to Lord CARNARVON, in forwarding to him the reports of the Chief Justice, Mr. SNOWDEN, and Mr. HAYLLAR, and other members of the Bar, that he might take the opinion of Dr. LEGGE, who is now at Oxford, as to what really ought to be done to establish a practical system of interpretation in this Colony. You are aware that a number of gentlemen kindly volunteered to form a board of Chinese examiners, but, not through any fault of theirs, this Board has not prepared a solitary interpreter. What is really of value in this life generally requires to be paid for, and the young gentlemen who studied under that Board were not able to give the time to their study and to their official duties which would enable them to become Chinese scholars. I found that Mr. GARDINER AUSTIN, the Colonial Secretary, as Administrator, had made a little minute on the report prepared by the Director of Studies, in which he pointed out that it was quite impossible for the subordinate officers of the Government to master Chinese so long as they had to devote their proper time to their official duties. He was quite right. The report showed that; and more than one of these young gentlemen have retired from the attempt to study Chinese and, at the same time, do the official work. It was found it interfered with their health. If, after leaving their office, they sat down to study Chinese instead of taking proper exercise, their health broke down, so that practically, that scheme, as a scheme for giving us student interpreters, has failed. We must adopt some other plan.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-179 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 304588, "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": "CO129-185 - Acting Governor Marsh Governor Hennessy - 1879 [6-12]", "page_number": 531, "title": "CO129-185 - Acting Governor Marsh Governor Hennessy - 1879 [6-12]", "content_text": "# BANQUET AND RECEPTION AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE\n\nHis Excellency the Governor and Mrs. Hennessy entertained the following guests at dinner in the evening at Government House:- Professor Nordenskiold, Captain Palander, R.S.N. Vega, His Excellency Major-General Donovan and Mrs. Donovan, Chief Justice Sir John Smale and Lady Smale, Commodore Smith, R.N., Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Pollock, Hon. J. Russell, Hon. P. Ryrie, Hon. M. S. Tonnochy, Colonel and Mrs. Geddes (27th Inniskillings), Surgeon-Major Max Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Taro Ando, Mr. F. D. Sassoon, Lieut. Bove (Vega), Dr. Almquist (Vega), Lieut. Nordquist (Vega), Lieut. Hovgaard (Vega), Dr. Stuxberg (Vega), Lieut. Drummond, A.D.C. to the General, and Mr. C. V. Creagh, Acting A.D.C. to the Governor.\n\nThe following, to whom invitations had been sent, were unable to attend -- Right Rev. Bishop and Mrs. Burdon, Right Rev. Bishop Raimondi, Hon. W. Keswick, and Col., Mrs., and Miss Hall. The band of the 27th Regiment was in attendance and played the following selection, under the direction of Herr Werner, bandmaster: Overture... \"Fra Diavolo\" Auber, Polka \"O Katchke\" Stasey, \"Swedish Air\" Anon., Selection \"Beatrice di Tenda\" Bellini, Valse \"First Roses\" Werner, Jun., Reminiscences of Ireland... Godfrey.\n\nAt the close of the dinner His Excellency the Governor proposed the toast of \"The Queen,\" which was most loyally received, the band playing the National Anthem.\n\nImmediately afterwards His Excellency rose and said- Professor Nordenskiöld: In the name of my Sovereign, Queen Victoria, I have the honour to welcome you and your companions to Her Majesty's dominions.\n\nSix centuries ago Marco Polo came from Europe to China. Two centuries later, the Portuguese crossed the Indian Ocean, entered these seas, and landed within a few miles of this Island, and subsequently the direct voyage across the Pacific was undertaken. The nineteenth century can now add to the roll of its triumphs the fourth and final route from Europe to Asia. It is our privilege to-night to behold the illustrious man who has done this-who left Europe fifteen months ago and is received by us after sailing through the Arctic Seas and accomplishing the North East passage. No generation to come can witness the completion of a voyage rivalling this. We be bold as it were in this remote outpost of Europe the writing of the last words in the last chapter of heroic maritime discovery.\n\nI congratulate the Sovereign of Sweden on the gallantry and success of His Majesty's sailors, led by Captain Palander and the officers of the Vega; I congratulate that great republic - the World of Science - on the achievement of one of her choicest citizens, Professor Nordenskiöld. Ladies and gentlemen, let us drink his health and that of his companions.\n\nHis Excellency's toast was received with enthusiasm, and the band played the Swedish National Air.\n\nProfessor Nordenskiold then rose and replied in Swedish. He has favoured us with the following translation: I have to thank your Excellency, on behalf of my comrades and myself, for the kind words you have used in proposing our healths, and the ladies and gentlemen present for the kind manner in which they have received the toast. Already to-day, in another place, I have had to thank the Inhabitants of Hongkong for the handsome way in which the Swedish expedition has been received in this Colony, and I then stated our visit here would be one of the pleasantest remembrances of the Vega's voyage. To your Excellency's guests on the present occasion I beg to repeat the same thing, but especially I have to thank your Excellency for the munificent hospitality you have extended to myself and Captain Palander at Government House, where we have been guests during our stay here. I now beg to propose the health of His Excellency the Governor and Mrs. Hennessy.\n\nThis toast was duly honoured.\n\n## Reception\n\nHis Excellency the Governor and Mrs. Hennessy held an \"at home\" and a brilliant and numerously attended reception after dinner, in honour of their distinguished guests. The following received invitations:\n\n### Officials and Military Officers\n\n| Name | Title/Position |\n| --- | --- |\n| Hon. C. B. Plunket | Acting Puisne Judge |\n| Captain Superintendent of Police | |\n| Postmaster-General | |\n| Harbour Master | |\n| Colonial Surgeon | |\n| Inspector of Schools | |\n| Acting Registrar-General | |\n| Staff Commander Heather, R.N. | and officers R.N. Yard |\n| Lieut.-Commander Annesley | and officers of H.M.S. Vigilant |\n| Lieut.-Commander M. L. Bridger | and officers H.M.S. Sheldrake |\n| Commander A. L. Douglas | and officers H.M.S. Egeria |\n| Lieut.-Commander W. Nowell | and officers H.M.S. Foxhound |\n| Don. F. Alarcon | and officers of H.C.M.S. Vencedora |\n| Deputy-Inspector-General Breen | and officers Royal Naval Hospital |\n| Captain Palmer | H.I.C.M.S. Peng Chan Hai |\n| Captain St. Clair | Brigade Major |\n| Captain Barton | A.M.S. |\n| Colonel Stuart | and officers R.A. |\n| Officers | 27th Inniskillings |\n| Lieut.-Colonel Shervinton | and officers Commissariat Department |\n| Commissary-General Moore | and officers Ordnance Store Department |\n| Captain Muskett | and officers Army Pay Department |\n| Deputy-Surgeon General Mackinnon | and officers Army Medical Department |\n| Rev. J. Henderson | Acting Military Chaplain |\n| Mr. J. Fleming | P.W.D. |\n\n### Ladies and Gentlemen\n\nMesdames Armstrong, Anton, Ayres, Arnhold, Murray Bain, Ball, Barff, Belilios, Beyer, Bowdler, Burnie, Bird, Brereton, Breen, Caldwell, Clouth, Coughtrie, Coxon, Crawford, Dunn, Deave, D'Almada & Castro, Edge, Eitel, Eastlacke, Ede, Fleming, Ford, Grobien, A. Hancock, Hanlon, Hauschild, Hazeland, Heaton, G. Holmes, Hurton, Jackson, Johnson, Kier, Kerr, Lister, A. P. McEwan, J. P. McEuen, A. J. May, Murray, Musso, Neate, Newton, Plunket, Piercy, J. H. dos Remedios, Robinson, Ridgway, Rogers, Romano, J. A. dos Remedios, St. Clair, E. Sharp, G. Sharp, Squier, Stephens, Sangster, Seth, G. L. Toudin, Thevenin, Thomsett, Vaucher, Vägel, Vernon, Wilcox, Wilson, Wharry, Windram, M. Young.\n\nMisses Caldwell, Johnston, Rogers, Robinson, Rowe, Shervinton, Thomsett, Wells, Walker.\n\nMessrs. E. Barghignoli, Dr. Chalmers, E. Davys, J. C. Edge, Dr. Eitel, F. B. Heroo, R. Lechler, B. Lemonnier, E. Klitske, B. Vigano, Doctors Eastlacke, Von der Horck, Lochhead, O'Brien, Clouth, Rogers, Wharry, Gomes, Young.\n\nMessrs. E. Alford, A. F. Alves, P. M. Alves, J. M. S. Alves, E. J. H. d'Aquino, F. H. Arjanee, J. M. Armstrong, J. R. Anton, W. M. B. Arthur, S. Ashton, H. Arnold, J. Arnhold, J. L. do S. Aivoa, J. Abraham, G. M. Bain, J. D. Ball, Barff, F. W. Barff, Battles, Beart, Belilios, Boris, Beyer, Blackwell, Blogg, Bottomley, Bowdler, Burnie, J. A. Barretto, Blanchard, von Bobers, Botelho, Boyd, Braddon, Bird, Brereton, Brooke, Ban Hap, W. A. Caldwell, Chastel, C. P. Chater, Cheyne, Cohen, Cope, Coughtrie, J. H. Cox, Coxon, Crawford, Cottell, A. L. Carvalho, J. A. de Carvalho, Chapuis, G. C. Cox, Corrales, Chamberlain, G. de Champeaux, Cuff, Chan Afook, Ching Ayu, Chan Soy Sang.\n\nPage 529", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-185 - Acting Governor Marsh Governor Hennessy - 1879 [6-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 304755, "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": "CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879", "page_number": 11, "title": "CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879", "content_text": "## Enclosure 6 in letter from Commodore Watson, Hong Kong. 8\n\n(sa) & Robinson \nSecretary \n\nSin. \nGovernment House \n10 \n8:47 \nHong Kong. 10th Feb. 1879.\n\nLove you many apologies for not having replied before officially to your letters respecting the silting up of the Albany Nullah. Having considered the former report on the subject and a letter of the Surveyor General, Mr Price, and your letter of the 17th of August last, I am unable to arrive at the conclusion that the Government of Hong Kong be held liable for the silting up of that portion of the Harbour adjacent to the Naval Yard.\n\n(Signed) **Hope Hennessy. Governor & Commander in Chief.** \nCommodore Watson, ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 304756, "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": "CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879", "page_number": 12, "title": "CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879", "content_text": "Enclosure 44 in letter from Commodore Watson, Hong Kong, 8 Apr 1879\n\n11\n\nCopy Robinson Secretary\n\n#1\n\nDirector\n\n\"Victor Emanuel\" at Hong Kong, 10th Feb 1879\n\nOn the 19th December last, I had the honor to address a letter to your Excellency requesting you would be good enough, at your earliest convenience, to give me a reply to any letter of the 30th August 1878 relative to the selling of the Albany Nullah, which I fear could not have been placed before your Excellency, as up to the present I have received no answer to my request.\n\nAs my time of departure is drawing near, and it is absolutely necessary that...\n\nHis Excellency J Pope Hennessy CMG, Governor and Commander in Chief", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 304758, "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": "CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879", "content_text": "# Enclosure I in letter from Commodore Walmouth, Acting Commanding in Chief \n## 8 April 1879\n\nCopy \n148)\n\nRobinson Secretary \n13 \n\nSir,\n\n\"Victor Emanuel\" at \nHong Kong 16 Dec 1878 \n\nI have the honour to request that \nYour Excellency will be good enough \nat your earliest convenience to reply to my letter of the past \nAugust last relative to the Silting of the Albany Nullah. \n\nI am most anxious to communicate with the Lords Commissioner of the Admiralty on the subject before the commencement of the Financial year.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nHis Excellency \nG.M. Watson Commodore\n\nJ. Pope Hennessy CMG. \nGovernor & Commander in Chief", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 304759, "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": "CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879", "content_text": "## Enclosure 2 in letter from Commodore Watson Nougou 1879\n\nCopy\n\n(sd.) E. Robinson.\nSecretary.\n\n14\n\nnobbg\n\nSir,\n\nGovernment House,\nHong Kong, 20th August 1878\n\nI have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 17th instant, which is receiving my best attention.\n\nI have the... \n(sd.) J. Pope Hennessy.\nCommodore G. W. Watson R.N.\nH.M.S. \"Victor Emanuel\"", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 304760, "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": "CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879", "page_number": 16, "title": "CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879", "content_text": "## Copy Enclosure in letter from Commodore Watson, Hong Kong, Japing \n\n(sd: / E. Robinson . \n\n**Secretary** \n\nSer \n\n15 \n\n\"Victor Emanuel\" at Hong Kong, 17 August 1878 \n\nIt was only last summer we completed the extension of the Naval Yard Pier at a cost of over £1300, in addition to which a pair of sheers were erected at a further cost of £500: \n\nThe necessity for the extension of the pier was caused by the silting of the Albany Nullah Mouth, which silt was produced during the years 1876-77, principally by the cutting of the new road known by the name Kennedy Road - \n\n**His Excellency** \n**Sir John Pope Hennessy C.M.G.** \n**Governor & Commander-in-Chief**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 305495, "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": "CO129-187 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [1-4]", "page_number": 236, "title": "CO129-187 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [1-4]", "content_text": "## Appendix B. \n### Attached papers \n\n| Register Nos | Names of parties Answering | \n| --- | --- | \n| 74 | Reply of Capth Thomsett Revd Father Vigano Capty Cleveland RM. Lt Col Sherrinton | \n| #7 | M M | \n| 80 | | \n| 82 | | \n| 83 | | \n| 84 | | \n| 8分 | | \n| 186 | | \n| 93 | Dr Chalmers Revd Father Binghignoli. Capt Deane Lieut Robinson Rs. | \n| #4 | stinble I. Russell Col. Stuart A. C. orimble W. of March Dr Stewart Lent Friend Al. Brigade Major Commandant. b. b. breagh bag Commodore. Commy Gent Moore 7. Jackson | \n| 5590 | Fo 232 | \n\n# Staret and Forsidential Committee", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-187 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 329099, "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": "CO129-222 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [7-10]", "page_number": 359, "title": "CO129-222 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [7-10]", "content_text": "## proposed grant of land & foreshore by The Col. Govt for the extension of the Naval Yard at Kowloon.\n\nIt is presumed that the corresp. in question (of the dates noted in the margin) has been forwarded to the Admn direct by Commodore Kuper.\n\n3. & I am to state that Sir H. Robinson Concurs in this view of the Govmt that the Govt should grant them as much of the ground as may be possible, on the most liberal terms that may be required.\n\nCom. Kuper 17 Aug. \nGovt 30 Sep. \ndef. \nComm. Kuper 5 Oct. \nS. Bowen 9 Oct.\n\n355\n\nIt is considered that the terms should be considerably less than those which a private lease giver would inform an intended purchaser. He is in favour of a lease for ... years at the entire rent of $20 per acre, which appears to be the rate, but equal to the quit rent paid by the purchasers of the marine lots to the South of the Naval Yard without any premium, would be a fair arrangement. This would amount to £2040 a year, if the ... acres is taken.\n\n4. The Govmt asks for instructions by telegraph on the assumption that immediate action is required.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-222 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [7-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 351921, "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": "CO129-259 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1893 [5-8]", "page_number": 86, "title": "CO129-259 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1893 [5-8]", "content_text": "the Colony may probably be considered and rewarded.\n\nI have re...\n\n(Signed) A Bury Palliser, Commodore.\n\nHis Excellency, Sir M. Robinson, K.C.M.G.\n\nNo 1202.\n\nEnclosure 2.\n\nC.O. 11513\n\nRECP\n\nRECE 10 JUL 93\n\n82\n\nCommodore Palliser to Governor of Hongkong.\n\nSir,\n\nH.M.S. Victor Emanuel, Hongkong 28th May, 1893.\n\nWith reference to Your Excellency's letter of the 10th instant #:59,\n\nI have the honour to enclose a further petition from Mr. Lepaught, the Naval Yard Inspector of Police.\n\n2. I have little to add to the strong representations contained in my letter to Your Excellency of the 3rd instant No. 1202, in which I first brought this case to your notice, except to say that Mr. Lepaught deserves consideration for his long services, and his...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-259 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1893 [5-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 351922, "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": "CO129-259 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1893 [5-8]", "page_number": 87, "title": "CO129-259 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1893 [5-8]", "content_text": "## \n\nHis duty towards the Colony, and fellow countryman he certainly deserves protection from the continuations of a foreign Element, but, as is well known, on grounds of a conversion and trade, \n\n3. as using their trade powerful means of injury to legitimate Not only does the long and faithful service of Mr. Lysaught towards the Colony and the Naval Yard Police deserve recognition, but there is also, I would submit, the stamp that should be encouraged to remain in this Colony, and have personal interest in its prosperity.\n\nI have &c. \n**(Signed)** A. Bury Palliser, \nHis Excellency, \nCommodore.\n\nSir H. Robinson K.C.M.G.\n\n## Sub. Enclosure to Enclosure 2.\n\n83\n\nMr. I. Lysaught to Commodore Palliser.\n\nJin, \n20th May 1893.\n\nIn reply to Your Excellency's letter conveyed to me in his letter A.59/0 of the 10th instant, I beg leave to state that I am willing to purchase the ground at the upset price of 20 cents per square foot, and at an annual rental of $436 per acre, but to have the ground put up now at auction, whilst containing its stocks of chattels would bring it within the reach of the Chinese iron guilds, who, though they would not be interested...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-259 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1893 [5-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 353829, "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": "CO129-262 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1894 [1-4]", "page_number": 219, "title": "CO129-262 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1894 [1-4]", "content_text": "C.O.\n\n2999\n\nRed 19/7/94\n\n217\n\n\"Imperieuse\" at Hongking\n\nSecret.\n\n15th January 1894\n\nSir,\n\nIn reply to your letter of the 9th Instant I have the honour to inform you that I have directed Commodore Boyes, as Senior Naval Officer on the recently reconstituted Defence Committee, to fill up the information required so far as it applies to Naval Defence.\n\nI would call attention to par: 1. of my letter of the 24th January 1893 on this subject.\n\nHis Excellency\n\nSir William Robinson, K.C.M.G.\n\nGovernor\n\nHongkong", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-262 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1894 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 355472, "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": "CO129-264 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1894 [9-12]", "page_number": 457, "title": "CO129-264 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1894 [9-12]", "content_text": "Enclosure 2\n\nThe Daily Press.\n\nHONGKONG, December 6th, 1894.\n\nTHE GARRISON AND THE PLAGUE.\n\nTHE GOVERNOR PUBLICLY THANKS THE PLAGUE WORKERS.\n\nYesterday morning the members of the Garrison who assisted in the work of combatting the recent plague were paraded on the Cricket Ground for the purpose of receiving from H.E. the Governor a public expression of the thanks of the community for their gallant services.\n\nPromptly at half-past ten the men of the Shropshire Light Infantry, the Royal Engineers, the Medical Service Corps, and the Royal Artillery who took part in the plague work assembled on the Parade Ground, and having been formed into six companies, marched down to the Cricket Ground, headed by the Band of the Regiment. Forming into double line at 10.45 they stretched across the Cricket Ground, facing the pavilion, with the Band in the rear. There was a large attendance of the public to witness the ceremony, and the occasion was graced by the presence of a number of ladies.\n\nAt a quarter to eleven H.E. the Governor and H.E. Major-General Digby Barker and their staffs arrived and were received with the usual salute, after which they marched across the field and passed slowly in review the entire front line and returned between the front and rear ranks. At 11.10 the members of the Legislative Council arrived and joined the Governor's party in front of the pavilion. Commodore Boyes was also present. His Honour Mr. E. J. Ackroyd, Acting Chief Justice, the Chairman of the Committee appointed to decide on the form the public recognition of the plague workers' services should take, represented that body.\n\nThe troops having been formed into three sides of a square, the Acting Chief Justice explained the purpose of the gathering and H.E. the Governor addressed the men.\n\nThe ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE (Mr. ACKROYD) said—Your Excellency, our presence here to-day is one of the results of the public meeting held in the City Hall, under your Excellency's presidency, in September last. At that meeting it was resolved that the services rendered to the colony during the plague epidemic which raged here a few months ago were worthy of public recognition, and a large and influential Committee was appointed to carry out the wishes of the meeting.\n\nThat Committee having carefully considered the great assistance which the colony had received in its time of distress from the military were desirous that each of the officers and men who had been engaged in plague work should receive some mark of the Colony's recognition and appreciation of their services and that a record of the same should remain in the Regiment and at the Hongkong Mess of the R.E.\n\nThey therefore decided to award certain medals and pieces of plate, which I need not detail as your Excellency has a full list of them. The Committee very much regret that it has been impossible to get these medals struck here or to procure at once suitable pieces of plate, but all the necessary orders have been given and we hope to be in possession of these in two or three months.\n\nThe Committee also suggested that your Excellency should be asked to publicly thank the officers and men of the Shropshire Regiment and other corps for their services. As I have already said, we regret very much that we are unable to present the medals and pieces of plate to-day; their absence naturally deprives this ceremony of something of its interest and importance.\n\nIt therefore only remains to me as Chairman of the Committee to thank Your Excellency for your kindness in accepting our suggestion, and attending here to-day, and to ask your Excellency on behalf of the community of Hongkong to convey to the officers and non-commissioned officers, and men of the garrison who volunteered and took part in the plague work the hearty thanks of the community for their devoted and valuable services, to express our sincere and best wishes for their prosperity, and assure them that we shall follow with the liveliest and most grateful interest their future career and welfare.\n\nHis Excellency said—Gentlemen, non-commissioned officers and men, I have been asked to thank you publicly on behalf of the community for the valuable services which you rendered to the Colony during the plague. I do so with great deal of pleasure. Your conduct during that trying period was courageous, charitable and even noble. It properly elicited from the Government and from the community of Hongkong feelings of admiration and gratitude.\n\nYou may depend upon it that the residents of Hongkong will never forget the gallant Shropshire Boys and their comrades in arms who came to their aid so nobly at that critical time. (Applause). It is their wish that you should not forget them, and therefore they desire to make some suitable acknowledgment of your services.\n\nI will now read to you a list of the presentations that will be made: In memory of your gallant Captain Vasey, who laid down his life for others, it is intended to erect a tablet or window in St. John's Cathedral and a gold medal will also be sent to his sorrowing mother. (Applause).\n\nTo your gallant Colonel, Colonel Robinson, a piece of plate will be presented. (Applause). Another piece of plate will be presented to the Officers' mess. Gold medals will be presented to the following officers—Major W. Maclaughlin, Captains G. U. L. Buchanan, H. B. Walman, and E. Howell, Lieuts. R. A. Jordan, J. A. Strick, and E. B. Luard, and Second Lieut. W. J. Robinson. All these officers were at work from the beginning of the epidemic.\n\nGold medals will also be given to Major A. F. A. Lyle, Capt. J. G. Forbes, Lieut. J. C. Wilson, and Second-Lieut. R. T. Carreg, of the Shropshire Light Infantry. To your Sergeants' mess it is intended to present a silver shield. To the Companies will be presented a cup for competition at football, and to each of you men will be given a silver medal.\n\nThe community has also subscribed for a piece of plate for the R.E. Mess, and a separate piece will be given to that gallant Royal Engineer, Lieut. Boys. (Applause). The piece of plate to the mess will bear the names of Capt. W. R. Stewart, Lieut. P. B. Molesworth, Lieut. R. H. H. Boys, and Lieut. Kelsall.\n\nI regret that these pieces of plate and medals are not completed, but I shall have much pleasure in forwarding them to you in a few weeks' time. As I have already said, they are presented to you by a grateful community. In the name of the people of Hongkong I thank you again for your courageous services.\n\nWe are sorry to part with those who are shortly going to leave us, and we wish you health, happiness, and good fortune in India or in any other station to which you may be sent. (Loud applause).\n\nColonel ROBINSON—Your Excellency, on behalf of all the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men, present and sick, I thank you for the very kind words you have used. When we were asked to help the Colony and the men were informed that their services might be required, there was not a single man in this Garrison who would not have stepped forward to give his assistance.\n\nWhen I called for volunteers from my own regiment, there were so many that I had not to touch a single man in garrison or regimental employ; and when cases of plague occurred among the workers this did not deter the men, who came forward as readily as ever.\n\nI thank Your Excellency for your kind words and for your kindness in coming here and the community for granting these medals, which, I am sure, will be highly valued by every man in my regiment.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-264 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1894 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 357085, "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": "CO129-266 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1895 [1-3]", "page_number": 616, "title": "CO129-266 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1895 [1-3]", "content_text": "## Governor to Captain Supt. of Police.\n\n**Government. Hong Kong 24th March, 1895.**\n\nHave a Launch ready at New Peddars Wharf to take 50 Convicts over to P.&O. Wharf, Kowloon tomorrow morning to unload \"Verona\".\n\nA Police escort should be at the Gaol at 8.40 to take these Convicts to the Wharf and a guard of 8 or 10 should be at the Wharf to guard them whilst unloading and guarding the cargo.\n\nCommodore Boyer will send 50 men if he can do 20, If not Major Noel will do 20.\n\n### Sub-Enclosure. 3\n\n612\n\nmay suit to adopt. I have &c.\n\n**SE A. Woolley, Actg. Superintendent.**\n\nHis Excellency, Sir William Robinson, K.C.M.G.\n\n### \n\nRECE C.O. 7333 29 PR 95)\n\nShippers", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-266 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1895 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 361372, "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": "CO129-273 - Governor Sir Robinson & Others - 1896 [10-12]", "page_number": 232, "title": "CO129-273 - Governor Sir Robinson & Others - 1896 [10-12]", "content_text": "## THE PO LEUNG KUK SOCIETY'S HOME\n\nTo-day the Po Leung Kuk Society's Home for Women and Girls, which has been erected from subscriptions raised amongst the Chinese residents, with the aid of a contribution from the Government, was opened in presence of a large attendance of European and Chinese residents. The Society originated about seventeen years ago for the protection of women and girls and of restoring those who had been kidnapped to their relations. The Chief Justice at that time called attention to the evil practice of kidnapping, and the principal Chinese residents memorialized the then Governor, and through him the Secretary of State for the Colonies, for permission to form an association for the purpose of suppressing the crime. Permission was granted, and the Committee of the Tung Wa Hospital kindly placed at their disposal a portion of their hospital for the temporary accommodation of the women and girls who had been rescued. The work of the Society increased as years went on, and it was found that a new building was required to carry on the work. Accordingly the Chinese residents subscribed amongst themselves the handsome sum of $30,000, and Government added $20,000, while the Tung Wa Hospital Committee granted the site on which the new buildings have been erected. The Po Leung Kuk Society's Home is carried on entirely under Chinese management.\n\nThe entrance to the new buildings is by a flight of steps from Po Yan Street, which leads into a stone-paved yard on to which the main door opens. At the bottom of the flight facing the street is a carved Chinese doorway. The main door and front elevation is of purely Chinese design. The first thing that strikes the eye on entering the paved yard is the inscription in English and Chinese on one of the stones set in the wall: \"This stone was laid by Sir William Robinson, K.C.M.G., Governor, January 18, 1896.\" Entering this carved doorway a large hall is reached which is to be utilized as the assembly room for the members of the Society. It is fitted up and furnished in Chinese style. To the right and left are doorways leading to the rooms for the officers of the Institution. The home proper is at the back of this building. It is reached through this assembly room by passing through a door on the left which enters into a lane at the side or it can be reached without entering this first building from the first paved court, through a gate which leads into the same lane. After traversing the lane and passing through some ornamental gates the inmates' portion of the institution can be seen. A small yard separates the two buildings, which is bridged by two iron bridges from the first floor verandah. It is a three-storeyed building of European design, built of brick, with iron verandahs to each story. There are two wards on each storey, with kitchens, lavatories, etc. Each of these wards is capable of accommodating fourteen persons. From the first floor verandah access is had by means of the bridges aforementioned to two rooms on the first storey at the back of the front building, one of which will be occupied by the matron of the Institution. Access is also had from this verandah down a few steps to a large ward built at the side of the front building and providing accommodation for twenty persons. This ward is surrounded on three sides by verandahs from which there is a pleasant outlook. Each ward is fitted up with handy receptacles for clothes, etc. These quarters are entirely shut off from the front building containing the assembly room and officers' quarters. The buildings have been erected to the plans of Messrs Denison and Ram.\n\n## THE OPENING CEREMONY\n\nExtensive decorations were carried out for to-day's ceremony. A large bamboo porch, ornamented after the usual Chinese fashion with coloured lamps, etc., was erected in front of the main entrance. The passages and courtyards were lined with pot plants and Chinese figures. Everything was scrupulously clean. The ceremony was fixed to take place at half-past three o'clock, and some time previous to that hour large crowds assembled along the route from Government House to the Home. The route from Possession Street, along Queen's Road West up Now Street and Po Yan Street to the Home, was lined with over a hundred European, Indian, and Chinese constables, under the charge of Chief Inspector Mackie, assisted by Inspector Baker.\n\nShortly after three o'clock His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Hon. F. H. May, Captain Superintendent of Police, Captain Sterling, A.D.C., and Mr C. C. Platt, all in chairs, left Government House. The party were preceded along the route by a body of mounted police. On arrival at the entrance to the Po Leung Kuk Home the party were received by Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, President of the Society, and Hon. Ho Kai. They proceeded up the flight of steps and joined a group of prominent residents, including: Chief Justice Carrington, Hon. E. R. Belilios, Hon. T. H. Whitehead, Commodore Hollond, Hon. Captain M. Rumsey; Mr Seth, Deputy Registrar; Mr Denison, the architect of the building; Ho Fook, Captain G. C. Anderson, and a large number of the members of the Society.\n\nLeung Ngan Pan said: \"Your Excellency, On behalf of the Committee of the Po Leung Kuk, I beg to thank you for the honour you have done the Society in coming here to-day. It is greatly due to your Excellency that this new home for girls has been erected, and to your interest in its work the Society is indebted for many improvements. It is hoped that you may be pleased to continue that interest. By so doing, Your Excellency will encourage the members of the Society to increase their efforts to protect the weak and unprotected, and to save them from a fate more cruel than death.\"\n\nDr Ho Kai: \"By request of the Committee I have now the pleasure and honour of presenting to your Excellency this emblematic key with which we hope your Excellency will open this new building for the housing of the women and girls, and so launch it on a voyage of prosperity and usefulness.\"\n\nHis Excellency then performed the ceremony of opening the door and the company passed into the assembly hall, where cake and wine were served.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor said: \"Mr President of the Po Leung Kuk Society, on the 18th of January last you and your Committee asked me to lay the foundation stone of this new building. I performed that interesting ceremony with a great deal of pleasure and in the presence of a great many witnesses. To-day you have invited me to declare the Home open...\"", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-273 - Governor Sir Robinson & Others - 1896 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 364564, "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": "CO129-278 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [11-12]", "page_number": 342, "title": "CO129-278 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [11-12]", "content_text": "by Mr Ormsby \n\nI have the honour to be \n\nSir, Your most Obedient \n\nHumble Servant, William Robinson \n\nEnclosure. \n\nPublic Works Department \n\nNo 691 \n\n2. \n\n3. \n\nSir, \n\n339. \n\n278 \n\nPer 5 JAN 13 \n\nPublic Works Office. \n\nHong Kong, 11th November, 1897 \n\nIn accordance with \n\nyour request contained \n\nin C.S.O.4899, I have the honour to report \n\nas follows for \n\nThe information of \n\nthe Secretary \n\nfor \n\nState regarding the Commodore's proposal the extension of the Naval Yard in Kowloon; \n\nFor the purpose of elucidating my remark; I enclose a copy of the plan which has been forwarded by the Commodore to the Admiralty, (marked No.1) and \n\na copy of the general plan of Kowloon (marked No.2) showing the neighbourhood affected by the Commodore's proposal. \n\nOn reference to plan No.1, it will be seen that it is proposed to extend the Naval Yard property at the expense of diverting McDonnell Road which forms the main line \n\nof communication from Tsim Sha Tsui to Yuenlong and the villages beyond. The importance of this road cannot be over-rated \n\nas it is the only one which is approximately level and is therefore the route for wheeled traffic. \n\nThe Honourable \n\nThe Colonial Secretary", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-278 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 366268, "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": "CO129-282 - Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [3-4]", "page_number": 124, "title": "CO129-282 - Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [3-4]", "content_text": "123 \n\nof the Colonial Defence Committee \n\nin accordance with \n\n7 \n\ninstructions I forwarded the two copies of the Defence Scheme to the Commodore in Charge \nand the Harbour Master, and I herewith \ninclose their Receipts for them. \n\nThese two officers had already \nbeen issued Copies of the Remarks \nof the Colonial Defence Committee, \nso I enclose the Receipts for these \ntwo documents signed by the Secretary of the Local Defence \nCommittee. \n\n5 \n\nWith regard to the first \nparagraph of your despatch under \nacknowledgment, I regret to have to inform you that Sir William Robinson's Receipt for his copy \nof the Defence Scheme, forwarded with your Despatch of the 5th \nOctober \nlast, cannot be found. I beg to state however that the Copy itself \nis in my safe possession \n\nI have the honour to be, \n\nSir, \nYour most obedient \nhumble Servant \nMunte", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-282 - Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [3-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 369434, "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": "CO129-288 - Public Offices & Others - 1898", "page_number": 22, "title": "CO129-288 - Public Offices & Others - 1898", "content_text": "## \nbut a large amount of ammunition and two Nordenfelts from the Ordnance stores.\n\nStarting at 7, they were round by 8:30 a.m., and pushed right up to the head of Tytam inner harbour. The Swift moored head and stern, with her head about E.S.E., hauled close in to the rocky shore to the southward in less than two fathoms, being coals and provisioned, and their ammunition put on board. After consultation with the General, the Commodore had started them off at 7 a.m. round by D'Aguilar for Tytam Bay. De Horsey was in command of the Swift, with 25 of his own men, two R.N.R. officers from the Empress of India (Messrs Tootham and Roswald). Sub.-Lt. Dayley of the Plover was in charge of the Rattler with Mr Nartlew, Chief Boatswain of the Yard, and an R.N.R. officer (Mr Atkinson) from the Radnorshire, with the remainder of the Plover's crew,—60 merchant seamen R.N.R. and others were in the Swift, and 30 in the Rattler. Only one Engineer was sent in each vessel, Messrs Mallett and Irish respectively, as the ships had only to get to Tytam; for the same reason only a small supply of coal was put on board, and no great quantity of provisions and water, they were both flying light. She was protected to the southward by the rocky peninsula from fire from the bay. To attack her, vessels would have to come round the point exposed at two cables' distance to her whole port broadside. The Rattler was hauled further in towards Tytam Tuk, but on the northern shore in 9 feet—moored head and stern, head to the S.W. Her port broadside also swept the passage to the Swift, and her small Gardner in the foretop covered the Shaukiwan Road. Steam was only kept for the dynamos.\n\n| | |\n| --- | --- |\n| O | Ratt |\n| Ty Lam HS | |\n| Swift | |\n| Badou | |\n| Tytam Bay | |\n| Q | |\n| 5 | 10 cables. 1 mile |\n| 95 -- | |\n\nA party was landed to make a redoubt on the rocky hill south of the Swift, armed with the two Nordenfelts, a thousand Artillerymen, 7,000 men in all—the crews of the four vessels amounted to another thousand men. The redoubt commanded the cove to the south and the Shaukiwan Road to the right, as well as preventing the enemy pouring fire right down on to the deck of the Swift. The troopers were escorted by the three destroyers, Borgo, Revel, and Seaborg. The Orel, of the Russian volunteer fleet, had been despatched from Vladivostock on the 7th inst. for Saigon, as the French were short of transport. The Russian expedition left Vladivostock on the 15th, and going down outside-cast of Formosa, the allies were to rendezvous twenty miles south of the Gap Rock at 4 p.m. on the 23rd. Akinoff could or would give no details as to the French forces. As a fact, the French brought up 10,000 men in six ships, including the Orel (of 2,850 tons), conveyed by the cruisers Descartes and Eclaireur, and the foreign old ironclad Triomphante, the reserve ship in Saigon.\n\nThe Commodore, with the Master Attendant, towed down the nine German merchant steamers and the one French sailing ship (the Du Guesclin), and moored them in a double line across the Lyemun passage, heavy cables being passed along then, taken in astern and passed out of the hawse-holes forward. The ends were secured ashore. The shore ends being floated on cargo boats left no openings at all. The Harbour Master and Staff Commander Jones moored the eight other steamers and a Hawaiian barque similarly across the Sulphur Channel.\n\nWe wanted to torpedo boats in in the night. About 5 a.m., Dover (the Assistant Harbour Master) and Robinson (the senior boarding officer) were sent out in two launches, the Gladiator and Vancouver, to see what had become of the enemy. Robinson went into Picnic Bay in Lama Island, and had a long and hot walk over the hills. Dover kept on round by the Fast side of Lama, and coming round Green Hummock into S.E. bay, came plump on the Destroyer Sveaborg; she opened fire smartly on the launch, killing two men, and sinking the Gladiator before she could be turned round. Two of her crew ashore and succeeded in rejoining Robinson. The Seaborg proceeded South to the Gap Rock about 7 a.m.\n\nAmongst the wounded in our hands was General Akinoff, second in command of the Russian expeditionary force—the Commander in Chief, General Grombetchsky, had been killed. General Akinoff was quite willing to communicate the facts as to the Russian forces—they had consisted of the regiments of Nerehitusk and Tomsk and a small Russian regiment numbers 3,003—and the French forces—the French Commander-in-Chief, General Morbleu, assumed the supreme control. All the new arrivals began hoisting out torpedo and troop boats. The Eclaireur was despatched to the Eastward, where she subsequently captured the Sungkiang (Capt. Dodd) and the Verona (Capt. Tocque). The wounded were hoisted out for landing and tents to be... \n\nPage 21", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-288 - Public Offices & Others - 1898.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 370685, "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": "CO129-290 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [1-4]", "page_number": 286, "title": "CO129-290 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [1-4]", "content_text": "## 6. The question of the Victoria Recreation Club\nwhich serves a very useful purpose for gymnastic and rowing exercises, and which is largely used by the gun-room officers of Her Majesty's Ships is one that merits consideration. In his letter dated the 15th June, 1897, and addressed to Sir W. Robinson, Commodore Holland submitted a scheme whereby the westernmost reclamation of the Naval Yard extension was to be devoted to the use of the Victoria Recreation Club under a form of lease and of a new Seamen's Club, whereas it now appears that such reclamation when completed will be used entirely for Admiralty purposes to the exclusion of both the above mentioned institutions.\n\n## 7. The legal objection involved has been suggested to me by the Acting Attorney General, and I put it before you because I consider that the rights of the Colonial Government to the foreshore and the land under the sea should not be entirely ignored by the Admiralty.\n\n## 8. I observe from paragraph 4 of Sir Evan MacGregor's letter to the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies dated 19th October, 1898, a copy of which accompanied your despatch under reference, that before any extension is made to the westward abutting on Murray Pier, a further reference will be made to the Colonial Office, and I have therefore to request that when such further reference is made, the points which I have detailed above may be fully considered, with a view to arrangements being made which will be satisfactory to both \n\nPage 1474", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-290 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 384866, "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": "CO129-311 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne - 1902 [5-7]", "page_number": 107, "title": "CO129-311 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne - 1902 [5-7]", "content_text": "OPENING OF KOWLOON SCHOOL.\n\nThe formal opening of the new Kowloon School, the munificent gift of Mr. Ho Tung, took place on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in presence of a company thoroughly representative of the Colony and worthy of the auspicious occasion. His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, Major-General Sir W. J. Gascoigne, K.C.M.G., presided, and among others present were Lady Gascoigne, Mr. Ho Tung, Mrs. Ho Tung, and the two Misses Ho Tung, Hon. W. Meigh Goodman, K.C., Chief Justice, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Hon J. H. Stewart Lockhart and Mr. Stewart Lockhart, Sir Thomas Jackson, Hon. T. H. Whitehead, Hon. R. Murray Rumsey, Hon. C. P. Chater, Commodore Robinson and Mrs. Robinson, Hon. H. W. Trefusis, A.D.C., Rev. T. W. Pearce, Mr. Wm. Parlane, Mr. A. G. Wise, Acting Attorney-General, Mr. and Mrs. C. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Tooker, Mr. T. K. Dealy, Mr. T. Sercombe Smith, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Piazzoli, Mr. B. James and Mrs. James, Mr. S. W. Ten, Mr. F. J. Badeley, Mr. R. F. Johnston, Mr. Norton Kysha, Mr. G. J. W. King, Hon. Wei Yuk, Mr. A. J. Raymond, Mr. A. H. Rennie, Mr. G. M. Billings, Messrs. Ho Fook, Ho Kam Tong, Leung Shin Kong, Fung Wah Chun, Lo Koo Ting, Yong Hia Pong, Choa Lap Chi, Wong Kom Fook, Lo Chi Jin, Pang Shan-chun, Sin Takfan, Chan Hewan, Leung Pin Chi, Tso Sin Wan, Lau Chin Ting, and Dr. Wan Tun Mo, Messrs. Lan Wan Kai, Yoen Lai Chuen, Kwok Siu Lan, Wei Lun Shek, Lan Wei Cheung, and Wei Long Shan.\n\nThe preliminary ceremony took place on the grounds outside the school in an enclosure set off with flags of different nationalities. Preparatory to the formal proceedings, a photograph of the company was taken. Afterwards, the Rev. T. W. Pearce opened the proceedings, and said—Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Ho Tung, the large-hearted, public-spirited donor of the Kowloon School, has done me the honour of asking me to take part in this afternoon's proceedings. Mine is the pleasing duty of saying at the outset, in a few words, which the Inspector of Schools—who is now on his way to Europe on furlough—would have said with more point, and to more good purpose, that your Excellency's presence here to-day, to perform this function of opening the Kowloon School, is highly gratifying to all friends of education in the Colony. To the Kowloon residents, the occasion that brings us together is specially auspicious. They derive much satisfaction from the fact that this building, the foundation stone of which was laid two years ago by Sir Henry Blake, is to be formally opened to-day by your Excellency. There is a phrase of Lord Brougham that has become historic—a phrase that has to do with education—\"Let the soldier be abroad if he will, he can do nothing in this age. There is another personage, a personage less imposing in the eyes of some, perhaps insignificant. The schoolmaster is abroad and I trust him, armed with his primer, against the soldier.\" When we in this Colony link in our thought the soldier with the schoolmaster, it will not be that we may set the one against the other. It will be our pride to remember that so distinguished a soldier\n\nWAS\n\nZ019\n\nso true a friend to the school-master. The school which your Excellency is to receive, on behalf of the Colony, from the hand of Mr. Ho Tung, marks a new departure in the history of education in Hongkong. It is a school to provide education for children of European parentage. The principle on which the school is based is that the plan of instruction must be suited to the station of the pupils, the views of parents, the genius of the children. Nationality, constitution, and inclination alike have been consulted. It is felt to be of the first importance that these children, destined we trust to remain in Hongkong and to occupy useful, it may be superior, stations here, should enjoy such advantages as this school is well-fitted to afford. This, sir, is the principle conceded by the Government, subject to the approval of His Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies. It would not be possible in the time allotted to me to trace the history of the movement extending over a number of years that has led up to this Kowloon School. That movement will form a not uninstructive chapter in the story of education in this Colony. It is timely, however, to remind ourselves that right views of education are developed gradually and that methods have to be tested step by step before they can be pronounced sound. When the British flag was first hoisted on this island, education of the kind contemplated in this school scarcely existed in the Homeland. Far-reaching changes and marvellous progress in this science have characterised the last sixty years. It is not too much to say that the whole system of primary education in England has grown up during the last sixty years. There is one point of comparison that suggests itself to me, and it will serve as an illustration of education in Hongkong. As I understand it, the law of England at the time when this Colony became a British possession is the law of Hongkong to-day, with such additions, changes, and omendations as have been found necessary from time to time as years have gone by. The course of education has been analogous. At an early period in the history of Hongkong, certain educational facilities were placed within the reach of all, and the school system established then has been maintained and improved\n\nin a manner creditable for the most part to all concerned in its working, when the many-sided aspects of this question in a cosmopolitan a community are kept in view. Its advance has not been so rapid as some have thought to be desirable and practicable, the fact is due to conditions which rendered the problem peculiarly intricate. We believe the present school to be thoroughly up to date, both as regards the building itself and the instruction to be carried on within it; and we shall all watch with keen sympathetic interest the work of education on these new lines. Your Excellency, according to the request of the Government to make this a school for European children only, Mr. Ho Tung has put himself by imagination and sympathy in the place of a section of the community to which he does not himself belong. In doing so, he has, I think, set an example of broad-minded liberality which we shall do well to imitate. It is seemly and fitting that I make this acknowledgment. If Mr. Ho Tung consents that his school be for European children on condition that the Government builds at Yaumati a similar school for Chinese children, he does something to unite two sections of this community in good-will and kindly relations which I trust we shall all do our best to maintain. Education is a sphere where such relations can be cultivated to advantage. Let us say ungrudgingly and unhesitatingly that we will do our best for the education\n\nWe\n\nof all, under the best conditions, even if like Mr. Ho Tung we have to give up something in order to accomplish our purpose. There\n\n106", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-311 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne - 1902 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386248, "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": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "page_number": 328, "title": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "content_text": "## No. 3.\nFrom Commodore H. B. M. Palliser,\nTo Governor Sir William Robinson.\n\nSir,\n\nH. M. S. \"Victor Emanuel\",\nHongkong, 31st May, 1893.\n\nWith reference to the subject of the extension of the Admiralty Rifle Range at Kowloon and Stonecutters' Island to meet the requirements of the new Magazine Rifle, which it is understood is now under the consideration of the Colonial Government, a request having been made for permission to make the requisite extension, I have the honour to forward herewith 4 revised plans respecting these Ranges which it is requested may be substituted for those now in possession of the Local Board of Works, and which it is desired may be returned as soon as convenient.\n\n2. These plans now forwarded embody modifications of the original plans which have been subsequently found necessary and it is requested Your Excellency may be pleased to give directions for these revised plans to be returned to me when the decision of the Colonial Government is communicated.\n\nI have etc.,\n**(Sd.)** H. B. M. Palliser,\nCommodore.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386252, "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": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "page_number": 332, "title": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "content_text": "## No. 3.\n\nFrom Commodore H. B. M. Palliser,\nTo Governor Sir William Robinson.\n\nSir,\n\nH. M. S. \"Victor Emanuel\", Hongkong, 15th June, 1893.\n\nWith reference to my letter to Your Excellency of the 27th May, respecting the proposed extension of the Admiralty Rifle Ranges at Kowloon and Stonecutters' Island, I should be glad to learn whether the Colonial Government have been pleased to allow the extension requested, and shewn on the revised plans.\n\nThe Admiralty are desirous that, if the extension be granted, the work should be commenced as soon as possible, so as to have everything ready by October; but the Estimates which are dependent on the plans approved by the Colonial Government have yet to be sent to England for approval before the work is taken in hand.\n\n3.\n\nI have etc.,\n(Sd.) H. B. M. Palliser,\nCommodore.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386253, "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": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "page_number": 333, "title": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "content_text": "# No. 91/3\n## No. 3\n\nFrom **Governor Sir William Robinson**, \nTo **Commodore S. B. H. Palliser**.\n\nSir,\n\nGovernment House, \nHongkong, 19th June, 1893.\n\n320\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 15th instant and to inform you in reply that I regret that I am not at present in a position to arrive at a decision on your application to be allowed to extend the Rifle Ranges used by the Naval Authorities. The application has to be considered in connection with similar applications made to me by the Military Authorities, and it is complicated by the facts that the Rifle Association appears to have certain rights over the Naval Range at Kowloon, and that the proposed extension of the Range at Stonecutters' Island would encroach on property belonging to the War Department. In these circumstances, I am endeavouring to arrange for the Rifle Association to make use of the Police Range, and when that has been settled, I propose to invite the Naval and Military Authorities to submit a joint plan for meeting their several requirements.\n\nI have etc.,\n\n(Sd.) William Robinson, \nGovernor.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386256, "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": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "page_number": 336, "title": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "content_text": "# \n## No. 8.\n\nFrom **Commodore H. B. M. Palliser**, \nTo **Governor Sir William Robinson**, \nS. M. S. \"Victor Emanuel\" Hongkong, 30th June, 1893.\n\n332\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's letter No. 91/3 of 18th instant, informing me that your decision on my application respecting the extension of the Rifle Ranges used by the Navy was deferred pending arrangements being made with the Rifle Association and the War Department.\n\n3.\n\nI beg to inform you in reply that your letter has been submitted to His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief.\n\nI have etc., \n(Sd.) **H. B. Palliser**, \nCommodore.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386258, "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": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "page_number": 338, "title": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "content_text": "# \n## PACCI C \n## O OP Y. No. 101/3. \n## No. 10. \n\nFrom **Governor Sir William Robinson**, \nTo **Commodore H. B. Palliser**. \n\nSir, \n\n334 \nGovernment House, \nHongkong, 24th June, 1892. \n\nWith reference to your letter of the 30th instant, and previous correspondence, I have the honour to transmit for the consideration of the Naval Authorities a copy of a Report by the Director of Public Works on the proposed Rifle Ranges at Kowloon and Stonecutters' Island, and to suggest the submission, in concert with the Military Authorities whom I have similarly addressed, of a joint plan for meeting the Naval and Military requirements in the matter of Rifle Ranges.\n\nI also enclose for information a copy of a letter from the Secretary to the Hongkong Rifle Association, and shall be glad if the joint plan to be submitted will, if possible, admit of the Rifle Association continuing to use the Range which they now occupy in common with the Naval Authorities.\n\nThe enclosures to the letter from Vice-Admiral Richards No. 1971 of the 25th April are returned herewith, as requested.\n\nI have etc., \n(Sd.) William Robinson, \nGovernor, etc.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386266, "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": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "page_number": 346, "title": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "content_text": "# COPY\n\n## From the Governor\n\n### No.18\n\n342\n\nalso as noijsoiiqqs edð smið adj je) eved I noijsenolni \nneig adj to snujan Joatnsqmi and of noijnejja kaliso I \nabgay CC8 nedtone (asijimodJwA уneJii¡¥ and ya kejjindus \nJuodjiw vjilacol aid of teniesdo ed enedwon nso Jalog \n.lejizzoй vnedili¥ besogong and lo ajia edd no gnidoe015N9 \nI ze egned 'anejjuoenoj2 od bregen dj IN .3 \n29dokorona noiangjxa adj juoqan suoivenq ya ni juo beðniog \nIsinolo0 add wod a9a vibred I kas vinagong vnstili no \nof ecnenetan juoddiw nɔijɛeup sinj to sacqsit neo Joeronavoĉ. \n.a9iJinonjuA V78JI¡¡V SÃ \nzew noijner on zeog noijoellosen yr ae 81 cÅ .8 \nIl-patong and not bejjimova ensig edd no nwada axnow no lo sber \nend no pwede Jon sew neve wolegnuð ed↑ „woisgnuë saj to: noit \nX1897 eid ni enokomro0 add wollol of list:I .cr \nbmwong ati oj rielo on as22988cq noijeico88A ellið end 28* \nadd ni eðlusillik yino add aevomen Ji Jadð Jasggue bluoda I \nCJ boucna zidd eu gnijneng Jneranevoð Izinolo) en lo yer \n.\"egosi nuo atalĮmo \nvijnsioillwa awade eved I Яnid♬ oj enudnav I .IT \nanub to dJCt and to Jaoqet yn ni bezien anoijoejdo ed♬ Jadj \nroe Jaixe ob vedj Janj bas nɔijebavol Juoddi# JOD 9198 \n(ai zino Jon 9ncboaro) adj yd hejjimave anɛiq odd jødt 290J701 \nnoidizoq enj ni beoslą soyevnu2 a rsenigod you to nolnigo y# \nejsupǝbeni yllejoj ans# noijsoilage end lc Josqasa ni zew I \n„Ji no gnidroger to aɛoqnug add nol \nc zaigoo djix voy daionul of vaged ad fløde I .SI \nPonent 901 opiðlu dƒCI add to jogen v# gniyneqrooor Borið odd \n.teniupen li enckosmo) add oj nolasim \n.794000.A Bİɔney) .(.63) \n.SEBNAMS \n\n### No.104/G\n\n## To the Commodore\n\nSir,\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HongKong, 2nd July, 1892.**\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 30th ultimo, on the subject of the Naval Rifle Ranges and in reply to enclose for your consideration a copy of a report by the Director of Public Works.\n\nIt is clear that the Military Authorities will have to be consulted, and I am of opinion that the matter can be most quickly and satisfactorily settled in the manner which I have already suggested, viz: by the Military and Naval Authorities acting in concert and jointly submitting a plan to meet their respective requirements.\n\nI have etc.\n\n(Sd.). W.ROBINSON.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386268, "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": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "page_number": 348, "title": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "content_text": "# GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HongKong, 5th July, 1892.\n\n344\n\nFrom H.E. the Governor\nTo Commodore Falliser.\n\nSir,\n\nWith reference to your letter of the 4th instant, I have the honour to return the enclosures of your letter of 30th ultimo.\n\nI have etc.,\n\n**(Sd.) W.ROBINSON**\n\nCOPY.\nNo.106/5.\nNo.18. \n112", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 387862, "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": "CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4]", "page_number": 38, "title": "CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4]", "content_text": "## understood by the Colonial Government. The range is there for the purpose of adjusting Torpedoes which have been undergoing repair in the Naval Yard at Kowloon and after repair have to be run on a range for adjustment before they can again be issued to top a ship. This range must necessarily be as near as possible to the workshops, and it would be quite impracticable to have it so far off as Mirs Bay.\n\nI have etc.,\n\n**(S1.) C. G. Robinson, Commodore.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 387865, "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": "CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4]", "page_number": 41, "title": "CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4]", "content_text": "# No. 124/3\n\nSir,\n\nGovernment House, \nHongkong, 25th November, 1902.\n\nWith reference to paragraph 2 of your letter No. 287 of the 14th instant, I have the honour to request you to be good enough to inform me what will be the direction, length and dimensions of the proposed pier, and also what rights the Naval Authorities will expect to acquire over the water area in which the Torpedoes will be discharged.\n\nI have etc.,\n\n(Sd.) Henry A. Blake, \nGovernor, &c.\n\nCommodore \nCharles J. Robinson, R.N., A.D.C. \nC.O. 5647 \n37 \n12 FEB 0 \n2 \neng C \nCOPY.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 387866, "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": "CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4]", "page_number": 42, "title": "CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4]", "content_text": "# No. 287.\n\nSir,\n\n\"Tamar\" at Hongkong, \n1st December, 1902.\n\nIn reply to Your Excellency's letter of 25th ultimo, No. 124/3, I have the honour to inform you that the direction and length of the proposed pier are approximately as shown in the plan enclosed in my letter No. 297 of 14th idem.\n\nThe pier required is about from 450 to 500 feet long by 12 feet wide, with a small T head. The Range would run for about 2,000 yards from the pier to the Westward and the Admiralty would require that no vessels should anchor permanently within an area of 100 yards each side of the centre line of fire of the Torpedoes, nor within 30 yards of the pier.\n\nHis Excellency \nSir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G., Governor, &c., \nHongkong.\n\nI have etc.,\n**(Sd.) C. E. Robinson,**\nCommodore.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 387867, "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": "CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4]", "page_number": 43, "title": "CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4]", "content_text": "# Government House, Hongkong, 17th December, 1902\n\nIn reply to your letter No. 287 of the 1st instant, I have the honour to inform you that I am prepared to request the Secretary of State for the Colonies to sanction the grant of the site on land marked 'C' on the plans which accompanied your letter No. 287 of the 14th ultimo, free of charge with the right to erect the pier as desired, for so long as the station is required by the Naval Authorities for the establishment of a Torpedo Range. The pier would, of course, be Naval Property and it would therefore be competent for the Naval Authorities to prohibit and prevent vessels from lying alongside it.\n\nWith regard to the statement in your letter of the 1st instant that the Admiralty would require that no vessels should anchor permanently within an area of 100 yards each side of the centre line of fire of the Torpedoes, nor within 20 yards of the pier, I have the honour to point out that a permanent right over the water area seems hardly necessary as it would appear to be sufficient, whenever Torpedoes are to be run, to publish a notice to that effect warning craft to keep clear, in addition to which the Naval Authorities could, if they desired to do so, station guard boats to warn approaching vessels.\n\nI have etc., \n**(S1.) Henry A. Blake,** \nGovernor, &c.\n\nCommodore \n**Charles G. Robinson, R.N., A.D.C.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 387868, "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": "CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4]", "page_number": 44, "title": "CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4]", "content_text": "# COPY.\n\n## No. 287.\n\n\"Tamar\" at Hongkong.\n\n22nd December, 1902.\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's letter of the 17th instant, No. 127/3 relative to the acquirement by the Admiralty of a piece of land West of Lai Chi Kok for the erection of a pier and a building for a Torpedo Range and to thank you for the same.\n\nI have now submitted the question to the Commander-in-Chief for his favourable consideration.\n\nI have etc.,\n\n**(Sd.) C. G. Robinson, \nCommodore.**\n\nHis Excellency \nSir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G., \nGovernor, &c., &c., &c. \nHongkong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 387869, "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": "CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4]", "page_number": 45, "title": "CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4]", "content_text": "# No. 77.\n\nSir,\n\nCommander-in-Chief,\nChina Station,\n27th December, 1902.\n\nAmongst the correspondence which has come before me on the subject of a site for a Torpedo Pier etc., at Lai Chi Kok is Your Excellency's letter of the 17th instant No. 127/3 to Commodore Robinson and I have therefore the honour to supplement the Commodore's reply by expressing to Your Excellency my appreciation of your readiness in this case to meet the requirements of the fleet.\n\nI have etc.,\n**(St.) Cyprian A. G. Bridge,**\nVice-Admiral and\nCommander-in-Chief.\n\nHis Excellency \nSir Henry A. Blake, K.C.M.G., \nGovernor and Commander-in-Chief, Hongkong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 388622, "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": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "page_number": 129, "title": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "content_text": "# THE NEW TUNG WA HOSPITAL\n## OPENING CEREMONY\n\nThe new Tung Wa Hospital in Po Yan Street was opened yesterday by H.E. the Governor, Sir H. A. Blake, G.C.M.G., and in preparation for the ceremony the old and new buildings were lavishly and tastefully decorated with flowers, potted plants, and bunting. Besides the Vice-regal party, which included His Excellency, Lady Blake, Miss Blake, and Sir John Keane, Bart. (Private Secretary to the Governor), there were present the Hon. F. H. May and Mrs. May, Lady Goodman, Commodore and Mrs. Robinson, Bishop Hoare, Mr. E. R. Belilios, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., Rev. C. H. Hickling, Dr. Thomson, Dr. Atkinson, Dr. Gibson, Dr. Fearse, Dr. Noble, Hon. C. W. Dickson, and Messrs. A. H. Rennie, E. M. Hazeland, J. H. Craig, R. K. Leigh, A. S. Hooper, J. R. Michael, C. McI. Messer, J. Lemm, G. C. Anderson, F. Browne, A. Gibson, G. A. Woodcock, and a great number of representative Chinese, including Messrs. Fung Wa Chun, Lau Chu Pak, Ho Tung, and Ho Fook.\n\nThe proceedings began with the reading of his address to His Excellency by the Chairman of the Hospital, Mr. Tung, previous to which Lady Blake and Miss Blake were each presented with a handsome bouquet by Mr. Fung Wa Chun and Mr. Ho Tung.\n\nAddressing His Excellency, Mr. LAU CHU PAK said—Spring now gives life to all things: the trees are putting out new shoots: a thousand tints of colour are vying with each other in beauty. Thus not only is the garden adorned with fresh loveliness, but the gardener also is encouraged to renewed effort. To-day, in this seasonable month of spring, our new hospital stands completed opposite to the old one. It is as if an old tree had put out a new branch, whose beauty is before our eyes. As we look at it our hearts are full of joy. Your Excellency, in coming here to-day to open this extension to our hospital, displays such interest in it that all Hongkong may know that we are met together not merely to admire a flower, but in the expectation of luxuriant fruit which will mature from the blossom. Let us then unite gladly in future efforts. The foundation-stone of this extension was laid on the 25th November, 1899. At that time the Government granted us the site and your Excellency honoured us by laying the foundation-stone. Since then three years have elapsed; winds and clouds have gathered and parted. We could scarcely hope that your Excellency, who had laid the foundation-stone, would also perform the opening ceremony. But nevertheless sowing and reaping have been done by the same hand. Now, when a man completes the work which he himself began, his affection for it is intensified. We venture to hope therefore that your Excellency is animated by the same sentiment. During the years that your Excellency's star has shone over Hongkong, all humane and charitable works, such as this hospital, have been steadily carried to completion under your Excellency's care. The whole Colony therefore prays for blessings upon your Excellency. It is my duty now to give you some details concerning the extension to our hospital. We have to thankfully acknowledge subscriptions from the Chinese in Hongkong and elsewhere to the amount of $66,360.03, and from Europeans to the amount of $20,016. The total sum subscribed was $86,376.03. The cost of building was $62,448 and the cost of the iron work was $1,743.76. The architect's fee amounted to $1,964. The new hospital contains one maternity ward, one surgery ward, two first-class wards and four general wards, all of them are bright, well-ventilated, and the convenience of patients has been carefully studied, as you can see without words of mine, and it will be possible to do away with the Ko Fong ward in the old hospital. So the Tung Wa Hospital has now a fresh attraction, and being more capacious than previously, it will prove a great and permanent benefit to Chinese in sickness. We trust that future benefactors will make further improvements, so that the high standard of the hospital may be maintained. Then your Excellency's kindness and interest in the hospital will not have been in vain.\n\nIn declaring the building open, \n\nHIS EXCELLENCY said—Mr. Tung, ladies and gentlemen, I have come here with great pleasure to-day, and it is a gratification to me to see the completion, on which I congratulate you, of this valuable addition to the Tung Wa Hospital, and having inspected it more than once during the building, I am in a position to congratulate you upon its excellent wards, and especially upon its maternity wards and its operating room. I need hardly, therefore, assure you of the pleasure with which I attend to-day to formally open this extension of the Tung Wa Hospital, and to start it upon its beneficent work. I have listened to the statement made by the Chairman with great interest, and it is pleasing to find that so large a proportion of the cost has been subscribed by Europeans, for it shows that in charitable works as in business the races of the East and the West are working together with that co-operation and good-will that have, within the life of a man, raised this Colony from a fishermen's village, with a few huts, to the position of the second port in the world, in whose harbour the rich argosies of the earth find shelter and security, and within whose borders are found that personal liberty and equality before the law without which there can be no real prosperity or progress.\n\nI am glad to find that in the building of this extension, the Tung Wa Committee have done away with the Ko Fong wards. The Committee have long acknowledged and seen with regret that these wards were unsuitable and were badly ventilated, and it is pleasant to feel that the poor women...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 388754, "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": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "page_number": 261, "title": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "content_text": "## DESPATCH.\n**C.O.** 22919 122 22 JUN 03'\n\nworses with Commodore Robinson in explanation of stipulation that owners of Kowloon Marine Lot intends to make reclamations in front of his lot to project a pier or pirs seawards therefrom.\n\n## (Minutes.)\nThe interpretation in minute appears to be correct.\n\nrather unintelligible in Details in the absence then. Admiralty plan.\n\nSend ery with copies of ends (except sub-ends: to and 2) to \n- Admiralty \n- Lt. Ba...\n- Mr Box \n- Mr Lucas \n- Bes...\n\n20./6 alm 54722 \n\nAs to the last par of this...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 388761, "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": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "page_number": 268, "title": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "content_text": "## You will observe that in Admiralty letter of 5th November last it is stated that the proposed reclamation in front of Marine Lot 49 would not interfere with the proposed Coaling Jetty and Embankment provided that the said reclamation is not allowed to be extended further seaward than shewn on the plan.\n\n1. The Admiralty desire to build at Kowloon in front of Kowloon Marine Lot 35 on the distinct understanding that the owner of Kowloon Marine Lot 49 intends to make the reclamation shewn on the Admiralty plan enclosed in your despatch, in front of his lot and to project a pier or piers seawards therefrom.\n\n2. In explanation of the above mentioned stipulation I have the honour to enclose copy of correspondence with Commodore Robinson.\n\n### \n3. Kowloon Marine Lot 49 is at the present time used for the storage of Coal. This Government has recently been in communication with the owner as to the terms on which it would permit him to make a reclamation in front of his lot. The premium asked by Government amounts to $105,600 and the Crown Rents to $3,030.30 for the area of reclamation shewn on the plan enclosed in your despatch.\n\n4. If the negotiations are carried through and the reclamation is made, the owner of the property will certainly require to make a pier or piers in front of the reclamation in order to enable him to carry on his trade.\n\nFor the area of sea bed covered by such pier or piers this Government will obtain premium and also an Annual Crown Rent.\n\nIf such means of access to the property were not permitted, the Colonial Government would suffer pecuniarily both directly...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 388766, "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": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "page_number": 273, "title": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "content_text": "£15\n\nNo. 259\n\nHongkong\n\n**Government House, Hongkong, 21st May, 1903**\n\nCO. 22919\n> 22 JUN 263\nldmy 28850 18002\n\nSir,\n\nIn answer to your Despatch No. 127 of the 9th ultimo, and your telegram of the 14th instant, I telegraphed to you on the 15th instant that there was no objection to the Coal Jetty which the Admiralty desire to build at Kowloon in front of Kowloon Marine Lot No. 35 on the distinct understanding that the owner of Kowloon Marine Lot 49 intends to make the reclamation, shown on the Admiralty plan enclosed in your Despatch, in front of his lot and to project a pier or piers seawards therefrom.\n\n2. In explanation of the above-mentioned stipulation I have the honour to enclose copy of correspondence with Commodore Robinson.\n\nYou will observe that in the Admiralty letter of 5th November last it is stated that the proposed reclamation in front of Marine Lot 49 would not interfere with the proposed Coaling Jetty and Embankment provided that the said reclamation is not allowed to be extended further seaward than shown on the plan.\n\n3. Kowloon Marine Lot 49 is at the present time used for the storage of coal. This Government has recently \n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &c. &c.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 388769, "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": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "page_number": 276, "title": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "content_text": "# COPY\n\nNo. 98/G.\n\nSir,\n\n271 C.O. 22319 \nGovernment House, \nHongkong, 27th August, 1902.\n\nI have the honour to inform you that an application has been received by the Government from the owners of Kowloon Marine Lot No. 49, for permission to extend their property by means of reclamation in the manner shown in the accompanying tracing.\n\n2. As Lot No. 49 is situated a little way to the North of Marine Lot No. 35 recently acquired by the Admiralty, I shall be glad to know whether the Admiralty have in view any scheme of reclamation in connection with that lot. If they have, the alignment of both the proposed reclamations will be now considered.\n\nCommodore Charles G. Robinson, R.N., A.D.C.\n\nI have etc., \n(Sd.) W. J. Gascoigne, \nMajor-General, \nAdministering the Government.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 388770, "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": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "page_number": 277, "title": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "content_text": "# COPY\n\nNo. 6159\n\n272\n\n\"Tamar\" at Hongkong,\n10th December, 1902.\n\nSir,\n\nWith reference to General Gascoigne's letter of the 27th August, No. 98/6, and my reply of 1st September last, No. 6159, on the subject of a projected reclamation by the owners of Kowloon Marine Lot No. 49, and possible reclamation by the Admiralty in connection with Marine Lot No. 35, I have the honour to enclose for Your Excellency's information a copy of a letter and plan which I have received from their Lordships on the subject.\n\nHis Excellency\nSir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G.,\nGovernor, &c.\n\nHongkong.\n\nI have etc.,\n(sd.) C. G. Robinson,\nCommodore.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 388772, "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": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "page_number": 279, "title": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]", "content_text": "## \nCOPY.\n\n274\n\nSir,\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 16th January, 1908.\n\n0.0. 22913\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 6159 of the 10th ultimo, informing me that the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty do not contemplate a reclamation of the foreshore in front of Kowloon Marine Lot No. 35, but that it is proposed to construct a Coaling Pier and Embankment in front of this lot.\n\n2.\n\nWith regard to this proposal I have the honour to draw your attention to the fact that the sanction of the Colonial Government is a necessary preliminary to the construction of such pier and embankment, and I would suggest that the Lords Commissioners should formulate and lay their proposals in the matter before this Government for consideration.\n\nCommodore Charles G. Robinson, R.N., A.D.G.\n\nI have etc.,\n**(Sd.)** Henry A. Blake,\nGovernor, &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 389393, "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": "CO129-318 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [7-10]", "page_number": 296, "title": "CO129-318 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [7-10]", "content_text": "# No. 953.\n\n**Conveying Commander-in-Chief**\n\n\"Tarar\" at Hong Kong, \n11th August, 1903.\n\n294\n\nSir,\n\nWith reference to the Colonial Secretary's letter of 22nd May, No. 401-9/03/0.8.0., and my reply thereto of the 25th idem, No. 988, relative to the alleged danger of treating small-pox cases in the new Naval Infectious hospital, I have the honour to inform Your Excellency that the Commander-in-Chief, to whom I referred the matter, does not approve of my acting on the Colonial Government's suggestion relative to utilising the \"Midge\" for small-pox patients and reserving the new hospital for patients suffering from other infectious diseases.\n\nUnder these circumstances I have no other course to pursue than to send cases suffering from small-pox to the new hospital.\n\nI have etc.,\n\n(Sd.) C. G. Robinson, \nCommodore.\n\nHis Excellency \nSir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G., \nGovernor, &c., \n&c., Hongkong. \n&c...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-318 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [7-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 390494, "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": "CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12]", "page_number": 47, "title": "CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12]", "content_text": "# No.527.\n\n**Hongkong**\n\nC 0.\n\n45673\n\n**TRECU**\n\nGovernment House, 21 DEC 03\n\nHongkong, 20th November, 1903.\n\n45\n\nSir,\n\nGoe Shery\n\nWith reference to Mr. Chamberlain's Despatch No. 59 of the 19th February last, I have the honour to inform you that the piece of land which it was proposed to hand over to the Naval Authorities does not meet all their requirements, and an extension of it is declared by them to be necessary. Commodore Robinson points out that to enable the course of the Torpedoes to be followed and also to allow of communication by signal with the Kowloon Depôt and the Tamar, it is necessary to have access to the higher ground on the point. I ascertained that the requirements of the Navy will be met by making the boundary line at F-G on the enclosed tracing, and giving them the area A-B-F-G, and I have the honour to recommend that this be approved.\n\n2.\n\nI have informed Commodore Robinson that the grant of this land will be on the usual condition that it reverts to the Colony when it ceases to be required for the purpose for which it was granted, and with the further stipulation that it must not be transferred by the Admiralty to ...\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nALFRED LYTTELTON, M.P., \n&C \n&C..** \n260...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 390742, "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": "CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12]", "page_number": 295, "title": "CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12]", "content_text": "292\n\nW.L.5517/1902.\n\nEnclosure No.1 in China letter No.911/197 of 31 October 1902.\n\n.1060/6137\n\n\"TAMAR\" at Hong Kong.\n\n15th October 1902.\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to enclose for the consideration of My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty copies of a correspondence I have had with the Colonial Government and the Military Authorities here on the subject of a proposed reclamation in front of Praya East and a consequent adjustment of the Eastern boundary of the War Department Reclamation.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient servant,\n\n(Sgd) C.G. Robinson.\n\nCommodore.\n\nSir Cyprian A.G. Bridge, K.C.B.\n\nCommander in Chief,\n\nCHINA.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 390747, "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": "CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12]", "page_number": 300, "title": "CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12]", "content_text": "297\n\nAdmiralty are interested as bearing on the Arsenal Yard,\n\nwhere the Naval Ordnance Stores are stored, and which\n\nwould have no water frontage at all.\n\n4.\n\nThe third objection which I wish to raise in\n\nconnection with the whole scheme of Reclamation, is that\n\nthe Man-of-War anchorage, already insufficient to meet the\n\nrequirements of the Fleet, will be seriously curtailed.\n\nThe loss of the berths of four vessels and all the\n\nlighters' moorings is involved.\n\n5.\n\nI am forwarding copies of this correspondence to the\n\nCommander in Chief for the consideration of the Admiralty.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour Excellency's obedient Servant,\n\n(Sgd) C.G. Robinson.\n\nCommodore.\n\nPage 300\n\nPage 301", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 390748, "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": "CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12]", "page_number": 301, "title": "CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12]", "content_text": "Despatch No.4 in China Letter No.911/197 of 31st October 1902.\n\nCopy.\n\nW.L.5517/1902.\n\n\"TAMAR\" at Hong Kong\n\n18th September 1902.\n\n298\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to forward herewith for your perusal a draft of my proposed reply to the Colonial Government on the question recently raised by them on an alteration to the Eastern boundary of the War Department reclamation here, and should be glad to be favoured by your views on the same prior to its transmission.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nOfficer Commanding\n\nH.M. Troops,\n\nHONG KONG\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\n(Sgd) C.G. Robinson.\n\nCommodore.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 390798, "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": "CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12]", "page_number": 351, "title": "CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12]", "content_text": "In reply please quote 2976/1962 C.$.O.\n\nHis Excellency\n\nSir,\n\n348\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE\n\nHONG KONG.\n\nMarch 6th, 1903.\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt\n\nof your Excellency's letter of 1st instant with reference to the question of the control of the portion of the harbour set apart as an anchorage for His Majesty's Ships of War.\n\n2.- This question was dealt with on an application\n\nfrom Commodore Robinson on the 3rd December 1902, for the\n\nremoval of certain moorings and I enclose for Your Excellency\n\ninformation a copy of the minute of the Attorney-General\n\nwhich clearly defines the legal position.\n\n3.- I consider it extremely improbable that the\n\nHarbour Master would permit Merchant Vessels to anchor within\n\nthe boundary of that portion of the harbour set apart as anchorage for His Majesty's Ships, but if they so encroached the Attorney-General advises that the Harbour Master is the only person legally authorised to exclude them.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\n(Sd) Henry A. Blake,\n\nGovernor, &c.\n\nVice-Admiral Sir Cyprian A.G. Bridge.\n\nK.C.B.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 390849, "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": "CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12]", "page_number": 402, "title": "CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12]", "content_text": "397\n\ncannot be regarded as places from which an attempt might\n\nbe made to take the defences of Hong Kong at a disadvantage.\n\n4.-\n\nSuch restrictions to the free movements of vessels of\n\nfriendly powers would be of a very grave character, and\n\ntheir Lordships are not aware of any regulations of\n\nforeign countries except Morocco, and, in a modified form,\n\nJapan, which prohibit men-of-war from anchoring without\n\npermission elsewhere than in the recognised anchorages\n\nlaid apart for them. Their Lordships therefore cannot\n\nbut feel that, if the greatest Naval Power in the world\n\ninitiates restrictions of this nature, other powers will\n\nbe only too ready to follow her lead, the result being\n\nthat the freedom of His Majesty's Ships all over the world\n\nwill be hampered to the most serious extent.\n\n5.-\n\nFor the reasons above stated I am to suggest, for\n\nthe consideration of Mr Lyttelton, that the restrictions\n\nimposed by the 3rd and 4th paragraphs of the Hong Kong Colonial Order of the 26th June last should be removed, and the Order modified accordingly.\n\n6.-\n\nIt would appear that the Order in question was issued subsequently to a representation made to the Governor\n\nby the Commodore at that Port that the German Gunboat \"Luchs\" had visited Mirs Bay without permission: and it is regretted that a report of this incident was communicated to your Department without some expression of their Lordships' disagreement with the opinion on the subject expressed by Commodore Robinson.\n\nI am,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient Servant,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-320 - Governor Sir Blake Acting Governor May - 1903 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 394054, "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": "CO129-325 - Public Offices & Others - 1904", "page_number": 44, "title": "CO129-325 - Public Offices & Others - 1904", "content_text": "43\n\nI believe, collapsing, I would propose that the cost of clearing it from its present dangerous obstructions should be defrayed by the Colonial Government, and will have the account rendered in due course.\n\nI am also informed that many of the walls of Nullahs leading into the Albany Nullah have breaches in them and are in a dangerous condition, so that should more heavy rain occur they will probably collapse, and there is serious risk of a further block, which might have disastrous results to Queen's Road and the Dockyard.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour Excellency's obedient Servant,\n\n(Sgd)\n\nC.G. Robinson.\n\nCommodore.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-325 - Public Offices & Others - 1904.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 396401, "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": "CO129-328 - Governor Nathan - 1905 [1-6]", "page_number": 481, "title": "CO129-328 - Governor Nathan - 1905 [1-6]", "content_text": "C \n473 \n\nof the 30th January, 1904, to the stipulation that the \nAdmiralty should be allowed to utilize the red area as \nnecessary thereby tacitly consented to its use for other \npurposes than for a Hospital. The local correspondence \nplainly shows that the land was required for a Hospital, \nand it was not apprehended that the words \"use it as necessary\" \nin Commodore Robinson's letter of the 3rd December, \n1903, were meant to imply that the Naval Authorities wished \nto utilize the land for other purposes.\n\nI am, however, prepared to agree \nto the addition of the words \"without the express consent \nof the Colonial Government\" to Clause 5 of the Memorandum \nwhich should satisfy the requirements of the Admiralty and \nat the same time ensure that the land is not utilized for \na purpose objectionable to this Government.\n\n4. \nI shall be glad to learn whether \nthe Admiralty agree to the clause being amended accordingly.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nSir, \nYour most obedient \nHumble servant, \nM. Antenn \nGovernor, &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-328 - Governor Nathan - 1905 [1-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 438095, "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": "CO129-390 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [5-6]", "page_number": 301, "title": "CO129-390 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [5-6]", "content_text": "GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG. 12th June, 1912.\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to inform you that I have had under consideration your Despatch No.13 of the 13th January transmitting a copy of a letter from the Admiralty regarding the right of the Hongkong Government to reclaim the harbour frontage to the South of the Kowloon Naval Yard.\n\n2. The development of Kowloon which has taken place has so entirely altered the conditions which existed fifty years ago, that in ordinary circumstances no regard could be had to the correspondence between Sir Hercules Robinson and Admiral Jones in March, 1861, upon which the Admiralty appear to rely in paragraph 6 of their letter.\n\n3. I visited the Naval Yard at Kowloon recently with the Commodore and the Director of Public Works, and considered the proposals which had been put forward by the latter for closing the entrance in the South end of the old basin and making a new opening on the West side. I am satisfied that the old basin has its own particular use for the Navy and that to make an opening either to the West or into the new basin on the North side would destroy that use. Besides this the new Victualling Store is at the South end of the old basin and it would be very inconvenient to move the jetty which is opposite to it.\n\n4. In these circumstances I am of opinion that the\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.,\n\n&c., &c., &c.\n\nColonial", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-390 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 445704, "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": "CO129-406 - Public Offices - 1913", "page_number": 175, "title": "CO129-406 - Public Offices - 1913", "content_text": "I understand that the case involving the \"Robert Lebaudy\" is distinct from that of the \"Tai on\". In 1908, a similar incident occurred with the British Steamship \"Sainam\", where His Majesty's Government successfully claimed compensation from the Chinese authorities due to the similar circumstances.\n\nThe Commodore at Hongkong reports that while the current patrol has been successful in preventing attacks from boats or the shore, it is ineffective against internal attacks by pirates who have disguised themselves as passengers. The Governor of Hongkong, in collaboration with the naval authorities, is implementing effective measures to significantly reduce the risk of similar piracy cases in the future.\n\nDRAFT.\n\n20.\n\n29090/13\n\nR. 27AUG\n\nD.\n\n(F)55\n\nVong lòng 204\n\nThe O.A.G.\n\nMr. Robinson 26/8\n\nSir G. Fiddes.\n\nSir H. Just.\n\nSir J. Anderson.\n\nLord Emmott.\n\nMr. Harcourt.\n\n2 Afto.\n\n2.0.\n\n19Aug\n\n36248.\n\nNkong.\n\nThese or 29\" \"Ang is 174 to ack the next.\n\nSr. 7.St. May's des N° 255-1\n\n16 Aug with regards to the pirates committing the Tai on hansmit tym the accompanying copy da Witter from the D.D. Jeig jinię courton witter from the Imperial Merchant unie Guild\n\n2. The harding antrele pom the shipping for the suchred A the Giness litter, contame what purports to he\n\nHowever, to follow the exact instructions given and to improve the response, here is the revised version in HTML format as requested:\n\nI \n\nterritory and the case is not parallel to \n\nthat of the \"Tai on\". \n\nIn the case of the British Steamship \n\n\"Sainam\" in 1908 in which the circumstances \n\nwere similar to those of the \"Robert Lebaudy“ \n\nHis Majesty's Government claimed and \n\nobtained compensation from the Chinese \n\nauthorities. \n\nThe Commodore at Hongkong reports \n\nthat the existing patrol, which has been \n\nremarkably successful in preventing attacks \n\nby boats or from the shore is ineffective \n\nagainst internal attacks by pirates who \n\nhave embarked as passengers. \n\nEffective \n\nmeasures are now being taken by the Governor \n\nof Hongkong in conjunction with the naval \n\nauthorities which should greatly diminish \n\nthe danger of similar cases of piracy \n\noccurring in future. \n\nDRAFT. \n\n20. \n\n29090/13 \n\nR. 27AUG \n\nD. \n\n(F)55) \n\nVong lòng 204 \n\nThe O.A.G. \n\nMr. Robinson 26/8 \n\nSir G. Fiddes. \n\nSir H. Just. \n\nSir J. Anderson. \n\nLord Emmott. \n\nMr. Harcourt. \n\n2 Afto. \n\n2.0. \n\n19Aug \n\n36248. \n\nNkong. \n\nThese or 29\" \"Ang is 174 to ack the next. \n\nSr. 7.St. May's des N° 255-1 \n\n16 Aug with regards to the pirates committing the Tai on hansmit tym the accompanying copy da Witter from the D.D. Jeig jinię courton witter from the Imperial Merchant unie Guild\n\n2. The harding antrele pom the shipping for the suchred A the Giness litter, contame what purports to he", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-406 - Public Offices - 1913.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 519599, "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": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 12, "title": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "# PRINCE HENRY IN HONG KONG\n\n## ROYAL WEATHER AND A ROYAL WELCOME\n## BUSY ROUND OF FORMAL AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS\n\nBy a strange chance the arrival in Hong Kong on April 25 of H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester coincided with two events of very great interest throughout the British Empire. Thursday happened to be the birthday of the Duke's sister, H.R.H. Princess Mary, and also an anniversary which is very solemnly observed throughout Australasia—Anzac Day. The heavy grey and black clouds hovering over Hong Kong early in the morning had passed away by the time the great P. & O. liner **Morea** entered harbour at ten o'clock, and sunshine and blue skies greeted the Duke of Gloucester as he landed at Queen's Pier an hour later.\n\n### THE PRINCE STEPS ASHORE\n### SCENE ON QUEEN'S PIER\n\nThe official landing of Prince Henry was timed for 11 a.m., but an hour earlier crowds were lining the streets and balconies giving on to Statue Square, and the Star Ferry Wharf was thick with spectators, some of whom had even climbed to the roof. Queen's Pier was decorated with flags, palms, and a red carpet which was upon the steps. On the pier were gathered members of the Executive and Legislative Councils, the Consular Body, representatives of the Churches and of His Majesty's Services.\n\nDrawn up in front of the pier was the Guard of Honour provided by the Somerset Light Infantry, under command of Capt. Strachey. The H.K. Volunteer Defence Force were in Connaught Road between Queen's Pier and the Star Ferry Wharf under the command of Major R. A. Wolfe Murray, and alongside them were some fifty members of the British Legion led by Mr. J. W. James and members of the Ex-Active Service Men's Association under Mr. T. T. Laurensen.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.), accompanied by members of his staff, went out on the launch **Britannia** to the **Morea**, which was anchored in mid-harbour, to greet His Royal Highness, returning at 10.50 to Queen's Pier.\n\nThe approach of the launch **Lila** carrying the Prince with his staff was heralded by the playing of the National Anthem from the quarter deck of H.M.S. **Suffolk**, and as His Royal Highness stepped out of the launch to be greeted by H.E. the Governor, a Royal salute was fired by the same warship and given by the Guard of Honour.\n\nHaving shaken hands with His Excellency, the Royal Visitor was then presented to the following gentlemen who formed the reception party on the Pier—Vice-Admiral A. K. Waistell, C.-in-C., China Station, Major-General J. W. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., the Colonial Secretary (the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.), the Attorney-General (the Hon. Sir Joseph Kemp, K.C., C.B.E.), the Secretary for Chinese Affairs (the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North), the Colonial Treasurer (the Hon. Mr. McI. Messer, O.B.E.), the Director of Public Works (the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E.), the Harbour Master (Commander G. F. Hole, R.N.), the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services (the Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington), the Acting C.S.P. (the Hon. Mr. T. H. King), the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., the Hon. Sir Shou Son Chow, the Hon. Mr. B. D. F. Beith, the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, the Hon. Dr. S. W. Tso, O.B.E., Mr. D. W. Tratman, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, the Right Rev. the Bishop of Victoria (Bishop C. C. Duppuy), his Lordship Bishop Valtorta, Pay-Captain Ayre, R.N., C.B.E., His Honour the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan, K.C., C.M.G.), His Honour the Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice J. R. Wood), Flag Lieut. D. P. Evans, R.N., Flag Captain J. Wolfe-Murray, D.S.O., R.N., Major C. B. Mullins, R.M., Surg. Comdr. H. R. Briggs, R.N., Pay-Comdr. C. S. Johnson, R.N., D.S.O., Comdr. G. G. Muirhead Gould, R.N., D.S.C., Comdr. H. G. D. Acland, R.N., D.S.O., Engineer Captain T. E. Aitkenhead, R.N., Captain the Hon. W. S. Leveson S. Arbuthnot, D.S.O., Captain E. Gower, R.N., D.S.O., Captain G. G. Robinson, R.N., V.C., O.B.E., Captain J. D. Campbell, R.N., M.V.O., O.B.E., Wing Commander A. H. S. Steele Perkins, O.B.E., Commander A. B. Lockhart, R.N., D.S.C., Captain A. Maitland Dougal, R.N., Commodore R. A. S. Hill, R.N., and his A.D.C., Pay. Lt.-Comdr. D. N. Passmore, Engineer Commander F. H. Hall, R.N., Surgeon Captain W. W. Keir, R.N., C.M.O., C.M.G., M.B., Ch.B., Lt.-Commander D. N. Bridge, R.N., Engineer Captain W. H. Michell, R.N., Colonel J. McD. Haskard, C.M.G., D.S.O., Lt. Col. T. A. F. Robinson, Colonel R. B. Skinner, O.B.E., Col. T. E. Fielding, D.S.O., M.B., Colonel F. S. Exham, D.S.O., Colonel R. A. B. Young, O.B.E., Major F. R. Roche-Kelly, Lt. Col. C. H. Little, D.S.O., Lt. Col. J. L. Comyn, C.M.G., D.S.O., Lt. Col. H. B. Vernon, M.C. (A.D.C. to Lieut.-General Cameron), Colonel Christian, Major Hanna, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Mr. Li Yau Tsuen, C.B.E., Mr. Ho Kom Tong, O.B.E., Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, J.P., Mr. T. N. Chau, J.P., Mr. Fung Ping Shan, J.P., Messrs. Kwok Siu Lau, Tang Chi Ngong, Mok Kon Sang, Yu Fung Sun, O.B.E., Li Yik Mui, M. K. Lo, Ho Sing Chau, Chan Tin Son, Wong Kam Fuk, Tong Yat Chuen, Lo Cheung Shiu, Wong Iu Tung, To Sz Tsun, Li Po Kwai.\n\nThe Duke of Gloucester then inspected the Guard of Honour, the National Anthem being played by the band of the Somerset Light Infantry, as he stepped off the Pier, and entered a motor-car for his drive round the streets.\n\nThe Royal Visitor is a slender young man with a small moustache, and the charming manner which distinguishes all the Royal Princes. He was wearing on this occasion a white uniform with the blue ribbon of the Garter.\n\n### A GLIMPSE OF VICTORIA\n### WEST POINT EN FETE\n\nThe short drive taken by the Prince and his party round the city, between the official landing and his reception in the City Hall, was by way of Connaught Road and Queen's Road to the City Hall, so via Hill Road and the Praya to West Point. The whole route was decorated with flags both British and Chinese, and numbers of people watched from the pavements and balconies overlooking the road. At the junction of Hill Road and Queen's Road West, where the big Chinese Restaurants are situated, a huge triumphal arch which over-topped the buildings was erected. It stretched right across the road in three arches and was built up in three tiers, the second showing one of those scenes of the Chinese Heavens which are often seen on ceremonial occasions in the Chinese quarter. The whole arch was made of coloured and pictured matting and was decorated with a message of welcome in large letters, flowers, and flags. Two smaller arches had been erected in Queen's Road West, and several more of these miniature temples were hung overhead from one side of the street to the other.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 533667, "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": "CO129-539-13 Proposed transfer of Government Wireless Service to Imperial and International Communications Ltd. 11-4-1932 - 17-6-1933", "page_number": 42, "title": "CO129-539-13 Proposed transfer of Government Wireless Service to Imperial and International Communications Ltd. 11-4-1932 - 17-6-1933", "content_text": "interest, in which case he suggested it would cause very bad feeling \nin the Colonies concerned.\n\n26\n\nCAPTAIN MURRAY \nsuggested that if the Communications Company \nwere allowed to take over the Government wireless services at \nSingapore and Hong Kong they would be in a very much stronger \nposition as they would represent a single body to face any attempted \nforeign competition.\n\nAIR COMMODORE WARRINGTON-MORRIS asked whether local governments \nwere opposed to the scheme of handing over their services to the \nCommunications Company, when it was proposed to erect high \npower wireless stations.\n\nSIR PHILIP CUNLIFFE LISTER stated that the high power stations \nrepresented some inducement to the local governments but, all the same \nthey would have preferred to continue on their own as they felt that \ntheir interests would have been second to those of the Communications \nCompany.\n\nAIR COMMODORE WARRINGTON-MORRIS suggested that if they were not given \nwireless services the Communications Company would be purely a cable company in Singapore and Hong Kong and it would put them in a strong position to \nask for a subsidy in respect of those cables.\n\nSIR PHILIP CUNLIFFE LISTER said that what in fact was suggested \nwas that Singapore and Hong Kong should be asked to do something to \nminimise the contingent financial risk attendant on maintaining \nstrategic cables.\n\nMR. ROBINSON asked whether it would be possible for the Colonial \nOffice to inform the local governments concerned not to develop their \nservices out of harmony with imperial and International Communications \nLimited on the lines of a recommendation contained in the Report \nof the Imperial Wireless and Cable Conference of 1928, which read as \nfollows:-\n\n14.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-539-13 Proposed transfer of Government Wireless Service to Imperial and International Communications Ltd. 11-4-1932 - 17-6-1933.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 533693, "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": "CO129-539-13 Proposed transfer of Government Wireless Service to Imperial and International Communications Ltd. 11-4-1932 - 17-6-1933", "page_number": 68, "title": "CO129-539-13 Proposed transfer of Government Wireless Service to Imperial and International Communications Ltd. 11-4-1932 - 17-6-1933", "content_text": "52\n\nColony were using against the Company.\n\nMR. ROBINSON was of the opinion that if the Company were prepared to give an undertaking to provide the required services, with the exception of the high power station, without undue delay, the Governor should be pressed to agree.\n\nMR. VERNON suggested that alternatively the Colony might be told that they could proceed at once with their improvements and that negotiations with the Company, with the exception of the high power station, would be resumed forthwith.\n\nCOLONEL HOME questioned what advantage the Colony itself would derive from a high power station if erected.\n\nCAPTAIN MURRAY, replying, said that a radio-telephonic service to Singapore would result, provided a Singapore station were also erected, and also a radio-telephony service to England, but questioned whether the latter would be an economic proposition.\n\nMR. BOYD suggested that as most of the big commercial companies in Hong Kong had offices in London the service would be a popular one for commercial purposes.\n\nMR. WESTON in reply to an enquiry said that, apart from the trans-Atlantic radio-telephone service, the traffic on the remaining radio-telephone services was small.\n\nAIR COMMODORE WARRINGTON-MORRIS, referring to the telegram from the Governor of Hong Kong, suggested that it was no good the Colony insisting on the establishment of a radio-telegraphic and radio-telephonic service with Great Britain within a period of 24 months if there was no intention to erect the station at Singapore.\n\n-5-", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-539-13 Proposed transfer of Government Wireless Service to Imperial and International Communications Ltd. 11-4-1932 - 17-6-1933.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 576003, "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": "CO129-590-25 Accounts of events leading up to surrender and subsequent treatment of prisoners- etc 23-4-1942 - 28-9-1943", "page_number": 156, "title": "CO129-590-25 Accounts of events leading up to surrender and subsequent treatment of prisoners- etc 23-4-1942 - 28-9-1943", "content_text": "184\n\n-15-\n\nMIB's lay to West of Aberdeen Island or Tolograph Bay for the night, those going out of harbour attracting a few rounds from the field gun which was preferable to the route by Aberdeen Channel where machine-gun fire was encountered probably from Benott's Hill.\n\nDecember 25th. Thursday, December 25th, opened with a bomb dropped on West side of Aberdeen Island near MTB berth, anchorage then being shifted close inshore, and it was discovered that Aberdeen Harbour was commanded by field gun fire and Aberdeen Channel by machine-gun fire from Bonnott's Hill.\n\nMTB 10's transmitter broke came out of order and could not be put right so all signals had to be passed visually to another boat for transmission; in addition coding with an emergency 'playfair' code had to be done by Officers, so that on this day when speed was vital I was considerably handicapped. At 1515 I received from DO the single word \"00\" T.0.0. 1315, later receiving \"Co all boats T.0.0. 1555\". As I had not got the two important Chinese personages, Admiral Chan Chak and Colonel S.K Yee on board and had no news of them, and as also movement by daylight would be obvious to the enemy, I consulted with Mr. F.V.K. with whom I had been told by the Commodore and IDO to collaborate closely in the matter of escape from Hongkong and I decided to wait, delay being of mutual advantage. In view of Commodore's signal 1540/20/12/41 to S.N.O. \"Should you be forced to withdraw from Aberdeen send all you have afloat to Sandy and Tolograph Bays\" I kept MTB's 07 and 09 together. MTB 11, MTB 10 and 27 (transmitting boat for 10) kept together thus putting MTB's at several possible picking up points. I sent the following signal to XDO \"Propose go after dark must pick up two Chinese at Aberdeen Dock. Can I enter after dark 1530/25\", and receiving no reply I sent the following signal to Commodore \"Ask Commissioner of Police for Chan and Yee to rendezvous Queen Mary Hospital entrance from seven p.m. important 1655/25\".\n\nThe following reply from Commodore was received \"Your 1655 not approved proceed immediately with K.1830/25\", but by the time this was received and decoded I had already made contact with part of Admiral Chan Chak's party and had them to complete the operation if feasible and advisable as I so considered it from my knowledge of the conditions obtaining.\n\nAbout 1830 Lieutenant Commander Moorath of DO's staff with a Mr. Halliday, Merchant Service Engineer, appeared in a rowing boat from Aberdeen Harbour, with verbal instructions to me from XDO to go but at this time MTB 27 signalled to me that a man was swimming out to us from Aberdeen Island and he proved to be the advance party of Admiral Chan Chak's party whose motor boat had been machine-gunned while mistakenly passing Bonnett's Hill (military officers were on board who must have known enemy was in occupation) on their way to join MTB's by Aberdeen Channel instead of by the safer route by Aberdeen Harbour where only shellfire could have been encountered. Lieutenant Commander Moorath had come by that way and encountered only desultory shellfire. The latter having delivered his message to me, elected with Mr. Halliday to join the escape party.\n\nI was informed that Admiral Chan Chak and party were hiding and that Colonel Yee was believed killed. I then sent MTB 11 to contact the other MTB's 07 and 09 as W/T communication was not satisfactory, with instructions to them to suit my orders. MTB 11's starters would not work and MTB 10 had to lash alongside and \"tow her engines in\" both boats passing in range of field gun on way to Tolograph Bay. On return MTB 10 received one or two shots close and so I concluded that no surrender or immobilisation of craft could have taken place or fire would have ceased; thus no scruples about escaping after possible surrender were felt.\n\nDecember 25th. About 1900 MTB 10 and 27 then proceeded to take escaped party from Headquarters on board by skiff from Aberdeen Island, party consisting of Major Goring, Squadron Leader Oxford, Captain MacMillan, Captain Guest of the Staff, also Mr. Robinson of Indian Police, Messrs. MacDougal and Ross of the Ministry of Information and Admiral Chan Chak's Flag Lieutenant Commander Hsu Hong and his coxswain. Admiral Chan Chak was said to be hiding in a cave wounded and without his artificial leg and Commander Hsu Heng with Able Seaman A.L.Downey S.T. D/J109308 went in a skiff into enemy's field of fire to pick him up, but could not find him and returned; Lieutenant Commander John Humphroy.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-25 Accounts of events leading up to surrender and subsequent treatment of prisoners- etc 23-4-1942 - 28-9-1943.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 576004, "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": "CO129-590-25 Accounts of events leading up to surrender and subsequent treatment of prisoners- etc 23-4-1942 - 28-9-1943", "page_number": 157, "title": "CO129-590-25 Accounts of events leading up to surrender and subsequent treatment of prisoners- etc 23-4-1942 - 28-9-1943", "content_text": "185\n\n-16\n\nJohn Humphrey Yoorath, R.N. retired, as Mr. Robinson finally taking the skiff in the dark and succeeding in finding the Admiral who had climbed from his original hiding place to another. I consider Lieutenant Commander Yoorath's boatmanship and perseverance in this small but most important matter deserves official mention. Able Seaman Domoy D/J109308 for his unselfish efficiency and willingness in my boat MTB 10 as in this instance and in others e.g. assisting Torpedo. Lieutenant (E) H.G. Thompson, R.N.R. on December 14th when putting out an oil drum fire, I also recommend for mention. A further member of MTB 10 crew I consider deserving of mention is Telegraphist Christopher Mondo P/SSX21494 for his efficiency in keeping his W/T set in order and his willingness to work long hours as necessary in the leader's boat where W/T and visual was heaviest.\n\n\"rendezvous\n\nI had by this time sent the following signal to all MTB's west of Aberdeen Island quietly 1950/25\" and they arrived about 2115 just as Admiral Chan Chak was brought on board with a bullet wound in his wrist. All his party were fitted out as well as possible into dry clothes and the 2nd MTB Flotilla proceeded at 22 knots for Mirs Bay on various courses and well off shore. The searchlight of a destroyer or cruiser was soon well to seaward at one time and what appeared to be a red rocket was fired, but no contact was made with enemy and under Admiral Chan Chak's instructions the flotilla anchored off Peng Chau Island when Mr. F.W.K. went shore under cover of motor launch guns and brought off the head man to confer with the Admiral. The Admiral thus received information that the small harbour of Nam O was free of Japanese and that the Chinese guerillas would meet him there and escort the party through the Japanese lines to the Chinese Army. The Flotilla then proceeded to Nam-O; meeting there (fortunately but apparently quite fortuitously) Commander Hugh Montague, R.N. (Retd.), late S.N.O. Aberdeen, now in launch C 410 which had run aground entering Nam O. The Flotilla proceeded to land stores and arms, eventually scuttling all boats just before daylight on December 26th. It is regretted that the scuttling could not take place in water deeper than 2 fathoms but there was not much time as it was most important to get the party and stores all on shore before daylight when Japanese reconnaissance might have spotted them.\n\nBy scuttling the operations of the 2nd MTB Flotilla at sea were brought to a close but the personnel continued across China, first under Commander Montague and later under my command, reaching Rangoon on February 14th, 1942, and placing themselves at the disposal of Commodore Burr Coast in defence of that port which was evacuated later on March 8th.\n\nFrom these operations of old type 1938 Scott Paine boats the following points emerge for rectification.\n\nThe engines are too noisy. The silent auxiliary engine for slow speed work is essential.\n\nGuns, if possible, should be centrally situated and near to the control officer.\n\nBoats should have efficient smoke producing apparatus (e.g. apparatus).\n\nBoats should be able to fire torpedoes forward and from a stopped position.\n\nThe 18\" Mark VIII torpedo's dive to an initial depth of 40 ft. before taking up depth setting. 40 ft. is much too great an initial dive.\n\nDepth charges for use by fast MTB's should be fitted with shallow water pistols. The Mark VII depth charges in use would not explode under 45 ft. which was too great a depth for certain work.\n\nThe use of MTB's for troop or ammunition carrying is possible but not very desirable as MTB's are too lightly built, nor is their power of manoeuvre sufficient.\n\nW/T communications.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-25 Accounts of events leading up to surrender and subsequent treatment of prisoners- etc 23-4-1942 - 28-9-1943.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 } ]